Comic books in 'Speargun', graded by CBCS

Dark Reign tie-in - Written by JEFF PARKER. Art by GABRIEL HARDMAN. Cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU. Disturbing visions plucked from the malignant mind of Norman Osborn lead the intrepid Agents to the darkest depths of the Atlantic Ocean, where Namora must have words with her infamous cousin - The Sub-Mariner! What happens next shocks her team, who must prepare to say goodbye to their aquatic avenger! 32 Pages. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by John Severin. Stories and art by Carl Burgos, Dick Ayers, Bernard Baily and Angelo Torres. An anthology of science-fiction and horror stories from publisher Harvey. Explorers track a strange fish to an underwater cavern on a remote island, in a story with art possibly by comics legends Angelo Torres and Al Williamson. A rude talent agent realizes he should have been nicer to the man with telekinetic powers. Scientists are helpless when the Earth moves out of orbit, but a simple hobo holds the key to saving humanity. The Big Storm!; A Moving Performance; The Secret of the Mountain; The Earth Went Haywire; Hay Fever; Ham & Eggs; The Magic Metal. Final issue of the series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. From O.G.R.E. With Hate starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, and O.G.R.E. [Supreme One; Typhoon; The Huntress], script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; while undertaking an undercover assignment for the government, Aquaman and Mera are attacked by the criminal organization, O.G.R.E. Fish Facts by Henry Boltinoff. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

1st appearance Ocean Master. Cover art by Nick Cardy. Aquaman, Coward-King of the Seas! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, and the Ocean Master, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; the navy summons Aquaman to battle the Ocean Master. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Between Two Dooms!, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; Black Manta attacks Atlantis. When he captures Aquaman, Ocean Master decides that nobody but him should defeat Aquaman and he attacks Black Manta, with Aquababy caught in the middle of the fight. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY M.D. BRIGHT AND DICK GIORDANO; COVER BY ART ADAMS In stores July 21. In the third chapter of the "JLApe: Gorilla Warfare" Annuals event, the now-transformed Aqua-ape faces an army of...scuba gorillas? The Ape King of the Seas must stop the Simian Scarlet member known as Admiral Trafalgo from using the deadly submarine "The Kong" to obtain an ancient jewel that can be used to transform everyone in the world ? including the citizens of Atlantis ? into apes! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG.$2.95" Cover price $2.95.

Written by Will Pfeifer Art and cover by Patrick Gleason & Christian Alamy "With the Fishes," Part 1of 3. "Sub Diego" faces a new wave of crime as a meta-powered criminal caught in the collapse finds his powers even more formidable in his watery new home! 32 pg, FC, $2.50 US Cover price $2.50.

"The Son of Dr. Jerkyll," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The son of Dr. Jerkyll continues his father's experiments and turns into rock star Melvin Preston; After a close escape with autograph hunters, he decides to change his features to Eliot Mess, the FBI agent. "Debutante Twist," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Chester spends a fortune trying to impress rich girl Brenda Van Loot, but fails. "The Uncharted Planet!", pencils by Bob White; Two space travelers arrive on an uncharted planet and are amazed that inanimate objects come to life there. Archie's Jokes ad. "The Son of Dr. Jerkyll," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The son of Dr. Jerkyll continues his father's experiments and turns into rock star Melvin Preston. "Dr. Sy Klops," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Professor Klops tests a vitamin ray on teens Joe and Janet, but it shrinks them instead. "I Was an Exiled Monster!", art by Joe Edwards; Ergo is exiled from his home planet for being Double Ugly and travels the solar system looking for a new home. "Professor Transistor," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Professor Transistor shows off the robots he invented. Archie's Pals 'n' Gals ad. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Week-End Worker; Archie has a week-end job as a bellboy at a hotel Veronica is staying at; Reggie tries to tie up all his time, but Veronica checks out, Archie quits, and Reggie is left to pay for an expensive room. Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Josie. No Soap; Aunt Hilda is describing a sad TV soap opera to Sabrina and Harvey; But Harvey keeps laughing, so Aunt Hilda gets rid of him by sending his car rolling down the street. The Big One; Little Veronica invites both Little Archie and Little Reggie for a day on her father's yacht, where Mr. Lodge shows them how to fish for tuna...but catches a submarine. Birthday Box; Alexander throws himself a birthday party, but ends up being the only one to attend after he uninvites everyone else for insulting him. Cover price $0.35.

