Auctions: comic books in 'Action/Adventure'

Jenny Sparks (2024 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Saowee Variant Cover.

Label #4500119010

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tom King. Art by Jeff Spokes. Cover by Saowee. THE WILD STORM BEGINS! What could four strangers have to do with the fate of the world? Find out as Captain Atom goes rogue, threatening to destroy the planet he once swore to protect. Can any hero stop him? Well, it may take the most unconventional of them all...Jenny Sparks, the one woman tasked with keeping ALL the heroes in line, no matter the cost. With a snap of her fingers, she's entered the fray and won't quit until the job is done! The Spirit of the 20th Century returns for the 21st in this action-packed new miniseries by Eisner Award-winning writer Tom King (Wonder Woman, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow) and artist Jeff Spokes! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Jessi Zombie Hunter (2023 Black Ops) Jessi Hopps 1CE.REDHEAD.C VF- 7.5

Comics Elite Exclusive "Redhead" Full Naughty Edition Virgin Cover by Courtney Rose - Limited to 100 copies. Written by Neo Edmunds. Art by Fabrizio Pasini. 28 pages, full color.

Jessi Zombie Hunter (2023 Black Ops) Jessi Hopps 1F.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover FA

Label #4501342019

"Jessi" Full Naughty Virgin Cover by Shikarii. Written by Neo Edmunds. Art by Fabrizio Pasini. 28 pages, full color.

Jessi Zombie Hunter (2023 Black Ops) Jessi Hopps 1F.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover FA

Label #4501342018

"Jessi" Full Naughty Virgin Cover by Shikarii. Written by Neo Edmunds. Art by Fabrizio Pasini. 28 pages, full color.

Jessi Zombie Hunter (2023 Black Ops) Jessi Hopps 1K.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover KN

Label #4501342022

"Femme Fatale" Nude Cover by Piper Rudich. Written by Neo Edmunds. Art by Fabrizio Pasini. 28 pages, full color.

Jessi Zombie Hunter (2023 Black Ops) Preview 1MIROGLIO.H VF+ 8.5

Patreon and Shawn's Comics Exclusive Naughty Bikini Cover by Brian Miroglio - Limited to 45 copies. Created by Jamie Tyndall and Shawn Hudachko. Story by Neo. Art by Tina Francisco and Fabrizio Pasini. 28 pages, full color.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4512264001

Final issue. Cover art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "The Cat and the Clown!," script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Catwoman and Joker mix it up when each plots to kidnap the same movie star. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Joker (2021 DC) 1E CGC 9.8 Federici 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Federici Variant Cover.

Label #4501391008

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion IV & Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March & Mirka Andolfo. Cover by Riccardo Federici. Following the events of Infinite Frontier #1, The Joker is the most wanted man in the world! But the Clown Prince of Crime is several steps ahead of law enforcement—and hes on the run overseas. James Gordon, facing retirement, realizes this is the manhunt of his life and the last piece of a storied career…but what mysterious and deadly forces are also in pursuit of The Joker? And in the backup story, following the events of the smash hit Punchline #1, DCs most controversial new villain navigates the infrastructure of Blackgate Penitentiary—while on the outside, Harper Row takes up the mantle of Bluebird to stop her brother from falling under Punchlines influence. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The World of No Return!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The Flash must beat Despero in a strange chess-like game to save the other members of the Justice League and the people of Despero's home dimension, Kalanor. Letter to the editor from comic writer Roy Thomas. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 2 CGC 7.0 SS Anderson

Paper: Cream to off white

Signed by Murphy Anderson on 06/25/2011.

