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Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 FN- 5.5

Moisture.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Rima the Jungle Girl (1974) 1 FN 6.0

Joe Kubert cover, In "Spirit of the Woods," a man named Abel wanders into a mysterious part of the jungle and meets Rima. Part 1 of the origin story of Rima. Story credits: unknown. Art by Nester Redondo. Issue also has Space Voyagers in "Four Tombs." Script by Jack Oleck and art by Alex Nino. Cover price $0.20.

Rip Hunter Time Master (1961) 29 VG+ 4.5

Final issue. The Doom from Giant Valley - Written by George Kashdan. Art by Bill Ely. Cover by Gil Kane. Can Rip Hunter make it back to the Time Sphere? He can't fight the giant spider with just a crowbar, after all! Can anyone, anywhere, wreck the insect invasion? Don't miss this web of thrills, told in three chapters this issue! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Robotech Defenders (1985) 2N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4751848014

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Newsstand Edition. "The Awakening!" Written by Andrew Helfer. Art by Judith Hunt and Murphy Anderson. As alien overlords advance, mankind's last hope rest in the mechanical hands of the Robotech Defenders, mighty giant war machines! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: No ads. Cover price $0.75.

Sandman (1974 DC) 1A CGC 9.4 SS Royer

Paper: White

Signed by Mike Royer on 04/25/2023.

Label #2768881002

1st Bronze Age Sandman. Last Simon & Kirby collaboration. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. General Electric, script by Joe Simon, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer; When a boy named Jed Walker has a strange dream of a drowning man who appears in reality to give him an evil little doll, it spurs the Sandman to emerge from the Dream Stream into the real world to stop the plans of General Electric. Article on memory and dreams by Alan Asherman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sandman (1974 DC) 1A CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4592744007

1st Bronze Age Sandman. Last Simon & Kirby collaboration. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. General Electric, script by Joe Simon, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer; When a boy named Jed Walker has a strange dream of a drowning man who appears in reality to give him an evil little doll, it spurs the Sandman to emerge from the Dream Stream into the real world to stop the plans of General Electric. Article on memory and dreams by Alan Asherman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sandman (1974 DC) 1B FN/VF 7.0 Purple Variant

Purple cover variant. 1st Bronze Age Sandman. Last Simon & Kirby collaboration. Cover by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. General Electric, script by Joe Simon, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer; When a boy named Jed Walker has a strange dream of a drowning man who appears in reality to give him an evil little doll, it spurs the Sandman to emerge from the Dream Stream into the real world to stop the plans of General Electric. Article on memory and dreams by Alan Asherman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3918380003

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3807398002

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4690703012

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4690703013

The Sandman journeys into the depths of hell to battle a demon for possession of his stolen mystical helmet. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 19A CGC 9.4 McKean

Paper: White

Label #4032627023

Dream Country, Part 3 of 4: "A Midsummer Night's Dream." There's no business like show business as the Sandman gets a performance, Mr. Shakespeare gets stage fright, and Bottom gets an ass's head. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Charles Vess. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Scooby-Doo (1997 DC) 11 FN 6.0

Ahmad Simon's company, Simon Enterprises, has a job for Scooby and the gang and that leads to a sinister genie and mystery in "Hajj Dodger." Script by Terrance Griep Jr. and art by Joe Staton & Andrew Pepoy. Issue also has "Behavior Modification" with script by Chris Duffy and art by Bill Alger & Bob Smith. Cover price $1.95.

Scooby-Doo (1997 DC) 14 VF- 7.5

Scooby and the gang take a trip to New York City to investigate all of the strange and mysterious things that are happening in the big city's subway system in "I'll Take Manhattan." Script by Michael Kupperman and art by Joe Staton & Andrew Pepoy. Issue also has "Scooby's Amaze-Ing Adventure" with script by Chris Duffy and art by Joe Staton & Andrew Pepoy. Cover price $1.95.

Scooby-Doo (1997 DC) 18 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Secret Hearts (1949) 25 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Gil Kane, Sid Greene and unknown. She hates him...but should she at least stay with him until the storm is over? Read..."Stormy Love!" Also featuring: "Loser at Love!" (note: different from story in #37); "Trip to Heartbreak!" (pencils by Gil Kane); and "Will You Leave Me?" Plus: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Hearts (1949) 42 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

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Stories by unknown. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Werner Roth, Mort Drucker, Bernard Sachs and unknown. A chance meeting between Ellen and David leads to a romantic night at a dance, but Ellen begins to despair when she doesn't hear from him again in "Dance Till Dawn"! Also featuring: "Lovingly Yours"; "Love of a Lifetime"; and "Who'll Believe My Heart?" Plus: Oddities in Romance filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Hearts (1949) 70 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. 1 1/2" spine split from the bottom.

