CGC Graded Comic Books

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $240.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4272586002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.20) will be charged at checkout.

Color cover - Fall 1982. 1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). Cover by Jaime Hernandez. Back Cover by Gilbert Hernandez. Stories and Art by Gilbert Hernandez and Jaime Hernandez. The first issue is an expanded version of the 1981 self-published issue. Includes a half-page introduction by Gary Groth. Featuring: Chapters 1-5 of "BEM" by Gilbert Hernandez; Locas tale "Mechan-X" by Jaime Hernandez; "Barrio Huerta (Hoppers 13)" 1-pager by Jaime Hernandez; Locas 1-pager "Penny Century, You're Fired!!" by Jaime Hernandez; Izzy tale "How To Kill a... (By Isabel Ruebens)" by Jaime Hernandez; Bang and Inez tale [Music for Monsters I] by Gilbert Hernandez; "Locas Tambien" by Jaime Hernandez; and a brief La Chota tale by Jaime Hernandez. 68 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $73.00 Paper: White Label #4316781008

1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). The acclaimed and groundbreaking alternative comic by Los Bros Hernandez. The first Palomar/Heartbreak Soup story, by Gilbert; Penny Century and Maggie the Mechanic by Jaime; Somewhere in California by Mario. Black and white; 64 pages. Mature readers. Cover by Gilbert. Back cover by Jaime. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $100.00 Paper: White Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back Label #4388561001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Jaime Hernandez. The acclaimed and groundbreaking alternative comic by Los Bros Hernandez. Untitled story, script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Hopey can't think of any graffiti to spray paint on a blank wall. "A Fan Letter...", script and art by Gilbert Hernandez; The history of the band Twitch City. "T42," script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Costigan and Penny have a tryst on a deserted island. "Act of Contrition," script and art by Gilbert Hernandez; Luba begins dating Archie Ruiz. "Le Contretemps," script and art by Gilberto Hernandez; Errata discovers that Bob only loves her for her stigmata. "Retro Rocky," script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Rocky recalls how she got Fumble. Back cover illustration by Gilbert Hernandez. 1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). Mature readers. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $160.00 Paper: White Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case Label #0502491011

Cover art by Jaime Hernandez and Gilbert Hernandez. One-page Locas story, script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Maggie and Hopey discuss getting a new writer and artist. "Las Mujeres Perdidas" part five, script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Hoppers adjusts to life without Maggie. 13-page "Los Bros. Hernandez Sketchbook," art by Jaime Hernandez and Gilbert Hernandez. "Ready? Set? Go!" one-page story, script and art by Gilbert Hernandez; Gilbert's characters complain about their condition. 1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). Mature readers. 36 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $150.00 Paper: White Slab: Minor side edge crack; Scuffing to inner well of case Label #0502491012

1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). The acclaimed and groundbreaking alternative comic by Los Bros Hernandez. Errata Stigmata by Gilbert; Maggie the Mechanic /Las Mujeres Perdidas and Rocky and Fumble by Jaime. Black and white; 32 pages. Mature readers. Terrific cover by Gilbert. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart CGC 3.0 $179.00 Paper: White Label #4308126023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.37) will be charged at checkout.

Alice Kirkpatrick cover. In order of appearance: "Dangerous Kisses"; "Trapped by Love"; "I Bought a Man"; and "Rodeo Girl". "Your Charm Guide: Truth and Consequences, Pep up Your Life, Break the Ice of Loneliness..." text article reprinted from "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #35 and Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #46, and reprinted as "Brighten Your Living..." in Ten Story Love Vol. 34 (1954) #6. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 4.5 $170.00 Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case Label #2026171008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.10) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

Stories by unknown. Art by Bill Ward and unknown. Featuring: "Dangerous Deception" starring Cora Preston, Jimmy Bell, Kerr Grant, Linda Crane and Stella Sand; "Romance Cottage" starring Ann Brody and Roger Eaton; "Love Under a Cloud" starring Al Pace, Della Morris, Jim Welch, Mr. Morris and Mrs. Vercek; and "Tempest in the Timber" starring Dave Bennett, Mike Peavy, Rusty Rourke and Tom Rourke. Plus: 2-page text story "My Love Confession" starring Dave Rocklin, Ed and Riley. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $386.89 Paper: Off white Label #4349162001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($11.61) will be charged at checkout.

Photo cover. In order of appearance: "Love Was My Career"; "My Name Was Glamour"; "Blamed by Everyone"; and "I'll Follow My Man" art by Alice Kirkpatrick. "Help Yourself To Glamour: How to Express Yourself, Secrets of a Popular Girl, Beauty on a Budget, If You Are Miss Five-by-Five, If You Are Miss Six-by-Two..." text article reprinted from "For Beauty's Sake..." in Revealing Romances (1949) #1, "Glamorizing Yourself..." in Glamorous Romances (1949) #51, and "The Charm Corner..." in Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #42, reprinted as "Your Charm Guide..." in Love at First Sight (1949) #28 and as "For a More Glamorous You..." in Complete Love Magazine Vol. 32 (1956) #1, partially reprinted from Ten Story Love Vol. 30 (1952) #1, and partially reprinted in Love Experiences (1949) #15, Ten Story Love Vol. 32 (1953) #3, Real Love (1949-56 Ace) #65, and Love at First Sight (1949) #35. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $617.00 Paper: White Second Printing. Label #3798114025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($18.51) will be charged at checkout.

