Comic books in 'Halo', graded by CBCS

Rocket Man. Story, art and cover by The Fillbach Brothers, Matt and Shawn Fillbach. A superhero saga in the tradition of classic underground comix. Captain Freebirds spirit guide leads him to Ivan, a Russian cosmonaut exiled from the Space Race; a drunk Ivan reveals his plan to return to space in a ship made from salvaged car parts. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

By Tim Seeley, Steve Seeley, Steve Kurth and Various. Dead Dog presents a bizarre collection of stories and tales, showcasing new artists, stories and characters in this way-cool, adventure-packed black-and-white anthology. This issue features: The tale of a misfit heroine and her unworthy sidekick's first real adventure; a story involving a young boy and his pet God; and then a tale of a futuristic vampire-slaying Christ. Yep, they're probably going to Hell for this one, but they wanted to share this stuff with you anyway. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Features art from Martin Kellerman, Micheal Kupperman, David B, Paul hornschemeier, Jordan Crane, Mark Martin, R. Kikuo Johnson, Megan Kelso, Johnny Ryan, Joe Daly, Max, and Jason. B&W

Written by PHIL HESTER. Art and Cover by BROOK TURNER. Golly's battle with a coven of goth faux-vampires has resulted in his near death at the hands of their true vampire master. As Golly hovers between this world and the next will his insights from the afterlife prove enough to defeat the sinister bloodsuckers? Cover price $3.50.

Cover by Mike Wolfer. by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer He has seen and participated in some of the most horrific, supernatural events that mortal eyes have ever beheld, but when his personal integrity has been attacked, the line has just been crossed! Combat Magician and Occult Detective William Gravel continues to cut a bloody swathe across the English countryside as he tracks down the next member of the Minor Seven, the secret enclave of occult practitioners who have unceremoniously ousted Gravel from their ranks. With two sections of the dissected occult artifact known as the Sigsand Manuscript now in his hands, Gravel has a new mission, beyond personal retribution: Retrieving of the remaining pieces of the Sigsand from the hands of the surviving Minor Seven. But that's easier said than done, when the next magician on his list is an apparition, in control of a stampeding, blood-thirsty herd of ghost horses that charge forth into the night from 'The Stables Of The Dead!' This issue is available with a regular cover by Mike Wolfer, a wraparound by Raulo Caceres, and also a rare 1-in-15 Black Magic Edition featuring a new cover by Wolfer. Cover price $3.99.

by Kerry Callen What does an extremely powerful angel, a socially naive robot, and a single, young woman have in common? Well, aside from sharing a house, not very much! Logic, metaphysics, and real life collide in this humorous, quirky new series about the idiosyncrasies of life. In this issue, visit a museum, eat crackers, and do a little dance. Three complete stories and bonus pages with art by Jim Mahfood, Mike Huddleston, and Kelley Seda. With simple but pleasing brush-stroke style and sharp, hilarious conversations, Halo & Sprocket is sure to be among SLG readers' favorites this year. b&w, 32pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Kerry Callen Katie must deal with her beer-guzzling, chauvinistic neighbor. Will living with an angel and a robot be any help to her? Also in this issue, Halo teaches Sprocket the difference between "spit" and "saliva." Plus, Katie avoids road rage! Three complete stories in one quirky book - such a deal! b&w, 24pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Kerry Callen Find out why you shouldn't let an angel and a robot babysit your child. Plus, find out why you should let an angel and a robot talk to telemarketers! The fun continues in this acclaimed new series! b&w, 24pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

by Kerry Callen What mischief could an angel and a robot possibly get into by merely attending an art show? Quite a bit, apparently! Also in this issue, Halo and Sprocket play a game of basketball! Gallery section includes cool pin-ups by Andi Watson, David Hahn and Steve Lightle! b&w, 24pg $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Story by Gary Francis. Art and cover by David Mack. The adventures of Lenny, a trained assassin permanently trapped in a clown suit, from the artist of Kabuki. Happy the Clown is framed for the Presidents murder, and whoever really did it is in a world of trouble. Final issue of the series; followed by The Return of Happy the Clown. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $71.25 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Slab: Other - see grading notes Signed by Chad Hardin on 5/1/2016 at Indiana Comic Con. Scuffing to front and back of case. Label #16-28CDE5D-009 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $98.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed By Jimmy Palmiotti & Amanda Conner on 10/8/2015 at New York Comic Con. Label #16-1BB1B87-008 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $44.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti on 8/11/2018. Label #18-3039AF0-011 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover by Amanda Conner (W) Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti (A) Chad Hardin It's Valentine's Day, and Harley is getting depressed watching happy couples walk by. Will a special gift from Poison Ivy turn things around for Harley? Cover price $2.99.

