Auctions: comic books in 'Martial Arts', graded by CGC

Dragon Ball Part 1 (1998) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4416265009

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. The most popular manga in the world finally comes to America! Printed right to left like authentic Japanese manga! Meet a young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma, who is on a quest to collect seven 'Dragon Balls.' If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world. Could Bulma use the help of a certain super-strong boy? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Dragon Ball Z Part 1 (1998) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416265010

1st printing. Story and Art by Akira Toriyama. As seen on the hit animated TV series! Printed right to left like authentic Japanese manga! Young Goku has grown up, and his years of training have made him one of Earth's ultimate warriors, if not the ultimate warrior. But the stakes are increasing as ever deadlier threats appear, including a super-powerful race from outer space that lives for the thrill of combat. Now Goku and his friends must put their very lives on the line in the utmost test of martial arts skill! Dragon Ball Z is pure action adrenaline, with battles of literally earth-shaking proportions! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Immortal Iron Fist (2006 Marvel) 10B CGC 9.8 SS Brubaker/ Fraction

Paper: White

Signed by Ed Brubaker and Matt Fraction on 6/19/09 Variant

Label #0985793010

Zombie Cover by Kaare Andrews. The Seven Capital Cities of Heaven: Part 3 of 7 - Written by MATT FRACTION & ED BRUBAKER Pencils by DAVID AJA. The kung fu tournament to end all tournaments continues in this, the third part of THE SEVEN CAPITAL CITIES OF HEAVEN. Davos and Crane Mother's conspiracy to crush K'un-Lun and the Iron Fist legacy once and for all springs to life. The Heroes for Hire continue tracking the rogue Hydra cell across the snow-swept Himalayas. The wicked Bride of Nine Spiders spins her terrible web. America continues to fall in love with Fat Cobra. And Danny Rand returns to the fight, armed now with the long-lost life story of Orson Randall, the Last Iron Fist. Will he be too late? Cover price $2.99.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 18 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #1975536006

"Attack!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Al Milgrom. Shang Chi comes face-to-face with his diabolical father, Fu Manchu. But can even the Master of Kung Fu defeat his father's super-henchman with his hands tied behind his back? Includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 62 (The Plunderer). Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 34 CGC 7.0 Double Cover

Paper: Off white to white

Double Cover: 1st cover 7.5, interior cover 8.0. (typo on CGC label)

Label #4388865006

"Cyclone at the Center of a Madman's Crown!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Dan Adkins. Leiko Wu (second appearance) has been kidnaped by a madman. Now, Shang Chi and Reston must make a daring attempt to rescue her from an island where simple children's toys become deadly instruments of death. Letter to the editor from Eclipse Comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twins of Evil!" Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 73 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4400986025

"Prisoners to the Crown!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck. Shang Chi and company return to the malevolently mutated Mordillo Isle. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 74 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400986024

"Bynocki Triumphant!" Part 3 of 4. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson. Though their master is since dead, the mischievous creations of Mordillo Island live on. Now, Shang Chi and his erstwhile adversary, Shock-Wave, must fight side-by-side to survive their experience here. Cover price $0.35.

Mortal Kombat U.S. Special Forces (1995) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4393364001

From the million-selling video games comes Mortal Kombat: the awesome American fighting team! Agents Sonya Blade and Jackson "Jax" Briggs battle for justice against the dreaded Black Dragon, one of the most powerful underground crime organizations in the world. Written by Mark Paniccia. Art by Patrick Rolo and Abraham Madison. Plus, Kano in the back-up story "Breakout," leading into the newest Mortal Kombat series, Battlewave. Written by Charles Marshall. Art by Patrick Rolo and Richard Emond. And if that's not enough, there are previews of the new Mortal Kombat series! 40 pages. Cover price $3.50.

Rai (1992) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Glossy" Version

Label #2039666010

Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4). This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in "The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 13 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4366598016

"To Catch an Assassin!" Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ric Estrada. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children, #8" (pencils by Curt Swan?). Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua")/Vince Colletta cover. Cover price $0.30.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 16 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4366598018

Cover art by Al Milgrom. The Doom Seer starring Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter, O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner, Lady Shiva, Ojo, Luke Lewis, and The Blades-Men, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ric Estrada; Richard Dragon battles The Doom Seer in the cold northern tundra. 32 pgs. $0.35. 1st appearance of Professor Ojo. Cover price $0.35.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 18 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4366598019

