Auctions: comic books 1941 or later

Amazing Stories (1926-Present Experimenter) Pulp Vol. 17 #2 VG/FN 5.0

February 1943. Giant Size Issue. Cover by J. Allen St. John. Stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs ("Skeleton Men of Jupiter"), Stanley G. Weinbaum (Part one of "The New Adam"), P.F. Costello, Leroy Yerxa, Stanton A. Coblentz, Dwight V. Swain, Robert Bloch (as Tarleton Fiske), and Jarry Jenkins Jr. Illustrations by St. John, Virgil Finlay, Rod Ruth, Magarian, Hadden, Ned Hadley, Robert Fuqua, and Joe Sewell. 7" x 10"; black and white with color cover; 240 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Stories (1926-Present Experimenter) Pulp Vol. 17 #7 VG/FN 5.0

July 1943. Cover by H.W. McCauley. Stories by Robert Moore Williams, Festus Pragnell, P.F. Costello, Don Wilcox, Helmar Lewis, A.R. McKenzie, and Frank Patton. Illustrations by Virgil Finlay, Julian, Malcolm Schmidt, Magarian, Ronald Clyne, Robert Fuqua, and Joe Sewell. 7" x 10"; black and white with color cover; 208 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Stories (1926-Present Experimenter) Pulp Vol. 24 #2 VG/FN 5.0

Feb 1950. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones. 1st published SF by Paul W. Fairman "No Teeth for the Tiger". Other science fiction stories by William P. McGivern "The Galaxy Raiders", Peter Worth, Charles Dye, , V.E. Thiessen, Henry Haase, Rog Phillips, and Russell Storm. Illustrations by Leo Ramon Summers, Edmond Swiatek, Walter Hinton, Julian S. Krupa, and Bill Terry. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 160 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Stories (1926-Present Experimenter) Pulp Vol. 26 #5 GD 2.0

Brittle cover.

Volume 26, Issue 5 - May, 1952. Cover by Lawrence Stevens. Science fiction stories by John Fletcher, F. Willard Grey, Rog Phillips, Gerald Vance. Illustrations by Leo Ramon Summers, Ed Valigursky, Lawrence, Virgil Finlay, Tom Beecham. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 164 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing World of Superman Exhibition Promotional Poster

Produced to promote the event in Metropolis, Illinois. Originally intended to become a large theme park, the event eventually became the still-running Superman Celebration. High quality print on heavy stock. 14" x 20".

Amazing World of Superman Exhibition Promotional Poster

Produced to promote the event in Metropolis, Illinois. Originally intended to become a large theme park, the event eventually became the still-running Superman Celebration. High quality print on heavy stock. 14" x 20".

Amazing X-Men (2014) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-26D1A86-003

The Quest for Nightcrawler: Part 1 of 5 - Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Ed McGuinness. An AMAZING new era for the X-Men starts here! Ever since his Nightcrawler's death in X-MEN MESSIAH COMPLEX, the X-Men have been without their heart and soul. After learning that their friend may not be gone after all, it's up to WOLVERINE, STORM, BEAST, ICEMAN, NORTHSTAR and FIRESTAR to find and bring back the fan favorite fuzzy blue elf! Cover price $3.99.

Amazing X-Men (2014) 2A CGC 9.8 SS McGuinness

Paper: White

Signed by Ed McGuinness on 6/14/14

Label #1271034003

The Quest for Nightcrawler: Part 2 of 5 - Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Ed McGuinness. The X-Men, on the search for Nightcrawler, find themselves separated! Wolverine and Northstar are mysteriously in… heaven?! But where does that leave the rest of the team? Cover price $3.99.

Amazing X-Men (2014) 8 CGC 9.8 SS McGuiness

Paper: White

Signed by Ed McGuiness on 6/14/14

Label #1271034005

World War Wendigo: Part 1 of 5 - Written by Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost. Art and Cover by Ed McGuinness. Wolverine takes a trip back to Canada… But when he discovers that an old friend is missing, his visit soon transforms into a hairy situation. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Ambush Bug (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4346447016

The character who puts the comic back in comic books! The first issue, "Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Wipe Out!", features: Ambush Bug's new partner, Cheeks, The Toy Wonder; a Cabbage Patch Doll; Republicans; Ambush Bug Data Sheet; and (Jane Fonda step aside) Ambush Bug's Physical Fitness Workout Book! Written by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming, with art and cover by Giffen and Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.75.