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Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Stories by unknown. Art by John Romita, Sr., Bernard Sachs and unknown. Her woman's intuition was her worst enemy when it recognized..."His Other Girl"! Also featuring: "Saturday Night Date"; "Girl in Love"; and "Many Faces of Love"! Plus: Romance in Fashion filler "Basic Charmers"! And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Secret Hearts (1949) 76 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. 1/2" spine split from the bottom.

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First 12c cover priced issue. Stories by unknown. Art by Bernard Sachs, Arthur Peddy, Werner Roth, Sy Barry? and unknown. Shy girl Trudy learns a bitter lesson in love when she meets Greg, who romances her then coldly leaves her in "It's Only You"! Plus: Linda meets her old boyfriend Ben in Paris and soon wonders if they can rekindle their romance, even though it was she who originally broke them up in "Better Late!"; Carol wants to escape her life of poverty but her rival Elaine keeps telling her secret to the men Carol likes in "Too Much to Hope For"; and Verna thinks she has a chance for revenge when she meets Will, the man who jilted her years ago but doesn't recognize her now in "Stranger to Love"! Also: Romance in Fashion filler. And: Letters page by Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Secret Hearts (1949) 114 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

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Cover art by Gene Colan. Our Romance Was One Long Battle, art by Manny Stallman; Veronica and Eddie fight all the time and eventually break up, but later they realize that they argued because they really cared about each other. Ad for Young Love #57 and Girls' Romances #119, art by Manny Stallman and Jay Scott Pike. Ann Martin, Counselor-at-Love advice column. Ad for the 2 Girls serialized feature appearing in Heart Throbs, pencils by Jay Scott Pike. Episode 5, script by Jack Miller, art by Gene Colan (pp 1-2); John Rosenberger (pp 3-15); Karen finds Lila a more sympathetic listener than her sister Peggy. Rita's father encourages her to marry Greg; Lila and Roger continue their arguments over their spoiled son Richy; Karen arrives at Greg's office too late to stop him from agreeing to marry Rita. Ad for Swing with Scooter #2, pencils by Joe Orlando, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Secrets of Haunted House (1975) 20 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4509521024

Featuring: 1 page Destiny introductory story "Secrets of Haunted House" drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 13 page Destiny story "The Talisman of the Serpent" written by John Albano and drawn by Ernesto Moraga; 3 page Destiny story "Heads You Lose!" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Ernie Guanlao. Cover by Joe Orlando. Cover price $0.40.

Secrets of Haunted House (1975) 31 CGC 7.5 SS Harris

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Jack C. Harris on 12/9/23.

Label #2754635003

This issue: introducing Mister E! Blind he may be...but evil he can see! Who is he?! Featuring: 8 page Tales of Destiny story "The Twice-Cursed Man!" starring Mister E (intro), written by Bob Rozakis and drawn by Dan Spiegle; 1 page Destiny introductory story "Secrets of Haunted House" written by Jack C. Harris and drawn by Leopoldo Duranona; 7 page Destiny story "The Short-Road to Damnation" written by Arnold Drake and drawn by Tenny Henson; 1 page story "The Wish" by Dave Manak; 8 page Destiny story "The Morbidity Factor!" written by George Kashdan and drawn by J.J. Brozowski & Kim DeMulder. Cover by Jimmy Janes & Bob Smith. Cover price $0.50.

Secrets of Sinister House (1972) 9 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4478629014

Script by Shellu Mayer. Art by Abe Ocampo. Cover price $0.20.

Sensation Comics (1942) 101 Coverless (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Married page. COVERLESS. INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing (first wrap and centerfold), interrupts art and story.

Cover art by Joe Kubert. Battle For the Atom World starring Wonder Woman, script by Robert Kanigher [as Charles Moulton], art by Harry G. Peter; Prof. Luxo, thought killed in a previous battle with Col. Trevor and U.S. forces, returns to disrupt forces in the Atom World, sabotaging atomic experiments being conducted under Col. Trevor's leadership. The Case of the Mechanical Brain starring Dr. Pat, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Conquerors of the Flame starring Astra, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Giunta. How to Bring Christmas Cheer public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Stan Kaye. Castaway Heart--Romance, Inc. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Seven Soldiers Zatanna (2005) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3917575011

