Comic books 1970-1985, graded by CBCS

While there seems to be more to the peace mediation attempts between England and Ireland, Reuben Flagg tries to hook up with an old girl friend in "Mad Dogs & Englishmen – Part 2." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Issue also has "Jules 'Deathwith' Folquet and Zen and the Art of Motormater Maintenance" with script by Alan Moore and art by Don Lomax. Cover price $1.25.

Reuben Flagg and Russian ranger Yuri Kholyakov try to track Titania Weiss in England but Kholyakov has been given secret orders in "Mad Dogs & Englishmen – Part 3." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Issue also has "Welcome to the Pleasure Dome" with script by Alan Moore and art by Don Lomax and "Collecting Dust: A Guide to Preserving Comic Books – Part 1" by Charles Meyerson. Cover price $1.25.

As Reuben Flagg locates Titania Weiss, he learns what Yuri Kholyakov was ordered to do and everything else and has a final moment with his former girl friend in "Mad Dogs & Englishmen – Part 4." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Issue also has "The Peoples' Choice" with script by Alan Moore and art by Don Lomax and "Collecting Dust: A Guide to Preserving Comic Books – Part 2" by Charles Meyerson. Cover price $1.25.

Reuben Flagg and company arrive in Kansas and try to end the strange phenomenon that has overcome everyone in "The Erogenous Zone." Script by Alan Moore and art by Don Lomax. Issue also has "Collecting Dust: A Guide to Preserving Comic Books – Part 3" by Charles Meyerson. Cover price $1.25.

Signed and numbered by Howard Chaykin - First Comics Graphic Novel Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects American Flagg (1983-1988 1st Series) #1-6. Story and art by Howard Chaykin. The story takes place in America, circa 2031, a time when the phone company owns the U.S. government and people live in shopping malls and fornicate with reckless abandon. Ex-actor Reuben Flagg, now a "Plexus Ranger," undertakes a mission to thwart weekly gang rampages. American Flagg is equal parts action and social satire. Written and drawn by Howard Chaykin. Includes a special nine-page prelude and an introduction by Michael Moorcock. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 1,800 copies. Cover price $35.95.

First Comics Graphic Novel Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects American Flagg (1983-1988 1st Series) #1-6. Story and art by Howard Chaykin. The story takes place in America, circa 2031, a time when the phone company owns the U.S. government and people live in shopping malls and fornicate with reckless abandon. Ex-actor Reuben Flagg, now a "Plexus Ranger," undertakes a mission to thwart weekly gang rampages. American Flagg is equal parts action and social satire. Written and drawn by Howard Chaykin. Includes a special nine-page prelude and an introduction by Michael Moorcock. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

First Comics Graphic Novel Volume 3 - 2nd and later printings. Collects American Flagg (1983-1988 1st Series) #1-6. Story and art by Howard Chaykin. The story takes place in America, circa 2031, a time when the phone company owns the U.S. government and people live in shopping malls and fornicate with reckless abandon. Ex-actor Reuben Flagg, now a "Plexus Ranger," undertakes a mission to thwart weekly gang rampages. American Flagg is equal parts action and social satire. Written and drawn by Howard Chaykin. Includes a special nine-page prelude and an introduction by Michael Moorcock. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

No. 51109e on cover. Copyright 1971. Semi-pro comic art, generally better quality. Cover and interior art Larry Sutherland on "The Right On Squad"; Wyatt Winghead, The Holy Five, The Cosmos; slick cover; b&w; 40 pages; mature; 6 3/4-in. x 9 3/4-in. Cover price $0.50.

Copyright 1971. Semi-pro comic art, generally better quality. Larry Sutherland, Larry Welz, & Larry Todd. The Right On Squad, The Holy Five, The Cosmos; slick cover; b&w; 40 pages; mature; 6 3/4-in. x 9 3/4-in. Cover price $0.50.

1974 - 1st printing. Includes bios of Buster Crabbe, Stanford Jolley, Duncan Renaldo, George Pal, Jim Bannon, Reb Russell, Gill Cane, Smith Ballew, Dorothy Fay, and Monte Hale. Also features advertisements for local comic books and science fiction stores. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 28 pgs, text w/B&W illustrations

8.5" x 11", 20 pages, B&W.

