Auctions: comic books 1948 or later

Cerebus Lot of 9

Issues 119-127 of Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim). Most will grade in the FN range.

Cerebus Lot of 9

Issues 128, 130-133, and 136-139 of Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim). Most will grade in the FN range.

Cerebus Lot of 9

Issues 141-149 of Cerebus (1977-2004 Aardvark-Vanaheim). Most will grade in the FN range with some grading closer to VF.

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) 34 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

"Beachhead, U.S.A." A submarine full of unfrozen Nazis intends to blow up the Eastern seaboard. "Multi-Woman, Queen of Disaster." Multi-Man creates a giant lady robot (Multi-Woman) to assist in destroying the Challengers. Art and cover by Bob Brown. Cover price $0.12.

Challengers of the Unknown (1958 DC 1st Series) 47 FN 6.0

"The Sinister Sponge." A strange relic turns a diver into a human sponge, putting Earth's water supply in danger of being soaked up. Script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Brown. "The Terrors of Mr. Tic-Tac-Toe." The Challengers are tied to a giant game board. Script by France Herron, art by Brown. Cover by Brown. Cover price $0.12.

Challengers of the Unknown Lot of 7

Issues 16, 20-25 of Challengers of the Unknown (1958 DC 1st Series). Most will grade in the FR to GD/VG range.

Chamber of Darkness (1969 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4661885001

Cover art by John Romita. Forewarned Is Four-Armed!, script by Neal Adams and Roy Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Herb Trimpe and Tom Sutton; Freddy Garricks sees a ghastly face in the mirror while trying to shave. The Day of the Red Death!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Don Heck; When a bio-engineered weapon is let loose, the only survivors are a small band of evil men in a concrete bunker; Takeoff on Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death." 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Chamber of Darkness (1969 Marvel) 3 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4661885002

Cover pencils by John Buscema. The Warlock Tree!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Syd Shores; Dave scoffs at the legend of a tree cursed by a dying warlock until the curse nearly kills his girlfriend. The Tell Tale Heart, script by Edgar Allan Poe (original story) and Denny O'Neil (adaptation), art by Tom Palmer; A man kills his miserly uncle but does not get away with the crime; Adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's short story "The Telltale Heart." Something Lurks on Shadow Mountain!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten; After George Ashton is tricked by a mysterious woman into opening a box, he learns that she is really Pandora and he must figure out how to undo the damage he has caused. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640921018

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"Assault on Olympus!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella and Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dan Adkins. The Champions have failed...Hercules and Venus are at the mercy of evil Pluto's malevolent machinations. Can Black Widow, Angel, Ice Man, and Ghost Rider regroup in time and find away to save their friends? NOTE: Letters page begins and includes a Marvel Value Stamp (series B # 29). Rich Buckler cover pencils, Dan Adkins cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 10 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3853339004

"One Man's Son is Another Man's Poison!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Dave Cockrum. The Soviets are getting away with the Black Widow and Ivan in tow, and the Champions are powerless to stop them. If the brash son of Zeus breaks them free from their prison the city of Los Angeles will be destroyed. Can the power of the Spirit of Vengeance calm the Lion of Olympus, or will his demon presence have the opposite effect? Plus, someone has a change of heart and switches teams! Don't miss the earthshattering conclusion to the Champions' battle with the Crimson Dynamo, Titanium Man, Griffin, and Darkstar. Cover price $0.30.

Champions (2016 Marvel 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Ramos

Paper: White

Label #3816008014

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 Lot of 17

Issues 1-17 of Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #15 grading GD.

Chaos Effect Epilogue (1994) 1 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #24-09703B8-001

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Chaos Effect readers know that at one critical junction of the story, Magnus disappears through a time portal! These are his adventures in 1994 before he attempts to return to his own future era. Thrust into our present, Magnus is advised by Timewalker on how to survive as a "fish out of water." Magnus explores New York, where he engages bikers, cabbies and Harada's Eggbreakers in battle. Harada learns that Magnus is in New York, and decides to capture him to learn the secrets of the future. At the same time, Magnus decides to explore his own past, as he begins a search for his parents. But if Magnus makes one wrong move, he may change -- or destroy -- the entire future history of the Valiant Universe! "In Search of Faith" is written by Kevin VanHook, with art by Louis Small, Jr. and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover price $2.95.

