Auctions: comic books 1970-1985, graded by CBCS

First American Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Earthbound!" and "The Tempted!"

Collects the British comic strip by Donne Avenell and Enrique Romero.

Softcover, 80 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

Cover price $5.95.

Cover by Brian Bolland. Written by Steve Moore (as Pedro Henry). Art by Steve Dillon and Brian Bolland. Laser Eraser and Pressbutton star in stories by Steve Moore and Steve Dillon, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #1-3. Plus: Zirk, Silver Sweater of the Spaceways in a story by Steve Moore and Brian Bolland, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #3. Characters in this issue: Axel Pressbutton, Laser Eraser (Mysta Mystralis), Zirk, Captain Baromet, Pelagon, Venivi Divici, Ektryn, Jay Jonah Juggliwig and Silarni. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Dave Gibbons. Written by Steve Moore (as Pedro Henry) and Alan Moore. Art by David Jackson, Steve Dillon, Garry Leach and Dave Gibbons. Laser Eraser and Pressbutton star in stories by Steve Moore, David Jackson and Steve Dillon, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #5-6. Plus: Warpsmiths tale "Cold War, Cold Warrior" by Alan Moore and Garry Leach, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #9-10. And: "A True Story?" by Steve Moore and Dave Gibbons, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #1. Characters in this issue: Axel Pressbutton, Laser Eraser (Mysta Mystralis), Zirk, Donthax, Lemanya, Herbatius Borda, Max the Omniscient Fish, Mec-Tec, Mort, Viva, Tenga Dril, Phon Mooda, Llans Ivo, Hrrin Luli and Uxu Chil. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Alan Davis. Written by Steve Moore (as Pedro Henry), Steve Parkhouse and Garry Leach. Art by Steve Dillon, Cam Kennedy, John Ridgway and Garry Leach. Laser Eraser and Pressbutton star in stories by Steve Moore and Steve Dillon, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #7-9. Plus: Ektryn story by Steve Moore and Cam Kennedy, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #14. Also: "The Shroud, the Spire and the Stars" by Steve Parkhouse and John Ridgway, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #13. And: "How to Make a Zirk" 1-pager by Garry Leach, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #24. Characters in this issue: Axel Pressbutton, Laser Eraser (Mysta Mystralis), Arterius Donthax, Zirk, Lemanya, Felix Gromm, Shalti, Sarpedon Blint III, Mort, Ektryn, Marilla, Arkor, Bishop Andrew Everton and Rafe. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Mick Austin. Written by Steve Moore (as Pedro Henry). Art by Steve Dillon, Alan Davis, Garry Leach and Cam Kennedy. Laser Eraser and Pressbutton star in stories by Steve Moore, Steve Dillon and Alan Davis, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #10, 11 and 21. Plus: Zirk in "The All-Girl Amazon Attack Battalion" by Steve Moore and Garry Leach, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #13. And: Ektryn story "The Poet and the Flowers" by Steve Moore and Cam Kennedy, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #25. Characters in this issue: Axel Pressbutton, Laser Eraser (Mysta Mystralis), Arterius Donthax, Zirk, Lemanya, Mec-Tec, Lascivia, Princess Penthesilea, Hippolyta, Melanippe, Ektryn, Warlord Arkor and Firron Clo. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Cover by Alan Davis. Written by Steve Moore (as Pedro Henry) and Hunt Emerson. Art by Alan Davis, David Jackson and Hunt Emerson. Laser Eraser and Pressbutton star in "One of Those Days in Downtown Delta Five" by Steve Moore and Alan Davis, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #24-25. Plus: The origin of Pressbutton by Steve Moore and David Jackson, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #4. And: "Stir Crazy" by Hunt Emerson, reprinted from Warrior (1982 Quality) UK #8. Characters in this issue: Axel Pressbutton, Laser Eraser (Mysta Mystralis), Glove, Dinna and Sergeant Scarlotti. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Written by Doug Moench, Pencils by Michael Hernandex, Inks by Nestor Redondo, Letters by Adam Kubert. A time travelling Ace and his ladyluck, Bridget, jump all over time and space to make sure things stay the way they were meant to be! Join Ace, Bridget, and Head as they attempt to right the wrongs that the Ebonati and their shadow knights afflict on past, present, and future. This issue: The Mexica Serpent, in which we meet Ace, Bridget, and Head and see how Ace and Bridget's relationship came to be by way of 1940s crime noir San Francisco. Follow the trio as they recover a stolen statue from ancient Aztecs (where Ace keeps his home base) and how the group was instrumental in getting Big Ben to chime right on time. Guest Appearance by Benjamin Franklin Cover price $2.25.

