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Laura Kinney Wolverine (2024 Marvel) 9B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4647417017

Written by Erica Schultz. Art by Giada Belviso. Cover by J Scott Campbell. YOU DEMANDED IT! GABBY KINNEY IS BACK! GABBY KINNEY reunites with her sister LAURA…and brings trouble with her! But is it enough to tear the Kinney sisters apart? PLUS: XARUS, the SON OF DRACULA, is on the scene! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Laura Kinney Wolverine (2024 Marvel) 10C CGC 9.8 JSA Ross

Paper: White

Alex Ross Authenticated Autograph. Ross Variant Cover.

Label #4669188004

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Written by Erica Schultz. Art by Giada Belviso. Cover by Alex Ross. DEATH STALKS THE KINNEY SISTERS! GABBY KINNEY has a sickness even her healing factor can't cope with. WOLVERINE searches the catacombs of Paris for the cure, but will XARUS seal Gabby's fate? Guest-starring: CLEA STRANGE! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Layne (2023 Mad Love) 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Wraparound Edition B.

Label #4294839010

Wraparound Virgin Cover by Layne - limited to 50 copies. Art by Layne. Artist portfolio gallery.

Lazarus Signed Lot of 7

Issues 1A, 2A, 3-7 of Lazarus (2013 Image) signed by Michael Lark. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Legend of the Swamp Thing Halloween Spectacular (2020 DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4682732025

Cover by Mike Perkins. Written by Ram V, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Vita Ayala, Julian Lytle and James Tynion IV. Art by Mike Perkins, Dominike "DOMO" Stanton, Emma Rios, John Timms and Christian Ward. It's Halloween, and DC invites you to welcome Swamp Thing to your witching-hour festivities. In this 48-page collection of all-new stories, the Guardian of the Green reveals past lives and the unforgettable horrors that befall those who cross his path. Throughout history, folklore seeds have suggested a guardian of the Green in other times, other eras, and other places as Swamp Thing! In this special tome, different avatars and ages of the bayou beast are explored and revealed -- all rooted in darkness but with a hope that springs eternal. From ancient Rome to present day, Swamp Thing stalks these ghostly and ghastly tales -- all of which are best read by the light of a jack-o-lantern! Featuring: "At the Heart of Trees" by Ram V and Mike Perkins; "Ring of Stones" by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Dominike "DOMO" Stanton; "Sleeping Giant" by Vita Ayala and Emma Rios; "No Sign of the Enemy" by Julian Lytle and John Timms; "Age of Discovery" by James Tynion IV and Christian Ward; and "At the Heart of Man" by Ram V and Mike Perkins. 48 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $5.99.

Legend of Zelda (1990 Valiant) 1A CGC 9.6 Barcode On Right

Paper: White

Label #4493550013

1990 series with $1.95 cover price, barcode on the right side of the cover. Cover price $1.95.

Legend of Zelda (1990 Valiant) 1B CGC 8.0 Barcode On Left No Cover Price Variant

Paper: White

"No Price" Variant.

Label #4647942001

NO cover price edition. Cover price $1.95.

Legend of Zelda (1990 Valiant) 3 CGC 9.4 Barcode On Right Variant

Paper: White

Label #4385828001

1990 series with $1.95 cover price, barcode on the right side of the cover. Cover price $1.95.

Legend of Zelda (1991 Valiant) Reprint series 1 FN+ 6.5 Barcode On Left $1.50 Cover Price Variant

1991 series with $1.50 cover price, barcode on the left side of the cover. Cover price $1.50.

