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Mary Marvel Comics (1945) 10 GD/VG 3.0

1" spine split from top. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover by Jack Binder. Stories by Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk 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. Mary meets a man with the ability to talk to animals, but they aren't admissible as witnesses when he's on trial for murder. A scientist invents a serum that can change bad people into good, but unfortunately, it has the reverse effect on good people, and Mary's taken a dose. Dr. Whirro creates chaos with his camera, which can show people images of their future. The Man Who Talks to Animals!; Vita Min: Horse Sense; Freckles Jackpot; The Ghost of Finnegans Heights; Reversed Impulses; Dizzy Daisy; Freddy Freshman Rides Again; Mary Marvel Meets Dr. Whirro!; The Birdmobile. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) 54 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached with cover coming detached. Oxidation. Chew.

Stories and art by Otto Binder, Jack Sparling, Charlie Tomsey, Dick MacKay and Al Carreno. Fawcett's showcase for comics covers the humor, Western, adventure and superhero genres, featuring Captain Marvel Jr., Bulletman and Bulletgirl. Sivana's latest invention causes Captain Marvel, Jr. to disappear. "International policeman" Radar investigates trouble on the Russo-Chinese border. Private "dick" (detective) Richard Richard investigates a mummy case, in a humorous story by Dick MacKay. Radar; Nyoka, the Jungle Girl: The Sinister Snake; Richard Richard, Private Dick; Bulletman: Leave Us Face It; Hoodoo Hannigan, Ch. XXVI: Life of the Hunted; Captain Marvel, Jr. Disappears. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) 84 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover by Bud Thompson. Stories and art by Bud Thompson and Howard Boughner. Fawcett's showcase for comics covers the humor, Western, adventure and superhero genres, featuring Captain Marvel Jr., Bulletman and Bulletgirl. Sivana Jr's latest invention is a "human magnet" that draws Capt. Marvel Jr. irresistibly into the mad scientist's grasp. Nyoka sets out to capture wild animals for a circus act, but someone doesn't want the circus to succeed, and sabotages her traps. Bulletman and Bulletgirl investigate after a Hollywood actress is murdered on stage during a film premiere. Plus a plethora of vintage comics-format ads, including a hair-cream ad featuring detective Sam Spade, and a Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie's Radar Rescue, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck. Capt. Marvel Jr.: The Human Magnet; Trader Tom; Lumber Jack; Nyoka: Bring 'Em Back Alive; Bulletman: The Hollywood Murder; Vacuum Bloobstutter's Goofy Golf; Whipper-Snappers; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb: Poor Fish; Radar: The Food Train Menace. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) 97 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. Interior tearing. Tape on interior cover.

Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Doubting Thomas Doubter, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Thomas Doubter temporarily gains Captain Marvel, Jr.'s powers. Wheaties comic-style ad wioth Vern Stephens. Nature's Murderer! starring Nyoka the Jungle Girl; After the death of his father, young Steve Hagen inherits the entire estate, overseen in trust by his Uncle Michael; However, greedy Michael suggests to the lad that a hunting trip in the jungle would be just the thing to lift the boy's spirits, the Uncle believing that "accidents" do happen in the jungle. The Babe Ruth Story Tootsie Roll ad with Captain Tootsie, art by C. C. Beck. Dressed to Kill! starring Bulletman, art by Bill Ward. Employment Escapade starring Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb. Suspected starring Tom Mix, pencils by Carl Pfeufer, inks by John Jordan. Two Comix Cards featuring Monte Hale. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) 102 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Plague of the Locusts starring Captain Marvel, Jr., art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Two Comix Cards featuring Captain Marvel, Jr. Sportsmen starring Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb. The Jealous Jungle Companion starring Nyoka the Jungle Girl. The Strange Hostage, art by Bill Ward; Bulletman is forced by criminals to allow them to carry out their crimes so that Bulletgirl, who has been kidnapped, is not harmed. Safety First starring Bart and Art. The Justice Killer starring Tom Mix, pencils by Carl Pfeufer, inks by John Jordan; Tom Mix is visiting Judge Jody in his courtroom when the Judge sentences Big Bletcher to the gallows; Big Bletcher decides that if he has to die he is going to kill the judge also and tries to strangle him to death. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) 123 VG 4.0

