Auctions: comic books in 'Beach'

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Aug 1956. Science fiction stories by Robert Silverberg, Leonard G. Spencer, Calvin Knox, Richard Greer, E.K. Jarvis, and Sam Moskowitz. Carmine Infantino illustrations. Cover by Edward Valigursky. 5-1/2 in. x 7-1/2 in.; black and white; 128 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.35.

Awesome Con Variant Cover by Andrea Freccero. Written by Jeff Parker and Paul Tobin. Art by Paco Rodriques, Marco Gervasio and Cesar Ferioli. Angry Birds, the world's most popular mobile game franchise, makes it's comic book debut! Featuring a fun-filled, action packed story from Eisner-nominated creator Jeff Parker, these comics are ready to slingshot their way off the page and into your hearts! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Revised (2002) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Caesar's galley is commandeered by rebel gladiators lead by a certain Spartakis. The mutineers head to the one safe refuge from the Romans-the village of Asterix and Obelix. Everything goes swimmingly until Obelix downs a second vat of Getafix's magic potion and turns first into granite and then into a child. A rescue from the Romans and a trip to Atlantis are necessary before Obelix is restored to his robust form and the bumbling Roman admirals are properly humiliated. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

Revised (2002) Edition - 2nd and later printings. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Caesar's galley is commandeered by rebel gladiators lead by a certain Spartakis. The mutineers head to the one safe refuge from the Romans-the village of Asterix and Obelix. Everything goes swimmingly until Obelix downs a second vat of Getafix's magic potion and turns first into granite and then into a child. A rescue from the Romans and a trip to Atlantis are necessary before Obelix is restored to his robust form and the bumbling Roman admirals are properly humiliated. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $10.95.

Revised (2004) Edition - 1st printing. Written by Rene Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Follow the hilarious adventures of the wily Gallic hero, Asterix, and his friends as they protect their town from dastardly Roman legionnaires in these hysterical historical tales - re-colored, re-linked, and released in their original order! Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $9.95.

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Add to cart Fine $2.50

Written by Frank Gibson and Becky Dreistadt. Art and Cover by Becky Dreistadt. When 151 critters appear on earth all with a variety of weird, wild powers, it's up to two teenagers to figure out where they came from and how to save them from an world that doesn't understand them... all the while having a ton of fun in the process! It's the second issue in Becky & Frank's highly anticipated original series! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Special Edition Cover by Budd Root. Limited to 600 copies and includes certificate of authenticity from Amryl Entertainment.
Writing, Art, and Cover by Rob Durham. Continuing Rob's storyline, Meriem is failing to cope with the stressful pain of Bruce's death. She irrationally continues to lash out at the animals of her prehistoric world and has decided to go on another hunt. This time she's chosen to face off against one the mightiest animals to ever swim the ancient oceans of early Earth, the Great Megalodon Shark! It's an aquatic battle royal as Meriem hits the water to kill or be killed.

Special Edition Nude Cover by Budd Root. Limited to 600 copies and includes certificate of authenticity from Amryl Entertainment.
Writing, Art, and Cover by Rob Durham. Continuing Rob's storyline, Meriem is failing to cope with the stressful pain of Bruce's death. She irrationally continues to lash out at the animals of her prehistoric world and has decided to go on another hunt. This time she's chosen to face off against one the mightiest animals to ever swim the ancient oceans of early Earth, the Great Megalodon Shark! It's an aquatic battle royal as Meriem hits the water to kill or be killed.

Deluxe Edition (Gold foil border). Jazz and China's vacation in Puerto Rico gets disrupted by bank robbers. (W) Ricky Carralero (A) Armando Huerta. Mature readers, B&W, 28 pages. Cover price $10.00.

December 15th, 1984. Dan Dare, plus other features. Published in the United Kingdom, 8-1/2-in. x 11-1/2-in, 32-pages including cover, all newsprint stock. Mix of color and black/white interior.

