Comic books in 'Minotaur', graded by CGC

May 1976. Cover by Kelly Freas. Stories: "Minotaur in a Mushroom Maze" (Part 1 of 3) by Richard and Nancy Carrigan, "Speculation" by George O. Smith, "Projections" by Stephen Robinett, "The Prince in Metropolis" by Gordon Eklund, and "This, Too, We Reconcile" by John M. Ford. Science Fact article, "How to Move the Earth" by Stanley Schmidt. Illustrations by Kelly Freas, Jack Gaughan, George Schelling, and John Schoenherr. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 178 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.00.

Reprints issues from the 1967 Charlton 12c cover-priced series. Cover art by Sam Glanzman. "The Bull of Minos," script by Joe Gill, art by Sam Glanzman; Hercules next task is to capture the Bull of Minos. "Self Portrait!", script by Joe Gill, art by Steve Ditko; Giulio Markos descends into Hell itself for his gargoyle designs. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Volume 18 - 1st printing. "Isle of the Dead and Other Stories!" Collects Conan the Barbarian (1970-1993 Marvel) #135-142.

Written by Bruce Jones and Steven Grant. Art by John Buscema, Ernie Chan, Mark Silvestr, Alfredo Alcala and Val Mayerik. Cover by John Buscema.

Taking over writing duties on Conan the Barbarian in the early 1980s, Bruce Jones brought his humor and horror sensibilities-as well as his knack for telling great short stories-to the title, invigorating John Buscema, who returned to work on the series with Conan #136.

In The Chronicles of Conan: Isle of the Dead and Other Stories, these two comic-book titans lead Conan on a thrilling tour of Hyboria-from the monster-infested Bossonian Marshes to the hideous slave markets of Belthem-as Conan encounters strange, supernatural foes, beguiling women, and overconfident rulers. Stories like "The River of Death," "Titan's Gambit," and the two-part "Spider Isle" adventure are meticulously restored and recolored, and Jones and Buscema are joined by such talents as Ernie Chan, Mark Silvestri, Val Mayerik, Alfredo Alcala, and others.

Softcover, 200 pages, full color.

Cover price $16.95.

"The Maze, the Man, the Monster." Script by Bruce Jones, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan. Spider-Man and the Green Goblin star in a two-page Parker Brothers game ad. Buscema cover. Cover price $0.60.

Story, art and cover by Eddie Campbell. The first self-published series by acclaimed artist Eddie Campbell, featuring early appearances of many of his long-running characters. Bacchus connects Joe Theseus with the plane crash in Belize; he recounts his long-standing grudge against Theseus and Theseus' battle with the Minotaur. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $1.95.

Lobo guest-stars as Belial, Etrigan's father, refuses to restore the soul of Harry the Pillow, forcing Lobo and the Demon to try to retrieve the heart of Belial from an impenetrable fortress. They face the demons of Hell in Etrigan's cool new 'Demonmobile.' Written by Alan Grant, with art by Rich Hedden and Tom McWeeney. Painted cover by Denis Rodier. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Written by Joe Tyler. Art by Carlos Granda and Jorge Cortes. Cover by Caio Cacau. The Elf Queen imprisons Kelsey needing Kelsey's help in controlling the Cyclops - the most powerful creature on the island. Merrick and Xorn mount a rescue attempt but it's onw that will force Kelsey to make an impossible decision. Meanwhile, MASI Island's force field is only hours from failing and the team must figure out an escape plan before the U.S. Government nukes it off the map. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Klaus Janson. "A Refuge Divided!", script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Syd Shores and Marvel Bullpen; Black Bolt banishes six rebel Inhumans to the un-place for treason; Lockjaw takes them there but on his way back to the Great Refuge, he tangles with the Hulk whom he also takes to the un-place. Under the guidance of Maximus, the Hulk joins up with the evil Inhumans and they make their way back to the real world to remove Black Bolt from his throne; Realizing that the Hulk is an ally (after they beat on each other for awhile), Black Bolt offers to let the Hulk live in peace with the Inhumans, but the jade giant declines the offer. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Written by Joe Brusha, Art by Giovanni Timpano and Liezl Buenaventura, Cover by Caio Cacau. Grimm Fairy Tales presents an all new miniseries that explores an alternate reality of the Grimm Universe. When fourteen year old Sela Mathers discovers an ancient magic book in a condemned library her and her younger brother cast a spell that unlocks the amazing worlds and characters from the books and novels around them. Hercules, Robin Hood and Pecos Bill all come magically to life. But heroes aren't the only characters in stories. Villains too are affected by the magic spell and soon the children find themselves in a race against time to reverse the spell as evil characters from all of literature threaten to take over the world. Their only chance lies with the heroes they've brought to life. But even that may not be enough to stop the Frankenstein, Baba Yaga and the Wicked Witch of the West! Cover price $2.99.

