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Adventures on the Planet of the Apes (1975) 1 VG+ 4.5

Planet of the Apes 6-part movie adaptation begins. Reprints Planet of the Apes magazine in color. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler (?), inks by Joe Sinnott; NASA astronauts George Taylor, Dodge, Landon and Stewart lock themselves into suspended animation for a long-term voyage through deep space; The purpose of their mission is to test the Hasslein theory of the effects on a vehicle traveling at the speed of light; During the journey, the ship is pulled into a planet's gravitational field and it crash lands into a lake; They paddle to shore as their space capsule sinks; They have no idea what planet they are on; They find a colony of mute, savage human primitives and an attractive dark-haired woman that immediately catches Taylor's eye; Suddenly, a pack of horseback riding, rifle-bearing gorillas storm through the brush and begin hunting the savages; Taylor and the others have no choice but to flee along with the others. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 6 FN/VF 7.0

Giant-size issue. Batgirl stars in "Valley of the Copper Moon!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta. Robin stars in "The Joker's Daughter!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin (1st appearance). Reprint back-up stories: Alfred stars in "In the Soup!" with art by Jerry Robinson (from Batman 32); Batman and Robin star in "The New Crimes of the Mad Hatter" (from Batman 161). Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua") cover. Cover price $0.50.

Black Rider (1951 Atlas/Marvel) 23 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Chew.

Edited by Stan Lee. Cover by Syd Shores. Stories by unknown. Art by Syd Shores and unknown. The Wild West lives again! Nothing that lives can stop the Black Rider, who stars in three stories with art by Syd Shores: Black Rider arranges a reunion between a reluctant outlaw and his young son in an untitled tale; Black Rider helps a criminal go straight in an untitled tale; and it looks like a killer has returned from the dead to kill again in "The Black Gauntlet"! Plus: Two-Gun Kid in an untitled back-up story. And: 2-page text story "A Date with Death"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Buffalo Bill (1950 Youthful) 9 CGC 6.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Panel Missing From Page 16. Universal Grade 3.0.

Label #4738862003

Cover by Ed Goldfarb and Bob Baer. Stories and art by Doug Wildey, Henry Kiefer, Stephen Kirkel and Manny Stallman. Western adventure from Youthful Magazines. Buffalo Bill races to find reinforcements for a besieged fort. Ute warrior Swift Deer sets out to prevent Alaskan Russians from invading the site of modern-day San Francisco, in a story that somehow manages to bring Cold War sentiments to the Old West. Kiowa chieftain Grey Wolf battles fortune hunters who have learned the connection between the Kiowas (a Northern tribe) and Aztec gold. The Grim Hand of Death; Swift Deer and the Russian Bear; Wyatt Earp and the Clanton Gang; Grey Wolf and the Sacred Ruby of Amad-Re; Five Deaths. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Giant Size Kid Colt (1975) 3 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4752206002

New Kid Colt story: "Death Duel With Dack Derringer~" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Vince Colletta. Kid Colt reprints: "The Wolf Pack" (from issue 65 and later 140), "The Promise" (from issue 65 and later 140; art by Reed Crandall), "Fury at Farrow Gap" (also from issue 140; script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Colletta), "Dead on His Feet" (from issue 142; art by Jack Keller), and "Showdown in Smoke Mesa" (from issue 140; art by Keller). Also in this issue: "Rustler" (from issue 142; art by Joe Maneely). New Gil Kane cover. Cover price $0.50.

Giant-Size Defenders (1974) 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3970507004

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 200 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover art by Michael W. Kaluta. "The Beast's Revenge," script by John Albano, art by Michael W. Kaluta; John is impatient with his sister's love of animals, and accidentally kills her when she tries to protect her dog from his anger; John is then attacked and killed by other animals around the farm that his sister had befriended. "The Secret of Camp Galaxy," art by Bob Brown; Johnny Thornton is chosen to go to a summer camp staffed by aliens from other planets, but his parents believe it's all an elaborate hoax. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 187,408; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 194,734. "The Forbidden Wish," art by George Roussos; Cal Colby finds a Native American talisman that grants him whatever he wishes for, but warns him not to wish for immortality. One page of Cain's Gargoyles cartoons, art by Sergio Aragonés. "The Lunatic," script by Jack Oleck, art by Ralph Reese; Angry villagers demand that one of two brothers should be killed because he is insane, but which one is it? "A Breath of Black Death," script by Gerry Conway (as Francis X. Bushmaster), art by Tony deZuniga; An Egyptian Pharaoh begs the gods to restore his son to life, but is unwilling to pay the price they demand. "Slogging Through the Swamp On a Murky Evening" one-page A Witch's Garden of Curses story, script by Len Wein. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Jonah Hex (1977 1st Series) 2 VG/FN 5.0

Mr. Turnbull has Jonah framed for murder in "The Lair of the Parrot!" Characters: Jonah Hex; El Papagayo (introduction and first appearance); Mr. Turnbull. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art and cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover price $0.30.

Jonah Hex (1977 1st Series) 6 FN 6.0

"The Lawman" is written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Ernie Chan and Noly Panaligan. Cover by Ernie Chan. Cover price $0.35.

Legend of Zelda (1990 Valiant) 2 CGC 7.0 Barcode On Right Variant

Paper: White

Label #4701550002

1990 series with $1.95 cover price, barcode on the right side of the cover. Cover price $1.95.

