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Madame Xanadu (1981 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4088788002

Step thru the doorway into nightmare with Madame Xanadu in the 25-page "Dance For Two Demons." Script by Steve Englehart, art by Marshall Rogers. Madame Xanadu centerfold by Michael W. Kaluta. Plus: A disease that transforms and corrupts is explored in the 7-page science fiction tale "Falling Down to Heaven..." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Brian Bolland. Cover by Michael W. Kaluta. Cover price $1.00.

Madame Xanadu (1981 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4016754005

Step thru the doorway into nightmare with Madame Xanadu in the 25-page "Dance For Two Demons." Script by Steve Englehart, art by Marshall Rogers. Madame Xanadu centerfold by Michael W. Kaluta. Plus: A disease that transforms and corrupts is explored in the 7-page science fiction tale "Falling Down to Heaven..." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Brian Bolland. Cover by Michael W. Kaluta. Cover price $1.00.

Madhouse (1957 Ajax 2nd series) 2 FR 1.0

Cover coming detached at both staples. Water damage.

Stories and art by the Iger Shop. A reprint of Madhouse (1954 Ajax 1st Series) #4. An attempt to duplicate the humor of MAD from Ajax-Farrell and the anonymous talents in the Iger Shop. Ghosts try to get rid of the Beatniks that have moved into their haunted house, in a story with surreal imagery and hilarious pseudo-Beat dialogue. The new sheriff in town confronts outlaw Dan McGoon. In a spoof of detective movies, the trail of missing dancer Annie Body leads to danger. Crazy Mixed Up Arizona; Annie Doesn't Live Here Anymore...She's Gone Man!; Annie Doesn't Live Here Anymore...She's Gone Man! Flat Foot Floogie; Going-Going-Real Gone!; Pssst-Confidential (My Eye!) The Uncensored Lowdown of Joe Blow's Rise to Fame! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Madrox Signed Lot of 4

Issues 1-4 of Madrox (2004) signed by Peter David. No autograph certification is included.

Maestro War and Pax (2021 Marvel) 4B CGC 9.8 Greene Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4659852010

Written by Peter David. Art by Javier Pina and Germán Peralta. Cover by Sanford Greene. "Pax Vobiscum" by Peter David and Javier Pina - THE FALL OF THE MAESTRO! The last song has been sung -- the Maestro is defeated! Olympus reigns! Plus: The Pantheon in the back-up story "The Black Scythe: Part 2" by Peter David and Germán Peralta, continued from #2. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Maestro War and Pax (2021 Marvel) 5B CGC 9.8 Cassara Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4659852011

Written by Peter David. Art by Javier Pina and Germán Peralta. Cover by Joshua Cassara. "Vici" by Peter David and Javier Pina - DOOM. The Maestro thought he knew his enemy. He thought he was facing a band of gods. The truth...is so much worse. Plus: The Pantheon in the back-up story "The Black Scythe: Part 3" by Peter David and Germán Peralta, continued from #4. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4037847021

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Magic the Gathering (2021 Boom) 1SCORPION.A CGC 9.8 Fung Scorpion Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Scorpion Comics Edition A.

Label #3849523015

Scorpion Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Santa Fung. Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Ig Guara. A new beginning for the pop culture phenomenon of Magic starts here from Jed MacKay (Marvel's Black Cat) and Ig Guara (Marvel's Ghost-Spider), perfect for new readers and long time fans. Across the vast Multiverse, those gifted with a 'spark' can tap into the raw power of Magic and travel across realms -they are Planeswalkers. When coordinated assassination attempts on Guildmasters Ral Zarek, Vraska and Kaya rock the city of Ravnica and leave Jace Belleren's life hanging in the balance, a fuse is lit that threatens not just these three Guilds, but the entire plane of Ravnica. Now these three must covertly infiltrate the wild plane of Zendikar and form a tenuous alliance to uncover why the targets of the assassins have all been Planeswalkers...which will lead them straight to one of the most enigmatic characters in Magic history! 32 pages, full color.

