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AN.FAB (Japanese 2020 Akegarasu) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4700486011

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Yokaje. Arknights Fan Art Compilation Book. Japanese Language.

Ancient Dreams (2012 J.P. Roth) 6EBAS.C VF/NM 9.0

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Nude Edition Virgin Cover by Eric Basaldua - limited to 25 copies. Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome. Following the star map, Cara and Lily travel to Romania to find missing their missing Aunt. 20 pages, full color.

Ancient Dreams (2012 J.P. Roth) 9HOLIDAY.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Holiday Edition.

Label #4713519018

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Holiday Edition Variant Cover by Eric Basaldua - limited to 50 copies. Written by J.P. Roth. Art by Mike Krome. Taken to the temple of Aphrodite, Cara meet the priestess, Arias in the pages of Blood and Shadows. 20 pages, full color.

Ancient Dreams Art of Eric Basaldua (2012 J.P. Roth) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713518007

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Cover and Art by Eric Basaldua. Eric Basaldua Art Book focusing on work from the series "Ancient Dreams".

Ancient Dreams Art of Eric Basaldua (2012 J.P. Roth) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713518022

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Pearl Edition Variant Cover by Eric Basaldua - limited to 25 copies. Art by Eric Basaldua. Eric Basaldua Art Book focusing on work from the series "Ancient Dreams".

Animal Comics (1942-1948 Dell) 2 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

Wraparound Cover. Stories by Walt Kelly, Gaylord DuBois and unknown. Art by H.R. McBride?, Walt Kelly, Morris Gollub, Justin Gruelle and unknown. Featuring the tales "Uncle Wiggily's Birthday Present," "Bumbazine and the Singing Alligator," "Katonka Pays a Debt," "Pupetta of the Circus" and "The Puppy That Nobody Wanted," plus an untitled Merry Meadows story! Starring Uncle Wiggily Longears, Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy, Sammy Littletail, Susie Littletail, Dr. Possum, Fuzzy Fox, Albert, Pogo, Bumbazine, Katonka, Sgt. Bain, Private Rooney, Lt. Gault, Nazis (villains), Pupetta Seal, Napolean [Papa Seal], Mama Seal, Babette, Whitey, Billy, Jumbo, Boo-Hoo, Smiley, Fatima, Grouchy, the Sword Swallower, Rosy Rhino, Mickey (a puppy), Captain (a dog), Robert Rabbit [as Rob Rabbit], Bertrand Bear, Maurice Mouse, Freddy Frog, Tommy Turtle, Mrs. Hootie Owl, Mama Bear, Daddy Bear, Sammy Scarecrow, Mrs. Bertha Beaver, Sly Fox, Lee Lynx, Harry Hyena, Mr. Beaver, Sammy Salmon, Cary Crawfish, Sammy Swordfish and Mike Mullet! Also: two Animal Comics News Corner 1-page fillers! Starring Mrs. Giraffe, Jiggs, Dinty and more! And: "Mystery in the Zoo" text story! Starring Peanut! 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Animaniacs (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4538108006

Stories by Amy Weingartner, Dave King and Bobbi JG Weiss. Art by Neal Sternecky, George Wildman, Scott McRae and Richard Maurizio. Doing what they do best, Yakko, Wakko, Dot and all their crazy cartoon cohorts romp through one nutty narrative after another. This time around, Pinky and the Brain concoct another ridiculous plan to take over the world in "Global Disorder" -- a scheme that somehow involves leather pants, laughing gas and the United Nations. On top of that, the Warner brothers and their Warner sister, Dot, lend a hand to Christopher Columbus in discovering...California? Don't miss..."1492 the True Story"! Also featuring: "Ice Cream of Genie"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Ant (2021 3rd Series Image) 1G CGC 9.8 Larsen Retro Trade Dress C Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #4058448013

Story, Art and Cover by Erik Larsen. 'ANT: WHO SHE IS AND HOW SHE CAME TO BE!' Erik Larsen takes on a whole new wall-crawler! ANT's epic adventure kicks off with this all-new origin issue! A new ongoing title by ERIK LARSEN. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Aphrodite Print by Budd Root

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 5 GD+ 2.5

Water damage. Staple rust.

