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Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 16 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4387949021

First 15c issue. Can arch enemies Iron Man and Unicorn stop fighting long enough to stop the murderous Red Ghost and his Super-Apes? "Of Beast and Men!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 19 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4387949018

Fate of Tony Stark: Part 4 of 4 - "What Price Life?" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Johnny Craig. Story continues from Avengers 69. After surviving open heart surgery at Municipal Hospital, Tony Stark is abducted once again by Midas. However, this time the golden avenger has an ally in his attempt to escape from Midas' Aegean Island fortress: Madame Masque! Can Iron Man and Madame Masque (aka Whitney Frost) finally defeat the evil Midas? Cameo appearance by Captain America. 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 20 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4387949016

"Who Serves Lucifer?" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. At the Stark Industries Long Island plant, a disenchanted security guard, Charlie Gray, is recruited by Lucifer to help the evil villain escape from his exile in a far off dimension. Lucifer transforms Charlie into a powerful being and sends him to lure Tony Stark into Lucifer's temporary lair on Earth. Lucifer seems to have a good plan...until Shell-head gets involved! (Note: Mike Esposito inked under the pseudonym Joe Gaudioso.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 21 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4387949015

"The Replacement!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. After attending a boxing match featuring Eddie March, Tony Stark drops by Cord Industries and finds Janice Cord under duress from the Crimson Dynamo! Tony quickly changes into his armor, and the golden avenger goes into battle against the new Crimson Dynamo (Alex Niven). After an inconclusive fight, Tony decides to give up being Iron Man and offers the job to Eddie March instead. In the meantime, Tony renews his relationship with Janice Cord. Everything is going great until the Crimson Dynamo decides its time for a rematch against Iron Man (aka Eddie March). Is the new Iron Man in over his head? First appearance of Eddie March. 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 22 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4387949014

"From This Conflict...Death!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. It's an epic clash of the titans as the golden avenger finds himself in a desperate three-way battle against the Crimson Dynamo and the Titanium Man! Unfortunately, Janice Cord is caught in the crossfire of the fight at the Cord Manufacturing Plant. Can the Invincible Iron Man defeat his two armored adversaries and save Janice? Or will his victory be a pyrrhic one? (Notes: The tragic events of this issue will pit Iron Man against the Crimson Dynamo for years to come. Their next confrontation takes place in Avengers 130.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 32 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4387949008

"Beware the Mechanoid!" Story by Allyn Brodsky. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. Iron man investigates a mysterious spaceship hovering over New York City and encounters the Mechanoid Scout MK-5. What is this alien's purpose for visiting Earth? (Note: Mike Esposito inked under the pseudonym Joe Gaudioso.) 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4384438002

"Beware the Blood Brothers!" First appearance of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark Marvel issues of the Bronze Age. Drax the Destroyer is a prisoner of Thanos at the evil Titan's Earth-fortress. In an effort to escape, Drax telepathically reaches out to Tony Stark for assistance; but before Iron Man can come to the rescue, Shell-Head is ambushed by the Blood Brothers! Can Drax and the golden avenger defeat the Blood Brothers and Thanos? Also first appearances of Drax the Destroyer, Starfox (in a flashback), and Mentor. (Note: Iron Man 55 was reprinted as a Marvel Milestone Edition in 1992.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 FN 6.0

"Beware the Blood Brothers!" First appearance of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark Marvel issues of the Bronze Age. Drax the Destroyer is a prisoner of Thanos at the evil Titan's Earth-fortress. In an effort to escape, Drax telepathically reaches out to Tony Stark for assistance; but before Iron Man can come to the rescue, Shell-Head is ambushed by the Blood Brothers! Can Drax and the golden avenger defeat the Blood Brothers and Thanos? Also first appearances of Drax the Destroyer, Starfox (in a flashback), and Mentor. (Note: Iron Man 55 was reprinted as a Marvel Milestone Edition in 1992.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 66 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4331066017

It's Avenger vs. Avenger in "Night of the Thunder God!" Guest-starring Thor and Doctor Spectrum. Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Iron Man's body is under the thrall of the Skrull outcast Krimonn. The villainous alien is using Shell-Head's own power to wreak havoc on the innocent citizens of Detroit. That is until the Mighty Thor arrives on the scene. Can Tony get back control of his body before his teammate batters it senseless? 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 67 VF- 7.5

