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Black Goliath (1976 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4643190013

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Cover art by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Origin of Black Goliath in "Black Goliath." Black Goliath, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Bill Foster establishes himself in Los Angeles, leading a research team for Stark Industries; As Black Goliath he investigates a series of radium robberies and finds Atom-Smasher and his gang; Guest appearance by Hank and Janet Pym; Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Luke Cage cameos. Black Goliath's first appearance is in Luke Cage, Power Man 24. The story here continues in issue 25. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. Advertisement for the record album "Reflections of a Super-Hero!" narrated by Stan Lee. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Black Goliath (1976 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #17-19E6A58-009

Cover art by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Origin of Black Goliath in "Black Goliath." Black Goliath, script by Tony Isabella, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Bill Foster establishes himself in Los Angeles, leading a research team for Stark Industries; As Black Goliath he investigates a series of radium robberies and finds Atom-Smasher and his gang; Guest appearance by Hank and Janet Pym; Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Luke Cage cameos. Black Goliath's first appearance is in Luke Cage, Power Man 24. The story here continues in issue 25. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Kidnap Caper. Advertisement for the record album "Reflections of a Super-Hero!" narrated by Stan Lee. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Black Goliath (1976 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4641456010

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. White Fire, Atomic Death script by Chris Claremont, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Black Goliath battles the Atom-Smasher and Warhawk (and probably the Kingpin working behind-the-scenes, though it's somewhat vague); Black Goliath eventually defeats Atom-Smasher after taking a severe beating. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cupcake Caper, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Black Hood Comics (1943) 18 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by Everett Raymond Kinstler. "The Case of the Shoes of Doom"; Hulky wants to leave town, but he is leaving a murderous trail behind him. "Girl Trouble" starring Gloomy Gus and St. Pete, art by Red Holmdale. "The Cop and the Kid"; Black Hood vs. Charlie and other thieves. "The Corpse by the Window" text story. "The Case of the Disappearing Corpse"; Black Hood vs. Marty Dixon, John Carter, and Robert Dingling. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Black Knight (1955 Atlas/Marvel) 2 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4008176013

Three untitled Black Knight stories, plus Crusader back-up. All art and cover by Joe Maneely. Two-page King Arthur text story, "The Round Table." Cover price $0.10.

Black Knight (1955 Atlas/Marvel) 2 0.3

INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts story. One staple missing.

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Three untitled Black Knight stories, plus Crusader back-up. All art and cover by Joe Maneely. Two-page King Arthur text story, "The Round Table." Cover price $0.10.

Black Lightning (1977 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4685377005

Ex-Olympic athlete Jefferson Pierce takes a job as a school teacher at an inner city school in Metropolis, commissions a costume from tailor Peter Gambi, takes on the name of Black Lightning, and goes after a group of bad guys called the 100. Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Rich Buckler and Springer. 1st app. of Black Lightning. Cover price $0.30.

Black Lightning (1977 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1568477034

Ex-Olympic athlete Jefferson Pierce takes a job as a school teacher at an inner city school in Metropolis, commissions a costume from tailor Peter Gambi, takes on the name of Black Lightning, and goes after a group of bad guys called the 100. Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Rich Buckler and Springer. 1st app. of Black Lightning. Cover price $0.30.

Black Mask (1920-1951 Pro-Distributors/Popular) Black Mask Detective Pulp Vol. 26 #7 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. Tape on interior covers.

July, 1944. Cover price $0.15.

Black Orchid (1988 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698525022

Some people have secret identities. Some just have secrets. Meet the BLACK ORCHID, the beautiful and mysterious woman of action whose incredible powers an origins have long been shrouded in secrecy. Now, the veil of secrecy will be lifted. BLACK ORCHID...here is the story of her haunted past and her haunted present. Hers is a journey through love and darkness, madness and horror - from death to redemption. BLACK ORCHID is a 3-book Prestige Format mini-series that delves into the life of the world's most mysterious heroine. Written by Neil Gaiman, with full-color painted art and cover by Dave McKean. Cover price $3.50.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4694883008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4694883013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4694883002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4694883016

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4694883015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 9 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Black Musketeers, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; With T'Challa still making his way back to Wakanda, the Wakandan royal family, calling themselves the Musketeers, do battle with Jakarra. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Black Panther (1998 Marvel 2nd Series) 1DF CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dynamic Forces Edition. COA not included.

