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Life (1883-2000 Clair Maxwell/Life Publishing Company) Magazine Apr 20 1959 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached. Water damage.

April 20, 1959. Classic weekly news/photo magazine. Marilyn Monroe. Softcover Magazine, 10.5" x 13.5", color. Cover price $0.25.

Life and Hard Times of Super Heroes, The (1968) 1968 VG+ 4.5

The Life and Hard Times of Super Heroes (1968) is a promotional comic book distributed Montgomery Ward with a National Football League copyright. Art by Warren Tufts. 16 pages, full color, standard comic book dimensions, all newsprint, no cover price.

Life and Times of Scrooge McDuck TPB (2005 Gemstone) 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Signed by on Don Rosa (first page). No autograph certification is included.

1st printing. Collects Uncle Scrooge #285, 291-296. By Don Rosa - All twelve chapters of Don Rosa's celebrated, Eisner Award-Winning series, detailing the history of the World's Richest Duck, are presented here in this affordable trade paperback edition! Softcover, 256 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

Life Story Lot of 2

Issues 27 of Life Story (1949); and 39 of Miss America Magazine Vol. 7 (08/47 to 03/52). Most will grade in the VG range.

Life with Archie (1958 Archie) 72 FN+ 6.5

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Stories by unknown. Art by Harry Lucey and unknown. Archie is tricked into cleaning Veronica's car so she can go out on a date with Reggie to a concert in "Vacuum Cleaned"! Plus: The discotheque that the Archies are playing at is robbed in "Labor of Love"! Also: In prehistoric times, Archie invents the golf cart in "Glof Anyone?" And: Mr. Lodge hires Archie for a part time job in 1-page story "Request Granted"! Plus: Li'l Jinx is expecting a call from Greg in 1-page story "Home Run!" by Joe Edwards. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Life with Archie Lot of 12

Issues 20, 21A, 22A, 23A, 24A, 24B, 25A, 26A, 27A, 27B, 28A, 29A of Life with Archie (2010). Most will grade in the FN- to VF range.

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Liga de la Justicia (Spanish 2012 ECC Ediciones) 48B VF+ 8.5

Spanish series. Batman v Superman Wonder Woman Poster Variant Cover. Reprints Justice League (2011) #45 and Justice League United (2014 DC) #14. 52 pages, full color, Spanish language.

Lili the Demoness (2018 Codex Comics) 2SEANCE CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Seance Wrap Around Edition.

Label #4743881010

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"Seance" Edition Wraparound Variant Cover by C.B. Zane. Story by Luis Torres. Art by Brian Brinlee.

Linda Carter, Student Nurse (1961) 2 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece-fill, TRIMMED. Full length spine split (taped).Staples moved (not manufacturing).

Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Al Hartley. All the warmth, drama and romance of a nurse's life at a big city hospital! Linda Carter, Student Nurse in: three untitled stories; "Linda's Lovely Fashions" activity page; two untitled 2-pagers; and one untitled 1-pager. Plus: "Beauty at the Beach!" activity page; "Gwen Glitter's Gorgeous Clothes!" activity page; 2-page text story "The Surprise Guest" (writer unknown), reprinted from Miss America Magazine Vol. 7 1952 (#45-93) #87; and "Let's Dress the Boys! Featuring Steve Stuart" activity page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Linda Carter, Student Nurse (1961) 7 GD- 1.8

Slight mold.

Stories by Stan Lee. Art and Cover by Al Hartley. Life and love at a big city hospital! Linda Carter, Student Nurse in: four untitled stories; "Linda's Lovely Fashions" activity page; and "Linda's Heavenly Hair Styles" illo. Plus: 2-page text story "Always a Bridesmaid" (creators unknown), and "Gwen Glitter's Gorgeous Clothes!" activity page. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Linda Lark (1961-1963 Dell) 3 GD 2.0

Water damage.

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Stories and art by John Stanley and John Tartaglione. Romance and medical drama at a big-city hospital. A mysterious, shadowy figure is stalking Linda Lark. A series of threatening notes and strange incidents lead to the conclusion that someone in the hospital wants to kill Linda... but who? Meanwhile, Dr. Blasko is jealous of all the time Linda is spending with Dr. Mayne. Plus a biography of nurse Lillian Wald, and articles about the history of nursing. Famous Nurses of History: Lillian Wald; Shadow Over General Hospital; A Short History of Nursing in America; Tramp Doctor; John Howard: Crusader for Health; Nurses in the Ancient World. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Lingerie Girls Mimosa (Japanese 2019 Oracle Eggs) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4725613012

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Japanese Art Book. Art and Cover by Suihi. Japanese Language.

