Comic books in 'Musical Instrument', graded by CBCS

Cover by Anthony Williams and Andy Lanning. Blitzkrieg Bop, script by Len Kaminski, art by Anthony Williams and Andy Lanning; a quartet of teens are on the run from the government after being free from a New Mexico compound; their driver and manager, Arnold Burnsteel, helps the gang form a rock band in order to camouflage themselves on the road. 32 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Written by James Robinson. Art by Steve Dillon, Frank Martin and Chris Visions. Cover by David Aja. A magical curse has befallen the Irish countryside and only the SCARLET WITCH has the cure! A powerful new magician by the name of the EMERALD WARLOCK has his eye on Wanda…but is he friend or foe? Wanda discovers that there is much more to her family history than meets the eye… 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

The Scary Party continues as another issue of A Real Monster Magazine springs forth this spring. Scary Monsters Magazine not only features all your favorite regular features like Cosmic Drive-In, Scare-News and Scare-eviews, but also "Shock Theatre Chicago Style: An Introduction"; "Favorite Outer Limits Episodes"; "The Hand in SF Cinema"; "Bay Area Late Night Terror"; "Monster Memories of Three Other Great Monster Magazines"; "To Love a Vampire: Chapter 7"; and much more! Cover by Terry Beatty. 128 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.95.

WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH AND RURIK TYLER; ART BY JOE STATON, DAVE HUNT, KAREN MATCHETTE AND SCOTT MCRAE; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores April 9. A be-bop ghost haunting a troubled jazz club has Scooby-Doo singing the blues! Plus, why are jillions of goblins descending on a quiet little town where nothing ever happens? FC, 32 PG.$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Written by John Rozum, Robbie Busch, and Sholly Fisch Art by Joe Staton, Robert Pope & Scott McRae Cover by Staton The Mystery Inc. gang goes to San Francisco to pursue a poetry-spoutin' poltergeist! Plus, fun-packed short stories that only you, dear reader, can help Scooby solve! On sale Oct 13 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.25.

Written by Vito Delsante and Paul Kupperberg Art by Tim Levins, Jeff Albrecht and Scott Neely Cover by Ropert Pope & Scott McRae Mysteries, mayhem and music abound at the house that Scooby built...the opera house, that is! Plus, there's something strange happening in a little town called Vladsburg! Cover price $2.25.

Written by Sholly Fisch, Robbie Busch and John Rozum. Art by Scott Neely. Cover by Scott Gross. The gang takes a trip to New Orleans and discovers a curse of zombie-fying proportions! Can Mystery Inc. crack the case before falling victim themselves? Read..."Give Me a Ring" by Sholly Fisch and Scott Neely. Plus: the Scoobs shiver their timbers in terror, mateys! Can they kick some pirate booty, or is it into Davey Jones' locker with 'em...forever? Find out in "Kickin' Pirate Booty" by Robbie Busch and Scott Neely, reprinted from Scooby-Doo (1997 DC) #121. And: 2-page story "The Kraken" by John Rozum and Scott Neely, also reprinted from Scooby-Doo (1997 DC) #121. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Written by Sholly Fisch, Jymn Magon and Robbie Busch. Art by Robert Pope, Jaime Garcia Corral, Fabio Laguna, Scott McRae and Conchita Mas Fuentes. Cover by Robert Pope and Scott McRae. Heavy metal rock band 'Smooch' is scared silly when the ghost of Johnny B. Badd shows up and puts on a show-stopping performance! Can Mystery Inc. crack the case and bring back the music? Read..."Monsters of Rock" by Sholly Fisch, Robert Pope and Scott McRae. Plus: "The Phantom of the Rock Club" by Jymn Magon, Jaime Garcia Corral and Conchita Mas Fuentes, reprinted from Scooby-Doo (1997 DC) #126. And: it's a trip to the Bayou for some ghouls and gumbo, as Scooby and the gang try to silence..."The Beat of the Bayou Beast" by Robbie Busch and Fabio Laguna, reprinted from Scooby-Doo (1997 DC) #157. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

"The Changing Color and the Candy Curse" part one by Sean Ward. 6-in. x 9-in.; black and white; 32 pages on slick white paper.

