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Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 242N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4436017003

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Jim Lee. They Came To Castle Zukala, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Conan, Red Sonja and Karanthes arrive at El-Ron's castle for the wedding of El-Ron and Red Sonja; El-Ron's past is revealed and Conan is taken by Jagga-Nota to his home dimension; "The Sorceror and the She-Devil" part 2. Letters page has information on Robert E. Howard's Hyborian lands. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 273 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1198527003

Cover art by Colin MacNeil. The Lords of the Lotus, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Mike Docherty, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Conan leaves his companions and goes to a bar in Shadizar (looking for a job) where he gets into a fight and reunites with Maldiz; Conan battles Yathas and deals with the proliferation of the drug, Grey Lotus. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 275D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0776084001

Direct Edition. This final issue is a 68-page Conan spectacular! After being cast out by Isparana and the Free Companions, Conan may find a new career as head of the Hyrkanian outlaws...if he survives. This is Conan as he was meant to be, taking everything that comes his way and hitting back with blood in his eye! Characters: Conan; GS: Isparana, Turgohl; V: Milo, Zorka, Drago, Yezdigerd; I: Tania. "Cry Kozak!" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Mike Docherty, Ricardo Villagran, Alfredo Alcala and Ernie Chan. Cover by Colin MacNeil. 68 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 275D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. This final issue is a 68-page Conan spectacular! After being cast out by Isparana and the Free Companions, Conan may find a new career as head of the Hyrkanian outlaws...if he survives. This is Conan as he was meant to be, taking everything that comes his way and hitting back with blood in his eye! Characters: Conan; GS: Isparana, Turgohl; V: Milo, Zorka, Drago, Yezdigerd; I: Tania. "Cry Kozak!" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Mike Docherty, Ricardo Villagran, Alfredo Alcala and Ernie Chan. Cover by Colin MacNeil. 68 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 29, and 31-34 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with a couple grading FN.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 40, 42, 47, 66, 67, 105, 108, 110, and 111 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel); and 5 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) Annual. Most will grade in the VF range with a couple grading FN+.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 134, 135, 137N, 140, 142, 144A, 146, 147, 149N, and 150 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 114, 115, 117, 118, 127-130, 132, and 133 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 32, 35, 39, 42, 45, 48-51, and 53 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG range with a few grading GD.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 97, 99N, 100N, 102N, 105, 106N, 107N, 109N, 112, and 113 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range with a couple grading VG.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 122, 134, 135, 136, 137N, 138N, 139N, 140, 141, 144A of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 101, 102, 103 and Annual 5 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 10

Issues 12, 20, 36, 37, 60, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VF range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 12

Issues 10, 11, 12, 26, 27, 43, 59, 66, 67 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel); 2, 4 of Giant Size Conan (1974); and Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) Annual 3. Most will grade in the VG- to FN range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 8

Issues 13, 17, 25, 32, 33, 35, 53, 76 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG- to FN/VF range.

Conan the Barbarian Lot of 8

Issues 2-6 of Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) Annual; and 2-4 of Giant Size Conan (1974). Most will grade in the FN range with #2 of Giant Size Conan grading VG.

Conan the Barbarian Omnibus HC (2018-2023 Marvel) 1st Edition 5A-1ST VF 8.0

Alex Ross Cover

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) #116-149, Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) Annual #6-7; Conan of the Isles GN (1988 Marvel), and What If (1977-1984 1st Series) #39.

Cover by Alex Ross.

Conan the Barbarian enters a new creative phase as J.M. DeMatteis ("Kraven's Last Hunt") debuts as series writer. He will take Conan to the magical city in the clouds, Mreead-Zza; return fan-favorites Jenna and Murilo to the supporting cast; and team with John Buscema on a set of stories pitting Conan against Eilaynia, Princess of Mist.

Then, Marvel legend Gil Kane takes the artistic reins for an extended run featuring "The Creation Quest" saga, while writer Bruce Jones (Incredible Hulk) mixes a blend of humor and horror.

Plus: A story illustrated by titans John Buscema and Neal Adams, a pair of Annuals by Roy Thomas and Thomas and Buscema's Conan of the Isles graphic novel (Based on the story by L. Sprague DeCamp and Lin Carter), reprinted for the first time!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,048 pages, full color. Teen+

Credits:

Written by Roy Thomas, Len Wein, J.M. DeMatteis, Larry Hama, Bruce Jones, Steven Grant, Alan Zelenetz, and Mary Jo Duffy.

Art by John Buscema, Neal Adams, Romas Kukalis, Frank Reyes, Ernie Chan, Bob McLeod, Danny Bulanadi, Mark Silvestri, Joe Rubenstein, Mel Candido, lfredo Alcala, Val Mayerik, Brett Breeding, Ricardo Villamonte, Richard Howell, Bob Camp, Armando Gil, Ron Wilson, Dave Simons, and Gil Kane.

