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Superman (1939 1st Series) 276 FN 6.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Make Way for Captain Thunder!, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; Willie Fawcett finds himself lost in Superman's universe and that whenever he changes into his super-powered alter ego of Captain Thunder he becomes evil; Superman helps him figure out the way to return to his universe and shake the evil influence of the Monster League of Evil. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #0237095003

"Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-47F5AB7-010

"Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-34264BD-026

"Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Karl Kesel. Imagine the death and destruction a sadistic madman could cause if he were able to have any weapon he could think of appear in his hand simply by wishing it to. Well the man called Bloodsport has this ability. Can Superman stop this maniacal killer before more innocent lives are lost? Featuring Jimmy Olsen. Cover price $0.75.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 74 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4235759016

1st printing. Doomsday! Part 3 of 7. "Countdown to Doomsday!" Guest-starring the Justice League. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Story continued from Justice League America #69. An extremely powerful new villain has just trounced the Justice League - with one arm tied behind his back, literally - and now the only thing standing in this unstoppable force's way is the Man of Steel. But if Superman doesn't let Doomsday get away, his fellow Justice Leaguers may perish. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #497. Cover price $1.25.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75D CGC 9.8 SS Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

SIGNED BY DAN JURGENS ON 3/23/14.

Label #2504912044

1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. Cover price $1.25.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3985861014

1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. Cover price $1.25.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75PLAT.U CGC 9.6 Platinum Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Manufactured With "4290" Printed on Back Cover. Poly-Bagged Platinum Edition

Label #2032180018

This is the Platinum Edition DOES NOT include the black polybag with bleeding silver "S" on polybag. Dan Jurgens story. Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding art. The "Death" of Superman. Cover price $2.50.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75U CBCS 8.5 Black Memorial Unbagged Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #23-2A9AEDB-008

This is an unbagged version of Superman 75 Black Bag Memorial Edtion. 1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. NOTE: The event of "The Death of Superman" was so huge that it was reported on by the national media. - Odinson, Lonestar Comics Archivist Cover price $2.50.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 77 CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #1289670013

1st printing. Funeral for a Friend. Part 8 of 8. "The End!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Story continued from Superman: The Man of Steel #21. The Kents were the first to find the infant Kal-el when he arrived on Earth. They took him in and raised him as their own. This issue explores a father's grief. It's never easy when a parent outlives their child. It gets even worse when this grief causes Jonathan Kent to have a heart attack. Plus, Lex Luthor's epitaph to his fallen enemy. Cover price $1.25.

Superman (2023 DC) 11B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4403205024

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by David Baldeon. Cover by Lee Bermejo. THE LEX LUTHOR REVENGE SQUAD ATTACKS! Superman is back from his blast to the past but finds that Mr. Graft and Dr. Pharm have gathered some of Lex Luthor's greatest enemies with a mission to wipe out Lex and everything he loves from Metropolis. Superman will fight to save Lex's life but when he learns the truth about Lex's past...will he want to? 32 page, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Superman Facsimile Edition (2022 DC) 1COMICMINT CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Mint Convention Edition

Label #4383438007

Comic Mint Exclusive Foil Edition Cover by Joe Shuster. Written by Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster. Just before the doomed planet Krypton exploded, a scientist placed his infant son within an experimental rocket ship and set it on a course to Earth. On our planet, that orphan boy discovered that he was gifted with amazing strength. Guided by the values of his loving foster parents, he grew up to become Superman, champion of the oppressed sworn to helping those in need! Own your personal copy of the exciting first issue by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, featuring the daring exploits of the Man of Steel. 64 pages, full color. Rated T+

Superman Red Son (2003) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4402776016

WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY DAVE JOHNSON AND ANDREW ROBINSON; COVER BY JOHNSON ELSEWORLDS. In stores April 30. An Elseworlds event by top-selling writer Mark Millar (The Ultimates) and artists Dave Johnson (100 BULLETS covers), Kilian Plunkett (SMALLVILLE) & Andrew Robinson! When Krypton explodes, the infant Kal-El is rocketed to Earth, where he lands on a Ukrainian farm during the 1950s! How will the Cold War effect the Man of Steel? Find out in this long-awaited 3-part Prestige Format miniseries. Cover price $5.95.

