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

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 28 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4332919003

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Special Bruce Lee issue. Cover by Ken Barr. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. An editorial by John Warner. Bruce Lee: Part 1. "Legend of the Dragon!" Story by Martin Sands. Art by Joe Staton, Tony DeZuniga, and the Tribe. "The Tao of Many Ways!" Jim Whitmore takes a look at the fighting philosophies of Bruce Lee and Shinmen Musashi. Fighting Arts Review!" A column by David Kraft. "The Tao of Stunt Work!" An interview with Pat Johnson, the stunt coordinator on the film Bruce Lee: Life and Legend, by Jim Whitmore. Bruce Lee: Part 2. "The Hong Kong Connection!" Story by Martin Sands. Art by Joe Staton, Tony DeZuniga, and the Tribe. Includes a B&W poster by Mike Nasser featuring Bruce Lee. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 84 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416374014

"Catch A Falling Hero" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Shang-Chi, Nick Fury, and the Black Widow. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Steve Leialoha (finishes). Cover by Steve Leialoha. Finally, the Viper stands revealed as the mastermind behind the plot to destroy the Black Widow! But the anarchist has her eyes set on a bigger target after commandeering the giant SHIELD Heli-carrier! Meanwhile, Nick Fury recruits the Master of Kung Fu to help him stop the Viper's evil plans. And as the massive airship drifts towards the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C.; Spider-Man, the Black Widow, Nick Fury, and Shang-Chi launch their airborne assault on the Heli-carrier! But be careful...Boomerang, the Viper, and the Silver Samurai are waiting inside! Flashback cameo by Nomad (aka Steve Rogers) to recap the Viper's prior appearance in Captain America 182. 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 64 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401003

China Seas Saga. Part 3 of 7. "Black Knights!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck. Cover by Paul Gulacy. Can even the Master of Kung Fu stand alone against the combined assault of Pavane, Skull-Crusher, and the mysterious Kogar? Plus, is fair Juliette still alive? Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 66 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401001

China Seas Saga. Part 5 of 7. "Two Rivers!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Jim Craig, Mike Zeck, and M. Hands. Shang Chi finds himself in mortal combat with the deadly pirate Kogar. Meanwhile, the plot behind the mysterious crates thickens. Cover price $0.35.

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.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 75 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401013

"Shattered Growns!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson. Can Shang Chi, Leiko, Black Jack Tarr, and Shock-Wave survive long enough against the deadly automations of Mordillo Island to find a means of escape? NOTE: The peculiar denizens of this strange island return again to harass Rom the Spaceknight in Rom #47. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 80 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401009

"The Pride of Leopards!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. A conspiracy involving Shang Chi's sister sends him on a collision course with the always dangerous Leopard Men. Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 83 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4416401006

Warriors of the Golden Dawn. Part 1. "The Phoenix and the Snake!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Shang Chi's sinister father, Fu Manchu, has returned from the grave and the diabolical mastermind has united the deadliest killers in the world into the Order of the Golden Dawn. Can even the Master of Kung Fu stand against an army of assassins? Cover price $0.40.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 97 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4416401024

"Games of Death and Deceit!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. As Shang Chi meditates and ponders the events in his recent past, he wonders if he has lost his way. Plus, a dinner party is assaulted by a gang of armed thieves. Unfortunately for the bad guys the Master of Kung Fu is in attendance. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 102 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401020

"A Vision of Winter in Spring!" Story by Peter Gillis. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi has been sent to Provence in the south of France to recuperate, but where the Master of Kung Fu treks...trouble is sure to follow. Chi meets a beautiful young woman harboring a deadly secret. This issue includes a 4-page gallery of Kung Fu featuring art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Ninja Funk Bolos Playground (2023 Whatnot) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4287916011

Written by JPG, Steve Schuitt. Art by Alex Riegel. Cover by David Mack. Marvel and DC artist David Mack, known for his work on Marvel's Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and for co-creating their series Echo, returns to the world of Ninja Funk in this special one shot! Return to the world of Ninja Funk with this special one shot as the band of frequency bending warriors encounter an all-new challenge. Mr. Bolo, Dealer of galactic oddities, faces off against Ninja Funk after Mcfly exploits a time portal. Lazerwolf wants to use it to save BB, but Bolo believes that another use may destabilize the fabric of reality itself. Allies are at odds, but Ninja Funk are only toys inside the walls of Bolo's Playground. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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) 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.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2067567005

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Street Fighter Legends Ibuki (2010 Udon) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4235529012

Cover by Omar Dogan. Written by Ken Siu-Chong. Art by Omar Dogan. All Ibuki wants is a normal Japanese high school experience, but her secret ninja life follows her everywhere she goes! With relentless ninja trainers, deadly Geki assassins, and a crazy karate girl named Makoto all on her case, she'll be lucky if she even makes it to lunch hour in one piece! Street Fighter Legends: Ibuki is one part ninja action, one part high school antics, and 100% non-stop excitement! Cover price $3.95.

Street Fighter Legends Ibuki (2010 Udon) 2A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4235529011

Cover by Omar Dogan. Written by Ken Siu-Chong. Art by Omar Dogan. Things get crowded as African fighter Elena joins Makoto and Ibuki in Japan! Can one high school contain three teen girl martial artists? Plus, Ibuki's ninja training gets taken up a notch! Street Fighter Legends: Ibuki is one part ninja action, one part high school antics, and 100% non-stop excitement! Cover price $3.95.

