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Empyre (2020 Marvel) 6D CGC 9.6 McKone 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

McKone Variant Cover.

Label #3722024018

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Al Ewing and Dan Slott. Art by Valerio Schiti. Cover by Mike McKone. Who will rule the EMPYRE? There can be only one King of Space-and it's the last liege standing! But as combat rages on, the clock ticks down to catastrophe! Will the ultimate interstellar weapon fry planet Earth before or after all sentient life on the planet is wiped out? The Avengers and the Fantastic Four are tested as never before-as EMPYRE comes to a pulse-pounding finish! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4627238012

Cover by Frank Frazetta. Written by Stan Lee, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, John Poscik, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, Thomas Blackshear, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. In this issue: A philosophical tale about God with Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, and his herald the Silver Surfer in "The Answer" by Stan Lee, John Buscema and Rudy Nebres (with colors by Rick Veitch). Plus: Selah defies her father, Olbar, to be with Malak in the ElfQuest story "Homespun" by Wendy Pini; "Aware" by Leopoldo Duranona; "For the Next 60 Seconds" by Bob Larkin; "Aknaton (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter I)" by Jim Starlin; "Lullabye of Bedlam" by Ray Rue; "Elfspire" (preview excerpt of an illustrated text story) by John Poscik and Thomas Blackshear; 1-pagers by Mirko Ilic - "History of Human Absurdity Part 1," "The Victor" and "Shakti"; "Convert" by Ernie Colon; "Heads" by Arthur Suydam; "Za! (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter II)" by Starlin; "Juliet (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter III)" by Starlin; "Detour" (text story with one illustration) by George Bush; and "Topaz" by Carl Potts. Plus: Feedback comments on Epic Illustrated from Neal Adams, Ray Bradbury, George Pal, Joseph Stefano and Ian Summers. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4627238011

Cover by Frank Frazetta. Written by Stan Lee, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, John Poscik, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, Thomas Blackshear, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. In this issue: A philosophical tale about God with Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, and his herald the Silver Surfer in "The Answer" by Stan Lee, John Buscema and Rudy Nebres (with colors by Rick Veitch). Plus: Selah defies her father, Olbar, to be with Malak in the ElfQuest story "Homespun" by Wendy Pini; "Aware" by Leopoldo Duranona; "For the Next 60 Seconds" by Bob Larkin; "Aknaton (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter I)" by Jim Starlin; "Lullabye of Bedlam" by Ray Rue; "Elfspire" (preview excerpt of an illustrated text story) by John Poscik and Thomas Blackshear; 1-pagers by Mirko Ilic - "History of Human Absurdity Part 1," "The Victor" and "Shakti"; "Convert" by Ernie Colon; "Heads" by Arthur Suydam; "Za! (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter II)" by Starlin; "Juliet (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter III)" by Starlin; "Detour" (text story with one illustration) by George Bush; and "Topaz" by Carl Potts. Plus: Feedback comments on Epic Illustrated from Neal Adams, Ray Bradbury, George Pal, Joseph Stefano and Ian Summers. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 2 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4627238013

Cover art by Richard Corben. Almuric, script by Roy Thomas, art by Tim Conrad; Robert E. Howard adaptation. Hope's End poem by Marv Wolfman, art by Daina Graziunas. Monkey See, script by Steve Bissette and Rick Veitch (plot), art by Steve Bissette and Rick Veitch. Fantasy and the Fantastic in European Comics article. Whis'par (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter Chapter IV), script and art by James P. Starlin. Siegfried and the Dragon, script and art by P. Craig Russell; Richard Wagner adaptation. Interview with Glen A. Larson with art by Fred Hope and Dave Pelsu with black and white photographs. Sinner, script and art by Archie Goodwin. Seven Moons' Light Casts Complex Shadows, script by Samuel R. Delany, art by Howard Chaykin. Tarn's World, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Robert Wakelin. The True Game, script and art by Ernie Colon. 92 pgs. Summer, 1980. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Escape (2025 Image) Ashcan Preview 1FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4660816025