Reprint. Cover by Elsa Charretier. List of interior contributors: Jason Aaron, Dave Acosta, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Rafael Albuquerque, Jason Shaw Alexander, Laura Allred, Mirka Andolfo, Kaare Andrews, Marc Andreyko, Aneke, Ellie Ann, Alejandro Arbona, James Asmus, Mike Atiyeh, David Avallone, Paul Azaceta, Mark Badger, Neal Bailey, Donna Barr, Gabriel Bautista, Dan Beals, Tony Bedard, Brian Michael Bendis, Deron Bennett, Marguerite Bennett, Peter Bergting, Marc Bernardin, Fernando Blanco, Matt Bomer, Tamra Bonvillian, Tyler Boss, John Ross Bowie, Jordan Boyd, Paige Braddock, Bo Bradshaw, Ivan Brandon, Corey Breen, Andrei Bressan, Ed Brisson, Giuilia Brusco, Brian Buccellato, Mark Buckingham, Jeffrey Burandt, Stephen Byrne, Jim Calafiore, Dennis Calero, Mike Carey, Mike Carlin, Gabriel Cassata, Cecil Castellucci, Janice Chiang, Vicente Cifuentes, Yildray Cinar, Sal Cipriano, Matt Clark, Olivier Coipel, Elisa M. Coletti, Amanda Conner, Andrew Constant, Steve Cook, Denys Cowan, Joshua Cozine, Barry Crain, Crank!, Dave Crossland, Andrew Dalhouse, Carlos DAnda, Arvind Ethan Davis, Brenna Davis, Nunzio DeFilippis, Amanda Deibert, Vito Delsante, Shannon Eric Denton, Dan DiDio, Paul Dini, Jeff Dixon, Mike Dowling, Ming Doyle, David Drake, Drew Droege, Gerry Duggan, Kieron Dwyer, Joshua Dysart, Jay Edidin, Chris Eliopoulos, Mark Englert, Garry Erskine, Taylor Esposito, Al Ewing, Antonio Fabela, Tom Feister, Ryan Ferrier, Joshua Hale Fialkov, Ross Fisher, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Jared K. Fletcher, Sagar Fornies, Sophia Foster-Dimino, Greg Fox, Steve Foxe, Tee Franklin, Simon Fraser, Chris and Ruth Gage, Lee Garbett, Michael Garland, Ale Garza, Sterling Gates, Mitch Gerads, Kieron Gillen, Christopher Golden, Isaac Goodhart, Sarah Gordon, Eddie Gorodetsky, Christian Gossett, Sina Grace, Andrew Griffith, Javier Grillo-Marxuach, Marc Guggenheim, Alejandra Gutierrez, Robert Hack, Justin Hall, Craig Hamilton, Cully Hamner, Joe Harris, Michael Heisler, Jonathan Hickman, Hi-Fi, Michael Hoeweler, Douglas Holgate, Rantz Hoseley, Emma Houxbois, Mike Huddleston, Jesus Iglesias, Kike Infame, Jason Inman, Leonardo Ito, Austin James, Patty Jenkins (an intro from the director of the Wonder Woman film), Paul Jenkins, Jeff Jensen, Van Jensen, Phil Jimenez, Jock, Tristan Jones, Dan Jurgens, Dave Justus, Joe Kelly, Karl Kesel, Taran Killam, Chuck Kim, Lovern Kindzierski, Jeff King, Tom King, Todd Klein, Piotr Kowalski, Jeff Krell, David LaFuente, Travis Lanham, Dave Lanphear, Jason LaTour, Iain Laurie, Jim Lee, Shawn Lee, Damon Lindelof, Joseph Michael Linsner, Vince Locke, Scott Lope, David Lopez, Julian Lopez, Adriano Lucas, John Lucas, Ed Luce, David Macho, David Mack, Carlos Manguel, Francis Manapul, Gulliem March, Jesus Merino, Shawn Martinbrough, Iain McCaig, T. Chick McClure, Jeff McComsey, Mike McKone, Carla Speed McNeil, Kevin Mellon, Brad Meltzer, Mark Millar, Chris Miskeiwicz, Guillermo Mogorron, Karl Moline, Travis Moore, Devon T.W. Morales, Rags Morales, Bill Morrison, Grant Morrison, Scott Morse, Paul Mounts, Chris Mowry, Amancay Nahuelpan, Vivian Ng, Troy Nixey, Phil Noto, Nyambi Nyambi, Mike Oeming, Steve Orlando, Alvar Ortiz, Richard Ortiz, Molly Knox Ostertag, Patton Oswalt, Greg Pak, Jeff Parker, Dan Parent, Brent Peeples, George Perez, Brandon Peterson, Steve Pugh, Ben Raab, Livio Ramondelli, J.R. Rand, Paul Reinwald, Ivan Reis, Kevin Richardson, Rachel Rickey, Elayne and Robin Riggs, Ashely Victoria Robinson, James Robinson, Nick Robles, Pedro Rodriguez, Robbi Rodriguez, Matthew Rosenberg, JG Roshell, Christina Rossetti, Stephane Roux, J.K. Rowling (of Harry Potter fame), K. Michael Russell, P. Craig Russell, Chris Ryall, Steve Sadowski, Jesus Saiz, Elmer Santos, Victor Santos, Harry Saxon, Dan Schkade, Willie Schubert, Tim Seeley, David Sexton, Dan Shadian, Kelsey Shannon, Liam Sharp, Scott Shaw, Dmyko Sienty, Gail Simone, Brad Simpson, Karl Slominski, Emily Smith, Mary Jo Smith, Scott Snyder, Taki Soma, Jon Sommariva, Chris Sotomayor, Morgan Spurlock, Cat Staggs, Robert Stanley, Christina Strain, Matthew Sturges, Philip Tan, Tom Taylor, Saida Temofonte, Teddy Tenenbaum, B. Alex Thompson, Jill Thompson, Frank Tieri, Marcial Toledano, Wilfredo Torres, Priscilla Tramontano, Josh Trujillo, Billy Tucci, James Tynion IV, Robert Vendetti, Max Vento, Emma Viecli, Jose Villarrubia, Pedro Villora, Sean Von Gorman, Brennan Wagner, Matt Wagner, Brad Walker, Steve Wands, Kurtis Weibe, Christina Weir, Zeb Wells, Michael Wiggam, Rob Williams, G. Willow Wilson, Judd Winick, Jennie Wood, Pete Woods, Russ Wooton, John Workman, Joshua Yehl, Leinil Yu, Yel Zamor, Justin Zimmerman, Patrick Zircher and Jim Zub. The comic book industry comes together to honor those killed in Orlando this year. From IDW Publishing, with assistance from DC Entertainment, this oversize comic contains moving and heartfelt material from some of the greatest talents in comics - - mourning the victims, supporting the survivors, celebrating the LGBTQ community, and examining love in today's world. All material has been kindly donated, from the creative to the production, with ALL PROCEEDS going to the victims, survivors and their families via EQUALITY FLORIDA. Be a part of an historic comics event! It doesn't matter who you love. All that matters is that you love. Featuring an introduction by the project's organizer, Marc Andreyko! Featuring contributions from some of the biggest names in comics! 144 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $279.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4341429015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.37) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Vince Colletta (possibly his first cover art). Edited by Stan Lee. Stories by Paul S. Newman and unknown. Art by Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta, J. Makowski?, Paul Reinman, Christopher Rule? and unknown. Featuring: "A Wedding Ring for Wendy!"; "My Love, My Love"; "Small Talk!"; and "The Right Thing To Do"! Plus: 2-page text story "A Chance On Love"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $249.00 Paper: Off white Label #4219560019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.47) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Ken Bald. Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by John Belfi and Sam Cooper. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A political reporter is torn between her powerful but corrupt publisher and a principled gubernatorial candidate; Surgeon Ken schemes to secretly cure the woman he accidentally blinded and prove his love for her; A circus animal trainer is torn between a handsome poster artist and a duplicitous but sexy tightrope walker. Vote for Your Love!; Courageous Heart!; Love is Blind; Someone Different; Matrimonial Mistakes; You Can't Fight Fate; Cupid Hails a Cabby; How He Proposed; Are You Listenin'?; Roadmap to Romance. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $249.00 Paper: Off white Label #4219560021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.47) will be charged at checkout.