Ambush Bug (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4420435011

The character who puts the comic back in comic books! The first issue, "Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Wipe Out!", features: Ambush Bug's new partner, Cheeks, The Toy Wonder; a Cabbage Patch Doll; Republicans; Ambush Bug Data Sheet; and (Jane Fonda step aside) Ambush Bug's Physical Fitness Workout Book! Written by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming, with art and cover by Giffen and Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.75.

American Air Forces (1944) 3 FR 1.0

8" cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached. 2" spine split through 3 wraps. Cover oxidation.

Edited by Raymond Krank, Vincent Sullivan and Creig Flessel. Stories and art by Chas. M. Quinlan, Wood Cowan, Tony DiPreta and Ogden Whitney. Tales of military adventure and aviation, from the era before the Air Force existed as a separate branch of the US Armed Forces. Each issue also featured magazine-style illustrated factual articles as well as comics. Speculations about life in Europe after World War II, with the assumption that the Nazis would remain in power; The Flying Tigers stampede elephants to break Axis supply lines in Burma; Ample black-and-white photographs of aviators and planes in action during the war. Battle for Japan Begins on Saipan; Keep the Peace Through Air Power...; Black Cats of the Pacific; Carrier Combat; Cook's Tour; Is Your Name Here?; The A.A.F. Strangles the Wehrmacht; The Tigers and the Elephants; Fighting '23; Susie; The Bad Earth; Patch of Hell; He Trucked On Down...; Survival; Undertow; Air Lens; Water Wings; Review of Mediterranean Swamp; Bad News for Tokyo Rose! 52 pages, PB&W/PC. Cover price $0.10.

American Tail Fievel Goes West (1992) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4413401013

The beginning of the 3-part adaptation of the Steven Spielberg animated film. Fievel Mousekewitz and his family embark on their hazardous journey way out West. Written by D.G. Chichester, with art by George Wildman. Cover price $1.00.

American: Lost in America (1992 Dark Horse) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-035

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Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Marrinen and Brian Garvey. Cover by Dave Dorman. Reporter Dennis Hough sees a golden opportunity (not to mention dollar signs) when he's asked to help with a governor's re-election campaign. The only catch is...Hough must deliver the American as the governor's new spokesman, and the American has joined s mysterious cult and disappeared! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Americomics (1983) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4413401011

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.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1983 DC 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6 SS Gary Cohn Colón Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-4289F63-017

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.

Angela (1994) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0262967011

Cover art by Greg Capullo. Untitled Angela story, script by Neil Gaiman, art by Greg Capullo; Angela is charged with Treason for failing to kill Spawn. Angela pinup, art by Sean Parsons and Brad Gorby. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Angels and Visitations HC (1993 A Miscellany by Neil Gaiman) 1LTD-1ST VF+ 8.5

1st printing. Limited Edition - Signed by Neil Gaiman, Steve Bissete, Randy Broecker, David McKean, P. Craig Russell, Jill Karla Schwarz, Bill Sienkiewicz, Charles Vess, and Michael Zulli - Limited to 400 Copies. Limited Edition comes in leather slipcase. A Miscellany by Neil Gaiman. This collection of Neil Gaiman's short fiction features an odd assortment of enigmatic and wonderful tales - including Troll Bridge, Chivalry, and Cold Colours - to amuse and delight, illustrated by Charles Vess, P. Craig Russell, Jill Carla Schwarz, Michael Zulli, and Randy Broecker. Hardcover, 168 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $20.00.

Annihilation Conquest Prologue (2007) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3743713024

Written by DAN ABNETT & ANDY LANNING Art by MIKE PERKINS Cover by ALEKSI BRICLOT The next sci-fi epic blasts off here! In the grim aftermath of the Annihilation War, a devastated universe struggles to rebuild. Gripped by fear and paranoia, civilizations have collapsed and entire worlds are now smoking ruins. What's next for the battle-weary heroes known as Nova, Peter Quill and Quasar? What are Ronan's plans for the once-mighty Kree Empire? Which cosmic characters of the past are about to return? Who is the new hero approaching on the horizon? And what is the new threat that no one suspects? Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the acclaimed writing duo that brought you Annihilation Nova, unite with rising star Mike Perkins (Captain America, Union Jack) and cover artist Aleksi Briclot (World of Warcraft) to light the fuse on the next saga that will blast the universe wide open! 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Anything Goes! (1986) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-25F6022-006

