Auctions: comic books graded by CBCS

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 29 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #22-2D997FD-023

1st printing - "Beached Whale!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Michael Golden. Can the Joes stop the diabolical Destro from escaping? Don't bet on it. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 32 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984E1B-007

1st printing - "The Mountain!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Can Spirit, Firefly, and Destro stop trying to kill each other long enough to survive the journey down THE MOUNTAIN? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 54 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-198117D-006

1st printing - "Launch Base!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Sam DeLarosa. Cover by Mike Zeck. Flint is captured and brought to Doctor Mindebender for interrogation. Good luck, Flint. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 196VACC CBCS 9.8 SS Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. VACC 2013 Exclusive Variant.

Label #21-19803A9-022

Virgina Comic Con Exclusive Variant by S.L. Gallant. Story by Larry Hama. Art by Brian Shearer. THE ROAD TO #200 CONTINUES! As the COBRA connection in the turmoil in Sierra Gordo deepens, G.I. JOE begins to unravel the true nature of the situation... but what do the Blue Ninjas have to do with the insurgent rebels? The plot thickens and the action kicks off in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #196! Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 289HAMA CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 04/14/2022. From the personal collection of Larry Hama. Larry Hama Collector's Edition/File Copy. Includes Larry Hama Collector's Edition Certificate of Authenticity.

Label #22-165426B-003

Larry Hama Collector's Edition Cover by Larry Hama and Steve Leialoha. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Kewber Baal. One is a former Cobra-operative-turned-Joe after being implanted with the memories and skills of the original Snake Eyes. The other is a former victim of child trafficking, who is possessed of a unique set of strategic and war fighting skills… and who has become the Joes' deadliest secret weapon. Together, they are an awesomely dangerous force to be reckoned with. This month, Living Legend Larry Hama and explosive artist Casey Maloney (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, G.I. Joe, The Last Fall), shine the bright lights on two of G.I. Joes' most shadowy operatives in… SPOTLIGHT: DAWN MORENO & AGENT HELIX! Also includes the fourth of five interconnected covers (issues #286-#290) by superstar artist Freddie Williams II (Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)! 28 pages, full color.

Godzilla Oblivion (2016 IDW) 2FCCC CBCS 9.8 SS Jusko

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Joe Jusko on 11/19/2023 1st Print Comics Exclusive

Label #23-415260E-001

1st Print Comics Flower City Comic Con Exclusive Variant Cover by Joe Jusko. Written by Joshua Hale Fialkov. Art by Brian Churilla. King Ghidorah invades a world that has never known monsters. The world's military and scientists struggle to find a way to stop him. The only option may be the unthinkable… 28 pages, full color.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 23 CBCS 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #23-4917586-005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Threat of the Tattooed Man!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia and Joe Giella; A new villain uses tattoos to commit his crimes. The Green Lantern Disasters, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Hal helps out Xax (first appearance), a fellow Green Lantern. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 135 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-442F5B8-029

"Doctor Polaris Conquers the Universe." Dr. Polaris opens the magnetic heart of the universe and battles a powerless Green Lantern. Bruce "Eclipso" Gordon makes an appearance. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by Jimmy Janes and Joe Staton. Cover price $0.50.

Grimm Fairy Tales (2005 Zenescope) 94BDAY CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

VIP Exclusive Variant.

Label #17-1257AB9-012

Zenescope VIP Exclusive Happy Birthday Variant. Retailer appreciation comic sent to retailers who filled out a Zenescope Survey at the Diamond Retailer Summit. Less than 150 in circulation.
Written by Dan Wickline. Art by Salvador Velasquez. More and more Highborns seem to be appearing on earth every day…and most of them are disappearing just as fast. Wherever their going and whatever is happening to them is being swept under the rug by the government and its special branch for dealing with these powerful beings…Hibocorp. As Sela investigates the disappearance of one of her student she uncovers the horrible truth…a sinister plot that goes deeper than she ever could have imagined. Age of Darkness tie-in story.

Grimm Tales of Terror (2014 Zenescope) 8LSCC.B CBCS 9.8 Chatzoudis London Nude Variant

Paper: White

London Super Con 2015 Exclusive.

