Auctions: comic books in grade FN or lower

Shazam (1973) 1 FN 6.0

Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Shi Signed Lot of 12

Issue 5B of Shi The Way of the Warrior (1994 Crusade) signed by Mark Silvestri and William Tucci. Issue 10 of Shi Wizard Ace Edition (1996) signed by Tucci. Issues 1A, 2A, 3, 4A of Shi Ju Nen (2004), issues 2A, 3, 4A signed by Marc Sparacio and Tucci, issue 1A signed by Tucci. Issue 1A of Shi The Year of the Dragon (2000) signed by Tucci. Issue 1 of Shi The Way of the Warrior (1994 Crusade) signed by Tucci. Issue 12B of Shi The Way of the Warrior (1994 Crusade) signed by Tucci. Issue 1A of Shi Cyblade The Battle for Independents (1995) signed by Marc Silvestri and Tucci. Issues 1A, 1B of Shi Akai (2001) signed by Tucci. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Shi Signed Lot of 2

Issues 2PURPLE, and 2ORAGNE of Shi The Way of the Warrior (1994 Crusade) signed by William Tucci. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Shi Signed Lot of 4

Issues 1, 2, 4, 5A of Shi The Way of the Warrior (1994 Crusade) signed by Bill Tucci. Includes high quality prints on heavy stock numbered and signed by Tucci, and autograph certification from Bullet Proof Comics. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Shi Signed Lot of 4

Issues 1, 2COMM, 4, 5B.GOLD of Shi The Way of the Warrior (1994 Crusade). Issues 1, 2COMM signed by Bill Tucci, Issue 4 signed by Peter Gutierrez and Tucci, Issue 5B.GOLD signed by Marc Silvestri and Tucci. Issue #1 includes autograph certification from Bullet Proof Comics and a high quality print on heavy stock numbered and signed by Tucci, no autograph certification is included for other issues. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Showcase (1956-1978) 29 GD+ 2.5

Cover art by Russ Heath. Last Dive of the Sea Devils!, art by Russ Heath; As the radio reports a UFO sighting, the Sea Devils, out in the boat Sea Witch, meet a giant "King Neptune" spearing boats from a giant sea horse. Ad for Justice League of America. Frogmen(?) of Olde!; Historical piece about Alexander the Great's use of "combat divers." Undersea Scavenger Hunt!, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Russ Heath; Having lost their boat, the Sea Witch, the Sea Devils enter a millionaire-sponsored underwater scavenger hunt to win a new boat; They find a life ring from the Marie Celeste, a jeweled sword, and other treasures, but lose them through mishaps. Ad for Our Army at War. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 31 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Sea Beasts from One Billion B.C. starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Professor Richards, and John Cook, script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy; John Cook steals Professor Richards' ray that will turn a normal fish into a large sea monster. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 33 GD/VG 3.0

1" Cumulative spine split.

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Prisoners of the Aqua-Planet starring Aquaman, Aqualad, and Mermor. Aquaman and Aqualad meet Mermor, an alien from Venus who was driven to Earth by the tyrant Naeco. The Alien Creature Ambush; Aquaman and Aqualad are captured along with Mermor and taken to Venus. King of the Land Creatures; Aquaman helps Mermor and his followers in overthrowing the tyrant Naeco. Scripts by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 34 FR 1.0

Full length spine split due to oxidation with splitting to first wrap.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Origin and 1st appearance of Silver Age Atom in "Birth of the Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Scientist Palmer is experimenting with his reducer lens to try and reduce objects in size without blowing them up, all without success; However, when he, Jean and students are trapped in a cave-in, he decides to use the lens on himself and save the others before he is destroyed. "Battle of the Tiny Titans!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When one of Jean Loring's friends is accused of stealing money from the bank where she works as a teller, she explains that a little man appeared and stole the money; When Jean tells Ray that her friend is a trustworthy person, Ray decides to see what he can do with his shrinking powers. 2-page text history of the Atom from the Golden Age by Julius Schwartz, art by Ben Flinton; E. E. Hibbard. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 38 GD/VG 3.0

2nd appearance of the Metal Men. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Nightmare Menace! starring the Metal Men, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men battle a robot built by a foreign power and designed to cause their powers to malfunction. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 55 FR 1.0

Staple rust. Rust migration. Water damage.