Foil Edition Cover by Daniel Acuna. Ashcan preview of the upcoming series, Escape (2025 Image). Story by Rick Remender. Art by Daniel Acuna. Milton Shaw is a battle-hardened bomber pilot, flying missions over a war-torn world ruled by a ruthless empire. But when his plane is shot out of the sky, Milton wakes up behind enemy lines—in the smoldering ruins of a city he helped burn. And in less than 24 hours, his own side is dropping the big one to finish the job. Now, injured, unarmed, and being hunted through enemy streets, Milton's only shot at escape comes from the unlikeliest place: a grieving father and his son—civilians shattered by the same fascist regime that rules this land with an iron claw. Enemies by blood. Allies by circumstance. Together, they'll have to fight their way out before the bomb drops and erases everything…and everyone. 6 3/4" X 10 1/4".

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646301012

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3974059005

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3900206014

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1618511011

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3865218002

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 30 Cent Variant 2 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #2042708001

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. "The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Featuring a One-page Hostess ad starring Captain America and the Red Skull. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (2021 5th Series Marvel) 1K CGC 9.6 Campbell Variant

Paper: White

Campbell Variant Cover.

Label #4018164012

Only Death is Eternal: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Esad Ribic. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. NEVER DIE. NEVER WIN. ETERNALS. What's the point of an eternal battle? For millions of years, one hundred Eternals have roamed the Earth, secret protectors of humanity. Without them, we'd be smears between the teeth of the demon-like Deviants. Their war has waged for all time, echoing in our myths and nightmares. But today, Eternals face something new: change. Can they - or anyone on Earth - survive their discovery? From the thought provoking minds of Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Uncanny X-Men, Thor) and Esad Ribi? (Secret Wars, King Thor) comes a new vision of the classic Marvel mythology! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Everything Dead and Dying (2025 Image) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4650362009

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tate Brombal. Art by Jacob Phillips. Cover by Joshua Hixson. MINISERIES PREMIERE Jack Chandler is the sole survivor of the zombie apocalypse in his rural farming community, but rather than eliminate them, he has chosen to continue living alongside the undead—including the husband and adopted daughter he fought so hard to have. But when his town is discovered by outsiders, Jack suddenly becomes the one thing standing in the way of those who hope to kill his family for good. Eisner Award-nominated creators TATE BROMBAL (Barbalien, Batgirl) and** JACOB PHILLIPS** (THAT TEXAS BLOOD, NEWBURN) team up for a haunting rural character piece set during a zombie outbreak, best described as THE WALKING DEAD meets Essex County. 40 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Evil Ernie (2012 Dynamite) 3D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4651709001

Cover by Stephen Segovia Origin of Evil: Part 3 - (W) Jesse Blaze Snider (A) Jason Craig ORIGIN OF EVIL PART 3! It's Ernie versus Widmark Prison's gen pop in a battle to the death, but Ernie's powers are running low - how will he survive?! Plus, Ernie comes face to face with his wicked foster father, Buford for the first time since his transformation! Will it be the last? Also, Uriel, the angel in charge of people's destinies comes down from Heaven to tell Ernie what's what and Smiley doesn't like it one bit! Cover price $3.99.

Evil Ernie (2012 Dynamite) 4B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #4651709002

Cover by Dan Brereton Origin of Evil: Part 4 - (W) Jesse Blaze Snider (A) Jason Craig ORIGIN OF EVIL PART 4! It's Ernie versus Smiley with a dead Angel on the floor between them! Someones keeping secrets, is it Smiley? Plus, Buford escapes to Death Row with a new and bizarre plan of action! First: Release the TWELVE Death Row inmates who have giving Ernie nightmares for the past five years! Second: Have his hostage, Thana perform...waaait. We've said too much. Cover price $3.99.

Evil Ernie (2012 Dynamite) 5E CGC 9.6 Sub Variant

Paper: White

Subscription Edition.

Label #4651709003

Variant Cover Origin of Evil: Part 5 - (W) Jesse Blaze Snider (A) Jason Craig ORIGIN OF EVIL PART 5! Writer Jesse Blaze Snider & artist Jason Craig continue their critically acclaimed relaunch of everyone's favorite undead anti-hero! 'Evil Ernie is in good hands' raves Bloody Disgusting, 'worth your precious time and dollar' says MTV Geek, Comic Hype calls it 'a cult classic for the modern age' and Major Spoilers declare, 'If you're looking for a horror book that doesn't have the words 'walking' or 'dead' in the title, I highly recommend this.' Get in on the ground floor of this buzz worthy new series! Cover price $3.99.

