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Hillbilly (2016) 1A CGC 9.8 Powell

Paper: White

Label #3917664011

Story, Art and Cover by Eric Powell. An Appalachian Mountain fantasy epic that tells the story of Rondel. A lonely figure who wanders the wooded hills among witches and magical creatures as a folktale hero to those who dwell in this gritty dream world. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

His Name is Savage (1968) 1 FR 1.0

Near-complete spine split due to oxidation.

One-shot, June 1968. Story by Gil Kane and Archie Goodwin (listed in the credits as Robert Franklin). Penciled and inked by Gil Kane. Cover by Kane using Lee Marvin for reference. Kane's famous attempt to break comics out of their "kids" label and into the adult market, inspired by Warren Magazine's success with no Comics Code. Kane uses text captions for each panel with a limited amount of word balloons using a font with both upper and lower cases to impart more of an adult feel. He crafted a story of no-holds-barred violence, secret agents and a massive conspiracy by a mad general named Simon Mace. It even has a cameo by President Lyndon Johnson. Extremely limited distribution, scarce. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 50 pages, B&W. NOTE: Fantagraphics reprinted this as Gil Kane's Savage. Cover price $0.35.

History of the DC Universe (1986) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4715506016

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez & Karl Kesel. This unique project (an illustrated text story), which spun out of the universe-changing events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, tells the entire history of the first super hero universe in the industry! This volume covers everything from the creation of the DCU through to World War II! Characters in this volume: Harbinger; Krona; Manhunters; Green Lantern Corps; Guardians of the Universe; Controllers; Psions; Demons Three [Abnegazar; Rath; Ghast]; Pariah; Destiny; Vandal Savage; Immortal Man; Anthro; Kong; Garn Daanuth; Arion; Lady Chian; Wyynde; Warlord; Shazam; Black Adam; Titans of Myth [Hyperion; Crius; Oceanus; Coeus; Iapetus; Cronus; Thea; Rhea; Mnemosyne; Phoebe; Tethys; Themis]; Zeus; Highfather; Darkseid; X'hal; Auron; Nimbus; Heracles; Hippolyte; Golden Gladiator; Blackbriar Thorn; Shining Knight; Silent Knight; Demon; Arak; Viking Prince; Azrael; Citrina; Spider Guild; Solovar; Black Pirate; Andrew Bennett; Grim Ghost; Captain Fear; Miss Liberty; Tomahawk; Dan Hunter; Don Caballero; Firehair; Jonah Hex; El Papagayo; El Diablo; Bat Lash; Scalphunter; Super Chief; Pow Wow Smith; Cinnamon; Trigger Twins; Johnny Thunder; Madame .44; Strong Bow; Balloon Buster; Enemy Ace; Brother Blood; Dr. Occult; Green Lantern [Abin Sur]; Lara; Jor-El; Superman (in his rocket); Adolph Hitler; Zatara; Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]; Wing; Hop Harrigan; Sandman [Wesley Dodds]; Doll Man [Darrell Dane]; Steel [Henry Heywood]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Hawkgirl [Shiera Hall]; Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Johnny Thunder; Thunderbolt; Hourman [Rex Tyler]; Black Condor [Richard Grey, Jr.]; Atom [Al Pratt]; Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Justice Society of America; Starman [Ted Knight]; Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]; Injustice Gang of America [Solomon Grundy; Brain Wave; Sportsmaster; Tigress; Gambler; Per Degaton; Thinker; Vandal Savage; Harlequin; Fiddler; Wizard; Icicle; Shade]; All-Star Squadron [Sandy; Air Wave [Larry Jordan]; Mr. America [Tex Thompson]; Manhunter [Paul Kirk]; Vigilante [Greg Sanders]; Mr. Terrific [Terry Sloane]; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Judomaster; Manhunter [Dan Richards]; Amazing-Man [Will Everett]; Liberty Belle [Libby Lawrence]; Plastic Man [Eel O'Brian]; Tarantula; Robotman [Robert Crane]; Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton]; Stripesy; Whip; Johnny Quick [Johnny Chambers]; Jester; TNT; Dan, the Dyna-Mite; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Midnight; Alias the Spider]; Blackhawks [Bart Hawk; Olaf; Andre; Chuck; Hendrickson; Stanislaus; Chop-Chop]; Sgt. Rock; Iron Major; Freedom Fighters [Invisible Hood; Miss America [Joan Dale]; Captain Triumph; Neon the Unknown; Red Bee [Rick Raleigh]; Ray [Happy Terrill]; Firebrand [Rod Reilly]; Human Bomb [Roy Lincoln]; Phantom Lady [Sandra Knight]]. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

History of the DC Universe (1986) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4715500026

