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All-American Comics (1939) 34 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover art by Irwin Hasen. The Building Racket, script by Bill Finger, art by Irwin Hasen (signed as Martin Nodell); An investigation by the Green Lantern into the faulty construction of buildings by the Blake Construction Company reveals that the company is just a dummy corporation designed to protect the real one: the Livingston Company, supposedly above reproach. Twink's Secret, script and art by Jon L. Blummer. The Defense Bond Manipulators, script by Bill O'Connor, pencils by Ben Flinton, inks by Leonard Sansone; The Atom discovers that men who sold Al Pratt phony defense bonds and who had kidnapped Mary Jane are actually foreign spies. Hunt for the Red Tornado's Identity, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Terror of the Man-Made Meteors starring Red, White and Blue, art by Harry Lampert. Sargon's Challenge starring Sargon the Sorcerer, script by John B. Wentworth, art by Howard Purcell. Dr. Kwack starring Dr. Mid-Nite, script by Charles Reizenstein, art by Stan Aschmeier. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith (as Bud Fisher). 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

All-American Comics (1939) 45 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Full length spine split to first wrap.

Cover art by Irwin Hasen. The Headstrong Heiress!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Harry Tschida; The daughter of Apex Broadcasting Company's executive manager, trying to play up top both Alan Scott and Green Lantern, has herself kidnapped as a joke. The Gallant Gambler! starring The Atom, art by Joe Gallagher. Capt. Edwin C. Musick--Hop Harrigan's History of American Aviation by Joe L. Blummer. Gunnery Practice starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L. Blummer. Mystery in the Mining Shaft starring Dr. Mid-Nite, script by Charles Reizenstein, art by Stan Aschmeier [signed as Stan Josephs]. Sheldon Mayer Meets the Red Tornado, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. Black Magic against White Magic starring Sargon the Sorcerer, script by John B. Wentworth, art by Howard Purcell. The Nazi Protection Racket starring Red, White and Blue, script by Ted Udall, art by Joe Gallagher. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith (as Bud Fisher). 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

All-American Comics (1939) 49 0.3

COVERLESS. INCOMPLETE. First wrap missing, affects art and story.

Cover art by Irwin Hasen. Goitrude, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Irwin Hasen, inks by Jon Chester Kozlak; The story of Doiby's faithful cab is related and how Green Lantern became involved in the case of a fraudulent talent agency. The Cowboy and the Atom, script by Ted Udall, art by Joe Gallagher. Introducing Hippity starring Hop Harrigan, script and art by Jon L. Blummer. The Clock Strikes Twelve starring Dr. Mid-Nite, script by Charles Reizenstein, art by Stan Aschmeier. Hitler Hates the Red Tornado, script and art by Sheldon Mayer. The Nazi Spy Ring starring Sargon the Sorcerer, script by John B. Wentworth, art by Sheldon Moldoff. China starring Red, White and Blue, script by Ted Udall, art by Joe Gallagher. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Comico Christmas Special (1988) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Dave Stevens. Stories by Doug Wheeler. Art by Ken Holewczynski, Bernie Mireault, Tim Sale, Bill Willingham, Steve Rude, Chris Warner and Al Williamson. Featuring: "Living for Christmas" by Doug Wheeler and Ken Holewczynski; "Too Many Santas" by Wheeler and Bernie Mireault; "The Stiflemix Diaries" by Wheeler and Tim Sale; shovelling in "One Winter Day" by Wheeler, Bill Willingham and Chris Warner; and aliens in "Traditions Everlasting" (cover story) by Wheeler, Steve Rude and Al Williamson. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Comix International (1974 Magazine) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4691152006

Comix International was a short-lived magazine comprised entirely of reprinted material (in color) from other Warren publications. Stories in this first issue include: Terror Tomb by Richard Corben; Lycanklutz by Richard Corben; The Hero Within by Steve Skeates and Richard Corben; The Low Spark of High Heeled Noise! by Doug Moench and Richard Corben; Bless Us, Father... by Bill DuBay and Richard Corben; Judas by Rich Margopoulos and Richard Corben; Child by Greg Potter and Richard Corben; As Though they were Living by Gerry Boudreau and Richard Corben; Top to Bottom by Jack Butterworth and Richard Corben; and Demon in the Cockpit by Rich Margopoulos and Richard Corben. Cover depicts a montage of interior panels. Cover price $2.00.

