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Conan Battle for the Serpent Crown (2020 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.4 Asrar

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-009

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Written by Saladin Ahmed. Art by Luke Ross. Cover by Mahmud A. Asrar. A DEADLY QUEST AND A DARING HEIST… IN THE AGE OF MARVELS! CONAN wanders the desert, and as he reaches the city, no Stygian temple nor Vendyhan fortress greets him. No, something far stranger: the lights of fabulous Las Vegas! Conan is far from home, and it's time for him to tread the thrones of the Marvel Universe under his sandaled feet! The City of Sin is just the beginning for Conan's solo jaunt by Eisner award-winner Saladin Ahmed (BLACK BOLT, MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN) and Luke Ross (STAR WARS: ALLEGIANCE, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN), as the barbarian finds himself on a quest for a relic that predates even his Hyborian Age: the Serpent Crown of Atlantis! But will his battle for this crown earn Conan his own kingdom, or doom him to a nefarious trap set forth by MEPHISTO? Featuring a wide array of Marvel heroes and villains, this is an adventure you can't afford to miss! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Conan Serpent War (2019 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.6 Pacheco

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-008

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Written by Jim Zub. Art by Scot Eaton. Cover by Carlos Pacheco. THE WRATH OF THE SERPENT GOD! WARRIORS ACROSS TIME DEFY THE ELDER GODS! JAMES ALLISON will soon die. But it's not his first death. He's lived many lives, in many places - lives he can recall in vivid detail. But when an Elder God called the WYRM reaches across time to James, an ages-spanning quest begins! The serpent god SET plans to usher in an eternity of darkness, and only the chosen warriors across time and space have a hope of stopping him: CONAN THE BARBARIAN, SOLOMON KANE, DARK AGNES, and the man known as MOON KNIGHT! In an unprecedented comics event, Robert E. Howard's characters join forces along with Marvel's Moon Knight, in an all-new saga built on REH and Marvel lore from across the ages! 36 pages, full color. PARENTAL ADVISORY Cover price $4.99.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3808855009

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Verpoorten. First comic book appearance and origin of Conan. The Coming of Conan!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Conan battles at Vanaheim and sees his future; Tara returns to her dimension 1st comic book appearance of Kull (cameo). The letters page contains a map of Conan's world of the Hyborian Age drawn by Windsor-Smith (based on Robert E. Howard's own version) and a short essay on The World of Conan. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 9 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #0012993-AD-004

Last 15-cent issue. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Last 15-cent issue. The Garden of Fear, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema; setting: primitive village & lost valley with Wooly Mammoths & man-eating flowers; Conan saves Jenna & kills sole survivor of ancient winged race; adapted from the non-Conan story by Robert E. Howard. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 23 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Gil Kane. First appearance of Red Sonja in The Shadow of the Vulture, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Wmith, inks by Sal Buscema, Dan Adkins, and Chic Stone; setting: Pah-Dishah, Makkalet; Conan delivers message from Makkalet to Pah-Disha; Red Sonja saves Conan's life twice; Conan kills Mikhal Oglu (vulture) and sends his head to Yezdigerd; adapted from the non-Conan story by Robert E. Howard featuring a female warrior, Red Sonya. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 72 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4384602015

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Ernie Chan. Belit guest stars in Vengeance in Asgalun, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: Tigris & city of Asgalun; Belit confronts Nim-Karrak and discovers her father is still alive; Kawaku disobeys Belit. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Champ. Arnold Schwarzenegger appears in a Joe Weider ad. Letters to the editor from comic writer Mike Barr and comics historian Peter Sanderson. Cover price $0.30.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 148 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-190

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The Plague of Forlek - Written by Bruce Jones. Art by John Buscema and Ernie Chan. Cover by John Buscema. A tribe fighting for survival in the wasteland; a forbidden fruit; a strange curse and a bizarre metamorphosis all add up to an exciting tale! Characters in this issue: Conan; Forlek (first appearance); Kalefan; Price Pelen; Princess Alitari; King Selt; Lamerak. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian (2019 Marvel) 25C CGC 9.8 Momoko Variant

Paper: White

Momoko Variant Cover.

