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2001 A Space Odyssey (1976) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4698273025

Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and John Verpoorten. Egel is captured by Marak and his band. The Monolith shows Marak of Queen Jalessa, and Egel builds him weapons so he can capture her. Based on concepts from the film by Stanley Kubrick & Arthur C. Clarke. Hostess Fruit Pies ad, art by Dave Cockrum. Spider-Man and Captain America Ricochet Racers ad. Cover price $0.30.

2001 A Space Odyssey (1976) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4698273024

Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. Marik reaches the land of Jalessa and becomes queen. In 2001, a space station orbiting Mars is doomed to destruction by a meteor strike. The monolith rescues Herb Marik and transpors him to an area similar to Jalessa's kingdom. Based on concepts from the film by Stanley Kubrick & Arthur C. Clarke. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

300 Lot of 5

Issues 1-5 of 300 (1998). Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

7-Eleven Spider-Man and Spider-Woman Mini Comic (1981) 1981 VF- 7.5

7-Eleven Spider-Man and Spider-Woman (1981) is a mini promotional comic distributed by 7-Eleven. 24-page, 3" x 4-1/2" full-color mini-comic published by Seven Eleven, 7-Eleven, 7 Eleven in 1981. Comic story plus kid's puzzle pages, etc. Note: This comic is not bound and stapled in the conventional mode, but rather comes as a 24-page fold out.

7-Eleven Spider-Man Hulk Cap Spider-Woman Giveaway (1981) 1 FN- 5.5

Promotional comic distributed by 7-Eleven featuring Spider-Man, Hulk, Captain American, and Spider-Woman. Comic story plus kid's puzzle pages, etc. 36 pages, full color.

AC Comics Promotional Poster

High quality print on poster stock. Poster is folded as originally issued. 11" X 14".

Action Comics (1938 DC) 425 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4668894003

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Last Moa on Earth!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Giacoia; The hunter Jon Halaway shoots the last of the moa birds and is guilt-ridden by this; Eventually he finds a moa egg and returns to Metropolis; The moa hatches and has gained super-powers. "13 Old Men Who Run the World!" starring the Atom, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia (as Phil Zupa); Jean Loring is defending Dr. Selzheim in a case where he is framed by a mafia boss for stealing gold bullion. "The Short-Walk-to-Disaster Contract!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Human Target is hired by his servant Luigi to pose as Luigi's cousin Antonio; He is a circus artist, and his act has been sabotaged a couple of times. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 447 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4646743001

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Man Who Created Superman!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; An island hermit with second sight helps Superman defuse a deadly solar energy bomb. "The Girl With The 24-Karat Dreams!", script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson; Enrichetta Negrini finds she has the apparent power to turn whatever or whoever she dreams of into solid gold, including her fiancé, and the Atom takes a hand... only to find that his hand has also turned into gold. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 544D FN

Direct Edition. Special 45th anniversary issue. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano. "Luthor Unleashed!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Barely alive after his latest fight with Superman, Luthor heads to Lexor to recover, where he meets his son for the first time; Meanwhile, back on Earth, one of Luthor's robots takes revenge in his master's stead. Luthor illustration by George Perez. Happy 45th Anniversary, Superman! article by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Congratulations, Superman! illustration by Joe Shuster. "Rebirth!", script by Marv Wolfman, art by Gil Kane; With Superman's unwitting help, Brainiac escapes his prison, experiences the depth and breadth of the universe, and reforms as an entirely new kind of being; Then Brainiac lures Superman to Systus 2, where he robs the hero of his powers, and greets him in his new form for the first time. The New Brainiac illustration by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. 68 Pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 555 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2002970021

Direct Edition. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Curt Swan. "Reunion!" Superman and Supergirl battle that power-sapping purple pariah -- the Parasite! Cover price $0.75.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 557N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4554931006

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Eduardo Barreto. The Artistic Thefts of Terra-Man starring Superman, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dave Hunt; Terra-Man steals three Rembrandt paintings. Yesterday Once More starring Superman, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Howard Bender, inks by Dave Hunt. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 560N CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4533106015

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Keith Giffen and Bob Oksner. Meet John Doe, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Dave Hunt; Superman fights an escaped convict named John Doe and gets amnesia. Police Blotter starring Ambush Bug, script by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Bob Oksner. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Action Comics Lot of 10

Issues 643-652 of Action Comics (1938 DC). Most will grade in the VF range with some grading FN.