Cover price $125.00.

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 vs. Werewolf Pinup Pencils by Ron Adrian, Inks by Rob Lean

A cover-worthy piece full of power and action! Adrian and Lean do a fantastic job here, especially with the werewolf. Signed by the artists. Pencil and ink on DC Comics art board. 11" x 17".

Conan the King Lot of 10

Issues 20-22, 24-27, 28N, 30N, and 37 of Conan the King (1980). Most will grade in the VF- to FN range with #37 grading VG.

Contact Comics (1944) 7 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

"CVA Exceptional" Comic Verification Authority Sticker on front of slab.

Label #0348452005

Cover art by L. B. Cole. "The Golden Eagle Turned Traitor!", pencils by Rudy Palais; Golden Eagle carries a message to the Filipino underground, but enroute, his plane crashes and he suffers from amnesia. Untitled story; A colonel seeks out the location of a Japanese incursion into India and is followed by Black Venus. "Trouble Shooters of the Skyway," script and art by Robert Sale (as Bob Q. Siege); The role of the First Radio Squadron in assisting the war effort is portrayed. "Avenger," pencils by Paul Parker; Specifications for the Grumman TBF Avenger. "A 26 Invader"; Cadets listen to a lecture about the A-26. "Hellcat," pencils by Paul Parker; Specifications for the Grumman F6F Hellcat. "Trouble Shooters"; The role of Douglas test pilots in readying planes and combat pilots for the war effort is highlighted. "Sniper, G. I. Style"; How snipers, especially in jungle climates, operate. "Eyes of the Army," pencils by Alvin Hollingsworth; The role of observation planes in assisting the war effort is depicted. "A Feather For a Warhawk"; Tommy is shot down and captured because Little Black Bear broke flight formation; Upon learning of the consequences of his disobedience, Little Black Bear then takes it upon himself to search for and rescue Tommy. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cool Comics Cover Gallery (2023 Cool Comics) 1SUPERIOR.C CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Super Edition C.

Label #4714223004

"Superior" Nude Edition Virgin Cover by Fernando Rocha. 16 pages, full color.

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1DEBALFO.B.B.FOIL CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Manufactured with "4/5" printed on cover. DeBalfo "Virgin" Foil Edition B.

Label #4699706008

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Naughty "Psylocke" Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Mike DeBalfo - limited to 5 copies. Story by Marat Mychaels and Sajad Shah. Art by Sajad Shah.

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1G.C CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Sorceress "Virgin" Edition A.

Label #4713517018

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

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

Paper: White

Sorceress "Virgin" Edition A.

Label #4713520024

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

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1G.C VF/NM 9.0

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

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

Paper: White

Sorceress "Virgin" Edition B.

Label #4713517020

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

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

Paper: White

Sorceress "Virgin" Edition C.

Label #4713520025

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

Cos and Effect (2023 Tartan Publishing) 1POPE.B.B CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Manufactured with "5/10" printed on cover. Pope "Virgin" Edition B.

Label #4699706014

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Naughty "Emma Frost" Virgin Cover by Marissa Pope- limited to 10 copies. Story by Marat Mychaels and Sajad Shah. Art by Sajad Shah.

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 1UNKNOWN.C CGC 9.8 SS Parrillo Parillo Unknown A Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Dylan Burnett on 8/31/18 Parrillo Variant Cover A

Label #1954060010

Unknown Comics exclusive Variant Cover by Lucio Parrillo. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett.. EXPLODING FROM THE PAGES OF THANOS! Frank Castle was the Punisher. A deal with the devil made him Ghost Rider. A deal with Galactus made him cosmic. A deal with Thanos made him…DEAD?!? Not to worry, he's coming back, and he's got a plan to make the universe a better place that's going to lead him into an even CRAZIER adventure than he's ever been in! Join hot new comic (and cosmic?) writer Donny Cates (THANOS, DOCTOR STRANGE) as he pushes his wildest creation past the breaking point! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 2A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Cates Shaw

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Donny Cates on 2/29/2020.

Label #20-0E0F837-011

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett. Cover by Geoff Shaw. The Rider is out to change the universe for the better, starting with an idea so simple he cannot believe no one has ever done it before! But as with all things worth doing, it's not going to be easy. For one thing: SPACE SHARKS. For another? Let's just say it's never good to run into Galactus during a bar fight. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History (2019 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Zaffino Zaffino

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Gerardo Zaffino on 8/23/2019

Label #19-32AB12A-002

Written by Paul Scheer and Nick Giovannetti. Art by Gerardo Sandoval. Cover by Gerardo Zaffino. The Cosmic Ghost Rider is stuck in the past, so he might as well have some fun with the origins of the Marvel Universe, right?! After going back in time and trying to kill Thanos as a baby, Frank Castle has sworn off trying to alter history. But when he arrives in Earth's past at the birth of the Fantastic Four, how can he resist jumping in on the fun?! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Cosmic Ghost Rider Lot of 15

Issues 1A, 2A, 3C, 4A, 5D of Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel), issues 1B, 2A, 3B, 4A, and 5 of Cosmic Ghost Rider (2023 Marvel), and issues 1C, 2D, 3A, 4A, 5B of Revenge of the Cosmic Ghost Rider (2019 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Countless Little Deaths Print by Manos Lagouvard

High quality print on heavy stock. 6 1/2" X 10 1/2".