Cover by Frank McCarthy. Story by Paul S. Newman, based on the screenplay by Elmer Parsons. Art by Jack Sparling. Cover number is #12-030-612. Dell Movie Classics presented comics based on Hollywood films (not all of them classics). This issue is based on the 1966 adventure film from MGM starring Lloyd Bridges, Shirley Eaton, and David McCallum. When the planet is shaken by earthquakes occurring around the globe, scientists race to find the cause. A team of underwater adventurers in the submarine Hydronaut is sent out to circumnavigate the planet to discover the answer and save the world. Painted cover from the movie poster by Frank McCarthy. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman's Master," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman battles a renegade scientist using a Batman robot, which is damaged during the battle; Soon after, the mysterious Kadar appears on the scene, a mystic who knows Batman's every thought and plan. Don't Sell Nature Short! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Simple Crimes of Simple Simon," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A new villain on the scene uses the name as well as the nursery rhyme to commit his crimes. 2/3-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Secret of the Sea Beast," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders investigate reports of a mysterious sea beast that has attacked ships and caused the disappearance of two passengers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Last 25c cover-priced issue. Anthology type comic with spooky and mystery stories hosted by famous classic horror film actor Boris Karloff. This issue features "Growing Pains," "The Serpent's Clutch," "Mistaken Identity," and "Fair Exchange." No story/art credits given. On cover: 90053-609. Cover price $0.30.

KnightsEnd: Aftermath. Cats' dislike of water won't keep Catwoman from looking for the Enabler at the bottom of the river in "Catfish". Part 4 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by Bob Smith. Balent cover. Cover price $1.50.

Story, Art and Cover by Matt Kindt. The final will and testament of Roger, Hari's oldest friend. Roger is willing to die, but will his secret knowledge die with him? 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Death Trap In the Deep starring Doll Man, Captain Torger, Vornich, and Matty, art by Ross Andru. Brush Your Teeth With Britto starring Torchy, art by Gill Fox. Secret Six starring Doll Man, art by Ross Andru; Darrel wanders into Chinatown and is nearly captured by a strange group called "The Secret Six," who plan to assassinate a Judge Benton. Doll Man Versus Elmo; Knowing that the Doll Man often uses Darrel Dane's lab, a group of gangsters intend to eliminate the Doll Man by substituting a vicious look-alike mutt for the domesticated dog owned by Dane. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Reprints He-Man #2. Cover art by John Severin. "Horror Harbor"; It takes more than skill to make a sponge diver... more than experience... more than brains; It takes heart. "Escape to Eternity," pencils by Bob McCarthy, inks by Lester Zarakin; You're Joe Tucker; You were born to fly; You got your wings early in WWII; You flew more missions than you care to remember. "High Death," art by William Weltman; When I got my badge I figured I was starting out on an old and honorable calling... protecting the weak keeping the peace and upholding the law. "The Sergeant's Story" text story. "The Seven Gods of Khastani," pencils by John Rosenberger; Mesopotamia is the land of Origins; It cradled the Human race; It nurtured a race of conquerors whose magnificent ruins still lie scattered over the plains between Babylon and Ninevah. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

See Four Color # 1258 for the first issue. See Four Color (1942 Series 2) #1258 for the first issue. "Underwater Horror" - Written by unknown. Art by George Evans, Frank Frazetta and Frank Borth. Painted Cover by Vic Prezio. Spanish gold and killer whales form a dangerous duet for the Frogmen in the South Pacific! Plus: 1-page fillers "Diving in the Mediterranean," "When and Where Divers Dive" and "Water Skiing"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Limited 1 in 10 Variant Cover by Larry Hama (W) Larry Hama (A) SL Galant, Larry Hama G.I. JOE makes its way to Sierra Gordo, looking for the next piece of the puzzle that will reveal COBRA's newest plot. But when they find that the evil corporation Revanche has a presence in Latin America, they could be involved in something far more sinister than the typical COBRA plot. What secrets does Revanche hold? Cover price $3.99.

"War Beneath the Waves!" Written by Simon Furman. Art by Robin Smith. Starring Wet Suit and Hydro-Viper. "Fast Feud!" Starring Bazooka and Stormshadow. Written by Simon Furman. Art by Geoff Senior and Dave Hine. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

Cover A by John K. Snyder III. Mike Raicht (w) • Giovanni Timpano (a) • Timpano, John K. Snyder III (c) IDW's Infestation event continues here in this bi-weekly two-part G.I. Joe tale! A robotic arm of unknown origin has been discovered and both the JOEs and COBRA race to discover its secrets. Little do the two sides know that the arm has its own agenda- assimilating the world's military technology into the Infestation fold! A secret underwater COBRA base full of B.A.T.S. sounds like the perfect place to start! Cover price $3.99.

by Sam Wells & Mike O'Sullivan, Pat Quinn & Valentine De Landro A message from the past reunites a group of G.I. Joes: Dial-Tone, Claymore, Leatherneck and Wet-Suit go back to Brazil to complete a mission that ended badly... one that has plagued them with guilt ever since. Amidst all this, the return of Mainframe? Wait... isn't he dead?! Plus: an all-new story featuring the dynamic duo of G.I. JOE: Shipwreck and Cover Girl?!? Cover price $5.50.