Label #3998257005

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Variant Cover. HAS DF Certificate of Authenticity. One of Eight thousand Cover price $6.95.

Black Panther Lot of 9

Issues 9-13, 15, 17, and 23 of Jungle Action (1972 Marvel); and 4 of Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range with a few grading closer to GD.

Black Rider (1951 Atlas/Marvel) 20 0.3

First page covered in plastic tape wrap. Comic is complete other than being coverless.

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Three untitled Black Rider stories (art by Syd Shores?). Two-Gun Kid back-up untitled story (art by George Tuska). Classic cover. Cover price $0.10.

Black Terror (1942 Better Publications) 9 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4533710002

Edited by Ned L. Pines. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories by Charles Roberts, Richard Hughes, Tex Mumford, and August Froehlich. Action-packed tales featuring such characters as Thunderhoof and the Black Terror, a super strong super-hero. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 12 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover by Al Bryant. Featuring: 12 page Blackhawk story "The Winged Death"; 11 page Blackhawk story "Babylon, The Mighty City"; 8 page Chop Chop story; 14 page Blackhawk story "The Evil of Kobar." 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 42 GD 2.0

2.5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at single center staple. Oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by Reed Crandall. Stories by Bill Woolfolk, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Reed Crandall, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Featuring Blackhawk in: "The City That Time Forgot" by Bill Woolfolk and Reed Crandall; "Iron Emperor" with art by Crandall; "The City That Must Perish" with art by Crandall; and "Gold"! Plus: Chop Chop in an untitled back-up story by Paul Gustavson. And: 2-page text story "The Sleepmaster"! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blackhawk (1989 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698525021

The war in Europe is long over, but the Blackhawks squadron is still together. Now, straight from an acclaimed run in ACTION COMICS WEEKLY, Blackhawk comes to the pages of his own monthly title. The Blackhawks move state-side to work for the C.I.A....just as the U.S. Congress opens its investigation into Communism and the comic book industry. What on Earth can that have to do with the world's greatest aviators? The answer will startle and amaze you, not to mention pose a danger that will place Blackhawk smack dab in the crossfire in Part 1 of "All in Color for a Crime." And, if that weren't enough for a first issue, you'll also learn the secret of the real Lady Blackhawk. Written by Martin Pasko, with art by Rick Burchett. Cover by Burchett. New Format. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

Blackhawk Lot of 5

Issues 146, 149, 150, 195, and 223 of Blackhawk (1944 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to FR/GD to GD/VG range.

Blade (2002 2nd Series Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4642656002

Do not confuse w/ Blade Vampire Hunter series. cover by tim bradstreet christopher hinz (w)/steve pugh (p) ? THE SCOOP: Thirsting for a Blade comic as wicked as his new movie? Then get ready for the vampire killer's own MAX title! ? THE STORY: Blade is back, and he's hunting a new threat: the Tryk, an extremely vicious mutant vampire species. Complicating the situation is the appearance of the Seven, a secret society dedicated to the destruction of supernatural evil. Incredibly, they see Blade as the most dangerous vampire of all! And at the same time, an ancient vampiric text sends Blade on a quest to renounce his monstrous heritage and become fully human at last. But can a mere human withstand the murderous Tryk? ? THE CREATORS: Novelist Christopher Hinz and Eisner-nominated artist Steve Pugh (Preacher: Saint of Killers) join forces to resurrect the Daywalker in this violent new ongoing series! Plus: fully painted covers by Tim Bradstreet ? who helped design the two Blade movies! ? THE BUZZ: "Closer in tone to the Wesley Snipes smash movie, BLADE will take a harsher, bloodier approach to the vampire hunter than any of Marvel's previous incarnations." -Wizard ? THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this ongoing monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. ? THE RATING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. FC, 32pg $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Blade the Vampire Hunter Lot of 10

Issues 1-10 of Blade the Vampire Hunter (1994). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Blade Vampire Hunter (1999) 1B VF 8.0 Sears White Variant

