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Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 78 GD/VG 3.0

2" cumulative spine split. Interior tearing. Cover oxidation.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Bill Woolfolk, Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza, Al Liederman and unknown. The first appearance and origin of Mr. Atom in "Captain Marvel Meets Mr. Atom" by Bill Woolfolk and C.C. Beck. Also in this issue: "Captain Marvel Saves Sivana" with story by Bill Woolfolk and pencils by C.C. Beck, and "Captain Marvel and the Street of Forgotten Men!" by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Plus: Captain Kid..."Climbs to New Heights" with art by Al Liederman (not the same story as issue #57). Also: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "The World Stealers" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). And: 1-page Tootsie Roll ad "Captain Tootsie and the Secret-Play Touchdown" with art by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 97 VG 4.0

Cover by C.C. Beck (partial photo). Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza, Al Liederman and unknown. When Billy Batson finds a large diamond in the street, Captain Marvel gets the task of trying to find its owner in "The Ownerless Diamond" by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Captain Marvel also stars in: "The World Without Water" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck (Sivana appearance) and "Captain Marvel Is Wiped Out" with story by Otto Binder and pencils by C.C. Beck (along with a cameo by C.C. Beck). Plus: Captain Kid in "The Manager" with art by Al Liederman. And: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "Villain of Time" by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 98 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Tape on interior page.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Al Liederman and unknown. In this issue: Captain Marvel investigates a flying saucer and learns of..."The United Worlds" with art by C.C. Beck; Professor Sebastian has discovered a 93rd element in "The Mystery Metal" with art by C.C. Beck; Captain Marvel is stuck on an island with no memory of his identity or powers in "Captain Marvel Loses His Memory"; and Chester Chudney tries to make Mr. Tawny feel self-conscious about his tail in "Mr. Tawny's Persecution Complex" with art by C.C. Beck. Plus: Captain Kid in "The Clean-Up Man" with art by Al Liederman. And: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "Atomic Express Mail" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 99 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Al Liederman and unknown. Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) stars in: "Airtown, U.S.A." with art by C.C. Beck; "Captain Marvel Stars in Television" with art by C.C. Beck (first appearance of TV star Milton Earle); "Captain Marvel's Absent-Mindedness" with art by C.C. Beck; and "The Rain of Terror" with pencils by C.C. Beck. Plus: Captain Kid in "The Good Skate" with art by Al Liederman. And: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "Wandering World" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 109 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Al Liederman and unknown. Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) stars in: "The Space Aggressor" with story by Otto Binder; "The Invention Inventor Machine" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck; and "The Mystery of the Model Crimes" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Plus: Captain Kid in "It Suits Him!" with art by Al Liederman. And: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "Jon Jarl Loses His Job" by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 120 GD+ 2.5

2" cumulative spine split (partially taped).

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck and unknown. Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) stars in: "The Marauding Meteors" with story by Otto Binder and pencils by C.C. Beck; "The Pain Maker" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck; "The Voice Heard Round the World" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck; and "The Machine Monster" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Plus: Captain Kid in "Kid Stuff"! And: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "The Darkness Danger" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 136 VG+ 4.5

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Al Liederman and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Al Liederman and unknown. Is Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) vulnerable to the evil powers of black magic? Read..."The Witch of Haven Street" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. The World's Mightiest Mortal also stars in "Captain Marvel Battles Hallucination" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck (appearances by Sivana and Dexter Knox) and "Television Trickery" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Plus: Colonel Corn and Korny Kobb tale "The Busy Bee"; Captain Kid in "The Practical Jokers" by Al Liederman; and Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "The Space Pyramid" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 139 VG+ 4.5

Cover by C.C. Beck. Stories by Otto Binder, Howard Boughner and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck, Howard Boughner and unknown. Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) stars in: "Captain Marvel Battles the Red Crusher" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck; "Spider's Doom" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck (Dexter Knox appearance); and "Captain Marvel Fights Niatpac Levram!" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck. Plus: Windy tale "The Fishing Dog" by Howard Boughner; Captain Kid in "Jinx Day"; and Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "The Hawkmen" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) 143 GD 2.0

2 1/2" cumulative spine tear.