Chaos Quarterly (1995) 1PREMIUM FN+ 6.5

Signed by Julie Bell on front cover, includes Certificate of Authenticity from Chaos! Comics.

Premium Edition

Charles M. Schulz 40 Years Life and Art HC (1990 Pharos Books) 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Residue.

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1st printing. Written by Giovanni Trimboli. Preface by Umberto Eco. A retrospective on the life of Peanuts creator, Charles M. Schulz. Filled with photos, sketches and comic strips. Hardcover w/slipcase, 9-1/2" x 12-1/2", 176 pages, full color. Cover price $45.00.

Charlton War Lot of 10

Issues 54-56, 59, 63 of War and Attack (1964); Army War Heroes (1963) 13; Navy War Heroes (1964) 6; Army Attack (1964) 46; Special War Series (1965) 3; and Attack (1966 4th Series Charlton) 4. Most will grade in the GD- to VG+ range.

Charlton War Lot of 10

Issues 84, 85 of Fightin' Army (1956 Charlton); 77, 103, 112 of Fightin' Navy (1956); 18, 23, 24, 41 of Submarine Attack (1958); and War at Sea (1957) 40. Issues Fightin' Navy #112 is signed by Sam Glanzman, no certification is included. Most will grade in the FR to VG range, with #103 grading at PR (INCOMPLETE).

Charlton War Lot of 10

Issues 116, 119 of Fightin' Navy (1956); 4, 6 of Navy War Heroes (1964); 34, 35, 50, 52, 53 of Submarine Attack (1958); and Navy Combat (1955) 16. Most will grade in the GD to VG/FN range.

Charlton War Lot of 10

31-33 of Battlefield Action (1957); 12, 13, 27, 29 of Army War Heroes (1963); Marines Attack (1964 Charlton) 9; Marine War Heroes (1964) 13; and Army Attack (1964) 46. Issues Battlefield Action 31-33; and Army Attack 46; are signed by Sam Glanzman, no certification is included. Most will grade in the FR/GD to GD+ range, with Marines Attack #9 grading at PR (INCOMPLETE).

Charlton War Lot of 10

Issues 25, 26, 50 of Fightin' Air Force (1956); 6, 14, 20 of US Air Force Comics (1958); Attack (1962 3rd Series Charlton) 1; War Heroes (1963 Charlton) 23; D-Day (1964 Charlton) 6; and Attack (1971 5th Series Charlton) 2. Issues Fightin' Air Force 25; US Air Force Comics 6, 14; and War Heroes 23; are signed by Sam Glanzman, no certification is included. Most will grade in the GD to GD/VG range, with #50 grading at PR (INCOMPLETE).

Charlton War Lot of 10

Issues 26, 39, 77, 78, 82, 84-86 of Fightin' Army (1956 Charlton); and 23, 24 of Submarine Attack (1958). Issues Fightin' Army 39; and Submarine Attack 18, 23; are signed by Sam Glanzman, no certification is included. Most will grade in the FR to VG+ range.

Charlton War Lot of 8

Issues 37, 39, 46, 47, 51, 52 of Fightin' Air Force (1956); and 24, 31 of US Air Force Comics (1958). Most will grade in the GD to VG/FN range.

Charlton War Lot of 8

Issues 37, 51, 56 of Battlefield Action (1957); and 7, 10, 13, 14, 15 of Army War Heroes (1963). Most will grade in the GD to VG/FN range.

Charlton War Lot of 9

Issues 66, 73 of Fightin' Marines (1951 St. John/Charlton); 59, 60, 64, 67, 81, 85 of Fightin' Army (1956 Charlton); and Marines Attack (1964 Charlton) 2. Most will grade in the GD to VG/FN range, with Fightin' Marines #73 grading at PR (water damage).

Chassis Signed Lot of 3

Issue 0A of Chassis (1998 2nd Series Hurricane), and issues 1A, 3 of Chassis (1999 3rd Series Image). Issues 0A, and 1A signed by William O'Neill and Jan Utstein-O'Neill, and issue 3 signed by Joshua D. M. Dysart, O'Neill, and Utstein-O'Neill. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Cheech Wizard (1967 Vaughn Bode) 1 VG+ 4.5

Story, Art, and Cover by Vaughn Bode. Early self-published work featuring Vaughn Bode's arguably most recognizable character, Cheech Wizard. 7" X 4 3/4". 16 pages. B&W.

