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Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 52 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4374718019

Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Tom Palmer and John Romita (alterations). The Altar and the Scorpion, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: Belverus & Plain of Shamu; Conan fights a bull and a giant scorpion; First appearance of Tara of Hanumar; Conan obtains his cloak & mail-shirt; Kull cameo. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Big Bang!" 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 54 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4397916001

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. The Oracle of Ophir, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; setting: City of Ronnoco & nearby hills; Conan visits an oracle and fights an evil twin-self. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 90 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4620294012

Cover art by John Buscema. Belit guest stars in The Diadem of the Giant-Kings! Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: Long sealed Cavern in Stygia countryside; Conan, Belit & Zula battle an undead Giant-King in a cavern opened by an earthquake. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 96 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4700689016

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Cover art by John Buscema. Brief Belit appearance in The Long Night of Fang and Talon! (part 1), script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan; setting: Black Coast cliff fortress; Sholo aids Belit's escape from Ajaga's cells; Conan is captured by Ajaga and bound to an altar for sacrifice. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Incredible Hulk Changes His Mind! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 206 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713511010

Cover pencils by Valdis Semeiks, inks by Geof Isherwood. Sands Upon the Earth (Heku Trilogy Book 1), script by Jim Owsley (plot, script) and Valdis Semeiks (plot), pencils by Val Semeiks, inks by Geof Isherwood (finishes); Master Heku seeks to return his son, Kobe, home to lead his tribe; Kobe is currently honor slave to Conan. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 241D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Scott Williams. All Roads Lead To Zamora, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Red Sonja is getting married, and Conan is anything but the best man when he suspects sorcery, and not love, is her motivation. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 36-40, 44, 45, 50, 57, and 60 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with a couple grading GD and #37 grading FR (missing Marvel Value Stamp).

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 71, 74, 77, 87, 120, 135, 145, and 147 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel); and 1 and 10 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) Annual. Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VF and #71 grading VG.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 69-72, 74, 75, 77, 87, 89, and 91 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VG and #71 grading GD.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 25-34 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range with a couple grading closer to VG.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, and 19-22 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). most will grade in the VG to GD range.

Conan the Barbarian Novels Promotional Flyer from Zebra Books

Sent to retailers to promote both the novels and available endcap display with wholesale prices. High quality print on glossy stock. Flyer has been previously folded, as originally distributed. 8 1/2" x 11" (unfolded).

Conan the Barbarian Print by Frank Frazetta

The art from this print appeared in The Ultimate Triumph: The Heroic Fantasy of Robert E. Howard. High quality print on textured paper stock. 11" x 15 1/4".

Conan the Barbarian Print by Frank Frazetta

The art from this print appeared in The Ultimate Triumph: The Heroic Fantasy of Robert E. Howard. High quality print on textured paper stock. 11" x 15 1/4".

Conan the Barbarian Print by Frank Frazetta

The art from this print appeared in The Ultimate Triumph: The Heroic Fantasy of Robert E. Howard. High quality print on textured paper stock. 11" x 15 1/4".

Conan the Barbarian Print by Frank Frazetta

The art from this print appeared in The Ultimate Triumph: The Heroic Fantasy of Robert E. Howard. High quality print on textured paper stock. 11" x 15 1/4".

Conan the Barbarian Print by Frank Frazetta

The art from this print appeared in The Ultimate Triumph: The Heroic Fantasy of Robert E. Howard. High quality print on textured paper stock. 11" x 15 1/4".

Conan the Barbarian Print by Frank Frazetta

The art from this print appeared in The Ultimate Triumph: The Heroic Fantasy of Robert E. Howard. High quality print on textured paper stock. 11" x 15 1/4".

Conan the Barbarian Print by Frank Frazetta

The art from this print appeared in The Ultimate Triumph: The Heroic Fantasy of Robert E. Howard. High quality print on textured paper stock. 11" x 15 1/4".

