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Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4421074002

Direct Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. Save the Tiger Part 1: The Good Guy starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 1 starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 1: Ripples starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. Fear Itself starring Silver Surfer, script and art by Al Milgrom. This story was reprinted in Marvel Milestones: Wolverine, X-Men, Tuk the Cave Boy (2005). 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4614700009

Chase to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Presenting a brand-new series teaming Superman with DC's most sensational super-stars! The warring alien races the Volkir and the Zelkot come to Earth in pursuit of Zelkot Iylar who hopes to travel through time and prevent the aliens' war from ever beginning. The Zelkot threaten to destroy Earth if The Flash does not help Iylar complete his mission. But after The Flash heads off after Iylar, the Volkir convince Superman to stop Iylar or he will change history and Krypton will explode eons earlier than it did. Continues next issue. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Islayn (villain, a Volkir); Aylem (villain, a Zelkot); Iylar; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne] (cameo). Plus: Aquaman and Aqualad in 1-page Hostess Twinkies ad "Imperiled Sub" with art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Wizard the Comics Magazine (1991) 1D.P CGC 9.0 w/ Poster

Paper: White

Label #4178839002

Direct Edition. Todd McFarlane Spider-Man cover. Todd McFarlane interview on Spider-Man; a short history of Spider-Man; brief article on digital coloring; article on horror comics, past and present; Bill Campbell discusses the Rocketeer movie; article on comic book distributors. Pull out centerfold poster. MAY or MAY NOT include a Survey/subscription insert. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4627238017

This is it – the notorious Marvel comic that actually had blood from the members of KISS mixed into the printers ink. If you want to own a piece of Gene Simmons, this is as close as youre going to get. The fact that the rock band is battling Dr. Doom and Mephisto almost pales in comparison. Written by Howard the Ducks Steve Gerber, of all people, with art by Alan Weiss, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, and Sal Buscema. Full color. Cover by Weiss and Gray Morrow. 68 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4627238018

This is it – the notorious Marvel comic that actually had blood from the members of KISS mixed into the printers ink. If you want to own a piece of Gene Simmons, this is as close as youre going to get. The fact that the rock band is battling Dr. Doom and Mephisto almost pales in comparison. Written by Howard the Ducks Steve Gerber, of all people, with art by Alan Weiss, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, and Sal Buscema. Full color. Cover by Weiss and Gray Morrow. 68 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609375006

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4630503005

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Simpsons Comics and Stories (1993) 1D.U CGC 9.4 Groening Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Includes Poster.

Label #4613196022

Direct Edition. $2.95 cover price. Not polybagged, poster may or may not be included. Story and art by Steve Vance and Bill Morrison. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Ace Comics (1937) 1 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4387103003

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Ruth Plumly Thompson. Stories and art by Robert L. Ripley, Feg Murray, Clarence D. Russell, H. H. Knerr, Ed Anthony, Doc Winner, Jack Sords, Russ Westover, A. D. Carter, Lyman Young, Nat Edson, Chic Young, Rutherford G. Montgomery, Jack King, Jack Welch, Joe Musial, Billy DeBeck, Romer Grey, Allen Dean, Paul Robinson, Gene Ahern, George Herriman, Don Moore and Alex Raymond. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay presents an anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Includes Alex Raymond's Jungle Jim and George Herriman's beloved Krazy Kat. The cover features Snuffy Smith and the Katzenjammer Kids interacting with lesser-known characters, like Elmer and Pete the Tramp. Tex Thorne; Ripley's Believe It Or Not; Jungle Jim; Seein' Stars; Pete the Tramp; Katzenjammer Kids; Pussycat Princess; Elmer; Sports in Pictures; Tillie the Toiler; Nicodemus O'Malley & His Whale, Palsy-Walsy; Dream Land; Just Kids; Tim Tyler's Luck; Blondie; Timberline Tales; The Stamp Spotlight; On Our Block; Curley Harper at Lakespur; Teddy and Sitting Bull; Barney Google; Etta Kett; Krazy Kat; Room and Board; Doc Winner's Daffy Doodles. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) #1 Reprints 1.1988.NEWS CGC 9.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4624438005

16-page reprint of Action #1. 1988 Newsstand reprint 50 cent cover price with barcode. Cover price $0.50.

