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Jeff the Landshark (2025 Marvel) 2A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4634099010

Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Tokitokoro. Cover by Gurihiru. AFRAID OF A SHADOW? A malevolent force has been set upon the world - a being of pure darkness who wants nothing more than evil and destruction, darkness that lurks in the most seemingly innocent and sunny of places. Beware the evil known as…SHADOW JEFF! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Jeff the Landshark (2025 Marvel) 4E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Bardin Variant Cover.

Label #4649678004

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Tokitokoro. Cover by Dave Bardin. JEFF'S NOT DINO-ING AROUND! Jeff is portalling far and wide to catch the shadow demon tarnishing his good-boy name after wrapping up in Madripoor, but he may have bitten off more than he can chew when he ends up in the Savage Land! In a place where dinosaurs run wild, it'll take our favorite land shark and K-pop ice queen LUNA SNOW to bring the chill. 28 pgs, FC, All Ages. Cover price $3.99.

Jessi Zombie Hunter (2023 Black Ops) Jessi Hopps 2STONEAGE.G.FOIL VF 8.0

"Stone Age" Edition Patreon Exclusive Foil Cover by Shikarii - Limited to 10 copies. Written by Neo Edmunds. Art by Fabrizio Pasini. 32 pages, full color.

Jetsons (1970 Charlton) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727468010

Stories and art by Joe Gill, Fred Himes, Bill Montes and Ray Dirgo. A glimpse at the future through the lens of the 1960s, The Jetsons revealed that the basic frustrations of life never change. When Rosie the robot maid starts malfunctioning, George wants to replace her with another robot, but the family is too attached. Elroy's new Martian pal Sum Toi has seemingly magical powers, but George thinks Sum Toi is an imaginary friend. George accidentally trips up future-criminals. No Rust on Rosey; Sum Toi; The Never Ending Story; Happy Birthday, Moon!; Touché Turtle: Who's That Knocking Down My Door?; The Mustang. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Jinkies (2023 Black Ops) 2C.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Naughty" Edition C.

Label #4699672021

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"Boomstck Dee" Topless Edition Virgin Cover by Ale Garza. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 32 pages, full color, adults only.

Jinkies (2023 Black Ops) 2D.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Nude" Edition D.

Label #4699672019

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"Boomstck Vee" Nude Edition Virgin Cover by Ale Garza. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 32 pages, full color, adults only.

Jinkies (2023 Black Ops) Preview 2RAIDER.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Raider Girl Edition B.

Label #4663900006

Naughty "Raider Girl" Virgin Cover by Shikarii - limited to 300 copies. Preview of Jinkies #2. Written by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 20 pages, full color. NOTE: This issue is set up for catalog purposes only, we do not buy or sell due to Cover content.

JLA (1997) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3697613007

The Hyperclan's arrival on Earth is met with praise by the public, but distrust by Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Martian Manhunter, Green Lantern and Flash, while Metamorpho tries to protect Nuklon, Ice Maiden and Obsidian in "Them!" Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Grant Morrison, pencils by Howard Porter, inks by John Dell. Porter/Dell cover. Cover price $1.95.

Jo-Jo Comics (1945 Fox Feature) 10 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4541873001

All stories reprinted in Terrifying Tales (1953) #11. In order of appearance: "Jo-Jo Congo King, The Tiny Tyrants!"; "Jungle Curiosities" art by Alvin C. Hollingsworth; "Jo-Jo Congo King, Trance of Terror!"; and "Jo-Jo Congo King, Ransom for the Dead!". "Death Dance" text story reprinted in Zago Jungle Prince (1948) #4, Crimes by Women (1948) #9, Spook (1954) #28, and Strange Mysteries (1958 I.W. Reprint) #9. Indicia states "JO-JO". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jo-Jo Comics (1945 Fox Feature) 11 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0356393023

Jack Kamen bondage cover. In order of appearance: "The Water Warriors!"; "The Cutthroat Caravan"; and "Vulture Birdmen!". "Decoy for Death" text story reprinted in Jo-Jo Comics (1945) #18, Famous Crimes (1948) #13, and Famous Crimes (1948) #51 and retitled and reprinted as "Brother of Death" in All Famous Police Cases (1952-54) #14. Indicia states "JO-JO". 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jo-Jo Comics (1945 Fox Feature) 20 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4397104004