Edited by Richard E. Hughes. Art by Ogden Whitney and Sam Cooper. Tales of romance from legendary early independent comics publisher ACG, one of the earliest of the romantic comics genre of the postwar era. A spoiled, possessive woman meets a man whos even worse, and sees the error of her ways; Melissa is forced to compete for mens attention with her controlling mother Bibi; A test pilot is afraid to get emotionally involved because of his dangerous job. You Belong To Me!; Reluctant Love; Queen of Hearts; Escape Into Romance; Mistakes About Males; Jet-Propelled Romeo; Blind Date; How He Proposed; Who Will He Be?; Husband Hunter. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Low (2014 Image) 1FORBIDDEN/JETPACK CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Forbidden Planet/ Jetpack Comic Edition

Label #0248173012

Forbidden Planet/Jet Pack Comic Variant Cover by Greg Tocchini - Written by Rick Remender. Art and Cover by Greg Tocchini. In the far distant future, the sun's premature expansion has irradiated Earth, sending humanity to the lowest depths of the seas, hidden within radiation-shielded cities, while probes scour the universe for inhabitable worlds to relocate to. After tens of thousands of years, a single probe returns, crashing on Earth's surface, a now-alien place no human has seen for many millennia. Dive into an aquatic sci-fi/fantasy tale following two teams from the last remaining cities undersea as they race to the most unexpected alien world of all-the surface of Earth. Special introductory issue features 30 full pages of painted art! 32 pages, full color.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $895.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well Label #1482253012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($26.85) will be charged at checkout.

Reprints material from Weekender Vol. 1 (1945) #3 interspersed with black and white contemporary news items/photos. Cover is a reprint of Dynamic Comics (1941 Chesler) #10. Contents are partial color and partial black and white. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $65.00 Paper: White Label #1241004010

Written by David Walker. Art by Nelson Blake. Cover by Rahzzah. CAGED VENGEANCE! Dr. Noah Burstein, the man who made Luke Cage into the unbreakable hero he is today, is dead. When Luke goes down to New Orleans for the funeral, he finds The Big Easy to be pretty &$#% difficult. Mysterious billionaires, a woman with a secret, amped-up gangs and a shadowy figure all lead Luke to the conclusion that there's more to his father-figure's death than meets the eye. He's looking for answers, and it's a bad day for anyone in his way! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $60.00 Paper: White Subscription Edition. Label #1462967004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Written by Chynna Clugston-Flores. Art by Rosemary Valero-O'Connell. Cover by Kelly Matthews and Nichole Matthews. Something sinister is happening at a mysterious building deep in the woods, drawing the Lumberjanes and the Gotham Academy kids separately to investigate. Is it a weird cabin? An abandoned asylum? The two groups band together to find out what exactly is going on. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $34.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Slab: Minor side edge crack; Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Label #3892376015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.05) will be charged at checkout.