Conan the King (1980) 1N CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4735000017

Newsstand Edition. Fantasy-filled first issue! Mightiest monarch of a time-lost land! Face to face with Thoth-Amon! "The Witch of the Mists" is written by Roy Thomas, with art and cover by John Buscema and Ernie Chan. Note: Adapted from "The Witch of the Mists" by DeCamp and Carter. Cover price $0.75.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 72 GD/VG 3.0

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A girl dates an older fellow and gets a lot of pushback on her age; Advice on the second date; A female scientist falls for her handsome co-worker, but hes only interested in science. Woman Hater!; The Way to a Man's Heart!; You're Not Old Enough!; Upper Class Kisses; Second Date!; Doctor, Darling.... 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 96 GD+ 2.5

1.5" Cumulative spine split.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger and Harry Lazarus. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. A woman lets her jealous nature get the better of her; An average-looking woman reunites with the only man who saw her inner beauty; Corinne and Lucia feud over a renovated cottage and the man who goes with it. Boss of the Roost!; Don't Have False Standards!; Girl in the Ivory Castle; Plain Girl!; Soul Mates; You've Got to Know a Man!; Different Bride. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Confessions of the Lovelorn (1954) 102 GD+ 2.5

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Stories by Richard Hughes. Art by John Rosenberger, George Klein and Bill Everett. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest romantic comics of the postwar era. Childhood sweethearts keep running into each other as adults, but theyre convinced theyre not right for each other; Peggys power goes out at just the right time; A woman thinks her new beau is only after her lucky charm. Made for Better Things!; Woody's Got No Depth!; The Background for Romance!; Love Is the Best of Luck!; Independent Girl; You Can't Run Away! 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Convergence Harley Quinn (2015 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Pugh

Paper: White

Label #4404268023

Written by Steve Pugh. Art by Phil Winslade and John Dell. Cover by Steve Pugh. STARRING HEROES FROM THE PRE-FLASHPOINT DCU! Life for Harley Quinn has become downright normal over the last year. Will she be ready to go nuts when Catwoman and Poison Ivy draft her to fight - Captain Carrot?! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Coo Coo Comics (1942) 47 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece fill. 1/2" spine split from bottom. Tape inside back cover. Water spotting. Staple rust.

Contains Frank Frazetta comic story art and two Frank Frazetta illustrations. Frazetta illustrations appear in seventeen consecutive issues of Coo Coo Comics (1942) (#34-50). Contains funny animal stories. In order of appearance: "Supermouse in 'The Days of the Knights!'"; "Coo Coo, 'Rocket to Mars'"; "Butch and Buttercup, 'The Biggest Dumbbell in the World!'"; "Munchy the Squirrel in 'Spare That Tree'" art by Frank Frazetta, reprinted in Small Wonders (1991) #1; "Fisty, 'The Three Wishes'" art by Jack Bradbury; "Butch and Buttercup"; and "Barney Rooster". Illustrated text stories: "Unsociable Turtle: Bertle Learns It's Never Too Late to Be Friendly!" by Betty Cummings, illustration by Frank Frazetta; and "Kitten and the Mitten: Little Tippy Gets the Surprise of His Life!" by Elizabeth Starr, illustration by Frank Frazetta. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cookie (1946) 23 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story.

Stories by Dan Gordon. Art by Dan Gordon and Clark Haas. Teen hijinks featuring Cookie and his pals, created by legendary animator Dan Gordon. Cookie wins a trip to the island where Angelpuss is vacationing, but Zoot schemes to get there instead; Slinky tricks Sal into leaving Howdy Hail and going to a dude ranch with him. Cookie; Howdy Hail; Jitterbuck: J. Jones, True-Blue Friend!; Cookie: Cloud Over Cookie. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Copra (2025 Image) 50C NM- 9.2

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Michel Fiffe. Art by Michel Fiffe. Cover by David Lafuente. SERIES FINALE The DEATH OF COPRA standalone epilogue marks a comic book milestone for the one-man comics juggernaut MICHEL FIFFE. Flipping the revenge genre on its head, COPRA proves its creative dominance once again as it rides off into the sunset for its 50th and landmark final issue. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Corpse Knight (2026 Image) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4738810015

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Michael Chaves (A) Matthew Roberts, Rico Renzi (CA) Tonci Zonjic MINISERIES PREMIERE As war ravages France, a young girl named Foy lives in relative peace with her father... until tragedy strikes. As Foy struggles to fend for herself, shes granted a miracle—her father returns from the dead to protect her. Now, they embark on a sacred quest, confronting murderers, wild animals, wandering armies, and black magic plaguing the countryside. As Foy comes face to face with the dark side of miracles and the secrets of the Corpse Knight, she must question if the man by her side has always been a monster... Acclaimed storytellers MICHAEL CHAVES (The Conjuring franchise) and MATTHEW ROBERTS (Universal Monsters: Creature from The Black Lagoon Lives!) present a haunting new horror series where family is family, whether theyre alive or undead… 32 pages, M, full color Cover price $3.99.