Evil Ernie (2012 Dynamite) 6B CGC 9.6 Brereton Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #4651709004

Cover by Dan Brereton Origin of Evil: Part 6 - (W) Jesse Blaze Snider (A) Jason Craig ORIGIN OF EVIL PART 6! Writer Jesse Snider & artist Jason Craig complete their critically acclaimed new origin for the fan-favorite, undead anti-hero! Cover price $3.99.

Evil Ernie (2014 Dynamite) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4651709005

Written by Tim Seeley and Steve Seeley. Art by Rafael Lanhellas. Cover by Tim Seeley. Teen psychopath Evil Ernie is dead, resigned to Hell where he belongs. But when reality is threatened by an evil even the Devil can't handle, he calls on the only weapon that can prevent total megadeath: Evil Ernie himself! Mistress Hel has found new love... three of them! And the antihero to end all antiheroes is the world of Chaos' only hope. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 7D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659540018

Direct Edition. "The Perilous Laughing Spell!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Jon D'Agostino.. When Wicket is ensnared by a laughing spell, it's up to Teebo and Princess Kneesaa to confront the menacing Mountain Spirit! FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4609400010

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

Exceptional X-Men (2024 Marvel) 6G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Li "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4633997001

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Eve L. Ewing. Art by Carmen Carnero. Cover by Lesley "Leirix" Li. WHO IS SHELDON XENOS? AXO, the Exceptional X-Men's resident empath, goes to work for the creator of the wildly popular Verate app. Maybe Xenos and his inventions can bring mutants the support, recognition and connection they deserve. But the charismatic technology mogul seems to be hiding a secret...or two...or four...or... 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Exceptional X-Men (2024 Marvel) 13D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Ross Sketch Cover.

Label #4650103007

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Eve L. Ewing. Art by Federica Mancin. Cover by Alex Ross. KITTY PRYDE, LOST IN TIME! Kitty has been sucked through a hole in the space-time continuum and into the days of her very origins as an X-Man. Can the team get her back, or will they have to make their way without their fearless leader from now on? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Exciting Comics (1940) 5 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4629384001

Cover art by Max Plaisted. Adventure On an Asteroid featuring the Space Rovers, art by Max Plaisted; intro of To Tarjas. In Algeria starring Ted Crane, art by George Mandel; vs. Sgt. Boucher. The Payroll Robberies starring the Mask, art by Raymond Thayer; vs. The Chief. The Tankonaut featuring the Son of the Gods, script and art by George Mandel; vs. Gage (I); guest appearance by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Titano the Gorilla starring Dan Williams, art by Raymond Thayer. The Aircraft Plant Saboteurs starring Sgt. Bill King, art by Leonard Sansone. The Mystery Submarine starring Sphinx; vs. Lupine. Rustling At the Bar C Ranch starring Jim Hatfield. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Exiles (1995 3rd Series Malibu) 1B CGC 9.4 Moncuse Red Border Unpainted Variant

Paper: White

Label #4660189003

Red border at top; large guy in red holding girl in palm. Cover by Jeff Matsuda and Steve Moncuse. Out of the Frying Pan..., script by Terry Kavanagh and Ben Raab, pencils by Ken Lashley and M. C. Wyman, inks by J.U.G.G.E.R.N.A.U.T.D.; The Exiles return to Earth- the Ultraverse Earth; They appear right after a large portion of New York City is destroyed and they are blamed for it. Promo for Ultraforce cartoon and action figures. Wave of Mutilation featuring Ultraforce, script by Warren Ellis, pencils by Steven Butler, inks by Dennis Jergen and Ken Branch. 50 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Expanse A Little Death (2025 Boom) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Barends Variant Cover. (typo on CGC label)

Label #4650817014

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Andy Diggle; Wes Chatham. Art by Francesco Pisa. Cover by Bjorn Barends. The Expanse has always been about big moves, and this might be the biggest yet; Wes Chatham, the man behind Amos Burton, isnt just stepping back into the universe—hes shaping its future as co-writer of the next epic installment!Following the fallout of The Expanse: Dragon Tooth, the Rocinante crew is plunged into a high stakes conspiracy when an old acquaintance of Amos Burtons comes to him for aid. And the superstar creative team behind The Expanse: Dragon Tooth,Andy Diggle and Francesco Pisa, return to the hit franchise! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Fairest (2012 DC Vertigo) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4421340009

