Auctions: comic books in 'Top Hat', graded by CGC

Limited edition variant cover by Matt Martin. Six Below. Story and art by Matt Martin. The debut of Matt Martins Snowman, a malevolent Native American spirit that can control ice and snow. While attempting to stop the Snowmans murderous rampage, Jack McTiernan meets exotic dancer Gwynn Fiala, who inspires a strange fascination from the snow-monster.32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

by Ian Fleming, James Fry III, and Terry Austin. Step right up for the scariest show on earth as Sonic and his friends find themselves the unwilling star attractions in Ringmaster Eggman's circus! It's three rings of trouble for the heroes with Chris and his family their (literally) captive audience! Will Sonic's keen sense of showmanship rise to the occasion to help save the day, or will there be a heroic rescue from offstage? Cover price $2.25.

by Ian Flynn, James Fry & Terry Austin The city is being ransacked in a series of robberies perpetrated by cowboys, astronauts, pirates, ninjas, knights and more - all who mysteriously look like Eggman! Is it really the work of Sonic's #1 nemesis, or is someone actually foolish enough to frame the infamous foe? Can Sonic and his friends stop this costumed crime-wave before the town is looted dry? Cover price $2.25.

Jumping the Doomstick! - Written by Peter David. Art by Joe Staton & Al Milgrom. Cover by Amanda Conner & Steve Leialoha. Mayor Southland's and Lara Lamar's wedding day finally arrives, bringing with it many familiar faces, a few old questions, and one shocking surprise that might put the kibosh on the entire affair! Also, the Soulsearchers' quest for a new office takes an unexpected turn! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

created by MARK EVANIER & SERGIO ARAGONÉS written by MARK EVANIER & illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS Gather 'round, people ... don't crowd! You say you want a weird, silly funnybook? You say you've had it up to eyebrow level with the super-guys? Well, step right up ... tell ya what we're gonna do! We're gonna sell you the third, bizarre issue of Space Circus, lovingly handcrafted for your dining and dancing pleasure by Eisner winners Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier. It's the tale of an Earth boy who runs off and joins an interplanetary circus and, of all the issues done so far, this is probably the third one. (Go away, kid ... you bother me ... ) On sale September 13 FC, 32 pg (3 of 4) Cover price $2.95.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Milburn Rosser, Rudolph Dirks, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, plus patriotic WWII heroes The Spark Man and Race Riley. The Spark Man investigates after a series of strange dolls are connected to a murder. Mr. Biltybux does animal imitations for a U.S.O. show, but maybe he shouldn't practice his act at the local zoo. When Bathless comes into a small fortune, the fortune-hunters come out of the woodwork. First One-Eyed Maggie shows up with proof of her long-forgotten marriage to Bathless. Then Hollywood swindlers Vermly and Rott target Becky's dreams of stardom. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Spark Man; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Race Riley and the Commandos; Sparkler Salutes; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Regina Levander. The Scorpion Murder! starring Detective Click Hunt. Little Hank and Big Hank story, art by Gus Jud. Boxie Weaver story. Empress Josephine starring Debunker. The White Sultan of the Sudan, art by Alan Mandel [as Ayem]. Marcelle and Her Men story. The Vengeance of Montezuma text story. Ali Baba story. Crooks Caught Scientifically, script and art by Herman Browner. Speed Spaulding story. Hell's Angels story. 68 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Boody Rogers. Stories and art by Boody Rogers. The creation of legendary cartoonist Boody Rogers, Sparky Watts was given superpowers by his pal Doc Static, whose inventions send Sparky on wacky misadventures. Slap Happy is angered by a visit from his old nemesis, inept inventor Marvin Tiddle McFiddle. A creepy-looking man named Buttermilk Sky meets Sparky at a cemetery and predicts his own death. A wealthy man hires Sparky to tear down his mansion...but Sparky should have asked for some ID first. Sparky Watts; A Short Short Story Featuring Slap Happy. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jerry Bingham. "Housewarming party." Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gray Morrow. The Spectre invites a number of the DC universes supernatural characters to his home to discuss the relationships most of them have with human beings and how they will interact for the next 1000 years. Part of week 8 of the Millennium crossover event. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.25.