Label #3940017024

Cover by Peach Momoko. Written by Jim Zub, Larry Hama, Dan Slott and Priest (formerly known as Jim Owsley). Art by Cory Smith, Paul Davidson, Marcos Martín, Roberto De La Torre and Roberto Poggi. CELEBRATING 300 ISSUES OF CONAN THE BARBARIAN...AND THE RETURN OF BÊLIT! By Crom and Mitra, it's been 300 issues since Roy Thomas and Barry Windsor-Smith first brought the Barbarian to comics in 1970's CONAN THE BARBARIAN #1! CONAN's oversized 300th-issue spectacular kicks off with Jim Zub, Cory Smith and Roberto Poggi's ongoing saga, as we return to Conan's much-lauded days sailing with the queen of the seas herself, BÊLIT! But - past, present and future will collide in ways unexpected and strange! Sharpen your blade for three additional, all-new tales from across Conan history! Dan Slott enters the Hyborian Age with Marcos Martín, for an untold NIGHT OF OBLIVION from Conan's thieving days. Larry Hama and Priest at last return to the saga with their own new stories - from a hotheaded young barbarian in battle to an aged KING CONAN, who must defend his kingdom from the re-emergence of WRAARL, the DEVOURER OF SOULS! Featuring: "Until Our Stories End" by Jim Zub, Cory Smith and Roberto Poggi; "A Civilized Man" by Larry Hama and Paul Davidson; "Night of Oblivion" by Dan Slott and Marcos Martín; and "Black Orchid" by Priest and Roberto De La Torre. 36 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Concrete Celebrates Earth Day (1990 Dark Horse) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #22-05A906D-012

By Paul Chadwick & Charles Vess & Moebius. Cover by Paul Chadwick. On April 22, 1990, the world joined together in an effort to make the population of the Earth aware of the environmental dangers we face. As their contribution to the cause represented by Earth Day 1990, Paul Chadwick, and Dark Horse Comics have joined together to create a unique comic experience- Concrete Celebrates Earth Day. A 32 page full color comic, Concrete Celebrates Earth Day contains new stories featuring Chadwick's Harvey and Eisner award-winning character Concrete, plus stories by artists Moebius and Charles Vess, all designed to heighten our awareness of the environmental problems that threaten us all. It is a comics experience that is not to be missed. FC. Cover price $3.50.

Concrete Eclectica (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-08A2B64-002

By PAUL CHADWICK. Harvey and Eisner award-winning creator Paul Chadwick returns for a 2-issue outing with new Concrete stories, as well as new non-Concrete tales. This issue, Concrete does his part for gun control and gets shot for his troubles in "King of the Early Evening." Also, installments of the new '100 Horrors' series, including the kids-can-be-so-cruel story "The Ugly Boy." The issue is rounded out with a look at art done by Chadwick for convention appearances and advertisements - including 4 beautiful watercolor paintings. Cover price $2.95.

Concrete Eclectica (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-08A2B64-003

By PAUL CHADWICK. This issue features a whimsical story, "I Strive for Realism," in which Concrete meets the creator of his universe, and is temporarily transformed back into plain, human Ronald Lithgow. Also in this issue, a new 'Sky of Heads' story, more '100 Horrors,' and a few more of Paul Chadwick's wonderful watercolor paintings. Cover price $2.95.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 87 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 1G CGC 9.6 SS Cates Burnett Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Donny Cates on 3/14/19 Third Printing

Label #2489751002

3rd Printing. Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Dylan Burnett. EXPLODING FROM THE PAGES OF THANOS! Frank Castle was the Punisher. A deal with the devil made him Ghost Rider. A deal with Galactus made him cosmic. A deal with Thanos made him…DEAD?!? Not to worry, he's coming back, and he's got a plan to make the universe a better place that's going to lead him into an even CRAZIER adventure than he's ever been in! Join hot new comic (and cosmic?) writer Donny Cates (THANOS, DOCTOR STRANGE) as he pushes his wildest creation past the breaking point! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 1UNKNOWN.A CGC 9.8 Dell'Otto Unknown C Variant

Paper: White

Dell'Otto Variant Cover.

