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Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 419 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0097712007

48-page giant. Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Thief Who Loved Supergirl, script by John Albano, pencils by Tony DeZuniga, inks by Bob Oksner. Circle of Doom Part Two starring Black Canary, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Alex Toth; Black Canary battles The Catwoman. A Nightmare Called Gorgonus! starring Zatanna and Gorgonus, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. Dead Man's Hand! starring the Phantom Stranger, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Beauty vs. the Beast starring Enchantress, script by Bob Haney, art by Jay Scott Pike. Letters to the editor from comics writers Paul Kupperberg and David Michelinie. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Aliens Hive (1992) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4693639021

Written by JERRY PROSSER. Art and cover by KELLEY JONES. Stanislaw Mayakovsky and his new "partner" have designed a cyberantic Alien to steal the Alien Queen Mother's royal jelly, the galaxy's most valuable commodity. This issue the cyberantic Alien's big test comes as "Norbert" is sent deep into the heart of an Alien hive! Cover price $2.50.

Batman (1940) 227 CGC 7.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4766479008

Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Demon of Gothos Mansion!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Alfred receives a letter from his niece Daphne, saying she is a teacher to children at Gothos Mansion but thinks there is something strange; Batman decides to investigate and once he arrives at the place, he is attacked by some men, but easily defeats them; He then gets into Daphne's room, where she tells him she has discovered the children were Dwarves and she is forced to wear ancient clothes; On the wall there's a portrait of a girl who looks exactly like Daphne; Batman breaks the lock and opens the door of the room in order to leaves the room; However, he steps outside the room into a hallway and he falls through a trapdoor into a net; The Elder Heathrow and his men bind Batman's hands and he is placed on a stone with a noose round his neck; In about a quarter of an hour it will drop into the cellar and Batman will be hanged. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Help Me--I Think I'm Dead!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Mike Esposito; Professor "Buck" Stuart is running for congress against incumbent Forte on a platform of cleaning up the polluted river that Forte has allowed ICM to dump their chemicals into; When Stuart's campaign headquarters are burned to the ground, Robin investigates. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Batman (1940) 227 VG 4.0

Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Demon of Gothos Mansion!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Alfred receives a letter from his niece Daphne, saying she is a teacher to children at Gothos Mansion but thinks there is something strange; Batman decides to investigate and once he arrives at the place, he is attacked by some men, but easily defeats them; He then gets into Daphne's room, where she tells him she has discovered the children were Dwarves and she is forced to wear ancient clothes; On the wall there's a portrait of a girl who looks exactly like Daphne; Batman breaks the lock and opens the door of the room in order to leaves the room; However, he steps outside the room into a hallway and he falls through a trapdoor into a net; The Elder Heathrow and his men bind Batman's hands and he is placed on a stone with a noose round his neck; In about a quarter of an hour it will drop into the cellar and Batman will be hanged. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Help Me--I Think I'm Dead!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Mike Esposito; Professor "Buck" Stuart is running for congress against incumbent Forte on a platform of cleaning up the polluted river that Forte has allowed ICM to dump their chemicals into; When Stuart's campaign headquarters are burned to the ground, Robin investigates. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Batman (1940) 227 VG- 3.5

1" tear in cover and first page.

Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Demon of Gothos Mansion!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Alfred receives a letter from his niece Daphne, saying she is a teacher to children at Gothos Mansion but thinks there is something strange; Batman decides to investigate and once he arrives at the place, he is attacked by some men, but easily defeats them; He then gets into Daphne's room, where she tells him she has discovered the children were Dwarves and she is forced to wear ancient clothes; On the wall there's a portrait of a girl who looks exactly like Daphne; Batman breaks the lock and opens the door of the room in order to leaves the room; However, he steps outside the room into a hallway and he falls through a trapdoor into a net; The Elder Heathrow and his men bind Batman's hands and he is placed on a stone with a noose round his neck; In about a quarter of an hour it will drop into the cellar and Batman will be hanged. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Help Me--I Think I'm Dead!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Mike Esposito; Professor "Buck" Stuart is running for congress against incumbent Forte on a platform of cleaning up the polluted river that Forte has allowed ICM to dump their chemicals into; When Stuart's campaign headquarters are burned to the ground, Robin investigates. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Fritzi Ritz (1948) 58 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742165004

