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Hellblazer (1988) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698528018

Painted cover art by Dave McKean. Jenette Kahn discusses the new TSR line of books, Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, Dragonlance and Gammarauders. The Devil You Know..., script by Jamie Delano, pencils by Richard Piers Rayner, inks by Mark Buckingham; Constantine gets his revenge on Nergal for what happened 10 years earlier in Newcastle. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Hellblazer (1988) 18 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698528020

Part 5 of the 9-part 'The Fear Machine' cycle. At last, John Constantine is once more a man with a mission, setting out on a search of his own for Mercury. Written by Jamie Delano, with pencils by Mark Buckingham and inks by Alfredo Alcala. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

Hercules (1982 1st Series Marvel) 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4118656004

Direct Edition. "What Fools these Immortals Be!" Story and art by Bob Layton. The Lion of Olympus has returned home. However, the lord of the Olympian gods has decreed a day of silence and peace throughout Mount Olympus. Well, Hercules was never one to sit idly by, and his signature brand of merriment and revelry soon echo throughout the halls. Enraged by his son's arrogance, Zeus banishes him to the one place that might teach even an immortal humility. Too long has Hercules dwelled among mortals so Zeus sends him out into the void of space. Out here among the countless stars he hopes Hercules will learn the lessons he himself could not teach. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Hercules Unbound Lot of 10

Issues 1-10 of Hercules Unbound (1975 DC). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range.

Heroes (2001 Marvel) 1DF.SIGNED FN+ 6.5

2ND PRINTING, Dynamic Forces Signed Edition with Certificat of authenticity. Limited to 3,000 copies and signed by at least 10 of the following creators: Greg Hildebrandt, Tim Hildebrandt, John Romita Sr., Joe Quesada, Jae Lee, Fabian Nicieza, Nelson DeCastro, Sean Chen, Doreen Mulryan, Robin Riggs, Criss Cross, and Tom Smith. Marvel and the many contributing creators have put together a beautiful and touching tribute. There are things words cannot always express. As comic fans we know that all too well. That so beautiful a book was produced in such little time is an inspiring example of what the comics industry can do when called to duty. We feel that each creator that was involved with this book is a hero in their own right, throwing their own deadlines to the wind to help those in need, and deserves mention. The creative talent that donated their work are as follows: Sam Keith, Joe Quesada, George Perez, Tom Smith, Alan Davis, Robin Riggs, Pat Prentice, Joe Kubert, Lee Ferguson, Norm Rapmund, Hi-Fi, Sal Velluto, Bob Almond, Chris Dickey, Mike Deodato Jr., Dennis Calero, JH Williams III, Jose Villarrubia, Frank Miller, Alex Sinclair, Nelson, Frank Quitely, Patrick Zircher, Derek Fridolfs, Fabian Nicieza, Carlos Pacheco, Jesus Merino, Kurt Busiek, Dan Jurgens, Bob Layton, Lovern Kindzierski, Richard Corben, Francisco Ruiz Velasco, John Romita Sr., Udon Studios, Igor Kordey, Chris Chuckry, Brian Stelfreeze, Rob Haynes, Tim Townsend, David Self, Phil Winslade, Stuart Moore, Kaare Andrews, Tim Bradstreet, J. Scott Campbell, John Stanisci, Paul Mounts, Jim Lee, Doug Wheatley, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt, Walter Simonson, Paul Dini,Todd McFarlane, Richard Isanove, Kevin Smith, David Mack, David Gibbons, Alan Moore, Neal Adams, Alex Ross, Humberto Ramos, Wayne Faucher, Edgar Delgado, ChrisCross, Rick Ketcham, Jim Shooter, Steve Rude, Tom Derenick, Robert Weinberg, Graham Nolan, Ben, Tom Raney, Salvador Larroca, Chris Claremont, Liquid!, Alberto Ponticelli, Francesco Ponzi, John Figueroa, Evan Dorkin, Sara Dyer, Joe Madureira, Bill Sienkiewicz, Tom Palmer, Jae Lee, Neil Gaiman, Mark Bagley, Art Thibert, Michael Avon Oeming, Tom Smith, Kyle Hotz, Stan Lee, John Cassaday, Sean Chen, Norman Lee, Pete Pantazis, Paul Pope, Lee Loughridge, Zylonol Studio, Mike McKone, Mark McKenna, Dale Keown, Georges Jeanty, Dexter Vines, Phil Hester, Jim Krueger, Adam Kubert, Stuart Immonen, Mike Allred, Laura Allred, Doreen Mulryan, Gail Simone. Cover price $3.50.