In order of appearance: "Jo-Jo Congo King, The Murderous Butchers of Mauri!"; "Chugwater Wyoming, How It Got It's Name"; "Jo-Jo Congo King, Death Goes to College!"; and "Jo-Jo Congo King, Nightmare of Destruction!" retitled and reprinted as "Nightmare of Destruction.." in Terrors of the Jungle (1952) #19. "An Eye for an Eye!" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Joan of Arc From the Ashes (2012 Big Dog Ink) 2VALENTINE CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Cupid's Hunt "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4714243011

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Special "Valentine's Day" Edition Virgin Cover by C.B. Zane and Ylenia Di Napoli - limited to 99 copies. Story by Tom Hutchison. Art by J. B. Neto and Oren Kramek. Joan d'Arc rages through Heaven's Gate as she discovers Mary Magdalene is being held captive in Hell. Furious with the situation she pledges to return Mary to her rightful place at Jesus' side. One angel is consumed by the passion of Joan's speech and her desire to see loved one's reunited. Cupid steps forward and joins the quest, but are two angels enough to fight through Hell and back again?

Joe Palooka (1942 Columbia) 4 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

Cover by Ham Fisher. Stories and art by Ham Fisher. Columbia Comics presents the first comic-book collection of the classic Joe Palooka comic strip, about the adventures of a good-hearted boxer. This issue reprints the WWII strips in which Joe enlists in the military and infiltrates Nazi-held Europe before the Normandy Invasion. Introduction by Ham Fisher offers some behind-the-scenes info on Joe Palooka's entry into the war, and the response to the strip from Free France. Plus a vintage ad for a book on how to identify warplanes from the ground, a hot topic on the home front during WWII. Also featuring a vintage ad for the Glow in the Dark Necktie ("Girls Can't Resist!"). Final issue of the series. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Joe Prado Sketchbook (2012 Joe Prado) 4 VF 8.0

Signed by Joe Prado (interior). Certification not included.

Sketchbook Volume 4 by Joe Prado. 8-1/4" x 11", 40 pages, B&W.

John Bolton's Vampire Portfolio (1991 Innovation) SET-01 VF/NM 9.0

Envelope displays minor wear, prints are in excellent condition.

Art by John Bolton. Print set of seven full color plates in a black folder/envelope with green embossed title. A collection of vampire themed illustrations. 11" X 16". Full Color.

John Buscema's Marvel Heroes HC (2022 IDW) Artist's Edition 1S-1ST NM 9.4

1st printing. New York Comic Con Exclusive Signed Edition - Signed by Roy Thomas - Limited to 175 copies. Art and cover by John Buscema. Featuring an outstanding sampling of Big John Buscema's classic stories, covers, and interior pages from the mid 1960s to the late '70s, all in the groundbreaking and multi-Eisner Award-winning Artist's Edition format! Buscema was a true "artist's artist," his stellar anatomy, coupled with dynamic storytelling, made him one of the most revered and respected artists in the Marvel Pantheon. This volume will contain several complete stories (including Avengers and Sub-Mariner), plus incredible examples of art from his runs on Avengers, Fantastic Four, Thor, Sub-Mariner, and more. There will be a gallery section chock full of covers. And, as with all Artist's Editions, all the art in this book has been scanned from Buscema's originals, enabling the reader to be able to clearly view each page as never before-clearly seeing pencils, editorial notations, ink gradients, more-all the little details and nuances that makes original art unique. Unless you were looking over John Buscema's shoulder in his studio, you'll never have a better opportunity than this to see his artwork as it truly looks! BONUS: - This book will feature several foldouts presenting a number of Buscema's early, larger covers at full size-a true treat for art lovers! Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 176 pages, B&W.

John Carter Warlord of Mars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4693901005

Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' Martian novels, John Carter Warlord of Mars ran for 28 issues. "Air Pirates of Mars, Part 1" finds John Carter rescuing Dejah Thoris from an army of Tharks and uncovering a plot to destroy his beloved Barsoom. Includes Welcome Back, Carter text editorial. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Kane and Cockrum. Cover price $0.30.

John Carter Warlord of Mars (1977 Marvel) 18 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4624210008

Frank Miller art (first published Marvel work). "Master Assassin of Mars, Part 3: Meanwhile, Back in Helium." Tars Tarkas wins a battle with Barak Sol, making Tarkas leader of the Tharks. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by John Byrne and Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.