Label #4165762005

Unknown Comics exclusive Variant Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett.. EXPLODING FROM THE PAGES OF THANOS! Frank Castle was the Punisher. A deal with the devil made him Ghost Rider. A deal with Galactus made him cosmic. A deal with Thanos made him…DEAD?!? Not to worry, he's coming back, and he's got a plan to make the universe a better place that's going to lead him into an even CRAZIER adventure than he's ever been in! Join hot new comic (and cosmic?) writer Donny Cates (THANOS, DOCTOR STRANGE) as he pushes his wildest creation past the breaking point! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History (2019 Marvel) 1HORN.B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Greg Horn Art Exclusive B

Label #19-103DA09-020

GregHornArt exclusive Virgin Cover by Greg Horn. Written by Paul Scheer and Nick Giovannetti. Art by Gerardo Sandoval. The Cosmic Ghost Rider is stuck in the past, so he might as well have some fun with the origins of the Marvel Universe, right?! After going back in time and trying to kill Thanos as a baby, Frank Castle has sworn off trying to alter history. But when he arrives in Earth's past at the birth of the Fantastic Four, how can he resist jumping in on the fun?! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Cosmic Stories (1941 Albing Publications) Pulp Vol. 1 #1 VG 4.0

2" spine split from top.

Cosmo Cat (1946 Fox) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Crack Comics (1940) 51 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4292637007

Cover art by Reed Crandall. The Werewolf War, art by Reed Crandall; In a strange town, Kim is kidnapped by a man named Raffrey, who, in reality, is a werewolf; Captain Triumph shows no remorse for the evil creature by delivering a fatal blow to it, even after he had reverted back into human form. The Shrunken Crooks starring Inkie, script and art by Al Stahl. Trouble! starring Hack O'Hara. The Substitute Strips starring Pen Miller, script and art by Klaus Nordling. The Magic Tree starring Floogy the Fiji. Insurance, Injuries, and Marriage Prospects starring Beezy, script and art by Bernard Dibble. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cracked (1958 Major Magazine) 4 VG 4.0

1/2" spine split from top. Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

Crazyman (1992 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-007

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Embossed cover. Dr. Will Aker convinces Danny (Crazyman) to try to rescue his daughter Christine in an African country in this untitled tale written by Tim Ryan, pencilled by Will Jungkuntz, inked by Neal Adams, Romeo Tanghal and Darrell Goza. Second tale: Danny is abducted, drugged and put to work by Dr. Aker's rival in "In the Dreamtime." Written by Whiz Buckley, pencils by Will Jungkuntz, inks by Neal Adams. Cover price $3.95.

Crazyman (1992 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-010

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Buried Alive! Story by Peter Stone. Art by Tristian Shane and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams and Brian Bolland. Hotshot troubleshooter Danny Brody uses his emotional instability as a superpower, giving him added strength and pain resistance - or at least, that's what he believes. During a mission, CrazyMan is plagued by nightmares of being buried alive. When the dreams come true, it's too crazy even for him to stand. Featuring a rare pairing of Neal Adams and Brian Bolland on the cover. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Crazyman (1992 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-011

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Story by Peter Stone. Art by Dan Barry and Richard Bennett. Cover by Richard Bennett and Neal Adams. Hotshot troubleshooter Danny Brody uses his emotional instability as a superpower, giving him added strength and pain resistance - or at least, that's what he believes. Terrorists target a bank, and CrazyMan targets the terrorists; the bank job has a connection to his next mission as well. Final issue of the series; followed by Crazyman (1993 2nd Series) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Crazyman (1993 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-008

