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Shadowhawk (1992 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFC92-014

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Cover art by Jim Valentino. A Good Night For Arson, script and art by Jim Valentino; Shadowhawk takes on the fire-bug Arson and accidentally punctures his gas tank, blowing the villain up. Awakenings Part Two starring Infiniti, script by Richard Horie (Plot) and Eric Stephenson (Plot, Script), pencils by Richard Horie, inks by Richard Horie, Danny Miki, and Norm Rapmund. 36 pgs. $1.95. Spawn appearance. Cover price $1.95.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #25-1577B4C-009

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UNITY Chapter 6. Shadowman finds himself side by side with Solar, sun and shadow allied against the One who sits at the center of UNITY. "Sunburn" is written by David Lapham, Jim Shooter and Faye Perozich, with art by David Lapham, Tom Ryder and Maria Beccari. Cover by Frank Miller. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.8 Verified Sig Layton/ Hall

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: Bob Layton and Bob Hall.

Label #24-09703B8-019

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Part 2 of 3. Jack is finding it harder to distinguish between his everyday life as a musician and his role as Shadowman, purveyor of the night. Does he have superpowers or doesn't he? Well, he's sure going to need them as Master Darque's forces plot to take back the night from Shadowman. "The Day of Your Death" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and Tom Mandrake. Cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.8 Verified Sig Layton/ Hall

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: Bob Layton and Bob Hall.

Label #24-09703B8-020

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Part 2 of 3. Jack is finding it harder to distinguish between his everyday life as a musician and his role as Shadowman, purveyor of the night. Does he have superpowers or doesn't he? Well, he's sure going to need them as Master Darque's forces plot to take back the night from Shadowman. "The Day of Your Death" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and Tom Mandrake. Cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Shakira Sketch by Carla Wyzgala

This shape shifting warrior and ally of Travis Morgan, the Warlord, is depicted beautifully here in striking watercolor. Pencil, colored pencil, and watercolor on heavy stock. Signed by the artist. 11" X 14".

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Shazam (1973) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4023636007

Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Shazam (1973) 1 VF 8.0

Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Shazam (1973) 1 FN 6.0

Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Shazam (1973) 3 VF 8.0

Cover by C. C. Beck. A Switch in Time, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Shagg Nasté wants Sterling Morris to give him a show on his station; When he doesn't get the show he threatens Morris and turns Freddy Freeman to stone before he is stopped by Shazam. The Wizard of Phonograph Hill, script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by C. C. Beck; When Dr. Kilowatt announces his new invention, he and Billy are captured by different sets of foreign spies. Reprint back-up: the Marvel Family in "The Witches' Tale!" from Marvel Family 4 in 1946, script by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Shazam (1973) 13 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4655339008

100-page giant. Two new stories: "The Case of the Charming Crook!" Script by Elliot Maggin, art by Bob Oksner. Mary Marvel stars in "The Haunted Clubhouse!" Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Oksner. Reprints: Captain Marvel Jr. in "Mrs. Wagner's Forbidden Room" (from Captain Marvel Jr. 92 in 1950), "Captain Marvel Gets a Secretary" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 67 in 1946; pencils by C.C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza), "Mr. Tawny's Sales Campaign" (from CMA 119 in 1951; art by Beck), "A New Home for Billy" (from CMA 133 in 1952; art by Beck/Costanza), "The Marvel Family Battles the Pandora Pirates" (from Marvel Family 72 in 1952; art by Beck), and "The Ancient Crime" (from CMA 79 in 1947; art by Costanza). Oksner cover. Cover price $0.60.

Shazam (1973) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4655339007

100-page giant. New story: the Marvel Family stars in "The Evil Return of the Monster Society." Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Reprints: "The Prophetic Book" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 57 in 1946; art by Pete Costanza), Captain Marvel Jr. in "The Man Who Lived History" (from Captain Marvel Jr. 83 in 1949), "Mr. Tawny's Fight for Fame" (from CMA 126 in 1951; art by C.C. Beck), Mary Marvel in "Curse of the Books" (from Mary Marvel 2 in 1946; art by Jack Binder), "The Magic Mix-Up" (from CMA 102 in 1949; pencils by Beck, inks by Costanza), and the Marvel Family in "The World Wrecker" (from Marvel Family 86 in 1953; art by Kurt Schaffenberger). Bob Oksner cover. Cover price $0.60.

