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Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 30 #6 by Hector Castellon

High quality print on paper. 6" x 8 1/4".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 31 #1 by Chesley Bonestell

High quality print on paper. 5 1/2" x 8".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 31 #2 by Gray Morrow

High quality print on paper. 5 1/2" x 8".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 32 #1 by Gray Morrow

High quality print on paper affixed to a piece of heavy board. Proof measures 5 1/2" x 8", board measures 7" x 9 1/2".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 32 #5 by Ron Walotsky

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Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 32 #6 by Bert Tanner

High quality print on paper. 11 3/4" x 8 1/2".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 33 #2 by Ron Walotsky

High quality print on paper. 7" x 10 1/2".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 33 #4 by Chesley Bonestell

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Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 33 #5 by Gray Morrow

High quality print on paper. 6 3/4" x 10 1/4".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 34 #2 by Ron Walotsky

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Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 34 #3 by Gahan Wilson

High quality print on paper. 6 1/4" x 9".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 34 #4 by Bert Tanner

High quality print on paper. 11 3/4" x 8 1/4".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 34 #4 by Russell Fitzgerald

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Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 34 #6 by Ron Walotsky

High quality print on paper. 7 1/2" x 9 3/4".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 35 #1 by Jack Gaughan

High quality print on paper affixed to a piece of heavy board. Proof measures 5" x 8", board measures 6 1/2" x 9".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 35 #2 by Gahan Wilson

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Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 35 #4 by Ron Walotsky

High quality print on paper. 6 1/4" x 9 1/4".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 35 #5 by Gray Morrow

High quality print on paper. 5 1/2" x 8".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 35 #6 by Jack Gaughan

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Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 36 #1 by Gahan Wilson

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Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 36 #2 by Russell Fitzgerald

High quality print on paper. 6 3/4" x 9 1/4".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 36 #3 by Ron Walotsky

High quality print on paper. 8 1/2" x 11 3/4".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 36 #4 by Bert Tanner

High quality print on paper. 8 1/2" x 11 3/4".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 36 #6 by Gray Morrow

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Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 37 #2 by Ron Walotsky

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Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 37 #4 by Ron Walotsky

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Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 38 #1 by Mel Hunter

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Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 38 #2 by Michael Gilbert

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Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 38 #3 by Ron Walotsky

High quality print on paper affixed to a piece of heavy board. Proof measures 4 3/4" x 5", board measures 7 1/4" x 7 1/4".

Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 38 #4 by Chesley Bonestell

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Cover Proof for Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol. 38 #5 by Mel Hunter

High quality print on paper. 7" x 9 1/2".

Crack Comics (1940) 51 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4292637007

Cover art by Reed Crandall. The Werewolf War, art by Reed Crandall; In a strange town, Kim is kidnapped by a man named Raffrey, who, in reality, is a werewolf; Captain Triumph shows no remorse for the evil creature by delivering a fatal blow to it, even after he had reverted back into human form. The Shrunken Crooks starring Inkie, script and art by Al Stahl. Trouble! starring Hack O'Hara. The Substitute Strips starring Pen Miller, script and art by Klaus Nordling. The Magic Tree starring Floogy the Fiji. Insurance, Injuries, and Marriage Prospects starring Beezy, script and art by Bernard Dibble. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Crazyman (1992 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-007

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Embossed cover. Dr. Will Aker convinces Danny (Crazyman) to try to rescue his daughter Christine in an African country in this untitled tale written by Tim Ryan, pencilled by Will Jungkuntz, inked by Neal Adams, Romeo Tanghal and Darrell Goza. Second tale: Danny is abducted, drugged and put to work by Dr. Aker's rival in "In the Dreamtime." Written by Whiz Buckley, pencils by Will Jungkuntz, inks by Neal Adams. Cover price $3.95.