Label #17-1257AB9-016

London Super Comic Con Exclusive Nude Variant cover by Elias Chatzoudis - Limited to 100 copies. Written by Steve Yockey. Art by Josh George. 'The Hitchhiker' When a lonely salesman picks up a young woman stranded on the side of the road, she turns out to be sweet, sexy, and grateful for the ride. He can't believe his luck... until the subject of sex comes up and suddenly his hitchhiker fantasy takes a deadly turn. 32 pages, full color.

Haha (2021 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Del Rey

Paper: White

Label #21-0A55CF8-003

Written by W. Maxwell Prince. Art and Cover by Vanesa R. Del Rey. ICE CREAM MAN writer W. MAXWELL PRINCE brings his signature style of one-shot storytelling to the world of clowns-and he's invited SOME OF THE COMIC INDUSTRY'S BEST ARTISTS to join him for the ride. HAHA is a genre-jumping, throat-lumping look at the sad, scary, hilarious life of those who get paid to play the fool-but these ain't your typical jokers. With issues drawn by VANESA DEL REY (REDLANDS), GABRIEL WALTA (Vision), ROGER LANGRIDGE (Thor), and more, HAHA peeks under the big top, over the rainbow, and even inside a balloon to tell a wide-ranging slew of stories about 'funny' men and women, proving that some things are so sad you just have to laugh. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Haha (2021 Image) 1B CBCS 9.8 Malavia Variant

Paper: White

Nimit Malavia Variant

Label #21-0A55CF8-005

Written by W. Maxwell Prince. Art by Vanesa R. Del Rey. Cover by Nimit Malavia. ICE CREAM MAN writer W. MAXWELL PRINCE brings his signature style of one-shot storytelling to the world of clowns-and he's invited SOME OF THE COMIC INDUSTRY'S BEST ARTISTS to join him for the ride. HAHA is a genre-jumping, throat-lumping look at the sad, scary, hilarious life of those who get paid to play the fool-but these ain't your typical jokers. With issues drawn by VANESA DEL REY (REDLANDS), GABRIEL WALTA (Vision), ROGER LANGRIDGE (Thor), and more, HAHA peeks under the big top, over the rainbow, and even inside a balloon to tell a wide-ranging slew of stories about 'funny' men and women, proving that some things are so sad you just have to laugh. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special (2022 DC) 1DINI.B CBCS 9.6 Mebberson Dini Minimal Trade Dress Variant

Paper: White

Paul Dini Variant B

Label #22-3F43F6B-023

Paul Dini Edition Minimal Trade Dress Variant Cover by Amy Mebberson. Written by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Dini, Rafael Scavone, Sam Humphries, Stjepan Sejic, Rob Williams, Stephanie Phillips, Cecil Castellucci, Kami Garcia, Mindy Lee and Terry Dodson. Art by Chad Hardin, Guillem March, Rafael Albuquerque, Erica Henderson, Stjepan Sejic, John Timms, Riley Rossmo, Dan Hipp, Mico Suayan, Jason Badower, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. You are cordially invited to an oversize extravaganza celebrating the Clown Princess of Crime's 30th birthday in this fantabulous special! That's right -- Harley Quinn turns 30 in absolute style and has invited a squad of her old creative pals to join her with a killer lineup of amazing stories! And the reviews are in -- it's guaranteed AWESOME: "Last chance, Quinn. Don't make me do this." —Amanda Waller. "Wait...you're not going back to..." —Red Tool. "Sigh." —Poison Ivy. Featuring: "Uncommon Bonds" by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin; "Siren Soiree" by Paul Dini and Guillem March; "Cease and Decease" by Rafael Scavone and Rafael Albuquerque; "A Legend Is Born" by Sam Humphries and Erica Henderson; "Submissive" by Stjepan Sejic; "The Last Harley Story" by Rob Williams and John Timms; "How to Train Your Hyena" by Stephanie Phillips and Riley Rossmo; "Troop Harley Quinn" by Cecil Castellucci and Dan Hipp; "Criminal Sanity" by Kami Garcia, Mico Suayan and Jason Badower; and "Harley's World" by Mindy Lee, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. 96 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.

Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special (2022 DC) 1DINI.B CBCS 9.4 SS Timm/ Mebberson/ Dini Mebberson Dini Minimal Trade Dress Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bruce Timm on 9/24/2022 and amy Mebberson and Paul Dini on 10/1/2022. Paul Dini Variant B

Label #22-3CE1825-013

Paul Dini Edition Minimal Trade Dress Variant Cover by Amy Mebberson. Written by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Dini, Rafael Scavone, Sam Humphries, Stjepan Sejic, Rob Williams, Stephanie Phillips, Cecil Castellucci, Kami Garcia, Mindy Lee and Terry Dodson. Art by Chad Hardin, Guillem March, Rafael Albuquerque, Erica Henderson, Stjepan Sejic, John Timms, Riley Rossmo, Dan Hipp, Mico Suayan, Jason Badower, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. You are cordially invited to an oversize extravaganza celebrating the Clown Princess of Crime's 30th birthday in this fantabulous special! That's right -- Harley Quinn turns 30 in absolute style and has invited a squad of her old creative pals to join her with a killer lineup of amazing stories! And the reviews are in -- it's guaranteed AWESOME: "Last chance, Quinn. Don't make me do this." —Amanda Waller. "Wait...you're not going back to..." —Red Tool. "Sigh." —Poison Ivy. Featuring: "Uncommon Bonds" by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin; "Siren Soiree" by Paul Dini and Guillem March; "Cease and Decease" by Rafael Scavone and Rafael Albuquerque; "A Legend Is Born" by Sam Humphries and Erica Henderson; "Submissive" by Stjepan Sejic; "The Last Harley Story" by Rob Williams and John Timms; "How to Train Your Hyena" by Stephanie Phillips and Riley Rossmo; "Troop Harley Quinn" by Cecil Castellucci and Dan Hipp; "Criminal Sanity" by Kami Garcia, Mico Suayan and Jason Badower; and "Harley's World" by Mindy Lee, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. 96 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.

Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special (2022 DC) 1K CBCS 9.2 SS Timm/ Dini/ Conner/ Palmiotti Artgerm 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bruce Timm on 9/24/2022, Paul Dini on 10/1/2022 and Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti on 10/8/2022 Stanley Lau Retailer Incentive

Label #22-3F2D551-002

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Cover by Stanley Artgerm Lau. Written by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Dini, Rafael Scavone, Sam Humphries, Stjepan Sejic, Rob Williams, Stephanie Phillips, Cecil Castellucci, Kami Garcia, Mindy Lee and Terry Dodson. Art by Chad Hardin, Guillem March, Rafael Albuquerque, Erica Henderson, Stjepan Sejic, John Timms, Riley Rossmo, Dan Hipp, Mico Suayan, Jason Badower, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. You are cordially invited to an oversize extravaganza celebrating the Clown Princess of Crime's 30th birthday in this fantabulous special! That's right -- Harley Quinn turns 30 in absolute style and has invited a squad of her old creative pals to join her with a killer lineup of amazing stories! And the reviews are in -- it's guaranteed AWESOME: "Last chance, Quinn. Don't make me do this." —Amanda Waller. "Wait...you're not going back to..." —Red Tool. "Sigh." —Poison Ivy. Featuring: "Uncommon Bonds" by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin; "Siren Soiree" by Paul Dini and Guillem March; "Cease and Decease" by Rafael Scavone and Rafael Albuquerque; "A Legend Is Born" by Sam Humphries and Erica Henderson; "Submissive" by Stjepan Sejic; "The Last Harley Story" by Rob Williams and John Timms; "How to Train Your Hyena" by Stephanie Phillips and Riley Rossmo; "Troop Harley Quinn" by Cecil Castellucci and Dan Hipp; "Criminal Sanity" by Kami Garcia, Mico Suayan and Jason Badower; and "Harley's World" by Mindy Lee, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. 96 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0F7594C-021

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.

Hulk (2008 Marvel) 1HERO CBCS 9.8 McGuinness Hero Initiative/Atomic Variant

Paper: White

Hero Initiative Variant

Label #22-177B59F-002

The Hero Initiative AtomicComics.com Exclusive Cover. Limited to 5,000 copies. Cover by Ed McGuinness. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils by ED MCGUINNESS. Superstars JEPH LOEB and ED MCGUINNESS will change the way you see THE HULK! In this startling origin epic, the breathtaking events that ended World War Hulk rocket into this brand-new Hulk title. When one of The Hulk's oldest cast members is murdered, everyone turns to the team of IRON MAN, SHE-HULK and LEONARD SAMSON to solve the grizzly case. All the evidence points to the Hulk as the killer-but {CLASSIFIED}! Join us for a brand--new story and a brand-new team who loves the Hulk as much as you do! Cover price $2.99.