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories and art by Bill Ward and others. Master Comics was one of the cornerstones of the Fawcett lineup during the 1940s. Overstreet notes a "lower print run" for this issue. When a canny crook steals the winged shoes of Mercury himself, Captain Marvel, Jr. must track him down and get them back, or Mercury can't return to Olympus. Nyoka discovers that bad guys are using a tropical island to store their ammunition. Ozzie takes up bowling, but he's not that great at the aiming part. Capt. Marvel Jr.: The Flying Desperado; Muscle Hedd; Nyoka the Jungle Girl: Ammunition Isle; Ozzie: The Briny Deep; Vacuum Bloobstutter: Gooney Bird. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) 124 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Light That Failed, art by Bill Ward; Captain Marvel, Jr. starring Mancat. Bushwhacked, pencils by Carl Pfeufer, inks by John Jordan; Someone is stealing horses one at a time and Tom Mix thinks that Husky and Gingo are behind it; While out trying to find out what is going on, Tony is stolen and Tom left knocked out; Husky and Gingo find him and decide to get payback for Tom putting them in jail. The Knights of the Jungle starring Nyoka the Jungle Girl. Maddening Mystery text story by Rod Reed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Master Comics (1940 Fawcett) 129 VG 4.0

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories and art by Carl Pfeufer and John Jordan. Master Comics was one of the cornerstones of the Fawcett lineup during the 1940s. Captain Marvel Jr. encounters a race of mer-people, who, in grand comics tradition, wish to stay hidden from the surface world. Jungle queen Nyoka is captured by a pygmy tribe that hates outsiders, ever since their chief's ritual diamond necklace was stolen by an explorer. Western hero Tom Mix warns a rancher to move his herds out of the path of a flood, but the rancher has a hidden agenda. Captain Marvel Jr. and The Underwater Mountain Mystery; Willer the Driller: A Vacuum Bloobstutter Story; Ozzie: The Hot Rod Race of the Century; Nyoka, the Jungle Girl and the String of Pygmies; Muscle Hedd: A Big Creep!; Tom Mix: The Storm of Death. 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 (1974 Marvel) 124 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3935602021

"Retribution!" Story by Alan Zelenetz. Art by William Johnson and Mike Mignola. As Shang Chi follows the path taken by his father, Fu Manchu, he comes to the temple where the villain was trained. Here the unthinkable happens, the Master of Kung Fu is defeated. But is his spirit renewed? Cover price $0.60.

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 (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 11 NM- 9.2

"Whose Enemy Am I Anyway?" - Written by George Caragonne. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Tom Morgan and Danny Bulanadi. He-Man and one of his deadliest enemies, Hordak -- the best of friends?! What's going on here?! 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.

Maximum Carnage lot of 14

Issues 1D, 2 of Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st Series), issues 101, 102, 103 of Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series), issues 378, 379D, 380D of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series), issues 35, 36D, 37 of Spider-Man (1990 Marvel), issues 201, 202, 203 of Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range with #379D grading VG.

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.

Me and Joe Priest (1985 DC) Promotional Poster

High quality print on poster stock. Poster is folded as originally distributed. 22" x 17".

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 in Action (1952 1st Series Atlas) 5 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4597191003

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.

Merc Magazine Monster Summer Special (2023 Merc Publishing) 1I.A FN/VF 7.0

"Pillow Talk" Edition Trade Dress Cover by Narcelo Sousa and Ezequiel Dominguez. Born of Blood - Written by Aaron Sparrow, art by Victor Serra. Katfight - Written by Joe Corallo, art by Rafael Dantas Gomes. 32 pages, full color, adults only.

Mercy Sparx No More Angels Left to Fall (2023 Devil's Due) 1J FN/VF 7.0

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Kickstarter Exclusive Cover by Dan Mendoza. Written and Art by Josh Blaylock. No one has seen Mercy Sparx in FIVE YEARS, not even her closest friend and ally, Hank. In the act of saving Heaven and Earth, she inadvertently put herself out of a job. The power structure between the divine realms was completely restructured, and with that the need to hunt rogue angels was eliminated. Now, however, it appears that Heaven has a mission for her once again. 48 pages, full color. Rated M

Metal Hurlant Lot of 9

Issues 1, 7, 8, and 10-15 of Metal Hurlant (French 1975-1987 Humanoides Associes). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Metal Men (1963 1st Series) 36 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3898931008

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano. The Cruel Clowns, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; the Metal Men battle the Cruel Clowns. Facts regarding Flash Point, Flash Spectrum, Flash Depresser and Flash Bulb. Extensive information regarding the golden age Green Lantern. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Metal Men (1963 1st Series) 38 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0066124004

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Witch Hunt--1969!, script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; the Metal Men battle demons that were unleashed on the world by a coven of male witches. One-page Fact File # 8 covers the Spectre. Full-page ad for The Brave and the Bold # 84 with a cover by Neal Adams. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.12.

