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  • Issue #3-1ST
    Forbidden Worlds Archives HC (2012 Dark Horse) 3-1ST

    Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Forbidden Worlds (1952) #9-14. Written by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ken Bald. Introduction by Timothy Truman. Chased by a wax sculpture of Adolf Hitler, cursed by a snake goddess, and forced to marry an oozing swamp monster-life has never been easy for the residents of Forbidden Worlds! Issues #9 through #14 of this wonderfully bizarre 1950s anthology are collected in a deluxe hardcover, which features a new introduction from Timothy Truman (King Conan, Hawkman) and contributions from golden age creators King Ward, Harry Lazarus, Charlie Sultan, Jon Blummer, and others. Hardcover, 224 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #27
    Frankenstein Comics (1945 Prize) 27
    Auction opens April 5
    • Near full length spine split.
    • 2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.
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    Stories and art by Dick Briefer, Mort Meskin and Marvin Stein. Cover by Dick Briefer. Prize Comics revives Dick Briefer's Frankenstein series in line with the horror trends of the Pre-Code 1950s Frozen in a block of ice, the Frankenstein Monster becomes a theater exhibit, until an accident sets him free once more. A master gardener conceals the sinister secret behind his champion roses. Plane crash survivors in the Himalayas discover a hidden paradise. Frozen Alive; Fatal Fever; So Red My Roses; Checkmate; Flight Unknown. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #37
    Ghost Stories (1962-1973 Dell) 37
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4476656002
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    Antholog comic which features spooky and suspenseful stories relating to ghosts and other mysteries from the beyond. This issue reprints stories from issue number 16, "Command from the Grave," "The King of the Dead," "Fowler's Light," and "A Castle is to Keep." Issue also has "The Disappointed Ghost" one-page text feature. Story and art credits: Unknown. October 1973. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #4-15C
    Grimm's Ghost Stories (1972 Gold Key) 4-15C

    15¢ cover price. Across the centuries a spirit reaches out from its tomb! Featuring: 7 page story "Don't Kill The Dead" drawn by Oscar Novelle; 6 page story "The Night Caller" drawn by Jack Sparling; 6 page story "The Farmer In The Well" drawn by John Celardo; 6 page story "The Bridgekeeper" drawn by Luis Dominguez. Painted cover by George Wilson. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #181
    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 181
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Paper: Off white to white
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    First 15 cent issue. Cover by Neal Adams. Featuring: 11 page story "Sir Greeley's Revenge!" written by Otto Binder and drawn by Frank Springer; 1 page Page 13 filler written by Joe Orlando and drawn by Sergio Aragones; 10 page story "The Siren of Satan" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Berni Wrightson; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler by Sergio Aragones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #9
    Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 9

    "Do Do That Voodoo!" Howard saves Bev from an evil voodoo cult. "Heavy Business in a Mediocre Motel!" Bev breaks up with Howard. "The Linoleum Lizard!" Private eye Howard searches for a missing person. Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dave Simons. Cover by John Pound. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #44
    JSA (1999) 44
    Published Mar 2003 by DC.

    WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores January 8. The JSA's trip through time concludes! Hawkgirl and the JSA of today battle alongside the heroes of ancient Egypt to stop Vandal Savage's reign of terror. But the war will look mild compared to Captain Marvel's shocking realizations about Teth-Adam! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #2
    Justice Society of America (1991 1st Series) 2

    "The Sack of Gotham." The country experiences a blackout, thanks to living constellations. Black Canary battles Gorilla Grodd. Script by Len Strazewski, pencils by Grant Miehm, inks by Miehm. Cover by Tom Lyle. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #164
    Knights of the Dinner Table (1994) 164

    (W) Jolly Blackburn (A) Various This multiple award-winning comic magazine features the hilarious misadventures of a group of gamers (the Knights) and their friends, along with useful D&D, HackMaster, and other articles for gamers, from a gamer's perspective. It's a slice of (fantasy) life in strips, articles, reviews and features, and a wonderful celebration of the gaming culture! Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #200
    Life with Archie (1958 Archie) 200

    Multi-part adventure stories: The gang pursues a stolen antique called the Maltese Pigeon; Archie, Betty and Veronica encounter thieves after they get locked in a museum. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, Stan Goldberg, and Jon D'Agostino, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Goldberg. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #136
    Mickey Mouse (1953-1987 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 136