Legends (1986 DC) 4N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4554958020

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Newsstand Edition. Legends Chapter 14. Darkseid continues Operation Humiliation, which is an attempt to rid Earth's of its legendary costumed heroes. Black Canary, Batman, Flash, and others battle an assortment of super-villains that is on the rampage. Plotted by John Ostrander and scripted by Len Wein, with pencils by John Byrne and inks by Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

Legends of the Stargrazers (1989) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4618089022

Here There Be Dragons - Written by Cynthy J. Wood and David Campiti. Art by Matt Thompson, Randy Elliott and Nestor Redondo. Partial-Wraparound Cover by Adam Hughes. Imagine an all-girl crew of sailors of the spaceways and their perilous voyages -- with cargo to carry, lies to swap, and legends to spin. Listen to their tantalizing tales of myth, serpents of the stars, sirens of the skies, vessels in the void, and ghost ships that came and went in the darkness. Enter into the realm of the Stargrazers, with newcomer Julie Green, Captain Rachel Lacey, Sherree Rhys-Hollm, Carla Withers, Poddy Podkayne, and the rest of the curvaceous crew. Travel with them to points far beyond your wildest dreams, where adventure and intrigue are just blips on the screen, beauty is an everyday affair, and a hard-driven deal is the catch of the day. In this issue, join the crew for Julie's first mission and for startling secrets that affect the future of mankind. It's carefully crafted full-color "good girl art" in space, in the classic cheesecake tradition! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Legion of Super Heroes Signed Lot of 10

Issues 18 of Legionnaires (1993), and issues 61-69 of Legion of Super-Heroes (1989 4th Series) signed by Mark Waid. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980 2nd Series) 302 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4556420009

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Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Family Matters, script by Keith Giffen (plot) and Paul Levitz (plot, script), pencils by Keith Giffen (layouts) and Larry Mahlstedt (finished art), inks by Larry Mahlstedt; Lightning Lord attacks Legion HQ demanding to see his sister Ayla, who resigned from the team and left; Ontiir betrays the Legion team on Weber's World to the Emerald Empress. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1980 2nd Series) 318N CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4512670022

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Newsstand Edition. "Shadows of Future Past." Mon-El and Shadow Lass fight to save Shady's home planet from the deadly clutches of the Fatal Five's Persuader and a mind-controlling villainess! Continued next issue. Written by Paul Levitz, with art and cover by Terry Shoemaker and Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1984 3rd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4678970024

"Here a Villain, There a Villain..." Beginning a new era in the lives of the Legionnaires! The Legion's first deluxe format issue opens the door on a suspenseful, very mysterious and exciting five-part epic destined to be a classic! The Legion of Super-Villains is back--with a plan to destroy the Legion and the universe! Light Lass is kidnapped, the prisoners of Takron-Galtos are broken out, Micro Lad makes trouble, Chameleon Chief, Ronn Karr and other nasties battle our heroes--and Dream Girl's lot is the worst, for she has had a vision that a Legionnaire will die! Written by Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen, with art and cover by Keith Giffen and Larry Mahlstedt. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.25.

Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century (2007) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4616981011

Written by J. Torres Art by Chynna Clugston-Flores Cover by Steve Uy An all-new series spinning out of the smash-hit TV show, written by J. Torres (TEEN TITANS GO, Sidekicks, Alison Dare: Little Miss Adventures) and drawn by the creator of the indie favorite Blue Monday, Chynna Clugston-Flores! To stop the Fatal Five from destroying Metropolis, the Legion of Super-Heroes travel back in time for reinforcements, because this looks like a job for...Clark Kent?! Can six teenagers from the future help a mild-mannered reporter become the Man of Steel, or will the Fatal Five determine his destiny before it's even begun? Retailers: Please see the solicitation for the Free Comic Book Day Edition of this issue elsewhere in this issue of Previews. On sale April 18 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.25.

Legion Signed Lot of 6

Issues 25-30 of Legion (2001 2nd Series) signed by Tony Harris. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Leonardo (1986 Mirage Studios) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 VG/FN 5.0

"What Goes Around...Comes Around!" By Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Against a backdrop of Christmas, a routine training session turns into a deadly fight for survival when Leonardo is suddenly attacked by the Foot Clan. But nothing could have prepared the Turtles for the shock ending as they face the startling return of their greatest enemy! Story continues in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1985) #10. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Li'l Kids (1970) 10 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Cover detached at one staple and center wrap detached.

