Auctions: comic books in 'Martial Arts', graded by CGC

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 1 CGC 9.0

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Label #4691152008

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. It's kung fu action adventure in the Mighty Marvel fashion. Cover by Neal Adams. Includes: "Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. "Heroes never Die!" An in-depth biography on Bruce Lee by Lorraine Zenka-Smith. "What to do Till the Sensei Comes!" A 4-page instructional on the fundamentals of martial arts. "Catching a Killer Red Handed!" A movie review of Five Fingers of Death by John David Warner. "The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon, and the Click of the Neilsens!" An article about the TV show Kung Fu, starring David Caradine, by John David Warner. "Hai, Karate/Kung Fu Fan." An editorial by Roy Thomas. And, "Fu on You." An editorial by Marv Wolfman. Plus, a full length adventure with the Sons of the Tiger. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Dick Giordano. Includes a B&W poster of Bruce Lee. Black and white. Cover price $0.75.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 4 CGC 8.5

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Label #4691152007

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Neal Adams. Includes: "The Way of the Tiger." An editorial by Tony Isabella. Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, stars in "Circle of Serpent's Blood!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Vosburg and Al Milgrom. "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on issue #2. "The Dragon has Entered!" Part 3. The conclusion to Don McGregor's in-depth review of Enter the Dragon. "Kung Fu Revisited!" An introspective of the TV show Kung Fu, starring David Caradine, by Frank McLaughlin. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger star in "Night of the Death-Dream!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Perlin and Dan Adkins. Includes a B&W poster of Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu. Black and white. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.2

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Label #1350245003

1st appearance of Sabretooth - next appearance is in Power Man and Iron Fist # 66. "Snowfire!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Lost and wounded somewhere in the Canadian wilderness, Iron Fist must summon all his energy and skills to survive an encounter with the deadly man called Sabretooth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CGC 7.5

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Label #4590791003

1st appearance of Sabretooth - next appearance is in Power Man and Iron Fist # 66. "Snowfire!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Lost and wounded somewhere in the Canadian wilderness, Iron Fist must summon all his energy and skills to survive an encounter with the deadly man called Sabretooth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 CGC 9.6

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Label #4401929006

First 25-cent cover price. Origin and first appearance of Iron Fist in The Fury of Iron Fist!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist passes the final tests in his K'un-Lun training and is granted the privilege of immortality if he so chooses; During his final battle with the robot Shu-Hu, Danny remembers how his father was killed by Meachum and his mother gave her life to save his as the Rand family searched for the fabled city of K'un-Lun. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). Text article explaining price hike to 25 cents for Marvel's 36-page comics, followed by short editorial by Roy Thomas detailing genesis of Iron Fist. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 CGC 8.5

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Label #4742165013

First 25-cent cover price. Origin and first appearance of Iron Fist in The Fury of Iron Fist!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist passes the final tests in his K'un-Lun training and is granted the privilege of immortality if he so chooses; During his final battle with the robot Shu-Hu, Danny remembers how his father was killed by Meachum and his mother gave her life to save his as the Rand family searched for the fabled city of K'un-Lun. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). Text article explaining price hike to 25 cents for Marvel's 36-page comics, followed by short editorial by Roy Thomas detailing genesis of Iron Fist. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 27 CGC 9.6

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Label #4751845012

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"Confrontation!" Script by Doug Moench, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Frank Springer. The Master of Kung Fu, Shang Chi, fights his way into the inner sanctum of Fu Manchu. However, can Chi survive an encounter with the deadly Council of Seven? Get ready for a confrontation between father and son unlike any that has come before. Gil Kane cover pencils (Klaus Janson cover inks?). Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 34 CGC 9.4

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Label #4737553012

"Cyclone at the Center of a Madman's Crown!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Dan Adkins. Leiko Wu (second appearance) has been kidnaped by a madman. Now, Shang Chi and Reston must make a daring attempt to rescue her from an island where simple children's toys become deadly instruments of death. Letter to the editor from Eclipse Comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twins of Evil!" Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 35 CGC 9.6

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Label #4751845015

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"Death-Hand and the Sun of Mordillo!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Dan Adkins. Shang Chi must defeat a mad man or the woman, Leiko Wu, shall perish in a death trap of the villain's own design. NOTE: The peculiar denizens of the strange island in this story return again to harass Rom the Spaceknight in Rom # 47. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twins of Evil!" Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 38 CGC 9.6