Action Comics Lot of 10

Issues 655, 659, 660, 662, 663, 668-670, 673, and 675 of Action Comics (1938 DC). Most will grade in the FN range. All are signed by Bob McLeod, no COA is included.

Action Comics Lot of 10

Issues 661-663, 668-670, and 672-675 of Action Comics (1938 DC). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range with a couple grading VG. All are signed by Bob McLeod, no COA included.

Action Comics Lot of 10

Issues 554, 556, 568, and 584-590 of Action Comics (1938 DC). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Action Comics Lot of 10

Issues 539-541, 545-547, 549, and 551-553 of Action Comics (1938 DC). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range with a few grading VG.

Action Comics Lot of 19

Issues 515, 517-519, 522-524, 526, 527, 529, 530, and 532-538 of Action Comics (1938 DC); and 272 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading closer to VF.

Action Comics Lot of 5

Issues 348, 354, 362, 376, and 379 of Action Comics (1938 DC). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Action Comics Lot of 9

Issues 371, 406, 415, 428, 434, 443, 480, 483, and 484 of Action Comics (1938 DC). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with #443 grading GD.

Action Comics Signed Lot of 10

Issues 650, 653-655, 659, 660D, 661, 662D, 663, and 664 of Action Comics (1938 DC) signed by Bob McLeod. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 402 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4687373020

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano. Love Conquers All -- Even Supergirl!, script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Jack Abel; intro of Starfire, who battles Supergirl; Supergirl's off-and-on powers begin. Rat-Race starring Tracey Thompson, script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Tony DeZuniga. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 419 VG+ 4.5

48-page giant. Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Thief Who Loved Supergirl, script by John Albano, pencils by Tony DeZuniga, inks by Bob Oksner. Circle of Doom Part Two starring Black Canary, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Alex Toth; Black Canary battles The Catwoman. A Nightmare Called Gorgonus! starring Zatanna and Gorgonus, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. Dead Man's Hand! starring the Phantom Stranger, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Beauty vs. the Beast starring Enchantress, script by Bob Haney, art by Jay Scott Pike. Letters to the editor from comics writers Paul Kupperberg and David Michelinie. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Adventure Comics lot of 10

Issues 431-440 of Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Adventures on the Planet of the Apes (1975) 1 FN- 5.5

Planet of the Apes 6-part movie adaptation begins. Reprints Planet of the Apes magazine in color. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler (?), inks by Joe Sinnott; NASA astronauts George Taylor, Dodge, Landon and Stewart lock themselves into suspended animation for a long-term voyage through deep space; The purpose of their mission is to test the Hasslein theory of the effects on a vehicle traveling at the speed of light; During the journey, the ship is pulled into a planet's gravitational field and it crash lands into a lake; They paddle to shore as their space capsule sinks; They have no idea what planet they are on; They find a colony of mute, savage human primitives and an attractive dark-haired woman that immediately catches Taylor's eye; Suddenly, a pack of horseback riding, rifle-bearing gorillas storm through the brush and begin hunting the savages; Taylor and the others have no choice but to flee along with the others. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Adventures on the Planet of the Apes (1975) 3 FN+ 6.5

Adaptation of the movie; reprints PotA magazine in color Ploog art; Tuska art Cover price $0.25.

Age of Reptiles Lot of 4

Issues 1-4 of Age of Reptiles (1993). Most will grade in the VF range.

Alfred E. Neuman Mad Magazine Promotional Flyer.

High quality print on heavy paper stock. 7" x 9"

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Alfred E. Neuman Mad Magazine Promotional Flyer.

High quality print on heavy paper stock. 7" x 9"

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Alias Lot of 13

Issues 3-15 of Alias (2001 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF to FN rang.

Alias Lot of 14

Issues 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 19 of Alias (2001 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Alias Lot of 14

Issues 16-28 of Alias (2001 Marvel); and 1 of What If Jessica Jones Had Joined The Avengers (2005). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Alien Lot of 8

Issues 2 of Alien Resurrection (1997); 1 of Aliens Salvation (1993); 0 of Aliens vs. Predator (1990); and 0-4 of Aliens vs. Predator War (1995). Most will grade in the VF range with a few grading FN.

Alien Worlds (1982 1st Series) 2 VF 8.0

Three tales written by Bruce Jones. Featuring a beautiful woman on a mission! A close encounter! Wishes coming true! Some twists and turns! "Aurora" art & story by Dave Stevens, "Vicious Circle" art by Ken Steacy, "A Mind of Her Own" art by Bruce Jones. Cover by Dave Stevens. Cover price $1.50.

