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Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 8 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

1st Printing. "In the Rage of Battle!" Guest-starring the Thing. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's the heavyweight bout for the championship as the Savage Sub-Mariner clashes with the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 8 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming loose at one staple.

1st Printing. "In the Rage of Battle!" Guest-starring the Thing. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's the heavyweight bout for the championship as the Savage Sub-Mariner clashes with the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #4316287006

Written by Roy Thomas. Prince Namor finds himself fighting for his life against bizarre creatures in an arena of death! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 20 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4712264004

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Johnny Craig. "In the Darkness Dwells Doom!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Johnny Craig; Sub-Mariner is pursued by New York policemen and takes refuge in the Latverian Embassy, where Dr. Doom tries to take him prisoner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 21 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0907316013

"Invasion from the Ocean Floor!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Marie Severin. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by Marie Severin and Johnny Craig. With Prince Namor trapped in Manhattan, Lady Dorma and Warlord Seth send the Atlantis attack fleet to rescue him! But the Sub-Mariner knows that the imperial fleet's arrival in New York Harbor will start a massive war with the surface people! And to make matters worse Seth blows the Horn of Proteus to summon giant sea creatures to join the attack! Oh my, does the Avenging Son have any hope of stopping all-out war? Cameo appearance by the Thing. 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 22 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4015311009

Part 2 of 3 - Guest-starring Dr. Strange. Story continued from Doctor Strange (1968-1969 1st Series) #183. Story concludes in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #126. NOTE: This is the three-part tale that saw the beginnings of the partnership that would lead Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk to becoming Marvel's Defenders. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 27 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4016005001

Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. "When Wakes the Kraken!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito (as Joe Gaudioso); Commander Kraken captures Dorma and Diane Arliss and tries to use them to get Sub-Mariner to join his group of pirates. Letter from Bernie Bubnis, a fan who put together the first New York Comic Book Convention. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 29 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4055447015

Cover pencils by Sal Buscema. "Fear Is the Hunter!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito (as Joe Gaudioso); The Huntsman uses the Sirens' call to lure in Namor and sap his will; He then sets Namor after Hercules who the Huntsman has been ordered by Zeus to return to Olympus; Namor finds Hercules and attacks him; He comes to his senses when their battle threatens some villagers; The Huntsman then summons monsters from Greco-Roman mythology to defeat Hercules; Together Namor and Hercules defeat the monsters and the Huntsman; However, Zeus takes note of the battle and Namor's valor and brings his son back to Olympus to discuss Hercules' sojourn on Earth. Cont'd from Ka-Zar #1; Hercules appears next in Avengers #98. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 32 FN 6.0

Cover art by Sal Buscema. "Call Her Llyra, Call Her Legend," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Seeking an undersea ally, Namor makes his way to the undersea realm of Lemuria; Namor meets Llyra, the empress of Lemuria, who has overthrown Karthon; She tells him of her origin in hopes of persuading him to join her conquest of the sea; Namor wants nothing to do with it and is caught off guard and captured; Namor meets Llyra's sister, Laurie, who frees him; Namor battles with the sea creatures Llyra can control and their battle ends in her death; However, Llyra changes back to Laurie and he realized that they both shared one body; Namor meets her mother and learns that it was her that had actually freed him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 37 CGC 9.4 Bowling Green

Paper: White

Label #1041150010

Cover by Sal Buscema. "The Way To Dusty Death," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Proteus denounces Llyra's claim as queen and wife to Namor and she flees to her hideout where she has Lady Dorma captive; Before he's able to pursue her or search for Lady Dorma, Namor uncovers a plot by his chief scientist Ikthon to aid Attuma in an assault against Atlantis; Namor is forced to choose Atlantis over Lady Dorma and defeats Attuma's latest attack; The traitorous Ikthon helps Namor locate Lady Dorma, but Llyra kills her before he is able to rescue her. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 38 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3838894019

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by John Severin. "Namor Agonistes!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by John Severin; Namor mourns over the body of Lady Dorma; He recalls memories of his youth, his first trip to the surface world, Betty Dean, and Susan Richards; After the Lady Dorma's funeral, Namor announces to his subjects that he renounces and abdicates the throne of Atlantis; He leaves Atlantis vowing never to return. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 39 CGC 5.5 SS Buscema

Paper: Cream to off white

Signed by Sal Buscema on 05/11/2024.