'Ghosts in the Machine,' part 2 of 6. The entire world is in danger of destruction as the ghost in the machine begs to pull the rest of the world, and the Spectre, in with him. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Tom Artis and Ralph Cabrera. Cover by Artis and Kez Wilson. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

"Fallen Dreams: The Haunting of America Part 1". Part 1 of 14. Story by John Ostrander. Art and cover by Tom Mandrake. The Founding Fathers of America created a mystical talisman to maintain the spiritual well being of the nation. In the present day, the talisman has become fractured. Now a sinister group known as The National Interest wants to reassemble it. No matter who gets in the way. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.25.

Cover by John Bolton. "Patriots". Part 14 of 14. Story by John Ostrander. Art by Tom Mandrake. The National Interest use the American talisman to create their embodiment of the American Dream, the American Scream. But it may have met its match when it meets the Spectre and his ally, the talisman created embodiment of Americas hopes and dreams, The Patriot. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

by Dan Mishkin, Ramon Perez, & Darwyn Cooke. Con artist, grifter and stage magician John Dodge lives by three simple rules: Never give a sucker an even break; Never con a con man; and above all, know your limits. But his life, his rules, and maybe his sanity are turned upside down when real magic starts seeping into the world because Dodge is one of the few who instinctively know how to use it. 7x10, 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

by Dan Miskin & Ramon Perez; cover by Darwyn Cooke. Monsters on the loose, lives in danger, and no escape from a terrifying world of magic. Looks like a job for a hero! But the only guy around with even a chance of saving the day is a con man, card shark and cynic John Dodge, whose life just keeps getting weirder by the minute. Dodge will need every ounce of his newfound magical skills, and every trick he's ever learned to hoodwink a crowd, if he wants to get past a bunch of otherworldly sorcerers and make it back to Las Vegas in one piece. But even if he does, the malevolent Victor Rinaldo is prepared to make his homecoming anything but pleasant. 32pgs, FCSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Cliff Carson. Stories and art by Chris Walas, Joan Weldon, Sean McClory, Kevin McCarthy, Gene Crowell, Ted A. Bohus, Tom Weaver, and Ronald Dale Garmon. Interviews and behind-the-scenes features on classic films in the fields of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and animation. Behind-the-scenes interviews and articles on '70s children's classics Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory and Mad Monster Party. Interviews with the stars of Them! and Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Special-effects makeup artist Chris Walas discusses his work on Scanners, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Gremlins, Enemy Mine, The Fly and Fly II. Plus a tribute to King Kong's leading lady, Fay Wray. Making Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory; Chris Walas; Joan Weldon; Sean McClory; Kevin McCarthy; Tribute: Fay Wray; Mad Monster Party; Spfx Reviews. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $5.95.

Cover pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Twisted, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Carl Potts; Spider-Woman faces the odd villain known as Daddy Longlegs. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Twisted, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Carl Potts; Spider-Woman faces the odd villain known as Daddy Longlegs. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Comics and the Electric Company present: Spidey Super Stories. "The Big-Top Bust!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Amazing Spider-Man battles the sinister Circus of Crime! Includes the 1-page features "The Secrets of Spider-Man's Camera," "How to be a Super-Hero by J. Arthur Crank," and "Peter Parker's Problem." Includes the back-up tale "The Evil Dr. Fly!" Based on the Electric Company script by Thaddeus Mumford. Plus, Spidey tackles his most dangerous adversaries Mysterio in "Master of Masks and Mystery!" Also includes a pin-up featuring the Short Circus. Cover price $0.35.

