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Pact (2005 Image) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4653562021

$2.99 four-issue monthly miniseries full color 32 pages written & illustrated by JIM VALENTINO cover by JIM VALENTINO THE CONCEPT: Firebreather! Invincible! ShadowHawk! Zephyr! Four super powered teenagers from dysfunctional families band together to discover the heroes within. Every issue of this miniseries is self-contained, and each is written by one of the main character's creator: #1 by JIM VALENTINO (SHADOWHAWK), #2 by JAY FAERBER (NOBLE CAUSES), #3 by PHIL HESTER (FIREBREATHER) and #4 by INVINCIBLE's ROBERT KIRKMAN! THIS ISSUE: "FATHER'S DAY"?Belloc, Firebreather's father, comes to town, and all hell breaks loose when INVINCIBLE, SHADOWHAWK and ZEPHYR (from NOBLE CAUSES) try to help FIREBREATHER! But are these four even powerful enough to stop a gigantic fire-breathing dragon on a rampage? (If they're not, this is going to be a really short miniseries.) Cover price $2.99.

Pact (2005 Image) 2 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4653562022

32 pg ? FC ? $2.99 written by JAY FAERBER cover by CARLO BARBERI & JUAN VLASCO Is it too much to ask for our four young heroes to enjoy some downtime, hanging out in the Noble family's vacation home on the moon? Apparently, it is, because instead of doing just that, they're racing to prevent a giant asteroid from crashing into the Earth! Who will rise to the challenge? Who will crack under pressure? Cover price $2.99.

Pact (2005 Image) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4653562023

32 pg ? FC ? $2.95 Written by PHIL HESTER art by CARLOS RODRIGUEZ & LLUC BANOS Cover by ANDY KUHN "THE LIFE AND DEATH OF QUANTUM GIRL"?Who is Quantum Girl and why is she leading The Pact? Her mysterious, time-bending powers send our young heroes spiraling into split timelines and alternate universes, each more dire than the last, but are any of them prepared for the sacrifice it will take to put things right? Cover price $2.95.

Pact (2005 Image) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4653562024

August 3 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by JASON HOWARD. FIREBREATHER, INVINCIBLE, SHADOWHAWK, and ZEPHYR--together again for what MAY be the last time. When a local town enlists Firebreather's aid in stopping the dreaded Magmanites--he calls in his new pals to help out. But things go horrible wrong-- this issue must be seen to be believed. Cover price $2.99.

Panic (1954 EC) 1 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4644960001

Cover by John Severin. Stories by Al Feldstein. Art by Bill Elder, Jack Davis, Jack Kamen, Marie Severin and Joe Orlando. The infamous Mad-like satire comic edited by future Mad editor Al Feldstein, and published by Mad's publisher, EC Comics. A spoof of Little Red Riding Hood with art by EC legend Jack Kamen. A parody of Mickey Spillane's hard-boiled "Mike Hammer" detective novels, with art by MAD legend Jack Davis, provoked controversy in the 1950s. The parody of Clement Moore's "The Night Before Christmas" with art by MAD legend Will Elder, is the legendary story that got Panic banned in Boston. The final page is a Christmas message from EC to its fans, featuring drawings of the entire EC staff and artists. My Gun Is the Jury; This Is Your Strife; Little Red Riding Hood; The Night Before Christmas. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Patsy Walker AKA Hellcat (2016) 1A CGC 9.4 Williams

Paper: White

Label #4641293007

Written by Kate Leth. Art and Cover by Brittney Williams. PATSY WALKER has managed to escape her past, her enemies and Hell itself (literally), but nothing compares to job hunting in New York City! Between trying to make rent and dodging (literal) bullets, Patsy barely has time to deal with her mother's exploitative romance comics about her childhood resurfacing, much less how they start to interfere with her work and dating life. As she goes from living a double life to a triple, what the Hell is Patsy Walker supposed to do? Raise your (literal) claws for PATSY WALKER, AKA HELLCAT! 28 pages, full color. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Patsy Walker AKA Hellcat (2016) 7C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4612340006

Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Kate Leth. Art by Brittney Williams. Cover by Julian Totino Tedesco. 'BEST FRENEMIES' STARTS NOW! GUEST-STARRING JESSICA JONES! Fun in the sun can't last forever -- I mean, the sun's going to explode in a couple billion years, right? With none other than Jessica Jones back in her life for the first time, nobody knows this like Patsy Walker, A.K.A. HELLCAT! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Peanuts (1954/1960-1962 King Features/Dell) 4 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3970311001

Cover by Charles Schulz. Stories and art by Anthony Pocrnich, Dale Hale and John Stanley. The three Peanuts issues of Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) count as the first three issues, in Dell's reckoning. A short-lived series translating Charles Schulz' beloved strip to comic books; Schulz only did the covers, farming out the interior stories to friends and co-workers. After Schroeder tosses an unwanted ring in her direction, Lucy starts telling everyone that she and Schroeder are engaged. Snoopy takes emergency measures to keep infant Sally out of trouble. Charlie Brown and Linus manage to catch a large fish, but when they find out what "cleaning" the fish really means, they throw it back. Plus a Sluggo story (as in Nancy and Sluggo) written by Little Lulu legend John Stanley. The Blowout; The Engagement Ring; Exploded Theory; The Junk King; Snoopy: The Haunted Hound; Blanket Washing Day; Sluggo: Crossed Blades; Muddled Menu; Fish Story; The Fabulous Outfielder. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Peanuts (2011 Kaboom) 1A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4643367005

Cover A by Charles Schulz. Written by Charles M. Schulz, Vicki Scott and Shane Houghton. Art by Charles M. Schulz, Vicki Scott, Matt Whitlock and Paige Braddock. Happiness is a monthly comic book series, Charlie Brown! Peanuts came to KABOOM! last spring in their first graphic novel Happiness Is A Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown. Now Snoopy and the gang are back in monthly comic books with an all new #1 issue! The series kicks off with new original stories seen here for the first time along with some of your favorite classic Peanuts Sundays strips. Featuring a cover by Charles Schulz himself! Don't miss Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of Charles Schulz's timeless characters every month at KABOOM! Cover price $3.99.

Peanuts (2012 Kaboom Volume 2) 13 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640414010

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Written by Charles M. Schulz, Vicki Scott, Jeff Dyer, Bob Scott. Art by Charles M. Schulz, Vicki Scott, Paige Braddock, Stephanie Gladden, Justin Thompson, Mona Koth. Cover by Charles M. Schulz. LUCY'S CRABBINESS IS FINALLY PUT TO THE TEST! When it comes to winning this year's Miss Crabby Pageant, Lucy is going all out. But with competition like Molley Volley and Crybaby Boobie, can Lucy out crabby her way to the shiny winner's trophy? Enjoy 'Miss Crabby Pageant' and many more Peanuts adventures in this latest issue, full of heart and fun galore! Cover price $3.99.

Penny for Your Soul Remastered (2023 Big Dog Ink) 1TIKTOK CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Tik Tok Edition.

Label #4640409004

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"Tik Tok" Edition Variant Cover by Marissa Pope - limited to 50 copies. Written by Tom Hutchison, Art by J.B. Neto and Oren Kramek. Reprints Penny for Your Soul (2010 Big Dog Ink) Volume 1 #7 with additional art by J.B. Neto and Oren Kramek.

Penthouse Comix Lot of 4

MATURE READERS; export restricted. Issues 6A, 10, 11, and 12 of Penthouse Comix (1994). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 18 0.3

Coverless, but complete. Tape along spine and throughout interior, staining, staples added.