Heroes Convention Charlotte Program Book (1982) 1994 FN 6.0

June 17-19, 1994. Program to a yearly convention held in June in Charlotte, North Carolina since 1982 (except 86). 6.75" x 10". 96 pages. Black and white.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697726022

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697726018

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697726017

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697726023

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697726021

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697726020

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Inc. Presents Cannon (1969) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4081185001

No number on cover. This issue features the spy adventure "Cannon" (script and inks by Wally Wood, pencils by Steve Ditko); "The Misfits," an SF story featuring a buxom Mystra (as only Wood can draw 'em), Shag the Beast Boy, and Glomb (who looks like an early version of Concrete) (script by Wood, art by Wood and Ralph Reese); and a fantasy tale, "Dragonella" (script by Ron Whyte and Wood, art by Wood). Wood cover. Cover price $0.15.

Heroes Reborn (1996) Wizard 1/2 1PLATINUM CGC 9.8 Platinum Variant

Paper: White

Platinum Edition. COA Included.

Label #4646263022

Wizard 1/2 Edition. Rob Liefeld cover.

Heroes Reborn (1996) Wizard 1/2 1PLATINUM CGC 9.0 Platinum Variant

Paper: White

Platinum Edition. COA Included.

Label #4646263021

Wizard 1/2 Edition. Rob Liefeld cover.

Heroic Comics (1940 Famous Funnies) 61 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

File Copy

Label #0912243006

Painted cover by H. G. Peter. Stories and art by Ed Moore, H. G. Peter, Alfonso Greene, Jerry Fasano, Bill Everett, Ruth Atkinson, Fred Guardineer and Sam Glanzman. Non-fiction comics featuring true tales of heroism from everyday people and courage on the battlefield. A dog named Shep saves a life; A man makes a daring catch to save a falling person; A girl awakens her family and saves them from a carbon monoxide leak in their home. Human Life Net; Quick Action; Shep Saves a Life; Rescued From an Icy Grave; Hero at 63; "Live" Catch; Off-Duty Fire-Fighter; Modest Medic; Out of the Depths; Scout of the Month!; The Call of Duty; Try Try Again; Collision At Sea; Relative Prevents Tragedy; Deep Water; Crash at Dawn; Multiple Rescue; I Must Stay Awake; Mill Pond Rescue; Veteran Saves Drowning Tot; Fire Trap; Lunch-Hour Hero! 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Hi-School Romance (1949) 74 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Sacrifice; Cathy was afraid she wouldn't know love when it came to her! Selfish; Was she ashamed of him?...or ashamed of herself for being in love with him? I Was Nobody's Baby; She was an orphan...that's why she wanted so desperately to be somebody's wife. My Ticket To Romance!, pencils by Lee Elias; When a rookie policeman is assigned to the high school beat, where he saves Julia from being hit by a car. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Hip Flask Sketch by Richard Starkings on Hip Flask Elephantmen (2003) 1E

Signed by the artist with a personalized word balloon. Ink on sketch cover.

Hobbit (1989) 1B CGC 9.8 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4663309006

2nd printing. From the book by J.R.R. Tolkein. Adapted by Charles Dixon. Art and cover by David Wenzel. Part 1 of 3. All Bilbo Baggins wants is a quiet life on the Hill. But when the wizard Gandalf shows up with tales of treasure and the dragon Smaug, Bilbo decides there might be more to the world than his little corner. 48 pages. Full color. Cover price $4.95.

Hobbit (1989) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4638189024

Hobbit (1989) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4634225001

Homage Swimsuit Special (1993) Ashcan 1 NM 9.4

Special Ashcan edition limited to 5000 copies. Pin-ups by Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri, Brian Stelfreeze, and many others.

Horrific (1952) 12 FR/GD 1.5

2.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water spotting.