Label #4443200001

Cover by Sal Buscema and Marie Severin (alterations). "And Here I'll Stand," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Jim Mooney; Unable to find any trace of Llyra, Namor makes his way to New York City and decides to take over an abandoned prison island in New York harbor; Unfortunately, the authorities aren't too pleased with having Namor so close and demand that he leave; When Namor refuses, the authorities call on the army to attack Namor while an underwater demolition team destroys the island; Diane Arliss then tells him that his father may actually be alive, and Namor leaves on a new quest to find him. Cont'd in Daredevil #77. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 42 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0749463006

Last 15c cover-priced issue. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "And a House Whose Name... Is Death!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Jim Mooney; Namor recovers from his defeat at the hands of the transformed Lucile, but is soon attacked by other monsters from the nearby village; He quickly learns that these monsters are just more of Lucile's Aunt's victims and together they decide to attack the Aunt; Namor storms into the Aunt's house and confronts her while the villagers destroy her machinery; Lucile turns against her aunt and saves Namor from the explosion that kills them all. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 44 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4146531005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane. "Namor Betrayed," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Jim Mooney; The US President issues an executive order calling for Namor to be brought in dead or alive; Namor continues his search for his father, but it isn't long before he's spotted by the police and pursued; Meanwhile, Llyra and Tiger Shark work together and unleash the sea monster Krago; With the help of the Human Torch, Namor drives back Krago. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 46 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4316287014

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Even the Noble Die," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; Namor desperately attacks Tiger Shark while Llyra keeps an eye on her prisoner, Leonard Mackenzie, Namor's father; Llyra tires of their battle and captures Namor; Sting-Ray comes to Namor's rescue and they confront Llyra and Tiger Shark; Unfortunately, before Namor can do anything, Tiger Shark kills Mackenzie; They get away while Namor mourns the loss of his father. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 46 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4719573024

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Even the Noble Die," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; Namor desperately attacks Tiger Shark while Llyra keeps an eye on her prisoner, Leonard Mackenzie, Namor's father; Llyra tires of their battle and captures Namor; Sting-Ray comes to Namor's rescue and they confront Llyra and Tiger Shark; Unfortunately, before Namor can do anything, Tiger Shark kills Mackenzie; They get away while Namor mourns the loss of his father. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 48 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4137039005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bill Everett. "Twilight of the Hunted," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; As Doom prepares to attack an A.I.M. installation, Namor takes Cindy Jones to her friend's apartment to keep her safe; To ensure Namor's loyalty, Doom kidnaps Cindy and holds her hostage until Namor has helped him get the Cosmic Cube; Namor battles through the defenses of the A.I.M. base only to face Modok and his hordes of androids. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 48 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4316287016

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bill Everett. "Twilight of the Hunted," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; As Doom prepares to attack an A.I.M. installation, Namor takes Cindy Jones to her friend's apartment to keep her safe; To ensure Namor's loyalty, Doom kidnaps Cindy and holds her hostage until Namor has helped him get the Cosmic Cube; Namor battles through the defenses of the A.I.M. base only to face Modok and his hordes of androids. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 49 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4316287017

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Dreamstone," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Namor falls beneath the might of Modok and his androids; Doctor Doom is forced to confront Modok directly; Namor manages to free himself and reach the Cosmic Cube; Doom meets up with him, but Namor has secured the destruction of the Cosmic Cube; They both flee as the Cosmic Cube's explosion destroys the A.I.M. base. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 50 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4712264005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta. "Who Am I?", script and art by Bill Everett; Namor rescues a young woman he perceives to have drowned, but she surprises him and flees; He follows her and ends up in the Antarctic where he's attacked by giant crustaceans; He meets Salamar the Sustainer who shows him Namora's corpse and tells him of her daughter Namorita; Namor battles through the crustaceans and meets Prince Byyrah who has captured Namorita; Llyra joins the fun, but Namor manages to escape with Namorita. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 52 CGC 9.2

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4663579011

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Atomic Samurai," script by Bill Everett and Mike Friedrich, art by Bill Everett; Namor travels to the surface world with Namorita in search of Betty Dean who he hopes will serve as a guardian to the young Namorita; They track down Betty who is vacationing on the Japanese island of Krakinowa; Namor stumbles upon a hidden city controlled by the Dragon-Lord who is eager to bring about another war with the US; The Dragon-Lord sends his agent, Sunfire, off to capture a US freighter; Namor intercepts Sunfire as he's concerned that the destruction of the freighter could threaten the health of the seas; Despite Namor's best efforts, Sunfire strikes a deadly blow against the freighter and it begins to sink. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 55 CGC 9.2 Winnipeg

