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Ascencia (2021 Wake Entertainment) 1KS.D CGC 9.8 SS

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Kickstarter Edition D

Label #2679993008

Kickstarter Edition Cover by Ben Oliver. Written by John Dolmayan. Art by Tony Parker. It is 150 years in the future, the city of Ascencia towers above its sister city Bethany in perpetual dominance. The city of immortals, a power resides in Ascencia coveted by all but accessible to few. This is the story of what one would do to become immortal. Who they would abandon. who they would betray. And ultimately what price they would pay to remain in Ascencia. 24 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies. Cover price $3.99.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 31 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4455592002

Stories in this issue include: In the Face of Death by Al Hewetson, Bill Fraccio, and Tony Tallarico; Telephoto Troll! by R. Michael Rosen and Roger Brand; A Night's Lodging! by Rhea Dunne and Maurice Whitman; Snowmen! by Tom Sutton; A Wooden Stake for your Heart! by Don Glut and Bill Black; Death of a Stranger by T. Casey Brennan and Ernie Colon; and Laughing Liquid by Kevin Pagan and William Barry. Cover art by Vaughn Bode and Larry Todd. Cover price $0.50.

Matrix Comic Book Preview (1999) 1 FN/VF 7.0

March 1999. This is the promotional comic originally intended to coincide with the release of the movie, however all copies were recalled due to objectionable content.

Micronauts (1979) Whitman Multi-Pack 1-3 VF 8.0

Whitman edition of issues 1-3 in polybag. Because comics even in high grade have limited value, this pack is graded not just on the comics, but the polybag condition as well. For example, if the original polybag is in VG, then the whole pack grades VG even if the comics inside the bag grade higher. Example: To be a VF, both comics AND bag would have to all grade VF. Cover price $0.99.

Rocketeer Official Movie Adaptation Comic (1991) 1B VG+ 4.5

Signed by writer Peter David, artists Russ Heath and Dave Stevens, editor Bob Foster and actor Tiny Ron Taylor (interior). Certification not included.

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Squarebound format. Based on the movie by Walt Disney. Adapted by Peter David. Art by Russ Heath. Cover by Dave Stevens. Softcover, 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 17WHITMAN CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Multi-Pack Edition.

Label #4130860001

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"Crucible!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Chris Claremont. Art by Herb Trimpe and Al Milgrom. This issue features a previously untold adventure of the hero at the Battle of the Death Star - Luke Skywalker. Back on the barren world of Tatooine, young Luke must face his fears and a band of Tusken Sandraiders to save his friend, Biggs, in order to grow into the hero he would certainly one day become. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 18WHITMAN CGC 9.2 1st Printing

Paper: White

Multi-Pack Edition

Label #4130861002

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"The Empire Strikes!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. After the destruction of the Death Star, Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest have become the most wanted people in the galaxy. So you can imagine the Empire's delight when the crew of the Millennium Falcon seemingly falls right into their grasp. Cover price $0.35.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 2 FN/VF 7.0

Stories in this issue include: "Vampi's Feary Tales," "Evily" (starring Vampirella's cousin); "Montezuma's Monster"; "Down to Earth" (with cameos by Forry Ackerman and James Warren); "Queen of Horror"; "The Octopus"; "One, Two, Three" (a robot tale); and "Rhapsody in Red." Written by Forrest J Ackerman, Nicola Cuti, Don Glut, Bill Parente, and R. Michael Rosen. Art by William Barry, Ernie Colon, Billy Graham, Mike Royer, Jerry Grandenetti, Dick Piscopo, and Tony Williamsune. Cover art by Bill Hughes. 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 3 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming loose at both staples.

Stories in this issue include: "Vampi's Feary Tales: Queen of Outer Space"; "Evil: Wicked is who Wicked Does" (starring Vampirella's cousin); "Blast off to a Nightmare"; "Eleven Footsteps to Lucy Fuhr"; "I Wake Up...Screaming" (featuring the likenesses of several movie stars); "The Caliegia"; "Didn't I See You on Television?"; and "A Slimy Situation." Written by Forrest J Ackerman, Bill Parente, Al Hewetson, Terri Abrahms, and others. Art by Billy Graham, Dick Piscopo, Tom Sutton, and others. Includes letter by future comic book writer Doug Moench. Cover art by Vaughn Bode and Larry Todd. 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 25 #2 CGC 5.0

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #4485865001

Volume 25, Issue 2 - February 1935. Edited by Farnsworth Wright. Horror and Fantasy stories in the pulp style. 6.75-in. x 10-in.; 128 newsprint pages, text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $0.25.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 27 #3 CGC 4.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Cream to off white

Restoration includes: small amount of glue on spine of cover.

Label #4476044006

Volume 27, Issue 3 - March 1936. Edited by Farnsworth Wright. Horror and Fantasy stories in the pulp style. 6.75-in. x 10-in.; 128 newsprint pages, text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $0.25.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 40 #1 GD/VG 3.0

2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

November, 1947. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by Robert Bloch "The Cheaters, Allison V. Harding, Bert David Ross, Stephen Grendon, Mary Elizabeth Counselman, Carl Jacobi, Seabury Quinn, and George Whitley. Illustrations by Fred Humiston, Lee Brown Coye, and Boris Dolgov. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 100 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 40 #4 VG 4.0

May 1948. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by Allison V. Harding "City of Lost People", Harold Lawlor, C. Hall Thompson, August Derleth "Saunder's Little Friend", Ray Bradbury "Black Ferris", Roger S. Vreeland, Stanton A. Coblentz, Mary Elizabeth Counselman, Peter Phillips, and Davis Grubbs -as (Dave Grubbs) "One Foot in the Grave". Illustrations by John Giunta, Lee Brown Coye, Boris Dolgov, and Fred Humiston. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 40 #4 GD 2.0

Water damage.

