Auctions: comic books in 'Fantasy/Sword & Sorcery'

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1983 DC 1st Series) 2-35C CGC 9.4 35c Price Variant

Paper: Off white to white

35 Cent Price Variant.

Label #4449707003

This is the 35-cent cover-priced edition which was test marketed only in St. Louis, Missouri and Austin, Texas. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Ernie Colón. "Cat and Mouse," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; After an unsuccessful attempt by Lord Sardonyx to capture the princesses Amethyst, Carnelian, the son of Dark Opal, tries his luck at the task. DC Anniversary Issues ad. Article that introduces Amethyst and the creators behind it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Born of Blood (2022 Merc Publishing) 2D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Variant Cover D

Label #4478943009

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dolan. Art by Carlos Beccaria. Cover by Shikarii. The future Queen of Sparta is back in the second installment of BORN OF BLOOD! Giaris has become a seasoned warrior. She is a precise killer on the battle field, but her training isn't over yet. There's more to being queen than blood... and a woman has more ways to fight than with steel. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 2 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4457582006

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Lair of the Beast-Men!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema; Conan leads humans in a revolution against their ape-masters; Conan kills a snow-lion; Conan's 1st time in chains. Letters to the editor from writers Harlan Ellison, Dick Lupoff, August Derleth, and Ted White; comics historians Don and Maggie Thompson; and Glenn Lord. The letters page reprints the Hyborian Age map from Conan 1. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 15 CGC 8.0

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Label #3953160012

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Elric guest-stars in The Green Empress of Melnibone, plot by Michael Moorcock and James Cawthorn, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema; Conan and Elric have an un-easy truce while they ride to the sunken city known as Yagala; Once there they have to face Xiombarg, Prince Gaynor the Damned, Kulan-Gath and Terhali; When their combined power is not enough to defeat them Arkyn must join the fight to help them. Letter to the editor from artist William Stout. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 16 CGC 8.5

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Label #3953160014

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. The Frost Giant's Daughter, script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith; setting: Snowy battlefield; Conan chases Atali across the snow, slays her two frost giant brothers, and catches her; Her father, Ymir then takes her from Conan. This story originally appeared in Savage Tales 1, but for its publication here Windsor-Smith added another page (a new splash page), and some panels and dialogue were altered for Comics Code approval. Back-up reprint story: The Sword and the Sorcerers (from Chamber of Darkness 4), script by Roy Thomas, art by Windsor-Smith. Also in this issue: a full-page reprint of the Hyborian Age map from Conan 1. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 17 CGC 9.2

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Label #3953160016

Cover art by Gil Kane and Frank Brunner. The Gods of Bal-Sagoth, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Ralph Reese; setting: Ship in the Vilayet Sea, Island city of Bal-Sagoth; Conan saves Kyrie and restores her as queen of Bal-Sagoth.Adapted from the non-Conan (Turlogh O'Brien) story by Robert E. Howard; Fafnir appearance. Letter to the editor from comic writer Marc DeMatteis. The letters page also contains the nominations for the 1971 Shazam awards (the Academy of Comic Book Arts, or the ACBA). Kane cover pencils, Frank Brunner cover inks. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 24 CGC 8.0

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Label #3929324004

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. First full Red Sonja story, The Song of Red Sonja, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith; setting:Makkalet; Conan and Red Sonja start a bar-fight, bathe in a fountain, scale temple walls, break in and steal a snake-tiara, and fight a magical snake; at the end Sonja tricks Conan, and leaves for Pah-Disha; the Red Sonja story continues in Savage Sword of Conan 1. Final Windsor-Smith art on this title. The art in this issue (at least on page 8, and perhaps elsewhere) was altered without Windsor-Smith's approval. See Marvel Treasury Edition 15 or Savage Sword of Conan 82 for the original version. (The reprint in Conan Saga 8 contains the altered version). In the letters column, Roy Thomas responds and announces Barry Smith's final departure as Conan the Barbarian artist; Incidentally, Roy's responses to R. Benitz and Keith Taylor are mistakenly transposed.32 pgs. Cover price $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 95 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4386898013