2nd Printing - Cover by Amanda Conner. Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Chad Hardin. It's Valentine's Day, and Harley is getting depressed watching happy couples walk by. Will a special gift from Poison Ivy turn things around for Harley? Cover price $2.99.

3rd Printing - Cover by Amanda Conner (W) Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti (A) Chad Hardin It's Valentine's Day, and Harley is getting depressed watching happy couples walk by. Will a special gift from Poison Ivy turn things around for Harley? Cover price $2.99.

Pops Bradley doesn't feel up to snuff in "Dear Old Dad," an issue that is in poor taste, even for this series. Virtually every issue of Hate is offensive in one way or another (usually to a hilarious end), but the conclusion of this story feels contrived. Backup stories include the black-and-white "King of the Airwaves" (Stinky returns!) and another installment of Doofus. Hate is written and drawn by Peter Bagge, with inks by Jim Blanchard. Doofus is by Rick Altergott. Cover price $2.95.

Story, art and cover by Ben Dunn. An afterlife romance in the tradition of the popular manga Oh My Goddess. After he is killed in an accident, teenage Kyle meets the Angel of Death, an attractive spirit named Samantha. Samantha tells him his time has not yet come, and he is returned to Earth to meet the girl of his dreams - but he cant forget the lovely spirit from the Other Side. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Story, art and cover by Ben Dunn. Teen everyman Kyle Talyor is about to experience divine and demonic intervention, heralded by the appearance of Sarah, his Guardian Angel. She must protect him until it's time to face his "destiny," and whatever fate ultimately awaits him. Sinister forces have gathered to bring down the Kingdom of Heaven, and Kyle is caught on the front lines of a real Holy War! Bi-monthly. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

Story, art and cover by Ben Dunn. Now that Kyle's destiny has been revealed, his training is about to begin. However, Samantha's sisters, Hope and Glory, suddenly arrive on Earth with a message from Kyle's mother, who is suffering in Limbo-plus to check out Samantha's new digs. b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.99.

Story, art and cover by Ben Dunn. Kyle's training continues as he discovers the secret behind his mother's death and the forces working in both Heaven and Hell to control the fate of Mankind. Meanwhile, Kyle's father comes under the influence of an agent of the sinister Circle! Become a celestial convert when you read Heaven Sent! b&w, 32ps. Cover price $2.99.

Story, art and cover by Ben Dunn. Kyle's journey into the depths of Hell reveals much more than he anticipated. He begins to understand the intertwined nature of Good, Evil, and Mankind. He also meets the Journeyman, a mysterious wanderer who walks the grey line between what has been and what will be. 32pgs, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Story, art and cover by Ben Dunn. Kyle finally reaches his mother's soul, and Samantha reveals her past and her connections to both of them ? secrets that involve the final fate of Mankind. Kyle realizes the role he's about to play in the battle between Heaven and Hell, and he doesn't like it one bit! 32pgs, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Story, art and cover by Ben Dunn. Kyle's homecoming isn't what he expected ? the Earth has totally changed in his absence. The great apocalypse has occured, and Kyle is the only one who can save Mankind...but he doesn't want to do it! It's up to Samantha to convince him that Humanity can be saved. 32pgs, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Story, art and cover by Ben Dunn. The final battle between Heaven and the Anti-God concludes with the fate of Earth hanging in the balance. Kyle must make hard choices in order to save all that he knows and loves. But to muster the faith to defeat the foe, he'll need the secret only Samantha possesses! 32pgs, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

by Ben Dunn. Ben Dunn, Godfather of American Manga, proves his command of the genre once again in this one-shot special. A young boy rescues a wounded bird and is rewarded beyond his dreams for his kindness. This vignette truly allows Ben's storytelling genius to shine. Don't miss this mighty missive from the manga master! 32pgs, B&WSRP: $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

