Comic books in 'Gladiator', graded by CGC

Written by John Barber. Art and Cover by Paolo Villanelli. ACTION MAN STRIKES! The U.K.'s one-man answer to G.I. Joe breaks mission to search for Dr. X-the villain who killed Action Man's predecessor. But does young Action Man have the experience to pull this off? Bullet points: Action Man follows Dr. X's trail across England and beyond! Hard hitting action in the spirit of James Bond, John Steed, and Kingsman! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Dan Zolnerowich. Stories and art by John Prentice and Ernest Schroeder. One of the more fanciful and influential of 1940s aviator heroes, Airboy fights evil with his radio-controlled plane "Birdie" and its plethora of experimental flying tech. Sometimes listed as Airboy Comics #70. No issue # on cover; Vol. 6, issue #11 in indicia. In Africa, Airboy and Tex discover a lost Roman outpost that has survived for centuries. A wealthy landowner feuds with his brother over the trees his tenant farmers need to survive - but fortunately, The Heap intervenes. Dam engineers battle a man-eating tiger in the Indian jungles. Airboy: The Men With Shining Chests; The Heap; The Story of Captain Francisco Pizarro; Bing and His Bat; The Final Score; Big Cat. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Volume 25, Issue 4 - April, 1951. Cover by Robert Gibson Jones. Science fiction stories by Isaac Asimov, Robert Moore Williams, E.K. Jarvis, Clee Garson, Kendall Foster Crossen, Charles Creighton, and H.B. Hickey. Illustrations by Ogden Whitney, Enoch Sharp, James Settles, Henry Sharp, and Edmond B. Swiatek. 7-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 166 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

1st (only) printing. Written and drawn by Frank Stack, aka Foolbert Sturgeon. Adults Only, 7 1/4" x 10 1/4", b&w, 28 pages.

NOTE: All Text is in French - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "Asterix Gladiateur (Asterix the Gladiator)!" Written by René Goscinny. Art by Albert Uderzo. Oh no! The Romans have captured Caconofix as a gift for Caesar - and the Emperor plans to throw him to the lions. There's only one way for Asterix and Obelix to rescue their bard: they have to become gladiators themselves. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/4-in., 48 pages, full color.

Note: All Text is in French.

Gore cover. Written by David Lapham. Art and Covers by German Nobile. David Lapham's Caligula is a sleek and sexy version of "Spartacus meets The Exorcist!" Laurentius survived the Heart of Rome and now Felix's betrayal stands clear in his mind. It was Felix as the Caligula demon that killed Julia and has been manipulating him from the start. But can even a man as noble as Laurentius focus his anger on destroying the demon...or will he take out his fury upon the man that willingly slaughtered his wife? 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

Weekly British War comics digest. Featuring "Return of a Hero." Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 68 pages, B/W.

Written by Charles Soule. Art and Cover by Ryan Browne. 'EXPLOSIONTOWN,' Part Two Wizord is in a tough spot, as the leaders of Earth have decided they're pretty fed up with wizard battles tearing up the joint all the time. They want to shut him down! Selfish, right? They really just don't get it. Expect intense magical action as the second arc of CURSE WORDS continues! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Last 65-cent cover price. Cover art by David Mazzucchelli. Warriors, script by Denny O'Neil and Frank Miller, pencils by David Mazzuchelli, inks by Dennis Janke; Someone has captured Betsy Beatty and is trying to force the Gladiator back into a life of crime;; Daredevil battles the Gladiator. Comics ad for the Cap-n Crunch cereal with Spider-Man and J. Jonah Jameson. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Cover by Dan Schoening (W) Erik Burnham (A) Dan Schoening A ghost ship roams the waters off Long Island, leaving fear -- and ice -- in its wake. The governor calls on the Ghostbusters to stop these spectral sailors and their maritime malevolence... but they'll have to do it without the aid of Egon Spengler, who is currently concerned with rescuing the stolen spirit of Janine Melnitz! Cover price $3.99.

WillsBargains "Silver Foil" Limited to 75 Variant Cover by Monte Moore. Written By Joe Brusha & James Patrick. Artwork by Randy Valiente. The city of Tallus has been destroyed and Sela and her companions lay beneath the body of the slain Shadow Dragon....whether alive or dead remains to be seen. Even if they have survived they still have Orcus to contend with. Don't miss the exciting conclusion to the Mother Nature story arc!