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Label #4751845017

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There's a new Kung Fu master in town--Shen Kuei, a.k.a. "Cat." Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Dan Adkins. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series B # 40 (Stan Lee). Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cupcake Caper." Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 44 CGC 9.6

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Label #4751845013

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Golden Daggers: Prelude. "A Death Rub!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy. Shang Chi recalls a tale from his past. Plus, he and Reston take on the criminal gang known as the Golden Daggers. Cover price $0.30.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 55 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4751848025

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Note: The story from Master of Kung Fu #54 continues in #56. "The Ages of Death!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Jim Mooney. When assassins come for Shang Chi he learns that a friend from his past thinks the Master of Kung Fu has come to murder him. When Shang Chi finely confronts his friend, what he finds shocks him to his very soul. Cover price $0.30.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 75 CGC 9.0

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Label #4198924019

"Shattered Growns!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson. Can Shang Chi, Leiko, Black Jack Tarr, and Shock-Wave survive long enough against the deadly automations of Mordillo Island to find a means of escape? NOTE: The peculiar denizens of this strange island return again to harass Rom the Spaceknight in Rom #47. Cover price $0.35.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #3943911002

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Street Fighter and Friends Swimsuit Special (2024 Udon Entertainment) 2025COHEN CGC 9.8

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Carnivore Comics Edition C.

Label #4711609002

Carnivore Comics Exclusive "Chun Sea" Edition Virgin Cover by Carla Cohen. Written by Various. Art by Various. UDONs annual Street Fighter Swimsuit Special returns with some extra fighting friends! This time the lovely ladies of Street Fighter are joined by the casts of Darkstalkers, Power Stone, Star Gladiator, Captain Commando, Rival Schools, and more classic Capcom fighting games & beat-em-ups! Hit the beaches with this amazing pin-up special! 32 pages, full color, not rated.

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2025 IDW) 6RI CGC 9.8

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Retailer Incentive Edition.

Label #4751214006

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Andrew Joustra (A) Louie Joyce (CA) Jon Lankry New tales of the TMNT based on the newest Ninja Turtles animated series! Fugitoid must take fate into his own robot hands to save the Ninja Turtles. Blanque and Bishop are closing in! With the Turtles trapped in the bowels of the E.P.F. alongside Zog, Fugitoid will have to draw on every last bit of his humanity and his new ninja training to face his past. By debut comics writer Andrew Joustra (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2—Lost in New Jersey) and neon-punk comics artist Louie Joyce (Godzilla: Skate or Die, Haphaven, Past the Last Mountain). 32 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $4.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) 51 CGC 9.8

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Label #4742905014

Written by Tom Waltz and Kevin Eastman. Art and Cover by Ken Garing. A new age begins for the TMNT. The epic events of TMNT #50 have created new opportunity… and dangers. Will the family stay united in the face of a devastating new foe? 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024 IDW) 1GIANG.B CGC 9.8

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Giang "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4695864005

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SMZ Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by John Giang. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Joelle Jones. NEW SERIES PREMIERE! NEW JUMPING-ON POINT! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have all left New York to pursue their own interests, but there are forces gathering that will pull them back together—whether the bad guys like it or not. First up: Raphael! But why is everyone's favorite brawler in prison?! When a surprise attack behind bars puts Raph's position in jeopardy, he needs to figure out how to get out of jail and warn his brothers that trouble is coming. Superstar writer Jason Aaron (The Mighty Thor, Batman: Off-World) teams up with Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer, Catwoman) for the first issue of a new TMNT series that will start a bold new era, celebrating the TMNTs 40th anniversary while setting them up for the next 40 years to come! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024 IDW) 15RIA CGC 9.8

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Retailer Incentive Edition A.

Label #4727181018

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Freddie E. Williams II (CA) Kevin Eastman; Ben Bishop Father and sons, together again! The Turtles are overjoyed to have Splinter back with them, but there are dark things lurking in the shadows—a mysterious new magic-wielding foe disrupts the family reunion! The Turtles also learn who Ujigamis next target is, and the race is on to save one of their greatest allies! 32 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $4.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024 IDW) 15RIB CGC 9.8

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Retailer Incentive Edition B.