Unnumbered progress report for the 1974 American Nostalgia Convention held in Dallas in 1974. Guests included Buster Crabbe, Duncan Renaldo, Gil Kane and others. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 total pages on newsprint, black and white.

First progress report for the 1974 American Nostalgia Convention held in Dallas in 1974. Guests included Buster Crabbe, Duncan Renaldo, Gil Kane and others. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 16 total pages on newsprint, black and white.

Cover pencils by Gary Dumm, inks by Greg Budgett. 101 Ways To Pick Up Girls, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Gary Dumm, inks by Greg Budgett. A Fantasy, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb. How I Spent My Summer Vacation: 1972, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Marv cops off with his friend's girlfriend as they visit, and she invites him to California. The Rank, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Lad Jeric (layouts) and Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm. Remembering Be-Ins, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Brian Bram; A look back from 2010 to how the 1960s be-ins weren't all they may have later seemed. Love Story, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Gary Dumm, inks by Greg Budgett. 52 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Cover pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm. The Harvey Pekar Name Story, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb. Guerrilla Theatre July '74 - On the Corner, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey walks to the theatre, meets with Freddy and helps Sid move his rug. On the Corner... A Sequel June, 1976, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Sid recalls a night where he hitchhiked and came across a beached sea creature. May 4-5 ,1970, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Brian Bram; Why Leo didn't make it show business, what happened at Kent State and the complexities of Italian-American society. Hustlin' Sides, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb; Music fanatic Jack scrimps on everything but records and needs to find $150 to cover auction winnings. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.15.