Care Bears (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4610967021

Direct Edition. Join the Care Bears in their magical home, the incredible land of Care-A-Lot. In this issue, the Care Bears try to find out why hail storms and blizzards are occurring during the summer and ruining everybody's fun and happiness. What is going on? It's all part of an evil plot by Glump. So the Care Bears have to do something about that in "The Plot to Steal Summer." Script by Howard Post and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. Cover price $0.65.

Care Bears (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4609400002

Direct Edition. Join the Care Bears in their magical home, the incredible land of Care-A-Lot. In this issue, the Care Bears try to find out why hail storms and blizzards are occurring during the summer and ruining everybody's fun and happiness. What is going on? It's all part of an evil plot by Glump. So the Care Bears have to do something about that in "The Plot to Steal Summer." Script by Howard Post and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. Cover price $0.65.

Care Bears (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4610967020

Direct Edition. Join the Care Bears in their magical home, the incredible land of Care-A-Lot. In this issue, the Care Bears try to find out why hail storms and blizzards are occurring during the summer and ruining everybody's fun and happiness. What is going on? It's all part of an evil plot by Glump. So the Care Bears have to do something about that in "The Plot to Steal Summer." Script by Howard Post and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. Cover price $0.65.

Multiverse Saga (2024 Artist Alley Comics) 1MJ.B.A.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"MJ" Foil Edition A.

Label #4553422011

"MJ - Mary Jane On Bed" Edition Foil Cover by Dhaxina Dee - Limited to 1000 copies. 12 pages, full color.

Multiverse Saga (2024 Artist Alley Comics) 1SERIOUS.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Why So Serious? Edition A.

Label #4553422010

"Why So Serious?" Edition Virgin Cover by Dhaxina Dee. 12 pages, full color.

Multiverse Saga (2024 Artist Alley Comics) 1SERIOUS.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Why So Serious? Edition B.

Label #4563860011

"Why So Serious?" Edition Lingerie Cover by Dhaxina Dee. 12 pages, full color.

Heathen (2017 Vault Comics) 1LIMITED CGC 9.6 SS No Creator Name Present

Paper: White

Numbered "38" by Vault Comics on back cover. Limited Edition.

Label #1575226001

Second Printing. Limited Edition Variant Cover by Natasha Alterici - limited to 100 hand numbered copies. Story and Art by Natasha Alterici. Aydis is a viking, a warrior, an outcast, and a self-proclaimed heathen. Aydis is friend to the talking horse Saga, rescuer of the immortal Valkyrie Brynhild, and battler of demons and fantastic monsters. Aydis is a woman. Born into a time of warfare, suffering, and subjugation of women, she is on a mission to end the oppressive reign of the god-king Odin. 28 pages, full color.

Star Wars Droids (1986 1st Series Marvel/Star Comics) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4657040021

Newsstand Edition. Script by Dave Manak and art by John Romita & Carlos Garzon. Comic book based on the "Star Wars" animated series starring the droids C3P0 and R2-D2. C3P0 and R2-D2 are sent to their new master, Lott Kemp, a crystal merchant who lives on the planet Dodz which is under the control of a governor who demands heavy taxes. Don't pay those taxes and a killer droid makes a visit. So C3P0 and R2-D2 try to help in "The Destroyer" and "The Showdown." Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars Droids (1986 1st Series Marvel/Star Comics) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4657040022

Newsstand Edition. Script by Dave Manak and art by John Romita & Carlos Garzon. Comic book based on the "Star Wars" animated series starring the droids C3P0 and R2-D2. C3P0 and R2-D2 are sent to their new master, Lott Kemp, a crystal merchant who lives on the planet Dodz which is under the control of a governor who demands heavy taxes. Don't pay those taxes and a killer droid makes a visit. So C3P0 and R2-D2 try to help in "The Destroyer" and "The Showdown." Cover price $0.75.