(W) Bill Willingham (A) Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning (CA) Adam Hughes We want this third issue to be really big, so let's have Briar Rose and Ali Baba captured by the Snow Queen! And let's throw in seven good fairy godmothers and one really, really bad one. Let's have dire curses and desperate fights and comic asides. Let's show the consequences of attempting a second uninvited kiss. Basically let's have everything in this but the kitchen sink. No, wait - let's throw the kitchen sink in too! Cover price $2.99.

Fairy Tale Parade (1942-1944 Dell) 3 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

File Copy.

Label #1226382001

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Arthur Jameson, Jon Small and L. Bing. Dell puts fairy tales and fables into the hands of former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. Kelly adapts two classic fables: Washington Irving's classic tale of a man who sleeps for decades and awakens in a new world. And the strange tale of Mother Goat, her seven kids, and the Wolf. Mysterious midnight visitors help a struggling cobbler make his shoes. Plus a biography of Washington Irving. Rip Van Winkle; The Table, the Donkey, and the Stick; The Princess on the Glass Hill; The Wolf and the Seven Kids; The Elves and the Cobbler; The Enchanted Prince; Rumpelstiltskin; Washington Irving. 64 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fairy Tale Parade (1942-1944 Dell) 6 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream

File Copy.

Label #1226382003

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Arthur Jameson, Casper Emerson and Bill Brady. Dell puts fairy tales and fables into the hands of former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. Kelly adapts two classic fables: When Glum, the sprite in charge of night, gets the blues, day sprite Bright tries to cheer him up. The gingerbread man depends on speed, but the fox relies on his wit. Plus the classic romantic tale of Beauty and the Beast. And a fantastically detailed Map of the Fairy Tale Lands by Kelly! Beauty and the Beast; The Legend of the Stars; The Gingerbread Man; The Elves Dance; The Frog Queen; The Wild Swans; Dick Whittington and his Cat; Saku; Spring Morn; Map of the Fairy Tale Lands. 64 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 10 #3 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4416090004

"The Scarlet Plague" a novelette by Jack London.

Volume 10, Issue 3 - February, 1949. Cover by Lawrence Stevens. Stories by Inez Haynes Gillmore and Jack London. Illustrations by Lawrence Stevens and Leydenfrost. Book-length novel: "Angel Island" by Inez Haynes Gillmore - Five desperate, earthbound men...an isle where Love and Death were neighbors...a day when wings fought free of fetters to make a strange new world. Novelette: "The Scarlet Plague" by Jack London - Across a sick world it had crept, leaving man and his works destroyed. Now, in the twilight of history, only one remembered -- a blurred and faded picture of the death of our times. Also: The Readers' Viewpoint; In the Next Issue; Masters of Fantasy by Neil Austin - M.P. Shiel, High Priest of Phantasy; and The Lawrence Portfolio. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 130 newsprint pages, B&W. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

Famous Fantastic Mysteries (1939-1953 Frank A. Munsey/Popular/Altus) Pulp Vol. 10 #3 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4416200007

"The Scarlet Plague" a novelette by Jack London.

Volume 10, Issue 3 - February, 1949. Cover by Lawrence Stevens. Stories by Inez Haynes Gillmore and Jack London. Illustrations by Lawrence Stevens and Leydenfrost. Book-length novel: "Angel Island" by Inez Haynes Gillmore - Five desperate, earthbound men...an isle where Love and Death were neighbors...a day when wings fought free of fetters to make a strange new world. Novelette: "The Scarlet Plague" by Jack London - Across a sick world it had crept, leaving man and his works destroyed. Now, in the twilight of history, only one remembered -- a blurred and faded picture of the death of our times. Also: The Readers' Viewpoint; In the Next Issue; Masters of Fantasy by Neil Austin - M.P. Shiel, High Priest of Phantasy; and The Lawrence Portfolio. 7-in. x 9 1/2-in., 130 newsprint pages, B&W. Published by Popular Publications Cover price $0.25.