Written by Grant Morrison Art by Ryan Sook & Mick Gray Cover by Sook The mind-bending SEVEN SOLDIERS saga continues with another intriguing bimonthly 4-issue miniseries by puppet-master Grant Morrison and artists Ryan Sook (ARKHAM ASYLUM: LIVING HELL) & Mick Gray (PROMETHEA) that introduces Zatanna! The sorceress attempts to boost her profile by taking part in a reality TV show that sees her undergoing a rigorous detox on a lush island near Themyscira! Here, Zatanna tries to get her head together and figure out what to do with her life. She's come to an emotional impasse as her magical powers are waning, resulting in an obsession with finding her father's lost magical journals hoping they contain the secrets she needs of his black art. On sale April 6 ? 1 of 4 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Peter Tomasi Cover price $2.99.

Shadow (1973 1st Series DC) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4475009002

"The Doom Puzzle." DC's faithful take on '30s radio star The Shadow makes its debut, showcasing beautifully O'Neil's snappy dialogue and Kaluta's gorgeous artwork. The Shadow and his agents stop an armored car robbery that was planned by a Wall Street stockbroker. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.

Shadow (1973 1st Series DC) 1 VF- 7.5

"The Doom Puzzle." DC's faithful take on '30s radio star The Shadow makes its debut, showcasing beautifully O'Neil's snappy dialogue and Kaluta's gorgeous artwork. The Shadow and his agents stop an armored car robbery that was planned by a Wall Street stockbroker. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.

Shadow (1973 1st Series DC) 1 FN+ 6.5

Signed by Michael Kaluta (splash), certification is not included.

"The Doom Puzzle." DC's faithful take on '30s radio star The Shadow makes its debut, showcasing beautifully O'Neil's snappy dialogue and Kaluta's gorgeous artwork. The Shadow and his agents stop an armored car robbery that was planned by a Wall Street stockbroker. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.

Shadow War of Hawkman (1985) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700770004

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Newsstand Edition. Written by Tony Isabella, with art by Richard Howell and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Howell and Dick Giordano. Murderous beings rise seemingly out of shadows, seeking secrets of Thanagarian science. Cover price $0.75.

Shadow War of Hawkman (1985) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700770006

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Newsstand Edition. Written by Tony Isabella, with art by Richard Howell and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Howell and Dick Giordano. Murderous beings rise seemingly out of shadows, seeking secrets of Thanagarian science. Cover price $0.75.

Shadow War of Hawkman (1985) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700770007

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Newsstand Edition. Written by Tony Isabella, with art by Richard Howell and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Howell and Dick Giordano. Murderous beings rise seemingly out of shadows, seeking secrets of Thanagarian science. Cover price $0.75.

Shadow War of Hawkman (1985) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700770001

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Newsstand Edition. Written by Tony Isabella, with art by Richard Howell and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Howell and Dick Giordano. Murderous beings rise seemingly out of shadows, seeking secrets of Thanagarian science. Cover price $0.75.

Shazam (1973) 2 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4634579003

Photo/art cover. Cover by C. C. Beck and Jack Adler. The Astonishing Arch Enemy, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Mr. Mind destroys the museum to retrieve his glasses that were stored there; He plans to destroy the United States but is stopped by Captain Marvel with the help of the Saint Louis Arch, which he uses as a tuning fork to drive all the worms in the area to the surface. The Nicest Guy in the World, script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by C. C. Beck; Bank robbers give Sunny Sparkle their loot. Reprint back-up: "The Original Captain Marvel Fights Niatpac Levram!" (that's Captain Marvel spelled backward!) from Captain Marvel Adventures 139 in 1952, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck. One-page text feature about the history of the Marvel Family. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Shazam (1973) 29 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4704255010

Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Ibac Meets Aunt Minerva!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Kurt Schaffenberger and Vince Colletta; Sivana plans to blow up Niagara Falls with the help of Ibac and Aunt Minerva. Mike Fleisher profile by Mike Gold. Hostess snack cake ad with Batman, art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Showcase (1956-1978) 20 GD/VG 3.0

Cover art by Bob Brown. Prisoners of 100 Million B.C. featuring the origin and first appearance of Rip Hunter...Time Master, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira; Having finished work on Time Sphere II, Rip Hunter and Jeff Smith do a test run back to the mesozoic era; Meanwhile, in the present day, crooks force Bonnie Baxter and her brother Corky to take them to Rip and Jeff in Time Sphere I; Meeting in the past, the crooks have the drop on Rip and crew, until battling dinosaurs separate the good guys from the bad; But when the heroes get back to their Time Sphere, they find it's gone missing. Do You Make Life Hard for Yourself? public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 30 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Top edge has gapping.