Stories by Otto Binder and unknown. Art by C.C. Beck and unknown. Captain Marvel (Billy Batson) stars in: "The Horror Hunt" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck; "The Man in the Moon" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck (Doc Quartz appearance); "The Vengeful Vine" by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck (Dexter Knox appearance); and "The Human Hawks" with story by Otto Binder and pencils by C.C. Beck. Plus: Captain Kid in "The Fishy Fish Yarn"! And: Jon Jarl in the 2-page text story "The Poison Planet" with script by Otto Binder (as Eando Binder). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel and The Good Humor Man (1950 Fawcett) 1 GD 2.0

Cover detached. Only one staple (manufacturing).

No Number. Partial photo cover with Jack Carson (movie star) & the Captain Marvel Club Boys. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Coverless Lot of 3

Issues 25, 26 of Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett); and Whiz Comics (1940 Fawcett) 83. Most will grade in the PR- range. Issues 25, 26 are COVERLESS with multiple pages missing; issue 83 is COVERLESS with complete interior.

Captain Marvel Jr. (1942-1953 Fawcett) 40 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Cover glued to first wrap.

Cover by Bud Thompson. Stories by Otto Binder, W. Jourdain¸ Art Helfant and Sid Lazarus. Art by W. Jourdain, Art Helfant, Sid Lazarus and Bud Thompson. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Freddy meets a man who's been trapped in the body of a child by a youth formula. A rival newspaper targets the Daily Chronicle staff for murder, not realizing their #1 newsboy is also Captain Marvel Jr.. CMJ discovers the strange secret behind two empty graves in a cemetery. The Boy Who Couldn't Grow Up!; Rubbernose Randolph; Boxcar Benny; Giggle Gags; The Principal Draws Interest!; Captain Marvel Jr. Puts on the Pressure; Snortville Sneeze; Whipper-Snappers; Texan Guns; Captain Marvel, Jr. Faces a Grave Situation. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Jr. (1942-1953 Fawcett) 44 VG- 3.5

1" spine split from top.

52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Jr. (1942-1953 Fawcett) 58 GD+ 2.5

Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

Cover by Bud Thompson. Stories by Otto Binder, Sid Lazarus, Art Helfant¸ and Bill Woolfolk. Art by Kurt Schaffenberger, Joe Certa¸ Sid Lazarus, and Art Helfant. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Disgraced ex-jockey Sneaker Bleeker finds a rogue Pegasus, and suddenly he has the means for revenge against the horse-racing industry. The smartest boy in the world visits town, and immediately gets into the sort of trouble that only Captain Marvel Jr. can get him out of. Marvel Jr. seeks jewel thieves who hide out in a hall of mirrors, in a story with art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Flying Horse; Boxcar Benny; Rubbernose Randolph; Homer the Mental Miracle; It's All Done with Mirrors; Car Capers / Bus Buffoonery; Snortville Sneeze: The Big Report; The Other Passenger; Kanvasback Takes a Cuffing; The Metal Island. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Jr. (1942-1953 Fawcett) 94 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-4088DC5-006

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories by Bill Woolfolk, Howard Boughner, Art Helfant and Otto Binder. Art by Bud Thompson, Art Helfant, Howard Boughner and Joe Certa. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Mrs. Wagner brings home an antique lamp that contains an ill-tempered genie, but even Captain Marvel Jr. can't foresee what happens when she plugs the lamp in to an electrical outlet. A nobody named Hiram Boggs tries to gain a reputation as the head of all the city's criminal rackets, just for fun, but that gets the attention of the real godfather. Kanvasback the boxer explains why he was looking for punctuation in his alphabet soup. The Menace of the Medicine Man; Kanvasback: Food Foolishness; The Lamp of Power; The Copy Cat; Judge Smudge; Rubbernose Randolph; Cook the Crook; The Lord of the Underworld; Movie Mogul Moglethorpe. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Jr. (1942-1953 Fawcett) 95 FN- 5.5

Includes Crowley/Fawcett File Copies Certificate of Authenticity from Nostalgic Investments.