Metal Men (1963 1st Series) 40 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4226064004

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Destroy Doc Magnus, script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; robots attack the Metal Men when they parachute into Karnia; their mission is to prevent Doc and Karnak from building a robot army and taking over the world. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Metamorpho (1965 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646437023

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+ 2.5

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.

Metamorpho (1965 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0776116020

Cover pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris. Terror from the Telstar, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris; Stagg rescues Metamorpho from the fate of the previous issue; Criminals start a crime wave after taking over the Telstar satellite. Nature's Bill of Rights public service announcement on pollution, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Metamorpho (1965 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0992268014

Cover pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Charles Paris. Will the Real Metamorpho Please Stand Up?, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Charles Paris; Metamorpho and Simon Stagg argue and Metamorpho and Sapphire leave to have Christmas in the tropics; Simon Stagg turns Edifice K. Bulwark into another Metamorpho. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Mickey Mouse Magazine (1935-1940 Western) Vol. 3 #7 VG 4.0

Mickey Mouse Magazine (1935-1940 Western) Vol. 3 #10 VG+ 4.5

1" Spine split from bottom (chew).

Mickey Mouse Magazine (1935-1940 Western) Vol. 3 #11 VG+ 4.5

Pen markings inside front cover. Water spotting with rust migration.

Mickey Mouse Magazine (1935-1940 Western) Vol. 4 #11 VG- 3.5

1.5" Cumulative spine split. Pencil on activity page.

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

Mickey Mouse Magazine (1935-1940 Western) Vol. 5 #2 GD- 1.8

Writing on activity page.

Mickey Mouse Magazine (1935-1940 Western) Vol. 5 #4 GD/VG 3.0

Mickey Mouse Magazine (1935-1940 Western) Vol. 5 #5 VG 4.0

Mickey Mouse Magazine (1935-1940 Western) Vol. 5 #6 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split from bottom (chew). Water spotting.

Mickey Mouse Magazine (1935-1940 Western) Vol. 5 #8 VG- 3.5

Micronauts Lot of 10

Issues 24, 28, 30, 31, 34, 36, 37, and 39-41 of Micronauts (1979 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Return (2024 Boom) 1COMICMINT NM- 9.2

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The Comic Mint Exclusive Virgin Cover by Mel Milton. Written by Amy Jo Johnson, Matt Hotson. Art by Nico Leon. In an alternate universe, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers finally defeated Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd, but at a terrible cost… In the wake of tragedy, the team went their separate ways. 22 years later, the long-disbanded team reunites to mourn the losses of beloved friends, but Zack and Billy have some unexpected information to share-Jason, the Red Ranger, has been operating as a lone vigilante, and has since disappeared. Will the remaining Rangers be able to track him down, especially with a mysterious figure in pursuit? Written by actress, screenwriter, and director Amy Jo Johnson, the original Pink Ranger herself, along with rising star co-writer Matt Hotson (Titans) and renowned artist Nico Leon (Spider-Man, Catwoman), fans can experience something unlike anything they ever have before in the Power Rangers universe, in TV or comics! 24 pages, full color.

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.

Mike Barnett Man Against Crime (1951 Fawcett) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4167177006

Stories and art by Pete Riss and John Martin. Mike Barnett, who did not carry a gun, was one of the first private-eye heroes on the brand-new medium of television. Baseball fans sometimes yell "kill the umpire," but when someone actually does it, Mike learns the umpire was up to some shady business. A search for counterfeit coins in the slums of Cairo leads Mike to the sinister, fez-wearing crimelord Dr. Dionysos. But the secret lies in finding the gold Dionysos is using to make his copies. Like many great private eyes, Mike narrates his stories in first-person. Kill the Umpire!; Doc Sorebones; Color Blind; The Mint of Dr. Dionysos; Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb: College Cutups; Dizzy Daisy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Miles Morales Ultimate Spider-Man (2014) 1A NM- 9.2 Marquez

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by David Marquez. PART ONE OF THE BIGGEST SPIDER-MAN STORY OF THE YEAR 'REVIVAL'! MILES is back in action with a new status quo and a new outlook on life! A BIG BIG BIG villain from PETER PARKER's past is alive and well and about to turn New York upside down! The last page will have ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN fans SCREAMING! This issue can't be missed! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Miller-Basey Shoe Co. Window Sale Sign (1924)

Miller-Basey Shoe Co. Window Sale Sign (1924). 13" x 18", newsprint. Multiple full length creases.

Miss Fury Comics (1942) 4 CGC 5.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white

Centerfold Missing.

Label #4355722001

52 pages. Book-length untitled story by Tarpe Mills. Cover price $0.10.