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Comix of Two Cities (1982 Howski Studios) 1 FN 6.0

Mini-Comic series created by Matt Howarth, based on the rock band The Residents' unfinished trilogy of concept albums known as the Mole Trilogy. Story and art by Matt Howarth. Additional art by D.M. Kister and Michele Passman. 5-1/4" x 8-1/4", 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Complete Peanuts Boxed Set HC (2004- Fantagraphics) SET#05 FN+ 6.5

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SET 5 - NOTE: Printings on Books may vary. "1967-1970!" Contains Complete Peanuts Hardcover (2004- ) Vol. 9-10. By Charles M. Schulz. This boxed set collects the current (1969-1970) and previous (1967-68) volumes, in a new slipcase designed by the Award-winning graphic novelist, Seth. It's the perfect gift book item of the season! Hardcover (Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 7-in., Vol. 9 - 330 pages and Vol. 10 - 328 pages, B&W. Cover price $49.99.

Conan Sketch by Rudy Nebres

Signed by the artist. Pencil on sketchbook paper. 5 1/4" x 8 1/2".

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 12 GD/VG 3.0

Signed by writer Roy Thomas (splash), does not include certificate of authenticity. Water damage.

First 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta. First 20-cent cover price. The Dweller in the Dark, script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith; setting: Corinthinan city of Zahmahn; Conan becomes Fatima's lover; Fatima throws Conan & Yaila to monster in dungeon; Conan escapes, throws Fatima to monster and makes Yaila the new Queen. This story was originally intended for Savage Tales 2 before it was canceled (the first time). The art was altered so that it would pass the Comics Code and published here. See Savage Tales 4 for the original, unaltered version. (The muddy reprint in Conan Saga 5 is from the altered version.) Back-up story, The Blood of the Dragon, script by Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Kane, Tom Palmer, and Berni Wrightson. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 22 FN- 5.5

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Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Despite the new Barry Windsor-Smith cover, this issue actually reprints The Coming of Conan from issue 1, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; setting: Vanaheim, Conan battles at Vanaheim and sees his future; Tara returns to her dimension. Also in this issue: previously unpublished Windsor-Smith pin-up. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 48 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4627593006

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano. The Rats Dance at Ravengard, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dick Giordano and Dan Adkins; setting: Western border wastelands; Flashback story of 15 year old Conan achieving manhood; Conan is captured by Torkal Moh; adapted from the novel "Kothar and the Conjurer's Curse" by Gardner F. Fox. Red Sonja back-up story, Episode, script by Thomas, pencils by Buscema, inks by Giordano. Continues from Savage Sword of Conan 1. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 55 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4640506012

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. A Shadow on the Land, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: City of Ronnoco, Plain of Shamu; Conan battles Shadow and Scorpion and saves the city of Ronnoco. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 55 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4640506011

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. A Shadow on the Land, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: City of Ronnoco, Plain of Shamu; Conan battles Shadow and Scorpion and saves the city of Ronnoco. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 67 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4641456013

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. Red Sonja and Belit guest star in Talons of the Man-Tiger! Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by the Tribe (Tony DeZuniga and others); setting: Messantia; Red Sonja beats Belit at swordplay (and takes page of skelos), Conan kills Man-tiger and frees Yusef from prison; Conan & Belit chase Red Sonja in last panel. Story continues in Marvel Feature #7. Letter to the editor from Kim Thompson (Comics Journal). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 114 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #17-27CD176-033

Cover art by Ernie Chan. The Shadow of the Beast! Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; City of Akkharia & nearby manse ruins; Conan loses at gambling; Kagal takes Tamris from Conan by force and flees to manse; Conan follows & finds Kagal killed by Caldix who is in a mastiff's body; Conan defeats Caldix & rescues the girl; adapted from the non-Conan story by Robert E. Howard. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Captain Marvel Defends the Earth! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 150 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #20-4584293-046

Tower of Flame - Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by John Buscema and Ernie Chan. Cover by John Buscema. Conan meets a mysterious female, being pursued by mysterious people for some mysterious reason -- possibly the girl's mysterious power! Buy it and be enlightened! Characters in this issue: Conan; Baron Turb'eq (first appearance). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 241N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Scott Williams. All Roads Lead To Zamora, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Red Sonja is getting married, and Conan is anything but the best man when he suspects sorcery, and not love, is her motivation. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 241N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Scott Williams. All Roads Lead To Zamora, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Red Sonja is getting married, and Conan is anything but the best man when he suspects sorcery, and not love, is her motivation. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) Annual 1 VG+ 4.5

All reprints: "Lair of the Beastmen" from Conan # 2 and "The Tower of the Elephant" from Conan # 4 (scripts by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema). Half-page Hyborian Age map by Windsor-Smith. Half-page essay noting the awards the Conan comic had won in just the first two years of its existence. New Windsor-Smith cover. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 2

Issues 23MJ and 24MJ of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) Mark Jewelers. Most will grade in the GD range.

