Auctions: comic books 1970-1985, graded by CGC

This issue includes the following: a piece on science fiction in comics; "Earth After Disaster" by Paul Levitz; an interview with Mike Grell; "The Alien Among Us" (a previously unpublished Weird War Tales story) by Jack Oleck and Mike Grell; "Confessions of an Overage Comic Book Fanatic" by Michael L. Fleischer; and more. Cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $1.50.

This issue includes the following: E. Nelson Bridwell "interviewing various humorous DC characters; Mark Gruenwald on the Martian Manhunter's continuity; a history of Bizarro World; a piece on The Fox and the Crow by Mark Evanier; Paul Levitz on the genesis of Plop!; a four-page parody of Jonah Hex by John Albano and Tony DeZunga; "The Gnark is Coming" (an unpublished Plop! Story) by Steve Skeates, Steve Ditko, and Wally Wood; a piece on DC characters in movie serials; a piece on Wonder Woman by Michael L. Fleisher (reprinted from his encyclopedia); and more. Cover by Sergio Aragones. Cover price $1.50.

This special Justice League issue includes the following: a history of the JLA; a piece on various JLA writers, such as Gardner Fox, Cary Bates, Steve Englehart, Paul Levitz, and Gerry Conway; a summary of every story from Brave and the Bold to JLA 142; an article on JLA secret identities; charter and by-laws for the JLA; the JLA headquarters; features on JLA members, guests, and villains; an interview with Julius Schwartz; articles on the Superman movies; a look at the Justice League Sea World show; and more. Cover by Dick Dillin. Cover price $1.50.

This special Wonder Woman issue includes the following: an article about Wonder Woman continuity by Martin Pasko; a piece on DC heroes on TV; "Wonder Woman's Gallery of Strange Villains"; Ross Andru and Mike Esposito on Wonder Woman; an article on Lynda Carter by Mark Evanier; unpublished WW art by the late John Rosenberger; an article on super-heroines by Mike Gold; three pages of fan submissions for possible Legion members; and more. Cover by Mike Nasser. Cover price $1.50.

This special Golden Age issue includes the following: "Roots of the Golden Age" by Skip Kirkland; a piece on The Freedom Fighters; an article on how the comic book affected the people and the period during the Golden age; a piece on Plastic Man by Texas Trio member Larry Herndon; "The Silver Age of Comics" by Mike Gold; fan Fred Schneider details building models of the Justice Society; a feature on Spectre continuity; "The Great Superman Movie Contest"; and more. Cover by Marshall Rogers. Cover price $1.50.

This special Captain Marvel issue includes the following: an "interview" with the Marvel Family by E. Nelson Bridwell; a piece on the Superman/Captain Marvel court case by Michael Uslan; an interview with Bridwell by Mike W. Barr; a conversation between Mary Marvel and Selena, Hippolyta, Ariadne, Zephyrus, Aurora, and Minerva; an interview with and career retrospective on Kurt Schaffenberger; the history of Captain Marvel by Texas Trio member Larry Herndon and Lynn Wooley; remembering Otto Binder; a look at other Fawcett heroes by Mike Gold; "Shazam! On Television"; and more. Cover by Alan Weiss. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing World of DC Comics Special Edition (1976) celebrates the Super DC con of 1976. Being held at the Hotel Commodore in New York the weekend pf Feb. 27-29, this Special Edition features an interview with two Supermen(Superman of Earth-1 and Superman of Earth-2) by E. Nelson Bridwell. The article Superman"1970's by Len Wein and Neal Adams. Plus, many more articles, illuistrations, and photos. 64 pages, black and white, 5.5-in. x 8.5-in.

MAP ONLY. This is the 22-in. x 28-in. detachable 'Map of Krypton' bonus poster inserted in the centerfold. The poster is written by E. Nelson Bridwell and penciled/inked by Sal Amendola.

"Official Metropolis Edition"; Superman origin retold; Superboy reprint from issues 153 and 161 with Wally Wood inks. Includes a center-stapled 22 inch x 28 inch, full-color, Super-Sized illustrated map of Krypton suitable for framing. Also included: How to Draw Superman, Superman Family Portrait, How a Comic Magazine is Created (very intersting 10 page article with plenty of step-by-step pictures), info on Metropolis, Illinois and Superman Proclamation Day, the Superman Legend, Superman's Rogues' Gallery, The Secrets of Superman's Fortress, Important Dates in Superman's Life, Superman in the movies and on TV, and "Superman's Mission for President Kennedy!" Cover price $2.00.

Comes in original cardboard envelope from Metropolis Recreation Inc. "Official Metropolis Edition"; Superman origin retold; Superboy reprint from issues 153 and 161 with Wally Wood inks. Includes a center-stapled 22 inch x 28 inch, full-color, Super-Sized illustrated map of Krypton suitable for framing. Also included: How to Draw Superman, Superman Family Portrait, How a Comic Magazine is Created (very intersting 10 page article with plenty of step-by-step pictures), info on Metropolis, Illinois and Superman Proclamation Day, the Superman Legend, Superman's Rogues' Gallery, The Secrets of Superman's Fortress, Important Dates in Superman's Life, Superman in the movies and on TV, and "Superman's Mission for President Kennedy!" Cover price $2.00.

1st (only) printing. Written and drawn by Frank Stack, aka Foolbert Sturgeon. Adults Only, 7 1/4" x 10 1/4", b&w, 28 pages.