Cherry Delight (2023 5finity) 1A VF+ 8.5

Kickstarter Exclusive Cover by Larry Welz - limited to 200 copies. Cherry Comics and 5FINITY Productions have been accumulating artwork from fans that have mostly, if not ever, been seen before for public consumption. Several select pin-ups (many too hot to preview) were picked for this 32-page pin-up comic book, with the original B&W pieces fully colored for this project. 48 pages, full color, mature readers.

Cherry Delight (2023 5finity) 1WEBBER.A FN 6.0

Kickstarter Exclusive "Red Bikini" Edition Virgin Cover by George Webber. Cherry Comics and 5FINITY Productions have been accumulating artwork from fans that have mostly, if not ever, been seen before for public consumption. Several select pin-ups (many too hot to preview) were picked for this 32-page pin-up comic book, with the original B&W pieces fully colored for this project. 48 pages, full color, mature readers.

Cherry Poptart (1982 Last Gasp/Kitchen Sink) #1, 4th Printing CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Fourth Printing

Label #4566591007

4th Printing. 1987. ($2.50 Cover price). Larry Welz story, cover and art. Larry Todd & Jay Kinney art. Back cover by Larry Todd. Adults Only. 28 pgs, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cherry Poptart (1982 Last Gasp/Kitchen Sink) 24FRISON.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Frison Variant Cover A. Includes COA.

Label #4616882024

Happy Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Jenny Frison - Limited to 500 copies. Story and Art by Larry Welz. Cherry #24 is bigger, longer, and harder than ever. It's a 48 page monster that has the next two chapters of the exciting ongoing epic. This issue also features All New Cherry Pin Ups by, Scott Diggs Underwood (Ed Edd n' Eddy, The Addams Family), Joe Pekar (Grimm Fairy Tales), Tuco El Buitre (Mademoiselle De Sade), Robert Ullman (Atom Bomb Bikini), Chance Wolf (Spawn, The Pitt), PHILO (Tales of Shaundra), Aaron Bordner (Alice Sinn, Monster High School) & Steven S. Crompton (Demi The Demoness). With Guest Strips by MastaJWood (Marvel, Dynamite), Shlepzig (Red, File 2231), & Gary Yap (Simpsons, King of the Hill).

Cherry Poptart (1982 Last Gasp/Kitchen Sink) 24FRISON.B CGC 9.6 SS Frison

Paper: White

Signed by Jenny Frison on 06/20/2025. Frison Variant cover B. Includes COA.

Label #4617406016

Happy Comics Exclusive "Alt Color" Edition Variant Cover by Jenny Frison - Limited to 150 signed copies, Signed by Jenny Frison. Story and Art by Larry Welz. Cherry #24 is bigger, longer, and harder than ever. It's a 48 page monster that has the next two chapters of the exciting ongoing epic. This issue also features All New Cherry Pin Ups by, Scott Diggs Underwood (Ed Edd n' Eddy, The Addams Family), Joe Pekar (Grimm Fairy Tales), Tuco El Buitre (Mademoiselle De Sade), Robert Ullman (Atom Bomb Bikini), Chance Wolf (Spawn, The Pitt), PHILO (Tales of Shaundra), Aaron Bordner (Alice Sinn, Monster High School) & Steven S. Crompton (Demi The Demoness). With Guest Strips by MastaJWood (Marvel, Dynamite), Shlepzig (Red, File 2231), & Gary Yap (Simpsons, King of the Hill).

Cherry Poptart (1982 Last Gasp/Kitchen Sink) 24HUGHES.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Hughes Variant Cover A.