Cover pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm. Content warning: Racial slurs. A review of Chicago's Hamburger King diner with illustration of the front. Standing Behind Old Jewish Ladies in Supermarket Lines, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb; How old Jewish ladies hold up the rest of the customers waiting to pay at the supermarket tills. Awaking to the Terror of a New Day, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey is depressed about life and his job. Awaking to the Terror of the Same Old Day, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey interprets a dream as his being lonely, but comes to realise others have worse problems. Getting Adjusted, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gary Dumm; Harvey chats with a friend's wife about Vietnam M.I.A's typesetting, his friend George and Cleveland. Jack the Bellboy and Mr. Boats, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb. Mr Lopes' Gift, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb. A review of Chicago's El Taco Loco restaurant. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Cover art by Robert Crumb. The Young Crumb Story, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb; Harvey writes about how he met Robert Crumb and how both of them got into underground comics. How I Quit Collecting Records and Put Out a Comic Book With the Money I Saved, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb. An Argument At Work, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gerry Shamray; Herschel lets his anger get the better of him at work after a secretary turns down his request for a date. Out of the Past, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gerry Shamray; Someone Herschel knows from years ago is to be treated in the hospital where he works. Lunch With Carmella, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb; Harvey recalls Carmella, whom he once worked with, and tells John about her. Library Story, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Michael T. Gilbert (one page). 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Cover art by Robert Crumb. Freddy Visits for the Weekend, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb; Harvey's friend Freddy is in town and nobody wants him to stay at their house. Emil, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey remembers a guy who used to live in his neighbourhood. Leonard & Marie, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gary Dumm; Harvey tries to bring two single friends together. An Everyday Horror Story, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gerry Shamray; Harvey's voice goes on his honeymoon, and it's diagnosed as a vocal cord nodule. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Cover art by Gerry Shamray. Ripoff Chick, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey sees a woman and sparks a memory of how they were ten years previously, and the relationship starts again. Young Ideas, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Michael T. Gilbert; Joe wants to know how Harvey makes out with women at work. Cold World, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gerry Shamray; A 61 year old guy asks Harvey about the chances of a job, and tells his story. Read This, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey remembers a guy he used to trade records with and helps him move his collection. Once Again to Oregon, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gary Dumm; Harvey's flight companion to Oregon is far more interesting than he anticpated. Prelude, Party & Post-Party, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gary Dumm; Harvey puzzles on and off for years about a girl he liked in high school. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Cover pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm. The Day Before The Be In, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Greg Budgett; inks by Gary Dumm; Harvey goes out shopping, meets with his friend Joe and complains about the LP record he was sent for reviewing. A Dialogue, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Sue Cavey; Harvey contemplates his marriage falling apart. Alice Quinn, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Sue Cavey; Harvey meets a woman he's not seen in twenty years. Spring Sunday Twilight, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Jack Millie; Jim comes to visit. Boston, November 1980, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Kevin Brown; Harvey meets an anarchist with whom he's been corresponding. From Hospital To Library, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Rick Dahl; Harvey meets an outpatient who gives him a lift and pours out his heart. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cover pencils by Greg Budgett, inks by Gary Dumm. Pickled Okra (Okry), script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb; A guy makes all kinds of extravagant claims for the picked okra he's trying to sell. Jury Duty, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Sue Cavey; Harvey's experiences as a juror prompt him to consider the justice system. Grubstreet, U.S.A., script by Harvey Pekar, art by Kevin Brown; Harvey, down on his luck, gets Wallace Shawn to visit Cleveland for a film festival showing of "My Dinner With Andre." American Splendor Assaults the Media, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Robert Crumb; Harvey rants about his difficulty getting published in The Village Voice. Old Cars and Winter, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Sue Cavey; The problem of old cars breaking down during Cleveland winters. I'll Be Forty-Three on Friday (How I'm Living Now), script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gerry Shamray. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Cover art by Sean Carroll. A Semi-Bummer Weekend, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Sean Carroll; Jon comes to visit, but Harvey feels his stay doesn't go very well. a Short Visit, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Barry Hoffman; Harvey has neglected to visit a colleague who was taken ill. Who Are You Kidding?, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Sean Carroll; Harvey and Toby talk about the Toto song "Rosanna" and the Saturday Night Live character "Rosanna Roseannadanna." Free Ride, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Gary Dumm; Herschel starts getting lifts to work from Mr Klein, but comes to dislike him. A Harvey Pekar Story, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Val Mayerik; Jon has a Harvey Pekar experience. One Of Life's Pleasures, script by Harvey Pekar, pencils by Philip Fried, inks by Bill Knapp; Harvey asks which hospital in Cleveland has the best cafeteria. The Garfield Monument, script by Harvey Pekar, art by M. Sonoda. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Cover art by Val Mayerik. The Bird Man, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Bill Knapp; A guy is selling wind-up birds at the Coventry Street fair. Double Feature part 1: Footloose, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Bill Knapp; Harvey and Toby get into work early and discuss the movie Footloose. Double Feature part 2: Revenge Of The Nerds, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Bill Knapp; Harvey witnesses an altercation at the flea market. A Marriage Album, script by Harvey Pekar and Joyce Brabner, art by Val Mayerik; Harvey and Joyce relate how a correspondence blossomed into a relationship. Obsessive-Compulsive (Lost Glasses), script by Harvey Pekar, art by Bill Knapp; Harvey was wearing his glasses when he came in, but can't find them now. Violence, script by Harvey Pekar, art by Val Mayerik; Harvey's experiences with violence from teenage days to present, and a recent mugging. 60 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.00.

Program for the first American Star Trek Convention held October 9–12, 1975 in Dallas, Texas. Walter Koenig was a guest. 5.5" x 8.5", 16 pages, B&W.

American Way is a free in flight magazine provided by AmericanWay Airlines. Issue centers on Meryl Streep and Donna Wood.