Label #1299610005

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Creatures from Atlantis starring Aquaman and Aqualad, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman gets an S.O.S. from Atlantis; Aquaman is captured, but he learns the plans of the Amphibious Aliens. The Battle of the Sea Creatures starring Aquaman and Aqualad, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman and Aqualad stop amphibious aliens and force them back to their own dimension. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 33 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4117407003

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Prisoners of the Aqua-Planet starring Aquaman, Aqualad, and Mermor. Aquaman and Aqualad meet Mermor, an alien from Venus who was driven to Earth by the tyrant Naeco. The Alien Creature Ambush; Aquaman and Aqualad are captured along with Mermor and taken to Venus. King of the Land Creatures; Aquaman helps Mermor and his followers in overthrowing the tyrant Naeco. Scripts by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 34 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Origin and 1st appearance of Silver Age Atom in "Birth of the Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Scientist Palmer is experimenting with his reducer lens to try and reduce objects in size without blowing them up, all without success; However, when he, Jean and students are trapped in a cave-in, he decides to use the lens on himself and save the others before he is destroyed. "Battle of the Tiny Titans!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When one of Jean Loring's friends is accused of stealing money from the bank where she works as a teller, she explains that a little man appeared and stole the money; When Jean tells Ray that her friend is a trustworthy person, Ray decides to see what he can do with his shrinking powers. 2-page text history of the Atom from the Golden Age by Julius Schwartz, art by Ben Flinton; E. E. Hibbard. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 37 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and 3 wraps detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 1st appearance of the Metal Men in The Flaming Doom! (Part I), script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; In prehistoric times, a flying manta ray survives a "radioactive storm" and is encased in ice; Today, it breaks free and soars over the coast, zapping lighthouses, jets, and the Chrysler Building with laser-eyes. Ad for Justice League of America 10 and Aquaman 2. Part II The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men are going into battle, but Tina will stay "out of harm's way"; Oh, no, she won't, and spins Doc in a cocoon until he relents; Boarding a "rocket disc," they find the flying manta at the bridge. The Magic Metal article; Uses of cobalt throughout history. Metal Facts and Fancies article. Part III The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Lead forms a shield to block the creature's blasting eyebeams; Gold stretches and grabs while Iron anchors him, but they're pulled aloft to crash into the ocean; Col. Casper radios to call it off, they failed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 44 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Lee Elias. 3rd Tommy Tomorrow issue. Chapter 1: Tommy Tomorrow -- Wanted for Treason, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; After gazium raiders use a Planeteer squadron's secret code to lure them away from a gazium theft, all members of that squad, including Capt. Tommy Tomorrow and Capt. Lon Vurian, are placed under investigation. On the Planet Og humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Metal Men #1. Chapter 2: The Fantastic Dr. Klik, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; Using the stolen gazium, Dr. Klik succeeds in greatly expanding the size of a single atom; This strange atom is inhabited by fantastic creatures which, when expanded to scale, will be indestructible. Eye in the Sky article. Chapter 3: The Man Who Would Destroy Mars, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; With Vurian's help, Tomorrow escapes capture and returns to Klik's hideout. Statement of ownership: Statement of October 1, 1962; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months; 220,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 44 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover art by Lee Elias. 3rd Tommy Tomorrow issue. Chapter 1: Tommy Tomorrow -- Wanted for Treason, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; After gazium raiders use a Planeteer squadron's secret code to lure them away from a gazium theft, all members of that squad, including Capt. Tommy Tomorrow and Capt. Lon Vurian, are placed under investigation. On the Planet Og humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Metal Men #1. Chapter 2: The Fantastic Dr. Klik, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; Using the stolen gazium, Dr. Klik succeeds in greatly expanding the size of a single atom; This strange atom is inhabited by fantastic creatures which, when expanded to scale, will be indestructible. Eye in the Sky article. Chapter 3: The Man Who Would Destroy Mars, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; With Vurian's help, Tomorrow escapes capture and returns to Klik's hideout. Statement of ownership: Statement of October 1, 1962; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months; 220,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 49 VG 4.0

Cover art by Lee Elias. "The Fury of the Fiery Avenger," script by Bob Haney, art by Lee Elias; Johnny Blake has been missing for several years, and while trailing him, Cave and his band encounter a fiery giant deep inside earth. Sgt. Rock's Prize Battle Tales ad. "Give and Take" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The children take some broken and unused toys to Mr. Craig, who helps them to repair them and they then donate them to charity uses. The Doom Patrol ad. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Challengers of the Unknown ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 61 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Beyond the Sinister Barrier!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre battles the demonic Shathan the Eternal. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Cloud 9 page of cartoons by Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 80 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742311021