Cover art by John Buscema. Brief Belit appearance in The Return of Amra!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: Black Coast jungle & cliffs; Conan finds G'Chambi in a cave, battles a small dinosaur, and learns a secret hieroglyph from G'Hambi before he dies. Michael Golden art on a one-page Micronauts ad. Letter to the editor from comics editor/columnist Cat Yronwode. Iron Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, An Irresistible Force! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 275N VG+ 4.5

Water spotting. Sticker.

Newsstand Edition. This final issue is a 68-page Conan spectacular! After being cast out by Isparana and the Free Companions, Conan may find a new career as head of the Hyrkanian outlaws...if he survives. This is Conan as he was meant to be, taking everything that comes his way and hitting back with blood in his eye! Characters: Conan; GS: Isparana, Turgohl; V: Milo, Zorka, Drago, Yezdigerd; I: Tania. "Cry Kozak!" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Mike Docherty, Ricardo Villagran, Alfredo Alcala and Ernie Chan. Cover by Colin MacNeil. Cover price $2.50.

Conan the Barbarian (2019 Marvel) 1CE.A CGC 9.8 Parillo Elite Scott's Variant

Paper: White

Parrillo Variant Cover

Label #4486730011

Comics Elite/Scott's Collectibles exclusive variant by Lucio Parillo. The Life and Death of Conan: Part 1 - Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Mahmud A. Asrar. BY CROM, THE GREATEST SWORD-AND-SORCERY HERO RETURNS TO MARVEL! From an age undreamed…hither came Conan the Cimmerian, black-haired, sullen-eyed, sword in hand, a thief, a reaver, a slayer, with gigantic melancholies and gigantic mirth, to tread the jeweled thrones of the Earth under his sandaled feet… Robert E. Howard's creation returns to comics, in an epic tale as only MARVEL could bring you! Conan's travels have brought him to the far reaches of the unkown, from his birthplace in Cimmeria to the kingdom of Aquilonia and all in between. As his fighting prowess allows him to carve his way through life, so too does it attract the forces of death! The all-new ages-spanning saga begins here, by writer Jason Aaron (THE MIGHTY THOR, STAR WARS) and artist Mahmud Asrar (UNCANNY X-MEN, ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS), as Conan's destiny is forever changed! 56 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Conan the Barbarian Facsimile Edition (2021 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4376818018

Note : Copies of the issue have a printing defect in the form of small tears on the right edge of the front cover

Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Over fifty years ago, legendary writer Roy Thomas teamed with visionary artist Barry Windsor-Smith for the first comic book adaptation of Robert E. Howard's pulp novel icon - introducing True Believers to swords and sorcery in the Mighty Marvel Manner! Conan comic books soon became a huge, industry-changing success story - and it all began with CONAN THE BARBARIAN #1 in 1970! Join the young Cimmerian warrior as he and an Aesir raiding party invade the land of Vanaheim - setting Conan on a path of adventure leading to winged demons, a dark temple and the mysterious Star-Stone, which would offer a vision of Conan's future as a king! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1970) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Crossover (2020 Image) 1E CGC 9.8 SS Donny Cates Johnson 1:10 Variant

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Signed by Donny Cates on 8/31/21. Johnson Variant Cover. Significant front/back scuff(s).

