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Hot Wheels (1970) 5 VG 4.0

Slight staple rust.

"The Case of the Curious Classic." Script and art by Alex Toth. "The Dangerous Days of Mickey Barnes!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Dick Giordano. Two-page text story, "What It Takes." Toth cover. Cover price $0.15.

Hot Wheels (1970) 6 VG/FN 5.0

Water spots, cover oxidation.

Final issue of the series. Cover by Neal Adams. Written by Len Wein and unknown. Art by Neal Adams, Ric Estrada, Jack Keller and Dick Giordano. Don't miss Jack, Kip, Tank, Mickey, Janet and Ardeth in "The Humbug Run" by Len Wein and Neal Adams. Plus: Ardeth saves the day in "Super Chick!" with art by Ric Estrada and Dick Giordano. And: History of the K3 Magnette race car in 1-pager "Mighty Midget!" with art by Jack Keller. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

House of M Lot of 7

Issues 1E, 2B, 3B, 5B, 6B, 7B, 8B of House of M (2005). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 1 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3703703018

Cover pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Charles Paris. "I Fell in Love with a Witch!", pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Private investigator Carter Blake falls head over heels in love with Jean Brewster; Without knowing anything about her, he's willing to marry her; Checking old newspaper clippings, Blake finds out that his fiancée seems to possess witch-like powers. "Man or Monster?", art by Bob Brown; Dr. Hunt gets addicted to a formula which transforms him into a brutish beast and commands him to murder his friends. "The Curse of Seabury Manor"; A man spends the night in haunted Seabury manor and dies 24 hours later. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 2 page text article "Exposing Voices From Beyond" by David Kahn--investigation into the world of false Spiritualism, reporting and debunking many of the procedures used. "Wanda Was a Werewolf!"; Doug Martin visits the village of his fiancée Wanda where the townsfolk are hunting a female werewolf. "Superstitious Lover!" one-page story, art by Morris Waldinger; A young man thinks a ghost is following him, but it's only a white ribbon attached to his hat. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 22 FR 1.0

9.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Ruben Moreira. "The Phantom's Return!," pencils by Curt Swan; Special effects engineer Raymond Danner is supposed to die at the hands of a rival. "The Second Life of General Marcellus!," art by Nick Cardy; Newspaper reporter Mark Ransom is convinced to be the reincarnation of Roman general Marcellus. "The Isle of the Ageless!," art by Leonard Starr; A millionaire is going to be robbed of his money; His secretary stages a hustle involving a treasure map, a fountain of youth, a hidden island plus natives let in on the plot, special make-up effects and false diamonds. "The Ghost of Devil Mountain!," art by Ruben Moreira; Two mountaineers try to climb the haunted Mount Taroo; One of them goes insane. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 49 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4358765002

"The Mysterious Mr. Omen," "The Build-It-Yourself Robot," "The Charms of Doom," and "The Imprisoned Hands." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 83 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4619669020

Cover by Bob Brown. Featuring: 9 page story "The Mystery of the Martian Eye" drawn by George Roussos; 8 page story "Prisoners of the Second City" drawn by Mort Meskin and George Roussos; 8 page story "Something's Alive in Volcano 13" drawn by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 95 GD- 1.8

3.75" Cumulative spine split. Tape under staple.

Cover art by Bob Brown. "The Wizard's Gift," art by Bill Ely; American tourist Joe Wales takes shelter in the ruins of a castle where he finds a walking stick and a scroll; Warming himself by a fire, he reads the story of the Wizard's Gift. Half-page Dr. Floogle story by Henry Boltinoff. "It's Fun to Help Others!" public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Brave and the Bold #28 ad. "Operation Space-Saver," art by Lee Elias; Harvey Keans is assigned the task of preventing a war between Jupiter and Saturn. One-page filler "New Year Superstitions," script and art by Mort Drucker. "The Build-It-Yourself Creature" text story. "Doorway in the Sky," art by Bob Brown; Alien scientists breed a new form of wildlife for their planet which accidentally gets transported to Earth where it becomes indestructible and a menace. World's Finest Comics ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 96 GD/VG 3.0

"The Amazing 70-Ton Man," "The Map of Menace," and "The Pirate Brain." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 97 GD+ 2.5

