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Tales of Suspense (1959) 64 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Third appearance of Hawkeye, and the first appearance of Black Widow's costume in "Hawkeye and the New Black Widow Strike Again!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Chic Stone; Iron Man tackles Hawkeye and the new Black Widow, who is now a costumed villainess. "Among Us, Wreckers Dwell!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); Sando, a Nazi agent posing as a stage act with the innocent Omar, lures Captain America and Bucky into a trap involving "mental projections" of sabotage against Allied forces; This is a re-telling of "Case No. 2" from Captain America Comics #1, March 1941. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 64 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Third appearance of Hawkeye, and the first appearance of Black Widow's costume in "Hawkeye and the New Black Widow Strike Again!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Chic Stone; Iron Man tackles Hawkeye and the new Black Widow, who is now a costumed villainess. "Among Us, Wreckers Dwell!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray); Sando, a Nazi agent posing as a stage act with the innocent Omar, lures Captain America and Bucky into a trap involving "mental projections" of sabotage against Allied forces; This is a re-telling of "Case No. 2" from Captain America Comics #1, March 1941. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 66 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Iron Man's costume changes slightly in "If I Fail, A World Is Lost!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); US Senator Harrington Byrd has commissioned Stark Industries to build a new submarine, which is to be tested by Iron Man. "The Fantastic Origin of the Red Skull," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; The Red Skull's origin is told and Cap is brainwashed into being a Nazi. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 69 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck and Mike Esposito (bottom tier only). "If I Must Die, Let It Be With Honor!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; Communist camp commander Boris Bullski wants to take on Iron Man and releases one of his prisoners to construct an armor, making him Titanium Man. "Midnight In Greymoor Castle!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Dick Ayers, inks by Dick Ayers; Nazi scientist Dr. Rawlings plots against Cap and Bucky, despite his sister Celia's entreaties. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 70 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4625290025

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Esposito. "Fight On! For A World Is Watching!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Battle between Iron Man and Titanium Man continues. "If This Be Treason!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Dr. Rawlings regrets his collaboration with the Nazis when his sister falls victim to Major Uberhart's ambition to kill Cap and Bucky. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 71 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4742165008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. "What Price Victory?", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; Iron Man defeats Titanium Man, but at the price of Happy's health. "When You Lie Down With Dogs...!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by Joe Sinnott; In this Captain American story, Dr. Cedric Rawlings turns on the Nazis and saves the day. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 75 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3831347010

