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Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 238 FR 1.0

7 1/2" Spine split from top. Cover coming fully detached. Oxidation with chipping.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret Past of Superboy's Father, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Superboy dreams that his father stole his rocket design from another Kryptonian scientist. The Floating Doom starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Perils of the Polka-Dot Archer, art by George Papp; The Polka Dot Archer is a clown who mimics Green Arrow. Lem 'n' Lime humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 260 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1308480004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Kents' Second Super-Son, script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela; Vidal, a Superboy from another planet, takes Superboy's place on Earth while he's away on a space mission. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. How Aquaman Got His Powers!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman stops the U.S. Navy from testing atomic depth charges and recounts his origin to Commander Haskel. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Green Arrow's New Partner!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Lee Elias. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 300 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Planet of Clark Kent and Lana Lang, art by George Papp; Lana and Clark are accidentally transported to a strange world where Clark must make her think they both have superpowers in order to prevent her from guessing he's Superboy. House ad for Superman Annual #5. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes series begins in The Face Behind the Lead Mask!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte, Al Plastino (page 4 and some Superboy and Luthor heads only), inks by John Forte and Al Plastino; At a regular meeting of the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Legionnaires lose control of their powers; Mon-el joins the Legion. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 307 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Confession of Superboy!, art by George Papp; Lana tries to prove Clark is Superboy. The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; The Legion takes in new member Mystery Lad on Saturn Girl's word and he helps them put an end to space pirate Roxxas; 1st appearance of Element Lad. Casey the Cop humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 377 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4462694001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. Heroes for Hire!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; The Legion appears to turn mercenary, accepting money for deeds, until the money's unique properties allow them to defeat the criminals on Modo. Ollie and Super-Turtle humor pages by Henry Boltinoff. Statement of ownership--average print run, 697,000; average paid circulation 411,200. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 419 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0097712007

48-page giant. Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Thief Who Loved Supergirl, script by John Albano, pencils by Tony DeZuniga, inks by Bob Oksner. Circle of Doom Part Two starring Black Canary, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Alex Toth; Black Canary battles The Catwoman. A Nightmare Called Gorgonus! starring Zatanna and Gorgonus, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. Dead Man's Hand! starring the Phantom Stranger, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Beauty vs. the Beast starring Enchantress, script by Bob Haney, art by Jay Scott Pike. Letters to the editor from comics writers Paul Kupperberg and David Michelinie. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 491N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706715002

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Change to 100-page format. Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Romeo Tanghal. The Confederation of Hell starring Shazam!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. The Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Three teens from the future offer Superboy membership in their super-hero club. Sorcerers of the Sea starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. The Canary and the Cat! (Part One) starring Black Canary, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Alex Toth. The Man Who Couldn't Sleep starring Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Prisoner of the Super-Heroes! starring Superboy, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp. War That Shook the Universe! starring Spectre, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson. Paul Levitz provides commentary on the two Legion stories reprinted in this issue. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.95.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 493N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714025

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Romeo Tanghal. When Destiny Calls! starring the Challengers of the Unknown, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Andy Mushynsky; Origin story retold. Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Superboy and Lana meet Star Boy, a new Legion recruit. Is This My Foe? starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. A Nightmare Called Gorgonus starring Zatanna, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. Supergirl's Three Super Girl-Friends! starring Supergirl, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney. Captain Marvel and the Twisted Powers, script by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. The Ghost of Ace Chance! starring the Spectre, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 495N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714023

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Yesterday's Clues! starring the Challengers of the Unknown, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by George Papp; Superboy meets new Legion member Sun Boy (who is later revealed to be an impostor); Meanwhile, reform school escapee Tom Tanner (a double for Clark Kent) tries to take over Clark's life in Smallville. Underworld Reward starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. The Man Without a World starring Captain Marvel, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck. The Legion of Super-Traitors! starring Superboy, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Crime Carnival starring Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Die, Spectre--Again!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Neal Adams. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 497N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714021

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover art by Gil Kane. All Together Now! starring Challengers of the Unknown, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Dan Adkins. The Boy With Ultra-Powers!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Ultra Boy must discover Superboy's secret identity as an initiation test for the Legion. The Explanation! starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Mighty Marvels Join Forces!, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck; The Marvel Family unites to battle the evil Black Adam. The Face Behind the Lead Mask!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte and Al Plastino [page 4 and some Superboy and Luthor heads only], inks by John Forte and Al Plastino. Stop that Kid... Before He Wrecks the World starring the Spectre, script and art by Neal Adams. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 499N CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714019

