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Astonishing Tales (1970) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0116591004

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Bill Everett. The Power of Ka-Zar!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sam Grainger; Kraven the Hunter sets his sights on capturing Zabu, knocking out Ka-Zar in the process and then returning to New York with Zabu as his captive; continued from X-MEN #63. Advertisement for the Marvelmania membership kit using a small version of the Poster and Decals that came with the membership. Unto You Is Born... The Doomsman!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Wally Wood; Prince Rudolfo tries to regain the throne of Latveria but Dr. Doom crushes his rebellion. Advertisement reproducing covers for Thor #178 and Captain America #128. Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 8 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-4483072-005

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Battle of New Britannia!, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Tom Sutton; While flying to see Ka-Zar in the Savage Land Barbara Morris and Paul Allen crash, with Paul being saved by Ka-Zar and Barbara being rescued by the British of New Britannia. Ka-Zar and Paul don't know that Barbara has been saved so they venture into the Lost Lake to save her. Advertisement reproducing covers for Fantastic Four King-Size Special #9 and Spider-Man King-Size Special #8. This Badge Bedeviled!, script by Len Wein and Mike Friedrich (plot), pencils by George Tuska, inks by Mike Esposito; While Damian Link is trying to stop a robbery he and his twin brother Joshua Link are somehow linked together by experimental rays. ...Though Some Call It Magic! starring Doctor Doom, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Advertisement reproducing covers for Thor King-Size Special #4 and Marvel Feature #1. 48 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 9 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3743574009

First 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Legend of the Lizard Men!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Buscema; When Ka-Zar goes in search of missing women and men from a local village, he finds the woman, Iranda and the Lizard Men. Tom-Toms of Danger!, script by Don Rico, art by Jay Scott Pike; Moki uses the sound of Tom-Tom's to drive all of the Gabu into a war frenzy so that he can take over the jungle. The Green Opal! starring Lorna, the Jungle Girl, script by Don Rico, art by Jay Scott Pike; Alexei and Subu surrender when The Green Opal warns them that if they dont stop abusing its name and power it will pursue them to the ends of the earth. Cover price $0.20.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 10 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #17-17A8327-008

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. To End In Flame!, script by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Sal Buscema; Ka-Zar uncovers the truth that Heinrich Draco and Captain Christopher, the leaders of the two warring factions in New Britannia, know that the war is over and are prolonging it for their own reasons. Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 13 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #17-3EE9EFE-003

Cover art by Rich Buckler. Man-Thing!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler (pages 1-6) and John Buscema (pages 7-20), inks by Dan Adkins; Ka-Zar (with the help of AIM) manages to capture the Man-Thing and he is transported to the lab; He escapes and follows Ka-Zar and Barbara Morris when they go searching for the kidnapped Dr. Calvin; They find and save Dr. Calvin but the traitorous Paul Allen is killed by the Man-Thing. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 13 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4025407008

Cover art by Rich Buckler. Man-Thing!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler (pages 1-6) and John Buscema (pages 7-20), inks by Dan Adkins; Ka-Zar (with the help of AIM) manages to capture the Man-Thing and he is transported to the lab; He escapes and follows Ka-Zar and Barbara Morris when they go searching for the kidnapped Dr. Calvin; They find and save Dr. Calvin but the traitorous Paul Allen is killed by the Man-Thing. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cavewoman Jungle Tales (1998) 2B VF 8.0

Nude variant cover by Budd Root. Story and art by Budd Root. Early adventures of voluptuous superwoman Meriem Cooper, who battles dinosaurs in the distant past. Meriem gets stuck in a hole that turns out to lead to a raptor lair. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Disney's Talespin Limited Series (1991) 2 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4670276023

Take Off: Part 2 of 4 - "Missed Deeds and Daring Don'ts!" Adapted by Bobbi JG Weiss. Art by Cosme Quartieri and Torreiro. In order to get his plane, the Sea Duck, back will Baloo have to sell his soul? Will he have to deal with the malevolent Shere Khan? FC, 32 pages Cover price $1.50.