Cover art by Bernard Baily. "The Alien Who Changed History," art by Nick Cardy; Archaeologists find a diary written in ancient Greek by an alien who intervened at various points in history. "Aloha... Hawaii!", script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily; A celebration of Brotherhood Week and Hawaii as our 50th state. Rip Hunter... Time Master ad. One-page Dr. Floogle story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Captive Wizard," art by Howard Purcell; Three explorers encounter a wizard from the past who seeks their help, but one of them intends to use the wizard's power for his own greedy plans. "Sorcery from the Stars" text story. "The Moon Monster," art by Bernard Baily; Radiation from a meteorite transforms a man into a strange creature that affects gravity like the moon. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 108 GD/VG 3.0

1 1/2" cumulative spine split.

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36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 109 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" spine split. Cover oxidation.

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"Track of the Invisible Beast" (art by Alex Toth), "The Mystery of the Space Swaps" (art by Joe Kubert), and "The Secret of the Hybrid Creatures" (art by Bill Ely). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 112 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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"The Miniature Marauders," "Secret of the Crime Chest," and "The Menace of Craven's Creatures." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 116 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

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"Heirs of the Super-Servant," "The Dummy of Doom" (art by Mort Meskin?), and "Return of the Barsto Beast" (art by Ruben Moreira). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 125 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Blueprints of Lost City," art by Bill Ely; Explorers find plans for three fantastic weapons in an abandoned ancient city. Half-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. Superman ad. "The Haunted Masks of Chapulco," art by Howard Purcell; An old rivalry between two native gods is rekindled in the present. Ads for Batman and Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane. "The Fantastic Camera Creature," pencils by Howard Sherman and Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; A dangerous criminal persuades a crew of visiting aliens that he is the lawman and the people pursuing him are the real criminals, but the truth is revealed by a giant beast that projects images of what the beast has witnessed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 132 VG 4.0

Staple rust. Cover oxidation.