"Return of the Freak!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. Eddie March is near death after his heroic effort to stop Dr. Spectrum in the previous issue. Tony Stark and Dr. Don Blake use the enervator to try to save Eddie's life, but the procedure goes awry and Eddie becomes the Freak! Now Iron Man has to stop his friend's rampage! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #80 the Ghost Rider.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 67 FN+ 6.5

"Return of the Freak!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. Eddie March is near death after his heroic effort to stop Dr. Spectrum in the previous issue. Tony Stark and Dr. Don Blake use the enervator to try to save Eddie's life, but the procedure goes awry and Eddie becomes the Freak! Now Iron Man has to stop his friend's rampage! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #80 the Ghost Rider.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 100 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4387918004

100th issue Iron-fest! Part 3 of 3. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin. In this 100th issue spectacular, the Invincible Iron Man confronts his arch nemesis, the malicious Mandarin, in an ultimate battle to save the world! But, with Tony's heart failing, can the Golden Avenger stay alive long enough to stop the arch-villain's pernicious plans? Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 100 FN 6.0

100th issue Iron-fest! Part 3 of 3. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin. In this 100th issue spectacular, the Invincible Iron Man confronts his arch nemesis, the malicious Mandarin, in an ultimate battle to save the world! But, with Tony's heart failing, can the Golden Avenger stay alive long enough to stop the arch-villain's pernicious plans? Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 126 VG+ 4.5

"The Hammer Strikes!" Part 4 of 5. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. At last Tony Stark comes face-to-face with Justin Hammer! However the circumstances of their first meeting are not favorable to the CEO of Stark International! Tony is a prisoner on Hammer's floating Mediterranean fortress! And his only chance of escape lies in locating his briefcase that contains his backup suit of armor! As shown on the intense cover, the golden avenger indeed finds what he's looking for and successfully suits up! But Justin Hammer has an army of super-villains waiting for him! The battle royal is coming next issue! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Bethany Cabe, Ling McPherson, the Blizzard, Beetle, Constrictor, Discus, Leap-Frog, Man-Killer, Melter, Porcupine, Spymaster, Stiletto, Water Wizard, and Whiplash. Flashback cameos by Ant-Man and the Avengers. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 126 VG 4.0

"The Hammer Strikes!" Part 4 of 5. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. At last Tony Stark comes face-to-face with Justin Hammer! However the circumstances of their first meeting are not favorable to the CEO of Stark International! Tony is a prisoner on Hammer's floating Mediterranean fortress! And his only chance of escape lies in locating his briefcase that contains his backup suit of armor! As shown on the intense cover, the golden avenger indeed finds what he's looking for and successfully suits up! But Justin Hammer has an army of super-villains waiting for him! The battle royal is coming next issue! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Bethany Cabe, Ling McPherson, the Blizzard, Beetle, Constrictor, Discus, Leap-Frog, Man-Killer, Melter, Porcupine, Spymaster, Stiletto, Water Wizard, and Whiplash. Flashback cameos by Ant-Man and the Avengers. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150 FN 6.0

"Knightmare" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized 150th Anniversary Issue. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. One of the classic Iron Man issues of the bronze age! In a staggering change of events, Doctor Doom and the armored avenger are transported back in time to medieval Camelot! Wow! And while the golden avenger takes counsel with King Arthur, Victor Von Doom bargains for the soul of his mother with Morgana Le Fey! The powerful sorceress agrees to help the Fantastic Four's greatest foe! But first he must lead an army of the undead against the knights of the round table! So the battle lines are drawn! King Arthur and the Invincible Iron Man vs. Morgana Le Fey and Doctor Doom! Truly a battle for the (middle) ages! Will Camelot survive? And how will Shell-Head make it back to the 20th century? An outstanding issue! Flashback cameo by Cynthia Von Doom. (Notes: The golden avenger and Doctor Doom meet again in Iron Man 249-250. What if (1977 1st series) 33 explores an alternate reality in which Tony Stark is left behind in Camelot.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 171 CGC 9.6 Winnipeg

Paper: White

Winnipeg.