Famous Funnies (1934) 141 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0914790009

Contains comic strip reprints, activity pages, and a text story. In order of appearance: "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Invisible Scarlet O'Neil" by Russell Stamm; "Chief Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon; "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Dickie Dare" by Milton Caniff; "Scorchy Smith" by Noel Sickles; and "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller. "Gasoline Cowboy" text story. Activity pages by A. W. Nugent. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Famous Gangsters (1951) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4028274009

Cover by George Roussos. Art by Louis Ravielli, Marion Sitton, Marvin Stein, Lou Morales and Mo Marcus. Tales of crime and punishment featuring pre-Code levels of violence. The stories of notorious gangsters Al Capone, Dutch Schultz and Lucky Luciano; John Dillinger escapes from prison and an FBI manhunt, but his luck runs out thanks to a woman in red; Chicago gang boss Bugs Moran narrowly escapes The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, as well as a speeding ticket. The Saint Valentine's Day Massacre; Al Capone!; Dutch Schultz; Lucky Luciano; The Mole; John Dillinger. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Fandom's Agent (1968) Fanzine 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4571916001

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Cover by Dick Mosso, who drew a scene based on the US Moon Landing. Issued within one week of when humans first landed on the moon, in July 1969. Published by Chuck Wooley. Larry Herndon's "Fandom's Library" continues. Other features include Burne Hogarth Tarzan Sunday strips, 36 panels from Flash Gordon's origin, and a Golden Age cover gallery. There is a major 7 page report from Houstoncon '69, which has 4 pages of photos. Pictured fans include Bart Bush, Earl Blair, Dale Manesis, Joe Bob Williams, and Robert Brown. An original one page comic strip by Roy Bonario and Earl Blair also appears, as does a full page drawing by John Fantuccio, and an article about BLB artist Henry Vallely. A Penelology Quiz, a Red Skull portrait by Jim Jones, and a short article on Four Color Comics are here. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages. B&W. Cover price $1. Cover price $1.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 8 CGC 3.5

Paper: White

Label #4335773013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Puppet Master and Alicia Masters in "Prisoners of the Puppet Master!" (making this the fourth issue in a row that has either "prisoners" or "captives" in the title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master tests his radioactive clay that gives him the power to remotely control people that are modeled in the clay. The Human Torch character profile. "The Hands of the Puppet Maker" Part 2; The Puppet Master gets the Thing under his command and imprisons the Invisible Girl; He then sends the Thing and Alicia Masters to infiltrate the Baxter Building. "The Lady and the Monster!" Part 3; While acting under the Puppet Master's influence, the Thing is subjected to one of Mister Fantastic's potions that changes him back to Ben Grimm. "Face-to-face with the Puppet Master!" Part 4; The Puppet Master stages a jailbreak just to prove his might. Death of a Puppet! Part 5; The jail break is stopped by the Fantastic Four and the Puppet Master falls to what seems to be his death. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 9 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4548292002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Third Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in "The End of the Fantastic Four!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Fantastic Four are bankrupt and the Sub-Mariner is scheming to use this. How the Human Torch Flies! character profile. Part 2 Sub-Mariner Gives the Orders!; The Sub-Mariner offers the Fantastic Four one million dollars if they star in a film that he's producing. Part 3 "The Fury of Mr. Fantastic"; Mr. Fantastic discovers that the film project is a setup. Part 4 "The Flame of Battle"; Human Torch and Thing discover that the film project is a setup. Vengeance Is Ours! Part 5; The film is produced and an unwilling Sub-Mariner pays the Fantastic Four their money. Letter to the editor from MyComicShop president Buddy Saunders! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 15 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4641576003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of the Mad Thinker in "The Fantastic Four Battle the Mad Thinker and His Awesome Android!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Mad Thinker has summoned gang leaders to try to become the king of New-York; To achieve his goal, he must defeat the Fantastic Four; So he makes sure they are all offered interesting opportunities; While they disband, the Thinker uses the Baxter Building to build his Awesome Android. The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Half-page ads for Sgt. Fury # 1 and the next issue of Fantastic Four. Fantastic Four Fan Clubs ad. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 20 CGC 5.5

