Comic books in 'Knife', graded by CBCS

Cover by Reg Greenwood. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Reg Greenwood, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Ben Batsford, Rudolph Dirks, Vic Forsythe, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, plus an original superhero, Spark Man, whose identity was a secret even from the readers. Spark Man investigates a series of murders where the victims are lured to a window by a strange song, then stabbed with a knife embossed with a gold crow. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Spark Man: Case of the Gold Crow; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Chris Crusty; Frankie Doodle; Dynamite Dunn; Danny Dingle; El Bombo. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Burne Hogarth. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Reg Greenwood, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Ben Batsford, Rudolph Dirks, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, Raeburn Van Buren and Frank N. Ernest. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips plus an original superhero, The Spark Man, who joined the military to fight in WWII. In the Pacific, the Axis general called The Fox puts a price on Spark Man's head, knowing that will lure the superhero into his trap. Bathless Groggins' "pot of gold" turns out to be a beautiful bride, Nikki-Nikki, from the island of Pongo Pongo. Reporter hero Hap Hopper investigates the strange connections between Colonel Bullion and Pierre la Vichy, the suspected spy. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Action-packed cover by Hogarth. Spark Man; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Frankie Doodle; Danny Dingle; El Bombo; Unbelievable - But True. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Burne Hogarth. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Milburn Rosser, Rudolph Dirks, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, Raeburn Van Buren and Abner Dean. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips plus an original hero, The Spark Man, who joined the military to fight in WWII. The Von Stroll twins help The Spark Man escape Nazi Germany, but now they must go back for their captured compatriots. The Kids steal the ship to avoid going to school, leaving the Captain and Mama stranded and the Inspector sending out messages by carrier pelican. El Bombo has a dream in which he befriends many animals, but real life is another matter. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Another dynamic Tarzan cover by Hogarth. Plus a vintage ad for a "Genuine G-Man Finger-Print Set." Spark Man; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Race Riley and the Commandos; Sparkler Salutes; El Bombo; Funny Side Up. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Milburn Rosser, Rudolph Dirks, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips plus an original hero, The Spark Man, who joined the military to fight in WWII. The Spark Man, concealed within Berlin itself, targets the last of his 6 Nazi murderers, in his final European adventure. Fritz's adventures on the remote island continue, as he pranks the pelican that abducted him, who pranks him back. Bombo gets a job as a lifeguard, but no one told him about the fake-drowning publicity stunt. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Spark Man; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Race Riley and the Commandos; Sparkler Salutes; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Burne Hogarth. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Milburn Rosser, Rudolph Dirks, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, Raeburn Van Buren and Abner Dean. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, plus patriotic WWII heroes The Spark Man and Race Riley. The Spark Man struggles to escape after being sealed up behind the wall in gangster Martoni's house. Heartbroken Hap Hopper and Holly pass each other in the Washington train station without even realizing it. Bathless Groggins is masquerading as Princess Groggynska while the real princess organizes the Resistance, but that puts Bathless in the hot seat. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Aquatic Tarzan cover by Hogarth. Spark Man; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Race Riley and the Commandos; Sparkler Salutes; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Burne Hogarth. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Milburn Rosser, Rudolph Dirks, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, plus patriotic WWII heroes The Spark Man and Race Riley. Bombo's new talking bird flies off, Bombo takes after him, and hilarity ensues. Becky and her friends offer to help washed-up movie star Barry Kent make his rent, in exchange for living in his posh Hollywood mansion. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Lion and Tarzan cover by Hogarth. Spark Man; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Race Riley and the Commandos; Sparkler Salutes; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Rex Maxon. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Bernard Dibble, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Milburn Rosser, Rudolph Dirks, Charlie Plumb, Bill Conselman, Harry O'Neill, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, plus patriotic WWII heroes The Spark Man and Race Riley. The Spark Man, on duty in India, aids resistance fighters against the cruel rajah. Masquerading as Barry Kent's maids, Becky and her friends save him from screen temptress Lola Lotus, but a gossip columnist gets wind of what's really going on. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Spark Man; Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Back Home Again; Ella Cinders; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Broncho Bill; Race Riley and the Commandos; Sparkler Salutes; El Bombo. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Burne Hogarth. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. Discharged from the Army after 37 issues, The Spark Man resumes his superhero costume and powers to track gamblers who prey on veterans. Hans und Fritz disguise themselves as a rhinoceros, but the fun begins when a real rhino gets involved. Dave's performance proves he's a genius, but not quite in the way he thought. Plus a Tarzan adventure by Burne Hogarth. Dynamic Tarzan cover by Hogarth. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; Spark Man: In Metropole; Sparkler Salutes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Burne Hogarth. Stories and art by Burne Hogarth, Paul Berdanier, Fred Methot, Ernie Bushmiller, Jack Sparling, Drew Pearson, Bob Allen, Rudolph Dirks, and Raeburn Van Buren. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Tarzan, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. Tarzan encounters a race of barbarians that lives high up on a lost mesa. Nancy must mind the baby while Aunt Fritzi is busy, so she finds creative ways to keep him occupied. Classic Tarzan cover by Hogarth. Hap Hopper; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Tarzan; Abbie an Slats; El Bombo; Broncho Bill. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Rudolph Dirks, Leonard Sansone, Warren Tufts and Ernest G. Osborne. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Casey Ruggles, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. Casey gets involved when The Cap'n and Mr. Clark jeopardize young Danny's life in the search for two mysterious packets. He learns they contain two halves of a map to a lost Spanish gold mine. The Kids continue to raise Cain with their new pet hippo. The Family Workshop; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Casey Ruggles; Willie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Ernie Bushmiller. Stories and art by Ernie Bushmiller, Rudolph Dirks, Warren Tufts and Bob Greene. United's anthology featured reprints of early comic strips, including Casey Ruggles, Captain and the Kids and Nancy. Aging cowboy Old Ancient, once a Western hero, abducts Chris to make her his wife, and Casey Ruggles sets out in pursuit. Mama's new "Don't" book is intended for Hans and Fritz, but the Captain and the Inspector need it more than the boys do. Hobbies for All; Nancy; Captain and the Kids; Strange as It Seems; Willie; Casey Ruggles. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Robert Peterson. Stories and art by Morris Weiss, Harry Lazarus, Gus Jud, Robert Peterson, Leo Morey, Robert S. Pious, Bob Sanders and Herman C. Browner. A Golden Age anthology featuring something for everyone: comedy, crime, jungle adventure, and even magic lessons. In a novel take on the jungle-lord character, Phil Gant is a Hollywood star of jungle pictures who gets lost on location and loses his memory so he thinks he's actually his character, Jungo. A crooked boxing promoter sets up Boxie Weaver with a phony charity match against a dangerous opponent. Detective Click Hunt wants to know what paper dolls have to do with a killer who appears to be in two places at once. Hell's Angels; Jungo; Jungo's Nature Notes: Lion; Chuck; Debunker; Detective Click Hunt: Paperdoll Crime; Find 40 "C" Objects; Ali Baba; Trap-Evader; Goats and Other G.I. Pets; Alligators Ignored; Petey and Pop; Speed Spaulding: Plunges From Air To Win Sprint; You're It, Find Them; Fight Facts; Boxie Weaver. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Ali Baba story, script and art by Sidney Lazarus. Hell's Angels story, art by Sol Brodsky. Eddie Acaro and John Helwig--Unusual Sports Stars, art by Herman Browner. Petey and Pop story, script and art by Morris Weiss. Detective Click Hunt story, art by Herman Browner. Junior Star of the Month story, art by Bob Sanders. Fangs the Wolf Boy story, art by Sid Greene. Authorized Version of Life at West Point starring Sons of Mars and Thunder, art by Carmine Infantino. Strange Adventures of a Kid and a Mule text story. Jit's Job starring "Jit" Jones, art by Charles W. Winter. Robert Moses Grove and Gerturde Ederle -- Unusual Sports Stars, art by Herman Browner. Harnessed Power -- The Tractor. Champion Miler, Glenn Cunnigham -- Unusual Sports Stars, art by Bob Sanders. The Tiger and the Water Buffalo featuring Battle of the Beasts, art by Herman Browner. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Sid Greene. Stories and art by Charles Nicholas, Sol Brodsky, Sid Greene, Howard Larsen, R. L. Golden, Saul Rosen, H. C. Browner, and Bob Sanders. A Golden Age anthology featuring something for everyone: comedy, crime, jungle adventure, and even magic lessons. A speculative article about "seadromes," or vast artificial islands that will one day serve as landing fields for planes. A comics biography of Hollywood legend Lauren Bacall. Saxie offers to caddy while the Professor plays golf and soon regrets it, but not as much as the Professor does. Hell's Angels; Ocean Airfields Are Coming; Unusual Sports Stars; Battle of the Beasts; Saxie and Peaches: Golf Screwballs; Fangs the Wolf Boy; Inspector Click Hunt: The Case of the Creaking Coffin; The Look; Free Throw Champion of the World; Ali Baba; Magic Tricks; True Dramatic Crime: A Hard Man to Kill; Sea Rescue by Horse. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Ali Baba cover. Sword's Mightier Than the Pen! starring Saxie and Peaches. The Tortured Tourists starring Inspector Click Hunt. Jungol story. Struggling Through on Antarctic Wastes text article. Fighting Ships Through the Ages true story. Ali Baba story. Battle of the Beasts story. Ends With a Laugh--Dramatic Crime. Catches Robber featuring Junior Star of the Month. Radar--Television Wonders. Hell's Angels story. Cover price $0.10.