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Cover by Don Heck. Stories and art by Max Elkin, Rudy Palais, Steve Kirkel and Don Heck. Pre-Code horror comics by the talents at the Iger Shop. A newscaster creates an imaginary monster that turns out to be real. A fishing vessel encounters the ghost of a Viking king. A man becomes obsessed with a woman in a portrait, with tragic results. Also featuring a cover by future Marvel legend Don Heck. Morrisons Monster; The Sea Ghost; Bloodlust; The Deadliest Witch; Dancing Ghost. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Horror Tales (1969) Vol. 3 #5 FN 6.0

Stories and art by Oscar Fraga, Ezra Jackson, Ruben Marchionne, Antonio Reynoso and Walter Casadei. Legendary publisher Myron Fass presents another Eerie series, featuring tales of horror and the macabre. A woman adores her new Tuscan villa, despite rumors of a vampire on the premises. A hangman who takes great pride in his work decides to start freelancing after he gets laid off. A butcher thinks his son is a coward, until he interferes in the younger man's love life. Featuring altered reprints from Voodoo (1952 Ajax/Farrell) and other 1950s pre-Code comics. The Vampire Lives; The Curse of the Dead Witch; Nightmare; The Demon Is a Hangman; The Gutless One; The Crawling Horror; Cadaver's Revenge. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.50.

Hot Stuff Lot of 7

Issues 44, 94, 140, 144, 145, 148, and 151 of Hot Stuff (1957 Harvey). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #94 grading Coverless.

House of Hammer (UK 1976 Top Sellers) 3 FN+ 6.5

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dez Skinn, Donne Avenell, Leroy Rickman, Denis Gifford, Steve Moore, John Fleming, John Brosnan, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Brian Lewis, Ian Gibson, Alberto Cuyas, and Trevor Goring. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's first Frankenstein film, 1957's Curse of Frankenstein, continued from the previous issue. The Baron's murder spree continues, as his Creature is killed and rebuilt again. Captain Kronos battles vampires in the concluding chapter of the authorized comics sequel to the Hammer adventure film, featuring art by future Judge Dredd and Halo Jones artist Ian Gibson. In a Terror Tales short, a serial killer disposes of his victims in a nearby swamp, until a witch intervenes. Plus a profile of horror legend Lon Chaney Sr., a history of the Frankenstein's Monster on film, and monster-movie effects of the 1950s. Terrific Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Hammer Happenings; The Curse of Frankenstein; Media Macabre; The Decline and Fall of the Frankenstein Monster; The Frankenstein Gallery; The Golden Age of Horror; Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter; Hammer Answer Desk; Effectively Speaking; Night of the Living Dead; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Swamp Fever. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

House of Hammer (UK 1976 Top Sellers) 4 FN+ 6.5

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dez Skinn, Denis Gifford, Steve Moore, John Brosnan, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Brian Lewis and John Bolton. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. HoH adapts one of Hammer's strangest films, the martial arts-vampire mashup Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires. British vampire hunter Van Helsing battles vampires in 1900s China. In a Terror Tales short, scientists in the jungle discover the horrifying truth about the vanished Napier expedition. Plus Mexican and Asian horror films, a history of Dracula on film, and special effects of the undersea monsters. Hammer Happenings; Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires; In Pursuit of Dracula; Creatures from the Deep; Media Macabre; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: Curse of the Leopard Men; Mexican Monsters; Monsters from the East; The Golden Age of Horror. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

House of Hammer (UK 1976 Top Sellers) 5 FN+ 6.5

Painted cover by Brian Lewis. Stories by Dez Skinn, Denis Gifford, Steve Moore, John Brosnan, Barrie Pattison, John Fleming, and Tise Vahimagi. Art by Paul Neary and Martin Asbury. Edited by Dez Skinn of Warrior fame, House of Hammer presented comics adaptations and articles based on Hammer Films' legendary horror movies, featuring an array of British comics talent early in their careers. A comics adaptation of Hammer's sci-fi adventure Moon Zero Two (later spoofed on MST3K) features art by future Marvel artist Paul Neary. A bush pilot in space helps a woman find her brother, a missing Moon prospector. In a Terror Tales short, a struggling village butcher picks the wrong victim when he starts dealing in human meats. Plus a profile of horror legend Bela Lugosi, Mexican horror films, and B-movie monsters. Hammer Happenings; Moon Zero Two; Media Macabre; Terrible Monsters; The Golden Age of Horror: The Coming of Dracula; Van Helsing's Terror Tales: One Man's Meat...; Mexican Monsters. 8-in. x 10.5-in., 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 56 CGC 2.0 Restored

Restored: C3

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: color touch.