Alien Worlds (1982 1st Series) 4 FN/VF 7.0

Five tales written by Bruce Jones. Featuring a damsel in vehicular distress! Fantasies come true! A domestic robot! The price of infidelity! Humans rebelling against their oppressors! "Princess Pam" art by Bruce Jones & Dave Stevens, "Girl of My Schemes" art by Bo Hampton, "One Day in Ohio" art by Ken Steacy, "Deep Secrets" art by Jeff Jones, "Land of the Fhre" art by Al Williamson. Cover by Dave Stevens. Cover price $1.50.

Aliens Lot of 6

Issues 1A of Dark Horse Presents Aliens (1992); 1, 2, and 4 of Aliens Berserker (1995); 1 of Aliens Earth Angel (1994); and 1 of Aliens Hive (1992). Most will grade in the VF range with a couple grading FN.

Aliens Lot of 8

Issues 1-4 of Aliens (1989 Dark Horse), and issues 1-4 of Aliens Earth War (1990). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Aliens Predator Deadliest of Species Lot of 10

Issues 1A, 2-6, and 9-12 of Aliens Predator Deadliest of Species (1993). Most will grade in the VF range with a couple grading FN+.

Aliens/Predator Lot of 10

Issues 1-4 of Aliens Earth War (1990), issues 1-4 of Aliens vs. Predator (1990), and issues 1-2 of Predator 2 (1991 Movie Adaptation). Most will grade in the FN to VF range with #3 of Aliens vs. Predator (1990) grading VG.

Aliens/Predator Lot of 11

Issues 1-4 of Aliens Earth War (1990), issues 0-4 of Aliens vs. Predator War (1995), and issues 1-2 of Predator 2 (1991 Movie Adaptation). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

All Out War (1979) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699309022

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 62 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4579933012

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Cover art by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. When Fall the Mighty starring the All Star Super Squad, script by Gerry Conway (plot) and Paul Levitz (script), pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Wally Wood; As Dr. Fate lies near death after being injured by Vulcan in the previous issue, Zanadu kidnaps Hawkgirl. Superman (who has come out of retirement to help the JSA/ Super Squad) is entombed alongside his cousin Power Girl by Zanadu; Wildcat suddenly attacks Hawkman after he appears to be hypnotized by strange music as the rest of the team faces off vs. Zanadu elsewhere. Justice for All Includes Children public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

All Star Comics Lot of 16

Issues 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74 of All Star Comics (1940-1978). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3889839003

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3960983021

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

All Star Squadron (1981) 4N CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4556886002

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. Day of the Dragon King!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; When both teams return to Pearl Harbor and see the damage, the more powerful of the heroes go to defend an island under siege by the Japanese in the Pacific; They arrive, with the others in tow, but slowly begin to fall under both the Holy Tablet (supposedly carved from part of the Holy Grail itself) and the Spear of Destiny's combined magicks (both held by Tojo and Hitler respectively); The others must then fight them and get them back to territory not under Axis control/influence; In Washington, D.C., FDR declares all heroes as All-Star members now for World War II's duration. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

All Star Squadron (1981) 5N CGC 3.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4532954006

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Never Step on a Feathered Serpent!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; Dannette Reilly becomes the new Firebrand; the JSA battles Nazis around the Statue of Liberty. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

All Star Squadron (1981) 8N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4554931020

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Joe Kubert. Afternoon of the Assassins!, script by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway ("Steel" sequence), pencils by Adrian Gonzales and Don Heck ("Steel" sequence), inks by Jerry Ordway; the JSA battles Kung the Assassin from Wonder Woman #238 and Baron Blitzkrieg; Steel the Indestructible Man is introduced. Fact File Page on the All-Star Squadron and Johnny Quick. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

All Star Squadron (1981) 9N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4554931021

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Joe Kubert. Should Old Acquaintance Be Destroyed, script by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway ("Steel" sequence), pencils by Adrian Gonzales and Don Heck ("Steel" sequence), inks by Jerry Ordway; the JSA battles Steel; Steel first assumes the code name Commander Steel. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler appearance. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

All Star Squadron (1981) 12N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4554931024

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Joe Kubert. Doomsday Begins at Dawn!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Adrian Gonzales, inks by Jerry Ordway; As Hawkman and Dr. Hastor reveal their origins, the All-Star Squadron need to stop Hastor from using the Eye--a gigantic air fortress built for peace--as a weapon of destruction. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.