Comic books in 'Monster', graded by CGC

"The Half-Creatures of the Sargasso Sea"; Explorer Paul Raymond has set his mind to proving to his colleagues at the club that there are mysteries to be found in the Sargasso Sea; He travels there and encounters a race of fish men. "Demon of the Pit," art by Charles Nicholas; Two years ago convicted killer Caesar Renard survived a volcanic eruption which buried the prison he lived in. "The Fiend from Outer Space," art by Louis Ravielli; Scientist Martin develops a test machine for rocket flight capable of accelerating with over 10 Gs of gravity. "The Man Who Murdered Himself" text story. "The Skid Row Monster," pencils by Charles Nicholas; A hooded figure calling himself Vengeance calls upon down-and-out lawyer Arthur Drake; He pulls Drake out of the gutter and makes him a member of his criminal gang. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "With Friends Like These!" Story by Gerry Conway and Ben Trovato. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Andy Mushynsky. Spider-Man tries to convince Harry Osborn to give up his crime-fighting career as the Green Goblin. Unfortunately, Harry does not get the message, so the two long-time friends battle in a secret hideout near the Brooklyn Bridge. Meanwhile, Tombstone seems to have survived his exposure to Diox-3 in the previous issue. Cameo appearance by Hammerhead. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

*18+ Mature Readers Only* Written and Illustrated by Bill Mays. 32 Pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only* Cover price $3.00.

*18+ Mature Readers Only* Written and Illustrated by Bill Mays. 32 Pages, B&W. *18+ Mature Readers Only* Cover price $3.00.

Jan 1947. Cover by A. R. Tilburne. Horror and supernatural stories by William Hope Hodgson "The Hog", Edmond Hamilton, Allison V. Harding, Roger S. Vreeland, Chester S. Geier, Stephen Grendon, Theodore Sturgeon "Cellmate", Charles King, Ray Bradbury "The Handler", and H. P. Lovecraft (verse). Illustrations by Lee Brown Coye, A. R. Tilburne, Irwin J. Weill, Boris Dolgov, and Matt Fox. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 100 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $1,799.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4418152003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $1,375.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white Label #4416200014 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $1,199.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white Label #4449592003 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

July 1949. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by Fredric Brown "Come and Go Mad", Ewen Whyte, H. Russell Wakefield, Stephen Grendon, Russell Branch, Stanton A. Coblentz, Frietz Lieber "In the X-Ray", Harold Lawlor, Robert Bloch "Floral Tribute", and Seabury Quinn. Illustrations by Boris Dolgov, John Giunta, Vincent Napoli, and Matt Fox. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Volume 42, Issue 3 - March, 1950. Cover by Lee Brown Coye. Novellettes include Home to Mother by Manly Wade Wellman, and the Short Stories The Corn Dance by Margaret St. Clair, Dead Man's Shoes by Day Keene, The Hungry Ghost by Emil Petaja, The Shadow of Saturn by E. Hoffmann Price, Stay with Me by Shelby Steger, Take the Z-Train by Allison V. Harding, The Tree's Wife by Mary Elizabeth Counselman, Two Face by Frank Belknap Long. Also features the poem Do You Forget, Enchantress? by Clark Ashton Smith. Softcover, 100 pages, Text (with B&W illustrations) Cover price $0.25.

Volume 44, Issue 3 - March, 1952. Cover by Joseph Eberle. Horror and supernatural stories by Alice Drayton Farnham "Morne Perdu", H. P. Lovecraft "The Horror at Red Hook", Garnett Radcliffe, Curtis W. Casewit, Seabury Quinn, Mary Elizabeth Counselman, August Derleth "The Place of Desolation", and William P. Barron. Illustrations by Jon Arfstrom, Joseph Eberle, Hannes Bok, Boris Dolgov, and Vincent Napoli. 6 3/4" x 10"; black and white; 100 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Sept 1952. Cover by Virgil Finlay. Horror and supernatural stories by H. P. Lovecraft (verse) "Hallowe'en in a Suburb", Margaret St. Clair "Island of the Hands", Curtis W. Casewit, Frederick Sanders, David Eynon, L. Sprague De Camp & Fletcher Pratt "Where To, Please?", H. Thompson Rich, E. Everett Evans, August Derleth "The Lost Path", and G. G. Pendarves. Illustrations by Virgil Finlay, Jon Arfstrom, Joseph Eberle, Fred Humiston, A. R. Tilburne, and Hannes Bok. 6 1/2-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