The Case of the Portable Morgue starring Inspector Click Hunt. Saxie and Peaches story, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sol Brodsky. Why Three Boys Turned Criminal? text article by J. M. Master. Adventures on Strange Island starring Uncle Bunkie, art by Golden. Loses a Pot of Gold starring Ali Baba, art by Harry Lazarus. Jungol story, art by H. C. Browner. Dyno-Mouse story, art by Saul Rosen. Battle of the Beasts story, art by Gus Jud. Champion--Despite Broken Limb featuring Unusual Sports Stars, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Tri-State Terror--True Dramatic Crime, art by C. W. Winter. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Direct Edition. "Ripples!" Story by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. Get caught up on all the members of Spawn's supporting cast in this issue. Includes 2 pin-ups by Mike Dringenberg (Violator) and Mark Pacella and Kevin Conrad (Spawn). Cover price $1.95.

Direct Edition. Written by Alan Moore and Todd McFarlane. Art and cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "The Freak!" The Freak is introduced into the alleyways, and is threatened by street thugs. Spawn steps in and rescues the Freak from his attackers. As the Freak explains his origins, Spawn realizes that both of them are victims of evil men. The Freak convinces Spawn to go after Dr. Delorean with him to avenge the murder of his entire family. Unknowingly, Spawn finds himself an accomplice to an innocent mans death. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Keith Giffen. Cover price $1.95.

"Abdication!" Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Art by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. Spawn is at a loss as what to do next. Enter: Al Simmons?! Spawn and Al Simmons have a heart-to-heart and only one will survive, but which one? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

(W) Brian Holguin and Todd McFarlane (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane FC32pp$2.50Ongoing monthly series The Concept: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected from the ashes of his own grave in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons is reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. This Issue: "Loose Threads"?An old foe returns in a new guise, whipping up mischief and chaos in the shadows of the New York City alleys. But there is method in this madness, a growing web of intrigue that is quickly tightening around the Hellspawn. Meanwhile, a pair of government agents are given a top secret assignment: Find out who stole Al Simmons' body and why. Cover price $2.50.

