Auctions: comic books with issue numbers 1-14

Dark Avengers (2009 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.4 Deodato Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #3951540016

Second Printing Variant Cover by Mike Deodato. Dark Reign tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by MIKE DEODATO THE DARK REIGN IS HERE! The start of an explosive new era in the Avengers mythos! Who are the Dark Avengers? Who is the Iron Patriot? The answers will shock you! Brought to you by Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Deodato Jr. 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Icon (1993 DC) Milestone 1A.U CGC 9.2 Direct Variant Not Polybagged

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #3932137011

NOT polybagged - "By Their Own Bootstraps" In 1839, an alien starliner malfunctioned and exploded. A jettisoned life pod crashed in a cotton field in the Deep South. The pod was equipped with a unique survival mechanism that was programmed to configure its passenger's genetic structure to match whatever life form it first encountered. And so it happened that Miriam, the slave who discovered the pod, found inside a baby boy with her mother's eyes. Today, the alien is still alive, in the guise of successful attorney Augustus Freeman IV of Dakota. Still marooned, he waits for Earth's technology to catch up to his life pod's. Secretly possessing superpowers, he quietly helps people in need, until recent events in the city of Dakota - and the arguments of a certain opinionated young woman - compel him to become more than just a silent friend to the community. He dons a costume to become Icon, the hero of Dakota. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by Mark Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Denys Cowan and Jimmy Palmiotti. Includes a 3-page preview of Static. Cover price $2.95.

Uncle Scrooge (2015 IDW) 1SCORPION.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dell'Otto Variant Cover.

Label #3833166020

Scorpion Comics exclusive cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto - Limited to 3,000 copies. Written by Rodolfo Cimino, Alberto Savini, Romano Scarpa and Luca Boshi. Art by Romano Scarpa and Adrea Freccero. Disney's richest epic hero returns! In "The Wrath of Gigabeagle," the McDuck Money Bin meets a monster-sized Beagle Boy mech! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Punisher (2018 13th Series) 1F CBCS 9.8 SS Zeck Zeck B&W 1:500 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Michael Zeck (with sketch) on 05/20/2020. Hidden Gem B&W Variant.

Label #20-1C5DDE8-021

Limited 1 for 500 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Szymon Kudranski. Cover by Mike Zeck. YOU CAN TAKE THE PUNISHER OUT OF THE WAR MACHINE… Punisher no longer has the War Machine armor, but he retained his newly acquired taste for big game, and he's hungry for more. However, the paths to such perilous pursuits are fraught with dangers bigger than any Frank has faced before, and this lone wolf could use otherworldly help on his way up to the world stage. MATTHEW ROSENBERG continues pushing the boundaries of the Punisher, and now joined by acclaimed artist RICCARDO BURCHIELLI (DMZ, Northlanders), this is the book Punisher fans will be talking about for years to come! Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Darkhold (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-27C178C-013

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NOT-Polybagged. Cover pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 4: Black Letter, script by Christian Cooper, pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna; Vicki Montesi discovers an ancient order of evil. Continued from Morbius #1; Continued in Nightstalkers #1. 1 part of a six-part poster by Andy Kubert. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.75.

Darkhold (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Poly-Bag and Poster also included. Direct Edition.

Label #19-27C178C-012

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NOT-Polybagged. Cover pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 4: Black Letter, script by Christian Cooper, pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna; Vicki Montesi discovers an ancient order of evil. Continued from Morbius #1; Continued in Nightstalkers #1. 1 part of a six-part poster by Andy Kubert. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.75.

Marvel Saga (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961450022

"Book I: The Saga Begins!" Research done by Peter Sanderson. Wraparound cover by Rob Frenz and Bob Layton. Marvel Comics presents one of the most unique comics series in the history of the media. This series tells the Official History of the Marvel Universe from the very beginning in chronological order using actual scenes from the comics themselves. From Galactus and the enigmatic Watchers to the 1,000-year galactic war between the Kree and Skrull Empires to the Celestials' first visit to a young planet called Earth and the creation of the powerful Eternals and hideous Deviants. Peek in on the Hyborian Age when a mighty barbarian fought terrible wizards to an age when gods walked the earth and names like Hercules became legend. From King Arthur's Court to the heroes of the Wild West to the brave men and women that fought in World War II, it is all just prelude to the dawn of the Marvel Age! In this first spectacular issue, witness the origin of the Fantastic Four and their very first harrowing adventure to Monster Island to confront the diminutive Mole Man. Meanwhile, travel north of the border to Canada and watch as inventor James MacDonald plants the seeds of what will become Canada's greatest super heroes. Plus, another brilliant man, Henry Pym, makes a startling discover that allows him to shrink down to the size of an "ant!" And, the Fantastic Four come face-to-face with the shape-shifting aliens known as Skrulls for the very first time. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue features material from Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #1-2 and 273, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #27 and 44, Avengers (1963 1st Series) #227, Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) #2-3 and 12, and Thing (1983-1986 1st Series) #1 and 10. Pages 1-5 are original material (art by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom). Cover price $1.00.