John Carter Warlord of Mars (2014 Dynamite) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #2037876010

Written by Ron Marz. Art by Abhishek Malsuni. Cover by J. G. Jones. John Carter: Warlord of Mars returns in a new monthly series, officially authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.! Superstar writer Ron Marz finally gets to pen the series he has always wanted to write, with amazing new art talent Abhishek Malsuni joining him. Return to the exotic landscape of Barsoom, as John Carter has to save his adopted world, not to mention his beloved Dejah Thoris, from an enemy like no other he has ever faced. John Carter must truly become Warlord of Mars against an adversary who is every bit his equal on the savage red planet. An amazing new era for John Carter of Mars starts here! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

John Carter Warlord of Mars Lot of 10

Issues 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 of John Carter Warlord of Mars (1977 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

John Carter Warlord of Mars Lot of 5

Issues 1, 3, 13, 26, 28 of John Carter Warlord of Mars (1977 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG+ to FN/VF range.

John Carter Warlord of Mars Lot of 6

Issues 1-5 of John Carter Warlord of Mars (1977 Marvel); and 1 of John Carter Warlord of Mars (1977 Marvel) Annual. Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

John Wayne Adventure Comics (1949-1955 Toby Press) 2 VG- 3.5

1" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming detached at one staple.

John Wayne photo cover. The Battle of the Giants starring Wayne, pencils by Gil Kane; boxer Gib Horns will take on all comers; hell pay $100 a round to anybody who stays three rounds with him. Horses of the Old West. The Vanishing Stagecoach. A Man Called Bat text story by Ern Stanley. Draw!, art by Frank Frazetta (two pages). The Blue Lightnin' Twins starring Wayne. 36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

John Wayne Adventure Comics (1949-1955 Toby Press) 24 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Art cover with small round John Wayne photo inset. Lionel trains ad. The Desert; John Wayne must lead a group through the desert. Red Flows the Amazon, art by Jack Sparling; John Wayne battles a gator. Ad for watches featuring Li Abner and Gene Autry. The Cowboys Saddle fact page. Incident In the North text story starring Wayne by Benton Rice. Death Climbs the Pyramid starring Wayne. Space Commander walkie talkies ad. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

John Wayne Adventure Comics (UK c.1950 World Distributors) 23 GD- 1.8

Small piece missing from back cover.

UK reprint series. This issue reprints "Hounds and Hares" from John Wayne Adventure Comics (1949-1955 Toby Press) #26, and "Ghost Gang" from Straight Arrow (1950 Magazine Enterprises) #11. 36 pages, B&W, 6D cover price.

John Wick (2017 Dynamite) 1B NM- 9.2 Cowan Variant

Book of Rules: Part 1 - Written by Greg Pak. Art by Giovanni Valletta. Cover by Denys Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz. JOHN WICK: BOOK OF RULES PART ONE When a young John Wick emerges from prison and embarks upon his first, epic vendetta, he comes up against a strange, powerful community of assassins and must learn how to master the Book of Rules that guides their lethal business. What are the Three Bills? Who is Calamity? And who was John Wick before he became the Baba Yaga? Here for the first time, read the thrilling origin story of John Wick, from 'Planet Hulk' writer Greg Pak and 'Dark Horse Presents' artist Giovanni Valletta. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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 (1975 DC) 1 VG/FN 5.0

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 (1975 DC) 2 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4651766020

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Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "The Sad Saga of Willy the Weeper!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; The Joker teams up with Willie the Weeper when Willie breaks him out of Arkham; The Joker then helps him steal platinum but is thwarted by Gordon. Superman ad. 1 page Joker text article "The Wildest Card, Part 2," about the history of the Joker. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 2 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "The Sad Saga of Willy the Weeper!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; The Joker teams up with Willie the Weeper when Willie breaks him out of Arkham; The Joker then helps him steal platinum but is thwarted by Gordon. Superman ad. 1 page Joker text article "The Wildest Card, Part 2," about the history of the Joker. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 4 FN- 5.5

Cover by Ernie Chan. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "A Gold Star for the Joker." Starring the Joker, Green Arrow [Oliver Queen], Black Canary [Dinah Lance] and Hector (Joker's Henchman). In this tale, the Joker kidnaps Dinah Lance and battles Green Arrow atop the Star City bridge. Written by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 4 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover by Ernie Chan. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "A Gold Star for the Joker." Starring the Joker, Green Arrow [Oliver Queen], Black Canary [Dinah Lance] and Hector (Joker's Henchman). In this tale, the Joker kidnaps Dinah Lance and battles Green Arrow atop the Star City bridge. Written by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 5 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Ernie Chan. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "The Joker Goes 'Wilde'!" In this tale, the Joker battles the Royal Flush Gang. Written by Martin Pasko, with art by Irv Novick and Tex Blaisdell. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 6 FN 6.0