Lightning Snatched from the Tyrant of Time - Written by Doug Moench. Art by Michael Bair (as Michael Hernandez) and Nestor Redondo. Cover by Dan Day. Starring Aztec Ace and Benjamin Franklin. 32 pages, PC/PB&W. (Note: Story starts on inside front cover. This first page is uncolored and unnumbered; the second page starts the numbering with '1'). Cover price $1.50.

Necropolis Nights - Written by Doug Moench. Art by Dan Day and Nestor Redondo. Cover by Dan Day. Raging against the gods! Starring Aztec Ace. Letters page include letter of comment from Lou Mougin. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Cover by Dan Day and Tom Yeates. Written by Doug Moench. Art by Dan Day, Nicholas Koenig, Ron Harris and Tom Yeates. Aztec Ace stars in "Lord of the Smoking Mirror" by Doug Moench, Dan Day and Ron Harris. Plus: Back-up story "The Backscram's Apprentice" by Doug Moench, Nicholas Koenig and Tom Yeates. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Fanzine by Wayne Lackey focusing on B movies and serials, Photo cover of Bulldog Drummond Strikes Back. Inside are rare photos of Kane Richmond, Bill Elliot (without his usual western attire), Lon Chaney Jr, Dick Foran, James Warren and many others starring in various films. Fanzine is mostly photos with a few film summaries. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 40 pages, black and white. Cover price $1.50.

First printing, 1979. Graphic novel of the lives of Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson. Written by Naunerle Farr, illustrated by Tony Caravana (Babe Ruth) and Nardo Cruz (Jackie Robinson). 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.45.

A gigantic duckling toddler with strength to match, well-meaning Huey creates slapstick havoc wherever he goes. A chilly Papa asks Huey to gather some firewood, but he should have been more specific. Katnip activates a robot to catch Herman and the mice, but cats aren't great at computer programming. A Duck in Space; The Orfink; Playthings; The Discovery of Duckville; Monkey Mischief; Friendship; Rocket Racket; The Magic Stick; The Downstairs People; The Play Pen; The Long Climb; Save Our Town; Herman and Katnip: The Rockin Robot. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

A gigantic duckling toddler with strength to match, well-meaning Huey creates slapstick havoc wherever he goes. Huey thinks a tree is talking to him, but it's really another plot by the Fox. Papa and Mama try to teach Huey good manners. Huey thinks he's met the moon people. Ready or Not; Trick or Treat; Ice Boat; Birthday Gift; Champions; Hold that Tiger; The Talking Tree; Ettycut; The Moon People; Moonshine; Pic-Nicked; Herman and Katnip: A Work of Art. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

A gigantic duckling toddler with strength to match, well-meaning Huey creates slapstick havoc wherever he goes. Huey inadvertently gets caught between a witch, "thought spray," and wanted criminal Slippery Drake. Katnip thinks he's caught Herman with the vacuum cleaner, but his obsession with cleanliness proves to be his downfall. The Toy; The Winner; Wonder Boy; Buzzy Fools a Fox; Terrible Tiger; Trial by In-Jury; The Spy; The Thought Freezer; The Worm Will Squirm; Brief Adventure; The Sulky Lamppost; Herman and Katnip: Come Clean. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

A gigantic duckling toddler with strength to match, well-meaning Huey creates slapstick havoc wherever he goes. The Fox thinks he can finally catch Huey by pretending to be his baby-sitter, a job with a high turnover rate. Katnip tries to use magic to snare Herman the mouse. The Baby Sitter; What Makes Em Move?; The Ice Cream Caper; The Rotten Horse; Around the World: The Rio Story; Its Magic; Baby Huey and Henry the Duck; Barnyard Party; Blackbeard; New Brother; What Did He Say?; Herman and Katnip: The Enemy. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