Top-Notch Comics (1939) 1 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Cover detached.

Label #1238997020

Edited by Abner Sundell. Cover art by Edd Ashe. Meet Rang-A-Tang The Wonder Dog house ad. "The Pearl Harbor Peril," art by Edd Ashe; The Wizard uses his super powers to stop a Jatsonian attack on Pearl Harbor. "In the Worlds of Time," script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder), art by Jack Binder; Scott, a traveler through time with Dr. Meade in the "time car" (which is more of a rocket ship), pick ups Thor the Viking and the lovely Elda in the past. One-page SporTopics story, art by Irwin Hasen. "Murder by Sock" Swift of the Secret Service story, art by Charles Biro; introduction of Rex Swift; vs. Jack Snite. "To-nite! Saved from the Flames!" Jungle Town Show Boat story, script and art by Dick Ryan; Only Billy Hippo appearance. "Vendetta with Von Schiller," script by Joe Blair, art by Irv Novick; Ben "Wings" Johnson introduction and origin vs. Capt. Von Schiller and Nazis. "Murder Rap" text story with Lucky Coyne by Ken Fitch. It's Really A Fact! non-fiction story, art by Bob Wood. "The Bat and the Bull," script by Ken Fitch; Lucky Coyne posing as Bat Yardley, jewel thief in prison. One-page Lonesome Luke story. The "Fortune Teller's Revenge," art by Chuck Winter; The Mystic (later Kardak) intro; vs. Chuck and his gang. "Kornell Goes to West Point;" Keith Kornell, a physical and mental marvel, is a Kentucky mountaineer who is a collateral descendant of President Andrew Jackson and the son of a World War hero, is orphaned at the age of 5, when both of his parents succumbed to the ravages of pneumonia epidemic; Reared by a poor relative, Keith's life is one of dire poverty until a newspaper runs a story on him and he meets an old Army buddy of his father's who is now a U.S. Senator. "The Ice Cream Cone," script and art by Bob McCay (as Winsor McCay II). "Case 1: Master Forgers," script and art by Jack Cole; true crime story. "Forgets To Remember" one-page Pokey story, script and art by Dick Ryan. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Comics (1988 Blackthorne) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4525359014

Stories by Bruce Jones. Art by Hal Jones, credited as Dragan Flaesc. Cover by Dave Stevens. Blackthorne presents new adventures inspired by the classic jungle adventure comics of the 1930s and 40s, and featuring two of their most enduring characters: Sheena, Queen of the Jungle and Kaanga, Jungle Lord. Terrific cover by longtime Sheena fan and beloved good-girl artist Dave Stevens. Sheena, Queen of the Jungle; Kaanga, Jungle Lord. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Munsters (1997 TV Comics) 1A CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4631906019

Yellow title photo cover Cover price $2.95.

Electric Black (2019 Scout Comics) 1A CGC 9.8 Woodall

Paper: White

Label #3831267004

Written by Joseph Schmalke. Art by Rich Woodall. The Electric Black is a cursed antique shop, appearing in any time or space, soliciting customers it hungers to corrupt or devour. The mysterious Julius Black is the store's demonic proprietor and narrator. He, along with his psychopathic employees, regularly manipulates patrons for their own devious purposes. Inside the eerie emporium, all of the forbidden objects have secrets to unlock. The poor souls that enter never leave without something. Its dark light will shine on macabre mysteries, grisly murders, and other frightful occurrences. Dare you step within its sinister halls? 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Electric Black (2019 Scout Comics) 1A CGC 9.8 Woodall