Superman Son of Kal-El (2021 DC) 1A CBCS 9.8 Timms

Paper: White

Label #22-0BB4026-021

Written by Tom Taylor. Art and Cover by John Timms. Jonathan Kent has experienced a lot in his young life. Hes traveled the galaxies with his Kryptonian grandfather and lived in the future with the Legion of Super-Heroes, who were intent on training him for the day his father, Clark Kent, could no longer be Superman. There is a hole in the Legions history that prevents Jon from knowing exactly when that will happen, but all signs point to it being very soon. Its time for the son to wear the cape of his father and bear the symbol of hope that has told the world who Superman really is. Join writer Tom Taylor (Nightwing, DCeased) and artist John Timms (Infinite Frontier) as they usher in a whole new era for the House of El! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Superman Son of Kal-El (2021 DC) 1B CBCS 9.8 Lee Variant

Paper: White

InHyuk Lee Variant.

Label #21-469957C-004

Written by Tom Taylor. Art by John Timms. Cover by Inhyuk Lee. Jonathan Kent has experienced a lot in his young life. Hes traveled the galaxies with his Kryptonian grandfather and lived in the future with the Legion of Super-Heroes, who were intent on training him for the day his father, Clark Kent, could no longer be Superman. There is a hole in the Legions history that prevents Jon from knowing exactly when that will happen, but all signs point to it being very soon. Its time for the son to wear the cape of his father and bear the symbol of hope that has told the world who Superman really is. Join writer Tom Taylor (Nightwing, DCeased) and artist John Timms (Infinite Frontier) as they usher in a whole new era for the House of El! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 19D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289670016

First Printing. Direct Edition. Written by Louise Simonson, with art and cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Part 6 of the critical 7-part series 'Doomsday' that leads to a pivotal event in the life of the Man of Steel, continued from Action Comics (1938 DC) #684. The fight to the death intensifies as Doomsday and Superman hit Metropolis - hard! Concludes in Superman (1987) #75. Cover price $1.25.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 21 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #3727472009

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye and Kurt Schaffenberger. Dolls of Doom! Part 1 The Lois Lane Doll, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; The Anti-Superman Gang builds Lois Lane dolls so they can hide a bomb in one and destroy Superman's Fortress of Solitude. House ad for Justice League of America #1. [Dolls of Doom] Part II Trapped in Kandor, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois Lane spends some time in Kandor to escape poison gas in the Fortress of Solitude. The Battle Between Super-Lois and Super-Lana!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois and Lana gain superpowers and decide to fight it out for Superman's hand in marriage. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 70 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4389610005

1st Silver Age appearance of Catwoman (see next issue for 2nd appearance & Detective Comics for #369 for 3rd appearance). Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Catwoman's Black Magic! [Part I], script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; When the Penguin escapes from prison, Lois tries to track him down but she is kidnapped by Catwoman instead, who hypnotizes her into acting as the villainess's double. House ad for Plastic Man #1. The Catwoman Gets the Bird! (Part II), script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; The Penguin confronts Lois, thinking she's Catwoman, but Superman, Batman, and Robin show up to take the Penguin back to prison. Superman's Cat-astrophe! (Part III); Catwoman takes Lois's place and tricks Superman into taking her to her lair, where she uses Circe's magic wand to turn him into a cat. Magic Photo Kit featuring Batman and Robin, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. House ad for Justice League of America #48. GI Joe Club ad, art by Irv Novick. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 106 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. I Am Curious (Black)!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; In order to do a story on the African-American community in Metropolis, Lois uses a Kryptonian machine to make herself appear African-American. Martha G. Kimball--Wonder Women of History article by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. Where Do You Plant a Thorn?, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Orchid tries to kill Thorn for the 100. Direct Currents ad, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 106 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #4393003002

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. I Am Curious (Black)!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; In order to do a story on the African-American community in Metropolis, Lois uses a Kryptonian machine to make herself appear African-American. Martha G. Kimball--Wonder Women of History article by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. Where Do You Plant a Thorn?, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Orchid tries to kill Thorn for the 100. Direct Currents ad, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 14 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3709414012

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Feats of Chief Super-Duper; Jimmy and Superman travel back to the 1800s. The Meek Jimmy Olsen; Clark and Jimmy do a report on Hiram Vandoodle, who has invented a personality switcher. The Boy Superman; a town of mountainfolk think Jimmy is Superman. Scripts by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Case of the Careless Camper! public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Professor Eureka humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. I Chased a Runaway Blimp text story by Joe Mabely. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 53 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4360339007