Conan the Barbarian Movie Special (1982) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4638028001

Direct Edition. Cover by John Buscema. Conan the Barbarian, script by John Buscema and Michael Fleisher, art by John Buscema; Conan is sold into slavery after his parents are killed by Thulsa Doom. Becoming a mighty warrior and freeing himself, Conan allies with Valeria and Subotai to rob the Tower of the Serpent; Conan recognizes the Cult's symbol as the same one that Thulsa Doom had worn; Conan kills the Great Guardian Serpent and flees the Cult. Adapted from the film. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian Movie Special (1982) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4638028002

Direct Edition. Cover by John Buscema. Conan the Barbarian, script by John Buscema and Michael Fleisher, art by John Buscema; Conan is sold into slavery after his parents are killed by Thulsa Doom. Becoming a mighty warrior and freeing himself, Conan allies with Valeria and Subotai to rob the Tower of the Serpent; Conan recognizes the Cult's symbol as the same one that Thulsa Doom had worn; Conan kills the Great Guardian Serpent and flees the Cult. Adapted from the film. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian Movie Special (1982) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4638028004

Direct Edition. Cover by John Buscema. Conan the Barbarian, script by John Buscema and Michael Fleisher, art by John Buscema; Conan is sold into slavery after his parents are killed by Thulsa Doom. Becoming a mighty warrior and freeing himself, Conan allies with Valeria and Subotai to rob the Tower of the Serpent; Conan recognizes the Cult's symbol as the same one that Thulsa Doom had worn; Conan kills the Great Guardian Serpent and flees the Cult. Adapted from the film. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian Movie Special (1982) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4638028005

Direct Edition. Cover by John Buscema. Conan the Barbarian, script by John Buscema and Michael Fleisher, art by John Buscema; Conan is sold into slavery after his parents are killed by Thulsa Doom. Becoming a mighty warrior and freeing himself, Conan allies with Valeria and Subotai to rob the Tower of the Serpent; Conan recognizes the Cult's symbol as the same one that Thulsa Doom had worn; Conan kills the Great Guardian Serpent and flees the Cult. Adapted from the film. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian Movie Special (1982) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4638028007

John Buscema art Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian Movie Special (1982) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4638028008

John Buscema art Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian Movie Special (1982) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4638028011

John Buscema art Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian Movie Special (1982) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4638028010

John Buscema art Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian Movie Special (1982) 2 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4638028009

John Buscema art Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Conqueror / The Sword of Rhiannon SC (1953 Ace Double Novel) GD 2.0

Conan the Conqueror - Written by Robert E. Howard. The Sword of Rhiannon - Written by Leigh Brackett. Softcover, 4" x 6-1/2", 320 pages, B&W text only.

Conan the King Lot of 10

Issues 2, 3, 5, 10, 12, 24, 28, 30, 31, and 36 of Conan the King (1980). Most will grade in the VG range.

Conan the King Lot of 10

Issues 38-41, 43, 45-47, 49, and 53 of Conan the King (1980). Most will grade in the Conan the King (1980). Most will grade in the FN range.

Concert of Champions (2025 Marvel) 1F VF+ 8.5

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Loo. Art by Rafael Loureiro. Cover by Ivan Talavera. It's the first ever CONCERT OF CHAMPIONS, a festival bringing together the Marvel Universe's biggest and brightest musical stars! Headliners include DAZZLER, spinning out from her recent hit-making limited series, K-pop sensation LUNA SNOW, interdimensional rockstar LILA CHENEY and many more. And there will also be some surprising fans in attendance - including the sensational SPIDER-GWEN! But who - or what? - is the mysterious new metal band DEEP VOID - and what are their sinister intentions?! Musical mayhem is in store in the mighty Marvel manner! PLUS, A TOP-SECRET DEBUT THAT YOU WON'T EVEN REALIZE IS HAPPENING - YET! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Confidential TV (1994 Eros Comix) 1REP FN- 5.5

Staple rust.

2nd printing. May 1997. Art by Eric Stanton. Inks by Steve Ditko. 28 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $2.95.

Constantine Futures End (2014) 1A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4663569016

3-D plastic cover, image changes. Written by Ray Fawkes. Art and Cover by Juan Ferreyra. After a desperate five-year quest, John Constantine has claimed the ultimate occult prize: the Helmet of Fate! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Constantine Futures End (2014) 1A CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4663569015

3-D plastic cover, image changes. Written by Ray Fawkes. Art and Cover by Juan Ferreyra. After a desperate five-year quest, John Constantine has claimed the ultimate occult prize: the Helmet of Fate! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cool Comics Cover Gallery (2023 Cool Comics) 1HARLEY.B NM- 9.2

Nurse Harley Lingerie with jacket and shoes Cover by Sydney Augusto - Limited to 50 copies. 16 pages, full color.