Label #0166168003

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Secret of the Sinister Sorcerers!, Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; all man-made inventions in the world stop functioning; the Justice League summons Merlin from the Magic Dimension to help find a way to restore Earth to normal. Letter to the editor from writer Jerry Bails. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 5 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Water damage and staples added (not manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs. When Gravity Went Wild!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Green Arrow is put on trial for helping the enemies of the Justice League escape from capture. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 6 FR 1.0

Full length spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Wheel of Misfortune!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Professor Amos Fortune has found a way to control luck itself with his Stimoluck device, and the Justice League must find a way to overcome his unnaturally good luck while dealing with their own unnaturally bad luck. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 15 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Challenge of the Untouchable Aliens!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; Superman and Wonder Woman save the Satellite Sky Fortress, and The Flash sees its cannon aiming at a skyscraper in Central City. Superman and Wonder Woman destroy it, and they summon the Justice League; Searching the world, they find stone giants that can't be touched. Our Strange Universe article. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 18 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2015608023

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. Journey into the Micro-World!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs; The JLA is brought to a sub-atomic world where they need to defeat the protectors of that world in order to save its people. Safety First -- All Year! public service announcement. Letters to the editor from comics writer Roy Thomas and Steve Erickson (the writer?). 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 44 VG 4.0

Two center wraps detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Plague That Struck the Justice League!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Frank Giacoia; When the JLAers who previously fought the Unimaginable suddenly double in size, the alien Dr. Bendorion comes to Earth to help cure them; But Batman suspects that Dr. Bendorion is not what he seems, and he is revealed as the Unimaginable. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Justice League of America Facsimile Edition (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4503037014

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Mike Sekowsky, Bernard Sachs. Cover by Murphy Anderson. In this facsimile of the premiere issue of the JLA's first self-titled series, the fate of the world's greatest superhero team rests on the outcome of a chess match against Despero! A superstar-studded spectacular that helped launch one of DC's longest-running titles and all the Silver Age superhero teams that followed! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Katfight Preview (2023 Merc Publishing) 1CE.ZATANNA.B VF- 7.5

Comics Elite Exclusive Naughty Zatanna Edition Virgin Cover by Shikarii - Limited to 300 Copies. Written by Aaron Sparrow. Art by Raphael De Oliveira and Quepler Pirchiner. 16 pages, full color/B&W.

Kick-Ass (2008 Marvel/Icon) 3A CGC 9.8 Romita Jr.

Paper: White

Label #4481132017

Written by MARK MILLAR Pencils & Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. You were wowed by the first two issues of this comic. But wait until you read issue three. Mark Millar (Civil War) and John Romita Jr (World War Hulk) only up the odds here and the pace is breathtaking. I read it weeks ago and I'm still having nightmares. Never have I seen such sickening violence sold to readers in the name of entertainment. If it wasn't selling so well we'd have to stop publishing this monster. Follow Dave's journey from zero to hero as he becomes a youtube celebrity. He sure kicked the ass of those drop-outs, didn't he? Join us this issue where he inspires others to dress up and hurt people. 32 PGS./Mature ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Kirby is Fantastic HC (2019 Marvel) King-Size Edition 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #4, 12, 25-26, 52-53, 66-67, 84-87 and ANNUAL #6.

Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby, Sol Brodsky, Dick Ayers, George Roussos, and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Jack Kirby.

Kirby is the greatest storytelling mind in comic book history. Kirby is an architect of the world's most-famous universe of characters. Kirby is...Fantastic!

The first in a line of super-giant "King-Size" hardcovers celebrating the incomparable talent of Jack "The King" Kirby, Kirby is...Fantastic! brings together a selection of all-time great issues from his tenure on Fantastic Four.

Featuring the 1960s debut of the Sub-Mariner, knitting together Marvel's Silver and Golden Ages; earth-shaking battles between the Thing and the Hulk; the debut of the Black Panther; the unveiling of the utopian man-god "Him" (a.k.a. Adam Warlock); a life-or-death epic battle with Doctor Doom in the heart of Latveria; and a deadly trip into the Negative Zone topped off by the history-making birth of Franklin Richards.

Hardcover, 13-in. x 21-in., 320 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $100.00.

