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Secret Agent (1966-68 Gold Key) 1 FN 6.0

Secret Avengers (2013 2nd Series) 1C CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4601703010

Variant Cover by Skottie Young (W) Nick Spencer (A) Luke Ross The Most Dangerous Secrets We Have... Are The Ones We Keep From Ourselves.' The new Nick Fury leads a covert Avengers strike team including but not limited to Hawkeye, Black Widow, The Hulk, The Winter Soldier, Maria Hill and Phil Coulson on missions so dangerous, even the team members themselves can't know about them! Cover price $3.99.

Secret Defenders (1993 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4026066011

Red Foil stamped cover. Cover pencils by Andre Coates, inks by Don Hudson. A Gathering of Heroes starring Dr. Strange, Wolverine, Spider-Woman [Julia Carpenter],Nomad [Jack Monroe], and Darkhawk, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Andre Coates, inks by Don Hudson; Dr. Strange gathers a group of four heroes to Phoenix, Arizona and forms the first team of Secret Defenders; the new Defenders foil a bank robbery but are flummoxed when one of the robbers ages and dies in his cell. Article in which Roy Thomas talks about the new floating roster concept of the Secret Defenders. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.75.

Secret Defenders (1993 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668564003

Red Foil stamped cover. Cover pencils by Andre Coates, inks by Don Hudson. A Gathering of Heroes starring Dr. Strange, Wolverine, Spider-Woman [Julia Carpenter],Nomad [Jack Monroe], and Darkhawk, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Andre Coates, inks by Don Hudson; Dr. Strange gathers a group of four heroes to Phoenix, Arizona and forms the first team of Secret Defenders; the new Defenders foil a bank robbery but are flummoxed when one of the robbers ages and dies in his cell. Article in which Roy Thomas talks about the new floating roster concept of the Secret Defenders. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.75.

Secret Empire (2017 Marvel) 1UNKNOWN CGC 9.8 Keown Unknown Variant

Paper: White

Unknown Comics Edition.

Label #2131390015

Unknown Comics exclusive cover by Dale Keown. Written by Nick Spender. Art by Steve McNiven. It's been building for months, across a bevy of titles! But now, the moment has arrived for Steve Rogers to step into the light and declare his allegiance to Hydra! How can the heroes of the Marvel Universe cope with this shattering betrayal by the most trusted figure among them? And what will this mean for the world? The map of the Marvel Universe changes in ways nobody will expect - TRUST THE SECRET EMPIRE! 64 pages, full color. Rated T+

Secret Hearts (1949) 56 VG+ 4.5

Cover art possibly by Bernard Sachs. Castle of Dreams; at some point, every girl falls in love with Tony Mercer; when Carol falls off her boat, and Tony saves her, she gets her turn; but can Tony ever leave sailing for a relationship? One Kiss from Heartbreak, pencils by Bill Draut; at some point, every girl falls in love with Matt Blaine; when Lissa skates over thin ice, and Matt saves her, you'd think she would take a turn; but Lissa has seen too many of her friends hurt by Matt. One Face of Love. Two-Sided Heart. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Missions (1950) 1 VG+ 4.5

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Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories and art by Frank Thorne and others. Pre-James Bond secret-agent intrigue from St. John. The full title, according to the cover, is "Admiral Zacharias' Secret Missions, All True and Authentic." A transplanted American gangster gets in too deep when dealing in stolen US ships in China. International assassins seek a bounty on Yugoslavian leader Marshal Tito, in a story featuring early art by Frank Thorne. An American secret agent gets involved in Cold War covert ops, in a story that opens with the hero leaping from a speeding train. Cover by comics legend Joe Kubert. Tragedy for Traitors; The Island of Death!; Death Dates a Blonde Informer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Mysteries (1954) 16 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1273892009