    Cover title says "Mickey Mouse and Goofy." Mickey Mouse in "The Mummy Case Mystery" in which Mickey and Goofy investigate mysterious happenings at a museum. Issue also has Chip 'N' Dale in "The Jumbo-Munks" and one-page text story "A Lucky Kick-Off." No art/story credits given. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #16
    Mister Mystery (1951) 16
    • 6" cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at both staples. Water damage. Chew.
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    Cover by Bernard Baily. Stories and art by Loffredo, Bruce Hamilton, and Sal Trapani. Pre-Code horror tales from Aragon, an imprint of Stanley Morse Publications. Tad inherits an old castle that is supposed to be cursed, and is confronted by a immortal old man with an exposed brain. Lifelong rivals decide to settle things once and for all with a strange knife-duel inside a locked fortress in the Mexican desert. Starving prisoners in a dungeon devise a fearsome revenge against their cruel jailer. Mummy/bondage cover by Bernard Baily. The Immortal Brain!; Wall of Coahuila; The Chase!; The Magnet!; Hunger! 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #8
    Monster Magazine (1975) 8

    Vol. 2 # 8; Quasimodo's Monster Magazine on cover. The Mummy, The Invisible Man, Jaws, Star Trek, and more. Comic parody, "Star Wrecked vs. Spaced-Out 1999-1/2" (script by Flash Kiernan, art by Buck Tallarico). Magazine format; black and white; 96 pages. Cover price $1.25.

    • Paper: White
    • Label #0700328016
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    The Greatest Fright-Film Stars of All Time! Sinister Sixth Issue Spectacular with: Boris Karloff; Christopher Lee - The Mummy Stalks Again; William Castle - The Father of Rosemary's Baby; Mel Brooks' Young Frankenstein. Plus more monsters, creatures and beasts than you can shake a claw at! Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1
    Monsters Unleashed (1975) Annual 1

    Gil Kane reprint with part Neal Adams inks (as "Crusty Bunkers") Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #10
    Mummy (1990 Millennium) 10

    Anne Rice aka Ramses the Damned Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #5
    Murder of King Tut (2010 IDW) 5

    James Patterson, Alex Irvine (w) ? Christopher Mitten, Ron Randall (a) ? Darwyn Cooke (c) Author James Patterson unravels the mystery behind the boy king's tragic and untimely death. We also witness the triumph and demise of Howard Carter, Tut's 20th-century discoverer of his tomb, as all things come to light in this concluding issue. 32 pages Cover price $3.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Murder of King Tut HC (2010 IDW) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by James Patterson and Alexander Irvine. Art by Christopher Mitten and Ron Randall. Cover by Dave Dorman. The Murder of King Tut adapts best-selling author James Patterson's New York Times bestselling novel in this exciting new series. As we visit the Egyptian landscapes back in the time of the Boy King (with art by Christopher Mitten), we also follow the trials and tribulations of his discoverer, Howard Carter, as he searches tomb after tomb looking for what most other archeologists are certain doesn't exist, the Tomb of Tutankhamen and the clues to his controversial and mysterious death (art by Ron Randall)! Hardcover, 132 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #50
    Mystery Tales (1952 Atlas) 50

    "The House of Evil!" (art by Angelo Torres), "The Little Black Box" (art by Robert Q. Sale), "Drawings of Doom!" (art by Ted Galindo), "The Man With Two Lives," "When the World Vanished!" (art by Gray Morrow), "The Pyramid's Secret" (art by John Forte), asnd a two-page text story, "The Wishing Stone." Bill Everett cover. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Papyrus GN (2007-2010 Cinebook) 3-1ST

    Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Tutankhamun: The Assassinated Pharaoh!" Story and art by Lucien De Gieter. Thanks to a magical decoction, Papyrus travels back a century to meet the future Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, and his wife Ankhsenamon. Papyrus witnesses Tutankhamun's murder and the sombre going-ons that follow his death. In danger, Papyrus is once again rescued by Theti-Cheri, his friend and the Pharaoh's daughter. But before he returns to his own era, Papyrus discovers who has been looting the tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $11.95.

  • Issue #1
    Phantom (UK 1992 Wolf) Limited Edition 1

    Limited Edition Subscribers issue. Black and White.

  • Issue #37
    Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 37

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. "The Spy" Hostess snack cakes ad starring Superman. "Images of the Dead," script by Arnold Drake (idea) and Paul Levitz, art by Gerry Talaoc; When Anne Craton's cab is hijacked by a bank robber, the Phantom Stranger tries to stop their getaway; However, Anne is shot before the police arrive to take the crook away; Later, Anne's husband, artist Alan Cranton is offered $20,000 to create a forgery of a pharaoh's sarcophagus; Alan refuses initially, even though he wishes to make enough money so that Anne doesn't have to drive a taxi anymore; However, he soon learns that Anne is in the hospital, and so he takes the job to pay for her medical treatment, in spite of warnings from the Phantom Stranger. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #56
    Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 56

    "The Scarab's Sting!" Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Trevor Von Eeden and Frank Springer. In a friendly bout of sparring, Iron Fist shows Luke Cage one must be graceful and able to turn an opponent's strengths against him. However, we all know Power Man is second to none when it comes to good 'ole fashion fisticuffs. Plus, witness the awesome power of the Living Monolith unleashed. Cover price $0.35.