Knight Terrors Ravager (2023 DC) 1F CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Sketch Cover.

Label #4316979008

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ed Brisson. Art by Dexter Soy. Cover by Jeff Spokes. DEFEND YOUR LIFE, ROSE WILSON! Ravager is separated from Stormwatch and trapped in a nightmare world where she must protect her younger self from being consumed and corrupted by the Murder Man and his blood-crazed Slaughter Squadron. Can Ravager protect a young Rose Wilson without losing her own identity? Why does the Murder Man seem so familiar, and how does he know so much about Rose? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

La Muerta Descent (2016) 1B CGC 9.8 Gomez Variant

Paper: White

Bones Edition

Label #4487112012

Written by Brian Pulido and Mike MacLean. Art and Cover by Joel Gomez. Present day. Maria Diaz, a US soldier, returns from Afghanistan to be reunited with her family on the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos. But her brother has fallen in with The Zavalas, a death-worshipping crime cartel led by the nefarious Mama Z. When they see the family celebrating, they believe they've been ripped off by them. The entire family is murdered in cold blood. Maria wakes out of a coma Eight months later to find her family dead and gone. She seeks justice finds none: Daring the impossible, Maria decides to avenge her family and send the Zavala's to hell. Can one woman defeat an entire crime cartel and what will be the cost to her humanity? 48 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

La Muerta Descent (2016) 1C CGC 9.8 Ortiz B&W 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Ortiz Incentive Edition

Label #4487112013

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Brian Pulido and Mike MacLean. Art by Joel Gomez. Cover by Richard Ortiz. Present day. Maria Diaz, a US soldier, returns from Afghanistan to be reunited with her family on the Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos. But her brother has fallen in with The Zavalas, a death-worshipping crime cartel led by the nefarious Mama Z. When they see the family celebrating, they believe they've been ripped off by them. The entire family is murdered in cold blood. Maria wakes out of a coma Eight months later to find her family dead and gone. She seeks justice finds none: Daring the impossible, Maria decides to avenge her family and send the Zavala's to hell. Can one woman defeat an entire crime cartel and what will be the cost to her humanity? 48 pages, full color.

Lady Deadpool (2010) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4428083010

Written by MARY H.K. CHOI Penciled by KEN LASHLEY Cover by GREG LAND 'THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED' From the stunning sadism that brought you an entire brood of Deadpool droogs comes the chromosomal clusterhiccup that is Lady Deadpool. Agile, armed, and a howling she-lunatic, this recluse is robbed of the only thing she adores more than binge eating: cable TV. In an America ravaged by colossal debt and careening unemployment, the loss of the glowing idiot box is more than this girl can take. Why won't the government do anything? How is General America complicit? Was the genocide of all sitcom writers necessary? Should Wanda ransack the loins of a hot activist? Probably. 'Cause this Merc with a Mouth packs lipgloss. And it's sticky. 32 PGS./One-Shot/Parental Advisory ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Lady Death Lost Souls (2005) 2F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Platinum foil Edition

Label #4503057002

Platinum Foil Incentive cover by Richard Ortiz. with Avatar Certificate of Authenticity and limited to 750 copies. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Daniel HDR. Lady Death, War Angel and Pandora must join forces if they're ever going to stop the Unholy -- but will they? The answer will shock readers! 32 pages, full color.

