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Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5 1st Printing

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST VG 4.0 1st Printing

Scuffing with color loss.

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 2-1ST.D CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #109028-001

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First printing. Direct Edition. NOTE: 1st printing has almost matching grey background on inside front cover and facing page. 2nd printing doesn't have matching gray background--grays are very different. 3rd printings are labeled as such. Cover by Frank Miller. "Dark Knight Triumphant," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; an aging Batman battles the Mutant gang and their anonymous leader; While walking to work, considering retirement, Jim Gordon is almost killed by a 17-year old boy with an M60; Carrie Kelly, a young girl who owes her life to Batman, seeks out her hero and becomes Robin. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 2-1ST.D FN+ 6.5 Miller Variant 1st Printing

First printing. Direct Edition. NOTE: 1st printing has almost matching grey background on inside front cover and facing page. 2nd printing doesn't have matching gray background--grays are very different. 3rd printings are labeled as such. Cover by Frank Miller. "Dark Knight Triumphant," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; an aging Batman battles the Mutant gang and their anonymous leader; While walking to work, considering retirement, Jim Gordon is almost killed by a 17-year old boy with an M60; Carrie Kelly, a young girl who owes her life to Batman, seeks out her hero and becomes Robin. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4630917003

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.0 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4550111022

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 4-1ST CGC 9.2 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4670108012

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1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printings are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Falls," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Russia launches a nuclear warhead called Coldbringer in response to Superman's presence in Corto Maltese; Superman diverts the missile to an uninhabited desert area; The warhead was designed to disrupt electronics and communications and throw dust and debris into the atmosphere; Deprived of sunlight, Superman nearly dies; Gotham descends into chaos; Some citizens, including Jim Gordon, pull together to fight the fires and retain some semblance of civilization until the power is restored; Batman battles the Joker and the police; The U.S. government sends Superman to take the Dark Knight down; Oliver Queen, the former Green Arrow, prepares Batman for his ultimate battle. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 4-1ST FN/VF 7.0 Miller Variant 1st Printing

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printings are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Falls," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Russia launches a nuclear warhead called Coldbringer in response to Superman's presence in Corto Maltese; Superman diverts the missile to an uninhabited desert area; The warhead was designed to disrupt electronics and communications and throw dust and debris into the atmosphere; Deprived of sunlight, Superman nearly dies; Gotham descends into chaos; Some citizens, including Jim Gordon, pull together to fight the fires and retain some semblance of civilization until the power is restored; Batman battles the Joker and the police; The U.S. government sends Superman to take the Dark Knight down; Oliver Queen, the former Green Arrow, prepares Batman for his ultimate battle. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Devastator (2017) 1A CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3752531022

Written by Frank Tieri and James Tynion. Art by Tony S. Daniel. Cover by Jason Fabok. As the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL rock the DC Universe, the creatures of the Dark Multiverse stand ready to invade our world! How can the World's Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful nightmare versions of familiar figures? Find out in these special tie-in issues! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4609864023

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3752531009

Batman the Long Halloween, a prestige format series by the highly acclaimed and Eisner award-winning team of Jeph Loeb and Time Sale. This thrilling story features some of the most deadly and cunning members of Batman's Rogues gallery and a dramatic retelling of the origin of the tragic villain Two-Face. In this first issue (called "Crime"), Batman and Harvey Dent team up to find evidence against Carmine Falcone. Catwoman and Batman crash Falcone's penthouse. Script by Loeb, art and cover by Sale. Cover price $4.95.

Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 13 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3752531010

"Punishment." This final installment of the critically acclaimed prestige format series finds Harvey Dent releasing a number of rogues from Arkham Asylum. All the various plot threads from previous issues are neatly resolved, and the ending offers a genuine surprise. Includes plot points that tie in to Batman Dark Victory. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $4.95.

Batman The Merciless (2017) 1A CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3752531023

Written by Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Francis Manapul. Cover by Jason Fabok. As the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL rock the DC Universe, the creatures of the Dark Multiverse stand ready to invade our world! How can even the World's Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful, nightmare versions of familiar figures? Find out in these special tie-in issues! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman The Red Death (2017) 1A CGC 9.8 Fabok

Paper: White

Label #3752531024

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico. Cover by Jason Fabok. As the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL rock the DC Universe, the creatures of the Dark Multiverse stand ready to invade our world! How can even the World's Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful, nightmare versions of familiar figures? Find out in these special tie-in issues! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman vs. Predator (1991 1st Series) 1B CBCS 9.4 Suydam Predator Variant

Paper: White

Predator Cover.

