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Invincible (2003 Image) 72 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4499611006

THE VILTRUMITE WAR CONTINUES! You all knew it was coming, so might as well get it out of the way early: CONQUEST vs. INVISIBLE - the rematch! This time Invincible won't have Atom Eve to help him, and Conquest won't make the mistake of underestimating him. Can a galaxy-spanning all-out war contain this fight? This issue is not to be missed! Cover price $2.99.

Invincible (2003 Image) 80 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4499611012

DINOSAURUS returns! Hellbent on righting what he sees as wrong in the world he comes face-to-face with Invincible and the result is devastating. Cover price $2.99.

Invincible Iron Man (2008) 10A CGC 9.8 Larroca

Paper: White

Label #3758156007

Dark Reign tie-in - World's Most Wanted: Part 3 . In the world-shaking wake of SECRET INVASION, everything has changed. Now a fugitive, Tony Stark initiates the deletion sequence that could save the world, but end his life...while Norman Osborn assumes the reins of power and brings the H.A.M.M.E.R. down. How much trouble are Tony, Pepper, and Maria in? Things go from bad to worse as WORLD'S MOST WANTED continues here! Cover by Salvador Larroca. Written by Matt Franction with art by Salvador Larroca 32 pages/Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Invincible Iron Man (2017 3rd Series) 1G CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4429546005

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Stefano Caselli. Cover by Skottie Young. From the violent streets of Chicago, a new armored hero rises! Clad in her very own Iron Man armor, Riri Williams is ready to show the Marvel Universe what she can do as the self-made hero of tomorrow. But is she ready for all the problems that come with stepping into Iron Man's jet boots? Where's a genius billionaire playboy philanthropist when you need one? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Invincible Returns (2010 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 Finch

Paper: White

Label #4499611005

Cover by David Finch. story ROBERT KIRKMAN art RYAN OTTLEY, CORY WALKER & FCO PLASCENCIA AT LONG LAST, INVINCIBLE RETURNS TO HIS ORIGINAL COSTUME! After the shocking events of the Invincible War and the cataclysmic battle with Conquest, Invincible is ready to turn the page to a bold new era: just in time for THE VILTRUMITE WAR, starting in next month's INVINCIBLE #71! This special self-contained issue will bring readers new and old up to speed on everyone's favorite superhero comic. If you've never read INVINCIBLE, now is the time to dive in! And if you've been reading since the beginning: You know it's all been leading up to this moment! Either way, hold onto your hats! 40 Pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Iron Fist (2022 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Cheung

Paper: White

Label #4110880012

Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Michael Yg. Cover by Jim Cheung. WHO IS THE NEW IRON FIST?! After giving up his power to save the world, DANNY RAND believes he's seen the last of the IRON FIST... ...But when DEMONS begin to attack cities around the world, a MYSTERIOUS NEWCOMER in a FAMILIAR MASK appears, hands blazing with the CHI OF SHOU-LAO THE UNDYING! Who is this NEW IRON FIST? And does his power really come from the DRAGON OF K'UN-LUN... Or from something far more sinister? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3776953001

"Unconquered Is The Unicorn!" Script by Archie Goodwin. Art by Johnny Craig. Cover by Johnny Craig. Tony Stark attends a scientific conference at the Alpine Lodge when out of nowhere the Unicorn busts into the nationally televised meeting! While the Unicorn is making his demands to the TV audience, Tony finds his briefcase and changes into Iron Man! Can Shell-head win the slugfest against the powerful Unicorn? (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. This issue also contains a full page ad for Silver Surfer issue 1 ? 1st series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3776953002

The Mandarin guests in "Once More...the Mandarin!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. The Mandarin has discovered that Tony Stark is Iron Man! And now Shell-head's old foe is planning to ruin Stark Industries by linking Tony to communist activity, and thus forcing the U.S. government to cancel Stark Industries' military contracts. How is the golden avenger going to clear his name and then defeat the villain with the ten rings? Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer and artist Walt Simonson.) 32 pages Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 54 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3934816003