Cover art by Irv Novick. "The Case of the Side Show Horrors," script by Harry Shorten, art by Irv Novick; Ju Ju finds a corpse in the water when out bathing with Betty and Mamie. Untitled story, art by George Storm; The criminal mastermind, the Jackal, knows the Hangmans after him; So he puts on a Hangman suit himself and starts committing murders in the Hangmans name. Untitled story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Lin Streeter; The Fairy Queen transfers Danny and Kupkake to the hills where it is thought the thieves they search for are hiding. Untitled story, art by Carl Hubbell; A German body is washed up on the beach with papers about a coming U-boat attack on the coastguard. Untitled Fireball story, script by Harry Shorten, art by Paul Reinman; A strangled man is found in a burning house. Untitled story; Madam Satan escapes from the broken spirit bottle. Untitled story, script by Harry Shorten, art by George Storm; Kayo saves a girl from drowning in a water tank. Untitled Bentley of Scotland Yard story, script by Joe Blair, art by Sam Cooper; The curse of the Pharoahs follows the mummy of King Ahm to the home of Sir Hubert Tigh. Shield and Dusty pin-up on back cover. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 44 CGC 5.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration includes: small amount of glue on spine of cover.

Label #0269285006

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Cover art by Bob Montana. The Ghost Goes East starring the Shield, art by Irv Novick. The Hangman and the Snail, art by Bob Fujitani. Li'l Chief Bugaboo story, art by Higgins. Catfish Joe story, script and art by Larry Harris. Archie the Pug, script by Ed Goggin, art by Harry Sahle. Marco Loco story, script by Ed Goggin, art by Harry Sahle. Heroes Never Die starring Captain Commando, art by Irv Novick. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 52 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4537349002

Cover art by Bob Vigoda. The Beast That Was a Huntsman starring Shield, art by Irv Novick. Carnival Chuckles starring Archie. Captain Commando story, art by Clem Gretter. Marco Loco story, art by Harry Sahle. Suzie story. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 65 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Al Fagaly. Shield G-Man Club bulletin. "Weeny Roast!", art by Bill Vigoda; Archie invites Veronica to a weenie roast, but discovers he has to work his job delivering weenies. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy has won a date with "The Cinderella Man", which doesn't go down well with her various boyfriends. Untitled story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx wants to get mail, so she answers advertisements to get something back. Untitled Shield story, script and art by Irv Novick; Professor Scott has invented a serum that can bring people back from the dead; In order to find out if it works he kills a man but is caught by the police before he can administer the serum; Tried and convicted of murder, he's sentenced to the electric chair. Untitled Willy the Wise Guy story, art by Herbert "Red" Holmdale; Willy disobeys a bunch of signs and then gets angry when others disobey a sign. Untitled story, art by Herbert "Red" Holmdale; Gus and Gabby inhabit the bodies of two dead policemen. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 79 GD 2.0

Cover detached at one staple. Cover-to-cover holes. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Bob Montana. "Don't Talk Chum"; Archie and Jug try to help Sam stop stuttering. Untitled story, script and art by Bill Woggon; The devil tempts Sis into spending all her money on candy; She gets sick, and Katy gives her Castor Oil. "The Private Eye"; Ferdy becomes a private eye and ends up in jail. "It's All in the Mind," art by Joe Edwards; Mr. Wilkins can't get any respect until he takes Wilbur's advice on the stock market, not knowing it's based on a 20 year old newspaper. "Ah-hh Spring!"; t's springtime and nobody wants to be in school; Especially after Jughead tosses a bag of garlic into the ventilation system. "It's the Breaks," script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx makes a snowman around a fire hydrant for stability; Bill wants to teach her a lesson by sledding through the snowman to destroy it. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 155.12C CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4333514002

"Dates the Limit!"; Archie has made two study dates with Betty and Veronica on the same night and uses Jughead's motor scooter to commute back and forth. "The Picture of Terror," script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Giunta; The British inventor of the Tyne camera visits the latest meeting of the Fly Girl Fan Club, promoting a contest for the group; Each member receiving a Tyne camera is asked to take a picture of Fly Girl at the same time, and the best picture taker will be awarded a cash prize. "The Way to His Heart"; Veronica wonders how Thelma has gotten a date with Jughead. "For Adults Only"; Li'l Jinx and her friends are annoyed that it's an adult world. "Half Truth" starring Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Perfect Crime (1949 Cross) 28 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Steve Duncan in "The Perfect Inside Job," "The Bandits with My Face," "Jackpot for a Killer," "No Substitute for Death." "An Eye for Murder" (art by Jim Reilley) Two page text piece, "That Awful Younger Generation." Cover price $0.10.

