Comic books in 'Gemstone', graded by CBCS

Cover art by Brian Stelfreeze. Editorial by Dille that covers all TSR role playing games and the story behind this particular comic book adaptation. The Wakening Storm, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Rob Phipps, inks by Alfredo Alcala; After decades of imprisonment by the evil Brotherhood, Agent 13 breaks free. With renewed vengeance he is deadlier than ever. 13: Assassin Collector Game Cards, script by Paul Lidberg and Scott Haring, art by Mike Hernandez and Sandy Collora. The Final Weapon, script by Scott Haring, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Game statistics for major characters for use with the TOP SECRET/S.I. game and the Agent 13 sourcebook. 44 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Featuring The Ballad of Halo Jones: Book 3 (Part 10 of 15) "10: The Crush" Written by Alan Moore, Art by Ian Gibson; Slaine "The Tomb of Terror" (Part 15 of 15) Written by Pat Mills, Art by Glenn Fabry; Judge Dredd "The Falucci Tape" (Part 1 of 3) Written by T.B. Grover, Art by Cam Kennedy; Ace Trucking "The Doppelgarp" (Part 11 of 22) Written by Grant/Grover, Art by Massimo Belardinelli; Strontium Dog "Max Bubba" (Part 17 of 21) Written by Alan Grant, Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Cover by Anthony Jozwiak.

Direct Edition. "Diamonds are a Thief's Best Friend!" Written by Jim Salicrup. Art by Marie Severin and Chic Stone. Adapting the NBC TV show episode. All action! All thrills! Featuring Hannibal Smith, Howling Mad Murdock, B.A. Baracus, Amy Allen, and The Face in their very own Marvel Comic! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Treasure Hoard," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman is accumulating incredible wealth in a cavern of his own making, but no one seems to know the reason why. "The Amazing Army of Apes," script by Jack Miller, art by Ed Smalle; A military officer appears to go crazy and starts to think apes are his soldiers. 3/4–page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Day I Beat the Baseball Jinx," script by Jack Miller (as Jack Mason), art by Raymond Perry. "Tom Thumb Tommy Tomorrow," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Super-Prisoner of Amazon Island," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois belongs to a club of women whose lives have been saved by Superman, and while on a cruise, the club is marooned on an island ruled by Amazon warriors; Superman comes to save them but by Amazon custom he must perform various tasks dreamed up by the women or marry the one at whose task he fails. "Interplanetary Joy Ride" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. "Secret of the Giant Idol" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superboy and Cleopatra, art by John Sikela. UNICEF Spells Help for the Children of the World! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The First Undersea Jail starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. Jerry Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff . The Whirlwind Vote-Getter starring Johnny Quick, art by Paul Norris. Notes about the Navy article. The Polka Dot Bandit Goes Straight starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 5th appearance Legion of Super-Heroes (intro Starboy) in Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes!, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Lana uses Star Boy in an attempt to make Superboy jealous. One Hour to Doom!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman and Aqualad escape various one-hour-without-water traps. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Bizarro-Legion!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; The Legion rejects Bizarro-Superboy's request for membership, so he sets off to create his own Legion. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Know Your Legionnaires; a listing of the Legionnaires and their origins and powers. The 100 New Feats of Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Superboy performs 100 feats for charity. One-page text feature, Know Your Legionnaires. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Legion Chain Gang--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; The Legionnaires who went underground break out the Legionnaires imprisoned on Earth then uncover the President's scheme and expose him as the mind-controlling Universo. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Digest sized. Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Romeo Tanghal. When Destiny Calls! starring the Challengers of the Unknown, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Andy Mushynsky; Origin story retold. Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Superboy and Lana meet Star Boy, a new Legion recruit. Is This My Foe? starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. A Nightmare Called Gorgonus starring Zatanna, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. Supergirl's Three Super Girl-Friends! starring Supergirl, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney. Captain Marvel and the Twisted Powers, script by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. The Ghost of Ace Chance! starring the Spectre, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Cover art by Owen Fitzgerald. Jerry the Detective Part 1, art by Owen Fitzgerald; Private Detective Jerry is hired by Louise to safeguard her Aunt's jewels during a big party. Ad for Showcase #20 - Rip Hunter, Time Master. Do You Make Life Hard for Yourself? public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Jerry the Detective, Part 2; The party starts and Jerry practices using the art of disguise to mingle with the guests; And while he's mingling, the jewels are stolen. Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros Circus at Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. Teen Laffs humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Jerry the Detective, Part 3; Jerry has figured out who the crooks are through the use of deductive eavesdropping; They take him hostage, which just makes him more dangerous. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