Paper: White

Label #3812840024

Written by Joseph Schmalke. Art by Rich Woodall. The Electric Black is a cursed antique shop, appearing in any time or space, soliciting customers it hungers to corrupt or devour. The mysterious Julius Black is the store's demonic proprietor and narrator. He, along with his psychopathic employees, regularly manipulates patrons for their own devious purposes. Inside the eerie emporium, all of the forbidden objects have secrets to unlock. The poor souls that enter never leave without something. Its dark light will shine on macabre mysteries, grisly murders, and other frightful occurrences. Dare you step within its sinister halls? 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Zip Comics (1940) 1 CGC 1.8

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0050387005

Edited by Abner Sundell. Cover art by Charles Biro. Untitled story starring Steel Sterling, The Man of Steel, script by Abner Sundell, art by Charles Biro; John Sterling completes the chemical formula which will completely protect him from the underworld's bullets, unlike his murdered father who was killed by a group of ruthless gangsters; John bathes himself in the formula, which has been poured into a cauldron of molten steel......dives in, and emerges as a man with the resistance, the magnetism and the strength of steel. Untitled story starring The Scarlet Avenger, Gang Buster, script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; Jim Kendall has devoted himself to wiping out gangland since the death of his wife and child while flying in a hijacked plane, which crashed, and in which all were killed except Jim; In the accident, his face muscles were paralyzed and Jim became the man who never smiled; Kendall has a giant scientific brain, and uses that science to the aid of his crusade. Untitled story, art by Frank Volp; The Cattleman's Association has sent Nevada Jones to help Irene Cox prevent her herd being stolen by rustlers. Untitled Kalthar, The Giant Man, King of the Jungle story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter. "The Devil's Flying Twins," art by Ed Smalle, Jr.; The Shane twins are rich Americans who join the British Air Force to continue a feud with the German sportsman, Herr Schultz. "You Can't Win!", art by Mort Meskin; Executions are likely to be drably gruesome affairs even to the most hardened newspapermen. "The Pirates of Ho Tsin," script by Abner Sundell, art by Mort Meskin; Captain Valor resigns his commission in the U.S. Marine Corps to seek adventure, and, aided by Ronnie and Angie, heads to China to battle the evil Ho Tsin. "The Eye of Oglu," script by Abner Sundell, art by Edd Ashe; A young girl's father is missing after a series of weird happenings; She suspects foul play and contacts Dudley for help; He dons a purple costume with yellow cape and ventures out to help as Mr. Satan, international detective and soldier of fortune. "The Ritania-Hundaria War," script by Joe Blair, art by Elmer Wexler; The king of Ritania begs Zambini to help him win the war against Hundania; Hundanian spies place a huge and deadly cobra, whose bite means death, in Zambini's bedroom. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Terror (1991 Leadslinger Comics) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4660637002

Character is Tim Roland from the Black Terror comic series, part of 'The Terror Twins", he's now an adult and fighting crime under the name The Terror. Printed by LeadSlinger Comics publishing company. Cover price $2.50.

Warrior Comics (1945) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4585713010

Wing Brady, the Iron Man, and Mark Marson. Cover price $0.10.

Four Chambers of Fright (2021 Hangman Comics) 1B CGC 9.6 JSA Khamunaki

Paper: White

Sun Khamunaki Authenticated Autograph. "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4621856001

Virgin Cover by Sun Khamunaki - limited to 100 copies, Signed by Sun Khamunaki. Horror anthology created by Nevin Arnold. Stories by Garth Matthams. Art by Nevin Arnold, Rodgrigo Trindade, Kenan Halilovic, and Pablo Verdugo. 32 pages, B&W.

Totally Rad Comic Cover Gallery (2022 Totally Rad Comics) 1GOBLIN.SHIKARII.B.METAL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Manufactured with "AP5" printed on cover. Goblin Cards Metal Edition B.

Label #4300001007

Goblin Cards Exclusive "Black Cat" Bikini Edition Metal Virgin Cover by Shikarii Shambu.

Tribute Wes Craven (2025 TidalWave Comics) 1CBQ.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Manufactured with "12/40" printed on cover. Comic Book Quest "Virgin" Edition A.