Cover by Bart Sears. THE SCOOP: The vampire hunter leaps from the silver screen to his own hard-hitting, hyper- kinetic ongoing series! * THE STORY: There is a dark movement creeping through the night--a gathering of the bloodsucking kind! And this vampiric convention heralds the coming of the most terrifying demonic entity ever-- the dreaded Daywalker! Only one man possesses the means to halt this unholy entrance, and that man is Blade, the half-vampire/half-human warrior! But what if the slayer himself is slain? And who are the mysterious agents of Silvereye that are watching all? It's X-Files meets The Lost Boys! It's the supernatural meets super heroics! It's cool new characters like the Reaper, Saracen the monk and Hrolf the hunter! It's demons, vampires, the undead and the barely living! It's a high adrenaline adventure that'll make the movie look like Polaroids! It's Blade like you've never seen him--but always wanted to! This isn't goofy goggles and splintering stakes--it's hi-tech horror in the Mighty Marvel Manner! * THE CREATORS: Bart Sears (SPIDER-WOMAN) was so intrigued by the slayer that he leaped at the chance to both write and draw the title! Just wait until you see the new characters he's cooked up! * THE FORMAT: This 48-page issue kicks off the monthly series. * THE SUPPORT: Look for ads, articles, online coverage and P.O.P. items. And don't forget the continuing mass market awareness of the character: Blade has been rented more than 20 million times since its video release in December of 1998, while sales of the Blade DVD have remained in the top 20 since December 1998, making it the 3rd best selling DVD of all time! * MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces will offer a signed version of BLADE: VAMPIRE HUNTER #1. Please refer to the DF section for full details on this exciting collectors' item." Cover price $3.50.

Blaze Lot of 12

Issues 1-12 of Blaze (1994). Most will grade in the VF top NM range with #4 grading FN.

Blazing Comics (1944) 4 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4603008003

Cover by Chu F. Hing. Stories and art by Chu F. Hing, Bill Allison, Art Moore, Harold DeLay and Henry Kiefer. Sometimes listed as Blazing Comics Vol. 2 #1. Costumed adventurers face Axis forces in this WWII-era series featuring the Green Turtle. The Green Turtle and Burma Boy must fly to Chunking, China for a mission against the Axis forces, in a story that features an appearance by real-life Chinese general Chiang Kai-Shek. Native American air ace Red Hawk risks a suicide mission to destroy a Japanese naval base in the South Pacific. The Black Buccaneer faces an ancient Incan sacrificial rite to rescue his brother Ronnie. Green Turtle: Mission to Chunking; Tommy Paige; Black Buccaneer; So I'm 4F; Super Drooper & Drip; Red Hawk: Cargo of Death; Jun-Gal; Mr. Ree: The Corpse That Came Back. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blazing West (1948) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Water/moisture damage. Residue

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Untitled Injun Jones story, art by Ed Moritz; Origin story of the white Indian, Injun Jones. Untitled Buffalo Belle story, art by Max Elkan; With the Sheriff wounded by Red Carver, Buffalo Belle becomes Deputy and leads the posse. The Tenderfoot, art by Paul Cooper; Her fosterfather left half the ranch to Marge and the other half to an Easterner, the Tenderfoot. Untitled Powder River Pete story, art by Gordon Wright. Untitled Texas Tim, Ranger story. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 1D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. 1st Appearance of Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. in comics. Edited by Joe Claro. New from Marvel Comics, THE video game magazine to help you become a better gamer. This issue features tips on how to beat CENTIPEDE and MISSILE COMMAND! Cover price $1.00.

Blip (1983 Marvel) 1D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. 1st Appearance of Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. in comics. Edited by Joe Claro. New from Marvel Comics, THE video game magazine to help you become a better gamer. This issue features tips on how to beat CENTIPEDE and MISSILE COMMAND! Cover price $1.00.

Bloodstone (2001 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2134456022

Blood Runs Thicker... - Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Lopez. 1st appearance of Elsa Bloodstone. Growing up was tough for Elsa. Her mom was a nerdy archaeologist, she was constantly moving from place to place searching for the next ancient wonder, and she never knew anything about her father...until today! What do you do when you discover that your dad was the legendary monster hunter, Ulysses Bloodstone...and that he died doing what he loved best? You take up the mantle and kick some major monster butt...without your mom finding out, of course! Fans of Indiana Jones, Lara Croft or Buffy will definitely dig the hot hero called Bloodstone! With Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning providing the never-rest-for-a-moment story, and beautiful artwork by Michael Lopez and Scott Hanna, this adventure will be a light-hearted romp through the world of horror and the supernatural! And character design help from Alex Ross never hurts! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Blue Beetle (1939 Fox/Holyoke) 31 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4595782006