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Pérez & Karl Kesel. This unique project (an illustrated text story), which spun out of the universe-changing events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, tells the entire history of the first super hero universe in the industry! This volume covers everything from World War II through the present to the end of time! Characters in this volume: Harbinger; Judomaster; Tiger; Neptune Perkins; Tsunami; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Newsboy Legion [Tommy; Big Words; Gabby; Scrapper]; Haunted Tank; Jeb Stuart; Creature Commandos; G. I. Robot; Viking Commando; Mlle. Marie; Unknown Soldier; Boy Commandos [Rip Carter; Andre; Alfie; Jan; Brooklyn]; Losers [Gunner; Sarge; Captain Storm; Johnny Cloud]; Seven Soldiers of Victory [Vigilante [Greg Sanders]; Shining Knight; Crimson Avenger [Lee Travis]; Wing; Star-Spangled Kid [Sylvester Pemberton; also as Skyman]; Stripesy]; Nebula Man; Black Canary [Dinah Drake]; Merry, Girl of 1,000 Gimmicks; Justice Society of America [Dr. Mid-Nite [Charles McNider]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Atom [Al Pratt]; Hawkman [Carter Hall]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Hawkwoman [Shiera Hall]; Hourman [Rex Tyler]; Johnny Thunder; Thunderbolt; Starman [Ted Knight]; Sandman [Wesley Dodds]; Sandy; Wildcat [Ted Grant]; Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Dr. Fate [Kent Nelson]]; Task Force X [Rick Flag]; Tom Curry; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Martha Wayne; Thomas Wayne; Phantom Stranger; Captain Comet; Martian Manhunter; Dr. Erdel; Hippolyte; Dan Garrett [Blue Beetle]; Trigon; Arella; Superman; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal]; Aquaman [Arthur Curry, Jr.]; Captain Atom [Nathaniel Adam]; Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]; Guardians of the Universe; Adam Strange; Challengers of the Unknown [Ace Morgan; Rocky Davis; Red Ryan; Prof Haley; June Robbins]; Dolphin; Sea Devils [Dane Dorrance; Biff Bailey; Judy Watson; Nicky Watson]; Justice League of America; Teen Titans [Kid Flash [Wally West]; Aqualad; Wonder Girl [Donna Troy]]; Metal Men [Gold; Iron; Lead; Tin; Mercury; Platinum]; Will Magnus; Ultra, the Multi-Alien; Elongated Man; B'Wana Beast; Robby Reed; Zatanna; Zatara; Ragman; Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt; Mera; Metamorpho; Question; Prince Ra-Man; Eclipso; Deadman; Animal Man; Creeper; Son of Vulcan; King Faraday; Sarge Steel; Secret Six [August Durant; Lili Deneuve; Carlo DiRienzi; Tiger Force; Crimson Dawn; King Savage]; Doom Patrol [Chief; Negative Man; Elasti-Girl; Robotman [Cliff Steele]]; Monitor; Metron; Kanto; Mantis; Forever People [Vykin; Big Bear; Serifan; Beautiful Dreamer; Mark Moonrider]; Infinity Man; Glorious Godfrey; Black Racer; Orion; Kalibak; Highfather; Darkseid; Forager; Big Barda; Mr. Miracle; Desaad; Granny Goodness; Lonar; Himon; Lightray; Fastbak; Brainiac; New Doom Patrol [Tempest [Joshua Clay]; Negative Woman; Celsius]; Black Lightning; Thorn; Swamp Thing; Manhunter [Mark Shaw]; Johnny Double; Harvey Bullock; Jonni Thunder; Jason Bard; Peacemaker; Firestorm; Firehawk; Warlord; Atomic Knight; Jemm, Son of Saturn; Baron Winters; Amethyst; Shade, the Changing Man; Shazam; Captain Marvel [Billy Batson]; New Teen Titans [Starfire; Azrael; Lilith; Changeling; Raven; Speedy; Cyborg; Nightwing; Hawk; Kole; Jericho; Terra; Robin [Tim Drake]; Aquagirl]; Outsiders [Halo; Katana; Geo-Force; Looker]; Commander Steel; Gypsy; Vibe; Vixen; Global Guardians [Bushmaster; Godiva; Green Flame; Icemadien; Impala; Jack O'Lantern; Little Mermaid; Olympian; Owlwoman; Rising Sun; Seraph; Tasmanian Devil; Thunderlord; Tuatara; Wild Huntsman; Red Star; Dr. Mist]; Blue Devil; Air Wave [Hal Jordan]; Power Girl; Vigilante [Adrian Chase]; Black Orchid; Red Tornado [John Smith]; Anti-Monitor; Pariah; Dove; Gnarrk; Starman [Gavyn]; Green Lantern Corps [Arisia; John Stewart; Ch'p; Kilowog; Katma Tui; Salaak]; Lady Quark; Dr. Light [Kimiyo Hoshi]; Booster Gold; Omega Men [Nimbus; Auron; Harpis; Tigorr; Primus; Kalista; Green Man; Ryand'r; Doc; Elu; Felicity]; Infinity, Inc. [Brainwave, Jr.; Obsidian; Jade; Fury [Lyta Trevor]; Silver Scarab; Nuklon; Northwind; Dr. Mid-Nite [Beth Chapel]; Hourman [Rick Tyler]; Wildcat [Yolanda Montez]]; Black Canary [Dinah Lance]; Blue Beetle [Ted Kord]; Suicide Squad [Bronze Tiger; Enchantress; Deadshot; Rick Flagg, Jr.; Captain Boomerang [Digger Harkness]; Nightshade; Nemesis [Tom Tesser]]; Wonder Woman [Diana]; Jonah Hex; Chris KL-99; Star Rovers; Star Hawkins; Space Cabby; OMAC; Tommy Tomorrow; Space Ranger; Legion of Super-Heroes [Wildfire; Magnetic Kid; Ultra Boy; Phantom Girl; Timber Wolf; Lighting Lass; Shadow Girl; Element Lad; Bouncing Boy; Blok; Shrinking Violet; Quislet; Colossal Boy; Cosmic Boy; Star Boy; Saturn Girl; Mon-El; Dawnstar; Lightning Lad; Matter-Eater Lad; Tellus; Tyroc; Sensor Girl; Dream Girl; Brainiac 5; Dream Girl; Invisible Kid [Jacques Foccart]; Chameleon Boy; Star Boy; Polar Boy; Duo Damsel; Chemical Kid; Ferro Lad; Invisible Kid [Lyle Norg]; Karate Kid]; Heroes of Lallor [Duplicate Boy; Evolvo Lad; Gas Girl; Life Lass; Beast Boy]; Wanderers [Celebrand; Psyche; Quantum Queen; Elvo; Dartalg; Ornitho; Immorto]; Khunds; Cryll; Abra Kadabra; Time Trapper. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Hit Comics (1940 Quality) 25 Coverless