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Stories by Bill Woolfolk, Howard Boughner, Art Helfant and Otto Binder. Art by Bill Ward, Bud Thompson, Art Helfant, Howard Boughner and Joe Certa. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Lightning Lenny's electrical powers allow him to use ball lightning to commit crimes, in revenge for his father's execution in the electric chair. Another strange supervillain is the King of the Dogs, who can command an army of canines to do his bidding. (Note the dog operating the Gatling gun on the cover!) Captain Marvel Jr. traces mysterious disappearances to a gigantic "Space Fisherman," complete with fishhook and tackle box, in a story featuring early art by legendary good-girl artist Bill Ward. The Electrical Bandit; Judge Smudge; Rubbernose Randolph; Lazy Lee; Kanvasback: The Family Reunion; The Space Fisherman; Boxcar Benny; The King of the Dogs; The Elemental Menace; The Exiled Earth; The Demon Fencer. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Jr. (1942-1953 Fawcett) 118 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-34DC4AC-004

Cover by Bud Thompson. Stories by Bill Woolfolk, Art Helfant and Howard Boughner. Art by Bud Thompson, Art Helfant, Howard Boughner, and Joe Certa. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. An ancestor of Freddy Freeman summons Captain Marvel Jr. to the past to rescue Robin Hood and his Merry Men from the Earl of Nottingham. Prof. Edgewise's latest invention is a gigantic vacuum cleaner which, like most Edgewise inventions, lacks a kill switch. Sucker Sam is the laziest crook ever. Getting His Goat; The Hammer of Hate; Judge Smudge; Rubbernose Randolph; Kanvasback: The Super Stupid Salesman; The Lazy Genie; In the Days of Robin Hood; The Lost Space Ship; The Great Vacuum. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Lot of 7

Issues 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #22 grading GD.

Captain Marvel Story Book (1946 Fawcett) 2 GD+ 2.5

Oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by C. C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Stories and art by C. C. Beck, Pete Costanza and Bill Woolfolk. The Captain Marvel Story Book featured an innovative combination of text and comics art, featuring great full-page illustrations by Shazam co-creator C.C. Beck. Captain Marvel helps Dorothy after her scientist father is kidnapped by the menacing Sun People. Their sun-shelter is growing too hot, so they need his invention to cool off the sun, even if that dooms Earth to another Ice Age. Captain Marvel and the Sun People. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Marvel Story Book (1946 Fawcett) 4 GD+ 2.5

1" spine split from bottom. Soiling. Cover oxidation.

Cover by C. C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Stories and art by C. C. Beck, Pete Costanza and Al Liederman. The Captain Marvel Story Book featured an innovative combination of text and comics art, featuring great full-page illustrations by Shazam co-creator C.C. Beck. Billy Batson goes on assignment to Egypt, where Captain Marvel tries to uncover the secret of the Gargoyle Men. The desert trail leads to the beautiful but deadly Queen Ashtira, in an issue-length story, The Gargoyle Men. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Savage Lot of 4

Issues 7, 8, 10, 15 of Captain Savage (1968). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN- range.

Captain Science (1950) 1 GD 2.0

1" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by Walter Johnson. Stories and art by Wally Wood, Walter Johnson and Gustav Schrotter. Sci-fi adventure from Youthful Magazines. While visiting New Mexico, scientist Gordon Dane is given an advanced supercomputer by the alien survivor of a flying-saucer crash, which he uses to become science-hero Captain Science. Using the computer, Captain Science learns that Hitler and other Axis leaders were actually aliens, and they have a new invasion planned for planet Earth. Archaeologist Tayne is transported by a strange crystal to another world, where he is welcomed as a legendary hero, in a story with early art by the legendary Wally Wood. Tracking the Flying Saucers; Traitors to the Earth; Destination Moon; The Monster God of Rogor; The Spawn of Saturn. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Carbon SC (2013-2023 Flesk) By Mark Schultz 5-1ST NM 9.4