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Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Dan Barry and Richard Bennett. Die-cut cover by Neal Adams. Hotshot troubleshooter Danny Brody uses his emotional instability as a superpower, giving him added strength and pain resistance - or at least, that's what he believes. CrazyMan goes on a reality show. In one of the most gimmicky of all the gimmick covers of the entire 1990s, the entire issue is die-cut in the shape of CrazyMan's head on the cover. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Creatures of the ID (1990) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Stories and art by Jeffrey Lang, Michael Allred and Bernie Mireault. Cover by Allred and Mireault. One-shot anthology includes the first-ever appearance of Frank Einstein, who would later develop into Allred's wacky superhero, Madman. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Creatures on the Loose (1971) 30 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

New Man-Wolf series begins. "Full Moon, Dark Fear!" Script by Doug Moench, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta. Letter to the editor from comic writer Ralph Macchio. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 65 (Iceman). Reprint: "Joe's Weak Spot" with art by Bill Walton. Gil Kane/John Romita Sr. cover? Cover price $0.25.

Crime Illustrated (1955) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4378731002

Cover by Joe Orlando. Stories by Al Feldstein, Jack Oleck, John Larner, and Richard Smith. Art by Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, Reed Crandall, and Johnny Craig. Part of EC's Picto-Fiction line, published in response to the Comics Code, featuring tales of law and outlaws in text stories copiously illustrated by EC's lineup of artists. A private eye investigating a woman's disappearance finds a vital clue in a mystery novel, but fails to notice the title, "Fall Guy For Murder," adapted from a story that originally appeared in Crime Suspenstories (1950-55 E.C. Comics) #18. In a noirish story, a chance encounter on the street gets Ben involved with the dangerous lives of Myra and her sister. Another historic moment occurs in Mother's Day (adapted from a story that originally appeared in Crime Suspenstories (1950-55 E.C. Comics) #21), when writer Al Feldstein uses the soon-to-be-famous moniker "Alfred E. Neuman." Vivid cover by Joe Orlando definitely would not have passed muster with the new Comics Code. Fall Guy For Murder; The Sisters; Fools Gold; Farewell To Arms; Mothers Day 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Crime Illustrated (1955) 2 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4378731003

Cover by Reed Crandall. Stories by Al Feldstein, Jack Oleck, John Larner, and Maxwell Williams. Art by Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Reed Crandall, Graham Ingels and Johnny Craig. Part of EC's Picto-Fiction line, published in response to the Comics Code, featuring tales of law and outlaws in text stories copiously illustrated by EC's lineup of artists. A movie stand-in plots to permanently replace a famous movie star, in a story adapted from "Cut!" which originally appeared in Crime Suspenstories (1950-55 E.C. Comics) #9. Condemned man Arnold tells the priest who's come for last rites why and how he murdered his wife. Norman and Sally conspire to kill Norman's wife in Pieces of Hate (adapted from "In Each and Every Package" in Crime Suspenstories (1950-55 E.C. Comics) #22, written by Al Feldstein using the soon-to-be-famous moniker "Alfred E. Neuman." Ax-wielding maniac cover by Reed Crandall is actually kind of tame for EC. Motive; Fair Trade; Clean Sweep; Screenplay For Murder; Pieces Of Hate. Final issue of the series; a third issue was planned, but not printed until the modern era, in EC Picto-Fiction HC Set (2006 Gemstone) #1. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Crime Suspenstories (1950-55 E.C. Comics) 19 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4386574004