Label #4603779005

Comic Book Quest Exclusive Virgin Cover by Ben Vasquez - limited to 40 copies. Story by David Lee Andrews. Art by Martin Gimenez. Wes Craven, otherwise known as the 'Master of Horror', was a popular American filmmaker who had a career in the entertainment industry that spanned approximately forty-seven years. During that time he directed such horror films as 'A Nightmare on Elm Street', 'The Hills Have Eyes', and 'Scream'. He also directed a number of other films you'll be able to discover in a new biographical comic book that chronicles his life and career.

Tribute Wes Craven (2025 TidalWave Comics) 1CBQ.C.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Manufactured with "14/20" printed on cover. Comic Book Quest "Virgin" Foil Edition B.

Label #4603779007

Comic Book Quest Exclusive "Secret Variant" Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Ben Vasquez - limited to 20 copies. Story by David Lee Andrews. Art by Martin Gimenez. Wes Craven, otherwise known as the 'Master of Horror', was a popular American filmmaker who had a career in the entertainment industry that spanned approximately forty-seven years. During that time he directed such horror films as 'A Nightmare on Elm Street', 'The Hills Have Eyes', and 'Scream'. He also directed a number of other films you'll be able to discover in a new biographical comic book that chronicles his life and career.

Bangers Cover Gallery (2025 Bangers Comics) 1JESSICA.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4653879006

Nude "Jessica Rabbit" Cosplay Virgin Cover. Art by 'The Collective'.

Drawn Together (2022 SR Comics) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640413003

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Cover by Mike DeBalfo and Marissa Pope. Art by Mike DeBalfo and Marissa Pope.

Drawn Together (2022 SR Comics) 1RAVEN.A CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Pope Variant Cover.

Label #4640410015

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"Raven" Cosplay Variant Cover by Marissa Pope. Art by Mike DeBalfo and Marissa Pope.

Drawn Together (2022 SR Comics) 1SUPER.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Pope Foil Edition.

Label #4640413002

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Foil Edition "Supergirl" Cosplay Variant Cover by Marissa Pope and Nei Ruffino. Art by Mike DeBalfo and Marissa Pope.

Electric Black Preview Book (2018 Scout Comics) 1JETPACK CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3834134019

Jetpack Comics and Forbidden Planet exclusive variant cover. Preview of Electric Black (2019 Scout Comics). Written by Joseph Schmalke. Art by Rich Woodall.

Lady Satanus Sinister Urge (2023 Coffin Comics) 1ROYAL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Royal Edition.

Label #4667701008

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Royal Edition Cover by Monte Moore. Story by Brian Pulido and Mike MacLean. Art by Omar Zaldivar. Expelled from Hell, Lady Satanus, the devils half-human daughter, finds herself powerless and alone on the mean streets of New York City during the summer of 1977, targeted for death by every demon criminal in the city. Against all odds, she dares the impossible: to conquer the untouchable Lucian and Drusilla Sargatanus, powerful demon crime lords who have an iron grip on the city's underworld, and to crown herself New York City's crime boss. The only thing in her way? Absolutely everyone and everything. Full color, 48 pages.

Vixens of the Golden Age (2024 5E Comics) 1BULLETGIRL.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Manufactured with "22/50" printed on back cover. "Bulletgirl" Edition.

Label #4645786009

BulletGirl Edition Virgin Cover by Larry Welz - limited to 50 copies. Art by Dean Yeagle, Larry Welz, Patrick Finch, George Weber, Bill Maus, Yonami, Mary Bellamy, and more. A pin-up book featuring vintage female superheroes from the Golden Age of comics. Featuring commentary by Allan Pollett. Full Color.

Action Comics (1938 DC) #1 Reprints 1.1988.NEWS CGC 9.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4624438005

16-page reprint of Action #1. 1988 Newsstand reprint 50 cent cover price with barcode. Cover price $0.50.