Comic featuring the humorous misadventures of the mighty but not-so-great (mentally) warrior named Groo. This issue features "The Curse of Criaturas" in which Groo helps out people enslaved to work at a mine ? or does he? Issue also has the Sage in a backup story and several one-page gag strips and a puzzle page. Story and art credits: Sergio Aragonés. Cover price $2.25.

August 10 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $2.95 written by MARK SABLE art & cover by PAUL AZACETA It's your first day of school. The bully can't wait to gouge you with his horns. The beauty queen is literally untouchable. You're about to play a deadly game of dodgeball and ? oh yeah ? everyone has super powers but you. Welcome to The High, Jonathan. Hope you survive the experience. Cover price $2.95.

written by MARK SABLE art & cover by PAUL AZACETA. Just because everyone at your high school has superpowers doesn't mean they are being trained to be heroes. In this issue, Jonathan discovers just what it is his classmates are being trained for. Will that training save them from a threat only he can stop? Cover price $2.99.

Cover art by Sam Glanzman. The Bull of Minos, script by Joe Gill, art by Sam Glanzman; King Eurystheus is confronted by Hera who demands he find a task that will frustrate Hercules in his attempt to ascend to Olympus as a full-fledged god. She suggests he be sent to get the Bull of Minos. Chapter Seven: The Captive starring Thane of Bagarth, script by Steve Skeates (signed), art by Jim Aparo; Freahulf is captured by raiding Swedes as they kill the royal envoy from Beowulf sent to fetch her; Hrothelac is in a dungeon in England; Thane of Rothfor hides from the raiders; King Beowulf orders an attack on the Swedes to revenge their raids, but before he can make the order specific he collapses in agony. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

WRITTEN BY FRANK TIERI Pencils & Cover by MARK TEXEIRA Reeling from the tragic death of Thor, the Prince of Power knows his star is fading fast. So what better way to pump up his Q-rating than to relive his defining moment? When his most bitter foe ? King Eurytheses -- throws down the gauntlet, Hercules agrees to the challenge: Twelve Labors, each more perilous than the one before it ? and each updated for reality-TV consumption. Zounds! Of course none of this sits well with Herc's father ? Zeus. 32 PGS./Marvel PSR+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Francesco Trifogli. Cover by Greg Tocchini. After being rescued from death's door by the Ogrekin, Prosper and Jon Hobb find themselves drawn into a murder investigation as the hand of the Vampire Nation moves across the land. Meanwhile, Asa can't believe his eyes as a familiar face is seemingly back from the dead. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

August 1957. Cover by Malcolm Smith. Science fiction stories: "Battle Out of Time" by Dwight V. Swain, "The Hostile Survivors" by A. Bertram Chandler, "Skid Row Pilot" by Randall Garrett, "Reality Unlimited" by Robert Silverberg, and "Flight into the Unknown" by Tom W. Harris. 5-3/8 in. x 7-1/4 in; black and white with spot color; 128 pages. Cover price $0.35.

"Strange Visitor" kicks off what is arguably the greatest Elseworlds tale ever told. Kingdom Come, replete with grand storytelling and biblical prophecy, takes place in the near future when Superman has retired and a new, ruthlessly violent generation of "heroes" has corrupted the Earth, their questionable deeds culminating in the destruction of Kansas. Written by Mark Waid, with art by Alex Ross. Direct edition. Cover price $4.95.

One of 1500 copies signed and numbered by Mark Waid with Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. "Strange Visitor" kicks off what is arguably the greatest Elseworlds tale ever told. Kingdom Come, replete with grand storytelling and biblical prophecy, takes place in the near future when Superman has retired and a new, ruthlessly violent generation of "heroes" has corrupted the Earth, their questionable deeds culminating in the destruction of Kansas. Written by Mark Waid, with art by Alex Ross.