Lion-O Print by Steven Ahola

High quality print on 80lb platinum shimmer cover stock. Numbered 27/100 with embossed stamp. COA from mbartist.com is included. 12" X 18".

Little Lulu Lot of 6

Issues 18, 26, 32, 34, and 37 of Little Lulu (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key); and 139 of Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series). Most will grade in the GD range with #18 grading closer to FR.

Little Nemo Return to Slumberland (2014 IDW) 1SUBA CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Subscription Edition.

Label #1236518012

Written by Eric Shanower. Art by Gabriel Rodriguez. Cover by Eric Shanower. An all-new, all-ages series full of magic and whimsy from award-winning creators Eric Shanower (Adventures in Oz) and Gabriel Rodriguez (Locke & Key)! Spinning out of Winsor McKay's brilliant early 20th century strip, Little Nemo in Slumberland sees King Morpheus' daughter, in the Royal Palace of Slumberland, select her next-playmate: Nemo! Only Nemo has no interest in being anyone's playmate, dream or no dream! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Little Nightmares (2017 Titan) 1A VF Alexovich

Written by John Shackleford. Art and Cover by Aaron Alexovich. Enter the terrifying and unpredictable comic series based on one of the most hotly-anticipated games of 2017! Comic written by Alex Paknadel (Arcadia, Assassin's Creed) and Dan Watters (Limbo, Assassins Creed) and illustrated by Aaron Alexovich (Invader Zim, Serenity Rose) the game follows Six, a young girl in a yellow raincoat, as she explores the horrifying world of The Maw, looking for a way out! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Little Shoppe of Horrors Magazine (1972) 30 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Bruce Timm. Back cover by Shana Bilbrey. Stories and art by Denis Meikle, Bruce G. Hallenbeck, Adrian Salmon, Peter Arne, Milovan and Serena Weber, Judson Kinberg, Wilbur Stark, Domini Blythe, Lalla Ward, John Moulder-Brown, Robert Tayman, Anthony Higgins, Robert Young and Bruce Timm. This long-running monster magazine focuses on the world of British horror films, featuring interviews with top stars and filmmakers, plus terrific art inspired by horror classics. This issue focuses extensively on the 1971 cult classic Vampire Circus, featuring interviews with the cast and crew. Also, behind-the-scenes stories and photos. Your Children Will Die, to Give Me Back My Life!; Interviews; The Hammer Nobody Knows; Remembering James Carreras; British Actors 3. 8-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $9.95.

Lobo (1990 1st Series DC) 1A.N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. His name is Lobo. His job is intergalactic bounty hunter. His methods are insane. From the pages of L.E.G.I.O.N. '90 comes the wild, unchained, devil-may-care character you love to hate in his first solo mini-series. And if you thought he was out of control before, wait until you see what happens here. You see, Lobo is the last survivor of his race...an entire civilization that he personally annihilated just because he wanted to be unique in the universe. But Lobo seems to have missed one, and now that survivor's gone and written an unauthorized biography of Lobo, which doesn't make our maniac very happy. But what's really got Lobo miffed is that he's accepted a contract from L.E.G.I.O.N. to escort his biographer across the universe to their headquarters - delivered alive! Of course, Lobo manages to make a few enemies along the way, complicating his mission as these factions embark on a wild chase across the cosmos to see who will get to Lobo first. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art and painted cover by Simon Bisley. New Format. Cover price $0.99.

Lobo (1990 1st Series DC) 2N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4512445019

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Newsstand Edition. The chase is on as Lobo and his charge are pursued across the universe by some very miffed characters. Meanwhile, Lobo attends a very unusual ballet and something unpleasant happens to Miss Tribb. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art and painted cover by Simon Bisley. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Lobo (2026 DC) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Bermejo Foil Edition.

