Comic books in 'Sword', graded by CBCS

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "Baptism by Fire!" Collects Poison Elves (1995-2004 2nd Series) #48-59. Story and art by Drew Hayes. The rogue Lusiphur roamed the wilderness of Amrahly'nn, driven by ambition, greed, and murderous tendencies. In these stories, we witness a turning point in the killer's life, as a fabled artifact of enormous importance falls into his hands. Softcover, 256 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $19.95.

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Dark Wars: Book 1 - Heaven's Devils!" Collects Poison Elves (1995-2004 2nd Series) #60-68. Story and art by Drew Hayes. Years in the making, Heaven's Devils launches Drew Hayes' epic "Dark Wars" storyline. When Lusiphur and Jace gave up the criminal lifestyle, they enlisted as an Elvin lord's personal agents. Assigned to protect a psychic child through hostile territory, the rogues-turned-heroes face the deadliest monsters in the Dark Army's ranks. Despite their efforts, the boy falls into the hands of the Troll Queen. Potentially facing the end of the world, the Elves storm the Troll citadel on a daring rescue mission! Softcover, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $15.95.

Volume 11 - 1st printing. "Dark Wars: Book 2 - Alliances!" Collects Poison Elves (1995-2004 2nd Series) #69-75. Story and art by Drew Hayes. Softcover, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $16.95.

Cover by Drew Hayes. Story by Keith Davidsen. Art by Aaron Bordner. Solo adventures featuring supporting characters from Drew Hayes celebrated series Poison Elves. The secret origin of Lynn, the beautiful thief who has Lusiphur's heart; a young girl named Lydia attempts to follow in Lusiphur's footsteps, but runs afoul of a former associate and all-out criminal named Grig. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Variant cover by Aaron Bordner. Story by Keith Davidsen. Art by Aaron Bordner. Solo adventures featuring supporting characters from Drew Hayes celebrated series Poison Elves. The secret origin of Lynn, the beautiful thief who has Lusiphur's heart; a young girl named Lydia attempts to follow in Lusiphur's footsteps, but runs afoul of a former associate and all-out criminal named Grig. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

The Purple Marauder Strikes Again! Story by Keith Davidsen. Art by Aaron Bordner. Cover by Drew Hayes. Solo adventures featuring supporting characters from Drew Hayes celebrated series Poison Elves. While battling the demon-worshipping Cult of Lust, the Purple Marauder faces one insufferable humiliation after another, including an old enemy. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Jace. Story by Keith Davidsen. Art by Aaron Bordner. Cover by Aaron Bordner. Solo adventures featuring supporting characters from Drew Hayes celebrated series Poison Elves. Captured by Trolls, Jace is forced to fight in a gladiatorial arena. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Amrahlynn!" Collects Poison Elves: Ventures (2005) #1-4. By Hayesm Davidsen and Bordner. Amrahlynn is the world of Poison Elves, where Tolkien-fantasy meets Goth-sensibility in a continuing struggle between the races of man, elf, troll and pixie. This volume is a collection of charater solo stories by Keith Davidsen and Aaron Bordner, bound together by the narration of fan favorite, funny-guy Parintichin. Each story features one of Lusiphur's friends or nemeses, like Cassandra, Lynn, Jace and of course, the Purple Marauder, in a complete tale of mayhem and debauchery, as the case may be. Also included are three extremely rare stories by Drew Hayes, never before available in graphic novel form, all wrapped together with a brand new cover by Drew Hayes. Softcover, B&W. Cover price $15.95.

Regular cover edition. Written by Ricky Carrelero with art by R.C. B&W, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers. NOTE: Issue number on cover is misprinted as No. 3. Cover price $2.95.