Label #2679890020

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Geoff Shaw and Dee Cunniffe. Cover by Daniel Warren Johnson. The creative powerhouses behind the bestselling, critically acclaimed GOD COUNTRY, Thanos Wins, and REDNECK returns for the biggest launch of the year. Imagine everything you thought was fantasy...was real. And now join us, in a world where reality is dead…and anything is possible... 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.0

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Label #4473819001

First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (2015 5th Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Bachalo

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Label #3825649023

Written by Jason Aaron. Art and Cover by Chris Bachalo. Who do you call when things are coming out of your dreams and trying to kill you? Or when your daughter is cursing in Latin and walking like a spider? Or when your dog keeps screaming at you to strangle your neighbors? Doctor Strange, of course. He's the only person standing between us and the forces of darkness, but has he been paying his tab? Every act of magic has a cost and Jason Aaron (THOR, ORIGINAL SIN) and Chris Bachalo (UNCANNY X-MEN) are going to put Stephen Strange through hell to even the scales. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Fables (2002) 1B VF 8.0 Maleev Variant

WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY LAN MEDINA AND STEVE LEIALOHA. A new VERTIGO series takes a decidedly dark spin on familiar fairy tale characters. Led by Snow White, a reformed Bigby Wolf, and a slew of others, the secret community of Fabletown is adjusting to life among the "mundanes." But this is no fairy tale, and when Snow White's estranged sister, Rose Red, goes missing ? her apartment a grizzly, bloody scene ? it's up to her sister and Mr. Wolf to find the culprit. But the question remains, will they find Rose intact, or will the cryptic message on her wall come true: "No More Happily Ever After?" MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Frank Miller's Pandora (2022 Frank Miller Presents) 3A CGC 8.5 SS Frank Miller

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FRANK MILLER AUTHENTICATED AUTOGRAPH. Significant front/back scuff(s).

Label #4440649002

Written by Frank Miller, Anthony Maranville. Art and Cover by Emma Kubert. As Annabeth and Knox explore the powers of an ancient relic as it begins to reveal new mysteries and break down the walls that separate their two worlds. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 70I VF 8.0

2023 May the 4th Cosplay Wraparound Collectible Cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 100 copies. Written by Dave Franchini & Various. As numerous enemies emerge, the denizens of Arcane Acre must split up to combat the darkness that is leaking into their world from beyond the walls of reality. Among these evils stirs an object so haunting that the creature within is what nightmares are made of. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 70J VF 8.0

2023 May the 4th Cosplay Wraparound Collectible Cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 50 copies. Written by Dave Franchini & Various. As numerous enemies emerge, the denizens of Arcane Acre must split up to combat the darkness that is leaking into their world from beyond the walls of reality. Among these evils stirs an object so haunting that the creature within is what nightmares are made of. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Fairy Tales (2016 2nd Series) 70L VF 8.0

2023 Fan Expo Philadelphia Anime Collectible Cover by Drax Gal - Limited to 99 copies. Written by Dave Franchini & Various. As numerous enemies emerge, the denizens of Arcane Acre must split up to combat the darkness that is leaking into their world from beyond the walls of reality. Among these evils stirs an object so haunting that the creature within is what nightmares are made of. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Grimm Universe (2012 Zenescope) 5C VF+ 8.5

Signed by Jamie Tyndall with Jamie Tyndall certificate of authenticity.

Cover by Jamie Tyndall (W) Patrick Shand (A) Butch K. Mapa The mysterious origin of THE BEING is finally revealed! As Sela and the Hunters race toward the Being's location, a collective of ancient entities known as the Keepers descend on Earth. Their dark ties to the Being will reveal the truth of the creature's creation, but have they arrived too late to stop him from eviscerating the planet? The end of it all is near - don't miss this action-packed issue of UNLEASHED, the biggest Zenescope event of all time! Cover price $5.99.

Hercules Unbound (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416265003

"Hercules Unbound." In the wake of World War III, Hercules breaks his chains, escaping the trap set for him by Ares, God of War. He then adopts (in a manner of speaking) a blind boy and his dog and sets off after Ares. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Wally Wood. Cover by Ernie Chua and Wood. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4478943005

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4495174024

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

I Hate Fairyland (2015 Image) 17B CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Dekal Variant Cover

Label #4491426010

Story, Art and Cover by Skottie Young. 'THERE'S MAGIC IN THAT THERE CALDRON!' Things in Fairyland certainly are a-brewin' with Gert out of the picture. Duncan Dragon joins the workforce, and Horribella means to collect what's hers as we FINALLY get that in-depth look into Fairyland's service industry and logistics! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Invincible Red Sonja (2021 Dynamite) 4T CGC 9.8 Cho Virgin 1:21 Variant