Perfect Crime (1949 Cross) 30 CGC 5.0

Label #1416857007

Steve Duncan in "The Fighter and the Fixer," "The Hottest Car," "Private Entrance to...Death" (art by Chas Rodgers), "The Hottest Alibi in Town," and "The End of a Good Thing." Two page text story, "The Green Goods Game." Cover price $0.10.

Perfect Love (1951) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0019513039

Painted cover art by Allan Anderson. "The Wheel of Fate!", pencils by Alice Kirkpatrick; Elaine convinces her fiancé Paul to give up his career as a test pilot for a safer job with an airline; When hes killed in a crash, Elaine blames herself and has a nervous breakdown; Her doctor sends her to recuperate at a fishing village. "The Pharaoh's Curse!", pencils by Bob Oksner; Teacher Fay falls in love with archeologist Stephen and accompanies him on an expedition to Egypt; Theyre separated by a flood and Fay thinks hes dead. "Long-Distance Date" text story. "The Princess and the Pirate"; At a Paris costume ball, American teacher Laura falls in love with another disguised guest, also an American; Theyre separated and since they dont know each others names (or even what they look like out of costume), Laura returns to the USA and her job. "Heaven on Wheels," pencils by Art Peddy; Roller derby participant Daisy is offered a job in a skating show by Jim, who makes himself her agent and her boyfriend; When shes injured doing a stunt, Daisy is surprised to learn Jim has replaced her in the show and has also been cheating her out of much of her salary; She takes a job in a drugstore to make ends meet. Back-cover pinup. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Pete the P.O.'d Postal Worker (1997) 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4645883002

Peter Panzerfaust (2012 Image) 10DIAMOND CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Diamond Retailer Summit Edition.

Label #0216555010

Diamond Retailer Summit Exclusive Cover by Tyler Jenkins (2nd Printing in indicia). Paris: Part 5 of 5 - (W) Kurtis J. Wiebe (A/CA) Tyler Jenkins PARIS' Conclusion The aftermath of a dangerous rescue mission leaves the group fractured and forever changes the face of their war. 'Both magical and adventurous without needing the aid of pixie dust or giant crocodiles (not saying that throwing in the croc wouldn't be awesome though). PETER PANZERFAUST is a title that you should be checking into every month and I'm giving this issue 4 out of 5 stars.' - Major Spoilers

Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man (2017 1st Series) 1A CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Kubert Kubert

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Adam Kubert on 10/7/2017.

Label #17-3D22308-013

Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art and Cover by Adam Kubert. SPIDER-MAN RETURNS TO THE FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD! The webslinging, wallcrawling wonder returns to New York City in the all-new PETER PARKER: THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN. A companion series to the best-selling Amazing Spider-Man series, Peter Parker is going back-to-basics for big heroics in the Big Apple. Featuring adversaries old and new, be there as Spider-Man returns to his friendly neighborhood for his never ending battle against crime and the dreaded 'Parker Luck'. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man (2017 1st Series) 2B CGC 9.8 Adams 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4660747003

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Adam Kubert. Cover by Arthur Adams. A tech-crime ring is tightening around Spider-Man. If Ironheart will stop beating him up, she may be able to help him zero in on the source. And who is the S.H.I.E.L.D. agent showing up at Peter's door with more info on Spidey than anyone should have? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-262039A-020