Shazam (2018 DC) 4CON CGC 9.8 SS Jim Lee

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Lee on 03/13/2019. Convention Edition.

Label #2493409006

Convention exclusive foil variant. Written by Geoff Johns. Art by Dale Eaglesham. Cover by Jim Lee. 'Shazam and the Seven Magiclands'continues as Billy Batson and the other foster kids are lost in the dangerous Wildlands! A realm where animals walk like humans…and where humans live in zoos! When Freddie and Darla are captured and paraded around like oddities, it's up to Billy and the others to rescue them from the greedy Crocodile Men! Plus, the shocking ending to issue #1 could up end Billy's new family…or make it stronger than ever. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Shazam (2021 DC) 1C CGC 9.8 Lieber 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Lieber Variant Cover.

Label #3966850019

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tim Sheridan. Art by Clayton Henry. Cover by Steve Lieber. Billy Batson came to Titans Academy looking for answers. Why was the rest of his adopted family cut off from the power of Shazam? Why are his own powers becoming increasingly unreliable? The answers send Billy on an outrageous adventure thatll not only change him but have an immense impact on the school and other students on Titans Island. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

She-Dragon (2006) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4205822025

Full color, 48 pages Written by ERIK LARSEN. Art & cover by FRANCHESCO! She-Dragon in her own book at last! Savage Dragon's curvaceous counterpart on her own! Hurled into the dangerous Dimension-X by the diminutive death-dealing dictator known as Mr. Glum, Amy Belcher must fight for her life against dangers aplenty. The ever-sensational She-Dragon fights for survival in a deadly dimension where monsters dwell and creatures are on the loose! She-Dragon has a quest: to get across Dimension-X to Mr. Glum's planet in hopes of finding her way back to Earth. A thousand dangers stand between her and goal, and surprising allies come to her aid. Featuring the malevolent menace of Killmore the Cruel! The return of Savage Dragon's son, Malcolm Eugene Jackson Dragon! And the awe-inspiring art of FRANCHESCO! As a special bonus: a sneak peek behind the scenes featuring a look at creator ERIK LARSEN's layouts for this pulse-pounding project! No SAVAGE DRAGON fan should be without it! Cover price $5.99.

She-Hulk (2004 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

Written by DAN SLOTT. Pencils by JUAN BOBILLO. Cover by ADI GRANOV. SGF (Single Green Female) - outgoing, physically fit, intelligent, great sense of humor. Enjoys clubbing, dishing with gal-pals, and saving the universe. Ready to put old issues behind and make a fresh start. Contact Jen W. at Avengers Mansion. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR GUEST-STARRING THE AVENGERS Cover price $2.99.

She-Hulk (2019 Marvel) Annual 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2073834010

Written by Alexandra Petri. Art by Andy MacDonald. Cover by Mirka Andolfo. ACTS OF EVIL! Bullseye being hired for an assassination? Just another Tuesday. But when he decides to pin it on She-Hulk? Bad idea. Strap in as everyone's favorite lawyer-slash-Hulk, Jennifer Walters, takes on the mad marksman in a classic case of character defamation… with a heaping helping of SMASH. Plus: Robots! Why? Well, you'll just have to wait and see… 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

She-Hulk (2022 Marvel) 1JUSKO.A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

CMC/AOS Exclusive Variant.