May 1953. Cover by Joseph Eberle. Horror and supernatural fiction by Leah Bodine Drake "Whisper Water", Justin Dowling, David Eynon, Donald Wandrei, Clark Ashton Smith, August Derleth "A Corner for Lucia", Felix Marti Ibanez, Garnett Radcliffe, Adam Hull Shirk, and Paul Ernst. Illustrations by Joseph Eberle, W. H. Silvey, Virgil Finlay, Jon Arfstrom, Charles A. Kennedy, and Anthony Di Giannurio. 6 3/4" x 10"; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

July 1953. Last pulp format issue. Cover by W. H. Silvey. Horror and supernatural fiction by David Eynon, August Derleth "The House in the Valley", Richard Matheson "Slaughter Huse", Glen Malin, Lyn Venable, Joseph Payne Brennan, Paul Ernst, and Nictzin Dyalis. Illustrations by Joseph Eberle, Virgil Finlay, Vincent Napoli, Anthony Di Gianurrio, and Jon Arfstrom. 6 3/4" x 10"; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $159.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #4399285021 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover art by Joe Kubert. Intro art by Romeo Tanghal. Rotirra--the Monster-Weapon!, script by Bob Rozakis, art by Gerry Talaoc; set in the Pacific in June 1943 during World War II. The Life and Death of Charlie Golem, script by Bob Toomey, art by Ruben Yandoc [as Rubeny]; set in summer of 1943 in Eastern Europe during World War II. The Greatest Story Never Told, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Danny Bulanadi; set at the Teruel Front in Spain in 1937. The Day after Doomsday story, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Bob Downs. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by Joe Kubert. One-page intro, script by Len Wein, art by Romeo Tanghal. A Little Knowledge..., script by Bruce Jones, art by Tom Sutton; set sometime in the future. The Tomb at the Top of the Stairs!, script by David Allikas, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Larry Mahlstedt; set in Berlin in the final days of World War II. Epitaph for a Monster, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Bob Hall, inks by Jerry Ordway; set during World War II in a submarine and on an island of dinosaurs. The White Knight, script by Paul S. Newman, art by Tom Yeates; set during the Crusades in 1191 near Jerusalem. A letter from Todd McFarlane. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Cover art by Joe Kubert. The Dame or the Dinosaur, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Jerry Ordway; set during World War II on an island in the south Pacific. Old Soldiers Always Die!, script by Mike W. Barr, art by E. R. Cruz; set in Berlin on 2 August 1934. Ambushed by the Dead, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Mark D. Bright, inks by Gerry Talaoc; set in the Hurtegen Forest during World War II. Return Engagement, script by George Kashdan, art by Steve Ditko; set in Scotland. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Last 20c cover-priced issue. Cover by John Romita and Marie Severin. Stories by Arthur Peddy, Bill Benulis, Jack Abel, Bob Powell, and Bill Everett. Stories of fantasy, science fiction, and the supernatural—these are Weird Wonder Tales! All reprints. 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Robert Crumb. Several one-page strips by David Carrino and Peter Bagge. "The Axeman," script and art by Tom Bertino; An axe murderer in 1920s Louisiana. Several one-page strips by Jeff John. Girls "Turned Into Vibrator Zombies!", script by Dori Seda and Robert Crumb, art by Terry Zwigoff; Sylvia and Bettie go to the vibrator shop. "The Love-Life of an Artist...", script and art by Dori Seda; Dori breaks up her engagement. "The Adventures of George "Murky" Murkoid," script and art by Robert Crumb; George remembers first meeting Gloria. "Life in the Night," script and art by Elinore Norflus; Dora's car breaks down. 44 pgs., B&W. 8-in. x 11-in. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Robert Crumb. "Gob," script and art by Dennis Worden (as Wordo); the life of a monster. Legends from the Malay Archipelago article by Bruce Carleton. "Where Has It Gone, All the Beautiful Music of Our Grandparents?", script and art by Robert Crumb; Crumb bemoans modern popular music. Several one-page strips by David Carrino and Peter Bagge. Untitled The Checkered Demon story, script and art by S. Clay Wilson. "The Tot," script and art by Kazimieras G. Prapuolenis; A priest plots to become archbishop. 44 pgs., B&W. 8-in. x 11-in. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by Robert Crumb. "How My Family Encouraged Me to Become an Artist!", script and art by Dori Seda. Harvey Sez column; Harvey Pekar bemoans the lack of artistically ambitious comic books. "Moo Goo Gai Pan," script and art by Aline Kominsky-Crumb; Aline's family love to eat, but hate to cook. "Footsy," script and art by Robert Crumb; How Crumb played footsie with girls in his class. "The Cockeyed Cook Story," script and art by Mark Zingarelli; William Cook's life of crime. "Un-covered Property: A Short Study in Family Dynamics," script and art by Carol Tyler; The pre-pubescent Carol doesn't understand why she can't go topless. "TV Evangelist," script and art by Michael Dougan; Dougan's grandmother is fleeced of her possessions by an unscrupulous preacher. "I Had a Dream Last Nite," script and art by Aline Kominsky-Crumb. 44 pgs., B&W. 8-in. x 11-in. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Games Workshop Present their Monthly Games Magazine. In this issue: The Great Hospice for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay; 'Eavy Metal; Necromunda - Confrontation; Inquisitor Kryptman; Chivalry card game; Praetorians rules; Mighty Empires preview; Modelling Workshop. Cover price $3.95.

