Auctions: comic books in grade FN or lower

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 4

Issues 96, 97, 98, 99 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VG range.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 5

Issues 161, 239N, 256N, 257, 258N of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FR/GD to VG/FN range.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 6

Issues 154, 158, 166, 174, 175, 230 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 6

Issues 359, 365, 374D, 375, 400A, 431 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN to VF range.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 7

Issues 156, 192, 193N, 196N, 197N, 200, 205N of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range, with #193 grading at GD/VG.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 8

Issues 148, 152, 153, 172-174, 176, and 183 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN with a few grading VG.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 8

Issues 196D, 199D, 201N, 202D, 203N, 204D, 205N, and 206N of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 8

Issues 143-145, 147, 148, 150-152 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FR/GD to GD/VG range, with 147 grading at PR (INCOMPLETE. Marvel Value stamp removed).

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 8

Issues 165, 167, 170-173, 175 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series); plus Mark Jewelers variant 174MJ. Most will grade in the FR/GD to VG/FN range.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 267, 268, 269N, 270D-273D, 274, and 275 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with a couple grading closer to VF.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 546A, 547, 548, 549A, 551, 552A, 553, 554, 558 of Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 412, 414, 417, 418, 421, 422, 423, 424, 428 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 382, 402, 403, 404, 405, 407, 408A, 409, 411 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 167, 169, 176, 178PIZ, 180-183 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) and issue 179 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Whitman Variants. Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #167 grading GD.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 223N, 228N, 231N, 232, 233N, 234, 235, 245, 250N of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 258N, 262N, 263, 264, 265B, 266D, 267D, 268, 269D of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN- to VF- range.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 253N, 255D, 258D, 261N, 262N, 263, 264, 265B, 266D of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN/VF range.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 253N, 254D, 255D, 257N, 258N, 261D, 262D, 263, 264 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range, with 257 grading at FR/GD.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 253N, 254N, 255D, 256N, 257N, 259, 260N, 261D, 262D of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 253N-257N, 258D, 259, 260N, 261D of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range, with 260 grading at GD+.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 226N, 227D, 228D, 231N, 232, 233N, 234N, 235D, and 236 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with a couple grading GD.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 288N, 290D, 291, 292D, 293D, 294N, 295, 296, and 297D of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 284, 288N, 290D, 291, 292D, 293D, 294N, 295, and 296 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VG.

Amazing Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 270D-273D, 274-276, 277D, and 278N of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Amazing Stories (1926-Present Experimenter) Pulp Vol. 23 #11 VG/FN 5.0

Volume 23, Issue 11 - November, 1949. Cover by Arnold Kohn, depicting a scene from "Prometheus' Daughter" by Alexander Blade. Stories by Alexander Blade, Rog Phillips, Richard S. Shaver & Chester S. Geier, Berkeley Livingston and Norma Laxell Easton. Illustrations by Arnold Kohn, Julian S. Krupa, J. Allen St. John, Leo Ramon Summers and Bill Terry. Stories: "Prometheus' Daughter" by Alexander Blade, illustrated by Arnold Kohn; "Beyond the Matrix of Time" by Rog Phillips, illustrated by Julian S. Krupa; "Battle in Eternity" by Richard S. Shaver & Chester S. Geier, illustrated by J. Allen St. John; "Mr. Jones' Eternal Camera" by Berkeley Livingston, illustrated by Leo Ramon Summers; and "The Avenger" by Norma Laxell Easton, illustrated by Bill Terry. Features: The Observatory; Maybe It's True; Radioactive Railroad; Sinister Blackout; Electric Muscles; The Ancient Geometrical Monument; Floating on Air; and more. 7-in. x 10-in., 160 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing World of Superman (1973) Treasury 1A VG+ 4.5

Centerfold Krypton poster detached at one staple.