Disney's Talespin Limited Series (1991) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4670276022

Direct Edition. Take Off: Part 3 of 4 - "Khan Job!" Adapted by Bobbi JG Weiss. Art by Cosme Quartieri and Carlos Valenti. Baloo and Kit travel to Pirate Island to rescue Rebecca and Molly. Plus, Kit's astonishing secret is finally revealed! FC, 32 pages Cover price $1.50.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2005 Zenescope) 1A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4385844025

1st PRINTING. by J.C. Tyler, Ralph Tedesco, Joe Dodd, Justin Holmann, & Lisa Lubera For more than two hundred years the powerful stories of the Brothers Grimm have enchanted millions of readers around the world. Grimm Fairy Tales explores a much darker side of these classic stories. Adapted directly from the original works, stunning illustration and vivid storytelling bring these tales to life. Issue #1 explores the infamous story of Little Red Riding Hood. In this chilling adaptation our heroin is forced to confront the insatiable hunger of terrifying beast. Combining the feel of the "Twilight Zone" with the horror of "The Howling" this is one fairy tale you must read! 22pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 20M CGC 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #4401998008

New York Comic Con Cosplay Exclusive cover by Derlis Santacruz - Limited to 75 copies. Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Eman Casallos and Jorge Cortes. Hired to work in the kitchen of an upscale restaurant for the city's elite, a young man is dragged into a world he's barely ever glimpsed… in more ways than one! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 21G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #4310960005

In-Store Exclusive Variant Cover by Derlis Santacruz - limited to 100 copies. Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Deivis Goetten. Stories of Camelot have been told on earth for ages. The Legend of King Arthur and Excalibur had long been considered nothing more than a fairy tale by most historians. But Camelot was once a real place and now the tales behind the legend will finally be revealed...and the truth of its history is much more a nightmare than a fairy tale. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 22C CGC 9.8 Krome Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4287158012

Written be Joe Brusha. Art by Lucas Meyer and Jorge Cortes. Cover by Mike Krome. Of all the fabled swords of legend, none hold more power or mystery than Excalibur. Now, Skye Mathers will learn her connection to the legendary sword once wielded by King Arthur, when she falls under the spell of the magical and deadly Lady of the Lake. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 26SUBELITE CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover L.

Label #4292970015

Subscription Elite variant by Eric Basaldua limited to 50 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Milton Estevam. ODYSSEY New story arc starts here! The Legacy has been passed on. The Age of Camelot has come and gone. Skye Mathers' Odyssey begins her! The Realms of Power are in chaos after the fallout from the Age of Camelot. Now, truly alone for the first time in her life, Skye Mathers must figure out a way to save her mentor, Shang, and still fulfill her role as Guardian, protecting the Nexus from old and new threats. Teaming with new allies, she will face her biggest test yet as she goes on an Odyssey to restore the balance to the Grimm Universe! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 30H CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Variant Cover H.

Label #4329469012

Secret Exclusive Variant Cover by Keith Garvey. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Eman Casallos. As Skye continues her journey, she gets pulled further into the events unraveling in OZ. What she uncovers could provide answers to what she was looking for all along, but she might have to go into the deepest corners of this realm to solve them. That is, if she can make it out alive. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 35METAL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Basaldua Metal Edition.

Label #4333214012

Metal Edition Variant Cover by Eric Basaldua. Written by Dave Franchini. Cover by Sheldon Goh. Skye has made it to the realm of dreams, but Wonderland is far more nightmarish than anything the Guardian of the Nexus has seen. As she travels through this land of madness, certain truths will be revealed, and things become curiosier and curiouser as Skye finds out everyone is all a little mad here. Will she be able to make it out with her life or at the very least her own sanity?! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 36H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #4494198001

Fairy Tale Collectible Cover 3 of 12 by Mike DeBalfo - Limited to 350 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Julius Abrera. A swamp can be a very dangerous place, especially one within Wonderland. And with madness constantly lurking throughout every shadow, Skye Mathers, Guardian of the Nexus will come face to face with some of those very horrors, as she takes on the Frog and Fish Footman of dreadful dreams. Don't miss this insane, nightmare-inducing issue in the next part of Skye's Odyssey! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 37E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover E.

Label #4314569012

Fairy Tale Collectible Cover 4 of 12 by Mike DeBalfo - Limited to 350 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Cleber Lima. Cover by Igor Vitorino. Truths will be revealed as Skye comes face-to-face with her most powerful enemy! Does the Guardian of the Nexus stand a chance or will she fall under the power of Merlin and the Knights of the Roundtable? Find out here in the penultimate issue to the Odyssey story arc! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 37K CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover K.

