Auctions: comic books published January 1952 or later

World's Finest Comics (1941) 183 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman's Crime of the Ages! starring Superman, Batman, Lex Luthor, and Brainiac, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Ghost Planet--Editors' Round Table, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Two scientists return from an underground expedition to discover that everyone on Earth has become invisible. Statement of ownership--average print run 772,000; average paid circulation 480,115. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 186 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. The Bat Witch! starring Superman and Batman, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Superman and Batman travel to the 18th century to investigate Bruce Wayne's ancestor, who wears a cowl like Batman's. The Human Hot-Rodders! starring Johnny Quick, script by Otto Binder. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 219 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4669658001

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Prisoner of Rogues' Rock!, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank Giacoia; Superman and Batman travel to South America to discover the secret of El Monstro and why he is distributing Nazi gold to poor peasents. Tick-Tock Boom Boom starring Metamorpho, script by Bob Haney, art by John Calnan; Someone is setting bombs in all of Stagg's properties. A letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 230 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Includes COA from The Tongie Farm Collection.

Label #4669658002

68-page giant. Cover art by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]. The Girl Whom Time Forgot starring Superman and Batman, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; To keep them occupied, Superman and Batman send the super-sons on an expedition to a newly-discovered Mayan city in the Yucatan with Prof. Hanson and his son; There they meet the two inhabitants of the city and learn of their connection to the professor. The Sorcerer of the Sea! starring Aquaman, script by George Kashdan, art by Ramona Fradon. To Call a Deadman starring Challengers of the Unknown, script by Dennis O'Neil, art by George Tuska (1-16) and Neal Adams (17-23). Statement of ownership--average print run 471,248; average paid circulation 242,726. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 147, 160-162, 164, 165, 167, and 172-174 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with a couple grading FN and #147 grading PR (piece missing, does not affect story or art).

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 210, 212, 218, 229, 231, 233, 236, 239, 243, and 244 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN range with some grading FN/VF

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 167, 174, 176-182, and 187 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with a couple grading GD.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 175-178, 180, 181, and 183-186 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 176, 178, 181, 183, 184, 189-192, and 194 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 176, 178, 184, 192, 193, 195, 196, 199, 201, and 202 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 192, 193, and 201-208 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 202-210 and 212 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 210, 231, 233, 236, and 244-249 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 250, 251, and 255-262 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN with a few grading VF.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 250, 256, 257, 261, and 263-268 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the VF- to FN range.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 250, 269-275, 279, and 280 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range.

World's Finest Lot of 10

Issues 246-255 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the FN range.

World's Finest lot of 10

Issues 244, 276, 277, 279, 280, 283, 290, 293, 294, 300 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

World's Finest lot of 8

Issues 135-142 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

World's Finest lot of 8

Issues 143, 144, 146-148, 150-152 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the

World's Finest Lot of 9

Issues 259, 276-282, and 308 of World's Finest (1941). Most will grade in the VF to FN range with #280 grading VG.

Worlds Unknown (1973 Marvel) 1 VF 8.0

Cover by John Romita. Stories by Gerry Conway, Gil Kane and unknown. Art by Ralph Reese, Gil Kane, Angelo Torres and Mike Esposito. Tales of lurking fear! Featuring: "The Day after the Day the Martians Came" by Gerry Conway and Ralph Reese (adapted from the story by Frederik Pohl); "He That Hath Wings" by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito (adapted from the Edmond Hamilton story that appeared in July 1938 in Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 32 #1); and "Nightmare at Noon" with art by Angelo Torres, reprinted from Astonishing (1951 Marvel/Atlas) #54. Plus: editorial by Roy Thomas about science fiction in comics and future adaptations. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Wrath of the Spectre (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698017016

Originally presented in Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #426 and 431-433 - Featuring three tales of macabre vengeance! "The Wrath of the Spectre!", "The Anguish of the Spectre!", and The Swami and the Spectre!" Written by Fleisher. Art by Jim Aparo. Plus, the back-up "Adventures Club!" Written by John Albano. Art by Jim Aparo. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Wretches (2019 Scout Comics) 1B FN/VF 7.0

ComicTom101 Peach Momoko variant. Written by James E Roche. Art by Salo Farias. Alone on the tough streets of an alien city, far from the lifeless planet they once called home, siblings Shea and Sean spent their youth struggling to survive. Still suffering emotionally from the loss of everything they'd ever known and loved, Shea and Sean have nothing else in the universe but each other. Forever outrunning the horrors of their past, they survive the only way they know how- by hunting and killing sentient robots for profit! Now, when the rough path that they had no chance to follow finally catches up to them, will they be able to keep each other safe or will they lose the only important thing they have left, each other? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Wynd (2020 Boom) 1D CGC 9.8 Mora Virgin B&W Variant

Paper: White

Sketch Cover.