Written, Art and Cover by Maria Llovet. * For fans of Faithless and Die comes a new dark thriller from acclaimed writer & artist Maria Llovet about a young woman named Teresa, who's plagued by prophetic dreams that connect her to something powerful, something...divine. * When Teresa fatefully crosses paths with the Family of the Sun, she believes them to be exactly what anyone else in the late '60s would expect - a hippie cult whose leader claims to have met the divine. * But secret blood rituals, powerful drugs and sex runneth amok will bring Teresa face-to-face with the truth about the Family, herself and the dark secret behind her dreams. * Immortality, magic and alchemy, and the true power of enduring love collide in this new series for Mature Readers. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $115.00 Paper: White DXBASCH "Virgin" Edition A. Label #4334164024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.45) will be charged at checkout.

"DXBASCH" Edition Virgin Cover by Max Fed. Text Story by Melinda Young. Art by Fernando Cordeiro.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $165.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case Label #3961005021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.95) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $180.00 Paper: White Label #2134566015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.40) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $135.00 Paper: White Label #1259660022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $89.95 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #3928015012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $90.00 Paper: White Label #0960956007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4368627001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $722.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #3745039019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($21.66) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. Jolted By Jack O'Lantern! - Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Frank Miller and Terry Austin. Complete-your-collection special! (Or, guess what mag won't have a 20th issue.) Featuring the first appearance of Jack O'Lantern! Starring Machine Man, Brock Jones [the Torpedo], Maggie Jones (Brock's sister), Geoff Peckman, Jack O'Lantern [Jason Macendale; Hobgoblin II] (introduction), Peter Spaulding, Gears Garvin, Maggie Jones, Pamela Quinn, Byron Benjamin and Eddie Harris. Note: Machine Man next appears in Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) #99. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $175.00 Paper: Off white to white Newsstand Edition. Label #4350033003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.25) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. Jolted By Jack O'Lantern! - Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Frank Miller and Terry Austin. Complete-your-collection special! (Or, guess what mag won't have a 20th issue.) Featuring the first appearance of Jack O'Lantern! Starring Machine Man, Brock Jones [the Torpedo], Maggie Jones (Brock's sister), Geoff Peckman, Jack O'Lantern [Jason Macendale; Hobgoblin II] (introduction), Peter Spaulding, Gears Garvin, Maggie Jones, Pamela Quinn, Byron Benjamin and Eddie Harris. Note: Machine Man next appears in Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) #99. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $119.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4371622023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout.

This is actually Robotech The Macross Saga #1. Fully repaired and ready for a test flight, the Macross ignores its own crew and fires its guns at unsuspecting Zentraedis scout vessels in the 28-page "Booby Trap." Continued in Robotech The Macross Saga (1985) #2. Script & editing by Carl Macek. Pencils by Svea Stauch. Inks, colors & production by Phil Lasorda & Gerry Giovinco, with Vince Argondezzi & Dotty Linberg. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $69.00 Paper: White Label #3900470025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.07) will be charged at checkout.

This is actually Robotech The Macross Saga #1. Fully repaired and ready for a test flight, the Macross ignores its own crew and fires its guns at unsuspecting Zentraedis scout vessels in the 28-page "Booby Trap." Continued in Robotech The Macross Saga (1985) #2. Script & editing by Carl Macek. Pencils by Svea Stauch. Inks, colors & production by Phil Lasorda & Gerry Giovinco, with Vince Argondezzi & Dotty Linberg. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CGC 2.0 $1,710.00 or Best Offer Paper: Cream to off white Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) Tape on interior cover. Label #0250812003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($51.30) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by humble cow

Debut issue of the iconic publication Mad, which would change to magazine format with issue 24. Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. "Hoohah!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; Two youngsters run out of gas and enter a house they think is haunted. "Blobs!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; Alfred outlines a terrible thought he has about the end of humanity. "Enter Cosmo McMoon!" text story by Harvey Kurtzman. "Crow Vadis?" text story by Harvey Kurtzman. "Ganefs!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; A perfect crime is hatched but Bumble fumbles. "Varmint!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by John Severin; Textron is hunting the killer of Melvin and kills every suspect. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 5.5 $350.00 Paper: White Label #4385871006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.50) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Harvey Kurtzman. "Shermlock Shomes!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Bill Elder; Fearing for her uncle's life, a woman has Shermlock break into his room and Shermlock goes nuts trying to solve the non-crime; Sherlock Holmes parody. "Treasure Island!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by John Severin; A parody of Classics Illustrated comics version of Treasure Island. E.C. comics ad. "Operation Under-the-Ground" (Chapter 1) text story. Six pages of "Hey Look" by Kurtzman. "Smilin' Melvin!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; A parody of the aviation comic strip Smiling Jack. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $4,100.00 Paper: White Pedigree: Gaines File Copy Gaines File Copy. Includes: Gaines's COA. Label #3828252004

Humor magazine with this issues' contents printed upside down. The cover says "Turn insides downside-up, the cover turns upside-down. What fun, gang! People see you reading with the cover upside-down and think you're crazy!" Ad for Panic magazine. "Bringing Back Father!", art by Bill Elder and Bernie Krigstein; Jiggie cannot take Maggs's abuse any longer so when he has his serious moments he hires some goons to beat her into submission. "What's My Shine!", art by Jack Davis; How the Senate Subcomittee hearings would go if they were run like a TV game show; Loosely based on "What's My Line?" Ad for Piracy magazine. "Meet Miss Potgold," art by Basil Wolverton; A collection of drawings of grotesque women entered in the Miss Potgold of 1955 contest. "Julius Caesar!", art by Wally Wood; MAD writer points out standard lampoon shtick elements during a portion of Julius Caesar story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $260.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #0005620004

