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World's Finest Comics (1941) 141 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697725019

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Olsen-Robin Team Versus "The Superman-Batman Team!" (part 1) starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Curt Swan; A mad scientist's Future Predictor says that Robin and Jimmy will soon die. Names Do Hurt! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Vengeance of Superman and Batman!, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Curt Swan; Jimmy and Robin perpetrate an elaborate hoax against Superman and Batman. Text page announcing new direction for World's Finest. The Irresistible Lois Lane, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; A secret plan of the Justice League requires Lois to kiss Green Arrow, Aquaman and Batman much to the disgust of Lana Lang. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 153 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3971698013

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Part I- The Clash of Cape and Cowl starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Young Bruce Wayne is convinced that Superboy killed his father and vows to become Batman so he can bring him to justice. Part II--The Death of a Hero. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Boy Who Changed the Future--Editors' Round Table, script by John Broome, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bernard Sachs. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 153 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and 1 additional wrap detached at 1 staple.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Part I- The Clash of Cape and Cowl starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Young Bruce Wayne is convinced that Superboy killed his father and vows to become Batman so he can bring him to justice. Part II--The Death of a Hero. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Boy Who Changed the Future--Editors' Round Table, script by John Broome, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bernard Sachs. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 156 VG/FN 5.0

1st appearance of Bizarro Batman. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Federation of Bizarro Idiots starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton (with pages 1, 11-14 by E. Nelson Bridwell), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; the Bizarros decide Joker is an honorary Bizarro! Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Puzzle of the Perilous Planetoid--Editors' Round Table: Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 169 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Supergirl-Batgirl Plot! starring Superman and Batman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; a spectral hand attacks Supergirl, and Batgirl saves her; Supergirl and Batgirl make Batman and Robin appear foolish. The Amazing Cube--Editors' Round Table: Tales of the Unexpected, script by George Kashdan, art by Bernard Baily. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 173 FN- 5.5

1st Silver Age appearance of Two-Face. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Jekyll-Hyde Heroes starring Superman and Batman, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Dr. Arron's Psyche-Distortor chemicals cause complete character reversal in Superman and Batman, turning them into their own worst enemies. The Super-Key to Fort Superman--Editors' Round Table: Superman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Someone has broken into Superman's Fortress of Solitude, so Superman searches the place for clues. Half-page ad with Neal Adams's pencils for the cover of Lois Lane 81. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 177 FN 6.0

Moisture.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Duel of the Crime Kings! starring Superman and Batman, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Mike Esposito; Luthor and Joker use a Chronal Displacer to call up great villains of the past to join their gang and trick Leonardo Da Vinci into planning crimes for them. Dead Silence!--Editors' Round Table: Gang Busters, script by Dave Wood, art by Nick Cardy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 183 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman's Crime of the Ages! starring Superman, Batman, Lex Luthor, and Brainiac, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Ghost Planet--Editors' Round Table, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Two scientists return from an underground expedition to discover that everyone on Earth has become invisible. Statement of ownership--average print run 772,000; average paid circulation 480,115. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 186 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. The Bat Witch! starring Superman and Batman, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Superman and Batman travel to the 18th century to investigate Bruce Wayne's ancestor, who wears a cowl like Batman's. The Human Hot-Rodders! starring Johnny Quick, script by Otto Binder. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 219 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4669658001

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Prisoner of Rogues' Rock!, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank Giacoia; Superman and Batman travel to South America to discover the secret of El Monstro and why he is distributing Nazi gold to poor peasents. Tick-Tock Boom Boom starring Metamorpho, script by Bob Haney, art by John Calnan; Someone is setting bombs in all of Stagg's properties. A letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 230 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Includes COA from The Tongie Farm Collection.