Label #0987390002

"Ball and Chain" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. After informing the Avengers that he can no longer serve with the team, Rhodey (along with Morley Erwin) takes a drive to Niagara Falls! The duo is going to visit Morley's sister who works in a local power plant! However a certain Asgardian-enchanted super-villain arrives at the plant first... Thunderball! The erstwhile member of the Wrecking Crew demands an audience with his former girlfriend who lives in the area! But instead he gets an audience with the Invincible Iron Man! Is Jim Rhodes ready for his first solo adventure... against the mighty Thunderball? First appearance of Clytemnestra Erwin. Cameo appearances by Tony Stark and Heather Glenn. (Notes: Thunderball appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 247. The story's interlude with Heather Glenn continues in Daredevil 195.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 185 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0801757015

"Terror in Tulaluma!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. After a few trials and tribulations; Rhodey, Tony, Morley, and Clytemnestra finally reach California soil! And now it looks like smooth sailing to Silicon Valley! But the quartet happens upon a young woman being chased by an angry mob! Iron Man rushes to rescue her... not realizing she's part of Aquarius' special trap! And in very short order, the modern day pilgrims find themselves in a life-and-death situation in an abandoned farmhouse! With tensions rising between Rhodey and Tony, can the new Shell-Head work with the old one to escape from Aquarius? They must! Otherwise a watery grave awaits! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: This issue includes a special one-page Marvel subscription advertisement featuring the Fantastic Four with original art by John Byrne.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 282 FN 6.0

"War Machine" Part 2 of 3. First (full) appearance of the War Machine armor. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek. The Masters of Silence came to Stark Enterprises last issue looking for a fight! And now the trio is getting one in spades thanks to the War Machine armor! In a remarkable display of firepower; Tony Stark, clad in the new gray & white armor, trounces his would-be assassins! In the meantime, Jim Rhodes contacts SHIELD to learn who framed Stark Enterprises for the deadly accident in Japan! And it turns out to be someone the armored avenger knows very, very well! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Nick Fury. (Note: The cover to issue 282 was reprinted as the cover to Iron Man (1968 1st series) Marvel Legends Reprint 281.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 282 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2E62824-006

"War Machine" Part 2 of 3. First (full) appearance of the War Machine armor. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek. The Masters of Silence came to Stark Enterprises last issue looking for a fight! And now the trio is getting one in spades thanks to the War Machine armor! In a remarkable display of firepower; Tony Stark, clad in the new gray & white armor, trounces his would-be assassins! In the meantime, Jim Rhodes contacts SHIELD to learn who framed Stark Enterprises for the deadly accident in Japan! And it turns out to be someone the armored avenger knows very, very well! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Nick Fury. (Note: The cover to issue 282 was reprinted as the cover to Iron Man (1968 1st series) Marvel Legends Reprint 281.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 171 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

75 Cent Canadian Price Variant.

Label #00-7002787-AA-010

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. In "Ball and Chain", Rhodey's first solo assignment as Iron Man has him taking on Thunderball, while Stark sinks deeper into his compulsion. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man (2020 6th Series) 12B CGC 9.4 Rahzzah Miles Morales Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4099296005

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Angel Unzueta. Cover by Rahzzah. Iron Man is a long way from Earth. He now stands on the decks of Galactus' worldship, Taa II, in deep space, and though he doesn't have to face the World-Eater himself this time around, he certainly has to deal with the ship's most brutal and lethal defenses. If he manages to survive those, it's only a matter of moments before Tony Stark will have to turn around and confront his fiercest foe of recent memory, KORVAC. Tony must also face the mad android's zealous disciples, all of whom have a personal ax to grind with the Golden Avenger-THE CONTROLLER, UNICORN, BLIZZARD and their most recent addition, a robotically enslaved ORIGINAL HUMAN TORCH. This showdown has been a long time coming, but Tony wasn't counting on five-against-one odds. Tony needs backup. Tony could use some friends. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Iron Man (2020 6th Series) 14A CGC 9.8 Ross

Paper: White

Label #3979165017

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Cafu. Cover by Alex Ross. BEHOLD THE BIRTH OF COSMIC IRON MAN! Iron Man has tasted a higher power and is forever changed. Moments before, he was locked in mortal combat with his worst adversary in years — KORVAC — but now he finds his very existence altered beyond recognition. Indeed, fundamental concepts like space and time have taken on a new meaning. But what does this portend for Tony Stark, a man who even when stripped bare feels he knows best? What happens when his ego — often challenged, condemned and even derided by both foes and friends — is suddenly given a limitless avenue? It could certainly mean radical and drastic change for the entire universe…and reality itself. 24 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Iron Man and Hellcat Annual (2022 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Tao "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4403411014