Cover art by Rich Buckler and Jack Abel. The Secret of the Bronze Tiger starring Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter, O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (1st appearance as Bronze Tiger), Lady Shiva, Ojo, and Luke Lewis, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ric Estrada; Richard Dragon fights for his life and endeavors to learn the secret of the Bronze Tiger. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Sword Master (2019 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Gunji

Paper: White

Label #3979888020

Written by Shuizhu and Greg Pak. Art by Gunji and Ario Anindito. Cover by Gunji. MIGHTY MARVEL MARTIAL ARTS DOUBLE TROUBLE! ALL NEW ONGOING SERIES! You saw him tear through Fire Goblins in WAR OF THE REALMS with his big, damn magic sword! Now learn the mysterious origins of LIN LIE, A.K.A. SWORD MASTER, Marvel's newest Chinese superhero, in the English language debut of the original series written by Shuizhu and drawn by Gunji! Haunted by dreams of demons, Lin Lie hunts for his missing archeologist father - and for the secret of the black sword he left behind. And in a brand new story written by Greg Pak (NEW AGENTS OF ATLAS), Sword Master teams up with SHANG-CHI! What happens when an undisciplined, untrained kid with a magic sword tangles with the one and only, undisputed MASTER OF KUNG FU? (Spoiler alert: they will indeed drive each other crazy, with huge ramifications for the Marvel Universe!) 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.2ND CGC 7.5 Eastman Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Second Printing.

Label #3694330002

SECOND PRINTING Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 9.8 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4400952005

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 9.8 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4400952003

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 9.6 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4400952013

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 9.6 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4400952008

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 9.4 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4389429019

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 9.2 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4400952009

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 8.5 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4400952011

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 3REP.2ND CGC 9.6 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Second Printing. Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #3984109009

Second printing, published 11/88. Identified as a reprint in the last full-length paragraph on the interior front cover. Reprint contains new backup story titled "Complete Carnage and Radical" and a new pin-up by Bernie Shuman. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400952017

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400952016

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416265008

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4389475009

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4389475015

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4400952014

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4389475011

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4389475012

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 47 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3848072012

Masks, Part 2. In feudal Japan, the Turtles battle the mutated dinosaur warrior Chote. Story, art and cover by Michael Dooney. Backup story features Usagi Yojimbo meeting Space Usagi! Story and art by Stan Sakai. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 61 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4186777024

City At War, Part 12. The final showdown with the Elite. Story by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Jim Lawson; art by Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover by A.C. Farley. Cover price $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Authorized Training Manual 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4400745020

Text by Rich Buckler. Art by Jason Rodgers. Cover by Kevin Eastman and Rich Buckler. A guide to the weapons and martial arts of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this issue includes a detailed look at Donatellos and Leonardos favorite weapons, the bo stick and the katana sword, respectively. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 1A CGC 9.6 Eastman

Paper: White

Label #3846758001

Cover by Esau Escorza and Isaac Escorza. Wish for Death - Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Kevin Eastman (layouts), Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza and Ben Bishop. It's the TMNT event of 2020! Springing from the minds of TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird comes an epic like you've never seen before! In a future NYC far different than the one we know today, a lone surviving Turtle goes on a seemingly hopeless mission to obtain justice for his fallen family and friends. Kinetic layouts from Eastman, and a thrilling script full of surprises from Eastman and longtime TMNT scribe Tom Waltz all combine to make this one of the most memorable TMNT stories you will ever read! Oversized in both format and page count, this is a perennial TMNT tale that can't be missed! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $8.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 1A CGC 9.4 Eastman

Paper: White

Label #4413088001

Cover by Esau Escorza and Isaac Escorza. Wish for Death - Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Kevin Eastman (layouts), Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza and Ben Bishop. It's the TMNT event of 2020! Springing from the minds of TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird comes an epic like you've never seen before! In a future NYC far different than the one we know today, a lone surviving Turtle goes on a seemingly hopeless mission to obtain justice for his fallen family and friends. Kinetic layouts from Eastman, and a thrilling script full of surprises from Eastman and longtime TMNT scribe Tom Waltz all combine to make this one of the most memorable TMNT stories you will ever read! Oversized in both format and page count, this is a perennial TMNT tale that can't be missed! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $8.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 1B CGC 9.9 Eastman Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4413088002

2nd Printing. Cover by Esau Escorza and Isaac Escorza. Wish for Death - Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Kevin Eastman (layouts), Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza and Ben Bishop. It's the TMNT event of 2020! Springing from the minds of TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird comes an epic like you've never seen before! In a future NYC far different than the one we know today, a lone surviving Turtle goes on a seemingly hopeless mission to obtain justice for his fallen family and friends. Kinetic layouts from Eastman, and a thrilling script full of surprises from Eastman and longtime TMNT scribe Tom Waltz all combine to make this one of the most memorable TMNT stories you will ever read! Oversized in both format and page count, this is a perennial TMNT tale that can't be missed! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $8.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 1DC CGC 9.8 Eastman Director's Cut Variant