Humor magazine with this issues' contents printed upside down. The cover says "Turn insides downside-up, the cover turns upside-down. What fun, gang! People see you reading with the cover upside-down and think you're crazy!" Ad for Panic magazine. "Bringing Back Father!", art by Bill Elder and Bernie Krigstein; Jiggie cannot take Maggs's abuse any longer so when he has his serious moments he hires some goons to beat her into submission. "What's My Shine!", art by Jack Davis; How the Senate Subcomittee hearings would go if they were run like a TV game show; Loosely based on "What's My Line?" Ad for Piracy magazine. "Meet Miss Potgold," art by Basil Wolverton; A collection of drawings of grotesque women entered in the Miss Potgold of 1955 contest. "Julius Caesar!", art by Wally Wood; MAD writer points out standard lampoon shtick elements during a portion of Julius Caesar story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $539.00 or Best Offer Paper: Cream to off white Label #1071486001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($16.17) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Wally Wood and Harvey Kurtzman (frame). "The Dave Garrowunway Show," art by Jack Davis; Dave gets locked out of the studio and J. Floyd continues the show; Parody of the "Today" tv show with Dave Garroway. "Confidentially," art by Bill Elder; Phony articles from various confidential exposé magazines showing how they are all the same. "The Conquest of Tillie's Lookout," script by Ira Wallach, art by Wally Wood; An account of climbing a minor hummock at a New England resort, narrated as if climbing Mt. Everest. "Let's Go For A Ride!", art by Jack Davis; Exaggerated versions of the problems of a Sunday drive, with the family finally deciding home was more peaceful. "The Prodigious," art by Wally Wood; Parody of movie "The Prodigal." "The Seven Itchy Years," art by Bill Elder; Scenes from the movie with a review. "Today's Criminal Investigating Game," script and art by Roger Price; Roger discusses "The Sissonville Fiend Case", how to surround and capture a criminal whose location is known, obtaining information, identifying criminal types, stake outs, fingerprints, marksmanship, and delinquent youth assistance programs. "A Guide To Better Understanding The Fine Old Art of Boxing," script by Al Jaffee, art by Jack Davis. "Tense Tycoons and Lucky Bucks," script by Bernard Shir-Cliff, art by Bernie Krigstein and Wally Wood; Parts of a story about a corporate raider and the people of one of the companies he buys. 60 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 6.0 $125.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #1122300005

Cover art by Harvey Kurtzman (frame), Bill Elder (frame), and Wally Wood (figures at bottom). "The New Expandable Severolet," script by Al Feldstein, art by Wally Wood; Phony ad for Severolet, a car that comes in sections and can expand to any desired length. "Free Fall Ferris," script by Jerry DeFuccio (idea) and Al Feldstein (script), art by Wally Wood; Story about a mouse who becomes a U.S. astronaut. "Gringo," script by Ernie Kovacs, art by Bill Elder; Rules for a fictitious board game. "New Designs In Television Sets," art by Jack Davis. "Dining Etiquette Quiz," script and art by Basil Wolverton; Quiz with bad examples of dining practices. "The Man In The Soot-Gray Flannel," script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; Major scenes from the movie, with captions instead of dialog. "Rare Old Cartoons: Hans Huckerbein der Young Hard-Luck Raven," script and art by Wilhelm Busch; Fritz captures a raven, Hans, and brings it home where it destroys the place until it drinks some wine and dies tangled in some rope; The moral is loosely given as the bad you do will catch up with you. "Camp," script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; Story of Melvin's summer at Camp Pot-Ra-Zee-Bee. "MAD Bubble Gum Cards," script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; Bubble gum cards in the Famous Cowards series. "The Underworld Around Us," script and art by Bernie Wiseman; Essay on early human evolution up to the Stone Age. "Real Estate Ads," script by Al Feldstein, art by Wally Wood and Jack Kamen (home rendering). 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $810.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #2047396002

Cover art by Norman Mingo, Harvey Kurtzman, (frame), and Bill Elder (frame). "Elvis Pelvis," script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; Satirical look at various facets of Elvis Presley's style. "Gunsmoked," script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; Quick recap of typical plots from the show. "MAD Builds a More Civilized Mouse Trap(Table of Contents," script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; Several supposedly civilized ways to trap and kill mice. "Motorist Beware!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Bob Clarke; Describes the escalating efforts of police to patrol highways unnoticed, including several of the latest unmarked vehicles. "MAD Establishes an...Old Comic-Strip Characters' Home," script by Al Feldstein, art by Wally Wood. "Bowling," script by Nick Meglin (idea) and Al Feldstein (script), art by Jack Davis; The scoring, style tips, psychological underpinnings, and problems of bowling. "Morbid Dick," script by Al Feldstein, art by Wally Wood; Tells the tale of the ill-fated voyage of the Peckwad in a vain attempt to kill the white whale. "A Medal for Horatius," script by W. C. Hall, art by Wally Wood; Series of mock memos from Roman Military regarding heroic action of one Gaius Gaius Horatius, showing how politics trumps truth. "What's Happened to the...Pulp Magazines?", script by James Blish, art by Bill Elder; Various genres of pulp stories are all given the same treatment, showing underlying similarity. "MAD Merit Badges," script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; Scout-type merit badges for everyday lazy, loutish clods. "Walt Dizzy Presents Dizzyland," script by Al Feldstein, art by Wally Wood; Behind the scenes look at the 5 worlds of Dizzyland: Tomorrowsland, Frontrearland, Adventuresland, Fantasticland, Moneyland. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $345.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #4045417004