Comix International (1974 Magazine) 4B CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4691150015

Richard Corben, Reed Crandall, Doug Moench, Paul Neary, and others. Comix International was a short-lived magazine comprised entirely of reprinted material (in color) from other Warren publications. Stories in this issue include: The Believer! by Budd Lewis and Richard Corben; The Power and the Gory by W. Eaton and Rafael Auraleon; The Freaks: A Thin Dime of Pain by Doug Moench and Leopold Sanchez; Child by Greg Potter and Richard Corben; Tell-Tale Heart by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall (from the story by Edgar Allan Poe); Exterminator One by Bill DuBay and Paul Neary; and Vampirella: The Monster Called Vampirella by Bill DuBay and Zesar Lopez. Includes artist profiles of Richard Corben, Reed Crandall, Rafael Auraleon, and others. Cover depicts montage of interior panels.

Comix International (1974 Magazine) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0501496005

Richard Corben, Will Eisner, Bruce Jones, Esteban Maroto, Jose Ortiz, and others. Comix International was a short-lived magazine comprised entirely of reprinted material (in color) from other Warren publications. Stories in this final issue include: Bowser by Jan Strnad and Richard Corben; The Succubus Stone by Gerry Boudreau, Carl Wessler, and Ramon Torrents; Vampirella: The Corpse with the Missing Mind by Bill DuBay and Jose Gonzalez; The Mummy: ...And an End by Steve Skeates and Jaime Brocal; Déjà Vu by Doug Moench and Esteban Maroto; Demons of Father Pain by Bill DuBay and Jose Ortiz; The Spirit: The Origin of The Spirit by Will Eisner and Chuck Kramer; and In Deep by Bruce Jones and Richard Corben. Cover depicts montage of interior panels.

Comix International (1974 Magazine) 5 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4691150016

Richard Corben, Will Eisner, Bruce Jones, Esteban Maroto, Jose Ortiz, and others. Comix International was a short-lived magazine comprised entirely of reprinted material (in color) from other Warren publications. Stories in this final issue include: Bowser by Jan Strnad and Richard Corben; The Succubus Stone by Gerry Boudreau, Carl Wessler, and Ramon Torrents; Vampirella: The Corpse with the Missing Mind by Bill DuBay and Jose Gonzalez; The Mummy: ...And an End by Steve Skeates and Jaime Brocal; Déjà Vu by Doug Moench and Esteban Maroto; Demons of Father Pain by Bill DuBay and Jose Ortiz; The Spirit: The Origin of The Spirit by Will Eisner and Chuck Kramer; and In Deep by Bruce Jones and Richard Corben. Cover depicts montage of interior panels.

Complete Kirby War and Romance HC (2021 Marvel) 1A-1ST NM- 9.2

War Cover

1st printing. Collects stories from Battle (1951-1960 Atlas) #64-70; Battle Ground (1954-1957) #14; Sgt. Fury (1963-1981) #1-8, 10-20 and 25; Love Romances (1949-1963) #83-85, 87-88 and 96-106; My Own Romance (1949-1960) #71-76 and Teen-Age Romance (1960-1962) #84-86.

Written by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Larry Lieber. Art by Jack Kirby, Vince Colletta, Christopher Rule, Steve Ditko, Dick Ayers, Joe Sinnott, Al Hartley, Al Williamson, George Klein, Sol Brodsky, Chic Stone, Carl Hubbell, Frank Giacoia, John Tartaglione, and George Roussos. Cover by Jack Kirby. Introduction by Tom Scioli.

King of the comics art form, Jack Kirby needs no introduction. He was an architect of the Marvel Universe, but his contributions extended far beyond just super heroes.

Now, highlighting two sides of the human condition, Kirby's war and romance work finally gets its due! A combat veteran during World War II, Kirby brings hard-earned realism to BATTLEGROUND and BATTLE - while Kirby and Stan Lee bring the war genre into the Marvel Age with SGT. FURY!

On the other end of the spectrum are tales from vintage romance titles - many restored directly from Kirby's original art - that prove that love is war!

Hardcover, 592 pages, full color.

Cover price $125.00.

