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Star-Studded Comics (1963 Texas Trio) 18 FN 6.0

Oxidation.

Star-Studded 18 - Summer 1972(LAST ISSUE) Issue titled just "Star Studded" - no "Comics" in the title. Format: offset lithograph process Original price was 75 cents. Price drop by 25 cents as compared to last issue. Only issue in which the cover is NOT in color. Cover and the pages in the center of the book are on a light-blue colored paper. Front cover is by Steve Fritz and back cover is by Raymond B. W. Wong This is the final issue of Star-Studded Comics. It was printed on newsprint paper and bound with glue instead of staples. "Let's Talk It Over!" column has letters from Gardner F. Fox, Al Christensen, Harry Warner Jr., Bill Schelly, and Kent Russell. Column also notes that Jim Starlin and Dave Cockrum, who have work in this issue and previous issues, recently became professionals "for the comic publishers in NYC." Also notes that Dr. Weird now has his own comic and that issues one and two are available for 35 cents each. There is a full page ad for issue number two in this issue. Stories:"Jabberwocky" Comic story with script and art by Steve Fritz Dr. Weird in "The Miracle" Comic story with script by Jim Starlin and art by Starlin and Howard Keltner "Double Jeopardy!" Comic story with script and art by Dennis Fujitake Un-Man Comic story with script and art by Dave Cockrum Cover price $0.75.

Starfire (1976) 1 CGC 9.6 SS Michelinie

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by David Michelinie on 06/06/2023.

Label #4239661002

Written by David Michelinie. Art by Mike Vosburg and Robert Smith. Cover by Ernie Chan and Vince Colletta. Starfire escapes from the Mygorg. She learns to fight from another human. She frees some slaves and starts building her own army. Article on the creative team for this series. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Starfire (1976) 1 CGC 9.0 SS Micheline

Paper: Off white

Signed by David Micheline on 6/6/23.

Label #4239661001

Written by David Michelinie. Art by Mike Vosburg and Robert Smith. Cover by Ernie Chan and Vince Colletta. Starfire escapes from the Mygorg. She learns to fight from another human. She frees some slaves and starts building her own army. Article on the creative team for this series. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Startling Comics (1940) 13 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Pieces missing, slightly affects art and story. Mold. Water damage.

Captain Future story, art by Kin Platt. Fighting Yank story with Mavelli, art by Jack Binder. Biff Powers story, art by August Froehlich. Relief Pilot text story by Charles S. Strong. Don Davis story. Mystico the Wonder Man story, pencils by Leo Morey. Barry Does His Bit text story by Henry Hale. Masked Rider story. Detective-Sergeant Burke story, art by Kin Platt. Happy and Snappy filler page, art by Kin Platt. Cover price $0.10.

Startling Stories (1939-1955 Better Publications) Pulp Vol. 13 #2 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation. Brittle edges.

Volume 13, Issue 2 - March, 1946. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories: "Valley of the Flame" by Keith Hammond, "Shadow Over Venus" by Frank Belknap Long, "Twelve Hours to Live" by Jack Williamson, and "The Dark Angel" by Henry Kuttner. Softcover, 7-in x 9-in, 118 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Startling Stories (1939-1955 Better Publications) Pulp Vol. 15 #1 VG 4.0

1 1/2" Cumulative spine split.

Volume 15, Issue 1 - March, 1947. Cover by Rudolph Belarski. Stories: "The Laws of Chance" by Murray Leinster, "When Planets Clashed" by Manly Wade Wellman, "The Soma Racks" by Margaret St. Clair, "Stellar Snowball" by John Barrett. Softcover, 7-in x 9-in, 116 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Startling Stories (1939-1955 Better Publications) Pulp Vol. 18 #3 GD/VG 3.0

Volume 18, Issue 3 - January, 1949. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories by Henry Kuttner, Alexander M. Phillips, Jack Vance, John D. MacDonald, Murray Leinster, r.W. Stockheker, and L. Ron Hubbard (under the pseudonym Rene LaFayette). Six Virgil Finlay illustrations. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 180 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Startling Stories (1939-1955 Better Publications) Pulp Vol. 22 #2 VG/FN 5.0

Volume 22, Issue 2 - November, 1950. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories by Jack Vance, Edmond Hamilton (Captain Future in "Pardon My Iron Nerves), L. Ron Hubbard (author's final pulp story), Rog Phillips, Robert Moore Williams, and Mack Reynolds. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 160 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Steampunk (2000) 4D CGC 9.8 Campbell Variant

Paper: White

Campbell Variant Cover.