Cover art by Norman Mingo, Harvey Kurtzman, (frame), and Bill Elder (frame). "Elvis Pelvis," script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; Satirical look at various facets of Elvis Presley's style. "Gunsmoked," script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; Quick recap of typical plots from the show. "MAD Builds a More Civilized Mouse Trap(Table of Contents," script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; Several supposedly civilized ways to trap and kill mice. "Motorist Beware!", script by Al Feldstein, art by Bob Clarke; Describes the escalating efforts of police to patrol highways unnoticed, including several of the latest unmarked vehicles. "MAD Establishes an...Old Comic-Strip Characters' Home," script by Al Feldstein, art by Wally Wood. "Bowling," script by Nick Meglin (idea) and Al Feldstein (script), art by Jack Davis; The scoring, style tips, psychological underpinnings, and problems of bowling. "Morbid Dick," script by Al Feldstein, art by Wally Wood; Tells the tale of the ill-fated voyage of the Peckwad in a vain attempt to kill the white whale. "A Medal for Horatius," script by W. C. Hall, art by Wally Wood; Series of mock memos from Roman Military regarding heroic action of one Gaius Gaius Horatius, showing how politics trumps truth. "What's Happened to the...Pulp Magazines?", script by James Blish, art by Bill Elder; Various genres of pulp stories are all given the same treatment, showing underlying similarity. "MAD Merit Badges," script by Al Feldstein, art by Jack Davis; Scout-type merit badges for everyday lazy, loutish clods. "Walt Dizzy Presents Dizzyland," script by Al Feldstein, art by Wally Wood; Behind the scenes look at the 5 worlds of Dizzyland: Tomorrowsland, Frontrearland, Adventuresland, Fantasticland, Moneyland. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 104 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0626100019

Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Advertising Campaigns With Ulterior Motives," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Rickard; Examples of public service announcements that don't serve the public. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Future Wit & Wisdom Books," script by Phil Hahn and Jack Hanrahan, art by Mort Drucker; Books featuring humorous anecdotes and sayings from famous historical and contemporary people not known for being funny or clever. "In the Hospital," script and art by Don Martin; A patient gets a new IV drip. "Mixing Personal Politics with Careers," script by Frank Jacobs, art by George Woodbridge. "Mad Visits the American Mediocrity Academy," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard; A visit to a teaching institution that trains people to be average. "The Lighter Side of High School," script and art by Dave Berg; The humorous trials and tribulations of attending high school. "Postage Stamp Advertising," script and art by Al Jaffee; Examples of what would happen if the U.S. Postal Service sold ad space on their postage stamps. "Loused Up in Space," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "Lost in Space," a family of incompetent space explorers find a planet full of giant gemstones, prompting The Professor to try to kill them--again. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 117 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0088954020

Cover art by Norman Mingo. "Will Success Spoil Charlie Brown?", script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard; A former friend of Charlie Brown of the Peanuts comic strip visits the old neighborhood and finds that the characters of the strip have let success change them. "Out West," script and art by Don Martin; A man driving in the desert is menaced by a flock of vultures. "A Mad Look at Sky Diving," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Davis; A cynical examination of the equipment and training that comes with sky diving. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Honest Comments on TV," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Rickard; How different genres of TV shows would be affected if the interviewees told the truth instead of sticking to safe talking points. "Spy Vs. Spy," script and art by Antonio Prohias. "Air Pollution Problems of the Future," script by Sy Reit, art by George Woodbridge. "The Lighter Side of Clothes," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at American fashion and its effect on perception of other people. "Welcome Aboard Speeches," script by Sy Reit, art by Joe Orlando. "Mad's Medical Mother Goose," script by Larry Siegel, art by Al Jaffee; Nursery rhymes written to satirize the medical profession. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Sam Pebbles," script by Stan Hart, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Sand Pebbles," a surly sailor aboard a U.S. Naval vessel meets a corrupt priest and his dimwitted daughter in Southeast Asia. "What Is the Most Expensive Accessory Item Young Car-Buyers Purchase?" Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.30.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 147 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0071383005

"Little Dull Man," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Little Big Man"; a one hundred twenty-one year old man recalls for an interviewer his life as the biggest schmuck in the old west. "An Italian Robin Catching a Worm," script and art by Don Martin. Cartoons in the margins by Sergio Aragones. "Future Shock," script and art by Sergio Aragones; A man dismisses the outlandish predictions of a reputed fortune teller. "The New Army," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Jack Davis; Examples of how the military has changed with the times. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "If Nixon Were President During Custer's Last Stand," script by Lou Silverstone, photo by Irving Schild; President Nixon tries to stonewall the press's inquiries into the Massacre at Little Big Horn. "The Lighter Side of Time," script and art by Dave Berg; How people deal with the demands of punctuality. "A Mad Look at Pet Owners," script by Stan Hart, art by Bob Clarke. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Modern Muscle Magazine," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by George Woodbridge. "Gall in the Family Fare," script by Larry Siegel, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "All In The Family," the bigoted head of a dysfunctional family spouts his opinions to anyone and everyone while waiting for a reunion with an old army buddy. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 162 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1361803002

Cover art by Norman Mingo. "The Heartburn Kid," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "The Heartbreak Kid," a shallow man commits adultery on his honeymoon. "The Mad Motorist's Guide to American Wildlife," script by Robert Kaufman (plot) and Al Jaffee, art by Al Jaffee; How to identify the animals you just hit with your car. "One Morning at a Bus Depot," script and art by Don Martin. "You Know It's Really Summer When...," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Rickard. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Lighter Side of Crime in the Streets," script and art by Dave Berg. "Magazines For Neglected Sports," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis. "Mad's Summer Camp Owner of the Year," script by Larry Siegel, art by Paul Coker Jr.; The shady owner of a kid's recreational camp is profiled. "A Mad City Street Scene We'd Like to See," script by Lou Silverstone, art by George Woodbridge; A city street with building business signs that tell the entire truth. "Bawde," script by Tom Koch, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Maude," a modern Liberal family go out of their way to be shocking to their audience. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 166 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0207407004