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The People vs. Virgo the Wizard," art by Ruben Moreira; Using a series of hoaxes, Arnold Knott plots to banish John Virgo from town as a witch, along with his lawyer, Mr. Sommers, but is thwarted by Sommers. "Safety First--All Year!", script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Johnny discovers the hazards of leaving things lying around the home. "The Punishment of Zeus," pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; Hank and Peter discover the Temple of Zeus and the golden apples within and either fall unconscious or have an adventure with the Greek gods. One-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The End of the World" article; Tells of some of the historically predicted ends of the world. "Beware My Invisible Master," art by Howard Sherman; Krog uses Pete Daniels as a puppet weapon in an attempt to assassinate Medan, but is thwarted by Pete and captured by Medan. Strange Sports Stories ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 134 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Countdown on Excellence" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Jerry gets a lecture from his father on the importance of doing every job right. "Someone's Been Here Before Me!", art by George Roussos; Astronaut Lee Crane's space mission is disrupted when his ship goes off course and lands on the planet Zeroz, where he deduces that he is not the first Earthman to visit the planet and that he must uncover the identity of the man who preceded him. Strange Sports Stories ad. "The Microscopic Doom," pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; A scientist's neighbor and daughter are shrunk to minuscule size by the scientist's assistant, who plans to steal the shrinking formula for himself. One-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. Metal Men ad. "Mystery of the Mentalists" article on the possibility of telepathy. "The Secret Prisoner of Darkmoor Dungeon," art by John Giunta; A prison cell that has been sealed for 500 years is opened in the present day and a horrible shape-shifting monster escapes. One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 137 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Girl From Two Worlds," pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; Ellen Ward's cousin concocts an elaborate scheme posing as aliens in an attempt to claim her inheritance from a deceased uncle, but Jack Ward figures out the hoax and captures Ellen's cousin and his gang. Celebrate the Silver Anniversary of Superman ad. "Tunnel to Disaster!", art by Howard Sherman; Mike and Eddie Hunter's construction company is hired to bore a road tunnel through Giant's Tooth, a mountain in the French Alps; As they complete the tunnel they are attacked by beasts, who turn out to be Emile LaTour's tunnel crew from a century before. Half-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Amazing Modern Ancients" article; Information about ancient technological feats, including tunnels, cities, rock paintings and more. "The Gift of – Doom," art by George Roussos; Roger Steele is given a diamond by an unnamed man and told it has a curse that may doom him; He is unable to throw it away without it returning but it is finally stolen and the thief is killed by it. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 139 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Robot Rulers of Midville," pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; The citizens of Midville welcome a band of robots who want to take on all their menial tasks, but eventually the robots take over. Ads for Doom Patrol and Superboy. One-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Impossible Illusions," inks by Sheldon Moldoff; A soldier keeps seeing danger that no one around him can see, leading everyone to think he is going mad--but in fact he is the only one seeing reality. Batman ad. "Phantoms on the Battlefield" text story. "Creatures of the Vengeful Eye," pencils by Howard Sherman; A crook tries to convince two explorers that only he can help them gain the treasure they are seeking; They agree to take him along, but he abandons them to the mystic power of the idol guarding the treasure. "Your Free Trip Around the World!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; An old sea captain shows some kids how they too can learn more about foreign countries by visiting the local library. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 141 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Year of the Lion," art by George Roussos; An archaeologist becomes cursed while on an expedition to China, which bonds him to a lion for an entire year--whatever happens to the lion will happen to him. Ad for Space Ranger. Ad for Sgt. Rock annual. "Give and Take" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Children take some broken and unused toys to Mr. Craig, who helps them to repair them so they can be donated to charity. "The Strange Case of Creature Conlon," art by Howard Sherman; Escaped convict King Conlon steals three magic vials which transform him into three powerful creatures. "The Alien Gladiator," pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; A landslide near Rome unearths an ancient arena and an alien who was once forced by the Emperor Nero to fight as a gladiator; Washed-up prizefighter Matt Burke defeats the alien, which gives him the confidence to return to the ring. Doom Patrol ad. 2/3-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 143 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Are You a Good Neighbor?" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The boys learn a lesson about littering. "The 330-Year Old Manhunt," script by Jack Miller, pencils by Howard Sherman, inks by Charles Paris; An embittered author discovers that a rival novelist has discovered the secret of time travel, which allows him to write with more historical accuracy; He accidentally kills the man, then steals the secret, goes back in time, and is arrested for a crime his rival previously committed. Superboy ad. One-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Borrowed Brains," script by Jack Miller, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; A scientist discovers a ray that can steal the intelligence of animals and people; However, when he uses it on an alien invader, it leads to his death. "The Giant-Maker" starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; The latest menace released from the Idol-Head of Diabolu is a creature that can turn people into giants; It releases Malador, an ancient sorcerer who had been shrunken to microscopic size as punishment. (Feature continues from Detective Comics #326.) 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 143 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Are You a Good Neighbor?" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The boys learn a lesson about littering. "The 330-Year Old Manhunt," script by Jack Miller, pencils by Howard Sherman, inks by Charles Paris; An embittered author discovers that a rival novelist has discovered the secret of time travel, which allows him to write with more historical accuracy; He accidentally kills the man, then steals the secret, goes back in time, and is arrested for a crime his rival previously committed. Superboy ad. One-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Borrowed Brains," script by Jack Miller, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; A scientist discovers a ray that can steal the intelligence of animals and people; However, when he uses it on an alien invader, it leads to his death. "The Giant-Maker" starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; The latest menace released from the Idol-Head of Diabolu is a creature that can turn people into giants; It releases Malador, an ancient sorcerer who had been shrunken to microscopic size as punishment. (Feature continues from Detective Comics #326.) 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 195 VG/FN 5.0

Signed by Berni Wrightson (interior margin), certification is not included.

Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. "Bat Out of Hell," script by Jack Oleck, art by Nestor Redondo; Adam Leach kills his wife and hides her body in a wall but a giant vampire bat begins to torment him. "The Fantastic Wishing Well," pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; A criminal finds a wishing well that grants his wishes. One page of Cain's Gargoyles cartoons, art by Sergio Aragones. One page of Cain's Gargoyles cartoons, art by Sergio Aragones. "Countdown," art by Ralph Reese; Peter and Jason were competing to be the pilot on the first mission to Mars until Peter killed Jason to ensure he would be the pilot. "Things Old... Things Forgotten," art by Bernie Wrightson; Igor Lazlo is creating a road thru the Old Hills in Central Europe but some creature is stopping his progress. "Who Am I?", art by Bernard Baily; A man with amnesia is forced to steal against his will by a disembodied head. He is a robot, and the head belongs to his creator; When the police trail the robot home, the scientist tries to escape, but he and the robot end up falling to their deaths. 1.5-page "Trick Or Treat" story, art by Michael W. Kaluta; A lethal virus is being transported on the Titanic. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 206 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Tony deZuniga. "Sentimental Journey," script by Jack Oleck, art by Bill Payne; Dana holds a fake seance to try to convince his rich aunt to commit suicide. 2/3-page Beastly Funny Cain's Game Room cartoons, art by Lore Shoberg. "The Burning!", script by Jack Oleck, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Tom Palmer; A man, without any memories, is apparently saved from death by Meg Cooper, an ugly witch; After having Meg make him a lot of gold, he betrays her to the local village. "A Real Mother!", script by Virgilio Redondo (as Virgil Redondo), art by Ernie Patricio (as Ernesto Patricio); Lester's step-mom locks him in a closet when his father is away, but his stuffed lion gets revenge for Lester. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 225 FN+ 6.5

100-page giant. Featuring: 1 page introduction drawn by Berni Wrightson; 8 page story "The Man Who Died Twice" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Alfredo Alcala; 6 page reprint story "Master of the Unknown" drawn by Jack Kirby; 11 page story "Fireman, Burn My Child!" written by Michael Fleisher & Russell Carley (script continuity) and drawn by Frank Thorne; 25 page reprint story "The Curse of the MacIntyres" drawn by Don Heck; 6 page story "See No Evil" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Alex Nino; 8 page Phantom Stranger reprint story "The Hairy Shadows" written by John Broome and drawn by Murphy Anderson & Joe Giella; 4 page Spectre reprint story "Shadow Show" written by Mark Hanerfeld and drawn by Jack Sparling; 5 page story "This One'll Scare You To Death!" written by George Kashdan & David Kasakove (idea) and drawn by E. R. Cruz; 1 page activity "Mystery Maze" by Bob Rozakis (puzzle construction); 1 page Cain's Game Room filler drawn by Sergio Aragones; 1 page Room 13 filler "Does Your Hand Have Any of These Lines?" drawn by Sergio Aragones; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler drawn by Sergio Aragones. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 254 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by Neal Adams. Featuring: 5 page House of Mystery framing sequence written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Ric Estrada & Jack Abel; 10 page story "The Night Job" written by Russell Carley (script continuity) & Michael Fleisher and drawn by Jess Jodloman; 7 page story "Good For Nothing" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Steve Ditko & Wayne Howard; 1 page Abel's Fables filler by Dave Manak; 7 page story "Dead Man's Bride" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Alex Nino; 7 page story "The Curse of the Sea Monkey!" written by Lois Maiwald and drawn by E.R. Cruz; 3 page story "Gregory the Gargoyle" starring Cain, Abel, Paul Kupperberg, Jack C. Harris and Gregory the Gargoyle, written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Ric Estrada & Jack Abel; 6 page story "Skin Game" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Abe Ocampo; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler by Dave Manak; 8 page story "Trial By Fire" written by Steve Skeates (as Chester Hazel) and drawn by Ernie Chan & Bill Draut; 1 page Cain's Fear Facts! filler by Dave Manak; 7 page story "The Devil's Plague" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Marshall Rogers; 1 page House of Mystery Puzzle activity (crossword). 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