The Once and Future Juggernaut: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Christopher Yost. Art by Jorge Fornes. Cover by Kris Anka. THE ONCE AND FUTURE JUGGERNAUT 1 of 4 We've all heard the phrase 'those are big shoes to fill.' That's especially true when those are the massive boots of the unstoppable Juggernaut. So when the Gem of Cyttorak reappears, the X-Men must ask themselves: Who's going to wear those boots? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Matt Baker. Stories and art by Matt Baker, Ray Osrin, Ralph Lane and Michael OMalley. Pre-Code crime comics from St. John with an above-average lineup of artists. Inspector Joe Ballard tracks a diamond-smuggling ring, in a story with art by good-girl art legend Matt Baker. Cop Vince takes a dangerous undercover assignment to get inside the waterfront crime gangs. Private eye Vic Flint knows that gangster Nifty Felix has fixed Battler Denver's next fight, but how can he stop it? Cover by Baker. The Killer Who Trapped Himself!; Diamonds, C.O.D. (Care of Death); Vic Flint: The Fight Fix; Police Smash Waterfront Crime Gangs. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY. A baffling series of jewelry-store heists puts the Dark Knight on the trail of an unlikely suspect...and a brand-new villain. There's a mystery behind the mystery in "Façade." FC, 32 PG.$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

Written by Bill Matheny. Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty. Cover by Jeff Matsuda. Priceless diamonds are being stolen in Gotham City, and the cops are hot on the trail of Catwoman for the crime. The Batman knows she's innocent, but he may not be able to stop the police... and no one may be able to stop the laser-wielding thieves behind the crimes! 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.25.

Written by Joëlle Jones. Art by Fernando Blanco. Cover by Joëlle Jones. With the power vacuum left behind by the fall of the Creel family, Catwoman finds herself in a unique position to become the top crook in Villa Hermosa. Her only obstacles are all the other bad guys who call the city home. Can Catwoman run this gauntlet to reach boss level herself? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Freckles and the Lost Diamond Mine (1937 Whitman BLB) #1164, Merrill Blosser

52-page giant; Gil Kane/Wally Wood reprint Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Rich Larson. Stories and art by Dick Piscopo, Charles Nicholas, Vince Alascia, and Pat Boyette. A horror anthology from Charlton, with a stable of artists that included Steve Ditko. Street-racer Rocky Rhodes goes on a road-race against Death itself. Everyone in town sees Alicia as a rich old hag living in the outskirts, but Mario sees her as young and beautiful. Race Against Death; Beauty and the Beast; Death of a Monster; The Temple!; Witches' Sabbat. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Cover by Jim Aparo. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Mo Marcus and Pat Boyette. A horror anthology from Charlton that often featured work by Steve Ditko and other comics luminaries. An evil developer with plans to pave over a swamp gets a comeuppance from the swamp creatures, in a story with art by future Marvel legend Don Perlin. Con man-counterfeiter Murray doesn't realize he's sharing space with the ghost of a magician who doesn't approve of his scams. Jason Jaxon: Paradise Acres; The Money Machine; Behold Beauty. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

"Diamond Lies!" Written by Simon Furman. Art by Robin Smith and Dave Elliot. Starring Lady Jaye and Flint. "Cut and Run!" Starring Snake Eyes and Scarlett. Written by Simon Furman. Art by Kev Hopgood and Dave Harwood. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Virgin cover variant. Written by Tim Seeley. Art by Joe Ng, James Raiz, Alex Milne, Rob Ross, M3th and Alan Tam. The Joe team and the Autobots continue their battle against the entire Decepticon army and the new life form that leads them into war. Plus, Cobra Commander continues his schemes to wrest power from everyone! Cover price $2.95.