Label #4401984014

Subscription Plus Level Exclusive Foil Edition Collectible Cover by Paul Green - limited to 50 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Cleber Lima. Cover by Igor Vitorino. Truths will be revealed as Skye comes face-to-face with her most powerful enemy! Does the Guardian of the Nexus stand a chance or will she fall under the power of Merlin and the Knights of the Roundtable? Find out here in the penultimate issue to the Odyssey story arc! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 54G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #4399509004

VIP Cosplay Collectible Lingerie Cover by Ian MacDonald - limited to 200 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Trapped in the cyberpunk world, where the lines between enemies and allies are blurred, Skye fights for her life. The choices she must make won't just determine her own survival but that of all existence. Will she be able to adapt to her new surroundings and be the guardian of a universe that is not her own? Find out here when Skye takes on the Spider-Queen! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 82SHOWCASE.CHATZOUDIS.FOIL CGC 9.8

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Chatzoudis Showcase Foil Edition.

Label #4545590001

2024 Showcase Edition Foil Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 13 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. The Congregation of the Dead holds their grip on the spirit of Mary Medina and only Skye Mathers can save her. The choice she will be forced to make could end everything she has fought her whole life to protect. Death isn't always the end, but in this case, it may be the only answer! Don't miss the conclusion to the arc that will alter the very soul of the Guardian of the Nexus! Guest-starring Mystere! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 88E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover E.

Label #4560395007

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis, Jorge Cortes. Cover by Cedric Poulat. Life is but a nightmare if you're Skye Mathers, the Guardian of the Nexus. Trapped within a world outside of her control with choices to make that could destroy everything she has spent these past years trying to build. Can she emerge from this tale unscathed, or will her world change to something so unrecognizable that she won't be the same ever again? Don't miss this next chapter-guest starring Gretel The Witch Hunter! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $10.00.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 88SHOWCASE.NAKAYAMA.A CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Nakayama Showcase Edition A.

Label #4620786001

Showcase Edition Variant Cover by David Nakayama. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Babisu Kourtis, Jorge Cortes. Life is but a nightmare if you're Skye Mathers, the Guardian of the Nexus. Trapped within a world outside of her control with choices to make that could destroy everything she has spent these past years trying to build. Can she emerge from this tale unscathed, or will her world change to something so unrecognizable that she won't be the same ever again? Don't miss this next chapter-guest starring Gretel The Witch Hunter! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 92VCON.E.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

May the 4th VCON Blue Edition.

Label #4598064007

May the 4th V-Con Exclusive Spot Foil Virgin Cover by Paul Green - limited to 75 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Jordi Tarragona. Canvas Cover Material. Sometimes the largest of tales begin from the tiniest of places, and Skye Mathers, Guardian of the Nexus, always seems to find herself in the middle of it all. When mysterious magical incidents begin occurring on the West Coast of the United States, Skye is tasked with getting to the bottom of these events. But what she finds is anything but a small problem, and will be forced to learn, that if she's not careful, and with a certain perspective, it's actually not too difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill. Don't miss the introduction of the smallest corner of the Grimm Universe-Guest Starring Thumbelina! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 92ZENIES.A.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Pessanha Zenies Livestream Edition.

Label #4590205003

4th Annual Zenies Livestream Exclusive Spot Foil Virgin Cover by Joe Pessanha. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Jordi Tarragona. Canvas Cover Material. Sometimes the largest of tales begin from the tiniest of places, and Skye Mathers, Guardian of the Nexus, always seems to find herself in the middle of it all. When mysterious magical incidents begin occurring on the West Coast of the United States, Skye is tasked with getting to the bottom of these events. But what she finds is anything but a small problem, and will be forced to learn, that if she's not careful, and with a certain perspective, it's actually not too difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill. Don't miss the introduction of the smallest corner of the Grimm Universe-Guest Starring Thumbelina! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales Beyond Wonderland (2008) 1E VF 8.0 Finch SDCC Variant

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San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Variant by David Finch and Peter Steigerwald limited to 1000 copies. The sequel mini-series to the smash hit RETURN TO WONDERLAND has arrived! Months have passed since Calie Liddle returned from the terror that is Wonderland, months since that world took so much from her. Now jaded and bitter, Calie has moved far away from her hometown, attempting to lead a more normal existence in the city that never sleeps. With a different name and a new identity, Calie is just beginning to adjust to another life. But not every story has a happy ending as she soon realizes that things in her new life are not going to stay normal for very long. Features gorgeous cover art by J. Scott Campbell and David Finch and 2 special Salute the troops covers by Al Rio and Bily Tucci A portion of proceeds will go toward U.S. Troop care packages. Cover price $2.99.

