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Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 1 #1 VF 8.0

Rich Corben, Moebius, & Bode art April, 1977, issue 1. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This first issue includes the following stories: Den by Richard Corben; Rut by Druillet; Conquering Armies by Dionnet and Gal; The Adventures of Yriss by Druillet and Alexis; Azrach by Moebius; Selenia by Marre and Macedo; The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks; Traumwach by Mouchel, Pierson, and Voss; Space Punks by Mezieres; Age of Ages by Rubington; 1996 by Montellier; Sunspot by Vaughn Bodé; and Manipulation by Roy. Cover art by Nicollet. Cover price $1.50.

Jonah Hex (1977 1st Series) 4 VF 8.0

Mr. Turnbull hires the Chameleon to kill Jonah in "The Day of the Chameleon!" Characters: Jonah Hex; Ned Landon; The Chameleon; Joanna Mosby; Mr. Turnbull; Solomon. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.35.

Jonah Hex (1977 1st Series) 4 FN 6.0

Mr. Turnbull hires the Chameleon to kill Jonah in "The Day of the Chameleon!" Characters: Jonah Hex; Ned Landon; The Chameleon; Joanna Mosby; Mr. Turnbull; Solomon. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover by Luis Dominguez. Cover price $0.35.

Menace (1953 Atlas) 9 CGC 2.0

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #4585539014

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Cover art by Gene Colan. Kill Me a Monster, art by Paul Reinman; A professor hires an assassin to kill creatures who possess the bodies of men. Blood Relation, art by Ed Winiarski; This story postulates that love can cure hereditary vampirism. The Fangs of the Wolf, art by Bill Everett; A man who shoots dogs for fun is bitten by a werewolf; He even has hired a sharpshooter to kill any strays that might venture onto his property, but he regrets this action when he changes to wolf form and his hired hand shoots him. Symphony in Death, art by Joe Maneely; When a music critic steals a work from a composer and passes it off as his own, the composer attaches a rope to a phonograph and strangles the critic slowly by playing the recording. The Walking Dead, art by John Forte; A zombie tries to eat a man but is tricked into a crematory chamber. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Murder of King Tut (2010 IDW) 1C CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition.

Label #1030900025

Limited 1 for 10 Virgin Variant Cover by Darwyn Cooke. The Murder of King Tut adapts best-selling author James Patterson's NY Times Bestselling novel in this exciting new series. As we visit the Egyptian landscapes back in the time of the Boy King (with art by Christopher Mitten), we also follow the trials and tribulations of his discoverer, Howard Carter, as he searches tomb after tomb looking for what most other archeologists are certain doesn't exist, the Tomb of Tutankhamen and the clues to his controversial and mysterious death (art by Ron Randall)! Cover price $3.99.

Mystic (1951 Atlas) 21 GD+ 2.5

2" Cumulative spine split. Only one staple (manufacturing). Tape on interior cover and pages. Water damage.

Zombie in the Streets, art by John Buscema. Dorothy's Doll, art by Gene Colan; A man buys a lifelike doll for his ill child unintentionally fooling Death into taking the doll and leaving the girl. The Honeymooners, art by Tony Mortellaro; A man strangles his new bride, and when confronted by a neighbor, is told to mind his own business because that is what she wanted; He is a ghost and now his wife is a ghost, too. Isle of no Escape text story. Homicide; Jim Lane kills a bothersome tramp, then tries to frame his neighbor, an inadvertent witness, for the murder. The Ghost Comes Back!, pencils by Dick Ayers; A woman fools a criminal into thinking that her returning husband is a member of the undead. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Picture Stories from the Bible (1944 DC/All American/EC) New Testament 1 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4734893009

Cover by Don Cameron. Stories and art by Montgomery Mulford, Edward L. Wertheim and Don Cameron. A very early religious book from EC, back when the company was still run by Max Gaines and called "Educational Comics." The early life of Jesus and the beginning of his ministry. The Story of Jesus Part One; Palestine in the Time of Christ; Chronological Index of the Principal Events in the Story of Jesus, Part One. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Richie Rich Riches (1972 Harvey) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4742164013