Limited to 100-WillsBargains Exclusive Sketch Cover by Monte Moore. Written By Joe Brusha & James Patrick. Artwork by Randy Valiente. The city of Tallus has been destroyed and Sela and her companions lay beneath the body of the slain Shadow Dragon....whether alive or dead remains to be seen. Even if they have survived they still have Orcus to contend with. Don't miss the exciting conclusion to the Mother Nature story arc!

SDCC exclusive variant by Franchesco. (W) Raven Gregory, Joe Brusha, Ralph Tedesco. (A) Sheldon Goh.. THE 75th ANNIVERSARY ISSUE OF GRIMM FAIRY TALES IS HERE! Sela has finally returned to earth in search of her long lost daughter. It's a search that will lead her to confront the powerful Dark One, the only being who holds the answers to her daughter's location. But when Sela finds her daughter will she be ready for the truth about her? Don't miss this shocking oversized issue that will change everything! Cover price $5.99.

He saw the ghost of a man who was about to die! Featuring: 7 page story "The Unborn Ghost" drawn by Oscar Novelle. Plus: 8 page story "The Headless King!" drawn by Luis Dominguez; 1 page story "The Slipper" drawn by Joe Certa; 4 page story "Walk The Plank!" written and drawn by Len Wein; 5 page story "A Grave Romance" drawn by Frank Bolle. Cover price $0.20.

25 cent giant. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Al Milgrom. "Nets to You!", script by George Gladir, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Al Milgrom; Juggo and Mooseius are captured by Roman soldiers and forced to be gladiators in Rome. Kevin Keller ad. Tiny Titans ad. "Table Fable," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Chuck is representing Riverdale at a billiards contest; When his opponent tries to psyche him out, Chuck goes and practices on his "lucky table." Archie Marries Betty and Veronica ad. Batman: The Brave and the Bold ad. "Catch Match," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead, Ethel and Hot Dog all compete in a frisbee catching contest, with Hot Dog winning first prize. "Jug and the Giant Berry," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead's giant inflatable boysenberry causes trouble around Riverdale. "Burger Brouhaha," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Archie brings Jughead some burgers from the family bar-b-que while Jughead is working at a fast food restaurant. "The Old Ball Game," script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Jughead repeatedly accidentally punctures a little girl's beach ball. "The Pooch Plot!", script by Craig Boldman, pencils by Rex Lindsey, inks by Rich Koslowski; Trula tricks Jughead and Hot Dog into entering a dog obedience contest. "Love Struck," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan Decarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Rebel falls in love with a cute French poodle who breaks his heart. Transformers Dark of the Moon ad. Plus other stories and more. 164 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.99.

Cards Comics & Collectibles Exclusive Cover by Gabriel Rodriguez. (W) Joe Hill (A/CA) Gabriel Rodriguez Omega and Alpha,' part 1: In the second-to-the-last issue of Locke & Key, the damned and the saved alike will make their final stand in the Drowning Cave, in a clash of blood and fire. The shadows have never been darker and the end has never been closer. Turn the key and open the last door; it's time to say goodbye."

Midtown Comics Retailer Exclusive Cover by Amy Mebberson. (W) Katie Cook (A) Andy Price The Mane 6 enter the heart of the Changeling Kingdom to rescue their friends! Danger lurks everywhere, and each Pony will have to put their best hoof forward if they are to survive the night! Unfortunately that's exactly what the Changeling Queen expects! Will our heroes fall into her trap? Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Pat Masulli, Bill Fraccio, Tony Tallarico, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Charlton's popular series features tales of science fiction and fantasy with twist endings. The title takes a left turn into superheroics as it nears the end of its run. One-legged reporter Johnny Mann incurs the wrath of the god Mars. In response, the gods Venus and Vulcan bestow him with the power of Vulcan, so he can battle menaces like the evil Dr. Kong. The Son of Vulcan's second battle matches him against the robotic Giant Gladiator. Plus fun facts about Jupiter and the Roman pantheon. A Mighty Champion Is Born!; The Snake People; Watchdogs of the Deep; He Stands Alone!; The Miniatures; The Roman Gods of Mount Olympus. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

"normalman has Gaul." Norm finds himself in Rome in 50 B.C., a time before the Levramites acquired their powers. The cover evokes Classic Illustrated while the story is inspired by Asterix the Gaul. Script and art by Jim Valentino. Cover by Valentino. Cover price $2.00.

1st printing.

Story and art by Dave Gibbons.

When they walk, they look cool. When they ride, they drive fast. And when they hate, they fight - brutally. One of comics' most esteemed names, Dave Gibbons (co-creator and artist of WATCHMEN and Give Me Liberty) arrives at VERTIGO to deliver an original hardcover graphic novel he's been waiting his entire life to write and draw.