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Variant Cover T

Label #4013616007

Limited 1 for 21 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner. Art by Moritat. Cover by Frank Cho. This issue is all out action as the Grim Reaper descends upon the kingdom of Erkhara in response to Red Sonja's actions, dangerously destabilizing the realm, and as for Sonja herself? Let's just say those glowing eyes of hers in issue #1 are a clue! AMANDA CONNER, JIMMY PALMIOTTI and MORITAT continue to reveal an epic which will stand the test of time! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Kull Savage Sword The Original Marvel Years Omnibus HC (2021 Marvel) 1A-1ST NM 9.4

Mark Brooks Cover

1st printing. Collects stories from Kull and the Barbarians (1975) #1-3; Savage Tales (1971-1975 Magazine) #2; Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995) #1-3, 7, 9, 14-16, 19, 23, 34, 39, 42-43, 52, 55, 61, 119-122, 124-141, 143-145, 147-152, 158-159, 161, 165, 169-170, 172-173, 177, 182-183, 186, 190-194, 196-199, 202, 213, 215, 229-233; Savage Sword of Conan Annual (1975) #1; Marvel Preview (1975-1981 Magazine) #19; Bizarre Adventures (1981-1983 Magazine) #26; Conan Saga (1987-1995) #13, 25, 47, 57 and 97.

Based on the Stories and Creations of Robert E. Howard. Cover by Mark Brooks. Introductions by Roy Thomas, Doug Moench, and Chuck Dixon.

Thousands of years before the dawn of Conan, barbarian tribes rose across the Thurian continent, threatening the civilizations whose crumbling city walls still stood against them. In this ruthless age, there rose a man-an exile, no less-who would come to rule mighty Atlantis in the years before it crashed beneath the waves. This man was Kull and a host of Marvel's greatest talents would chronicle his saga-his exile and savage youth; his exploits on the high seas; his rise through the gladiatorial pits and military ranks; his reign as king; and his epic battles with the skull-faced sorcerer Thulsa Doom.

Experience Kull's complete black-and-white magazine tales in this Omnibus volume, all painstakingly restored from the highest fidelity materials in Marvel's archives.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-ion. x 11-in., 952 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Credits:

Written by Roy Thomas, Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, John Arcudi, Glenn Lord, Steve Englehart, Lin Carter, Fred Blosser, Gerry Conway, Jim Neal, William Johnson, Dave Simons, Alan Rowlands, and Robert E. Howard.

Art by Bernie Wrightson, John Bolton, Val Semeiks, E.R. Cruz, John Severin, Neal Adams, Jess Jodloman, Vincente Alcazar, Walter Simonson, Sonny Trinidad, Mike Ploog, David Wenzel, Alfredo Alcala, Geof Isherwood, Fraja Bator, Vincent Waller, Dale Eaglesham, William Johnson, Mark Pacella, Don Perlin, Ernie Chan, Tony Salmons, Dave Simons, Ovi Hondru, Fred Carrillo, Tony DeZuniga, Marie Severin, Howard Chaykin, Ross Andru, Rick Hoberg, Sal Buscema, Vince Giarrano, Jim Valentino, Steve Carr, Armando Carillo, Eliot R. Brown, Donald Hudson, Wallace Wood, Bill Wray, Art Nichols, Graja Bator, Walter Brogan, Mark Schultz, Pat Redding, Vince Colletta, Armando Gil, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Al Williamson, Gerry Talaoc, The Crusty Bunkers, and Barry Windsor-Smith.

Cover price $125.00.

Kull the Conqueror The Original Marvel Years Omnibus HC (2021 Marvel) 1B-1ST NM 9.4

John Bolton Cover

1st printing. Collects Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #111-112, Kull the Conqueror (1982 2nd Series) #1-2, Kull the Conqueror (1983-1985 3rd Series) #1-10 and Kull: The Vale of Shadow GN (1989 Marvel).