House of Mystery (1973) DC Treasury Edition C-23 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Limited Collectors' Edition: House of Mystery. Reprints by Neal Adams, Wally Wood, Berni Wrightson, and Alex Toth. "The House of Gargoyles!", script by Jack Oleck, art by Jack Sparling; Gargoyles come to life and take revenge on the man who killed their designer. Cain's Game Room strips by Sergio Aragonés. Board game activity page, art by Sergio Aragonés. "The Secret of the Egyptian Cat," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Bernie Wrightson; To the House of Mystery comes Konassos, a sorcerer, with his white cat; Cain one night sees the cat transform into a woman who tells her tale; Isha, Egyptian priestess of the temple of Nu-Ta the Cat-God, is captured and held captive by Konassos; The sorcerer to better control her transforms the priestess into a white cat. "The Widow's Walk," script by Howard Post, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Joe Orlando; Mary Bourne placed a curse on her husband Angus that he may not return to harbor until the day she dies. Roll the Lucky Dice! activity page by Sergio Aragonés. Learn how to draw my House of Mystery activity by Aragonés. Cain and Gregory pinup by Bernie Wrightson. "His Name Is... Kane," script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Wally Wood. "The Poster Plague!", script by Steve Skeates, art by Sergio Aragonés. "Nightmare," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Neal Adams and Joe Orlando (page 1: Cain head); A lonely little girl, Judy, seeks a friend and finds it in Pan, an animated statue. "Behind the Scenes at the House of Mystery" article by Joe Orlando (as Cain the Caretaker). Cut-out table-top diorama on back cover by Sergio Aragonés. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

House of Mystery Lot of 10

Issues 202, 223, 256-258, 262, 266, and 270-272 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with a couple grading FR.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 32 VG- 3.5

"Prisoner of Formula Zero," "The Creature from the Book," and "The Test Tube World." Art by Mort Meskin? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 37 FN+ 6.5

Featuring: Mark Merlin in "The Secret of the Captive Creature!" drawn by Mort Meskin and George Roussos; "Operation Cyclops" drawn by Bill Ely; "The Weird World of Anton Borka" by Howard Purcell. Plus, the text story "Secret of the Snows." Also, a gag tale by Henry Boltinoff. Cover by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 38 FN+ 6.5

"The Mystery of Caveman Island," "The Anti-Matter Man," and Mark Merlin in "The Fantastic Flower Creatures." Full-page ad for Justice League of America # 1. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 61 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Lee Elias. "Doctor-7, King of the Supernatural," art by Mort Meskin; Doctor-7 finds a way to hypnotize Mark Merlin into stealing the ingredients he needs for his magic potions, but he is eventually outwitted by Merlin. The Strange Lives of Batman and Robin ad. "A Tree Grows on Second Street!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The Badger Club learns about the rules for planting trees along the streets in their town. "Eclipso, the Genius Who Fought Himself," script by Bob Haney, art by Lee Elias; Bruce Gordon becomes Eclipso for the first time, destroying Solar City, and with the help of Professor Bennett, discovers explains how he was transformed into Eclipso during a solar eclipse. Brief biography of artist Lee Elias. 2/3-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 64 GD/VG 3.0

Staple rust.

Cover art by Bob Brown. "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. Ad for Aquaman and Hawkman. Superman ad. Batman and Robin ad. 2/3-page The Great Houdini bio, art by Henry Boltinoff. "Hideout on Fear Island," script by Bob Haney, art by Alex Toth; Professor Bennett is accused of using a rapid-grow plant experiment by a small South-American country and destroying a village. Doom Patrol ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 66 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Man Who Played Sorcerer!", script by Arnold Drake, art by Mort Meskin; When amateur magician Hubert Hartley accidentally acquires Mark Merlin's suitcase after a flight, he causes chaos with the magical artifacts he finds inside. "Names Do Hurt!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; You shouldn't make fun of people. World of the Weird article; Halloween stems directly from a Druidic festival. "The Two Faces of Doom!", script by Bob Haney, art by Alex Toth; Bruce Gordon develops an ultra-violet ray gun to try to make Eclipso into a force for good; A meteor crashes to the ground and a space-creature is released that gives Eclipso new powers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 81 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646447018

First 15-cent cover. First appearance of Abel. Abel acts as a storyteller and host of the series, as well as the caretaker of the House of Secrets. Cover art by Neal Adams. "Don't Move It!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by George Roussos; This story provides the background of the House of Secrets, who built it and its history, and leads into the next story which talks about Abel's taking possession of it. "House of Secrets," art by Bill Draut; A realty agent helps Abel move into the House of Secrets where Abel bumps into Cain; When Cain asks Abel who he is talking to, Abel indicates the realty agent who dissipates into a spirit which merges into the House of Secrets. "Burn This House!" text story. "Aaron Philips' Photo Finish!", script by Gerry Conway, art by Jack Sparling; Abel tells Cain a story about a photographer who takes blackmail photos being sent out to photograph the House of Secrets, but the house swallows him up, leaving only a photograph of the man's shocked expression as the only evidence he was ever inside. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 89 VG/FN 5.0

Interior pen markings.