2nd Printing Variant by Paul Maybury. (W) Max Bemis (A) Jorge Coelho From the mind of SAY ANYTHING frontman Max Bemis comes POLARITY, a manic-depressive spin on the superhero genre. Timothy Woods is a bipolar artist stuck in the world of hipsters, meaningless sex, and vain art -- better known as Brooklyn. But after he survives a near fatal car accident, Timothy discovers that his mental instability is more than just a disorder, and that his bipolar medication hasn't just been subduing depression and uncontrollable mania...it's been suppressing his super powers! Now it's time for Timothy to stand up to his disease alongside an onslaught of wretched human villainy as he finally finds his place in the world. Each issue comes with a free download for a new original song written and performed by Max Bemis! Cover price $3.99.

Cover art by Jack Cole. Plastic Man story, art by Jack Cole. Candy story, script and art by Harry Sahle. Stolen Ride text story starring Plastic Man. Dewey Drip story, script and art by Joe Devlin. Spirit story, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Lou Fine. 36 pgs. $.0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Reed Crandall/Nick Cuidera cover. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Kirby. Stories and art by Bill Draut, John Prentice, Jo Albistur and Mort Meskin. Crime comics from Mainline, the publisher founded by comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, creators of Captain America. In an unusual tale for the time, a female cop goes undercover to catch a "masher," a man who harasses women. A desk sergeant gets a call from a notorious cop-killer who wants to turn himself in, and must keep him on the line. A pickpocket claims to have evidence that Officer Macy is taking payoffs. The Capture; Masher!; Beer Party; The Kid and the Cop; The Grafter; The Bribe; The Beefer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Poll Parrot's Howdy Doody (1950) was published by Roberts Johnson & Rand, and distributed by Poll Parrot Shoe Stores. Join Howdy Doody and his friends Dilly Dally, and Mr. Bluster as they travel to the Persian Gulf. 24 pages, full color, 7-in. x 5-in.

by Ted Naifeh Ted Naifeh returns to Oni Press with his newest creation! This time around, Naifeh turns his wistful wit and beautiful cartooning from the creepy crawly world of Courtney Crumrin to the hi-larious high seas. Polly is caught between the prim-and-proper boarding school set she's grown-up with and the legendary legacy of the Pirate Queen that she never knew she was a part of! Hoist the sails and batten the hatches on this brand new adventure! Cover price $2.99.

by Ted Naifeh. Polly isn't a pirate... yet. But that doesn't mean the crew of the Titania isn't determined to make it so. Maybe the dashing Pirate Prince will have better luck. Or maybe Polly will stay committed to her life of privilege and high society... 32pgs, B&W (3 of 6)SRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Polly and the Pirates (2005) #1-6. Story and art by Ted Naifeh. Ted Naifeh, the creator of Courtney Crumrin, turns his attention from the creepy crawly "night things" to the hi-larious high seas. Polly is caught between the prim-and-proper boarding school set she's grown-up with and the legendary legacy of the Pirate Queen that she never knew she was a part of! Hoist the sails and batten the hatches for this new trade paperback collecting the sold out miniseries! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 144 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $11.95.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Polly and the Pirates (2005) #1-6. Story and art by Ted Naifeh. Ted Naifeh, the creator of Courtney Crumrin, turns his attention from the creepy crawly "night things" to the hi-larious high seas. Polly is caught between the prim-and-proper boarding school set she's grown-up with and the legendary legacy of the Pirate Queen that she never knew she was a part of! Hoist the sails and batten the hatches for this new trade paperback collecting the sold out miniseries! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 144 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $11.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Mystery of the Dragonfish!" Written by Ted Naifeh. .Art and cover by Robbi Rodriguez. Polly Pringle reunites with her pirate crew at long last! Honor-bound to rescue Emperor Norton from his unfair imprisonment, Polly escapes her cozy boarding school and returns to the high seas! But Polly and the Emperor have stumbled onto the fiendish plot of a foreign power, which endangers not only their own lives, but everyone in the Americas! Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 168 pages, B&W. All Ages Cover price $11.99.

1st printing. By Makoto Nakajima. Based off the hit tours arranged by Pop Japan Travel, explore the streets of Tokyo and experience Japanese pop culture in this new manga. T.M. Revolution makes a guest appearance along with a couple of yakuza in this whirlwind tour of Japan. This travel guide also includes tips and maps to experience the best in pop culture that Japan has to offer. Softcover, 5-in. x 5-in., B&W. NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left. Cover price $9.95.