Label #4687374007

Cover by Howard Sherman. Featuring: 8 page story "The Thing in The Black Box" drawn by Bill Ely; 6 page story "The Unlucky Birthstones" drawn by Ramona Fradon and Charles Paris; 4 page story "Laughing Ghost of Warwick Castle" drawn by George Papp; 6 page story "The Man Who Wasn't Human" drawn by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 84 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple (taped).

Prototype of Negative Man (Doom Patrol) in "The Negative Man" (art by Jack Kirby). Also in this issue: "The 100-Century Doom," "the Man Who Could Steal Anything," and "The Visitors From Kardus II." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 144 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4143070005

Cover art by Joe Certa. "The Touch of Disaster," script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman; A scientist gains invisibility touch and is then pursued by aliens for the secret. Superboy ad. "The Doom Game," script by Jack Miller, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; A couple of explorers find two pistols each loaded with three magic bullets, two will bring wealth, the other doom. "The Weird World of Gilgana," script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; Martian Manhunter purposely gets abducted to another world in order to save two Earthmen. 2/3-page Peter Puptent, Explorer story by Henry Boltinoff. Aurora Superman model kit ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 176 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Neal Adams. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction "Welcome... to the House of Mystery!" by Joe Orlando; 7 page reprint story "The House of No Return!" drawn by Sid Greene; 4 page Cain's Game Room filler written by Joe Orlando and drawn by Sergio Aragones; 10 page story "The Roots of Evil!" written by Marv Wolfman and drawn by Jack Sparling. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 179 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Neal Adams. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction "Welcome to the House of Mystery" by Joe Orlando; 6 page story "Sour Note" written by E. Nelson Bridwell and drawn by Jerry Grandenetti & George Roussos; 3 page Cain's True Case Files story "The Man Who Murdered Himself" written by Marv Wolfman and drawn by Berni Wrightson (first pro work); 1 page Page 13 filler "Roll The Lucky Dice" written by Joe Orlando and drawn by Sergio Aragones; 2 page Cain's Game Room filler by Sergio Aragones; 10 page story "The Widow's Walk" written by Howie Post and drawn by Neal Adams & Joe Orlando; 1 page Cain's True Case Files filler "The Dead Tell Tales." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 204 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4362389004

Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. "All In The Family...," script by Mary Skrenes (as Virgil North) and Bernie Wrightson (plot), art by Bernie Wrightson; When Fred and Mary are stranded in the swamp they find a house that Mary had nightmares about the night before. One page of Cain's Game Room cartoons, art by Sergio Aragones. Realm of the Mystics page, art by Jack Sparling; Retelling of the Muslim legend of Zacornu, the Tree of Demons. "Never Deal With a Demon," script by Jack Oleck, art by Win Mortimer; Cooper summons a demon to give him money and he is safe from the demon as long as he doesn't go thru a red door. "To Die for Magda!", script by Carl Wessler, art by Alex Nino; Stephan is tricked into signing a fake confession stating that he's a warlock. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 209 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4520151010

Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. "For Money...For Love!", script by Steve Skeates, art by Alfredo Alcala; Mr. Lawson will not let his daughter marry John because he is poor; John becomes a grave robber to earn enough money for the marriage. Cain's Game Room cartoon half-page, script and art by Bill Riley. "Maniacs," script by Steve Skeates, art by Ruben Yandoc; A werewolf is hunted by a local sheriff. "Tomorrow, I Hang!", script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Jim Aparo; Mario is sentenced to death by hanging but he is looking forward to it as it will complete his transformation into a vampire; Unfortunately for him, the method of execution is changed at the last moment. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 214 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4697726009

Cover by Berni Wrightson. Featuring: 7 page story "Curse of the Werewolf" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Ruben Yandoc; 7 page story "The Death Clock" written by Mark Evanier & Robert Kanigher and drawn by Sonny Trinidad; 6 page story "The Shaggy Dog" written by Steve Skeates and drawn by Nestor Redondo; 1 page Cain's Gargoyles filler drawn by Sergio Aragones; Cain's Game Room fillers drawn by Sergio Aragones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 222 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4630458023