Cover by Murphy Anderson. 1st solo Golden Age Green Lantern in Silver Age (pre-dates Green Lantern 40), Doctor Fate, and Hourman star in "Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; When Solomon Grundy last fought Green Lantern Alan Scott, Green Lantern encased Solomon Grundy in an emerald sphere prison floating above Earth; Years later, the sphere has now crash landed back on Earth, and Solomon Grundy has emerged to get his revenge on Green Lantern; Solomon Grundy instinctually heads back to his home of Slaughter Swamp, which at this point is bordering the Tyler Chemical Company plant; At the Tower of Fate, Kent Nelson is warned that there is trouble by his crystal ball; Seeing the source of the trouble to be Slaughter Swamp, Nelson becomes Dr. Fate; Hourman comes across Solomon Grundy in Slaughter Swamp; Hourman pops his Miraclo pill, then attacks Solomon Grundy. One-page text feature tells the origins of Dr. Fate and Hourman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 80 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Neal Adams. 1st Silver Age appearance of the Phantom Stranger in "Men Call Me the Phantom Stranger," script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Bill Draut; Children huddle around a candle in a cave, talking about a "curse" that is about to hit the city; The Phantom Stranger appears, and hopes to puts the children at ease with a story. "The Three Signs of Evil...", script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino; In Columbus Circle in New York City, a group of sorcerers gather to make use of the full moonlight, using symbols on a board; Artist Mark Davis comes passing by, and unknowingly sketches out the symbols as his newest work of art; When the Stranger takes a look at Davis painting, he realizes that the symbols represent Columbus Circle, Times Square, and Washington Square. "I Talked with the Dead!", pencils by Leonard Starr, inks by Leonard Starr and Wayne Howard (traced & re-inked original); Before his fathers death, Dr. Thirteen made a deal that they would meet up five years after his death; If ghosts were real, then this would prove it. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase Lot of 2

Issues 62, 65 of Showcase (1956-1978). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Showcase Lot of 8

Issues 67, 69, 74, 77, 82, and 91-93 of Showcase (1956-1978). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

Showcase Lot of 8

Issues 36, 38-40, 47, 53, 61, and 64 of Showcase (1956-1978). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #36 grading PR (multiple pages missing, affects story and art).

Showcase Signed Lot of 2

Issues 11, 12 of Showcase 93 (1993) signed by Bob McLeod. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Shut Up and Die Signed Lot of 3

Issues 1-3 of Shut Up and Die (1998) signed by James Hudnall. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Siege of the Black Citadel (2023 Castalia House) Chuck Dixon's Conan #1

Signed by Chuck Dixon on first page. No certification is included.

The Mad emperor Strabonus sits upon the imperial throne of Koth, a danger to his subjects, and Koth's neighbors alike. When his cousin, Prince Zathomidas, raises an army in rebellion, he finds great support within and without the empire. Veteran legionaries, gold, and mercenaries flow into the prince's camp, including one barbarian sword-for-hire from the frigid North. The towering Black Citadel stands between the rebel prince and the thron eh e seeks, and when its siege threatens to continue well into winter, the prince orders a small team of sell-swords to find a way into the ancient fortress called Tala K'rith. But the Black Citadel is guarded by things more terrible than walls and swords. Softcover, 126 pages. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", B&W.

Silver and Steele Print by Larry Elmore

High quality print on heavy stock. 11" X 14".

Silver Star (1983 Pacific) Mini Print by Jack Kirby

Print is signed "Jack Kirby", though it is known that Kirby often had friends and family members help him sign these kinds of items during this time period. No autograph certification is included. High quality print on heavy stock. 5" x 7 3/4"

Silver Surfer #4 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 13" x 19". NOTE: print has been rolled.

Silver Surfer #4 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 13" x 19". NOTE: print has been rolled

Silver Surfer #4 Cover Recreation and Expansion Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 13" x 19". NOTE: print has been rolled

Silver Surfer #4 Cover Recreation Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 2.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0257373019

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 2 VG 4.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Water spotting.

"When Lands the Saucer!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Exiled to planet Earth by his former master, Galactus, the Silver Surfer, a being empowered with the Power Cosmic itself, finds he cannot penetrate the invisible barrier which the Devourer of Worlds has encompassed the planet with. However, this barrier does not prevent others from beyond the stars from coming to Earth and wrecking havoc. Thus, when a malevolent race of aliens descend upon the unsuspecting citizens of Earth, only the Silver Surfer possesses the power to stop them. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Coming of the Krills!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. 68 pages Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 9 VG 4.0

"...To Steal the Soul of the Silver Surfer!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The embodiment of evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto, has sent a powerful force for evil to bring him the soul of the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 12 CBCS 3.0

Paper: White

Label #21-3246A82-012

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"Gather, Ye Witches!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Can even the Silver Surfer hope to survive an encounter with the awesome might of the Abomination, a creature whose strength rivals that of the Incredible Hulk himself? Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 16 CBCS 5.5

Paper: White

Label #22-45CDBB5-004

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Mephisto returns in "In the Hands of Mephisto!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Letters to the editor from comic artist Geof Darrow and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) UK Edition 18UK CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

U.K. Price Variant.

Label #1235014011

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Final issue of the series. The Surfer battles the Inhumans in "To Smash the Inhumans!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Herb Trimpe. The Surfer renounces his peaceful ways and decides to fight against mankind instead of for them! Unfortunately, the story ends on a cliffhanger as the series was canceled. (The next Surfer appearance might be Thor 193.) Marie Severin cover pencils?

