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Mary Marvel Comics (1945) 18 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4652009009

Cover by Jack Binder. Stories by Otto Binder and Howard Boughner. Art by Jack Binder and Howard Boughner. Superhero action with Mary Marvel, long-lost sister of the original Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. While taking an art class at the beach, Mary encounters a talking sea serpent and quickly gets wrapped up in its story. Freshman Freddy's professor is so absent-minded, he's the one who shows up for a test in his underwear. Mary tries to manage a pet shop full of mischievous animals. Plus a plethora of comics-format ads, including Bubbles and Yanks for Yanks Bubble Gum, and Captain Tootsie and the Secret-Play Touchdown, by CC Beck and Pete Costanza. And a vintage ad for Captain Marvel t-shirts. The Talking Sea Serpent!; Memory Test; Two of a Kind; The Absent-Minded Professor; Antics of a Pet Shop!; Vita Min; Dizzy Daisy; The Sinister Tropical Snow! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 104N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3935602015

Newsstand Edition. "Fight without Reason!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi comes face-to-face with the one man he has never truly defeated, Shen Kuei, the man called Cat. In the wake of last issue, Chi finds his rival in the arms of Leiko Wu, the woman he loves. Now, these two Masters of Kung Fu must engage in a martial arts battle to rival all others. For honor, for love. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu Lot of 13

Issues 84, 85, 89-91, 101, 107MJ, 109MJ, 110, 115, and 122-124 of Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with #101 grading FR.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 1D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. He-Man…Battle-Cat…Man-At-Arms…Teela…Stratos… They are among the mightiest heroes on a world where science and magic meld to form a realm undreamed of. They fight a never-ending battle against the dark warlock Skeletor and his vicious horde of mutants and sorcerers. They fight for the power of Castle Grayskull, an ancient citadel that stands at the apex of time and space. For who should ever hold the power will truly be the Masters of the Universe! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 1D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. 'To Tempt the Gods!' Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by George Tuska and Dick Giordano. He-Man…Battle-Cat…Man-At-Arms…Teela…Stratos… They are among the mightiest heroes on a world where science and magic meld to form a realm undreamed of. They fight a never-ending battle against the dark warlock Skeletor and his vicious horde of mutants and sorcerers. They fight for the power of Castle Grayskull, an ancient citadel that stands at the apex of time and space. For who should ever hold the power will truly be the Masters of the Universe! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand 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) 2 VF 8.0

Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 VF- 7.5

Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 3 VF+ 8.5

"The Garden of Evil" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. Hordak has Prince Adam trapped in his slippery Slime Pit! But that's just the start of trouble for He-Man's alter ego, because Hordak isn't Hordak any more -- now he's Hurricane Hordak! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 4N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. "Snakes Alive!" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. Not even the merciless tyrant, Skeletor, is ready for the new heroes of Eternia: Rio Blast and Snout Spout! Together Rio Blast and Snout Spout have vowed to defeat Skeletor and his evil allies, the savage Snake Men! And defeat Skeletor they will -- if only they'll stop fighting with each other first! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 5 VF+ 8.5

"Monstroid" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. The evil Skeletor calls up the gargantuan Monstroid to destroy He-Man. The even-more-evil Hordak tries to seize control of Monstroid to destroy them both! But can anyone truly control Monstroid? Plus: the amazing Extendar and the menacing Multi-Bot! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 7N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. "Long Live the King" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Wilson and Al Milgrom. Their names are Clamp Champ, Faker, Ninjor, Blast-Attak and Scareglow! They're the tyrant Skeletor's latest -- and greatest -- team of merciless marauders! What happens when they clash with He-Man and his noble defenders of Eternia is...explosive! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 8D VF/NM 9.0

Direct Edition. "The Getaway" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. He-Man finds his hands full with more trouble than even he thought possible when Mosquitor, Snake Face and Sssqueeze attack Eternia. The battle really heats up when He-Man breaks out the Scubatack and Cliff Climber action suits! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 10 VF 8.0

"Courage" - Written by George Caragonne. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Danny Bulanadi. What? He-Man afraid? The astonishing answer is yes! And the secret of what his greatest fear is and what he must do to conquer it are found in this tale! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 12 FN+ 6.5

"Lifetime" - Written by George Caragonne. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. He-Man no more! Can Eternia survive without its greatest hero? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe Lot of 3

Issues 1N, 2N, 3N of Masters of the Universe (1982 DC). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN range.