Lady Death Swimsuit (2005 Avatar) 2005SCORCHING CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Scorching Edition

Label #4503037006

Scorching Variant by Ron Adrian & Alex Lei - Limited to 1500. Art by Ryp, Adrian, Shaw, Martin & Various. The classic Lady Death Swimsuit special returns for 2005 with all-new artwork! The classic bad girl book that defined the genre is now a decade old and we are celebrating her and her new home at Avatar with this stunning pinup book. Featuring sexy artwork from all your favorite new Lady Death artists including Juan Jose Ryp, Ron Adrian, Romano Molenaar, Sean Shaw, Matt Martin, Clint Hilinski, Paulo Sequeira, and many, many more! As well as this regular Ron Adrian cover, it's also available with a wraparound cover by Adrian, a "Battle Babes" cover featuring Lady Death vs. Belladonna with art from Clint Hilinski, a Red Leather cover with art by Paulo Sequeira (limited to 600 copies), and a special Premium edition with a cardstock cover by Juan Jose Ryp (limited to 2000 copies). REG CVR?32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 WRAP CVR?32pgs, FCSRP: $3.99 BATTLE CVR?32pgs, FCSRP: $5.99 PREMIUM CVR?32pgs, FCSRP: $9.99 LEATHER CVR?32pgs, FCSRP: $24.99 Cover price $5.99.

Lady Death The Wicked (2005) 1/2 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Premium Edition

Label #4503037015

Premium cover by Matt Martin. Written by Brian Pulido. Art by Richard Ortiz. Lady Death: The Wicked is the big breakout book for sultry talent Richard Ortiz and his art nouveau style! Lady Death wakes in a small village, separated from Wargoth and Satasha. As night falls, the villagers warn her of The Wicked, a supernatural beast stalking the cursed town. Where is Lady Death exactly? Why is she here? Before she can answer, she's transported to another bizarre setting, then another. Will it ever end? The answers will reveal an all-new diabolical, Goth villain -- Pariah. Will she figure out the puzzle and defeat the hulking Wicked before it is too late? 16 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Lance O'Casey Mighty Midget (1943 Miniature) 12 FN+ 6.5

This comic measures approximately 5" X 4" and features 34 pages in black, white, and red. Also features full color cover. Listed as Mighty Midget Comics in Overstreet. 1st comic devoted entirely to character; predates Fawcett's Lance O'Casey #1

Last of Us American Dreams (2013 Dark Horse) 1A VF- 7.5

(W) Faith Erin Hicks, Neil Druckmann (A) Faith Erin Hicks (CA) Christina Strain, Julian Totino Tedesco The comics-exclusive prequel to the new game from Naughty Dog! Creative director Neil Druckmann teams with breakout comics star Faith Erin Hicks to present the story of thirteen-year-old Ellie's life in a violent, postpandemic world. A newcomer at a military boarding school, Ellie is reluctant to toe the line, which earns her new enemies-and her first glimpse of the world outside. Cover price $3.99.

Leading Comics (1941) 8 GD+ 2.5

1" Cumulative spine split. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jon Small, inks by Maurice del Burgo. Exiles in Time! (Chapter 1), script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Jon Small, inks by Maurice del Burgo; Upset with the fact that the Sevon Soldiers seem to be wise to his vast criminal organization's plans, the Dummy, with the use of time machine, sends each of the Legionnaires to a different era in the past. The Queen's Necklace! (Chapter 2); Green Arrow and Speedy are hurled back into the days of the Three Musketeers and are arrested along with the three for dueling, and because of the disappearance of the Queen's pearl necklace. Courage in Canton! (Chapter 3). Voyage of the Vikings! (Chapter 4). Friends, Romans, Countrymen! (Chapter 5). The Legend of Leonardo! (Chapter 6). Conclusion (Chapter 7). Midnight Jones humor two-pager. 60 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1984 3rd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4510194013

"Here a Villain, There a Villain..." Beginning a new era in the lives of the Legionnaires! The Legion's first deluxe format issue opens the door on a suspenseful, very mysterious and exciting five-part epic destined to be a classic! The Legion of Super-Villains is back--with a plan to destroy the Legion and the universe! Light Lass is kidnapped, the prisoners of Takron-Galtos are broken out, Micro Lad makes trouble, Chameleon Chief, Ronn Karr and other nasties battle our heroes--and Dream Girl's lot is the worst, for she has had a vision that a Legionnaire will die! Written by Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen, with art and cover by Keith Giffen and Larry Mahlstedt. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.25.