Label #3798305001

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Michael Dialynas. Cover by Dan Mora. For fans of Once & Future, Isola and Middlewest, the award-winning team of James Tynion IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) and Michael Dialynas (The Woods, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) reunite for the new must-read series that shocked the comic industry! Magical heritage is punishable by death in Pipetown, so a young boy named Wynd must keep his true identity - and pointy ears - a secret from everyone, even if it means he'll never have the normal life he wants. But when his secret is threatened, Wynd will be forced to leave his home behind to embark on a dangerous quest that will put him at the heart of a royal conspiracy beyond his imagination. Now on the run with Oakley (his best friend), Thorn (the boy of his dreams), and Yorick (a literal prince!), Wynd will have to embrace the magic within himself if he wants to save them from the shocking dangers that await! Every issue of Wynd is oversized, featuring more than 40 story pages. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

X of Swords Creation (2020 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8 Larraz Two Per Store Fade Variant

Paper: White

Premiere Edition

Label #3746514024

X of Swords: Part 1 of 22 - Written by Jonathan Hickman and Tini Howard. Art and Cover by Pepe Larraz. X OF SWORDS - CHAPTER 1 A tower. A mission. A gathering of armies. 68 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

X of Swords Creation (2020 Marvel) 1H CGC 9.8 Dauterman Launch B&W Variant

Paper: White

Dauterman Sketch Cover.

Label #3772999010

X of Swords: Part 1 of 22 - Written by Jonathan Hickman and Tini Howard. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Russell Dauterman. X OF SWORDS - CHAPTER 1 A tower. A mission. A gathering of armies. 68 pages, full color. Rated T+

Story continues in X-Factor (2020 Marvel) 4.

Cover price $6.99.

X of Swords Stasis (2020 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Mastrazzo Variant Cover.

Label #4698272022

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) exclusive cover by Marco Mastrazzo. Written by Tini Howard and Jonathan Hickman. Art by Pepe Larraz and Mahmud Asrar. Cover by Jesus Saiz. X OF SWORDS, PART 11 A ritual. A parliament. A game begins. 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

X-23 Deadly Regenesis (2023 Marvel) 3ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Li "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4705405013

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, AntiHero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Leirix Li. Written by Erica Schultz. Art by Edgar Salazar. KIMURA'S MASTER PLAN! KIMURA once commanded X-23 for the Facility, and she's back to pull the strings once again. But what is her master plan, and how far will X-23 go to save the innocent people caught in her nemesis' scheme? Plus, a face-off with X-23's new adversary, and a shocking twist! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

X-23 Deadly Regenesis (2023 Marvel) 3ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Li "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4705405014

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, AntiHero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Leirix Li. Written by Erica Schultz. Art by Edgar Salazar. KIMURA'S MASTER PLAN! KIMURA once commanded X-23 for the Facility, and she's back to pull the strings once again. But what is her master plan, and how far will X-23 go to save the innocent people caught in her nemesis' scheme? Plus, a face-off with X-23's new adversary, and a shocking twist! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4603950005

Direct Edition. Return of Jean Grey: Part 3 of 3 - "Third Genesis!" Mr. Fantastic cameo. Avengers flashback cameo. Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice, Bob Layton, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. Story continued from Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #263 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. Charles Xavier is gone, whisked away to the far side of the universe by the Shi'Ar Empire (see Uncanny X-Men #200), but his dream is not dead. His original X-Men, Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Ice Man, and the recently resurrected Jean Grey, have reunited as the super-group called X-Factor to see his dream of mutants and humans co-existing in peace realized and brought to fruition. Cover price $1.25.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3841049011