Grimm Fairy Tales Holiday Special (2009 Zenescope) 2017SDCC.SHOWCASE NM- 9.2

San Diego Comic Con Exclusive Showcase Edition Cover by Paul Green and Ula Mos - Limited to 25 copies. Story by Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco and Dave Franchini. Written by Dave Franchini, Terry Kavanagh, Howard Mackie and Erica J Heflin. Art by Yusuf Idris, Marcelo Basile, Renzo Rodriguez and Marcelo Costa. 'Tis the season to be terrified, as Grimm Fairy Tales returns with another year of holiday horror for the whole family. This issue includes four new bone chilling stories set during the happiest time of the year. Don't miss this issue and continue celebrating the holiday season in the usual Grimm fashion. Featuring: "A Krampus Story" by Dave Franchini and Yusuf Idris; "The Elves and the Shoemaker" by Terry Kavanagh and Marcelo Basile; "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Howard Mackie and Renzo Rodriguez; and "Winter's Night" by Erica J Heflin and Marcelo Costa. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales Once Upon the End of Time (2025 Zenescope) 1F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover F.

Label #4596034003

2025 Free Comic Book Day Collectible Cover by Jyn Leonard - limited to 199 copies. Written by Joe Brusha, Dave Franchini. Just as every story has an ending, every universe has one too. And when Father Time decides that the Nexus and all the realms of power have overstayed their welcome, he begins his plans to unravel all that our heroes have spent their lives trying to protect. The beginning of the end starts here, but will Skye and her allies be able to stop the tidal wave of fate that is coming to crash down on them? Don't miss this epic first chapter of the final chapter of the Grimm Universe! 32 Pages of Content! 40 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales Presents Horror Pinup (2019 Zenescope) 2019NYCC.GALLERY NM- 9.2

New York Comic Con Exclusive Gallery Edition Variant Cover by Michael DiPascale - limited to 25 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Eduardo Garcia and Various. Just in time for the Halloween season, comes the Grimm Fairy Tales 2019 Horror Pinup Special! Get ready to check out all of your favorite Grimm Universe heroines and villainesses, donning the cosplays of pop culture's most famous monsters! Some of the industry's top artists contribute gorgeous pin-ups of the Grimm Universes' most popular female characters in this stunning collection. Also includes a never before published Grimm Fairy Tales short story! 40 pages, full color. Rated M

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4641361008

Reprints: Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spider-Man) by Steve Ditko; Hulk 1 by Jack Kirby, Tales to Astonish 35 (Ant-Man); Tales to Astonish 49 (Giant Man), Tales of Suspense 39 & 48 (1st Iron Man), Journey into Mystery 83 (1st Thor) by Kirby, and Sgt. Fury 1 by Kirby. Kirby photo. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 1 FR 1.0

Reprints: Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spider-Man) by Steve Ditko; Hulk 1 by Jack Kirby, Tales to Astonish 35 (Ant-Man); Tales to Astonish 49 (Giant Man), Tales of Suspense 39 & 48 (1st Iron Man), Journey into Mystery 83 (1st Thor) by Kirby, and Sgt. Fury 1 by Kirby. Kirby photo. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 178 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401016

Direct Edition. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #39. Cover art by John Romita, Sr. "How Green Was My Goblin!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr. (who begins as regular penciler), inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo] and John Romita, Sr. (touch-ups). Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile; Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas; not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin; the Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion; trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn. According to Les Daniels in "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" (Abrams, 1991), artist Steve Ditko resigned because of a disagreement over the Goblin's identity. Ditko wanted it to be someone anonymous--a new, unknown guy; Lee wanted it to be a familiar character that would startle readers. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 179 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401020

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #40. Green Goblin origin in "Spidey Saves the Day!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; F: The Green Goblin; GA: Harry Osborn, Professor Stromm (f/b), Aunt May, Anna May Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant; Cameos: Ned Leeds, The Enforcers (Ox, Montana, Fancy Dan), Human Torch, Lucky Lobo, Crime Master (all flashback); Dr. Bromwell. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita, Sr. cover pencils. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 179 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401021

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #40. Green Goblin origin in "Spidey Saves the Day!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; F: The Green Goblin; GA: Harry Osborn, Professor Stromm (f/b), Aunt May, Anna May Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant; Cameos: Ned Leeds, The Enforcers (Ox, Montana, Fancy Dan), Human Torch, Lucky Lobo, Crime Master (all flashback); Dr. Bromwell. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita, Sr. cover pencils. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 209 CGC 9.4 SS Stan Lee/Zeck

Paper: White

Signed by Stan Lee on Michael Zeck on 10/10/2015.