Hulk (2022 Marvel) 3D CBCS 9.8 Moore 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Tradd Moore Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-077313D-013

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Ottley. Cover by Tradd Moore. "SMASHSTRONAUT" PART 3 OF 6! There is another Bruce Banner! But where is his Hulk? The answer to that question? Well, it's a doozy. And it's about to change our Hulk's entire course of action! The most insane, action-packed HULK story you've ever read gets even MORE epic as Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley take things to a whole other level! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Human Torch Comics (1940) 7 CBCS 3.0 Restored

Extensive amateur restoration

Paper: Cream to off white

Amateur Restoration Includes: Extensive amount of color touch on cover & pieces added, reinforced, spine splits sealed, tear seals, cover cleaned, staples replaced. All 3 edges of 1st 2 wraps trimmed. 2 center wraps detached.

Label #21-225E20F-003

Cover art by Alex Schomburg. The Agent of Death starring the Human Torch, script and art by Carl Burgos; Torch and Toro try to stop the plans of Agent X, who is out to destroy an American convoy headed toward the Far East carrying food and supplies. Promotional ad featuring Captain America, who encourages readers to join his Sentinels of Liberty. The Case of the Attempted Dreadnaught Disasters starring Human Torch, script and art by Carl Burgos; The Flaming Duo must act quickly to prevent the treacherous fingers of Japanese treachery, out to destroy strategic bridges that would bottle up our Navy yard. Devil Cat text story by Mickey Spillane. Sub-Mariner Slaughters the Japs On Wake Island, art by Allen Simon. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Incredible Hercules (2008 Marvel) 128B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Wolverine Art Appreciation

Label #20-293AC18-011

Limited Edition (1 for 10) Wolverine Art Appreciation Variant Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS. Dark Reign Tie-in - Written by FRED VAN LENTE & GREG PAK Penciled by DIETRICH SMITH. A DARK REIGN TIE-IN! The DARK AVENGERS versus the OLYMPUS GROUP versus Herc & Co! 'NUFF SAID! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Incredible Hulk vs. Venom (1994) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0009993-AA-008

Cover pencils by Jim Craig. "Rockin' the Town!," script by Peter David, pencils by Jim Craig, inks by Bill Anderson, Dan Day, and David Day; Hulk and Venom beat on each other a bit before teaming up to try and track down a nutjob villain who is trying to hold New York ransom with the threat of earthquakes. One-shot mail order offer premium comic that was never sold in retail stores. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Invincible (2003 Image) 1WHATNOT.F CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Whatnot Virgin Exclusive Variant.

Label #22-0BA8B70-045

Whatnot Exclusive "Omni-man" Virgin cover by Tyler Kirkham. The Concept: Mark Grayson is just like most everyone else his age. He's a senior at a normal American high School. He has a crappy part time job after school and on weekends. He likes girls quite a bit... but doesn't quite understand them. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, and sleeping late on Saturdays... at least until the good cartoons come on. The only difference between Mark and everyone else is that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, and as of late, he seems to be inheriting his father's powers. Which sounds okay at first, but how do you follow in your father's footsteps when you know you will never live up to his standards? This Issue: ORIGIN ISSUE!!! Strange things begin to happen to Mark Grayson as he begins to develop superpowers. Luckily, his dad is around to show him the ropes, at least he WOULD be if he weren't so busy saving the world all the time. Mark is forced to go out on his own, and try and figure out how all this superheroing business works. The results are a monumental disaster. Meanwhile, there's trouble at school, when Mark is drug into a fight of epic proportions. I dare you to miss it... well... not really... I'd prefer if you just bought it. FC32pp

Invincible Iron Man (2015 2nd Series) 9A CBCS 9.6 Deodato

Paper: White

Label #24-181823E-024

The War Machines: Part 4 - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by Mike Deodato. Tony and Rhodey are best friends on and off the battlefield but their friendship is tested in ways it never was before as the new power players in the Marvel Universe reveal themselves in a bloody and dangerous fashion that threatens everything they stand for. A Civil War II prologue story! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