Label #23-1748B7A-005

Joe Jusko variant cover. Written by Rainbow Rowell. Art by Roge Antonio. The best character ever is back in her own series and about to glam up the whole Marvel Universe! Jennifer Walters, A.K.A. the Sensational She-Hulk, is no longer savage and needs to put her life back together. She's got a career to rebuild, friends to reconnect with (and maybe represent in a court of law) and enemies to…well, she may not want to connect with them, but they are DEFINITELY going to connect with her. And the last page of this first issue is going to send Jen down a road she's never traveled and that will shake up her life and possibly the whole Marvel Universe. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

She-Hulk Omnibus HC (2022 Marvel) By Peter David 1A-1ST NM- 9.2

Mike Deodato, Jr. Cover

1st printing. Collects She-Hulk (2005-2009 2nd Series) #22-38, She-Hulk: Cosmic Collision (2008), X-Factor (2005-2013 3rd Series) #33-34, The Sensational She-Hulk (1989-1994) #12 and material from She-Hulk: Sensational (2010).

Written by Peter David. Art by Shawn Moll, Adriana Melo, Val Semeiks, Vincenzo Cucca, Pasquale Qualano, Vincenzo Acunzo, Steve Scott, Mahmud S. Asrar, Larry Stroman, Steve Leialoha, Dave Meikis, Victor Olazaba, Trina Robbins, Mariah Benes, Jon Sibal, Vincente Cifuentes, Jonboy Meyers, and Scott Hanna. Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr.

Gamma-powered HULK scribe Peter David crafts a whole new direction for the lean green fighting machine as the world's most dangerous lawyer takes on the world's most dangerous job! But why has Jennifer Walters become a bounty hunter? What happened to her once thriving legal career? And what startling secret is her new partner Jazinda hiding?

Okay, Jazinda is a Skrull - but what's her other secret?! As Shulkie tracks down criminals and wrestles with justice, she'll face the Absorbing Man, alien enforcers, a Celtic god and the might of the Man-Elephant! But will She-Hulk's allies the Lady Liberators cause an international incident or a cosmic crisis? And when the Skrulls launch their Secret Invasion, where will Jazinda's loyalties lie?

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 552 pages, full color. Rated T

Cover price $75.00.

Sheena 3-D Special (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4598743023

Stories by Morgan Thomas and S.M. 'Jerry' Iger. Art by Matt Baker, Llamuz, and Robert Hayward Webb, plus 3-D effects by Ray Zone and Tony Alderson. Cover by Dave Stevens. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #1. The first issue of Blackthorne's long-running 3-D series, featuring Jerry Igers classic jungle princess, hero of pulps, comics, and the big and small screens. Absent from comics for almost three decades, this presents some of her 1950s adventures in 3-D format, including one by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. But the main draw for many fans will be the stunning cover by beloved artist (and Rocketeer creator) Dave Stevens. Also featuring an introduction by creator Jerry Iger, a Snarzan the Ape spoof from Great Comics (1941) #1, and a Congo King story with art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Heroine in the Jungle; Sargasso of Lost Safaris; Snarzan the Ape in Mein Kemp Von Der Chungle; Congo King; Spoor of the Dancing Skeletons. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. NOTE: Copy may or may not include 3-D glasses. Cover price $2.00.

Sherlock Holmes (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4553458010

Adapted from the writings of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Can the world's greatest detective Sherlock Holmes defeat his arch nemesis Doctor Moriarty in "The Final Problem?" Story by Dennis O'Neil. Art by ER Cruz. Cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $0.25.

Shi Signed Lot of 12

Issue 5B of Shi The Way of the Warrior (1994 Crusade) signed by Mark Silvestri and William Tucci. Issue 10 of Shi Wizard Ace Edition (1996) signed by Tucci. Issues 1A, 2A, 3, 4A of Shi Ju Nen (2004), issues 2A, 3, 4A signed by Marc Sparacio and Tucci, issue 1A signed by Tucci. Issue 1A of Shi The Year of the Dragon (2000) signed by Tucci. Issue 1 of Shi The Way of the Warrior (1994 Crusade) signed by Tucci. Issue 12B of Shi The Way of the Warrior (1994 Crusade) signed by Tucci. Issue 1A of Shi Cyblade The Battle for Independents (1995) signed by Marc Silvestri and Tucci. Issues 1A, 1B of Shi Akai (2001) signed by Tucci. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Shi Signed Lot of 2