Sub-Mariner and Iron Man do battle. 1st appearance of Moondragon as Madame MacEvil. "Sub-Mariner: Target for Death!" Story by Mike Friedrich and Bill Everett. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. It's a cataclysmic confrontation between Iron Man and the Sub-Mariner off the coast of Seattle! One of the heroes is being forced to fight against his will, but which one? And once the battle moves underwater, does Shell-Head have a chance to defeat Namor? First appearance of Moondragon as Madame MacEvil. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Joey Cavalieri.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 84 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4480391007

"The Night of the Walking Bomb!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Herbe Trempe and Marie Severin. Tony Stark's friend and erstwhile Iron Man stand-in, Happy, has collapsed from injuries sustained while wearing the Iron Man armor. Can Tony find a way to help his friend before it's too late, or will Happy become just another casualty in the pursuit of justice? 32 pages. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 92 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4480391008

"Burn, Hero...Burn!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by George Tuska and Jack Abel. The dangerous villain known as the Melter is back! How can Iron Man hope to defeat a foe who actually possesses the power to destroy his armor? Maybe with a little help from his original armor. Don't miss the triumphant return of Iron Man's original golden armor. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 219N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4144177005

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Ghost. "Ghost Story" Part 1 of 3. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Stark Enterprises is ready to make its first corporate acquisition: the Accutech Research and Development company! However a strange phenomenon (or perhaps strange person) has been plaguing Accutech and causing various accidents! Some employees blame it on a mysterious ghost! Does a ghost actually walk the halls of Accutech? Once Tony signs the contract to purchase the company, he finds out the answer! And Iron Man's first battle vs. the Ghost begins in earnest! First appearance of Abe Zimmer. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes. (Notes: The Ghost debuted in the MCU in the 2018 movie: Ant-Man and the Wasp. This issue was reprinted in2015 in the softcover: Iron Man Stark Wars Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

2 Siamese Pages.

Label #3693561003

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett. "The Torrent Without - The Tumult Within!," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man escapes from the trap set up by Whiplash and the Big M when a cadre of AIM agents attacks the Maggia's gambling ship. "Call Him Destiny... or Call Him Death!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Namor battles Destiny, the villain recounts his past connection to Namor's father. Pre-dates both Iron Man #1 and Sub-Mariner #1; Iron Man story continues in Iron Man #1, while the Sub-Mariner story continues in Sub-Mariner #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Manual (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4294802020

This special one-shot issue was published as part of the 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Invincible Iron Man. Script and art by Eliot R. Brown. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. This tech manual illustrates and describes (in detail) Iron Man's different suits of armor through the years. It also serves as an operations handbook for various armor components. The inside front cover lists the credits for the story and dedicates this issue to the STS-51-L Challenger crew. The inside back cover includes a short essay from Stan Lee. The back cover features six sketches of Shell-Head's helmet. (Notes: The Iron Manual (1993) #1 was reprinted in 2008 in the trade paperback: Iron Man Iron Manual. There are not any advertisements inside.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.75.

Isis (1976) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4486417015

"Scarab--the Man Who Would Destroy." Based on the live action Saturday morning television series, Isis lasted just eight issues. Here she battles an ancient sorcerer freed from a pyramid that has been transported from Egypt to America. Gerald Ford of Earth S appears. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Wally Wood. Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover price $0.30.

Jean Grey (2017 Marvel) 1CAMPBELL.B CGC 9.8 SS J. Scott Campbell Campbell JScottCampbell.com B Variant

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J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AUTHENTICATED AUTOGRAPH. JScottCampbell.com Edition B.

Label #4429134005

JScottCampbell.com Edition B cover. Written by Dennis Hopeless. Art by Victor Ibanez. Cover by J. Scott Campbell and Sabine Rich. When a teenage JEAN GREY traveled through time and arrived in the present, she learned the terrible fate that befell her predecessor: Possessed by a cosmic entity called the Phoenix, Jean was trapped in an endless cycle of life and death. Determined to escape that future, Jean set out to write her own destiny. But now, she's visited by a premonition that the Phoenix is coming for her…and in this new ongoing series by DENNIS HOPELESS (ALL-NEW X-MEN, SPIDER-WOMAN, X-MEN: SEASON ONE) and VICTOR IBANEZ (EXTRAORDINARY X-MEN, STORM), she's going to fight tooth and nail to escape becoming its next victim! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Jessi Zombie Hunter (2023 Black Ops) Jessi Hopps 1CE.STARFIRE.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Star Girl Edition A

Label #4456539012

Comics Elite and Patreon Exclusive "Starfire" Nice Trade Cover by Shikarii - Limited to 250 copies. Written by Neo Edmunds. Art by Fabrizio Pasini. 28 pages, full color.