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover art by Gil Kane. Untitled Plastic Man story, script by Len Wein, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Smith; Plas fights the triple-jointed murdering ballet dancer Dimitri Dervish. The Fantastic Spy!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; New Legionnaire Matter-Eater Lad is accused of being a traitor. A Kingdom to Re-Build starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. The Talking Tiger starring Captain Marvel, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck. The Villain from Valhalla starring Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Stolen Super-Powers!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte. The Man in the Moon starring Captain Marvel, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck. Pilgrims of Peril! starring the Spectre, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Murphy Anderson. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 500N CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714018

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Following the death of Lightning Lad, the LSH recruits new member Legionnaire Lemon, or Marvel Lad, who turns out to be Mon-El, finally cured of his weakness to lead and able to leave the Phantom Zone to join the Legion full-time. The Legion of Substitute Heroes!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Return of Lightning Lad!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Part I: The Legion of Super-Monsters!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Part II: The Legion's Super-Showdown!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Doom of the Super-Heroes--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. 148 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Adventure Comics Lot of 4

Issues 335, 367, 371, and 379 of Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN- to VG range with #335 grading GD.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 14 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Cover loose at staples.

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Cover art by Ogden Whitney. Land of the Zombies, art by Edvard Moritz. The Haunted Morgue, art by Emil Gershwin. Double Doom, art by Charlie Sultan. The Face In the Moonstone, pencils by Charlie Sultan; Scientist Van and his fiancee Lorna travel to an old abbey in France on a scientific expedition, where they encounter Lilith, the ancient Queen of Darkness. The Werewolf Strikes, script by Charles Spain Verral, art by Bill Ely. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures Into the Unknown (1948 ACG) 150 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4698989024

"Taboo Territory!" (script by Richard Hughes as "Ace Aquila," art by Bob Jenney); "We Are Being Invaded!" (script by Hughes as "Zev Zimmer," art by Citron/Costanza); and "Happy New Year." Cover price $0.12.

Adventures Into Weird Worlds (1952-1954 Marvel/Atlas) 25 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3747215011

"The Men From Mars," "Nightmare!" (art by Joe Sinnott), "A Million Light-Years Away" (art by Bill Everett), "Two Times Two!" (art by Paul Reinman), "The Mad Mamba!" (art by Joe Maneely), and a two-page text story, "A Man's Past." Edited by Stan Lee. Cover by Joe Maneely. Stories by Bill Everett, Joe Sinnott, Sam Kweskin, Joe Maneely, and Paul Reinman. These tales of horror, sci-fi, and suspense will take you on Adventures into Alien Worlds! 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 14 VG- 3.5

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Cover by Owen Fitzgerald. Written by Cal Howard, Henry Boltinoff, Hy Mankin, Martin Naydel, Bob Irwin and unknown. Art by Owen Fitzgerald, Henry Boltinoff, Hy Mankin, Martin Naydel, Bob Irwin and Bob Oksner. A daffy scientist and a dangerous duo of dainty dolls drive Bob Hope to the hounds in "Dog Daze" by Cal Howard and Owen Fitzgerald. Plus: Varsity Vic 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Bill half-pager by Hy Mankin; Teen Teasers activity page by Martin Naydel; Peg 1-pager by Boltinoff; Life Ain't What It Seems half-pager by Bob Irwin; A Bit of Disc and Data article; Classical Corner article; Miss Beverly Hills of Hollywood back-up story, with art by Bob Oksner; and Jerry the Jitterbug 1-pager by Boltinoff. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 15 GD/VG 3.0

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Cover by Owen Fitzgerald. Written by Cal Howard, Henry Boltinoff, Martin Naydel and unknown. Art by Owen Fitzgerald, Henry Boltinoff, Martin Naydel, Bob Oksner and unknown. Haunted castles and heavenly maidens play havoc with Bob Hope as he flees from dummies to dolls and danger in an untitled 3-part story by Cal Howard and Owen Fitzgerald. Plus: Peg half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Betty 1-pager; Teen Teasers activity page by Martin Naydel; Varsity Vic half-pager by Boltinoff; A Bit of Disc and Data article; Classical Corner article; Honey in Hollywood 1-pager by Boltinoff; and Miss Melody Lane of Broadway back-up story, with art by Bob Oksner. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures of Mighty Mouse (1952-1955 St. John) 6 Coverless

COVERLESS. INCOMPLETE. Missing front cover (story on interior of cover), interrupts art and story.