Wade's Comic Madness Exclusive Variant Cover by Chris Ehnot (W) David Wohl (A) Alex Konat A new direction in the FATHOM Universe begins! Michael Turner's best-selling series has reached its milestone 15-year anniversary! However, Aspen Matthews' adventure under the surface has no plans of slowing down! Following the devastating events of 'The Elite Saga', Aspen Matthews finds herself at a decisive crossroads in her life-with the memories of her past no longer weighing her down, she is finally able to set about building a new life in San Diego once more. But, being the daughter of two worlds is no easy feat-and Aspen will quickly discover the winds of change oftentimes lead directly into the perils of fate! The ALL NEW FATHOM starts right here! Writer David Wohl, artist Alex Konat and colorist Beth Sotelo team up once again to bring you the latest adventures of Michael Turner's most beloved creation! Cover price $1.00.

"Crossing Over" Written by J.T. Krul and Michael Turner. Pencils by Marcus To. Inks by Jason Gorder. Cover by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald. Even as a young child, Cannon displays some of the curiosity and courage that made him into the adventurer and Defender of the Elite Council that he is today. Plus, this issue includes an in depth interview with Marcus To, and tons of sketches. Note: Wizard World Philadelphia exclusive variant. Limited to 1000 copies.

Add to cart GD+ 2.5 $7.00 Staple rust with migration.

Cartoons and short humorous text pieces. 8.5-in. x 10.75-in.; black and white; 48 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Written by unknown. Art by Morris Weiss and unknown. Frankie, America's scream boy, stars in three tales: "The Merry Mayor!"; "Carnival Capers!"; and "Two in a Million!" Plus: 2-page text story "Ballet Dancer"! And: Margie in "Margie and Her Men!" with art by Morris Weiss. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by unknown. Art by unknown. Frankie in: "Tennis Trouble"; "Hurry-Up Hair-Cut"; and "Mister Blister's Birthday"! Plus: 2-page text story "Problem in Addition"! And: Oscar in "An Ill Wind!" Lana appears on cover. Numbering continues with Frankie Fuddle (1949). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller and Raeburn van Buren. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Phil gets a sky-writer to super-size his Valentine to Fritzi. Phil's dinner is distracted by a floor show of brightly arrayed dancing girls, in a strip that includes some 1940s comic-strip "good girl" art. Finding a fortune in foreign currency he stashed away, "Bathless" Groggins returns to Boomistan. But the Boomistanians have been waiting for him, in an Abbie an' Slats story with nice art by Raeburn van Buren. Fritzi Ritz; Abbie an' Slats. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Russell Patterson, Bob Greene and Al Capp. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz and her boyfriend, the bumbling Phil Fumble. Fritzi was later known as "Aunt Fritzi" in the Nancy comic strip. Phil convinces Fritzi to barge into a screen-test audition, but they didn't know it's for dogs, not people. Phil's magician neighbor arranges some surprises for Phil's important dinner with the boss. Li'l Abner deals with the arrival of the Wolf-Gal. Backup strips include Russell Patterson's Mamie. Fritzi Ritz; Mamie; Li'l Abner: Romance Calls!; Stamp Tips; Hobbies For All: Photography. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Jim Sasseville and others. The comic-strip adventures of aspiring model Fritzi Ritz, her boyfriend Phil Fumble, and her precocious niece Nancy. Phil tries to show up handsome tennis pro Westmore Love to impress Fritzi. Phil pretends to be dating actress Arlene as a publicity stunt for her movie, until Fritzi catches them together. Phil accidentally buys a boomerang at an auction, but every time he tries to throw it away, it keeps coming back. This story features a cameo by Nancy and Sluggo. Snoopy steals Linus's blanket, in a Peanuts story by Charles Schulz's friend/understudy Jim Sasseville. A Flair for Fashion; Tennis, Anyone?; Short Changed; First Job; Peanuts; Boomer-Wrangle; Fritzi Ritz. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Fine $5.00 View scans