Label #4725276017

Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Lee Bermejo. (W) Skottie Young (A) Jorge Corona SKOTTIE YOUNG AND JORGE CORONA TAKE THE MAIN MAN TO THE NEXT LEVEL! VRRRRROOOOOOMMMMMMMM! The Main Mans back, baby! And his ride is a motorcycle that moves at the speed of sound, but only if that sound is a rippin' guitar solo, and you better hop on before he leaves you in the dust with all the bastiches he's fragged for money or convenience! The Eisner-nominated creative team that brought you a fantastic parable of adolescence in the Midwest, the story of an artist who embraces darkness a little too closely, and the tale of a gunslinger with too much grit to stay buried brings you a classic yarn spun in the star-kissed threads of the cosmic DC Universe. Its a guts-soaked path from DC K.O. to the end of the universe, where Lobo is going to scratch his name and number in the Source Wall with a cool knife. Don't miss the mayhem, special guests, or tasty, tasty continuity! Don't you do it! 28 pages, rated 15+, full color Cover price $6.99.

Lobo Infanticide (1992) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4554958019

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In the conclusion of this miniseries, Lobo does everyone in in extremely entertaining ways. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art and cover by Giffen. Lovingly Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special (1991) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4512445020

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When you think Christmas spirit, who's the first guy who springs to mind? Why, Lobo, of course. Well, okay, maybe not, but that hasn't stopped DC from giving everybody's favorite murderous maniac his very own Christmas holiday special! It's Christmas Eve all over the universe, and in a galaxy far, far away, a destitute dad tries to calm his murderous brood with a little tale of Christmas cheer...about the time the Easter Bunny hired Lobo to off Santa Claus. Ho ho ho, huh? Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art and cover by Simon Bisley. Seriously Suggested for Mature Readers due to bad taste in the form of ultra violence, icon-bashing and 'the finger,' and is more offensive than Christmas usually is. 52 pages. New Format. Cover price $2.95.

Lobo Portrait of a Victim (1993) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4533054019

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Lobo goes on a rampage and an innocent bystander lands in the hospital. So what else is new?! It may be business as usual for Lobo, but not for John Doe, the Main Man's aforementioned innocent victim and the subject of LOBO: PORTRAIT OF A VICTIM. The hilarity begins as Doe has a typical bad day at home with the family and decides to go out with his buds for a beer. Unluckily for him, Lobo was meeting his date in the same sleazy bar. What happens next is a healthy dose of Lobo-style fraggin' fun - ultraviolent, extraraucous and semifatal for that poor sap, John Doe. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Val Semeiks and John Dell. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Lockjaw and the Pet Avengers (2009) 1A.D CGC 9.6 KERSCHL Variant

Paper: White

Label #4173280005

Direct Edition. Cover by KARL KERSCHL. Written by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS. Art by IG GUARA. Variant Covers by Nico Henrichon. And there came a day, a day unlike any other, when Earth's mightiest heroes were unaware of a threat greater than all of them could handle. And on that day, a teleporting puppy scoured the world to assemble a team of animals to fight the foes no single beast could withstand! Strap on your collar and hop on-board the adventures of LOCKJAW, LOCKHEED, REDWING, HAIRBALL, and an all-new FROG THOR! 32 pages, full color. ALL AGES Cover price $2.99.

Loco Hero (2020 Maverick Arts) 1HONORBOUND CGC 9.8 JSA Moore

Paper: White

Monte Moore Authenticated Autograph. Honor Bound Edition.

Label #4596421017

IndieGogo Exclusive "Honor Bound" Edition Variant Cover by Monte Moore. Story by Monte M. Moore. Art by Donny Hadiwidjaja and Sean Callahan. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Loco Hero (2020 Maverick Arts) 1WICHMANN.B CGC 9.8 JSA Moore

Paper: White

Monte Moore Authenticated Autograph. Wichmann Variant Cover B.

Label #4729951004

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Kickstarter Edition Virgin Cover by Jesse Wichmann. Story by Monte M. Moore. Art by Donny Hadiwidjaja and Sean Callahan. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Logan Black White and Blood (2026 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4696734001

(W) Saladin Ahmed; Tom Waltz (A) Adam Kubert; Alex Lins (CA) Alex Maleev THE BRUTAL AND VIOLENT LIFE OF LOGAN! WOLVERINE. A.K.A. LOGAN's long and violent history is showcased in brand-new tales by top tier talent in brutal black, white and red! Tom Waltz and Alex Lins reveal Logan's never-before-revealed military service during the 1950s - with a secret connection to a fan-favorite Marvel character! A mission in seedy 1970s Times Square puts Logan on the trail of a deranged serial killer, as told by Saladin Ahmed and Adam Kubert. Survival is the name of the game after Logan escapes from Weapon X - by Larry Hama and Dave Wachter. RATED PARENTAL ADVISORY. 40 pages, B&W with red Cover price $5.99.