Magik (1983 Marvel) 4D VG/FN 5.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Brett Blevins, inks by Tom Palmer. "Darkchild," script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; Illyana defeats Belasco and becomes ruler of Limbo; Illyana returns to Earth. 36 pgs., color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Magik (2025 Marvel) 8E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Campbell "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4642490009

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ashley Allen. Art by Matt Horak. Cover by J Scott Campbell. WELCOME TO THE SOCIETY OF THE ETERNAL DAWN. WE CANCEL APOCALYPSES. Tenuous alliances with both Liminal and his ancient enemies bring Magik and Moonstar to Sin City! Can the mystic mutants trust either side? And has Magik found a new calling in the Society's mission or a new addiction? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #2024334001

Cover art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). Origin and first appearance of Magnus Robot Fighter in "Magnus, Robot Fighter," script and art by Russ Manning; 1A takes Magnus to North Am where he begins his crusade against evil robots by stopping the Polrob Chief H8. "The World of the Future" article on the prophecies of Nostradamus. "The Aliens," script and art by Russ Manning; For the first time, an Earth ship meets an alien ship, which attacks with missiles; The Earthmen would jump-drive for home, but the aliens follow; To safeguard Earth's location, Captain Johner must destroy the enemy; The aliens are saucer-headed loop-limbed giants captained by Zarz, who also must protect his planet. Robot Fighter Pin-Up No. 1on back cover, art by Russ Manning (sketch) and George Wilson (painted). # on cover 10046-302. February. #1 2/63. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 1D CGC 9.8 Trading Card Included

Paper: White

Label #4544124008

Trading Card insert in centerfold. Coupon is on the back of the trading cards, not separate! Freewill robots learn that there are others like them and start communicating with each other and try to organize and Magnus wonders whether these freewill robots are truly alive and not merely machines in "Steel Nation Part One -- Protector." Story also includes the origin of 1-A. Script by Jim Shooter and art by Art Nichols & Bob Layton & Kathryn Bolinger. Cover price $1.75.

Major Bludd Sketch by Dean Haspiel

Haspiel's sharp lines and angles bring a very distinct look to Cobras Australian mercenary. Blue Line and ink on heavy stock. Signed by the artist. 5 1/2" X 8 3/8".

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Major Rex Riley Training Poster (1950 USAF)

Major Rex Riley Training Poster (1950 USAF). Korean War era USAF training poster with art by Msgt. Steve Hotch. 16" x 21", single sheet, color. Multiple full length creases with abraded tears along margin and lightly into panel.

Major Rex Riley Training Poster (1951 USAF)

Major Rex Riley Training Poster (1951 Technical Inspection & Flight Safety Research). Korean War era USAF training poster with art by Msgt. Steve Hotch. 16" x 21", single sheet, color. Multiple full length creases with light chewing to bottom edge and a sticker shadow in upper margin.

Mall (2018 Scout) 1NYCC CGC 9.8 SS James Haick III Loureiro NYCC Variant

Paper: White

Signed By James Haick lll on 4/2/20. New York Comic Con Edition.

Label #1963808024

New York Comic Con exclusive cover by Rafael Loureiro. Written by Don Handfield and James Haick III. Art by Rafael Loureiro. Fresh from the pages of Scout Presents: The Mall Free Comic Book Day, the MALL is set in everyone's favorite decade, the 1980's. This coming of age crime story takes place in a small Florida town at the height of the popularity of indoor malls. When the head of the Cardini Mob Family mysteriously dies, his three illegitimate children each inherit a store in the mall. While the stores front as legal businesses, the real money is in the illegal businesses. The kids are thrust into a world of crime, all the while just trying to survive normal high school life. It's a John Hughes movie set in the Godfather universe. Co-written by History Channel's Knightfall writer Don Handfield and Solar Flare's James Haick III. 28 pages, full color.

Mammy Yokum Corn Meal Bag (1968 Capp Enterprises, Inc.)

Mammy Yokum Corn Meal Bag (1968 Capp Enterprises, Inc.). One craft paper bag, crisp and unused. 5" x 10", original flat folding.

Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1965 Gold Key) 1 GD 2.0

Bottom staple never fully affixed. Extra empty staple holes. Cover to cover hole punch.

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Comic book version of the 1960s spy/secret agent series. Photo cover of Robert Vaughn as Napoleon Solo. "Iron and Steel, Number 6: The Electric Furnace" Keys of Knowledge article. "The Explosive Affair," script by Paul S. Newman, art by Don Heck; Introduction of Napoleon Solo; Sol and UNCLE versus Thrush. "Bridges and Man, Number 5: Famous Roman Bridges" Keys of Knowledge article. Pin-Up on back cover of Robert Vaughn as Napoleon Solo. #on cover 10146-505. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Man of Steel (1986) 1A FN+ 6.5 Direct

Signed by John Byrne Dick Giordano (first page). No certification is included.

Special Collector's Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Man of Steel (1986) 1B.D FN/VF 7.0 Newsstand Variant

Signed by John Byrne and Dick Giordano (first page). No certification is included.

