Auctions: Maga magazine comic books graded by CGC

Eclipse Magazine (1981) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4598409008

Eclipse Magazine is a venue for more mature graphic storytelling. Issue #1 includes: Slab by Steve Englehart and Marshall Rogers, Amber III by Jim Starlin, Death by Howard Cruse, Chimera by P. Craig Russell, Cartoon Man by Marc Hempel, Loose Hips Sink Ships by Chris Browne and Trina Robbins, and Ms. Tree by Max Allan Collins and Terry Beatty. Cover price $2.95.

Eerie (1966 Warren Magazine) 8 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4379978003

Stories in this issue include: Oversight by Eugene Colan and Archie Goodwin; Dark Rider by John Severin and Archie Goodwin; Type Cast by Jerry Grandenetti and Archie Goodwin; The Day After Doomsday by Dan Adkins and Archie Goodwin; The Covered Bridge by Bob Jenney and Archie Goodwin; Wolf Bait by Rocco Mastroserio and Archie Goodwin (based on a story by Lone Star Comics owner Buddy Saunders!); and Demon Sword by Steve Ditko and Archie Goodwin. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. Cover price $0.35.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 1 #1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Subscription insert.

Label #1395918004

Rich Corben, Moebius, & Bode art April, 1977, issue 1. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This first issue includes the following stories: Den by Richard Corben; Rut by Druillet; Conquering Armies by Dionnet and Gal; The Adventures of Yriss by Druillet and Alexis; Azrach by Moebius; Selenia by Marre and Macedo; The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks; Traumwach by Mouchel, Pierson, and Voss; Space Punks by Mezieres; Age of Ages by Rubington; 1996 by Montellier; Sunspot by Vaughn Bodé; and Manipulation by Roy. Cover art by Nicollet. Cover price $1.50.

Help! (1960) Magazine 22 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4535698009

Harvey Kurtzmans legendary follow-up to the original MAD launched the careers of many future stars of comics, comedy and publishing, including associate editor Terry Gilliam. This issue features the first published Fritz the Cat strip by R. Crumb, as well as a Jay Lynch story, a Skip Williamson story, and an early Wonder Warthog story by Gilbert Shelton. Sometimes listed as Vol. 2, #10. 48 pages. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4414320021

"Fowl of Fear!" Insane farmer Mister Chicken has his eyes on Howard and Bev. He thinks they would make good livestock. "From Hell It Cometh...Chair-Thing!" The Kidney Lady hassle Howard and Bev, who end up naked in bed on the final page. Also includes "The $64,000 Desperado!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by Gary Hallgren. Cover price $1.00.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4493889016

"Fowl of Fear!" Insane farmer Mister Chicken has his eyes on Howard and Bev. He thinks they would make good livestock. "From Hell It Cometh...Chair-Thing!" The Kidney Lady hassle Howard and Bev, who end up naked in bed on the final page. Also includes "The $64,000 Desperado!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by Gary Hallgren. Cover price $1.00.

Love and Rockets (1982 1st Series) Magazine 13 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4584621009

Cover art by Jaime Hernandez. Untitled story, script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Maggie and Hopey hit the thrift stores, then trail around town trying to find a new place to live; Terry is cold on the idea of putting Maggie up; Maggie heads back to Izzy's to get ready for work, and hears from Izzy how Hopey took the (misreported) news of Maggie's death in Chepan. "Boys Will Be Boys," script and art by Gilbert Hernandez; Heraclio and Pepo try to fix newcomer Anacleto up with one of the women of Palomar. Lloyd Llewellyn character profile by Daniel Clowes. Untitled Lloyd Llewellyn story, script and art by Daniel Clowes; Irving Melvin plays his last practical joke. One-page La Toña story, script and art by Jaime Hernandez. "Young Locas," script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Maggie is planning on leaving Sal's Garage because her job there is causing her to lose her friends; She forgets all about it when Harvey introduces her to her first pro-solar job. "An American in Palomar," script by Gilbert Hernandez, art by Gilbert Hernandez; Howard Miller walks the streets of Palomar photographing its citizens; He has an encounter with Tonantzin, who gets the idea he can help her get noticed by Hollywood. Joint letter to the editor from comic book creators Adam Philips and Kurt Busiek. 1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). Mature readers. 44 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 7 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4228301002

