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Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 160N, 161N, 162D, 163D, 164N, 165, 166N, 167N, 168N, 169N of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #164N grading GD.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 219D-223D, 224-228 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN+ to VF range, with #225 grading at GD+.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 150, 162, 163, 165-167, 168N, 169, 181, and 184 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF- to FN range with a couple grading VG.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 148N, 150N, 151, 152N, 155N, 159-161, 167N, and 181 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 284, 285, 287, 288, 290, 291, 293, 294P-296P of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN- to VF/NM range.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 144D, 145N, 146D, 147D, 149D, 150D, 151D, 152D, 154D, 156D of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 180, 181D, 182, 183D, 184N, 185D, 186D, 187D, 188N, 189D of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with 188N grading GD.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 190D, 191D, 192D, 193D, 194, 195D, 196N, 197D, 198D, 199N of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with 194N, 196N, 199N Grading GD.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 165, 166D-172D, 173, and 174BUBBLE of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 209N, 210N, 211D-213D, 214N, 215, 216N, 217N, 218 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG+ to FN+ range.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 10

Issues 199N, 200N, 201, 202N, 203, 204N-208N of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 12

Issues 144N, 148N-152N, 156N, 157N, 159N, 161N, 163N, 164 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FR to GD range.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 14

Issues 286, 287, 289-291, 293, 294P, 295P, 297A, and 298-302 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VG and #301 grading GD.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 17

Issues 183N, 190, 191N, 194, 199N, 205N-213N, 217N, 226, and 228 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range with a few grading VG.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 20

Issues 225-227, 231, 232N-234N, 235, 237, 238, 240N, 243, 244N, 245-247, 248N, 249, 273, and 276 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range with a couple grading VG.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 4

Issues 31-33, 46 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD range.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 4

Issues 210D, 211D, 212N, 213D of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Uncanny X-Men Lot of 9

Issues 97, 98, 102, 105, 106, and 108-111 of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 219 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3846392007

Direct Edition. Cover art by Don Rosa. The Son of the Sun starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Flintheart Glomgold, script and art by Don Rosa. Portrait of the Artist as a Duck Man text article, script by Geoffrey Blum, art by Don Rosa. A Taxing Effort starring Donald Duck and Ludwig Von Drake, script by Bob Foster, art by Frank Smith. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 219 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3846392006

Direct Edition. Cover art by Don Rosa. The Son of the Sun starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Flintheart Glomgold, script and art by Don Rosa. Portrait of the Artist as a Duck Man text article, script by Geoffrey Blum, art by Don Rosa. A Taxing Effort starring Donald Duck and Ludwig Von Drake, script by Bob Foster, art by Frank Smith. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

Uncle Scrooge (1972 Whitman) 132 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4403504003

Whitman edition. Cover by Carl Barks. Stories and art by Carl Barks and Tony Strobl. Comics legend Carl Barks creates his masterpiece, featuring the adventures of Donald Duck's Uncle Scrooge, the richest duck in the world. When Scrooge learns of the philosopher's stone, which can turn other metals into gold, he launches a search across Europe that leads to the labyrinth of Crete. The Fabulous Philosophers Stone; One in a Million. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Uncle Scrooge (2025 Fantagraphics) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4669675006

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Francesco Artibani, Jonathan H. Gray (A) Alessandro Perina (CA) Daan Jippes, Ulrich Schroeder "Flintheart Glomgold's Sinister Secret," Part 1 of 3! Fandom asked, and Fantagraphics answers: thelegacy Disney comic books return to comic shops! And Scrooge McDuck's ruthless rival, second-richesttycoon Flintheart Glomgold, returns to Duckburg—claiming he's reformed for good, and inviting Huey,Dewey, and Louie to his luxurious new island estate! Since when was Glomgold a good guy… or a bigspender? Soon a trail of deadly trouble ensnares Scrooge and Donald Duck, pointing them to the Amazonand the legendary lost city of Z… where the thrills and chills are only beginning! Cover price $5.99.

Undertaker (1999 Chaos) Wizard 1/2 1A CGC 9.8 Beck

Paper: White

Label #4399143015

Wizard 1/2 collector's edition art cover. Certificate of Authenticity.