Written and illustrated by Mike Wolfer. 52 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $4.95.

Written and illustrated by Mike Wolfer. 52 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $4.95.

Written and illustrated by Mike Wolfer. 52 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $4.95.

One-shot comic adaptation of the 1990 film from Force Majeure Productions starring Sean Astin. Full color. 16 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1988 movie "Willow." In this issue, Willow and Madmartigan join forces to protect and transport the baby Elora and then end up captured by Sorsha and her evil forces in part two of this adaptation. Script by Jo Duffy and art by Bob Hall & Kim DeMulder. 32 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 10-in., Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

May or may not include 3-D glasses. Cover by Carol Lay. Edited by Krystine Kryttre and Dori Seda. Stories and art by Carol Lay, Dori Seda, Lee Binswanger, Cynthia Martin, Caryn Leschen, Krystine Kryttre, Rebecka Wright, Tolanche Santa Ana, Trina Robbins, Leslie Ewing, Diane Noomin, and Angela Bocage. A special 3-D issue of the female-creator anthology, one of the longest-running comix series to come out of the underground. Featuring a truly oddball cover by Carol Lay. Closed Circuit; The Story of Joe O; Alices Vanishing Act; Louis, Louis; Just Say Oh Wow; Good Dog; The Insult That Made a Musician Out of Mel; Ars Longa; Why We Do It; Urbanus Jockitus; A Blonde Grows in Brooklyn; Wild Heat #1. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

Written by Ron Marz. Art and Cover by Laura Braga. Sara Pezzini's fiercest ally in her battles against the supernatural has always been the Witchblade. But what happens if the Witchblade abandons Sara when she needs it most? A shocking turn of events leaves Sara alone and in deadly danger! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Ron Marz. Art by Laura Braga. Cover by John Tyler Christopher. Sara Pezzini's fiercest ally in her battles against the supernatural has always been the Witchblade. But what happens if the Witchblade abandons Sara when she needs it most? A shocking turn of events leaves Sara alone and in deadly danger! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Ron Marz. Art by Laura Braga. Cover by John Tyler Christopher. Sara Pezzini's fiercest ally in her battles against the supernatural has always been the Witchblade. But what happens if the Witchblade abandons Sara when she needs it most? A shocking turn of events leaves Sara alone and in deadly danger! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by David Hine. Art by Gabriel Rearte. Cover by Dale Keown. DARKNESS FALLS IN WITCHBLADE'S 19TH ANNIVERSARY! In another life Jackie Estacado was Sara Pezzini's lover and the father of her child. Now he has used the power of the Darkness to endanger the whole of human existence and only the Witchblade can stop him. Here at last is the untold story...the Death Of Jackie Estacado! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Written by Paul Tobin. Art and Cover by Joe Querio. Geralt struggles to maintain his sanity as he is forced to endure the House of Glass's unrelenting torment! He soon finds himself questioning Jakob's true motivation and is faced with a dark new omen! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Splash page with art by E.R. Cruz; "Something Sinister About Uncle Harry" (script by Carl Wessler, art by Jerry Grandenetti); "Bet Your Life" (script by George Kashdan, art by Don Perlin); "For Whom the Ghost Bells Toll" (script by Leo Dorfman, art by Alex Nino); and "Ghostly Genie." Cover price $0.20.