Add to cart Fine $5.00 View scans

October-November 1957. Humor digest that features jokes and cartoons for men. Lisa Ferraday Pinup inside front cover. Cover by Frank Beaven. Cartoons by Bill Wenzel, George Ludway, Al Kaufman, Stanely Rayon, Jack Lohr, Geroge Troop, and others. 5-in x 7-in. 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

The Wandering Castle starring The Three Mouseketeers, art by Ron Santi. Abner Babner starring J. Rufus Lion, art by Santi. Star For a Day starring Blackie Bear, art by Santi. A Night Wit Da Nitwitz starring Bulldog Drumhead, art by Santi. Phooey on Heroes starring McSnurtle the Turtle, art by Martin Naydel. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Stories by Mike Curtis, Carole Curtis, Bill Holbrook and Jon C. Crusoe. Art by Noel Melendez, Bill Holbrook and Heather Maranda. Cover by Joe Staton. A spoof of Ben Dunns popular Ninja High School series, featuring anthropomorphic animal characters. An alien skunk girl enrolls in an Earth high school on a secret mission, and becomes involved with a squirrel boy, Jeremy. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.99.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Moon Over Dark Water!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jack Sparling and Don Perlin. Cover by Frank Miller and Bob Budiansky. Ghost Rider is caught between the dark magical powers of Moondark and the elemental abilities of the Water Wizard! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Fantastic Four star in Hostess ad "Wonders of Nature!" Cover price $0.50.

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Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Tom Sutton, Don Glut, Joe Gill, Charles Nicholas, and Vince Alascia. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. Juan battles the thing that comes out of the sea, in a story with art (and cover) by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A Lovecraftian tale of the Cthulhu mythos by horror comics legend Tom Sutton. Plus a story written by legendary indie filmmaker and writer Donald Glut. Baku the Dream Eater; From Out of the Depths; The Man Who Lost Face; Trapped for Murder. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Cover by Luis Dominguez. Featuring: 7 page story "Specter in the Surf" drawn by E.R. Cruz; 4 page story "The Midnight Ghost" drawn by John Calnan and Tex Blaisdell; 1 page text story "Phantoms on Parade" by Murray Boltinoff; 7 page story "The Death-Demon of Prague" drawn by Jose Delbo. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart GD 2.0 $43.00 View scan Water damage.

Cover by Joe Kubert and Jack Adler (washtone). Written by Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney. Art by Russ Heath, Mort Drucker and Jack Abel. In this issue: "Who Cares about the Infantry?" by Robert Kanigher and Russ Heath; "Get the Whirly-Birds" by Bob Haney and Mort Drucker; "High Water Mark!" by Haney and Jack Abel; and 2-pager "The Rail Splitters...Battle Story of the 84th Infantry Division!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $44.00 View scans	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $36.00 View scans	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $36.00 View scans Staple rust.	Add to cart VG- 3.5 $25.00 View scan Water damage.
Add to cart FN 6.0 $36.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart FN- 5.5 $34.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed).

1st printing - "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 1st printing - "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Reprints Issues # 9-11. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Tom Feister. Written by J.T. Krul. Art by Klaus Scherwinski. When Army Ranger Wayne Sneeden washes ashore in Guatemala with no memory of who he is, how he got there, or who shot him, putting together the pieces of his past shows him a future he never imagined-and a new name to go with it: BEACH HEAD! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Virgin Variant Cover by Tom Feister. Written by J.T. Krul. Art by Klaus Scherwinski. When Army Ranger Wayne Sneeden washes ashore in Guatemala with no memory of who he is, how he got there, or who shot him, putting together the pieces of his past shows him a future he never imagined-and a new name to go with it: BEACH HEAD! Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by S. L. Gallant (W) Chuck Dixon (A) S. L. Gallant A peace-promoting diplomat is gunned down and barely escapes with his life. The world watches as the man lies at death's door in a high security facility. COBRA is watching as well and mounts an all-out cyber-assault to take their target down once and for all. Mainframe and Dial-Tone are the last line of defense in a deadly chess game with COBRA's entire cyber-war division. The Joes pray for peace but program for war in DENIAL OF SERVICE! Cover price $3.99.