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. "The Fury of ... the Freak!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); When using the Enervation Intensifier device in order to heal Happy Hogan of his wounds, Iron Man accidentally transforms his friend and body guard into a horrible creature dubbed The Freak. 1st appearance of Sharon Carter (Agent 13) and Batroc the Leaper in "30 Minutes to Live!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Dick Ayers (pencils), inks by John Tartaglione; Cap tries to keep Batroc from getting his hands on a vial of Inferno 42. Ad for Fantasy Masterpieces #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 76 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Romita. "Here Lies Hidden… the Unspeakable Ultimo!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); While being arrested for the use of the Enervation Intensifier, Tony Stark is suddenly transported through time and space; But where will he end up?; The Freak turns back into Happy, but then the Mandarin attacks. "The Gladiator, the Girl, and the Glory!", script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita; Batroc and Captain America duke it out over the vial of Inferno 42. Statement of Ownership: Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 367,728. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 78 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Crescendo!", script by Gene Colan (co-plot) and Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue), pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man defeats Ultimo by tricking the monstrous android into setting off a long-dormant volcano; The Mandarin believes Tony Stark is dead, and vows Ultimo will live again; Shellhead steals a Commie jet and narrowly avoids getting shot down by US fighters. "Them!", script by Jack Kirby (plot) and Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; While Cap is in the middle of a training exercise involving flying "shock rollers," he's surprised to see Nick Fury turn up looking for info on a secret organization known only as "THEM"; As they talk, a strange flying craft lands outside Avengers Mansion, and a large, deadly "chemical android" attacks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 79 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. "Disaster!", script by Stan Lee and Gene Colan (co-plot), pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel; On returning from the Orient, Tony Stark finds his money has been impounded, his factories shut down, and there's a warrant out for his arrest--all for failing to appear before Senator Byrd's Congressional committee; Weak and low on power, he goes to Pepper's apartment, but she's not home; In a stairwell, he dons his suit of armor and does an emergency charge; After having no better luck at Avengers HQ or Happy's apartment, he strolls down to the waterfront to think; But from the waters rises Warlord Krang's flagship; guest appearances by Sub-Mariner and Dorma. 1st modern-day appearance of The Red Skull, and the introduction of the Cosmic Cube in "The Red Skull Lives!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America battles a squad of costumed assassins attacking a power station in the heart of NYC - but nobody else can see them; Red Skull plans to frame Cap for murder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 80 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. Sub-Mariner guest stars in "When Fall the Mighty!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Iron Man breaks into his own factory in order to repair and recharge himself while on the run from the law; However, he is interrupted by the arrival of a surprising enemy; The story continues in Tales to Astonish #82. "He Who Holds the Cosmic Cube," script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck; Captain America rescues a pilot whose plane was shot out of the sky, only to discover he's a member of A.I.M., and he tells Cap about A.I.M.'s "supreme achievement" - The Cosmic Cube - which has been stolen by its "keeper," who's taking it to his new master... The Red Skull. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 81 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel. "The Return of the Titanium Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); Tony Stark finally decides to turn himself in to the authorities so he can finally reveal the secrets of the Iron Man armor to a US Senate Committee for the sake of national security; The story continues from Tales to Astonish #82. "The Red Skull Supreme!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; Cap fights a seemingly-hopeless battle against The Skull, who, armed with The Cosmic Cube, can do anything he wishes merely by thinking it; The Skull envisions instantly making everyone on the planet his slaves, turning every able-bodied man into a fighting machine, creating "new, invincible weapons... in endless number, with matchless power." 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 91 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Uncanny Challenge of the Crusher!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; The president tries to kill the Crusher, but is unsuccessful; The president then orders the Crusher to kill Iron Man, secretly hoping that Iron Man kills the Crusher.; After defeating him, Tony Stark finds out Happy and Pepper have gotten married. "The Last Defeat!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America must do the Red Skull's bidding for 24 hours; Cameos by the Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, Hawkeye, Goliath (Henry Pym), and the Wasp. Ad for the Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 94 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Tragedy and the Triumph!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Adkins; Iron Man saves villagers while battling Titanium Man; Iron Man destroys Titanium Man control center; Titanium Man aims a disintegrator ray at Iron Man. First appearance of Modok in "If This Be... Modok!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Helpless from a paralyzing ray, Captain America is about to be shot by an agent of A.I.M; However, MODOK wants to destroy Cap himself. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 95 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "If A Man Be Stone!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Tony Stark discovers that his factory has been broken into while he was in Vietnam; The culprit is a young SHIELD agent named Jasper Sitwell; Sitwell explains that Nick Fury has assigned him to guard Stark's factory because it makes many of SHIELD's devices; The Grey Gargoyle breaks into Stark Industries, turning guards to stone. "A Time to Die - A Time to Live!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Captain America searches for a fugitive gang leader; He thinks about how this is going to be his last mission, and theres a flashback that shows Steve Rogers getting a call from SHIELD Agent 13 that he likes; Cap reveals his identity as Steve Rogers; Steve thanks Tony Stark for everything he did for the Avengers. Ad for Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 97 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "The Coming of... Whiplash," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; Jasper Sitwell tries to remove Iron Mans helmet, but cant; Tonys cousin Morgan Stark tells the Maggia he can get them Iron Man, who battles Maggia goons. "And So It Begins--!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Two men from a crime syndicate attack Captain America; Black Panther visits an outpost, but finds that the men guarding have been wiped out; SHIELD Agent 13, Caps lover, disguises herself as a female spy called Irma Kruhl before going on a dangerous mission. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 99 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Final issue. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. "At the Mercy of the Maggia," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; At the risk of putting greater strain on his heart Iron Man fires a repulsor ray at Whiplash; Jasper Sitwell searches for Iron Man after Tony Stark's cousin Morgan kidnapped him and took him to the Maggia; Nick Fury appearance; The story continues in Iron Man & Sub-Mariner #1. "The Man Who Lived Twice!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Captain America and Black Panther continue their fight against Baron Zemo and his men; The story continues in Captain America #100. Letter to the editor from comic and book distributor Bud Plant. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) UK Edition 48UK CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

U.K. Edition.