Logan Black White and Blood (2026 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4696734003

(W) Saladin Ahmed; Tom Waltz (A) Adam Kubert; Alex Lins (CA) Adam Kubert THE BRUTAL AND VIOLENT LIFE OF LOGAN! WOLVERINE. A.K.A. LOGAN's long and violent history is showcased in brand-new tales by top tier talent in brutal black, white and red! Tom Waltz and Alex Lins reveal Logan's never-before-revealed military service during the 1950s - with a secret connection to a fan-favorite Marvel character! A mission in seedy 1970s Times Square puts Logan on the trail of a deranged serial killer, as told by Saladin Ahmed and Adam Kubert. Survival is the name of the game after Logan escapes from Weapon X - by Larry Hama and Dave Wachter. RATED PARENTAL ADVISORY. 40 pages, B&W with red Cover price $5.99.

Logan Black White and Blood (2026 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lee Variant Cover.

Label #4696734006

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.(W) Saladin Ahmed; Tom Waltz (A) Adam Kubert; Alex Lins (CA) Woo-Chul Lee THE BRUTAL AND VIOLENT LIFE OF LOGAN! WOLVERINE. A.K.A. LOGAN's long and violent history is showcased in brand-new tales by top tier talent in brutal black, white and red! Tom Waltz and Alex Lins reveal Logan's never-before-revealed military service during the 1950s - with a secret connection to a fan-favorite Marvel character! A mission in seedy 1970s Times Square puts Logan on the trail of a deranged serial killer, as told by Saladin Ahmed and Adam Kubert. Survival is the name of the game after Logan escapes from Weapon X - by Larry Hama and Dave Wachter. RATED PARENTAL ADVISORY. 40 pages, B&W with red Cover price $5.99.

Logan Signed Lot of 3

Issues 1-3 of Logan (2008) all signed by Roy Thomas. Autograph certification from Torpedo Comics is included. Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Lone Ranger Large Feature Comic (1939) 7A PR 0.5

Interior complete. Mold. Cover detached at two out of three staples. Centerfold detached at one staple. Staple rust with disintegration.

10-cent Cover Price Variant. Story by Fran Striker. Art by Henry Vallely. Large Feature Comic: Hi-Yo Silver the Lone Ranger to the Rescue (Scarce 1939). Published by Dell. Based on the radio program. 8 1/2" X 11 1/2". 52 pages. B&W Cover price $0.10.

Lone Rider (1951 Farrell) 10 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Western comics featuring the masked hero Lone Rider and other champions of Old West justice. Lone Rider intervenes when townsfolk accuse a sheriff's son of cowardice. Lone Rider and Bright Feather help immigrant workers being cheated by their employer. The Hermit weaponizes bees to keep poachers away from his claim. Hold That Hanging!; Battle-Cry!; Screaming Arrow; Trouble Trail; Tenderfoot's Gold. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Looney Tunes (1975 Whitman) 33 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4724848016

First Whitman only issue Cover price $0.40.

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1941-1962 Dell) 30 VG 4.0

52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies (1941-1962 Dell) 91 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4162465001

1st app of "Kelsey Coyote", he was not called Wile E. Coyote until Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) #918 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Los Comics de El Sol (Spanish 1990-1991 Comics Forum/Planeta DeAgostini) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Spanish Reprint series. Reprints material from Excalibur (1988 1st Series) #1. 32 pages, full color, 7.5" x 10.5", Spanish language.

Los Insuperables (Spanish 1978-1980 Mundi Comics/Ediciones Vertice) 26 VG- 3.5

Spanish reprint series. Deathlock El Demoledor. Reprints material from Astonishing Tales (1970) #25(First appearance of Deathlok) and #26. 40 pages, B&W, 7.5" x 10.75", 40 ptas cover price, Spanish language.