Paper: White

Winnipeg

Label #4263723014

Cover art by Bill Everett. "The Abominable Snow-King," script and art by Bill Everett; The mysterious destruction of a cargo vessel draws the Sub-Mariner's attention; He witnesses a strange assortment of sea creatures recovering the cargo, guided by some unseen hand; He follows them and uncovers the mastermind, Torg the Abominable Snow-King; Namor keeps Torg busy long enough for the survivors of the wreck to be rescued; He then leads Torg into a trap and forever dooms the monstrous creature. Letter to the editor from Two Man Horse graphic artist Eric Kimball. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 59 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover inks by Bill Everett and Marie Severin (alterations). "Thunder Over the Seas," script by Bill Everett and Steve Gerber, pencils by Sam Kweskin, inks by John Tartaglione; A pompous and arrogant Atlantean soldier, Lorvex, makes a pass at Tamara who rebukes his advances; She's later caught in a fishing net and eventually brought to New York city; Namor learns of her capture and makes his way there only to be challenged by Thor; Namor engages Thor and quickly learns the full power of the Thunder God; Namor returns home to ponder a full-scale invasion of the surface world. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 61 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3723019005

Cover by Bill Everett. "The Prince and the Pirate," script by Bill Everett and Steve Gerber, pencils by Bill Everett and Win Mortimer, inks by Bill Everett and Jim Mooney; Atlantis celebrates the return of its prince; Namor decides it's time Namorita returns to her undersea realm, but discovers that the plane she was on has been taken hostage; He follows the trail to the Hydrobase where he's attacked by Dr. Hydro and his amphibian men; Dr. Hydro defeats Namor and gloats over him as his invasion force is set to take over Atlantis. Bill Everett passed away after finishing only the first three pages; Completed by Win Mortimer and Jim Mooney. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 64 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2042365005

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler and John Romita (alterations), inks by Bill Everett and John Romita (alterations). First appearance of the warrior-woman called Virago in "Voyage Into Chaos!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Don Perlin; The Council of Elders has decided to segregate the Hydro-Men in a prison camp outside of Atlantis; Namor frees them, and decrees that they should be free to mingle with the Atlantean people; A delegation from another underwater world arrives in Atlantis; They meet with Namor and implore his help as their world has fallen under the tyranny of the warrior queen, Virago. Tales of Atlantis back-up story, "In the Wake of the Warriors!", script by Howard Chaykin and Steve Gerber, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Joe Sinnott. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 64 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0930486012

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler and John Romita (alterations), inks by Bill Everett and John Romita (alterations). First appearance of the warrior-woman called Virago in "Voyage Into Chaos!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Don Perlin; The Council of Elders has decided to segregate the Hydro-Men in a prison camp outside of Atlantis; Namor frees them, and decrees that they should be free to mingle with the Atlantean people; A delegation from another underwater world arrives in Atlantis; They meet with Namor and implore his help as their world has fallen under the tyranny of the warrior queen, Virago. Tales of Atlantis back-up story, "In the Wake of the Warriors!", script by Howard Chaykin and Steve Gerber, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Joe Sinnott. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 65 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4019841016

Cover by John Romita. "The Cry of the She-Beast!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Don Perlin; Namor is led into the arena where he confronts his opponent, Virago the warrior queen; She calls upon some mystical force and is transformed into a raging She-Beast!; She attacks Namor and he does his best against her, but Virago proves to be too much for him; She then decides to lead a scout ship across the dimensions and attack Atlantis. Tales of Atlantis back-up story, "The Lurker In the Ruins!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Full-page tribute to Bill Everett, who passed away in February 1973. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 67 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4169290012

Seawinds of Change! Guest-starring Triton and the Fantastic Four. Script by Steve Gerber. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. Prince Namor narrowly escapes from the clutches of Orka and the She-Beast! But his wild burst of speed through the ocean sends him careening into a naval vessel loaded with deadly nerve gas! Fortunately Triton is nearby and scoops up the unconscious Sub-Mariner and rushes him to the Baxter Building! The FF are currently in the middle of their own crisis, but Reed volunteers to help! After fighting with Ben and Johnny, the Avenging Son calms down and accepts aid from his occasional (fantastic) adversaries. However the fallout from the nerve gas release for both Namor and Atlantis...is only just beginning! Cameo appearances by Wyatt Wingfoot, Tamara, and Force. Fantastic Four Lineup: Mr. Fantastic, Medusa, Thing, and the Human Torch. (Notes: The Sub-Mariner debuts his new costume. This story takes place between the first and second halves of Fantastic Four 140. Orka returns in Avengers 149. Elements of the story continue in the Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) series. This issue is dedicated to the memory of Bill Everett, the Sub-Mariners creator. The letters page includes an essay from Steve Gerber describing the future plans for the Sub-Mariner series. This story was reprinted in 2002 as part of the Marvel Legends AF reprints.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 69 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4024669013