Jessi Zombie Hunter (2023 Black Ops) Jessi Hopps 1E.V CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover EV

Label #4415741018

Topless Launch Edition Virgin Cover by Shikarii. Written by Neo Edmunds. Art by Fabrizio Pasini and Tina Francisco. 28 pages, full color.

Jinkies (2023 Black Ops) 1SHIKARII.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover CN

Label #4415741019

Nude "Ouija" Edition Virgin Cover by Shikarii Shambu. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana. 32 pages, full color

Joker (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4426146003

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1273040019

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "The Sad Saga of Willy the Weeper!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; The Joker teams up with Willie the Weeper when Willie breaks him out of Arkham; The Joker then helps him steal platinum but is thwarted by Gordon. Superman ad. 1 page Joker text article "The Wildest Card, Part 2," about the history of the Joker. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (2021 DC) 1A CGC 9.6 March

Paper: White

Label #3883071019

Infinite Frontier Tie-In - Written by James Tynion IV & Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March & Mirka Andolfo. Cover by Guillem March. Following the events of Infinite Frontier #1, The Joker is the most wanted man in the world! But the Clown Prince of Crime is several steps ahead of law enforcement—and he's on the run overseas. James Gordon, facing retirement, realizes this is the manhunt of his life and the last piece of a storied career…but what mysterious and deadly forces are also in pursuit of The Joker? And in the backup story, following the events of the smash hit Punchline #1, DCs most controversial new villain navigates the infrastructure of Blackgate Penitentiary—while on the outside, Harper Row takes up the mantle of Bluebird to stop her brother from falling under Punchlines influence. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Judgment Day (2024 Archie) 1CKC CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Kingdom Creative Edition.

Label #4499898012

Comic Kingdom Creative Exclusive Virgin Cover by David Nakayama. Written by Aubrey Sitterson. Art by Meghan Hutchinson. In a world overrun with demons, Archie Andrews is on a quest to cleanse Riverdale of all wicked-kind. Harnessing the destructive power of a captive fiend, he will have to destroy corrupted and possessed versions of the people closest to him. Questioning his own morality and forced to make difficult sacrifices, are Archie's efforts truly good, or the work of pure evil? Traverse the most horrifying version of Riverdale yet in the first Archie Premium Event. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Judgment Day (2024 Archie) 1CKC CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Kingdom Creative Edition.

Label #4499898011

Comic Kingdom Creative Exclusive Virgin Cover by David Nakayama. Written by Aubrey Sitterson. Art by Meghan Hutchinson. In a world overrun with demons, Archie Andrews is on a quest to cleanse Riverdale of all wicked-kind. Harnessing the destructive power of a captive fiend, he will have to destroy corrupted and possessed versions of the people closest to him. Questioning his own morality and forced to make difficult sacrifices, are Archie's efforts truly good, or the work of pure evil? Traverse the most horrifying version of Riverdale yet in the first Archie Premium Event. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Jumbo Comics (1938) 31 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1339603002

Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Edited by Malcolm Reiss and Jerry Iger. Stories and art by Will Eisner, Jerry Iger, Art Saaf, Sy Reit, Mort Leav, Bob Kane and Robert Webb. An influential anthology starring jungle hero Sheena, featuring early art by legendary comics artists in the Eisner-Iger Shop. Sheena encounters slavers, voodoo and treasure in the jungle; Time-traveler Stuart Taylor visits ancient Greece and encounters Medusa, Mercury and the Oracle of Delphi; A Jumbo Laffs joke page is drawn by Batman creator Bob Kane. The Hawk; Weird Stories of the Supernatural; Bobby; Sheena, Queen of the Jungle; Midnight the Black Stallion; Tom Dick and Harry; Suicide Channel; Jumbo Laffs; ZX-5 Spies In Action; Inspector Dayton; Lightning. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jumbo Comics (1938) 108 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4394374002