Written by DAVID HINE pencils & cover by PHILIP TAN inks by DANNY MIKI. Spawn was created to lead the armies of Hell in the war of Armageddon. The only catch is Spawn wants nothing to do with Hell ? or Heaven for that matter. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior wanders the shadowy alleys of the world in search of his place in the scheme of things. "THE BEGINNING OF THE END..." That is, the beginning of the end for the world and everyone in it... We're talkin' Old Testament, baby!!! Spawn stands face-to-face with all the villains from his past, but wait...some of them are dead...aren't they? What can it all mean? Tune into the beginning of what is destined to be one of the most memorable SPAWN stories in years! October 26 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Story DAVID HINE. Art PHILIP TAN. Cover GREG CAPULLO. "NEW BEGINNINGS" - Horror has a new face. Murder, suicide, self-mutilation, mental breakdown; New Vista Apartments has a higher death rate than downtown Baghdad. But no one wants to leave. Spawn discovers there really is no peace for the wicked. 32 PAGES FC Cover price $2.95.

Spawn thought all was right with is newly created universe. But it seems he's recreated EVERYTHING even some of his old foes! Its mano y mano time with the new much more dangerous clown vs Spawn. Be there for the battle to end all battles! Cover price $2.95.

Desperate to regain her powers of magick, Nyx seeks help among the Voudou community of New Orleans. But the price she has to pay proves too high. Only Spawn can save her from the evil she encounters. The problem is, the last time they met, Spawn swore to kill her if their paths ever crossed again. Poor Nyx. Out of the cauldron and into the fire. Cover price $2.95.

Written by TODD McFARLANE. Art by GREG CAPULLO, ROB LIEFELD and McFARLANE. Cover by CAPULLO and McFARLANE. ENDGAME COMES TO IT'S STUNNING CONCLUSION AS SPAWN'S IDENTITY IS REVEALED TO THE PUBLIC! Previously hidden in the shadows, this new Hellspawn emerges as a visible hero. The media, Hollywood and even Oprah are fanatic over him! Jim is about to become the biggest star in the world, and he plans to use the exposure to his advantage. Cover price $2.95.

Cover by TODD MCFARLANE story WILL CARLTON art SZYMON KUDRANSKI & TODD MCFARLANE 'THE GATHERING STORM,' Part Four Who is Jim Downing? Or, more importantly, who WAS Jim Downing? Very powerful people have worked very hard to keep Jim, and the world, in the dark about who he really is. Old truths are set to be revealed as the first pieces of the newest Hellspawn's mysterious past begin to fall into place, following last issue's shocking cliffhanger. Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 in 8 Variant Cover by TODD MCFARLANE story WILL CARLTON art SZYMON KUDRANSKI & TODD MCFARLANE 'THE GATHERING STORM,' Part Four Who is Jim Downing? Or, more importantly, who WAS Jim Downing? Very powerful people have worked very hard to keep Jim, and the world, in the dark about who he really is. Old truths are set to be revealed as the first pieces of the newest Hellspawn's mysterious past begin to fall into place, following last issue's shocking cliffhanger. Cover price $2.99.

Cover by Todd McFarlane Complex Messiah: Part 5 - (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski 'COMPLEX MESSIAH,' Part Five Jim is at odds with his powers as he and the K7-Leetha fight for control. Can Jim harness the dark powers within? Or will the suit overwhelm his human soul, making him a true Hellspawn? Cover price $2.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Todd McFarlane Complex Messiah: Part 5 - (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski 'COMPLEX MESSIAH,' Part Five Jim is at odds with his powers as he and the K7-Leetha fight for control. Can Jim harness the dark powers within? Or will the suit overwhelm his human soul, making him a true Hellspawn? Cover price $2.99.

Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin (D) Liam McCormack-Sharp (Cover) Liam-McCormack-Sharp (Color) Mark Nicholas "The Innocent"?In the conclusion to the five-part "Child's Crusade" story line, the Hellspawn faces the consequences of leading a group of runaway children against an unstoppable army of evil. With the promise of salvation ripped from him, Lord Covenant faces off against his erstwhile mentor Cogliostro. But, this time, Covenant has nothing left to lose FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Steve Niles (P) Nat Jones (I) Kevin Conrad (C) Todd Broeker (Cvr) Ashley Wood "Bubonic Nights" BIG ACTION ISSUE The worst thing that could possibly happen has, of course, happened. The Necroplasm has fallen into the wrong hands and only Covenant, Cog and the Druid can stop the horror before it spreads. A monster of hideous proportions threatens to destroy everything Spawn has worked to create. But it is not the Hellspawn who will lose his life in the ensuing battle. FC 32pp Cover price $2.50.