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Water spotting.

The Origin of Kid Eternity, art by Sheldon Moldoff; A boy and his grandfather are torpedoed in their boat by a Nazi sub and killed, but when the lad reaches the Pearly Gates, his name is not on the list to die. The Death-House Blues starring Betty Bates, art by Al Bryant. Dan Tootin humor page, script by Jack Cole, art by Jack Cole [as Ralph Johns]. A Lesson For Bill Jones, script and art by George Brenner [as Wayne Reid]; The Ghost tracks down an American defector named Jones, a man who has tried to dodge the draft. Men With Two Faces starring Stormy Foster, art by Rudy Palais. The Incendiary Comic Book starring Bob and Swab, script and art by Klaus Nordling. Prisoner In a Chinese Laundry starring Don Glory, art by John Belfi. Magnificent Bill; When Bill says the magic phrase, "Jeepers Creepers!", he is mysteriously endowed with super-strength, invulnerability and speed. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Hobbit (1989) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4727337019

Holmes and Houdini the Curse of Moriarty (2024 Zenescope) 1K CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover K.

Label #4583442012

2024 November Monthly Treats Cosplay Collectible Cover by Paul Green and Ula Mos - Limited to 75 copies. Written by David Wohl. Spencer Holmes and Erica Houdini return for another supernatural case of mayhem. But this time their investigation leads them to Victorian England, where the world's most famous detective (and Spencer's ancestor), Sherlock Holmes, was ensnared in a deadly game of his own, against his most malevolent nemesis, Professor James Moriarty. What secrets lie in this dark tale, and what could Moriarty be dabbling in that brings in the famed vampire hunter-Liesel Van Helsing?? Don't miss this centuries-spanning mystery that will change everything we thought we knew about the great detective! 56 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $10.00.

Hololive Fan Art Book (Japanese 2024 Fuji Tour) 3 CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4743882001

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Japanese Fan Art Book/Doujinshi. Art and Cover by Toujun and Fujijun. A Fan Art book centered around several "Hololive" characters. Originally released during Comic Market (Comiket) 104. Japanese Language. Slab consignment recording only.

Honk! (1986) 2 FN- 5.5

Staple rust.

Cover art by Bill Watterson. "It's Spring," script and art by Marc Hempel; The joy of Spring. "Main Course," script and art by Trevs Phoenix and Eddie Campbell; Discursive food-related stories. "The Misadventures of Dostoyevsky," script and art by David Miller; Dostoyevsky ends up in one of his stories. "The Class Reunion," script and art by Bob Boze Bell; Strips and gags about class reunions. "A Dinner Treat," script and art by Marc Hempel; A man eats too much. "Paris: A Trashcan Travelogue," script and art by John Bagnall; A tour of Paris. "Light Conversation," script and art by Marc Hempel; Dating problems in cartoon land. "Rodney: The Premonition II," script by Eddie Campbell, art by Phil Elliott. "Brasso With Rosie" article by Alan Moore, art by Peter Bagge; Anecdotes about Moore's parents and relations. "Bill Watterson" article, script by Andrew Christie and Bill Watterson, art by Bill Watterson; An interview with Watterson accompanied by three cartoons and fourteen of his newspaper strips. "The Late Night World of Drew Friedman" article, script by Mark Waid and Drew Friedman, art by Drew Friedman; Interview with Friedman accompanied by ten samples of his work. Untitled A Tale from Gimbley story, script and art by Phil Elliott. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Hopeful Spring (2014 Joe Pekar) 1A FN 6.0

Signed by Joe Pekar. No autograph certification is included.