Label #23-0F1235F-007

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Deluxe Edition (Prestige Format, squarebound). Written by Dave Gibbons. Art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert. Cover by Arthur Suydam. The hunter becomes the hunted as Batman, Earth's ultimate detective, is pitted against Predator, the galaxy's most ruthless hunter! Neither is known for their ability to compromise, assuring readers a break-neck paced three-issue series! Squarebound, 32 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Batman vs. Predator (1991 1st Series) 2A CBCS 9.8 Suydam

Paper: White

Deluxe Edition.

Label #25-310C04E-006

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Deluxe Edition (Prestige Format, squarebound). Written by Dave Gibbons. Art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert. Cover by Arthur Suydam. The hunter becomes the hunted as the tale of Batman, Earth's ultimate detective, is pitted against Predator in the second installment of this blockbuster comics event. Squarebound, 32 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Batman vs. Predator (1991 1st Series) 3A CBCS 9.8 Suydam

Paper: White

Deluxe Edition.

Label #25-310C04E-008

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Deluxe Edition (Prestige Format, squarebound). Written by Dave Gibbons. Art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert. Cover by Arthur Suydam. The final showdown takes place in the Batcave, as the wily Predator hitches a ride on the Batmobile. But man versus alien it isn't, as Batman discovers that Predator is not alone! Squarebound, 32 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Who Laughs (2018 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3752531025

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Riley Rossmo. Cover by Jason Fabok. As the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL rock the DC Universe, the creatures of the Dark Multiverse stand ready to invade our world! How can the World's Greatest Heroes stop a horde of deadly beings that appear to be powerful nightmare versions of familiar figures? Find out in these special tie-in issues! 32 pages, full color, Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman Who Laughs Lot of 10

Issues 1A of Batman Who Laughs (2018 DC); 1B, 2A, 3B, 4A, 5B, 6B, and 7A of Batman Who Laughs (2019 DC); 1A of Batman Who Laughs The Grim Knight (2019 DC); and 5A of Dark Nights Metal (2017 DC). Most will grade in the NM to VF range.

Battle Chasers (1998) 1C CGC 9.6 Another Universe Variant

Paper: White

Another Universe Edition.

Label #4632438014

Another Universe variant cover by Joe Madureira. NO GOLD FOIL TITLE Cover price $2.95.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Whitman) 10 VF- 7.5

Cover price increases to 50 cents. Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "Pioneer Planet" in which the team tries to find a new home for a race whose planet has been ravaged by Zoltar. Story by Ms. Charlie Seeger and art by Winslow Mortimer. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. No. on cover: 90304-102. Cover price $0.50.

Battlestar Galactica (1979 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4118854021

"Battlestar Galactica!" Based on the episode written by Glen Larson. Adapted by Roger McKenzie. Art by Ernie Colon. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Bob McLeod. In a distant time and place, a terrible war was waged between man and machine...the humans lost. Now, guided by their last surviving warship - the mighty Battlestar Galactica - a handful of survivors travel through space in search of the lost home of their ancestors, a shining planet known through ancient records, a planet called Earth. Cover price $0.35.

Battlestar Galactica (2006 Dynamite) 1A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4650887004

Michael Turner Cover. By Greg Pak & Nigel Raynor. The biggest comic book event of 2006 begins here as Dynamite Entertainment launches the all-new, Battlestar Galactica comic book series, based on the all-new "re-imagined" Series airing on SCI-FI! Picking up from the final pages of the best-selling #0 issue, Battlestar Galactica #1 features the ongoing creative team of writer Greg (Planet Hulk) Pak and artist Nigel Raynor! Joining the inside team is an all-star cast of cover artists: Michael Turner and colorist extraordinaire Peter Steigerwald, Billy (Uncanny X-Men) Tan, and Nigel Raynor! And as an extra added bonus for hardcore fans, Dynamite is showcasing a photo cover of the cast & crew of BSG! The storyline is an "untold tale" taking place between seasons of the popular show, and features the return of characters not seen since the smash mini-series that re-launched Galactica to critical acclaim. In addition to the special "Cylon Foil" edition, don't forget to ask your local retailer about the special incentive covers! Ships with four covers in an equal ratio. Battlestar Galactica will be supported by house ads, online, and CSN ads. REGULAR?32pgs, FC FOIL?32pgs, FCPI Cover price $2.99.

Battleworld (2025 Marvel) 1G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Land Variant Cover.