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 1N CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643367008

Newsstand Edition. "Free!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the spaceways again. Now, after many years of exile, will the Silver Surfer finally be free to soar the heavens again? Plus, witness the savage attack of Champion, an Elder of the Universe (last seen in Marvel Two in One (1974) Annual #7), as events are set in motion for the next 10 issues. 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer Black #1 IG Comic Store Variant Cover Print by Scott Williams

High quality print on heavy, pearlescent stock. 11" x 17", full color.

Silver Surfer Lot of 3

Issues 2N, 3MJ, 4 of Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Simpsons Comics and Stories (1993 Bongo) 1D.P VG/FN 5.0 Groening Polybagged Variant

Sticker on polybag.

Direct Edition. $2.95 cover price. Polybagged with poster. Story and art by Steve Vance and Bill Morrison. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Six Million Dollar Man (1976 comic) 1 FN- 5.5

Comic book version of the popular 1970s TV adventures of Steve Austin, the bionic super-hero. Issue features "The Beginning" which tells the origin of the Six Million Dollar Man and "The Secret Web" in which Steve Austin investigates evil-doings in China, and a two-page text story "No Way Out." Stories by Joe Gill & art by Joe Staton. Cover price $0.30.

Skreeeeeee! Snort! Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11"

Skull Lot of 3

Issues 1 3rd printing, 2 7th printing, 4 1st printing of Skull Comics (1970 Rip Off Press/Last Gasp). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Skull Sketch by Timothy Truman

Signed by the artist. Ink on sketchbook paper. 8 1/4" x 5 3/4".

Skyway Traffic Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. Print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11"

Snatch Comics Lot of 2

Issues #1 4th printing, and #2 3rd printing of Snatch Comics (1968 Apex/Print Mint). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Soldier Comics (1952-1953 Fawcett) 5 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Solomon Kane Lot of 6

Issues 1-6 of Solomon Kane (1985 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1993 Archie) 2N VG+ 4.5

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Dave Manak. Triple Trouble; Robotnik develops a new robot adversary for Sonic: a robot monkey who throws explosive coconuts. In The Beginning; Sonic presents humorous examples of rejected Sonic concepts. Vertigo A-Go-Go; While collecting magic rings, Sonic is transported to a strange dimension inhabited by two even stranger beings. All The Mail's About Tails. Scripts by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Dave Manak, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Inspired by the Sega Genesis videogame. Cover price $1.25.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1993 Archie) 122N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "Heart Held Hostage" Part One (by Bollers, Axer, & Tomas): The Sonic/Mina/Sally triangle comes to a head in this intriguing tale! Sally has been noticing Mina's attraction towards Sonic for many months now... and unfortunately she suspects that the feeling is mutual. Before she can confront them about their relationship, however, bounty hunter extraordinaire, Nack The Weasel kidnaps her! "Afterlife" Part Two (by Ken Penders & Art Mawhinney): This introspective story finds Knuckles pondering the early events of his past ? from his parent's marriage to his infancy. Finally, Julie-Su and Vector the Crocodile have... a heart-to-heart!? Say it ain't so! By Ken Penders & Dawn Best. FC, 32pg$2.19 Cover price $2.19.

Space Family Robinson Lot of 10

Issues 38, 39, 41, 44, 46, 50, 53, and 54 of Space Family Robinson (1962 Gold Key); and 55 and 58 of Space Family Robinson (1974 Whitman). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Space Family Robinson Lot of 15

Issues 5, 7, 12, 15, 17-19, 23, 24, 29, 31, and 34-37 of Space Family Robinson (1962 Gold Key). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #12 and #31 grading PR (both are missing the centerfold, does not affect story or art).

Spanish Pulp Reprints Lot of 2

Issues 357 of Doc Savage (Editorial Molino) Spanish Edition Digest; and 358 of La Sombra (Spanish c.1937 Editorial Molino) Digest. Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

Spawn (1992 Image) 100C FN 6.0 Ross Variant

Alex Ross Cover. Story by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Pencils by Greg Capullo. Inks by Danny Miki. Color by Brian Haberlin SHE DIES?This is it! Spawn is the first Image Comic to reach its 100th issue! As Heaven and Hell stand poised on the brink of total war with only Spawn between them-"She Dies"-but who is "she?" Is it Wanda? Cyan? Angela?Tiffany? Granny Blake? This issue has it all: death, birth and other startling revelations and conclusions as Spawn faces off with his greatest adversary-Angela theHunter of Hellspawns. Spawn will be forced to make the single most important decision of his existence since the day he gave his pledge to Malebolgia ? at stake will be nothing less than the future fate of his mortal soul. FC 48 pages Cover price $4.95.

Spawn Lot of 10

Issues 1-10 of Spawn (1992 Image). Most will grade in the VF/NM to VF range.

Spawn Lot of 10

Issues 102D-110D, 111 of Spawn (1992 Image). Most will grade in the FN to VF+ range.