Label #4556462001

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Scott Campbell cover. Cover price $2.50.

Steel Sketch by Prentis Rollins

Fantastic pencil work from Rollins here giving Steel an almost organic look. Signed by the artist. Pencil on art board. 8 1/4" x 11 3/4".

Steve Rude Sketchbook and Commissions (2021 Steve Rude) 2015-2020A NM 9.4

Signed by Steve Rude. Certification not included.

Batman Cover. 2015-2020 Sketchbook and Commissions by Steve Rude. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 11", 176 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Steve Rude Sketchbook and Commissions (2021 Steve Rude) 2015-2020B NM 9.4

Signed by Steve Rude. Certification not included.

Wonder Woman Cover. 2015-2020 Sketchbook and Commissions by Steve Rude. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 11", 176 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Steve Rude Sketchbook and Commissions (2021 Steve Rude) 2015-2020C NM 9.4

Signed by Steve Rude. Certification not included.

Blank Cover. 2015-2020 Sketchbook and Commissions by Steve Rude. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 11", 176 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Steve Rude Sketchbook and Commissions (2021 Steve Rude) 2021A VF 8.0

Wonder Woman Cover. 2021 Sketchbook and Commissions by Steve Rude. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 11", 144 pages, full color.

Steve Rude Sketchbook and Commissions (2021 Steve Rude) 2021B VF/NM 9.0

Emma Frost Cover. 2021 Sketchbook and Commissions by Steve Rude. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 11", 144 pages, full color.

Steve Rude Sketchbook and Commissions (2021 Steve Rude) 2022 NM 9.4

Signed by Steve Rude. Certification not included.

2022 Sketchbook and Commissions by Steve Rude. Softcover(Saddle-stitched), 8-1/2" x 11", 144 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Steve Rude Sketchbook and Commissions (2021 Steve Rude) 2023A NM 9.4

2023 Sketchbook and Commissions by Steve Rude. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 11", 96 pages, full color.

Steve Rude Spidey Booklet (2020 Steve Rude) 2020 NM- 9.2

Signed by Steve Rude. Certification not included.

Kickstarter funded collection of Steve Rude's art featuring his work on Spider-Man. 8-1/2" x 11", 52 pages, PC/PB&W. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Storm (1996 1st Series) 1 NM- 9.2

Storm blows into her own limited series! Trapped by her past...she faces her greatest challenge! Storm must rescue a young mutant from the clutches of a deadly villain. Written by Warren Ellis. Art and foil-stamped cover by Terry Dodson and Karl Story. Cover price $2.50.

Storm (2024 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Nakayama Variant Cover.

Label #4649724006

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comic Books, Comic Traders, and Sleeping Giant) Exclusive Variant Cover by David Nakayama. Written by Murewa Ayodele. Art by Lucas Werneck. EARTHS MIGHTIEST MUTANT, NOW HEADLINING HER OWN SOLO SERIES! Ororo Munroe has lived many lives. She's been a thief, a goddess, an X-Man, a queen and now an Avenger! She is the most prominent, most respected and most powerful mutant on the world stage – and in that role, she intends to be a force for positive change! First up: A major meltdown at a nuclear facility in Oklahoma City draws Storm from her Sanctuary in Atlanta – and into a moral conflict that will test her iron resolve! Guest-starring X-FACTORs FRENZY! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+

Stormy Daniels Space Force (2020 Tidalwave) 1CE.SHIKARII.K CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Clifford

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Stephanie Clifford (as Stormy Daniel) on 6/9/2024.

Label #24-35160A2-010

Comics Elite Exclusive Naughty Close-Up Edition Variant Cover by Shikarii - limited to 200 copies. Written by Stormy Daniels, Michael L. Frizell, Darren G. Davis, and Andrew Shayde. Art by Pablo Martinena. STORMY AND HER CREW CRASHED ON THRONEWORLD! Hunted by Captain Domina and Commander Resa, can the surviving members of the U.R.E. Helix avoid being captured and sent to the arena? Can anyone stop Dr. Zeon's doomsday weapon? And if they can stop the destruction of Earth, how can they escape the planet? It's a race against time as the Red Queen sets her sights on putting an end to OrDon's rule once and for all. 28 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Story Fragments (2023 Bill Willingham) 1 VF 8.0

Signed and numbered by Bill Willingham - Limited to 2000 copies. Sketchbook by Bill Willingham. 8-1/2" x 11", 32 pages, B&W.