"Official Metropolis Edition"; Superman origin retold; Superboy reprint from issues 153 and 161 with Wally Wood inks. Includes a center-stapled 22 inch x 28 inch, full-color, Super-Sized illustrated map of Krypton suitable for framing. Also included: How to Draw Superman, Superman Family Portrait, How a Comic Magazine is Created (very intersting 10 page article with plenty of step-by-step pictures), info on Metropolis, Illinois and Superman Proclamation Day, the Superman Legend, Superman's Rogues' Gallery, The Secrets of Superman's Fortress, Important Dates in Superman's Life, Superman in the movies and on TV, and "Superman's Mission for President Kennedy!" Cover price $2.00.

Ambush Bug Sketch by Keith Giffen

Signed by the artist. Marker on sketchbook paper. 7 3/4" x 11".

American Air Forces (1944) 12 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover by Bob Powell. Art by Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #91. Part of A1 Comics, an anthology from Magazine Enterprises with content that varied from month to month. This issue featured aviation adventure from the Korean War. Rocky Beach undertakes a dangerous mission behind enemy lines in Korea; A nonfiction piece about the history of flight covers the early experiments that led to the first working airplane; A pilot gets caught up in the first war for French Indochina, known in modern times as Vietnam. Mike Battles; Man Against the Sky!, Chapter 3; Jet Powers; Rocky Beach; The Dirty War! Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Angel Girl (1997) 1C VG+ 4.5

Virgin Nude Cover Edition. B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $5.00.

Animal Comics (1942-1948 Dell) 19 FN- 5.5

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Morris Gollub, Dan Noonan and Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis). Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogo story by Kelly, a jive-talking Jersey mosquito lands in Pogo's swamp, and his name is Citronella Jones. (Pogo introduces himself as Ponce de Leon Montgomery County Alabama Georgia Beauregard Possum.) In another Kelly story, Uncle Wiggily catches a fish in his hat. Goozy the monkey tries to become king of the jungle. Mixed Families; Uncle Wiggily; Albert and Pogo; Cubby & Tubby; Goozy; Silvershoes; Elephunnies. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Anthro (1968) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Written by Howie Post. Art and cover by Howie Post. Lart is crippled. Anthro meets Embra. Ad for Green Lantern #62 and Superman #208, art by Jack Sparling and Neal Adams. Ad for the Batmobile toy manufactured by Corgi Toys, art by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Batman #203, art by Neal Adams. Article on Anthro by Howie Post. Direct Currents promo, art by Neal Adams. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Anthro Lot of 5

Issues 1-5 of Anthro (1968). Most will grade in the VG range.

Aquaman #1 (2011) Cover Print by Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, and Rod Reis

High quality print on heavy stock. 9" x 12".

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 4 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Menace Of Alien Island, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Aqualad discover a floating island that is really an alien spaceship. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Hands Across the Channel fact page by Henry Boltinoff. The Underwater "Spaceship" article. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 31 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. O.G.R.E. Strikes Back! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, O.G.R.E., and The Tall Man, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; to protect the U.N. from an O.G.R.E. weapon, Aquaman creates a water barrier. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 33 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Off white

Cover and Centerfold Detached.

Label #25-0F80C5D-001

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Aqualad's Deep-Six Chick! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, Aqua-Girl [Tula] (intro), and Dr. Dorsal, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; an Atlantean girl named Tula convinces Aqualad to leave Atlantis; the find an underwater dance club and perform as dancers. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Illustration of Jerry Lewis as the Mona Lisa accompanies the announcement about issue 100 of that series. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 37 FN 6.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. When the Sea Dies! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, Ocean Master (villain), and The Scavenger, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; a sea cataclysm interrupts a battle between Aquaman and Ocean Master; the sea begins dying; Mera and Aquababy are kidnapped. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Freddie the Frogman humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Arak Son of Thunder (1981) 1 FN 6.0

Signed by Roy Thomas (first page). No certification is included.

Premiere issue of sword and sorcery adventures with Arak, an Indian exploring Europe during the dark ages. The issue features "The Sword and the Serpent!" in which Arak is introduced and begins his adventures. Story also introduces Angelica, a sorceress who would battle Arak throughout the series. Script by Roy Thomas and art by Ernie Colon and Tony DeZuniga. Cover price $0.50.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 6 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold, stub page and majority of first three pages missing (affects "Halloween Hi-Jinx", "Nominate a Drum Majorette" and "The Caddy" stories) . Full length spine split. Full-length tear on front cover. Tape.