DreadStar/ Nexus/ Badger/ Grimjack/ Squalor/ Meta 4/ Zero Tolerance feat the talents of Gary Amaro, David Barbour, Mike Baron, Steven Butler, Peter David, Scot Eaton, Hugh Haynes, Flint Henry, John Ostrander, Stefan Petrucha, Joe Staton, Tom Sutton, Tim Vigil Cover price $5.95.

1st printing. Uncle Scrooge. Full color, 8-1/2 x 11 inches square bound, cardstock cover, white matt interior paper stock. Cover price $5.95.

2nd or later printing. Uncle Scrooge. Full color, 8-1/2 x 11 inches square bound, cardstock cover, white matt interior paper stock. Cover price $5.95.

Story, Art and Cover by Fred Perry. Gina and Penny uncover the location of an entire city frozen under water in the Arctic Circle! Unfortunately, several other explorers, archaeologists and various other organizations have filed a claim at the same time as Gina and Penny -- including Lendo Rivalsan of the RNC and the U.S. Government. But things heat up when Gina and Penny accidentally awaken a dark presence within the frozen city! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Cover by Fred Perry, Tim Ely, and Marc Jackson. Stories by Fred Perry, Mike Kelly, Dave McKechnie, David Bitkowski, Michael Vega, Rodel Capua, K. A. Pezzano, Jim Schumaker and Diana X. Sprinkle. Art by Fred Perry, Mike Kelly, Dave McKechnie, Michael Vega, Rodel Capua, Kevin Stokes, Jim Schumaker and Diana X. Sprinkle. Short stories and pinups set in the universe of Gold Digger, where archaeologist Gina Diggers and her adopted were-cheetah sister, Britanny, explore Earths hidden mysteries. Fish Tale; Amulets of Doom; Something To Hold On To; The Search for the Holy Grail; Briannas Corner; Parking Panic; Uninvited Guest; GD-18. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

(W/A/CA) Fred Perry 50 regular black-and-white issues and 150 regular color issues combine to make this bicen-tastic anniversary landmark! Gina heads off on a dangerous expedition to a lost Mayan temple on Monster Island, and this one time, everyone's available to come help out. For the first time, Gina embarks on an expedition with an army of experts to assist, and she's going to need every one of them to help with what she faces! Cover price $3.99.

Published by Russ Cochran, Graphic Gallery was a fully illustrated catalog of fine original artwork, all of it for sale. Issue #4 includes work by George Herriman, Frank Frazetta, Alex Raymond, Burne Hogarth, Phil Davis, Roy Krenkel, Carl Barks, and others. Cover art by Barks. 70 pgs. 1974.