Label #4561721024

Happy Comics Exclusive "Red" Edition Variant Cover by Adam Hughes - limited to 400 copies. Story and Art by Larry Welz. Cherry #24 is bigger, longer, and harder than ever. It's a 48 page monster that has the next two chapters of the exciting ongoing epic. This issue also features All New Cherry Pin Ups by, Scott Diggs Underwood (Ed Edd n' Eddy, The Addams Family), Joe Pekar (Grimm Fairy Tales), Tuco El Buitre (Mademoiselle De Sade), Robert Ullman (Atom Bomb Bikini), Chance Wolf (Spawn, The Pitt), PHILO (Tales of Shaundra), Aaron Bordner (Alice Sinn, Monster High School) & Steven S. Crompton (Demi The Demoness). With Guest Strips by MastaJWood (Marvel, Dynamite), Shlepzig (Red, File 2231), & Gary Yap (Simpsons, King of the Hill).

Cherry Poptart (1982 Last Gasp/Kitchen Sink) Later Reprints 3REP VF 8.0

Signed by Larry Welz, certification is not included.

Later Reissue from 2021. Larry Welz story, cover and art. Stories include Rambo and Indiana Jones parodies. 7" x 9-7/8", full color, 44 pages. Adults Only. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Cherry Poptart Legacy Edition (2020) 1A FN+ 6.5

Signed by Larry Welz, certification is not included.

Original Cover by Larry Welz. Legacy reprint with all the stories from the first printing of #1 with additional material. Larry Todds notorious Vampironica, doing direct parodies of all the Archie characters. Jay Kinneys Wholesome Twins story. It's the complete and accurate reconstruction of that groundbreaking first issue of Cherry Poptart. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies. Cover price $2.00.

Cheryl Blossom Lot of 4

Issues 2, 3 of Cheryl Blossom (1995 Archie 1st Series),and issues 11, 13 of Cheryl Blossom (1997 Archie 3rd Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Children of Fire Lot of 3

Issues 1-3 of Children of Fire (1987). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Christmas Carol HC (1983 Simon & Schuster) 1-REP FN 6.0

Signed by Greg Hildebrandt. No autograph certification is included.

2nd or Later Printing. Art and Cover by Greg Hildebrandt. Adapted from Charles Dickens' classic tale of a miser taught the true meaning of Christmas by ghostly visitors reviewing his past and foretelling his future. May have gold sticker on back cover (manufacturing). Hardcover. Mostly text with illustrations. 8" X 10". 134 pages. Full Color. Cover price $12.95.

Cimmerian HC (2020-2022 Ablaze) SET VF+ 8.5

Includes Vol. 1-4- Printings May Vary. Based on the stories by Robert E. Howard. Adapted by Jean-David Morvan and Regis Hautiere. Art by Pierre Alary, Olivier Vatine, and Didier Cassegrain. Cover by Pierre Alary and Didier Cassegrain. Back Cover by Kendrick Lim. ABLAZE is proud to present its bestselling line of UNCENSORED Robert E. Howard Cimmerian graphic novels, now available in a handsome slipcase box edition, collecting Volumes 1-4. Each Cimmerian volume contains two complete Conan stories, plus bonus material, including the original prose stories, in one epic hardcover collection! Plus a bonus folded poster!" VOL 1 - Featuring "QUEEN OF THE BLACK COAST" & "RED NAILS"" VOL 2 - Featuring "PEOPLE OF THE BLACK CIRCLE" & "THE FROST-GIANT'S DAUGHTER"" VOL 3 - Featuring "IRON SHADOWS IN THE MOON" & "THE MAN-EATERS OF ZAMBOULA"" VOL 4 - Featuring "BEYOND THE BLACK RIVER" & "HOUR OF THE DRAGON"Discover the true Conan, unrestrained, violent, and sexual. Read the stories as he intended! Hardcover (4 Volumes with Slipcase), 656 pages (Total), full color. Mature Readers Cover price $90.00.

Cinderella Bloody X-Mas (2020 Zenescope) Annual 1E VF+ 8.5

2020 Movie Night Collectible Cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 100 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Manuel Preitano, Salvatore Cuffari, Adrian Gutierrez, Dario Tallarico, Eduardo Garcia, Moy R. and Marc Yarza. Have you missed her? She missed you. Cinderella is back and is making a list and, uh, planning to kill everyone on it twice? This holiday season, don't miss the return of the Grimm Universe's most insane…er, societally different resident, as she takes on Krampus in the north pole, oh, and holiday cheer…somehow. Don't eat the red snow this Winter! 72 pages, full color. Rated T

