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  • Issue #8
    Adventures of the Mask (1996) 8

    Written by Michael Eury. Art and cover by Neil Vokes and Jay Geldhof. There's no doubt that the mask can transform anyone into the living embodiment of cartoon chaos! But one little fella takes the cake above all others . . . a little fella who's got to wear the mask to get his pal Stanley out of trouble . . . a little fella known only as . . . Milo! Everyone's favorite pooch has got the empowering green artifact, and he'll lay all of Edge City to waste to save Stanley from total annihilation! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #2
    Algie (1953) 2
    Published Feb 1954 by Timor.
  • Issue #5
    All Star Comics (1940-1978) 5
    Auction opens January 4
    • Restored: B4
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, reinforced, top and bottom edge of cover trimmed. Centerfold is a color copy. (Centerfold missing. )
    • Label #4448210002

    Justice Society of America battles racketeers! Script by Gardner Fox. Individual chapters feature the Flash (art by Hal Sharp), the Sandman (art by Cliff Young), Hawkman (art by Sheldon Moldoff), Doctor Fate (art by Howard Sherman), the Hour Man (art by Bernard Baily), the Atom (art by Ben Flinton), the Spectre (art by Baily) and Green Lantern (art by Arwin Hasen). First appearance of Shiera Sanders as Hawkgirl (first costumed super-heroine). Two-page Johnny Thunder text story, "Johnny on the Spot" (art by Sheldon Mayer). Full-page ad for All-Flash Quarterly # 1. Howard Purcell cover. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $6,099 ALL STAR COMICS #5 (DC:1941) 1st Shiera Sanders as HAWKGIRL CGC 7.5 (VF-)

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  • Issue #4
    Amazing Comics Premieres (1987) 4

    The Great American Murder Bar. Cover and art for some stories by Sam Kieth. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #212D
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 212D
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4018171002
    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-218A045-006
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: See item notes
    • 3 1/2" crack to lower left edge extending to front of slab.
    • Label #2013063007
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4111982002
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #3728537014
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    • Paper: White
    • Label #3840056003
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    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Label #2003857010
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom, Jim Shooter & John Romita Jr. on 7/29/2022. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #23-0AFB6AC-009
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    Direct Edition. "The Coming of Hydroman!" First appearance of Hydro-Man. Script by Denny O'Neil. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The adventure with the Sub-Mariner is over! And now the cargo ship with the wall-crawling escort heads back into port. But before the vessel can dock, a bizarre accident sends a crewmember tumbling overboard near an experimental undersea generator! And instantly a new super-villain is born...Hydro-Man! Shortly thereafter Morrie Bench (aka Hydro-Man) starts settling scores with old enemies across the city! And Spider-Man is on his list! At high noon atop an NYC office building, Hydro-Man tries to drown the web-slinger! Does the amazing one need a life jacket? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Hydro-Man returns in Amazing Spider-Man 217. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring Captain America and Nick Fury vs. the Trapster.) Cover price $0.50.

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    $350 Amazing Spider-Man #212 ❄️ CGC 9.8 WHITE PGs ❄️ 1st App of HYDRO-MAN Marvel 1981

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  • Issue #28
    America's Best Comics (1942) 28
  • Issue #21
    American Century (2001) 21

    WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN. ART BY MARC LANNING AND JOHN STOKES. PAINTED COVER BY JIM SILKE. "Coming Home" Part 5 of 5. Blackmail, theft, arson, destruction of private property, assaulting a police officer, and impersonating a ghost. These are just a few of the crimes committed, as Harry Kraft's return to his hometown of Chicago comes to an explosive - and deadly - conclusion. MATURE READERS FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.75.