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Jim Sasseville and others. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Phil tries to show up handsome tennis pro Westmore Love to impress Fritzi. Phil pretends to be dating actress Arlene as a publicity stunt for her movie, until Fritzi catches them together. Phil accidentally buys a boomerang at an auction, but every time he tries to throw it away, it keeps coming back. This story features a cameo by Nancy and Sluggo. Snoopy steals Linus's blanket, in a Peanuts story by Charles Schulz's friend/understudy Jim Sasseville. A Flair for Fashion; Tennis, Anyone?; Short Changed; First Job; Peanuts; Boomer-Wrangle; Fritzi Ritz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Groo the Wanderer (1985 Marvel) 120 NM 9.4

Story by Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragones. Art and cover by Sergio Aragones. Sword and sorcery comedy from Sergio Aragones, as Groo's skill with the sword is only exceeded by his stupidity, making him dangerous to friend and foe alike. The presence of Groo leads to an iron-age arms race, in the last Marvel/Epic issue. Also, a bigger dog keeps taking Rufferto's food; a puzzle page. Final issue of the series; followed by Death of Groo the Wanderer GN (1987 Marvel). The Final Battle; Rufferto. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 200 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover art by Michael W. Kaluta. "The Beast's Revenge," script by John Albano, art by Michael W. Kaluta; John is impatient with his sister's love of animals, and accidentally kills her when she tries to protect her dog from his anger; John is then attacked and killed by other animals around the farm that his sister had befriended. "The Secret of Camp Galaxy," art by Bob Brown; Johnny Thornton is chosen to go to a summer camp staffed by aliens from other planets, but his parents believe it's all an elaborate hoax. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 187,408; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 194,734. "The Forbidden Wish," art by George Roussos; Cal Colby finds a Native American talisman that grants him whatever he wishes for, but warns him not to wish for immortality. One page of Cain's Gargoyles cartoons, art by Sergio Aragonés. "The Lunatic," script by Jack Oleck, art by Ralph Reese; Angry villagers demand that one of two brothers should be killed because he is insane, but which one is it? "A Breath of Black Death," script by Gerry Conway (as Francis X. Bushmaster), art by Tony deZuniga; An Egyptian Pharaoh begs the gods to restore his son to life, but is unwilling to pay the price they demand. "Slogging Through the Swamp On a Murky Evening" one-page A Witch's Garden of Curses story, script by Len Wein. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 84 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4753254009

Cover art by Neal Adams. "If I Had But World Enough and Time," script by Len Wein, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Mike Peppe; Marvin literally lives through his television shows. "Double or Nothing," script by Marv Wolfman, art by Sid Greene; Harvey Franklyn has a system to beat Clifford King at every type of gambling game. "The Unbelievable! The Unexplained!", script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by Jack Abel; A woman wants to put her catatonic uncle into a home to claim his estate until she falls victim to the same malady. "If I Should Die Before I Wake," script by Len Wein, art by Jack Sparling; A man tries to run away from his dreams, but can't stay awake. 2-page epilogue with Abel, script by Gerry Conway, art by Bill Draut. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Jonny Quest (1986 Comico) 5 FN- 5.5

Jezebel Jade wants Race's help. But since he's not available, Jonny and Hadji come to her aid in "Jade Incorporated." Script by William Messner-Loebs and art by Mitch Schauer and John Nyberg. Issue also has Jonny Quest pinups inside and on back cover. Front cover is by Dave Stevens. Cover price $1.50.

Little Dot (1953 1st Series) 1 CBCS 1.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Cover Detached.

Label #19-492BEFE-001

Stories and art by Marty Taras, Larz Bourne and Steve Muffatti. One of the mainstays of Harvey's long-running kids' comics, Little Dot also features Richie Rich and Little Lotta. Little Dot goes to the rodeo with her Uncle Hoot, as artist Steve Muffatti presents Dot in the famous "Harvey World" art style, fully developed in this issue, that would last for another three decades. Richie Rich figures out how to play baseball while keeping up with his dance lessons, in his first appearance. Also making her debut is Little Lotta, whose real name is given as "Charlotte Plump." Rough and Tumbled; Richie Rich: The Dancing Lessons; Little Lotta; Show Business; The Missing Jinx; Rags Rabbit. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Mickey Mouse (1941 Whitman) 208 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Centerfold detached.