A gigantic duckling toddler with strength to match, well-meaning Huey creates slapstick havoc wherever he goes. Huey's so strong, he doesn't need a pole for pole vaulting. Huey enters the Klever Kid Kontest, despite Papa's misgivings. Rainy Day; The Porkable TV; Herman and Katnip: A House for Katnip; The Klever Kid Kontest; Appreciation; Follow the Leader; The Big Switch; Baby Huey and Grandpa Duck; Baby Huey and Gladys; Baby Huey and the Devil Duck; Sales Talk; Truce Story; Herman and Katnip: The Talking Fool. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

A gigantic duckling toddler with strength to match, well-meaning Huey creates slapstick havoc wherever he goes. An Army experiment results in Attack of the 50-Foot Huey. He must be reduced to normal, before he leaves an even wider path of destruction than usual. Huey unleashes a genie, but then he and Papa try its immortal patience with ridiculous requests. Mama and Papa have a disagreement because Papa doesn't want to spank Huey. Look - I'm a Monster; Fun at Home; Baby Huey and the Magic Lamp; How to Cure a Cold; Duck Suit; Jest For Fun; Herman and Katnip: Holiday on Mice; Buzzy; Mama's Baby Boy; The Mechanic; The Scootie; Big Brother to the Rescue; The Rule of the Jungle; Herman and Katnip: You Can Never Television. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

A gigantic duckling toddler with strength to match, well-meaning Huey creates slapstick havoc wherever he goes. As if Huey wasn't enough for Papa to deal with, a witch brings Huey's teddy bear to life. Cousin Dimwit's new robot runs amuck in the city. Baby Huey and the Teddy Bear; The Richducks; Snow Birds; The Fun Monster; The Present; The Sulky Lamppost; Herman and Katnip: Scaredy Cat; The Christmas Ghost; Thats the Spirit; Big-Hearted Tytewaddle; Not So Simple Simon; Curious Cat; Herman and Katnip: The Wise Guy Cat. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

A gigantic duckling toddler with strength to match, well-meaning Huey creates slapstick havoc wherever he goes. With his new construction set, Huey builds a robot that's even more powerful than he is. Papa sees dollar signs and tries to sell the robot to the Duckland military. Cousin Dimwit and Huey accidentally ride an automatic vacuum cleaner on an epic cross-country journey. The mice trick Katnip into thinking he's a Western movie star. Cousin Quacko; Clothes Make the Duck; Reducing; The Unknown Hero; Toby Turtle; On the Job; The Constructo Man; Dimwit Strikes it Rich; The Two Kittens; A Pair of Shoes; The Wall; Herman and Katnip: Shootout. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Untitled story; Baby Huey walks a tightrope. Untitled story; Baby Huey uses a telephone pole to play baseball. "Black Gold"; Cousin Dimwit strikes oil on his land. "Now You See It, Now You Don't"; Cousin Dimwit's oil well turns out to be drilled into another company's oil pipeline. "April Fool"; Papa's April Fool joke on Cousin Dimwit backfires. "The Fantastic Teddy Bear"; Cousin Dimwit has invented a special teddy bear and gives it to Baby Huey to test. "Man, Dig That Rich Cat"; Herman and his mice friends trick Katnip into thinking he has inherited a billion dollars. Untitled Buzzy the Funny Crow story; Buzzy poses as a detective to trick the cat. "The Gang"; Baby Huey and Cousin Dimwit hear that criminals have stolen all the ice cream and they go out looking for them. "What Happens to Bad Guys"; Baby Huey and Cousin Dimwit recruit other kids to help them raid the warehouse that contains all the stolen ice cream. "The Secretary"; Papa's boss needs a secretary and Baby Huey wants the job. "The Brain"; Katnip's cousin Clevah Braneycat comes for a visit and to show Katnip how to catch mice. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

A gigantic duckling toddler with strength to match, well-meaning Huey creates slapstick havoc wherever he goes. Huey goes camping with the Duckscouts, but they shouldn't have asked him to raise the flag. Mama tries to sing Huey to sleep, but he'd rather hear Papa's bedtime stories about pirates. The Baby Parade; Baby Huey and His Great Treasure; Rock-a-bye Baby; For the Birds; A Real Game Kid; The Little Red Spots; Herman and Katnip: The Magic Violin. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by Warren Kremer. A gigantic duckling toddler with strength to match, well-meaning Huey creates slapstick havoc wherever he goes. Papa takes Huey fishing, and ends up as the bait. Cousin Dimwit tries to teach Baby Huey how to canoe, but Huey's too much for one little boat. The Wild Duck From Borneo; The Iriquacks; Whispering Waddles; Herman and Katnip: Say or Pay; Seeing Things; Party Fun; The Duck Who Blasted Off; Herman and Katnip: So You Wanna Rock-n-Roll. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