Label #4669658002

68-page giant. Cover art by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. The Girl Whom Time Forgot starring Superman and Batman, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; To keep them occupied, Superman and Batman send the super-sons on an expedition to a newly-discovered Mayan city in the Yucatan with Prof. Hanson and his son; There they meet the two inhabitants of the city and learn of their connection to the professor. The Sorcerer of the Sea! starring Aquaman, script by George Kashdan, art by Ramona Fradon. To Call a Deadman starring Challengers of the Unknown, script by Dennis O'Neil, art by George Tuska (1-16) and Neal Adams (17-23). Statement of ownership--average print run 471,248; average paid circulation 242,726. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 176, 178, 181, 183, 184, 189-192, and 194 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 210, 212, 218, 229, 231, 233, 236, 239, 243, and 244 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN range with some grading FN/VF

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 176, 178, 184, 192, 193, 195, 196, 199, 201, and 202 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 192, 193, and 201-208 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 202-210 and 212 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 210, 231, 233, 236, and 244-249 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 250, 251, and 255-262 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN with a few grading VF.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 250, 256, 257, 261, and 263-268 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the VF- to FN range.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 250, 269-275, 279, and 280 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 246-255 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN range.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 167, 174, 176-182, and 187 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with a couple grading GD.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 147, 160-162, 164, 165, 167, and 172-174 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with a couple grading FN and #147 grading PR (piece missing, does not affect story or art).

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 175-178, 180, 181, and 183-186 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

World's Finest lot of 10

Issues 244, 276, 277, 279, 280, 283, 290, 293, 294, 300 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

World's Finest lot of 8

Issues 135-142 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

World's Finest lot of 8

Issues 143, 144, 146-148, 150-152 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the

World's Finest Lot of 9

Issues 259, 276-282, and 308 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the VF to FN range with #280 grading VG.

Worlds Unknown (1973 Marvel) 1 VF 8.0

Cover by John Romita. Stories by Gerry Conway, Gil Kane and unknown. Art by Ralph Reese, Gil Kane, Angelo Torres and Mike Esposito. Tales of lurking fear! Featuring: "The Day after the Day the Martians Came" by Gerry Conway and Ralph Reese (adapted from the story by Frederik Pohl); "He That Hath Wings" by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito (adapted from the Edmond Hamilton story that appeared in July 1938 in Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 32 #1); and "Nightmare at Noon" with art by Angelo Torres, reprinted from Astonishing (1951 Marvel/Atlas) #54. Plus: editorial by Roy Thomas about science fiction in comics and future adaptations. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Wow Comics (1940-1948 Fawcett) 2 0.3

INCOMPLETE. First wrap missing, interrupts art and story.

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Stories and art by Otto Binder, Jack Binder, Pierce Rice, James Wilcox, and Ken Battefield. A Fawcett anthology with an emphasis on superhero adventure. Mr. Scarlet, nicknamed "the Crimson Knight," meets three of his greatest foes in quick succession, including: Dr. Death, whose strange musical compositions bring death to those who play them; The Ghost, a living skeleton out of the Scooby-Doo school of villainy; and jewel thief the Horned Hood, who looks like a bad Batman knockoff (though Bats was only a year old himself at the time). All three were future members of the "Death Battalion" (as well as Jon Morris's 2013 book The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains). Atomic-powered superkid Atom Blake reveals his latest superpower - splitting into two identical Atom Blakes - before flying off to Mercury in search of his father, and being captured by Mercury's gigantic insects. Wealthy playboy Allan Lanier is so inspired by the film Hunchback of Notre Dame, that he dresses as the Hunchback to fight crime, surely one of the stranger superhero identities. Mr. Scarlet: Melodious Death; Mr. Scarlet Meets the Ghost; Mr. Scarlet: The Horned Hood; Atom Blake: The Worlds of Time, Part 1; Jim Dolan; The Man Who Forgot; Rick O'Shay; Hunchback: The Underworld Trembles. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wrath of the Spectre (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698017016

Originally presented in Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #426 and 431-433 - Featuring three tales of macabre vengeance! "The Wrath of the Spectre!", "The Anguish of the Spectre!", and The Swami and the Spectre!" Written by Fleisher. Art by Jim Aparo. Plus, the back-up "Adventures Club!" Written by John Albano. Art by Jim Aparo. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4603950005

Direct Edition. Return of Jean Grey: Part 3 of 3 - "Third Genesis!" Mr. Fantastic cameo. Avengers flashback cameo. Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice, Bob Layton, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. Story continued from Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #263 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. Charles Xavier is gone, whisked away to the far side of the universe by the Shi'Ar Empire (see Uncanny X-Men #200), but his dream is not dead. His original X-Men, Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Ice Man, and the recently resurrected Jean Grey, have reunited as the super-group called X-Factor to see his dream of mutants and humans co-existing in peace realized and brought to fruition. Cover price $1.25.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3841049011

