Auctions: comic books 1970-1985, graded by CBCS

Issue 1 - Fall, 1976. Softcover, 8.5" x 10.5", 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Vol. 2, No. 10. May 1977. Breaker, breaker good buddy, this magazine comes from a time when CB Radios invaded popular culture and everyone spoke in some strange FCC dialect. Cover by Earl Norem. 8.25" x 10.75". 66 pages. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

CDRS (Comic Detectives Reserch Society) #1, April 1971. Published by the Comic Detective Research Society. Edited by Bart Bush. 28 pgs. Features include: Dick Tracy Dell Harvey Index; Charlie Chan Portfolio 1939 Dailies; BLB Brigade: Junior G-Men; and much more. Includes art by: Ralph Muccie, Earl Blair and Bart Bush. Writing by: Jeff Gerard, Mike Saunders, John Pocsik, and Bart Bush. Cover price $1.00.

Bonanza Books (Chelsea) Edition - 1st printing. Story and art by Chester Gould. Edited by Herb Galewitz. Introduction by Ellery Queen. Featuring the best of Dick Tracy from 1931-1951! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 292 pages, PC/PB&W.

1st printing. Written by Robert Lesser. Hardcover, 8 3/4" x 11 1/8", 292, B&W.

No issue number - 1977. Each celebrity's entry has their birthday, high school attended, graduation year and activities. Include Mel Brooks, Marlon Brando, Dick Cavett, Jimmy Carter, Johnny Carson, Richard Dreyfuss, Carrie Fisher, Bob Dylan, Buddy Holly, Jack Lemmon, Jayne Mansfield and many more. 8 1/4-in. x 10 3/4-in., 30 pages, black and white with red spot color throughout. Cover price $1.00.

1st Printing - 8.5" x 11", 96 pages, full color.

2nd or later printing. 8.5" x 11", 96 pages, full color.

Set-01 - Signed by Jim Fitzpatrick. Limited to 1000 copies. Art by Jim Fitzpatrick. Loose Pages in a Folder. 11 1/2-in. x 15 1/2-in., 8 pages, B&W.

Ashcan sized (5x7)

Issue #1 - 1980. Gerald Page article, Jessica Amanda Salmonson poem, reviews, ads. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages, black and white.

Promotional comic published by Culver Publications covering the impact of Thomas Edison's inventions on modern society. Possibly produced for the Florida Power & Light Company. 16 Pages, Full Color.

Promotional comic published by Culver Publications covering the impact of Thomas Edison's inventions on modern society. Possibly produced for the Florida Power & Light Company. 16 Pages, Full Color.

Includes a Fantastic Four parody. 48 pgs., newsprint, B&W.

Issue 2 - 1st Printing. 8.5" x 10.5", 36 pages, B&W. -Mature Readers-

1st appearance of Cerebus. FIRST EDITION; IMPORTANT NOTE: The original and the counterfeit versions may be identified by: 1) Original: The inside cover is not glossy like the outside cover. Counterfeit: Both sides of cover are glossy. 2) In the counterfeit, inks are slightly washed out, especially noticeable in the solid black fill areas. 3) The printing quality of the counterfeit is actually better than the original, but unless you have a copy of each to compare, this will not be evident. Cover price $1.00.

This is the COUNTERFEIT edition. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $500.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case Verified Signature: Dave Sim (on 1st page). Label #21-1033ACD-002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Captive in Boreala. Cerebus aardvark qualities come in handy when he confronts a band of marauders and enters a demons lair; he discovers the truth about the fabled Eye of Terim. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

First appearance Red Sophia. Cover art by Dave Sim. An announcement by Deni Loubert, who signed herself as Publisher, that she and Dave Sim were engaged to be married. Song of Red Sophia, script and art by Dave Sim; Cerebus meets Red Sophia. Unused draft cover of Cerebus 4 by Sim. Ad for back issues of Cerebus 1, 2, and signed Aardvark Berserk poster. 28 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $500.00 View scans Paper: White Label #21-1033ACD-004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

The Idol. A cursed gem puts Death itself on Cerebuss tail, and soon, even worse than that: Elrod, the recurring Elric spoof who talks like Foghorn Leghorn. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00.

The Idol. Cerebus encounters Robert E. Howard spoof Bran Mac Muffin and his people the Pigts, who worship a very familiar-looking idol. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00.

First appearance of Jaka in "The Secret". Dave Sim story and art. "Aardvarkian Age" map by Michael Loubert. Cover price $1.00.