The world's mightiest mouse combines funny-animal antics with superhero adventure as he fights for mice everywhere. In an issue-length adventure, the Terrytown Sunday School picnic is menaced by a fast-growing vine that snares everything in its path. Mighty Mouse suspects another scheme from the cats and their mad science. Dimwit realizes how much money there is to be had in other people's couch cushions. Heckle and Jeckle; The Vine of Destruction; Terry Bears: Apple Sass; Dinky Duck: Rudy the Counselor; Heckle and Jeckle: Gun Fun; Gandy Goose; Sourpuss; Dinky. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures of Mighty Mouse (1952-1955 St. John) 9 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

The world's mightiest mouse combines funny-animal antics with superhero adventure as he fights for mice everywhere. Mighty Mouse tries to defend an undersea kingdom from the Sponge Monster, but his punches have no effect against the squishy menace. During an experimental rocket launch, Timmy gets caught on a tail-fin, and Mighty Mouse must race the out-of-control rocket to save him. Mighty Mouse Faces a Challenge; Sky Riding; The Sponge Monster; The Green Planet; The Runaway Rocket. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures of Mighty Mouse (1955-1980 Pines/Dell/Gold Key) 128 VG- 3.5

Cover by Art Bartsch. Art by Jim Tyer and others. The hero of Mouseville stars alongside other characters from Paul Terry's Terrytoons. The Claw targets Mouseville with his latest invention, an "optical confusion machine." Dimwit and Chesty accept a ride from cabbies Heckle and Jeckle, but maybe they should have walked. Mighty Mouse discovers that cats have trained hawks to target rodents of their choosing, such as two unsuspecting squirrels. Gandy Goose: Gandy's Three Wishes; Two of a Kind; Little Roquefort; The Last Roundup; Gandy Goose; Terry Bears: A Mouse in the House; Heckle and Jeckle: Taxi Terrors. Final issue published by St. John; Pines took over with issue #129. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 509 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4737551012

Direct Edition. Script by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover by Kitson and McCarthy. Still in deep space, Superman encounters Auron, the superpowered clone of Guardian (first seen in Superman The Legacy of Superman (1993) #1), who possesses some of Superman's DNA. Together they battle an alien malevolence, but Auron is felled by something far more insidious - something connected to Superman himself. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 510 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4737551013

Direct Edition. Part 2 of the 5-part 'Bizarro's World,' continued from Superman (1987) #87. In a bizarre parody of Superman's existence, Bizarro terrorizes Lois Lane and all of Metropolis. Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #697. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover by Kitson and McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 511D CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4737551014

Direct Edition. While the clones in Metropolis continue to deteriorate, Superman's growth is now also out of control. Plus, Lois Lane writes a scathing condemnation of Lex Luthor for the Daily Planet. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and James Pascoe. Cover by Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 512 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4737551015

The Parasite's offer of help was rejected. But now, after escaping, the villain succeeds in absorbing Superman's overloading power...a process that may be too much for the Man of Steel. Plus, Lois Lane's life continues to go downhill as her apartment is torched. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover by Kitson and Kesel. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 513 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4737551016

The Battle for Metropolis: Part 4 of 4. Target: Cadmus - Written by Karl Kesel & Barry Kitson. Art and Cover by Barry Kitson & Ray McCarthy. Continued from Superman (1987 2nd Series) #90. The Man of Steel makes some headway in the war of the clones, while readers discover just how desperate Luthor has become. Will all of Metropolis pay the price? (Note: Leads into 'The Fall of Metropolis' storyline.) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 514D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4737551017

Direct Edition. Part 4 of the 5-part 'The Fall of Metropolis,' continued from Superman (1987) #91: Nerve gas is released to ensure that all living things remaining in Metropolis won't last long...unless Superman can overcome his deepest fears when he encounters Luthor's third fail-safe. Concluded in Action Comics (1938 DC) #701. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Peter Krause and Ron McCain. Cover by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman Lot of 3

Issues 500P, 500U, and 501A of Adventures of Superman (1987). All issues are signed by Doug Hazelwood (no COA included) and will grade in the VF range with #500U grading GD.

