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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) 11 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4669815001

"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. When a madman puts the Silver Surfer's true love's life in jeopardy, Norrin Radd does the only thing he can...send her back to Zen-La where she'll be safe, and perhaps lost to him forever. 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) 15 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4669815005

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Flame and the Fury!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dan Adkins; The Silver Surfer tries to ask the Fantastic Four for help and ends up battling the Human Torch. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Overlord, the Stranger, Mephisto, and Galactus. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 15 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4595767003

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Flame and the Fury!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dan Adkins; The Silver Surfer tries to ask the Fantastic Four for help and ends up battling the Human Torch. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Overlord, the Stranger, Mephisto, and Galactus. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 16 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4669815006

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) 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) 17 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4669815007

Mephisto and Nick Fury guest star in "The Surfer Must Kill!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. Barry Windsor-Smith cover pencils. 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 (1982) 1-Shot 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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 (1987 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #19-47253CB-058

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"Seeds of War!" Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer has uncovered the truth behind the cosmic scheme of the Elders of the Universe. Plus, the Kree and Skrull renew their age old war. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 9D CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-091

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Direct Edition. "Doomsday!" Guest-starring Mantis and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The last seven issues have led to this moment. The Elders of the Universe confront the Devourer of Worlds, and the Silver Surfer is caught in the middle. How can the former Herald of Galactus hope to defeat these villains when Shalla Bal and Mantis, the women he loves, are the helpless prisoners of the Elders? The Surfer can only save one of them, but who will it be? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 22 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0BAA008-105

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"Monsters from the Ego!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Can even the Sentinel of the Spaceways survive an encounter with Ego, the Living Planet, a creature whose power once turned away mighty Galactus away? Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 29D CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-024

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Direct Edition. Kree/Skrull War. "Our Complex!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Once the man known as Midnight was a master of kung fu, but in battle against Shang Chi, THE Master of Kung Fu, Midnight lost his life (Marvel Special Edition #16). Now, he has been genetically engineered by Kree super-science into the powerful being henceforth known as Midnight Sun. And, his first mission for his new masters is to kill the Silver Surfer. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 33D CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-029

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First Printing. Direct Edition. Acts of Idiocy! (Acts of Vengeance spoof) "Nothing is Impossible, Man!" Story by Jim Valentino. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Join the Silver Surfer for his wackiest adventure yet. When the impish Impossible Man crosses the Silver Surer's path, the former Herald of Galactus finds himself in a no win situation. NOTE: This tale reminds me of those classic Superman/Mister Mxyzptlk stories from the Silver Age. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist. NOTE: This is the first printing. Second printing has a notice on the first page below the indicia. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 37 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-033

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 4 of 5 - "A Destructive Encounter!" Guest-starring Starfox and Drax the Destroyer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. With the threat of Thanos in the universe, the titan Chronos has activated his agent Drax the Destroyer again. However, when Drax was murdered by Moondragon his brain was severely damaged, a condition that has apparently carried over to his resurrection. Can the Silver Surfer reason with the powerhouse and reach the Mad Titan before it's too late? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 59 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-057

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Field of Honor!" Guest-starring Adam Warlock, Doctor Strange, Hulk, Thor, Drax, Firelord, and Doctor Doom. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Raney, Tom Christopher and Mike Witherby. Cover by Ron Lim. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #5. Nebula, the scared granddaughter of Thanos, is now in possession of the Infinity Gauntlet and she poses an even greater threat to the universe than the Mad Titan did. Now, the Silver Surfer and Thanos must settle their score in a mystical duel one of them may not survive. If one of them should fall so too might the universe. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #6. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1988 Marvel/Epic - Limited Series) 1N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643367009

Newsstand edition. Cover by Moebius. Parable, script by Stan Lee, art by Moebius; The Silver Surfer is a street person on Earth when Galactus arrives and proclaims himself God and tells everyone to have a good time. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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 Homecoming GN (1991 Marvel) 1-1ST VF 8.0

1st printing.

Written by Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Bill Reinhold.

At long last, Norrin Radd has returned home to Zen-La, his home planet, and to the arms of his beloved Shalla-Bal, but this is not the homecoming the former Herald of Galactus was expecting. This is a major turning point for one of the most legendary heroes in the Marvel Pantheon.

Softcover, 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Silver Surfer Lot of 3

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

Silver Surfer The Ultimate Cosmic Experience (1978 Fireside) 1-1ST VF+ 8.5

1st printing. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Painted cover by Earl Norem (based on sketch by Jack Kirby). The Silver Surfer is the only thing standing in the way of Earth and total annihilation at the hands of Galactus. Softcover, 130 pages, full color. This graphic novel marks the last collaboration between the architects of the Marvel Universe and the godfathers of Modern Day Comics - Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Cover price $4.95.

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.

Sirens of Art HC (2018 Sabine Rich) 2-1ST VF 8.0

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1st printing. Collection of art by Sabine Rich. Featuring the best work from covers, commissions and personal creations. Hardcover, 8.5" x 12", 48 pages, full color.

Six Million Dollar Man (1976 comic) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4215379025

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.

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.

Soap Opera Love (1983) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4665985005

Cover pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga. I Know the Man I Want to Love...; Elaine takes a job at a South American oil refinery where she hopes to land a wealthy executive, but in spite of her plans she falls in love with Gus, a bush pilot. Days to Remember, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. Find-a-Word activity page. David and Eileen Part 1, pencils by A. Martinez, inks by J. Zuniga; Eileen O'Brien meets David Goldman and they quickly fall in love and plan to marry, to the horror of both sets of parents. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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) 1A.D VF+ 8.5 Direct Variant

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1A.D VF 8.0 Direct Variant

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 95 FN+ 6.5

Water spotting.

Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin & Todd McFarlane (P) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki (C) Brian Haberlin, Cover by Greg Capullo & Todd McFarlane "Cracks in the Foundation"?Spawn sees a glimpse of what the future could hold for mankind if he should fail in his struggle against both Heaven and Hell. Battle lines are drawn and allies and enemies begin to line up with some big surprises on both sides. This issue lays the foundation for the earth-shaking events of Spawn #100 and presages the return of some of the most popular characters in the Spawn canon. Don't miss it! FC, 32pg" Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 96D VF 8.0

Todd McFarlane Productions (S) Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (P) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlan (C) Brian Haberlin RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: The extent to which Spawn has upset the balance of power between heaven and hell becomes increasingly clear, and it could spell disaster for humanity. The gauntlet has been thrown down and there is no backing out. Is he prepared to take on both the powers of light and dark? And who is the mysterious agent who has been lurking around the shadows assisting him in secret? FC, 32pg Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 96D VF 8.0

Todd McFarlane Productions (S) Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (P) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlan (C) Brian Haberlin RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: The extent to which Spawn has upset the balance of power between heaven and hell becomes increasingly clear, and it could spell disaster for humanity. The gauntlet has been thrown down and there is no backing out. Is he prepared to take on both the powers of light and dark? And who is the mysterious agent who has been lurking around the shadows assisting him in secret? FC, 32pg Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 97D VF 8.0

Spawn (1992 Image) 98D VF 8.0 Direct Variant

Angela Appearance. Cover price $2.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 100AD VF 8.0 McFarlane Variant

Todd McFarlane 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 (1992 Image) 100AD VF- 7.5 McFarlane Variant

Todd McFarlane 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.