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Porker Fried Rice, or Chung King of the Road," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Peter goes out for Chinese food for Mary Jane, but gets kidnapped by Paste Pot Peep as he evades the Agents of SHEEP; Peep and Baron Zebro fly off, are chased by Capt. Americat, and meet The Mad Stinker and his Ham-Droid at his submarine (Meanwhile, Mary Jane is dancing alone at home); The bad guys evade Doc Clamson, and go to China, where Magsquito defeats Iron Mouse, and they join The Mandaringtail and the dragon Doo Wop Doo; Spider-Ham fights The Mandaringtail. "Croak & Badger," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; The Mad Stinker, hoping to harness Badger's power, sends Ham-Droid to capture her; Ham-Droid distracts Croak by appealing to his Dark Hunger with Whiz-Um Brand Vinegar-Tabasco Chips; Croak rescues Badger, capturing The Mad Stinker in his Cloak of Darkness, and our heroes return to the nighttime streets. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $1.00.

Peter the Little Pest (1969) 1 FN 6.0

Water spotting.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Joe Maneely. Contents (1-page and half-page stories) reprinted from the series Melvin the Monster (1956 Atlas). Melvin becomes Peter, his hair recolored from blond to red. All signed credits for Stan Lee (writer) and Joe Maneely (artist) were removed from the reprints. Cover of this issue is an altered version of Joe Maneely's cover for Melvin the Monster (1956 Atlas) #3. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Peyton Blue Woman of War (2023 M House Publishing) 1JEDIPRINCESS.A VF 8.0

"Jedi Princess Cinderella" Edition Virgin Cover by Danejo. Story by Ruben Najera and Melinda Young. Art by Alfret Le, Ryan Kincaid, and Mateus Duarte. 28 pages, full color, adults only.

Phantom (1989 DC 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609513003

The Ghost Who Walks returns. As we pick up the adventures of the legendary protector of the jungle - who is believed to be immortal by those who fear and respect his authority and power - he is on the trail of a gang of gun runners looking to increase business by instigating a civil war that will tear a country apart. Can the Phantom stop them before war breaks out and a nation is destroyed...or will the hero of the downtrodden masses finally reach the end of his 400-year reign as the Ghost Who Walks? Only time, and the story beginning in THE PHANTOM #1, will tell the tale. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Mark Verheiden, with art by Luke McDonnell. Cover by McDonnell. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Phantom Lady Facsimile (2022 PS Artbooks) 19 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4665133015

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Facsimile Reprint of Phantom Lady (1947 Fox) #19. Cover by Matt Baker. Faithfully reproduced with all scans reworked to bring them back as close to the original. "Wine, Women, and Sudden Death" starring Phantom Lady, art by Matt Baker. Case of the Murderous Model starring Phantom Lady, script by Gregory Page, art by Matt Baker. Peter Treadway, Cleveland's Brutal Killer. The Crime Goddess text story. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 6 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Neal Adams. "No. 13 Thirteenth Street!", script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Vince Colletta and Frank Giacoia; Mr. Square, Wild Rose, Spartacus, and Attila are once more looking for a place to crash for the night, and witness what appears to be ghost activity at house number 13 on Thirteenth Street, which is owned by two old women; When they go in to investigate they also draw the attention of Phantom Stranger and Dr. Thirteen; Naturally, Phantom Stranger believes it to be a supernatural occurrence, while Thirteen dismisses it as another hoax; To support their claims, both tell everyone gathered stories of similar occurrences that support their beliefs. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 16 VF- 7.5