Two Worlds and Dark Destiny! Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Steve Gerber. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita. The Avenging Son rampages through Empire State University! Why? Because hes trying to locate an ESU professor that can save Atlantis and her comatose citizens! But a certain web-slinging student isnt fond of Prince Namor wrecking his favorite campus! Once Spider-Man corrals the Sub-Mariner, he directs the Prince of Atlantis to the right place! And there the Avenging Son learns that he must find and defeat Force (again) to protect his undersea kingdom! Imperious Rex! Last 20¢ issue. Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange, Namorita, and Tamara. Flashback cameo by Orka. (Notes: Spider-Man and the Sub-Mariner meet again in Amazing Spider-Man 211. Force returns in Iron Man 140. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #20 Brother Voodoo. The bullpen bonus page contains promotional stamp #5 the Hulk. The promotional stamp is not to be confused with the actual series A stamp #5.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 71 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4723168008

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. "Comes the Pirahna," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Namor evades Piranha and his pets and finds the potential antidote for his poisoned subjects; However, Piranha proves to be a persistent foe and gets his hands on the antidote; Fortunately, Namor recovers the antidote and battles through Piranha and his pets to escape; Piranha's wounds from the battle draw his pets in for the kill. Marvel Value Stamp series A #52, Quicksilver by John Buscema. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 71 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4710930006

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. "Comes the Pirahna," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Namor evades Piranha and his pets and finds the potential antidote for his poisoned subjects; However, Piranha proves to be a persistent foe and gets his hands on the antidote; Fortunately, Namor recovers the antidote and battles through Piranha and his pets to escape; Piranha's wounds from the battle draw his pets in for the kill. Marvel Value Stamp series A #52, Quicksilver by John Buscema. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 25 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0237110004

Cover pencils possibly by Mike Sekowsky. Firebrand, the Scourge of the Pacific starring Sub-Mariner, Namora, and Firebrand, art by Ken Bald. One Way Ticket text story. Murder Through the Mind starring Sub-Mariner, Namora, and Dr. Macabre. You Can't Get Away With Murder starring the Blonde Phantom and Miss Armanda. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 39 FR/GD 1.5

Cover detached, tape along spine, interior staining. Includes a Winters Collection certificate from A-1 Comics.

Sugar Pop (2019-2020 Still Ill Princess) 2MCKAY.B CGC 9.9

Paper: White

McKay Variant Cover B.

Label #4699705009

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Risque cover by Bill McKay. Story by Dan Mendoza. Art by TM Chu.

Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) 23D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. 1st cameo appearance of Oracle (Barbara Gordon) from Birds of Prey. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Karl Kesel. Weird War Tales, script by John Ostrander and Kim Yale, art by Luke McDonnell and Karl Kesel; The Squad splits up to fight aliens in Russia and Australia. Invasion tie-in. Story continued in Invasion #3. Deadshot, Amanda Waller, Thanagarians (Hawkman), Rocket Reds, New Guardians, Captain Boomerang app. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Suicide Squad (2021 DC) 6KRS.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

KRS Comics Edition.

Label #4681386003

KRS Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Natali Sanders. Written by Robbie Thompson. Art by Dexter Soy, Eduardo Pansica. Earth-3: Part 2 of 3 (Prelude to War for Earth-3) - Bloodsports first mission with the Squad goes pear-shaped as the Crime Syndicate captures Amanda Wallers agent on Earth-3. By sending in a team to bring Bloodsport home, Waller may also be able to extract another Suicide Squad member for her new team, if she plays her cards right and doesnt care who else she loses in the process. As part of the team heads into the Multiverse, Peacemaker gets a new assignment to track down and eliminate Levi Kamei—the new Swamp Thing! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

NOTE: Story concludes in Suicide Squad (2021 DC) Annual 1A.

Suicide Squad Get Joker (2021 DC) 2A NM 9.4 Maleev

Written by Briaz Azzarello. Art by Alex Maleev, Matt Hollingsworth. Cover by Alex Maleev. After turning the tables on the Suicide Squad, The Joker gained control of the device that could detonate the bomb implanted in each of the team members heads. Now forced to do The Jokers bidding, Red Hood, Harley, and the rest of Task Force X find themselves hunted by a newly formed Squad with a single mission: kill the previous Squad and take over hunting The Joker. 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $6.99.

Summer of Secret Society Holox (Japanese 2022 Giant Daphnia) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4700486010

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Japanese Doujinshi Fan Art book. Cover and Art by Inari. Hololive Fan Art Book. 7" X 10". Japanese Language.

