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CBCS Graded Comic Books

CBCS is a comic book grading company. Comics that are submitted to CBCS are graded by professional graders on a 10 point scale and then sealed inside a hard plastic cotainer to prevent tampering.

  • Item #61981621
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    Published Feb 1968 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #22-40C0498-002

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. When the Sea Dies! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, Ocean Master (villain), and The Scavenger, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; a sea cataclysm interrupts a battle between Aquaman and Ocean Master; the sea begins dying; Mera and Aquababy are kidnapped. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Freddie the Frogman humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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  • Item #61981618
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    Published Aug 1969 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)
    • Label #21-40B8A7A-002

    First 15c cover-priced issue. Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Explanation!, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Frank Giacoia; after getting rescued from an artificial whirlpool, Aquaman wakens to find Mera; Aqualad continues battling Bugala; Aquagirl gets in with a group of Atlantean rebels wanting to overthrow Atlantis. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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  • Item #58243285
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sigs: Scott Snyder on 9/3/2017, James Tynion IV on 9/23/2017 & Andy Kubert on 10/8/2017.
    • Label #18-0768BFD-092
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    Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Art by Jim Lee, Andy Kubert and John Romita Jr. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. DARKNESS COMES TO THE DC UNIVERSE WITH THE MYSTERY OF THE FORGE! Aquaman, The Flash and more of DC's pantheon of heroes suspect Batman of hiding a dark secret that could threaten the very existence of the multiverse! It's an epic that will span generations-but how does it connect to the origins of one of DC's most legendary heroes? The great comics event of summer 2017 is about to begin courtesy of superstar writers Scott Snyder and James Tynion III and illustrated by a master class of comics artists: Andy Kubert, Jim Lee and John Romita Jr.! You do not want to miss this one! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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  • Item #58243274
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sig: Scott Snyder on 9/3/2017.
    • Label #18-0768BFD-093
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    Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Art by Jim Lee, Andy Kubert and John Romita Jr. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. DARKNESS COMES TO THE DC UNIVERSE WITH THE MYSTERY OF THE FORGE! Aquaman, The Flash and more of DC's pantheon of heroes suspect Batman of hiding a dark secret that could threaten the very existence of the multiverse! It's an epic that will span generations-but how does it connect to the origins of one of DC's most legendary heroes? The great comics event of summer 2017 is about to begin courtesy of superstar writers Scott Snyder and James Tynion III and illustrated by a master class of comics artists: Andy Kubert, Jim Lee and John Romita Jr.! You do not want to miss this one! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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  • Item #58130907
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    Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dick Giordano. "There Shall Come a Gathering," script by Paul Kupperberg and Paul Levitz, art by Joe Staton; Some unknown force is disrupting the fabric of time and pulling the Earth out of orbit; Volcanoes explode, dinosaurs rampage, and heroes from all times pop up everywhere; Green Lantern, Atom, Flash, and Adam Strange fly to an orbiting spaceship and battle gold robots. Lois Lane, Creeper, and the Challengers fly to the Rocky Mountains to crack a big green alien box; Metal Men and Teen Titans quash Vikings and Nazis; Phantom Stranger gathers heroes and holds a seance to summon the Spectre; together they return the Earth to its orbit; Lois Lane and Angel O'Day repel the alien responsible. Features almost every character who ever appeared in Showcase. Wonder Woman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Dilemma." Article by Paul Levitz that tells how the creators - all fans of Showcase - pulled the book together. It then gives brief biographies and cites issues for the 60 superstars, as well as where they appear in the main story. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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  • Item #51316562
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sigs: Joe Staton 10/19/2019 & Paul Kupperberg & Paul Levits on 12/14/2019. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #19-476BAFE-040
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    Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dick Giordano. "There Shall Come a Gathering," script by Paul Kupperberg and Paul Levitz, art by Joe Staton; Some unknown force is disrupting the fabric of time and pulling the Earth out of orbit; Volcanoes explode, dinosaurs rampage, and heroes from all times pop up everywhere; Green Lantern, Atom, Flash, and Adam Strange fly to an orbiting spaceship and battle gold robots. Lois Lane, Creeper, and the Challengers fly to the Rocky Mountains to crack a big green alien box; Metal Men and Teen Titans quash Vikings and Nazis; Phantom Stranger gathers heroes and holds a seance to summon the Spectre; together they return the Earth to its orbit; Lois Lane and Angel O'Day repel the alien responsible. Features almost every character who ever appeared in Showcase. Wonder Woman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Dilemma." Article by Paul Levitz that tells how the creators - all fans of Showcase - pulled the book together. It then gives brief biographies and cites issues for the 60 superstars, as well as where they appear in the main story. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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  • Item #58131073
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sigs: Joe Staton & Paul Levitz on 9/3/2016.
    • Label #17-010C0E0-032
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    Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dick Giordano. "There Shall Come a Gathering," script by Paul Kupperberg and Paul Levitz, art by Joe Staton; Some unknown force is disrupting the fabric of time and pulling the Earth out of orbit; Volcanoes explode, dinosaurs rampage, and heroes from all times pop up everywhere; Green Lantern, Atom, Flash, and Adam Strange fly to an orbiting spaceship and battle gold robots. Lois Lane, Creeper, and the Challengers fly to the Rocky Mountains to crack a big green alien box; Metal Men and Teen Titans quash Vikings and Nazis; Phantom Stranger gathers heroes and holds a seance to summon the Spectre; together they return the Earth to its orbit; Lois Lane and Angel O'Day repel the alien responsible. Features almost every character who ever appeared in Showcase. Wonder Woman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Dilemma." Article by Paul Levitz that tells how the creators - all fans of Showcase - pulled the book together. It then gives brief biographies and cites issues for the 60 superstars, as well as where they appear in the main story. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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  • Item #59210272
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Witnessed Signatures: Paul Kupperberg on 729/2022 & Joe Staton on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #23-0B0CC15-065
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.16) will be charged at checkout.
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    Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Dick Giordano. "There Shall Come a Gathering," script by Paul Kupperberg and Paul Levitz, art by Joe Staton; Some unknown force is disrupting the fabric of time and pulling the Earth out of orbit; Volcanoes explode, dinosaurs rampage, and heroes from all times pop up everywhere; Green Lantern, Atom, Flash, and Adam Strange fly to an orbiting spaceship and battle gold robots. Lois Lane, Creeper, and the Challengers fly to the Rocky Mountains to crack a big green alien box; Metal Men and Teen Titans quash Vikings and Nazis; Phantom Stranger gathers heroes and holds a seance to summon the Spectre; together they return the Earth to its orbit; Lois Lane and Angel O'Day repel the alien responsible. Features almost every character who ever appeared in Showcase. Wonder Woman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Dilemma." Article by Paul Levitz that tells how the creators - all fans of Showcase - pulled the book together. It then gives brief biographies and cites issues for the 60 superstars, as well as where they appear in the main story. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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