Second printing. "Strange Visitor" kicks off what is arguably the greatest Elseworlds tale ever told. Kingdom Come, replete with grand storytelling and biblical prophecy, takes place in the near future when Superman has retired and a new, ruthlessly violent generation of "heroes" has corrupted the Earth, their questionable deeds culminating in the destruction of Kansas. Written by Mark Waid, with art by Alex Ross. Cover price $4.95.

Cover by IG GUARA. Written by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS. Art by IG GUARA. There are worlds beyond our own. There are powers we don't understand. And there are pets that cannot be controlled. Are the Pet Avengers might enough to save the entire world from amazing creatures of myth? Cover price $2.99.

Story by Kengo Kaji. Art by Kenji Okamura. After his meeting with Tagami, Leo begins attending his school's martial arts club more and more in an attempt to learn more not only about the mysterious 'Blood Tribe of the Beast,' but about his own powers, as well. And what is the real reason behind Mayumi Asuka's invitation to Leo to come visit her? 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Story by Kengo Kaji. Art by Kenji Okamura. Called out in the middle of the night, Leo is drugged by Miss Asuka. When attacked by her beast-form, Leo transforms as well...but because of the drug, Leo loses control and only the stalwart Takizawa can save him from himself. Can a water buffalo stop an angry lion? Find out in the final issue! 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

"Legacy!" Written by Mike Grell. Art by Pop Mhan and Norman Lee. Cover by Mark Harrison . High above the Plains of Rath, Gerrard and the crew of the flying ship Weatherlight are attacked by the awesome power of Volrath's battleship, the Predator. Volrath's forces, led by the fierce Greven-il-vec, board the Weatherlight in an attempt to steal Gerrard's mysterious legacy. Gerrard and Greven come face to face in gruesome combat as the crew of the Weatherlight fight for their lives! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

A collection of today's brightest stars, including popular artists from Wizards of the Coast, gathers to bring the magical worlds of Dominia to life. CONVOCATIONS features work by Charles Vess, Michael Kaluta, Anson Maddocks, Jeff Menges, Bryon Wackwitz, Alex Maleev, Dennis Calero, Mike Dringenberg, and other popular fantasy artists. Each fully painted page reveals the majesty and splendor of the Magic: The Gathering fantasy world. Included are some of Magic: The Gathering's most popular characters and clever spell combinations that can be used in your Magic: The Gathering duels. Painted cover by Anson Maddocks. Cover price $2.50.

This is the story of the powerful planeswalkers Feroz and Serra, and their efforts to create a magical paradise in the midst of a land torn apart by war. Their efforts meet with success until, on the outer fringes of perception, a dark serpent named Baron Sengir rises to power, threatening the planeswalkers' creation. Baron Sengir's dark machinations are a powerful reminder for the planeswalkers of the consequences of playing God! Written by D.G. Chichester, with painted art by Rebecca Guay. Painted cover by Tim and Greg Hildebrandt. 64 pages. Prestige format. Cover price $5.95.

"Desolate Angel" - The Hurloon Minotaur makes an impact this issue! Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Val Mayerik and colors by Mark Csaszar. Painted cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $2.50.