"Spidey meets Daredevil!" Guest-starring Daredevil. Story by Jim Salicrup and Alan Kupperberg. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Ricardo Villamonte, and Owen McCarron. Spidey and the Man without Fear take on the Ringmaster from the Circus of Crime. Includes the 1-page features "Daredevil the Man without Fear," "Tony Stark is Iron Man,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Flight of the Human Kite!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, Spidey and the golden Avenger, Iron Man, try to save the car show in "Auto Show 1979!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #27 Daredevil. Cover price $0.40.

Spider-Woman Cover price $0.50.

Stories by Will Eisner and Jules Feiffer. Art by Eisner. Wraparound cover by Eisner. Kitchen Sink introduces Eisners classic stories from the 1940s and '50 to a new generation. The Devils Shoes; M.U.R.D.E.R.; Montabaldo; The Treasure of Avenue C; Rife; The Amulet of Osiris; The Return. Plus a Spirit checklist by Cat Yronwode. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Stories by Will Eisner and Jules Feiffer. Art by Eisner. Cover by Eisner. Kitchen Sink introduces Eisners classic stories from the 1940s and '50 to a new generation. Killer McNobby; Genius; Caramba!; Vietnam 50. Plus an Ask Will Eisner column, a Big City story, and a Shop Talk interview with Milton Caniff (Terry and the Pirates). 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cover art by Will Eisner. Welcome Home, Ebony starring the Spirit, Ebony, and Pierpont, script by Will Eisner, pencils by John Spranger, inks by Will Eisner and Bob Palmer. Carrion's Rock starring the Spirit, Carrion, and Julia, script by Will Eisner, pencils by John Spranger, inks by Will Eisner and Bob Palmer. Magnifying Glasses starring the Spirit, script by Will Eisner, pencils by John Spranger, inks by Will Eisner and Bob Palmer. Tidal Wave starring the Spirit and Fraternization H Shack, script by Will Eisner, pencils by John Spranger, inks by Will Eisner and Bob Palmer. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Cover art by Will Eisner. The Half Dead Mr Lox starring the Spirit and Willum Waif, script and pencils by Will Eisner, inks by Will Eisner and Jerry Grandenetti. Blood of the Earth starring the Spirit, Jewel of Gezah (Intro), and Sand Saref, script and art by Will Eisner. Sammy and Delilah starring Sammy, script and art by Will Eisner. The Jewel starring Jewel of Gezah, Mr Carrion, and Sand Saref, script and art by Will Eisner. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Cover art by Will Eisner. To The Spirit With Love starring the Spirit, Carrion, Ellen, and Octopus, script and art by Will Eisner. The Portier Fortune starring the Spirit and P'Gell, script by Will Eisner, pencils by Eisner (1, part of 2 and 7) and John Spranger, inks by Eisner and Bob Palmer. Death Is My Destiny starring the Spirit, script and art by Will Eisner. The Case of the Double Jones starring the Spirit and Dolan's doppleganger, script and pencils by Will Eisner, inks by Eisner and Jerry Grandenetti. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Cover art by Will Eisner. Time Bomb starring the Spirit, pencils by Klaus Nordling, inks by Jim Dixon. Hobart starring the Spirit, script by Jules Feiffer, pencils by Eisner, inks by Jim Dixon. Help Wanted starring the Spirit and two Dolan doppelgangers, pencils by Eisner, inks by Jim Dixon. The Facts starring the Spirit, Carrion, and Little Ghoul, script by Eisner, inks by Jim Dixon. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Harvey reprints classic stories of Spooky, Casper's cousin who loves to scare. In a two-part story, The Mysterious Dr. Gnihton imprisons Spooky in Ecalpon, a fate that becomes more surreal once he starts spelling things backwards. Wendy helps a mouse outwit a cat. Touch Me Not!; Its the Thought That Counts; Casper: The Ghost Fire; Wendy: Monster Motel; His Country Cousin; Spookable Boohavior; The Mysterious Dr. Gnihton; A Prisoner in Ecalpon; Casper: The Giggling Ghost; The Littlest Fox; The Proud Rose; Wendy: The Monstrous Mouse. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Stories and art by Doug Wildey, Walter Palais, H. C. Kiefer, Roy G. Krenkel, and Vince Napoli. Stories from comics artists inspired by (and featuring) classic collectible stamps, for a rare series that combines panelology with philately. General "Mad Anthony" Wayne and his forces face a confederacy of Native tribes in 1790s America, in a story with early art by Doug Wildey. The "true" story of legendary archer William Tell, who trusted his own son's life to his skill with the bow. Witnessing a pitched battle, Francis Scott Key is inspired to write the American anthem. B & O Railroad Stamp; Get Your Man; U. S. Army Stamp; William Tell, The Man Who Faced A Tyrant; Oddities in Stamps; Stamp Errors and Rarities; The Battle of Fallen Timbers; Francis Scott Key and the Star Spangled Banner; Rex Saves a Life; What's My Name? Final issue under this title; series continues as Thrilling Adventures in Stamps Comics (1953) #8. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Jack Kirby. Prevue of Peril starring The Newsboy Legion, script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; Touched by the needs of poor, starving people in Suicide Slum, the Legion asks Jim Harper for help. Case of the Precious Peach starring The Star-Spangled Kid, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Hal Sherman. The Menace of Steeplejack Stoll's Gang starring Tarantula. Mystery of the Hiccupping Parrot starring Penniless Palmer, art by R. L. Ross. Remember Yesterday starring TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Satan's Machine Shop starring Robotman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak and the Shuster Shop. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Playboy of Suicide Slum! starring The Newsboy Legion, script by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, pencils by Kirby, inks by Arturo Cazeneuve (as Joe Simon); When Tommy saves a young girl from being killed by the automobile of wealthy Mr. Thornton, the man decides to adopt Tommy and give him the best of everything. Perils of the Penny Plunderers starring The Star Spangled Kid, art by Hal Sherman. Truants in Trouble starring Tarantula, art by Al Anders. Riddle of the Magic Fiddle starring Penniless Palmer, art by Stan Kaye. Case of the Spy Proof Catapult starring TNT and Dan the Dyna-Mite, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Robotman Takes an Hour Off starring Robotman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Ed Dobrotka. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $170.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #3806129006