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Liberty Meadows (1999) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4354284007

First printing. By Frank Cho. When Liberty Meadows got dropped from the Washington Post, thousands of readers protested with letters, e-mail, and phone calls! It was the largest-ever response to a change on the Post's comic page. During its time in daily syndication, Liberty Meadows built a following who couldn't get enough of the sexy Brandy and the antics of her funny-animal friends. Issue One begins with the first Liberty Meadows strip and includes nearly eight weeks of dailies and Sunday strips, all reproduced from the original art, large enough to see every loving detail from the master hand of Frank Cho! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg, $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Life (1883-2000 Clair Maxwell/Life Publishing Company) Magazine Apr 13 1942 VG 4.0

Staple rust.

April 13, 1942. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 116 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Life (1883-2000 Clair Maxwell/Life Publishing Company) Magazine Dec 14 1942 VG 4.0

December 14, 1942. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. 10.5-in. x 13.75-in.; partial color; 164 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Life with Archie (1958 Archie) 5 GD 2.0

Water damage.

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Cover art by Bob White. A-Haunting We Will Go, script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; As part of an initiation, the boys make Moose spend the night in the local haunted house and try to make him think the place is actually haunted; But when an actual ghost seems to appear in the house, Archie and Jughead go back to solve the mystery of who--or what--is behind these scary spooks. Easy Street! one-pager starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. Superstition text article, art by Ken Hultgren. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Life with Archie (1958 Archie) 8 VG+ 4.5

Water damage. Staple rust. Writing on interior margins.

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Cover art by Bob White. Hollywood Happy, script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; A Hollywood studio picks Riverdale as the perfect "100% All-American average town" to use as the filming location for the latest movie starring silver-screen idol Cliff Hanger; But the entire town goes Hollywood when they discover that there'll be a movie shooting there. Ring-Neck Pheasant text article, art by Ken Hultgren. Working Conditions! one-pager starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Life with Archie (1958 Archie) 23 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Water spot.

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Cover art by Bob White. A Very Lodge Problem, script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; TV host Hink Brinkley proclaims Archie Andrews "America's most lovable teen-ager"; Mr. Lodge recalls some reasons why he doesn't think Archie is lovable, and then reveals his own personal alternative to a bomb shelter: an underground "Archie shelter." Cry Babies one-pager starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Life with Archie (1958 Archie) 136 GD/VG 3.0

Chew.

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino. "Come To the Fair," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; When a carnival barker announces that the Riverdale bankers will be coming to judge the beauty contest at the fair, Archie and Jughead suspect that it may be a plot to empty out the bank so it can be robbed; Betty, Veronica and Reggie think they've seen too many movies and TV shows. "Archie's Restaurant," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie and his friends go to the grand opening of the first Archie's Restaurant in Joliet, Illinois, where they enlist the help of the Mayor to keep Jughead out of the way. "Heavy Problem" starring Li'l Jinx, script and art by Joe Edwards. "The Message," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Chic Stone; Archie gets a lecture from his dad after saying he's "too tired" to clean his room. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Life with Millie (1960) 13 GD- 1.8

1" cumulative spine split. Lateral spine tears. Centerfold detached. Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.

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Lightning Comics Vol. 2 (1941) 1 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Gapping in plastic to top edge of slab.