Cover art by Norman Mingo. "American Confetti," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "American Graffiti," teenagers in 1962 California spend their waning teen years cruising, finding love and acting stupidly. "The Historic Landmark" one-page story, script and art by Sergio Aragones; A man makes an impassioned plea to spare an old theater scheduled for demolition. "A Mad Look at Miss Liberty," script and art by Arnoldo Franchioni; The Statue of Liberty is placed in incongruous situations as a means of social commentary. "Gambler Magazine," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Davis. "Don Martin Looks at Three Fairy Tales," script and art by Don Martin. "The Lighter Side of Polarization," script and art by Dave Berg; How people deal, or don't deal, with increasing social and political polarization. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Academy Awards for Best Performances in Every Day Situations," script by Dick DeBartolo and Donald K. Epstein, art by Paul Coker Jr. "Clean Ads for Dirty Movies," script by Larry Siegel, art by Jack Rickard; X-Rated films are given movie posters that will appeal to a family audience. "M*A*S*H*uga," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "M*A*S*H*," two joke-a-minute surgeons turn an army hospital unit upside down. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.40.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 173 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1361109001

Cover art by Jack Davis. "Chinaclown," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; Parody of the film "Chinatown"; a private detective is hired to prove adultery on the part of the city water commissioner and winds up in the middle of a deep and confusing scheme. "One Saturday Morning in a Supermarket," script and art by Don Martin; Two grocery baggers get a little too enthusiastic about their work. "A Mad Look at Our Consumer Society," script and art by Arnoldo Franchioni; Symbols of consumerism are used as objects of irony. "A Mad Look at Model-Building," script and art by Sergio Aragones; Humorous examples of the hobby of plastic model kits. "The Lighter Side of Collecting," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of obsessive behavior demonstrated by collectors and hobbyists. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Poll-Taker of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Paul Coker Jr.; A professional opinion poll researcher is interviewed. "A Modern Business Success Story," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Bob Clarke; Genesis of a business from its humble roots to its ultimate destiny. "Kojerk," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Kojak," a Manhattan police detective tries to solve crimes in between being stylish and lovable. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 184 CGC 9.4 Gaines File Copy

Paper: Off white

Gaines File Copy.

Label #0083320029

Cover art by Bob Jones. "One Cuckoo Flew over the Rest," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest," a con pretends to be mentally ill to avoid a prison sentence, then proceeds to butt heads with the martinet head nurse at the mental institution. "An Angry Mad Look at Unpunished Criminals," script and art by Arnoldo Franchioni. "One Day Last April," script and art by Don Martin; A man channels his inner Gene Kelly. "Disaster Magazine," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by Jack Davis; A niche magazine for people obsessed with natural and human-induced disasters. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias; The Black Spy plays a puppet arcade game. "The Lighter Side of Annoyances," script and art by Dave Berg; Examples of things that drive people crazy. "Lawsuits We'd Like to See," script by Tom Koch, art by George Woodbridge; Class-action suits filed over every day annoyances. "Mad Solutions to Big City Parking Problems," script and art by Al Jaffee; Devices designed to alleviate the over-abundance of parked cars. "Rhota," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Rhoda," the hilarious antics of a loud Jewish family are profiled. "Late One Afternoon at the Warsaw Dike," script and art by Don Martin; A man tries to plug a leak in a dam from the wrong side. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 187 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #0744902011

Cover art by Jack Rickard. "Gall of the President's Men," script by Larry Siegel, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the film "All the President's Men," two intrepid reporters stumble through the threads of a conspiracy that leads all the way to the top. "One Fine Morning in a Play Pen," script and art by Don Martin; An infant gets confused. "Great Moments in Bad Timing," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by Jack Davis; Examples of people saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes Car Rental Companies," script by Stan Hart, art by Bob Clarke. "Other Forms of Malpractice Insurance," script by Stan Hart, art by George Woodbridge; Malpractice insurance policies for lack of courteous behavior. "The Lighter Side of Living Together," script and art by Dave Berg. "How Specialty Magazines are Trying to Boost Sales," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Jack Rickard; Various niche magazines try to boost circulation by using sensational cover blurbs and lurid headlines. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "Mad's Undercover Revolutionary of the Year," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Interview with a man anonymously plotting the downfall of the government. "Crappy Days," script by Arnie Kogen, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Happy Days," the boring antics of a typical fifties nuclear family and the hilarious biker who visits them. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee . 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 188 CGC 9.6 Gaines File Copy

Paper: Off white to white

Gaines File Copy.