Play Magazine, the premier lifestyle magazine of video game culture, brings readers Girls of Gaming, a celebration of the female form in video games, anime, comics, and more! The 'girls of gaming' are brought to life through CGI renders, concept artwork, and commissioned and exclusive original artwork. Each volume features hundreds of full-color images, interviews with creators, gamers, and the girls themselves, plus game information and more. If you love games, you'll love Girls of Gaming! Cover price $9.95.

The love she found on southern sands left her too soon with..."Empty Arms," the cover-featured 12 page story written by Robert Kanigher and pencilled by Carmine Infantino (note: different from story in #47). Plus: 1 page Daisy's Diary story "New Earrings"; 8 page story "Borrowed Heart"; 8 page story "I Reached for the Moon" written by Natalie Krigstein; 1 page Lili story "Love is Blind"; 8 page story "Love Sets a Trap" written by Natalie Krigstein; 2 page text story "Romance Counter"; 7 page story "Last Chance for Happiness"; 1 page "The World is Ours" love poem with four black and white illustrations drawn by Alex Toth? Cover photograph by Theda and Emerson Hall. Cover price $0.10.

She was losing Alan because she'd been too quick to reveal her love for him. But how could she silence her..."Reckless Heart," the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 8 page story "Forbidden Destiny" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 6 page story "Friends...Not Sweethearts"; 2 page text story "Winds of Romance"; 7 page story "Too Young to Love." Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 7 page story "Prophecy of Love" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 1 page story "Charm in Romance"; 7 page story "The Sound of Heartbreak"; 7 page story "A Glimpse of Love"; 2 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 8 page story "Hello, Happiness." Cover by Mike Sekowsky? and Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.10.

Featuring: 7 page story "Never Look Back"; 8 page story "Girl in a Red Dress"; 7 page story "All the Love There Is"; 2 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 8 page story "A Shoulder to Cry On" pencilled by John Romita, Sr. Cover pencils by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Featuring: 8 page story "A Certain Kind of Love"; 7 page story "Don't Listen to Them"; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 7 page story "I'll Never Be Back" pencilled by John Romita, Sr.; 8 page story "The Face in My Dreams" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Werner Roth & John Romita, Sr. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Cover price $0.12.

Sometimes a girl worries about ever getting a man...and then settles for less than love! "Love Came Too Late for Me" is the cover-featured 9 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Loser at Love" drawn by Frank Bolle; 1 page You Can be Beautiful beauty tips written by Jill Taylor and pencilled by John Romita, Sr.; 6 page story "Love is Where You Find It" drawn by Arthur Peddy and Bernard Sachs; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page; 2 page Mad Mad Modes for Moderns story drawn by Tony Abruzzo; 6 page story "Jinxed Heart" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.12.

"The Only Man For Me," "How Could He Stop Loving Me," "Kiss Me--If You Dare," and "She's Young, Beautiful, and Alone! Why?" Cover price $0.12.

Featuring: 13 page story "Play with Fire" written by Robert Kanigher and drawn by Jay Scott Pike & Vince Colletta; 2 page Tall Tales in Fashion story pencilled by Bob Oksner; 5 page story "Where the Action Is" drawn by by Jay Scott Pike & Vince Colletta; 1 page reprint? story "Omen of Love"; 1 page Dotty's Diary filler by Henry Boltinoff; 5 page story "Manhunt on Wheels" pencilled by Ric Estrada; 1 page From Barbara Miles, with Love letters page. Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Cover price $0.20.

Another girl...a single kiss...and suddenly she knew she had..."No Love of My Own," the cover-featured 10 page story. Plus: 8 page story "All's Fair in Love"; 1 page filler "Fran"; 9 page story "Kiss From a Stranger"; 8 page story "Romantic Revenge"; 8 page story "Unhappy Heart"; 1 page filler "Linda and Larry"; 1 page Cindy filler; 1 page activity "Song to Celia" pencilled by Ben Jonson. Cover price $0.10.