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Mad (1952 EC) 5 GD- 1.8

3" cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Low distribution. Cover by Bill Elder. The EC "Publisher of The Issue"; A fake biography of William M. Gaines. "Outer Sanctum!", art by Bill Elder; The Professor creates Heap and uses him to rob banks until Heap leaves to find a mate. "Black And Blue Hawks!", art by Wally Wood (as Woodhawk); The Black And Blue Hawks stage a mutiny; Blackhawks parody. E.C. comics ad. "Miltie of The Mounties!", art by John Severin; Miltie the Mountie doesn't get his man. "Kane Keen! Private Eye," art by Jack Davis; Kane finds the murderer: the butler did it. One-page William Gaines biography. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mad (1952 EC) 22 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

"The Child!", art by Bill Elder; A humorous look at Bill's early life with some supposed early scribblings of his. "The Boy!", art by Bill Elder; Humorous bio of Bill's childhood, through photos supposedly showing his early artwork. "The Young Artist!", art by Bill Elder; Humorous look at Bill's early career, with photos of various items he supposedly painted. "The Commercial Artist!", art by Bill Elder; Humorous look at Bill's commercial art career, with samples of fake advertisements. "The Old Pro!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; Melvin is captured during a bank robbery and continually digs his way out of jail. "Senility!", art by Bill Elder; A few of Bill's most recent drawings, showing a regression to his earliest form. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 14 CGC 9.8 SS Matt Wagner

Paper: White

Signed by Matt Wagner on 5/19/18.

Label #1609304022

Wrap-around cover by Matt Wagner and Sam Keith. "….Or Not to Be." 22 pages. Part 14 of 15. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Sam Keith. Kevin and Mirth discuss their mutual past and how is shapes their future. Kevin accepts his role and takes the last step to prepare for the final battle. Untitled story. 4 pages. Part 9 of 9. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Rich Rankin. The repercussions of last issues battle resonate with all of those who remain. Will Stacy's sanity be the final casualty of Grendel's criminal reign? 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

Magic Comics (1939) 20 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4558478006

Cover by Joe Musial. Edited by Margery McKay (sometimes credited as G. Whiz). Stories and art by Lee Falk, Phil Davis, Feg Murray, Clayton Knight, H. H. Knerr, Fran Striker, Charles Flanders, Robert Storm, Mel Graff, Thornton W. Burgess, Carl Anderson, Edwina Dumm, Chic Young, Bob Dunn, Frank Miller, Joe Musial, Billy DeBeck, Jimmy Thompson, Eugene L. Pollack, Tom Sims, and Bela Zaboly. Lee Falk's adventurer Mandrake the Magician gets top billing in this anthology series featuring reprints of King Features Syndicate comic strips. Mandrake agrees to help US authorities take down the dreaded Octopus Ring spy network; Secret Agent X-9 finds danger in an unexpected place. Mandrake the Magician; Jan and Aloysius; Seein' Stars; The Romance of Flying; Bunky; Dollar-A-Dither; The Lone Ranger; Secret Agent X-9; Little Nature Stories; Henry; Little Acorns; Popeye; Barney Baxter; Blondie; Indian Lore; Tippie and Cap Stubbs; Dinglehoofer. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 5D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4064320006

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Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Jim Shooter and Bob Layton. Cover by Art Nichols and Dave Lapham. Coupon for Issue #0. Rai #1 flip book. Trading Card insert in centerfold. Coupon is on the back of the trading cards, not separate! Cover price $1.75.

Man Comics (1949) 17 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4697724007

Man Comics (1949) 18 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4697724006

Man from Atlantis Lot of 7

Issues 1-7 of Man from Atlantis (1978). Most will grade in the FN range.

Man from U.N.C.L.E. Lot of 6

Issues 7-9, 11, 12, 21 of Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1965 Gold Key). Most will grade in the FR/GD to VG range.

Man of Steel (1986) 1A CGC 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Special Collector's Edition.

Label #4690327003

Special Collector's Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Man of Steel (1986) 1B.D CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4690327002

Standard Direct Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Man-Bat (1975 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

Cover by Jim Aparo. "Beware the eyes of Baron Tyme". Story by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Steve Ditko. Inks by Al Milgrom. The evil Baron Tyme has taken control of Man-Bats wife Francine, forcing her to try to kill one of his colleagues. Even with the aid of Batman, Man-Bat will be hard pressed to contain his wife, and capture the evil baron. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.25.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4682765011

"Nowhere to Go But Down!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. The macabre Man-Thing faces off with THEY: the outlaw cultists known as the Skull-Crushers! 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4697724005

"Nowhere to Go But Down!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. The macabre Man-Thing faces off with THEY: the outlaw cultists known as the Skull-Crushers! 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 4 FN 6.0

"The Making of a Madman!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Jack Abel. The origin of the Foolkiller! Plus, a terrifying secret revealed! Includes Marvel Value Stamp. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of the Foolkiller. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 5 FN+ 6.5

"Night of the Laughing Dead!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Mike Ploog and Frank Chiaramonte. The Man-Thing and his companions face the sinister assault of a spectral fiend. Includes Marvel Value Stamp. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4702112003

