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Punisher (1986 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6 SS Zeck

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Sig: Michael Zeck (with sketch) on 05/20/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #20-1C5DDE8-013

"Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-4838836-005

"Final Solution: Part 1!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Frank Castle tracks down the Punisher Hit Squad, a group of murders that includes Jigsaw that dress like the Punisher, to their source and discovers the mastermind behind it. But when he falls into their trap, will the real Punisher become just another brainwashed hit man? Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4400745012

Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4400745006

Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400745004

Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400745014

Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Label #4400745013

Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 57A CGC 9.8 Lee

Paper: White

Label #3913968016

DOUBLE COVER: Punisher photo cover inside with "Wanted: Dead or Alive" brown cover on the outside - Cover art by Jim Lee. America's Most Hunted, script by Mike Baron, pencils by Hugh Haynes, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti; his face damaged, Punisher runs from the law and battles Kingpin's gang members. Punisher illos by Ed Lazerrali and Bud LaRosa, and Mark Bagley and Don Hudson. 40 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 104 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4368719014

Cover art by Jae Lee. The Murder Men, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Rod Whigham, inks by Enrique Villagran; Kingpin grabs Punisher and gives him tips on how to take down the Mob. Continued from Punisher War Zone #41, continued in Punisher War Journal #80. 4 of 4. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Punisher (1995 3rd Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4398630010

Cover art by Tom Lyle and Chris Ivy. Foil enhanced cover. Condemned!, script by John Ostrander, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Chris Ivy; after accidentally killing a family in Central Park, Punisher gets the electric chair, but is saved by mob boss Mario Geraci. Bullseye guest-stars. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Punisher (2018 13th Series) 1F CBCS 9.8 SS Zeck Zeck B&W 1:500 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Michael Zeck (with sketch) on 05/20/2020. Hidden Gem B&W Variant.

Label #20-1C5DDE8-021

Limited 1 for 500 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Szymon Kudranski. Cover by Mike Zeck. YOU CAN TAKE THE PUNISHER OUT OF THE WAR MACHINE… Punisher no longer has the War Machine armor, but he retained his newly acquired taste for big game, and he's hungry for more. However, the paths to such perilous pursuits are fraught with dangers bigger than any Frank has faced before, and this lone wolf could use otherworldly help on his way up to the world stage. MATTHEW ROSENBERG continues pushing the boundaries of the Punisher, and now joined by acclaimed artist RICCARDO BURCHIELLI (DMZ, Northlanders), this is the book Punisher fans will be talking about for years to come! Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Punisher (2023 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4355841018

Written by David Pepose. Art by Dave Wachter. Cover by Skottie Young. Is this the return of Frank Castle - or the start of something else? Frank Castle has disappeared, but evil will always need to be punished. With all-new threats rising to claim innocent victims, criminals will need to beware of a dangerous vigilante hunting them from the shadows. Who is the new Punisher? What put him on his path of vengeance? And when the smoke clears, will he even make it out alive? It's John Wick meets The Fugitive in this action-packed new saga from Ringo Award-winning writer David Pepose (SAVAGE AVENGERS, MOON KNIGHT: CITY OF THE DEAD) and Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated artist Dave Wachter (PLANET OF THE APES, X-MEN LEGENDS), as the Marvel Universe meets the next generation of punishment! 40 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $5.99.

Punisher Batman Deadly Knights (1994) 1 CGC 9.6 SS Romita Jr.

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well; Minor side/edge crack(s)

Signed by John Romita Jr. on 07/25/2020.

Label #2579742004

The Punisher in Gotham! Jigsaw teams up with the Joker! And Batman wants to take them all down! Appearances by Commissioner Gordon, Micro, Robin, Alfred. Script by Chuck Dixon, art & cover by John Romita, Jr. & Klaus Janson. Cover price $4.95.

Punisher Lot of 5

Issues 1-5 of Punisher (1986 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range, with #1 grading at VG+.

Punisher War Journal Lot of 10

Issues 1-5 and 9-13 of Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Puppet Master Lot of 2

Issues 1A and 2A of Puppet Master (2015 Danger Zone). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Purgatori The Vampire's Myth (1996) 1A CGC 9.8 Balent Red Foil Embossed

Paper: White

Label #0047291005

Red Foil Embossed Cover. Cover/Art by Jim Balent. Written by Brian Pulido. Cover price $3.50.

Quasar (1989) 29 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4385888011

It's Quasar versus Jack of Hearts, with Moondragon taking on Her, while Dr. Samson, Hercules, Wonder Man, Hyperion, Ikaris and Gilgamesh cope with the cocoons Her left on their backs in "Having Her Baby!" Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Harry Candelario. Captain America. Capullo/Candelario cover. Cover price $1.00.

Rai (1992) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Matte" version.

Label #3946077025

Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4). This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in "The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

Rai (1992) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Glossy" Version

Label #2039666010

Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4). This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in "The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

Rai (1992) 0 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

"Matte" Version

Label #0269331025

Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4). This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in "The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Movie 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-238605B-004

Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation. Script by Walt Simonson and art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.50.