Label #16-3B74644-007

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Iron Man gets a snazzy new costume in "The Mysterious Mr. Doll!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Dick Ayers; Mister Doll uses magic dolls to take over whole companies; Iron Man stops him with the help of a new suit of armor. "The Pact," art by Joe Maneely; An historian writing about the trial and execution of his ancestor for witchcraft interviews the only remaining party concerned in the case: the Devil. "Kraddak," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); An alien tells a greedy mine owner that he will be killed in a fall; The mine owner hides at the lowest possible point in his mine. 36 pgs., full color.

Tales of Suspense Lot of 10

Issues 79, 81, 82, 85, 87, 89, 90, and 95-97 of Tales of Suspense (1959). Most will grade in the FN- to VG range.

Tales of Suspense Lot of 6

Issues 62, 69, 70, 74, 76, and 97 of Tales of Suspense (1959). Most will grade in the VG range.

Tales of Terror Annual (1951) 1953 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Tape on interior cover.

Label #1296350011

Feldstei bondage/torture cover, issue #3. Ingels, Wood, and Kamen art. Horror, Crime, and shock books that appeared around 1952. Each E.C. Annual contains four complete books that did not sell on the stands which were rebound in the annual format, minus the covers, and sold from the E.C. Office and on the stands in key cities. The contents of each annual may vary in the same year. Cover price $0.25.

Tales of Terror Lot of 11

Issues 1-9, 12, and 13 of Tales of Terror (1985 Eclipse). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VF.

Tales of the New Teen Titans Lot of 4

Issues 1D, 2D, 3, 4 of Tales of the New Teen Titans (1982). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 6 VF/NM 9.0

An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. Leatherhead. The Turtles meet the mutated alligator Leatherhead for the first time. Story by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird; art and wraparound cover by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2025 IDW) 6RI CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition.

Label #4751214006

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Andrew Joustra (A) Louie Joyce (CA) Jon Lankry New tales of the TMNT based on the newest Ninja Turtles animated series! Fugitoid must take fate into his own robot hands to save the Ninja Turtles. Blanque and Bishop are closing in! With the Turtles trapped in the bowels of the E.P.F. alongside Zog, Fugitoid will have to draw on every last bit of his humanity and his new ninja training to face his past. By debut comics writer Andrew Joustra (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chrome Alone 2—Lost in New Jersey) and neon-punk comics artist Louie Joyce (Godzilla: Skate or Die, Haphaven, Past the Last Mountain). 32 pages, full color, not rated. Cover price $4.99.

Tales of the Zombie (1973) Magazine 3 FN/VF 7.0

Simon Garth dies but is brought back to life as a zombie and doomed to walk the earth as one of the living dead. In "When the Gods Crave Flesh," the zombie has to intervene when a movie maker tries to film a voodoo cult. Script by Steve Gerber and art by Pablo Marcos. Issue also has "With the Dawn Comes…Death" (Story by Chris Claremont), "Net Result" (Story and art credits unknown), "Warrior's Burden" (Script by Tony Isabella and art by Vicente Alcazar), an article on the movie "Night of the Living Dead," "I Won't Stay Dead" (Art by Bill Walton), and "Jilimbi's Word" (Script by Doug Moench and art by Enrique Badia). All stories are in black and white. Cover price $0.75.

Tales of the Zombie (1973) Magazine 7 VG/FN 5.0

Simon Garth dies but is brought back to life as a zombie and doomed to walk the earth as one of the living dead. In "The Blood Testament of Brian Collier," the zombie wanders onto the grounds of a mansion where murder and mysterious happenings are taking place. Script by Doug Moench and art by Alfredo Alcala. Issue also has "Voodoo in the Park" (Article by Kenneth Dreyfack), "Haiti's Walking Dead" (Script by Doug Moench and art by Win Mortimer), "Inside 'Inside Voodoo'" (Article by Chris Claremont), "A Second Chance to Die" (Script by Carl Wessler and art by Alfredo Alcala), and a photo feature with Stan Lee promoting Crazy magazine. All stories are in black and white. Cover price $0.75.