Bagged with Card Game insert - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Magic the Gathering: The Shadow Mage (1995) #1-2. Written by Jeff Gomez. Art by Val Mayerik. On the world of Magic: The Gathering, a hero is born! Jared the Shadow Mage, orphaned as an infant and haunted by his past, discovers a secret that may threaten all life on Dominaria. Now, Jared must embrace his destiny and become the hero he was born to be. Softcover, 64 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Does NOT include Card Game insert - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Magic the Gathering: The Shadow Mage (1995) #1-2. Written by Jeff Gomez. Art by Val Mayerik. On the world of Magic: The Gathering, a hero is born! Jared the Shadow Mage, orphaned as an infant and haunted by his past, discovers a secret that may threaten all life on Dominaria. Now, Jared must embrace his destiny and become the hero he was born to be. Softcover, 64 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Written by RAYMOND E. FEIST. Adapted by MICHAEL AVON OEMING & BRYAN J.L. GLASS. Penciled by RYAN STEGMAN. Cover by BRETT BOOTH. The Riftwar has begun! Magician apprentice Pug may have lost his mentor as Kulgan, the Master Magician of Crydee, lies wounded by a strange attack from the Tsurani invaders. But more exciting events are about to unfold as Queen Aglaranna and her delegation from Elvandar arrive to discuss the Tsurani threat. Can the elves and the people of Crydee find a way to repel these invaders before they storm into the world of Midkemia... or will they have to send for the distant king's aid as they prepare for all-out war? Adapted from the legendary novel by New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist, MAGICIAN: APPRENTICE is considered by critics to be second only to Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' as the premiere epic in fantasy, and this adaptation continues to receive accolades from fans for its faithful retelling of the tale! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Solomon Kane stars in "The Mark of Kane!" Script by Roy Thomas, art by Howard Chaykin. Adapted from the Robert E. Howard story "Red Shadows." First color comic appearance of Kane. Cover price $0.30.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Cover inks by Frank Giacoia. "Four against the Minotaur!" Story by Stan Lee. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Dick Ayers. Convinced that the new Avengers do not have enough raw power, they decide to track down the Hulk to recruit him. Before they can, a mysterious robot arrives claiming to be able to lead them to the green goliath. Too bad its a trap that leads them into battle with the Mole Man and his creature the Minotaur. Cover and story reprinted from (Avengers 1963 1st series) number 17. Full color. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Wonderful World of Brother Benjamin J. Grimm!" Guest-starring Hercules. Human Torch cameo. Story by Marv Wolfman and Bob Hall. Art by Bob Hall and Frank Giacoia. The ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing fights side-by-side with Hercules, the Prince of Power, for the fate of Olympus against Manduu the Merciless and Krokarr the Cruel. Cover price $0.35.

Jim Steranko's fine zine covering popular entertainment. Tabloid newspaper format (all issues come folded) but on good quality white paper stock. Fantasy issue. Sinbad, Alfredo Alcala, Red Sonja costumes (featuring Wendy Pini, Angelique Trouvere, Linda Behrle, and others), Metal Messiah, and an "interview" with Conan (with a new Steranko illustration). Comics, book, and film news. 36 pages in two sections; partial color. Cover price $1.50.

WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ALEX ROSS. ELSEWORLDS. Superman must confront the ultra-violent world of super-beings spawned since his retirement in this reprint of the first issue of one of the most popular miniseries of the 1990s. Recalling the debut of KINDOM COME, retailer Roger Ash of Westfield Comics in Middleton, WI, notes that "Waid and Ross combined their talents in a project that's as stunning now as it was when I first read it." Note: There are no plans to reprint the later issues of the miniseries as MILLENNIUM EDITIONS. FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT Cover price $5.95.

Part 1 of 4. Created, penciled, inked, lettered, and published by Josh Baylock. Color cover. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Part 2 of 4. Created, penciled, inked, lettered, and published by Josh Baylock. Color cover. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Part 3 of 4. Created, penciled, inked, lettered, and published by Josh Baylock. Color cover. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Part 4 of 4. Created, penciled, inked, lettered, and published by Josh Baylock. Color cover. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Volume 1 - 1st printing.

From Ghost Rider to Man-Thing to Tarzan to Planet of the Apes, Mike Ploog is a celebrated artists and one of the best at his craft. This collection features damsels, mighty men and monsters from alien landscapes to realms of fantasy and everywhere in-between.

Also includes a section of storyboard artwork.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, B&W.

Cover price $9.95.

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Chad Thomas. Written by Rob Anderson. Art by Amy Mebberson. Twilight Sparkle plans to spend some much needed quality time with her brother, Shining Armor, in the Crystal Empire. However, when a mysterious ghost starts haunting the castle, the siblings will have to use all of their combined monster knowledge to save the day! Cover price $3.99.

Direct Edition. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Meanwhile, Back at the Mansion . . ., script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Sunspot and Magma are kidnapped; Cannonball and Magik try to find them and seek the aid of Lila Cheney; Dazzler, who has shown up at Lila's looking for an audition, realizes that the missing New Mutants have been captured by Flynn for his underground mutant arena and gains access to their next bout as she used to be one of them; Dazzler's loyalties are tested as she watches her former friends fighting to the death; The arena battle is interrupted by Magneto who seeks the aid of the New Mutants as Xavier has told him the Beyonder has arrived on earth. The story continues in Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars II #1. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Singer & Her Song, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Shadowcat uses Illyana's Soulsword to transform her from the Darkchilde back to her normal human form, manifesting Magik's armor in the process; The kids return to earth from Limbo and once again head to the mutant arena to rescue the captured Magma and Sunspot; They are secretly spied on by the Beyonder but Rachel senses him and tries to communicate; Dazzler and Shadowcat infiltrate the Gladiators but are captured by the one who is actually controlling events in the arena, the former New Mutant, Karma. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