Seven to Eternity (2016 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 Opena

Paper: White

Label #1220981003

Written by Rick Remender. Art and Cover by Jerome Opena and Matt Hollingsworth. The God of Whispers has spread an omnipresent paranoia to every corner of the kingdom of Zhal; his spies hide in every hall spreading mistrust and fear. Adam Osidis, a dying knight from a disgraced house, must choose between joining a hopeless band of magic users in their desperate bid to free their world of the evil God, or accepting his promise to give Adam everything his heart desires. Writer RICK REMENDER reteams with collaborators JEROME OPEÑA (Uncanny X-Force, Fear Agent) and MATT HOLLINGSWORTH (TOKYO GHOST, WYTCHES) to take you on a hard road through the strange fantasy world of Zhal. All men have surrendered their freedom for fear. Now, one last free man must choose. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Seven to Eternity (2016 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Opena

Paper: White

Label #17-03F9BF2-001

Written by Rick Remender. Art and Cover by Jerome Opena and Matt Hollingsworth. The God of Whispers has spread an omnipresent paranoia to every corner of the kingdom of Zhal; his spies hide in every hall spreading mistrust and fear. Adam Osidis, a dying knight from a disgraced house, must choose between joining a hopeless band of magic users in their desperate bid to free their world of the evil God, or accepting his promise to give Adam everything his heart desires. Writer RICK REMENDER reteams with collaborators JEROME OPEÑA (Uncanny X-Force, Fear Agent) and MATT HOLLINGSWORTH (TOKYO GHOST, WYTCHES) to take you on a hard road through the strange fantasy world of Zhal. All men have surrendered their freedom for fear. Now, one last free man must choose. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Seven to Eternity (2016 Image) 1B CGC 9.8 Moore Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B

Label #0302682022

Written by Rick Remender. Art by Jerome Opena and Matt Hollingsworth. Cover by Tony Moore. The God of Whispers has spread an omnipresent paranoia to every corner of the kingdom of Zhal; his spies hide in every hall spreading mistrust and fear. Adam Osidis, a dying knight from a disgraced house, must choose between joining a hopeless band of magic users in their desperat e bid to free their world of the evil God, or accepting his promise to give Adam everything his heart desires. Writer RICK REMENDER reteams with collaborators JEROME OPEÑA (Uncanny X-Force, Fear Agent) and MATT HOLLINGSWORTH (TOKYO GHOST, WYTCHES) to take you on a hard road through the strange fantasy world of Zhal. All men have surrendered their freedom for fear. Now, one last free man must choose. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1985 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4180451012

75¢ standard cover price. It's hard for Amy Winston to resume the ordinary life of a thirteen-year-old on Earth when she senses her friends in the jeweled dimension are in trouble! Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, with art by Ric Estrada and Ernie Colon, and a cover by Paris Cullins and Dick Giordano, this is the start of a special adventure! Cover price $0.75.

Redneck (2017 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #1487718010

Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Lisandro Estherren and Dee Cunniffe. SERIES PREMIERE The Bowmans are VAMPIRES who have quietly run the local barbecue joint in their small town for years, living off cow's blood. Their peaceful coexistence ends as generations of hate, fear, and bad blood bubble to the surface--making it impossible to separate man from monster! Critically acclaimed writer DONNY CATES (GOD COUNTRY) and artist LISANDRO ESTHERREN serve up the tale of a DIFFERENT kind of family just trying to get by, deep in the heart of Texas. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

