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Shi Vampirella (1997) 1B VF/NM 9.0 Crusade Collectables edition Variant

Signed by William Tucci. No autograph certification is included.

Crusade Collectables edition. Written by Warren Ellis.

Space Ghost (1987 Comico) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604976008

"The Sinister Spectre." Story by Mark Evanier and Steve Rude. Pencils, front and back cover by Steve Rude. Inks by Willie Blyberg. Painted color by Ken Steacy. A mysterious figure breaks Space Ghosts most dangerous foes out of Gaolworld. It will take the combined power and ingenuity of Space Ghost, Jan and Jace, and Blip the monkey to recapture them. However, even if they do, they still have to face the hooded figure who freed them. While the face behind that hood is the last one anyone would expect. Contains a 5 page article on the development of the original Space Ghost cartoons by Mark Evanier. 48 pages. Square bound. Full painted color. Cover price $3.50.

Special War Series (1965) 4 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover by Frank McLaughlin. Stories and art by Frank McLaughlin and Vince Alascia. Special War Series takes a hard left turn from war comics into superhero adventure. Sgt. Rip Jagger, escaping Axis forces during World War II, is taken in by Pacific Islanders of a strange judo cult. They teach Jagger everything they know, so he can fight for justice as the masked hero Judomaster. Plus, Sarge Steel demonstrates judo, aikido, and karate for readers. Introducing Rip Jagger…Judomaster; Fight for Freedom; The Dojo!; Judomaster is Born; Sarge Steel: Sport of Judo. Final issue of the series; Judomaster's adventures continue in Judo Master (1966 Charlton) #89. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1950, #22 FN 6.0

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 36 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1951, #44 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold loose at one staple. Staple rust.

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 36 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1951, #50 VG/FN 5.0

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 40 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Teen-Age Confidential Confessions (1960) 10 VG+ 4.5

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, Sal Trapani and Vince Colletta. Charlton's romance comic captures the emerging teen culture of the early 1960s, when surfing, hot rods and new fashions in dance and dress swept America. Jenny falls for married man Carl and sets her small town talking, in a story featuring art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Jilted Claire falls for handsome neighbor Leo when a storm hits their island vacation cottages. In a wacky story for this title, inventor Isabelle creates a way to keep her easily distracted boyfriend from wandering off with some other woman. Plus a vintage ad for a contest to visit the set of legendary B-movie producer American International's "Off on a Comet" - a movie that was never actually made. Love Can't Wait; Storm in My Heart; Isabells Inventions: The Hand Holder; Are You a Criticizing Carrie?; My Heart, the Puppet. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Teen-Age Love (1958 Charlton) 23 VG- 3.5

1/2" cumulative spine split. Water spotting.

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Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Joe Sinnott, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Colletta. Charlton's long-running romance comic coincides with the blossoming of America's teen culture from the 1950s to the 1970s. Cathy's parents think she and Harry are too young to be dating seriously, so they impulsively elope, but that may not have been the best idea, in a story with art by future Fantastic Four legend Joe Sinnott. Terri promises to wait for Marty after he joins the Army, but then she meets handsome neighbor Blake. Plus advice for 1950s teen girls on making yourself attractive. Young and Foolish; The Little Things; Song of Sorrow; My Fickle Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 11 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4669815014

Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Charles Nicholas, Joe Gill, Maxwell Elkan, Sal Trapani, 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 four (!) stories this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, a scientist's super-microscope reveals secrets humankind was not meant to know. In another Ditko story, a WWII military commander killed in battle returns to save his men. An eye transplant allows a blind man to see, but then he learns the donor was a psychotic killer, in a story featuring art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Dreamer; Second Chance; The Beast Legend; Charmed, Im Sure; The Right Spot; Deep in the Mountains; Unwelcome Caller; The Bad Eye; The Living Fog; Noise in the Cellar; The Ghost Gabs; The Man Who Couldnt Die; Dream On...! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Unusual Tales (1955 Charlton) 11 GD/VG 3.0

1 1/2" cumulative spine split. Water damage and staple rust.

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Cover by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Gene Colan, Charles Nicholas, Joe Gill, Maxwell Elkan, Sal Trapani, 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 four (!) stories this issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, a scientist's super-microscope reveals secrets humankind was not meant to know. In another Ditko story, a WWII military commander killed in battle returns to save his men. An eye transplant allows a blind man to see, but then he learns the donor was a psychotic killer, in a story featuring art by future Marvel legend Gene Colan. Dreamer; Second Chance; The Beast Legend; Charmed, Im Sure; The Right Spot; Deep in the Mountains; Unwelcome Caller; The Bad Eye; The Living Fog; Noise in the Cellar; The Ghost Gabs; The Man Who Couldnt Die; Dream On...! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

War at Sea (1957) 33 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached.

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Cover by Bill Molno. Stories and art by Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, Sal Trapani, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Tales of combat on the open sea during WWII. Ensign Harte is top of his class at Annapolis, but his fame and ego outgrow his accomplishments. Allied sailors capture a U-boat and target the German port of Bremerhaven. An ancient cruiser from the 1920s is called back into action against the Nazi menace. U.S.S. Swayback Maru; The Captive; Breakdown; The Helmet; Order of Olives; Glamor Boy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.