$1.00 cover price. Two variant covers exist; this 1974 2nd printing features several comic book characters on the cover. Twenty Years of Self-Regulation by the Comics Magazine Industry (1975) by John L. Goldwater of Archie Comics. 52 pages Chapters in the Americana in Four Colors, booklet include: 1) Introduction, Twenty Years of Industry Self-Regulation; 2) The Comic Magazine Industry. What are comic magazines? Historical background; 3) The Comic Code Authority. How the Code Authority operates; 4) Educational Values in Code-Approved Comics Magazines. Comics as reading aids; 5) Self-Regulation, the Proved Solution; 6) The Code of the Comics Magazine Association of America.Goldwater was a founder of Archie Comics/MLJ and President of the CCA for 25 years, the organization that regulated American comics after the horror and crime comic scandals of the 1950. This booklet includes several sections covering various aspects of the comics medium, format and history as well as the actual Comics Code. Sections include: "What Are Comic Magazines?", "Educational Values in Code-Approved Comic Magazines", "Self-Regulation...The Proven Solution", "How the Comics Code Authority Operates", as well as a rundown of the actual editorial code governing newsstand comics ("If crime is depicted as is shall be as a sordid and unpleasant activity.", "All lurid, gruesome, unsavory illustrations are to be eliminated.", "Sex perversion or reference to same is strictly forbidden", "Females shall be drawn realistically without undue emphasis on any physical quality", etc). and the code for "advertising matter" (po ads offering fireworks, sex-instruction manuals, pin-ups/art studies, gambling equipment, alcohol, knives, concealable weapons, realistic gun facsimiles, etc). There is also a two-page comic by Archie artist Dan Decarlo called "The Comics Technique", which is about how comics were made at the time, a one-page illustration of the terminology in the comics medium, and a pair of black and white photos (one featuring a Reverend presenting Goldwater with a plaque for the services rendered by the CMAA to the industry and the American public). The cover of the 1974 edition features Superman, Archie, Casper The Friendly Ghost, Fred Flintstone and Spider-Man, representing publishers Harvey, Marvel, DC/National, Archie and Charlton Comics. Cover price $1.00.

Cover art by George Perez. Introduction to the Americomics line (later renamed AC). DREAM WALKER, script and art by Bill Black; After soldier Roger Brant loses the use of his legs in Viet Nam, mystic Chen Lo teaches him to unleash the powers of his mind & astral form to become The Shade; Back in America, he enters the dreams of Rea Williams, who plans to murder the man responsible for her brother's drug-related death. The New Sentinels Of Justice featuring the Charlton "Action Heroes." THE SLAYER, script by Craig Zablo, pencils by John Beatty, inks by Jerry Ordway; Jon Nyte, intergalactic policeman ("Slayer") from the planet Toru, is assigned to Earth and takes the guise of a police officer in NYC. Gulacy Galaxy Gal ad, art by Paul Gulacy. OCEANUS ONE, script and art by Bill Black. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Cover art by Jerry Ordway. An editorial on what is going on at AC. TERROR BY NIGHT!!, script by Martin L. Greim, pencils by Rik Levins, inks by Willie Blyberg; The Terror comes out of retirement to track down the killers of his wife Julie, and his violent actions brand him a criminal. The Blue Beetle ad. MESSENGER, script and art by Jerry Ordway. TARA ON JUNGLE ISLAND, script by Bill Black, pencils by David Matthews, inks by Bill Black. The Terror pinup by Willie Blyberg. The Shade pinup, pencils by June Brigman, inks by Roy Richardson. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Cover art by Pat Broderick. Americomics starring Dragonfly, script by Bill Black, pencils by Rik Levins (Dragonfly, Shade) and Martin L. Greim (Atomic Mouse), inks by John Beatty (Dragonfly), Willy Blyberg (Shade), and Al Bradford (Atomic Mouse). RETURN FROM PAGO ISLAND!, script and pencils by Rik Levins, inks by Bill Black. The Battling Blue Beetles! history article. TO LIVE AGAIN!, script by Leo J. Laney (plot) and Neal Stannard (dialogue), pencils by Leo J. Laney, inks by Bill Black; Dan Garrett is brought back from the dead by unnamed "gods," and becomes a CIB (Central Intelligence Bureau) agent; His 1st assignment is to trade crimeboss Terry Spencer for the kidnapped Ted Kord-- who's surprised to see Dan alive again! THE NIGHT HAS A THOUSAND SCREAMS starring The Shade, script by Bill Black, pencils by Bill Black (layouts) and Rik Levins, inks by Willie Blyberg. Black Diamond Vs. Darkfire ad, art by Paul Gulacy. Star Masters, art by Paul Gulacy. Blue Beetle back cover illustration, pencils by Rik Levins, inks by Bill Black. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Cover art by Jerry Ordway. Starmasters ad, art by Paul Gulacy. Dragonfly, script and pencils by Rik Levins, inks by Kevin Dzuban; Kenneth plans to reenact the supernatural ritual that turned the late John Howard Gallagher into the super-hero Dragonfly; however, his girlfriend Nancy walks in in the middle of the ceremony and becomes the new Dragonfly, instead; She fights a giant created by some unscrupulous drug manufacturers. The Night Has a Thousand Screams Part II, script and pencils by Rik Levins [as Ric Levins], inks by Willie Blyberg [as Willy Blyberg]; While coming to terms with his existence, Roger Brant is almost killed when a thief breaks into his house. Backward, Turn Backward, O Time In Your Flight starring Atomic Mouse, script and pencils by Martin L. Greim, inks by Al Bradford. Black Diamond ad, pencils by Paul Gulacy and Don Secrease, inks by Gulacy and Kevin Dzuban. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $2.00.