THUNDER Agents (1965 Tower) 1 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover art by Wally Wood. "First Encounter!", script by Len Brown, art by Wally Wood; THUNDER Agents discover Professor Jennings has been murdered and his lab ransacked by Warlord. "Menace of the Iron Fog," script by Len Brown, art by Wally Wood; Leonard Brown is given a powerbelt that gives him great strength. "Origin," script by Larry Ivie, art by Reed Crandall; Old Doctor Dunn transfers his mind to survive in a group of androids. "Face to Face" text story by Larry Ivie. "The Enemy Within," script by Lou Silverstone, pencils by Gil Kane and George Tuska (pp. 3-7), inks by Mike Esposito; Janus is secretly an agent for Warlord and THUNDER has given him an invention that gives him mental powers. "T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Squad," script by Larry Ivie, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Frank Giacoia; Warlord attacks with his zombie-men. "At the Mercy of the Iron Maiden," script by Wally Wood and Dan Adkins, pencils by Wally Wood, inks by Dan Adkins; The team works to free Dynamo from the Iron Maiden's clutches. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Sweet Tooth (2009 DC/Vertigo) 1 VF 8.0

Story, Art and cover by Jeff Lemire. From out of the deep woods and the mind of acclaimed indie cartoonist Jeff Lemire (THE NOBODY, The Essex County Trilogy) comes a new Vertigo monthly ongoing series like no other! After being raised in total isolation, Gus - a boy born with deer-like antlers - is left to survive in an American landscape devastated a decade earlier by an inexplicable pandemic. Even more remarkable is that Gus is part of a rare new breed of human/animal hybrid children who have emerged in its wake, all apparently immune to the infection. Enter Jepperd, a violent, hulking drifter who soon takes in Gus and promises to lead him to 'The Preserve,' a fabled safe-haven for hybrid children. Along the way they'll have to contend with science militias, deadly scavengers, rival bounty hunters, and hybrid worshipping cultists as they fight to make it to safety and solve the mysteries of this deadly new frontier. This bizarre and haunting new series is boldly written and illustrated by Eisner-nominated creator Jeff Lemire and elegantly colored by fellow Eisner nominee Jose Villarubia. A little boy with antlers, a big man with guns, a world without hope32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS. Cover price $1.00.

Doctor Strange (2015 5th Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Bachalo

Paper: White

Label #3825649023

Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Chris Bachalo. Who do you call when things are coming out of your dreams and trying to kill you? Or when your daughter is cursing in Latin and walking like a spider? Or when your dog keeps screaming at you to strangle your neighbors? Doctor Strange, of course. He's the only person standing between us and the forces of darkness, but has he been paying his tab? Every act of magic has a cost and Jason Aaron (THOR, ORIGINAL SIN) and Chris Bachalo (UNCANNY X-MEN) are going to put Stephen Strange through hell to even the scales. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Doctor Strange (2015 5th Series) 1J CGC 9.4 Quesada 1:150 Variant

Paper: White

Quesada Sketch Cover.

Label #1402794038

Limited 1 for 150 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Chris Bachalo. Cover by Joe Quesada. Who do you call when things are coming out of your dreams and trying to kill you? Or when your daughter is cursing in Latin and walking like a spider? Or when your dog keeps screaming at you to strangle your neighbors? Doctor Strange, of course. He's the only person standing between us and the forces of darkness, but has he been paying his tab? Every act of magic has a cost and Jason Aaron (THOR, ORIGINAL SIN) and Chris Bachalo (UNCANNY X-MEN) are going to put Stephen Strange through hell to even the scales. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Journey into Mystery (1972 2nd series) 1 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #23-253E131-003

Cover by Gil Kane and Tom Palmer. Dig Me No Grave!, script by Roy Thomas (adaptation) and Robert E. Howard (original story), art by Gil Kane and Tom Palmer; When John Grimlan dies, two of his friends must undertake a strange series of tasks that reveal dark secrets about the life of the dead man. House!, script by Steve Englehart, art by Ralph Reese; Jim Staton finds refuge in a deserted house during a storm, or so he thinks. You Show Me Your Dream -- I'll Show You Mine!!, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Starlin and Mike Ploog; A man and woman who have never met repeatedly dream the same weird dream, seeing each other and the figure of Death. House ad for Marvel Spotlight #6 and Luke Cage Hero for Hire #3, art by Mike Ploog and Billy Graham. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Roger Rabbit (1990) 1N NM- 9.2

Newsstand Edition. "The Trouble with Toons!" Story by Kate Worley. Art by Rick Hoberg and Dave Simons. The Ink and Paint Club has been vandalized, and Roger is going to need the help of a no-nonsense detective to save the day. FC, 32 pages Cover price $1.50.