Cover by Myron Fass. Stories and art by Tony Tallarico, Edvard Moritz and Rudy Palais. Crime and horror comics. Series continues from Crime Mysteries (1952-1954 Trojan Magazines) #15. Hiding out in a department store overnight, Sally learns about the strange shadow people who live there full-time. Jewel thieves Ian and Jayne hide a stolen gem inside Jayne's very leg, which proves tricky when cops capture them. Ten strangers, all guilty of different crimes, are gathered on a remote island by a mysterious invitation. Plus a vintage PSA, "Better Schools Make Better Communities." The Shadow People; Hiding Place; Deathlook; Doomed by the Clock; The Jeweled Curse; The Week End of Dread. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Mysteries (1954) 17 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover by Myron Fass. Stories and art by Edvard Moritz and others. Crime and horror comics with detective heroes, an unusual mix. A movie director ignores warnings and sets up for his next film inside a haunted castle. Private eye Dan is supposed to expose a phony medium, but after a strange experience, he's not so sure he's phony. Marty seeks a woman's killer who was seen wearing a Santa Claus outfit, in a story that predates the film "Black Christmas" by two decades. Plus a vintage PSA, "Better Schools Make Better Communities." The Deadly Diamond; Keeper of the Castle; Out of This World; No Soul of Her Own; Sinister Santa Claus. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Prison (2010 Retrofit Comics) 7 VG/FN 5.0

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Alternative comics magazine out of Philadelphia. This issue is dedicated to Katsuichi Nagai and features a variety of manga-inspired artists throughout the anglophone world. Softcover, 10" x 13", 152 pages, B&W, mature readers. Cover price $15.00.

Secret Six Signed Lot of 6

Issues 1-6 of Secret Six (2006 2nd Series) signed by Gail Simone and Jimmy Palmiotti. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Secret Society of Super Villains (1976) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4525447005

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"Attend or Die." Sinestro, Grodd, Copperhead, Star Sapphire, Captain Cold, Mirror Master, and Shadow Thief are summoned (by a clone of the Paul Kirk Manhunter) for the first meeting of the Secret Society. They battle robot doubles of Batman, Flash, Green Lantern Wonder Woman, and Superman. 1st appearance and origin of the Secret Society of Super Villains. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pablo Marcos, inks by Bob Smith. Cover by Ernie Chan. Cover price $0.30.

Secret Society of Super Villains (1976) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4621939010

"Endgame." The Society battles Darkseid and Mantis. Green Lantern, Hawkman, and Captain Comet (who leaves the Society after meeting with the JLA) battle Sinestro. Manhunter clone dies trying to destroy Darkseid. Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Ernie Chan and Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.30.

Secret Story Romances (1953) 17 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Secret Wars (2015 3rd Series) 1ROSS CGC 9.8 SS Ross

Paper: White

Signed by Alex Ross on 5/26/15. Alex Ross Store Edition.

Label #1313805003

AlexRossArt.com and AlexRossStore.com Exclusive Variant Cover by Alex Ross. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Esad Ribic. THE FINAL INCURSION IS HAPPENING! THE MARVEL UNIVERSE IS COLLIDING WITH THE ULTIMATE UNIVERSE! AND NEITHER WILL SURVIVE! 52 pages, full color. Rated T+

Secret Wars (2015 3rd Series) 2A CGC 9.8 SS Ross Ross

Paper: White

Signed by Alex Ross on 5/23/25.

Label #4614383067

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Esad Ribic. Cover by Alex Ross. When the Marvel Universe is gone, all that remains is Battleworld! Learn the secrets of this brave new realm in this special oversized issue! 52 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Secret Wars (2015 3rd Series) 8F CBCS 9.8 Hildebrandt 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Hildebrandt Retailer Incentive.

Label #0013100-AA-006

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Greg Hildebrandt. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Esad Ribic. GENESIS! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3883552009

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 9. "Earthfall!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. Months ago a nigh omnipotent being from beyond kidnaped the Earth's greatest heroes and most dangerous villains and whisked them away to the far side of the universe to fight for the ultimate prize. Now, the being simply known as the Beyonder has arrived on Earth seeking answers to his questions about life. Featuring Captain America, Iron Man (James Rhodes), the X-Men, Magneto, the New Mutants, and the Molecule Man.

