Auctions: comic books published October 1943 or later

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 11 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4036059007

Giant-size issue. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Giant-size issue. Rogues in the House starring Thak [an ape] (villain, introduction), Nabonidus, Igon, Jenna, and Murilo (introduction), script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema; adapted from Rogues In the House by Robert E. Howard. Letter to the editor from cartoonist Fred Hembeck. Windsor-Smith cover. 52 pgs. Cover price: $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 15 FN 6.0

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Elric guest-stars in The Green Empress of Melnibone, plot by Michael Moorcock and James Cawthorn, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema; Conan and Elric have an un-easy truce while they ride to the sunken city known as Yagala; Once there they have to face Xiombarg, Prince Gaynor the Damned, Kulan-Gath and Terhali; When their combined power is not enough to defeat them Arkyn must join the fight to help them. Letter to the editor from artist William Stout. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 24 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3992631002

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. First full Red Sonja story, The Song of Red Sonja, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith; setting: Makkalet; Conan and Red Sonja start a bar-fight, bathe in a fountain, scale temple walls, break in and steal a snake-tiara, and fight a magical snake; at the end Sonja tricks Conan, and leaves for Pah-Disha; the Red Sonja story continues in Savage Sword of Conan 1. Final Windsor-Smith art on this title. The art in this issue (at least on page 8, and perhaps elsewhere) was altered without Windsor-Smith's approval. See Marvel Treasury Edition 15 or Savage Sword of Conan 82 for the original version. (The reprint in Conan Saga 8 contains the altered version). In the letter's column, Roy Thomas responds and announces Barry Smith's final departure as Conan the Barbarian artist; Incidentally, Roy's responses to R. Benitz and Keith Taylor are mistakenly transposed. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 26 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4685373003

Cover pencils by John Romita (layout) and John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. The Hour of the Griffin, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]; setting: City of Makkalet; The Living Tarim dies, Prince Yezdigerd storms Makkalet, Conan & Chumballa Bey save Queen Melissandra, King Eannatum dies. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 53 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4675912012

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. Brothers of the Blade, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Springer; setting: City of Ronnoco & countryside; Conan fights the blade brothers & kills Slicer & Steel-Skull; Tara kills Clawfoot. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Big Bang! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 60 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601561009

View items consigned by Code’s Comics: all items, auctions only

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. Belit guest-stars in Riders of the River-Dragon, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Gan; setting: Tigress & Watambi Village; Conan fights warriors on crocodiles & saves the Watambi village; Belit is kidnapped; Red Sonja cameo. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cupcake Caper. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B # 48 (Dracula by Neal Adams). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 61 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601561010

View items consigned by Code’s Comics: all items, auctions only

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita Sr. Belit guest stars in On the Track of the She-Pirate, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Gan; setting: Watambi Village & Jungle; Kawaku attempts mutiny & is stopped by Conan; Belit captured by Giant Moth & saved by Amra; Conan attacks Crocodile Warriors; Red Sonja cameo. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Cupcake Caper. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 97 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4556212018

View items consigned by Code’s Comics: all items, auctions only

Last 35-cent issue. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan. Last 35-cent issue. Belit guest stars in The Long Night of Fang and Talon" (part 2), script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: Black Coast cliff fortress; Belit saves Conan from Ajaga's altar; They kill Ajaga, free the captive women, and sack Ajaga's fortress.. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Spider-Man Puts Himself in the Picture! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 160 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4348691008

Cover art by Bob Camp. Veil of Darkness! starring Conan, Achmed, Vezek, and Gurneg, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Bob Camp, inks by Armando Gil; Conan is blinded in a street fight; A musician acts as his eyes in the rematch against the attackers. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 163 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713511008

Cover art by Ernie Chan. Cavern of the Vines of Doom! starring Conan, Fafnir, and Krylxxa (death), script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Charles Vess; Fafnir rescues a lovely, but odd woman; Taking her home, they meet a race of plant creatures. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 174 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0767600016

Cover art by John Buscema. Children of the Night starring Conan, Tetra, Delmurio, Prince Santiar (death), and Field Marshall Barabbus (death), script by Jim Owsley, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Bob Camp; Conan's crew is confronted by an army of orphaned children. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 206 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713511011

Cover pencils by Valdis Semeiks, inks by Geof Isherwood. Sands Upon the Earth (Heku Trilogy Book 1), script by Jim Owsley (plot, script) and Valdis Semeiks (plot), pencils by Val Semeiks, inks by Geof Isherwood (finishes); Master Heku seeks to return his son, Kobe, home to lead his tribe; Kobe is currently honor slave to Conan. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 206 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713511010