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Ivan Tao. Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Ruairi Coleman. Spinning out of the pages of IRON MAN, Hellcat travels to San Francisco to get her house in order…only this house is an aging Victorian manor left to her by her mother Dorothy. The house and its secrets will reunite Patsy with old friends like Hedy Wolfe - as well as others she'd hoped to leave dead and buried. When a supernatural crisis arises, will Hellcat and Iron Man combined be enough to beat back the flames of Hell itself?! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Iron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) 1 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3849856007

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett. "The Torrent Without - The Tumult Within!," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man escapes from the trap set up by Whiplash and the Big M when a cadre of AIM agents attacks the Maggia's gambling ship. "Call Him Destiny... or Call Him Death!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Namor battles Destiny, the villain recounts his past connection to Namor's father. Pre-dates both Iron Man #1 and Sub-Mariner #1; Iron Man story continues in Iron Man #1, while the Sub-Mariner story continues in Sub-Mariner #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man Lot of 12

Issues 219D and 220-230 of Iron Man (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Isis Lot of 5

Issues 1-5 of Isis (1976). Most will grade in the VG range.

Itchy and Scratchy Comics (1993) 1D.A CGC 9.4 Vance Variant

Paper: White

Label #4321734017

Direct Edition with poster included. Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison; Itchy and Scratchy's cartoon mayhem extends into their real lives when they enter a race around the world. Diagram of Itchy and Scratchy's body parts. A list of Itchy and Scratchy's top 40 things...all of them violent. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Itchy and Scratchy Comics (1993) 1D.A CGC 8.5 Vance Variant

Paper: White

Label #4385800007

Direct Edition with poster included. Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison; Itchy and Scratchy's cartoon mayhem extends into their real lives when they enter a race around the world. Diagram of Itchy and Scratchy's body parts. A list of Itchy and Scratchy's top 40 things...all of them violent. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Itchy and Scratchy Comics (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2638A38-011

Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. "The Itchy & Scratchy Movie II," script by Dan Castellaneta and Deb Lacusta, pencils by Steve Vance and Bill Morrison, inks by Tim Bavington; The making and premier screening of an Itchy & Scratchy movie. Based on the Simpsons characters. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $1.95.

J. Scott Campbell Sketchbook (2007) 2007 VF+ 8.5

Signed by Campbell (first page). No certification included.

2007 Sketchbook by J. Scott Campbell. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 36 pages, B&W. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies

Jab (1992) 2 VF 8.0

Signed by the cover painter, Martin Thomas. Includes a certificate of authenticity from Keep On Booking.

Cover by Shannon Wheeler. "Special Laser Beam Episode," script and art by Shannon Wheeler; Mars Needs Coffee. "The Mystery Of The Misplaced Potato," script and art by Tom King; The girls have a babysitting problem. "The Grid," script by Aubrey & DeAnne McAuley, art by Ashley Underwood; Robotic priests on the rampage. Untitled The Winding Road story, art by Rob Bostick. 52 pgs., B&W. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

James Bond For Your Eyes Only (1981 Marvel) 1 CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 03/23/2021. Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-21F3AF0-016

Howard Chaykin art Cover price $0.50.

Jennifer Blood (2021 Dynamite) 1B CGC 9.8 Lisner Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B

Label #4213452012

Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Vincenzo Federici. Cover by Joseph Lisner. So…once upon a time, a suburban housewife spent her nights as a mobster-murdering assassin, named JENNIFER BLOOD. Then she died…or did she? Because in the cozy cul-de-sacs of Bountiful, Utah, a noticeable number of normal people have gone missing. And by 'normal,' I mean 'mobsters under witness protection.' And by 'missing,' I mean killed by someone that looks, sounds, and murders a lot like JENNIFER BLOOD… By FRED VAN LENTE (Wolverine) and VINCENZO FEDERICI (Red Sonja)! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Jennifer Blood (2021 Dynamite) 1B CGC 9.8 Lisner Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B

Label #4213452013

Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Vincenzo Federici. Cover by Joseph Lisner. So…once upon a time, a suburban housewife spent her nights as a mobster-murdering assassin, named JENNIFER BLOOD. Then she died…or did she? Because in the cozy cul-de-sacs of Bountiful, Utah, a noticeable number of normal people have gone missing. And by 'normal,' I mean 'mobsters under witness protection.' And by 'missing,' I mean killed by someone that looks, sounds, and murders a lot like JENNIFER BLOOD… By FRED VAN LENTE (Wolverine) and VINCENZO FEDERICI (Red Sonja)! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Jessi Zombie Hunter (2023 Black Ops) 1F.B VF/NM 9.0

"Jessi" Topless Cover by Shikarii. Written by Neo Edmunds. Art by Fabrizio Pasini. 28 pages, full color.