In order of appearance: "Sheena, Queen of the Jungle", reprinted in Good Girl Art Quarterly (1990) #4, and "The Hawk" art by Robert Webb; "ZX-5" art by Jack Kamen; "Sky Girl" art by Matt Baker, reprinted in Good Girl Art Quarterly (1990) #7; and "Stuart Taylor in Weird Stories of the Supernatural" and "The Ghost Gallery" art by Jack Kamen. "Top of the World" text story by Henry Wysham Lanier. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 18 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4507982002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Klaus Janson. The Black Panther stars in the conclusion of Panther's Rage, "Epilogue, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Billy Graham, inks by Bob McLeod; The Panther is captured and tortured by Madam Slay, Killmonger's mate. Letter from comics editor and publisher Dean Mullaney. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Justice Inc. (1975) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427498020

Cover art by Joe Kubert. "Batman and the Mummy" Hostess Twinkies ad. "This Night, an Avenger Is Born!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Al McWilliams; Origin and intro of the Avenger, and his support organization Justice, Inc.; The Avenger was Richard Benson; Due to the traumatic kidnapping of his wife and child the muscles in his face were frozen; This enabled him to literally mold his face into any shape. "Justice Incorporated" by Allen Asherman. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Kerry Drake Detective Cases (1944) 19 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4400765007

Stories and art by Allen Saunders, Alfred Andriola and Bob Powell. Reprints of Alfred Andriola's detective comic strip Kerry Drake and other adventure tales. A case of mistaken identity leads detective Kerry Drake to a confrontation with drug smugglers in Key West. Female sheriff Kitty Carson joins a charity rodeo in New York City and winds up chasing robbers. Bondage cover by Al Avison. Kerry Drake: The Case of the Dope Smugglers; Smashing the Dope Ring; Kitty Carson; The Fatal Mistake. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Kid Colt Outlaw (1948) 194 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4480391010

Cover art by Gil Kane. The Cragsons Ride Again!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Keller; When Clem Cragson is released from prison he puts back together the Cragson gang, until he is shut down by Kid Colt. Kid Colt In Action!--A Marvel Masterwork Pin-Up by Jack Keller. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Lady Death (2006) Annual 1P CGC 9.6 Allies Wraparound Variant

Paper: White

Allies Wrap Edition

Label #4481178020

Allies Wrap Cover limited to 1,000. By Brian Pulido & Richard Ortiz Celebrating 15 years of Lady Death in print, we unleash the first ever Lady Death Annual! This super-sized tome is one giant self-contained story by creator Brian Pulido and super-star artist Richard Ortiz! Atop an isolated, monolithic castle, Lady Death, Wargoth, and Satasha, celebrate the Blackland's holiday, Tombsmass. Unknown to them, The Infernal, an unimaginable evil intent on killing them, invades their rare solace. Can Lady Death and her cohorts survive against an unstoppable, supernatural murdering machine? And why is The Infernal here? Could one of them have called it? The answers will melt your mind! Slasher horror on an epic, medieval scale! Featuring a whole host of super-star covers including the regular, wraparound and premium by Richard Ortiz, the painted by Carlos Valenzuela, the Martin and Nemesis covers by Matt Martin, a cover by Juan Jose Ryp, and a special leather cover by Gabriel Rearte limited to just 600 copies! Cover price $5.99.

Lady Death Blacklands (2006) 1/2 1WITCHES CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Witches Edition.