Little Orphan Annie (1926-1934 Cupples & Leon) 2D VG 4.0

With dust jacket. Little Orphan Annie in the Circus (1927), written and illustrated by Harold Gray, is a comic published by Cupples & Leon Company. Book 2 in the Little Orphan Annie book series and reprints 1926 strips. Follow the adventures of Little Orphan Annie as she tries to make it big in the circus. Hardcover with dust jacket, 92 pages, 6-in x 8.75-in., no cover price.

Lobo (1990 1st Series DC) 1A.D CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3705664012

Direct Edition. His name is Lobo. His job is intergalactic bounty hunter. His methods are insane. From the pages of L.E.G.I.O.N. '90 comes the wild, unchained, devil-may-care character you love to hate in his first solo mini-series. And if you thought he was out of control before, wait until you see what happens here. You see, Lobo is the last survivor of his race...an entire civilization that he personally annihilated just because he wanted to be unique in the universe. But Lobo seems to have missed one, and now that survivor's gone and written an unauthorized biography of Lobo, which doesn't make our maniac very happy. But what's really got Lobo miffed is that he's accepted a contract from L.E.G.I.O.N. to escort his biographer across the universe to their headquarters - delivered alive! Of course, Lobo manages to make a few enemies along the way, complicating his mission as these factions embark on a wild chase across the cosmos to see who will get to Lobo first. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art and painted cover by Simon Bisley. New Format. Cover price $0.99.

Loki Agent of Asgard (2014) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #3894512009

2nd printing. (W) Al Ewing (A) Lee Garbett (CA) Mike Del Mundo Old God - New Trickster! Kid Loki's all grown up - and the God of Mischief is stronger, smarter, sexier and just plain sneakier than ever before. As Asgardia's one-man secret service, he's ready to lie, cheat, steal, bluff and snog his way through the twistiest, turniest and most treacherous missions the All-Mother can throw at him... starting with a heart-stopping heist on Avengers Tower - and the death of Thor! And that's just the beginning! Would we lie to you? This is LOKI, true believer - we're lying to you RIGHT NOW! Cover price $2.99.

Loki Agent of Asgard (2014) 1E CGC 9.8 Frison Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #3909847007

3rd Printing - Cover by Jenny Frison. Written by Al Ewing. Art by Lee Garbett. Old God - New Trickster! Kid Loki's all grown up - and the God of Mischief is stronger, smarter, sexier and just plain sneakier than ever before. As Asgardia's one-man secret service, he's ready to lie, cheat, steal, bluff and snog his way through the twistiest, turniest and most treacherous missions the All-Mother can throw at him... starting with a heart-stopping heist on Avengers Tower - and the death of Thor! And that's just the beginning! Would we lie to you? This is LOKI, true believer - we're lying to you RIGHT NOW! Cover price $2.99.

Longshot (1985 Limited Series) 6 VF- 7.5

Written by Ann Nocenti. Art by Arthur Adams, Whilce Portacio, and Scott Williams. Cover by Arthur Adams. A Snake Coils...; Longshot, Dr. Strange and Quark return to Rita's house to find she has been turned into a hollow husk by the machinations of Mojo; With adoration being the fuel that enhances his power, Mojo sets up a church on earth and begins to brainwash followers; Longshot tracks him down but finds he cannot kill his former master, allowing him to escape; As they prepare to attack the Church of Mojo, Longshot has another origin flash and realizes that his purpose is to free the slaves of his world from servitude to the spineless ones; Longshot, Quark, Strange and Rita attack Mojo and Spiral; Realizing that Mojo is an anti-life entity whose existence on earth endangers it, Strange opens a portal back to Mojoworld and the villain falls through. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $1.25.