Cover by Neal Adams. 1st Silver Age appearance of the Phantom Stranger in "Men Call Me the Phantom Stranger," script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Bill Draut; Children huddle around a candle in a cave, talking about a "curse" that is about to hit the city; The Phantom Stranger appears, and hopes to puts the children at ease with a story. "The Three Signs of Evil...", script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino; In Columbus Circle in New York City, a group of sorcerers gather to make use of the full moonlight, using symbols on a board; Artist Mark Davis comes passing by, and unknowingly sketches out the symbols as his newest work of art; When the Stranger takes a look at Davis painting, he realizes that the symbols represent Columbus Circle, Times Square, and Washington Square. "I Talked with the Dead!", pencils by Leonard Starr, inks by Leonard Starr and Wayne Howard (traced & re-inked original); Before his fathers death, Dr. Thirteen made a deal that they would meet up five years after his death; If ghosts were real, then this would prove it. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 2B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4737553014

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Derrick Chew THE KILLER REVEALED! Things heat up in Gotham City as Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and their reluctant new partner in crime--solving, that is--Black Canary hunt down leads in their serial killer case. Catwoman ropes Batman into some steamy surveillance work, Harley and Ivy pour out the wine as they pore over evidence, and Canary... well, the only thing keeping her sane amidst wedding dress shopping and her too-fancy engagement party is getting her knuckles a little bruised and bloody during suspect interrogations. But as the bodies pile up and Halloween looms large over Gotham, the Sirens realize working together across enemy lines proves harder than your average Justice League team-up. When the killer suddenly turns the sharp point of their knife from the citys most vulnerable women to the Sirens themselves, will the threat unite them at long last? Or tear their alliance apart for good? 32 pages, full color, rated 17+ Cover price $5.99.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4745383022

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Derrick Chew THE GOTHAM CITY SIRENS HUNT A KILLER THROUGH THE COLD DEAD OF WINTER! The holidays are here, but not every Siren's feeling the cheer! Sure, Harley and Ivy's friendship warms to a romance, but Catwoman and millionaire Bruce Wayne go ice cold when Bruce attempts to define the relationship--wasn't he supposed to be a playboy? And then there's the matter of Black Canary's bachelorette party, where the Sirens and the police commissioner's daughter, Barbara Gordon, are all on the guest list. Tensions ride high...and Gotham's most elusive serial killer, Horoscope, is happy to cut right through them. Literally. 32 pages, 17+, full color Cover price $5.99.

Smallville (2003) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698787018

WRITTEN BY MARK VERHEIDEN AND CLINT CARPENTER; ART BY KILIAN PLUNKETT AND MARK MORALES; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores March 19. Premiere issue of a bimonthly series inspired by the hit TV series on THE WB! The boys head out for a camping trip on which Pete pushes Clark to show him the limits of his abilities. But they're unaware of a mysterious watcher in the woods who follows them home. Rounding out this issue is an in-depth interview with series star Tom Welling, a visit to the Smallville set, and the first part of an episode guide to the first season! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Spectre (1967 1st Series) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Written by Gardner Fox. Art and cover by Murphy Anderson. The use of an experimental anesthetic on a sniper-shot ambassador causes him to be possessed by his ancestor, an 18th century pirate named Captain Skull who has received strong supernatural powers in the process. Only the Spectre can stand against him. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Star Hunters (1977 DC) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1497502003

The Annihilist Factor - Written by David Michelinie. Art by Larry Hama and Bob Layton. Cover by Rich Buckler and Bob Layton. If you missed the thrills of the first issue, you have a second chance! Characters in this issue: Star Hunters [Donovan Flint; Darcy Vale; Charles Bain; Farrell; Jake Hammersmith; Dr. Bruce Sellers; Mindy Yano; Dr. McGavin]; Emmett Dobbs; Annihilists [Muffug; Twist]. Also: DC Profiles #24 - Larry Hama. And: The Penguin in 1-page Hostess Fruit Pies ad "The Cuckoo Cuckoos" with pencils by Curt Swan. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 7 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Cracking to front of slab.

Label #4508088002

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Rookie Ranger, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Killer Squad, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Ray Burnley. The Dud, art by Jim McArdle. I Was a Leatherneck Sniper, art by Bob Brown. Private Pete filler page by Henry Boltinoff. Shorty filler page by Henry Boltinoff. Capt. Jeb Manton text article by Jack Miller. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.