  • Issue #11
    Power of Shazam (1995) 11
    Published Jan 1996 by DC.

    Cover art by Jerry Ordway. The Seven Deadly Enemies of Man starring Captain Marvel, Mary Marvel, Captain Marvel, Jr., Bulletman, Tawky Tawny, Uncle Dudley, and Black Adam, script by Jerry Ordway, pencils by Pete Krause and Curt Swan, inks by Mike Manley. Ibis summons Captain Marvel Jr. to help Captain Marvel battle the seven deadly sins. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #17
    Richie Rich Vault of Mystery (1974 Harvey) 17

    "The Great Museum Robbery"; Richie and Reggie are trapped in a locked museum with crooks on the loose. "My Mummy Done Told Me!"; Reggie disguises as a mummy, while Richie finds out the robbers' true purpose. "A Very Strange Day"; Richie's dad sends him on fake treasure hunts for April Fools day. "Man of Mystery" text story. "Meadow Lark Park"; Richie's father gives him an amusement park for getting a straight "A" report card. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #24
    Scooby-Doo Where Are You? (2010 DC) 24

    Written by Sholly Fisch and John Rozum. Art by Robert Pope, Roberto Barrios Angelelli, Scott McRae and Horacio Ottolini. Cover by Robert Pope and Scott McRae. A museum's mummy is keeping its true identity under wraps! Can Scooby and the gang unravel the mystery before dinner? Find out in "Mummy Knows Best" by Sholly Fisch, Robert Pope and Scott McRae. Plus: with school back in session, take a class in some horrific history with Professor Scoob and the gang in "History Is History" by John Rozum, Roberto Barrios Angelelli and Horacio Ottolini, reprinted from Scooby-Doo (1997 DC) #129. And: 2-page story "Another Mystery All Wrapped Up" by John Rozum and Robert Pope, reprinted from Scooby-Doo (1997 DC) #96. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #3
    Shaloman Vol. 1 (1988) 3

    Mark 1 Comics Presents: Shaloman. "Pharaoh's Curse." Story and art by Al Wiesner. A hallucinatory curse brings an adversary to the pyramids to battle Shaloman. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #42
    Speed Comics (1939-1947 Brookwood/Harvey) 42

    Cover art by Rudy Palais. The Human Brute starring Captain Freedom. Vanquish the Vicious V starring Shock Gibson. The Story Behind the Cover: Terror in Tut's Tomb text story with Captain Freedom and the Young Defenders. Wooden Ships and Iron Men, art by Ernie Schroeder. Chins Up, China starring the Girl Commandoes, art by Jill Elgin. Biff Bannon, Movie Hero, script and art by Art Helfant. The Yellow Streak, art by Joe Kubert. 52 pages, four color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #1
    Spider-Man Exterminator (1994 Orkin/Marvel) Giveaway 1
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    Flip Book w/The Exterminator, Orkin Pest Control Giveaway. 16 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #31
    Supernatural Law (1999 1st Series) 31

    By Batton Lash. In the Nevada desert, attorneys Alanna Wolff and Jeff Byrd take a gamble as they follow "The Trail of the Trial of the Mummy!" The Counselors of the Macabre represent a pharaoh whose court case began over 2,000 years ago! Plus: A guest artist pin-up, letters page, recommended reading, and more! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1
    Tales of the Mysterious Traveler (1956) 1
    • 3" cumulative spine split. 2" tear on back cover. Water damage.

    Edited by Al Fago. Cover by Dick Giordano and Vince Alascia. Written by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Chilling, thrilling and frequently fulfilling Tales of the Mysterious Traveler! In this issue: "The Mummy Vanishes" with inks by Vince Alascia; "The Genie" with art by Charles Nicholas and Alascia; "Where There's a Will" with inks by Alascia; "He Came by Night"; and "Man of a Thousand Faces" with art by Nicholas and Alascia. Plus: 2-page text story "Operation: Level"! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #51
    Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) 51

    "Chameleons are Forever" - Written by Dean Clarrain, Chris Allan and Steve Lavigne. Art by Chris Allan and Jon D'Agostino. Cover by Chris Allan and Ryan Brown. Codename: Chameleon returns to steal the priceless artifacts from a museum. Only the Turtles can stop him! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #326
    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 326

    Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Brent Anderson. "The Scarab Strikes," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Thieves steal the Eye of Horus from Egypt and try to sell it in Chicago; The Scarlet Scarab follows them from Egypt and meets Thor and the two of them capture the thieves. Loki, Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg are featured in the Tales of Asgard back-up, "The Rescue," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by John Tartaglione; Balder and the Warriors Three rescue Idunn from the clutches of Tyr and Loki. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.