The Adventure of the Crumbling Skyscraper, art by E. C. Stoner; German saboteurs blow up a building and leave evidence that the Beetle is responsible. Peril In the Pacific; Dan Garrett is given the assignment of protecting Col. Denton who is delivering information of the utmost importance. They Came to Destroy America text story. The Whistling Death; Joan Mason solves the mystery of a Broadway booking agent's murder. The Very Salty Tale of the O'Brine Twins, script and art by Jack Farr; after being declared 4-F by the draft board, the O'Brine twins join the Merchant Marine. Coxwell and Glaisher fact page. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Blue Beetle (1967 Charlton) 5 FN 6.0

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, David Charles Glanzman and Dick Giordano. The third (or fourth, depending on how you count it) Charlton series to feature the Blue Beetle introduces the Silver Age BB, Ted Kord. In a two-part story, Blue Beetle joins forces with his back-up co-star (and fellow Ditko creation/Watchmen inspiration) The Question, as they take on the menace ominously named the Destroyer of Heroes. The Blue Beetle Faces the Destroyer of Heroes; Prisoner 22; The Critic. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Blue Beetle/Booster Gold Best Friends Forever Print by Kevin Maguire

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 11" x 17"

Blue Bolt (1940-1949) Vol. 3 #1 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Page missing, interrupts art and story.

Edited by Stanley Beaman. Cover by Henry Kiefer. Stories by Bob Davis, John Jordan, Bill O'Connor, Ben Flinton, Leonard Sansone, Henry Kiefer, Mickey Spillane (text story called A Case of Poison Ivy), Ray Gill, Harold DeLay, John Daly, Jack A. Warren, and Alan Mandel. The Great Minko starring Sergeant Spook. Vicious aerial torpedoes threaten The Phantom Sub. Liberty or Death!--Old Cap Hawkins' Tales. Edison Bell escapes from an island in a crude sailing boat. Sub-Zero leaves town for a while, leaving Freezum by himself. Krisko and Jasper are on an island somewhere in the center of the ocean. The White Rider and Cloud face a bank robber named Tito Romero. Blue Bolt battles the Green Sorceress. Mythical history of the city of Antwerp, with commemorative stamps. Short bios of John Daly and Jack Warren. 68 pages, $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Blue Bolt (1940-1949) Vol. 3 #9 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Staples replaced. Multiple lateral spine tears. 2" Spine split from top. Water damage. Tape.

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Cover by Al Plastino. Stories and art by Dan Barry, Al Fagaly, Alan Mandel, Jack Warren, John Daly, Bill O'Connor, Ray Gill, Harold DeLay, Henry Kiefer, John Jordan, R. E. MacNeal, Ray Ramsey, Martin Filchock and Eugene L. Pollock. Sometimes listed as Blue Bolt #33. Former superhero Blue Bolt soars as an aviator hero in WWII. Blue Bolt tackles arsonists with an ulterior motive, in a story inked by future Flash Gordon artist Dan Barry. The Phantom Sub launches an attack on the Japanese mainland itself. Sergeant Spook and his sidekick Jerry battle a plot to enslave the US at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Dick Cole; The Phantom Sub Invades Japan!; Blue Bolt; Old Cap Hawkins True Tales; Fearless Fellers; Krisko & Jasper; Sub-Zero; Edison Bell; Who's a Sissy!; The White Rider: Jail Break; Sergeant Spook; Bluebolts and Nuts. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blue Bolt (1949) 107 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4055988007

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, John Graham, Larry Antonette and Basil Wolverton. L. B. Cole's Star Publications takes over the Blue Bolt series, and as the superhero craze wanes, Blue Bolt becomes a backup feature to Dick Cole in his own title. A reprint of an early Blue Bolt adventure, featuring the second teaming of Captain America creators Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Blue Bolt's greatest enemy the Green Sorceress reforms, or so she claims. A Spacehawk adventure by Basil Wolverton, as Spacehawk faces the Mountain Lair of Dr. Gore. Sub-Zero Man faces an expedition from the planet Venus and a volcanic menace. Dinosaur cover by L. B. Cole. Blue Bolt; Sub-Zero Man; Cunning; Spacehawk. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blue Bolt (1949) 115 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4683996001