Cool Comics Cover Gallery (2023 Cool Comics) 1HARLEY.C NM 9.4

Nurse Harley Full Lingerie Cover by Sydney Augusto - Limited to 50 copies. 16 pages, full color.

Cool Comics Cover Gallery (2023 Cool Comics) 1HARLEY.D NM 9.4

Nurse Harley Topless Lingerie Cover by Sydney Augusto - Limited to 50 copies. 16 pages, full color.

Cosmic Odyssey Lot of 4

Issues 1-4 of Cosmic Odyssey (1988). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Cosmo the Merry Martian (1958) 1 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split.

Cover art by Bob White. Destination: Earth! (Chapter 1), script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Cosmo and his cowardly pal Orbi are chosen to man the first Martian expedition to Earth, but the rocket crash-lands on the Earth's moon instead. Moon Merriment! (Chapter 2); Cosmo and Orbi meet the creatures who live on the Earth's moon, all of whom are named "Oog"; The Moonlings show the visitors their civilization, and explain that they are invisible to Earth people. Planet Playmates! (Chapter 3). 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Coyote (1983) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4630503011

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Coyote (1983) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4630503010

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Coyote (1983) 13 VF 8.0

"Snakes Alive!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Frank Springer. OK, Tally's not dead, but she's still a werecoyote - so Coyote has to summon up some supernatural help to turn her back to normal. But there are forces on both sides of reality who don't want her changed. Plus, "Scorpio Rose: Part 2 of 3!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Rose and her friends face the fiend from beyond the stars for the sake of an unborn child - only to lose one of their own. 32 pages, FC. Mature Readers Cover price $1.50.

Creatures on the Loose (1971) 10 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4544980010

Series formerly "Tower of Shadows." Written by Roy Thomas. Art by by Berni Wrightson (adapted from the Robert E. Howard story). Cover by Marie Severin. New story: first full comic book appearance of King Kull in "The Skull of Silence; Kull's arrogance leads to the release of an ancient menace that he barely is able to defeat. Art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Reprint"Trull the Unhuman!"; The mental essence of an alien bent on global conquest takes over a steam shovel and is defeated by an elephant. 36 pages, full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Creatures on the Loose (1971) 10 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-298C3C2-022

Series formerly "Tower of Shadows." Written by Roy Thomas. Art by by Berni Wrightson (adapted from the Robert E. Howard story). Cover by Marie Severin. New story: first full comic book appearance of King Kull in "The Skull of Silence; Kull's arrogance leads to the release of an ancient menace that he barely is able to defeat. Art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Reprint"Trull the Unhuman!"; The mental essence of an alien bent on global conquest takes over a steam shovel and is defeated by an elephant. 36 pages, full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Creatures on the Loose (1971) 10 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Cover cleaned.

Series formerly "Tower of Shadows." Written by Roy Thomas. Art by by Berni Wrightson (adapted from the Robert E. Howard story). Cover by Marie Severin. New story: first full comic book appearance of King Kull in "The Skull of Silence; Kull's arrogance leads to the release of an ancient menace that he barely is able to defeat. Art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Reprint"Trull the Unhuman!"; The mental essence of an alien bent on global conquest takes over a steam shovel and is defeated by an elephant. 36 pages, full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Creatures on the Loose (1971) 22 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0631968011

First comic book appearance of Thongor in "Thongor, Warrior of Lost Lemuria!" Script by George Alec Effinger, pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Vince Colletta (based on the Lin Carter story "Thieves of Zangabal"). Reprint: "Gundar!" with script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko. Jim Steranko cover. Cover price $0.20.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 14 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4542531003

Stories in this issue include: Where Sorcery Lives! by Archie Goodwin and Steve Ditko; Art of Horror by Archie Goodwin and Jerry Grandenetti; Snakes Alive! by Clark Dimond, John Benson, and Hector Castellon; The Beckoning Beyond! by Archie Goodwin and Dan Adkins; Piece by Piece by Archie Goodwin and Joe Orlando; Castle Carrion! by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall; and Curse of the Vampire! by Archie Goodwin and Neal Adams (making his comic book debut). Cover art by Gray Morrow. Cover price $0.40.

Cremator (1998) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4653109017

Cover by Leonardo Jimenez & Roy Young. Cover price $2.95.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4664298021

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Direct Edition. "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) 4N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4529156018

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Newsstand Edition. "Thus Shall the World Die!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. 1st appearance of Lady Quark and the female Dr. Light. Another world succumbs to the destructive power of the relentless anti-matter wave, but this time the mysterious man known as Pariah is able to save the life of one person, if only for a little while longer. Meanwhile, the android known as Red Tornado is captured by the enemy, and the Monitor is betrayed by his most trusted ally. Featuring the death of the Monitor. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604976003

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) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4632122005

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) 7 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664298019

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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.