Label #4667920010

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Christos Gage. Art by Marcus To. Cover by Greg Land. THE BATTLEWORLD FROM SECRET WARS RETURNS! "SLAY YOUR ENEMIES, PROVE YOUR WORTH AND ALL YOU DESIRE SHALL BE YOURS IN THE WORLD TO COME!" Heroes from across the Multiverse are thrown together on a patchwork world to engage in their own Secret Wars for the survival of their timelines! Who or what has created this Battleworld, and for what nefarious purpose? Enter Maestro. Is he friend, or foe? 32 pgs, FC, T+. Cover price $4.99.

Beauty HC (2014 NBM) 1-1ST FN 6.0

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1st printing. Written by Hubert. Art and cover by Kerascoet. When Coddie unintentionally delivers a fairy from the spell that held her prisoner, she does not realize how poisoned the wish is she gets in return. From repulsive and sticking of fish she becomes perceived as magnetically beautiful, which does not help her in her village. A young local lord saves her but soon it becomes apparent her destiny may be far greater. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $27.99.

Beavis and Butt-Head (1994) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3880453024

First Printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Rick Parker. Dental Hygiene Dilemma - Fart One, script by Mike Lackey, art by Rick Parker; Beavis and Butt-Head visit a yam-stuffed Maxi-Mart where they have an altercation with the clerk. The Punisher Parody one-pager. An advertisement for the Swedish band "Entombed" and the new limited-edition version of their "Wolverine Blues" CD. Dental Hygiene Dilemma - Part Two. Silver ink cover, first printing. Devil Dinosaur parody. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Becca Boo the Bimbo Ghost (2023 Obscura Comics) 2B.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #4532032012

"Deadly Flirt" Nice Trade Edition Variant Cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 350 copies. Story by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic. 28 pages, full color.

Becca Boo the Bimbo Ghost (2023 Obscura Comics) 2B.D CGC 9.9

Paper: White

"Naughty" Edition B.

Label #4532032013

"Deadly Flirt" Risque Edition Virgin Cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 350 copies. Story by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic. 28 pages, full color.

Becca Boo the Bimbo Ghost (2023 Obscura Comics) 2J.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover J.

Label #4640414023

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"Vault 66" Trade Dress Edition Variant Cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 100 copies. Story by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic. 28 pages, full color.

Becca Boo the Bimbo Ghost (2023 Obscura Comics) 2J.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

"Bikini" Edition J.

Label #4640414022

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"Vault 66" Bikini Edition Virgin Cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 100 copies. Story by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic. 28 pages, full color.

Becca Boo the Bimbo Ghost (2023 Obscura Comics) 2J.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

"Naughty" Edition J.

Label #4640414024

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"Vault 66" Naughty Edition Virgin Cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 75 copies. Story by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic. 28 pages, full color.

Becca Boo the Bimbo Ghost (2023 Obscura Comics) 2J.E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

"Nude" Edition J.

Label #4640414025

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"Vault 66" Full Risque Edition Virgin Cover by Sun Khamunaki - Limited to 60 copies. Story by Garth Matthams. Art by Kenan Halilovic. 28 pages, full color.

Belle Queen of Serpents (2022 Zenescope) 1H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover H.

Label #4640409005

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2022 March Icons Topless Collectible Cover by Eric Basaldua - limited to 100 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. After Belle's recent revelation that one of her friends has been transformed into the Queen of Serpents, she must risk it all to restore her humanity--but is it already too late? 40 pages, full color. Rated T

Belle Queen of Serpents (2022 Zenescope) 1K VF 8.0

2022 Q1 VIP Gold Collectible Cover by Keith Garvey - Limited to 100 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. After Belle's recent revelation that one of her friends has been transformed into the Queen of Serpents, she must risk it all to restore her humanity--but is it already too late? 40 pages, full color. Rated T

Belle Queen of Serpents (2022 Zenescope) 1SHOWCASE NM 9.4

Showcase Edition Cover by Ivan Tao - Limited to 75 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. After Belle's recent revelation that one of her friends has been transformed into the Queen of Serpents, she must risk it all to restore her humanity--but is it already too late? 40 pages, full color. Rated T

Belle vs. The Black Knight (2020 Zenescope) One-Shot 1NYCC.METAL NM- 9.2

New York Comic Con Exclusive Metal Cover. Written by Dave Franchini. Art by Raffaele Forte and Sara Ianniello. Legendary beast hunter, Anabelle 'Belle' DiMarco, and defense attorney, Peyton ' The Black Knight' Parks, are two driving forces for good in the Grimm Universe, but they are about to meet for the first time and it's going to be anything but friendly. Can both of these warriors survive this chaotic meeting? Don't miss this epic story where hunter meets knight and all hell breaks loose. 40 pages, full color. Rated T

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees Rite of Spring (2025 IDW) 3RIB CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition B.