52-page giant. Cover art by Neal Adams. "Image in Wax," script by Len Wein, art by Jim Aparo; A museum of the occult which specializes in wax sculptures of famous practitioners of the occult are after a woman named Dalia; When the Phantom Stranger intervenes he finds that the woman is amnesiac, and so he uses his powers to lift the fog of her memory; He learns that she was an ancient sorceress who was going to be preserved by being made into a wax figure. "The Threat of the Horrible Hex," script by Arnold Drake, art by Mort Meskin; Mark and Elsa travel to central Pennsylvania to help a young woman escape from a curse on her family from the days of the colonial witch trials. "And the Corpse Cried, Murder!", script by Len Wein, art by Tony DeZuniga; Dr. Thirteen is visited by the "ghost" of a Paul Williams, television executive who supposedly committed suicide; The executive asks Thirteen to solve his murder; Which leads him to Ross Curran, who kills himself as well. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 26 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Mike Kaluta. "From Dust Thou Art...," script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, art by Jim Aparo; Leaving the flaming home of a Satanist, the Spawn of Frankenstein (carrying the body of Rachel Adams) is possessed by two demons who have appeared on this world as a result of the Satanist's spell; Meanwhile, Terrence Thirteen is visiting his unconscious wife in the hospital; He is visited by the Phantom Stranger, to warn Thirteen of coming danger; Just then the Spawn of Frankenstein bursts into the hospital to steal Victor Adam's laser device, and also kidnap Marie Thirteen's body. Half-page text feature, "Behind the Scenes at DC: The Story Behind Strange Sports Stories." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 32 FN+ 6.5

Water spots.

Cover art by Luis Dominguez. "It Takes a Witch!", script by Arnold Drake, art by Bill Draut; When a local town is rife with anti-witch hysteria, the local witch Mrs. Haggarty is blamed for various twisted rituals; Things swell to the point in which the mayor, Miles Lanyard III demands that all books on witchcraft and all items pertaining to witchcraft be burnt; When people try to hurt Mrs. Haggarty she is protected by the Phantom Stranger, and later when she is knocked out and her house set ablaze, the Stranger rescues her. "The Crime of the Black Orchid," script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley, art by Nestor Redondo; The Black Orchid appears to be using her abilities for criminal activities. Letter to the editor from comics writer Roger Slifer (and comics artist? Tim Burgard). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 38 VF+ 8.5

Cover art by Jim Aparo. "The Curse of the Stalking Skull," script by Paul Levitz, art by Fred Carrillo; When the Earth is suddenly blanketed in total darkness, the cause is a source of speculation; However, one local preacher blames a nun and believes that she has blasphemed against god; When he leads a mob to attack the nun, the Phantom Stranger is there to save her life and fend off the attackers; The Stranger soon learns this is another plot by Dr. Nathaniel Seine to get revenge on the Stranger for the "murder" of his wife; When the Stranger confronts Sein, the two have a lengthy mystical battle. "The Secret of the Black Orchid," script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley (Script Continuity), art by Fred Carrillo; Black Orchid disguises herself as female gang-member Roxanne to infiltrate a gang that is planning a diamond heist; She foils it with little difficulty; Change focus to Ronne Kuhn, race-car driver, jet pilot, and heiress; Why does she have a Black Orchid costume? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 39 VF/NM 9.0

Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Death Calls Twice for a Deadman," script by Paul Levitz, art by Fred Carrillo; Sensei teleports Cleveland Brand, Tiny and Lorna to his sanctuary in an attempt to kill Deadman, who he has mistaken for Cleveland rather than his brother Boston. "Minerva Menace!" Hostess ad with Shazam. "The Legion of the Black Orchid," script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley (Script Continuity), art by Fred Carrillo; Ronnie Kuhn, an admirer of the Black Orchid, is invited to join a league of women who claim collectively to be her; Ronnie accepts, not knowing the Black Orchid Legion is a fraud. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 40 VF 8.0