Stories and art by Ernie Colon and Sid Couchey. More cash-based comedy with Richie Rich and the Rich family. The latest invention from Rich Labs is a robot that eats money, but the Rich family fortune is so great it drives the Money Monster insane. Mr. Rich invites over his old friend Dr. Fazoo, a workaholic who can't stop sciencing. Cadbury's friend Scarsley tries to cadge a free meal from the butler. The Money Monster; Little Dot; Joy Toys; The Great Ecology Mystery; Richie Rich Meets Doc Fazoo; Why Do You Laugh So?; Dollar Sense; Cadbury: Well Done; Richie's Mom Mrs. Rich. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Rusty Comics (1947) 13 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece-fill, color touch, spine split seal. Full length spine split with covers glued to interior. Staples added (not manufacturing).

Stories by unknown. Art by unknown. America's funniest female Rusty stars in: "The Horse Who Came to Dinner!"; "Panic at the Pane!"; "Rusty's Happy Hunter!"; and "Justice for Junior!" Also in this issue: Little Vinegar in "The Tale of a Sail!"; 2-page text story "Career Women"; and Mitzi in "Mitzi's Merry Mix-up!" 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Secrets of Haunted House (1975) 31 CGC 7.5 SS Harris

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Jack C. Harris on 12/9/23.

Label #2754635003

This issue: introducing Mister E! Blind he may be...but evil he can see! Who is he?! Featuring: 8 page Tales of Destiny story "The Twice-Cursed Man!" starring Mister E (intro), written by Bob Rozakis and drawn by Dan Spiegle; 1 page Destiny introductory story "Secrets of Haunted House" written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Leopoldo Duranona; 7 page Destiny story "The Short-Road to Damnation" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Tenny Henson; 1 page story "The Wish" by Dave Manak; 8 page Destiny story "The Morbidity Factor!" written by George Kashdan and drawn by J.J. Brozowski & Kim DeMulder. Cover by Jimmy Janes & Bob Smith. Cover price $0.50.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 7 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Cracking to front of slab.

Label #4508088002

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Rookie Ranger, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Killer Squad, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Ray Burnley. The Dud, art by Jim McArdle. I Was a Leatherneck Sniper, art by Bob Brown. Private Pete filler page by Henry Boltinoff. Shorty filler page by Henry Boltinoff. Capt. Jeb Manton text article by Jack Miller. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 15 GD 2.0

2" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached and taped in place. Oxidation.

Cover art by Bill Everett. "Mary and the Witch!", art by Bernie Krigstein; A woman who used to act on the stage is impressed with a magician's ability to seem to perform real magic; She pretends to be interested in him until he takes her to meet his mother, who he claims is a witch and the true source of his power. "The Phantom Flivver" text story. "The Last Word," art by Larry Woromay; A man cheats on his wife until she cuts him off; When his lover admits she only paid attention to him for his money, he loses his temper and kills her; He begs his wife for money so he can leave the country but she doesn't respond. "Don't Look Down," art by George Roussos; A man has a perception of being at great heights when he is only sitting on furniture; A psychologist attempts to cure him by tipping over his chair, but the fall shatters his body. "Afraid!", art by Sam Kweskin; Frankenstein's monster spooks himself by reading his favorite horror literature. "He Walked Thru the Wall," pencils by Vic Dowling, inks by Bob Stuart; A crook steals a scientist's salve which allows the molecules of his body to pass through walls but it wears off as he is passing through the bank's wall. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Terrors (1952 St. John) 5 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #2103900018