Story continues in Captain America #308, Uncanny X-Men #196, Iron Man #197, New Mutants #30.

NOTE: See also the previous series, Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984).

Cover price $0.75.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4525447008

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Newsstand Edition. Part 1 of 9. "Earthfall!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. Months ago a nigh omnipotent being from beyond kidnaped the Earth's greatest heroes and most dangerous villains and whisked them away to the far side of the universe to fight for the ultimate prize. Now, the being simply known as the Beyonder has arrived on Earth seeking answers to his questions about life. Featuring Captain America, Iron Man (James Rhodes), the X-Men, Magneto, the New Mutants, and the Molecule Man.

Story continues in Captain America #308, Uncanny X-Men #196, Iron Man #197, New Mutants #30.

NOTE: See also the previous series, Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984).

Cover price $0.75.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 3D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4642858014

Direct Edition. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. "The World is Mine!" Part 3 of 9. The Beyonder decides to partake in all the pleasures life can offer. He devours drink, food, women, riches, and sights only beheld by a few, but finds this life of luxury a hollow existence. How can a nigh omnipotent being find contentment in mortal existence when the world is his oyster at the snap of his fingers? Featuring the Kingpin and the Molecule Man.

Story continues in Daredevil #223, Incredible Hulk #312, and Avengers #260.

Cover price $0.75.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4664299023

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Part 5 of 9. "Despair!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. When depression threatens to overtake him, the One from Beyond finds himself at his most vulnerable. Will the heroes of Earth seize this moment and end the Beyonder's threat forever? Featuring the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, and New Mutants.

Story continues in Doctor Strange #74, Thing #30, and Fantastic Four #285.

1st appearance of Boom Boom (Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown).

Cover price $0.75.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4642858015

Part 5 of 9. "Despair!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. When depression threatens to overtake him, the One from Beyond finds himself at his most vulnerable. Will the heroes of Earth seize this moment and end the Beyonder's threat forever? Featuring the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, and New Mutants.

Story continues in Doctor Strange #74, Thing #30, and Fantastic Four #285.

1st appearance of Boom Boom (Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown).

Cover price $0.75.

Secret Wars II Lot of 9

Issues 1N, 2N, 3N, 4-9 of Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Secret Wars Lot of 10

Issues 5N, 6N, 7D, 9N, 11D, 12D of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984); and 1D, 2D, 3N, 6 of Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range, with 9 grading at GD-.

Secret Wars Lot of 10

Issues 1D, 2D, 3D, 4-9 of Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel); and Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 9D. Most will grade in the VG to FN+ range.

Secret Wars Lot of 10

Issues 1N, 2D, 3D, 4-7 of Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel); and 6D, 7D, 9D of Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range.

Secrets of Haunted House (1975) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4510348024

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Featuring: 3 page Destiny framing sequence "I am Destiny!" starring Cain, Abel, Eve and Destiny, written by Steve Skeates and drawn by Ricardo Villamonte; 8 page Destiny story "Dead Heat" written by Mike Pellowski (plot) & Robert Kanigher (script) and drawn by Ernie Chan; 6 page Cain story "Fish Story" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Alex Nino; 1 page filler "Witch's Tails" by Sergio Aragones. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.25.