Label #4311667023

Jim Mooney cover. In order of appearance: "'Flash' Lightning" art by Jim Mooney, reprinted in Men of Mystery Comics (1996- AC Comics) #29; "The Raven"; "Doctor Nemesis, Rx"; "Congo Jack" art by Mark Schneider; "Marvo the Magician and Tito"; "Hap Hazard"; and "Whiz Wilson". "The Big Reward" in-house comic advertisement for Super Mystery Comics Vol. 2 (1941), art by Jack Alderman. "I Knew Buffalo Bill" text story biography of Buffalo Bill Cody by 'Old-Timer'. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Literals (2009 DC Vertigo) 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4553094013

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The Great Fables Crossover: Part 9 of 9 - Written by Bill Willingham & Matthew Sturges Art by Mark Buckingham & Andrew Pepoy Cover by Mark Buckingham. In this issue it's all over. No, we don't just mean that the big crossover event is over, we mean it's all over for the universe and everyone in it. Kevin Thorn, the Literal embodiment of storytelling, wants to rewrite the universe, beginning again with a new blank page. In this issue he gets his wish. What more is there to say? 32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS Cover price $2.99.

Little Archie Mystery (1963) 1 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation with chipping.

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Cover by Bob Bolling. "Egyptian Goddess Mystery," script and art by Bob Bolling; Little Archie and Peggy Drake, a would-be detective, investigate a recent series of robberies involving ancient Egyptian artifacts. "A Love Story," script and art by Dexter Taylor; Fred tells Little Archie the story of how he got Spotty. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Little Bird (2019 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 Bertram

Paper: White

Label #3718888009

Written by Darcy Van Poelgeest. Art and Cover by Ian Bertram. MINISERIES PREMIERE! Director/screenwriter DARCY VAN POELGEEST boasts a long list of awards and accolades for his storytelling prowess and brings the same writing finesse to IAN BERTRAM's breathtakingly detailed artwork in the gorgeous, hyper-detailed miniseries LITTLE BIRD. With the same limitless scope as a new EAST OF WEST or SAGA and the drama and surrealism of Akira, LITTLE BIRD follows a young resistance fighter who battles against an oppressive American Empire and searches for her own identity in a world on fire. 40 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Little Orphan Annie (1934 Cupples & Leon) Treasure Box Edition 0 VG/FN 5.0

Water damage: Slight.

Cupples & Leon Company, Treasure Box of Famous Comics: Little Orphan Annie, 8-1/2 x 6-7/8, 36 pages, soft covers, 1926. NOTE: 1 of 5 different titles from boxed set.

Lobo (1990 1st Series DC) 1A.D CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4592228012

Direct Edition. His name is Lobo. His job is intergalactic bounty hunter. His methods are insane. From the pages of L.E.G.I.O.N. '90 comes the wild, unchained, devil-may-care character you love to hate in his first solo mini-series. And if you thought he was out of control before, wait until you see what happens here. You see, Lobo is the last survivor of his race...an entire civilization that he personally annihilated just because he wanted to be unique in the universe. But Lobo seems to have missed one, and now that survivor's gone and written an unauthorized biography of Lobo, which doesn't make our maniac very happy. But what's really got Lobo miffed is that he's accepted a contract from L.E.G.I.O.N. to escort his biographer across the universe to their headquarters - delivered alive! Of course, Lobo manages to make a few enemies along the way, complicating his mission as these factions embark on a wild chase across the cosmos to see who will get to Lobo first. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art and painted cover by Simon Bisley. New Format. Cover price $0.99.

Lobo (1990 1st Series DC) 1A.D CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4569818009

Direct Edition. His name is Lobo. His job is intergalactic bounty hunter. His methods are insane. From the pages of L.E.G.I.O.N. '90 comes the wild, unchained, devil-may-care character you love to hate in his first solo mini-series. And if you thought he was out of control before, wait until you see what happens here. You see, Lobo is the last survivor of his race...an entire civilization that he personally annihilated just because he wanted to be unique in the universe. But Lobo seems to have missed one, and now that survivor's gone and written an unauthorized biography of Lobo, which doesn't make our maniac very happy. But what's really got Lobo miffed is that he's accepted a contract from L.E.G.I.O.N. to escort his biographer across the universe to their headquarters - delivered alive! Of course, Lobo manages to make a few enemies along the way, complicating his mission as these factions embark on a wild chase across the cosmos to see who will get to Lobo first. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art and painted cover by Simon Bisley. New Format. Cover price $0.99.