Painted cover by George Meyerriecks. Stories and art by Joe Kubert, Albert Tyler and Bill Molno. Classic pre-Code horror from St. John. WWII veteran Peter visits Crete and learns the minotaur is real, and so are his sacrificial victims, in a story with early art by comics legend Joe Kubert. Archaeologists seeking a lost Viking treasure have strange encounters with the Viking past. In a New Orleans antique shop, a collector buys cursed coins that a legend claims were gambled in exchange for human souls. Death's Pool; Victory Chant of Gundar Arne; Mirror Image; Gag Bag; Fun Time; Curse of the Chateau Rouge. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 196 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Thing From 40,000 A.D.!, script by Bill Finger, art by Wayne Boring; Superman battles a lookalike. The Star of Steel! starring Superman, Lyrica Lloyd, Marcus Moller, Perry White, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Claude Keith, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartenoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Swing with Scooter (1966 DC) 5 VG 4.0

Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Joe Orlando. Yo, Ho, Ho....and a Bottle of Root Beer, pencils by Joe Orlando; The kids stumble on a fake pirate band who have hidden their stolen loot in an old chest on an island. Article about several teen idols, including Mick Jagger and Ann-Margret, and about the Batman television series. A Day in the Life of Scooter, pencils by Joe Orlando. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

This Magazine Is Haunted (1951 Fawcett/Charlton) 13 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Edited by Will Lieberson and V.A. Provisiero. Cover by Sheldon (Shelly) Moldoff. Stories by Bill Woolfolk and unknown. Art by Bob McCarty, Bud Thompson and unknown. Horror tales that are so scary they could only lead you to believe that This Magazine is Haunted! In this issue: A family curse haunts castle Tolchime. Oscar Tolchime, the last descendant, is trapped there and has to face the vengeful spirit of Lady Constance, who was put to death there 400 years before, in "The Tapestry of Tolchime" with art by Bob McCarty. Plus: Movie actor Jackson Blair makes his way to fame with the help of a witch's magic potion. When Blair breaks his promise to marry her in return, she makes his head disappear. In a final confrontation, Madame Dazong dies and Blair gets equipped with a new, horrible head in "The Man Who Lost His Head!" by Bill Woolfolk and Bud Thompson. Also: We accompany Warren Hopkins on his journey from his deathbed to the pearly gates. In between he takes over his body once more, giving his family a scare when he rises as a zombie from the grave in "Where Do We Go from Here?" And: Newspaper reporter Allen Drake is assigned to cover a scientific discovery: Professor van Bohm shows him proof of an alien invasion...and dies moments after. Drake has to run for his life, but everywhere he turns, the aliens are already in control in "The Formless Shadows" with inks by Thompson. Plus: 2-page text story "Dark Angel" written by John Martin, and 1-page stories "The Haunted Treasure" and "The Mystery of the Poltergeist"! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tomb of Terror (1952 Harvey) 6 GD+ 2.5

2" Spine split from bottom. Cover coming detached at both staples. Oxidation.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Abe Simon, Moe Marcus, Rudy Palais and Joe Certa. Tomb of Terror was one of Harvey Comics' notorious pre-Code horror comics. Astronauts awaken in a future world inhabited by apelike creatures. An apprentice magician murders his boss, but didn't count on magical revenge from beyond the grave. A volcano god reanimates the dead to show his displeasure with the local village. The Survivors; Return from the Grave; Blood Ghost; Volcano of Doom; Doomed To Die; Found: The Lair of the Snow Monster. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tomb of Terror (1952 Harvey) 9 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover by Lee Elias. Stories and art by Lee Elias, Bob Powell, and Jack Sparling. Tomb of Terror was one of Harvey Comics' notorious pre-Code horror comics. A convict tunneling to freedom breaks through the wall into Hell itself. "True" legends of the Leopard Men of Africa. Competing mountain climbers resort to murder to be the first to reach a summit. Bubble, Cauldron, Bubble; The Stranger; Food for Thought; The Tunnel; Backwash; Flying Saucers; The Leopard Men; The Prize. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 131 CGC 9.8 SS Gaudiano/Adlard

Paper: White

Signed by Stefano Gaudiano on 06/17/16 & Charlie Adlard on 07/23/16.

Label #1365917020

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Written by Robert Kirkman. Art and Cover by Charlie Adlard. A journey begins. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.