Tales of the Zombie (1973) Magazine 8 FN- 5.5

Simon Garth dies but is brought back to life as a zombie and doomed to walk the earth as one of the living dead. In "A Death Made of Ticky-Tacky," Priestess Layla seeks help to lift the curse of the zombie from Simon Garth who comes under the control of a group of people who want to use the zombie for their own selfish purposes. Script by Steve Gerber and art by Pablo Marcos. Issue also has "Jimmy Doesn't Live Here Anymore" (Story by David Anthony Kraft with some art by Mike Kaluta), "Night of the Hunted" (Script by Larry Lieber and art by Ron Wilson, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia), "Tales of the Happy Humfo" (Article by Chris Claremont), and "Makao's Vengeance" (Script by David Anthony Kraft and art by Alfredo Alcala). All stories are in black and white. Cover price $0.75.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 35 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-113EF75-010

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Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Return of the Ant-Man, Part 1, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Henry Pym invents an anti-radiation gas, that attracts the attention of communist spies. Strange Encounter, art by Joe Maneely; An American tourist in Paris is unwittingly targeted by a spy as an intelligence courier and is nearly killed. Return of the Ant-Man Part 2: An Army of Ants, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Henry Pym learns how to command ants to do his bidding and frees his captured assistants, with the help of the ants. Return of the Ant-Man Part 3: The Ant-Man's Revenge!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers; Henry Pym invents an anti-radiation gas, that attracts the attention of communist spies. The Doorway to Nowhere!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; After escaping from jail, Hugo Cragg heads for a deserted mansion to hide out until the heat is off. The Thing from Outer Space!, art by Don Heck. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 52 VG+ 4.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Cover cleaned. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. The Black Knight Strikes!, script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers; After being arrested for treason by Giant-Man, Professor Garrett flees to Europe where he manipulate the genes of horses and eagles to create a winged horse. X-Men #3 ad, art by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky. Avengers #3 ad, art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman. Not What They Seem!, script by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, art by Larry Lieber and George Roussos [as G. Bell]; The Wasp tells the tale of prison escapees who try to avoid a planet with a trap, but are doomed when they take the wrong side in a battle of the sexes. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 73 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4416183005

Cover by Jack Kirby, Gene Colan, Mike Esposito, and Vince Colletta. By Force of Arms!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Vince Colletta; Neptune sends a group of electric eels to help Namor defeat the Demon of the Diamonds; Learning that Dorma has been exiled to the land of the Faceless Ones, Namor heads off to rescue her; Back in Atlantis, the citizens begin an active revolt against Krang. Another World, Another Foe!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby, Bob Powell, and Mike Esposito; Discovering the bullet that is lodged in the Hulk's brain, the Leader dissolves it with a laser and bathes our hero with gamma rays to give him strength; The Hulk still has Banner's mind but can no longer transform into human form thanks to the extra blast of radiation. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 84 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Gene Colan and Dick Ayers. Like a Beast at Bay!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan and Dick Ayers; Namor has lost his memory and the Leader of the Secret Empire convinces him to track down and kill the Hulk; As Namor rushes around New York looking for the jade giant, he is zapped by a ray from Krang which only succeeds in restoring his memory. Rampage in the City!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett, Jerry Grandenetti, Gene Colan, Bill Everett, and Dick Ayers; Finding gamma base deserted and everybody gone, the Hulk heads to New York City to try and find his old friends in the Avengers but finds himself attacked once again by city police; Rick, hearing that the Hulk is in the big apple, gets a job driving a car to New York for a mysterious stranger who tells him to be sure not to look in the trunk. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 101 VG 4.0

Cover by Marie Severin, Jack Kirby, Frank Giacoia, and Syd Shores. Where Walk the Immortals!, script by Stan Lee, art by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia; Loki pulls the Hulk to Asgard to fight his father's forces; The Hulk battles the Warriors Three but in a moment of rare clarity, they discover that the jade giant is not really their enemy and refuse Loki's invitation to finish him off; Angered by his failure, Loki casts the Hulk into a bottomless pit. And Evil Shall Beckon, script by Archie Goodwin, art by Gene Colan and Dan Adkins; The Atlanteans abandon the second Atlantis; Namor goes to the Antarctic and finds Destiny hidden below the ice. 36 pgs., full color. The Hulk's solo adventures continue in the pages of Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #102. - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist. Cover price $0.12.