Summer of Superman Special (2025 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4616883016

Written by Dan Slott, Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid. Art by Jorge Jimenez. Cover by Alexander Lozano. THIS IS IT! SPRING INTO THE SUMMER OF SUPERMAN! The Man of Steel and his universe of friends, family, allies, and rogues is in for some big changes, and it all starts in the Summer of Superman Special! Brought to you by Superman series architects Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Superman: Action Comics), and (making his grand entrance to the world of tomorrow) Dan Slott, this special oversize issue will set the stage for all the major events exploding throughout the Superman titles! When John Henry Irons and Lana Lang take their vows, everyone turns up for the big day--but trouble is brewing on the horizon, as threats from the past, present, and future kick off major new conflicts for the Superman Family. Brought to stunning life by the incomparable art of Jorge Jimenez (Batman, Super Sons), the Summer of Superman Special is the ground floor to the most exciting action imaginable in 2025! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Summer X Clothes (Japanese 2025 Sugar Sucre) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4705231014

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Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Miyashiro. Japanese Language.

Summer-Colored Lies (Japanese 2019 Matarou) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4700486013

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Japanese Art Book. Cover by Mataro. Japanese Language.

Sun Light (Japanese 2024 Sugar Sucre) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4700486015

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Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Miyashiro. Japanese Language.

Sunny Blend (Japanese 2024 Royal Mountain) 1 CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4713584001

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Japanese Art Book. Cover and Art by Coffee-Kizoku. Japanese Language.

Super Comics (1938-1949 Western/Dell) 16 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Spine rebuilt, staples replaced and reinforced, TRIMMED.

Cover by Bill Holman. Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Chester Gould, Frank King, Harold Gray, Bill Holman, Zack Mosley, Stanley Link, Oskar Lebeck, Frank Willard, Gus Edson, Walter Berndt, Ed Leffingwell, Martin Branner, Basil Reynolds, Loy Byrnes, Al Posen and Carl Ed. An early comic book from Dell, featuring reprinted newspaper comic strips alongside new material. Pat, Terry and Connie head up the rescue mission to free Sandhurst from his captors, against their better judgment. Skeezix gets his first traffic ticket while driving Tops' car, and town gossip soon has it as a major moving violation. Smilin' Jack learns the secret of the Legion of Forgotten Pilots. Also featuring popular strips Little Orphan Annie, Dick Tracy, Smokey Stover and The Gumps. Foo-lish Folks; Moon Mullins; Dick Tracy; Tiny Tim; Smitty; Spooky; Gasoline Alley; Tim Todd the Boy Detective; The Crow's Nest; Wyoming Willie; Skit, Skat and the Captain; Winnie Winkle; The Gumps; Harold Teen; Little Orphan Annie; Manuk the Arctic Crusoe; Bobby & Chip; Zipper; Do You Know?; Terry and the Pirates; Streaky; Elmer; Sweeney & Son; Smokey Stover; Little Joe; Smilin' Jack. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Super Friends (1976 DC 1st Series) 33 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4675912019

"The Secret of the Stolen Solitaire." Zan gets trapped while in bird form by the Menagerie Man, who is after an extinct animal. Starring Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, Zan, Jayna, and Gleek. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Fradon and Smith. Cover price $0.40.

Super Goof Lot of 7

Issues 17, 19, 34, and 51-54 of Super Goof (1965 Gold Key). Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

Super Powers (1984 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643260024

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art and plot by Jack Kirby, with script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Adrian Gonzalez, and inks by Pablo Marcos. Darkseid commands his four mightiest warriors, whom he dubs the "Emissaries of Doom," to go to Earth and divert its heroes so he can go in with his shock troops and "commandeer their world." Based on the cartoon series of the same name. Cover price $0.75.

Super Powers (1986 3rd Series) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4637236001

In "A World Divided," Apokolips, long since free of Darkseid's dark reign of tyrannical terror, erupts in civil war. Based on the cartoon series of the same name. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with pencils by Carmine Infantino and inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover price $0.75.

Super Science Stories (1940-1951 Popular Publications) Pulp Vol. 2 #2 FN/VF 7.0

Paper: Off white

Water damage: Slight.

Cover by Leo Morey. Stories by Ross Rocklynne and Leigh Brackett. Illustrations by Hannes Bok. Softcover Pulp, 7-in. x 9 1/2-in.; 128 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

Super-Team Family (1975) 10 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4146724015

Challengers of the Unknown in "Multi-Man Rules the World" (script by Steve Skeates, pencils by James Sherman, inks by Jack Abel). Doom Patrol reprint: part two of "The Man Who Lived Twice!" Batman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Whole World's Upside Down." Rich Buckler cover pencils, Abel cover inks. Cover price $0.50.