Crazyman (1992 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-010

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Buried Alive! Story by Peter Stone. Art by Tristian Shane and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams and Brian Bolland. Hotshot troubleshooter Danny Brody uses his emotional instability as a superpower, giving him added strength and pain resistance - or at least, that's what he believes. During a mission, CrazyMan is plagued by nightmares of being buried alive. When the dreams come true, it's too crazy even for him to stand. Featuring a rare pairing of Neal Adams and Brian Bolland on the cover. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Crazyman (1992 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-011

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Story by Peter Stone. Art by Dan Barry and Richard Bennett. Cover by Richard Bennett and Neal Adams. Hotshot troubleshooter Danny Brody uses his emotional instability as a superpower, giving him added strength and pain resistance - or at least, that's what he believes. Terrorists target a bank, and CrazyMan targets the terrorists; the bank job has a connection to his next mission as well. Final issue of the series; followed by Crazyman (1993 2nd Series) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Crazyman (1993 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-008

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Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Dan Barry and Richard Bennett. Die-cut cover by Neal Adams. Hotshot troubleshooter Danny Brody uses his emotional instability as a superpower, giving him added strength and pain resistance - or at least, that's what he believes. CrazyMan goes on a reality show. In one of the most gimmicky of all the gimmick covers of the entire 1990s, the entire issue is die-cut in the shape of CrazyMan's head on the cover. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Creatures (2008 Image) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2009517003

Cover by FRANK FRAZETTA. story RICK REMENDER art PETER BERGTING. Pulp fantasist RICK REMENDER spins the untold adventures of Teddy Roosevelt, Rough Rider, President of the United States and paranormal investigator as he uncovers a plot concocted by a band of nefarious aliens in cahoots with a malevolent ancient Mayan demon to eradicate humanity and claim Earth for their own purposes. A merging of The X-Files, Ghostbusters, and Indiana Jones, Creatures promises high-adventure starting one of America's greatest heroes of the early twentieth century brought to glorious four-color life by Swedish superstar PETER BERGTING. JULY 30? 32 PAGES ? FC ? $3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Creepshow GN (1982 New American Library 1st Edition) Stephen King's 1-1ST VG+ 4.5

1st Edition - 1st printing.

Based on the Film Written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero. Art by Bernie Wrightson. Cover by Jack Kamen.

Featuring the chilling shorts - "Father's Day," "Lonesome Death of Jordy Verrill," "Crate," "Something to Tide you Over," and "They're Creeping up on You!"

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 10 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $6.95.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 1 VG- 3.5

1" Spine split from bottom.

When the Comics Code Authority cracked down on the comic book industry in 1955, horror comics all but faded from the scene. Enter Creepy magazine, publisher James Warren's tribute (after a fashion) to EC's vaunted horror comics line, which couldn't survive the Code's strong arm censorship tactics. Magazines weren't subject to the same rules, giving Warren the freedom to publish more mature content. Eerie, Vampirella, and other Warren publications followed. Stories in this first issue of Creepy include: Voodoo by Bill Pearson and Joe Orlando; H2O World! by Larry Ivie, Al Williamson, and Roy G. Krenkel; Vampires fly at Dusk! by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall; Werewolf! by Larry Ivie and Frank Frazetta; Bewitched! by Larry Ivie and Gray Morrow; The Success Story by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; and Pursuit of the Vampire! by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres. Features the first appearance of Uncle Creepy. Cover art by Jack Davis. Cover price $0.35.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 93 VF+ 8.5

Stories in this sports-themed issue include: The Replacement by Roger McKenzie, Carmine Infantino, and Dick Giordano; The Return of Rah by Roger McKenzie, Carmine Infantino, and John Severin; The Great Black Cheese by Bill DuBay, Carmine Infantino, and Alfredo Alcala; Elixer by Roger McKenzie and Leopoldo Sanchez; Running Wild by Roger McKenzie, Carmine Infantino, and Alex Nino; Cold Blooded Murder by Bill Mohalley, Nicola Cuti, and Leopoldo Duranona. Cover art by Don Maitz. Cover price $1.50.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 104 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1267855003

Stories in this robot-themed issue include: The Games by Roger McKenzie and Pablo Marcos; The Caretaker by Bob Toomey and Alfredo Alcala; Mother Park by Roger McKenzie and Jose Ortiz; Wolfer O'Connel: In the City of Gold by Budd Lewis and Pepe Moreno; Holocost by Steve Englehart and Terry Austin; and Keep Kool by Bob Toomey and Alex Nino. Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.25.