Paper: White

Label #4413088003

Wish for Death - Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Kevin Eastman (layouts), Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza and Ben Bishop. Cover by Kevin Eastman. TMNT: The Last Ronin #1 was one of the biggest books of 2020 and now it returns with a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of this instant classic! Featuring never-before-seen layouts from Eastman, story notes that date back decades, character designs, script pages and more, this is a must have for any TMNT fan who wants to discover the story behind the story! 64 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $10.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 1RI.B CGC 9.6 Santolouco 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition B

Label #4413088004

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Cover by Mateus Santolouco. Wish for Death - Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Kevin Eastman (layouts), Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza and Ben Bishop. It's the TMNT event of 2020! Springing from the minds of TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird comes an epic like you've never seen before! In a future NYC far different than the one we know today, a lone surviving Turtle goes on a seemingly hopeless mission to obtain justice for his fallen family and friends. Kinetic layouts from Eastman, and a thrilling script full of surprises from Eastman and longtime TMNT scribe Tom Waltz all combine to make this one of the most memorable TMNT stories you will ever read! Oversized in both format and page count, this is a perennial TMNT tale that can't be missed! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $8.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 2A CGC 9.8 Escorza

Paper: White

Label #4413088007

Cover by Esau Escorza and Isaac Escorza. First to Fall - Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop and Kevin Eastman. Secrets are revealed as we begin to discover what happened in the past to lead to this nightmarish future. The Ronin meets an unexpected new ally but the Foot Clan begins an exhaustive sweep of the Bottom to find the vengeful mutant. And what role does Baxter Stockman play? 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $8.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 2A CGC 9.2 Escorza

Paper: White

Label #4413088008

Cover by Esau Escorza and Isaac Escorza. First to Fall - Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop and Kevin Eastman. Secrets are revealed as we begin to discover what happened in the past to lead to this nightmarish future. The Ronin meets an unexpected new ally but the Foot Clan begins an exhaustive sweep of the Bottom to find the vengeful mutant. And what role does Baxter Stockman play? 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $8.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 3RI CGC 9.6 Williams II 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Reatailer Incentive Edition

Label #4413088009

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Cover by Freddie Williams II. Fight or Flight - Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop and Kevin Eastman. Unexpected allies from the past reveal a possible path to salvation! As the Foot Clan sweeps NYC for the rogue Ronin, a final desperate plan in the name of vengeance is made! Spanning decades, this issue's action and intrigue will set up the astounding final issues! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $8.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 4RI CGC 10.0 Wachter 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition

Label #4413088006

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop and Kevin Eastman. Cover by Dave Wachter. With a few key allies, the Ronin takes on the greatest risk yet to infiltrate Baxter Stockman's tech island! What happened many years ago to set the Ronin on this quest for vengeance? Find out in this action-packed penultimate issue! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 4RI CGC 9.8 Wachter 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition

Label #4413088005

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop and Kevin Eastman. Cover by Dave Wachter. With a few key allies, the Ronin takes on the greatest risk yet to infiltrate Baxter Stockman's tech island! What happened many years ago to set the Ronin on this quest for vengeance? Find out in this action-packed penultimate issue! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vs. Street Fighter (2023 IDW) 1REIQ CGC 9.8 SS Reinaldo "Reiq" Quintero

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Signed by Reinaldo "Reiq" Quintero on 07/18/2023. Reiq Variant Cover.

Label #4304272010

Final Order Comics, Bridgital Collective, Street Level Hero, and Bandukswami Comics joint Exclusive Variant Cover by REIQ. Written by Paul Allor. Art by Ariel Medel. When a prestigious martial arts tournament invites fighters to travel to Atlantic City and test their skills, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles jump at the chance to compete. But a big stage means big competition, and the world famous STREET FIGHTERS have shown up in force to prove the mettle of their PSYCHO POWERED fighting forms. As if that's not enough of a challenge, there are rumors of competitors disappearing and the identity of the contests benefactors is shrouded in mystery. Don't miss the matchups of your favorite fighters as the half-shell heroes face the likes of Ryu, Guile, Chun-Li, and more. TMNT Vs. Street Fighter kicks off a five-issue fight card of fury starting this May! 32 pages, full color. Rated M