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Cover by Joe Pekar. Story by Jeff Outlaw. Art by Joe Pekar. 6 3/4" X 10 1/4". 28 pages. Full Color. Adults Only. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Horrific (1952) 9 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover art by Don Heck. "A Glimpse of the Pit," art by Pete Morisi; Doris Duncan changes her ways after she is shown a glimpse of Hell. "The Horrible Trade," art by Max Elkin; An African witch doctor revenges himself upon a big game hunter who threatens his daughter. Letters page spot illustrations by Don Heck. "Black Magic" text story, art by Don Heck (header illustration). "Claws of Horror," art by Max Elkin; Don becomes a vampire cat to be united with Felice, the queen of the cats. "The Wolves of Midnight," art by Rudy Palais; Don and Mary are terrorized by a dead little girl and her pack of wolves while exploring an old house. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Horrific (1952) 10 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover by Don Heck. Stories and art by Max Elkin, Rudy Palais, and Don Heck. Pre-Code horror comics by the talents at the Iger Shop. A magical piper inspires the animals of a small European village to revolt and attack their owners. The sinister Mr. Dark offers to make Ivan a champion wrestler, but first he must kill for him. A thief ill-advisedly breaks into a legendary sculptor's mansion to steal a cursed artwork. Also featuring a cover by future Marvel legend Don Heck. The Revolt of the Beasts; Death Wins the Fall; Beneath the Grave; Sculptor of the Damned; Story of Ghosts; Magnolia Mary. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Horrific (1952) 10 FR 1.0

6" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Tape on interior cover, store stamps in margins.

Cover by Don Heck. Stories and art by Max Elkin, Rudy Palais, and Don Heck. Pre-Code horror comics by the talents at the Iger Shop. A magical piper inspires the animals of a small European village to revolt and attack their owners. The sinister Mr. Dark offers to make Ivan a champion wrestler, but first he must kill for him. A thief ill-advisedly breaks into a legendary sculptor's mansion to steal a cursed artwork. Also featuring a cover by future Marvel legend Don Heck. The Revolt of the Beasts; Death Wins the Fall; Beneath the Grave; Sculptor of the Damned; Story of Ghosts; Magnolia Mary. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Horrific (1952) 13 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Bottom staple coming loose.

Cover by Don Heck. Stories and art by Max Elkin and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Pre-Code horror comics by the talents at the Iger Shop. After a scientist brings a frozen dinosaur back to life, it goes on a rampage. A spiritualist attempting to contact the other side makes an unwelcome connection. Also featuring a cover by future Marvel legend Don Heck. The Thing That Grew; Demon Lover; The Powers of Darkness; Tiger Boy; The Ghost Who Stole Roses. Final issue under this title; the series continues as Terrific Comics (1954 Mystery) #14. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Horror and Fantasy Illustrated Pinup Special (2024 Zenescope) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4559760006

Written by Noah Mitchell. Cover by Josh Burns. Just in time for the Halloween season, comes the first ever Horror & Fantasy Illustrated Pinup Special! Get ready to check out all of these new spooky heroines and villainesses, donning original sexy costumes, along with some newly-imagined cosplays of pop culture's most famous monsters! Some of the industry's top artists contribute gorgeous pin-ups in this stunning collection. Also includes a never before published short story! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Horror and Fantasy Illustrated Plum Island (2024 Zenescope) 2E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover E.

Label #4515744001

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dave Franchini and David Wohl. Cover by Derlis Santacruz. Sitting less than 100 miles from New York City, the infamous Plum Island has, for decades, been the home of a government laboratory devoted to studying the most dangerous diseases to the animal population. But where do its life-saving vaccines come from, and what happens if something dangerous and uncontrollable was ever to escape from it? Don't miss this sordid tale where both shocking answers are revealed, and the world may never be the same. 56 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $10.00.

Horror Stories (1935-1941 Popular) Pulp Vol. 9 #4 GD+ 2.5

Paper: Cream

Front cover detached 15%. Back cover detached 10%. Water damage: Moderate. Staple rust: Slight.

Horrors (1953) 14 FR/GD 1.5

Water damage. Cover-to-cover worm hole.