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Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Haunted Sea, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Aqualad accidentally free an evil sorcerer from the drop of water he and his henchmen were imprisoned in. Pioneers Under the Sea article. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 11 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Doom From Dimension Aqua, script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Aqualad meet Mera, former queen of a watery dimension; people from Mera's home world attack; Mera, who would one day marry Aquaman, makes her first appearance. Homer Goes Skin Diving humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Fantastic Frogmen article. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 16 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723170020

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Duel of the Sea Queens! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Sirene, Rovere, and Stellor, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman is replaced by an alien changeling; Mera rescues the real Aquaman. Cap's Hobby Center activity page by Henry Boltinoff. The Gassy Seas article. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 30 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Death of Aquaman starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, and Mongo; camoes by The Flash [Barry Allen], Batman (cameo), Superman (cameo), and Hawkman [Katar Hol] (cameo), script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman uses a duplicate to defend Atlantis; when the duplicate dies, his friends and family mourn. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 30 GD/VG 3.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Death of Aquaman starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, and Mongo; camoes by The Flash [Barry Allen], Batman (cameo), Superman (cameo), and Hawkman [Katar Hol] (cameo), script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman uses a duplicate to defend Atlantis; when the duplicate dies, his friends and family mourn. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 33 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Aqualad's Deep-Six Chick! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, Aqua-Girl [Tula] (intro), and Dr. Dorsal, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; an Atlantean girl named Tula convinces Aqualad to leave Atlantis; the find an underwater dance club and perform as dancers. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Illustration of Jerry Lewis as the Mona Lisa accompanies the announcement about issue 100 of that series. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 35 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #1420829002

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Between Two Dooms!, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; Black Manta attacks Atlantis. When he captures Aquaman, Ocean Master decides that nobody but him should defeat Aquaman and he attacks Black Manta, with Aquababy caught in the middle of the fight. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Arc Athena (2021 Copper Hexagon) Artist Edition 1 NM 9.4

Originally released as a campaign add-on for Arc Athena #1, Showcasing the story in the Original B&W Artwork before colors and text were added. Book One - Neon Gods - Written and illustrated by Eric Canete. 11" x 17", 56 pages, B&W. Cover price $50.00.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 271 GD 2.0

2.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.

Unintentional sexual innuendo on cover.

Stories by Joe Edwards and unknown. Art by Joe Edwards and unknown. Featuring Archie in: "Just Like Us"; "Dream Theme" (1 page); "Psyche Saga"; "Rash Trash" (1 page); "A Quiet Evening at Home"; and "All Figured Out"! Plus: Li'l Jinx in the half-pager "It's Guaranteed" by Joe Edwards. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Archie And Friends Hot Rod Racing (2024 Archie) 1HAPPY.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Happy Comics Edition B.

Label #4701161012

Happy Comics "Veronica" Edition Virgin Cover by Dan DeCarlo - limited to 250 copies. Written by Craig Boldman and Various. Art by Stephen Butler and VARIOUS. A BRAND-NEW STORY kicks off this NEED FOR SPEED issue! In 'The Race to Save Face,' First Appearance of Daisy Thunder, of the Southside Serpents, challenges Archie and his crew to a charity race throughout the Riverdale. Can Archie prove that his souped up jalopy can best Daisy's hot wheels? All that plus more racing fun! 32 pages, full color.

Archie Christmas Spectacular (2022) 2022GWOC.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Parent Variant Cover.

Label #4705406002

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Great Wall of Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Dan Parent. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Holly G. We're celebrating Christmas with a BRAND-NEW story to kick off this collection of festive tales! In 'Christmas Pie Guy,' our story begins as an irate Miz Beazley, who's just had one of her famous Christmas pies stolen! The thief? Beazly believes it to be Jughead and wants to make sure he pays. Seeing her rage, Mr. Svenson tries to spark the Christmas spirit back in his friend-but can it be done? 32 pages, full color.

Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 10 VG 4.0

Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Those Christmas Blues!", art by Bob White; When Archie goes over to Veronica's instead of staying home to trim the tree, his parents think the family Christmases have come to an end, and reminisce about past holiday seasons with Archie. "Scratch One Disk!"; Archie buys a record of Veronica's favorite group but Jughead overhears Veronica telling Betty that she wants nightshade for Christmas so Archie returns the record and goes looking for a perfume called nightshade. Betty and Veronica's Coloring Page. "Not Even a Moose," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Terry Szenics; When Archie plays Santa for a school charity drive, Moose thinks he's really Santa Claus, and Archie takes advantage of this to let Midge sit on his lap. Moose's Xmas Daffynitions. "Out on a Limb!", script by Frank Doyle, art by Bill Vigoda; Archie helps put up Christmas decorations for Mr. Weatherbee at the school but accidentally breaks the metal deer he is supposed to put in the schoolyard. "Code Three"; Betty and Veronica try to get Jughead to find out what Archie's buying them for Christmas. "On Her Toes!" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx wants to know why ballet dancers stand on their toes when the ballet could just hire taller girls. "Archie's Groan-Up Letters to Santa Claus"; Adults send their Christmas letters to Santa. "Gift Collection," pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Mario Acquaviva; Archie is in charge of collecting gifts for the Christmas grab bag. "Beyond Belief," art by Bill Vigoda; Veronica wants Archie to play Santa Claus so he tries to get his Santa suit altered. "Generous to a Fault!"; Reggie is generous when buying gifts for himself. "Ill Wind," pencils by Harry Lucey; A blizzard traps Archie at the Lodge mansion overnight. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023COLLECTOR.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Collector's Edition A.

Label #4699338008

Collector's Edition Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023COLLECTOR.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Collector's Edition B.

Label #4699505021

Collector's Edition "Orange" Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023COLLECTOR.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Collector's Edition B.

Label #4699505023

Collector's Edition "Orange" Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023COLLECTOR.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Collector's Edition B.

Label #4699338005

Collector's Edition "Orange" Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023THE616.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The 616 Comics Edition A.

Label #4713810019

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The 616 Comics Exclusive Cover by Josh Burns. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023THE616.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The 616 Comics Edition B.

Label #4713810017

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The 616 Comics Exclusive "Purple" Edition Virgin Cover by Josh Burns. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023THE616.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The 616 Comics Edition C.

Label #4713810018

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The 616 Comics Exclusive "Orange" Edition Virgin Cover by Josh Burns. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 47 VG+ 4.5

Water spots.

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Peacemaker, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica are spotted having a heated argument; Archie assumes they're fighting over him and doesn't mind telling anyone who will listen. Biography of Roger Smith, one of the co-stars of the TV show "77 Sunset Strip." Headline Hunters, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty has a phony newspaper printed, with a phony story about a beach-side beauty contest, to con Archie and Reggie into taking her and Veronica to the beach. Fairway Or Fowl, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty overhears Archie and Reggie talking about their golf games and thinks they've taken up hunting again. Trail Blazers, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Archie plan to go to the dance in matching loud blazers. Immediately Veronica starts plotting on how to sabotage the plan. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica Annual (1953) 6 GD/VG 3.0

1" cumulative spine split.