Direct Edition. Return of Jean Grey: Part 3 of 3 - "Third Genesis!" Mr. Fantastic cameo. Avengers flashback cameo. Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice, Bob Layton, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. Story continued from Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #263 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. Charles Xavier is gone, whisked away to the far side of the universe by the Shi'Ar Empire (see Uncanny X-Men #200), but his dream is not dead. His original X-Men, Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Ice Man, and the recently resurrected Jean Grey, have reunited as the super-group called X-Factor to see his dream of mutants and humans co-existing in peace realized and brought to fruition. Cover price $1.25.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) 6D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4670300004

Direct Edition. "Apocalypse Now!" Part 2 of 2. 1st full appearance of Apocalypse. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Bob McLeod. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops begins to worry that the group's X-Factor ads are fueling mutant paranoia among humans. Plus, the last time X-Factor fought the Alliance of Evil they were soundly defeated. Can they take down their adversaries in time to save the life of a fellow mutant, before it's too late? And, witness the fury and power of Apocalypse, a mutant tyrant who believes in a world where only the strong survive. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) 92D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698084007

Direct Edition. Story by Scott Lobdell, Joe Quasada, and J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Joe Quesada and Al Milgrom. Wraparound Cover. Fatal Attractions! "The Man Who Wasn't...!" 1st appearance of Exodus. When the Acolytes of Magneto begin slaughtering humans indiscriminately it's up to X-Factor to stop them. Story continues in X-Force #25. NOTE: This issue has a hologram card of Havok on the front cover. 68 pages. Cover price $3.50.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) 93 CGC 9.8 JSA Lobdell

Paper: White

Scott Lobdell Authenticated Autograph

Label #4547477025

The Longest Day! Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the X-Men. Story by Scott Lobdell and J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Terry Shoemaker and Al Milgrom. Havok and Rahne visit Professor Xavier's School for the Gifted to pay their condolences for the loss of one of their members (see Uncanny X-Men #303 for the death of Ilyanna, the sister of Colossus). Meanwhile, an old friend takes Guido for a trip to the far side of the universe, and Val has just assigned a new member to the team. Cover price $1.25.

X-Factor Annual Lot of 9

Issues 1-7, 8U, and 9 of X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) Annual. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

X-Factor Lot of 10

Issues 46, 54, 55, 57-60, 63, 64MJ, and 69 of X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range.

X-Factor Lot of 10

Issues 28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 37, 51-53, and 64 of X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VG.

X-Factor Lot of 20

Issues 23-26, 29, 30, 34-36, 38, 39, 50, 53, 56, 57, 59, and 61 of X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel); and 1, 3, and 6 of X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) Annual. Most will grade in the VF range with a few grading FN+

X-Factor Lot of 3

Issues 19, 24, and 25 of X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel). Most will grade in the VF range.

X-Files 1/2 (1996) 1SIGNED.B VF/NM 9.0

Signed and numbered edition. Signed by Stefan Petrucha. Limited to 1000 Signed copies. Includes Wizard and numbered Certificate of Authenticity. NOTE: Scan is for reference purposes only and does not reflect the actual edition number that will be received.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 1U.D CGC 9.8 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Label #1269723014

Direct Edition. Unbagged; no card included. 48-page giant. "A Force to be Reckoned With." Plot, art, and cover by Rob Liefeld, script by Fabian Nicieza. Featuring Cable, Shatterstar, Boom Boom, Warpath, Cannonball, Domino, Feral, Reaper, Forearm, Stryfe, Thumbelina, Wildside, Zero, Gideon, Sunspot, Commander G.W. Bridge, Tyler (in flashback), Arianna Jankos, Black Tom Cassidy, Nick Fury app; Cable Battle Files of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. Cable Guide (character profiles) of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. NOTE: There are at least 5 panels in the first few pages of this issue, including the 2-page splash, that are direct homages to panels taken directly from New Teen Titans (1980-1988) (Tales of ...) #39. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $1.50.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 4D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4698235014