Patcheye, the Pirate! starring Popeye and Patcheye. Phantom Boy Friend starring Popeye. Ghosts Don't Pay Rent starring Uncle Elmo. The Sad Return starring George W. Geezil, Popeye, and Wimpy. Spooked Vulture starring Sea Hag. Ghosk Mountain starring Popeye, Brutus, Alice the Goon, and Eugene the Jeep. Ghostly Traits article. Spirit Boss starring O. G. Wotasnozzle. Spook Cave starring Swee'Pea and Eugene. Spookburger starring Wimpy. Cover and interior art by Bud Sagendorf, scripts by Sagendorf. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 84 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Pirate!, or, The Fist Mus' Be Mightier Than the Sword!, or, The Seven Seas Ain't Big Enough To Hold Both of Us! starring Popeye. A Long Tail! text story starring George. Drip! Drip! starring Popeye. Swee'Pea, go clean yer room! Good heavens! What have I contacted? starring O. G. Wotasnozzle. Cover and interior art by Bud Sagendorf, scripts by Sagendorf. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Spook Island starring Popeye and Eugene the Jeep. La-dah! starring Sea Hag. Cave Warming text story. Bah! How can a genius think in this house? starring O. G. Wotasnozzle. The Great Balloon Fraud starring Wimpy. Cover and interior art by Bud Sagendorf, scripts by Sagendorf. Based on the classic cartoon and comic strip character. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Cover art by George Wildman. The Billowbrew Ghosk starring Wimpy, Popeye, Oscar, J. Billowbrew, and Mrs. Billowbrew. Find-A-Word puzzle page. Boatin 'n' Floatin starring Swee'pea and H. Harrison Wilcox III. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Whitman edition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Whitman edition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Cover by Bruce Ozella. (W) Roger Langridge. (A) Vince Musacchia, Tom Neely. It's the boxing match to end all boxing matches as The Phantom Crusher hits town... and he's after J. Wellington Wimpy! But when the Crusher is caught cheating, it's up to Wimpy's trainer, Popeye, to teach him a lesson he'll never forget! Cover price $3.99.

Comic strip reprints. Features include Smokey Stover, Smilin' Jack, Terry and the Pirates, Dr. Bobbs, Etta Kett, Spooky, Polly and Her Pals, the Gumps, Elza Poppin, Gang Busters, Toots and Casper, and Gasoline Alley. 60 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by Mark Roslan and Gabe Carrasco. Art and Cover by Alex Arizmendi. Aspen's 15-Year Anniversary kicks off with the debut of their newest series! Their Future Depends on Each Other. A parallel otherworld exists as a mirror to our own, where science is melded with nature and a warrior spirit defines their true value. A teenage soldier princess, Sybil, is sent off with her Uncle Horuk in an effort to stop her megalomaniac father, Emperor Atilus from destroying two Earths. With a deadly array of monstrous creatures in hot pursuit, Sybil and her uncle race to activate a portal to Earth to find a savior who is also figuring out how to survive… being a teenager! Don't miss the opening chapter to Aspen's brand new action-adventure saga from writers Mark Roslan (BubbleGun, Broken Pieces) and newcomer Gabe Carrasco, with artist Alex Arizmendi (Edge of Venomverse: War Stories, Secret Empire: Brave New World) as they bring us a tale of two earths in need of two heroes! 20 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $1.50.