Corpse Knight (2026 Image) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4738810014

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Michael Chaves (A) Matthew Roberts, Rico Renzi (CA) Nimit Malavia MINISERIES PREMIERE As war ravages France, a young girl named Foy lives in relative peace with her father... until tragedy strikes. As Foy struggles to fend for herself, shes granted a miracle—her father returns from the dead to protect her. Now, they embark on a sacred quest, confronting murderers, wild animals, wandering armies, and black magic plaguing the countryside. As Foy comes face to face with the dark side of miracles and the secrets of the Corpse Knight, she must question if the man by her side has always been a monster... Acclaimed storytellers MICHAEL CHAVES (The Conjuring franchise) and MATTHEW ROBERTS (Universal Monsters: Creature from The Black Lagoon Lives!) present a haunting new horror series where family is family, whether theyre alive or undead… 32 pages, M, full color Cover price $3.99.

Corpse Knight (2026 Image) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover E.

Label #4738810010

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Michael Chaves (A) Matthew Roberts, Rico Renzi (CA) Andrea Milana MINISERIES PREMIERE As war ravages France, a young girl named Foy lives in relative peace with her father... until tragedy strikes. As Foy struggles to fend for herself, shes granted a miracle—her father returns from the dead to protect her. Now, they embark on a sacred quest, confronting murderers, wild animals, wandering armies, and black magic plaguing the countryside. As Foy comes face to face with the dark side of miracles and the secrets of the Corpse Knight, she must question if the man by her side has always been a monster... Acclaimed storytellers MICHAEL CHAVES (The Conjuring franchise) and MATTHEW ROBERTS (Universal Monsters: Creature from The Black Lagoon Lives!) present a haunting new horror series where family is family, whether theyre alive or undead… 32 pages, M, full color Cover price $3.99.

Corpse Knight (2026 Image) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover E.

Label #4738810008

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Michael Chaves (A) Matthew Roberts, Rico Renzi (CA) Andrea Milana MINISERIES PREMIERE As war ravages France, a young girl named Foy lives in relative peace with her father... until tragedy strikes. As Foy struggles to fend for herself, shes granted a miracle—her father returns from the dead to protect her. Now, they embark on a sacred quest, confronting murderers, wild animals, wandering armies, and black magic plaguing the countryside. As Foy comes face to face with the dark side of miracles and the secrets of the Corpse Knight, she must question if the man by her side has always been a monster... Acclaimed storytellers MICHAEL CHAVES (The Conjuring franchise) and MATTHEW ROBERTS (Universal Monsters: Creature from The Black Lagoon Lives!) present a haunting new horror series where family is family, whether theyre alive or undead… 32 pages, M, full color Cover price $3.99.

Corpse Knight (2026 Image) 1F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover F.

Label #4738810005

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Michael Chaves (A) Matthew Roberts, Rico Renzi (CA) Stephanie Hans MINISERIES PREMIERE As war ravages France, a young girl named Foy lives in relative peace with her father... until tragedy strikes. As Foy struggles to fend for herself, shes granted a miracle—her father returns from the dead to protect her. Now, they embark on a sacred quest, confronting murderers, wild animals, wandering armies, and black magic plaguing the countryside. As Foy comes face to face with the dark side of miracles and the secrets of the Corpse Knight, she must question if the man by her side has always been a monster... Acclaimed storytellers MICHAEL CHAVES (The Conjuring franchise) and MATTHEW ROBERTS (Universal Monsters: Creature from The Black Lagoon Lives!) present a haunting new horror series where family is family, whether theyre alive or undead… 32 pages, M, full color Cover price $4.99.

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1G.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sorceress Edition A.

Label #4713517015

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"Sorceress" Edition Variant Cover by Eric Basaldua. Story by Marat Mychaels and Sajad Shah. Art by Sajad Shah.

Cosmo the Merry Martian (1958) 4 GD 2.0

2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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While visiting Venus, Cosmo falls for the queen, even though shes human-looking, unlike his girlfriend Astra. Astra must rescue Cosmo from becoming her eternal consort. Included in Paul Gravetts 2008 book The Worlds Weirdest Comic Books. Script, art and cover by Bob White. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Cosmos Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine (1953) 3 VG/FN 5.0

March 1954. Stories: "Simpson" by Philip Latham, "Homecoming" by Irving Cox, Jr., "When The Five Moons Rise" by Jack Vance, "Survey" by John Jakes, "Who You Callin' A Monster? by Tom Beach, "Night On Horseback" by Winston K. Marks, and "Shadow Before" by Bertram Chandler. Softcover Pulp Digest, 5-in x 7-in, 128 Pages, B&W. Cover price $0.35.