L.B. Cole cover. All stories reprinted from Famous Crimes (1948) #15. In order of appearance: "Born Rotten" reprinted without first story page; "Blue-White-Coker Axler"; and "The Chain of Death" art by Pat Masulli. "Percy the Chef" text story reprinted from Everybody's Comics (1947 Fox Giant) #0. Indicia states "THE HORRORS". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Horrors (1953) 15 GD- 1.8

2" Spine split from top. Water damage.

L.B. Cole cover. All stories reprinted from All Famous Crime (1951) #5. Contains original and reprinted material as noted. In order of appearance: "The Mad Bandit" originally retitled and reprinted from "Tiger of the South" in Murder Incorporated (1948 1st Series) #9A; "Bodyguard"; "The Gangdom Brain" originally retitled and reprinted from "Frank Nash, Gangdom Brain!" in Murder Incorporated (1948 1st Series) #11; "Why Did You Kill Me?"; and "Stop or We'll Shoot!" art by George Peltz. "Holdup!" text story originally retitled and reprinted from "Buddies in Life, Crime, and...Death!" in Murder Incorporated (1948 1st Series) #9A and Famous Crimes (1948) #18. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

House of M Lot of 8

Issues 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, 8A of House of M (2005). Most will grade in the FN/VF to VF/NM range.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 26 CGC 2.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Cream to off white

Restoration includes: Small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4698991001

Cover art by Ruben Moreira. "The Man With The Magic Ears," pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Pioneering engineer Alfred Jarvis builds a machine with which he can hear the sounds plants make; Their cries, their sobs, their dying sighs; He goes on a rampage to stop people from cutting flowers, but is suspected to be a madman. "Written in the Sands," art by George Papp. "The Ship From The Past," pencils by Howard Purcell, inks by Ray Burnley; A "spectral ship" pursues a modern freighter; Its all a ruse, though, for a wanted criminal uses this set-up to flee the country. Untitled Can You Explain It? story, art by Bill Ely. "The Dress of Doom," art by George Papp; The bride is wearing a supposedly cursed wedding dress. "The Human Target," art by Ruben Moreira; A knife-throwers unrequited love for his assistent ends in jealousy and death. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 143 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4589686006

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Are You a Good Neighbor?" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The boys learn a lesson about littering. "The 330-Year Old Manhunt," script by Jack Miller, pencils by Howard Sherman, inks by Charles Paris; An embittered author discovers that a rival novelist has discovered the secret of time travel, which allows him to write with more historical accuracy; He accidentally kills the man, then steals the secret, goes back in time, and is arrested for a crime his rival previously committed. Superboy ad. One-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Borrowed Brains," script by Jack Miller, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; A scientist discovers a ray that can steal the intelligence of animals and people; However, when he uses it on an alien invader, it leads to his death. "The Giant-Maker" starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; The latest menace released from the Idol-Head of Diabolu is a creature that can turn people into giants; It releases Malador, an ancient sorcerer who had been shrunken to microscopic size as punishment. (Feature continues from Detective Comics #326.) 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 175 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4749477009

Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Gift of Doom," art by George Roussos; Roger Steele is given a diamond by an unnamed man and told it has a curse that may doom him; He is unable to throw it away without it returning but it is finally stolen and the thief is killed by it. "All Alone" text story, art by Joe Orlando. Humor page, script by Joe Orlando, art by Sergio Aragones. One-page Cain's Game Room cartoon by Sergio Aragones. "The House of Gargoyles," script by Jack Oleck, art by Jack Sparling; Gargoyles come to life and take revenge on the man who killed their designer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 177 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Son of the Montross Monster," pencils by Mort Meskin; The grandson of the creator of the Montross Monster creates another monster so that they will destroy each other and restore the family name. "Welcome Fellow Tenants" cutout picture by Joe Orlando. "Does Your Hand Have Any of These Lines?" illustration by Sergio Aragonés. "Last Meal" text story by Charles King, art by Joe Orlando. "The Curse of the Cat," script by Howie Post, art by Bill Draut; A beggar tells Mr. Fleming of a fortune buried in a cat's grave. 2-page Cain's Game Room cartoon by Sergio Aragonés. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 200 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover art by Michael W. Kaluta. "The Beast's Revenge," script by John Albano, art by Michael W. Kaluta; John is impatient with his sister's love of animals, and accidentally kills her when she tries to protect her dog from his anger; John is then attacked and killed by other animals around the farm that his sister had befriended. "The Secret of Camp Galaxy," art by Bob Brown; Johnny Thornton is chosen to go to a summer camp staffed by aliens from other planets, but his parents believe it's all an elaborate hoax. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 187,408; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 194,734. "The Forbidden Wish," art by George Roussos; Cal Colby finds a Native American talisman that grants him whatever he wishes for, but warns him not to wish for immortality. One page of Cain's Gargoyles cartoons, art by Sergio Aragonés. "The Lunatic," script by Jack Oleck, art by Ralph Reese; Angry villagers demand that one of two brothers should be killed because he is insane, but which one is it? "A Breath of Black Death," script by Gerry Conway (as Francis X. Bushmaster), art by Tony deZuniga; An Egyptian Pharaoh begs the gods to restore his son to life, but is unwilling to pay the price they demand. "Slogging Through the Swamp On a Murky Evening" one-page A Witch's Garden of Curses story, script by Len Wein. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 203 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Russ Heath. "The 1000 Eyes of Death," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua); Mark Dawson has been killing all the eagles on his ranch, even after the Indian Bear Claw warned him that they would get their revenge. One page of Cain's Game Room cartoons, art by Sergio Aragonés. "The Golden Doom," art by Nick Cardy; Emile Marlez finds the Midas Potion that causes him to turn everything he touches for one week into gold; Reprinted from House of Mystery #64. "Almost Human," script by John Albano, art by Jack Sparling; Donald Morrison, a deaf mute child, was raised in darkness by his parents until he reaches adulthood and escapes. One page of Cain's Game Room cartoons, art by John Albano. "The Tower of Prey," art by Nestor Redondo; When he buys Mary Q. Lardley's apartment building so he can put up a skyscraper, she places a curse on him. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 217 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Water damage.