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Cover pencils by Harry Lucey. "Poor Little Rich Girl," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Betty falls and hits her head at the Lodge Mansion, she gets the inspiration to pretend she thinks she's Veronica, hoping it will let her get a few dates with Archie. "A Matter Of Degree," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Sick of Jughead's nasty comments about them because they're women, Betty and Veronica dress up as men to see if he'll react differently to them. "Scent-sational," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Veronica comes down with a virus and can't make the dance, so Betty volunteers to substitute and accompany Archie. "Rash Promise," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica forces Archie to ask Betty out on a pity date; Then the school moves the Fall Festival dance to that evening. "Sheer Nonsense," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Veronica insults Betty over her cheap, coarse stockings, Jughead gets an idea to give Betty a measure of payback. "Triple Threat," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; In order to break up a shopping trip that Veronica has commanded Archie to attend, Betty plants two man-hungry coeds at the store and tells them that Archie is available. "Clean Defeat," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica compete to impress a handsome professional cleaner getting the Lodge Mansion in shape for Veronica's party. 82 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica Annual (1953) 8 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Sweet Sorrow," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; When Veronica shows Betty a new dress she bought, Betty becomes despondent because Veronica has so much more than she does. "The Kiss-Off," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty has won a prize of ten kisses from Archie, which she can collect one at a time at any time she wants. "Cleaned Up!" one-page Li'l Jinx story by Joe Edwards. "Cooking Caper," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica overhear Archie and Jughead making nasty remarks about their cooking, and are determined to prove them wrong. "Puttin' On the Dog!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Veronica try to get an invitation to the home of Calvin Colcash, a man even richer than Mr. Lodge. "Show Biz," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie has promised to take Betty anywhere she wants for her birthday, but when she wants to go to the carnival, he says no, driving her into despair over his broken promise. Article on James Garner. "The Conquest," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty and Veronica both go to extremes trying to chase after a handsome new boy. "A Choice Choice," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; To take his mother out on her birthday, Archie has to break a date with Veronica; Afraid to break the date, Archie tells Ronnie he's sick. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Archie's Pals 'n' Gals (1955) 11 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Spine split seal.

Giant Size 84 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Archie's Valentine's Spectacular (2023 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Collector's Edition B.

Label #4699505014

"Black" Collector's Edition Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Jamie L Rotante. Art by Holly G and various. Love is in the air with a BRAND-NEW story to kick off this collection of romance tales! In 'More Than Meets the Eye,' a new student has arrived at Riverdale High! Cassie Cloud is tall, confident, funny, and catching all the guys' attention-much to the chagrin of the girls. But she doesn't seem interested in the most popular guys in school-instead she's been hanging with the likes of Randolph, Dilton, Toño, Raj and even Prankenstein. What can Archie and Reggie do to get her attention, without catching the ire of Betty and Veronica? The short kings rise in this new Valentine's tale! Plus, a collection of sweet stories perfect for that special someone! 32 pages, full color.

Archie's Valentine's Spectacular (2023 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Collector's Edition B.

Label #4699505013

"Black" Collector's Edition Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Jamie L Rotante. Art by Holly G and various. Love is in the air with a BRAND-NEW story to kick off this collection of romance tales! In 'More Than Meets the Eye,' a new student has arrived at Riverdale High! Cassie Cloud is tall, confident, funny, and catching all the guys' attention-much to the chagrin of the girls. But she doesn't seem interested in the most popular guys in school-instead she's been hanging with the likes of Randolph, Dilton, Toño, Raj and even Prankenstein. What can Archie and Reggie do to get her attention, without catching the ire of Betty and Veronica? The short kings rise in this new Valentine's tale! Plus, a collection of sweet stories perfect for that special someone! 32 pages, full color.

Art and Book The Musings of Artemis and Brook (2024 Mad Love) 1MIRONISHIN.E.A VF+ 8.5

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"Poison Ivy" Edition Variant Cover by Andrew Mironishin - limited to 50 copies. Story by James Welch. Art by Jacob Bear.

Art and Book The Musings of Artemis and Brook (2024 Mad Love) 1MIRONISHIN.E.C NM- 9.2

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"Poison Ivy" Topless Edition Virgin Cover by Andrew Mironishin - limited to 50 copies. Story by James Welch. Art by Jacob Bear.

Art Attack! The Art of Mike Manley (2003 Action Planet) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Signed and numbered by Mike Manley - Limited to 200 copies. Convention exclusive sketchbook by Mike Manley. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 44 pages, B&W, mature readers. Cover price $10.00.