Cover by Ernie Chan. "Sherlock Stalks the Joker!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Tex Blaisdell; The Joker's latest crime spree has him matching wits with Clive Sigerson, an actor convinced that he is his starring role - Sherlock Holmes! 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 7 FN+ 6.5

First 30-cent issue. Cover art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "Luthor - You're Driving Me Sane!," script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; An experiment gone wrong switches Lex Luthor's and the Joker's personality; featuring the Mountebank Malefactors (villains), Southpaw (villain), Hal Jordan/Green Lantern (cameo), Larry Ingles (first appearance), and Joe Malone (first appearance). Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Joker (1975 DC) 8 FN- 5.5

Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). Featuring: 17 page Joker story "The Scarecrow's Fearsome Face-Off!" Characters: the Joker, the Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane], Southpaw (Joker's henchman), Tooth (Joker's henchman), Dr. Farr, Nightmare (Scarecrow's pet raven), Sonny November; Jerry (student). In this tale, when the Joker makes a robbery dressed as the Scarecrow, the real Scarecrow hunts him down to exact revenge. Written by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Irv Novick and Tex Blaisdell. Cover price $0.30.

Joker (1975 DC) 9 FN- 5.5

Final issue. Cover art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "The Cat and the Clown!," script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Catwoman and Joker mix it up when each plots to kidnap the same movie star. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Joker Last Laugh (2001) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #4672410003

Joker Last Laugh, Pt. 26 of 33. WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART BY RON RANDALL; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KLAUS JANSON In stores October 31. The heroes of the DCU fend off the Joker's happy li'l troopers, while a cure for the Joker's serum is desperately sought. And you know things have got to be bad when Harley Quinn is brought in as the last hope! The Joker starts making his final moves against Batman by going after those closest to him. Will Robin and Nightwing be able to survive against odds that have the whole world reeling? FC, 40 PG. (5 OF 6) Cover price $2.95.

Jonah Hex (1977 1st Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

Vengeance for a Fallen Gladiator! - Written by Michael Fleisher. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López. The weirdest western hero now in his own magazine! Plus: Aquaman in 1-page Hostess Twinkies ad "That Dirty Beach" with pencils by Curt Swan; 1-page "And Now...We Interrupt This Comic to Bring You a Word from Your New Publisher..." by Jenette Kahn with art by Neal Adams; and Superman in 1-page public service announcement "Justice for All Includes Children #9" with pencils by Curt Swan. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Jonah Hex (1977 1st Series) 9 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #1074497007

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It's a slow death for Jonah Hex in "The Carlotta Conspiracy!" El Papagayo appearance. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Ernie Chan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Bernie Wrightson. Cover price $0.35.

Jonny Quest (2024 Dynamite) 1K CGC 9.8 Samnee Foil Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover K.

Label #4490627002

Foil Cover. Written by Joe Casey. Art by Sebastian Piriz. Cover by Chris Samnee. YOU CAN'T GO HOME AGAIN… OR CAN YOU? Get ready to climb aboard the Sea Quest and embark for adventure once more! Legendary boy explorer JONNY QUEST is back, along with his intrepid scientist dad Dr. Benton Quest, bodyguard 'Race' Bannon, adopted brother Hadji, and all the rest of the beloved cast from the classic animated series! Launching out of its issue #0 prelude story in Dynamite's 2024 Free Comic Book Day release, this action-packed new title begins where the show left off in 1964, but things quickly take a turn for the uncanny as they team returns from an experiment at sea to their home base in Palm Key, only to discover that the once-familiar landscape is now strangely, disquietingly different! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $29.99.

Jose Luis Garcia Lopez Una Vida Entre Superheroes SC (Spanish 2020 Universo Retro) 1-1ST NM 9.4

1st printing. Authorized biography of José Luis García López, known for his work at DC comics. Softcover, 6-3/4" x 9-1/2", 158 pages, full color, Spanish language.

Joshitabe (Japanese 2019 Propeller Prompt) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4700489012

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Japanese Doujinshi. Story, Art, and Cover by Matsuzaki Miyuki. Japanese Language.