Street Fighter Legends Ibuki (2010 Udon) 3A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4235529013

Cover by Omar Dogan. (W) Jim Zubkavich (A) Omar Dogan. Ibuki faces her final ninja test - to do battle with the mystical hermit Oro! Does she even stand a chance against one of the greatest martial artists of all time? Probably not... but Makoto and Elena will be there to cheer her on anyways! Street Fighter Legends: Ibuki is one part ninja action, one part high school antics, and 100% non-stop excitement! Cover price $3.95.

Street Fighter Legends Ibuki (2010 Udon) 4A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4235529014

Cover by Omar Dogan. (W) Jim Zubkavich (A) Omar Dogan Final issue! The ninja schoolgirl adventures of Ibuki come to a roaring conclusion with and all out shuriken-flinging, claw-slicing, fist-throwing ninja war! The residents of the Glade of Ninjas cross blades with the deadly Geki Clan, with Ibuki, Makoto and Elena caught in the middle. Plus, the identity of the mysterious blue ninja is revealed! Cover price $3.95.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) 100RIC CGC 9.8 Eastman 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition C

Label #2106449007

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. Written by Tom Waltz and Kevin Eastman. Art by Dave Wachter. Things have never been worse for the TMNT and their allies, but there's still one desperate gambit to try if the family can come together in time. Will it be worth the cost? Over eight years of TMNT storytelling have led to this game-changing moment! Don't miss it! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $7.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) 101RI CGC 9.8 SS Eastman Weaver 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Kevin Eastman on 4/14/21 Retailer Incentive Edition

Label #3798558003

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Sophie Campbell. Story consulting by Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz. Art by Sophie Campbell. Cover by Dustin Weaver. Welcome to the new world of TMNT! After the cataclysmic events of TMNT #100, the Turtles find New York City drastically changed-new factions and enemies are on the rise, and allies are in short supply. The Turtles discover that in order to survive they will need to work together like never before! An exciting new era for the TMNT, and the perfect jumping on point! A Turtle story unlike any you've seen, written and drawn by TMNT superstar Sophie Campbell! Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz will be back with even more TMNT in 2020! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) 101RI CGC 9.8 SS Eastman Weaver 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Kevin Eastman on 4/14/21 Retailer Incentive Edition

Label #3798558002

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Sophie Campbell. Story consulting by Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz. Art by Sophie Campbell. Cover by Dustin Weaver. Welcome to the new world of TMNT! After the cataclysmic events of TMNT #100, the Turtles find New York City drastically changed-new factions and enemies are on the rise, and allies are in short supply. The Turtles discover that in order to survive they will need to work together like never before! An exciting new era for the TMNT, and the perfect jumping on point! A Turtle story unlike any you've seen, written and drawn by TMNT superstar Sophie Campbell! Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz will be back with even more TMNT in 2020! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 1C CGC 9.8 Eastman Thank You Red Foil Variant

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Second Printing/Thank You Edition. Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #4417061001

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

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 1FRANKIES.A CGC 9.8 SS Bishop/ Eastman Momoko Frankie's Variant

Paper: White

Signed and Sketch by Ben Bishop and Kevin Eastman on 3/4/21

Label #3773868005

Frankie's Comics exclusive cover by Peach Momoko. 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

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 1FRANKIES.A CGC 9.8 SS Momoko Momoko Frankie's Variant

Paper: White

Signed and Sketch by Peach Momoko on 1/15/21 Frankie's Comics Edition A

Label #1604762022

Frankie's Comics exclusive cover by Peach Momoko. 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

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 1FRANKIES.C CGC 9.8 SS Momoko Momoko Frankie's Virgin Sketch Variant

Paper: White

Signed and Sketch by Peach Momoko on 1/15/21 Frankie's Comics Edition C

Label #1604762066

Frankie's Comics exclusive virgin sketch cover by Peach Momoko. 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

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 1NERDSTORE.C CGC 9.8 SS Bishop/ Eastman Sakai Nerd Store Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Signed and Sketch by Ben Bishop and Kevin Eastman on 3/4/21 Yak Variant Cover

Label #3773868011

The Nerd Store and Hive Comics exclusive cover by Stan Sakai. 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

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 1RI.A CGC 9.8 SS Kevin Eastman Eastman 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Misc debris in case

Signed & Sketch By Kevin Eastman on 3/7/21. Retailer Incentive Edition A.

Label #3764980003

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Cover by Kevin Eastman. 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) 1RI.A CGC 9.8 SS Bishop/ Eastman Eastman 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Ben Bishop and Kevin Eastman on 3/4/21 Retailer Incentive Edition A

Label #3773872002

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Cover by Kevin Eastman. 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) 4WICKEDGATOR.A CGC 9.8 SS Bishop/Delgado/Eastman/Escorza/Waltz Rooth Wicked Gator Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Signed by Ben Bishop, Luis Antonio Delgado, Kevil Eastman, Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza & Tom Waltz. Rooth Variant Cover.

Label #3986524003

Wicked Gator Comics and Yellow Snow Comics exclusive wraparound cover by Mike Rooth. Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop and Kevin Eastman. 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