Masters of the Universe The Motion Picture (1987) 1N VG+ 4.5

Newsstand Edition. Masters of the Universe: The Motion Picture - Written by Ralph Macchio (adaptation), David Odell (uncredited, original screenplay) and Stephen Tolkin (uncredited, original screenplay). Art by George Tuska and Art Nichols. Cover by Mike Zeck and Dennis Janke. Adaptation of the live-action 1987 film. Based on the toy line from Mattel and the animated television series produced by Filmation (1983-85). He-Man comes to Earth seeking a Cosmic Key that controls the power of the universe, stolen by cosmic villain Skeletor. Two teenagers become involved in this fantasy-adventure. Characters in this issue: He-Man; Teela; Skeletor; Man-at-Arms; Gwildor; Julie Winston; Kevin; Detective Lubic; Beastman; Karg; Blade; Saurod; Sorceress; Carl; Charlie; Evil-Lyn. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Maxx (1993) 33 VG+ 4.5

Written by Sam Kieth. Art by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair. Cover by Sam Kieth. Untitled story; Dude Japan and Mickey (from Friends of Maxx #1) are in the clutches of Uncle Freddie and his strange cult of followers; Is Uncle Freddie out to destroy them, or is he there to make them deal with what happened at that party 10 years ago? This is an extremely odd stand-alone story. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Mayhem (1989 Dark Horse) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Chris Warner. This new series is guaranteed to live up to its title! Each issue contains 3 twelve-page, action-packed stories of Mayhem! John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke (the team from Dark Horse Presents' Homicide) create strange, violent new tales of The Mask; new writer Tim Eldred and artists Harrison Fong and Robert Caracol carry the cast of Mecha into all-out war; and Jerry Prosser and new artist Wayne Tanaka continue the adventures of The Mark as he battles against the fascist regime of the Archon! B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Mediascene (1973 Supergraphics) 34 VF- 7.5

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Jim Steranko's fine zine covering popular entertainment. Tabloid newspaper format (all issues come folded) but on good quality white paper stock. Science fiction preview. Meteor, Buck Rogers movie, art of Joseph Clement Coll, The Shape of Things to Come, Fairies by Alan Lee and Brian Froud, Time After Time. Comics news. 36 pages in two sections; partial color. Cover price $1.75.

Mediascene (1973 Supergraphics) 36 FN/VF 7.0

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Jim Steranko's fine zine covering popular entertainment. Tabloid newspaper format (all issues come folded) but on good quality white paper stock. Ray Bradbury's Martian Chronicles TV mini-series; Alfred Bester interview (The Stars My Destination), Buck Rogers art of William Stout; Moonraker; and more. Jim Steranko cover. Cover price $1.75.

Melvin Monster (1965-1969 Dell) 1 FN- 5.5

Cover by John Stanley. Stories and art by John Stanley. The celebrated cartoonist behind Dell's Little Lulu and Nancy comics, John Stanley presents his own creation, a misunderstood young monster named Melvin. Melvin tries being a bad monster for his Mummy and Baddy, but there's just something different about Melvin. He tries to listen to his guardian demon, and avoid being eaten by the family's pet alligator. But when he ventures into Human Being Land, he sees that life isn't always monstrous. Like a Little Monster Shouldnt; Teachers Patsy; Human Being Land; A Home Away from Home; The Collector; Substitute Sled. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Men (1952-1982 Zenith Publishing Corp.) Magazine Vol. 16 #8 FR/GD 1.5

6" Cumulative spine split.

Volume 16, Issue 8 - August, 1967. Men's magazine. In this issue: Latest Gouge-the-Motorist Dodge; The Thrill Hunters; and 11-Medal Hero Bob Schweitzer - Cong-Blasting Ace of the G.I. "Tunnel Wolves." Plus $5.95 True Book Shocker: Tormented Women of America's Hellhole Prison. And Suspense Booklength: Blood Money 'Virgin.' "Sure to be Hollywood's film scorcher of 1967" - Movie World 8.25" x 11", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.40.