Issues 2PURPLE, and 2ORAGNE of Shi The Way of the Warrior (1994 Crusade) signed by William Tucci. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Shi Signed Lot of 4

Issues 1, 2COMM, 4, 5B.GOLD of Shi The Way of the Warrior (1994 Crusade). Issues 1, 2COMM signed by Bill Tucci, Issue 4 signed by Peter Gutierrez and Tucci, Issue 5B.GOLD signed by Marc Silvestri and Tucci. Issue #1 includes autograph certification from Bullet Proof Comics and a high quality print on heavy stock numbered and signed by Tucci, no autograph certification is included for other issues. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Shi Signed Lot of 4

Issues 1, 2, 4, 5A of Shi The Way of the Warrior (1994 Crusade) signed by Bill Tucci. Includes high quality prints on heavy stock numbered and signed by Tucci, and autograph certification from Bullet Proof Comics. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Shining Force Feather: Design Works SC (2012 Udon) 1-1ST NM 9.4

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1st printing. Shining Force Feather is the first Nintendo DS entry in the popular Shining RPG series. This official Design Works art book includes character profiles, rough designs, storyboards, interviews, and plenty of creator commentary. Softcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 168 pages, full color. Cover price $39.99.

Shogun Warriors (1979) 7 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4657810005

Part 1 of 2 - "The Many Heads of Cerebus!" Story by Doug Meonch. Art by Herb Trimpe and Mike Esposito. Can even the mighty Raydeen triumph against the mysterious new threat - Cerebus. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.40.

Showcase (1956-1978) 43 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4649155020

1st Silver Age movie adaptation. Cover art by Bob Brown. Five B&W photos of James Bond and Doctor No. Doctor No, art by Norman J. Nodel; In Jamaica, John Strangways is grabbed by three "blind" beggars; He was checking on "massive interference" with Cape Canaveral rocket launches; Bond goes to Jamaica and zeroes in on Crab Key; He survives fist fights, a tarantula in his bed, gunshots, and being run off the road; Finally, with the help of Honey Ryder and Quarrel, a fisherman, he reaches the island; based on the 1962 feature film. The Man Behind the Typewriter; Background on James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 50 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436006

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. I – Spy, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson (new material). Spy Train starring King Faraday, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; King Faraday, on the trail of a killer, rides the Orient Express, where he meets a movie starlet and a camera-happy tourist; two attempts are made on Faraday's life. Hangman's House starring King Faraday, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 55 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4646436007

Cover by Murphy Anderson. 1st solo Golden Age Green Lantern in Silver Age (pre-dates Green Lantern 40), Doctor Fate, and Hourman star in "Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; When Solomon Grundy last fought Green Lantern Alan Scott, Green Lantern encased Solomon Grundy in an emerald sphere prison floating above Earth; Years later, the sphere has now crash landed back on Earth, and Solomon Grundy has emerged to get his revenge on Green Lantern; Solomon Grundy instinctually heads back to his home of Slaughter Swamp, which at this point is bordering the Tyler Chemical Company plant; At the Tower of Fate, Kent Nelson is warned that there is trouble by his crystal ball; Seeing the source of the trouble to be Slaughter Swamp, Nelson becomes Dr. Fate; Hourman comes across Solomon Grundy in Slaughter Swamp; Hourman pops his Miraclo pill, then attacks Solomon Grundy. One-page text feature tells the origins of Dr. Fate and Hourman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 55 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4646436008