Cosplayer Versus Shark (2026 Antarctic Press) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4732887025

(W) Pat Jankiewicz (A) Shaun Spanky Piela (CA) Shaun Spanky Piela When a beloved comic book creator is devoured by a massive shark, several cosplayers join a has-been TV superhero to catch the killer! Created by Saturn Award-nominated author/actor Pat Jankiewicz, COSPLAYER! VERSUS SHARK is Antarctic Press's deep dive into the Jaws of Terror! 48 pages, not rated, full color Cover price $6.99.

Coven Spellcaster (2001 Avatar) 1/2 0A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4427805015

Cover by Matt Martin. Written by Christensen and Seifert. Art by Al Rio. The Coven returns! The all-new action starts right here with this special issue featuring new color art by Al Rio! When the forces of Hell have trapped the soul of her mother, Spellcaster is ready to unleash all of her magic to get it back! This exclusive story is not available anywhere else! 16 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Coyote (1983) 11 FN 6.0

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Coyote (1983) 11 FN 6.0

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Coyote (1983) 11 FN 6.0

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Coyote (1983) 11 FN 6.0

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Coyote (1983) 11 FN- 5.5

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Coyote (1983) 11 FN- 5.5

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Coyote (1983) 11 FN- 5.5

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Coyote (1983) 11 VG+ 4.5

Marker on interior.

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Crackajack Funnies (1938-1942 Western) 30 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing with piece-cuts, interrupts art and story.

Cover by Leon A. Beroth. Stories and art by Roy Crane, Fred Harman, Al McWilliams, Bill Connor, William Treadwell, Frank Thomas, Hal Bittner, Frank V. Martinek, Leon A. Beroth, Al Micale, Abe Martin and Bob Bugg. Crackajack Funnies presented original stories and reprints of classic comic strips, including Roy Crane's influential Wash Tubbs & Captain Easy. The Batman-like crimefighter The Owl suspects that the mysterious Dr. Nodd is behind the gang that attacked the governor. Red Ryder's old foe Ace Hanlon returns with a plan, and the first step is stealing Red's horse Thunder. Ellery Queen and his father are flying to California in an experimental plane when the plane is attacked by a foreign fighter. Plus a Tarzan prose story. Ellery Queen; Bob and Bill; Red Ryder; The Owl; Wash Tubbs; Dan Dunn; Myra North, Special Nurse; Gabby Scoops; The Crusoes; Stratosphere Jim; Don Winslow of the Navy; Tarzan; Boots and Her Buddies. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cracked (1958 Major Magazine) 15 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover art by John Severin. Hollywood Life Stories ...From the Pages of History, script by Paul Laikin. How Family Life Would Be If the Sexes Changed Places, script by Paul Laikin, art by John Severin. If Literature Were Written in the Gossip Columns, script by Paul Laikin. Fake ad for Viceboy cigarettes, script by Paul Laikin, art by John Severin. Famous Proverb Shut-Ups, script by Paul Laikin, art by John Severin. Jack Davis art on several strips. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cradle of Filth (2022) 1C FN+ 6.5 Menton 1:10 Variant

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Holly Interlandi, Kenny Porter. Art by Menton3, Piotr Kowalski. Cover by Menton3. In the ruined halls of the Maledictus Athenaeum lie occult histories, sealed records, and cursed artifacts-this unholy archive explores the far corners of Cradle Of Filth's musical legacy, a vast universe of Ageless Vampires, Mythical Creatures and Vengeful Gods. Within this hidden vault, we revisit The Succubus and Nemesis in stories from an all-star roster of comics talent. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $6.66.

Creation Convention Program (1971 Gary Berman & Adam Malin) 1983 VG 4.0

1.25" Spine split from top.

1983 Creation Entertainment Convention program. Creation Edge of Chaos cover. 8 1/4" x 10 7/8", 32 Pages, B&W.

Creepshow GN (1982 New American Library 1st Edition) Stephen King's 1-1ST VG 4.0

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.