Cover by John Bolton.

The last of three volumes collecting the complete original Marvel Kull comics kicks off with an early '80s Spider-Man/King Kull team-up against the threat of Ju-Lak and the Serpent Cult! Then, a new solo Kull series begins with a run of double-sized color comics by some of the best artists of the decade.

KULL THE CONQUEROR boasted a bruising dose of art from Big John Buscema - but it also featured takes on the warrior-monarch of Valusia from luminaries John Bolton, Charles Vess, Butch Guice and Bill Sienkiewicz. And the '80s era of Kull concludes with the stunning graphic novel KULL: THE VALE OF SHADOW by Alan Zelenetz and Tony DeZuniga.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 632 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Credits by:

Written by J.M. DeMatteis, Alan Zelenetz, Doug Moench, Bruce Jones, Fred Blosser, and April Campbell.

Art by Herb Trimpe, John Buscema, Jack Morelli, Bob Budiansky, John Bolton, Jackson "Butch" Guice, Sal Buscema, Bill Sienkiewicz, Ernie Chan, Michael Higgins, Dave Simons, Joe Rubinstein, John Beatty, Ian Akin, Charles Vess, Tony de Zuniga, Mike Esposito, Danny Bulanadi, Bob Wiacek, Dan Green, Joe Chiodo, Klaus Janson, Marie Severin, Brian Garvey, and Mel Candido.

Cover price $125.00.

Kull the Destroyer The Original Marvel Years Omnibus HC (2021 Marvel) 1B-1ST NM 9.4

Mike Ploog Cover

1st printing. Collects Kull the Conqueror (1971 1st Series) #1-29, Creatures on the Loose (1971-1975) #10 and Monsters on the Prowl (1971-1975) #16, and material from Kull and the Barbarians (1975) #1-3, The Savage Sword of Conan (1974-1995 Magazine) #9, Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) #10 and Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) Annual #3.

Based on the Characters and Stories Created by Robert E. Howard. Cover by Paulo Siqueira.

Conan wasn't the only Robert E. Howard sword and sorcery icon to be adapted into Marvel Comics! Following Conan's breakout success, Roy Thomas set his sights on Howard's legendary barbarian king of Valusia: Kull!

Marie Severin and John Severin contributed what many consider the creative highlight of their careers, in tales that showed how uneasy hung the crown on the head of Kull - especially when confronting wicked sorcerer Thulsa Doom! The art of Mike Ploog also features heavily, along with contributions from some of the era's top talents...including Kull's first appearance, drawn by comics legend Bernie Wrightson!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 808 pages, full color. Rated T+

Credits:

Written by Roy Thomas, John Jakes, Gerry Conway, Len Wein, Steve Englehart, Doug Moench, Fred Blosser, and Don Glut.

Art by Marie Severin, Ed Hannigan, Mike Ploog, Ernie Chan, Ross Andru, Howard Chaykin, Wally Wood, John Severin, Frank Chiaramonte, Sal Buscema, John Romita Sr., Al Milgrom, Jack Abel, Yong Montano, Alfredo Alcala, Rick Hoberg, Dino Castrillo, Rudy Nebres, Ricardo Villamonte, Neal Adams, Roy Krenkel, Jess Jodloman, Vincente Alcazar, Sonny Trinidad, and Berni Wrightson.

Cover price $125.00.

Locke and Key (2008) 1A NM- 9.2 1st Printing

First Printing. Joe Hill (w); Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c) Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (Heart-Shaped Box) creates an all-new story of dark fantasy and wonder: Locke & Key. Written by Hill and featuring astounding artwork from Gabriel Rodriguez (Clive Barker's The Great and Secret Show, Beowulf), Locke & Key tells of Keyhouse, an unlikely New England mansion, with fantastic doors that transform all who dare to walk through them.... and home to a hate-filled and relentless creature that will not rest until it forces open the most terrible door of them all... Cover price $3.99.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #3881749001

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #3881749004

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961459025

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3985944008

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Middlewest (2018 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 SS Young Huddleston

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

Witnessed Sig: Skottie Young on 3/24/2019.

