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    Bionic Woman (1977 Charlton) 1 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4330946002

    Starts Apr 6

    Based on the Bionic Woman TV series (1976-78) starring Lindsay Wagner and Richard Anderson. Cover by Jack Sparling. Rico, Come Home!, art by Jack Sparling; Jaime Sommers comes to the aid of one of her students when an attempt is made to kidnap him. Weaker Sex?, art by Jack Sparling; In order to help keep Jaime's bionics a secret, Oscar orders that they be reduced in power between missions, with potentially deadly results. Birth of the Bionic Woman; Editorial recapping the history of the Bionic Woman TV series and of the character Jaime Sommers. Ad for back issues of Charlton's Six Million Dollar Man magazine. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #59594739
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    Blue Beetle (1967 Charlton) 1 CGC 7.5

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    Label #4308115002

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, David Charles Glanzman and Dick Giordano. The third (or fourth, depending on how you count it) Charlton series to feature the Blue Beetle introduces the Silver Age BB, Ted Kord (after his debut as a backup character in Captain Atom). In one of the first superhero "reboots," Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko gives the Golden Age hero a new look, new tech, and a new alter ego, then sets him against the Squid Gang. The backup story introduces another classic Ditko hero: Vic Sage, the faceless crimefighter known as The Question. Blue Beetle Bugs the Squids; Who is the Question? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #59135090
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    Blue Beetle (1967 Charlton) 1 VG+ 4.5

    Centerfold loose at one staple. Cover oxidation.

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, David Charles Glanzman and Dick Giordano. The third (or fourth, depending on how you count it) Charlton series to feature the Blue Beetle introduces the Silver Age BB, Ted Kord (after his debut as a backup character in Captain Atom). In one of the first superhero "reboots," Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko gives the Golden Age hero a new look, new tech, and a new alter ego, then sets him against the Squid Gang. The backup story introduces another classic Ditko hero: Vic Sage, the faceless crimefighter known as The Question. Blue Beetle Bugs the Squids; Who is the Question? 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60240832
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    Fightin' Five (1964) 40 VG 4.0

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Bill Montes and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Pat Boyette, Bill Montes, Ernie Bache, and Joe Gill. Five tough guys form a specialized combat unit for specialized missions. A sinister female agent of the terrorist organization called D.E.A.T.H. manages to gain control of F5 member Hank Hennessey. But the real draw for this particular issue is the backup story. Diplomat Chris Smith is so dedicated to the cause of peace that he decides he will fight for it. So he becomes the Peacemaker, the first version of the character later revived by DC Comics (and the inspiration for the Comedian from Watchmen). The Agents of D.E.A.T.H.; Introducing: The Peacemaker. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60591698
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    I Love You (1955-80 Charlton) 57 VG/FN 5.0

    Starts Apr 22

    Cover by Vince Colletta. Stories and art by Vince Colletta and others. Charlton's long-running romance title showcased the fashions and relationship ideals of its rapidly changing eras. Jan and Tom play romantic leads in the school play, which Jan would happily continue in real life, but Tom has a girlfriend. Jody cares for her invalid sister, which causes conflict when she starts going out with Jerry. Socially awkward Mary meets a boy with the same issues. A Kiss Without Meaning; Accepted; Guilty Love; Too Shy for Love. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60564315
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    Mysteries of Unexplored Worlds (1956 Charlton) 23 VG+ 4.5

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    Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio, Vince Alascia and Bill Molno. Charlton's popular series features tales of science fiction and fantasy with twist endings. After a nervous breakdown, Clayton can see mischievous little men that no one else can see, in a story with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A scientist's experiments in "accelerated evolution" result in chimps who like Hawaiian shirts, cigars and sunglasses. Nondescript janitor Nikolas finds a portal to another dimension, where he is revered as "The Wise One." The Quiet Little Men; The Unusual Tails; Spy From Saturnia; The Dream Room; Commander Burkett's Machine. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Out of this World (1956 Charlton) 11 VG+ 4.5

    Starts Apr 6

    Cover by Steve Ditko (credited as J. Kodti). Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Paul Reinman, Rocke Mastroserio, Sal Trapani, Bill Molno and Vince Alascia. Charlton responds to the new Comics Code with kid-friendly tales of science fiction, often illustrated by Steve Ditko or other future comics legends. A dead scientist's assistant uses his time machine for selfish reasons, but he hasn't got all the bugs worked out, in one of several stories in his issue with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. In another Ditko story that predates Marvel's Thor by three years, a weak Viking lad named Thor gains superhuman powers from a mysterious cave and a powerful hammer. A writer discovers the land where dolls go. The Time Chamber; The Hammer of Thor; Strange Journey; Victory Viceroy; Counsel From The Spirit; Dreams of Fortune; The Careless Man. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60695718
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    Six Million Dollar Man (1976 comic) 5 CGC 9.4

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4384510023

    Starts Apr 6

    Cyborg secret agent Steve Austin is trapped in an alternate dimension when he battles a villain who can shift between universes. Written by Joe Gill, with art by Demetrio Sánchez Gómez and Joe Staton. Cover by Jack Sparling. 36 pages. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Space 1999 (1975) 7 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4358252020

    Starts Apr 6

    Based on the classic television series. Pained cover by Pat Boyette. "The Metamorph," script by Mike Pellowski, art by Pat Boyette; Adapts the origin of Maya from the 2nd season, 1st episode. "Escape from Vipon," script by Mike Pellowski, art by Pat Boyette; The reptilian natives of planet Vipon capture Koenig and Helena; they want weapons in return for the hostages; Psychon transforms into a bird and follows Maya and Tony. "Primitive Planet" text story, art by Joe Staton. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #60155735
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    True Life Secrets (1951 Capitol Publications Inc.) 18 GD/VG 3.0

    Water damage.

    Starts Apr 6