Magdalena (2017 Image) 3B CGC 9.8 Sejic Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #1229253016

Written by Tini Howard and Ryan Cady. Art by Christian Dibari. Cover by Stjepan Sejic. HELL YES: Who is Weyer Blackwood? How can a wannabe sorcerer sling around the kind of power that makes Patience and the Magdalena nervous? And how many absences is Maya allowed to have in Abnormal Psych? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4037875024

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4037887008

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Man of Steel (1986) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1497247023

Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. Here we see that Clark Kent's parents are alive and well in Smallville (originally they had died shortly after Clark's graduation from high school), and Clark's childhood sweetheart Lana Lang is back in town. Clark learns that he is the sole survivor of Krypton (thus erasing Supergirl and others from continuity), but swears his allegiance to Earth. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Mandrake the Magician (1966 King) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4445140006

Cover by Fred Fredericks. Stories by Gary Poole and Paul Norris. Art by Ray Bailey and Paul Norris. These comic-book adventures of the crime-fighting illusionist were published by comic-strip syndicate King Features itself. Mandrake and Lothar are all that stand in the way of the alien invasion of a small European country. Mandrake pursues modern-day pirates who are using a war-surplus PT boat to rob other vessels. Brick Bradford and Saturn Sadie shrink down to sub-atomic size to find out what caused an experimental plane to crash. Fun one-eyed aliens cover. Cape Cod Caper; The Fear Mongers; Brick Bradford. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 57 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4351229007

Cover art by Stephen Platt. Black Sheep, script by Terry Kavanagh, pencils by Stephen Platt, inks by Chris Ivy, Al Vey, and Scott Koblish; The Goddess sends Moon Knight to stop the intruding Spider-Man from interfering with her plans. Infinity Crusade crossover. History of the Bloodline Moon Knight article, art by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

March of Comics (1946 K.K. Publishing/Western) 41 FR/GD 1.5

6" Spine split from top.

Cover pencils by Walt Kelly. "Race to the South Seas!", script and art by Carl Barks; Uncle Scrooge, through his lawyer, give both Gladstone and Donald sailing ship, and just a few minutes later they learn that Scrooge has been lost in a storm in the South Seas. Both Donald and Gladstone set sail for the islands where Scrooge was last seen, and along the way, Gladstone has nothing but good luck and Donald has nothing but bad. 24 pgs., full color.

Marvel 85th Anniversary Special (2024 Marvel ) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4503057010

Cover by Skottie Young. Written by Ryan North, Iman Vellani, Sabir Pirzada, Alan Davis, Priest, Yuji Kaku and Steve Skroce. Art by Joshua Cassara, Stephen Byrne, Alan Davis, Carlo Pagulayan, Yuji Kaku, Steve Skroce and Jason Paz. CELEBRATE MARVEL'S 50,000TH COMIC-BOOK RELEASE! In the far future of the year 50,000, the exploits of the heroes of the Marvel Age are the stuff of legend, half remembered but still celebrated! Come with us now on a tour of the greatest museum in all the cosmos, in which the few surviving relics of those bygone days have been assembled. Each piece tells a unique story - about the Contest of Champions and how it wrought an end to the Age of Heroes, about the greatest triumph of Ms. Marvel and the final, secret exploit of Excalibur! And more! Marvel's greatest storytellers gather to commemorate the whole of Marvel history in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration! Featuring: Framing sequence by Ryan North and Joshua Cassara; "The Herald of Tomorrow" by Iman Vellani, Sabir Pirzada and Stephen Byrne; "Is the Lighthouse Haunted or Are We at the Nexus of an Infinite Multiverse?" by Alan Davis; "Rush Hour" by Priest, Carlo Pagulayan and Jason Paz; "The Moon Warrior" by Yuji Kaku; and "The Contest of Champions" by Steve Skroce. 72 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Marvel Age (2023 Marvel) 1000F VF+ 8.5