Cover art by Jim Aparo. "In the Kingdom of the Blind," script by Paul Levitz, art by Fred Carrillo; With the Deadman's help, the Phantom Stranger begins delving into the mystery of why he has been drawn back to his old friend Cassandra Craft (who now works for a school for the blind), sending Deadman to watch over her; Meanwhile Dr. N. Sein seeks to cope with being blind. In his frustration he decides to strike at Phantom Stranger again by summoning a demon and unleashing it on the town; When it attacks Cassandra and her new friend Alex, Phantom Stranger and Deadman work together to destroy the demon. "The Black Orchid Conspiracy," script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley (Script Continuity), art by Fred Carrillo; The Black Orchid Legion dupes Ronnie Kuhn into helping them rob her father's bank. Batman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Captive Commissioner." Joe Kubert art in a two-page Tarzan ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 41 FN- 5.5

Final issue of the series. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "A Time for Endings," script by Paul Levitz, art by Fred Carrillo; Upon his request, Cassandra Craft returns to the Sanders School for the Blind to see Nathan Seine; She has no idea that Seine plans on using his occult powers to kill her and her friend Adam Shapiro; But her death will take the form of a Satanic sacrifice as Seine places her captured form onto an altar; He petitions the nether-demons to grant him the powers of a god, so that he may avenge himself (and his late wife, Margaret) against the Phantom Stranger; The Phantom Stranger and Deadman arrive to save Cassandra; While the Phantom Stranger engages Seine directly, Deadman hops into the unconscious body of Adam Shapiro, not realizing that the man is blind. "Will the Real Black Orchid Please Stand Up?", script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley (Script Continuity), art by Fred Carrillo; The Black Orchid saves Ronnie Kuhn and rounds up the Black Orchid Legion. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) Mark Jewelers 27MJ VG/FN 5.0

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.20.

Phoenix (2024 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Szerdy "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4500313015

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comic Books, Comic Traders, and Sleeping Giant) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Nathan Szerdy. Written by Stephanie Phillips. Art by Alessandro Miracolo. LIFE! FIRE! POWER! POSSIBILITY! PHOENIX! She is JEAN GREY. She is PHOENIX. She saves the world. She brings death. One woman, alone in space, who not only must do what no one else can: she yearns to. A desperate S.O.S. from NOVA brings the Phoenix to the edge of a black hole, where hundreds of lives hang in the balance…and whatever Jean does - or fails to do - will bring darkness to the universe and haunt her in ways she can scarcely imagine… 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Phoenix The Untold Story (1984 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4070371018

Newsstand Edition. Reprints Uncanny X-Men 137, but with five new pages containing the original ending in which Phoenix lives. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. This issue also contains a 13-page interview with Claremont, Byrne, Austin, Jim Shooter, Jim Salicrup, and Louise Jones discussing the story and why the changes were mad for issue 137. New Byrne/Austin pin-up (originally the splash page to issue 138) and wraparound cover. Cover price $2.00.

Photo Journal Guide to Comic Books HC (1989 Gerber) 2-1ST VG- 3.5

Missing dust jacket.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "K-Z!"

By Ernest W. Gerber.

E. Gerber's lavishly illustrated reference books make it easy for fans to get a glimpse at thousands of hard-to-find comics. The Photo Journal Guide to Comic Books Vol. 2 covering K-Z (1990), compiled by Ernest and Mary Gerber is published by the Gerber Publishing Company. Volume one contains 11,060 full color illustrations of comics in alphabetical order from K-Z. Also included is a price and grading guide for comics.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 170 pages, full color.

NOTE: For Volume 3-4 see Photo Journal Guide to Mavel Comics HC (1991).

NOTE: The dust-jacket has a rough, groovy exterior and this is not considered a defect.

Cover price $75.00.

Pictorial Romances (1950) 11 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4366163016

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Joe Kubert, Hy Rosen, Robert Bernstein and Dana Dutch. Beautiful covers and art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker elevate St. John's 1950s romance comic above the norm. Department-store clerk Margery dates three men who could help her career, but is in trouble when they find out about each other, in a cautionary tale with art by Baker. In another Baker story, Anne marries handsome farmer Ned after moving to a small town, but soon tires of the life of a farmer's wife. Janet is determined to be a star, but that leaves boyfriend Jed feeling left out, in a story featuring early art by future comics legend Joe Kubert. Cover by Baker. My Rival and Her Weakness; The Worst Mistake a Wife Can Make; I Learned by Trial and Error; Crazy for Love; Playgirl at Work. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Picture News (1946) 10 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Moisture damage.