Jessi Zombie Hunter (2023 Black Ops) 1K.C NM- 9.2

"Femme Fatale" Nude Cover by Piper Rudich. Written by Neo Edmunds. Art by Fabrizio Pasini. 28 pages, full color.

Jinkies (2023 Black Ops) 1CE.EOM.I VF 8.0

Slasher Edition Full Naughty Virgin Cover by Kyu Yong Eom - Limited to 250 copies. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana.

Jinkies (2023 Black Ops) 1GARZA.C NM 9.4

Nude "Monsters Dee" Virgin Cover by Ale Garza. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana.

JLA/Avengers HC (2004 DC/Marvel) Oversized Slipcase Edition 1-1ST VF- 7.5

1st printing. Collects JLA/Avengers (2003) #1-4.

Written by KURT BUSIEK. Art and cover by GEORGE PÉREZ.

The landmark crossover event of the decade is collected in a spectacular 2-volume slipcased hardcover set! The first volume presents the 224-page, 4-issue miniseries, including introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz, and a key to the characters featured on the cover. The 64-page Compendium contains the original 21 pages of pencils from the previously unpublished 1980s crossover, an article on the original crossover by K.C. Carlson, the actual miniseries proposal and plot development, a Pérez portfolio of art done to commemorate the project, annotated notes from Kurt Busiek to the characters, and more. Includes tons of DVD style extras.

Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 8-in x 12-in., 288 pages, full color (Vol. 1), text and B&W illustrations (Vol. 2).

NOTE: Co-published with Marvel Comics.

Cover price $75.00.

JLA/Avengers HC (2004 DC/Marvel) Oversized Slipcase Edition 1-1ST FN+ 6.5

1st printing. Collects JLA/Avengers (2003) #1-4.

Written by KURT BUSIEK. Art and cover by GEORGE PÉREZ.

The landmark crossover event of the decade is collected in a spectacular 2-volume slipcased hardcover set! The first volume presents the 224-page, 4-issue miniseries, including introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz, and a key to the characters featured on the cover. The 64-page Compendium contains the original 21 pages of pencils from the previously unpublished 1980s crossover, an article on the original crossover by K.C. Carlson, the actual miniseries proposal and plot development, a Pérez portfolio of art done to commemorate the project, annotated notes from Kurt Busiek to the characters, and more. Includes tons of DVD style extras.

Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 8-in x 12-in., 288 pages, full color (Vol. 1), text and B&W illustrations (Vol. 2).

NOTE: Co-published with Marvel Comics.

Cover price $75.00.

JLA/Avengers TPB (2022 DC/Marvel) The Hero Initiative Edition 1-1ST NM 9.4 1st Printing

1st printing. Collects JLA/Avengers (2003) #1-4.

Written by Kurt Busiek. Art and cover by George Pérez. Introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz.

The intercompany crossover that brought two super-teams together and rocked the comics world is back! Own the entire 4-issue co-publishing event between DC Comics and Marvel Comics, written by Kurt Busiek (Trinity, Marvels) with stunning art by George Pérez (Crisis on Infinite Earths, Avengers).

This collection also features 64 pages of companion content, and introductions by original Avengers writer/editor Stan Lee and Justice League of America editor Julius Schwartz.

Bonus: With a new afterword by Kurt Busiek. Hero Initiative is the only charity dedicated to helping comic book creators in medical or financial need!

Softcover, 288 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 7,000 copies.

Cover price $29.99.

John Wayne Adventure Comics (1949-1955 Toby Press) 3 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Cover oxidation.

John Wayne photo cover. Name John Waynes horse and win a TV set ad with Wayne photo. The Claws of Death, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Frank Frazetta; Wayne makes his case to a friend that you should only kill in self-defense. About Cowboys, art by Fran Matera; fact page about cowboy clothes. About Horses, art by Fran Matera; Fact page about cowboy horses. The Mystery of Rhyming Range starring Wayne, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Frank Frazetta. John Wayne--Flying Sheriff text story by Donald George. The Mask of Death starring Wayne. Full page black & white pinup from the movie "Sands of Iwo Jima." Back cover Wayne pinup. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 FN- 5.5

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (2021 DC) 1F CGC 9.8 Brooks Team Variant

Paper: White

Brooks Variant Cover.