Label #19-119DD4E-005

Written by Skottie Young. Art by Jorge Corona. Cover by Mike Huddleston. The lands between the coasts are vast, slow to change, and full of hidden magics. Mistakes have been made, and in this NEW ONGOING SERIES, an unwitting adventurer searches for answers to quell a coming storm that knows his name. From author SKOTTIE YOUNG (I HATE FAIRYLAND, Deadpool) and artist JORGE CORONA (NO. 1 WITH A BULLET, Feathers, Big Trouble in Little China: Old Man Jack) comes the tale of Abel, a young boy who must navigate an old land in order to reconcile his family's history. 36 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Middlewest (2018 Image) 1DISTANT CGC 9.8 SS Young

Paper: White

Signed by Skottie Young on 2/29/20 Distant Plant Comics Edition

Label #2552809015

Distant Planet Comics & Collectibles exclusive cover by Natasha Alterici. Written by Skottie Young. Art by Jorge Corona. The lands between the coasts are vast, slow to change, and full of hidden magics. Mistakes have been made, and in this NEW ONGOING SERIES, an unwitting adventurer searches for answers to quell a coming storm that knows his name. From author SKOTTIE YOUNG (I HATE FAIRYLAND, Deadpool) and artist JORGE CORONA (NO. 1 WITH A BULLET, Feathers, Big Trouble in Little China: Old Man Jack) comes the tale of Abel, a young boy who must navigate an old land in order to reconcile his family's history. 36 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Moonshadow HC (2019 Dark Horse) The Definitive Edition 1-1ST VF 8.0

1st printing.

Written by J. M. DeMatteis. Art by Jon J Muth, George Pratt, and Kent Williams.

A romantic, unreliable narrator leads us through his interplanetary coming-of-age story, as an older Moonshadow recounts his strange mixed-species birth in outer space, his escape from a deep-space zoo, and his struggles to survive in a war-torn universe. Known as America's first fully painted graphic novel, the poetic, philosophical, and groundbreaking Moonshadow gets a deluxe hardcover treatment, with a new introduction by creator J.M. DeMatteis and a bonus section featuring early concept work.

Hardcover, 480 pages, full color.

NOTE: ''Its lovely. It makes you feel better about comics.'' - Frank Miller

Cover price $29.99.

Odinn's Eye (2021 Bad Idea) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4059177010

Story by Joshua Dysart and Robert Venditti. Art by Thomas Giorello and David Lapham. Cover by Thomas Giorello and Jorge Monlongo. Solveig, a young farm girl of great promise, is haunted by visions from the god-king Odinn himself. In words she cannot understand, and images too violent for a child to comprehend, Odinn tasks Solveig with a brutal mission: retrieve his eye — the one he famously traded for wisdom — and bring it to him. In the real world, the winter season has not left the land of Solveig's people for several years. As crops fail and livestock perish, fear and panic grow. In their desperation to appease the gods and free the land of this never-ending winter, the tribe turns to the child whose visions are surely a sign from Odinn. A war party is assembled. Solveig and a band of warriors — including an all-seeing witch — are sent north on a great quest — one which will change all that she knows, all who she has known, and all that she will become. 72 pages. Full Color. Cover price $9.99.