Arthur Adams Drawings (2022 Art Adams) 2022 FN 6.0

2022 convention sketchbook by Arthur Adams. Signed by Arthur Adams. 8-1/2" x 11", 52 pages, B&W.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 13 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Rich Buckler. Man-Thing!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler (pages 1-6) and John Buscema (pages 7-20), inks by Dan Adkins; Ka-Zar (with the help of AIM) manages to capture the Man-Thing and he is transported to the lab; He escapes and follows Ka-Zar and Barbara Morris when they go searching for the kidnapped Dr. Calvin; They find and save Dr. Calvin but the traitorous Paul Allen is killed by the Man-Thing. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 25 VG/FN 5.0

This issue not only marks George Perez's first pro comic art, but the first appearance of Deathlok! Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. A Cold Knight's Frenzy, script by Rich Buckler (Plot; Concept) and Doug Moench (Script), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Rich Buckler (Primary Inks), Klaus Janson (Ink Assist), Al Milgrom (Ink Assist), and Mike Esposito (Ink Assist); Deathlok is shown to be a robot with a human mind that has the ability to override its programming; Deathlok has a flashback showing that his old army buddy Major Simon Riker is responsible for his creation. Stan Lee's Soapbox, art by Rich Buckler. Creation of Deathlok article, art by Rich Buckler. Promo for Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Deathlok creation satire, script by Doug Moench, pencils by George Perez, inks by Mike Esposito; George Perez' first published work. Marvel Value Stamp #68 featuring Daimon Hellstrom [Son of Satan]. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 25 GD/VG 3.0

This issue not only marks George Perez's first pro comic art, but the first appearance of Deathlok! Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. A Cold Knight's Frenzy, script by Rich Buckler (Plot; Concept) and Doug Moench (Script), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Rich Buckler (Primary Inks), Klaus Janson (Ink Assist), Al Milgrom (Ink Assist), and Mike Esposito (Ink Assist); Deathlok is shown to be a robot with a human mind that has the ability to override its programming; Deathlok has a flashback showing that his old army buddy Major Simon Riker is responsible for his creation. Stan Lee's Soapbox, art by Rich Buckler. Creation of Deathlok article, art by Rich Buckler. Promo for Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Deathlok creation satire, script by Doug Moench, pencils by George Perez, inks by Mike Esposito; George Perez' first published work. Marvel Value Stamp #68 featuring Daimon Hellstrom [Son of Satan]. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Astonishing Tales Lot of 10

Issues 4, 12, 14, 28, 30, 31, and 33-36 of Astonishing Tales (1970). Most will grade in the FN range with #4, #12, and #14 grading GD.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 4A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4680529007

Written by Joss Whedon Pencils & Cover by John Cassaday "GIFTED" Pt. 4 (of 6)?The X-Men storm the Benetech labs to confront Ord ? and find the shocking secret behind the new "Cure." 32 PGS./MARVEL Cover price $2.99.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 4B CGC 9.8 Limited Colossus Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4618712005

Written by Joss Whedon Pencils & Cover by John Cassaday "GIFTED" Pt. 4 (of 6)?The X-Men storm the Benetech labs to confront Ord ? and find the shocking secret behind the new "Cure." 32 PGS./MARVEL Cover price $2.99.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 4B CGC 9.8 Limited Colossus Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4618712006

Written by Joss Whedon Pencils & Cover by John Cassaday "GIFTED" Pt. 4 (of 6)?The X-Men storm the Benetech labs to confront Ord ? and find the shocking secret behind the new "Cure." 32 PGS./MARVEL Cover price $2.99.

Astonishing X-Men (2004 3rd Series) 4B CGC 9.6 Limited Colossus Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4680883004

Written by Joss Whedon Pencils & Cover by John Cassaday "GIFTED" Pt. 4 (of 6)?The X-Men storm the Benetech labs to confront Ord ? and find the shocking secret behind the new "Cure." 32 PGS./MARVEL Cover price $2.99.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3897954017

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1620478038

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1291078008

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3852346002

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.