Label #4727181017

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Freddie E. Williams II (CA) Emma Kubert Father and sons, together again! The Turtles are overjoyed to have Splinter back with them, but there are dark things lurking in the shadows—a mysterious new magic-wielding foe disrupts the family reunion! The Turtles also learn who Ujigamis next target is, and the race is on to save one of their greatest allies! 32 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $4.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024 IDW) 18RIC CGC 9.8

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Retailer Incentive Edition C.

Label #4746503015

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Freddie E. Williams II (CA) Brett Bean The epic conclusion to the Ujigami saga! Although Splinter has returned to the land of the living, he is not yet whole. Splinters essence has been fractured, and the Turtles must work together to make their master whole again while fighting off the monstrous minion Shinigami has brought from beyond the veil! Will Clan Hamato finally be whole once more? 28 Pages, not rated, full color Cover price $4.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1988) 1 CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

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Label #4517123010

Direct Edition. Story by Michael Dooney, David Wiser, and Patti Howeth. Art by Michael Dooney and David Garcia. Cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1988) 3N CGC 7.5

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Label #3910437013

Newsstand Edition. Story and Art by Michael Dooney. Cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Color Special (2009 Mirage) 1RECALL CGC 9.8 SS Eastman Recall Variant

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Signed by Kevin Eastman on 07/23/2011. Error Edition. NOTE: CGC label says "& SKETCH", but no sketch or other remark is present.

Label #4573581003

This is the RECALLED Printing. The initial printing (print run 1,000) had a black dot pattern in the margins of some interior pages and a heavier font on the inside front cover, making the text harder to read. Story and Art by Kevin Eastman, and Peter Laird. As the year winds down and Mirage's 25th anniversary comes to a close, we celebrate the momentous first issue by printing the comic in all-new full color for the first time ever! Long-time Mirage Studios colorist Steve Lavigne returns to add his blazing hues to this classic tale of love and revenge by Eastman and Laird! Cover price $3.25.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 1UNKNOWN.A CGC 9.6 SS Suayan Suayan Unknown Variant

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Signed by Mico Suayan on 08/07/21. Unknown Comics Edition A.

Label #3866777001

Unknown Comics Exclusive cover by Mico Suayan. Wish for Death - Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Kevin Eastman (layouts), Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza and Ben Bishop. It's the TMNT event of 2020! Springing from the minds of TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird comes an epic like you've never seen before! In a future NYC far different than the one we know today, a lone surviving Turtle goes on a seemingly hopeless mission to obtain justice for his fallen family and friends. Kinetic layouts from Eastman, and a thrilling script full of surprises from Eastman and longtime TMNT scribe Tom Waltz all combine to make this one of the most memorable TMNT stories you will ever read! Oversized in both format and page count, this is a perennial TMNT tale that can't be missed! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 2UNKNOWN CGC 9.8 SS Suayan

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Signed by Mico Suayan on 8/7/21. Unknown Comics Edition.

Label #3866777002

Unknown Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Mico Suayan. Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop and Kevin Eastman. First to Fall - Secrets are revealed as we begin to discover what happened in the past to lead to this nightmarish future. The Ronin meets an unexpected new ally but the Foot Clan begins an exhaustive sweep of the Bottom to find the vengeful mutant. And what role does Baxter Stockman play? 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 3UNKNOWN CGC 9.8 SS Suayan

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Signed by Mico Suayan on 08/07/21. Unknown Comics Edition.

Label #3866777003

Unknown Comics Exclusive Virgin Variant Cover by Mico Suayan. Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop and Kevin Eastman. Fight or Flight - Unexpected allies from the past reveal a possible path to salvation! As the Foot Clan sweeps NYC for the rogue Ronin, a final desperate plan in the name of vengeance is made! Spanning decades, this issue's action and intrigue will set up the astounding final issues! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 4A CGC 9.9 Escorza

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Label #3964298001

Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop and Kevin Eastman. Cover by Esau Escorza and Isaac Escorza. With a few key allies, the Ronin takes on the greatest risk yet to infiltrate Baxter Stockman's tech island! What happened many years ago to set the Ronin on this quest for vengeance? Find out in this action-packed penultimate issue! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $8.99.