Label #0083320030

Cover art by Jack Rickard. "The Moronic Woman," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Mort Drucker; In a parody of the TV series "The Bionic Woman," a woman trying to lead a double life as a teacher and a bionically augmented government agent must recover the plans to her modifications from an enemy country. "Early One Morning on a Desert Island," script and art by Don Martin; A castaway tries to signal a passing plane. "A Mad History of Medicine," script by Larry Siegel, art by George Woodbridge; A satirical overview of the evolution of the science of medicine. "The Lighter Side of Consumers," script and art by Dave Berg; Satirical look at American buying habits. "Mad's Christmas Carols for the 1976 Holiday Season," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr.; Rewriting the lyrics of holiday standards to reflect modern life. "A Mad Look at the Tennis Set," script and art by Paul Peter Porges. "Spy Vs. Spy" by Antonio Prohias. "The Bad Mouth Bears," script by Stan Hart, art by Jack Davis; Parody of the film "The Bad-News Bears"; an alcoholic tries to coach a little league team of losers and misfits. "The Misery Breaks," script by Stan Hart, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the film "The Missouri Breaks," a rustler seeks vengeance against a very strange man for killing his friends. Mad Fold-In by Al Jaffee . 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 189 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Misc debris in case

Label #1361109002

Cover art by Jack Rickard. "The Omenous," script by Dick DeBartolo, art by Harry North; In a parody of the film "The Omen," an out-of-touch upper class couple find that they're raising Satan's little boy. "One Morning in a Courtroom," script and art by Don Martin; An attorney makes an overly aggressive summation. "A Little Kid's Guide to Understanding the News," script by Tom Koch, art by Jack Davis; Applying political terms to situations specific to the life of a child. "The Lighter Side of Winning," script and art by Dave Berg; People handling victory with humorous lack of grace. "American Jokes They're Telling in Poland," script by Frank Jacobs, art by Paul Coker Jr.; A series of jokes satirizing stereotypical American life. "A Mad Look at Winter," script and art by Sergio Aragones. "A Mad Look at Some Exciting New Job Opportunities," script by Paul Peter Porges, art by Al Jaffee; Examples of new jobs being created by new technology, and by the regulations governing that technology. "Welcome Back, Klodder," script by Lou Silverstone, art by Angelo Torres; In a parody of the TV series "Welcome Back, Kotter," a teacher who tells bad jokes teaches a class of inner city youths who tell worse jokes. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 193 CGC 9.6 Gaines File Copy

Paper: White

Gaines File Copy.

Label #0626292008

Cover by Jack Rickard. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Larry Siegel, Marc Bilgrey, Stan Hart, Paul Peter Porges, Dick DeBartolo, Lou Silverstone, Don (Duck) Edwing, Frank Jacobs, Bob Clarke, Mort Drucker, Harry North, Esq., George Woodbridge, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Jack Rickard, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, Antonio Prohias and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of the 1976 remake of A Star Is Born and classic TV show Charlie's Angels, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. An Disneyland-like amusement park based on reality. Mad's takes on answering machines, film production, and European tours. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, Marginals by Sergio Aragones, and Spy vs. Spy. A Star's a Bomb; One Monday Afternoon in a Downtown Jewelry Store; Mad Products With Paired Names That Tell What It's Supposed to Do; Welcome to Mad Magazine's Reality World; A Mad Look at Movie Making; Famous People's Telephone Answering Machine Messages; One Wednesday Evening in a Restaurant Men's Room; More American Jokes They're Telling in Poland; The Mad Travel Agency's Specialized Tours for You and Your Neurosis - The Hypochondriac's Seven-Day Tour of Europe; The Lighter Side of Afternoons; When Members of Our Armed Forces Join a Union; Casey at the Talks; Spy vs. Spy; Churlie's Angles; Late One Friday Night on an Uptown Street Corner; Fold-In. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 196 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0799193009

Cover by Jack Rickard. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Larry Siegel, Arnie Kogen, Lou Silverstone, Don (Duck) Edwing, Stan Hart, Paul Peter Porges, Dick DeBartolo, Frank Jacobs, Bob Clarke, Mort Drucker, Harry North, Esq., Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Jack Rickard, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of Star Wars (the first of many to come) and TV sitcom Three's Company, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A board game based on hospital stays, and an article about public services being run like private businesses. Mad's takes on fan mail, high school, and literary agents. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. Plus a look at Mad editions for other countries, and a photo of Mad publisher William Gaines dressed as Santa Claus. Star Roars; Early One Morning in South America; Mad's "Realistic" Board Game - "Hospital"; Mad Diplomacy in Everyday Life Situations; If Celebrities Answered Their Own Fan Mail; The Lighter Side of Water; Late One Afternoon in South Dakota; If Public Services Were Run Like Private Enterprise; Mishaps of the Future; Mad's Literary Agent of the Year; A Mad Look at a Modern High School; Inventions We'd Like to See; Early One Evening in Atlantic City; He's Company; Fold-In; A Fairy Tale. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 199 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0744909006

Cover by Al Jaffee. Stories and art by Don Martin, Al Jaffee, Tom Koch, Stan Hart, Lou Silverstone, Dezi Szonntagh, Mary Sarazin Timmons, T. Peplinski, Don (Duck) Edwing, Paul Peter Porges, Dick DeBartolo, Frank Jacobs, Bob Clarke, Mort Drucker, Harry North, Esq., Bob Jones, Charles M. DeFuccio, Paul Coker Jr., Angelo Torres, Jack Rickard, Jack Davis, Dave Berg, and Sergio Aragones. Spoofs of James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me and TV sitcom What's Happening?, featuring art by Mort Drucker and Angelo Torres. A resume for housewives. Mad's takes on punk rock, TV commercials, and Catch-22's. Classic Don Martin strips, Lighter Side strips by Dave Berg, and Marginals by Sergio Aragones. The Spy Who Glubbed Me; One Morning in a Prison Tower; Surprise Television Commercials; A Job Resume for an Average Housewife; Mad's "Punk Rock Group" of the Year; Some Mad Things We'll Never Understand; Apartment House Bulletin Board; The Lighter Side of Danger; One Afternoon Down on a Farm; Mad's Real Life "Catch-22's"; Where Your Dollar Goes; We Could Sure Do Without...; Some Legendary Commodes; What Happened?; One Evening in a Bus Station; Fold-In; One Night in the City. 8.5-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.60.