Optimus Prime (2016 IDW) 1RIA CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Pitre-Durocher Variant Cover.

Label #4374349024

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by John Barber. Art by Kei Zama. Cover by Sara Pitre-Durocher. REVOLUTION is over-but the danger to Earth is just beginning. As OPTIMUS PRIME pulls Earth into the larger universe, he's painted a target on Earth… and a new alien incursion begins when a corkscrew shaped craft drills into our world! The next evolution of TRANSFORMERS is here! OPTIMUS PRIME's past on CYBERTRON haunts his present on Earth! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Preacher (1995) 1A CBCS 9.2 Fabry

Paper: White

Label #16-2563FF4-006

Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. The Time Of The Preacher, script by Garth Ennis, pencils by Steve Dillon, inks by Steve Dillon; Genesis escapes Heaven and inhabits Reverend Custer. 1st appearance of Reverend Jesse Custer, a.k.a. the Preacher. 52 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Lost in Space (1991 Innovation) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4407731004

Painted cover art by Mike Okamoto. Seduction of the Innocent, script by Matt Thompson and David Campiti, pencils by Eddy Newell and Mark Jones; Several years after the events of the TV series, the Robinson family and friends find themselves on a planet of vicious plants; In a 2nd thread, Dr. Smith finds a data crystal that shows him sabotaging the Jupiter 2 at lift off from Earth. Essay about the events leading up to the creation of the 1st "Lost in Space" comic book. Where There's A Will, There's a Way article; Bill Mumy who played Will Robinson in the TV series reminisces about his thoughts about LIS over the years and his efforts to have a movie or comic book created. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Barbie (1991 Marvel) 1U.N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4287722006

Polybag Removed/Unbagged Newsstand Edition. Cover art by John Romita, Sr. The Fashion Show Must Go On, script by Lisa Trusiani, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas; Clarence C. Ment is out to give Barbie's fashion show a rocky start. Dirty Dancing, script by Lisa Trusiani, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas; Courtney isn't really a klutz, but can Barbie convince her to cut loose and "cut some rug"? Prize, script by Lisa Trusiani, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas; Dog-sitting can be fun ... except when the dog won't sit! Cover price $1.00.

Outcast (2014 Image) 1A CGC 9.4 SS Kirkman/Azaceta Azaceta

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back; Minor side/edge crack(s)

Signed by Robert Kirkman and Paul Azaceta on 10/12/2014.

Label #1278659002

Written by Robert Kirkman. Art and Cover by Paul Azaceta and Elizabeth Breitweiser. NEW HORROR SERIES FROM THE WALKING DEAD CREATOR ROBERT KIRKMAN! Kyle Barnes has been plagued by demonic possession all his life and now he needs answers. Unfortunately, what he uncovers along the way could bring about the end of life on Earth as we know it. Cover price $2.99.

Outcast (2014 Image) 1A CBCS 9.4 Azaceta

Paper: White

Label #0004307-AA-002

Written by Robert Kirkman. Art and Cover by Paul Azaceta and Elizabeth Breitweiser. NEW HORROR SERIES FROM THE WALKING DEAD CREATOR ROBERT KIRKMAN! Kyle Barnes has been plagued by demonic possession all his life and now he needs answers. Unfortunately, what he uncovers along the way could bring about the end of life on Earth as we know it. Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-1B70049-002

"X-Men" is written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #1 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Characters: Intro: X-Men; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Magneto. Also: "A Man Called...X" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and John Verpoorten; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #38. Characters: Professor X; Agent Fred Duncan; Cyclops [Scott Summers]. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #23-238564F-002

"X-Men" is written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #1 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Characters: Intro: X-Men; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Magneto. Also: "A Man Called...X" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and John Verpoorten; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #38. Characters: Professor X; Agent Fred Duncan; Cyclops [Scott Summers]. Cover price $0.40.