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Boy in the Bottle!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy goes to the bottle city of Kandor and switches places with Van Zee. The Giant Turtle Man!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte; Jimmy finds an enlarging ray-gun and accidentally fires it through a turtle, striking himself, turning him into a giant turtle-man. Cora the Car Hop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Black Magician, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte. Parents Have Rights, Too! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 69 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Not Wanted: High School Dropouts! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Caped Crimefighers of Kandor!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman and Jimmy Olsen travel to the Bottle City of Kandor to become Nightwing and Flamebird and stop an outlaw with super-powers who is stealing artifacts. The Super-Showdown in Kandor!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Nightwing and Flamebird discover the identity of Super-Outlaw, and also find out who is behind his crime spree. Jimmy Olsen's Viking Sweetheart!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by John Forte. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 134 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-13E527A-009

1st appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. The Mountain of Judgement!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (some Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman defuses a bomb that was intended to destroy the Hairies, Jimmy, and the Newsboys. The Whiz Wagons Are Coming!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 134 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Slab: See item notes

Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #4043183003

1st appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. The Mountain of Judgement!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (some Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman defuses a bomb that was intended to destroy the Hairies, Jimmy, and the Newsboys. The Whiz Wagons Are Coming!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 135 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #20-3A1FD4E-010

2nd appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. Snoopy with Sopwith Camel plane--model ad from Monogram. Evil Factory!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman leads Jimmy and the Newsboy Legion to The Project where the original Newsboy Legion work as scientists to crack the DNA code and create clones; Meanwhile, minions of Darkseid, Mokkari and Simyan, dispatch their own clone of Jimmy to The Project complex. The Hairies -- Super-Race -- Or Man's Second Chance article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 138 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #7300889-AB-001

Partial photo cover. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Neal Adams. The Big Boom!!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Murphy Anderson (some Superman, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White heads), inks by Vince Colletta; The cast escapes from the clone from the previous story and prevents Simyan and Mokkari from unleashing more clones on The Project. Letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 11 VF- 7.5

"The Conqueror Worms." Swamp Thing rescues Abby and Matt Cable from Zachary Nail and encounters mutant worms. Script by Len Wein, art by Nestor Redondo. Cover by Luis Dominquez. Cover price $0.20.

Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 14 FN+ 6.5

"The Tomorrow Children." Swamp Thing protects a telekinetic child from an attack by townspeople. Script by David Michelinie, art by Nestor Redondo. Cover by Redondo. Cover price $0.25.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 37 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4216016021

"Growth Patterns!" Written by Alan Moore, with art by Rick Veitch and John Totleben. Cover by Stephen Bissette and Totleben. New "Growth Patterns" and other strange abilities emerge in Swamp Thing as he fights for survival. NOTE: 1st appearance of John Constantine, Hellblazer. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 53 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392653011

A double-sized tale of mayhem as Swamp Thing returns to Gotham City in search of Abby. It's the Batman once again in a struggle with the indestructible creature. Written by Alan Moore, with art by John Totleben. Cover by Stephen Bissette. Cover price $1.25.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 79 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4350011003

Swamp Thing's out to finally avenge his own murder...and he intends to take his revenge out on Lex Luthor. Provided, of course, he can get past Superman. Written and pencilled by Rick Veitch, and inked by Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Veitch and Tom Yeates. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

Swamp Thing (2011 5th Series) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-408931A-072

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Written by SCOTT SNYDER. Art by MARCO RUDY, MICHEL LACOMBE and SEAN PARSONS. Cover by YANICK PAQUETTE. All across the world, those with a primal connection to the forces of life and death can feel that something is very wrong. The war between The Green andThe Other has begun, and the knights of decay walk the Earth unchecked - but without Alec Holland, the Green has no champion strong enough to fight back! Cover price $2.99.

Tales of the Green Lantern Corps (1981) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-11F72CB-010

1st appearance of Nekron. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Defeat!, script by Mike W. Barr (plot) and Len Wein (script), pencils by Joe Staton (breakdowns) and Frank McLaughlin (finished art), inks by Frank McLaughlin; the Green Lanterns battle Krona's army as Krona intends to revert the universe to its Primal Atom state and destroy OA. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $1.25.

