Auctions: comic books published by Warren

Creepy (1964 Warren) 68 FN+ 6.5

Stories in this issue include: The Stars my Salvation by Doug Moench and John Severin; Christmas Eve Can Kill You by Gerry Boudreau and Vicente Alcazar; Reflections in a Golden Spike by Gerry Boudreau and Martin Salvador; Anti-Christmas by Gerry Boudreau and Richard Corben; A Gentle Takeover by Budd Lewis and Isidro Mones; and The Christmas Gnome of Timothy Brayle! by Budd Lewis and Leopold Sanchez. Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.25.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 73 FN 6.0

Stories in this issue include: Playpen of a God! by Bill DuBay and Jose Ortiz; The Argo Standing By! by Budd Lewis and Paul Neary; A Beast Within! by Budd Lewis and John Severin; Unprovoked Attack on a Hilton Hotel by Jim Stenstrum and Richard Corben; Purge! by Bruce Bezaire and Jose Ortiz; and Last Light of the Universe by Budd Lewis and Esteban Maroto. Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.25.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 101 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4342978002

Stories in this issue include: In Deep by Bruce Jones and Richard Corben; In Deep, part two by Bruce Jones and Leopoldo Duranona; A Boy and his Thing by Bill DuBay and Alex Nino; Waterbabies by Louise Jones and Pablo Marcos; The Seven Sisters of the Sea by Gerry Boudreau and Alfredo Alcala; and Alternate Paths by Chris Adams and Pepe Moreno. Cover art by Richard Corben. Cover price $1.50.

Eerie (1966 Warren Magazine) 63 VF+ 8.5

Stories in this issue include: Night of the Jackass: Storm before the Calm by Bruce Bezaire and Jose Ortiz; Hollow of the Three Hills by Rich Margopoulos and Esteban Maroto (from the story by Nathaniel Hawthorne); The Spook: Stumpful of Grandaddies by Budd Lewis and Leopold Sanchez; Exterminator One, part two by Bill DuBay and Paul Neary (in color); The Mummy Walks: Insanity by Steve Skeates and Joaquin Blasquez; and Apocalypse: The Famine by Budd Lewis and Jose Ortiz. Cover art by Manuel Sanjulian. Cover price $1.25.

Eerie (1966 Warren Magazine) 64 VF- 7.5

Stories in this issue include: Night of the Jackass: The Children's Hour by Bruce Bezaire and Jose Ortiz; Exterminator One, part three by Bill DuBay and Paul Neary; The Butcher: Bye-Bye Miss American Dream by Bill DuBay and Richard Corben; Daddy and the Pie by Bill DuBay and Alex Toth; The Spook: The Caul by Budd Lewis and Leopold Sanchez; and Apocalypse: The Plague by Budd Lewis and Jose Ortiz. Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.00.

Eerie (1966 Warren Magazine) 65 VF+ 8.5

"Night of the Jackass: Endstorm" (script by Bruce Bezaire, art by Jose Ortiz), "The Hacker is Back" (script by Steve Skeates, art by Alex Toth), Spook in "Coming Soon--a Killing Rain" (script by Budd Lewis, art by Leopold Sanchez), "El Cid and the Troll" (script by Lewis, art by Gonzalo Mayo), and "Apocalypse: The Death" (script by Lewis, art by Jose Ortiz). 1 page Berni Wrightson art. This issue also lists the winners of the 1974 Warren Awards: best cover (Sanjulian), best art (Jose Gonzalez for "Sultan's Revenge" in Vampirella 33), best writer/artist (Berni Wrightson for "The Pepper Lake Monster"), best story (Budd Lewis for "Excerpts from the Year Five"), best all-around artist (Jose Ortiz), best all-around writer (Budd Lewis), and special award for excellence (Ken Kelly). This issue also lists the winners for the previous four years of Warren Awards (1970-73). Statement of ownership--average print run 163,780; average paid circulation 90,595. Ken Kelly painted cover. Cover price $1.00.

Eerie (1966 Warren Magazine) 66 VF+ 8.5

Stories in this issue include: El Cid: The Seven Trials by Bill DuBay, Gonzalo Mayo, and Bud Lewis; El Cid and the Vision by Gerry Boudreau, Budd Lewis, and Gonzalo Mayo; El Cid: The Lady and the Lie by Gerry Boudreau, Budd Lewis, and Gonzalo Mayo; and El Cid: The Emir of Aragon by Jeff Rovin, Budd Lewis, and Gonzalo Mayo. Also includes text piece about the creation of El Cid. Cover art by Manuel Sanjulian. Cover price $1.00.

Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine 18 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. 2" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached. Pen markings on first page.

Features in this issue include: "Tape of Things to Come" (movie previews); Forry's take on The Amazing Colossal Man and War of the Colossal Beast; "Inside Ackerman"; "Dante's Inferno," and an article by future director Joe Dante, who at this time went by Joe Dante Jr. Dante inexplicably slams such B-movie classics as I was a Teenage Werewolf and The Blob. Cover painting by Bernard Jues is of Dracula disciple Renfield. Cover price $0.35.

Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine 51 VG/FN 5.0

Features in this issue include: a preview of Jane Fonda's Barbarella; a preview of King Kong vs. Godzilla; The Wolfman filmbook; a reprinting of the article by William F. Nolan in which he dines with Boris Karloff, Richard Matheson, and Robert Bloch; a reprint of "The Black Heart of Dorian Grey"; and more. The Warhol-influenced cover of Oliver Reed in Curse of the Werewolf is by Basil Gogos. Cover price $0.50.

Famous Monsters of Filmland (1958) Magazine 52 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Features in this issue include: a preview of vampire soap opera Dark Shadows; an obituary of Albert Dekker (Doctor Cyclops); Son of Frankenstein filmbook; a preview of Planet of the Apes by Verne Langdon; and more. Cover photo is of Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins from Dark Shadows. Cover price $0.50.

On the Scene Presents Superheroes (1966) 1 FN 6.0

History of superheroes jumping from comics to film and television: Superman, Batman, Captain America, the Phantom, Flash Gordon, and Captain Marvel. Lots of photos. 8.25-in. x 11-in.; black and white; 64 pages (newsprint). Cover price $0.35.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Published by James Warren, who gave fandom Famous Monsters, Eerie, Creepy, and other great magazines, Vampirella is a horror anthology series that featured stories and art by such genre giants as Richard Corben, Neal Adams, Archie Goodwin, Steve Englehart, Don Glut, Wally Wood, and many, many others. This first issue includes the following: "Vampirella's Welcome" by Bill Parente and Frank Frazetta; "Vampirella of Draculon" by Forrest J Ackerman (who had a hand in creating vampi vixen Vampirella) and Tom Sutton; "Death Boat" by Don Glut and Billy Graham; "Two Silver Bullets" by Don Glut and Mike Royer; "Spaced-Out Girls" by Don Glut, Bill Fraccio, and Tony Tallarico; and "Room Full of Changes" by Nicola Cuti and Ernie Colon. Cover art by Frank Frazetta. NOTE: A commemorative edition of this magazine was published in October 2001. It is very similar to the original, but can be easily identified by the $4.95 cover price (original 1969 edition was 50c cover priced), and an indica noting it as the commemorative edition. 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 22 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4309766006

Stories in this issue include: "Silent Night, Unholy Night"; "Hell from on High" (starring Vampirella); "Tomb of Gods/Orpheus"; "The Viyi" (a full-color illustrated preview of Warren's Dracula book); "The Sentence" (haunted house tale); "Cry of Dhampir"; and "Minra." Written by Steve Englehart, John Jacobson, Esteban Maroto, Ed Newsome, and Steve Skeates. Art by Auraleon, Dube, Jose Bea, Jose Gonzalez, Esteban Maroto, Ed Newsome, and Steve Skeates. The "Vampi's Flames" fan page features a profile of writer Steve Englehart. Cover art uncredited. Cover price $1.00.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 27 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4309766005

Stories in this issue include: "Wolf Hunt" (featuring a female werewolf); "Welcome to the Coven"; "Quavering Shadows" (haunted castle story); "The Frog Prince"; "Return Trip" (the only new story in an issue filled with reprints); "Cilia"; "Quest"; "War of the Wizards." Written by Nicola Cuti, Jeff Jones, Doug Moench, Wally Wood, and others. Art by Jose Gonzalez, Jeff Jones, Wally Wood, and others. Includes playable game called "Capture Vampirella." Cover art by Enrich Torres. Cover price $1.00.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 39 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4309768006

Stories in this issue include: "Vampirella: The Head-Hunter of London"; "The Sultan of 42nd Street"; "Snow White and the Deadly Dwarfs"; "Dracula: The Circus of King Carnival"; "The Curse of Castle Vlad"; "The French Coagulation"; and "Vampirella's Farewell." Written by Bill DuBay, Doug Moench, Carl Wessler, and others. Art by Esteban Maroto, Rafael Auraleon, Felix Mas, and others. Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.00.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 56 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4309768007