It Really Happened (1944) 5 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #23-4917586-006

Cover by Alex Schomburg. Stories and art by Alex Schomburg, Leo Morey, Nat Schachner, and Homer Fleming. Biography, history and real war stories in comics form, part of a trend in non-fiction comics in the 1940s. Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart dares new boundaries and disappears into history; Alice in Wonderland author Lewis Carroll is also a math whiz who creates logic puzzles; Lou Gehrig becomes a baseball legend in his own tragically short life. Monarchs of the Sea the Story of Whaling; Israel Putnam Who Dared Lead Where Any Dared to Follow; John Brashear, Beloved Lens-Maker and Astronomer; Amelia Earhart; Rockets to the Moon; Lou Gehrig, Baseball's Iron Horse; Jean Fabre; James Pattie, Messenger of the Gila Valley; Lewis Carroll; Sir Nathan B. Forrest, Leader of the Daring Forrest Rangers. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 38 CBCS 2.5

Paper: White

Label #23-4917586-007

Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Edited by Jerry Iger. Stories and art by Will Eisner, Jerry Iger, Lee Ames, Mort Leav, Alex Blum, Charles A. Winter, and Robert Webb. An influential anthology starring jungle hero Sheena, featuring early art by legendary comics artists in the Eisner-Iger Shop. Sheena battles cannibals who have lured crocodiles into doing their dirty work; Time-traveler Stuart Taylor risks his life to meet legendary conqueror Genghis Khan; Agent ZX-5 aids Scotland Yard. The Hawk; Weird Stories of the Supernatural; Bobby; Sheena, Queen of the Jungle; Pee Wee; Uncle Otto; Midnight the Black Stallion; Tom Dick and Harry; Assignment for Jail; ZX-5 Spies In Action; Inspector Dayton; Lightning. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 121 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #20-3C1D242-035

Cover art by Ernie Chan. The Hero Who Jinxed the Justice League!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Adam Strange marries his long-time sweetheart, Alanna; Kanjar Ro guest-stars. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

King in Black (2021 Marvel) 1D CBCS 9.8 Yu Interlocking Variant

Paper: White

Yu Connecting Variant

Label #20-444241F-047

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Stegman and JP Mayer. Cover by Leinil Francis Yu. DARKNESS REIGNS! After a campaign across the galaxy, Knull's death march arrives to Earth and, worse yet, he hasn't come alone! With an army of hundreds of thousands of symbiote dragons at his command, the King in Black is a force unlike any Earth's heroes have ever faced. EDDIE BROCK, A.K.A. VENOM has seen firsthand the chaos that even one of Knull's symbiotic monsters can wreak - will he survive an encounter with the God of the Abyss himself? From Donny Cates, Ryan Stegman, JP Mayer, Frank Martin and VC's Clayton Cowles comes the definitive chapter in their two-year-long VENOM saga that changed everything you thought you knew about symbiotes! 56 pages, full color . Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Knull Marvel Tales (2020 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 Inhyuk Lee

Paper: White

Label #20-444241F-065

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Stegman, Danilo S. Beyruth, Mark Bagley, JP Mayer and Andy Owens. Cover by Inhyuk Lee. Knull, god of the symbiotes, will haunt your nightmares as we celebrate the legacy of the House of Ideas with MARVEL TALES! This anthology series shines a spotlight on fan-favorite characters, features timeless stories and highlights some of Marvel's most impressive talent from the past eight decades. First, superstar creators Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman introduce Knull in crucial chapters of their sensational reinvention of the Venom mythos! In VENOM (2018) #3-4, Venom and Miles Morales stand in the way of a symbiote dragon terrorizing Manhattan - but what connects it to Knull? In VENOM: CARNAGE BORN, from Cates and Danilo Beyruth, a deadly cult resurrects the serial killer Carnage as an agent of Knull! And legendary artist Mark Bagley illustrates Venom's fight for survival in VENOM (2018) #25, setting the stage for Knull's imminent arrival in the epic KING IN BLACK! 112 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 8 CBCS 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-2C51AFE-034

Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. E.C. Fan-Addict Club ad. "Frank N. Stein!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; A parody of The Frankenstein horror comics and films. "Lone Stranger Rides Again!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; The Lone Stranger learns of Proto's secret identity; Lone Ranger and Tonto parody. E.C. comics ad. "Operation Under-the-Ground" (Chapter 2) text story. Six pages of "Hey Look" by Kurtzman. "Bat Boy and Rubin!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; Bat Boy and Rubin eliminate the gangs in Cosmopolis, but the killer is still at large; Batman and Robin parody. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Manifest Destiny (2013 Image) 1LBCC CBCS 9.8 Roberts Long Beach B&W Variant

Paper: White

Label #7003420-AA-015

Long Beach Comic Con Sketch Variant Cover by Matthew Roberts. Limited to 250 copies.
Written by Chris Dingess. Art by Matthew Roberts, Owen Gieni. In 1804, Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark set out on an expedition to explore the uncharted American frontier. This is the story of what they discovered lurking in the wilds... Skybound's newest original series unveils the monsters of the western frontier in the adventure of a lifetime by writer CHRIS DINGESS (Being Human) and up-and-coming artist MATTHEW ROBERTS.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 5D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29CED65-008

Direct Edition. "The Battle of Four Armies!" Part 5 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. Injured and weary, the heroes witness in horror as Galactus summons forth his homeworld. If this means what Reed Richards thinks it does, it could mean the end of everyone. Then, things go from bad to worse when the villains stage yet another sneak attack. However, the Uncanny X-Men, led by Professor X and Magneto, show up to save the day. By issue's end however, one combatant will be mortally wounded. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CBCS 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-0DCD0E5-008

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 149A CBCS 9.8 Ditko Tattooz Insert

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2831940-054

Lakeside Tattooz Insert Variant (unopened inserts may or may not have the sample tattoo inside). While there is no definitive information about the Lakeside Tattooz inserts, they are known to occur over several different Marvel issues printed in March 1983. Unlike Amazing Spider-Man #238 and FF #252 where the insert was present in every copy, it appears only a limited amount of copies of this issue received the Lakeside insert (regional distribution?). Also, some of the inserts, although never opened, exist without the free tattoo sample inside.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Unmasked by Dr. Octopus, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter has the 24 hour flu when Doc Ock captures Betty Brant in hopes of luring Spider-Man into battle; Ock beats the under the weather web-head and unmasks him, but everyone thinks it is just Peter trying to be brave by impersonating Spidey; Once he has recovered, Spider-Man battles through the wild animals Ock has released from the zoo to take on old six-arms himself; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #12. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

MASK (1985 1st Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27967D5-001

Premiere issue of a four-parter! Off the TV screen and onto the printed page! The forces of VENOM begin their plans for world domination by stealing the gold reserves of Fort Knox! "When Opportunity Knox" is written by Michael Fleisher, penciled by Mike Chen, inked by Joe Delbeato, with a cover by Chen and Delbeato. Cover price $0.75.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 100 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29DD19D-080

Special Giant-Sized 100th Issue. "Red of Fang and Claw, All Love Lost!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. The Stalker of Whitechapel has returned, and Leiko must face her greatest peril. Shang Chi's malevolent father's past comes back to haunt him yet again. When your father is Fu Manchu, trouble is always sure to find you. 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Mighty Crusaders the Shield (2021 Archie) 1K CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Liefeld Collector's Edition. "Virgin" Cover.

Label #21-25F7542-018

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Virgin Cover by Rob Liefeld. Story by Rob Liefeld. Script by David Gallaher. Art by Rob Liefeld. FIRST ISSUE IN AN ALL-NEW SERIES OF MIGHTY CRUSADERS ONE-SHOTS BY ROB LIEFELD! Legendary, best-selling author and comic creator Rob Liefeld reimagines Archie's iconic Mighty Crusaders library of characters in this new comic book series, starting with America's first patriotic superhero: The Shield! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Millennium (1987 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7A3B-010

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Millennium Week 1. Week one of DC's companywide crossover of 1987 gets underway by informing readers that the Manhunters were created as a force for good three-and-a-half billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. However, they have turned against their masters and are now gunning for Earth's heroes and for ten special "chosen ones" that have been selected by the Guardians. Various DC characters, such as Wally West's dad, are revealed to be Manhunters. Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75.