Picture Stories From the Bible The Old Testament GN (1986 Ballantine Books) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5

1st printing. Paperback format black and white reprint of the full-color, full-size hardcover book published by Scarf Press. Softcover paperback, 4-1/8" x 6-7/8", 222 pages, B&W.

Pinupocalypse (2025 Massive) 6C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4667919013

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Andrew Tarusov, Brendan Jones. Art by Andrew Tarusov, Igor Vyunyshev. Cover by TBA. Pinupocalypse is a mix of 50s sci-fi and horror tropes reimagined with a clever twist. Set in 1950s small town America, this satirical adventure pits two stylish pin-up girls against hordes of zombies and aliens. Inspired by Hollywood filmmakers like Ed Wood, Sam Raimi and Edgar Wright, Pinupocalypse is an out-of-this-world story with a Gil Elvgren aesthetic to titillate readers! Cover price $4.99.

Pinupocalypse (2025 Massive) 6D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4667919009

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Andrew Tarusov, Brendan Jones. Art by Andrew Tarusov, Igor Vyunyshev. Cover by Sveta Shubina. Pinupocalypse is a mix of 50s sci-fi and horror tropes reimagined with a clever twist. Set in 1950s small town America, this satirical adventure pits two stylish pin-up girls against hordes of zombies and aliens. Inspired by Hollywood filmmakers like Ed Wood, Sam Raimi and Edgar Wright, Pinupocalypse is an out-of-this-world story with a Gil Elvgren aesthetic to titillate readers! Cover price $4.99.

Pizzazz (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4533837007

Marvel-produced kids magazine in the vein of Dynamite. Behind the scenes of Star Wars. Comics by John Buscema, Mike Lasky and Al Wenzel, plus part 1 of the Star Wars comic The Keepers World by Roy Thomas and Howard Chaykin. Plus puzzles, games and pop culture. Full color; 52 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Planet Comics (1940 Fiction House) 27 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at single center staple.

Cover by Joe Doolin. Edited by Malcolm Reiss. Stories and art by Graham Ingels, Joe Doolin, George Appel, and Karen Karol. The first true science fiction comic, Planet Comics featured classic space opera with square-jawed heroes, rockets, rayguns and bug-eyed aliens of every stripe. Gale Allen battles subterranean Armadillo Men who want to transform and enslave the inhabitants of planet Vuur; Norge Benson tries to outwit space Vikings, but they're evenly matched; Hunt and Lyssa encounter primitive humans in The Lost World. Nice Gale Allen/alien-girl cover by Joe Doolin. The Lost World; Gale Allen and the Girl Squadron; Mars, God of War; Space Rangers; Will Man Find the Key to Eternal Life?; Norge Benson; Auro Lord of Jupiter; The Star Pirate. 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Planet Comics (1940 Fiction House) 39 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch, piece fill and TRIMMING. Tape under staple at centerfold. Interior is complete.

Cover by Lily Renee. Edited by J. F. Byrne. Stories and art by Lily Renee, Fran Hopper, and Joe Doolin. The first true science fiction comic, Planet Comics featured classic space opera with square-jawed heroes, rockets, rayguns and bug-eyed aliens of every stripe. Gale Allen investigates when an unstoppable assassin targets political leaders; On Earth, Mysta of the Moon battles a mysterious saucer with a horrifying death-ray; In the Lost World, the humans and Bruce are on the run after killing the Volta king. Featuring art by pioneering female artists Fran Deitrick/Hopper and Lily Renee. Mysta of the Moon cover features a giant spider-powered she-villain. Weird Visitors from Infinity; The Lost World; Gale Allen; Space Rangers; The Star Pirate; Mysta of the Moon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.