Lobo (1990 1st Series DC) 1A.D VF- 7.5 1st Printing

Direct Edition. His name is Lobo. His job is intergalactic bounty hunter. His methods are insane. From the pages of L.E.G.I.O.N. '90 comes the wild, unchained, devil-may-care character you love to hate in his first solo mini-series. And if you thought he was out of control before, wait until you see what happens here. You see, Lobo is the last survivor of his race...an entire civilization that he personally annihilated just because he wanted to be unique in the universe. But Lobo seems to have missed one, and now that survivor's gone and written an unauthorized biography of Lobo, which doesn't make our maniac very happy. But what's really got Lobo miffed is that he's accepted a contract from L.E.G.I.O.N. to escort his biographer across the universe to their headquarters - delivered alive! Of course, Lobo manages to make a few enemies along the way, complicating his mission as these factions embark on a wild chase across the cosmos to see who will get to Lobo first. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art and painted cover by Simon Bisley. New Format. Cover price $0.99.

Lobo Unbound Lot of 6

Issues 1-6 of Lobo Unbound (2003). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Lobo's Back (1992 DC) 2 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4534814012

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Lobo, who fought to the death in issue #1, rampages his way through the afterlife until he is reincarnated as a...woman? Boy, are the guys gonna rib him or what? Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art and painted cover by Simon Bisley. Suggested for Mature Grown-Ups. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Loki (2004 1st Series Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0001671075

Written by ROB RODI Art & Cardstock Covers by ESAD RIBIC There are two sides to every story. You've heard Thor's ? now it's time to hear Loki's. Odin's least favorite son rewrites Asgardian lore from his perspective in this 4-issue limited series, featuring the breathtaking painted artwork of Esad Ribic (WOLVERINE). In this story, Loki's insatiable lust for power, his conflicted sentiments toward Sif, his antipathy toward Balder, and the deep-seated feelings of longing and resentment toward his older brother, Thor, and uncaring father, Odin, will take on new meaning. And if that's not enough, just stare at the lush painted art by Ribic ? you won't be disappointed! 32 PGS. (each)/MARVEL PSR+ ...$3.50 (each) Issue #1 UPC: 5960605317-00111; #2: 5960605317-00211 Cover price $3.50.

Longshot (1985 Limited Series) 1N CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4319571003

Newsstand Edition. 1st Art Adams pro work. Arriving on Earth unsure of his own identity, Longshot tries to rescue a kidnapped baby in "A Man Without a Past." Script by Ann Nocenti. Pencils by Arthur Adams (his first pro work). Inks by Whilce Portacio & Anderson. Cover by Adams. 1st appearance of Longshot and Spiral. Cover price $0.75.

Longshot Lot of 6

Issues 1D, 2, 3D, 4N, 5, 6 of Longshot (1985 Limited Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1941-1962 Dell) 11 FR/GD 1.5

Water damage. Tracing on front cover. Tape on spine.

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68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Lot of 2

Issues 49, and 60 of Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1941-1962 Dell). Most will grade in the GD range.

Lost Angeles Issue One Official Ashcan (2016 Kevin Eastman Studios) 1 CGC 9.6 JSA Eastman

Paper: White

Kevin Eastman Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4642483001

Limited to 250 Signed Copies - Signed by Kevin Eastman. Story and Art by Kevin Eastman. Cover by Simon Bisley. Magazine-sized ashcan preview of Kevin Eastman's post-apocalyptic sci-fi story, Lost Angeles. 8 1/2" X 11".

Lost Angeles Issue One Official Ashcan (2016 Kevin Eastman Studios) 1 CGC 9.4 JSA Eastman

Paper: White

Kevin Eastman Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4642483002

Limited to 250 Signed Copies - Signed by Kevin Eastman. Story and Art by Kevin Eastman. Cover by Simon Bisley. Magazine-sized ashcan preview of Kevin Eastman's post-apocalyptic sci-fi story, Lost Angeles. 8 1/2" X 11".