Polybagged. Young Guns Variant cover. J.J. Abrams' Star Trek We go deep undercover to answer the 25 biggest questions surrounding the 'Lost' co-creator's 'Star Trek' reboot that warps into theaters May 8. Hulk Directors' Commentary Superstar writer Jeph Loeb and artists Frank Cho, Arthur Adams and Ed McGuinness dissect their Hulk epic, from the debut of the deadly Red Hulk to the latest startling revelation. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on this gamma-powered blockbuster. Future comics Superstars Wizard profiles tomorrow's art superstars today with a rundown of the hottest and most talented artists rising through the ranks of the biggest publishers, including Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, IDW, Dynamite Entertainment and everyone else in between. The Legacy of Watchmen Superstar comic creators and Hollywood's most famous fanboys, including Ed Brubaker, David Goyer, Damon Lindelof, Brian K. Vaughan and dozens of other comic book legends, talk about the effects of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal graphic novel and share their reactions to the major motion picture. Softcover magazine, 96 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $5.99.

Not polybagged. Young Guns Variant cover. J.J. Abrams' Star Trek We go deep undercover to answer the 25 biggest questions surrounding the 'Lost' co-creator's 'Star Trek' reboot that warps into theaters May 8. Hulk Directors' Commentary Superstar writer Jeph Loeb and artists Frank Cho, Arthur Adams and Ed McGuinness dissect their Hulk epic, from the debut of the deadly Red Hulk to the latest startling revelation. Get the behind-the-scenes scoop on this gamma-powered blockbuster. Future comics Superstars Wizard profiles tomorrow's art superstars today with a rundown of the hottest and most talented artists rising through the ranks of the biggest publishers, including Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, IDW, Dynamite Entertainment and everyone else in between. The Legacy of Watchmen Superstar comic creators and Hollywood's most famous fanboys, including Ed Brubaker, David Goyer, Damon Lindelof, Brian K. Vaughan and dozens of other comic book legends, talk about the effects of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' seminal graphic novel and share their reactions to the major motion picture. Softcover magazine, 96 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $5.99.

Written by Jason Latour. Art by Robbi Rodriguez, Ian Bertram, Kris Anka, Jim Rugg, Declan Shalvey, Ron Wimberly, Ariela Kristantina and James Harren. Cover by Mahmud A. Asrar. The X-Men mourn as one of their own is finally put to rest. As a reporter digs further in Wolverine's past, what will be uncovered as the X-Men retell their favorite personal adventures and Wolverine stories Some of the industry's best and brightest lend a hand to say farewell in these two jam-packed issues: Robbi Rodriguez, Jason Latour, Jim Rugg, James Harren & more. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Written by FRANK TIERI Penciled by JUAN ROMAN CANO SANTACRUZ Cover by JOE JUSKO It hasn't exactly been easy for Wolverine and Hercules lately. As if combating the most fearsome creatures of ancient mytholgy weren't enough, it's worse when they're all working for the Hand. With a band of zombie thugs to contend with, the sea monster Kraken unleashed, and Mastsuo and King Eurytheus at the helm, it'll take more than godly heroics and mutant know-how to end this once and for all. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ray Fawkes. Art by Ariela Kristantina. Cover by Gerardo Sandoval. Everyone's blood is on the line in a desperate battle to defend Fantomelle from a nightmarish monster--and even if the Wolverines can save her, they're going to have to figure out a way to keep her around! The linchpin of their plan has a mind of her own, and that's a real problem… 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Written by Brian Azzarello. Art and Cover by Cliff Chiang. Is this the end of Olympus and the gods? Wonder Woman is locked in a desperate battle with the First Born with the destiny of immortals at stake - and she must make a decision that will effect the lives of those she loves most. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $126.34 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Finch Variant Cover. Label #0315886005 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by David Finch. Written by Meredith Finch. Art by David Finch and Richard Friend. Please welcome the new superstar creative team of writer Meredith Finch and artist David Finch! As this new epic begins, the fate of the Amazons is about to be revealed, major new characters will be introduced and a new villain will arrive with enough power to defeat the combined might of Wonder Woman and her Justice League teammates! Don't miss the start of this story that guest stars Swamp Thing! It will define what it takes for Diana to fulfill her destiny as Wonder Woman! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.