Storyteller (1996) Signed Three Piece Promotional Poster

Signed by Barry Windsor-Smith on the top section. No autograph certification is included. High quality print on poster stock. Individual sections measure 37" X 22" with the middle section measuring 37" X 22 1/2", all three together 37" X 66 1/2".

Strange (2022 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Manna Carnage Forever Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4093824018

Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Marcelo Ferreira. Cover by Francesco Manna. A NEW SORCERER SUPREME RISES! Doctor Strange is dead! And a new Sorcerer Supreme has taken the title, or should we say Sorceress? Haunted by her recently returned memories, Clea longs to bring Stephen Strange back from the dead! But when a mysterious group attacks the magical realm, Clea must rise to the duties of Sorcerer Supreme. For she is now the sole protector of Earth against magical threats. Don't miss the twists and turns as Jed MacKay continues the story from DEATH OF DOCTOR STRANGE with artist Marcelo Ferreira (THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN)! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Strange (French 1970-1988 Editions Lug) 1st Series 103 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

France.

Label #4706717021

French Reprint series. Cover by Jean Frisano. Reprints material from a variety of publications. This issue reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #118-120, Daredevil (1964 1st Series) #107, and Iron Man (1968 1st Series) #101. Full Color, French Language.

Strange (French 1970-1988 Editions Lug) 1st Series 134 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

France.

Label #4706717022

French Reprint Series. Reprints material from a variety of publications. This issue reprints material from Rom #2, Marvel Team-Up #58, Iron Man #131, and Daredevil #141. Cover by Jean Frisano. French Language.

Strange Academy (2020 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Adams Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4175392002

Written by Skottie Young. Art by Humberto Ramos. Cover by Arthur Adams. A SORCERER SCHOOL FOR THE MARVEL UNIVERSE! The Marvel Universe has mysteriously changed in such an alarming way that Doctor Strange has done what he's avoided for decades; he's opened a school for young sorcerers. Young people from around the world with aptitude in magic have been brought together in New Orleans to study the Mystic Arts under Strange, Brother Voodoo, the Ancient One, the Scarlet Witch, Magik, Hellstrom and ALL your favorite Marvel magicians. But with all the new magical threats, is it too late?! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Strange Academy (2020 Marvel) 6ILLUMINATI.A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Illuminati Exclusive Variant.

Label #22-01F8AC6-023

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) exclusive variant cover by David Nakayama. Written by Skottie Young. Art by Humberto Ramos. BATTLE IN THE BAYOU! What happens when the students of Strange Academy face the ancient evil order called THE HOLLOW in the swamps of New Orleans? Nothing good, that's for sure! The students have stepped too far out of their element - now what price must they pay? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 52 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

"Prisoner of the Parakeets," "Twinkle, Twinkle, Deadly Star!" (pencils by Gil Kane), "The Flying Saucer Boomerang!" (art by Carmine Infantino), and "Interplanetary Postcard!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 64 VG+ 4.5

Moisture damage.

"Gorillas in Space," "The Maze of Mars," "The Man Who Discovered the West Pole," and "The Earth Drowners!" Fearless Fosdick stars in a quarter-page Wildroot Cream-Oil ad by Al Capp. Gil Kane cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 72 FR/GD 1.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust. Water damage.

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"the Skyscraper That Came to Life," "Puzzle From Planet X," "the Time-Wise Thief!" (art by John Giunta), and "The Man Who Lived Nine Lifetimes!" (pencils by Gil Kane). Ruben Moreira cover? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 187 GD+ 2.5

First appearance of the Enchantress. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 208 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4715514005

Deadman stars in "How Many Times Can a Guy Die?" Script by Jack Miller, art by Neal Adams. Reprint back-up story: "Gorillas in Space!" Adams cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 209 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4715514004

Deadman stars in "How Many Times Can a Guy Die?" (continued from previous issue).Script by Jack Miller, art by Neal Adams. Reprint back-up story: "The Man With Four Minds!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino?). The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 299,000; average paid circulation 146,000. Adams cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 210 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4715514003

Deadman stars in "Hide and Seek." Art by Neal Adams. Reprint back-up story: "Designs for Disaster." 2-page "Just Imagine" reprint (Virgil Finlay art). Adams cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 211 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4715514002

Deadman stars in "How Close To Me My Killer?" Script by Jack Miller, art by Neal Adams. Reprint back-up story: "Earth Victory By a Hair!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino). Adams cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 212 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4715514001

Deadman stars in "The Fatal Call of Vengeance." Script and art by Neal Adams. Reprint back-up story: "The Man With the Op Art Eyes" (art by Lee Elias). Adams cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 213 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4715513025