Secrets of Love and Marriage (1956) 2 VG 4.0

Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, Bill Molno, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio and Jon D'Agostino. Newlyweds find that while love solves some problems, others require negotiation. Anise stumbles on ailing hermit Les, nurses him back to health, and falls in love. Actress Peggy is torn between director Jack and her fiancé back home. Jim and Lily take a six-month break to see if they're really serious about each other. Explanation Not Necessary; Say When!; The Old Love; Trousseau for a Wife; Too Shy; The Sudden Kiss; Trial Ending; Faint Heart; Song of Sorrow. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Seduction of the Innocent 3-D (1985) 1A VG 4.0

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover by Dave Stevens. Written by Gene Fawcette and unknown. Art by George Roussos, Mike Sekowsky, Mike Peppe, Gene Fawcette, Mort Meskin, Mike Roy, Serge Desmodus and Alex Toth. 3-D separations by Ray Zone and Tony Alderson. The entire contents of this issue were intended for issue #15 of Adventures into Darkness (1952). Featuring: 1-page illo by George Roussos; 1-page story "The Evil Ones" with art by Mike Sekowsky and Mike Peppe; "Death Dives Deep" by Gene Fawcette; "Harvest of Death" with art by Mort Meskin and Roussos; half-pagers "Do You Believe..." and "The Velvet Vampire" by Fawcette; "That Stray Cat" with art by Mike Roy; 2-page text story "Blood Will Tell" with art by Serge Desmodus; "Gift of Murder" with art by Alex Toth (as Scott) and Peppe (as Scott); 1-page story "Charms" with art by Sekowsky and Peppe; and "Tryst with Terror" with art by Meskin and Roussos. 32 pages, with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.25.

Seduction of the Innocent 3-D (1985) 1A GD 2.0

Water damage. Staple rust.

Cover by Dave Stevens. Written by Gene Fawcette and unknown. Art by George Roussos, Mike Sekowsky, Mike Peppe, Gene Fawcette, Mort Meskin, Mike Roy, Serge Desmodus and Alex Toth. 3-D separations by Ray Zone and Tony Alderson. The entire contents of this issue were intended for issue #15 of Adventures into Darkness (1952). Featuring: 1-page illo by George Roussos; 1-page story "The Evil Ones" with art by Mike Sekowsky and Mike Peppe; "Death Dives Deep" by Gene Fawcette; "Harvest of Death" with art by Mort Meskin and Roussos; half-pagers "Do You Believe..." and "The Velvet Vampire" by Fawcette; "That Stray Cat" with art by Mike Roy; 2-page text story "Blood Will Tell" with art by Serge Desmodus; "Gift of Murder" with art by Alex Toth (as Scott) and Peppe (as Scott); 1-page story "Charms" with art by Sekowsky and Peppe; and "Tryst with Terror" with art by Meskin and Roussos. 32 pages, with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.25.

Self Portrait Sketch by Fred Hembeck

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

Sensation Comics (1942) 30 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. The 4th Dimensional Kidnappers starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston, art by Harry G. Peter; Anton Unreal helps people ascend to the Fourth Dimension in exchange for all their worldly goods. The Guardian Light starring Black Pirate, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Little Murderer Who Wasn't There starring Little Boy Blue and the Blue Boys, script by Evelyn Gaines, art by Frank Harry. 2000 Years In the Future starring Gay Ghost, art by Howard Purcell. Case of the Cat's Meow starring Mr. Terrific, art by Stan Aschmeier. The Boxer and His Brother starring Wildcat, art by Paul Reinman. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4021379014

Cover pencils by Dale Keown, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "Secret Warts," script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Bryan Hitch, inks by Jim Sanders III; She-Hulk and Howard the Duck's adventure in the Baloney-verse continues; But when bitten by a horde of angry demons, Shulkie becomes a mindless, smashing killing machine — just like her cousin, the Hulk! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 29 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4028342021

Cover art by Mike Zeck. The Fourth Wall..and Beyond starring Venom, Hulk, Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Dr. Sanderson, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Tom Morgan, inks by James Sanders III; Physics professor Dr. Sanderson plays dimension tricks with the She-Hulk. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 29 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4028342019

Cover art by Mike Zeck. The Fourth Wall..and Beyond starring Venom, Hulk, Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Dr. Sanderson, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Tom Morgan, inks by James Sanders III; Physics professor Dr. Sanderson plays dimension tricks with the She-Hulk. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (2023 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Hughes Foil Edition.