Cover pencils by Mike Leeke, inks by Tom Ryder. Thunderbrawl!, script by David Michelinie (plot, script) and Bob Layton (plot), pencils by Mike Leeke, inks by Tom Ryder; The secrecy of Omen Enterprises' mission starts to take its toll on Gunslinger; Will that distraction prove fatal when the team is sent on a raid to find out what's on board the secret and heavily armed Harbinger Foundation freighter Toyo Harada is running to countries in the former Eastern Bloc? 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Writtenb y Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. Cover by Amanda Conner. What's that you said? We couldn't quite hear you. Did you say 'Boy, I sure would love to see Harley fight giant transforming robots'? Well, that's definitely what we heard! So we're delivering! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Featuring: "The Prisoners of Mechanical Island" drawn by Bernard Baily; "The Man Who Mastered Matter" drawn by Bill Ely; Mark Merlin in "The Secret of the Sea Monsters" drawn by Mort Meskin; "Man into Frog" by Mort Drucker (reprint). Plus, the text story "Interplanetary Puzzle." Also, gag tales by Henry Boltinoff. Cover by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

1st edition. Printed in Great Britain. Sean Connery as James Bond on cover. Contains illustrated fiction stories, comics, features, and photos from the movies. Hardcover, 8 1/4" x 10 1/4", b&w/color, 126 pages.

Cover by Stan Goldberg. Hostess snack cakes ad with Sabrina the Teenage Witch. "Last Great Eccentric," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie and Veronica mock Jughead's beach attire, until his attire draws all the attention on the beach to him, and away from them. "On the Up and Up" one-page Li'l Jinx's Chum, Charley story by Joe Edwards. "Wedded Blitz," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead offers to marry Veronica if she'll finance his appetite. "Summer Fun... and Some'R Not," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead searches for the water sport he's actually competent at. "The Magic Stick," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead demonstrates, while Veronica does a slow burn, a myriad of uses for a golf club other than golf. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dan Adkins. "A Shark on the Wind!", script by Doug Moench, art by Val Mayerik; The other-dimensional army (the Sheearians) is at war with the Shark Men (the Quarlians), but when Ka-Zar tries to suggest an alliance, he is captured; Thrown into the Quarlian dungeons, he befriends Zartros the Gnome; Next, Ka-Zar is confronted by his friend Tandy Snow, now Queen Tandylla of the Quarlians. Mad with power, she gives Ka-Zar an ultimatum. "Captain America and the Red Skull" Hostess Twinkies ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. "A Shark on the Wind!" Cover by Rich Buckler. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Val Mayerik. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.30.

"Going to the Dogs"; Archie takes a temporary weekend job at Karter's Kennels to be able to afford to take Veronica to the prom. "The Paws That Refreshes" with That Wilkin Boy; Rebel starts howling while the guys are practicing at the beach, so Teddy tries to get rid of him. "Shoo Fly," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx lets a fly in the house and then tries to get rid of it. Li'l Jinx Pen Pals, art by Joe Edwards. Betty and Veronica Pin Up. "Club Date," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When two boys who are visiting Riverdale ask about a private club they can join short-term, Veronica pretends that her backyard is the "Lodge Pool and Cabana Club." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 92 - 1st printing. "Thing: The Serpent Crown Affair!" Collects Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #64-67 and Marvel Team-Up (1972-1984) Annual #5. Written by Mark Gruenwald. Art and cover by George Perez. The Snake God's crowning glory! The Serpent Crown: a power that goes to your head and overtakes your mind! Armed with TWO Crowns, Avengers foe Hugh Jones seizes control of Washington, D.C. - and it's up to the Thing and friends to stop him! But when the Crowns - on their own - possess hundreds of people to acquire hundreds MORE Crowns, the Scarlet Witch and Sorcerer Supreme Dr. Strange must add magic to the Thing's might to halt the hellish headgear's havoc! Featuring the Serpent Squad, the Avengers and more! Guest-starring the Amazing Spider-Man and future Protector of the Universe Quasar! Hardcover, 120 pages, full color. Rated T NOTE: Limited to 395 copies. Cover price $24.99.