Tank Girl The Gifting (2007 IDW) 3A FN/VF 7.0

Staple rust.

Cover by Ashley Wood. Alan C. Martin (w); Ashley Wood (a & c) 'Please, Mr. Comic Store Owner, where can I find a comic book that offers schoolboy humour, unbridled slapstick violence, totally unnecessary swearing, and a woman with big honkers and a grenade pin between her teeth?' 'Why, that's simple, little Jimmy. You're looking for Tank Girl: The Gifting issue 3 by Ashley Wood and Alan C. Martin. There you go. Now run along. And don't tell your mum.' Cover price $3.99.

Target Comics (1940) Vol. 7 #5 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Helen Gray autograph deemed inconclusive.

Label #4726569002

The Cadet Featuring Kit Carter story, art by Nina Albright. Chameleon spy story, art by Bill Allison. Monkey Business text story by Seth Harmon. Gary Stark story, script and art by Don Rico. Boitram the Boiglar humor page by Art Helfant. Dan'l Flannel story, art by Gus Schrotter. Two-Ton O'Toole humor page by Art Helfant. Target and the Targeteers, art by Ken Battefield; Tom and Dave have a pretty new secretary. Friday the 13th starring Fraidy-Cat Phil, script and art by Art Helfant. Heathcliff the Hobo humor page by Art Helfant. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Tarzan (1948-1972 Dell/Gold Key) 4 FR/GD 1.5

4" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached. Cover and interior oxidation. Brittle cover with pieces detached.

"Tarzan and the Lone Hunter." Pan-at-lee escapes from a rebellion and gets captured by a Bongu witch doctor. Om-at is hot on her tail. Includes part four of Jesse Marsh's adaptation of Burroughs' Ape-English Dictionary. Script by Gaylord DuBois, art and cover by Jesse Marsh. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Tarzan (1948-1972 Dell/Gold Key) 158 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714017025

Painted cover art by George Wilson. "Fly or Die," art by Mike Arens; As Tarzan and Lombi are fishing together, Tarzan explains the migration of storks. "The Son of Tarzan," script by Edgar Rice Burroughs (original novel) and Gaylord Du Bois (adaptation), art by Russ Manning; Without knowing that his father was brought up by apes, Jack Clayton falls in love with the jungle and makes his way there along with Akut, learning the Great Ape language and living as his father had; He rescues a small girl...she joins him in his jungle life, and in time grows lovely; When they are separated Lord Greystoke rescues her; he and Jane take her into their home; She and Korak dare great dangers to find each other; When they are threatened by a wild elephant Tarzan rescues them. "Know by the Nose"; Trivia about the noses of several animals. "Of Baboons and an Adder" text story starring Mabu, art by Nat Edson. "Tembo! Tembo!", script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Queen Elena flees to Aba-Zulu, bearing news of a coup in her country, to be followed by an intended attack on Aba-Zulu; The forewarned Dan-El and Natongo break the enemy army in fierce fighting and turn the traitor over to his half-brother, the wounded King Molithi. Descriptions of great man-made wonders, art by Dan Spiegle; featuring the Buddha of Kamakura, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Great Wall of China, and the Mayan temples. Number on cover 10012-606 June. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tarzan Lord of the Jungle HC (1928 Grosset & Dunlap) 1-REP.MS VG- 3.5

Tape on interior dust jacket. Water damage.

Madison Square Reprint Edition - 1943. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Dust Jacket illustrated by J. Allen St. John. Hardcover, bound in original deep red cloth with illustration and lettering in black. 5.25" x 7.75", 309 pages, text. Cover price $1.00.

Tarzan of the Apes HC (1927 Grosset & Dunlap) 1N-1ST VG 4.0

Marker on pages edges at top.

1st Grosset & Dunlap Printing. Dust jacket not included. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Frontispiece included. 5 1/4" x 7 5/8", 392 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Tarzan of the Apes HC (1940c. Grosset & Dunlap) 1-REP.MS VG- 3.5

Madison Square Reprint. Dust jacket included. Written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. 5 1/4" x 7 5/8", 314 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Task Force Z (2021 DC) 2LCSD CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Local Comic Shop Day Edition.