1st app. Rocket Raccoon. Cover art by Bob Larkin; Satana illo by Vicente Alcazar; Why a Devil's Daughter? article by John Warner; The Damnation Waltz Satana story by Chris Claremont, art by Vicente Alcazar; Part II: La Simphonie Diable—The Devil's Symphony Satana story by Claremont, art by Alcazar; From the Devil, a Daughter article by Claremont, art by Michael Netzer and Esteban Maroto; Just a Little Over a Year Ago… article by Bill Mantlo, art by Terry Austin; and The Sword in the Star!: Stave 2: Witchworld! story by Mantlo, 1st professional art by Keith Giffen. Cover price $1.00.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 35 #10 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4592088005

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Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 36 #5 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4592088014

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The world's longest running men's magazine, featuring advice columns, pictorials, illustrations and humor. In this issue: From Russia with Love - The Soviets' First Sex Star, Natalya Negoda; Bold Peek at a Hot Movie - Scandal; Deep Inside Geraldo...Yes, Geraldo; Bases-Loaded Preview of Baseball '89; and Interview with Our Kind of Woman - Susan Sarandon. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., PC/PB&W. Mature Readers

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 48 #5 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4550244015

MATURE READERS.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 49 #1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4582673008

MATURE READERS.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 49 #6 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4550244022

MATURE READERS. Cover price $4.99.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 53 #12 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4550245011

MATURE READERS.

Playboy Magazine (1953-Present HMH Publishing) Vol. 59 #9 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4589916005

MATURE READERS.

Rampaging Hulk (1977 Magazine) 21 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4589917018

Includes: cover art by Bob Larkin; one-page Hulk art, Pencils by Brent Anderson, Inks by Joe Rubinstein; Into the Myth-Realm, Script by Doug Moench, Art by Bob McLeod; Marvel's Changing Heroes article by Tom Rogers; The Movie Critics Don't See, article by Jeff Mundo; and All in Color for a Crime! with Dominic Fortune, Script by Denny O'Neil, Art by Howard Chaykin. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Rampaging Hulk (1977 Magazine) 24 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4325305003

Includes: cover art by Joe Jusko; The Man Who Would Be President, Script by Dave Kraft, Pencils by Gene Colan, Inks by Alfredo Alcala and Dave Simons; It's Not Easy Being Green, article by Lora Byrne; The Tiny Terror Tumble Dominic Fortune story, Script by Denny O'Neil, Pencils by Howard Chaykin. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Savage Tales (1971 Magazine) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #2058803001

Issue #1. May 1971. Conan stars in "The Frost Giant's Daughter" (script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith). Adapted from the story by Robert E. Howard. Later reprinted in color (with one additional new splash page) in "Conan the Barbarian" #16. First appearance of Man-Thing in "Man-Thing" (script by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway, art by Gray Morrow). Story continues in "Astonishing Tales" #12. Other stories include "The Fury of the Femizons" (script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; story continues in "Fantastic Four" #151); "Black Brother" (script by Denny O'Neil as "Sergius O'Shaughnessy", pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer); and "The Night of the Looter" (script by Lee, art by John Buscema). Painted cover by Buscema. Note: First appearance of Man-Thing. 8.25" x 11". 68 pages. Black and white. Mature. Cover price $0.50.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1968 Marvel Magazine) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4611816002

Vol. 1, No. 2. November 1968. Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin in "The Goblin Lives!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Jim Mooney. Peter Parker has learned the identity of the Goblin--none other than Norman Osborn--and is pushed to his limit when green one threatens Aunt May! 58 pages of non-stop action! 8-in. x 10.25-in.; color; 64 pages. Romita cover painting. Cover price $0.35.

Spirit (1974 Warren Magazine/Kitchen Sink) 8 CGC 9.8 Suscha News

Paper: White

Suscha News.

Label #1029887005

Female Foes issue. Published by Warren for the first 16 issues (and by Kitchen Sink beginning with 17), The Spirit reprints Will Eisner's groundbreaking work from the 1940s and '50s. This issue includes the following stories: Women's Club by Eisner (text article); Sand Saref by Eisner; Bring in Sand Saref by Eisner; Thorne Strand by Eisner; A Slow Ship to Shanghai by Eisner; Assignment: Paris by Eisner and Andre LeBlanc; A Pot O' Gold by Eisner, Jules Feiffer, and Jerry Grandenetti; Satin by Eisner and Feiffer; and Visitor by Eisner. Cover price $1.25.

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.