  • Issue #10
    Animal Comics (1942-1948 Dell) 10

    Cover by Walt Kelly. Stories by Gaylord Du Bois (credited as Howard R. Garis), John Stanley and Walt Kelly. Art by Walt Kelly, Hubbell R. McBride, Rube Grossman, Otto Feuer, George Kerr, and Tom Golden. Dell's classic funny-animal series included early work by former Disney animator Walt Kelly, creator of beloved comic strip Pogo. In an early Pogoverse story by Kelly, Albert the Alligator is accused of eating Dee-lish-us Rackety Coon, but he sets out to prove the real culprit is an escaped circus tiger. In another Kelly story, a monkey catches a ride on an elephant train. Mrs. Henpeck's brother Rupert comes to visit, in a Hector the Henpecked Rooster story written by John Stanley of Little Lulu fame. Adorable cover by Kelly. Why the Butterfly Has Beautiful Wings; Uncle Wiggly; Hector the Henpecked Rooster; Albert Holds That Tigah; Blackie; Cilly Goose; Raggedy Animals: Lion Trouble; Elephunnies. 48 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #40
    Archie's TV Laugh Out (1969) 40

    Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. Bizarre Star, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Weatherbee makes a bet with Archie on the annual student/alumni game thinking he has a ringer that will win the game for the alumni. Hostess Cupcakes ad with Josie, pencils by Dan DeCarlo. Power Shortage, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alexandra rubs a flashlight to mock Josie and to everyone's surprise a soul brother genie appears. I've Got A Ticket To Run; Absent-minded Harvey tries repeatedly to take Sabrina to a play. Cover price $0.30.

  • Issue #6
    Cat Claw (1990) 6
    Published Jun 1991 by Eternity.
  • Issue #111
    Crime Does Not Pay (1942-1955 Lev Gleason) 111

    Cover by Charles Biro. Stories and art by Bob Fujitani, Fred Guardineer, Norman Maurer, and Charles Biro. The title that launched the crime comics genre, Crime Does Not Pay was noted for its violent pre-Code content and lurid tales of underworld life. A subway worker witnesses a murder, and his testimony could bring down a bootlegging empire - if he survives. Kevin carefully murders his successful twin brother and takes his place, only to learn his brother had skeletons in his closet - literally. Pete Carney masterminds a prison break by disguising himself and his cellmates as the warden's personal cook, in a story very similar to issue #69's "Tiger Harkness" story. Also featuring a vintage ad for "Lev Gleason Comics picture trading cards." Eye Witness; The Fatal Switch; Pete Carney; The Plush Pen; "Country" Adams, The Corn-Fed Killer. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #22B
    Critters (1986) 22B

    Watchmen swipe cover, but contains "Straight" cover on inside back cover. Cover price $2.00.

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    $4 Fantagraphics Critters Critters #22B EX

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  • Issue #340
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 340

    Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. The Outsider Strikes Again!; Batman and Robin battle the Outsider, who can use a special golden bead that, when irradiated, can animate lifeless objects; Batman and Robin must battle robbers at the Athletic Hall of Fame. Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Mystery of the Millionaire Cowboy! starring Ralph The Elongated Man Dibny and his wife, Sue. Happy Hobby Time! public service announcement with Superboy, written by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Letter to the editor from comics writer Cary Bates. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    $28 Detective Comics #340 VG+ 4.5 1965 Carmine Infantino Cover
    $125 DETECTIVE COMICS 340 DC CGC 7.0 Grade 6/1965 Affordable Silver Age Comic Book

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  • Issue #126
    Donald Duck (1952-1980 Dell/Gold Key/Whitman/Gladstone) 126

    Cover by Carl Barks. Stories by Carl Barks, Vic Lockman and unknown. Art by Tony Strobl, Kay Wright, John Carey, Steve Steere and Larry Mayer. Donald Duck is featured in "Officer for a Day," plus the back-up story "Sea Dog's Holiday"! Also: Goofy in "Fantastic Signs"! And: 1-page Li'l Bad Wolf text story "To Catch a Wolf"! Characters in this issue: Donald Duck, Beagle Boys, Huey, Dewey, Louie, Moby Duck, Grandma Duck, Gus Goose, Goofy, Gilbert, Li'l Bad Wolf and Big Bad Wolf. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • #1, Printing 2-3
    Feds N Heads (1968 Gilbert Shelton) #1, Printing 2-3