Featuring: Gil Kane's Savage, plus The Flaming Carrot by Bob Burden. Also: Jan Strnad & Gilbert Hernandez, Scott Deschaine & Michael T. Gilbert, Mike Baron & Dave Garcia, Alex Toth, and Marc Hempel. Cover by Gil Kane. Recommended for mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

Appleseed Databook (1994) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-40C731D-065

By MASAMUNE SHIROW. Masamune Shirow's acclaimed cyberpunk epic is back! The APPLESEED DATABOOK contains technical data on all the major characters, machinery and locales of this fascinating future world. In a special flip feature, Deunan and Briareos make their return in an all-new short story as they track a saboteur in the troubled utopia of Olympus. Cover price $3.50.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 29 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Cover detached.

Label #23-0CFCE66-002

1st appearance Ocean Master. Cover art by Nick Cardy. Aquaman, Coward-King of the Seas! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, and the Ocean Master, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; the navy summons Aquaman to battle the Ocean Master. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 58 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377862025

Fisherman lays a trap for Aquaman, leaving Arthur Curry weakened and unable to escape...so he looks back on his origins in "Through a Past Darkly." Script by David Michelinie, art by Jim Aparo. Plus: Mera does all she can to get back to her fourth-dimensional water world in "Return to Disaster." Continued next issue. Script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Juan Ortiz & Vince Colletta. Cover by Aparo. Cover price $0.35.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 62 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4380597015

Cover art by Jim Aparo. And the Walls Came Tumblin' Down, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Bob McLeod; Aquaman battles Seaquake and is re-united with Mera (after her series ends). Profile of Midge Bregman by Michael Catron. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Archangels The Saga (1995) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2ACB150-040

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Cover by Andy Orjuela. Untitled story , script by Patrick Scott (creator), John Leger (co-creator), and Andy Orjuela (co-creator, co-scripter), pencils by Andy Orjuela and John Legar (layouts), inks by Andy Orjuela; Distraught by a troubled past, the Archangel Cameron visits a cemetery where a young boy he once knew, Daniel McDermett, was laid to rest some 20 years ago; Cameron must now face his past as he is sent to protect a new youth, Justin Griffin, a troubled teenager who just lost his best friends in a tragic car accident; Unbeknownst to Justin however, their deaths were the result of a devious scheme woven by an evil, unseen empire led by the overlord Balera; Thus begins the story of the battle for the soul of one young man. Inside Eternal company bio. 32 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Archer and Armstrong (1992) 3 CBCS 9.8 SS Jim Shooter

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Jim Shooter.

Label #22-0668043-002

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Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. "And Then There Were Nuns," script and pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Bob Wiacek; Transported back from the Lost Land, Archer and Armstrong are abducted by Mahmud's Sect troops; They are taken into captivity, leaving Armstrong's magic satchel to be stolen; The pair awaken, chained in a dungeon beneath the Vatican; When they try to escape, they are forced to flee from the Sect pursuit of Mahmud, Constantino, the Roman Candle, and those uzi-packing nuns, the Sisters of Doom!; Characters: Archer; Armstrong; Cardinal Cyn; Constantino; Daryl; Mahmud; Pope John Paul II; the Sisters of Doom. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 31 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #22-1716DF1-004

Cover art by Al Fagaly. Introduction of Boxcar Betsy in "The Uninvited," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie and Veronica find two tramps living in the Lodge vacation estate, they have them serve as butler and maid to Mr. Lodge and his senator guests. Archie Puzzlers. "Snow Use," art by Bill Vigoda; Snowfall leads to a day of hijinks for Archie, including breaking a window, accidentally hitting Mr. Weatherbee with a snowball, and building a fire on Veronica's frozen swimming pool. Archie's Hollywood Quiz Page by Herbert "Red" Holmdale. "The Book Report," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie goes to great lengths to complete Veronica's book report on "A Candid History of Germs," only to find the book report is for Reggie. Hollywood Tattle Tale article. Archie Puzzle Page. "The Cat's Meow," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie babysits for Veronica's two Siamese cats, he spills catnip on his pants, which later get worn by (and wreak havoc on) Jughead and Mr. Andrews. Nevada Jones ad. Introduction of Max in "My Heart Belongs To Lizzie," art by Bill Vigoda; When Mr. Andrews needs a trade-in to get a new car, he has Jughead fix up Archie's jalopy and trades it in; But when Mr. Andrews sees how much Archie misses his jalopy, he buys it back part by part. "I Can Get It For You Wholesale," art by Irving Novick; Veronica convinces Betty to buy a dress wholesale, only for Betty to find it for a lower price in a Riverdale dress shop. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 46 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-1716DF1-005