Cover by Berni Wrightson. Featuring: 8 page story "This Ghost-Town Is Haunted!" written by Sheldon Mayer and drawn by Nestor Redondo; 8 page story "Hoodoo You Trust?" written by E. Nelson Bridwell and drawn by Gerry Talaoc; 6 page story "Swamp-God!" written by John Jacobson (idea) & Steve Skeates and drawn by Alfredo Alcala. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 217 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover by Berni Wrightson. Featuring: 8 page story "This Ghost-Town Is Haunted!" written by Sheldon Mayer and drawn by Nestor Redondo; 8 page story "Hoodoo You Trust?" written by E. Nelson Bridwell and drawn by Gerry Talaoc; 6 page story "Swamp-God!" written by John Jacobson (idea) & Steve Skeates and drawn by Alfredo Alcala. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 226 VG/FN 5.0

100-page giant. Featuring: 1 page preface drawn by Pat Broderick; 9 page story "Garden of Evil" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Alfredo Alcala; 3 page story "Teddy Doesn't Seem To Smile Anymore!" written by Martin Pasko and drawn by Frank Robbins; 5 page reprint story "The Devil's Chessboard" drawn by Leonard Starr; 7 page Phantom Stranger reprint story "The Living Nightmare!" written by John Broome and drawn by Carmine Infantino & Bernard Sachs; 9 page story "Monster in the House" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Nestor Redondo; 3 page reprint story "Scared to Life" written by Marv Wolfman and drawn by Berni Wrightson; 6 page reprint story "The School For Sorcerers" drawn by Bill Ely; 6 page story "The Perfect Mate" written by Robert Kanigher & M.J. Pellowski (idea) and drawn by Jess Jodloman; 7 page reprint story "The Wishes of Doom!" drawn by Curt Swan & George Klein; 6 page reprint story "The Haunted Melody" drawn by Bill Ely; 3 page story "Do You Dare Enter The House of Mystery?" starring Cain, Paul Levitz, Tex Blaisdell, Sergio Aragones, Michael Fleisher, Jack Oleck, David Michelinie, Dave Manak and Gregory the Gargoyle, written by Paul Levitz and drawn by Pat Broderick (p. 1) & Sergio Aragones? (pp. 2-3); 9 page story "Out of This World" written by Jack Oleck and drawn by Gerry Talaoc; 1 page Room 13 activity (cut-out coffin) drawn by Sergio Aragones; 1 page Cain's Game Room filler drawn by Sergio Aragones; 1 page Cain's Gargoyles filler; 1 page activity "Hidden in the House!" by Bob Rozakis (puzzle construction). 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

House of Mystery Lot of 10

Issues 190, 201, 202, 227, 228, 232, 237, 244, 258, and 277 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

House of Mystery Lot of 10

Issues 190, 201, 202, 204, 214, 218, 222, 223, 224, and 226 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VG.

House of Mystery Lot of 10

Issues 157-159, 161-164, 166, 170, and 172 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range with #158 grading PR (piece missing, does not affect story or art).

House of Mystery Lot of 10

Issues 157, 159, 161, 162, 164, 166, 170, 172, 173, and 175 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range with #161 and #164 grading FR (coupon cut, does not affect story or art).

House of Mystery Lot of 10

Issues 173, 175-178, 180-183, and 185 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range.

House of Mystery Lot of 10

Issues 176, 177, 180, 181, 185-187, 189, 201, and 202 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range.

House of Mystery Lot of 10

Issues 176, 177, 185, 189-191, 193, 197, 198, and 201 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN to VG range.