Realm (1986 Arrow/Caliber) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4486417017

Cover art by Guy Davis and Sandy Schreiber. Of Damsels and Darklords, script by Ralph Griffith and Stuart Kerr, pencils by Guy Davis, inks by Sandy Schreiber; Darkoth teleports the group into the woods, but Sandra stays behind to become the Queen of Drohm. It's a Small World, script by Ralph Griffith and Stuart Kerr, pencils by Guy Davis, inks by Tim Dzon. Black Sabbath, script by Stuart Kerr, art by Vince Locke. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389079009

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Blood of the Unicorn, script by Ed Summer, Roy Thomas, and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; While wandering the forests of Argos, Red Sonja witnesses a warlord named Andar of Bezfarda attacking a unicorn; He cuts off the unicorn's horn in the hopes of obtaining its mystical properties; Red Sonja leaps down and liberates the unicorn from its attackers; She rides off with it, and both rider and mount develop a close bond. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389079019

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Blood of the Unicorn, script by Ed Summer, Roy Thomas, and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; While wandering the forests of Argos, Red Sonja witnesses a warlord named Andar of Bezfarda attacking a unicorn; He cuts off the unicorn's horn in the hopes of obtaining its mystical properties; Red Sonja leaps down and liberates the unicorn from its attackers; She rides off with it, and both rider and mount develop a close bond. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4424391001

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Blood of the Unicorn, script by Ed Summer, Roy Thomas, and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; While wandering the forests of Argos, Red Sonja witnesses a warlord named Andar of Bezfarda attacking a unicorn; He cuts off the unicorn's horn in the hopes of obtaining its mystical properties; Red Sonja leaps down and liberates the unicorn from its attackers; She rides off with it, and both rider and mount develop a close bond. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (2023 Dynamite) 4O CGC 9.8 Parrillo Virgin Foil Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover O

Label #4491426012

Written by Torunn Gronbekk. Art by Walter Geovani. Cover by Lucio Parrillo. 'In Part Four of 'His Master's Voice,' the battle is met - and it is fierce and bloody! No stranger to the carnage of war, Red Sonja stands with the defenders at the battlements as Thord Varg presses his forces to destroy the She-Devil With a Sword - and every living soul around her. But cruel as he is, Varg's malevolence pales in comparison to the forces of evil that are waiting in the wings! Written by TORUNN GRØNBEKK and illustrated by WALTER GEOVANI, this acclaimed series continues its stellar run of cover artists here with exemplary work from LUCIO PARRILLO, JUNGGEON YOON , JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER, and BJORN BARENDS (along wiht another stunning cosplay cover by Rachel Hollon!)! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $20.00.

Red Sonja (2023 Dynamite) 8THE616.A NM 9.4

Signed by Derrick Chew with Artgerm Collectibles certificate of authenticity.

The 616 Comics and Tuxedo Tiger Comics Exclusive Cover by Derrick Chew. Written by Torunn Gronbekk. Art by Walter Geovani. The 50th Anniversary of Red Sonja continues here! With a new film on the horizon, Dynamite Entertainment has opened the flood gates and unleashed the full force of Red Sonja - The She-Devil with a Sword! This issue: The layers between the realms have opened and the gods have descended upon Hyboria and Kulan Gath walks the earth once more. Who amongst them will seize the ultimate power and hold the mortals to bear? None… as long as Red Sonja has a say! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Sensuous Frazetta HC (2016 Vanguard Frazetta Classic) 1DLX-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Deluxe Edition - 1st printing.

Text by J. David Spurlock.

Vampirella, Weird Science, Dejah Thoris: No one renders exotic women better than Frazetta, the World's greatest Fantasy artist. Until now, only the most ardent collectors possessed the elusive grail items from the short period of Frazetta's early-1960s Men's magazine and risqué paperback illustrations. Often selling for hundreds of dollars each, these rare publications bridged Frazetta's exodus from traditional comics, to his now-legendary Conan, and Death Dealer paintings. Now, in an affordable volume, Vanguard presents the most complete collection ever, of rare, vintage, Sensuous Frazetta.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 176 pages, full color.

Cover price $69.95.

Tales of Fantasy (1975 Troubador Press) Coloring Book 1 VG+ 4.5

Residue.

Written and Illustrated by Larry Todd. This coloring book features a variety of scenes from both classic and more contemporary fiction. From Greek and Norse myth to the Land of OZ and even the world's of H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe. Each full page illustration is accompanied by the story behind the piece on the adjacent page. 9-3/4" x 12-1/2", 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Twig (2022 Image) 1SOC CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Baldari Variant Cover.