Cover by Bob Montana. Stories by unknown. Art by Sam Schwartz, George Frese and unknown. Featuring Archie in: "Life's No Picnic"; "Tight Sneeze"; "Let's Face It"; "Off the Record"; and "Judgement Day"! Plus: Jughead in "Anything Goes"! Also: 2-page text story "Death On Wheels"! Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 65 GD 2.0

Cover and centerfold detached at one staple and coming loose at the other.

Archie 80th Anniversary Everything Archie (2021 Archie) 1E CBCS 9.8 SS Parent Parent Collector Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 8/21/2021 Collector's Edition

Label #21-2EAB5E1-017

Collector's Edition cover by Dan Parent - Limited to 250 copies. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Dan Parent. FIRST ISSUE IN AN ALL-NEW SERIES OF 80TH ANNIVERSARY ONE-SHOTS! Finally Archie declares his TRUE LOVE, and its a very expensive guitar! So Archie picks up a few extra jobs to make some cash, what could go wrong?! Spies, TV Execs, tech warfare, nothing in Riverdale will be the same! No place is safe when Everything's Archie! 32 pages, full color. All-Ages Cover price $3.99.

Archie 80th Anniversary Everything Archie (2021 Archie) 1E CBCS 9.8 Parent Collector Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition

Label #21-2EE8BF0-043

Collector's Edition cover by Dan Parent - Limited to 250 copies. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Dan Parent. FIRST ISSUE IN AN ALL-NEW SERIES OF 80TH ANNIVERSARY ONE-SHOTS! Finally Archie declares his TRUE LOVE, and its a very expensive guitar! So Archie picks up a few extra jobs to make some cash, what could go wrong?! Spies, TV Execs, tech warfare, nothing in Riverdale will be the same! No place is safe when Everything's Archie! 32 pages, full color. All-Ages Cover price $3.99.

Archie 80th Anniversary Everything Archie (2021 Archie) 1SANCTUM CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Sanctum Sanctorum Exclusive.

Label #22-065E79F-001

Sanctum Sanctorum Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Rian Gonzales. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Dan Parent. FIRST ISSUE IN AN ALL-NEW SERIES OF 80TH ANNIVERSARY ONE-SHOTS! Finally Archie declares his TRUE LOVE, and its a very expensive guitar! So Archie picks up a few extra jobs to make some cash, what could go wrong?! Spies, TV Execs, tech warfare, nothing in Riverdale will be the same! No place is safe when Everything's Archie! 32 pages, full color. All-Ages

Archie and Friends Summer Lovin (2022 Archie) 1GWOC.A CBCS 9.8 SS Parent

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 07/31/2022. Great Wall of Comics Exclusive.

Label #22-2B979C7-004

Great Wall of Comics Exclusive "1976 Farrah Fawcett" Homage Edition Virgin cover by Dan Parent. Written by Tee Franklin, Various. Art by VARIOUS, Dan Parent. BRAND NEW STORY BY TEE FRANKLIN & DAN PARENT: 'Carnival Love!' It's time for some fun (and maybe even romance) at the Riverdale summer carnival! Looking to rekindle their relationship, Reggie is excited when he finds out Veronica's cousin, Harper Lodge, will be visiting a traveling carnival that arrived in Riverdale! Plus, a collection of fun-in-the-sun stories perfect for a beach read! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Archie and Friends Superheroes (2021 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.B CBCS 9.2 SS Dan Parent Parent Collector's Ed. Josie Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 8/22/2021. Josie Collector's Edition.

Label #21-40F415C-004

Collector's Edition Josie Cover by Dan Parent - Limited to 300 copies. Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, and Jeff Shultz. Get ready for some super heroics featuring Archie and the Gang… along with some very super appearances by classic Archie characters like Bob Phantom and Blackjack! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Archie Christmas Spectacular (2023 Archie) 2023HAPPY CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Happy Comics Edition.