House of Mystery Lot of 10

Issues 177, 190, 195, and 197-203 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range with some grading VG/FN.

House of Mystery Lot of 10

Issues 190-192, 196, 200-202, 258, 287, and 289 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG+ range.

House of Mystery Lot of 11

Issues 178, 187, 189, 190, 192, 193, 194, 199, 202, 212, 251 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN range.

House of Mystery Lot of 3

Issues 221, 223, 231 of House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series). Most will grade in the FR/GD to VG/FN range.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 60 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. "Countdown on Excellence" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Jerry's dad explains what would happen if people had sloppy work habits. "Captive of the Cat Curse," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos; Mark Merlin accidentally uses a mystical charm to transfer his consciousness into the body of a black cat, which helps him expose a sinister plot. Strange Sports Stories ad. "The Box of Four Fears," art by Bill Ely; Four tourists pool their funds to buy a strange sealed box, but it turns out to be a plan to trap one of them into a murder confession. Metal Men ad. "The Terrible Prophecies of the Tattooed Man," art by Paul Parker; A circus performer's tattoos seem to change shape and predict catastrophe. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 65 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Bob Brown. "The Sinister Skull of Doctor-7," script by Arnold Drake, art by Mort Meskin; Doctor-7 escapes from prison and disguises himself as a fake phrenologist to lure Mark Merlin into a trap. Ad for Sgt. Rock's Prize Battle Tales. 2/3-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Destroyed Eclipso," script by Bob Haney, art by Alex Toth; Mona discovers that her boyfriend, Bruce Gordon, is actually Eclipso; Bruce decides to meet an old friend, Judson Randall, and he finds him apparently imprisoned within a luminous blob; He allows Judson to try to cure him of Eclipso; Eclipso is released, but he is now under Judson's control. Doom Patrol ad. "Give and Take" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Children take some broken and unused toys to Mr. Craig, who helps them to repair them so they can be donated to charity. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 90 FR/GD 1.5

Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Distant Dome," script by Steve Skeates, art by George Tuska; In the future, the remaining humans that live on Earth survive under domes due to pollution. "The Symbionts," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Neal Adams; A man is left on a prison planet for ten years and when his sentence is up the computer that was assigned to keep him alive tells him it loves him and doesn't want to let him go; Since the men who have come to pick him up have brought a female prisoner to leave behind, the computer absorbs the man and adopts his personality to care for the woman. "Jedediah," script by Mike Friedrich, art by Gray Morrow; A prophet of God feels the call to preach on a planet that has no fear of death, but when he arrives he is told no one will listen to him since they discovered a substance they call Char-ite which they mine; The prophet wishes to see the mines and is warned they are dangerous, but he disregards the warning; When he enters the mine, a blast is set off and he is killed, but finds himself conversing with one of the locals. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 95 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4564345005

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Cover art by Nick Cardy. "Creature...", script by John Albano, art by Don Heck; The lonely genius child of a surgeon puts together a patchwork playmate out of the cast off parts from his father's anatomy experiments. Abel's Fables from the House of Secrets cartoon page by Lore Shoberg. "And Things That Go Bump in the Night!", script by Len Wein; A ghost shows up when a couple calls for an exorcist to rid their house of a poltergeist; After successfully getting rid of the poltergeist the ghost tells the couple that he was glad to do it since the poltergeists give the rest of the ghosts a bad name. The Day After Doomsday one-page story, script by Len Wein, art by Jack Sparling. "The Last Sorcerer," art by Bernard Baily; Manfrey's stage magic is so remarkable because it is real magic; But in order that he not be forced to use his abilities for evil, he wills them away. "The Phantom of the Flames!", art by Joe Maneely. "The Bride of Death," script by Jack Oleck, art by Nestor Redondo; An old man tortures witches during the Spanish Inquisition for the secret of youth but they all go to their deaths cursing him that there is no such spell; One evening while busting up a witch coven he sees a young girl he becomes infatuated with; Satan appears and offers him the girl and one hundred years of youth in exchange for his soul. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 99 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Mike Kaluta. "Beyond His Imagination," script by Bill Meredith, art by Nestor Redondo; An artist seeks inspiration from a Gypsy séance, but when he threatens the old woman, he finds himself face-to-face with her in limbo after her heart gave out and she was his spirit's link back to the world of the living. "Beat the Devil," script by Jack Oleck, pencils by Jack Katz, inks by Tony DeZuniga; A thief robs a church of its poor box and when a priest attempts to stop him, the thief stabs him; That night he dreams the priest visits him and begs him to repent, but the thief claims that while he lives he can always repent at a later time; During a robbery, the police put a bullet into him and he makes his escape into the catacombs where he meets up with Satan. "Goodbye, Nancy," script by John Albano, pencils by Vic Catan and Frank Redondo, inks by Abe Ocampo; The lonely ghost of a dead girl attempts to kill off her little playmate so that she can have his company, but when the boy's father learns from her parents that she has died, he demands that the spirit depart and have no more dealings with his son. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 116 VG 4.0