Label #2512773021

Cover art by Mike Zeck. The Punisher Strikes Twice! starring Spider-Man, Jackel, and the Punisher, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #129. Night of the Marvel Balls (Part 1) starring Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham, Marvel Balls, and Crocktor Strange, script by Steve Mellor, art by Joe Albelo. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 27 VG- 3.5

"The Buildings That Vanished" (art by Dick Ayers), "Feet of Clay," "Costume Party," "Lonely Hearts" (art by John Forte), "Welcome Home" (art by Al Hartley), and a two-page text story, "The Letter." Joe Maneely cover. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 30 GD/VG 3.0

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Cover art by Carl Burgos. The Boy Who Could Fly!, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Ernie Bache. Strange Meeting text story. The Warning!, art by Don Heck. The Lady Vanished, art by John Forte. Too Late!, art by Sid Greene. From Out of Nowhere, art by Pete Tumlinson. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 53 FR 1.0

7.5" cumulative spine split, cover and centerfold detached at one staple and coming loose at the other.

"The People Who Couldn't Move," "That's What You Think," "I Died Too Soon," "The Hired Hand," "He Lived Again," "What Happened in Room 14" (art by John Forte), and a two-page text story, "The Rainmaker." Bill Everett cover. Cover price $0.10.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4632122012

Direct Edition. Doctor Light is back...and this time, he's not alone! Enter: "The Fearsome Five!" Characters: Teen Titans [Starfire [Koriand'r]; Kid Flash [Wally West]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Cyborg [Victor Stone]; Wonder Girl [Donna Troy]; Changeling [Gar Logan]; Raven [Rachel Roth]]; Fearsome Five [Doctor Light; Gizmo; Psimon; Shimmer; Mammoth]; King Myand'r (cameo); Gordanians (aliens); Queen Luand'r (cameo); Ryand'r (cameo); Silas Stone; Trigon (flashback; cameo); Goronn (cameo); Justice League of America [Hawkman; Zatanna; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Wonder Woman; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]] (cameo). Script by Marv Wolfman, with art by George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 16D CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4661409016

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Direct Edition. Raven starts college, while Starfire's bubble is suddenly burst by the H.I.V.E. in "Starfire Unleashed!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. 27 pages of story. Bonus 16-page tale: Superman encounters Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew in "This Bunny Unbound!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Scott Shaw! and Ross Andru, inks by Bob Smith. Perez/Tanghal cover. 1st appearance of Captain Carrot. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 31D CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4661408014

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Direct Edition. The Brotherhood of Evil's actions unleash the darkness within Raven in "Inferno!" Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, layouts by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Speedy, Frances Kane. Perez cover. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 44D VF- 7.5

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Direct Edition. The Judas Contract: Part 3 of 4: There Shall Come a Titan! - Written by Marv Wolfman & George Perez. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by George Perez. Adeline Wilson tells Dick Grayson of the origin of Deathstroke, and Dick assumes the name Nightwing for the first time! Starring Nightwing (intro), Jericho (intro), Deathstroke the Terminator, Terra, Adeline Wilson, H.I.V.E., Wintergreen, Grant Wilson (flashback/cameo) and Jackal. Concludes in New Teen Titans (1980) Annual #3. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 44N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #2123175024

Newsstand Edition. The Judas Contract: Part 3 of 4: There Shall Come a Titan! - Written by Marv Wolfman & George Perez. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by George Perez. Adeline Wilson tells Dick Grayson of the origin of Deathstroke, and Dick assumes the name Nightwing for the first time! Starring Nightwing (intro), Jericho (intro), Deathstroke the Terminator, Terra, Adeline Wilson, H.I.V.E., Wintergreen, Grant Wilson (flashback/cameo) and Jackal. Concludes in New Teen Titans (1980) Annual #3. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) Annual 2D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. "The Murder Machine!" 1st appearance of Vigilante. Off camera cameo by the Monitor. Story by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. Continued from New Teen Titans (Tales of...) #34. Manhattan District Attorney Adrian Chase has been murdered. Mafioso Anthony Scarapelli is the man responsible. Chase was Robin's friend. This means it's time for the Titans to take on the New York mafia. However, the mysterious Monitor (see also Crisis on Infinite Earths #1) hires deadly assassins to take out the super-powered teenagers. Can even the Titans survive an encounter with the Scorcher, Spear, Bazooka, Slasher, Tanker, and Cheshire. Plus, introducing an enigmatic man known as the Vigilante who is judge, jury, and executioner all rolled up into one. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) Annual 2N VG+ 4.5