Label #4681385004

Local Comic Shop Day Variant Cover. Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art and Cover by Eddy Barrows. Fear State Tie-In - After Task Force Zs first bloodbath—err, sorry, first mission—goes awry, Red Hood must rethink how to lead a team of unstable monsters against some of the most organized ranks of Lazarus resin dealers in the world. To manage this unruly bunch, Jason Todd is going to need a deputy in the field whom he can trust to be his eyes and ears…but on this team, such an ask isnt limited to the living. A ghost from Suicide Squad past returns in the cameo no one will see coming (thats a clue)! Plus: Banes rampage, the Resurrection Twins get carried away, and more clues to the secret identity of the teams benefactor! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Team America (1982) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4731158006

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller and Bob Layton, inks by Bob Layton. The Origin of Team America, script by Jim Shooter and Ed Hannigan, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Vince Colletta. See Captain America # 269 for 1st appearance. Featuring Wolf, Honcho, & R U Reddy vs Hydra. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Teatime in a Mysterious Dream Path (Japanese 2025 Akaneiro) 1 CGC 10.0

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4725612012

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Story, Cover, and Art by Rimiki. Honkai star Rail Fan Art Book. Japanese Language.

Teen Confessions (1959) 60 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. They fall in love...elope...and rejoice together! But then it's splitsville! And it all happened in a single night in "Four Honeymooners"! Also in this issue: "Let My Heart Make Its Own Mistakes" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Engagement Party"; "No Second Chance" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; and Teen-Age Troubles advice 1-pager by Dr. Harold Gluck. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Teen Confessions (1959) 68 GD/VG 3.0

Staple rust.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Nora is fit as a fiddle...for dancing...for swimming...for tennis...for cycling...but she's..."Unfit for Love"! Also in this issue: "Look at Me Darling" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Tomorrow Is Too Far Away" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; 1-page story "He Doesn't See Me!"; and Just Jeannette advice 1-pager by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Teen Confessions (1959) 68 GD+ 2.5

3/4" Cumulative spine split.

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Nora is fit as a fiddle...for dancing...for swimming...for tennis...for cycling...but she's..."Unfit for Love"! Also in this issue: "Look at Me Darling" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Tomorrow Is Too Far Away" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; 1-page story "He Doesn't See Me!"; and Just Jeannette advice 1-pager by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Teen Confessions (1959) 68 GD+ 2.5

Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia and unknown. Nora is fit as a fiddle...for dancing...for swimming...for tennis...for cycling...but she's..."Unfit for Love"! Also in this issue: "Look at Me Darling" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; "Tomorrow Is Too Far Away" with art by Nicholas and Alascia; 1-page story "He Doesn't See Me!"; and Just Jeannette advice 1-pager by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Teen Confessions (1959) 77 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover by A. Martinez and Jean Elier. Stories by unknown. Art by A. Martinez, Charles Nicholas, Jean Elier and Vince Alascia. If kissing were on the Japanese Olympics program, she'd vote Karl a gold medal! Read..."Fun and Games Time" with art by A. Martinez and Jean Elier. Also in this issue: "The Beautiful Man-Trap!" with art by Martinez and Elier; "Take One Giant Step" with art by Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia; Teen-Age Troubles advice 1-pager by Dr. Harold Gluck; and a pin-up of the Partridge Family by Don Sherwood. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Teen Confessions (1959) 96 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

Stories by unknown. Art by Demetrio, Sal Gentile and unknown. When Kelly meets star athlete Bulldog, he decides she's his girl and jealously threatens all her friends. Kelly sets him straight, but responds to his appeal for help in "The Bulldog's Grip" with art by Demetrio. Plus: Beth has a crush on Ron. When she gets the chance to date him, she drops Stubby. Ron becomes increasingly possessive and Beth never sees her friends. Things come to a head when she has a girls night with Laura and Stubby drops in in "All My Love" with art by Sal Gentile. Also in this issue: "Temper Temper!" And: Buck's Bag advice 2-pager by Buck Mason. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Teen Titans (1966 1st Series) 6 VG/FN 5.0

Written by Bob Haney. Art by Bill Molno. Cover by Nick Cardy. A hypnotized Beast Boy battles the Titans. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.