Cover inks by Bernard Sachs. Stories by unknown. Art by Sid Greene, Ross Andru, Mort Drucker, Bernard Sachs and unknown. Poor Carol - this was her last evening with him! Don't miss..."The Last Dance!" Also featuring: "Love is a Lie!"; "Blind Date!" (art by Sid Greene); and "Love Came Calling!" (pencils by Ross Andru) Plus: Oddities in Romance filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Bernard Sachs. Someone So Wonderful, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Arline has loved Michael since they were children but eventually she realizes that it's her friend Andy who really loves her in return. In Love with Love; Jody refuses to settle on just one boy until she meets one who knows exactly how to deal with her. Song of the Bells!, inks by Bernard Sachs; Jessica is standing on the sidewalk watching a bride and groom emerge from a church when she meets a stranger who invites her to accompany him to the wedding reception. Sad Song of Love, inks by Bernard Sachs; Linda fears that her boyfriend Nick has fallen in love with the singer at their favorite nightclub. Inside back cover ad for Many Loves of Dobie Gillis #3. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by John Romita. Goodbye to Love!, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Crushed by a cheating boyfriend, Barbara finds it hard to trust anyone again. Past All Pride; Joe loves Patti from a distance, knowing that her fiancé Drake doesn't really love her. Uninvited Guest; As Elaine's wedding to Dan grows closer, she worries that he won't be faithful to her. Weep No More!, pencils by John Romita; Ann falls in love with Roy but his old girlfriend Vicki comes back. Inside back cover ad for Girls' Romances #78. Back cover ad for the DC line of romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Gene Colan. Test of Love; Karen goes to the country for a quiet convalescence, but finds herself caught up in a rivalry between two brothers. Un-Happy Anniversary; After dating for a year, Jim admits to Wendy that he doesn't want to get married, but it turns out that he hates being separated from her even more. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Love is Two Strangers, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Gene Colan; Amy tries to help a shy and lonely girl who thought she had found her perfect match until he contracted amnesia after a mugging and was stolen from her by an opportunistic beauty. Subscription ad for DC romance comics. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Edvard Moritz, Tony Tallarico and Cerrone. Crime and horror comics with detective heroes, an unusual mix. Escaped convicts carjack an innocent couple to a lighthouse, but they don't expect to encounter its ghostly keeper. A rookie cop in danger is saved by a half-filled oil can. Chinese-American scientist Dr. Foo helps detective Don Grady overcome Packy McGunn's gang with the help of an electrified tower. Music of Mystery; One Stormy Night; The Globe from the Gobi; The Last House on the Block; The Fantastic Dr. Foo. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The second Flash's Rogues' Gallery gets together for a final felonious mission, wherein we learn the secret origins of Captain Cold, Heat Wave, Pied Piper, Trickster, Weather Wizard and Captain Boomerang. Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, with art by Don Simpson, Howard Simpson, Trevor Von Eeden, Paris Cullins, Grant Miehm and Ian Carr. Cover by Mike Mignola. Cover price $1.50.

Cover pencils by Charles Nicholas. Stories by unknown. Art by Norman Nodel?, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Featuring: "Hidden 'Tears'"; "Untouchable Lips"; and Susan Crayn in the 'Beyond the Stars' tale "More Than Love"! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. A female writer must start over after her husband's surprise divorce proceedings. A romance with a soldier inspires Miss Lane to move on from her showgirl past, which is portrayed with some lovely good-girl art. Good-girl art features in the next story as well, as sailor on leave Tex falls for beautiful Wilma the first time he sees her at the hotel pool. Some art may be the work of Robert Webb, art director of the Jerry Iger comics studio. Spicy cover by an unknown artist depicts a scandalous 1950s party. My Forgotten Past; Kisses, Not Riches; Amateur Wife; She Didn't Buy My Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Matt Baker and others. Original, pre-Code romance stories from Canadian publisher Superior, often featuring a crime or mystery element and plentiful good-girl art. Agnes can't attract the attention of Jeff, the manager where she works, but another woman gets him all to herself. On the eve of her marriage, Marge becomes insanely jealous, in a story featuring art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Heart In Torment; You Must Trust Love; Kisses Through Tears; Price of My Jealousy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. "My Wedding Day"; Just before her wedding, Marge confesses that she fears her fiancé Fred will be disappointed when he discovers the real "shy, quie" Marge; Marges father helps her peek at Fred, who is admitting to his best man that he is afraid Marge wont love him when she finds out hes a "plain, humdrum guy!" "Cruel," pencils by Bill Molno, inks by Vince Alascia; Helen marries gambler Nick; After the ceremony, they are abducted by gangster Al, who claims Nick owes him a lot of money. "Lazy Bones" text story. "The Stolen Groom," inks by Jon D'Agostino; Vicki, frustrated with her mooching longtime boyfriend Artie, becomes engaged to Don; However, Don and Vickis roommate Edna fall in love. "Follow Your Heart," inks by Vince Alascia; A car hop has a crush on Stan, who comes to the drive-in every day in a fancy car and with a different girlfriend; She never responds to his flirtatious come-ons, fearing her heart will be broken. "The Ideal Couple," inks by Vince Alascia; Secretary Verna marries her boss John, but a year later thinks hes having an affair with his new secretary; She demands a divorce. John introduces her to Alice, his secretary: a middle-aged woman. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Harry G. Peter. In the Clutches of Nero starring Wonder Woman, script by William Moulton Marston [signed as Charles Moulton], art by Harry G. Peter; The discovery of a yet unknown island between Africa and South America leads Wonder Woman, Etta and the Holliday girls into an adventure against Nero of ancient Rome. The Story of the Pilgrims and the Puritans (1620)--Picture Stories From American History, script by M. C. Gaines, art by Don Cameron. Busman's Holiday starring Little Boy Blue, script by Lynne Evans, art by Frank Harry. Join the Fight Against Infantile Paralysis public service announcement starring Wonder Woman. The Boarder Who Couldn't Remember starring Mr. Terrific. From Stretch Skinners Secret Files starring Wildcat, art by Joe Gallagher. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier. Art and cover by Sergio Aragones. The famous Mexican holiday Dia De Los Muertos has become a fascination of North Americans from coast to coast, and now Sergio Aragonés demystifies the festival in an enlightening and hilarious one-shot. When everyone else is gearing up for Halloween, get a little exotic with Sergio, Mark, and Dark Horse, with our bizarre celebration of the Day of the Dead. Don't forget your maracas. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

"Ye Olde Sex to Sexty!" Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons. 64 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $1.00.