Standard Direct Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Man of Steel (1986) 2 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4532991018

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Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. In this issue Lois Lane drives off a pier in order to get Superman's attention so she can interview him for The Daily Planet. In addition, Clark writes his first story for the Planet. Unlike the pre-Crisis Lois Lane, the revised Lois doesn't spend time trying to uncover Superman's secret identity (since no one knows he has a secret identity). Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Man of Steel (1986) 5N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4532991017

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Newsstand Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. In issue #5, Lex Luthor scans Superman's cellular and molecular structure, enabling one of his scientists to create a being with strength and powers (and memories) almost equal to Superman. In pre-Crisis continuity, Luthor created Bizzaro with an imperfect duplicating ray. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 2 FN 6.0

"Nowhere to Go But Down!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. The macabre Man-Thing faces off with THEY: the outlaw cultists known as the Skull-Crushers! 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4644275012

Part 2 of 2 - "Nobody Dies Forever!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Mike Ploog. Cover by Gil Kane. The macabre Man-Thing helps a man save his wife's soul from a sinister swamp spirit. Includes Mary Jane Marvel Value Stamp #82. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4644275013

"Dance to the Murder!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Mike Ploog and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Mike Ploog. Richard Rory and his macabre protector soon find themselves drawn into a deadly game of cat and mosue with a damsel who is anything but distressed. Includes Hawkeye Marvel Value Stamp #28. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 12 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4644275014

"Song-Cry of the Living Dead Man!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Cover by Gil Kane. The cries of the dying once again draws the macabre Man-Thing into the world of men. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 14 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657834004

"Tower of the Satyr!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Alfredo Alcala. Who or what is Khordes? What is the secret of Maura Spinner? What will become of the Man-Thing when he hits Earth's atmosphere?! Includes Marvel Value Stamp. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 15 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4657834005

"A Candle for Saint Cloud!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Rico Rival. The most macabre Man-Thing tale yet! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4644549012

"Decay Meets the Mad Viking!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. When two strange beings stalk the same swamp, only one can survive!!! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 16 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657834006

"Decay Meets the Mad Viking!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. When two strange beings stalk the same swamp, only one can survive!!! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657834007

"A Book Burns in Citrusville!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Jim Mooney. Richard finds himself swept up in a war of intolerance and the Man-Thing may be powerless to help. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 18 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4644549015

"Chaos on the Campus!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Jim Mooney. A city in flames! Chaos in the streets! The final fate of the viking! A fear-fraught finale that leads into a macabre new beginning! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Manhunter Signed Lot of 9

Issues 1-9 of Manhunter (1988 1st Series) and Manhunter Cardboard foldout mask. Issues 1 and 2 signed by John Ostrander, Kim Yale, and Sam Kieth. Issue 3 signed by Kelley Jones, Ostrander, Yale, Kieth. Issue 4 signed by Ostrander, Yale, Jones. Issues 5-9 signed by Ostrander and Yale. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Mantra Sketch by Scott Christian Sava

An absolutely beautiful, full-size piece from Sava who blends his linework to create an incredible sense of texture. Signed by the artist. Pencil on art board. 11" x 17".

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 40 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401006

Part 2 of 2. Endgame - Written by Terry Kavanagh & Ron Garney. Art and Cover by Gary Kwapisz & Tom Palmer. Moon Knight may have bitten off more than he can chew this time when he faces off against Doctor Doom himself! Can our hero's new armor save him? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Margaery Tyrell (Natalie Dormer) Sketch by Tom Amici

The daughter of the lord of High Garden looks elegant garbed in a flowing blue gown and the green and gold of her house. Pencil, ink, and alcohol marker on heavy stock. Signed by the artist. 9 7/8" X 12".

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Margie Comics (1946) 41 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4658429002

Stories by Morris Weiss, Harvey Kurtzman (Hey Look! 1-pagers) and unknown. Art by Morris Weiss, Ken Bald, Harvey Kurtzman (Hey Look! 1-pagers), George Klein and unknown. In this issue: Margie in "Her Pin Problem!" by Morris Weiss; Margie in "The Man-Hater!" by Morris Weiss; 2-page text story "Book Worm Turns"; two untitled Hey Look! 1-pagers by Harvey Kurtzman; Margie (Cindy?) in "Build a Better Sweater..." with art by Ken Bald and George Klein; Margie in "Look at the Cook!" by Morris Weiss; Rusty in "Party-Smarty!"; and Margie in "Why Bother About Father?" by Morris Weiss. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Marines in Action (1955) 8 VG- 3.5