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Label #4574977001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Origin and first appearance of the Molecule Man in "The Mysterious Molecule Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Watcher asks the Fantastic Four to stop a new menace who could destroy the whole universe: the Molecule Man. House ad for Tales To Astonish #49, art by Don Heck. The letters page contains a letter to the editor from George R. R. Martin, best known for the series 'A Song of Ice and Fire,' which HBO's 'A Game of Thrones' is based on (his first time published in print!), as well as a letter from then 10-year-old Mark Gruenwald, who identifies himself as the secretary of the Fantastic Four Fan Club (the Oshkosh contingent, anyway). Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 26 CGC 6.5

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Label #4641576005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Take Over!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; The Avengers join the fight against Hulk. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 27 CGC 7.0

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Label #4646432016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Search for Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as Geo. Bell]; Sub-Mariner kidnaps Sue; He wants 24 hours to convince her to marry him; Reed wants to take her back. First Doctor Strange cross-over. Doctor Doom cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 28 CGC 7.5

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Label #4641576006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. We Have to Fight the X-Men!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Puppet Master makes a model of Professor X and commands him to send the X-Men after the FF; When Xavier regains control of his senses, the Mad Thinker sends in his Android to finish off both teams. The Mad Thinker and the Puppet Master appearances. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 29 CGC 7.0

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Label #4646447001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. It Started on Yancy Street!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; the FF run from the jeers and pranks of the Yancy Street Gang; the FF battles the Red Ghost; the Super Apes take off in FFs ship, leaving them abandoned; the Watcher returns them home. Cameos by the Puppet Master, the Mole Man, the Super-Skrull, the Miracle Man, Doctor Doom, the Sub-Mariner, and the Mad Thinker. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 30 CGC 8.0

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Label #4641328022

"The Dreaded Diablo!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Chic Stone. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby with inks by Chic Stone. On a vacation in Transylvania, the FF encounter a castle inhabited by Diablo. Note: First Appearance of Diablo. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 31 CGC 7.0

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Label #4646447002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Mad Menace of the Macabre Mole Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Mole Man lowers blocks of New York City into his realm; Sue is injured in the ensuing battle and can only be saved by a surgery performed by her escaped felon father. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 33 CGC 6.5

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Label #4641328023

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Side-by-Side with Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Lady Dorma asks the FF for their help in protecting Atlantis from Attuma, a rogue Atlantian Warrior who is trying to usurp Namor's rule. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 34 CGC 7.5

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Label #4646447004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. A House Divided!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Billionaire Gregory Gideon bets his bid for world domination on his ability to destroy the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from writer and Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin. FF/Doctor Doom pin-up and cover by Kirby/Stone. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 36 CGC 8.0

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Label #4646447006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Intro and first appearance of Madam Medusa (of the Inhumans) in The Frightful Four!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Reed and Sue announce their engagement. The Wizard forms the Frightful Four and attacks the Baxter Building. The Frightful Four include Medusa, the Wizard, the Sandman, and Paste-Pot Pete. Brief appearances by the Avengers, the X-Men, and Spider-Man. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 36 CGC 7.5

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Label #1210553005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Intro and first appearance of Madam Medusa (of the Inhumans) in The Frightful Four!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Reed and Sue announce their engagement. The Wizard forms the Frightful Four and attacks the Baxter Building. The Frightful Four include Medusa, the Wizard, the Sandman, and Paste-Pot Pete. Brief appearances by the Avengers, the X-Men, and Spider-Man. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 37 CGC 7.5

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Label #4646432017

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Behold! a Distant Star!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; The FF travel to the Skrull home world to avenge the death of Franklin Storm. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 38 CGC 7.0

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Label #4646432018

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Defeated by the Frightful Four!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; The Frightful Four kidnap Sue and lure the FF into a nuclear blast. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 39 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4641576007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone and Wally Wood (on Daredevil figure). A Blind Man Shall Lead Them!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia [as Frank Ray] and Wally Wood (Matt Murdock and Daredevil figures); Reed devises mechanical devices to enable the FF to duplicate their vanished super-powers; Matt Murdoch visits the FF and Dr. Doom attacks; Daredevil assists the FF in battling Doom. Cameos by Medusa, the Wizard, the Sandman, and the Trapster. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.