Published by Russ Cochran, Graphic Gallery was a fully illustrated catalog of fine original artwork, all of it for sale. Issue #10 includes work by Alex Raymond, Al Williamson, Frank Frazetta, George Herriman, Hal Foster, Cliff Sterrett, Phil Davis, and others. 64 pgs. Cover by Carl Barks. 1977.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Great Comics #1 had multiple variants that included material from other comics with overprinted indicia, packaged under the same cover. This issue has "Barrel O' Fun" overprinted in indicia, and includes material from Cowboys 'n' Injuns (1946) #2: Western-themed kids' comics, featuring funny-animals in cowboy hats and adorable would-be outlaw Jesse Jimmy. An outlaw gets the drop on Cuckoo Sheriff and traps him in jail, but other outlaws free him during a jailbreak. Li'l Cactus; Cuckoo Sheriff. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Sam Cooper, August Froehlich, and Henry Kiefer. Great Comics #1 had multiple variants that included material from other comics with overprinted indicia, packaged under the same cover. This issue has "Jubilee Comics" overprinted in indicia, and includes material from Red Band Comics (1945) #1: Masked heroes, soldiers, and adventurers in a WWII-era anthology. Mystery novelist Kendall Richards becomes the crime-fighting Bogey Man (who looks just like The Spirit with a mustache) after gangsters target him for death. Strange chance leads young Joe Djerk to become apprentice to the Sorcerer, in a story featuring nice magical art and tongue-in-cheek humor, such as a wizard mentioning Cthulu. Distinctive-looking Plutonian bad guy Satanas was listed in Jon Morris's 2017 book The League of Regrettable Supervillains. Bogey Man; Satanas; The Sorcerer and His Apprentice. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

"Knockout" version. Overprinted indicia states "Knockout..." followed by Novack replacement indicia. L. B. Cole cover. Stories reprinted in Danger (1964 Super Comics) #10. In order of appearance: "The Defenders" art by Lucy Feller; "Smilevents"; "Captain Power"; "Toto the Boy From Mars" by Fred Morgan; "Bombing Mission Exectuted" art by Gerald Altman; "Cookin' with Laughing Gas" by Inez Karma; and "Superstitious Al-O-Ysius" art by Al Fago. "Timothy and Kogo Find a Friend" text story by George Collis, reprinted in Pop-Pop Comics (1945) #1. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by L. B. Cole. Stories and art by Lucy Feller, Arnold L. Hicks, Al Fago, and Gerald Altman. Great Comics #1 had multiple variants that included material from other comics with overprinted indicia, packaged under the same cover. This issue has "Novack Publishing Company" as the replacement indicia, and may contain material from an unpublished issue of Jeep Comics (1944). His knowledge of color-film stock allows Captain Power to solve the twisted mystery of the Mexican Doll. During a bombing mission in the Pacific, Captain Jed Allen is shot down by Axis forces and must survive on the open sea. The owner of a struggling magic-supply store gets unwanted assistance from well-intentioned pixie Superstitious Al-o-ysius. The Defenders: The Man in the Gray Coat; Captain Power: The Secret of the Mexican Doll; Bombing Mission Executed; Superstitious Al-o-ysius. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Paul Reinman. The Man In the Moon starring Green Lantern, script by Alfred Bester, art by Martin Nodell; A strange magnetic force draws Green Lantern, Doiby and a one-eyed man to the Moon where the Emerald Crusader is forced to battle many weird foes. Mutt and Jeff strips by Al Smith [signed as Bud Fisher]. The Lizard of Fire starring Green Lantern, script by Alfred Bester, art by Martin Nodell; Green Lantern comes to grips with an unusual foe who can start fires in the rain! The Jewel of Hope starring Green Lantern, script by Henry Kuttner, art by Martin Nodell; When Alan Scott is dispatched by his radio station to the Atlantic to determine the source of radio interference, he discovers instead a mysterious individual and a jewel that can turn into the holder's fondest wish! 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Captain Wiggins recounts an eerie tale of the original Grendel in an untitled story. Matt Wagner, the creator of Grendel uses a different layout arrangement for this issue. Script and art by Matt Wagner. Issue also has the Mage in "Interlude – Premiere Partie." Script and art by Matt Wagner. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

(W) James Patrick. (A) Jordan Gunderson. (C) Al Rio. Grimm Fairy Tales present the classic fairy tale Diamonds and Toads. Fresh from her battle with Goblin Queen Sela now has to deal with the wizard's pupil Gruel. Long before he became trained in the art of magic Gruel suffered an evil curse. A curse that would scar him for life and set him on a path of revenge against everything pure or beautiful in the world. His life's goal is destruction and Sela is next on the list. Cover price $2.99.

Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Joel Ojeda. Cover by Artgerm. The truth behind HiboCorp's plans are revealed! Sela lies at the mercy of the Dark Queen. Robyn, Shang, and Gideon are joined by Red and Agent Ciampo, but can how can they prevent the Age of Darkness from coming when it appears that the Dark Horde had already won? *AGE OF DARKNESS Tie-in. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

The Phantoms' Vengeful Return, pencils by Chic Stone; Circus director Cal Massey sabotages the acts of his artists; They die and the circus draws more spectators. Potion from the Unholy Cauldron, art by Sy Grudko; Shakespeare scholar Henry Bostwick gets the idea to actually brew together the ingredients of the witches' cauldron from "Macbeth"--summoning a genie who does his bidding. Web of the Spider Woman, pencils by Bill Molno; In Hampshire in England a "spider woman" walks abroad; Half woman, half beast the spider attacks people randomly and drains them of their blood. The Spectral Executioners, art by Ken Rice; In 1848, Ivan Deltchev from the Russian military police is squatting insurrections in Poland; Torturing people to death is his daily bread. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Comic book version of Hanna-Barbera cartoons of the late 1960s. The Noxious Oxoids, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Sparky Moore; When Birdman becomes incapacitated after an encounter with an Oxoid who exhales a gas that makes people hate themselves, Falcon 7 calls the Galaxy Trio to help stop the Oxoid's master, Dr. Toxic. The Vapor-Vampire Invasion, pencils by Sparky Moore, inks by Mike Royer; The Herculoids battle the Vaporoids, who invade Amzot to absorb the planet's moisture. Beware! Skullarva!, art by Mike Royer; Mightor battles Hoagi, a witch doctor, who wants to rule Pandor's village by using the Skullarva, giant caterpillars from Pest Island. The Diamond of Doom, script by Carl Fallberg, pencils by Mike Arens, inks by Mike Royer; A thief tricks Chuck and Nancy into summoning Shazzan to retrieve the Diamond of the Sorcerer of Malial from a cave. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

52 Page Giant. Cover price $0.50.

Stories and art by Lee Falk and Phil Davis. An anthology series from Harvey that served to introduce and test out other series. This issue features reprints of Lee Falk's magician Mandrake, one of the first true superheroes. The origin of Mandrake the Magician and his faithful sidekick Lothar. The police seek Mandrake's help in capturing the master thief known as The Blue Bandit. While visiting the magical land of Cockaigne, Mandrake explores rumors about a nearby valley populated by werewolves. The Story Behind Mandrake; The Case of the Phantom Bandit; Mandrake and the Terror of the Werewolves. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Anthology comic book with scary and suspenseful stories. Cover art by Mike Zeck. The Source, art by Frank Bolle; Thomas Willett has a creature living in his basement. A Phantom's Trial, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Hugh Foster tries to betray his country and sell arms to the South during the Civil War. Ghost Story, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia. The Cat Hater text story, script by Mike Pellowski, art by Steve Ditko. Quote: The Raven!, art by Steve Ditko; Argon gets his revenge on Gothar the Cruel. Man Hunt, art by Pat Boyette; Nelson Gar frames Smilin' Sam for a theft. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Master Trap of the Matter Master!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Hawks' old enemy, the Matter Master, escapes from prison and shrinks them into a sub-atomic world; They regain their full size with the help of the Atom, and then reveal their secret identities to him, as he does to them. Letter from Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Wholesale catalog featuring watches, jewelry, clocks, sporting goods, diamonds, silverware, cameras, kitchenware, and more. 6.25-in. x 9.5-in.; black and white; 192 newsprint pages.

Wholesale catalog featuring watches, jewelry, clocks, sporting goods, diamonds, silverware, cameras, kitchenware, and more. 6.25-in. x 9.5-in.; black and white; 128 pages on white paper.