Paul has discovered the secret identity of the neighborhood's mysterious peeping Tom: it's his high school gymnastics squeeze Val! This gives Paul the inspiration to formulate bad doings on specific folks of the 'hood. The trouble is, he's got secret amorous designs on someone near and not so dear to Val! And when Val finds out, things get nasty! From Love & Rockets co-creator Gilbert Hernandez! Cover price $3.50.

GILBERT HERNANDEZ (W/A) High schoolers Paul and Val, with Val's stepmother Linda, continue their aimless murder spree across the US. But when one of the group decides to abandon the others to return home will the others tolerate the defection or turn their murderous rage on the defector? 'The beauty of it is that it doesn't feel forced; it's right on target. The tone, the mood, the drawing, the narrative flow-it all falls like dominoes.' -ComicsComicsMag.com 'Hernandez's art, as always, is a study in pregnant brushstrokes and pools of shadow...' -A.V. Club b&w, 24 pages Cover price $3.50.

SPEAK OF THE DEVIL #6 (of 6) Gilbert Hernandez (W/A) On sale May 28 b&w, 24 pages $3.50 Miniseries High schooler Paul, his mistress Linda, and her gymnast step-daughter Val are done with their cross country-killing spree. Linda has snuck away to return to her husband, and Val isn't too happy with that. Val returns home to get Linda for good, in this final bloody chapter of Speak of the Devil. ? 'This is a dark and compelling trip into the human heart, and only Gilbert Hernandez could tell this story in quite this amazing way.' -Comicsbulletin.com ? 'Hernandez shies away from traditional action and expected beats, and shows all the amateurs out there how slice of life is done.' -ComicBookResources.com Cover price $3.50.

Creative Director ORSON SCOTT CARD Written by AARON JOHNSTON Penciled by POP MAHN Cover by GUISEPPE CAMUNCOLI The shocking conclusion to the science-fiction classic! The Descolada virus is the most lethal threat to the Hundred Worlds. And everyone on planet Lusitania is a carrier -- including Ender. To save the planet from annihilation, Ender and Jane must rebel against Starways Congress and break inter-galactic law. Can Ender uncover the deepest secrets of the mysterious alien pequeninos? And can he keep his?promise to the Hive Queen and finally set her free? It all?comes to a head here! From New York Times bestselling author Orson Scott Card. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Stories and art by Jack Sparling and David W. Armstrong. Adventures of FBI agent Steve Saunders, originally a backup feature in True Comics (1941). The history of the Brady Gang that terrorized Maine, and their bloody finish; The Nazis force William G. Sebold to spy for them, so he becomes a double agent for the FBI; A message about the Boys' Clubs Of America. Includes a note that the series is "presented with the cooperation of the FBI" and based on authentic cases. A Message From David W. Armstrong; The Case of the Vicious Gunmen; The Walkie-Talkie Case; What's Your FBI-Q?; The Case Of The Tricky Draft Dodgers. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dick Ayers. The Crackdown of Captain Flint, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by George Roussos; Sgt. Fury and the Howling Commandoes battle the Nazis. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $1,780.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom (with sketch) on 7/29/2022, Jim Starlin on 10/28/2022 & Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-070 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Add to cart CBCS 3.5 $275.00 View scans Paper: Cream to off white Verified Signature: Jim Starlin Label #21-320A54B-002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

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.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First appearance of Shang Chi, Master of Kung Fu. Jim Starlin art. Steve Englehart writer/color. Martial arts action. Cover price $0.20.