Creepshow GN (1982 New American Library 1st Edition) Stephen King's 1-1ST VG 4.0

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Based on the Film Written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero. Art by Bernie Wrightson. Cover by Jack Kamen.

Featuring the chilling shorts - "Father's Day," "Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill," "Crate," "Something to Tide you Over," and "They're Creeping up on You!"

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 24 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1996422001

Cover by Mark A. Nelson. Writer Mark Verheiden and artist Mark A. Nelson present an all-new "side bar" story to Dark Horse's ongoing Aliens miniseries as they take us inside the mind of an Alien Queen! Plus-Just in time for Halloween, Kull writer John Arcudi and The American artist Grant Miehm team up on a tale of murder and...cannibalism in the wilds of New York. And Leopoldo Duranona continues his exciting five-part science fiction epic Race of Scorpions. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 102 CGC 9.4 JSA Wrightson

Paper: White

Bernie Wrightson Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4713723002

Cover by Bernie Wrightson. In this conclusion to the "Aliens" story, the extraterrestrial scientists from last issue become fodder for the big bug, and their ship crashes into an earth jungle. Notables Bernie Wrightson and Ron Marz turn in a fast-moving, suspenseful, and beautifully rendered tale of everyone's favorite exoskeletal carnivores. "Mr. Painter" is the story of a disaffected artiste, Alan Bland -- a coffee addict and tuba aficionado -- who becomes obsessed with an old painting he finds in his parents' home. "The One Trick Rip-off" is a stylish, comics noir strip set in a near-future L.A. and focuses on a small group of thieves called the One Tricks. Paul Pope follows up on his Eisner-nominated THB with the second chapter of this twelve-part thriller. "Cal: Hairball" is a mystery featuring Cal McDonald, paranormal investigator, whose pursuit of some weird characters puts him on the trail of a murderer. And in "Sun Ra," Pekar and Sacco give a biographical profile on the band leader who first incorporated electric instruments with percussion and wind instruments to mix traditional African music with modern jazz. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Frank Miller's Big Damn Sin City HC (2014 Dark Horse) 1-REP VF- 7.5

2nd or later printing. Story and art by Frank Miller. The biggest, baddest Sin City ever is here, just in time for fall's Sin City: A Dame to Kill For! This imposing volume, suitable for home defense, contains all seven of Frank Miller's landmark Sin City yarns! In these tales of Marv, Dwight, Gail, Miho, Hartigan, Nancy, and the Yellow Bastard, no corner of Basin City is left unturned, and no bloody deed is left undone. Written with unmatched intensity and drawn in the starkest black-and-white imaginable, with blood-red bits of color, among others, the Sin City books make up the greatest crime saga in comics history, and Big Damn Sin City is the best way to rediscover the whole darn shootin' match! Hardcover, 8-in. x 12-in., 1,360 pages, PB&W/PC. Mature Readers Cover price $100.00.

Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told HC (1988 DC) 1-1ST VG- 3.5

1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #1, 4, 63, 73,-74, 110, 159, 163, 251, and 321, Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #168 and 475-476, World's Finest (1941-1986) #61 and 88, Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #111, Joker (1975) #3, Batman Kellogg's Special, and Batman newspaper strips featuring the Joker. Introduction by Mike Gold. The 'Clown Prince of Crime' is featured in 19 classic tales by such comic book legends as Bob Kane, Carmine Infantino, Jim Aparo, Murphy Anderson, Neal Adams, Marshall Rogers, and Walt Simonson. Hardcover, 288 pages, full color. NOTE: DC Greatest Stories Ever Told (1st Series) Vol. 3. Cover price $19.95.

Infinity (1970-1976 Adam Malin & Gary Berman) Fanzine 2 FN 6.0

Staple rust.

Issue #2. Front cover by Frank Brunner, back cover by Jeff Jones. Primarily an artzine with contributions from Roy Krenkel, Robert Kline, Gray Morrow, Jim Steranko, Berni Wrightson, Steve Hickman, Dave Berg, Mike Kaluta, Ed Emshwiller and John Fantuccio. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 46 pages, black and white. Cover price $2.50.

Infinity (1970-1976 Adam Malin & Gary Berman) Fanzine 3A FN 6.0

Includes supplement. Staple rust.