Direct Edition. Return of Jean Grey: Part 3 of 3 - "Third Genesis!" Mr. Fantastic cameo. Avengers flashback cameo. Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice, Bob Layton, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. Story continued from Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #263 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. Charles Xavier is gone, whisked away to the far side of the universe by the Shi'Ar Empire (see Uncanny X-Men #200), but his dream is not dead. His original X-Men, Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Ice Man, and the recently resurrected Jean Grey, have reunited as the super-group called X-Factor to see his dream of mutants and humans co-existing in peace realized and brought to fruition. Cover price $1.25.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) 6D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4670300004

Direct Edition. "Apocalypse Now!" Part 2 of 2. 1st full appearance of Apocalypse. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Bob McLeod. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops begins to worry that the group's X-Factor ads are fueling mutant paranoia among humans. Plus, the last time X-Factor fought the Alliance of Evil they were soundly defeated. Can they take down their adversaries in time to save the life of a fellow mutant, before it's too late? And, witness the fury and power of Apocalypse, a mutant tyrant who believes in a world where only the strong survive. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) 92D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698084007

Direct Edition. Story by Scott Lobdell, Joe Quasada, and J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Joe Quesada and Al Milgrom. Wraparound Cover. Fatal Attractions! "The Man Who Wasn't...!" 1st appearance of Exodus. When the Acolytes of Magneto begin slaughtering humans indiscriminately it's up to X-Factor to stop them. Story continues in X-Force #25. NOTE: This issue has a hologram card of Havok on the front cover. 68 pages. Cover price $3.50.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) 93 CGC 9.8 JSA Lobdell

Paper: White

Scott Lobdell Authenticated Autograph

Label #4547477025

The Longest Day! Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the X-Men. Story by Scott Lobdell and J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Terry Shoemaker and Al Milgrom. Havok and Rahne visit Professor Xavier's School for the Gifted to pay their condolences for the loss of one of their members (see Uncanny X-Men #303 for the death of Ilyanna, the sister of Colossus). Meanwhile, an old friend takes Guido for a trip to the far side of the universe, and Val has just assigned a new member to the team. Cover price $1.25.

X-Factor (2024 Marvel) 7A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4569983005

Written by Mark Russell. Art by Bob Quinn. Cover by Greg Land. THERE'S A NEW MAN IN CHARGE! Angel returns to lead X-Factor, just as Emperor Doom will lead the world to glory! But, in the utopic domain of the magnanimous Doom, what could X-Factor's mission be? And what could bring them to a small nation on the island of…Genosha?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

X-Factor Annual Lot of 9

Issues 1-7, 8U, and 9 of X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) Annual. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

X-Factor Lot of 10

Issues 46, 54, 55, 57-60, 63, 64MJ, and 69 of X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range.

X-Factor Lot of 10

Issues 28, 30, 31, 33, 34, 37, 51-53, and 64 of X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VG.

X-Factor Lot of 20

Issues 23-26, 29, 30, 34-36, 38, 39, 50, 53, 56, 57, 59, and 61 of X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel); and 1, 3, and 6 of X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel) Annual. Most will grade in the VF range with a few grading FN+

X-Factor Lot of 3

Issues 19, 24, and 25 of X-Factor (1986 1st Series Marvel). Most will grade in the VF range.

X-Files 1/2 (1996) 1SIGNED.B VF/NM 9.0

Signed and numbered edition. Signed by Stefan Petrucha. Limited to 1000 Signed copies. Includes Wizard and numbered Certificate of Authenticity. NOTE: Scan is for reference purposes only and does not reflect the actual edition number that will be received.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 1U.D CGC 9.8 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Label #1269723014

Direct Edition. Unbagged; no card included. 48-page giant. "A Force to be Reckoned With." Plot, art, and cover by Rob Liefeld, script by Fabian Nicieza. Featuring Cable, Shatterstar, Boom Boom, Warpath, Cannonball, Domino, Feral, Reaper, Forearm, Stryfe, Thumbelina, Wildside, Zero, Gideon, Sunspot, Commander G.W. Bridge, Tyler (in flashback), Arianna Jankos, Black Tom Cassidy, Nick Fury app; Cable Battle Files of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. Cable Guide (character profiles) of Deadpool, Feral, Shatterstar, and G.W. Bridge. NOTE: There are at least 5 panels in the first few pages of this issue, including the 2-page splash, that are direct homages to panels taken directly from New Teen Titans (1980-1988) (Tales of ...) #39. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $1.50.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 4D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4698235014