Team Titans (1992) 1E CBCS 9.6 TERRA Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-108

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TERRA Cover - "Terra!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Phil Jimenez, George Perez and Al Vey. Starting with the rocking secret origin of Terra, this terra-fying 1st issue grabs the reader tight and doesn't let go until the end. Then thrill to Total Chaos: Part 3 of 9 - "Childhood's End!" Guest-starring the New Titans and Deathstroke. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Kevin Maguire and Will Blyberg. Story continued from New Teen Titans (1984 2nd Series) #90. The Team Titans are a group of teenage heroes from the future sent back in time to kill Donna Troy. But why would they want to murder one of the greatest champions in the DCU? The answer may shock you. Story continues in Deathstroke the Terminator (1991) #15. Cover price $1.75.

Teen Titans (2003 3rd Series DC) 8 CGC 9.8 SS Grummett

Paper: White

Signed by Tom Grummett on 4/27/23

Label #4262077007

WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; Art by Tom Grummett & Kevin Conrad. Cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza. In stores February 11. Who is Raven? The Teen Titans get a crash course on this mysterious former Titan, and what her reappearance could mean! Plus, the return of a fan-favorite villain. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Thrillkiller '62 (1998) 1 CGC 9.8 SS Brereton/Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Dan Brereton & Howard Chaykin on 8/10/19.

Label #2533425011

Elseworlds. Debuting a one-shot sequel to the popular Thrillkiller miniseries by the team of writer Howard Chaykin and artist Dan Brereton. Batgirl Barbara Gordon, still reeling from Dick Grayson's fate, has teamed up with renegade police detective Bruce Wayne, now known as Batman. But when the Joker returns to become the new crimelord of Gotham City, will Barbara's desire for revenge mean the end of the Dynamic Duo? Written by Howard Chaykin. Painted art and cover by Dan Brereton. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Tor (1975 DC 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0986921014

Written by Joe Kubert. Art and cover by Joe Kubert. While hunting, an adult Tor remembers a valuable lesson he learned as a child. Dinosaurs for Reel article about dinosaur films by Joe Kubert. Montage of early TOR pages by Joe Kubert. Tor: The Eternal Hero article by Allan Asherman. The Mummy Hostess ad, art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 36 pages, full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Underworld Unleashed Apokolips Dark Uprising (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-111

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As UNDERWORLD UNLEASHED unfolds on Earth, events on Apokolips have attracted Neron's notice. Following the events in New Gods (1995 4th Series) #1 and #2, Darkseid's lieutenants have become locked in a power struggle with Apokolips itself as the ultimate prize. But with Neron pulling the strings, the ultimate prize also carries the ultimate price. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Stefano Raffaele and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Raffaele. 52 pages. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Unexpected (1956 DC) 41 GD/VG 3.0

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Destroyers From The Stars starring Space Ranger, art by Jim Mooney. Water: A Good Friend or Deadly Enemy -- Depending on You! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Doctor Rocket humor page by Henry Boltinof. The Martian Who Ran For Mayor, art by Nick Cardy. Spiritual Doubles fact half-page by Mort Drucker. How to Use a Space Gun text story. Trap on Planetoid 10, art by George Roussos; men face an alien menace on a mysterious planet. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

V for Vendetta (1988) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4402776006

Part 1 of 10. The time is 1997. The place is Great Britain... and things have never been worse. It's a time of brooding darkness, chilling despair and oppressive tyranny. The time for V for Vendetta. Who is the mysterious V? Is his wrath aimed at the fascist rulers gripping Britain in their iron grasp...or are his motives more complex than any reasonable person can hope to understand? Welcome to the dark world of Alan Moore and David Lloyd's downbeat thriller, originally published in black and white in the British weekly comics magazine Warrior. Now, presented for the first time in this country, V for Vendetta debuts in full color. V for Vendetta is a 10-issue Deluxe Format maxi-series, featuring all the original episodes from Warrior and, beginning with the eighth issue, all-new material and the long-awaited finale by series creators writer Alan Moore and artist David Lloyd. David will also be coloring V for Vendetta for its Deluxe Format debut, as well as providing all-new covers. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $2.00.