Issue #3 was released in two volumes with a supplement; this is volume 1 (see individual item notes re: presence of supplement). Front cover by Frank Brunner, back cover by Robert Klein. Includes art by Mike Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, Jeff Jones, Virgil Finlay, Brunner. Cover price $3.00.

Justice League Dark The New 52 Omnibus HC (2021 DC) 1-1ST NM- 9.2

1st printing. Collects Justice League Dark (2011-2015) #0-40; Justice League Dark (2011-2015) Annual #1-2; Justice League Dark: Future's End (2014); Constantine (2013-2015 DC) #5 and 9-12; I, Vampire (2011-2013) #7-8; Justice League (2011-2016) #22-23; Justice League of America (2013 3rd Series) #6-7; Trinity of Sin: Pandora (2013 DC) #1-3 and 6-9; and The Phantom Stranger (2012-2014 DC) #11 and 14-17, and a story from New 52 (2012 DC) FCBD.

Cover by Ryan Sook. Back Cover by Tom Derenick and Scott Hanna. Introduction by Peter Milligan.

With the Justice League defeated at the hands of the Enchantress, Madame Xanadu must assemble the worlds most powerful and strange magical heroes to prevent her premonitions of end times from coming to fruition! Bringing together the likes of John Constantine, Zatanna, Shade, and Deadman, this unlikely team will be forced to put aside their differences to save the world.

Never one to play nice, Constantine and the group will fall apart time and time again, only to come together when the world needs them most. Joined by the likes of a centuries-old vampire, Black Orchid, and Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E., among many more, some will live, many will die, but together, maybe they can save this world!

Justice League Dark: The New 52 Omnibus features the entire epic run in one massive, accursed tome!

Includes an extensive behind-the-scenes art gallery and a brand-new introduction by the writer who started it all, Peter Milligan!

Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 1,640 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by Peter Milligan, Jeff Lemire, Ray Fawkes, Dan DiDio, Len Wein, Joshua Hale Fialkov, Geoff Johns, and J.M. DeMatteis.

Art by Mikel Janin, Lee Garbett, Cam Smith, Daniel Sampere, Admira Wijaya, Victor Drujiniu, Graham Nolan, ChrisCross, Fabrizio Fiorentino, Tom Derenick, Wayne Faucher, Andy Owens, Philip Tan, Dan Jurgens, Vicente Cifuentes, Andres Guinaldo, Mark Irwin, Walden Wong, Raul Fernandez, Scott Hanna, Klaus Janson, Renato Guedes, ACO, Beni Lobel, Andrea Sorrentino, Ivan Reis, Joe Prado, Doug Mahnke, Christian Alamy, Zander Cannon, Daniel Sampere, Patrick Zircher, Francis Portela, Fernando Blanco, and Miguel Sepulveda.

Cover price $150.00.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4264919001

Direct Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. Save the Tiger Part 1: The Good Guy starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 1 starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 1: Ripples starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. Fear Itself starring Silver Surfer, script and art by Al Milgrom. This story was reprinted in Marvel Milestones: Wolverine, X-Men, Tuk the Cave Boy (2005). 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 74D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4536686003

Direct Edition. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 2), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Bush of Ghosts part 7 starring Shanna the She-Devil, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Gary Martin. The "Freebie" starring The Constrictor, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Scott McDaniel (as Scott McDaniels), inks by Randy Emberlin. Absolute Zero starring The Human Torch and Iceman, script by Dan Mishkin, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dan Adkins. Back cover art by Sam Kieth. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 77D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4522035016

Direct Edition. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 5), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. A Place In the Wilderness (The Bush of Ghosts part 10) starring Shanna the She-Devil, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Gary Martin. Rude Awakening (Rumanian Rumble part 1) starring Sgt. Fury and Dracula, script by Doug Murray, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Art Nichols. The Tides That Bind starring The Sub-Mariner, script and inks by Robert Campanella, pencils by Grant Miehm. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 78D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4536686020

Direct Edition. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 6), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Rumanian Rumble Part 2: Rude Awakening starring Nick Fury and Dracula, script by Doug Murray, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Games starring Iron Man, script by Doug Murray, pencils by Ken Steacey. Not Interested starring Hulk and Selene, script by Dwight Zimmerman, pencils by Brian Stelfreeze, inks by Karl Story. Back cover art by Al Milgrom. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3865200012