Stories in this issue include: "The Headless Horseman" (starring Vampirella); "Mute"; "Scruffy's Gargoyle"; "Cavalcade of Monsters"; and "The Freelancer." Written by Gerry Boudreau, Joe Brancatelli, Bill DuBay, and Bruce Jones. Art by Luis Bermejo, Jose Gonzalez, Jose Ortiz, Leopold Sanchez, and Ramon Torrents. This installment of Joe Brancatelli's column on comic books is about Tarzan. Cover art by Enrich Torres. Cover price $1.25.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 70 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4309768005

Stories in this issue include: "Vampi: Granny Gross"; "Mask of U'Gin" (about a series of knifings in Harlem); "Swamp Lovers"; "Reality, Twice Removed"; and "Exorcism." Written by Gerry Boudreau, Nicola Cuti, Bill DuBay, and Luis Vigil. Art by Auraleon, Leo Duranona, Gonzalo Mayo, Jose Ortiz, and Ramon Torrents. Joe Brancatelli's column on comic books focuses on the history of the Classics Illustrated series. Cover art by Ken Kelly. Cover price $1.25.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 71 FN- 5.5

Stories in this issue include: "Vampi: Collector"; "Sorceress"; "Night of the Chicken"; "Machu Picchu"; and "Australopithicus" (apeman-human story). Written by Nicola Cuti, Bill DuBay, Michael Fleisher, Bruce Jones, Esteban Maroto, Josep Toutain, and Luis Virgil. Art by Luis Bermejo, Leo Duranona, Jose Gonzalez, Jess Jodloman, and Esteban Maroto. Joe Brancatelli's column on comic books has some reviews and more feedback from his articled that trashed rock group Kiss. Cover photo is of Barbara Leigh as Vampi. Cover price $1.25.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 77 FN 6.0

Stories in this issue include: "Vampirella: Dragon Cult"; "Night of the Yeti"; "Night the Birds Fell"; "Siren of Seekonk"; "Weirdwolf"; and "Futura House." Written by Gerry Boudreau, Nicola Cuti, Bill DuBay, Michael Fleischer, and Jonathan Thomas. Art by Auraleon, Moreno Casares, Jeff Easley, Russ Heath, Gonzalo Mayo, and Isidro Mones. Joe Brancatelli's column is about comic book prices and investing. Cover photo is of Barbara Leigh as Vampi. Back cover is ad for Superman books and records. Cover price $1.50.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 83.175C VG+ 4.5 $1.75 Canadian Variant

$1.75 cover price (Canadian). Stories in this issue include: "The God of Blood" (starring Vampirella); "Bride of the Sun"; "Second Childhood"; "Yellow Heat"; and "Harry." Written by Bruce Jones, Jeff Jones, and Flaxman Loew. Art by Jose Gonzalez, Russ Heath, Jeff Jones, and Ramon Torrents. Joe Brancatelli's comic books column is about the settlement of the dispute between the Air Pirates and Walt Disney Productions. Cover art by Jose Gonzalez and Kim McQuaite. Cover price $1.75.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 89 VF- 7.5

Stories in this issue include: "Vampirella/Wizards"; "Over the Edge"; and "Sight Unseen." Written by Bruce Jones and Will Richardson. Art by Auraleon, Rudy Nebres, and Jose Ortiz. Includes ad for Star Wars fan club. Cover art by Enrich Torres. Cover price $1.75.

Vampirella (1977 Warren) Special 1A VG+ 4.5 SC 1st Printing

Softcover. 1st printing. Cover by Jose Gonzalez. Edited by Louise Jones and Josep Toutain. Stories by Archie Goodwin, Mike Butterworth, Gerry Boudreau, and Bill DuBay. Art by Jose Gonzalez. Reprinting classic Jose Gonzalez stories from the early days of Vampirella magazine, in full color for the first time. Deaths Dark Angel; The Lurker in the Deep; Isle of the Huntress; The Mummys Revenge; The Mountain of Skulls. 8 1/2 in. x 11 in. 84 pages, Full Color.

Vampirella (UK 1975 Warren) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side edge crack

U.K. Edition.

Label #3901663005

Features a new Vampirella origin story previously unpublished in America.

Vampirella (UK 1975 Warren) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

U.K. Edition.

Label #3901663003

Features a new Vampirella origin story previously unpublished in America.

Vampirella (UK 1975 Warren) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

U.K. Edition.

Label #3901663001

Features a new Vampirella origin story previously unpublished in America.

Vampirella (UK 1975 Warren) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well; Other - see grading notes

U.K. Edition. Top left peg chipped off.

Label #3901663007

Features a new Vampirella origin story previously unpublished in America.