Adventures of the Fly (1959 Archie) 1 GD/VG 3.0

This series is titled "Adventures of the Fly" from issue 1 to issue 30. Edited by John Goldwater. Cover by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Stories by Joe Simon, Jack Kirby, George Tuska, and Bill Draut. Archie Comics amiable and agile super-hero The Fly battles an assortment of nefarious villains, including arch foe Spider Spry. Includes origin story. Includes an adventure starring The Shield as well. 36 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures on the Planet of the Apes (1975) 1 VG+ 4.5

Planet of the Apes 6-part movie adaptation begins. Reprints Planet of the Apes magazine in color. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler (?), inks by Joe Sinnott; NASA astronauts George Taylor, Dodge, Landon and Stewart lock themselves into suspended animation for a long-term voyage through deep space; The purpose of their mission is to test the Hasslein theory of the effects on a vehicle traveling at the speed of light; During the journey, the ship is pulled into a planet's gravitational field and it crash lands into a lake; They paddle to shore as their space capsule sinks; They have no idea what planet they are on; They find a colony of mute, savage human primitives and an attractive dark-haired woman that immediately catches Taylor's eye; Suddenly, a pack of horseback riding, rifle-bearing gorillas storm through the brush and begin hunting the savages; Taylor and the others have no choice but to flee along with the others. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Afterlife with Archie (2013) 5B VF- 7.5 Pepoy Variant

Cover by Andrew Pepoy. Written by Roberto Aguirre Sacasa. Art by Francesco Francavilla. Escape from Riverdale, Part 5 [of 5]: The do or die moment has arrived! With Lodge Manor under siege by flesh-eating zombies, and the rest of Riverdale in flames, the surviving members of our beloved gang must make a fateful decision: Do they stay in the only home they've ever known, or take their (slim) chances in the outside world? And if they go, where will they go? And does that mean they leave their undead pals 'n gals behind forever? The most earth-shattering decisions will be made in Riverdale history in the newest installment of this TEEN + series! Definitely NOT for all ages! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Afterlife with Archie (2013) 7B FN/VF 7.0 Pepoy Variant

Written by Roberto Aguirre Sacasa. Art by Francesco Francavilla and Jack Morelli. Cover by Andrew Pepoy and Jason Millet. 'BETTY RIP' Part 1 (of 6): 'Thanksgiving' THE SMASH HORROR HIT CONTINUES! It's been weeks since Archie and his friends left Riverdale. Now, they are wandering the deserted highways of America, one step ahead of the ever-pursuing vicious zombie horde. When they decide to set down roots to observe their first post-apocalypse Thanksgiving, Mr. Lodge leads a team into the forests of Pennsylvania to find dinner, but the hunters soon become the hunted, and not all of the gang will make it out of the woods alive… 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Afternoon Naval Base - Kyo (Japanese 2017 Uramonoya) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4744468020

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Things. Fan art book featuring characters from the "Kantai Collection" franchise. Japanese Language.

Afternoon Naval Base - Kyo (Japanese 2017 Uramonoya) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4733407013

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Things. Fan art book featuring characters from the "Kantai Collection" franchise. Japanese Language.

Agent 47 Birth of the Hitman (2017) 1D VF/NM 9.0

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Christopher Sebela. Art by Jonathan Lau and Ariel Medel. Cover by Jonathan Lau. 47 and his handler, Diana Burnwood, are a team responsible for some of the most ruthless, efficient and untraceable assassinations across the globe. But before they were operatives of the shadowy International Contracts Association, 47 and Burnwood were on their own separate paths in life - streets lined with blood, bullets and revenge. As 14-year-old Diana begins a mission to track down the people who killed her parents, the one responsible, 47, is struggling to free himself and his brother, 6, from the mysterious Institute which has bred them as killers since they were kids. With a story that stretches from the heartland of America to the Berlin Wall, Lone Wolves will trace the birth of the legendary Hitman and the secret past of the woman behind him who pulls the string and knows just how hard taking a life truly is. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Air Fighters Classics Lot of 7

Issues 1-5 of Air Fighters Classics (1987); 1 of Air Fighters Meet Sgt. Strike Special (1988); and 1 of Air Maidens Special (1987). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading closer to VF.