Cover by Murphy Anderson. 1st solo Golden Age Green Lantern in Silver Age (pre-dates Green Lantern 40), Doctor Fate, and Hourman star in "Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; When Solomon Grundy last fought Green Lantern Alan Scott, Green Lantern encased Solomon Grundy in an emerald sphere prison floating above Earth; Years later, the sphere has now crash landed back on Earth, and Solomon Grundy has emerged to get his revenge on Green Lantern; Solomon Grundy instinctually heads back to his home of Slaughter Swamp, which at this point is bordering the Tyler Chemical Company plant; At the Tower of Fate, Kent Nelson is warned that there is trouble by his crystal ball; Seeing the source of the trouble to be Slaughter Swamp, Nelson becomes Dr. Fate; Hourman comes across Solomon Grundy in Slaughter Swamp; Hourman pops his Miraclo pill, then attacks Solomon Grundy. One-page text feature tells the origins of Dr. Fate and Hourman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 55 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4183579004

Cover by Murphy Anderson. 1st solo Golden Age Green Lantern in Silver Age (pre-dates Green Lantern 40), Doctor Fate, and Hourman star in "Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; When Solomon Grundy last fought Green Lantern Alan Scott, Green Lantern encased Solomon Grundy in an emerald sphere prison floating above Earth; Years later, the sphere has now crash landed back on Earth, and Solomon Grundy has emerged to get his revenge on Green Lantern; Solomon Grundy instinctually heads back to his home of Slaughter Swamp, which at this point is bordering the Tyler Chemical Company plant; At the Tower of Fate, Kent Nelson is warned that there is trouble by his crystal ball; Seeing the source of the trouble to be Slaughter Swamp, Nelson becomes Dr. Fate; Hourman comes across Solomon Grundy in Slaughter Swamp; Hourman pops his Miraclo pill, then attacks Solomon Grundy. One-page text feature tells the origins of Dr. Fate and Hourman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 55 FR 1.0

Staple rust. Rust migration. Water damage.

Cover by Murphy Anderson. 1st solo Golden Age Green Lantern in Silver Age (pre-dates Green Lantern 40), Doctor Fate, and Hourman star in "Solomon Grundy Goes on a Rampage!", script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; When Solomon Grundy last fought Green Lantern Alan Scott, Green Lantern encased Solomon Grundy in an emerald sphere prison floating above Earth; Years later, the sphere has now crash landed back on Earth, and Solomon Grundy has emerged to get his revenge on Green Lantern; Solomon Grundy instinctually heads back to his home of Slaughter Swamp, which at this point is bordering the Tyler Chemical Company plant; At the Tower of Fate, Kent Nelson is warned that there is trouble by his crystal ball; Seeing the source of the trouble to be Slaughter Swamp, Nelson becomes Dr. Fate; Hourman comes across Solomon Grundy in Slaughter Swamp; Hourman pops his Miraclo pill, then attacks Solomon Grundy. One-page text feature tells the origins of Dr. Fate and Hourman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 56 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436009

Cover by Murphy Anderson. Doctor Fate and Hourman star in "Perils of the Psycho-Pirate," script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; On a remote dig in the Middle East, archaeologists Kent Nelson (aka Dr. Fate) and his wife Inza discover the fabled Masks of Medusa; These masks supposedly forced the viewers to be overcome with emotions; Their dig a success, the Nelsons return home to an unveiling party hosted by longtime friend Rex Tyler; The Medusa Masks are put on display at the party, with Rex Tylers fiancé Wendi Harris admiring them; However, when a mysterious man lights a cigarette lighter underneath one of the masks, Wendi is filled with the desire to steal the masks; When the rest of the guests notice the theft, the stranger passes the lighter under another mask, and all of the attendees burst into uncontrollable laughter. One-page text feature tells the origin of the original Psycho-Pirate. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 56 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436010

Cover by Murphy Anderson. Doctor Fate and Hourman star in "Perils of the Psycho-Pirate," script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; On a remote dig in the Middle East, archaeologists Kent Nelson (aka Dr. Fate) and his wife Inza discover the fabled Masks of Medusa; These masks supposedly forced the viewers to be overcome with emotions; Their dig a success, the Nelsons return home to an unveiling party hosted by longtime friend Rex Tyler; The Medusa Masks are put on display at the party, with Rex Tylers fiancé Wendi Harris admiring them; However, when a mysterious man lights a cigarette lighter underneath one of the masks, Wendi is filled with the desire to steal the masks; When the rest of the guests notice the theft, the stranger passes the lighter under another mask, and all of the attendees burst into uncontrollable laughter. One-page text feature tells the origin of the original Psycho-Pirate. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 60 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4151335004