"Back in the U.S.S.R." Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Plot by Ralph Macchio and George Perez. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by J.J. Sinnabel (aka Joe Sinnott pp. 1, 6, 8, 10-11, 17 and Jack Abel pp. 2-5, 7, 9, 12-16). Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Undercover in the Soviet Union, Natasha falls in love with a fellow defector only to see him killed by KGB agents! Meanwhile, a mysterious figure sets a trap for the Black Widow in Hong Kong that involves no less than six assassins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Damon Dran. Second story: "Kaa's Hunting" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" concludes. Special feature: This issue includes four pin-ups: Cloak and Dagger by Terry Austin; the Hulk by Jim Shooter and Terry Austin; The Man-Thing by Bob Wiacek; and Dr. Strange by P. Craig Russell (his unpublished cover to issue #8). (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by Sandy Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover Black Widow Web of Intrigue (2009) Marvel Premier Edition.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present Marvel) 1st Edition 23-1ST VF+ 8.5

1st Edition - Volume 23 - 1st printing. "Doctor Strange: Book 1!" Collects stories from Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #110-111 and 114-141.

Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Steve Ditko. Introduction by Dean Mullany.

It was 1961 and out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning.

Hardcover, 272 pages, full color.

Cover price $34.95.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present Marvel) 1st Edition 160-1ST VG+ 4.5

Volume 160 - 1st printing. "Iron Fist: Book 1!" Collects Marvel Premiere (1972-1981) #15-25 and Iron Fist (1975-1977 1st Series) #1-2. Written by ROY THOMAS, CHRIS CLAREMONT, LEN WEIN, DOUG MOENCH and TONY ISABELLA. Art by GIL KANE, JOHN BYRNE, LARRY HAMA, ARVELL JONES and PAT BRODERICK. Cover by GIL KANE. In 1974, nobody was kung-fu fighting like Marvel Comics, and at the forefront of the craze was Daniel Rand - the Iron Fist! A Himalayan expedition in search of the mystical mountain city of K'un-Lun left 9-year-old Daniel's father murdered by his partner Harold Meachum and his mother dead. However, Daniel found the path to the K'un-Lun, and there he spent a decade training under its immortal inhabitants. After years of ceaseless tutelage, he became an unmatched master of martial arts and spiritual control; armed with the shattering power of the iron fist, he left immortality behind to set out into the Western world and avenge his parents' deaths. Packed with wall-to-wall kung-fu action, Iron Fist runs a gauntlet through the Kara-Kai death cult and ninja adversaries, and into mystic dimensions where the battle must be fought with mind and spirit. But Iron Fist's saga not only follows Daniel Rand's quest for vengeance - it also introduces Marvel mainstays Colleen Wing and Misty Knight, guest stars the Marvel Bullpen, and brings together for the very first time the creative team of Chris Claremont and John Byrne! It's the beginnings of a true comic-book classic that can only be called a MARVEL MASTERWORKS! Hardcover, 256 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 964 copies. Cover price $54.99.

Marvel Spotlight (1979 2nd Series) 6D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3904844003

Direct Edition. Marvel Spotlight on Star-Lord - "The Saga of Star-Lord!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Tom Sutton. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Rubinstein. The saga of Peter Quill, the invincible Star-Lord begins! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Here's your chance to get caught up on the cosmic adventures of the hero that currently leads the Guardians of the Galaxy. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.40.

Showcase (1956-1978) 19 GD+ 2.5

Tape on interior cover.

3rd appearance of Adam Strange (and first Adam Strange logo). "Challenge of the Star-Hunter!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Joe Giella; In Calcutta, India, Adam Strange is in the attendance of a number of explorers who wish to witness an ancient rope trick; When one of the locals explain that it's a trick, and nobody can disappear at the end of the rope, Adam Strange offers to prove him wrong; He manages to climb up in the air and - to everyones astonishment - disappear; However, none witnessing could guess that Adam really intercepted the next Zeta-Beam and is transported to Rann; Arriving on his adopted world, Adam finds himself greeted by Alanna and a delegation of people from Rann who inform Adam that a super-being known as Leothric has appeared and demanded to face Rann's chosen champion. The "End" of the Universe article. "Mystery of the Mental Menace!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Sy Barry; Arriving in the African Veldt, Adam Strange prepares to intercept the next Zeta-Beam when he hears the cries of an explorer that is about to be trampled by a herd of elephants; He frees the man and manages to catch the next Zeta-Beam. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 26 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4585539019