Newsstand Edition. "The Murder Machine!" 1st appearance of Vigilante. Off camera cameo by the Monitor. Story by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by George Perez and Pablo Marcos. Continued from New Teen Titans (Tales of...) #34. Manhattan District Attorney Adrian Chase has been murdered. Mafioso Anthony Scarapelli is the man responsible. Chase was Robin's friend. This means it's time for the Titans to take on the New York mafia. However, the mysterious Monitor (see also Crisis on Infinite Earths #1) hires deadly assassins to take out the super-powered teenagers. Can even the Titans survive an encounter with the Scorcher, Spear, Bazooka, Slasher, Tanker, and Cheshire. Plus, introducing an enigmatic man known as the Vigilante who is judge, jury, and executioner all rolled up into one. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Star Wars Tales (1999) 23B CGC 9.2 Photo Variant

Paper: White

Photo Variant Cover

Label #3860294007

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ROB WILLIAMS (W), JOSHUA ORTEGA (W), BRANDON BADEAUX (A), CHRIS WARNER (A), DUSTIN WEAVER (A), LEE BERMEJO (Cover), and various On sale March 9, FC, 64pg, (Bermejo cover and photo cover), $5.99 The "new" Star Wars Tales continues! Thousands of years before the fall and redemption of Anakin Skywalker, there were other Jedi who grappled with the same human emotions that overwhelmed the man who became Darth Vader. During the time of the Old Republic, three young Jedi in particular?one bearing the surname Qel Droma?traveled the Sith Homeworld of Korriban intending to finish their Order's "Great Hunt." What they find lurking in their own hearts proves more dangerous than any prey they're after, in this prequel to the popular Knights of the Old Republic video game. Also in this issue: the tragic third chapter in the story of lone Jedi Darca Nyl. Sophisticated yet easily accessible?it's Star Wars comics at their best! Cover price $5.99.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 48 GD+ 2.5

The Deserted Lighthouse, pencils by Bob Forgione, inks by Jack Abel. The Man Who Stole a Skyscraper, art by Manny Stallman. The Men In Space, art by Bill Walton. I've Got To Hide, art by Mort Meskin. Muscle Man text story. Medicine Man, art by Ed Winiarski. The Last of Mr. Grimm, art by Dick Ayers. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 84 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4646452002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Wonder of the Ages!!! Magneto!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers (prototype of the X-Men's Magneto); A strong man is exploited and abandoned, unable to find work except in a freak show; His size makes him the perfect pilot for an experimental space flight, on which he gains magnetic powers. "The Inventor" text story. "Twelve Silent Men!", art by Paul Reinman; A greedy lawyer steals a time machine in order to profit from knowledge from the future; Once there he is tried for stealing the machine. "They Met on Mars!", art by Steve Ditko; Two beings in grotesque space suits fight on Mars; One of them destroys the other's ship and escapes, with the two never knowing that they were both humans: one from the US, one from the USSR. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 89 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #00-0009861-AA-023

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. 1st appearance of Fin Fang Foom in "Fin Fang Foom!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A young historian from Taiwan crosses to the mainland to awake the dragon Fin Fang Foom and foil a communist invasion; He lures the dragon to the coast to wreck the invasion fleet. "The Future" text story. "The Green Things!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A wealthy retiree keeps a magnificent greenhouse, where he talks to the plants; When a burglar tries to kill him, his plants come to life and stop the intruder, saving their friend's life. "The Touch of Midas!", art by Paul Reinman; A greedy man locates the source of Midass power, planning to stop the undesirable effects with gloves; He gains the power but finds that his gloves turn to gold, dooming him to the same fate as Midas. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 95 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Two-Headed Thing!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In a storm, a convict escapes through a hole smashed in the wall; When he is found, he tells a tale of a shape-shifting monster; When the guards scoff, the escapee reveals that HE is the monster. "Muscle Man" text story. "The Monster Escapes!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An alien planning to invade Earth crash lands and tries to find a rocket to escape; Instead, he accidentally conceals himself in an airtight time capsule and suffocates. "The Cave of Shaggdorr!", art by Don Heck; No one had ever returned from a treasure search in the cave of the Shaggdorr on Ursa Centaurius; Bruno Krugg escapes the authorities and heads for the planet to steal the treasure. "Do Not Panic!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An alien craft arrives over a city and descends; The pilot wears a frightening spacesuit, but since the military do not panic, they do not attack, and when the human pilot removes his helmet he is warmly greeted by the people of Mars. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.