Label #4421340004

Written by Rainbow Rowell. Art by Andres Genolet; Marvel Various. Cover by Adam Hughes. THE SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK IS BACK! Jen Walters is dusting off her adjective and kicking off a new era! The best hero slash lawyer in the Marvel Universe is going to remind you why she's so SENSATIONAL, going up against her deadliest challenge yet! PLUS: MARVEL STUDIOS SHE-HULK series writer JESSICA GAO makes hers Marvel in a short story with the Jade Giant! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Sentry Lot of 5

Issues 1A and 2-5 of Sentry (2000 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Sentry Lot of 7

Issues 2-5 of Sentry (2000 1st Series); 1 of Sentry Hulk (2001); 1 of Sentry Spider-Man (2001); and 1 of Sentry vs. the Void (2001). Most will grade in the NM range.

Sentry Lot of 8

Issues 1A and 2-8 of Sentry (2005 2nd Series). Most will grade in the VF range with a couple grading closer to FN.

Seong Mi-Na (Soulcalibur) Sketch by Chris Williams

Seong Mi-Na is ready for battle in this energetic and impressively detailed sketch by Chris Williams. Blue line and standard pencil on heavy stock. Signed by the artist. 11" X 14".

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Serenity Leaves on the Wind (2014) 1A CGC 9.8 SS Jeanty

Paper: White

Signed by Georges Jeanty on 5/13/16

Label #1403596003

Written by Zack Whedon. Art by Georges Jeanty, Karl Story. Cover by Laura Martin, Daniel Dos Santos. Malcolm Reynolds's crew shook the 'verse to its core when they laid bare the crimes against humanity undertaken by their sinister government-the Alliance. Always outlaws, Mal, a very pregnant Zoe, new pilot River Tam, and the other surviving crew members are in greater danger than ever. Meanwhile, everyone is asking the same question . . . Cover price $3.50.

Sex Criminals (2013) 1D CGC 9.8 Zdarsky Variant 4th Printing

Paper: White

Fourth Printing

Label #1395546002

"Suzie Down In The Quiet" Written by Matt Fraction. Art and cover by Chip Zdarsky. Suzie's a normal girl with an extraordinary ability: when she has sex, she stops time. One night she meets John... who has the same gift. And so they do what any other sex-having, time-stopping, couple would do: they rob banks. Note: Fourth printing variant. Cover price $3.50.

Sex to Sexty Lot of 18

Issues 1-18 of Sex to Sexty (1965 S.R.I. Publishing). Most will grade in the VG+ to FN- range.

Sgt. Fury (1963) 8 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4595851007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. The Death Ray of Dr. Zemo, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by George Roussos; Nick Fury and his commandos are ordered to capture a nazi scientist, Dr. Zemo who has invented a "Death Ray". 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Sgt. Fury (1963) 13 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4535384001

1st printing. Captain America and Bucky guest star in "Fighting Side-By-Side With Captain America and Bucky!" This is the second solo Captain America crossover outside of the Avengers. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kirby cover pencils. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Bic ad on the back cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Sgt. Fury (1963) 35 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Tartaglione. "Berlin Breakout!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Tartaglione; Captain Sawyer selects the members of the mission to rescue the Howlers, captured in Greece, who are bound for Berlin for a high-profile execution; Fury is given ex-Nazi Eric Koenig, Bull McGiveney, and his corporal, Rickets Johnson; They infiltrate the Berlin event with the help of Eric's sister, Ilsa, a double-agent working for the Nazis. They rescue the Howlers, but Dino Manelli is seriously wounded, and will not return to fight. Eric Koenig is named as his replacement. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Sgt. Fury (1963) 144 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4509284008

Reprint. Cover price $0.35.

Sgt. Fury (1963) 145 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4509284007

Reprint. Cover price $0.35.

Sgt. Fury (1963) 146 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4509284009

Reprint. Cover price $0.35.

Sgt. Fury (1963) 149 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4509284011

Reprints Sgt. Fury # 54. Cover price $0.35.