Love and Romance (1971-1975 Charlton) 19 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4724844009

Cover by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez. Stories and art by Art Cappello, Demetrio Sánchez Gómez, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Women face the struggle of finding the right man, in romance comics that reflected the hairstyles and fashions of the 1970s. Donna's father and friend Jay keep telling her that Brad is no good for her, but she doesn't believe them, until she catches Brad kissing Toni. Cleo decides to become a "spinster" like her mentor, successful businesswoman Agatha - until she meets Agatha's handsome nephew Jeff. A woman with a modern outlook tells Lester to cool his jets, but Lester is already in too deep. Who Needs Love; That Special Night; To Hold On or To Let Go; Sweet Victory. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Love Confessions (1949 Quality) 52 GD+ 2.5

1.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. She and Grace Lester, her next door neighbor, were the best of friends...until they both fell in love with the same man! Don't miss..."True to My Marine"! Also featuring: "Don't Take My Man"; "My Overseas Rival"; and "I Loved Two Brothers"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Diary (1949-1955 Our Pub.) 9 VG 4.0

Stories and art by Bill Everett, John Rosenberger and Paul Parker. A post-war, pre-Code romance comic from pioneering female publisher Rae Herman of Orbit-Wanted (who doubled as Love Diary's advice columnist, Ray Mann). Janet dates airline mechanic Hal, unaware that he's actually a test pilot, until the dramatic first flight of her father's new plane. Nancy dances in a nightclub and learns hard lessons about love and work, in one of three stories in this issue illustrated by Marvel legend Bill Everett. In another Everett story, fisherman Jim settles down to run a tour-boat business with Meg, until Meg's brother needs rescue from a ship in trouble. Never Love a Pilot!; Too Young For Love; Waiting For Larry; Prescription for Happiness; Love in a Storm; Spoiled Darling. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Love Diary (1958 Charlton) 29 GD+ 2.5

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Dick Giordano, Sal Gentile, and Norman Nodel. Women confide tales of romance to their diaries, in a series that sometimes reflected its tumultuous times. Joyce keeps scaring away men because she's too assertive, but then she meets Glenn. Shirley Holmes, inspired by her detective namesake, decides to find out all she can about handsome new kid Rick. Kitty loves Lew, but a haunting voice from her past reminds her she must never marry. The Forward Type; Guilty of Love; Martha Marsden Meditates; Terror in My Heart. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Love Romances (1949) 95 FR 1.0

Cover inks by Vince Colletta. Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by Stan Lee and unknown. Art by Paul Reinman, Don Heck, Wally Wood?, Vince Colletta and unknown. Sally isn't interested in the boys she meets -- she's waiting for someone dashing and romantic in "It Doesn't Hurt to Dream!" Plus: Jean gives her niece Patty advice about knowing when she'll really be in love in "The Real Thing!" Also: On a cruise, Wendy is hunting for a wealthy and successful man, but only finds him accidentally when he's pretending not to be in "The Love Story of Wendy Blaine!" And: Donna loves Bruce, an unstable actor, and is unwilling to see that Ted is the man she should truly be with in "My Engagement Ring!" Plus: 2-page reprint text story "I'll Be Seeing You"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Lumberjanes (2014) 1A CGC 9.8 Stevenson

Paper: White

Label #4345093008

Cover by Noelle Stevenson. Written by Noelle Stevenson and Grace Ellis. Art by Brooke A. Allen. WHY WE LOVE IT: Five best friends spending the summer at Lumberjane scout camp...defeating yetis, three-eyed wolves, and giant falcons...what's not to love?! WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: It's Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Gravity Falls and features five buttkicking, rad teenager girls wailing on monsters and solving a mystery with the whole world at stake. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Jo, April, Mal, Molly and Ripley are five best pals determined to have an awesome summer together...and they're not gonna let any insane quest or an array of supernatural critters get in their way! Not only is it the second title launching in our new BOOM! Box imprint but LUMBERJANES is one of those punk rock, love-everything-about-it stories that appeals to fans of basically all excellent things. Cover price $3.99.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2127031001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2136142012

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Macross (1984 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4762748025

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This is actually Robotech The Macross Saga #1. Fully repaired and ready for a test flight, the Macross ignores its own crew and fires its guns at unsuspecting Zentraedis scout vessels in the 28-page "Booby Trap." Continued in Robotech The Macross Saga (1985) #2. Script & editing by Carl Macek. Pencils by Svea Stauch. Inks, colors & production by Phil Lasorda & Gerry Giovinco, with Vince Argondezzi & Dotty Linberg. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Mad (1952 EC) 196 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697405001