Cover by Lee Ames. Bible stories in comics form from Fox Feature. Numbering continues from My Confessions (1949) #10. Biblical hero Samson is a champion during a time of war, but he is betrayed by his love for Delilah, who knows his secret weakness: His hair cannot be cut. Likely inspired by the Hollywood film of the previous year; no connection to the superhero named Samson that appeared from the same publisher a decade previously. Also featuring a text story based on Daniel in the Lion's Den. Samson And Delilah; Daniel And The Lions. Followed by Spectacular Features Magazine (1950) #12. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Toys of the Terrible Tinkerer" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Al Milgrom. The wall-crawler renews acquaintances with the Terrible Tinkerer and his killer toys! Can your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man avoid the toy cannons, miniature soldiers, exploding jack-in-the-boxes, gun-toting dolls, and knife-wielding teddy bears? It's a fun battle for Spidey! (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 434,466; average paid circulation 211,327.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Man fights some samurai in "To Save the Smuggler!" Script by Roger Stern, plot and pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Jim Mooney. Frank Miller/Walt Simonson cover Cover price $0.50.

"In Darkness Seldom Seen!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. Cloak and Dagger are back! And still waging their violent war on drugs! But now their activities are being noticed by criminal heavyweights...specifically Silvermane and the Kingpin! Is the duo ready for the big time? When Cloak and Dagger move in for the kill on Silvermane, the web-slinger will have a critical choice to make! Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Note: This issue features a full page ad for the first Hercules Limited Series. Art by Bob Layton.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

"Kidnapped!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils and Inks by Dave Simon. A city councilman running for mayor decides that his image would improve if voters were to see him walking through Central Park with his baby son. However, the councilman's clever plan backfires when his baby disappears! Can the web-slinger find the missing infant? Also in this issue, the Black Cat checks out of the hospital. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

"Knight and Fogg" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The Arranger has been living on borrowed time since completely botching the gang war with the Lobo Brothers several months ago. Now virtually abandoned by his boss, the Kingpin; the Arranger begs Spider-Man for protection. But when the night falls and the fog rolls in, will the wall-crawler be able to save the Arranger? First appearance of Knight and Fogg. Final appearance of the Arranger. Cameo appearances by the Chameleon, Hammerhead, and Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Newsstand Edition. Typhoid Mary Appearance. Cover price $1.50.

Polybagged with 16-page bonus preview of the Spider-Man cartoon series, plus a full color animation cel art print (one of six in the series). "Typhoid Attack" Part 1 of 2. Script by Ann Nocenti. Pencils by James Fry. Inks by Sal Buscema and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Joe Madureira and Cam Smith. On assignment for the Daily Bugle, Peter Parker photographs a bloody crime scene inside a rundown motel. While the police are investigating the murder, Peter notices a fraught and homeless young woman named Mary in the room. Apparently she witnessed the crime and is now suffering an emotional breakdown. Feeling sympathetic towards Mary, Aunt May's nephew invites her to have dinner at his home. That sounds like a wonderful idea, provided that Mary isn't some kind of crazy serial killer or something! Oh no! Can the web-slinger retract that invitation? Unfortunately, it's too late by the time Mary Jane answers the door…and Typhoid Mary walks in! Will the spectacular one be able to contain the typhoid outbreak…before it becomes a bloody (Mary) mess? (Note: The polybagged version includes an animation cel (6-1/2 x 10) featuring Peter Parker changing into his costume; and also a 16-page insert titled "Work in Progress" which details the making of the Spider-Man animated series for television.) 32 pages Cover price $2.95.

Comic only. No poly bag or animation cell print. "Typhoid Attack" Part 1 of 2. Script by Ann Nocenti. Pencils by James Fry. Inks by Sal Buscema and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Joe Madureira and Cam Smith. On assignment for the Daily Bugle, Peter Parker photographs a bloody crime scene inside a rundown motel. While the police are investigating the murder, Peter notices a fraught and homeless young woman named Mary in the room. Apparently she witnessed the crime and is now suffering an emotional breakdown. Feeling sympathetic towards Mary, Aunt May's nephew invites her to have dinner at his home. That sounds like a wonderful idea, provided that Mary isn't some kind of crazy serial killer or something! Oh no! Can the web-slinger retract that invitation? Unfortunately, it's too late by the time Mary Jane answers the door…and Typhoid Mary walks in! Will the spectacular one be able to contain the typhoid outbreak…before it becomes a bloody (Mary) mess? 32 pages Cover price $2.95.