Cover art by Al Feldstein. "The Killer," script and art by Reed Crandall; Jonathan worked hard at his work, never wanting to follow in the footsteps of his father. Then he met Elsie, whom he intended to marry after he had established himself; However, because Jonathan's father was not a member of a guild, Jonathan was denied his opportunity to make a living, and reluctantly accepted doing his father's line of work. "Wined-Up!", script by Bill Gaines (plot) and Albert B. Feldstein (plot, script), art by George Evans; Charles, in a wheelchair since an auto accident, learns that the accident was no accident at all, and that his wife Laura wanted to kill him because she was sick and tired of living with him; She now informs him that is going to try again by wheeling him out on a pier, attaching a wire to it so that she can pull the chair into the lake as she goes swimming. "Rendezvous!" text story, script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Marie Severin. "Murder May Boomerang," script and art by Johnny Craig; Nearly inseparable, a father and son did everything in life together until that one day when a prisoner from a nearby penitentiary discovers the pair's cabin, where he steals clothing and nearly beats the father to death. "About Phase," script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by George Evans; 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Crime Syndicate (2021 DC) 3B CGC 9.8 Tarr Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #3908061005

Written by Andy Schmidt. Art by Kieran McKeown and Bryan Hitch. Cover by Babs Tarr. With the Crime Syndicates forces combined for the first time, seeds are sown to change the world forever. But before that can happen, Ultraman, Superia, Johnny Quick, Atomica, and Emerald Knight must survive a final battle with the biggest Starro of them all—and each other! Plus: Earth-3s Alexander Luthor makes his debut! Question of the month: On Earth-3, are Starros friends or foes? And in the backup story, witness the origin of Superwoman in tale illustrated by superstar artist Bryan Hitch! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Crime Syndicate (2021 DC) 3B CGC 9.8 Tarr Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #3986538003

Written by Andy Schmidt. Art by Kieran McKeown and Bryan Hitch. Cover by Babs Tarr. With the Crime Syndicates forces combined for the first time, seeds are sown to change the world forever. But before that can happen, Ultraman, Superia, Johnny Quick, Atomica, and Emerald Knight must survive a final battle with the biggest Starro of them all—and each other! Plus: Earth-3s Alexander Luthor makes his debut! Question of the month: On Earth-3, are Starros friends or foes? And in the backup story, witness the origin of Superwoman in tale illustrated by superstar artist Bryan Hitch! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Crime Syndicate (2021 DC) 3B CGC 9.8 Tarr Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #3986538002

Written by Andy Schmidt. Art by Kieran McKeown and Bryan Hitch. Cover by Babs Tarr. With the Crime Syndicates forces combined for the first time, seeds are sown to change the world forever. But before that can happen, Ultraman, Superia, Johnny Quick, Atomica, and Emerald Knight must survive a final battle with the biggest Starro of them all—and each other! Plus: Earth-3s Alexander Luthor makes his debut! Question of the month: On Earth-3, are Starros friends or foes? And in the backup story, witness the origin of Superwoman in tale illustrated by superstar artist Bryan Hitch! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Crime Syndicate (2021 DC) 3B CGC 9.8 Tarr Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #3986538001

Written by Andy Schmidt. Art by Kieran McKeown and Bryan Hitch. Cover by Babs Tarr. With the Crime Syndicates forces combined for the first time, seeds are sown to change the world forever. But before that can happen, Ultraman, Superia, Johnny Quick, Atomica, and Emerald Knight must survive a final battle with the biggest Starro of them all—and each other! Plus: Earth-3s Alexander Luthor makes his debut! Question of the month: On Earth-3, are Starros friends or foes? And in the backup story, witness the origin of Superwoman in tale illustrated by superstar artist Bryan Hitch! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 1 FN/VF 7.0

"The Summoning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. This is it, the biggest, and arguably most important, event in the history of the DCU. A wave of unstoppable destructive force is sweeping across the multiverse and indiscriminately destroying everything in its path. Nothing seems able to stop it. The Crime Syndicate of Amerika (evil versions of the JLA) of Earth-3 die trying, along with their world. Batman receives an ominous warning from the Flash. Weather and natural disasters are out of control. An eclectic group of heroes and villains from around the multiverse are assembled to halt the death and destruction, and the being known as the Monitor may be the only one who can help them. 1st appearance of Alexander Luthor. Featuring the deaths of the Crime Syndicate of Amerika and Lex Luthor of Earth-3. NOTE: What can I say about "Crisis" accept that it's epic, meaningful, engrossing, and grand in scope. As an eleven year old comic fan, I remember being absolutely blown away by this story. Marv Wolfman and George Perez are truly masters of their craft. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2CD5942-015