Underworld Crime (1952) 3 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4377745011

Stories and art by Maurice Gutwirth and Rod Reed. Classic pre-Code crime comics from Fawcett. Chemist Henry wants to see if he can commit the perfect crime using acid, in a story that calls its main character "Henry Holmes," a possible reference to the infamous serial killer. When gangsters get involved in the gambling over college sports, it's not long before the athletes themselves are targeted by the Mob. Shot by mobster Tiger Jack, gunsel Marty survives, and sets out to get revenge on Jack by assembling a gang of "kill-happy morons who'll laugh at bullets." Microscopic Murder; The Fixer; Mink Murder Case; Hijacker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Underworld Crime (1952) 6 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4377745014

Stories and art by Steve Kirkel and others. Classic pre-Code crime comics from Fawcett. Wealthy socialite and jewelry dealer Wayne is a member of high society, but no one suspects he's also a fence for illegal goods and a powerful figure in the underworld. The Harvey brothers tire of truck hijacking, and Al Harvey learned to fly solo during the war, so they begin stealing cargo planes right off the runway. When he recognizes fugitive bank robber Slats Pawling, law-abiding citizen Tom must deal with the consequences of reporting him to the police. Enough Rope; The Fence; Nervous Jervis; Pert Pamela; The Sky Pirates; Sykes the Psychiatrist; Quiz; Gangland Vengeance. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 40 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached. Water damage.

Cover art by Bob Brown. The Last Days of Planet Mars!, art by Jim Mooney. Peter Puptent Explorer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Lighthouse In The Sky, art by Howard Purcell. Scientific Word Origins fact half-page by Mort Drucker. The Super-Insect Army text story. Battle of the Colossal Creatures, art by Bob Brown; two giant creatures battle over an airplane. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

United States Fighting Air Force (1952 Canada) 1 VG 4.0

Water damage. Only 1 staple (manufacturing).

Despite the US affiliation in the title, this was an original war comic from Canadian publisher Superior, with early issues focused on the then-current Korean War. Pilot Pete is in hot water after enemy soldiers disguise themselves as US forces to confuse air support. Bombers face heavy anti-aircraft fire from an unknown source. Tod is assigned to take out Yin Soy, the female fighter ace who's been decimating US planes. Cowards Courage; Radar Roulette; His Last Mission; Operation Panic; Mig Alley Dame. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

United States Marines (1943 Magazine Enterprises/Toby) 4 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Stories and art by Chas. M. Quinlan and Tony DiPreta. Action-packed fact and fiction about the US Marine Corps, printed at the height of WWII patriotic fervor. Includes the note "Contents reviewed and cleared by the US Marine Corps." The true story of Red Shelton, war hero at the battle of Tarawa; Photos of Marines on duty overseas; Marines-based humor with "Monte Zuma and Trip O'Lee," a reference to the Marines' Hymn. Also featuring an ad for a glow-in-the dark necktie: "By day a lovely swank tie...By night a call to love in glowing words." No Flash in the Pan; The Heat's On!; Palau; Star Performance; Wild West in the East!; Guam; Saipan!; The Fighting Redhead; Monte Zuma and Trip O'Lee; Semper Fidelis and Sometimes Funny; Hero of Koromakina Lagoon; The Tanks of Tarawa; Leatherneck Lens; Split-Second Escapes; Who Goes There...?; Vanguard of Doom; Seagoing Bathtub; South Pacific Serenade. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

United States Marines (1943 Magazine Enterprises/Toby) 7A FR/GD 1.5 Ayers Magazine Enterprises

2.75" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover detached. Margin piece torn out and glued to following page, slightly affects panel edge.

Published by Magazine Enterprises. Cover by Dick Ayers and Ernie Bache. Edited by Raymond C. Krank. Stories and art by Bob Powell and others. Sometimes listed as A1 Comics (1944 Life's Romances) #68. Action-packed fact and fiction about the US Marine Corps, in a series revived for the Korean War. A pilot flies night raids over Korea; The story of the battle of Tripoli, remembered in song in the Marines' Hymn; Profiles of the U.S.M.C. Hall of Fame. The Man in the Flying Nightmare; Marine Boot Camp; The Shores of Tripoli!; "Look After My Billy!"; Mister Marine Corps; The Spirit of Semper Fi! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Unity (1992) 1GOLD CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Gold Edition.

Label #00-0007310-AA-003

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Gold Valiant logo. Promotional Copy by Jim Shooter, Bob Layton, & Barry Windsor-Smith. Unity Chapter 18.