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Story and art by Mark Schultz. Mark Schultz continues to amaze! This fifth volume in his Carbon art-book series features new drawings and paintings, all created within the last two years. It's a wide-ranging potpourri of commissions, book illustrations, concept designs, comics and personal work, brimming with the unique imagery and subject matter for which Mark is celebrated. His media include carbon and graphite pencils, brush and ink, watercolor and gouache. The images feature Jack and Hannah from his Xenozoic tales, two new Paleonauts funny-book stories, Stormforce 10 concept designs, preparatory work for his upcoming Storms at Sea sequel and an assortment of science-fantasy subjects drawn from the fictional worlds that inspired his career. Preliminaries are placed side-by-side with finished pieces to provide insight to the artist's working process. Carbon 5 is a deep dive into Mark's ages-spanning imagination, showcasing his work as an illustrator, a cartoonist and a concept artist. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

Care Bears (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4609400002

Direct Edition. Join the Care Bears in their magical home, the incredible land of Care-A-Lot. In this issue, the Care Bears try to find out why hail storms and blizzards are occurring during the summer and ruining everybody's fun and happiness. What is going on? It's all part of an evil plot by Glump. So the Care Bears have to do something about that in "The Plot to Steal Summer." Script by Howard Post and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. Cover price $0.65.

Care Bears (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4610967021

Direct Edition. Join the Care Bears in their magical home, the incredible land of Care-A-Lot. In this issue, the Care Bears try to find out why hail storms and blizzards are occurring during the summer and ruining everybody's fun and happiness. What is going on? It's all part of an evil plot by Glump. So the Care Bears have to do something about that in "The Plot to Steal Summer." Script by Howard Post and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. Cover price $0.65.

Care Bears (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4610967020

Direct Edition. Join the Care Bears in their magical home, the incredible land of Care-A-Lot. In this issue, the Care Bears try to find out why hail storms and blizzards are occurring during the summer and ruining everybody's fun and happiness. What is going on? It's all part of an evil plot by Glump. So the Care Bears have to do something about that in "The Plot to Steal Summer." Script by Howard Post and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. Cover price $0.65.

Castle of Frankenstein (1962-1975 Gothic Castle Publishing) Magazine 12 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4232556004

Mature readers. This issue has articles on Planet of the Apes (a photo story special) and The Avengers (TV series). It also includes comic book reviews, an interview with Stan Lee, "Spock Speaks," "Lin Carter Looks at Books," part three of a Christopher Lee interview, and "A Farewell to Basil Rathbone." Cover price $0.35.

Cat print by Sara Richard

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

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Catwoman #1 (2011) Cover Print by Guillem March

High quality print on heavy stock. 9" X 12".

Catwoman (2018 DC) 4A CGC 9.8 JSA Jones Jones

Paper: White

Joelle Jones Authenticated Autograph

Label #4485525009

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Written by Joëlle Jones. Art by Joëlle Jones and Fernando Blanco. Cover by Joëlle Jones and Laura Allred. Things have gone from bad to worse for Selina in Villa Hermosa. Her new city has taken away what little she was able to carry with her from Gotham, and her rap sheet offers scant protection when local crooks frame her for murdering two police officers. The law has caught up with her and Catwoman is in the clink, giving her time to reflect on her life and all the things that led her to Vila Hermosa. Turns out she didn't choose the move randomly or just to get away from the Batman. This special interlude issue takes us back in time to explode some previously unknown truth bombs from Selina Kyle's past. BATWOMAN artist Fernando Blanco joins Joëlle Jones to explore a couple of the early versions of Catwoman's nine lives. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 68B CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Lin Variant Cover.