"Tower of the Satyr!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Alfredo Alcala. Who or what is Khordes? What is the secret of Maura Spinner? What will become of the Man-Thing when he hits Earth's atmosphere?! Includes Marvel Value Stamp. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0780188006

"A Book Burns in Citrusville!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Jim Mooney. Richard finds himself swept up in a war of intolerance and the Man-Thing may be powerless to help. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 8N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4640883007

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Newsstand Edition. "Red Sails Burning!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. Kidnapped by immortal pirates, trapped on a flying pirate ship miles above the ground and outnumbered by the villains three-score to one! What a situation! Do Daltry, Barb, and the Man-Thing have any chance of escape? More importantly, do they have any chance of stopping Captain Fate from continuing his reign of terror in the skies over Florida? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 9N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643259018

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Newsstand Edition. "The Echo of Pain!" Written by Dickie McKenzie. Art by Larry Hama and Danny Bulandi. While Barb's quest begin, the Man-thing finds himself in a whole other kind of trouble as he suddenly becomes responsible for the life of an infant! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Man-Thing Lot of 7

issues 7, 10, 16, 19, 22 of Man-Thing (1974 1st Series), and issues 2, 10 of Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #19 grading GD.

Mandrake the Magician (1966 King) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Peppe. "Danger Drive to Xanadu" one-page story. "Menace of the City Jungle!", script by Dick Wood, pencils by Don Heck, inks by André LeBlanc. "SOS Phantom" starring The Phantom, art by Bill Lignante. "Meet the Man — Lee Falk" bio. "The Flying Phantom!", script by Dick Wood, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by André LeBlanc; Mandrakes hypnotic magic fights the weird devices of the Toymaker. "The House of Wonders" one-page story, art by Fred Fredericks. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Mandrake the Magician (1966 King) 1 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Peppe. "Danger Drive to Xanadu" one-page story. "Menace of the City Jungle!", script by Dick Wood, pencils by Don Heck, inks by André LeBlanc. "SOS Phantom" starring The Phantom, art by Bill Lignante. "Meet the Man — Lee Falk" bio. "The Flying Phantom!", script by Dick Wood, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by André LeBlanc; Mandrakes hypnotic magic fights the weird devices of the Toymaker. "The House of Wonders" one-page story, art by Fred Fredericks. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Mandrake the Magician (1966 King) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4467775006

Cover by Fred Fredericks. Stories by Giovanni Fiorentini and Raymond Marais. Art by Salvatore Stizza and Jeff Jones. These comic-book adventures of the crime-fighting illusionist were published by comic-strip syndicate King Features itself. In an issue-length story, Mandrake stumbles on a drug-smuggling operation in Mexico, but succumbs to the strange weed they are growing. Plus a tale of Caesar in Great Battles of History, featuring art by fantasy-art legend Jeffrey Catherine Jones. The Telltale Doll; The Haunted Lagoon; Great Battle of History: Pharsalus, the Triumph of Caesar. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Mandrake the Magician (1966 King) 8 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4668894008

Cover by Fred Fredericks. Stories by Giovanni Fiorentini and Raymond Marais. Art by Salvatore Stizza and Jeff Jones. These comic-book adventures of the crime-fighting illusionist were published by comic-strip syndicate King Features itself. In an issue-length story, Mandrake stumbles on a drug-smuggling operation in Mexico, but succumbs to the strange weed they are growing. Plus a tale of Caesar in Great Battles of History, featuring art by fantasy-art legend Jeffrey Catherine Jones. The Telltale Doll; The Haunted Lagoon; Great Battle of History: Pharsalus, the Triumph of Caesar. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 57 VF+ 8.5

Cover art by Stephen Platt. Black Sheep, script by Terry Kavanagh, pencils by Stephen Platt, inks by Chris Ivy, Al Vey, and Scott Koblish; The Goddess sends Moon Knight to stop the intruding Spider-Man from interfering with her plans. Infinity Crusade crossover. History of the Bloodline Moon Knight article, art by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Marie Dakar Postcard Set by Moebius

Produced by Starwatcher Graphics Inc. Eight 4 /14" x 6" postcards.

Marmaduke Mouse (1946 Quality) 34 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story. Full length spine split. Brittle.

Mars Attacks Mini Comic Lot of 4

Issues 1-4 of Mars Attacks Mini Comic (1988). Most will grade in the FN range.

Mars Attacks Mini Comic Lot of 4

Issues 1-4 of Mars Attacks Mini Comic (1988). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Mars Attacks Mini Comic Lot of 4

Issues 1-4 of Mars Attacks Mini Comic (1988). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Mars Attacks Mini Comic Lot of 4

Issues 1-4 of Mars Attacks Mini Comic (1988). Most will grade in the FN range.

Mars Attacks Mini Comic Lot of 4

Issues 1-4 of Mars Attacks Mini Comic (1988). Most will grade in the FN range.

Mars Attacks Mini-Comics Series #2 Sealed Retailer Box

Includes 25 copies each of issues 3 and 4 of the Mars Attacks Mini Comics from 1988 produced by Pocket Comics. 6 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 4 1/2".