Written by Mark Roslan and Gabe Carrasco. Art by Alex Arizmendi. Cover by Adam Archer. Aspen's 15-Year Anniversary kicks off with the debut of their newest series! Their Future Depends on Each Other. A parallel otherworld exists as a mirror to our own, where science is melded with nature and a warrior spirit defines their true value. A teenage soldier princess, Sybil, is sent off with her Uncle Horuk in an effort to stop her megalomaniac father, Emperor Atilus from destroying two Earths. With a deadly array of monstrous creatures in hot pursuit, Sybil and her uncle race to activate a portal to Earth to find a savior who is also figuring out how to survive… being a teenager! Don't miss the opening chapter to Aspen's brand new action-adventure saga from writers Mark Roslan (BubbleGun, Broken Pieces) and newcomer Gabe Carrasco, with artist Alex Arizmendi (Edge of Venomverse: War Stories, Secret Empire: Brave New World) as they bring us a tale of two earths in need of two heroes! 20 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $1.50.

Written by Mark Roslan and Gabe Carrasco. Art by Alex Arizmendi. Cover by Adam Archer. Their Future Depends on Each Other in Aspen's newest series! The warrior world of Havos is in peril! The megalomaniac Emperor Atilus, and his bio-mechanical beasts known as the Fymiera are hell bent on a plot that spells doom for their parallel world, Earth! Enter: Sybil, a soldier princess who has come to Earth seeking aid from the only person on the planet who can help her take down the Emperor: 17-year old high school student, Elias Rivera. Teamed up with the brilliant scientist, Riley, and the quick-witted Brett, in order to save both worlds, Elias and Sybil will have to fight as one... literally. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Written by PETER BERGTING. Art & cover by PETER BERGTING. 'CONDEMNATION.' Milo, a devil-may-care swordsman, follows his own selfish path. But at the crossroad between our world and the next, he is faced with a decision that could determine the fate of the world. After years of self-serving ruthlessness, does he have what it takes to be a hero? Cover price $2.99.

Written by PETER BERGTING art & cover by PETER BERGTING 'A ROAD OF MY OWN' With Milo more interested in playing the hero than actually being one, he makes a fatal mistake that sends the world sliding into a twisted nightmare. With the world literally dying under their feet, Milo, Lin and Alkuin are faced with a shocking revelation about the recent portent and its true meaning. Cover price $2.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Duende!" Collects Portent (2006) #1-4. Story and art by PETER BERGTING. Milo, a devil-may-care swordsman, follows his own selfish path. But at the crossroad between our world and the next, he is faced with a decision that could determine the fate of the world. After years of self-serving ruthlessness, does he have what it takes to be a hero? Softcover, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Art by Paul Gonzales, III, Wes Hartman, and Paul Kilpatrick. The popular manga-style creators of Antarctic Press present a photo-reference manual of action poses for illustrators and comic artists. Hundreds of pictures of dynamic poses from multiple angles. Includes close-up and long-shot views of the same poses. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Written by Sam and Kimberly Edmisten. Illustrations by Javier Saltares. 32 Pages, B&W. Cover price $3.25.

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Potlatch is a benefit book to aid the SPA (Smalll Press Association), whose mission is to support the reading and creation of comics. The SPA provides a forum for feedback and sharing of information, along with a printing service. In addition, the SPA offers to schools a teaching program for creating comics (involving both art and math). The anthology features 14 contributors on ten stand-alone illustrated tales! Softcover, 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $6.95.

WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY GARY CHALONER; COVER BY TOM GRUMMETT AND PRENTIS ROLLINS Manhunter, the most popular member of the Power Company, travels to Gotham City on a deadly mission. But one thing stands in his way: an angry Dark Knight, who doesn't like armed mercenaries in his town! Featuring the stunningly moody art of Gary Chaloner (Planet of the Apes: Urchak's Folly). FC, 32 PG Cover price $2.75.

WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY TOM GRUMMETT AND PRENTIS ROLLINS In stores June 18. Trapped on a deadly, barbaric world, the Power Company must learn the truth about one of their most dangerous foes! Meanwhile, on Earth, the remaining team members launch a desperate rescue attempt...but at what cost? FC, 32 PG. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY MARK BAGLEY AND MARK FARMER; COVER BY TOM GRUMMETT AND MICHAEL BAIR In stores January 30. Guest-starring the JLA! In one corner: the forces of the international cult leader and terrorist Kobra! In the other: the modern-day JLA! And caught between them: a teenage runaway desperate to survive. To do this, she'll have to become Sapphire ? controlling a hi-tech super-gem that gives her amazing powers. But even if she survives the battle, can she survive Kobra's retribution? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

A mini series published in conjunction with an action figure and toy line from Revell. The saga concludes with Adam facing the final battle against the Extraterrestrial Alliance in "All Hail Arkus ? Lord of the Universe." Script by Michael Fleisher and art by Mark Texeira & Pablo Marcos. Photograph of the Power Lords toy line on the back cover. Cover price $1.00.

"Big Apple Bomber!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Marie Severin and Steve Leialoha. Danny's friend, Alan Cavenaugh, has been accused of being the mad-bomber that nearly killed hundreds of innocents. Can Power Man and Iron Fist clear his name before it's too late? Cover price $0.40.

Direct Edition. "An Eagle in the Aerie!" Guest-starring El Aguila. Sons of the Tiger cameo. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. The modern day Robin Hood known as El Aguila is back. But this time the swashbuckling vigilante needs the Heroes for Hire's help. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $290.00 View scans Paper: White Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back Direct Edition. Label #20-3B44AD0-023	Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $165.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Denny O'Neil on 9/30/2018. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-39BD0E0-034 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $130.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Klaus Janson on 10/8/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-024 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $185.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Frank Miller & Klaus Janson on 10/8/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-023 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics
Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $195.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Frank Miller & Klaus Janson on 10/8/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-026 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $98.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Sig: Denny O'Neil on 9/30/2018. Direct Edition. Label #18-39BD0E0-035 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $120.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Klaus Janson on 10/8/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-025 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $165.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Frank Miller & Klaus Janson on 10/8/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-022 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance of Sabretooth. Guest-starring the Daughters of the Dragon and Bob Diamond (member of the Sons of the Tiger). Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. Private Investigators Misty Knight and Colleen Wing have tracked down the stolen jeweled statue, the Jade Tiger, but come face to face with two of the deadliest men alive. Constrictor, the man with the adamantium coils, and Sabretooth, the feral mutant killing machine. Wounded and knowing they've bitten off more then they can chew, Colleen calls in the reinforcements, Luke Cage and Danny Rand, a.k.a. Power Man and Iron Fist. 32 pages. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Sabretooth. Cover price $0.50.

Direct Edition. 3rd appearance of Sabretooth (as "Slasher"). "Slasher!" Guest-starring Daughters of the Dragon and El Aguila. Bob Diamond (Sons of the Tiger) cameo. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. The modern day Robin Hood, El Aguila, is back and he may wish he had stayed away. There's a killer stalking the streets of New York City and his identity is unknown. Here's a hint, he's one of the deadliest men alive. NOTE: For the reveal of his identity see Power Man and Iron Fist #84. Cover price $0.60.

"This Deadly Secret...!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Daughters of the Dragon and El Aguila. Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by Ernie Chan and Andy Mushynsky. Luke and Danny wash up to shore totally defeated. Meanwhile, Misty Knight, Colleen Wing, and El Aguila fight for their lives against a cadre of armed guards and the savage attack of Fera. Plus, the arrival of Master Khan (1st appeared in Marvel Premiere #22), an uber baddie from the land of K'un Lun. Cover price $0.60.

100th Issue Celebration! Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring the Daughters of the Dragon and El Aguila. Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by Ernie Chan and Mike Mignola. Power Man has made to 100 and Iron Fist has been along on the ride for half that time. In this exciting issue the Heroes for Hire are faced with their deadliest challenge to date. Can diamond-hard fists and kung fu defeat the deadliest sorcerer from the land of K'un Lun, Master Khan? Cover price $1.00.

"Slipaway!" Guest-starring the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Steven Grant. Art by Geof Isherwood and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Power Man and Iron Fist are out of commission. Now, with the assassin Impasse running around, it is up to Colleen Wing and Misty Knight to step in and pick up the slack. Cover price $0.60.