Auctions: comic books in grade VF/NM or lower

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (12/14/03 & 4/29/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (12/16/01 & 1/21/06) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (12/31/00 & 3/8/09) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (2/12/06 & 1/3/09) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (2/19/06 & 1/10/10) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (3/14 & 3/28 2010) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (4/18/04 & 7/1/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (4/4/04 & 6/10/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (5/11/03 &3/18/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (5/26/02 &9/30/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (5/30/04 & 9/2/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (6/15/01 & 1/28/06) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (6/20/04 &8/19/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (6/22/03 & 2/11/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (6/8/01 & 6/24/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (7/11/04 & 10/21/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (7/16/06 & 4/12/09) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (9/10/06 & 5/10/09) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (9/12/04 & 11/11/07) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art for the Apartment 3-G Comic Strip (9/17/06 & 5/3/09) by Frank Bolle

Pencil and ink on both sides of art board. 15 1/4" x 11 1/2".

Original Art from Alien Encounters #7 (1985) Page 5 Pencils and Inks by Bo Hampton

Trapped in a literal fog of war, two human soldiers initiate a last-ditch plan to disguise one of themselves as an alien soldier. Just as the procedure is complete, Jenny is mistaken for one of the aliens and learns some harsh truths about what kind of war she's been fighting. Beautiful, emotive creature design and a grimly gorgeous fourth panel make this a fantastic sci-fi page. Signed by Hampton in lower margin. Pencil and ink on art board. 11" x 16 1/2".

Original Art from Alien Encounters #7 (1985) Page 6 Pencils and Inks by Bo Hampton

Disguised as an alien soldier named Ulma in an endless, confusing war, human Jenny finds herself "reunited" with a fellow solider and romantic partner. As Jenny learns the truth- that the humans were the aggressors and that the war has raged so long that the planet is now a barren wasteland, an attack from her human partner shatters the brief respite from war. Signed by Hampton in lower margin. Pencil and ink on art board. 11" x 16 1/2".

Original Art from Batman Grendel II #1 (1996) Page 7 by Matt Wagner

One of the best visual storytellers in comics, Matt Wagner turns in a beautiful page for the inciting event for his creation's second crossover with the Dark Knight! The Gotham City Museum is hosting an exhibit dedicated to the many villains who have plagued the city over the decades and the centerpiece is the skull of Hunter Rose, the original Grendel. With mobs of protestors gathered outside, Commissioner Gordon and the GCPD are out to keep the peace- though they might need some assistance if say, an enhanced assassin from the future chooses this moment and place to travel back in time! Signed by the artist in lower margin. Pencil and ink on DC Comics art board. 11" x 17".

Original Art from Notti & Nyce Halloween Special 2019 Page 15 Pencils and Inks by Ron Williams

It was all a dream! For the last several pages, Nastee has been fighting off a horde of zombie trick or treaters before being overrun! Here we see her woken up by Notti and Nyce returning from their night out. Pencil and ink on art board. 11" x 17". NOTE: The reverse features pencil art for a Justice League project by Williams, possibly a tryout page.

Original Art from Notti & Nyce Halloween Special 2019 Page 3 Pencils and Inks by Ron Williams

Though Notti and Nyce are ready to hit the town for some trick or treating on Halloween, Nastee is feeling a bit tired- much to Notti's displeasure! their Pencil and ink on art board. 11" x 17".

Original Art from Notti & Nyce Halloween Special 2019 Page 5 Pencils and Inks by Ron Williams

It's Halloween and with Notti & Nyce out on the town, Nastee is hoping for a quiet night at home before being interrupted by trick or treaters. They're probably just normal kids though. Surely. Pencil and ink on art board. 11" x 17".

Original Art from Peter Parker Spider-Man #44 (2002) Page 3 Pencils by Humberto Ramos, Inks by Wayne Faucher

A powerful splash from this intense issue that sees the return of the Green Goblin to Pete's life! In the midst of a torrential storm, Pete is troubled by a recurring nightmare and where else does one plagued by nightmares go than to their mother (figure)! A great example of Ramos' ability to create powerful and energetic figures, even in a 'civilian' scene! Signed by the artists in lower margin. Pencil and ink on Marvel Comics art board. 11" x 17 1/4". NOTE: Title logo, credits, and indicia stats are reproductions.