Label #4397843005

NOTE: This is a variant for Archie Christmas Spectacular, not Jughead's Pal Hot Dog #6. Happy Comics Collector's Edition Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Holly G. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Christmas Chaos!' Christmas goes from nice to naughty for Archie and his friends when Jingles and Sugarplum are replaced by their bizzarro counterparts Jangles and Sourplum and a cranky ol' version of Santa called Grumpus! All that plus more holiday hijinks! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023COLLECTOR.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Collector's Edition B.

Label #4350141015

Collector's Edition "Orange" Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archie vs. Sharknado (2015) 1C CBCS 9.8 Hack Variant

Paper: White

Robert Hack Variant.

Label #19-28D32C3-002

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Written by Anthony C. Ferrante and Dan Parent. Art by Dan Parent and Rich Koslowski. Cover by Robert Hack. It's that time of year in Riverdale! The end of the school year. Time for beaches, barbecues, fun in the sun and... SHARKNADOS!?! That's right, get ready as Archie and the gang brave the storm of a tornado full a sharks that riffs off the pop culture phenomenon known as Sharknado! The story unfolds as sharknados are spotted on the 'Feast' Coast! Our heroines have to figure out how to get back to Riverdale, where the storm is about to hit next. Soon Archie and the gang go, go, go as they battle the Sharknado-ravaged Riverdale! Who will live? Who will die? Will this take a BITE out of the end-of-the-year prom? Uh....probably! The comic book action is also concurrent with the plot of SHARKNADO 3 and hits stands right before the film's premiere in July on Syfy. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Archie's Pals 'n' Gals (1955) 23 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4405338006

First appearance of Josie. Cover by Samm Schwartz. "Temptation"; Veronica throws Archie over for Reggie because Reggie is driving around in his uncle's brand new Avanti, and Archie's none too pleased. "Wheel and Deal," pencils by Harry Lucey; With some help from Jughead, Archie figures out how to get the Avanti away from Reggie. "Admiration Society," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty hears that Archie and Veronica are on the outs and that she has a chance with him. Betty pinup by Dan DeCarlo. Veronica pinup by Dan DeCarlo. "What Makes Archie Run?"; Mr. Weatherbee asks Archie's friends to cut back on his after school distractions so he can pick up his grades. "Tongue Twister," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Vincent DeCarlo; Pepper suggests Melody study for her Spanish test by playing a Spanish language instruction record while she sleeps. "To Be Renounced"; Reggie claims he's renouncing women, but it's all a set-up to embarrass Archie. "The Big Lie"; Archie and Veronica catch Reggie in a lie. "The Weak Spot," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Reggie sets up Archie with a pre-cut board. 68 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Archie's Valentines Spectacular (2024 Archie) 1HAPPY CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Happy Comics Edition

Label #4397843003

Happy Comics Exclusive Cover by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti - limited to 250 copies. Written by Ian Flynn and various. Art by Holly G. and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Paths to the Heart' The spirits of Valentines are after Betty and Veronica, but will they bring about love or war? 32 pages, full color.

Archies Anniversary Spectacular (2022 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.A CBCS 9.6 SS Parent

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 07/31/2022. Collector's Edition.

Label #22-2B979C7-006

Collector's Edition Variant Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Homage to "Rio" Album Cover by Duran Duran. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Jeff Shultz, Glenn Whitmore. We're celebrating THE ARCHIES 55th anniversary with this special issue honoring their musical mayhem-featuring a BRAND NEW STORY! In 'Sound Off!' The Archies are looking for a place to practice after their loud music forced Mr. Andrews to kick them out of his garage. Where will they go next to rehearse? PLUS a sampling of some of the best classic and modern classic stories featuring the musical supergroup! 32 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Archies Anniversary Spectacular (2022 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.B CBCS 9.6 SS Parent

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 07/31/2022. Collector's Virgin Edition.

Label #22-2B979C7-007

Collector's Edition Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Homage to "Rio" Album Cover by Duran Duran. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Jeff Shultz, Glenn Whitmore. We're celebrating THE ARCHIES 55th anniversary with this special issue honoring their musical mayhem-featuring a BRAND NEW STORY! In 'Sound Off!' The Archies are looking for a place to practice after their loud music forced Mr. Andrews to kick them out of his garage. Where will they go next to rehearse? PLUS a sampling of some of the best classic and modern classic stories featuring the musical supergroup! 32 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Armor (1985 1st Series) 1B CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-2AC2DFF-002