Cover by Pat Broderick and Bill Black. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Bill Black and Neal Stannard. Art by Vic Bridges, Don Lomax, and Kevin Dzuban. An early publication of AC Comics, an anthology series featuring new characters, revivals from Bill Black's 1970s comics, and ACs stable of revived Golden Age heroes. The super-soldier Captain Freedom battles the mysterious Hood to save experimental underwater city Oceanus One; A scientist becomes the multi-dimensional Commando D to combat an alien invasion from the reptilian Vardax. To Steal the Sun; To Save This Sun…To Save This City; The Coming of…Commando D. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Cover by Steve Lightle and Jerry Ordway. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Rik Levins. Art by Rik Levins and Kevin Dzuban. An early publication of AC Comics, an anthology series featuring new characters, revivals from Bill Black's 1970s comics, and ACs stable of revived Golden Age heroes. A trucker targeted by gangsters gains superpowers and becomes the Scarlet Scorpion; The Shade, aka Darkshade, takes ethereal action when a jetliner is hijacked. Final issue of the series. Scarlet Scorpion; Terror Flight. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Cover by Greg Guler and John Beatty. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Dan St. John and Greg Guler. Art by Greg Guler, Matt Feazell, Steve Ditko, Bill Black, Jim Sanders III, Bob McLeod, June Brigman, Roy Richardson and Willie Blyberg. An early publication of AC Comics, an anthology series featuring new characters, revivals from Bill Black's 1970s comics, and ACs stable of revived Golden Age heroes. A real curiosity in comics history: AC briefly revived the Charlton superheroes, as they did with many other abandoned characters from defunct companies. Shortly thereafter, DC bought the rights to the Charlton heroes, integrating them into DC continuity (and inspiring the Watchmen along the way). AC continued these characters under different names, but this is a rare appearance of Captain Atom, Blue Beetle, The Question and Nightshade under their own names, in a comic not by Charlton or DC. Intended as an ongoing series, but legal issues forced a delay before it finally appeared as Sentinels of Justice. Sentinels of Justice; AC Comics Portfolio. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Auction Item: CBCS 9.6 View scan Auction opens June 10 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-017

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $116.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-016 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

This is the 60 cent regular edition. Cover art by Ernie Colón. "The Birthright", script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Reaching 13 years old is a milestone in life, especially in the case of Amy Winston; Amy discovers many hidden truths about her past, foremost that she is actually the Princess Amethyst who comes from a world much different from her own, the Gemworld, far removed in time and space from planet Earth; Her eventual return to her family will not be without surprises and challenges. Dungeons & Dragons card game ad. Star Wars Jedi Arena video game ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

This is the 35-centcover-priced edition which was test marketed only in St. Louis, Missouri and Austin, Texas. Cover art by Ernie Colón. "The Birthright", script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Reaching 13 years old is a milestone in life, especially in the case of Amy Winston; Amy discovers many hidden truths about her past, foremost that she is actually the Princess Amethyst who comes from a world much different from her own, the Gemworld, far removed in time and space from planet Earth; Her eventual return to her family will not be without surprises and challenges. Dungeons & Dragons card game ad. Star Wars Jedi Arena video game ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

This is the 60-cent regular edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Ernie Colón. "Cat and Mouse," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; After an unsuccessful attempt by Lord Sardonyx to capture the princesses Amethyst, Carnelian, the son of Dark Opal, tries his luck at the task. DC Anniversary Issues ad. Article that introduces Amethyst and the creators behind it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $199.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White 35 Cent Price Variant. Label #20-265BA98-002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