Label #4657833012

Written by Tini Howard. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico. Cover by Rachta Lin. THE CAN'T-MISS FINALE TO TINI HOWARD'S RUN, DRAWN BY ALL-STAR CARMINE DI GIANDOMENICO! As the forces of the WHITE GLOVE prepare to put Gotham City in a stranglehold, Selina finds herself in need of emergency medical treatment from the steady hands of none other than HUSH. Will the Feline Fatale survive her procedure and live to protect her beloved precious city...or will she be reduced to fish food at the bottom of the Gotham City bay? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 70C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Homare Variant Cover

Label #4541972004

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Written by Torunn Gronbekk. Art by Fabiana Mascolo. Cover by Homare. CATWOMAN STALKED BY DEADLY ASSASSINS! In search of clues regarding the bounty that's been placed on her head, Selina travels to Berlin hoping to reconnect with one of her old accomplices from her days as a roaming international thief. But it seems not even her cache of disguises and tricks can protect Catwoman from the watchful eyes of those hunting her. With deadly assassins coming out of every nook and cranny, Selina's chances of uncovering the secrets of her unseen enemy seem slim. Can Catwoman find out who exactly wants her dead, and why? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Catwoman Vampirella Furies (1997) 1DF.SIGNED FN/VF 7.0

Dynamic Forces edition autographed by Chuck Dixon, Jim Balent, and Jimmy Palmiotti w/COA, limited to 500 copies.

Cave Girl (1953 ME) 12 VG- 3.5

Cover and first wrap detached at one staple. Water spotting.

(A-1 No. 96) Stories by Gardner Fox. Art by Bob Powell. Cover by Bob Powell. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #96. Classic good-girl art by Bob Powell, as a girl raised by wolves becomes the jungle hero Cave Girl. White men disguised as natives steal ivory and archaeological treasures; Cave Girl is captured by the Amazons and forced to fight lions; Jungle lord Thun'da must prevent discovery of an ancient machine that can turn anything into gold. Featuring early stories by future comics legend Gardner Fox. The Devil Boat!; Prey of the Headhunters!; The Amazon Assassins!; Thunda: The Gold-Maker! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cerebus Lot of 10

Issues 97, 101-108, and 120 of Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim). Most will grade in the FN range.

Cerebus Lot of 10

Issues 90-92 and 94-100 of Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim). Most will grade in the FN range.

Cerebus Lot of 10

Issues 62, 64, 66, 69, 85, 90, 92, 97, 99, and 100 of Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading closer to VG.

Cerebus Lot of 10

Issues 38, 39, 59, 60, 62, 66, 84, 85, 87, and 88 of Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim). Most will grade in the FN range with some grading VG.

Challengers of the Unknown (1958 DC 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #25-0C66973-001

"The Man Who Tampered With Infinity." A mad scientist uses an "infinity machine" to teleport monsters from other dimensions. "The Human Pets." An alien boy collects "animals." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Marvin Stein. Cover by Kirby and Stein. Cover price $0.10.

Challengers of the Unknown (1958 DC 1st Series) 1 FR/GD 1.5

4" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached. Tape under staples. Pen markings.

"The Man Who Tampered With Infinity." A mad scientist uses an "infinity machine" to teleport monsters from other dimensions. "The Human Pets." An alien boy collects "animals." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Marvin Stein. Cover by Kirby and Stein. Cover price $0.10.

Challengers of the Unknown (1958 DC 1st Series) 15 GD+ 2.5

1 1/2" spine split from the top. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

"The Return of Multi-Man." Multi-Man escapes jail and takes a job for a thieving collector named Gurk. "The Lady Giant and the Beast." June Robbins and a small monster are turned into Giants. Art and cover by Bob Brown. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Lend a Friendly Hand!" Cover price $0.10.

Challengers of the Unknown (1958 DC 1st Series) 27 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4543086006

1st appearance of Volcano Man. "The 1,001 Impossible Inventions." A pair of criminals use weapons stolen from a futuristic museum. "Master of the Volcano Men." Flaming volcanic rock monsters battle the Challengers. Art and cover by Bob Brown. One-page text piece with bios of Brown and Arnold Drake. Cover price $0.12.

Challengers of the Unknown (1958 DC 1st Series) 29 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4543086007

"Four Roads to Doomsday." The Challengers are tricked into disabling four machines that supposedly threaten the planet. "The War Between the Challenger Teams." Two teams of Challengers (Rocky and Prof vs. Ace and Red) unknowingly battle each other after getting mixed up in a conflict between fish men and lava men. Art and cover by Bob Brown. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Pennies for UNICEF!" Cover price $0.12.