Original Art from The Spectre #20 (2002) Page 8 Pencils by Norm Breyfogle, Inks by Dennis Janke

A fantastic page from this issue of the series that focuses on a man named Tom Carol who has a pretty perfect life- well, a seemingly perfect life. Despite his success and happiness, Tom knows that something is amiss as his memories themselves push back against his self-examination, depicted beautifully here by Breyfogle and Janke. Signed by Breyfogle in lower margin. Pencil and ink on DC Comics art board. 11" x 17".

Origins of Marvel Comics TPB (1974 Fireside) 1-1ST VG- 3.5 1st Printing

Fireside Book Series

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1 and 55, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1 and 118, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #72, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #83 (Journey into Mystery) and 143, and Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #115.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Herb Trimpe.

This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB, Superhero Women TPB) collects the origin tales of - the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, and Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts.

Softcover, 256 pages, full color.

Cover price $5.95.

Our Army at War (1952) 90 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Moisture damage.

Cover art by Joe Kubert. 3 Stripes Hill! starring Sgt. Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. A Jet Called Ace, script by Hank Chapman, art by Jerry Grandenetti. Rearguard, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Jack Abel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Our Army at War (1952) 168 GD+ 2.5

1" spine split from top of comic. Staple rust, rust migration.

Cover art by Joe Kubert. I Knew the Unknown Soldier starring Sgt. Rock, script by Bob Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert. War mysteries unlocked. Second Chance for a Deadman, script by Howard Liss, art by Jack Abel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Our Army at War Lot of 4

Issues 145, 147, 148, and 157 of Our Army at War (1952). Most will grade in the GD range.

Our Army at War Lot of 4

Issues 124 and 141-143 of Our Army at War (1952). Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

Our Army at War Lot of 6

Issues 161, 162, 165, 167, 201, and 212 of Our Army at War (1952). Most will grade in the GD range.

Our Fighting Forces Lot of 5

Issues 82, 87-89, and 94 of Our Fighting Forces (1954). Most will grade in the GD range.

Our Fighting Forces Lot of 6

Issues 98, 101, 102, 107, 112, and 113 of Our Fighting Forces (1954). Most will grade in the GD range.

Our Gang Comics (1943-1947 Dell) 24 VG- 3.5

Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories and art by Walt Kelly, Carl Barks, and H. R. McBride. Based on the popular movie shorts also known as Little Rascals, Dell's Our Gang Comics featured early work by Pogo's Walt Kelly and other cartooning greats. In a story by Kelly, Red and Bucky try to convince Froggie that they have invented a teleporter. Con men Deacon and Oxtail (from the previous issue) overhear, and try to swindle the kids out of the device, resulting in a comedy of errors that of course includes Julep the goat. Barney and Benny pick the wrong place to camp at Yellowstone, in an early story by legendary Uncle Scrooge creator Carl Barks. Hippy Hop on a Lonely Day; Our Gang; Flip 'n' Dip; Tom and Jerry; Barney Bear and Benny Burro; Johnny Mole; Wuff the Prairie Dog. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Out of the Night (1952) 12 GD 2.0

Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover art by Ken Bald. Music For the Dead, art by Sheldon Moldoff. I Am a Thing, art by Art Gates. The Terror of Totten Village, pencils by Charles Nicholas. The Cursed Caravan, art by Bob Forgione. Out of the Past, art by Harry Lazarus. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Out of the Night (1952) 17 FR/GD 1.5

Water saturation.

Cover art by Ken Bald. The Terror of the Labyrinth, art by Ken Landau. The Professor and the Pixie. Hunting Rifle, pencils by Pete Riss. The Fantastic Fan, art by Robert McCarty. The Haunted Piano, art by Milt Knoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Outer Limits (1964-1969 Dell) 17 GD+ 2.5

Painted cover by Vic Prezio. Stories by Paul S. Newman. Art by Jack Sparling. Cover number is 12-605-810. Battleground of Monsters. Like the Twilight Zone, but more science fiction than fantasy, The Outer Limits chilled 1950s TV audiences with tales of what-if featuring twist endings. A century's worth of missing-persons reports are explained when aliens arrive on Earth to suggest a sort of cosmic prisoner exchange. But although the first aliens are benevolent, the ones that come after them... are not. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Outer Space (1958 Charlton) 17 FR/GD 1.5

Side edge tear through book.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Al Williamson, Pat Masulli, Charles Nicholas and Sal Trapani. Numbering continues from This Magazine is Haunted (1957 Charlton) #16. Science fiction comics with a space-exploration theme from Charlton, perfect for the age of Sputnik. The first astronaut to the moon comes back a changed man, literally, in a story with great art by EC legend Al Williamson. In a three-part story, scientists contend with the challenges in building the first moon vessel, a vehicle that looks more like the space shuttle. Plus an essay from editor Pat Masulli about the importance of science fiction in the Space Age. The New Frontier; The Dream; Step Into Outer Space; Space Platform; The Man From Outer Space; Moon Madness; Destination Outer Space. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Pacific Presents (1982) 2 VF- 7.5