Cover art by Gray Morrow. "Where Dead Men Walk!", art by Gray Morrow; Philip and Anne inherit the Hastings Castle, and plan to move there; But the place seems haunted, and Jamieson helps them escape and burn down the Castle--or so it seems. "A Taste of Dark Fire!", script by Gerry Conway, art by Don Heck; A Christian and Jew battle the forces of evil together as they fear that an acquaintance has been possessed by the Devil; The Christian's housekeeper attempts to sow distrust for the Jew, but he isn't having any of it; She convinces him to allow her to accompany the two of them to the suspected man's house, but no further; They give her instructions to seek the police if they don't return in an hour and then enter the house; Once inside, the encounter the man who has indeed become a devil worshiper and begin a mystic battle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 89 VG 4.0

Cover art by Gray Morrow. "Where Dead Men Walk!", art by Gray Morrow; Philip and Anne inherit the Hastings Castle, and plan to move there; But the place seems haunted, and Jamieson helps them escape and burn down the Castle--or so it seems. "A Taste of Dark Fire!", script by Gerry Conway, art by Don Heck; A Christian and Jew battle the forces of evil together as they fear that an acquaintance has been possessed by the Devil; The Christian's housekeeper attempts to sow distrust for the Jew, but he isn't having any of it; She convinces him to allow her to accompany the two of them to the suspected man's house, but no further; They give her instructions to seek the police if they don't return in an hour and then enter the house; Once inside, the encounter the man who has indeed become a devil worshiper and begin a mystic battle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 92 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4202293001

Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. "Swamp Thing," script by Len Wein, art by Berni Wrightson; Sometime in the last century, Alex Olsen and Damien Ridge had been best friends; However, they both vied for the affections of a woman named Linda. Linda eventually married Alex and Damien had to endure his heartache in the form of the supportive friend; But his desire for Linda overrode the bonds of friendship and he conspired to eliminate Alex; He sabotaged the equipment in Alex's lab causing an explosion that killed him; Keeping the knowledge hidden from Linda, Damien buried Alex's body in the swamp; Damien eventually married the widow Olsen and they lived together in an old Victorian plantation house; But Linda never recovered from Alex's death; As months passed, Damien began to suspect that Linda might soon learn the truth, so he prepared to kill her; But Alex had been resurrected as a swamp thing and broke into the house and killed Damien. "After I Die!", script by Jack Kirby and Mark Evanier, art by Bill Draut; A wealthy man named Maxwell James is obsessed with what happens after death; his obsession only grows stronger when he arrives at his wife's deathbed, and realizes that she sees something utterly horrifying in her final moments. "It's Better to Give," script by Mary Skrenes (as "Virgil North"), pencils by Alan Weiss, inks by Tony DeZuniga; A homeless man encounters a crying baby warlock in the town dump who is upset that he has broken his balloon. "Trick or Treat" two-page story, art by Dick Dillin. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

House of Terror (1953 3-D) 1N VG- 3.5 Without 3D Glasses

Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust.

Does not include original 3-D glasses. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Les Zakarin and Enrico Bagnoli. Pre-Code horror from St. John featuring nice art by comics legend Joe Kubert and Enrico Bagnoli. St. John was a pioneer in 3-D comics during the original 3-D craze of the 1950s. Aspiring painter Henry makes a deal with the devil after he purchases a cursed painting, in a story with early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. In another Kubert story, robbers commit murder while fleeing police, then are pursued by the murdered man's spirit. A violinist falls under the spell of a cursed Stradivarius. Picture of Evil; The Violin of Death; The Curse of Khar; The Devil's Chair. 32 pages, B/W with 3-D effects. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5 JSA Brunner

Paper: White

Frank Brunner Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4660971001

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #0230580029

Cover by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Written by Steve Gerber and Marty Pasko. Art by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. I Want Mo-o-oney!; Financial Fiasco!; Howard and Beverly are having money troubles when Howard finally hits a stroke of luck!; When he sees an ad to take on the meanest man in the ring for $10,000, Howard the Duck accepts the challenge of his life! Letter to the editor from Stan Lee! HTD Presidential Campaign Bulletin. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 30 Cent Variant 3 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Steve Gerber on first page. No certification is included.