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Cover by Joe Kubert. "The Aliens from 2,000 B.C.", script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Kubert; An egyptology professor asks for Rip's help in solving mysterious hieroglyphs showing the ancient Egyptians worshipping unknown gods; With his fellow time masters tagging along, Rip takes the Time Sphere into the year 2000 B.C., landing in the ancient Egypt village of El Karnak., where two alien beings from another world have been portraying themselves as gods and demanding tribute from the poor villagers; Following the extraterrestrials to their island hideout, Rip finds that they are preparing for a global takeover using robot soldiers manufactured from a machine; He and Jeff destroy the robot-maker and rush back to the village to try and warn the people about the aliens and their remaining robots; The villagers at first don't believe them, but then a brilliant flash of light occurs and two more alien visitors appear; They explain that they are the law enforcement of their world, and that they came to recapture the two escaped criminals that made their way to Earth; It's at that time when the robots come into view! Continued in Rip Hunter, Time Master #1. Professor Eureka half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 34 FR 1.0

Water saturation. Staple rust with migration.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Origin and 1st appearance of Silver Age Atom in "Birth of the Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Scientist Palmer is experimenting with his reducer lens to try and reduce objects in size without blowing them up, all without success; However, when he, Jean and students are trapped in a cave-in, he decides to use the lens on himself and save the others before he is destroyed. "Battle of the Tiny Titans!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When one of Jean Loring's friends is accused of stealing money from the bank where she works as a teller, she explains that a little man appeared and stole the money; When Jean tells Ray that her friend is a trustworthy person, Ray decides to see what he can do with his shrinking powers. 2-page text history of the Atom from the Golden Age by Julius Schwartz, art by Ben Flinton; E. E. Hibbard. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 38 GD 2.0

Cover coming loose at both staples.

2nd appearance of the Metal Men. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Nightmare Menace! starring the Metal Men, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men battle a robot built by a foreign power and designed to cause their powers to malfunction. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 38 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Centerfold detached.

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2nd appearance of the Metal Men. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Nightmare Menace! starring the Metal Men, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men battle a robot built by a foreign power and designed to cause their powers to malfunction. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 59 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4582778018

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3rd appearance of the Teen Titans. Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Return of the Teen Titans, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy. The Teen Titans battle the rock 'n' roll robbers The Flips, who use a surfboard, a cheerleader's baton, and a trick motorcycle to steal from the public and confound the Titans. The series continues in Teen Titans #1 (1966). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 60 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Spectre makes his first 1st Silver Age appearance in the book-length tale War That Shook the Universe, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre confronts the evil Azmodus, who has taken over the body of Paul Nevers. Little Pete humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Origin of the Spectre by Julius Schwartz, art by Bernard Baily; One-page text feature tells the origin of the Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 61 FN 6.0

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Beyond the Sinister Barrier!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre battles the demonic Shathan the Eternal. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Cloud 9 page of cartoons by Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 61 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4711162013

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Beyond the Sinister Barrier!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre battles the demonic Shathan the Eternal. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Cloud 9 page of cartoons by Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 63 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Conquer Man-Mountain -- Because He's There!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Joe Orlando and Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Mike Esposito; The Masked Swastika assembles his old gang, formerly enemies of the Freedom Brigade, and with the help of the Silver Sorceress they are all rejuvenated; Unfortunately, the Brigade is retired and only their children, the Inferior 5, are available to stop the villains. Oh, No! Not Another Green-Skinned Monster!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Merryman's Last Stand, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. Stories include parodies of Iron Man and the Hulk. Statement of ownership--average print run 388,000; average paid circulation 234,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 64 VG 4.0

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. 5th appearance of the Spectre inThe Ghost of Ace Chance!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The ghost of gambler Ace Chance takes over the body of Jim Corrigan, stranding the Spectre without a host. Continues in the Spectre #1. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 74 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4715514008