The Serpent Crown Affair Part 1 of 3. "Big Blowout!" Guest-starring Stingray. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. Art by George Perez and Gene Day. The marine biologist/super-hero Stingray joins the Idol of Millions in an epic struggle for one of the most ancient and evil artifacts in Marvel's history, the Serpent Crown. And, the sinister Serpent Squad shows up to ruin our heroes' day. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. The Serpent Crown Affair Part 1 of 3. "Big Blowout!" Guest-starring Stingray. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. Art by George Perez and Gene Day. The marine biologist/super-hero Stingray joins the Idol of Millions in an epic struggle for one of the most ancient and evil artifacts in Marvel's history, the Serpent Crown. And, the sinister Serpent Squad shows up to ruin our heroes' day. 32 pages.

"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.

"A City Asea!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi and Tarr find mystery and intrigue among the boat-dwellers in the Harbor of Hing Kong. You don't want to miss the surprise ending to this one. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "A City Asea!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi and Tarr find mystery and intrigue among the boat-dwellers in the Harbor of Hing Kong. You don't want to miss the surprise ending to this one. Cover price $0.50.

Written by Kel Symons. Art and cover by Mathew Reynolds. 'BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA' Jack Harper and the crew of the Venture slip into enemy waters to rescue a British spy, code named 'Top Hat.' Only their old adversary, Captain Tono of the Imperial Japanese Navy, spoils the party. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Cover art by Joe Maneely. Untitled Torpedo Taylor story, art by Don Heck. Battle Chase text story. We Smashed the Commie Convoy, art by Syd Shores. Bombing Mission, art by Dave Berg. Landing Craft! starring Our Fighting Fleet, art by Joe Sinnott. Operation Frogman! starring Torpedo Taylor, art by Don Heck. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

"Sticks and Stones will Break your Bones, but Spears will Kill You!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Don McGreggor. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Luke Cage must face off with the deadly assassin simply known as Spear! This killer is gunning for Dr. Rubinstein. Can Power Man save his friend from this tenacious killer of men? Cover price $0.25.

"Death, Taxes, and Springtime Vendettas!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Don McGreggor. Art by Frank Robbins and F. Springer. Can even Power Man survive the double-pronged attack of the assassin known as Spear and the man-brute called the Brawler? Cover price $0.25.

30 Cent Variant, limited distribution. Marvel Value Stamp. "Sticks and Stones will Break your Bones, but Spears will Kill You!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Don McGreggor. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Luke Cage must face off with the deadly assassin simply known as Spear! This killer is gunning for Dr. Rubinstein. Can Power Man save his friend from this tenacious killer of men? Cover price $0.30.

30 cent cover price Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Sticks and Stones will Break your Bones, but Spears will Kill You!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Don McGreggor. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Luke Cage must face off with the deadly assassin simply known as Spear! This killer is gunning for Dr. Rubinstein. Can Power Man save his friend from this tenacious killer of men? Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Death, Taxes, and Springtime Vendettas!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Don McGreggor. Art by Frank Robbins and F. Springer. Can even Power Man survive the double-pronged attack of the assassin known as Spear and the man-brute called the Brawler? Cover price $0.25.

Cover art by Elman Brown. Hammered (Miami Part 2), script by Chuck Dixon, art by Russ Heath; a foreign drug kingpin escapes Miami to return to his home country. Punisher's Arsenal profile, trading cards. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.50.

(W) Bill Williams (A) Tina Francisco The classic Harvey Comics character returns! After learning of a long lost treasure buried deep beneath the waters of the south Pacific south, Richie and the gang investigate, only to learn that there are other interested parties privy to the prizes, including a mysterious enemy and his band of modern day pirates! Cover price $3.95.

"Crashman and Rippy"; Richie's parents are kidnapped by a master criminal calling himself The Croaker. Untitled one-page story featuring Richie Rich and Cadbury. "It's Worth Every Scent"; Richie uses an Odor Amplifier to follow his mother's perfume trail but it dead-ends at a pond. "The Perilous Pond"; Rippy and Crashman find The Croaker's hide-out hidden under the pond and rescue Richie's parents. "The Shoppers" text story. "Dot's Big" featuring Little Dot and Little Lotta. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Harvey Giant-Sized comic. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Jack Abel, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Tales of secret love, heartbreak, unrequited love, and reconciliation. In a rare romance story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko, aspiring model Mona can find neither a job or a man in New York, until Roy literally runs into her - with his car! Lew's wife fears that she will soon be a widow due to his love of extreme sports, or as she puts it on the splash page, he "goes on seeking danger as a drunkard seeks wine!" New Yorker Mona (a different Mona) spends the winter at her grandmother's fishing village, where she likes nothing and no one, but handsome captain Paul MacRennie hopes to change that. Plus a teenage advice column by "Dr. Harold Gluck." And an offbeat ad for a "Life Size Inflatable Doll." Winter Does Not Freeze The Heart; Nothing But Tears; Did You Hear About Linda?; Teen-Age Troubles; I'll Be No Widow. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.