Universal Monsters the Invisible Man (2025 Image) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4668056010

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Brad Simpson, DaNi. Cover by Mike Del Mundo. **JAMES TYNION IV & DANI CONTINUE THEIR HORROR MASTERPIECE ** Jack Griffins ambitions will not be limited by the small minds of his rivals.  So now he must strike back.... 32 pages, Full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Universal Soldier (1992 Now) 1W CGC 9.8 Sasso Hologram Variant

Paper: White

Label #4535848005

Direct edition cover by Marc Sasso. The Quick and the Undead. Story by Clint McElroy. Art by Lenin Delsol and Tony DeZuniga. An adaptation of the first movie in the hit sci-fi action franchise. An unbalanced soldier and the officer who took him down are reanimated 30 years later as cyborg warriors. Direct edition features more mature subject matter than newsstand edition, as well as a hologram cover, holograms being a big deal in publishing at the time. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

Unnatural (2018 Image) 10PORTCITY VF/NM 9.0

Port City Comics Exclusive Cover by Jenevieve Broomall and Anna Zhuo. Story and Art by Mirka Andolfo. The worst has happened: Leslie surrendered! And with her guard finally down, the evil within her just gained the upper hand. The Wolf is finally off-leash and her closest friends will be the first to taste his wrath. Is it really all over? 28 pages, full color. Rated M

Unstoppable Wasp (2017 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Torque 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Torque Variant Cover.

Label #0342464015

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jeremy Whitley. Art by Elsa Charretier. Cover by Elizabeth Torque. Girl. Genius. Hero. Unstoppable. Nadia spent the entire first half of her life a captive of The Red Room, but now this teenage super-scientist is on her own for the first time, and she's ready to spread her wings! Hank Pym's daughter has a lot of time to make up for and she's determined to change the world. You know, if she can get her U.S. citizenship first. Guest-starring Ms. Marvel and Mockingbird! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 15 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4645615008

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, John Severin, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, and Bill Molno. Strange stories of science fiction, fantasy and horror that fit within the guidelines of the new Comics Code. In one of three stories this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, a scientist gets to prove his theory that aliens look like human beings. In another Ditko story, Neptune launches an attack on the peaceful people of Jupiter - but Jupiter is ready for them. A lost vessel is led to shore by a ghost ship, in a story with art by EC and Marvel legend John Severin (credited as "LePoer"). If This Be Earth; Worthless World; They Must Be Like Us; The Mirror; The Mystery Ship; The Juggernauts of Jupiter. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Urotsukidoji Legend of the Overfiend SC (2017 FAKKU) 1-1ST VF 8.0

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1st printing. Written and illustrated by Toshio Maeda. Legend of the Overfiend is a Japanese erotic horror manga series that has gained a cult following around the world. Originally published over 30 years ago, the story follows the unbeatable god of the demon world who is hiding within the body of a young man. FAKKU has teamed up with the original creator of the cult franchise, Toshio Maeda, to publish a completely remastered edition of the original series. This remastered edition includes color pages that has never been seen before in English. Softcover, 296 pages.

US 1 (1983) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4610954005

Direct Edition. Story by Al Milgrom. Art by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Al Milgrom. "U.S. 1, Coming At Ya!". 1st appearance U.S. 1 & The Highwayman. Cover price $0.60.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4614671023

First printing. A duel puts Stan Sakai's rabbit samurai in an introspective mood, and he recalls his early combat training with the lion-maned Sensei Katsuichi. Parts 1 and 2 of Samurai. Story, art and cover by Sakai, plus Waddlewalk by Dennis Fujitake. Black and white; 32 pages. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3863597014

First printing. A duel puts Stan Sakai's rabbit samurai in an introspective mood, and he recalls his early combat training with the lion-maned Sensei Katsuichi. Parts 1 and 2 of Samurai. Story, art and cover by Sakai, plus Waddlewalk by Dennis Fujitake. Black and white; 32 pages. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 1 FN/VF 7.0

First printing. A duel puts Stan Sakai's rabbit samurai in an introspective mood, and he recalls his early combat training with the lion-maned Sensei Katsuichi. Parts 1 and 2 of Samurai. Story, art and cover by Sakai, plus Waddlewalk by Dennis Fujitake. Black and white; 32 pages. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.

Usagi Yojimbo (2019 4th Series IDW) 20SKETCH CGC 9.4 SS Sakai

Paper: White

Signed and sketch by Stan Sakai on 01/23/2025. Sketch Edition.

Label #4458655001

Blank Sketch Cover. Written and Art by Stan Sakai. Yukichi, part one. The introduction of a new recurring character as Usagi encounters a young swordmaster carrying out the dying wish of his master. Yukichi must deliver Itsuki-Sensei's swords to his nephew, Daido, who will take over his school. However, they must pass through the territory of a rival school intent on possessing that heirloom.