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Cover by Dave Stevens. Edited by David Scroggy. Stories by Dave Stevens, Robin Snyder and Steve Ditko. Art by Dave Stevens and Steve Ditko. An early anthology series from influential independent publisher Pacific Comics. In the fourth chapter of Dave Stevens beloved Rocketeer series, Cliff meets two familiar-looking gents who turn out to work for the Man of Bronze himself, Doc Savage. Also, Missing Man, another offbeat hero from Marvel legend Steve Ditko. Lettering by future superstar artist Andy Kubert. The Rocketeer saga continued in Rocketeer Special Edition (1984) #1. Rocketeer Chapter 4; The Missing Man Meets The Payne Family. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Penthouse Comix Lot of 4

MATURE READERS; export restricted. Issues 6A, 10, 11, and 12 of Penthouse Comix (1994). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Personality Comics Lot of 3

Issue 1 of Personality Comics Presents The Who (1992 Personality Comics), issue 2B of Personality Comics Presents Pink Floyd (1992), and issue 2 of Personality Comics Presents The Rolling Stones (1992). Most will grade in the VG range.

Pete the P.O.'d Postal Worker (1997) 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4645883002

Peter the Little Pest (1969) 1 FN 6.0

Water spotting.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Joe Maneely. Contents (1-page and half-page stories) reprinted from the series Melvin the Monster (1956 Atlas). Melvin becomes Peter, his hair recolored from blond to red. All signed credits for Stan Lee (writer) and Joe Maneely (artist) were removed from the reprints. Cover of this issue is an altered version of Joe Maneely's cover for Melvin the Monster (1956 Atlas) #3. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Peyton Blue Woman of War (2023 M House Publishing) 1JEDIPRINCESS.A VF 8.0

"Jedi Princess Cinderella" Edition Virgin Cover by Danejo. Story by Ruben Najera and Melinda Young. Art by Alfret Le, Ryan Kincaid, and Mateus Duarte. 28 pages, full color, adults only.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 6 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Neal Adams. "No. 13 Thirteenth Street!", script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Vince Colletta and Frank Giacoia; Mr. Square, Wild Rose, Spartacus, and Attila are once more looking for a place to crash for the night, and witness what appears to be ghost activity at house number 13 on Thirteenth Street, which is owned by two old women; When they go in to investigate they also draw the attention of Phantom Stranger and Dr. Thirteen; Naturally, Phantom Stranger believes it to be a supernatural occurrence, while Thirteen dismisses it as another hoax; To support their claims, both tell everyone gathered stories of similar occurrences that support their beliefs. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 16 VF- 7.5

52-page giant. Cover art by Neal Adams. "Image in Wax," script by Len Wein, art by Jim Aparo; A museum of the occult which specializes in wax sculptures of famous practitioners of the occult are after a woman named Dalia; When the Phantom Stranger intervenes he finds that the woman is amnesiac, and so he uses his powers to lift the fog of her memory; He learns that she was an ancient sorceress who was going to be preserved by being made into a wax figure. "The Threat of the Horrible Hex," script by Arnold Drake, art by Mort Meskin; Mark and Elsa travel to central Pennsylvania to help a young woman escape from a curse on her family from the days of the colonial witch trials. "And the Corpse Cried, Murder!", script by Len Wein, art by Tony DeZuniga; Dr. Thirteen is visited by the "ghost" of a Paul Williams, television executive who supposedly committed suicide; The executive asks Thirteen to solve his murder; Which leads him to Ross Curran, who kills himself as well. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 26 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Mike Kaluta. "From Dust Thou Art...," script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, art by Jim Aparo; Leaving the flaming home of a Satanist, the Spawn of Frankenstein (carrying the body of Rachel Adams) is possessed by two demons who have appeared on this world as a result of the Satanist's spell; Meanwhile, Terrence Thirteen is visiting his unconscious wife in the hospital; He is visited by the Phantom Stranger, to warn Thirteen of coming danger; Just then the Spawn of Frankenstein bursts into the hospital to steal Victor Adam's laser device, and also kidnap Marie Thirteen's body. Half-page text feature, "Behind the Scenes at DC: The Story Behind Strange Sports Stories." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.