Mars Attacks Mini-Comics Series #2 Sealed Retailer Box

Includes 25 copies each of issues 3 and 4 of the Mars Attacks Mini Comics from 1988 produced by Pocket Comics. 6 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 4 1/2".

Martian Manhunter (1988 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698528023

In his own series at last, the JLI's leader explores his mysterious past, from his beginning on Mars to today. Guest-starring Batman. Script by J.M. DeMatteis, with art and cover by Mark Badger. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel 25th Anniversary Lot of 9

Issue 40 of Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series), issue 282 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series), issue 273 of Avengers (1963 1st Series), issue 3 of X-Men Classic (1986-1995 Marvel), issue 9 of Cloak and Dagger (1985 Marvel 2nd Series), issue 296D of Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series), issue 53D of GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel), issue 325 of Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series), and issue 212 of Iron Man (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range with #9 of Cloak and Dagger (1985 Marvel 2nd Series) grading VG.

Marvel 25th Anniversary Lot of 9

Issue 44 of Marvel Age (1983 Marvel), issue 373 of Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery), issue 45D of New Mutants (1983 1st Series), issue 120D of Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series), issue 22 of Transformers (1984 Marvel), issue 211D of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series), issue 20 of Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series), issue 14 of Avengers West Coast (1985), and issue 10 of X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to VF range with #373 and #20 grading VG.

Marvel Adventure featuring Daredevil Lot of 6

Issues 1-6 of Marvel Adventure featuring Daredevil (1975). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Marvel Adventure featuring Daredevil Lot of 6

Issues 1-6 of Marvel Adventure featuring Daredevil (1975). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #5 grading GD.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 90 FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Pro File: Todd McFarlane; interview with Jim Lee on the X-Men; a look at the Foolkiller limited series, with comments from Steve Gerber and Renee Witterstaetter; 'Willie Lumpkin' strip by Stan Lee and Dan DeCarlo; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; a look at Spider-Man, with comments from Todd McFarlane; 5-page preview of Spider-Man by McFarlane; Marvel Age of Comics: 1981 (Part V); The Many Faces of Daredevil. Spider-Man cover by McFarlane. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel and DC Present The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans (1982 Marvel/DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4690974023

Direct Edition. Darkseid, Dark Phoenix and Deathstroke on one side! The Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans on the other! It's the rumble heard throughout the cosmos in the 64-page "Apokolips...Now." Metron, Professor X, Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, Robin, Starfire, Raven, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Changeling. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Terry Austin. Inside front cover by Simonson. Wraparound cover by Simonson & Austin. First printing (a 2nd printing was published, but is marked as a 2nd printing). NOTE: 1st appearance of the Source Wall. Though it had been referred to before it had never been seen until this issue. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $2.00.

Marvel and DC Present The Uncanny X-Men and The New Teen Titans (1982 Marvel/DC) 1D CGC 9.2 SS Louise Simonson/Walt Simonson

Paper: White

Signed by Louise Simonson and walt Simonson on 04/05/2025.

Label #4586310003

Direct Edition. Darkseid, Dark Phoenix and Deathstroke on one side! The Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans on the other! It's the rumble heard throughout the cosmos in the 64-page "Apokolips...Now." Metron, Professor X, Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, Robin, Starfire, Raven, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Changeling. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Terry Austin. Inside front cover by Simonson. Wraparound cover by Simonson & Austin. First printing (a 2nd printing was published, but is marked as a 2nd printing). NOTE: 1st appearance of the Source Wall. Though it had been referred to before it had never been seen until this issue. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Chillers (1975) 1 CGC 6.5 SS Wolfman

Paper: Off white

Signed by Marv Wolfman on 05/18/2025.

Label #4606545006

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. 1st appearance of Modred the Mystic in "Magic is Alive!", script by Marv Wolfman (inspiration) and Bill Mantlo, pencils by Ed Hannigan (page 1) and Yong Montano, inks by John Romita (page 1), Frank Giacoia (page 1), and Yong Montano; Janet Lyton and Grant Whittacker dig a tunnel to try and find the lost tower of Darkhold in England; They work through a storm, which washes out the supports of their tunnel, causing it to cave ; In the adjoining chamber they find what they believe is a perfectly preserved human body in a tomb dating back to the Dark Ages; The man comes to life, revealing himself to be Mordred, a magician's apprentice during the final years of Camelot. Reprint back-up story "It Happened in the Attic!" (from Mystical Tales 7), art by Frank Bolle; A man goes back in time and kills his ancestor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Chillers Lot of 5

Issues 1-5 of Marvel Chillers (1975). Most will grade in the FN to VG+ range.

Marvel Classics Comics Series Lot of 9

Issues 1, 2, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, and 35 of Marvel Classics Comics Series (1976). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Marvel Classics Comics Series Lot of 9

Issues 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, and 18 of Marvel Classics Comics Series (1976). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #15, and #18 grading GD.

Marvel Collectors Item Classics Lot of 10

Issues 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 of Marvel Collectors Item Classics (1966). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #1, and #2 grading FR.