May 1948. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by Allison V. Harding "City of Lost People", Harold Lawlor, C. Hall Thompson, August Derleth "Saunder's Little Friend", Ray Bradbury "Black Ferris", Roger S. Vreeland, Stanton A. Coblentz, Mary Elizabeth Counselman, Peter Phillips, and Davis Grubbs -as (Dave Grubbs) "One Foot in the Grave". Illustrations by John Giunta, Lee Brown Coye, Boris Dolgov, and Fred Humiston. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 41 #3 VG 4.0

Water damage.

March 1949. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by August Derleth "The Testament of Claiborne Boyd", Theodore Sturgeon "The Martian and the Moron", Robert Bloch "The Strange Island of Dr. Nork", Allison V. Harding, Arthur J. Burks, Stanton A. Coblentz, and Thorp McClusky. Illustrations by Fred Humiston, Vincent Napoli, Boris Dolgov, and Lee Brown Coye. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 41 #5 VG 4.0

July 1949. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by Fredric Brown "Come and Go Mad", Ewen Whyte, H. Russell Wakefield, Stephen Grendon, Russell Branch, Stanton A. Coblentz, Frietz Lieber "In the X-Ray", Harold Lawlor, Robert Bloch "Floral Tribute", and Seabury Quinn. Illustrations by Boris Dolgov, John Giunta, Vincent Napoli, and Matt Fox. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 42 #1 GD 2.0

Volume 42, Issue 1 - November, 1949. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by Allison V. Harding "The Underbody", Arthur J. Burks, Seabury Quinn, H. Russell Wakefield, Ewen Whyte, August Derleth "Twilight Play", Mary Elizabeth Counselman, Malcolm Kenneth Murchie, Yves Theriault, Emil Petaja, and Malcolm M. Ferguson. Illustrations by Vincent Napoli, lee Brown Coye, Boris Dolgov, and Fred Humiston. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 100 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 42 #5 VG 4.0

1" spine split from top of comic. Only one staple (manufacturing).

July 1950. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by Arthur J. Burks "Shallajai", Robert Bloch "The Weird Tailor", Eric Frank Russell, Seabury Quinn, H. Russell Wakefield, Mary Elizabeth Counselman, August Derleth "The Closing Door", Margaret St. Clair, and Cleve Cartmill. Illustrations by Charles A. Kennedy, Vincent Napoli, Matt Fox, Fred Humiston, and John N. Anderson. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Witzend Magazine (1966 Wally Wood) Fanzine 2 VF- 7.5

Published by renowned artist Wallace Wood, Witzend is a critically acclaimed fanzine showcasing some of the best artists of the era. Issue #2 includes: Orion (by Gray Morrow), Hey Look (by Harvey Kurtzman), Feeble Fable by Warren Sattler, Edgar Rice Burroughs portfolio by Reed Crandall, illustration by Frank Frazetta, cartoon by Will Elder, 3-page comic story by Art Spiegelman, 1-page comic by Steve Ditko, 2-page comic by Don Martin, illustration by Al Williamson, 2 illustrations by Roy Krenkel, and Animan by Wood. Front cover by Wood. Back cover by Ralph Reese. 8.5 x 11 in.; black and white; 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Witzend Magazine (1966 Wally Wood) Fanzine 4 FN+ 6.5

Published by renowned artist Wallace Wood, Witzend is a critically acclaimed fanzine showcasing some of the best artists of the era. Issue #4 includes: Pipsqueak Papers by Wood; Mr. A strip by Steve Ditko; The Rejects by Wood; Reed Crandall/ERB portfolio part III; The Sneeze by Bill Pearson and Grass Green; Virtue Ever Triumphant by Roger Brand; and The World of the Wizard King by Wood. Cover art by Wood. Back cover art by Frazetta. 36 pgs. 1967. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Witzend Magazine (1966 Wally Wood) Fanzine 10 FN/VF 7.0

Staple rust.

Wood, Chaykin, Toth, Zeck art; 1 pg each Simonson, Russell Cover price $3.00.

Witzend Magazine (1966 Wally Wood) Fanzine 12 FN- 5.5

Water spotting and staple rust.

Published and edited by Bill Pearson, Witzend, which was founded by Wallace Wood, is a critically acclaimed fanzine showcasing some of the best artists of the era. Issue #12 includes: Stargazer strip by J.R. Blevins and Z. Capistance; Bugs in the System strip by Al Sirois and David Stone; Phantom pin-up by Gray Morrow; The Real World strip by Bhob Stewart and John Norton; center spread by Don Martin; Booby Trap strip by Steve Ditko; the third part of Kym strip (called The Awakening) by Bill Pearson, Mike Zeck, and Ruben Yandoc, Jr.; Lunar Tunes strip by Wood; and tribute to Wallace Wood (1927-1981). Editorial art by Zeck. Humphrey Bogart cover art by Bush. 48 pgs. 1982. $3.50 cover price. Cover price $3.50.

Wizard the Comics Magazine (1991) 1D.P FN+ 6.5 w/ Poster

Direct Edition. Todd McFarlane Spider-Man cover. Todd McFarlane interview on Spider-Man; a short history of Spider-Man; brief article on digital coloring; article on horror comics, past and present; Bill Campbell discusses the Rocketeer movie; article on comic book distributors. Pull out centerfold poster. MAY or MAY NOT include a Survey/subscription insert. Cover price $2.50.