Josie and the Pussycats (1963 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727467007

Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Dig We Must; The girls see Albert burying his guitar and try to find out what's going on; It turns out that crooks stashed their loot in Albert's guitar, and now they're after him. Lend Lease; Alexandra is trying to win Albert's love by lending him all kinds of expensive things. Scripts by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Friendship Li'l Jinx humor page by Joe Edwards. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Journey into Fear (1951 Superior) 3 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

The Broken Mirror; her dance was a vision of beauty, but its reflection was a nightmare of stark madness; you will long remember the adventure of the ballerina and the beast! Midnight Prowler; each night he made his way through the shadows; what was his ghostly mission? The Smallest Ghosts/The Vision/The Phantom Bride text story. The Wandering Corpse; is there no resting place for the roaming cadaver? Gypsy's Curse; screen star Greg Peters is shooting a picture in an authentic gypsy camp. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 18 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4250345005

"The Man Who Went Back!," art by Pete Tumlinson; A man is pursued through time by tax collectors. "Hate Is the Master" text story. "The Hidden Man!," art by Ed Moline; A mysterious sniper who has shot seven people in the city park turns out to be a monkey in the nearby zoo who somehow acquired a gun. "He Wouldn't Stay Dead!," art by Bill Walton; A man conducts rites that reincarnate his shrewish wife's spirit into a figurine, but the new person, whom he names 'Jolie', is a kind and supportive ideal wife. "The Swami!," art by Mort Lawrence; A crook forces his stepson to commit crimes for him but one victim is a swami who turns the man's greed against him. "The Worst Thirst," art by Ed Winiarski; Two brothers are incensed that their neighbors have put down a well that has dried up the well on their property so they lay pipe to divert the water back down to the well on their property. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 54 FR 1.0

Water saturation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule. "I Unleashed Monstro on the World!," art by Steve Ditko; A hypnotist brings a giant albino gorilla to America, but causes a near calamity when he finds that the beast is blind, and so immune to hypnosis. "Music Master' text story. "I Dared to Defy...the Idol's Curse!," art by Joe Sinnott; A mercenary tries to steal a sacred diamond from a mysterious idol, only to find that the idol is actually a trap set by aliens to collect a human sample for study. "My Other Face!," pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Al Williamson and Roy Krenkel; A space pilot in the year 2010 is convinced that his appearance is holding him back, and seeks out a new Martian beauty serum, which he is horrified to find turns him into a handsome Martian. "I Know the Gargoyle's Secret!," script by Carl Wessler, art by John Severin; A Frenchman fascinated with gargoyles joins the resistance in WWII. "I Am the Menace from the Purple Planet!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Christopher Rule. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 57 GD 2.0

Oxidation. Water damage. Staples added (not manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "Orogo!! The Nightmare from Outer Space!!", pencils by Don Heck and Jack Kirby (splash), inks by Don Heck; An alien robot arrives to hypnotically enslave the people of Earth, but is stopped when it cannot hypnotize one old man, a blind man. "The Earth-Crawlers!," art by Steve Ditko; An inventor with a nagging wife must prevent giant roots resulting from a witch doctor's curse from overrunning Africa. "The Metal Monster," art by Paul Reinman; An American engineer ignores the warnings of locals and builds a road through a Gypsy-inhabited wood. "The Martian Who Stole My Body!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A Martian criminal arrives on earth and switches bodies with a man, but the man's dog can still tell the difference between them, forcing the Martian to switch back. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 62 GD- 1.8

Centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. "Here Comes the Hulk!", a.k.a. I Was a Slave of the Living Hulk!", is a great 13-page scientist-versus-giant-monster story with art by Jack Kirby/Dick Ayers, but it is not the origin of the Incredible Hulk; But back in the 1960s that fact didn't keep a prominent comics dealer from advertising Journey into Mystery #62 to unsuspecting comic collectors as the "Hulk origin issue"; That prominent dealer was not, by the way, Lone Star Comics, nor was it our friends at Mile High Comics (who were still years away from selling their first comic)! "Strange Mission" text story, art by Joe Maneely. "There Is a Brain Behind the Fangs!", art by Don Heck; A man is convinced that dogs are secretly planning to take over the world; His friend hypnotizes a dog and proves that it cannot understand complex questions. Neither suspects that the dog has been hypnotized by the cat. "I Can't Escape from the Creeping Things!", art by Steve Ditko; A greedy businessman tries to cut down an ancient tree and is attacked by its branches during the night. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 66 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4714757015

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Return of the Hulk!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Hulk returns from space and takes over a small town to get revenge on the human that defeated him. "The Black Ray," art by Paul Reinman; An imprisoned criminal scientist pretends to make a medical device which is in fact a time machine. "The Thing Behind the Wall!," art by Steve Ditko; A thief passes through a wall and is confronted by an evil entity that plans to invade Earth; He escapes, only to be arrested and jailed; He doesnt know if it was real, but is too afraid to touch the wall of his cell and find out. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.