Cover art by Luis Dominguez. "Like Father, Like Son," script by Jack Oleck, art by Nestor Redondo; A man makes a deal with a witch to supply a maiden in exchange for gold; He asks the witch if there is any way to avoid damnation when dealing with the Devil and she tells him that he can escape Hell if he sacrifices his own son; He brings the young girl to the coven and they tell him that he can return for her the following morning; When he comes back he finds that the events of the evening have destroyed her sanity. "Puglyon's Crypt," script by David Michelinie, art by Ramona Fradon; A man with a fear of premature burial kicks some gypsy squatters out of his warehouse telling them to find somewhere else to stay for the winter; Since his father used to punish him by locking him in the family crypt overnight, he decides to have his casket built with a ventilation pipe and a door which opens from the inside out; After the specifications are complete, his vehicle gets into an accident wherein a small piece of window glass in his brain causes a temporary paralysis long enough for him to be considered dead and interred in his casket. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

House of Secrets (1956 1st Series) 139 FN 6.0

Cover art by Bernie Wrightson. "The Devil's Daughter," script by Jack Oleck, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Mike Royer; When a stepfather hears his daughter talking to the circus ape Bobo and the beast replies, he becomes convinced that she's a witch; The man attempts to kill the girl but the ape breaks his neck; The authorities have some suspicions about the girl, but she convinces them her stepfather was mad by showing them a book about ventriloquism she said she had been reading; The sheriff tells her that they are going to have to put down the ape now that it's killed and she pleads for a chance to say goodbye. Abel's Fables cartoon page by Sergio Aragones. "A Real Crazy Kid," script by Steve Skeates, art by Nestor Redondo; A ladies man meets a girl on the street who acts crazy and is intrigued by the potential challenge of getting her to fall in love with him; When he first sees her she is peeling two bananas without paying for them; He approaches her and she pushes the bananas into her ears telling him that she can't hear him because she's gone bananas. "Instant Rebirth!", script by George Kashdan, art by Bill Draut; An archaeologist gets more than he bargains for when he ingests the substance that will transform him into the natives' ancient god; He wanted the god's power but he gets the god's loathsome appearance as well. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

House of Slaughter (2021 Boom) 1BSE.A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Boom! Studios Exclusive.

Label #22-01F8AC6-010

Boom Studio Exclusive Virgin Cover by Jung-Geun Yoon. Written by James Tynion IV, Tate Brombal. Art by Chris Shehan, Werther Dell'Edera. Discover the inner workings of the House of Slaughter in this new horror series exploring the secret history of the Order that forged Erica Slaughter into the monster hunter she is today. You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before he donned the black mask, Aaron was a teenager training within the House of Slaughter. Surviving within the school is tough enough, but it gets even more complicated when Aaron falls for a mysterious boy destined to be his competition. Dive deeper into the world of Something is Killing the Children in this first story arc by co-creator James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and co-writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien), with art by rising star Chris Shehan (The Autumnal) and co-creator Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades). 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

House of Slaughter (2021 Boom) 1CVL.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Comics Vault Live Edition

Label #4020109012

Comics Vault Live Exclusive Variant Cover by Nimit Malavia. Written by James TynionIV, Tate Brombal. Art by Chris Shehan, Werther Dell'Edera. Discover the inner workings of the House of Slaughter in this new horror series exploring the secret history of the Order that forged Erica Slaughter into the monster hunter she is today. You know Aaron Slaughter as Erica's handler and rival. But before he donned the black mask, Aaron was a teenager training within the House of Slaughter. Surviving within the school is tough enough, but it gets even more complicated when Aaron falls for a mysterious boy destined to be his competition. Dive deeper into the world of Something is Killing the Children in this first story arc by co-creator James Tynion IV (The Department of Truth, The Nice House on the Lake) and co-writer Tate Brombal (Barbalien), with art by rising star Chris Shehan (The Autumnal) and co-creator Werther Dell'Edera (Razorblades). 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

House of X (2019 Marvel) 1K CGC 9.8 Ramos Variant

Paper: White

Ramos Variant Cover

Label #2075173004

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Humberto Ramos. FACE THE FUTURE! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (SECRET WARS, AVENGERS, FANTASTIC FOUR) takes the reins of the X-Men universe! Since the release of Uncanny X-Men #1, there have been four seminal moments in the history of the X-Men. Giant-Sized X-Men. X-Men. Age of Apocalypse. New X-Men. Four iconic series that introduced a new era for Marvel's mutants and revolutionized the X-Men. In House of X, Charles Xavier reveals his master plan for mutantkind…one that will bring mutants out of the shadow of mankind and into the light once more. 56 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.