Marvel Feature (1975 2nd Series) 2 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4737553011

Cover art by Frank Thorne and John Romita (alterations). "Blood of the Hunter," script by Bruce Jones, art by Frank Thorne; After robbing the brigand Rejak, Sonja is tracked by Rejack who wants revenge and kills everyone in his way. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 52D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Bob Budiansky, inks by Steve Leialoha. Journey Through the Past, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by Gene Day; T'Challa uncovers a connection between the Dragon Circle and the Ku Klux Klan; Infiltrating a Klan meeting, he finds out that the Dragon Circle is an offshoot of the Klan; He is discovered and does battle with the Soul Strangler and the Klan. Includes letter from Jim Owsley talking about the Falcon story in Marvel Premiere #49. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Night Rider (1974) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4766479006

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. The Macabre Menace of the Tarantula!, script by Gary Friedrich (writer) and Dick Ayers (plot), art by Dick Ayers; The Night Rider drives off Bart and his gang when they try to rustle some cattle; As they are preparing to leave, the Tarantula inspires them to work for him; Carter shows Jamie how he does many of his tricks as the Night Rider. The Tarantula and his gang try to force the people of Bison Bend to pay protection money, but Benjamin Brooks refuses; The Night Rider prevents the Tarantula and his gang from leaving with the rest of the townspeople's money, finally driving off the Tarantula with a little help from Jamie using the lantern-projector; The townspeople ask Benjamin Brooks to be their sheriff; reprinted from Ghost Rider (Marvel, 1967 western series) #2. Gunmanship!, script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers; Wyatt Earp teaches gun safety and how to shoot a gun; reprinted from Wyatt Earp (Marvel, 1955 series) #26. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Red Rabbit Comics (1947) 11 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4742164018

Stories by Gil Turner and others. Funny-animal comics featuring gunslinging Red Rabbit, bear cubs Willy and Nilly, Officer Mutt, and others in the classic mold. Red Rabbit realizes the dangerous bandit Red Mask plaguing the towns of the West isn't just a single man, but a whole gang working together. Officer Mutt gets exiled to the tough Gashouse District while a senator is visiting the precinct house. Bugsey Bear and his kid go exploring in the mountains and meet Crazy Jed, who gives them the map to the Lost Lady Gold Mine. Red Rabbit; Aunt Tilly: How the Elephant Got His Long Nose; Officer Mutt; Pete and Tweet; The Bugsey Bear Family. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Rocky and Bullwinkle (2014 IDW) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4706642007

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(W) Mark Evanier (A/CA) Roger Langridge They're finally here! Welcome Bullwinkle the Moose and Rocket J. Squirrel back to comics, in this very special first issue by fan-favorites Mark Evanier and Roger Langridge. Rocky and Bullwinkle must stop the evil Boris and Natasha from duping a wealthy philanthropist in THE PSYCHIC SIDEKICK. And when Dudley Do-Right tries to woo the beautiful Nell, will Snidely Whiplash get away? Cover price $3.99.

Scott Pilgrim (2006) FCBD 2006 VG+ 4.5

Free Comic Book Day 2006. Scott and Ramona battle a legion of girl ninjas named Winifred, which causes Scott some problems because he refuses to hit girls. Later adapted into a scene in the Scott Pilgrim movie. Script and art by Bryan Lee O'Malley. Also, an adventure of Fearless Griggs. Script and art by Andy Helms. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover by O'Malley.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4748996007

Cover art by Dave Cockrum. A Sword in Hand!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman battles Excaliber ["Slapper" Struthers]. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Steve Canyon Comics (1948 Harvey) 5 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Cover by Milton Caniff. Stories and art by Milton Caniff, Bob Powell, and Frank Engli. Harvey reprints the second comic strip from Terry and the Pirates creator Caniff. WWII vet and aviator Canyon has adventures around the world during the Cold War. Big Red uses her underworld connections to target Steve Canyon for death because he wrecked her illegal oil deal. Steve gets a new sidekick in millionaire adventurer Happy Easter. Plus an illustrated text feature about Caniff's career. Milton Arthur Caniff; Happy Easter's First Air Trip; Kid Brother; Plane Talk; Flossie; Ricky Roony; Sky Pirates of the Andes; Pilot's Revenge. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Supersnipe Comics Vol. 3 (1946) 8 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

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Edited by William DeGrouchy. Cover by George Marcoux. Stories by George Marcoux, Ed Gruskin and Clare Dwiggins. Featuring the adventures of Supersnipe, Bobby Crusoe, Ulysses Q. Wacky, and Bumpy. Three-page Supersnipe's Diary text story. 52 pages, full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 243 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Turmoil in the Time Stream!", script by Len Wein, layouts by John Buscema, finished art by Joe Sinnott; Zarrko tells Thor and the Asgardians about the Time Twisters, beings traveling back through time from the 80th Century; And every time they appear on Earth, it is destroyed; They agree to go with Zarrko, but once in the time stream, they are assaulted by dinosaurs, Mongol warriors, and soldiers from the future. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Jane Foster, and Odin. The letters page contains a Marvel Value Stamp series B #7 (Thor). 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Tomahawk (1950) 123 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4753243005

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Stallions of Death starring Tomahawk, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Frank Thorne. The Unknown Warrior starring Tomahawk, art by Bob Brown. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 133 CGC 9.8 SS Gaudiano/Adlard

Paper: White

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

Label #1365917016

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Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Charlie Adlard and Stefano Gaudiano. Cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart. Impending Doom. 28 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $2.99.