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"Rock" Murdock in "Hold That Front Line" and "Major Fu's Ace-in-the-Hole"; "The Roar of Battle" (art by Paul Reinman); Boot-Camp Brady in "When Boot Days are Over!" (art by Dave Berg); and "Make One False Move" (art by Bill Benulis), plus a two-page text story, "Ride For Victory." John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

Marines in Battle (1954) 11 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

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Iron Mike McGraw in "Hold Back the Commies" and "The Magnificent Marine" (pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Jack Abel), Pvt. Gattley and the Rippling Rockets (art by Vic Carrabotta), "A Handful of Marines" (art by Dave Berg), "The History of the U.S. Marine Corps: They Fight Our Country's Battles" (art by Doug Wildey), and a two-page text story, "A Greater Force." John Severin cover. Cover price $0.10.

Mark Spears Monsters (2024 Keenspot) 1W VF 8.0

5th Printing. Keenspot.com Webstore Exclusive Foil Edition "The Vampire Lives" Edition Variant Cover by Mark Spears. Written by Mark Spears. Art by Mark Spears. Set in the early 1980s, a retired Monster Slayer from a forgotten era learns that an old friend has disappeared, and a malevolent force from his past has resurfaced. Reluctantly, the mysterious Slayer is pulled back into the realm of the supernatural, determined to confront the ancient evil once again and prevent it from wreaking havoc on the world once more. Meanwhile, two seasoned detectives are investigating a series of grisly murders, and a group of kids embark on their own adventure after witnessing what they believe to be their recently deceased neighbor wandering the streets at night. 24 pages, CP/B&W.

Mark Spears Monsters (2024 Keenspot) 6L CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover L.

Label #4636123014

"Secret Exclusive" Foil Edition Variant Cover by Mark Spears. Written by Mark Spears. Art by Mark Spears. The record-breaking series by acclaimed artist and writer Mark Spears continues, delivering more action and suspense than ever before. As the relentless battle rages below between the Monster Slayer and the Werewolf, tension mounts high above as the kids remain trapped on top of the creaking water tower. Just when it seems the chaos couldn't escalate further, a shocking twist shakes the very foundation of the series. In this issue, a mysterious new character makes their debut, one whose presence will change everything and nothing will ever be the same again. 28 pages, full color.

Mark Spears Monsters (2024 Keenspot) 7D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4665082002

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Mark Spears. Art by Mark Spears. Cover by Mark Spears. The record-breaking series by superstar artist and writer Mark Spears continues! In this chilling seventh issue, the Monster Slayer is held at gunpoint by the police as he tries to explain what just took place. As a mysterious new figure appears in search of allies, the savage werewolf is brought home by Frankensteins monster to a house crawling with creatures of the night. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Mark Spears Monsters (2024 Keenspot) 7D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4665082003

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Mark Spears. Art by Mark Spears. Cover by Mark Spears. The record-breaking series by superstar artist and writer Mark Spears continues! In this chilling seventh issue, the Monster Slayer is held at gunpoint by the police as he tries to explain what just took place. As a mysterious new figure appears in search of allies, the savage werewolf is brought home by Frankensteins monster to a house crawling with creatures of the night. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $5.99.

Mark Spears Monsters Lot of 3

Issues 3F, 4F, 5F of Mark Spears Monsters (2024 Keenspot), all foil covers. Most will grade in the VF- to NM range.

Mark Spears Monsters Lot of 4

Issues 1M, 1O, and 1T of Mark Spears Monsters (2024 Keenspot); and 0 of Mark Spears Monsters (2025 Keenspot) FCBD. Most will grade in the NM to VF range.

Mark Spears Monsters Lot of 6

Issues 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, and 3E of Mark Spears Monsters (2024 Keenspot); and 0 of Mark Spears Monsters (2025 Keenspot) FCBD. Most will grade in the NM to VF range.

Mark Waid Signed Lot of 3

Issue 2 of Legionnaires (1993) Annual, issue 70 of Legion of Super-Heroes (1989 4th Series), and issue 1 of DC Comics Presents The Atom (2004) all signed by Mark Waid. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Mars Attacks Mini Comic Lot of 4

Issues 1-4 of Mars Attacks Mini Comic (1988). Most will grade in the FN range.

Mars Attacks Mini Comic Lot of 4

Issues 1-4 of Mars Attacks Mini Comic (1988). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Mars Attacks Mini Comic Lot of 4

Issues 1-4 of Mars Attacks Mini Comic (1988). Most will grade in the FN range.