The Ghost-Breaker stars in "The Phantom of Paris," Robin stars in "Danger in the Hall of Trophies," Captain Compass stars in "Sabotage on the High Seas," and Tomahawk stars in "The Magic Tomahawk!" Cover price $0.10.

Starblazer (1984 Liberty Communications) #002, Gremlins, Conan Contest, Roger Moore, Conan Greatest Superstar Ever, Indy is back

Starburst is Marvel's British magazine of "science fiction, horror, fantasy, animation and spfx." Storybook Classics come to the Screen. Issue #81 includes: Dream Child - Alice in the Eighties; Ladyhawke - A Flight of Medieval Fantasy; David Hardy's Illustrated - Neverending Story. NOTE: #4-87 published by Marvel Comics. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Tony Harris. Mercy (Sins of the Father pt 3), script by James Robinson, art by Tony Harris and Wade von Grawbadger; The Mist meets with fellow Starman villain The Shade to form a plan of attack on Opal City while new Starman, Jack Knight, assembles a costume to face The Mist's daughter; But before diving into battle, Jack detours to a fortuneteller store for a quick glimpse at a possible outcome for the battle. From the Shade's Journal text story by James Robinson. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Cover by Tony Harris. 1882 Back Stage Back Then (A Tale of Times Past), script by James Robinson, art by Teddy H. Kristiansen, Christian Højgaard, Bjarne Hansen, Kim Hagen, and Teddy H. Kristiansen; The first in a series of interspersed one-shot stories delving into Opal City's past, drawn from the diaries of the enigmatic Golden Age villain, The Shade; In the 1880s, Shade brings his perverse brand of justice to play against a circus of the damned; Oscar Wilde is on his American tour; he spends an afternoon with The Shade at the outdoor Cafe de Salle in Opal City. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $50.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #0288937003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover by Tony Harris. To Hell and Back (part two), script by James Robinson, art by Tony Harris and Wade von Grawbadger; Attempting to lure the demonic Merritt out of hiding, Jack Knight uses himself as bait; But even with the help of Opal City's police force, Merritt may prove too formidable a foe even for Starman. From the Shade's Journal text story by James Robinson. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Cover art by Tony Harris. City Without Light (A Prelude to Bad Times) starring Starman, script by James Robinson, pencils by Steve Yeowell, inks by Wade von Grawbadger; Shade and Ted discuss the goings on in Opal since Jack left, including the actions the O'Dares, Bobo and Commissioner Woo; Sadie is approached by the ghost of the Black Pirate who is looking for Jack. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.50.