A gigantic duckling toddler with strength to match, well-meaning Huey creates slapstick havoc wherever he goes. Cousin Shorty looks just like Huey, only smaller, causing much confusion for Huey and Papa. Huey receives a million-dollar check by mistake. When Herman runs for mayor of Mouseville, the result is trouble for Katnip. The New Crib; Baby Huey and Papa and Shorty; Baby Huey and Papa as the Millyumaire; The Worlds Most Famous Leopard; The Bookworm; Herman and Katnip: The Mayor of Mouseville. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Baby Huey, the gigantic duckling toddler with strength to match, returns to comics as part of Harvey Comics' revival in the early 1990s. Huey's family goes to Mt. Kwakmor Beach for vacation. But when Huey and Mama are captured by corn smugglers, Huey springs into action. Huey finds a bottle containing a wish-granting imp. Strangers at Mt. Kwakmor Beach; Smugglers Are Bad Guys; Look What the Tide Washed In; Casper's Myths: Aeneas and the Giant; The Ice Monster. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

The humorous adventures of a baby elephant, Baby Snoots. Baby Snoots in "The Super Trooper," "Lest We Forget," "Facing the Music," and "The Rainmakers." Issue also have Gold Key Comics Club News features. No story/art credits given. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by John Costanza (?). "Super Dooper Snoopers"; Papa gets an offer to return to Mr. Biggs' circus when the elephant aerialist goes missing, but Baby and Uptite find the missing star before Papa has to go through with it. "Forget-Me-Not"; Baby has a bad problem for an elephant - he keeps forgetting things. 1 page Stamp and Coin Collector's Corner text article by George Allard. "Cheese It.. A Mouse!"; Papa is swindled into renting a vacation home that's full of mice. "The Welcome Pest"; Papa is tired of Uptite Mouse hanging around all the time and tries to get him to go away permanently. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

"Wish Upon a Stone"; Snoots and Uptite get knocked on the head and dream they are in the time of knights and dragons. "Twice Told Tales"; Papa Snoots finds a treasure map. "Guest Who"; Baby Snoots lets a kitty in from the cold and Papa tries to get rid of Uptite. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by John Costanza (?). "One Froggy Day"; Baby and Uptite believe that Wacky Witch has turned Papa into a frog. "Meanie Genie"; Uptite and his cousin Packy find their uncle Sinbad trapped in a bottle and the three go after the genie who put him there. page Keys of Knowledge filler "The Chimpanzee"; 1 page "Elefink Jokes" filler. "The Big Blow"; No one knows what to do about Baby's horrible trumpet playing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Gold Key edition Number/Month on Cover: None Listed. "The Golden Elefink"; Two crooks take Papa Dear and Baby Snoots on an expedition to the lost city of Pachydermia. Disneykin play characters ad. One-page text feature "Elefink Jokes." "The Refuge"; Cousin Batty moves in with Uptite Mouse when his home is threatened with demolition. Spiro Agnew watch ad. "A Day at the Races"; Baby Snoots meets an alien kid and they go racing. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

"Hold That Dragon"; Papa Dear is sent a dragon suit and an invitation to a costume ball; Before he arrives a real dragon goes to the ball and robs everyone; When Papa Dear, Mama Dear, Baby Snoots and Uptite Mouse arrive dressed up as a dragon Papa Dear and Mama Dear are thrown in jail while Baby Snoots and Uptite Mouse escape; They trick the dragon into going back to the castle where they put out his fire and Papa Dear and Mama Dear are let out of prison. One-page text feature "Elefink Jokes." Stop "That Swap"; Uptite Mouse finds out that his cousin Packy (a trade rat) left a bottle cap in trade for an antique watch; When he tries to return it because he doesn't think the trade is fair it turns out that the antique dealer loves Cousin Packy's stuff and trades him some valuable antiques. "Wish Upon a Witch"; Baby Snoots wishes that he could fly so Wacky Witch gives him bat wings; He is then captured by a dog catcher who tries to sell him to the zoo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.