Label #4667920001

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written and Cover by Patrick Horvath. Cover by Tony Fleecs. The years have brought change to Woodbrook. The internet is coming online. Big-box stores are opening their doors…and local serial killer Samantha Brown is seemingly relaxing on her prime directive to keep all killing out of Woodbrook.Why would Samantha possibly have brought Monica, a young duck trying to avenge her brother (one of Samantha’s many victims), to her private village paradise? What sinister plans could she have in store for the young duck? Is it possible that Monica will stop Samantha before she can kill her? Is it possible…that’s what Samantha wants?This, and a further peek into Samantha’s early life as a serial killer in the next installment of Patrick Horvath’s smash hit series! 32 pgs, FC, M. Cover price $4.99.

Beta Ray Bill (2021 Marvel) 1E CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Johnson/ Stegman Stegman Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Daniel Warren Johnson and Ryan Stegman on 8/6/2022 Ryan Stegman Variant

Label #22-2F314F7-001

Argent Star: Part 1 of 5 - Written and Art by Daniel Warren Johnson. Cover by Ryan Stegman. FROM THE PAGES OF DONNY CATES' THOR AND SPINNING OUT OF THE EVENTS OF KING IN BLACK! The second-most famous wielder of Mjolnir. The right-hand man to the god of Thunder. And now, a warrior without his best weapon. Beta Ray Bill is tired of playing second fiddle to Thor - and with Bill's famous hammer, Stormbreaker, recently destroyed at the new All-Father's hands, tensions are higher than ever. The Korbinite must strike out in search of a new weapon…and a new destiny. Assuming he can first defeat a Knullified Fin Fang Foom! Writer/artist Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Murder Falcon) and colorist Mike Spicer take Beta Ray Bill on a journey beyond the shadow of a god! Plus: This oversize first issue contains an exclusive conversation between Johnson and Beta Ray Bill's creator, the legendary Walter Simonson! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Bettie Page Comics (1996 Dark Horse) 1 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover by Dave Stevens. Step right up, folks and pay attention! This is it! At long last, Bettie Page has given her blessing to this, her very first officially licensed comic book. And the man who's put it all together in this stunningly illustrated package: Dave Stevens, of course (need you ask?). Featuring three complete stories, Bettie's exploits take her from camera club misadventures to B-movie making, to meeting little green men in Central Park! FC. Cover price $3.95.

Bettie Page Queen of the Nile (1999) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4175606010

by Jim Silke; cover by Dave Stevens Whoops! This time, Bettie is the one falling in love. She runs smack into the Roman general, Julius Caesar, and is overcome by his animal magnetism. But there's a problem: Cleopatra has a serious "thing" for Caesar. And he can't decide between the two of them. So the two nubile lovelies battle it out to become "The Queen of the Nile"! On sale February 2 FC, 24pg (2 of 3)" Cover price $2.95.

Betty and Me (1966 Archie) 81 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4470869009

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!" Part I, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; The Limping Man almost catches up to Jughead, who ducks into the hospital only to be saved by his father; Count Drago is paranoid that Count Stabinsky plans to do him in. "SILENCE!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!" Part II, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Felicity laughs as Archie goes deeper into a coma and then she tortures other creatures as well; The Limping Man corners Jughead with murder on his mind, but Jughead escapes thanks to his dad's intervention. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!" Part III. "Betty Cooper, Betty Cooper!" Part IV. "The Unveiling" Hostess Fruit Pies ad with Josie. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Betty and Me (1966 Archie) 162 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4640414021

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. You Don't Need Drugs ... public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Jelly Bread," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Betty decide to go into the jelly-making business. Archie, of course, fouls things up. The New Archies ad. "Poor Butterfly," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty feels sorry for herself because she's always playing second-fiddle to Veronica in attracting Archie's attention. The New Archies ad. "For Whom the Ball Tolls," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty finally gets Archie to herself when Veronica goes on vacation, but Archie is obsessed with winning a bowling tournament. "A Weighty Matter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty decides she needs to go on a diet to lose five pounds. 36 pgs Cover price $0.75.

Betty and Veronica Friends Forever Beach Party (2023 Archie) 1HAPPY.A CGC 9.8 SS Jim Rugg

Paper: White

Signed By Jim Rugg on 9/9/23. Happy Comics Edition.