Lel and Bok - two best friends - want nothing more than to join the Originals, the top gang on the streets. Through them, they'll meet the high-speed world of hover scooters, all-night clubs, and, for Lel, the girl of his dreams in particular. But with the fast life comes tough foes, and tribal loyalty will teach them the unforgettable meaning of unforgivable loss.

Neither a science-fiction story nor set in a mundane reality, THE ORIGINALS takes place in a world both familiar and strange, where the young are angry, loyal and stylish. And the only thing more important than who your friends are is who your friends hate.

Softcover, 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $17.99.

Cover pencils by Bob White. "Eye, Eye, Sir," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Mr. Weatherbee starts hypnotizing the boys into being ideal students. Josie Comics ad. "Knit Wit" one-page story, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie finds a use for an overly-long necktie Veronica knitted. Veronica's Pin-Up, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick. "Thanks For the Memory," art by Bill Vigoda; The gang sees Jughead with a gorgeous girl and apparently unable to remember who his friends are. Archie Annual ad. "The Money Watcher!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Li'l Jinx tries to stop losing money all the time. Archie Club News. "Fiddle Faddle," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; On her way to a violin lesson, an increasingly absent-minded Josie realizes that she forgot her violin at home, and sends Albert to get it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

General Ulysses Hadrian Armstrong gets an early release and causes all manner of mischief in "War Gods in the 'Hood." Part 1 of 2, concludes next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Mike Wieringo & Stan Woch. Cover by Wieringo & Terry Austin. Cover price $1.95.

10091-709. Disney; reprint Four Color # 382. Cover price $0.12.

Written by Steven S. DeKnight. Art and covers by Adam Archer, and Tony Avina. Arkadios is a once-proud Greek warrior that now finds himself enslaved by the Romans. Now he dreams of only one thing: revenge. He'll cut the head from his captor, even if he has to chop a gory-swath through an arena full of gladiators just to get there. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Comic-Con Exclusive wraparound cover by Chris Lie. Written by Steven S. DeKnight. Art and covers by Adam Archer, and Tony Avina. Arkadios is a once-proud Greek warrior that now finds himself enslaved by the Romans. Now he dreams of only one thing: revenge. He'll cut the head from his captor, even if he has to chop a gory-swath through an arena full of gladiators just to get there. 32 pages, full color.

Written by Miranda Kwok. Art by Allan Jefferson. Cover by Patrick Reilly. No blade can kill him. No man can defeat him. Every gladiator fears him. He is Theokoles, the Shadow of Death, an unstoppable giant of pain and suffering. Learn the twisted origin of the deadliest opponent Spartacus will ever face! 6 1/2-in x 10-in, 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.99.

Volume 4, Issue 3 - November, 1940. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories by Henry Kuttner, Thornton Ayre, and Edmond Hamilton. "Thrills in Science" column by Mort Weisinger. Two-page Sir William Perkin bio in comic form. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 134 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Volume 17, Issue 2 - May, 1945. Cover by Earle K. Bergey. Stories by Henry Kuttner, Paul Ernst, Arthur Leo Zagat, Ray Cummings, Frank Belknap Long, Robert Moore Williams, George O. Smith, and John Russell Fearn. Nine Virgil Finlay illustrations. 6.75-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 150 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Stories and art by Steve Ditko and others. Short tales of science fiction, fantasy and horror with twist endings. All the stories in this issue feature early art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. A thief gains access to a time machine, but doesn't understand enough about paradoxes. A scientist employs his robot servant while trying to build a new kind of bomb. A family moves into a house that seems to be haunted, and not for the first time. Mystery from Mars; Glow of Woe; Orgo Serves!; They Won't Listen; Doorway into Tomorrow; They Say It's Haunted. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Al Williamson. Stories by Carl Wessler. Art by Al Williamson, Bernie Krigstein, Graham Ingels, and Wally Wood. One of EC Comics' late New Direction titles, a response to the new Comics Code, featuring historical adventure. A Roman gladiator lives his life in service to the empire, but never forgets the family he left behind, with art by Al Williamson. A 12th-century Chinese poet crafts a fitting revenge against the cruel emperor who outlawed his craft and slaughtered his peers, illustrated by Bernie Krigstein. Aspiring knight Geoffrey fights to earn his way into King Arthur's Round Table, in a story by Wally Wood. The Champion; No Survivors; Poetic Justice; The Colonels Son; A Day of Battle; King Arthur: The King's Service. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.