Chamber of Chills (1951 Harvey) 11 CGC 9.0 Conserved

Conserved

Paper: Off white to white

Conservation includes: cover cleaned.

Label #4396106008

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Bob Powell, Howard Nostrand, Rudy Palais, Al Avison, Manny Stallman, John Giunta and Tom Hickey. Harvey Comics joins the parade of pre-Code horror comics pioneered by EC in the 1950s. A woman's face in a pool tries to lure passersby into the water. Brothers take over an 18th-century English inn by having the owner committed to an asylum, but they didn't count on her grandmother's witchcraft. The Girl in the Moonpool; The Horror From the Shade; To Live Again!; Strange Legends: The Great Drought and the Waters of Waco; Return From Bedlam; The Curse of Morgan Kilgane; Graveyard of Gems! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Chamber of Darkness Lot of 6

Issues 1-3 and 5-7 of Chamber of Darkness (1969 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to VG/FN range.

Chamber of Darkness Lot of 7

Issues 1-3 and 5-8 of Chamber of Darkness (1969 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN- to VG range with #7 grading GD.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4578005023

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"The World Still needs the Champions!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Don Heck and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Dan Adkins. Courage made them heroes - Fate made them Champions! Can a former super-spy, two mutants, a demi-god, and a demon carry on in the tradition of the mighty Avengers and Fantastic Four? Black Widow, Ice Man, Angel, Hercules, and Ghost Rider must unite to defend the Olympic goddess, Venus, from the evil machinations of Pluto, Lord of the Underworld, Ares, God of War, and Hyppolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4640505019

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Doctor Doom Triumphant: Part 2 of 2 - "A World Lost!" Guest-starring the Hulk and the Beast. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Bob Adkins. Story continues from Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) #14. Magneto and the Beast desperately search for allies to end Dr. Doom's world-domination! The unlikely duo stops in Los Angeles to ask the Champions for help, but the west coast heroes have been afflicted by the Latverian Monarch's neuro-gas too! After a terrific fight, the Master of Magnetism learns that Doom has taken over the White House! So the X-Men's long-time foe and the Beast rush to Washington D.C. (with the Champions in hot pursuit)! And once the Hulk joins the party on the White House lawn, the chaotic clash erupts! Magneto vs. Doctor Doom! The Green Goliath vs. the Lion of Olympus! The Beast and Ghost Rider vs. Angel and Iceman! Wow, rare battles between Marvel heavyweights! In the end though, what will it take to defeat the near-omnipotent Victor Von Doom? Perhaps a taste of the hellfire will do the trick! Cameo appearances by President Jimmy Carter and Secretary of State Cyrus Vance. Champions Lineup: Angel, Black Widow, Darkstar, Ghost Rider, Hercules, and Iceman. (Notes: This story features the first meeting between Magneto and Doctor Doom; and also early encounters among Magneto, Hercules, and the Hulk. Magneto appears next in Uncanny X-Men 111. Many years later the events of Champions 16 tie into Giant-Size Hulk (2006 2nd series) issue 1.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Champions (2016 Marvel 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.4 Ramos

Paper: White

Label #4628293014

Written by Mark Waid. Art and Cover by Humberto Ramos. Following the fallout of CIVIL WAR II, Avengers Ms. Marvel, Nova and Spider-Man strike out on their own - joined by Cyclops, Viv Vision and the Totally Awesome Hulk! Six young heroes determined to change the world - and they're only the beginning! 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Champions (2016 Marvel 2nd Series) 1M CGC 9.8 Hawthorne 1:1000 Variant

Paper: White

Hawthorne Variant Cover

Label #4606411001

1:1000 variant by Mike Hawthorne. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Humberto Ramos. Following the fallout of CIVIL WAR II, Avengers Ms. Marvel, Nova and Spider-Man strike out on their own - joined by Cyclops, Viv Vision and the Totally Awesome Hulk! Six young heroes determined to change the world - and they're only the beginning! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.