Label #4332490018

Happy Comics Exclusive "Love and Rockets" Homage Cover by Jim Rugg - limited to 250 copies. Written by Jamie L Rotante and VARIOUS. Art by Holly G, Jim Amash and VARIOUS. A BRAND-NEW STORY kicks off this SUMMER FUN issue! In 'Babbi's Riverdale Beach Party,' to celebrate the release of the new Babbi movie, Veronica decides to throw an over-the-top beach party, with everyone dressed as their favorite Babbi doll. The Lodge Beach House is turned into a lifelike version of Babbi's Beach House-complete with unicorn rides on the beach! There are even some hints that a surprise guest will make an appearance-so when a handsome, young stranger shows up, EVERYONE wants to know who he is! All that plus even more fun in the sun stories and fabulous summer fashions! 32 pages, full color.

Betty and Veronica Friends Forever Beach Party (2023 Archie) 1MELLOW.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Mellow Fellow Trading Edition B.

Label #4603779009

Mellow Fellow Trading Company Exclusive Virgin Cover by Bill Galvan. Written by Jamie L Rotante and VARIOUS. Art by Holly G, Jim Amash and VARIOUS. A BRAND-NEW STORY kicks off this SUMMER FUN issue! In 'Babbi's Riverdale Beach Party,' to celebrate the release of the new Babbi movie, Veronica decides to throw an over-the-top beach party, with everyone dressed as their favorite Babbi doll. The Lodge Beach House is turned into a lifelike version of Babbi's Beach House-complete with unicorn rides on the beach! There are even some hints that a surprise guest will make an appearance-so when a handsome, young stranger shows up, EVERYONE wants to know who he is! All that plus even more fun in the sun stories and fabulous summer fashions! 32 pages, full color.

Betty Page The 50s Rage Annual (1999) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4628214009

Betty Page Pin-Up art by Steve Woron. Cover price $3.25.

Beware (1973 Marvel) 1 FN 6.0

"The Werewolf Was Afraid!"; "Too Human to Live!" with art by Carabotta/Abel; "On the Trail of the Witch!" with pencils by Jack Kirby; and "Behind the Door" with art by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Bill Everett. Stories by John Romita, Vic Carabotta, Jack Abel, Stan Lee, Larry Lieber, Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, and Joe Sinnott. Beware of these fear-filled suspense stories fill with action, intrigue and, best of all, monsters! All reprints from Menace, Spellbound, and Tales of Suspense. 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Beware (1973 Marvel) 3 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4582216001

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"Don't Ever Gyp a Gypsy" (art by Al Luster), "The Man Who Ran Away" (art by Luster), "Today I am a Man" (art by Joe Maneely), "Marion's Murderer." Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Stories by Al Luster, Joe Maneely, and George Tuska. Beware of these fear-filled suspense stories fill with action, intrigue and, best of all, monsters! All reprints from Mystery Tales and Adventures into Terror. Ad for Foom! (Friends of Ol Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Beware (1973 Marvel) 4 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4582216002

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"Horror on Haunted Hill!" with script by Stan Lee, art by Carmine Infantino; "Forever Is a Long Time!"; "A Shriek in the Night" with script by Lee; and "The Man Who Walked on Water!" with art by Jay Scott Pike. Cover by Gil Kane. Stories by Stan Lee, Carmine Infantino, Larry Woromay, Stan Lee, Bill Savage, and Jay Scott Pike. Beware of these fear-filled suspense stories fill with action, intrigue and, best of all, monsters! All reprints from Adventures Into Weird Worlds. Ad for Savage Tales #2, art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Ad for Foom! (Friends of Ol Marvel). Ad for Conan the Barbarian King Size Special. 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Beware (1973 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4582216003

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Final 20-cent cover price. "Double Feature" with art by Doug Wildey (from Mystic 30); "The Storm Walkers!" (from Mystic 59); "The Secret of the Haunted Picture" with art by Angelo Torres (from Mystical Tales 7); "When Warren Woke Up!" (from Marvel Tales 138); and "The Lonely Man" (from Marvel Tales 126). Cover by Bill Everett and Marie Severin. Stories by Al Eadeh, Sam Kweskin, Angelo Torres, and Gene Fawcette. Beware of these fear-filled suspense stories fill with action, intrigue and, best of all, monsters! All reprints from Mystic, Mystical Tales, and Marvel Tales. 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Beware (1973 Marvel) 8 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4582216004

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Final issue of the series (title continues as Tomb of Darkness). "The Helping Hand!" (from Marvel Tales 129); "The Black Dungeon" (from Mystic 2); "The Thing That Stalks Skull Valley!" (from Mystic 37); and "They Walk Thru Walls!" with art by Paul Reinman (from Astonishing Tales 56). Cover by John Romita. Stories by Ed Winiarski, Mike Sekowsky, Mort Lawrence, and Paul Reinman. Beware of these fear-filled suspense stories fill with action, intrigue and, best of all, monsters! All reprints from Marvel Tales, Mystic, and Astonishing. 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.25.