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Adventures of the Fly (1959 Archie) 24 FN+ 6.5

"The Mystery of the Giant Fly," "The Shock of the Fly World," and "The Insect Gang!" Edited by Victor Gorelick. Cover by John Rosenberger. Stories by Robert Bernstein and John Rosenberger. Archie Comics amiable and agile super-hero The Fly battles an assortment of nefarious villains, including the Giant Fly and the Insect Gang. Letter page Jack Kirby art. Tommy Trot Teaches Judo activity page, art by Bob Powell. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 31 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #22-1716DF1-004

Cover art by Al Fagaly. Introduction of Boxcar Betsy in "The Uninvited," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie and Veronica find two tramps living in the Lodge vacation estate, they have them serve as butler and maid to Mr. Lodge and his senator guests. Archie Puzzlers. "Snow Use," art by Bill Vigoda; Snowfall leads to a day of hijinks for Archie, including breaking a window, accidentally hitting Mr. Weatherbee with a snowball, and building a fire on Veronica's frozen swimming pool. Archie's Hollywood Quiz Page by Herbert "Red" Holmdale. "The Book Report," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie goes to great lengths to complete Veronica's book report on "A Candid History of Germs," only to find the book report is for Reggie. Hollywood Tattle Tale article. Archie Puzzle Page. "The Cat's Meow," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie babysits for Veronica's two Siamese cats, he spills catnip on his pants, which later get worn by (and wreak havoc on) Jughead and Mr. Andrews. Nevada Jones ad. Introduction of Max in "My Heart Belongs To Lizzie," art by Bill Vigoda; When Mr. Andrews needs a trade-in to get a new car, he has Jughead fix up Archie's jalopy and trades it in; But when Mr. Andrews sees how much Archie misses his jalopy, he buys it back part by part. "I Can Get It For You Wholesale," art by Irving Novick; Veronica convinces Betty to buy a dress wholesale, only for Betty to find it for a lower price in a Riverdale dress shop. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 46 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-1716DF1-005

Cover by Bob Montana. Stories by unknown. Art by Sam Schwartz, George Frese and unknown. Featuring Archie in: "Life's No Picnic"; "Tight Sneeze"; "Let's Face It"; "Off the Record"; and "Judgement Day"! Plus: Jughead in "Anything Goes"! Also: 2-page text story "Death On Wheels"! Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie 80th Anniversary Everything Archie (2021 Archie) 1E CBCS 9.8 SS Parent Parent Collector Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 8/21/2021 Collector's Edition

Label #21-2EAB5E1-017

Collector's Edition cover by Dan Parent - Limited to 250 copies. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Dan Parent. FIRST ISSUE IN AN ALL-NEW SERIES OF 80TH ANNIVERSARY ONE-SHOTS! Finally Archie declares his TRUE LOVE, and its a very expensive guitar! So Archie picks up a few extra jobs to make some cash, what could go wrong?! Spies, TV Execs, tech warfare, nothing in Riverdale will be the same! No place is safe when Everything's Archie! 32 pages, full color. All-Ages Cover price $3.99.

Archie and Friends Summer Lovin (2022 Archie) 1GWOC.A CBCS 9.8 SS Parent

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 07/31/2022. Great Wall of Comics Exclusive.

Label #22-2B979C7-004

Great Wall of Comics Exclusive "1976 Farrah Fawcett" Homage Edition Virgin cover by Dan Parent. Written by Tee Franklin, Various. Art by VARIOUS, Dan Parent. BRAND NEW STORY BY TEE FRANKLIN & DAN PARENT: 'Carnival Love!' It's time for some fun (and maybe even romance) at the Riverdale summer carnival! Looking to rekindle their relationship, Reggie is excited when he finds out Veronica's cousin, Harper Lodge, will be visiting a traveling carnival that arrived in Riverdale! Plus, a collection of fun-in-the-sun stories perfect for a beach read! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 5 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #20-2F0BA89-003

Regular edition with 25¢ cover price. Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover price $0.25.

Archie Halloween Spectacular (2017 Archie) 2023COLLECTOR.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Collector's Edition B.

Label #4350141015

Collector's Edition "Orange" Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Tom DeFalco and various. Art by Steven Butler and VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Monster Mash-Up!' Trick and Treat return on Halloween night to harass Archie and Jughead with assorted monsters until Sabrina takes charge. All that plus more scary-fun stories! 32 pages, full color.

Archies Anniversary Spectacular (2022 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.A CBCS 9.6 SS Parent

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 07/31/2022. Collector's Edition.