Written by James Robinson and David Goyer; art by Peter Snejbjerg and Keith Champagne; painted cover by Tony Harris and Alex Ross. Jack Knight's journey through space concludes in an issue featuring a stunning cover painted by Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME) over pencils by original STARMAN artist Tony Harris! With all appearing to be lost, Jack and his allies must pull miracles from the madness of revolution if they hope to free the empire of the Crown Imperial and finally return home. But even if Jack, Mikaal and Will Payton reach Earth, will Opal be the same city they left behind? FC, 32 pg." Cover price $2.50.

WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON. The epic war of good and evil continues as events turn darker still in "Grand Guignol." The Shade seemingly has Opal City in his control with an army of villains doing his bidding. And the only thing standing bewteen them and total victory is Jack Knight. Meanwhile, Ted Knight must fight his own deadly battle with Dr. Phosphorus, a fight where even victory could spell disaster. Who will be the first hero to fall?FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON5. The "Grand Guignol" continues with a venture into "Times Past." Last issue, readers learned the dark secret linking the Shade and Culp. Now, a dark, violent tale reveals the full, century-long story of the two shadow-wielders' intertwined, globe-spanning histories, featuring many surprise cameos from DC's past.FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON. Loose ends all come together as the "Grand Guignol" nears its finale! Culp's mysterious past and his grand, dark plan for Jack Knight and Opal City come to light in an issue featuring appearances by most of the series' roster of characters.FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

The "Legends of the Dead Earth" Annuals continue: On a mysterious planet in the distant future, the Shade tells a strangely familiar group of children two tales of times past. In a tale of triumph and tragedy, the Shade speaks of the stellar Starman saving his people. Then, a tale of heroism featuring Ted Knight, the Golden Age Starman. Written by James Robinson. Art by Craig Hamilton, Ray Snyder, Bret Blevins, J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray. Painted cover by Tony Harris. FC, 48 pg. Mando Format. Cover price $3.50.

Blackest Night Tie-In - Written by James Robinson. Art by Fernando Dagnino and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Tony Harris. James Robinson revives his beloved STARMAN series for one more issue as a Black Lantern Starman haunts Opal City. Which Starman has returned and who can stop him from wreaking havoc on the city? Well, the Shade would rather just continue his date with Hope O'Dare, but if no one else can be bothered, what choice does he have but to investigate? Just don't dare call him a Super Hero. As the rest of the DC Universe is learning, defeating Black Lanterns isn't easy - is this the final curtain call for the immortal Shade? Find out in another of this month's one-issue revivals of classic DC Universe titles! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Michael Kaluta. Mumbo- Jumbo Part II: Big Mombo, script by Elaine Lee, art by Michael Kaluta; Gatatia 9 is out to get Brucilla; To make sure she does, she enlists a fighting force of fellow amazons to do it!; As for Bru herself, she's in the middle of the wildest show trial of her life--Foxy Proxy! The Starstruck Glossary by Elaine Lee. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.