"Oblivion Upon Us!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. The heroes of the DCU are only beginning to realize the scope of the danger they are in, and it may already be too late. The Flash inexplicably disappears. The Teen Titans try desperately to curb the death and destruction caused by this cataclysmic event. The Legion of Super-Heroes stand helpless as a wave of anti-matter threatens to sweep over them wiping them and their world from existence forever. Featuring the deaths of the Losers, Nighthawk, and Kid Psycho. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26F8B76-012

"Worlds in Limbo!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Mike DeCarlo. The unthinkable has happened. Harbinger, under the control of the enemy, betrayed her father figure and murdered the Monitor. Now what hope does the multiverse have for survival against the unrelenting wave of anti-matter which is destroying everything in its path? In a desperate attempt to mount a defense Harbinger, Pariah, and Alexander Luther assemble all the remaining heroes of the multiverse. Plus, in a machiavellian move the enemy delivers a devastating attack on the Guardians of the Universe and the Green Lantern Corps. And at last, the diabolical villain behind all the death and destruction stands revealed. 1st appearance of the Anti-Monitor. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26F7CA7-011

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4411882006

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Direct Edition.

Label #21-32485F5-008

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crossover (2020 Image) 3G CBCS 9.8 SS Cates McFarlane B&W Virgin 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Donny Cates on 2/23/2022 McFarlane Retailer Incentive

Label #22-0D443DE-058

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Geoff Shaw & Various. Cover by Todd McFarlane. 'KIDS LOVE CHAINS,' Part Three-Monsters and robots falling from the sky! Mysterious (and familiar??) superheroes joining our intrepid gang on their journey to event ground zero! CROSSOVER continues with the series' most explosive and shocking issue to date! Don't miss this one, folks. If you do, it just might drive you...mad. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Crow (1989 Caliber) 1-1ST CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4294615022

1st Printing dated February 1989. Book One: Pain. Story, art and cover by James OBarr. The first Crow miniseries, and the characters second appearance (after Caliber Presents #1). Murdered by thugs, Eric Draven is resurrected as The Crow, a deathless spirit of vengeance. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.95.

Crush and Lobo (2021 DC) 1D CGC 9.8 Ward 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Ward Variant Cover.

Label #4139660011

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art by Amancay Nahuelpan. Cover by Christian Ward. In case anyone was wondering, Crush is doing just fine, actually. Sure, she recently walked away from her classmates at the Roy Harper Titans Academy and effectively quit being a Teen Titan in a blaze of glory. And okay, her relationship with her too-good-to-be-true girlfriend Katie is kind of on the rocks, if you want to get all technical about it. Oh, and she recently found out Lobos in space jail, but thats cool, because hes the worst. OKAY, maybe Crush has some STUFF, but that doesnt mean shes gonna DO anything about it, like actually go to space and confront her dad and all her problems, because everything is FINE....Right? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Cry for Dawn (1989) 9B CBCS 6.5 Signed Linsner, Monks

Paper: White

Slab: Scratch on front of case

Limited Edition. Centerfold detached. Verified Signatures: Joseph Michael Linsner & Joseph M. Monks (on interior front cover) (#1890/200).

Label #20-499E6DD-002

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Limited Signed Edition. Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner and Joseph Monks on the inside front cover. Limited to 2000 copies. Virgin wraparound cover by Linsner. Stories by Joseph Michael Linsner, Robb Horan, Joseph M. Monks, and US. B&W, 40 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers.