Cover by Harry Sahle. Stories by Harry Sahle, Ed Goggin and unknown. Art by Harry Sahle, Joe Edwards, Clem Weisbecker, Janice Valleau, Zoltan Szenics, Clem Harrison and unknown. After being yelled at by Mr. Weatherbee, Archie is banned from the Halloween dance in "Halloween Hi-Jinx"! Plus, Bumbie stars in "The Mad Shrimp"! Meanwhile, Archie contributes to the war effort by lending Oscar to the Wags in "Oscar Joins the Wags"! Also, Betty and Veronica compete to be drum majorettes at a football game in "Nominate a Drum Majorette"! And Archie works a fortune booth at a carnival and tells a pretty girl that she will meet a handsome young man on the golf course with red hair the next day in "The Caddy"! Plus, Cubby stars in "Buried Treasure"! Also, Archie tries to get Lana Lamarr attend the bond rally in "The Big Shot"! And Souphead reads about Native Americans and then dreams of being one! Also: 2-page text story "Archie's Dream" by Curley Cole. 60 pages, Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 28 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4300538006

Cover art by Al Fagaly. "The Lifeguard," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie fills in for Reggie as a lifeguard and gets into his typical antics. Archie's Hollywood Quiz Page by Herbert "Red" Holmdale. "The Glamour Boy," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie takes a bunch of papers from Miss Grundy's desk (instead of just his essay) to escape the Riverdale Glamour Girl Society, Reggie discovers that test answers are among the papers and steals them from Archie. Hollywood Tattle Tales article. "A Cozy Date," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie tries to get some time alone with Veronica, but people keep ringing the doorbell. Katy Keene ad. Untitled Betty and Veronica story, art by Irving Novick; Betty and Veronica take the advice of a radio show host and decide to live among nature to lose weight. Super Duck ad. "Service With a Snicker," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie and Veronica cause the cook and maid to quit, Veronica has Archie dress up as a French maid to serve dinner to the Lodges and their guests--who turn out to be Archie's parents. "Midsummer's Nightmare," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie gets a summer job at Hopntakadip Camp and causes the usual chaos. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 53 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple.

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She Was a Teen-Age Snob; Veronica gets a lesson in humility after she tells Mr. Weatherbee that he'll have to get an appointment with the company secretary before he can talk to her father. Hand to Mouth!; Veronica is smitten by the continental manners of her new French boyfriend Maurice. Biography of Jack Kelly, then co-starring with James Garner in the television series "Maverick." Twist of Hate; Betty thinks Veronica is a "frenemy," because she is Betty's friend, but is her enemy when it comes to Archie. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica Annual (1953) 1 FR 1.0

6.25" Cumulative spine split/spine panel missing. Interior loose along split.

100 page giant. Cover by George Frese. "Uncover Girl," script by Frank Doyle, art by George Frese; Veronica refuses to give Betty a picture of herself for the yearbook, since all the pictures have her wearing out-of-date fashions. "Twin Killing," art by Samm Schwartz; As a welcoming gesture to two new girls who just transferred to Riverdale High, Veronica and Betty agree to set them up with one time only dates with Archie and Reggie. "Wrong Track," pencils by George Frese; Dateless, Betty agrees to babysit for her Aunt Lucy. "Dyeing For A Date," script and art by Joe Edwards; Betty helps Reggie play a prank on Veronica so she won't go to the dance with Archie. "Shop, Look And Listen," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Weatherbee assigns Archie and Reggie to rehabilitate his desk. "Gals Are Too Clever" text story. "For Better Or Verse," script and art by Joe Edwards; Archie pays Jughead to write a love poem, and then gives it to Veronica claiming he wrote it. "Big Fad Mamas," art by Samm Schwartz; In order to embarrass the girls out of the fad fashions they've taken to wearing, Archie and Reggie dress up in clothing from the Gay '90s. "Ugly Rumor," pencils by George Frese; Reggie tells Veronica he saw Archie escorting another woman. "With Mallet Toward None," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica insists on teaching Archie and Reggie croquet, but the collateral damage is too much for Mr. Lodge. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Arion Lord of Atlantis Lot of 10