Men in Black Special Edition (1997 Marvel) 1A VF+ 8.5

American Entertainment/Marvel Exclusive reprint of the first Men in Black comic (Men in Black (1990 1st Series Aircel) #1) published around the time of the Men in Black film release. "Initiation" written by Lowell Cunningham with art by Sandy Carruthers. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock.

Men in Black Special Edition (1997 Marvel) 1WIZ.SIGNED FN+ 6.5

Signed by Lowell Cunningham (Creator & Writer). Includes Wizard Entertainment Certificate of Authenticity. American Entertainment/Marvel Exclusive reprint of the first Men in Black comic (Men in Black (1990 1st Series Aircel) #1) published around the time of the Men in Black film release. "Initiation" written by Lowell Cunningham with art by Sandy Carruthers. B&W, 24 pages, standard paper stock.

Metamorpho (1965 1st Series) 1 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

3rd appearance of Metamorpho. Cover pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris. Attack of the Atomic Avenger, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris; Metamorpho stops a bizarre bank robbery and saves a busload of kids. Kurt Vornak breaks into Simon Stagg's mansion. Binky Shows "How to Make New Friends! public service announcement, art by Bob Oksner. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Metamorpho (1965 1st Series) 1 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Cover detached. Water damage.

3rd appearance of Metamorpho. Cover pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris. Attack of the Atomic Avenger, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris; Metamorpho stops a bizarre bank robbery and saves a busload of kids. Kurt Vornak breaks into Simon Stagg's mansion. Binky Shows "How to Make New Friends! public service announcement, art by Bob Oksner. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Mickey Mouse Magazine (1935-1940 Western) Vol. 4 #11 GD/VG 3.0

Mighty Thor Lot of 6

Issues 1A-6A of Mighty Thor (2011 Marvel). Most will grade in the NM/VF to VF range. All issues has the name Oliver Coipel on cover; no COA included.

Miles Morales Spider-Man Omnibus HC (2022 Marvel) 2B-1ST VF- 7.5

Patrick Brown Cover

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Spider-Man (2016 Marvel) #1-21, Spider-Man (2017) #234-240, Spider-Gwen (2015-2018 2nd Series) #16-18, Spider-Men II (2017) #1-5, and Generations: Miles Morales: Spider-Man and Peter Parker: Spider-Man (2017).

Written by Brian Michael Bendis and Jason Latour. Art by Sara Pichelli, Nico Leon, Szymon Kudranski, Oscar Bazaldua, Robbi Rodriguez, Ramon K. Perez. Cover by Patrick Brown.

Welcome to the Marvel Universe, Miles Morales!

After the dimension-shattering Secret Wars, the Ultimate Spider-Man is starting a new life on a new world! And Miles will have to find his feet quickly when he goes up against one of the biggest bads in the Marvel U! The villainous Black Cat plots to get her claws in this new Spidey, but will Miles find romance with the other-dimensional Spider-Gwen? And Spidey gets caught in the middle when Marvel's heroes square off in a second Civil War!

Plus: The secret history of Miles' dad...agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Miles and Peter Parker team up to take on a familiar face! And here comes an all-new, all-deadly Sinister Six!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 856 pages, full color. RATED T

Cover price $100.00.

Miracleman Lot of 10

Issues 1A, 2-10 of Miracleman (1985). Most will grade in the FN- to VF range.

Miracleman Lot of 5

Issues 11-14, 16 of Miracleman (1985). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Miracleman Lot of 8

Issues 17-24 of Miracleman (1985). Most will grade in the VG- to FN+ range, with #23 grading at GD.

Miracleman TPB (1988-1992 Eclipse) 2-1ST VG/FN 5.0

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Red King Syndrome!" Collects Miracleman (1985-1993 Eclipse) #6-10.

Written by Alan Moore. Art by Alan Davis, John Ridgeway and Rick Veitch.

Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

Miracleman TPB (1988-1992 Eclipse) 4A-1ST FN 6.0

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Golden Age!" Collects Miracleman (1985-1993 Eclipse) #17-22.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Mark Buckingham.

Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $14.95.

Mister Miracle (1971 1st Series) 1 VG- 3.5

"Murder Missile Trap." Elite soldier Scott Free escapes Apokolips and comes to Earth, where he assumes the role of Mister Miracle. Inspired by the real world exploits of Jim Steranko, who was a magician and escape artist prior to his career in comics, Mister Miracle was created by the great Jack Kirby for his epic Fourth World saga. Script, pencils, and cover by Jack Kirby. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.15.

Mister Miracle (1971 1st Series) 1 GD+ 2.5

"Murder Missile Trap." Elite soldier Scott Free escapes Apokolips and comes to Earth, where he assumes the role of Mister Miracle. Inspired by the real world exploits of Jim Steranko, who was a magician and escape artist prior to his career in comics, Mister Miracle was created by the great Jack Kirby for his epic Fourth World saga. Script, pencils, and cover by Jack Kirby. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.15.

Mister Miracle (1971 1st Series) 4 FN- 5.5

"The Closing Jaws of Death." Yet another action packed, whiz bang adventure, this issue finds Mister Miracle trying to escape from a trap by Dr. Bedlam. Features the first appearance of Big Barda. Back-up Boy Commandos reprints begin in this issue. Script, pencils, and cover by Jack Kirby. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.25.

Mister Miracle (1971 1st Series) 4 VG/FN 5.0

"The Closing Jaws of Death." Yet another action packed, whiz bang adventure, this issue finds Mister Miracle trying to escape from a trap by Dr. Bedlam. Features the first appearance of Big Barda. Back-up Boy Commandos reprints begin in this issue. Script, pencils, and cover by Jack Kirby. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.25.

Mister Terrific #1 (2011) Cover Print by J.G. Jones, and Lovern Kindzierski

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

Mister X(1984 1st Series) Promotional Poster

High quality print on poster stock. Poster has been folded. 12 1/2" x 19".

Mojo Pearlescent Print by Sabine Rich

Signed by series creator Eric Basaldua. High quality print on textured, pearlescent stock. 10 1/4" x 6 5/8".

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Mole Man Sketch by Neil King

Mole Man and his Moloids break through the ground ready to terrorize the inhabitants of the surface world. King does and incredible job of capturing the feral nature Moloids and manages to give the Mole Man himself quite an imposing figure. Pencil, ink, and watercolor on paper. Signed by the artist. 10 1/2" X 14".

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Monster World Lot of 10

Issues 1-10 of Monster World (1964 Warren Magazine). Most will grade in the VG to FN+ range.

Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2015) 1C CGC 9.0 Veregge Hip Hop Variant

Paper: White

Label #4645842015

Hip Hop Variant Cover by Jeffrey Veregge. Written by Amy Reeder and Brandon Montclare. Art by Natacha Bustos. LUNELLA LAFAYETTE is a preteen super genius who wants to change the world-but learned the hard way that it takes MORE than just big brains. Fearful of the monstrous INHUMAN genes inside her, life is turned upside down when a savage, red-scaled tyrant is teleported from prehistoric past to a far-flung future we call TODAY. The pair are many things, and together the most amazing Marvel Team-Up. MARVEL PRESENTS… MOON GIRL & DEVIL DINOSAUR! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 1D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3917719018

Direct Edition. "The Macabre Moon Knight!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Mercenary, Wall Street wizard, a street smart cabbie, masked-avenger - Marc Spector is all of these things and more. Nothing before could have possibly prepared you for the strange world of Moon Knight! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Bushman. Cover price $0.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 29 FN 6.0

Part 1 of 2 - "Morning Star!" Guest-starring Werewolf by Night (Jack Russell). Written by Doug Moench. Art and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Moon Knight tries to track down Werewolf by Night before he is captured by a Satanic cult whose leader plans to use him to prove his demonic power. Includes the back-up tale "Colloquy!" By Steven Grant and Kevin Nowlan. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Moon Knight (2021) #1 IG Comic Store Variant Cover Print by E.M. Gist

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

Moon Knight (2021) #1 IG Comic Store Variant Cover Print by Scott Williams

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

Moon Knight (2021) #2 IG Comic Store Variant Cover Print by E.M. Gist

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