Label #17-37BFEF8-005

Whitman edition. Cover by Bill Wright. Stories and art by Phil De Lara and Tony Strobl. The long-running series featured tales of adventure and comedy starring the most famous cartoon character in the world, Mickey Mouse. Mickey and Goofy help the army investigate disappearing missiles. Inspecting wiring for a circus, Mickey and Goofy are drawn into the rivalry between two magicians. The Mystery of the Misguided Missiles; Mixed-Up Magic. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Muppet Babies (1985-1989 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698392023

Direct Edition. Comic book version of the animated TV series about the Muppet Babies – Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Scooter, Skeeter, Rowlf, Animal and all of the extraordinary friends who pop into their lives. In this issue, it's a dark and stormy night and when a mysterious door magically appears in the Muppet Babies' nursery, they can't resist going through the door which leads them all into a haunted castle. They find all sorts of spooky and scary things in the castle and have to figure out how to get back to the nursery in "The Haunted Nursery" and "Say the Magic Word." Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. Cover price $0.65.

Muppet Babies (1985-1989 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4697019001

Direct Edition. Comic book version of the animated TV series about the Muppet Babies – Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Scooter, Skeeter, Rowlf, Animal and all of the extraordinary friends who pop into their lives. In this issue, it's a dark and stormy night and when a mysterious door magically appears in the Muppet Babies' nursery, they can't resist going through the door which leads them all into a haunted castle. They find all sorts of spooky and scary things in the castle and have to figure out how to get back to the nursery in "The Haunted Nursery" and "Say the Magic Word." Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. Cover price $0.65.

New Terrytoons (1960-1962 Dell) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4745717010

Art by Dan Gormley and others. Southern-fried sheriff Deputy Dawg headlined this title, featuring other characters from Paul Terry's Terrytoons. Deputy Dawg meets Mischa Mouse, whose strange accent and attitudes suggest he's from another country, or possibly another planet. Silly Sidney the elephant tries to get some of the other jungle animals to play games with him, but they're all busy doing jungle things. Dinky Duck wants to be a rock & roll singer, so his fairy godmother grants him the ability to sing like that famous rock star, Melvis Pestley. Deputy Dawg; Silly Sidney; Heckle and Jeckle: Buried Treasure; Dinky Duck; Silly Sidney: Annual Track and Field Meet; Hashimoto-San; Dinky Duck: The Gourmet; Deputy Dawg: The Mystery. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Rin Tin Tin (1954-1957 Dell) 8 GD+ 2.5

Photo cover of the famous dog. Mystery of the Mary Ann, art by Sparky Moore; Furs are being smuggled by Bull Hawser, skipper of the whaler "Mary Ann", and a friend in the Coast Guard asks Red for help. Wilderness Aflame, art by Sparky Moore; Red and Rinty are chased by a raging forest fire in Alaska. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sam and Max (1992 Epic) Color Collection 1 FN+ 6.5

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Science Dog Special (2010 Image) 1 VF 8.0

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story ROBERT KIRKMAN art CORY WALKER cover CORY WALKER & DAVE STEWART Fight fire with fire. Fight evil with SCIENCE! Collecting the never before reprinted Science Dog back-up stories from INVINCIBLE #25 and 50, this story leads right into the senses-shattering back-up story contained within issue 75. If you're only reading INVINCIBLE in collected form - this is what you've been missing! Don't miss out a second time! 32 pgs FC Cover price $3.50.

Scooby-Doo (1992 Harvey) Giant Size 1 VG/FN 5.0

Stories and art by Joe Gill and Bill Williams. Scooby and the Mystery Inc. gang return to comics as part of Harvey Comics' revival in the early 1990s. Scooby Doo dresses up as a werewolf when the gang investigates a haunted house. The kids help a ghost who was accused of treason during the Revolutionary War. Bank robbers disguise themselves as Mystery Inc., and the real teens must stop them to clear their names. What Witch Is Which?; The Hitch-Hiker; What Became of Honest Jawn?; A Mad Mad Mad Mad Man; 200 Years Ago Tonight; Double Trouble; Quick Draw McGraw: Indians!; The Ghost of Mean Blacksmith Smith. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Scooby-Doo (1997 DC) 11 FN 6.0

Ahmad Simon's company, Simon Enterprises, has a job for Scooby and the gang and that leads to a sinister genie and mystery in "Hajj Dodger." Script by Terrance Griep Jr. and art by Joe Staton & Andrew Pepoy. Issue also has "Behavior Modification" with script by Chris Duffy and art by Bill Alger & Bob Smith. Cover price $1.95.