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Rainbow Rowell; various. Art by Adam Kubert; VARIOUS. Cover by Frank Miller. IT'S A CELEBRATION OF THE MARVEL AGE OF COMICS - AND YOU ARE INVITED! This massive commemorative issue includes contributions from some of the most storied creators in Marvel history, as well as a few surprises, as the classic days of Marvel are explored in depth! J. Michael Straczynski and Kaare Andrews create the Marvel Universe in a backyard! Dan Slott and Michael Allred depict a crucial turning point for Captain Marvel! Rainbow Rowell and Jamie McKelvie explore the blossoming relationship between Cyclops and Jean Grey! The original Human Torch finds his purpose thanks to Mark Waid and Alessandro Cappuccio! The Silver Surfer confronts Mephisto under the guidance of Steve McNiven! And more, more, more! Plus: The ultimate Marvel Value Stamp, #1000! Who or what will it feature? 96 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Marvel and DC Present the Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans (1982) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4500670006

Darkseid, Dark Phoenix and Deathstroke on one side! The Uncanny X-Men and the New Teen Titans on the other! It's the rumble heard throughout the cosmos in the 64-page "Apokolips...Now." Metron, Professor X, Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, Kitty Pryde, Robin, Starfire, Raven, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Cyborg, Changeling. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Terry Austin. Inside front cover by Simonson. Wraparound cover by Simonson & Austin. First printing (a 2nd printing was published, but is marked as a 2nd printing). NOTE: 1st appearance of the Source Wall. Though it had been referred to before it had never been seen until this issue. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Annual Report (1991) 1992 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4464308007

"The Year Unveiled!" Featuring Dr. Doom, Dr. Strange, the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and more. Written by Gary Fishman, with art by Alex Saviuk, Tom Morgan, Andrew Wildman, Herb Trimpe, Art Nichols, John Herbert, John Beatty, Stephen Baskerville, Rodney Ramos, Bill Anderson and Brad Vancata. Spider-Man front cover.

Marvel Assistant Sized Spectacular (2009 Marvel) 2 VG/FN 5.0

Written by CHRIS ELIOPOULOS, JASON AARON, CHRIS YOST, CHRIS GIARRUSSO, ADAM WARREN, WYATT CENAC & BRIAN PATCHETT. Art by JACOB CHABOT, RICHARD ISANOVE, JOH JAMES, CHRIS GIARRUSSO, TODD NAUCK & XURXO PENALTA Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS Rejects, benchwarmers, lovable losers, and might-be Avengers...assemble! In the beloved tradition of Assistant Editors' Month, we the staffers are sick and tired of our bosses telling nothing but Wolverine stories, Spider-Man stories, Captain America stories...and we're taking matters into our own oddball hands! Little guys can be heroes, too...and when this motley crew of misfits gets their shot - in stories featuring Elsa Bloodstone, American Eagle, D-Man, the daughter of Galactus, Mini Marvel cake-eating Hawkeye, Candidate Luke Cage, and more - it could be the start of something big! Don't miss this two-issue anthology of also-rans who might - just MIGHT - ascend to the A-list! (Fingers crossed. Really we're just hoping this doesn't get us fired.) 40 Pages. Cover price $3.99.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 4-1ST VF 8.0

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Avengers: Book 1!" Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #1-10.

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Don Heck, Dick Ayers, Paul Reinman, George Roussos, Chic Stone, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Introduction by Stan Lee.

Earth's Mightiest Heroes - The Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp - unite! Re-presenting the formation of the Avengers, the revival of Captain America, plus appearances by the Sub-Mariner, Kang the Conqueror, Immortus, Wonder Man, and The Masters of Evil.

Hardcover, 234 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 7-1ST VF 8.0

1st Edition - Volume 7 - 1st printing. "X-Men: Book 2!" Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #11-21.

Written by Stan Lee and Roy Thomas. Art by Jack Kirby, Werner Roth, and Alex Toth. Cover by Jack Irby. Introduction by Stan Lee.

It was 1961 and out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning.

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.