    2nd or 3rd printing (believed to be indistinguishable from one another). Published by Print Mint. 35¢, golden-brown road and buildings with purple sidewalk, yellow background band is stipple-filled (dotted). Gilbert Shelton story, cover and art. Featuring Wonder Wart-Hog and the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers. Mature readers, b&w, 28 pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • #1, Printing 4-14
    Feds N Heads (1968 Gilbert Shelton) #1, Printing 4-14

    4th and later printings. 50¢ to 75¢ cover price. Gilbert Shelton story, cover and art. Featuring Wonder Wart-Hog and the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers. Mature readers, b&w, 28 pages. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #5C
    Fly (2011 Zenescope) 5C

    Cover by Eric J (W) Raven Gregory (A) Eric J After years of running from his past Eddie must finally confront the monster of his own making and will be forced to make a choice that will change his life forever! Set in a world where the super heroes aren't really heroes at all...How far would you go to Fly? Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #162
    Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series) 162
    • Cover detached at one staple.

    Indicia title is "FELIX THE CAT, No. 162." Weather Profit; An inventor uses his weather control machine to extort money from businesses; Felix gains control of the weather machine and treats the inventor to a series of unpleasant weather conditions. Public Relations; Felix is having no luck find a place to live when he is caught up in a cyclone; When the cyclone departs it has left him a house and all the furnishings; Felix's relatives flock to the house and fill all the rooms. Felix the Cat Shows His Colors; Felix decides to become an artist to impress a girl. Scripts and art by Otto Messmer. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #12B
    Harley Quinn (2016) 12B
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sigs: John Timms on 9/23/2017, Amanda Conner, Frank Cho & Jimmy Palmiotti on 9/24/2017 & Chad Hardin on 10/6/2017. Frank Cho Variant.
    • Label #18-07BDF33-040
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sigs: Amanda Conner, Chad Hardin & Jimmy Palmiotti on 8/11/2018 & Frank Cho on 8/18/2018. Frank Cho Variant.
    • Label #18-37AF1D8-013
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    Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by John Timms and Chad Hardin. Cover by Frank Cho. 'JOKER LOVES HARLEY' part two! Don't ship Joker and Harley too hard! In this issue, the 'reformed' Joker deceives Harley, and when that happens, she goes for his throat! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

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    $15 Harley Quinn Rebirth #12 DC Comics 2017 "Variant Cover" NM

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  • Issue #156
    Little Lulu (1948-1980 Dell/Gold Key) 156
    • Missing interior corner pieces. Slightly affects panel edges.

    Fifis Cousin Pierre; Fifis super strong cousin moves the Fellers clubhouse to Lulus back yard. Early to Bed; Lulu is baby-sitting for Tub and cant understand why he hasnt hidden any food. Saves the Day; Lulus pop does a Tom Sawyer and tricks the Fellers into painting his fence. Little Itchs Baby Cousin Bigbag; Lulu tells Alvin about how Itch gets the poor little girl to sit for her giant baby cousin. Lucky Day; Tubby tries to get rid of Chubby on his date with Gloria. One-page text story, Lulus Diry ("Diary"). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #92
    Looney Tunes (1994 DC) 92
    Published Sep 2002 by DC.