Direct Edition. Cover art by Rob Liefeld. Sabotage Part 2, script by Rob Liefeld (Plot) and Fabian Nicieza, art by Rob Liefeld; X-Force and Spidey take down Juggernaut and Black Tom but then have to escape from Bridge; sideways Issue. Continues from Spider-Man #16. Two-page pinup by Mike Mignola. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 116N CGC 9.8 Allred Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4008794024

Newsstand Edition. A non-comics code issue due to "mature content," says Marvel. Story by Peter Milligan. Cover and Art by Mike Allred. THE SCOOP: It's a new era for X-FORCE as writer Peter Milligan (Shade The Changing Man, Human Target) and penciler Mike Allred (Madman, Atomics) bring an exciting, controversial and innovative vision to the title! THE STORY: Professor X had a dream, that mutants and humans could live in peace and harmony. A new squad of operatives calling themselves X-Force are living that dream. These eight mutants are cashing in on their special skills to preserve the Free World from the Forces of Evil, but at no small cost to themselves. Adored by humans, reviled by their fellow mutants, X-Force has successfully "crossed over." Problem is, there may be no going back! Meet the new team: Zeitgeist, U-Go Girl, The Anarchist, Battering Ram, Plazm, Gin Genie, La Nuit and their amorphous assistant Doop! Eight mutants who've teamed together to do the big dirty jobs that others can't. Eight mutants who shine in the blinding lights of the media but strike in the dark of night. Eight mutants who've agreed to burn brightly and as you'll see burn fast! Cover price $2.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1A.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4530533014

Direct Edition. Beast/Storm double cover. Cover pencils by Jim Lee (signed), inks by Scott Williams. Rubicon, script by Jim Lee (Co-Plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams; Magneto forms the Acolytes and proclaims Asteroid M a haven for mutants everywhere; But the rest of the world doesn't see it that way; Nick Fury cameo. 2-page pin-up: gallery of X-Men villains. X-Men Sketchbook by Jim Lee. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover A connects to covers 1B, 1C, and 1D to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1A.D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4616397001

Direct Edition. Beast/Storm double cover. Cover pencils by Jim Lee (signed), inks by Scott Williams. Rubicon, script by Jim Lee (Co-Plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams; Magneto forms the Acolytes and proclaims Asteroid M a haven for mutants everywhere; But the rest of the world doesn't see it that way; Nick Fury cameo. 2-page pin-up: gallery of X-Men villains. X-Men Sketchbook by Jim Lee. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover A connects to covers 1B, 1C, and 1D to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1A.D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3811917005

Direct Edition. Beast/Storm double cover. Cover pencils by Jim Lee (signed), inks by Scott Williams. Rubicon, script by Jim Lee (Co-Plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams; Magneto forms the Acolytes and proclaims Asteroid M a haven for mutants everywhere; But the rest of the world doesn't see it that way; Nick Fury cameo. 2-page pin-up: gallery of X-Men villains. X-Men Sketchbook by Jim Lee. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover A connects to covers 1B, 1C, and 1D to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1B.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4641247008

Direct Edition. Colossus/Gambit/Psylocke/Rogue cover. Cover pencils by Jim Lee (signed), inks by Scott Williams. Rubicon, script by Jim Lee (Co-Plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams; Magneto forms the Acolytes and proclaims Asteroid M a haven for mutants everywhere; But the rest of the world doesn't see it that way; Nick Fury cameo. 2-page pin-up: gallery of X-Men villains. X-Men Sketchbook by Jim Lee. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover B connects to covers 1A, 1C, and 1D to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1B.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4511215020

Direct Edition. Colossus/Gambit/Psylocke/Rogue cover. Cover pencils by Jim Lee (signed), inks by Scott Williams. Rubicon, script by Jim Lee (Co-Plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams; Magneto forms the Acolytes and proclaims Asteroid M a haven for mutants everywhere; But the rest of the world doesn't see it that way; Nick Fury cameo. 2-page pin-up: gallery of X-Men villains. X-Men Sketchbook by Jim Lee. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover B connects to covers 1A, 1C, and 1D to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.