Cover by Howie Post. 1st appearance of Anthro in "It Could Be You!", script and art by Howie Post; Prehistoric teenager Anthro watches a beautiful woman swimming from behind a tree, when he is hit in the head by his father Ne-Ahn; Ne-Ahn, the neanderthal, reminds Anthro that their job is to hunt, not watch the "rounded beasts;" especially because she may be from a tribe that eats human flesh; Anthro, chastised, follows his father on the hunt; The two spearfish, as Ne-Ahn tells his son he has seen signs of the greatest prey: the serpent nose. Legion of Super-Heroes ad. A (satirical) biography of Howie Post and how he started Anthro. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 96 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4336124005

Cover by Jim Aparo. "Defection!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson; The Doom Patrol returns home after their defeat of General Immortus to find a U.S. agent waiting for them in their headquarters; Lt. Matt Cable has been assigned by U.S. Intelligence to apprehend and arrest Russian ex-cosmonaut Lt. Col. Valentina Vostok, aka the new Negative Woman; The Doom Patrol defends their new teammate, and trap Lt. Cable in a locker; Robotman grills Negative Woman on her past, and she leaves; Her exit, though, is interrupted by the Cossack, a Russian agent assigned to bring her in. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Into the Blaze of Battle! starring Thor. To Kill a Thunder God! starring Thor and Loki; first appearance of the Destroyer and the Odinsleep. The Golden Apples!--Tales of Asgard; Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood. The Day of the Destroyer! starring Thor; first appearance of Ularic (Odin's royal warlock). Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Advertisement for Marvel Super-Hero 3-D statues from Marvelmania. Promo advertising Thor Special #3, Avengers Special #4 and The Incredible Hulk Special #3 using a reprint of their covers; pencils by Jack Kirby, Sal Buscema, and Herb Trimpe, inks by Chic Ston, Buscema, and Herb Trimpe. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Into the Blaze of Battle! starring Thor. To Kill a Thunder God! starring Thor and Loki; first appearance of the Destroyer and the Odinsleep. The Golden Apples!--Tales of Asgard; Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood. The Day of the Destroyer! starring Thor; first appearance of Ularic (Odin's royal warlock). Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Advertisement for Marvel Super-Hero 3-D statues from Marvelmania. Promo advertising Thor Special #3, Avengers Special #4 and The Incredible Hulk Special #3 using a reprint of their covers; pencils by Jack Kirby, Sal Buscema, and Herb Trimpe, inks by Chic Ston, Buscema, and Herb Trimpe. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 16 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4648743005

Final issue of the series. Story continues in Master of Kung Fu. Cover art by Jim Starlin. Midnight Brings Dark Death! starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin (co-plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts, credited as "artist"), Al Milgrom (finished art, credited as "co-artist"), inks by Al Milgrom; Chi finds himself fighting against his father, and his father's thugs and dacoits. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Swamp Thing Giant (2019 DC 1st Series) Walmart Exclusive 1 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Seeley

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Tim Seeley on 3/22/2019

Label #19-1247D7A-033

Includes 4 Action-Packed adventures! Featuring an All-New Swamp Thing story! Animal Man, not your everyday superhero! And, featuring the strangest team of all - The Shadowpact!

100 pages, FC.

Cover price $4.99.

Warrior (1982 Quality) UK 26 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

United Kingdom.

Label #4691147001

Written by Steve Moore (as Pedro Henry), Grant Morrison, Antonio Segura, Dez Skinn, Carlos Trillo, Alan Moore, Carl Critchlow and Dave Reeder. Art by Garry Leach, John Ridgway, Leopoldo Sanchez, Horacio Altuna, David Lloyd, Tony Weare, Carl Critchlow, William Simpson and David Hine. Featuring: Zirk in a 2-page story by Steve Moore and Garry Leach (appearing on the front and back covers); Liberators story "Night Moves" by Grant Morrison and John Ridgway; Bogey story "The Money-Go-Round" by Antonio Segura, Dez Skinn and Leopoldo Sanchez; "The Many Worlds of Cyril Tompkins, Chartered Accountant" by Carlos Trillo and Horacio Altuna; V for Vendetta story "Book Two - Chapter Twelve - The Verdict" by Alan Moore, David Lloyd and Tony Weare; "The Black Currant" by Carl Critchlow; Big Ben tale by Dez Skinn, William Simpson and David Hine; and 2-page Sweat Shop Talk article "Horror Comics" by Dave Reeder. PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.50.