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 60 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436012

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 60 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436011

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 61 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646436013

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Beyond the Sinister Barrier!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre battles the demonic Shathan the Eternal. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Cloud 9 page of cartoons by Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 73 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4610512014

Cover art by Steve Ditko. 1st appearance of the Creeper in The Coming of the Creeper!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Don Segall (Dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Professor Yatz is kidnapped by "Reds"; Jack Ryder, mouthy TV host, is fired, then hired as a security investigator; He buys odds and ends for a bizarre costume for Devlin's society ball; He's stabbed and thrown in Yatz; Yatz hides his inventions: a molecular transmitter goes in the wound, and a healing serum in his veins. A Strange Tale Told by the Creeper filler page, art by Morris Waldinger. Ad for Action Comics #360, an 80-Page Giant featuring Supergirl, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Meet the Men Behind the Creeper; bios of Steve Ditko and Don Segall. Ad for the Enemy Ace, art by Joe Kubert. Ad for Ditko's Hawk and the Dove. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 79 VG/FN 5.0

Includes certificate from the IRS Collection.

Cover pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Ad for Green Lantern #65 and Brave & Bold 81. 1st appearance of Dolphin in The Fantasy at 14 Fathoms!, script and art by Jay Scott Pike; US Navy frogmen cut into a sunken WWII Navy ship to retrieve documents from a vault; And spot a white-haired girl(!) at the sea bottom; When she's brought aboard, she turns blue from suffocation--because she has gills; With regular dips in the ocean, she falls for Chris and learns some English. Ad for Ideal's Captain Action, Action Boy, and Dr. Evil toys, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Ad for 80-Page Giant Superman #212. The Kid from Atlantis!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman helps Aqualad, a rejected child from Atlantis, to overcome his fear of fish; Aquaman adopts Aqualad as his sidekick. Article on "What's In a Fanzine." Ad for Captain Action #2, art by Gil Kane. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 95 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4632047016

Cover by Jim Aparo. "The Origin of Celsius," script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; General Immortus tortures Celsius to find out the secret of immortality serum that flows in her--a wedding day gift from her husband, Niles Caulder. Hostess Twinkies ad with Wonder Woman. Brief bios of Paul Kupperberg and Joe Staton. Publishorial by Jenette Kahn. DC Profiles #19, Julius Schwartz. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Showcase (1956-1978) 96 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4621939012

Cover by Jim Aparo. "Defection!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson; The Doom Patrol returns home after their defeat of General Immortus to find a U.S. agent waiting for them in their headquarters; Lt. Matt Cable has been assigned by U.S. Intelligence to apprehend and arrest Russian ex-cosmonaut Lt. Col. Valentina Vostok, aka the new Negative Woman; The Doom Patrol defends their new teammate, and trap Lt. Cable in a locker; Robotman grills Negative Woman on her past, and she leaves; Her exit, though, is interrupted by the Cossack, a Russian agent assigned to bring her in. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Showcase (1956-1978) 96 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4632047006

Cover by Jim Aparo. "Defection!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson; The Doom Patrol returns home after their defeat of General Immortus to find a U.S. agent waiting for them in their headquarters; Lt. Matt Cable has been assigned by U.S. Intelligence to apprehend and arrest Russian ex-cosmonaut Lt. Col. Valentina Vostok, aka the new Negative Woman; The Doom Patrol defends their new teammate, and trap Lt. Cable in a locker; Robotman grills Negative Woman on her past, and she leaves; Her exit, though, is interrupted by the Cossack, a Russian agent assigned to bring her in. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Showcase 94 (1994) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668563005