"Sex to Sexty: Skin Rock!" Men's Magazine with adult jokes and cartoons. 64 pages, text, with B&W illustrations Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $630.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front of case Label #0011266-AC-008 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. The Death Ray of Dr. Zemo, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by George Roussos; Nick Fury and his commandos are ordered to capture a nazi scientist, Dr. Zemo who has invented a "Death Ray". 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

"On To Okinawa!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Dick Ayers. Inks by George Roussos [as Geo. Bell]. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby with inks by Dick Ayers. The Howling Commandos are sent to Okinawa to rescue Colonel Parker from a Japanese prison. Notes: First appearance of Captain Savage (as the Skipper). Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Crackdown of Capt. Flint!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by George Roussos [as Geo. Bell]; Captain Flint gives orders that put the men in peril. House ad for The Avengers #9 and Daredevil #4. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Dick Ayers. "To Free a Hostage!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Carl Hubbell; Fury and the Commandos travel to Czechoslovakia to rescue the daughter of a weapons designer. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

"My Brother, My Enemy!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Tartaglione. Ayers cover. Cover price $0.12.

"That France Might Be Free!" Script by Roy Thomas, plot and pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Tartaglione. Ayers cover. Cover price $0.12.

"On To Tarawa!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Severin. Letter to the editor from retailer Bud Plant. Ayers/Severin cover. Cover price $0.12.

"Gabriel, Blow Your Horn!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Severin. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by John Severin. "Holocaust In Hell's Kitchen," script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Severin; While on leave in New York City, Nick Fury is brainwashed by Colonel Klaue, and the rest of the Howlers have to rescue Nick's family from German spies. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

"Each Man Alone!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Severin. Severin cover. Cover price $0.15.

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Reprint, Originally presented in Sgt. Fury (1963) #36. "My Brother, My Enemy!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Tartaglione. Ayers cover. Cover price $0.30.

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Reprints Sgt. Fury # 56. Cover price $0.35.

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Originally presented in Sgt. Fury (1963) #69. Cover by John Severin. "Holocaust In Hell's Kitchen," script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Severin; While on leave in New York City, Nick Fury is brainwashed by Colonel Klaue, and the rest of the Howlers have to rescue Nick's family from German spies. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.50.

72-page giant. New story: "Commission in Korea!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Frank Giacoia (as "Frankie Ray"). 4-page feature, "Meet the Howling Commandos" (pencils by Kirby?). Reprints: "Lord Ha-Ha's Last Laugh" (from Sgt. Fury 4) and "At the Mercy of Baron Stucker" (from issue 5). Scripts by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by George Roussos (as "George Bell"), plus Jack Kirby reprints from Sgt. Fury 4 and 5. Cover price $0.25.

New story: "A Day of Thunder!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Tartaglione. Reprints: Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. in "The Man For the Job" (from Strange Tales 135). Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Ayers. "The Crackdown of Capt. Flint!" (from Sft. Fury 11). Script by Lee, pencils by Ayers, inks by George Roussos (as "George Bell"). plus Jack Kirby reprint. King Size Special. Cover price $0.25.

All new material. King Size Special. "Viet-Nam: The Valor and the Victory!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by John Tartaglione. 10-page back-up feature, "Shell-Studded Scrap-Book" with text by Friedrich and art by Ayers. Half-page autobiographies by Friedrich and Ayers. Cover price $0.25.

1993 reprint available only through JC Penney. Full color, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Captain America and Bucky guest star in "Fighting Side-By-Side With Captain America and Bucky!" This is the second solo Captain America crossover outside of the Avengers. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kirby cover pencils. NOTE: Has low print run. Can be identified by having Bic Wavelengths ad on back cover.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.35.

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If life is a movie, why doesn't it make more sense? Shade and Kathy must puzzle it out, or remain trapped forever in the Film of Life. Written by Peter Milligan, with art by Chris Bachalo and Mark Pennington. Painted cover by Brendan McCarthy. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Variant Cover by Dan Brereton. Created by: Jenna Jameson by Christina Z. & Virgin Studios As Jay struggles with the revelations about her parents, her job, and her powers, she starts down a path that will ultimately lead to her true calling. But can she trust her father to tell her everything she really needs to know? Will she be able to rely on his support in the trials to come? Plus, you know, there are other nagging problems. Like making rent. But everything takes a serious turn for the worse when some demons show up unexpectedly and Jay must decide what side she's really on. Cover price $2.99.