Love and Rockets (1982 1st Series) Magazine 15 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4584621010

Cover art by Jaime Hernandez. Untitled story, script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Maggie meets Correo and Terry tries to break up Hopey and Maggie. "Holidays in the Sun," script and art by Gilbert Hernandez; Jesus, in prison, fantasizes about the women in his life. At Home With Rick Geary ad. "Queen Rena: Life at 34," script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Rena and Sharkey are rescued by Bull Marie. 1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). Mature readers. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Love and Rockets (1982 1st Series) Magazine 20 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4584621014

1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). The acclaimed and groundbreaking alternative comic by Los Bros Hernandez. For the Love of Carmen by Gilbert; Maggie and Hopey: The Return of Ray D. by Jaime. Black and white; 32 pages. Mature readers. Cover by Jaime and Gilbert. Cover price $2.25.

Love at First Sight (1949) 1 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" Spine split from bottom. Cover coming loose at both staples. Water damage.

Painted cover. In order of appearance: "Warned Against Her" art by Sam Cooper, reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #31; "In Debt to Each Other" art by Chuck A. Winter, reprinted in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #67 and Weird Love (2014 IDW) #8; "I Lied to Keep Him" reprinted in Glamorous Romances (1949) #82; and "No Chance with Men". "Your Charm Guide: Check That Popularity Hazard! Tips on Shoe Buying, Seven Ways to Stay Slender..." text article reprinted as "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #66, "Help Yourself to Allure..." in Love Experiences (1949) #29, and "Don't Handicap Yourself..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 35 (1955) #6. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love at First Sight (1949) 10 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664126001

In order of appearance: "Unfair Kisses" reprinted in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 31 (1955) #6; "The Other Girl in His Life" reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #38b and Complete Love Magazine Vol. 26 (1951) #4; "He Was Temptation"; and "Stand-In for Love". "Your Charm Guide: Make the Most of Makeup, At the Perfume Counter" text article reprinted as "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #58 and #60 and as "Look Lovelier..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 36 (1955) #3. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Diary (1949-1955 Our Pub.) 1 VG 4.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Only one staple (manufacturing).

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Stories and art by Bernie Krigstein, Mort Leav, Bob Rogers, and Art Peddy. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Spurned nurse Vicky infects herself with a dangerous tropical disease to prove her doctor boyfriend's vaccine works, and to prove his love for her as well. Model Kathy breaks up with hometown boyfriend Tommy in favor of fast living with playboy Roger, and soon regrets it. Gloria is attracted to bad boy Don until he takes her hostage during a police chase, in an early story by future EC art legend Bernie Krigstein. I Was Branded a Flirt!; Shall I Pet?; I Wanted Excitement! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Romances (1949) 71 FR 1.0

Incomplete. Corner piece missing (affects art not story).

Cover by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by unknown. Art by Vince Colletta, Jay Scott Pike, John Tartaglione, Ann Brewster, Hubert Paley? and unknown. Cathy is a star athlete at her school, but the boys only like to talk about sports with her, until she gets a makeover and they finally notice she's a pretty girl, too, in "The Lonely World of Cathy Drake!" Plus: Bess is afraid that every boy who dates her is more interested in her money than in her, until she meets Jerry, who knows nothing about her except that they have many shared interests in "I Love the Wrong Man"! Also: Lana finally realizes that Ricky, the dependable boy next door, is the right man for her in "The Boy Next Door"! And: Madge thinks nothing of dating men in the office who are already seeing someone else, until the tables are turned and a new girl goes out with a man she really likes in "When a Heart Breaks!" Plus: When an accident causes Vicki to lose her hearing, she leaves town to start a new life, but her fiance Jed pursues her and proves that he won't give up on her in "Good-Bye, My Love!" Also: 2-page text story "The Blind Date"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.