Die (2018 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 Hans

Paper: White

Label #2039723024

Written by Kieron Gillen. Art and Cover by Stephanie Hans. THE WICKED + THE DIVINE writer KIERON GILLEN teams up with artist supernova STEPHANIE HANS (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE 1831, Journey Into Mystery) for her first ongoing comic! DIE is a pitch-black fantasy where a group of forty-something adults have to deal with the returning unearthly horror they barely survived as teenage role-players. If Kieron's in a rush, he describes it as 'Goth Jumanji.' That only captures a sliver of what you'll find in oversized debut issue-where fantasy gets all too real. 36 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

X-23 (2010 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.2 Luo 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4257510005

Cover by DANNI SHINYA LUO Written by MARJORIE LIU Penciled by WILL CONRAD. After the events of Second Coming and the stunning conclusion to X-Force, X-23 strikes out on her own in this all-new ongoing series, written by best-selling author MARJORIE LIU, spinning out of the events of Wolverine #1! X-23 has never had an easy relationship with the rest of the X-Men, but when she learns someone has taken down Wolverine, she must step up to fill his shoes. 40 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.9 Cover price $3.99.

Huntress (1989 1st Series) 1N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. She stalks the animals who prey on the innocent. She's the new Huntress, a woman for whom all semblance of a normal life ended when she was young. She was kidnapped when she was a child. Her family was murdered by criminals when she was in college. Both events hardened her heart and darkened her outlook. Who is Helena Bertinelli, the woman behind the mask of this all-new version of one of DC's most popular heroines? The story comes together here in THE HUNTRESS #1 as we begin to pierce the deadly "Code of Silence" that surrounds her and the terrible tragedies that have reshaped and redefined her life. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with pencils by Joe Staton and full craft-tint inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Note: First appearance of third Huntress (Helena Bertinelli). Cover price $1.00.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4037849020

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4037849017

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Vault of Evil (1973-1975 Marvel) 1 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Gil Kane and Tom Palmer. The Thing that Grew!; Professor Borglum creates a new life when his blood is accidently mixed with an experiment; When it continues to grow and kill people for their blood he tries to find a way to kill it. The Withered Hand, art by Paul Reinman; While in Tibet John Clay steals a priceless ruby that a monk tells him contains a sinner's soul. House ad for Fear (Marvel, 1970 series) #12 (February 1973), featuring Man-Thing art. The Man in the Box!, script, pencils by Bill Benulis, inks by Jack Abel; The story of a little (roughly inch tall) man who lives in a little green box and comes out every night to do a good deed. Poor Mister Watkins, script by Stan Lee, art by Werner Roth; Henry Higgins is an obnoxious man who enjoys being mean to others and harrasses a young lady at the library. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Vault of Evil (1973-1975 Marvel) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover by Gil Kane and Tom Palmer. The Thing that Grew!; Professor Borglum creates a new life when his blood is accidently mixed with an experiment; When it continues to grow and kill people for their blood he tries to find a way to kill it. The Withered Hand, art by Paul Reinman; While in Tibet John Clay steals a priceless ruby that a monk tells him contains a sinner's soul. House ad for Fear (Marvel, 1970 series) #12 (February 1973), featuring Man-Thing art. The Man in the Box!, script, pencils by Bill Benulis, inks by Jack Abel; The story of a little (roughly inch tall) man who lives in a little green box and comes out every night to do a good deed. Poor Mister Watkins, script by Stan Lee, art by Werner Roth; Henry Higgins is an obnoxious man who enjoys being mean to others and harrasses a young lady at the library. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Strangers (1993 Malibu) 1A CBCS 9.6 Hoberg coupon inside

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-040

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1A - Regular edition with coupon inside for Ultraverse Premiere #0. Jumpstart! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. Cover by Rick Hoberg. It is a Thursday morning at a quarter to nine, on the Powell Street Hill, in San Francisco. 59 strangers are riding a cable car on their way to work when a bolt of mysterious energy surrounds the car and irrevocably changes each one of the passengers, giving each one ultrahuman abilities. Some die instantly, their bodies unable to handle the strain. Others feel completely unaffected, the changes too small to feel. Some will become heroes, some villains. Confronted by a mysterious sorceress from the clouds who holds the key to unlocking this jumpstart event, six strangers join together to solve the secret of their origin...even if it means a fight to the death! Issue #1 features first appearances of the following Ultraverse characters: Atom Bob, Electrocute, Grenade, Lady Killer, Spectral, Yrial, Zip-Zap and the secret origin of the Night Man! Not to mention the other 53 ultrahuman passengers who will be appearing throughout the Ultraverse! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4401223022