Label #22-2B979C7-006

Collector's Edition Variant Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Homage to "Rio" Album Cover by Duran Duran. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Jeff Shultz, Glenn Whitmore. We're celebrating THE ARCHIES 55th anniversary with this special issue honoring their musical mayhem-featuring a BRAND NEW STORY! In 'Sound Off!' The Archies are looking for a place to practice after their loud music forced Mr. Andrews to kick them out of his garage. Where will they go next to rehearse? PLUS a sampling of some of the best classic and modern classic stories featuring the musical supergroup! 32 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Archies Anniversary Spectacular (2022 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.B CBCS 9.6 SS Parent

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 07/31/2022. Collector's Virgin Edition.

Label #22-2B979C7-007

Collector's Edition Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Homage to "Rio" Album Cover by Duran Duran. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Jeff Shultz, Glenn Whitmore. We're celebrating THE ARCHIES 55th anniversary with this special issue honoring their musical mayhem-featuring a BRAND NEW STORY! In 'Sound Off!' The Archies are looking for a place to practice after their loud music forced Mr. Andrews to kick them out of his garage. Where will they go next to rehearse? PLUS a sampling of some of the best classic and modern classic stories featuring the musical supergroup! 32 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Chilling Adventures Presents Strange Science (2023 Archie) 1HAPPY CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Happy Comics Edition.

Label #4314760007

Happy Comics Exclusive Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Written by Magdalene Visaggio. Art by Butch Mapa. Danni Malloy is Jinx Holliday's best friend, and where one goes, the other is sure to follow… even if that means through hell and back and forth through the depths of space and time. When Danni receives a mysterious message from former friend Dilton Doiley, Danni is horrified to learn that he's built a time machine and it's gone terribly wrong-and now the three of them have been transported to warped version of Riverdale, where nothing seems quite right. It's up to Danni to set things right and bring them back to the present day, and the hometown they know and love… and she might have to explain a thing or two to Jinx about what's going on, too! Strange Science explores Danni's personal history, time travel, and the importance of being to be true to yourself and what matters most to you. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Fear the Funhouse Toybox of Terror (2023 Archie) 1HAPPY CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Happy Comics Edition

Label #4346466003

Happy Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Sweeney Boo - limited to 250 copies. Written by Timmy Heague & Various. Art by Ryan Caskey & Various. In Riverdale, even the toys are terrifying in this anthology one-shot set in the universe of last year's successful Fear the Funhouse comic. Three tales of dolls, robots, and puppets gone awry all thanks to the work of a shadowy toymaker and a young girl intent on revenge, in the vein of the widely successful M3GAN movie and Child's Play franchise. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Kevin Keller (2012 Archie) 1B CBCS 9.2 SS Dan Parent

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 11/20/2021. Dan Parent Variant.

Label #21-40F58F4-022

It's a bunch of firsts for Kevin Keller in the first issue of his ongoing series. It's his first time as Riverdale High class president. And he gets published in the Riverdale newspaper for the first time. Oh yeah, and Kevin gets ready to go on his first date! What?! Kevin's never been on a date before? That's the reaction everybody has, as they can't believe cool, good-looking, mild mannered Kevin Keller has never been on a date. And when he's made attempts in the past things go terribly wrong, it turns out Kevin Keller is actually bad at something - dating! But the Riverdale gang, along with his old friends and family step in to help ol' Kevin out. With his friends and family at the helm can anything possibly go wrong? Of course! But Kevin will get through it anyway! Cover price $2.99.

Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 223 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-24C87C6-015

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"Going to the Dogs"; Archie takes a temporary weekend job at Karter's Kennels to be able to afford to take Veronica to the prom. "The Paws That Refreshes" with That Wilkin Boy; Rebel starts howling while the guys are practicing at the beach, so Teddy tries to get rid of him. "Shoo Fly," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx lets a fly in the house and then tries to get rid of it. Li'l Jinx Pen Pals, art by Joe Edwards. Betty and Veronica Pin Up. "Club Date," script and pencils by Al Hartley, inks by Jon D'Agostino; When two boys who are visiting Riverdale ask about a private club they can join short-term, Veronica pretends that her backyard is the "Lodge Pool and Cabana Club." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 60 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-1716DF1-009

Katy Keene begins. Cover art by Al Fagaly. "Masquerade Monkeyshines," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie's plan to wear his usher outfit to the masquerade is foiled, he's forced to improvise while wearing a coat and underwear. Untitled Willy the Wise Guy story, art by Red Holmdale. "The Case of the Living Puppets," pencils by Irv Novick; the Shield (Joe Higgins) encounters Marco the puppet maker and faces Drago, an evil puppeteer. "The Fat's In the Fire" text story; Archie reads a ghoul murder mystery. Untitled story, art by Bill Woggon; Introduction of Katy Keene. The Kiss of Death" starring Black Hood, Mrs. Fanny Worthmore, Jane Gray, and Sergeant McGinty, art by Irv Novick; A train murder mystery. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 137 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #2117505020

Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Go for Broke," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Veronica is upset that Archie keeps giving his money away to friends in need rather than spend it on her. "Presents of Mind," pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie buys Veronica an expensive (for him) Christmas present and is very pleased with himself until Jughead reminds him there are others deserving of a Christmas gift from him besides Veronica. "Winter Carnival," pencils by George Frese (layouts) and Bob White; Mr. Weatherbee is incensed that Coach Kleats has no entries in the Inter-High School Carnival sports competition. "Solid Security," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; After the disintegration of the South Side Social Club, Wilbur and Alec try to retrieve their half of the club treasury from Linda and Laurie. "Safe and Solid" one-page story, script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx has a unique way of testing whether a frozen pond is safe for skating. "Katy's Winter Vacation"; After taking a tumble on the slopes while learning to ski, Katy must deal with the problem of how to model with a cast on her ankle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 140 CGC 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #2117505021

Cover art by Bob White. "Actions Speak Louder Than Words," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; The story of Archie and Reggie's attempts to get the money to go to a dance, all told without a single word of dialogue. "Missed By a Nose" half-page story, script and art by Neal Adams; Leroy tells his dad that there was someone who wanted to see him. "Bed Made" half-page story, script and art by Neal Adams; Jughead does the old joke where he tells Archie he has to "make his own bed." "It's a Ball" one-page story, script and art by Joe Harold; Shrimpy is pitching well now that the ball is broken in. "Double Rocket Trouble," script and art by Bill Woggon; Katy dreams that she marries Randy and becomes "Queen of Outer Space," while K.O. and Gloria get revenge on the couple in a spaceship shaped like a boxing glove. "A New Hair-Do," script and art by Bill Woggon; Gloria demands to be picked over Katy Keene for a part, until she finds out what costume the part requires. "Nothing But the Tooth!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx comes up with a plan to get extra money from the Tooth Fairy. "Ignorance is Bliss!", script by Frank Doyle, art by Bob White; Veronica thinks Archie peeked at his birthday gift in advance; Reggie makes things worse by telling Archie she got him a bow tie. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Princess Sally (1995 Archie) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4269801026

Reggie (1950 Archie) 3 GD/VG 3.0

Writing on interior cover. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by George Frese. "Call of the Wild," pencils by George Frese; After getting pranked with a hot foot by Reggie Jughead decides to play a prank on Reggie using hypnotism. "Come Sit with Me," pencils by George Frese; Archie starts a baby-sitting operation with Betty, Veronica and Jughead as his sitters and this takes Veronica's time away from Reggie so he calls in to the service with a disguised voice so Veronica will come and babysit him; He dresses up like a baby as a gag but it's not Veronica who shows up. "Hot Seat," pencils by George Frese; Reggie buys an electric cushion that gives shocks to anyone who sits on it and he tries to use it on Archie but Miss Grundy sits on it instead. "On the Rocks"; Reggie gets injured from diving in shallow water. "The Tree Bears," pencils by George Frese; Archie has a plan to earn money to take Veronica to the dance and Reggie tries to spoil Archie's money-making plans. "Reggie's Good Deed!"; Reggie overhears the doctor telling Archie that his hangnail will be gone in three days but Reggie doesn't get the whole conversation and thinks Archie is dying so he gets everyone together to raise money to send Archie to New York to see a specialist. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch (2000 Archie 3rd Series) 47 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377652001

by Bill Golliher & Holly Golightly "Horse Sense": It's a "tail" of mythical proportions when Sabrina takes riding lessons and returns a horse to its pre-curse form ?? that of a centaur! FC, 32pg $2.19 Cover price $2.19.

Sonic and Knuckles Special (1995) 1A FN 6.0

First Printing. "Sonic & Knuckle No. 1 Collector's Edition Giant Size 48 Pages" on cover. Cover price $2.00.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1993 Archie) 2 GD+ 2.5

Cover art by Dave Manak. Triple Trouble; Robotnik develops a new robot adversary for Sonic: a robot monkey who throws explosive coconuts. In The Beginning; Sonic presents humorous examples of rejected Sonic concepts. Vertigo A-Go-Go; While collecting magic rings, Sonic is transported to a strange dimension inhabited by two even stranger beings. All The Mail's About Tails. Scripts by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Dave Manak, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Inspired by the Sega Genesis videogame. Cover price $1.25.

Super Duck Comics (1945) 19 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

HAS COA

Label #22-0CB58FD-025

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1988) 1N VF 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. Cover price $1.00.