Black Sun Rising! Elrod returns at the worst possible time, just as Cerebus is infiltrating a dangerous temple ritual in search of secret treasure. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Day of the Earth-Pig. A delirious Cerebus, and his mighty combat skills, become the pawn of rebellious soldiers in their plot to overthrow a prince. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Swords Against Imesh. Leading an assault against the city of Imesh, Cerebus finds himself involved in a duel to the death with its crazy alien-obsessed king and his deadly traps. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Merchant of Unshib. Red Sonja spoof Red Sophia returns, and ropes Cerebus into her scheme to retrieve a magical flower. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Letters page includes a small sketch of Cerebus by Marshall Rogers. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

The Merchant & the Cockroach. The Cockroach, Sims all-purpose superhero spoof character, makes his first of many appearances. Cerebus meets him as an antennaed, amnesiac maniac, similar to (but years before) the Tick. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Beduin by Night. Cerebuss scheme to get The Cockroachs gold stash puts him at odds with Elrod, the Roach, and his own greed. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Black Magiking. Cerebuss encounter with an evil wizard culminates in the creation of Thrunk, a golem with a more-than-passing resemblance to a certain rocky orange adventurer. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

The Walls of Palnu. Cerebus is hired to prevent the Groucho-like Lord Julius from being assassinated, giving him his first taste of Palnu politics. John Byrne sketch. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00.

A Day in the Pits. Cerebus follows a plot against Lord Julius into the Pits beneath the city of Palnu - which, unfortunately, is where Julius wants to throw his next party. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.00.

A Night at the Masque. Cerebus deals with rebel assassins and jewel thieves during the party under Palnu; hes ready to leave the city for good when Julius reveals his relationship to Jaka. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Champion. Finally free of Palnu, Cerebus gets roped into a plan to invade the city; but first, he must masquerade as a priest to outwit the Conan-like Commander Krull. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Fluroc. Cerebus uses trickery to help the TGitans secure the Palnu city of Fluroc, but learns that the TGitan leader is employing some trickery of his own. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Letter column includes comments from Marvel editor Jim Shooter and Elfquest artists Wendy and Richard Pini, debating self-publishing vs. the major publishers. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $225.61 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Label #20-42BAFDB-017 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

She-Devil in the Shadows. Cerebus encounters Geet-a, a magical clone of Red Sophia, while sparring with a wizard to aid the war against Palnu. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Mind Game. The Cirinists capture Cerebus and send him into a mystical trance, where he encounters the mysterious Suenteus Po for the first time. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.25.

1st Appearance of Moon Roach (cameo); Barry Smith letter to the editor. Captain Cockroach. Cerebus runs into the Cockroach again, who has now been manipulated into believing himself an Iestian version of Captain America. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.25.

This issue have no cover price shown on the cover. The Death of Elrod. An assassin kills Elrod, turning him into a spoof of DC Comics Deadman, only still with the Foghorn Leghorn voice. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.50.

The Beguiling. A wounded Cerebus finds refuge in a girls school tended by three murderous students and their headmistress, in a story inspired by the similarly-titled Clint Eastwood film. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Cover price $1.50.

The Beguiling, Pt. 2. Swamp Sounds. Things at the girls school take a strange turn when the headmistress is revealed as a sorcerer who is creating a very familiar-looking monster. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Cover price $1.50.

Cover art by Dave Sim. This Woman, This Thing, script and art by Dave Sim; Cerebus encounters Man-Thing & Swamp-Thing lookalikes. Cover price $1.50.

High Society. Cerebus arrives at the Regency Hotel in Iest and immediately finds himself part of the elite set, thanks to the machinations of Lord Julius. Part 1 of High Society. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.50.

The Kidnapping of an Aardvark. Cerebus meets the McGrew Brothers, who manage to kidnap him, even though he wins back his own ransom by beating them at cards. Part 2 of High Society. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Mind Game II. In a dream state, Cerebus once again encounters the mystical Suenteus Po, who tries to grill him for information – or is it the other way around? Part 3 of High Society. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Repercussions. Back in the hotel, Cerebus meets the mysterious Regency Elf, whom only he can see, and tries to avoid repaying the government for his ransom. Part 4 of High Society. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Letters page includes a sketch of Conan and Cerebus by Alfredo Alcala. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Debts. Cerebus is just starting to get the hang of wheeling and dealing like a true member of high society when the Cockroach returns, in his new identity as Moon Roach. Part 5 of High Society. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Letters page includes a sketch of Cerebus by Moon Knight artist Bill Sienkiewicz. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.50.

First full Moon Roach story. Chasing Cootie. The Moon Roachs mania puts Cerebus in a bind, but then he meets Astoria for the first time; she claims, among other things, that she can control the Roach. Part 6 of High Society. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim. Black and white; 24 pages. Cover price $1.50.