Cinderella Serial Killer Princess (2016 Zenescope) 1GALLERY NM 9.4

Gallery Edition Cover by Paul Green and Ula Mos - Limited to 10 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Salvatore Cuffari. Cinderella is back in a brand new series! A loyal servant to the Dark Horde, Cindy, turned her back on it to help save the world. And all she got for her trouble was a brutal death. But sometimes those that die get a second chance and now Cindy is back with a thirst for blood. And once she's had her revenge not a single hero in the Grimm Universe will be left alive. Softcover, 32 pages, full color. Rated M

Cinefantastique (1970 Frederick S. Clarke) Vol. 6-7 #4-1 FN/VF 7.0

#24; Double issue: Vol. 6 # 4/Vol. 7 # 1. This special double issue includes the following: a lengthy piece on the making of Star Wars; behind the scenes on Close Encounters of the Third Kind (including a Steven Spielberg interview); David Allen on Laser Blast; Alfred Sole on Communion; an interview with Amy Irving; the filming of Dominique; William Girdler on The Manitou; and more. Star Wars cover art painted by Ira Gilford. Cover price $4.99.

City Surgeon (1963) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Staple rust.

Blake Harper, City Surgeon. # on cover: 10075-308 August. Cover price $0.12.

Civil War (2006 Marvel) 1B VF 8.0 Turner 1:25 Variant

Signed by cover artist Michael Turner, includes certificate of authenticity from Giovanni's Galleria.

Limited Edition Variant Cover. THE LANDSCAPE OF THE MARVEL U IS CHANGING AND IT'S TIME TO DECIDE: WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? A conflict has been brewing in the Marvel Universe for over a year, threatening to pit friend against friend, brother against brother--and all it will take is a single misstep to cost thousands their lives and ignite the fuse! As the war claims its first victims, no one is safe as teams, friendships, and families begin to fall apart. Civil War, a Marvel Comics event in seven parts, stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! Civil War - the cross-over that rewrites the rules - begins here in this double-sized first issue! Mark Miller story. Steve McNiven & Peter Steigerwald cover. "Death" of the New Warriors, Speedfreak, Coldheart & Cobalt Man. Cover price $2.99.

Civil War (2006 Marvel) 6B CBCS 7.0 Verified Sig Miller/Tuner Turner 1:16 Variant

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Mark Miller and Michael Tuner. Turner Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-2861891-001

1 in 16 Michael Turner Variant Cover. Written by MARK MILLAR. Pencils and Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN. Captain America's depleted forces have determined the secret of File 42, setting them on a last-ditch collision course with Iron Man and the Pro-Registration heroes! It's the beginning the battle of the century - a conflict in which virtually every superhuman on Earth will be forced to choose a side to fight on! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Civil War II Choosing Sides (2016) 5B CGC 9.6 Perez Variant

Paper: White

Convention Edition.

Label #4641379017

Written by Chip Zdarsky, Enrique Carrion and Declan Shalvey. Art by Ramon Perez, Annapaola Martello and Declan Shalvey. Cover by Ramon K. Perez. As the body count rises, no one expected the biggest casualty of them all: Friendship. Will these Avengers betray their closest confidants to stay true to themselves? Featuring Nick Fury, Colleen Wing and Alpha Flight! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Classic Avengers #1 Cover Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Classic Illustrated Lot of 10

Issue 13 of Classics Illustrated 003 The Count of Monte Cristo (1946) issue 15 of Classics Illustrated 005 Moby Dick (1942), issue 1 of Classics Illustrated 015 Uncle Tom's Cabin, issue 5 of Classics Illustrated 016 Gulliver's Travels (1943), issue 11 of Classics Illustrated 018 Hunchback of Notre Dame (1944), issue 12 of Classics Illustrated 019 Huckleberry Finn (1944), issue 12 of Classics Illustrated 026 Frankenstein, issue 1 of Classics Illustrated 049 Alice in Wonderland (1948), issue 2 of Classics Illustrated 050 Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and issue 3 of Classics Illustrated 138 Journey to the Center of the Earth,. Most will grade in the FR to GD range. #3 of Classics Illustrated 138 Journey to the Center of the Earth grading GD/VG.

Classic Illustrated World Around Us Lot of 9

Issues 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 20 of World Around Us (1958-1961 Gilberton). Most will grade in the FR to GD+ range.