Auctions: comic books published by Fantagraphics

Amazing Heroes (1981) 45 FN+ 6.5

In this issue: Interview with Ed Hannigan; preview of Comico's Evangeline; Sherlock Holmes' comics career. Plus: Editorial; Star Wars comic strip by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; Newsflashes; Silly Cover - Art Clokey's Gumby by Jim Chadwick; Coming Comics; Top 100 Comics; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - Moon Knight, Ms. Mystic, The Guardian, Mage, Amazing Spider-Man; Space Ace - a look at the videogame; Amazing Readers. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson features Superman, Thor, Batman, Fantastic Four, Wonder Woman, Halo, Green Lantern, She-Hulk, E-Man, The Spirit, Judge Dredd, The Fly, The Rocketeer and Nexus. Cover price $1.95.

Eightball (1989 Fantagraphics) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4552113019

Cover art by Daniel Clowes. What Do You Do For A Cold?; adapts answers given by people in an old folks home and originally published in Duplex Planet. Part Four--Like A Velvet Glove Cast In Iron; Clay meets a conspiracy theorist that helps his search. I Love You Tenderly starring Lloyd Llewellyn; starts as a list of favorite people, then descends into another rant against people. Dan Pussey's Masturbation Fantasy. The Future; crazy predictions about the future. Scripts and art by Daniel Clowes. 28 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.75.

Eightball (1989 Fantagraphics) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4552113020

Cover art by Daniel Clowes. The Party; Dan goes to a party to meet some people, but they're not there. Velvet Glove; Dan's nightmare about filming his story 'Like A Velvet Glove Cast In Iron.' The Fairy Frog; adaptation of an Irish folk tale. The Happy Fisherman; The Fisherman has trouble getting to the water. Why I Hate Christians; why Dan hates Christians. Ghost World; Enid and Rebecca slag off the world. Ectomorph; the pain of being thin. Scripts and art by Daniel Clowes. 32 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Fantastic Fanzine (1971) 11 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover by Jim Steranko. A high quality mag published during the height of comic book fanzines. 8 1/2" x 10 1/2". Color cover, B&W interior. 48 pages. Standard paper stock. Edited by Gary Groth, Fantastic Fanzine was a high quality mag published during the height of comic book fanzines. Issue #11 includes: an interview with Jim Steranko by Gary Groth; "Running Mate" Fan Fiction by Bill Cantley; Thunder Agents centerfold by Dave Cockrum; front cover of the Black Condor by Jim Steranko. 54 pgs. 1970. $1.00 cover price.

Love and Rockets (1982 1st Series) Magazine 15 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4584621010

Cover art by Jaime Hernandez. Untitled story, script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Maggie meets Correo and Terry tries to break up Hopey and Maggie. "Holidays in the Sun," script and art by Gilbert Hernandez; Jesus, in prison, fantasizes about the women in his life. At Home With Rick Geary ad. "Queen Rena: Life at 34," script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Rena and Sharkey are rescued by Bull Marie. 1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). Mature readers. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Love and Rockets (1982 1st Series) Magazine 20 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4584621014

1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). The acclaimed and groundbreaking alternative comic by Los Bros Hernandez. For the Love of Carmen by Gilbert; Maggie and Hopey: The Return of Ray D. by Jaime. Black and white; 32 pages. Mature readers. Cover by Jaime and Gilbert. Cover price $2.25.

Mickey Mouse (2025 Fantagraphics) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4686195014

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Andrea Casty Castellan, Ted Osborne, Simone Sio Albrigi, Joe Torcivia (A) Roberto Vian, Floyd Gottfredson, Stefano Intini (CA) Andrea Freccero “The Phantom Blot’s Double Revenge!” The rumors are true… Mickey is once again an epic hero with an incredible rogues’ gallery! In our debut tale by fan favorite Andrea “Casty” Castellan, Mickey’s inky arch-enemy, the Phantom Blot, invades Mouseton with an army of its own citizens—cloned! Can Mickey beat back lots of duplicate Blots—or figure out which Minnie he’s dating tonight? All this and a new Super Goof backup story too! Cover price $5.99.

Red Room (2021 Fantagraphics) 2D CGC 9.8 Rugg 1:15 Variant

Paper: White

Rugg Variant Cover.

Label #4685377008

Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Story and Art by Ed Piskor. Cover by Jim Rugg. Grooming victims to be slaughtered on the DARK WEB for the enjoyment of psychopaths requires lots of work to keep them from being identified. The Poker Face organization, one of the most successful black market Red Room companies on the internet, goes to great lengths to fulfill their customers' depraved fantasies while avoiding law enforcement every step of the way. From the creator of Hip Hop Family Tree and X-Men: Grand Design comes this ALL-NEW monthly comic book series! A cyberpunk, outlaw, splatterpunk deep dive into the subculture of criminals who live-stream and patronize webcam murders for entertainment in the darkest corners of the web with nearly untraceable crypto-currency. As seen on Piskor's YouTube channel sensation, Cartoonist Kayfabe! 32 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 1 VF 8.0

First printing. A duel puts Stan Sakai's rabbit samurai in an introspective mood, and he recalls his early combat training with the lion-maned Sensei Katsuichi. Parts 1 and 2 of Samurai. Story, art and cover by Sakai, plus Waddlewalk by Dennis Fujitake. Black and white; 32 pages. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 1 FN+ 6.5

First printing. A duel puts Stan Sakai's rabbit samurai in an introspective mood, and he recalls his early combat training with the lion-maned Sensei Katsuichi. Parts 1 and 2 of Samurai. Story, art and cover by Sakai, plus Waddlewalk by Dennis Fujitake. Black and white; 32 pages. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 10 FN 6.0

Signed by Stan Sakai. No autograph certification is included.

First printing. Usagi encounters the enigmatic Jei, who is either a religious visionary or a dangerous lunatic; story, art and cover by Stan Sakai. Then, Usagi meets the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, in a story by TMNT creator Peter Laird. Black and white; 32 pages. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.

Vaughn Bode's Deadbone TPB (1989 Fantagraphics) 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

1st printing.

Story and art by Vaughn Bode.

Includes Bode's Deadbone Erotica as well as character sketches and an introduction by the creator.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $7.95.