Cover by Jack Rickard. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Larry Siegel, Arnie Kogen, Lou Silverstone, Don (Duck) Edwing, Stan Hart, Paul Peter Porges, Dick DeBartolo, Frank Jacobs, Bob Clarke, Mort Drucker, Harry North, Esq., Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Jack Rickard, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Star Wars (the first of many to come) and TV sitcom Three's Company, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A board game based on hospital stays, and an article about public services being run like private businesses. Mad's takes on fan mail, high school, and literary agents. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Plus a look at Mad editions for other countries, and a photo of Mad publisher William Gaines dressed as Santa Claus. Star Roars; Early One Morning in South America; Mad's "Realistic" Board Game - "Hospital"; Mad Diplomacy in Everyday Life Situations; If Celebrities Answered Their Own Fan Mail; The Lighter Side of Water; Late One Afternoon in South Dakota; If Public Services Were Run Like Private Enterprise; Mishaps of the Future; Mad's Literary Agent of the Year; A Mad Look at a Modern High School; Inventions We'd Like to See; Early One Evening in Atlantic City; He's Company; Fold-In; A Fairy Tale. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

Mad (1952 EC) 226 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4697405002

Cover art by Jack Rickard. "Superduperman II," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Superman II": The hero's attempt to claim a normal life is interrupted by the intrusion of three fugitive criminals from his home planet. "Don Martin Sells Us Sea Shells by the Sea Shore," script and art by Don Martin. "Stadium & Team Owners Paraphenalia 1981 Supply Catalogue," script by Tom Koch, art by Bob Clarke; Catalog of supplies for stadium operators to help them make more money and make their customer's experience worse. "Stuff We Don't Get to See on the Tube," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Jack Davis; Examples of how TV reality doesn't always include real reality. "The Lighter Side of…", script and art by Dave Berg; Single entry strips satirizing how people deal with economizing, obedience, love, communication, finances, vacations, working, cooking, activists, marriage, worries, the office, and teenagers. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias; The White Spy decoys the Black Spy into sabotaging himself. "How Many Mistakes can You Find in this Picture?", script by Chris Hart, art by George Woodbridge; A picture of a rock concert is designated with intentional "mistakes" and the reader must identify what the mistakes are. "Thought Patterns for Real-Life Every-Day Situations," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Harry North. "Still More American Jokes They're Telling in Poland," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Jokes based on stereotypical behavior characteristics of Americans. "Too Gross for Comfort," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres; Parody of the TV series "Too Close For Comfort"; An overprotective father annoys his two teenage daughters, but not as much as the unfunny script does. "One Day in Metropolis" back cover strip by Don Martin. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.90.

Mad (1952 EC) 366 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4697405006

Cover by Mort Drucker (with illustrated border by John Caldwell). Stories and art by Drew Friedman, Al Jaffee, Dick DeBartolo, Anthony Barbieri and Bill Wray, Mike Snider, John Caldwell, Don (Duck) Edwing, Amy Gillett, Barry Liebmann, Tom Cheney, Desmond Devlin, John Prete, Sean Eisenporth, Jeff Kruse, Julie Klam, Leslie Sternbergh, Timothy Shamey, Marshall Vandruff, Tom Bunk, Grey Blackwell, Mort Drucker, Sam Viviano, Hermann Mejia, Angelo Torres, Irving Schild, Kevin Pope, Peter Kuper, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Parodies of 1990s pro wrestling and ESPN, featuring art by Angelo Torres and Mort Drucker. Plus a spoof of home-renovation shows with art by Sam Viviano. Comedy-writing school, featuring art by noted caricaturist Drew Friedman. A strip with art by underground comix artist Leslie Sternbergh. Mad's takes on college tours, Super Bowl betting, and drag racing. Melvin & Jenkins, Monroe, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. Pro Wrestling by the Numbers; Monroe &... Valentine's Day; Attention Super Bowl Bettors!!; Spy vs. Spy; Approaches to Avoid When Your Child's Pet Dies; College Tours Exposed!; Melvin & Jenkins' Guide to Hosting a Party; How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs; A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at ESPN; Meet the People of Fairview Estates; The California Institute of Comedy Writing; Three Days of the Condom; A Mad Look at Drag Racing; Bob Villa's Home Aghast; Video Arcade Personalities; Fold-In; Zelinski & Jarvis - The Young Interns. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.