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Newsstand Edition (red logo) cover by Neal Adams. Story by Neal Adams. Art by Tom Grindberg, Brian Murray, Crusty Bunkers (Continuity house pseudonym) and Neal Adams. Sometimes listed as The Revengers featuring Armor and Silver Streak (the title on the indicia) #1. Sci-fi superheroics from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Alien space-slaver Rage abducts two human brothers, and one of them, Jack, is transformed into the superhuman being Armor. The backup story introduces the elemental heroes called The Basics, later known as Earth 4 or Urth 4. The Amazing Origin of Armor, Part 1; Urth, Ayre, Fyre, Watr. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Armor (1985 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2AC2DFF-005

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The Amazing Origin Of Armor, Part 5. Story by Neal Adams. Art by Bart Sears, Rudy Nebres and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams and Rudy Nebres. Sci-fi superheroics from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Armor and Silver Streak lead the human slaves in revolt against the alien slaver Rage, and his own forces turn against him. Cover features a fine example of Continuity's famously overwrought cover dialogue. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Armor (1985 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC2DFF-006

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The Amazing Origin Of Armor, Part 7. Story by Neal Adams. Art by Brian Apthorp, Rudy Nebres and Neal Adams. Wraparound cover by Neal Adams. Sci-fi superheroics from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Silver Streak races to rescue an injured Armor from the crystal planet and get him medical attention - but first, they face one last test from the crystal entity. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Armor (1985 1st Series) 13A CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC2DFF-003

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Direct Edition cover by Neal Adams. A Splash of Scarlet. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Sal Velluto, Rudy Nebres and Neal Adams. Sci-fi superheroics from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. After their battle with Serabo, Silver Streak and Armor face the assassin Scarlet Streak - who turns out to be their long-lost sister. Final issue of the series; followed by Armor (1993 2nd Series) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Armor (1993 2nd Series) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-002

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Deathwatch 2000, Part 3. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Sal Velluto, Rudy Nebres and Neal Adams. Wraparound foil cardstock cover by Michael Golden. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. The Armor team (Armor, Silver Streak and Scarlet Streak) joins forces with Megalith as the Hellbenders attack an aircraft carrier. The secrets of the New Clear Warlock are revealed, as well as the origin of the Hellbenders. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Armor (1993 2nd Series) 2U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-003

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Unbagged without Trading Card. Deathwatch 2000, Part 9. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Sal Velluto, Rudy Nebres and Neal Adams. Die cut cover by Michael Golden. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. With the Revengers captured and Armor believed dead, he must find a way to free his teammates in order to defeat the Hellbenders and discover the secret of Mason Graves. Unbagged without trading card. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Armor (1993 2nd Series) 3U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-006

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Unbagged without card. Deathwatch 2000, Part 15. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Brian Apthorp, Alberto Saichan, Nelson Luty and Neal Adams. Wraparound Tyvek cover by Michael Golden. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. As the Deathwatch saga draws to a close, Armor, Silver Streak and Scarlet Streak race to prevent the Dragon from starting a nuclear holocaust. But the Dragon himself moves against them, preventing Armor from stopping one missile. Unbagged without trading card. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Army of Darkness (1992 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4417378002

Written by Sam Raimi and Ivan Raimi. Art and cover by John Bolton. "Who's laughing now?" Not Ash, the hero of Sam Raimi's cult-classic film Evil Dead II. Armed with his chainsaw and shotgun, Ash finds himself stranded in the Middle Ages battling the resurrected armies of the dead! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Army of Darkness 1979 (2021 Dynamite) 1COMICMINT.NYCC.B CBCS 9.8 SS Javan Jordan

Paper: White

NYCC 2021 Comic Mint Exclusive. Witnessed Signature: Javan Jordan on 10/10/2021.

Label #22-03DE241-002

The Comic Mint and NYCC exclusive B&W cover by Javan Jordan - Limited to 300 copies. Written by Rodney Barnes. Art by Tom Garcia. Dare we say it!?!? Yes! We Dare! ASH IS BACK, BABY! After his most recent appearance in Die!namite Lives, Ashley Williams is retired. Settled down. Haunted by the Deadites and the Necronomicon no more- wait, no, that ain't right… None of that is true! In fact, not only is Ash still haunted by Deadites and the Necronomicon, but he's haunted by the both of them in the 1970s (kids, ask your parents. Parents, ask yourselves!)! And what does he find in the South Bronx of the late 70s? Gangs! And what have those gangs found? The Necronomicon. So, what does that make the gangs? Bad-Ass Mxxxerfxxxers. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.