Crystal Planet (2022 Opus Comics) 1FOIL CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

(#1959/1998). Limited Edition.

Label #22-066B5B6-001

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Foil Cover by Richard Friend - limited to 1998 copies. Written by Joe Satriani, Tony Lee. Art by Richard Friend. A vivid space odyssey where Satchel Walker, a man out of time, finds himself caught between desperate factions as they battle for resources in the perilous orbit of a dying star. It's music, and more importantly the power and emotion that music can conjure, which could bring an end to the conflict, restore harmony to the timestream, and reveal Walker's true place in the universe. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $19.98.

Crystal Planet (2022 Opus Comics) 2FOIL CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

(#311/1998).

Label #22-069BD64-011

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Foil Variant Cover by Santi Casas - limited to 1998 copies. Written by Joe Satriani, Tony Lee. Art by Richard Friend. A vivid space odyssey where Satchel Walker, a man out of time, finds himself caught between desperate factions as they battle for resources in the perilous orbit of a dying star. No sooner than Satchel puts his father to rest, Walter Walker returns to show his son the past... and Satchel's destiny among the stars. Music-and the power and emotion it can conjure-could bring an end to the conflict, restore harmony to the timestream, and reveal Walker's true place in the universe. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $19.98.

Crystal Planet (2022 Opus Comics) 3FOIL CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

(#317/1998) Limited Edition

Label #23-0F10ECE-002

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Limited Edition Foil Cover by Santi Casas - limited to 1998 copies. Written by Joe Satriani and Tony Lee. Art by Richard Friend. A vivid space odyssey where Satchel Walker, a man out of time, finds himself caught between desperate factions as they battle for resources in the perilous orbit of a dying star. Satchel faces crises on both the Crystal Planet and Earth, heralding the return of the true owner of the Time Shredder arrives! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $19.98.

Curse of the Molemen (1992) 1 FN+ 6.5

Staple rust.

Story, Art and Cover by Charles Burns. Big Baby, the childlike hero with the baby face, investigates the invasion of his idyllic neighborhood by nightmarish creatures as only Charles Burns can draw them. Originally a Raw One-Shot in black and white, colored for this edition by Michael Newhall. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Cyberforce (1993 2nd Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4402527011

Regular Edition cover. Killer Instinct Part 2. Marc Silvestri art. Cover price $1.95.

Cyberpunk 2077 Trauma Team (2020 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3874097008

Written by Cullen Bunn. Art and Cover by Miguel Valderrama. Nadia, an assistant EMT for a privately-owned business known as Trauma Team International, is the sole survivor of a failed rescue mission turned shootout. After she agrees to continue work for an upcoming extraction mission, Nadia and her new team find themselves in an even more dangerous and life-threatening situation. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

CyberRad (1991 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2BC24B4-012

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Cover by Neal Adams. Untitled story, script by Peter Stone, pencils by Terry Shoemaker, Richard Bennett, and Neal Adams (layouts), inks by Richard Bennett; A frightened, confused teenager flees for his life when pursued by a pair of powerful and deadly robots; With no memory of his own identity, he has no idea why theyve chosen him as their target; But what is most surprising is the fact that hes not only surviving their assault, hes actually able to fight back; The resulting battle only raises more questions: Why are they so intent on killing him and whos responsible for their lethal programming?; Is he some kind of robot or cyborg himself?; His attackers seem to know all the answers, which only makes his situation worse; If the youth doesnt fight back, hell definitely die; But if he succeeds in defeating his attackers, he may never learn the answers he so desperately needs. 36 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

CyberRad (1991 1st Series) 2A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2BC24B4-017

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Direct Edition painted cover by Matt Busch. CyberRad Terminated. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Terry Shoemaker, Richard Bennett and Neal Adams. An amnesiac teen flees killer robots, only to find he has the powers to fight back. Simulacrum, the last and deadliest robot, pursues CyberRad into the subway, as Rad's horrified friends and family watch the battle on television. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.