Usagi Yojimbo Summer Special (1986) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4651642015

Reprints the first Usagi Yojimbo stories, The Goblin of Adachigahara and Lone Rabbit and Child, from Albedo comics #2 – 4, and includes a new story of Stan Sakais rabbit samurai, The Confession. Served as a sort of pilot for the Fantagraphics Usagi series that debuted in July 87. Story, art and wraparound cover by Sakai. Also features an intro by Mark Evanier and a pin-up by Sergio Aragones. Cover price $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

UTF Signed Lot of 3

Issues 1-3 of UTF (2006) signed by Scott Reynolds and Tone Rodriguez. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

V for Vendetta (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4660817015

Part 1 of 10. The time is 1997. The place is Great Britain... and things have never been worse. It's a time of brooding darkness, chilling despair and oppressive tyranny. The time for V for Vendetta. Who is the mysterious V? Is his wrath aimed at the fascist rulers gripping Britain in their iron grasp...or are his motives more complex than any reasonable person can hope to understand? Welcome to the dark world of Alan Moore and David Lloyd's downbeat thriller, originally published in black and white in the British weekly comics magazine Warrior. Now, presented for the first time in this country, V for Vendetta debuts in full color. V for Vendetta is a 10-issue Deluxe Format maxi-series, featuring all the original episodes from Warrior and, beginning with the eighth issue, all-new material and the long-awaited finale by series creators writer Alan Moore and artist David Lloyd. David will also be coloring V for Vendetta for its Deluxe Format debut, as well as providing all-new covers. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $2.00.

Valkyrie Saviors (2015 Mount Olympus) 4UROL FN/VF 7.0

"UROL" Edition - Limited to 15 copies. Story by Ron Zabala. Art by Donny Hadiwidjaja.

Valkyrie Saviors Key of Storms (2023 Antarctic Press) 3A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667343002

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Written by Ron Z. Art by A.R. Molina. Cover by Ignacio Noe. BEHEMOTH BEAUTIES BATTLE IT OUT! MODERN VALKYRIES VS. ANCIENT GODS! In this chapter's final installment, not only are Valkyries up against three super-sized empowered Zodiac Legionnaires, but Iris the Shadow Valkyrie returns! Plus, a new, powerful Valkyrie makes her first appearance! Is she friend or foe? How will our heroes prevail!? 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Valkyrie Saviors Key of Storms (2023 Antarctic Press) 3A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667343003

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Written by Ron Z. Art by A.R. Molina. Cover by Ignacio Noe. BEHEMOTH BEAUTIES BATTLE IT OUT! MODERN VALKYRIES VS. ANCIENT GODS! In this chapter's final installment, not only are Valkyries up against three super-sized empowered Zodiac Legionnaires, but Iris the Shadow Valkyrie returns! Plus, a new, powerful Valkyrie makes her first appearance! Is she friend or foe? How will our heroes prevail!? 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Valkyrie Saviors Key of Storms (2023 Antarctic Press) 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4667343004

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Written by Ron Z. Art by A.R. Molina. Cover by Shikarii. The stupendous Shikarii makes waves with this vivacious variant featuring Valkyrie Larissa, the tidal titan, striking a stern yet saucy stance! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Valkyrie Saviors Key of Storms (2023 Antarctic Press) 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4667343005

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Written by Ron Z. Art by A.R. Molina. Cover by Shikarii. The stupendous Shikarii makes waves with this vivacious variant featuring Valkyrie Larissa, the tidal titan, striking a stern yet saucy stance! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

Vampire Tales (1973) 2 GD/VG 3.0

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Morbius finds himself rescuing a young woman when she's nabbed by a mysterious coven in "The Blood Sacrifice of Amanda Saint" (Story by Don McGregor, art by Rich Buckler and Pablo Marcos). In 1600s Salem, Massachusetts a young woman tries to escape a bloodthirsty mob after she's wrongfully accused of being a witch in "Witch Hunt!" (Story credits: unknown, art by Mannie Banks). An article about Bela Lugosi's other vampire roles aside from Dracula by Doug Moench. An adventurer named Simon Majors enters another dimension that serves a powerful being in "Five Claws to Tryphon" (Story by Gardner Fox, art by Jesus Blasco and John Romita). Article by Chris Claremont. First appearance of Satana, the Devil's Daughter in "Satana" (Produced by Roy Thomas and John Romita). Lou and Marie Fowler search for a secret fortune in a creepy house once owned by Lou's late uncle, but they get more than they bargained for in "At the Stroke of Midnight" (Story and art by Jim Steranko). Hodiah Twist investigates the death of a man who's been killed by vampires in "The Praying Mantis Principle" (Story by Don McGregor, art by Rick Buckler). JAD painted cover. Black and white, 74 pages. 75 cent cover price. Cover price $0.75.