by Gimple, Morrison, Wky, & Pepoy. Beelzebubella's not evil, she's just drawn that way and happens to be the daughter of the Lord of the Underwold. Okay, so maybe she is a little evil. But can her soul-harvesting, kitty killing, and reality television producing ways continue when she finds out her long lost mother has become a born again Christian? Who knew that being related to Satan would be so difficult? MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $640.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #17-4049963-055 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. This looks like a good house for us to haunt!; Homer and his parents find a new house to haunt and Homer meets other ghosts (and a witch) in the new neighborhood. Melvin, would you go the store...; Melvin is kind of dumb. Look, Zelda's crying!; Gobby steals Zelda's broomstick and the boys go to get it back. Melvin, can ya lend me 10 cents?; Melvin accidentally attempts a bank robbery. How do you like my sailboat, Melvin?; Homer and Dugan race their snow boats. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. Tessie's Problem text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. This looks like a good place to get a free meal!; Homer and Irwin join the circus, but things don't work out. Abra cadabra...; Zelda makes soup the witchly way. Gee, Jack and the Beanstalk is a wonderful story!; Homer dreams about climbing a beanstalk and finding giants at the top. I wanna buy a fire!; Melvin visits a camera store. Golly! What's all the excitement?; Gobby steals Zelda's treasure map and the boys chase him to get it back. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. Danny the Dinosaur text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Where are you going, Homer?; Homer meets Blackbeard and his band of pirates. Homer... it's time to wake up!; Homer goes to a live doctor, who can't help him. Poppa... did you sleep well last night?; Momma gets steamed when Poppa doesn't pay attention. Snappy, sit up and beg!; Snappy won't beg for Homer. Oh boy! Here's my chance...; Melvin gets a job as a delivery boy. Melvin, do you think there is any life on Mars?; The boys meet two Martians in a flying saucer. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. Use Your Head text story starring Frankie Fuddle. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo Untitled story; Homer and his pals help some firefighters save a burning building. One-page Melvin the Mixed-Up Ghost story. One-page Snappy the Ghost Dog story. Untitled story; Homer and his pals try to get acting jobs in a movie. One-page Moma and Poppa Ghost story. Untitled story; Morton causes an oil leak when he digs a hole for his father to plant a bush and everyone thinks he's struck oil. One-page Zelda the Scatter-Brained Witch story. Untitled story; Homer and his pals teach Zelda how to bowl. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Look, Melvin has a new Davy Crockett coonskin cap!; The boys start playing cowboys & Indians, but then they meet a real tribe of Indians. Why is Zelda crying, Invisible Irwin?; Gobby tries to steal Zelda's book of magic spells. I think it's time that Melvin took up music!; Melvin confounds the music teacher. That sure was a good picture!; Two bank robbers try to get Homer to help them, but he outwits them. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. The Snark Hunt text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

"Hey! We've got nothing else to do..."; The boys go to a taping of "The Fifty-Four Thousand Dollar Question" telvision show. "I sure like to visit zoos and see the animals!"; Melvin doesn't read the signs at the zoo. "Zelda! Did Homer tell you the big news?"; When Homer's Uncle Goldplate takes the gang out on his yacht, they are attacked by Redbeard's band of pirates. "Melvin, your hair is getting too long!"; Melvin goes to the barbershop. "Children, I have to step out of the room for a while!"; Homer is appointed class monitor while Miss Ghostly is away, but the other kids don't behave for him. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. The Raft text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