"City of Woe!" Written by Mark Ellis. Art by Gabriel Morrisette. Cover by Steve Hickman. Nightwind and the other Anita K'un attempt to enter the heavily guarded temple in search of the First Key of Telku. Features a bloody battle in the catacombs beneath the temple. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. "Poseidon: Earth Shaker!"

Story and art by George O'Connor.

In the next volume of Olympians, author and artist George O'Connor turns the spotlight on that most mysterious and misunderstood of the Greek gods, Poseidon: Earth Shaker. Thrill to such famous stories as Theseus and the Minotaur, Odysseus and Polyphemos, and the founding of Athens - and learn how the tempestuous Poseidon became the King of the Seas!

Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 80 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.99.

Ken Barr art. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

1st printing. By Paul Bonner. Valhalla, dragon storm riders, storm troopers, and blasted futures! All these and more are contained within, for this is the high-octane work of acclaimed artist Paul Bonner! Here are over 150 of Paul's vibrant and compelling full color paintings, along with numerous character studies and sketches, produced by the artist over the last 25 years for the biggest names in fantasy gaming including Games Workshop, FASA, Riot Minds, Rackham, and Mutant Chronicles. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $29.95.

Cover by Cliff Chiang. by Roy Thomas, Pablo Marcos, & Caesar Rodriguez From Dynamite Entertainment comes another spectacular Red Sonja adventure, and this time Roy Thomas is hooked up with Red Sonja artist Pablo Marcos, and colorist Caesar Rodriguez! In this one-shot issue, the creators have dropped Sonja smack dab in the middle of Monster Island - a pit of Hell filled with deformed men, beasts and creatures of all shapes and sizes! Covers by Marcos and Cliff (Batman, Creeper) Chiang! Cover price $4.99.

The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #111 (104 pgs), with cover art by John Adkins Richardson. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: an article about The Outer Limits; a comparison of Genesis II and Planet Earth TV pilots; "Golden Age Gleanings" covering Strongman and Crash Comics; a feature on Fairy Tale Parade; "A Twist of the Dial" radio column by John Cooper; a nostalgic look at MLJ by Raymond Miller; the "RBCC Information Center" by Don Rosa; Wood's World strip by Wallace Wood; "The Williamson Collector" featuring the strip When Duty Calls; "Pulps Era of Adventure" featuring Doc Savage; a planet center spread by Morris Scott Dollens; "Comic Collector's Comments" by Howard P. Siegel; "The Keyhole" column by Gary Brown; ads for Houstoncon '74, Blue Beetle #6, and the 1974 New York Comic Art Convention; a column reviewing Grim Wit #2, Mediascene #8, Captain Marvel #1 reprint, Morpheus #1, and other items; a letters column; and classified comic book ads. Published by G. B. Love. 1.25 cover price. Circulation: 2000. Cover price $1.25.

The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #113 (84 pgs). The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: an article about Dell's Raggedy Ann & Andy; the "RBCC Information Center" by Don Rosa; "The Williamson Collector" featuring Journey into Unknown Worlds; "A Twist of the Dial" radio column by John Cooper; Adventures in Fandom strip by Bill Wallace; "Comic Collector's Comments" by Howard P. Siegel; "The Keyhole" column by Gary Brown; ads for Houstoncon '75, the first annual Famous Monsters Convention, and Special Effects Created by Ray Harryhausen #4; a column reviewing Inside Comics #3, The Collector #29, An Illustrated History of Heidi Saha, and other items; a letters column (including a missive by former RBCC editor G.B. Love); and classified comic book ads. Published by James Van Hise. 1.25 cover price. Circulation: 1500. Cover price $1.25.

Comics by Nick Bertozzi. Includes Part 3 of the crime drama Drop Ceiling, a story about an artists encounter with his sons toys, and the story Overpass that originally appeared in the anthology Expo 2000. Rubber Necker won a 2003 Harvey Award for Best New Series. Story, art and covers by Bertozzi. Mature readers. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $3.50. Cover price $3.50.