This is the 35-cent cover-priced edition which was test marketed only in St. Louis, Missouri and Austin, Texas. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Ernie Colón. "Cat and Mouse," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; After an unsuccessful attempt by Lord Sardonyx to capture the princesses Amethyst, Carnelian, the son of Dark Opal, tries his luck at the task. DC Anniversary Issues ad. Article that introduces Amethyst and the creators behind it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Cover art by Ernie Colón. "Tangled Web," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; In this issue we find a quest, a capture and a tearful confrontation; We learn more about the wide powers of Amethyst and the ultimate scheme of Dark Opal; We come to the beginning where Dark Opal is talking to his son Carnellian; We learn that Dark Opal has reigned for 20 years unchallenged until the heir of Amythest has returned; Carnellian has returned with the citrine jewel; He wonders why Daddy wanted a lesser powerful gem; It is used to bait the new heir and suppose to lead to her downfall he tells Carnellian; Princess Amythest and her dog Taffy a golden Lab return to earth from Gemworld. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Cover art by Ernie Colón and George Pérez. "Dark Journeys!", script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Amethyst battles Dark Opal for the first time and she can't count on the help of Citrina; For his part, Granch continues his quest to rescue his siblings locked into nothingness. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Colón. "Battlegrounds!", script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Granch is doing everything possible to convince his fellows that he is on their side; Amy returns to the ground and resumed her daily life; An unexpected vision event at her school will force her to explain everything to her parents what happened to her in recent days; In the House of Emerald, Lady Emerald cares about one of her daughter who is in the hands of Dark Opal; Finally, in the House of Topaz, Prince Topaz loves another woman than that imposed on him to marry. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Colón. "Last Goodbyes," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Amethyst explains everything to her parents about the Gemworld and her many recent disappearances; Back at the Castle Amethyst, she takes a long time to train and become increasingly strong in different disciplines; For his part, Granch, with his siblings, attacked the fortress Opal. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Last 60-cent cover price. Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Colón. "The Uninvited," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; As requested by Lord Dark Opal, marriage between the Prince Topaz and Lady Sapphire take place; Knowing that the prince is more interested in Amethyst, is he going to listen to his heart or his reason?; Citrina, Amethyst and Lord Garnet have reasons, on their side, so that this marriage does not materialize; Will they reach their end? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

First 75-cent cover price. Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Colón. "First Light," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Dark Opal has convinced some dangerous characters to help him in his battle against Amethyst and her allies; Amethyst realizes she must increasingly direct her people and lead them to the expectations they have toward her; The origin of Gemworld. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Colón. "Broken Homes," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; The battle continues against the Emissaries of Varn on the grounds of the House of Ruby; One of the princess Emerald tent, with her younger sister, to join Amethyst's House to offer help; The red prince would be the first one who will hand over the Amethyst stone. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Colón. "And Into the Arms of Death!", script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Carnelian is still trying to put his hand on the fragment of the stone amethyst that Granch lost; The link between the Prince Topaz and Amethyst is becoming greater; The prince wants to convince his sister to change her mind and join the ranks of the princess rather than encouraging the fortress Opal; Amethyst goes with the young princess Emerald to try to retrieve the fragment that seeks Carnelian. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Colón. "The Last Battle!", script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Amethyst and her crew and friends fly to house Opal preparing for the final battle; They fly down, and the battle begins; Amethyst wishes for Topaz to be there, but he was delivered to his sister Lady Topaz by their soldiers; Topaz tries to talk sense to his sister and Lady Saphire to join with Amethyst; At Castle Emerald, the vizier is still trying to recruit Lady Emerald's help against Dark Opal. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover art by Ernie Colón. "Darkness Falls," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; In this last issue in the series, we will know the outcome of the battle between Amethyst and her allies against Dark Opal; Who will prevail?; Whatever the outcome, does Amethyst wish to return home to her adoptive family? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $90.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-014 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

$1.25 standard cover price - "Point of No Return!" Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn. Art by Ric Estrada and Pablo Marcos. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Canadian edition with $1.50 cover price - "Point of No Return!" Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn. Art by Ric Estrada and Pablo Marcos. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

75¢ Canadian Edition Cover price $0.35.