Rambo 3.5 (2010 Jim Rugg) 1 NM 9.4

Written, illustrated, and published by Jim Rugg. 2010 Ignatz Award for best Mini-Comic. 4.25" x 5.5". 32 pages. Black and white.

Raven Print by Natali Sanders

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".

Ravening (2016 Boundless) 1REGULAR.NUDE CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Regular Nude Edition.

Label #4389957019

Regular Nude Edition Cover by Christian Zanier. Story by Jai Nitz, art by Jack Jadson. 6 1/2-in. x 10 1/4-in., 64 pages, full color. Mature readers. Cover price $5.99.

Raw City Lot of 2

Issues 1 and 3 of Raw City (1995). Most will grade in the VF to VF+ range.

Rawhide Kid (1955) 60 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #22-0FD4DC5-042

Cover by Dick Ayers and Herb Trimpe. Stories by Gary Friedrich, Denny O'Neil and Stan Lee. Art by Dick Ayers and Herb Trimpe. The greatest action epic of them all! Now it can be told! The six-gun saga you demanded as the Rawhide Kid thunders into a deadly Indian war in "Massacre at Medicine Bend!" by Gary Friedrich, Denny O'Neil, Dick Ayers and Herb Trimpe. Also in this issue: Back-up story "The Bronc Buster!" by Stan Lee and Ayers, reprinted from Two-Gun Kid (1948) #63. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Rawhide Kid (1955) 104 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2117504016

Reprints. Cover by Dick Ayers and Vince Colletta. Stories by Ron Whyte, Larry Lieber and Stan Lee. Art by Larry Lieber, Bob Forgione, Vince Colletta and Jack Abel. Blazing Western action as you like it! Get set for excitement when the Rawhide Kid is challenged to a..."Shoot-Out at Mesa City!" by Ron Whyte, Larry Lieber (pencils) and Vince Colletta, reprinted from issue #63. Plus a second six-gun saga you'll never forget when the Rawhide Kid faces..."The Gun That Couldn't Lose!" by Lieber (script/pencils) and Colletta, also reprinted from issue #63. And: Back-up story "War in Chicamaw County" by Stan Lee, Bob Forgione and Jack Abel, reprinted from Frontier Western (1956) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Razor Gothic (1998) 1C FN/VF 7.0

Nude photo cover. Written by Everette Hartsoe with art by Scott Wilson. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. Cover price $6.00.

Razor Lot of 8

Issues 2A 4 of Razor Burn (1995); 12COMM of Razor (1992 1st Series); 0BU, 3A, and 5A of Razor Torture (1995); 1 of Razor The Suffering (1994) Directors Cut; and 1A of Razor Cry No More (1995). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Red Lanterns (2011) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4374337002

(W) Peter Milligan. (A) Ardian Syaf, Vicente Cifuentes. (CA) Miguel Angel Sepulveda Don't miss this secret chapter of the Red Lantern Corps, as the legacy of Atrocitus's violent past unfolds! Witness the prophecy of the Manhunters' return! Cover price $2.99.

Red Lanterns (2011) 1A CGC 9.4 Benes

Paper: White

Label #4374337004

FIRST PRINTNG Written by PETER MILLIGAN Art and cover by ED BENES and ROB HUNTER Atrocitus and his Red Lantern Corps return in their own series, battling against injustice in the most bloody ways imaginable! Cover price $2.99.

Red Room (2021 Fantagraphics) 1D CGC 9.8 Momoko 1:20 Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Momoko Variant Cover.

Label #3889770019

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Story and Art by Ed Piskor. Cover by Peach Momoko. From the creator of Hip Hop Family Tree and X-Men: Grand Design comes this ALL-NEW monthly comic book series, with a specially priced, self-contained, double-sized debut issue! Red Room is a cyberpunk, outlaw, splatterpunk masterpiece. Aided by the anonymous dark web and nearly untraceable crypto-currency, there has emerged a subculture of criminals who live-stream and patronize webcam murders for entertainment. Who are the murderers? Who are the victims? How do we stop it? As seen on Piskor's YouTube channel sensation, Cartoonist Kayfabe! 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.99.

Red Ryder and the Secret Canyon (1948 Whitman BLB) 1454 VG/FN 5.0

Red Ryder and the Secret Canyon (1948 Whitman BLB) #1454, Harman

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389079014

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Blood of the Unicorn, script by Ed Summer, Roy Thomas, and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; While wandering the forests of Argos, Red Sonja witnesses a warlord named Andar of Bezfarda attacking a unicorn; He cuts off the unicorn's horn in the hopes of obtaining its mystical properties; Red Sonja leaps down and liberates the unicorn from its attackers; She rides off with it, and both rider and mount develop a close bond. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389079017

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Blood of the Unicorn, script by Ed Summer, Roy Thomas, and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; While wandering the forests of Argos, Red Sonja witnesses a warlord named Andar of Bezfarda attacking a unicorn; He cuts off the unicorn's horn in the hopes of obtaining its mystical properties; Red Sonja leaps down and liberates the unicorn from its attackers; She rides off with it, and both rider and mount develop a close bond. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389079018