Cover pencils by Valdis Semeiks, inks by Geof Isherwood. Sands Upon the Earth (Heku Trilogy Book 1), script by Jim Owsley (plot, script) and Valdis Semeiks (plot), pencils by Val Semeiks, inks by Geof Isherwood (finishes); Master Heku seeks to return his son, Kobe, home to lead his tribe; Kobe is currently honor slave to Conan. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 275D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. This final issue is a 68-page Conan spectacular! After being cast out by Isparana and the Free Companions, Conan may find a new career as head of the Hyrkanian outlaws...if he survives. This is Conan as he was meant to be, taking everything that comes his way and hitting back with blood in his eye! Characters: Conan; GS: Isparana, Turgohl; V: Milo, Zorka, Drago, Yezdigerd; I: Tania. "Cry Kozak!" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Mike Docherty, Ricardo Villagran, Alfredo Alcala and Ernie Chan. Cover by Colin MacNeil. 68 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 40, 42, 47, 66, 67, 105, 108, 110, and 111 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel); and 5 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) Annual. Most will grade in the VF range with a couple grading FN+.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 12, 20, 36, 37, 60, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VF range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79, 80 and Annual 2 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89 and Annual 4 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN/VF to VF range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 101, 102, 103 and Annual 5 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 122, 134, 135, 136, 137N, 138N, 139N, 140, 141, 144A of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 32, 35, 39, 42, 45, 48-51, and 53 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG range with a few grading GD.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 97, 99N, 100N, 102N, 105, 106N, 107N, 109N, 112, and 113 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range with a couple grading VG.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 114, 115, 117, 118, 127-130, 132, and 133 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 134, 135, 137N, 140, 142, 144A, 146, 147, 149N, and 150 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 29, and 31-34 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with a couple grading FN.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 11

Issues 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 53, 60, 61, 65 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to FN/VF range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 12

Issues 10, 11, 12, 26, 27, 43, 59, 66, 67 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel); 2, 4 of Giant Size Conan (1974); and Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) Annual 3. Most will grade in the VG- to FN range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 8

Issues 2-6 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) Annual; and 2-4 of Giant Size Conan (1974). Most will grade in the FN range with #2 of Giant Size Conan grading VG.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 8

Issues 13, 17, 25, 32, 33, 35, 53, 76 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG- to FN/VF range.

Conan the Barbarian Omnibus HC (2018-2023 Marvel) 1st Edition 5A-1ST VF 8.0

Alex Ross Cover

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) #116-149, Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) Annual #6-7; Conan of the Isles GN (1988 Marvel), and What If (1977-1984 1st Series) #39.

Cover by Alex Ross.

Conan the Barbarian enters a new creative phase as J.M. DeMatteis ("Kraven's Last Hunt") debuts as series writer. He will take Conan to the magical city in the clouds, Mreead-Zza; return fan-favorites Jenna and Murilo to the supporting cast; and team with John Buscema on a set of stories pitting Conan against Eilaynia, Princess of Mist.

Then, Marvel legend Gil Kane takes the artistic reins for an extended run featuring "The Creation Quest" saga, while writer Bruce Jones (Incredible Hulk) mixes a blend of humor and horror.

Plus: A story illustrated by titans John Buscema and Neal Adams, a pair of Annuals by Roy Thomas and Thomas and Buscema's Conan of the Isles graphic novel (Based on the story by L. Sprague DeCamp and Lin Carter), reprinted for the first time!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,048 pages, full color. Teen+

Credits:

Written by Roy Thomas, Len Wein, J.M. DeMatteis, Larry Hama, Bruce Jones, Steven Grant, Alan Zelenetz, and Mary Jo Duffy.

Art by John Buscema, Neal Adams, Romas Kukalis, Frank Reyes, Ernie Chan, Bob McLeod, Danny Bulanadi, Mark Silvestri, Joe Rubenstein, Mel Candido, lfredo Alcala, Val Mayerik, Brett Breeding, Ricardo Villamonte, Richard Howell, Bob Camp, Armando Gil, Ron Wilson, Dave Simons, and Gil Kane.

Cover price $125.00.

Conan the Barbarian Print by Frank Frazetta

The art from this print appeared in The Ultimate Triumph: The Heroic Fantasy of Robert E. Howard. High quality print on textured paper stock. 11" x 15 1/4".

Conan the Barbarian Print by Frank Frazetta

The art from this print appeared in The Ultimate Triumph: The Heroic Fantasy of Robert E. Howard. High quality print on textured paper stock. 11" x 15 1/4".

Conan the Barbarian Print by Frank Frazetta

The art from this print appeared in The Ultimate Triumph: The Heroic Fantasy of Robert E. Howard. High quality print on textured paper stock. 11" x 15 1/4".

Conan the Barbarian Print by Frank Frazetta

The art from this print appeared in The Ultimate Triumph: The Heroic Fantasy of Robert E. Howard. High quality print on textured paper stock. 11" x 15 1/4".

Conan the Barbarian Print by Frank Frazetta

The art from this print appeared in The Ultimate Triumph: The Heroic Fantasy of Robert E. Howard. High quality print on textured paper stock. 11" x 15 1/4".

Conan the Barbarian Print by Frank Frazetta

The art from this print appeared in The Ultimate Triumph: The Heroic Fantasy of Robert E. Howard. High quality print on textured paper stock. 11" x 15 1/4".