Label #4477870005

Witches cover by Juan Jose Ryp. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Gabriel Guzman. Lady Death's new four-part epic story begins here! There are dire omens in the sky and the air is full of fear as the long, cold shadow of Sagos stretches across the Blacklands, growing darker with each passing night. Hope has renounced her humanity and she's sentenced to the labyrinth. Now forged into the cold, cruel and alluring warrior Lady Death, she joins forces with the mysterious and deadly Wargoth, and spellcaster Satasha. Together they dare the impossible: destroy Sagos, the realm-shattering warlock who has kidnapped Lady Death's mother's soul. This issue introduced a major new villainess, STYGMATA! She lives in the blood. Cutting edge epic dark fantasy as only Lady Death creator Brian Pulido can deliver it! 16 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Lassie (1950-1962 Dell) 15 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4434351005

Painted cover art by Morris Gollub. Facts about the toucan, the sloth, the manatee, the rhea, and the armadillo. Roundup in Rio, pencils by John Lehti; Gerry, Rocky and Lassie fly to Rio de Janeiro for a Mardi Gras holiday; A pickpocket, cornered by Lassie, gets away with the help of Diavolo. Diavolos's master, Gorey, has plans for a big hotel robbery. Lassie and the Forest of Flame, pencils by John Lehti; Back at the homestead Lassie alerts our friends to a cloud of smoke; Using the bulldozer they quickly get to the neighboring estancia which is threatened by a forest fire. Lassie Finds a New Friend, pencils by John Lehti; On a hunting trip our friends encounter a young indian, Timbu, sole survivor of the Taquari tribe, and bring him back to the homestead. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Logan's Run (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4495147016

Cover by George Perez and Al Milgrom. "Logan's Run, Part 1". Part 1 of 5. Story by Gerry Conway (from the screenplay by David Zelag Goodman which was based on the novel by George Clayton Johnson and William F. Nolan). Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Klaus Janson. Welcome to the 23rd century, where life is perfect. There's just one catch. At birth everyone is implanted with a life jewel in their palm. When they reach the age of thirty, the jewel informs them they must report for termination. Not everyone accepts this however. Some choose to run. That's where Logan comes in. Logan is a Sandman, charged with terminating those who do not submit willingly. Everything changes when Logan meets Jessica and learns the secret of the Ankh she wears. This leads him to be assigned to find Sanctuary, the destination of all runners. To accomplish this task, he must become a runner himself. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.30.

Longshot (1985 Limited Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4495147017

Direct Edition. 1st Art Adams pro work. Arriving on Earth unsure of his own identity, Longshot tries to rescue a kidnapped baby in "A Man Without a Past." Script by Ann Nocenti. Pencils by Arthur Adams (his first pro work). Inks by Whilce Portacio & Anderson. Cover by Adams. 1st appearance of Longshot and Spiral. Cover price $0.75.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0960956007

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.

Mad (1952 EC) Magazine 14 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4469976010

Painted cover is a parody of Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa. "Manduck the Magician," script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Will Elder; Manduck is reduced to using his hypnotic spells to sell snake oil on the street, until he matches spells with Lamont Shadowskeedeeboomboom; Parody of the comic strip Mandrake the Magician. "Movie... Ads!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Wally Wood; The differences between scenes in a movie and the way the movies are advertised. E. C. Fan-Addict Club! ad. "The Countynental!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Jack Davis; Parody of a short-lived 1952 TV show, "The Continental." "Plastic Sam!", script by Harvey Kurtzman, art by Russ Heath; Plastic Sam meets an imitation who is a bank robber; Parody of Plastic Man (Quality, 1943 series). 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Madame Xanadu (1981 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4016754017

Step thru the doorway into nightmare with Madame Xanadu in the 25-page "Dance For Two Demons." Script by Steve Englehart, art by Marshall Rogers. Madame Xanadu centerfold by Michael W. Kaluta. Plus: A disease that transforms and corrupts is explored in the 7-page science fiction tale "Falling Down to Heaven..." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Brian Bolland. Cover by Michael W. Kaluta. Cover price $1.00.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4037887009

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Magnificent Ms. Marvel (2019 Marvel) 5A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3732547005

Written by Saladin Ahmed. Art by Minkyu Jung. Cover by Eduard Petrovich. Ms. Marvel reaches the explosive finale of her adventure in space and finds her life - and her costume - forever changed! Victory comes at a cost, and when it comes to paying up, Kamala may not have much choice in the matter… PLUS! Kamala gets an AWESOME NEW COSTUME! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Man of Steel (1986) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1497247023

Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. Here we see that Clark Kent's parents are alive and well in Smallville (originally they had died shortly after Clark's graduation from high school), and Clark's childhood sweetheart Lana Lang is back in town. Clark learns that he is the sole survivor of Krypton (thus erasing Supergirl and others from continuity), but swears his allegiance to Earth. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Mandrake the Magician (1966 King) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4445140006

Cover by Fred Fredericks. Stories by Gary Poole and Paul Norris. Art by Ray Bailey and Paul Norris. These comic-book adventures of the crime-fighting illusionist were published by comic-strip syndicate King Features itself. Mandrake and Lothar are all that stand in the way of the alien invasion of a small European country. Mandrake pursues modern-day pirates who are using a war-surplus PT boat to rob other vessels. Brick Bradford and Saturn Sadie shrink down to sub-atomic size to find out what caused an experimental plane to crash. Fun one-eyed aliens cover. Cape Cod Caper; The Fear Mongers; Brick Bradford. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Mandy A Tribute to Dean Yeagle (2021 5Finity) Kickstarter 1RACING CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Let's Go Racing Edition

Label #4290979009

"Let's Go Racing" Variant Cover by Nathan Szerdy - limited to 150 copies. A Mandy tribute to Dean Yeagle with over 20 new pin-ups and variant covers by some of the hottest pin-up artists in the industry! - Kickstarter page. Pinups by Dean Yeagle, Ryan Kincaid & Nathan Szerdy, Glen Fernandez, Ana Sanchez, Pasquale Qualano & Rusty Gilligan, Monte Moore, Bill Maus, Patrick Finch, Andrew fielder, Jerry Carr, Pedro Perez, George Webber, Roger Andrews & Tom Chu/Ashilianna Felix, Nathan Szerdy, Shawn Van Briesen & Dean Yeagle, Mike DeBalfo & Ula Moss, Huy Truong, Ben Tan, and DLO.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4484648007

Newsstand Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 16 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3913990002

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Lettered by Rick Veitch! Story later reprinted in Marvels Star Wars #39-44. Full color; 96 pages. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 30 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4131266006

The Invaders/Liberty Legion Crossover: Part 4 of 4 - "Hey, Ma! They're Blitzin' the Bronx!" Guest-starring the Invaders. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Don Heck and Vince Colletta. Story continued from Invaders (1975-1979 Marvel 1st Series) #6. Can the greatest heroes of World War II shake the mind control of the diabolical Red Skull before New York City falls? The Invaders/Liberty Legion crossover comes to shocking conclusion. Featuring the Liberty Legion: The Patriot (Jeffrey Mace), Red Raven, the Thin Man, the Whizzer, Miss America, Jack Frost and the Blue Diamond. The Invaders: Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, Human Torch, Bucky and Toro. 32 pages FC. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 47 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4291363017

Cover art by Bob Layton. First Scott Lang as Ant-Man in "To Steal An Ant-Man!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finished art), inks by Bob Layton; What happens when Scott Lang, former electrician to the Avengers, steals Hank Pym's shrinking particles?; And why has this ex-con reverted back to his thieving ways?; Check out Scott Lang, Ant-Man, suited up for the first time! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 2 CGC 2.5 SS Conway/Chaykin

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Gerry Conway on 7/31/22 & Howard Chaykin on 6/16/24.

Label #4477720001

Cover art by Gray Morrow; Death Sentence first origin story for the Punisher written by Gerry Conway, art by Tony DeZuniga; The Executioner Speaks Out! text article by David Anthony Kraft; The Power Broker Resolution! starring Dominic Fortune, written by Len Wein, art by Howard Chaykin; Thor promo ad with art by Virgilio Redondo; and an ad for all the Marvel magazines. 84 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 5 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3778135001

Origin and first appearance of the Ghost Rider. First appearance of Roxanne Simpson. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Origin of the Ghost Rider, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, art by Mike Ploog; To save the life of his mentor and the man who has become like a father to him, Johnny Blaze makes a deal with the devil and is transformed into the spirit of vengeance, Ghost Rider. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 32 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #3945817002

Origin and 1st appearance of Spider-Woman. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dick Giordano (?) and John Romita (alterations). Dark Destiny!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; the mysterious Spider-Woman is tricked by Hydra into trying to kill Nick Fury. Continued in Spider-Woman #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.