Scooby-Doo (1997 DC) 14 VF- 7.5

Scooby and the gang take a trip to New York City to investigate all of the strange and mysterious things that are happening in the big city's subway system in "I'll Take Manhattan." Script by Michael Kupperman and art by Joe Staton & Andrew Pepoy. Issue also has "Scooby's Amaze-Ing Adventure" with script by Chris Duffy and art by Joe Staton & Andrew Pepoy. Cover price $1.95.

Scooby-Doo (1997 DC) 18 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Something Else (1971) Vol. 1 #1 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Was ring binder punched when published (the punch holes are not a defect).

Young person's magazine from 1971 Cover price $0.50.

Sugar and Spike (1956) 15 GD 2.0

Water damage. 1" spine split from the bottom.

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Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. Stories starring Sugar & Spike: Mommies Must Be Managed, The Tail of the Tick-Tock, Beatin' Eatin', Shirley the Sheep Dog Rides Again, and First Train Ride. Scripts and art by Sheldon Mayer. The Secret of the Happy Pig! public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Rube Grossman. Pint-Size Pin-Ups paper dolls by Mayer. Write Your Own Comic Page! by Mayer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Super Friends (1976 DC 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4298587009

"The Fury of the Super Foes." Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman and Wonder Woman attempt to prevent Penguin, Poison Ivy, Cheetah, and others from stealing the components of a super robot. The Super Friends, which are essentially a watered down version of the Justice League, appeared in the Saturday morning animated series of the same name. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ric Estrada and Joe Orlando, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Ernie Chua. Cover price $0.30.

Super Rabbit (1944 Timely) 10 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4745073002

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 82 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple, coming detached at second.

1st appearance of Bizarro Krypto. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Free Speech--Free for All! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The War Against Superboy! Part 1: The Battle of the Robots!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela; The Brain and the General launch a war against Superboy, beginning by destroying his robots. The War Against Superboy! Part 2: The Battle of Krypto!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela; The Brain creates a Bizarro Krypto to lure the real Krypto away from Earth. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The War Against Superboy! Part 3: The Battle of Superboy!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela; With no one left to help him, the General buries Superboy under a pile of Kryptonite! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 162 VG- 3.5

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Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Titanic Twins! [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! part 1], script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman splits into two Supermen in this classic, oft-reprinted story. The Anti-Evil Ray! [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! part 2]; Luthor, Brainiac, Phantom Zoners, Khruschev, and Castro reform; Lex Luthor cures all illnesses. A Tree Grows on Second Street public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The End of Superman's Career! [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! part 3]; The Supermen marry Lois Lane and Lana Lang; Jimmy Olsen marries Lucy Lane; Mr. Mxyzptlk reforms. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Terry-Toons Comics (1942 Timely/Marvel/St. John) 81 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4745717011

Cover by Art Bartsch. Art by Art Bartsch and Connie Rasinski. St. John presents the comics adventures of the characters of animator Paul Terry's studio. Egyptian cat Prince Rajah seemingly reforms The Claw, and turns the mice of Terrytown against Mighty Mouse. Dinky and Rudy climb a magic beanstalk and find a hungry giant at the top of it, just like in that fairy tale. Heckle and Jeckle help Dimwit with his schoolwork by inventing "answer paste." Gandy Goose: Sportsmans Luck; Mighty Mouse: The Mysterious Prince; Sourpuss; Dinky: Beanstalk Dinky; Little Roquefort; Heckle and Jeckle: The Magic Answers; Dinky; Gandy Goose: The Clean-Up; Heckle and Jeckle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Top Dog (1985-1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1017520014

How Joey and Top Dog met and Top Dog became a part of Joey's family is told in "The Dog-Gone Beginning" and "House About a Dog, Mom?" Then, Mervin Megabucks, the richest and meanest kid in town, discovers that Top Dog can talk and resolves to own Top Dog in "Dognapped" and "The Big Breakout." Scripts by Lennie Herman and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover price $0.65.