Air Pirates Funnies (1971) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4752687025

Controversial parody discontinued due to Disney lawsuit. The Air Pirates were a group of cartoonists who created two issues of an underground comic called Air Pirates Funnies in 1971, leading to a famous lawsuit by The Walt Disney Company. Founded by Dan O'Neill, the group also included Shary Flenniken, Bobby London, Gary Hallgren, and Ted Richards. The collective shared a common interest in the styles of past masters of the comic strip: Flenniken emulated George McManus's Bringing Up Father in her Trots and Bonnie comics, London's strip Dirty Duck paid homage to the styles of E.C. Segar's Thimble Theater and George Herriman's Krazy Kat, and Richards' Dopin' Dan was similar to Mort Walker's Beetle Bailey. The original Air Pirates were a gang of Mickey Mouse antagonists of the 1930s; O'Neill regarded Mickey Mouse as a symbol of conformist hypocrisy in American culture, and therefore a ripe target for satire. The first issue of Air Pirates Funnies was dated July 1971, and the second issue dated August. Both were published under the Hell Comics imprint, and were distributed through Ron Turner's Last Gasp publishing company. The lead stories in both issues, created by O'Neill and Hallgren, focused on Walt Disney characters, most notably from Floyd Gottfredson's Mickey Mouse newspaper strip, with the Disney characters engaging in adult behaviors such as sex and drug consumption. O'Neill insisted it would dilute the parody to change the names of the characters, so his adventurous mouse character was called "Mickey" Cover price $0.50.

Airboy Comics (1945-1953 Hillman) Vol. 3 #1 FR 1.0

Full length spine split.

Cover by Fred Kida. Stories and art by Fred Kida, Tony DiPreta, A.H. Young, Art Helfant and Maurice Whitman. One of the more fanciful and influential of 1940s aviator heroes, Airboy fights evil with his radio-controlled plane "Birdie" and its plethora of experimental flying tech. Sometimes listed as Airboy Comics #25. No issue # on cover; Vol. 3, issue #1 in indicia. Skinny McGinty first job as mayor of Hamtown is to solve a donut-related crisis. Iron Ace, an aviator who wears medieval armor, pursues an infamous London doctor and murderer who's escaped from prison. Heroic aviator the Flying Dutchman seeks the mysterious "Fliers' Grail." Also featuring a vintage ad for the Glow in the Dark Necktie ("Girls Can't Resist!"). Airboy; Sky Wolf; Skinny McGinty; The Jonah; Iron Ace; Flying Dutchman. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Airboy Comics Lot of 3

Issues Vol. 4 #7; Vol. 5 #1; and Vol. 8 #10 of Airboy Comics (1945-1953 Hillman). Most will grade in the FR to GD- range.

Airtight Garage (1993) 2 FN+ 6.5

Major Grubert searches the underworld of the capital, while the Archer meets up with Barnier. When Grubert returns to the city, he witnesses an assassination attempt on Samuel. Written by Moebius and R.J.M. Lofficier. Art and cover by Moebius. Cover price $2.50.

Akira (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689553009

1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Akira (1988) 35 VG+ 4.5

The final showdown with Tetsuo begins, with Kaneda and his friends at the heart of the Olympic Stadium battle. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Mature readers. Cover price $6.95. Cover price $6.95.

Akira Lot of 2

Issue 1 and 2 of Akira (1988). Most will grade in the NM range.

Al Capp's Shmoo (1949) 1 GD 2.0

Water damage.

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Stories and art by Milt Story and others. The strange little creatures from the classic Li'l Abner comic strip get their own comic book. Washable Jones and his friends the shmoos try to figure out how to extinguish a forest fire on Ol' Timber Top mountain. Washable dares to take on a giant who is trampling the town. The debut of Super Shmoo (with appearances by Sweet Shmoo, Fu Manshmoo and Frankenshmoo's Monster. Plus a vintage ad for US savings bonds featuring the Shmoos and signed by Al Capp. How Shmoos Play Football...; Shmooldering Embers; The Family Life of the Shmoo...; Washable Jones, the Shmoos and the Mysterious Shadow!!; The Wonderful Attic; Super Shmoo. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Al Capp's Shmoo (1949) 3 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4745717007