Millennium (1987 DC) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7A3B-006

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Millennium Week 1. Week one of DC's companywide crossover of 1987 gets underway by informing readers that the Manhunters were created as a force for good three-and-a-half billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. However, they have turned against their masters and are now gunning for Earth's heroes and for ten special "chosen ones" that have been selected by the Guardians. Various DC characters, such as Wally West's dad, are revealed to be Manhunters. Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75.

New Funnies (1942-1946 Dell) 131 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-4917586-010

52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 87D CBCS 9.2 Liefeld Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #0009993-AA-011

First printing. Direct Edition. 1st full appearance of Cable. Liefeld art. Liefeld/McFarlane. Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Todd McFarlane. A Show of Power!, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Bob Wiacek; The Mutant Liberation Front attacks more research stations; Mystique threatens Skids; a federal agent shoots Rusty; he and Skids allow the MLF to rescue them; the New Mutants return to New York; after trying to stop the MLF, Cable weighs his options. Part 2 of 4. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98N CBCS 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-177B59F-003

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants Facsimile Edition (2019 Marvel) 98B CBCS 9.9 Liefeld Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Facsimile Edition

Label #23-0340807-082

2nd printing. Written by Rob Liefeld; Fabian Nicieza. Art by Rob Liefeld. Cover by Rob Liefeld. The dynamic debut of Deadpool! It's the beginning of the end for the New Mutants as Cable continues his reinvention of the squad into his own paramilitary force! But their numbers are dwindling - and Rictor's about to be the next one making his exit! Meanwhile, Deadpool makes his entrance - but he's not looking to join. He's been hired to kill Cable! With swords, guns, a healing factor and an unstoppable mouth, this merc is set to make a big splash! But who is the new mystery woman riding to the rescue? Cable called, she came: Enter Domino! Prepare for high-octane mutant action from the bombastic 1990s! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting NEW MUTANTS (1983) #98. 32 pages, full color. Rated teen Cover price $3.99.

Nice House on the Lake (2021 DC) 1A CBCS 9.8 Bueno

Paper: White

Label #21-3EF3328-007

Written by James Tynion IV. Art and Cover by Alvaro Martinez Bueno. Everyone who was invited to the house knows Walter—well, they know him a little, anyway. Some met him in childhood; some met him months ago. And Walters always been a little…off. But after the hardest year of their lives, nobody was going to turn down Walters invitation to an astonishingly beautiful house in the woods, overlooking an enormous sylvan lake. Its beautiful, its opulent, its private—so a week of putting up with Walters weird little schemes and nicknames in exchange for the vacation of a lifetime? Why not? All of them were at that moment in their lives when they could feel themselves pulling away from their other friends; wouldnt a chance to reconnect be…nice? With Something Is Killing The Children and The Department of Truth, James Tynion IV has changed the face of horror in modern comics — now get ready for his most ambitious story yet, alongside his Detective Comics partner Álvaro Martínez Bueno! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Nice House on the Lake (2021 DC) 1A CBCS 9.8 Bueno

Paper: White

Label #21-34E2D3D-057

Written by James Tynion IV. Art and Cover by Alvaro Martinez Bueno. Everyone who was invited to the house knows Walter—well, they know him a little, anyway. Some met him in childhood; some met him months ago. And Walters always been a little…off. But after the hardest year of their lives, nobody was going to turn down Walters invitation to an astonishingly beautiful house in the woods, overlooking an enormous sylvan lake. Its beautiful, its opulent, its private—so a week of putting up with Walters weird little schemes and nicknames in exchange for the vacation of a lifetime? Why not? All of them were at that moment in their lives when they could feel themselves pulling away from their other friends; wouldnt a chance to reconnect be…nice? With Something Is Killing The Children and The Department of Truth, James Tynion IV has changed the face of horror in modern comics — now get ready for his most ambitious story yet, alongside his Detective Comics partner Álvaro Martínez Bueno! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Nice House on the Lake (2021 DC) 1B CBCS 9.8 Simmonds Variant