Issues 5, 10, 11, 14, 15, 18, 25, 30, 34, and 35 of Arion Lord of Atlantis (1982). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Arion Lord of Atlantis Lot of 10

Issues 1N, 2-5, 10, 11, 13, 25, and 34 of Arion Lord of Atlantis (1982). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Art of Amanda Conner HC (2012 IDW) 1-1ST FN 6.0

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1st printing.

Desperado and IDW are proud to present this inaugural collection of one of comics' brightest and most popular talents in the field today. Her art has been called charming, inviting, friendly, and accessible, over a foundation of elegance, dynamic design, and personality, which can be found in every single panel of her work. Sought after by all the top writers in comics today-including Grant Morrison, Garth Ennis, Mark Millar, Warren Ellis, and Jimmy Palmiotti. Amanda Conner, with her amazing modern and tasteful take on the classic pin-up, has paved the way for countless female artists in an industry predominately male-oriented.

Hardcover, 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Art of Daniel Warren Johnson Print by Daniel Warren Johnson

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 8 1/2" x 11".

Art of Usagi Yojimbo TPB (2006 Dark Horse) 1-1ST FN 6.0

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1st printing. In the tradition of the celebrated collections The Art of Sin City and The Art of Hellboy, Dark Horse is proud to showcase the work of multi award-winning creator Stan Sakai in The Art of Usagi Yojimbo, offered in a softcover format for the first time. The sold-out hardcover edition, timed to coincide with the twentieth anniversary of the creation of Sakai's signature character, Usagi Yojimbo, was met with an overwhelming response from thousands of fans around the world. This softcover edition will be printed on the same high-quality paper stock and will feature scores of never-before-seen pieces, a long out-of-print twelve-page primer illustrating how Stan creates each of his Usagi stories, forty-eight full-color pages of Stan's beautiful painted artwork, and more. Additionally, some of the biggest names in comics pay tribute to their favorite rabbit ronin in a fantastic gallery section, with pinups by Frank Miller, Geof Darrow, Jeff Smith, Sergio Aragonés, and Matt Wagner, among others! ? The Art of Usagi Yojimbo HC was nominated for Eisner Awards in the categories of Best Publication Design and Best Comics-Related Book while selling out in less than six months! Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $29.95.

Artworks of Xiaowoo (Japanese 2017 Mynet Entertainment) Kobu Art Collection 2 FN- 5.5

Sticker residue.

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Series 2 of Kobu Art Collection. Artbook featuring the works of Xiaowoo. 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", 27 pages, full color, Japanese language.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 8 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-4483072-005

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Battle of New Britannia!, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Tom Sutton; While flying to see Ka-Zar in the Savage Land Barbara Morris and Paul Allen crash, with Paul being saved by Ka-Zar and Barbara being rescued by the British of New Britannia. Ka-Zar and Paul don't know that Barbara has been saved so they venture into the Lost Lake to save her. Advertisement reproducing covers for Fantastic Four King-Size Special #9 and Spider-Man King-Size Special #8. This Badge Bedeviled!, script by Len Wein and Mike Friedrich (plot), pencils by George Tuska, inks by Mike Esposito; While Damian Link is trying to stop a robbery he and his twin brother Joshua Link are somehow linked together by experimental rays. ...Though Some Call It Magic! starring Doctor Doom, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Advertisement reproducing covers for Thor King-Size Special #4 and Marvel Feature #1. 48 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Astounding Science Fiction (1938-1960 Street and Smith) Pulp / Digest Vol. 27 #5 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

July, 1941. Volume 27, Issue 5. Cover by Hubert Rogers. Trimmed pulp, 6.5-in. x 9.5-in.; black and white; 160 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.