The strange little creatures from the classic Li'l Abner comic strip get their own comic book. Super Shmoo shmoos into action when a shipment of rare Shmooranium-235 goes missing. Meanwhile, Washable Jones and his friends the shmoos find themselves on the Moon. Super Shmoo: The Case of the Missing Shmooranium-235; Washable Jones and the Shmoos: Trip to the Moon; What Cheer; Two-Bit the Wacky Woodpecker; Stop the Shmoosic! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Al Capp's Shmoo (1949) 5 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4745717006

The strange little creatures from the classic Li'l Abner comic strip get their own comic book. In his civilian identity as Hugh Shmoo, Super Shmoo discovers the existence of microscopic Shmoos, otherwise known as Shmoo-Mee-Bas. Washable Jones and his friends the shmoos encounter the Sleeping Beauties and the Valley of the Golden Shmoos. Plus a vintage "Strengthen Liberty" PSA celebrating the 40th anniversary (1950) of the Boy Scouts of America. Super Shmoo: The Souse Sea Shmoo-Mee-Bas; Washable Jones: The Sleeping Beauties; Philo and Mr. OLearys Bird Whistle; Two-Bit the Wacky Woodpecker: Super Modern Cab; Washable Jones: The Valley of the Golden Shmoos; Leroy Lunkhead. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Alabama Needs John Patterson for Governor (1958) 1958 VF 8.0

Includes COA from Commercial Comics Inc.

Alabama Needs John Patterson for Governor (1958) is a political promotional comic book published by Malcolm Ater's Commercial Comics Co. Full color, 16 pages, 5-in. x 7-in., all newsprint. The 1958 Gubernatorial campaign of Alabama between Attorney General John Patterson and Judge George Wallace will go down as one of the greatest dogfights in Southern Political History! Both men desperately wanted the governorship, and nothing was spared in their campaign to get elected. For John Patterson, it meant hiring a Yankee from up north to come down and write the first pro-segregation comic book in U.S. political history! So how effective was this comic book? Well, this was the only election that George Wallace ever lost. Wallace was so impressed with the Patterson comic that he hired the comic's creator, Malcolm Ater, to work for him in the 1962 Alabama Governor's election when state law did not allow John Patterson to run for a second term. Not only did Malcolm Ater help elect Patterson as Governor in this 1958 election, his 1962 book for George Wallace helped propel Wallace into the Governor's mansion. And when Wallace couldn't succeed himself as governor, Mr. Ater went back to Alabama in 1966 to do yet another book for John Patterson. This booklet has a crease down the middle which was standard practice for the purpose of mailing. This fold is not considered a defect.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Freshman Force (2019 Devil's Due) 1A CGC 9.6 SS Haspel/Seeley

Paper: White

Signed by Dean Haspel & Tim Seeley on 8/18/24.

Label #4510815006

Story by Nick Accardi, Kit Caoagas, Peter Rostovsky, Dean Haspiel, and Pat Shand. Art by Travis Hymel, Hoyt Silva, Shawn Smith, Peter Rostovsky, and Christa Cassano. Cover by Tim Seely. It's Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the "Freshmen Force" (of Congress) vs. the establishment in this all-new special! Comic creators converge to celebrate the election of the most diverse group of freshman Representatives in history, and spare no-one in this satire that takes aim at Washington. From the house that brought you Barack the Barbarian! Featuring comics from various artists and bonus activities and games. Cover price $5.99.

ALF (1988) 22 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697976019

Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. ALF tells Willie about the time back on Melmac when he had an experience with the greatest Melmacian team of super heroes in "X Marks the Spot," an ALF version of the X-Men. Then ALF and Willie become concerned about Lynn's summer job working for Chris the Caterer in "Food for Thought." Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin. Issue also has a page of Melmacian Carot Cards. Cover price $1.00.

Alias (2001 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2007923005

Painted cover by David Mack. Written by Brian Michael Bendis, pencils by Michael Gaydos. 1st MAX title. Jessica Jones is a former unremarkable, cut-rate costumed super hero turned self-destructive, alcoholic private investigator, who specializes in super-human cases. Adult oriented, character driven crime drama in the vein of Bendis' "Jinx" and "Powers." Luke Cage appearance. Contains explicit content. MATURE READERS. Cover price $2.99.