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Jay Disbrow and others. Pre-Code tales of horror and monsters, unofficially called Blue Bolt Weird Tales of Terror. As the horror-comics craze grows, Star shifts the former superhero title to horror and mystery stories. Official indicia title remains Blue Bolt, despite shifting cover titles. The origin of Sergeant Spook, as a dead policeman learns he can still be seen and heard by teenage Jerry, and helps Jerry rid an orphanage of ghosts. A cursed parchment from Tibet kills anyone who reads it. An explorer and his dog seek a shape-shifting Alaskan monster, in a rare sequel to a previous story, "The Ghoul of the North" from issue #113. Cavern of Death; The Parchment of Death; Death from the Skies; Terror in the Fields; Secret of the Moaning Ghosts; The Return of the Ghoul. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blue Ribbon Comics (1939 MLJ) 10 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4351806004

Cover art by Sam Cooper. Light of Death starring Mr. Justice, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper; hooded bankrobbers use a death ray vehicle. The Sinister Sanitarium starring the dog Rang-A-Tang, script by Joe Blair, art by Ed Smalle. The Camera Clue starring Fox, script by Joe Blair, art by Irwin Hasen. Mystery At the Miami Air Race starring Steve Stacey, script by H. A. Biern, art by Nick Zuraw. Riding Shotgun To Greece starring Corporal Collins, script by Abner Sundell, art by Charles Biro. Ty-Gor Goes To School, script Joe Blair, art by Mort Meskin. The Martians Vs. the Barbarians starring Doc Strong, script by Joe Blair, art by George Mandel. The Suez Canal Mission: Part Two starring Loop Logan, script by Joe Blair, art by Frank Volp. To Save a Saracen starring Green Falcon, script by Harry Shorten, art by Roland "Ramona" Patenaude. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Blue Ribbon Comics (1949 St. John) 2 GD 2.0

Interior tearing.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Dana Dutch, Chuck Miller and Warren King. An anthology series from St. John that alternated early romance comics with funny-animal characters from Paul Terry's Terrytoons. Terry wonders why nobody wants to go out with her, and then she learns that Hazel has spread rumors about Terry's reputation in order to win Brad for herself. College librarian Arlene is flattered that star athlete Tommy asks her out, so she postpones with steady Steve, but does Tommy have ulterior motives? Jan sets her sights on co-worker Elmer, but he's smitten with Eve, who already has a boyfriend. Cover by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Loneliness Made Me a Pickup; I Cheated to Win His Heart; First Aid for a Broken Heart; True Diary Secrets; And Now My Best Friend Calls Me a Love Thief; Jealousy Taught Me to Love. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Blue Ribbon Comics Lot of 10

Issues 1-7, 9, 11, and 13 of Blue Ribbon Comics (1983 Red Circle/Archie). Most will grade in the FN range.

Blueberry GN (1989-1990 Epic) 2-1ST VF 8.0

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Ballad for a Coffin!"

Written by Jean-Michael Charlier. Art and cover by Jean "Moebius" Giraud.

These are the tales of Mike Blueberry, a hard man traveling the lengths of the Old West. He's not frontiers lawman nor is he a legendary outlaw. Blueberry is simply a no nonsense cowboy that does whatever needs to be done to get by.

Originally published in France and Belgium.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

Bobby Benson's B-Bar-B Riders (1950 ME/AC) 13 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

Frank Frazetta cover. Stories include the Lemonade Kid in "The Clutching Claws of Terror"; the Ghost Rider in "The Stagecoach for Death"; Red Hawk in "The Land of the Flaming Ground!" (art by Bob Powell); and Bobby Benson's B-Bar-B Riders in "The Mystery of the Maverick Trail" (art by Powell). Cover price $0.10.

Bodyssey GN (1986 Catalan) 1-REP FN+ 6.5

Catalan Edition - 2nd and later printings. Story by Simon Revelstroke. Art and cover by Richard Corben. Famed Heavy Metal and comics artist Corben presents the art from his 1979 portfolio Scenes from the Magic Planet, woven together with new pages and a storyline by his longtime collaborator Revelstroke. The result is a surreal, sometimes absurd exploration of a fantasy world that also includes such iconic Corben works as The Sword, which appeared on the cover of Epic Illustrated #2 way back in 1980, and an 11-page portfolio featuring the warrior Pilgor. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Mature readers. Cover price $12.95. Cover price $12.95.