Paper: White

Martin Simmonds Variant

Label #21-34E2D3D-058

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Alvaro Martinez Bueno. Cover by Martin Simmonds. Everyone who was invited to the house knows Walter—well, they know him a little, anyway. Some met him in childhood; some met him months ago. And Walters always been a little…off. But after the hardest year of their lives, nobody was going to turn down Walters invitation to an astonishingly beautiful house in the woods, overlooking an enormous sylvan lake. Its beautiful, its opulent, its private—so a week of putting up with Walters weird little schemes and nicknames in exchange for the vacation of a lifetime? Why not? All of them were at that moment in their lives when they could feel themselves pulling away from their other friends; wouldnt a chance to reconnect be…nice? With Something Is Killing The Children and The Department of Truth, James Tynion IV has changed the face of horror in modern comics — now get ready for his most ambitious story yet, alongside his Detective Comics partner Álvaro Martínez Bueno! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Nice House on the Lake (2021 DC) 1D CBCS 9.8 Bueno Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #22-0AAA81E-005

2nd Printing. Written by James Tynion IV. Art and Cover by Alvaro Martinez Bueno. Everyone who was invited to the house knows Walter—well, they know him a little, anyway. Some met him in childhood; some met him months ago. And Walters always been a little…off. But after the hardest year of their lives, nobody was going to turn down Walters invitation to an astonishingly beautiful house in the woods, overlooking an enormous sylvan lake. Its beautiful, its opulent, its private—so a week of putting up with Walters weird little schemes and nicknames in exchange for the vacation of a lifetime? Why not? All of them were at that moment in their lives when they could feel themselves pulling away from their other friends; wouldnt a chance to reconnect be…nice? With Something Is Killing The Children and The Department of Truth, James Tynion IV has changed the face of horror in modern comics — now get ready for his most ambitious story yet, alongside his Detective Comics partner Álvaro Martínez Bueno! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Nice House on the Lake (2021 DC) 1F CBCS 9.8 Bueno Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #22-0AAA81E-008

3rd Printing. Written by James Tynion IV. Art and Cover by Alvaro Martinez Bueno. Everyone who was invited to the house knows Walter—well, they know him a little, anyway. Some met him in childhood; some met him months ago. And Walters always been a little…off. But after the hardest year of their lives, nobody was going to turn down Walters invitation to an astonishingly beautiful house in the woods, overlooking an enormous sylvan lake. Its beautiful, its opulent, its private—so a week of putting up with Walters weird little schemes and nicknames in exchange for the vacation of a lifetime? Why not? All of them were at that moment in their lives when they could feel themselves pulling away from their other friends; wouldnt a chance to reconnect be…nice? With Something Is Killing The Children and The Department of Truth, James Tynion IV has changed the face of horror in modern comics — now get ready for his most ambitious story yet, alongside his Detective Comics partner Álvaro Martínez Bueno! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Nightstalkers (1992) 1U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-103

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Not poly-bagged and no poster. Cover pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer. Untitled Nightstalkers story starring Ghost Rider, Blaze, Lillith, Blade, Frank King, Hannibal King, Morbius, and Dr. Strange, script by D. G. Chichester, pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer; Part of the 'Rise of the Midnight Sons' storyline; Other issues are Ghost Rider #28 (Part 1), Spirits of Vengeance #1 (Part 2), Morbius #1 (Part 3); Darkhold #1 (Part 4) and Ghost Rider #31 (Part 6). 52 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Niobe and Dura Wrath of the Ancient (2022 Stranger Comics) 1MONKEY CBCS 9.8 SS ORZU/MAY/JONES

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Zu Orzu, Darrell May & Sebastian A. Jones on 10/10/2021. Wicked Monkey B&W Exclusive.

Label #22-04CD209-028

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Wicked Monkey Exclusive B&W Virgin Cover by Zu Orzu - Limited to 250 copies. Story by Sebastian A. Jones. Art by Sheldon Mitchell.

Nocterra (2021 Image) 1F CBCS 9.8 Daniel Glow in the Dark Variant

Paper: White

Glow-In-The-Dark Edition

Label #23-0466284-042

Variant glow in the dark cover. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Tony S. Daniel and Tomeu Morey. 'FULL THROTTLE DARK,' Part One-Ten years after the world is plunged into an everlasting night that turns all living creatures into monstrous shades, the only way to survive is to stay close to artificial light. Enter Valentina 'Val' Riggs, a skilled ferryman who transports people and goods along deadly unlit roads with her heavily illuminated eighteen wheeler. This March, legendary creators SCOTT SNYDER (Dark Knights: Death Metal, WYTCHES) and TONY S. DANIEL (Batman, Deathstroke) unveil horrors beyond any shade in this extra-sized first issue. 36 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.