    Cover by Neal Sternecky. Stories by James Denning, Frank Strom, Sean Carolan & Jennifer Moore and Brett Koth. Art by David Alvarez, Leo Batic, Howard Simpson, Mike Kazaleh, Mike DeCarlo and Ruben Torreiro. Featuring: Marvin the Martian and Yosemite Sam in "The Bigger Bang"; Daffy Duck and Pete Puma in "Lights Out"; Lola Bunny and Huactui in "Bunny Changes Everything"; and Bugs & Daffy in the 1-pagers "Whatta Yawn" and "Take Note"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

  • Issue #48
    Marge's Tubby (1953-1961 Dell) 48

    Issue features Tubby in "The Keepsake," "Private Sea Monster," "The Entertainer," "Endurance Flight," and "Red Carpet Treatment." Issue also has an Alvin story "Girls Aren't So Dumb," one-page gag strips, and a one-page text feature "Knotknee – Hero of Huckleberry Mountain." Back cover is a full page advertisement for the Huck Hound Club. Story and art credits: unknown. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Issue #4A
    Secret Six (2014 4th Series) 4A

    Written by Gail Simone. Art by Ken Lashley and Tom Derenick. Cover by Dale Eaglesham. How did six deadly assassins end up in suburbia? Still being hunted, Big Shot decides that Gotham City is too hot for them. So he decides they need to lie low in the land of picket fences and freshly cut lawns. What could go wrong? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

  • Issue #3
    Steel the Indestructible Man (1978) 3

    Cover pencils by Don Heck, inks by Al Milgrom. "When Hammer Meets Steel," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Joe Giella; Steel, the Indestructible Man, overlooks a meeting between Edward Runyon, publisher of the New York Star, and Chicago mobsters; He fires a flare gun to get the mobsters attention, before attacking them; On the verge of defeat, the mobsters call out to their boss, Sledgehammer (intro, origin), for assistance. "A Night without Heroes," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Juan Ortiz, inks by Bruce Patterson; Steel, the Indestructible Man, questions the morality of mankind; In anger, he lashes out; After cleaning up, Steel resumes his civilian identity, that of Private Hank Heywood, of the United States Marine Corps; The Gadgeteer (intro) prepares to plunder the Plaza; He robs the Plaza, subduing the patrons with an ultra-sonic weapon. Hostess snack cakes ad, Aquaman and the "Imperiled Sub." Letters page explains that Todd Klein created, designed and executed the "Steel Filings" logo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

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    $5 26398: DC Comics STEEL #3 Fine Grade

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  • Issue #197
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 197
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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. DC Giant with reprinted stories: Clark Kent's New Mother and Father!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Clark Kent Meets Al Capone!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Truth Mirror!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois receives a magic mirror from her uncle that reveals a person's true nature. Caveman Clark Kent!, art by Al Plastino. Clark Kent Fireman of Steel!, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Assigned to join the fire department for a few days for a story, Clark must protect his secret identity and deal with a skeptical fire chief. Superman's Toughest Day!, script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino. When There Was No Clark Kent!, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Clark Kent's Clothes article. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    $35 Superman #197, DC Comics 1967 FN 6.0 Giant-Size Clark Kent Issue
    $250 SUPERMAN # 197 CGC 8.5 WHITE PAGES 80 PAGE GIANT JULY 1967 DC ACTION SILVER AGE
    $545 SUPERMAN # 197 CGC 9.6 WHITE PAGES 80 PAGE GIANT JULY 1967 DC ACTION DEATH KENT

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  • Issue #293
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 293
    Published Nov 1975 by DC.

    Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Miracle of Thirsty Thursday!, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; a 35th Century historian comes back in time to study Superman's dealing with Thirsty Thursday. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Twinkies ad, Minerva Menace. Two-page CSB Saturday morning cartoon ad (featuring "The Shazam/Isis Hour," Scooby-Doo, Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, and others) with art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #5A
    Zombies vs. Cheerleaders (2010 Moonstone) 5A

    Cover by Bill McKay (W) Steven L. Frank (W/A) Various Each issue features killer stories by some of the top indie writers and artists out there. This anthology, and the awesome covers that showcase it, is a read not to be missed if you enjoy horror or humor, or both (humror?)! See what all the buzz is about in the pages of ZvC! Cover price $3.99.