Direct Edition. Cover art by Rob Liefeld. Sabotage Part 2, script by Rob Liefeld (Plot) and Fabian Nicieza, art by Rob Liefeld; X-Force and Spidey take down Juggernaut and Black Tom but then have to escape from Bridge; sideways Issue. Continues from Spider-Man #16. Two-page pinup by Mike Mignola. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 116N CGC 9.8 Allred Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4008794024

Newsstand Edition. A non-comics code issue due to "mature content," says Marvel. Story by Peter Milligan. Cover and Art by Mike Allred. THE SCOOP: It's a new era for X-FORCE as writer Peter Milligan (Shade The Changing Man, Human Target) and penciler Mike Allred (Madman, Atomics) bring an exciting, controversial and innovative vision to the title! THE STORY: Professor X had a dream, that mutants and humans could live in peace and harmony. A new squad of operatives calling themselves X-Force are living that dream. These eight mutants are cashing in on their special skills to preserve the Free World from the Forces of Evil, but at no small cost to themselves. Adored by humans, reviled by their fellow mutants, X-Force has successfully "crossed over." Problem is, there may be no going back! Meet the new team: Zeitgeist, U-Go Girl, The Anarchist, Battering Ram, Plazm, Gin Genie, La Nuit and their amorphous assistant Doop! Eight mutants who've teamed together to do the big dirty jobs that others can't. Eight mutants who shine in the blinding lights of the media but strike in the dark of night. Eight mutants who've agreed to burn brightly and as you'll see burn fast! Cover price $2.25.

X-Force (2020 Marvel) 13A CGC 9.8 Weaver

Paper: White

Label #3735221003

X of Swords: Part 4 of 22 - Written by Ben Percy. Art by Viktor Bogdanovic. Cover by Dustin Weaver.

Story continued from Wolverine (2020 6th Series) #6.

X OF SWORDS, PART 4 Stealth. The power within. The burden of knowledge. 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Story continues in Marauders (2019 Marvel) #13.

Cover price $3.99.

X-Force (2020 Marvel) 13A CGC 9.8 Weaver

Paper: White

Label #3776557011

X of Swords: Part 4 of 22 - Written by Ben Percy. Art by Viktor Bogdanovic. Cover by Dustin Weaver.

Story continued from Wolverine (2020 6th Series) #6.

X OF SWORDS, PART 4 Stealth. The power within. The burden of knowledge. 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Story continues in Marauders (2019 Marvel) #13.

Cover price $3.99.

X-Force (2020 Marvel) 20ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Nakayama "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4705405011

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) exclusive virgin cover by David Nakayama. Written by Ben Percy. Art by Joshua Cassara. INVITE-ONLY TO THE HELLFIRE GALA! It's party time, but somebody's got to work it. And when invited guests (and a few crashers) prove to be planted antagonistic agents, X-FORCE will need to get their hands dirty and keep this all under wraps…before anyone catches wind! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

X-Force (2024 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4528400006

Foil Cover. Written by Geoffrey Thorne. Art by Marcus To. Cover by David Nakayama. A NEW PATH FORGED! The world is fractured. FORGE uses his powers of invention to devise the only fix: an all-new, all-different X-FORCE! Forge leads a custom-made, handpicked team of mutants - RACHEL SUMMERS, BETSY BRADDOCK, SAGE, SURGE and introducing TANK - in off-the-books missions so dire, so integral to the fate of the Marvel Universe, there's no time to stop for permission! As Forge detects increasing threats across the planet, he will recruit a specialist for each target - first up: that regenerating degenerate, DEADPOOL! Be here for an X-Force like you've never seen them before, stick around to see who joins, who lives, who dies and uncover the mystery of Forge's discovery! 40 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

X-Men '92 House of XCII (2022 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8 Nakayama Variant

Paper: White

Nakayama Variant Cover.

Label #4617144024

Written by Steve Foxe. Art by Salva Espin. Cover by David Nakayama. THE '90s ARE BACK - AGAIN! Everyone's favorite '90s incarnations of the X-Men have returned…but this time, everything is even all-newer and all-more different! Mutantkind is taking a huge leap forward by founding their own nation on the island of Krakoa, guided by Professor X, Magneto, and a mysterious long-lived woman who knows more than she should. That's right - the '90s X-Men are tackling the Krakoan Age thirty years early… and it's NOT going to go the way you expect! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.