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Blood of the Unicorn, script by Ed Summer, Roy Thomas, and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; While wandering the forests of Argos, Red Sonja witnesses a warlord named Andar of Bezfarda attacking a unicorn; He cuts off the unicorn's horn in the hopes of obtaining its mystical properties; Red Sonja leaps down and liberates the unicorn from its attackers; She rides off with it, and both rider and mount develop a close bond. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389079020

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Blood of the Unicorn, script by Ed Summer, Roy Thomas, and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; While wandering the forests of Argos, Red Sonja witnesses a warlord named Andar of Bezfarda attacking a unicorn; He cuts off the unicorn's horn in the hopes of obtaining its mystical properties; Red Sonja leaps down and liberates the unicorn from its attackers; She rides off with it, and both rider and mount develop a close bond. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389079001

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Blood of the Unicorn, script by Ed Summer, Roy Thomas, and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; While wandering the forests of Argos, Red Sonja witnesses a warlord named Andar of Bezfarda attacking a unicorn; He cuts off the unicorn's horn in the hopes of obtaining its mystical properties; Red Sonja leaps down and liberates the unicorn from its attackers; She rides off with it, and both rider and mount develop a close bond. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Blood of the Unicorn, script by Ed Summer, Roy Thomas, and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; While wandering the forests of Argos, Red Sonja witnesses a warlord named Andar of Bezfarda attacking a unicorn; He cuts off the unicorn's horn in the hopes of obtaining its mystical properties; Red Sonja leaps down and liberates the unicorn from its attackers; She rides off with it, and both rider and mount develop a close bond. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-342363F-023

"The Lake of the Unknown." Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 4 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4387918006

"The Lake of the Unknown." Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 4 FN/VF 7.0

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"The Lake of the Unknown." Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (2021 Dynamite) 2O CGC 9.6 Fleecs Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover O.

Label #3982143002

Written by Mirka Andolfo. Art by Giuseppe Cafaro. Cover by Tony Fleecs. MOTHER, PART TWO. Sonja struggles to recover from injuries, relying on SITHA to help her. Their bond grows, as they travel from city to hamlet, and as Sonja discovers more about Sitha's past, the more dangerous their path becomes… 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Red Sonja Lot of 14

Issues 1D, 2A, 3A, 4D, 5A, 6B, 7C, 8B, 9C, 10B of Red Sonja (2005 Dynamite); and 1A, 2A, 3A, 4B of Red Sonja Claw Devils Hands (2006). Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Reggie (1950 Archie) 3 GD/VG 3.0

Writing on interior cover. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by George Frese. "Call of the Wild," pencils by George Frese; After getting pranked with a hot foot by Reggie Jughead decides to play a prank on Reggie using hypnotism. "Come Sit with Me," pencils by George Frese; Archie starts a baby-sitting operation with Betty, Veronica and Jughead as his sitters and this takes Veronica's time away from Reggie so he calls in to the service with a disguised voice so Veronica will come and babysit him; He dresses up like a baby as a gag but it's not Veronica who shows up. "Hot Seat," pencils by George Frese; Reggie buys an electric cushion that gives shocks to anyone who sits on it and he tries to use it on Archie but Miss Grundy sits on it instead. "On the Rocks"; Reggie gets injured from diving in shallow water. "The Tree Bears," pencils by George Frese; Archie has a plan to earn money to take Veronica to the dance and Reggie tries to spoil Archie's money-making plans. "Reggie's Good Deed!"; Reggie overhears the doctor telling Archie that his hangnail will be gone in three days but Reggie doesn't get the whole conversation and thinks Archie is dying so he gets everyone together to raise money to send Archie to New York to see a specialist. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Return of Wolverine (2018 Marvel) 1CAMPBELL CGC 7.0 McNiven NYCC Glow in the Dark Variant

Paper: White

"Number 1,594 of 2,000" Glow-in-the-Dark Edition

Label #2001766014

NYCC Glow in the Dark variant by J. Scott Campbell limited to 2,000 copies. Written by Charles Soule. Art and Cover by Steve McNiven. HE'S BACK, BUB. 40 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Return of Wolverine (2018 Marvel) 1I CGC 9.8 Qualified SS McFarlane McFarlane 1:500 Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 01/15/2020. Name written on cover in marker. Remastered Edition.

Label #2561076009

Limited 1 for 500 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Steve McNiven. Cover by Todd McFarlane. HE'S BACK, BUB. 40 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Return of Wolverine (2018 Marvel) 1J CGC 9.8 Qualified SS McFarlane McFarlane B&W 1:1000 Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 01/15/2020. Name written on cover in marker. Remastered Sketch Edition.

Label #2561076010

Limited 1 for 1000 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Steve McNiven. Cover by Todd McFarlane. HE'S BACK, BUB. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Return of Wolverine (2018 Marvel) 1Q VF 8.0 McNiven Age of Apocalypse Virgin 1:700 Variant

Limited 1 for 700 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Charles Soule. Art and Cover by Steve McNiven. HE'S BACK, BUB. 40 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.