"Look, gang! Let's all go to the game!"; Zelda and the boys go to a baseball game but she keeps interfering with the plays with her witchcraft. "Homer, little Annie just called..."; Everyone gets the same birthday present for Annie - a back scratcher! "Homer, look what I got for my birthday!"; Melvin shows Homer his new magic set, which naturally causes problems. "Where are you going, Homer?"; Homer goes bear hunting, but the bear nearly wins. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. The Story-Teller text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "What are you reading, Melvin?"; A bag of magic beans leads to a meeting with two giants. "Uh-oh! My broomstick is falling to the ground!"; Zelda takes her broom in for repairs and gets a pogo stick as a temporary substitute. "Melvin, do you feel like a picnic?"; Melvin and Peggy don't have much fun on their picnic; Melvin is watching Mickey Mouse cartoons on television in the story's first panel. "What are you doing, Homer?"; Homer enters a cake-baking contest. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. Two Smart Boys text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Hey, gang ... Look what I found while I was digging!"; Homer finds a dinosaur egg--that hatches! "Class, today we're going to learn about art!"; Miss Ghostly just can't get through to Melvin. "We interrupt our program to bring you a special news bulletin!"; The gang tries to capture Bank Robber Brown to collect the $1000 reward. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. New Friend text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Dugan, do you believe in flying saucers?"; The gang meets two Martians who take them for a ride in a flying saucer. "You don't look good to me, Melvin..."; Melvin's mom calls the doctor because Melvin seems unwell. "Homer, would you take these bottles to the store for me?"; Homer finds a bottle with a genie inside. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. The Treasure Chest text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Gosh, it's a rainy day..."; The gang answers an ad looking for someone to haunt a house. Advertisement for body builder Joe Bonomo's Strongmen's Club of America, includes half-page, 6-panel cartoon. Homer's Coloring Page coloring contest. "Scuse me, can you tell me where I can find the public library?; Melvin needs to get a book from the library. "Look, gang, Dugan has a stove!"; The gang goes looking for coal to burn in Dugan's new stove. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Citizens are warned to beware of the mad scientist!"; The gang meets the Mad Scientist, who uses shrinking powder on them. "Homer, are you going to leave your room looking like that?"; Homer's parents argue with him about cleaning his room. "Gee, this is pretty tough!"; Snappy doesn't think much of Homer's archery skills. "Melvin, this is Mister Keyboard!"; Melvin's mom wants him to take piano lessons. Homer's Coloring Page coloring contest. "Gosh, wouldn't it be wonderful if we had a million dollars?"; Zelda conjures up a treasure map but the hunt turns out to be pretty scary. Treasure Trunk text story. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Look, gang... let's go in and see the fights!", script by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo; The gang goes to a boxing match. Homer's Coloring Page coloring contest. "How do you do?", script by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo; Marvin goes to the library. Talented Troupe text story. "Hi, Zelda... whatcha reading?", script by Stan Lee, art by Tony DiPreta; After Zelda reads "Alice in Wonderland," the gang is transported to Wonderland themselves. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Whatcha reading, gang?", script by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo; After reading their own exploits in the Homer the Happy Ghost comic book, the gang decides to visit Stan Lee and Dan DeCarlo in New York City. Mixed-Up Heir text story. "So long, gang!", script by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo; Melvin meets Robert the Robber, and accidentally helps the police catch him. Look -- it's the wicked Black Witch!"; The Black Witch returns to challenge Zelda about her lack of wickedness. "Remember now, the first member who captures a ghost…, script by Stan Lee; Gobby can become the next president of the Goblins; Ghouls, and Gremlins Secret Society -- if he captures one of his ghost friends. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "There! Now nobody can get inside to see what I'm doing!"; Zelda invents a time machine that takes the gang back to ancient Rome, where they are menaced by Julius Caesar and his soldiers. "I'll bet that I can fly higher than you can, Homer!"; Dugan and Homer compete to see who can fly higher, but end up crashing the Soviet satellite Noodnik, and the Soviets believe it was done by Martians. "Excuse me, young man..."; Melvin confuses a man who's asking him questions for a poll. "Look at Homer, Poppa!"; Momma and Poppa get carried away thinking about the future. "Wow -- look at that snowman Homer made!"; The snowman Homer made comes to life and goes off to rob a bank. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Golly, this is one of my favorite tales!"; After Homer reads the story of St. George and the dragon, Zelda conjures up a real dragon, which causes lots of trouble. "Momma, I'm going out to play now!"; Melvin promises his mother he won't get into trouble, but he gets flattened by a steamroller. "Wait here for me, Snappy!"; While Homer is in the store looking at comic books, Snappy gets picked up by the dog catcher. "Here comes the gang with my birthday present!"; The boys give Zelda a book of spells for her birthday, but none of them seem to work properly. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Whatcha doin', Homer?"; The gang makes a rocket and tries to fly it to the moon. "Melvin, can you give me two dimes for a nickel?"; Homer only thinks he's outsmarting Melvin. "Guess what I got for my birthday?"; Zelda wears out the gang by taking lots of pictures with her new camera. "Melvin, would you take care of my garage while I go out to lunch?"; Melvin has an eventful afternoon watching Mr. Octane's gas station. "Look! There's New York City below us!"; Zelda turns Homer into a human boy, but he doesn't like the experience. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. "Wow! Look at that big dinosaur!"; Melvin finds a dinosaur egg which hatches! "Hello, is this the Ghost family?"; The Ghost family inherits a million dollars, but it spoils them. "Hi gang! Am I late for the club meeting?"; The gang helps capture two bank robbers who break into their clubhouse. Scripts by Stan Lee, art by Dan DeCarlo. A Hero for Tommy text story. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Scripts by Stan Lee Cover price $0.15.

Cover art by Jack Sparling. "Revolt of the H-Dial!", script by Dave Wood, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Sal Trapani; The criminal Speed Boys use a jet-booster engine to travel at great speed, but the vibrations it produces turn Robby's hero personas evil. Supergirl ad. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Statement of ownership:Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 158,500; Actual number sold for issue nearest filing date (total paid circulation): 173,600. "So You're Faceless!" starring J'onn J'onzz Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; The Manhunter is captured by Faceless, who is revealed to be the real Marco Xavier, whose death was faked months ago; The untested super-weapon stolen by VULTURE explodes, defeating the organization and killing Faceless. Ads for Beware the Creeper and The Spectre. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.