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Cover A Collection of Art by Eric Canete SC (2018 Essential Sequential) 2018.1 NM 9.4

1st printing. Art book by Eric Canete. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 8-1/2", 52 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $25.00.

Cover A Collection of Art by Eric Canete SC (2018 Essential Sequential) 2018.2 VF 8.0

1st printing. Art book by Eric Canete. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 8-1/2", 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $25.00.

Cracked Collectors Edition (1974) 38 VG- 3.5

"Summer Fun!" All reprints with art by John Severin, Bill Ward, and others. Severin cover. Cover price $0.75.

Cracked Giant (1965) 11 FN- 5.5

All reprints with art by John Severin and others. "Omega Man" (Charlton Heston) parody. Bonus: posters. Severin cover. Cover price $1.00.

Crammed (Japanese 2024 Waniwani Panic) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4713584003

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Japanese Doujinshi/Fan Art Book. Cover and Art by Wanitaroo. IdolM@ster Shiny Colors Fan Art Book. Japanese Language.

Crazy (1973 Marvel Comics) 1A CGC 9.2 20c Cover Price

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4331329003

20 cent cover price edition. NOTE: there is also a "Bonus" edition with NO cover price. Stan Lee and the Marvel Bullpen spoof themselves in these MAD-style stories reprinted from issue #8 of Not Brand Ecch. The newest hero in the Marvel Universe is Forbush-Man, whose costume is a union suit and a saucepan with eyeholes cut in it. Written by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, with art by the likes of Gene Colan, Tom Sutton and Marie Severin, who really did work for MAD in the early days. No relation to Crazy Magazine other than the title. Cover by Severin. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Creature From the Black Lagoon Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

Creatures of the ID (1990) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0152708006

Stories and art by Jeffrey Lang, Michael Allred and Bernie Mireault. Cover by Allred and Mireault. One-shot anthology includes the first-ever appearance of Frank Einstein, who would later develop into Allred's wacky superhero, Madman. 24 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 4 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4689077001

Issue #4. August 1965. Stories in this issue include: Monster Rally! by Archie Goodwin and Al McWilliams; Blood and Orchids! by Archie Goodwin and Al McWilliams; The Damned Thing! by Archie Goodwin and Gray Morrow; Moon City! by Larry Englehart and Al McWilliams; Curse of the Full Moon! by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall; and The Trial of Adam Link! by Otto Binder and Joe Orlando. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. 8.25" x 10.75". 56 pages. Black and white. Cover price $0.35.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 7 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4689077002

Stories in this issue include: The Duel of the Monster! by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres; Image of Bluebeard! by Bill Pearson and Joe Orlando; Rude Awakening! by Archie Goodwin and Alex Toth; Drink Deep! by Otto Binder and John Severin; The Body-Snatcher by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall (from the story by Robert Louis Stevenson); Blood of Krylon! by Archie Goodwin and Gray Morrow; and Hot Spell! by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall. The Creepy Fan Club page debuts. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. Cover price $0.35.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 16 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4689077003

Stories in this issue include: A Curse of Claws by Archie Goodwin and Neal Adams; Frozen Fear by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall; Thane: Angel of Doom by Archie Goodwin and Jeff Jones; The Frankenstein Tradition by Archie Goodwin and Rocco Mastroserio; There Was an Old Lady by Daniel Bubacz, Archie Goodwin, and Rocco Mastroserio; Haunted Castle by Archie Goodwin and Donald Norman; and The Sands that Change by Clark Dimond, Terry Bisson, and Steve Ditko. Cover by Frank Frazetta. Cover price $0.40.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 21 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4661047001

Stories in this issue include: The Rats in the Walls by Bill Parente and Bob Jenney (from the story by H.P. Lovecraft); Room with a View by Archie Goodwin and Steve Ditko; The Immortals by Ron Parker and Sal Trapani; A Reasonable Doubt by Ron Parker, Bill Fraccio, and Tony Tallarico (art credited to Tony Williamsune); Swamped by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres; and Timepiece to Terror by Bill Parente and Gutenberg Mondiero. Cover art by Gutenberg Monteiro. Cover price $0.40.