The Penguin has taken Sarah Essen Gordon hostage and Commissioner Gordon must engage the villain in a battle of wits to free his wife, while the Penguin seeks to prove that the Batman who is currently at large in Gotham City is not the original. Written by Peter David, with art by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert. Terrorsmith, the New Blood character from Justice League America (1987) Annual #7, doesn't like using his powers to turn people into monsters...but that's precisely why Brainstorm wants him! Written by William Messner-Loebs, with pencils by William D. Hodge. Arsenal of the New Titans stars in "Weapons," as a hostage situation forces Roy Harper to grapple with his own inner demons. Written by Kurt Busiek, with pencils by Tom Reyn. Cover by Jae Lee. Cover price $1.95.

Showcase 94 (1994) 10D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668563004

Direct Edition. Following the shattering conclusion of 'KnightsEnd,' Jean Paul Valley struggles with an uncertain future in "Azrael: Aftermath," written by Alan Grant, with art by Mike Vosburg and Ron McCain, a story that bridges the Batman books with the Azrael ongoing series. In Part 1 of the 2-part "The Tempting," Black Condor faces Peregrine, a new foe who tries to use his knowledge of the hero's true potential to lure Black Condor to the side of evil - and the very act of opposing Peregrine will ensure the villain's victory. Written by Brian Augustyn, with pencils by Anthony Chun. Also featuring a special ZERO HOUR tie-in story in which Chronos, Clock King, Calendar Man and Time Commander learn just how screwed-up time has become - again and again. Written by Mike McAvennie and pencilled by Jason Armstrong. Cover by Joe Quesada and Karl Kesel. Cover price $1.95.

Showcase Signed Lot of 2

Issues 11, 12 of Showcase 93 (1993) signed by Bob McLeod. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Shut Up and Die Signed Lot of 3

Issues 1-3 of Shut Up and Die (1998) signed by James Hudnall. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Siege of the Black Citadel (2023 Castalia House) Chuck Dixon's Conan #1

Signed by Chuck Dixon on first page. No certification is included.

The Mad emperor Strabonus sits upon the imperial throne of Koth, a danger to his subjects, and Koth's neighbors alike. When his cousin, Prince Zathomidas, raises an army in rebellion, he finds great support within and without the empire. Veteran legionaries, gold, and mercenaries flow into the prince's camp, including one barbarian sword-for-hire from the frigid North. The towering Black Citadel stands between the rebel prince and the thron eh e seeks, and when its siege threatens to continue well into winter, the prince orders a small team of sell-swords to find a way into the ancient fortress called Tala K'rith. But the Black Citadel is guarded by things more terrible than walls and swords. Softcover, 126 pages. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", B&W.

Silk (2021 Marvel) 2COMICMINT.A CGC 9.8 Maer Comic Mint Variant

Paper: White

Comic Mint Edition.

Label #4495826025

Comic Mint exclusive variant by Shannon Maer. Written by Robbie Thompson. Art by Stacey Lee. SILK IS BACK AND BADDER THAN EVER! Cindy Moon has been working to find the missing members of her family since she escaped the bunker that was her home prior to the events of SPIDER-VERSE. But her quest has taken her down a darker path than she expected, and she's now in cahoots with none other than the most ferocious feline in the Marvel Universe - BLACK CAT! What's gotten under her skin, and is there any redeeming the SINISTER SILK? ! 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Silk (2023 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Nakayama Variant Cover.

Label #4640411024

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Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Emily Kim. Art by Ig Guara. Cover by David Nakayama. SILK SWINGS BACK INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE! There's something rotten in Los Angeles, and ace detective Cindy Moon is on the case! Wait…that can't be right. In this mind-bending new series, Cindy will face old foes and never-before-seen dangers that will take her to the breaking point! Brought to you by all-star writer Emily Kim (SILK, TIGER DIVISION) and Marvel veteran Ig Guara (GHOST-SPIDER, SPIDER-GWEN)! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.