Label #4063511017

State of Comics and Warp Zone Comics Exclusive Cover by Nicoletta Baldari. Written by Skottie Young. Art by Kyle Strahm. SERIES PREMIERE Eisner Award-winning I HATE FAIRYLAND and MIDDLEWEST writer SKOTTIE YOUNG and artist KYLE STRAHM (SPREAD, UNEARTH) come together for an all-new epic fantasy/adventure miniseries! It's the first day of Twig's new job as a journeyer on a JEFF SMITH's Bone-esque quest to save a The Dark Crystal/Labyrinth-style world. Join our hesitant hero for an inspiring and imaginative tale of hope, heartache, and determination to overcome insurmountable odds! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Usagi Yojimbo (2019 4th Series IDW) 20A CGC 9.8 Sakai

Paper: White

Label #3912250015

Written, Art and Cover by Stan Sakai. Yukichi, part one. The introduction of a new recurring character as Usagi encounters a young swordmaster carrying out the dying wish of his master. Yukichi must deliver Itsuki-Sensei's swords to his nephew, Daido, who will take over his school. However, they must pass through the territory of a rival school intent on possessing that heirloom. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Usagi Yojimbo (2019 4th Series IDW) 20B CGC 9.8 Sakai Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #3938018005

2nd Printing. Written, Art and Cover by Stan Sakai. Yukichi, part one. The introduction of a new recurring character as Usagi encounters a young swordmaster carrying out the dying wish of his master. Yukichi must deliver Itsuki-Sensei's swords to his nephew, Daido, who will take over his school. However, they must pass through the territory of a rival school intent on possessing that heirloom. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Venus (Canadian 1948 Superior) 11 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Canadian Edition.

Label #2056899009

Canadian Edition. Art by Russ Heath, Do Rico, and Werner Roth. "The End of the World!" - Venus manages to help a scientist with his love life and save the Earth from falling into the Sun. "Beyond the 3rd Dimension." - A scientist dies, taking the secrets of dimensional travel with him. Also includes: "The Plot!" and "Perilous Patrol." With this issue, the title changes format, with "Stories of the Supernatural" appearing on the cover.

Victory (2003 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 Cruz

Paper: White

Label #4491219020

(W) Marcelo Cassaro (P) Edu Francisco (I) Sohmi Pai & Edu Francisco Cover A: Roger Cruz Cover B: Edu Francisco FC 32pp $2.95 Bi-Monthly ongoing series Retailers: See order form for incentive program. In stores the week of May 14th The Concept: Victory is about the limits of unlimited power. Being born a half-elf Demi- Goddess from the world of Arton (a medieval like world that stills practice magic), Victory was born to combat a menace of a cosmic magnitude. Victory can destroy an entire planet with a wave of her hand or heal herself from any mortal wound in a matter of minutes. Nevertheless, even with all this amazing power at her command, Victory cannot use this power to defeat her greatest enemies ? loneliness. This issue: Inside a giant cave, a group of heroes (a heavenly knight, a masked sorceress along with an elven thief and a brutal dwarven fighter) battle against a four-headed dragon who has an elven princess captive. Suddenly, the thief and the dragon begin a strange discussion about rules and tactics. We soon discover that the heroes are just characters in a D&D like Role Playing Game. The gamers are five kids who run a medieval-style campaign from the home of the Druid (an old time gamer). During the game, Flavius (the GM) looks for a rulebook on the shelf of the Druid's vast collection. Flavius finds an ancient tome and reads the name "K'Athanoa". At that moment, the demon Carolei appears at the home of the Druid with the purpose of retrieving the tome and killing all within the Druid1s home. Luckily, the spell also awakens Victory, a gorgeous Demi-Goddess who is the universe1s only hope against a great evil of a cosmic magnitude. Cover price $2.95.