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4401224004

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4401224005

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4401224006

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4401224001

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4401224003

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-035

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Cover art by Brent Anderson. "A New Dawn... a New World!", script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Ka-Zar wonders if he should leave the jungle and join modern civilization, and ultimately discovers a vast new section of the Savage Land called Pangea! "Spider-Man in The Rescue!" Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 VF 8.0

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Extra staple holes.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-47F5AB7-008

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Deadworld (1986 1st Series Arrow/Caliber) 1 FN/VF 7.0

DeadWorld Vol. 1 (1986 Arrow/Calibur) story by Stuart Kerr, with art by Vincent Locke. After a supernatural holocaust has caused the dead to rise from their graves, humanity struggles to overcome the evil of The Zombie King and his otherworldly Masters! This was the first great zombie horror comic and arguably one of the best. Cover price $1.50.

Lazarus (2013 Image) 1CBLDF CGC 9.8 Lark CBLDF Variant

Paper: White

CBLDF Edition.

Label #3953911003

Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Variant - Limited to 1500 copies - Family: Part 1 - (W) Greg Rucka (A/CA) Michael Lark FAMILY,' Part One In a dystopian near-future government is a quaint concept, resources are coveted, and posession is 100% of the law. A handful of Families rule, jealously guarding what they have and exploiting the Waste who struggle to survive in their domains. Forever Carlyle defends her family's holdings through deception and force as their protector, their Lazarus. Shot dead defending the family home, Forever's day goes downhill from there....

Rook (1979 Magazine) 1 VF/NM 9.0

After appearing in Eerie for two and a half years, The Rook gets his own magazine. Painted cover art by Richard Corben. Ads for Alien Invasion Comix and Movie Aliens Illustrated. The Original Master Of Time Part 1, script by Bill DuBay, art by Lee Elias; Restin Dane sets out to find out what became of Adam Dane, the first master of time, and travels to the future, whilst sending Bishop Dane back to 1892 to start searching from there; Story is prefaced with a couple of paragraphs from H.G. Wells' The Time Machine (1895); It is implied that the character Herbert is Wells himself. They Came Out Of The Picadillies starring Buck Blaster And The Starbusters, script by Nicola Cuti and Bill Dubay, pencils by Jim Janes, inks by Rudy Nebres. The Time To Be Forgotten!, script by Bill Dubay, pencils by Jim Janes, inks by Alfredo Alcala. Untitled Bolt story, script by Rich Margopolis, art by Alex Nino. Magazine size. 76 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Back to the Future (2015 IDW) 1DIAMONDUK CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Diamond UK Edition.

Label #4284002001

Diamond UK Retail Exclusive Sketch Cover by Dan Schoening. Written by Bob Gale, John Barber and Erik Burnham. Art by Brent Schoonover and Dan Schoening. 'Untold Tales and Alternate Timelines,' part 1: BttF creator/screenwriter Bob Gale returns with all-new tales from the twisting and turning timeline that made Back to the Future a, well… TIMELESS pop-culture phenomenon! Take a trip back to 1985 and be there when Doc Brown and Marty McFly first meet, and then jump even farther back, to 1945, to witness Doc's involvement in the super-secret Manhattan Project. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Back to the Future (2015 IDW) 1RI CGC 9.8 Schoening Artist Ed. 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Artist Edition

Label #4284003016

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Bob Gale, John Barber and Erik Burnham. Art by Brent Schoonover and Dan Schoening. Cover by Dan Schoening. 'Untold Tales and Alternate Timelines,' part 1: BttF creator/screenwriter Bob Gale returns with all-new tales from the twisting and turning timeline that made Back to the Future a, well… TIMELESS pop-culture phenomenon! Take a trip back to 1985 and be there when Doc Brown and Marty McFly first meet, and then jump even farther back, to 1945, to witness Doc's involvement in the super-secret Manhattan Project. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

A Plus X (2012 Marvel Now) 1B CGC 9.8 McGuinness 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Variant Edition

Label #0202371011

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Ed McGuinness. Written by Jeph Loeb and Dan Slott. Art by Dale Keown, Ron Garney, Danny Miki, Cam Smith and Mark Morales. It's time-traveling mayhem as the future freedom fighter Cable travels back to World War II to fight beside Captain America to stop a new Nazi super weapon. Plus, Hulk and Wolverine fight over the last piece of cake and their Future Imperfect selves! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.