Cover by Luis Dominguez. Featuring: 10 page story "Vengeance Is Mine!" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Frank Redondo (as Quico Redondo); 10 page story "The Night of the Teddy Bear!" written by Michael Fleisher & Russell Carley (art continuity/breakdowns) and drawn by Alfredo Alcala. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 2 CGC 1.8

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4692677014

"The Witch's Candles," "The Brain Thief," "Mars Calling," and "The Mask of Fear" (art by Ruben Moreira). Moreira cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 60 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687376001

Cover pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. "Countdown on Excellence" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Jerry's dad explains what would happen if people had sloppy work habits. "Captive of the Cat Curse," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; Mark Merlin accidentally uses a mystical charm to transfer his consciousness into the body of a black cat, which helps him expose a sinister plot. Strange Sports Stories ad. "The Box of Four Fears," art by Bill Ely; Four tourists pool their funds to buy a strange sealed box, but it turns out to be a plan to trap one of them into a murder confession. Metal Men ad. "The Terrible Prophecies of the Tattooed Man," art by Paul Parker; A circus performer's tattoos seem to change shape and predict catastrophe. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 70 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687374021

Cover art by Jack Sparling. "Salute to Courage" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; commemoration of President John F. Kennedy. "The Demons from the Doorway of Doom," script by Bob Haney, art by Mort Meskin; Mark and Elsa investigate the newly-formed Occult Club and discover a menacing enchantment that has been accidentally released. Superman Annual ad. "Bruce Gordon, Eclipso's Ally!", script by Bob Haney, art by Jack Sparling; While in a small South American country, Bruce Gordon gets amnesia and begins helping Eclipso to overthrow the government. 25 Years of Batman ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 92 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1265998001

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

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 92 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4075601007

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

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 120 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4700858004

Cover art by Luis Dominguez. "To Never Grow Old," script by Mary Skrenes (as "Virgil North"), art by Tony DeZuniga; A scientist gets revenge on a partner for cheating him out of the profits of a rejuvenation machine by reverting him to an infant's body forever. "The Right Demon Could Do It!", script by Sheldon Mayer, pencils by Paul Kirchner, inks by Tex Blaisdell; A crabby man wishes tortures on all who annoy him and a demon records all of his wishes until it finally appears before him and offers him a wish; The demon suggests a promotion at work, but the man turns that down as he knows he'd still be working for his boss that he doesn't like; The demon suggests marrying his supervisor's attractive secretary. "The Lion's Share," script by Steve Skeates, art by Alfredo Alcala; A hunter in Africa uses dogs to finish off a wounded lion that the natives regard highly; To get their revenge, they toss a voodoo doll of the hunter to the dogs and release them so that the dogs tear apart the hunter as they did the doll. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 122 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4630413024

Cover art by Luis Dominguez. "Requiem for Igor," script by Jack Oleck, art by Alfredo Alcala; The 2nd best pianist makes a deal with a witch for the hands of the best, but the thugs that the witch hired to murder the victim burn the body and Satan places the charred hands on to the would-be pianist. "The Centaur," script by Sam Glanzman and Martin Pasko, art by Sam Glanzman; Three hunters split up in the woods in order to look for a deer when one of them encounters a centaur; The centaur offers to take the man through a light portal to a paradise and the man agrees. "Grave Business," script by David Michelinie, art by Ruben Yandoc (as Rubeny); A widow tells the funeral director that her dead husband had all of his money placed inside his casket and offers to share it with him if he unseals the casket; At first the man refuses, but after the man is buried, he decides to dig it up; The widow covers him with a gun when he finishes, but he flings dirt in her face and then kills her with the shovel. "There He Is Again!", script by Don Kaar, art by Alfredo Alcala; Ushers are startled to see a boy who sneaks into the theater fall backwards into the movie screen and become part of the horror movie after they surround him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4501670024

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

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

Paper: White

Frank Brunner Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4660971001

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

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

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

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4643301002

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Howard becomes a Master of Quack Fu in the Kung Fu satire, "Four Feathers of Death!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Leialoha. Spicer-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twinkie Takers." Rich Buckler cover pencils, Leialoha cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4643171020

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Howard becomes a Master of Quack Fu in the Kung Fu satire, "Four Feathers of Death!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Leialoha. Spicer-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twinkie Takers." Rich Buckler cover pencils, Leialoha cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 30 Cent Variant 3 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #4701836018

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