Crime Illustrated (1955) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4378731002

Cover by Joe Orlando. Stories by Al Feldstein, Jack Oleck, John Larner, and Richard Smith. Art by Jack Kamen, Joe Orlando, Reed Crandall, and Johnny Craig. Part of EC's Picto-Fiction line, published in response to the Comics Code, featuring tales of law and outlaws in text stories copiously illustrated by EC's lineup of artists. A private eye investigating a woman's disappearance finds a vital clue in a mystery novel, but fails to notice the title, "Fall Guy For Murder," adapted from a story that originally appeared in Crime Suspenstories (1950-55 E.C. Comics) #18. In a noirish story, a chance encounter on the street gets Ben involved with the dangerous lives of Myra and her sister. Another historic moment occurs in Mother's Day (adapted from a story that originally appeared in Crime Suspenstories (1950-55 E.C. Comics) #21), when writer Al Feldstein uses the soon-to-be-famous moniker "Alfred E. Neuman." Vivid cover by Joe Orlando definitely would not have passed muster with the new Comics Code. Fall Guy For Murder; The Sisters; Fools Gold; Farewell To Arms; Mothers Day 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Crime Illustrated (1955) 2 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4378731003

Cover by Reed Crandall. Stories by Al Feldstein, Jack Oleck, John Larner, and Maxwell Williams. Art by Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Reed Crandall, Graham Ingels and Johnny Craig. Part of EC's Picto-Fiction line, published in response to the Comics Code, featuring tales of law and outlaws in text stories copiously illustrated by EC's lineup of artists. A movie stand-in plots to permanently replace a famous movie star, in a story adapted from "Cut!" which originally appeared in Crime Suspenstories (1950-55 E.C. Comics) #9. Condemned man Arnold tells the priest who's come for last rites why and how he murdered his wife. Norman and Sally conspire to kill Norman's wife in Pieces of Hate (adapted from "In Each and Every Package" in Crime Suspenstories (1950-55 E.C. Comics) #22, written by Al Feldstein using the soon-to-be-famous moniker "Alfred E. Neuman." Ax-wielding maniac cover by Reed Crandall is actually kind of tame for EC. Motive; Fair Trade; Clean Sweep; Screenplay For Murder; Pieces Of Hate. Final issue of the series; a third issue was planned, but not printed until the modern era, in EC Picto-Fiction HC Set (2006 Gemstone) #1. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 60 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Crime Suspenstories (1950-55 E.C. Comics) 19 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4386574004

Cover art by Al Feldstein. "The Killer," script and art by Reed Crandall; Jonathan worked hard at his work, never wanting to follow in the footsteps of his father. Then he met Elsie, whom he intended to marry after he had established himself; However, because Jonathan's father was not a member of a guild, Jonathan was denied his opportunity to make a living, and reluctantly accepted doing his father's line of work. "Wined-Up!", script by Bill Gaines (plot) and Albert B. Feldstein (plot, script), art by George Evans; Charles, in a wheelchair since an auto accident, learns that the accident was no accident at all, and that his wife Laura wanted to kill him because she was sick and tired of living with him; She now informs him that is going to try again by wheeling him out on a pier, attaching a wire to it so that she can pull the chair into the lake as she goes swimming. "Rendezvous!" text story, script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by Marie Severin. "Murder May Boomerang," script and art by Johnny Craig; Nearly inseparable, a father and son did everything in life together until that one day when a prisoner from a nearby penitentiary discovers the pair's cabin, where he steals clothing and nearly beats the father to death. "About Phase," script by Albert B. Feldstein, art by George Evans; 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26F8B76-012

"Worlds in Limbo!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Mike DeCarlo. The unthinkable has happened. Harbinger, under the control of the enemy, betrayed her father figure and murdered the Monitor. Now what hope does the multiverse have for survival against the unrelenting wave of anti-matter which is destroying everything in its path? In a desperate attempt to mount a defense Harbinger, Pariah, and Alexander Luther assemble all the remaining heroes of the multiverse. Plus, in a machiavellian move the enemy delivers a devastating attack on the Guardians of the Universe and the Green Lantern Corps. And at last, the diabolical villain behind all the death and destruction stands revealed. 1st appearance of the Anti-Monitor. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26F7CA7-011

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crossover (2020 Image) 2A CGC 9.8 Shaw

Paper: White

Label #3918709023

Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Geoff Shaw. 'KIDS LOVE CHAINS,' Part Two-The event continues to unravel as Ellie, Otto, and Ava rise from the ashes of their comic shop to begin their four-color odyssey to find the truth beyond the dome. Meanwhile: super-prisons! Magic guns! Mysterious government agents! And other stuff, too! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.