Conan the King Lot of 10

Issues 20-22, 24-27, 28N, 30N, and 37 of Conan the King (1980). Most will grade in the VF- to FN range with #37 grading VG.

Contact Comics (1944) 7 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

"CVA Exceptional" Comic Verification Authority Sticker on front of slab.

Label #0348452005

Cover art by L. B. Cole. "The Golden Eagle Turned Traitor!", pencils by Rudy Palais; Golden Eagle carries a message to the Filipino underground, but enroute, his plane crashes and he suffers from amnesia. Untitled story; A colonel seeks out the location of a Japanese incursion into India and is followed by Black Venus. "Trouble Shooters of the Skyway," script and art by Robert Sale (as Bob Q. Siege); The role of the First Radio Squadron in assisting the war effort is portrayed. "Avenger," pencils by Paul Parker; Specifications for the Grumman TBF Avenger. "A 26 Invader"; Cadets listen to a lecture about the A-26. "Hellcat," pencils by Paul Parker; Specifications for the Grumman F6F Hellcat. "Trouble Shooters"; The role of Douglas test pilots in readying planes and combat pilots for the war effort is highlighted. "Sniper, G. I. Style"; How snipers, especially in jungle climates, operate. "Eyes of the Army," pencils by Alvin Hollingsworth; The role of observation planes in assisting the war effort is depicted. "A Feather For a Warhawk"; Tommy is shot down and captured because Little Black Bear broke flight formation; Upon learning of the consequences of his disobedience, Little Black Bear then takes it upon himself to search for and rescue Tommy. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cool Comics Cover Gallery (2023 Cool Comics) 1PSYCHIC.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Psychic Edition B.

Label #4570321010

Nude "Psychic" Edition Virgin Cover by Tim Grayson. 16 pages, full color.

Cool Comics Cover Gallery (2023 Cool Comics) 1SUPERIOR.C CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Super Edition C.

Label #4714223004

"Superior" Nude Edition Virgin Cover by Fernando Rocha. 16 pages, full color.

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1DEBALFO.B.B.FOIL CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Manufactured with "4/5" printed on cover. DeBalfo "Virgin" Foil Edition B.

Label #4699706008

View items consigned by vamp driver: all items, auctions only

Naughty "Psylocke" Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Mike DeBalfo - limited to 5 copies. Story by Marat Mychaels and Sajad Shah. Art by Sajad Shah.

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1G.C CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Sorceress "Virgin" Edition A.

Label #4713517018

View items consigned by vamp driver: all items, auctions only

"Sorceress" Edition Virgin Cover by Eric Basaldua. Story by Marat Mychaels and Sajad Shah. Art by Sajad Shah.

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1G.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sorceress "Virgin" Edition A.

Label #4713520024

View items consigned by vamp driver: all items, auctions only

"Sorceress" Edition Virgin Cover by Eric Basaldua. Story by Marat Mychaels and Sajad Shah. Art by Sajad Shah.

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1G.C VF/NM 9.0

View items consigned by vamp driver: all items, auctions only

"Sorceress" Edition Virgin Cover by Eric Basaldua. Story by Marat Mychaels and Sajad Shah. Art by Sajad Shah.

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1G.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sorceress "Virgin" Edition B.

Label #4713517020

View items consigned by vamp driver: all items, auctions only

"Sorceress" Naughty Edition Virgin Cover by Eric Basaldua. Story by Marat Mychaels and Sajad Shah. Art by Sajad Shah.

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1POPE.B.B CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Manufactured with "5/10" printed on cover. Pope "Virgin" Edition B.

Label #4699706014

View items consigned by vamp driver: all items, auctions only

Naughty "Emma Frost" Virgin Cover by Marissa Pope- limited to 10 copies. Story by Marat Mychaels and Sajad Shah. Art by Sajad Shah.

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1POPE.B.B.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Manufactured with "4/5" printed on cover. Pope "Virgin" Foil Edition B.

Label #4699706013

View items consigned by vamp driver: all items, auctions only

Naughty "Emma Frost" Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Marissa Pope- limited to 5 copies. Story by Marat Mychaels and Sajad Shah. Art by Sajad Shah.

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 1UNKNOWN.C CGC 9.8 SS Parrillo Parillo Unknown A Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Dylan Burnett on 8/31/18 Parrillo Variant Cover A

Label #1954060010

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

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 2A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Cates Shaw

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Donny Cates on 2/29/2020.

Label #20-0E0F837-011

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett. Cover by Geoff Shaw. The Rider is out to change the universe for the better, starting with an idea so simple he cannot believe no one has ever done it before! But as with all things worth doing, it's not going to be easy. For one thing: SPACE SHARKS. For another? Let's just say it's never good to run into Galactus during a bar fight. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History (2019 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Zaffino Zaffino

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Gerardo Zaffino on 8/23/2019

Label #19-32AB12A-002

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