V for Vendetta (1988) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4316834002

Part 6 of 10. "Vengeance" - 6 pages. "Vicissitude" - 6 pages. "Vermin" - 6 pages. "Valerie" - 6 pages. Story by Alan Moore. Art and cover by David Lloyd. Art assist on "Valerie" by Tony Weare. Each chapter is reprinted from an issue of Warrior (1982 magazine UK) in color for the first time with extra images connecting the chapters. Stories in this issue are from Warrior issues 22-25. Evey is caught with a gun and sent to prison. Life there is a living Hell until she begins to receive written messages giving the life story of fellow prisoner Valerie. Full color. 32 pages. Cover price $2.00.

Vertigo Encyclopedia (1994 Vertigo) NN CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-22C3810-016

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Cover by Sean Phillips. Sampler for Vertigo Comics. Originally included with an issue of Diamond's Previews Catalog.

Vertigo Jam (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-263B793-016

All-new tales! A free-form band composed of some of the best talent in the medium got together late one night in Vertigo's back room and cooked up the anthology VERTIGO JAM, a great place to experience a riff of Vertigo's ongoing monthly books. The first cut is an 8-page SANDMAN number by Neil Gaiman and Kevin Nowlan that explores some of the nooks and crannies of Dream's kingdom. Other tracks include a HELLBLAZER tale by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon in which Constantine has an encounter with an old flame; a SHADE, THE CHANGING MAN piece in which our hero explores the religious morals and the carcass of a baneful priest, as recorded by Peter Milligan and Mike Allred; a DOOM PATROL tune by Rachel Pollack and Eric Shanower in which the team must contend with a pair of promiscuous spirits who have escaped from their headquarters; an ANIMAL MAN cut by Jamie Delano, Scot Eaton and Mark Pennington in which Buddy Baker and a straight-shooting fowl talk turkey; a haunting SWAMP THING melody about a ghost lost in the plant realm of the Green, composed by Nancy A. Collins, Phil Hester and Kim DeMulder; and the bizarre experimental sounds of KID ETERNITY by Ann Nocenti and Sean Phillips. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. 68 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Vertigo Preview (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-263B793-018

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Vertigo preview featuring an exclusive Sandman story by Neil Gaiman and Kent Williams. Contains two page previews of Death: The High Cost of Living, Enigma, Sandman Mystery Theater, Mercy, Kid Eternity, Sebastian O, Black Orchid, Sandman, Hellblazer, Doom Patrol, Animal Man, Swamp Thing, and Shade the Changing Man. Cover price $0.75.

Vertigo Preview (1992) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB703D-011

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Vertigo preview featuring an exclusive Sandman story by Neil Gaiman and Kent Williams. Contains two page previews of Death: The High Cost of Living, Enigma, Sandman Mystery Theater, Mercy, Kid Eternity, Sebastian O, Black Orchid, Sandman, Hellblazer, Doom Patrol, Animal Man, Swamp Thing, and Shade the Changing Man. Cover price $0.75.

Vertigo Preview (1992) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB703D-012

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Vertigo preview featuring an exclusive Sandman story by Neil Gaiman and Kent Williams. Contains two page previews of Death: The High Cost of Living, Enigma, Sandman Mystery Theater, Mercy, Kid Eternity, Sebastian O, Black Orchid, Sandman, Hellblazer, Doom Patrol, Animal Man, Swamp Thing, and Shade the Changing Man. Cover price $0.75.

Vigilante (1983 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4073206013

Vigilante and his crew try to help people terrorized by the gangster Quilt and his hireling Brand in "A Fable for Our Times." Script by Marv Wolfman and art by Keith Pollard & Dick Giordano. Cover price $1.25.

Watchmen (1986) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4156963001

Alan Moore's classic take on the superhero genre. Widely considered to be one of the greatest stories in modern comics history. Art by Dave Gibbons. 1st appearance Rorschach, Ozymandias, Dr. Manhattan, Silk Spectre & Nite Owl. Death of the Comedian. Cover price $1.50.

Witching Hour (1969 DC) 1 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

5-page prologue with art by Alex Toth, and 2-page epilogue sequence with art by Neal Adams. Stories: "Save the Last Dance for Me!"; "Eternal Hour!" (art by Toth); "The Perfect Surf"; and "Silk Gauze." Nick Cardy cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.