Label #4276136013

Mark Brooks Team variant cover. Written by James Tynion IV & Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March & Mirka Andolfo. Cover by. Following the events of Infinite Frontier #1, The Joker is the most wanted man in the world! But the Clown Prince of Crime is several steps ahead of law enforcement—and hes on the run overseas. James Gordon, facing retirement, realizes this is the manhunt of his life and the last piece of a storied career…but what mysterious and deadly forces are also in pursuit of The Joker? And in the backup story, following the events of the smash hit Punchline #1, DCs most controversial new villain navigates the infrastructure of Blackgate Penitentiary—while on the outside, Harper Row takes up the mantle of Bluebird to stop her brother from falling under Punchlines influence. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Joker (2021 DC) 1F CGC 9.8 Brooks Team Variant

Paper: White

Brooks Variant Cover.

Label #3867507010

Mark Brooks Team variant cover. Written by James Tynion IV & Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March & Mirka Andolfo. Cover by. Following the events of Infinite Frontier #1, The Joker is the most wanted man in the world! But the Clown Prince of Crime is several steps ahead of law enforcement—and hes on the run overseas. James Gordon, facing retirement, realizes this is the manhunt of his life and the last piece of a storied career…but what mysterious and deadly forces are also in pursuit of The Joker? And in the backup story, following the events of the smash hit Punchline #1, DCs most controversial new villain navigates the infrastructure of Blackgate Penitentiary—while on the outside, Harper Row takes up the mantle of Bluebird to stop her brother from falling under Punchlines influence. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 60A CGC 3.5 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

PAGE 5 MISSING.

Label #4375737004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. "I Learned the Monstrous Secret of Bombu!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Explorers meet a witch doctor named Bombu, who seems to possess real power. "We Were Trapped with the Silent Monster!," art by Don Heck; Against expert opinion, an engineer digs a mine to the center of the Earth and finds dragons. "I Found the Things from Nowhere," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; A man messes with his TV and it picks up a battle between alien-looking creatures. "I Turned into a...Martian!," art by Steve Ditko; A man is telepathically controlled by a hostile Martian who returns to Earth with him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 61 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "I Defied Gomdulla - The Living Pharaoh!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An ancient alien robot disguised as an Egyptian mummy-god is reactivated, and forms a cult until it is foiled by a policeman and his own high priest. "I Dared Enter the Haunted Forest!," art by Don Heck; A bigoted rich man buys a cursed forest, unconcerned with the misfortunes that befall the village. "I Opened the Door to...Nowhere!", art by Steve Ditko; A thief forces a shop owner to hide him in a back room, but finds himself opening doors without rest for years. "The Curse of M'Gumbu!," art by Paul Reinman; An African tribe ignores their witch-doctor's admonishments against raiding, believing that his vow never to harm another makes him helpless. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 63 FR/GD 1.5

1.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Fire damage. Heavy oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. "Goliath! The Monster That...Walked Like a Man!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; An advertising man tricks an advance agent of a proposed invasion from Atlantis into returning to Atlantis by building a mannequin even larger than Goliath and threatening to wage war with his people for the surface of Earth. "The Heat's On" text story, art by Gene Colan and Don Heck. "I Was Trapped by the Mole Men!," art by Don Heck; A snobbish mine owner is captured by subterranean creatures and kept in a zoo until the mine foreman rescues him. "The Dangerous Doll," pencils by Jack Kirby; A poor man finds a doll in the field and gives it to his lame daughter. "I Took a Journey Into Fear!," art by Steve Ditko; A man wants to build a time machine, but his colleagues say it is impossible. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey Into Mystery (1952) UK Edition 70UK VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price.
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Sandman Cometh!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A family stumbles across a hostile alien made of sand; The military are helpless, but it is defeated by the familys bookish son, who uses water to dissolve it and traps it in a bucket. 'A Thousand Years," art by Paul Reinman; A convict is offered freedom and a thousand years of life by a mysterious stranger in return for his name on a contract. "The Stone Man," art by Steve Ditko; An old man prays to the statue of a local hero for help for the local poor. His prayers are answered, but his neighbors cheat him out of his share of the statues gift. 36 pgs., full color.