Deadman stars in "The Call From Beyond!" Script and art by Neal Adams. Reprint back-up story: "Half-Man, Half-Alien!" Adams cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 214 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4715513024

Deadman stars in "To Haunt a Killer." Art and cover by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 215 FN- 5.5

Deadman stars in "A New Lease on Death." Art by Neal Adams. Reprint back-up story: "The Incredible Mutated Man!" Adams cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 217 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4715513021

Adam Strange reprint: "Secret of the Eternal City" (from his first appearance in Showcase 17). Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Frank Giacoia. Atomic Knights reprint: "The Rise of the Atomic Knights!" (from the first appearance in Strange Adventures 117). Script by John Broome, art by Murphy Anderson. Statement of ownership--average print run 312,000; average paid circulation 165,000. New Neal Adams cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 218 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4715513020

Adam Strange reprint: "The Planet and the Pendulum!" (from Showcase 17). Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Joe Giella. "The Atomic Knights" reprint (from Strange Adventures 117). Script by John Broome, art by Murphy Anderson. Reprint back-up story: "Interplanetary Insurance, Inc." Script by Sid Gerson, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry. New Neal Adams cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 219 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4715513019

Adam Strange reprint: "Menace of the Robot Raiders!" Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bernard Sachs. Atomic Knights reprint: "The Cavemen of New York!" Script by John Broome, art by Murphy Anderson. Reprint back-up story: "Space-Flight to Danger!" Script by Otto Binder, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sachs. New Joe Kubert cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 224 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4715513017

Adam Strange reprint: "The Weapon That Swallowed Men!" Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Atomic Knights reprint: "The Attack of the Giant Dogs!" Script by John Broome, art by Anderson. Reprint back-up story: "The Planet That Advanced Backward!" Script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sid Greene, inks by Bernard Sachs. Anderson cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 225 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4715513016

Last 15-cent issue. Adam Strange reprint: "The Radio-Active Peril!" Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Atomic Knights reprint: "Menace of the Metal-Looters!" Script by John Broome, art by Anderson. Reprint back-up story: "The Wooden World War!" Script by John Broome, pencils by Sid Greene, inks by Joe Giella. Letters to the editor from comic writers Denny O'Neil (as "Sergius O'Shaugnessy") and Marv Wolfman. New Joe Kubert cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Strange Adventures Lot of 5

Issues 208, 210, 211, 213, 214 of Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to VG/FN range.

Strange Attractors Signed Lot of 4

Issues 1, 2, 3, 4 of Strange Attractors (1993 RetroGraphix) with issues 1, 3, 4 signed by Mark Sherman and Michael Cohen, and issue 2 signed by Cohen. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Strange Fantasy (1952) 9 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4476284001

Stories and art by Bruce Hamilton and Steve Ditko. Offbeat pre-Code horror stories from Ajax-Farrell, with art by the Iger Shop staff. A man's long hair comes to life, in a truly bizarre escalating series of events partially illustrated by future Marvel legend Steve Ditko. An artist tries and fails to maintain the balance between madness and genius. Luther is cursed with the ability to know who is going to die. Dream of Horror; Hair Yee-eeee; Magic Formula; Portrait of Doom; Mirror of Death. 32 pages, Full Color. NOTE: In addition to the regular issue, some copies of no. 9 were manufactured with different interiors from other comics. Please see title Strange Fantasy (1952) #9 Variant Interiors. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Suspense Stories (1952 Fawcett/Charlton) 47 GD- 1.8

Cover and two center wraps detached at one staple.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Matt Baker, Vince Colletta, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Short tales of science fiction, fantasy and horror with twist endings. In a future when robots have taken over all jobs (including comedy writing), robots decide to reform humanity itself, in a hilarious story with art by comics legend Matt Baker. While two buddies are on a fishing trip, one of them is possessed by the spirit of a murder victim, who wants to reveal the truth about his killing. A man dreams of going back in time, but when he uses forbidden knowledge, his dream becomes a nightmare, in a story with early art (and an intricate cover) by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. Redemption by Robots; The Other Self; Smash-Up at Salamis; A Small Clear Voice; His Brother's Keeper. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 49 FR/GD 1.5

Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Staple rust. Water damage.

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"Inside the Black Bag" (art by Mac L. Pakula), "The Girl Who Saved the World!" (art by Joe Orlando), "Not Quite Human," "What Happened to Mr. Smith?" (art by Harry Lazarus), "The Animal," "The Man Who Cried" (art by John Forte), and a two-page text story, "The Weatherman." 36 pgs. Cover price $0.10.