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. Howard becomes a Master of Quack Fu in the Kung Fu satire, "Four Feathers of Death!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Leialoha. Rich Buckler cover pencils, Leialoha cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Howdy Doody (1950-1956 Dell) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4274512001

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Stories and art by Edward Kean and Dick Hall. An icon of 1950s Americana, Howdy Doody was a star of early television, and a mischievous Tom Sawyer-type adventurer in this comic. Howdy's first job is putting up advance posters for Phineas T. Bluster's 's Circus. While out sailing, Howdy Doody, Dilly Dally and Mr. Bluster encounter pirates who have been at sea for 200 years. Howdy tries to help Dilly Dally after he gets a job painting with Phineas T. Bluster's Circus. Meet Howdy Doody; Clarabell; Howdy and the Pirates; Howdy Doodlings; Flub-a-Dub; Phineas T. Bluster's 's Circus; Howdy's Camping Adventure; Dilly Dally; Howdy in Alaska; Meet Mr. Bluster. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Hulk (2008 Marvel) 1A.D CGC 8.5 McGuinness Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4528242011

Direct Edition with $2.99 cover price. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Cover by ED MCGUINNESS. Superstars JEPH LOEB and ED MCGUINNESS will change the way you see THE HULK! In this startling origin epic, the breathtaking events that ended World War Hulk rocket into this brand-new Hulk title. When one of The Hulk's oldest cast members is murdered, everyone turns to the team of IRON MAN, SHE-HULK and LEONARD SAMSON to solve the grizzly case. All the evidence points to the Hulk as the killer-but {CLASSIFIED}! Join us for a brand--new story and a brand-new team who loves the Hulk as much as you do! Cover price $2.99.

Hulk (2008 Marvel) 14D CGC 9.0 McGuinness 1:200 Variant

Paper: White

McGuinness Variant Cover

Label #3937853011

Limited (1 for 200) Variant Cover by Ed McGuinness. CODE RED: Part 1 - Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils by IAN CHURCHILL It's CODE RED VS. X-FORCE. Who is Code Red? How about Red Hulk. Deadpool. The Punisher. Elektra. Thundra. The Crimson Dynamo. What terrible secret could bring this group together -- only to run headlong into the deadliest team of X-Men? All this -- and wait until you see RED HULK VS. WOLVERINE! Superstar scribe Jeph Loeb is joined by art team Ian Churchill and Mark Farmer as the epic saga of the Red Hulk continues! Plus, a tale of the colorful Hulks by Audrey Loeb. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4656959003

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4656959004

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Human Torch (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #0200178025

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Joe Sinnott. Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In Glenville, Johnny lives with his sister Sue; While she's known as a member of the Fantastic Four, he tries to keep a low profile; We get to see the house, much of which is chemically fire-resistent, and equipped with various crime-fighting equipment; But even in the suburbs danger lurks, as someone called The Destroyer is hell-bent on wrecking a local amusement park nearing completion. Part 2: The Flaming Fury Strikes Back!!; Ben shows up, but Johnny refuses help, saying it's his fight. Horror Hotel!; A hotel is terrorized by a "man-killing beast," sending tenants fleeing. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

I Before E (1991) 1 VF- 7.5

Cover by Sam Kieth. "Agatha Moore: The First Mist-ery," script by John F. Holland, art by Sam Kieth; Agatha Moore meets the mysterious Mist. Character Sketches by Sam Kieth. "Frog," script and art by Sam Kieth; Two kids find some frogs and bring them home. "From the Vaults" portfolio illustrations by Sam Kieth. "George," script and art by Sam Kieth; Hitchhikers disappear when they meet George. "Killing Time," script by Sam Kieth and John F. Holland, art by Sam Kieth; A man relives his life while awaiting death. "The Great American Murder," script by John F. Holland, art by Sam Kieth; Agatha Moore solves a murder mystery. "Video," script by Paul Alexander, art by Sam Kieth; A mean video store owner gets his just desserts. 52 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.