Issue 2 - August, 1973. Poetry enthusiast's fanzine. Newsprint, 8.5" x 11", 32 pages, B&W.

Issue 2 - August, 1973. Poetry enthusiast's fanzine. Newsprint, 8.5" x 11", 32 pages, B&W.

Auction Item: CGC 9.6 View scan Auction opens July 22 Paper: White Label #4420435011

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $42.50 View scan Paper: White Label #4104302006 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

The character who puts the comic back in comic books! The first issue, "Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Wipe Out!", features: Ambush Bug's new partner, Cheeks, The Toy Wonder; a Cabbage Patch Doll; Republicans; Ambush Bug Data Sheet; and (Jane Fonda step aside) Ambush Bug's Physical Fitness Workout Book! Written by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming, with art and cover by Giffen and Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.75.

An experiment with a cute koala bear turns into an acute problem for Ambush Bug! Written by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming, with art and cover by Giffen and Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.75.

"The Ambush Bug History of the DC Universe!" It's a Bug-eyed view of DC's heroes and villains of yesteryear, from Egg Fu to Mopee! Lots of yucks and laughs! Hysterical humor written by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming, with art and cover by Giffen and Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.75.

Remember Scabbard from Thriller? What?! (That's O.K. Nobody else does either.) The wacky Ambush Bug introduces new zaniness in "Whoops," the last issue of this truly comic comic book. Written by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming, with art and cover by Giffen and Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. The character who puts the comic back in comic books! The first issue, "Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Wipe Out!", features: Ambush Bug's new partner, Cheeks, The Toy Wonder; a Cabbage Patch Doll; Republicans; Ambush Bug Data Sheet; and (Jane Fonda step aside) Ambush Bug's Physical Fitness Workout Book! Written by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming, with art and cover by Giffen and Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.95.

Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. An experiment with a cute koala bear turns into an acute problem for Ambush Bug! Written by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming, with art and cover by Giffen and Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.95.

Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. "The Ambush Bug History of the DC Universe!" It's a Bug-eyed view of DC's heroes and villains of yesteryear, from Egg Fu to Mopee! Lots of yucks and laughs! Hysterical humor written by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming, with art and cover by Giffen and Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.95.

Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Remember Scabbard from Thriller? What?! (That's O.K. Nobody else does either.) The wacky Ambush Bug introduces new zaniness in "Whoops," the last issue of this truly comic comic book. Written by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming, with art and cover by Giffen and Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.95.

1st printing -Hardcover with Dustjacket. "America at War: The Best of DC War Comics!" Collects Military Comics (1941-1945) #1, All-American Comics (1939-1948) #48, Detective Comics #82, Superman (Vol. 1) #25, Our Army at War (1952-1977) #67, 83, 160, 233, and 235, Our Fighting Forces (1954-1978) #49 and 102, Star Spangled War Stories (1952-1977) #87, 134, and 183, GI Combat (1952-1987) #87, Showcase (1956-1978) #57, and Weird War Tales (1971-1983) #3. Edited by Michael Uslan. Cover by Joe Kubert. An anthology of DC's greatest war stories, covering the 1940s to the 1970s, featuring the Blackhawk's first appearance (Military Comics #1, 1941), plus Enemy Ace, The Unknown Soldier, The Haunted Tank's premiere, and Kubert's 1st work on Sgt. Rock (Our Army At War #83). From Tomahawk to Sgt. Rock, DC Comics has published the finest stories of America at war on land, sea and in the air. Hop Harrigan, Blackhawk, The Unknown Soldier, Enemy Ace, Gunner and Sarge, Mlle. Marie, Captain Hunter, The Boy Commandos by Jack Kirby, Jeb Stuart's Hunted Tank, Captain Storm, Easy Company, Superman by Siegel and Shuster and many more of the very best war comics are collected here (in full color) for the first time. From the Revolutionary War to Vietnam, from wars in the past to wars of the future, the universal theme has remained constant: War Is Hell (even in the comics). Hardcover, 248 pages, full color (Plusa 4-page B&W Superman story). Cover price $13.95.

1st printing. "America at War: The Best of DC War Comics!" Collects Military Comics (1941-1945) #1, All-American Comics (1939-1948) #48, Detective Comics #82, Superman (Vol. 1) #25, Our Army at War (1952-1977) #67, 83, 160, 233, and 235, Our Fighting Forces (1954-1978) #49 and 102, Star Spangled War Stories (1952-1977) #87, 134, and 183, GI Combat (1952-1987) #87, Showcase (1956-1978) #57, and Weird War Tales (1971-1983) #3. Edited by Michael Uslan. Cover by Joe Kubert. An anthology of DC's greatest war stories, covering the 1940s to the 1970s, featuring the Blackhawk's first appearance (Military Comics #1, 1941), plus Enemy Ace, The Unknown Soldier, The Haunted Tank's premiere, and Kubert's 1st work on Sgt. Rock (Our Army At War #83). From Tomahawk to Sgt. Rock, DC Comics has published the finest stories of America at war on land, sea and in the air. Hop Harrigan, Blackhawk, The Unknown Soldier, Enemy Ace, Gunner and Sarge, Mlle. Marie, Captain Hunter, The Boy Commandos by Jack Kirby, Jeb Stuart's Hunted Tank, Captain Storm, Easy Company, Superman by Siegel and Shuster and many more of the very best war comics are collected here (in full color) for the first time. From the Revolutionary War to Vietnam, from wars in the past to wars of the future, the universal theme has remained constant: War Is Hell (even in the comics). Softcover, 248 pages, full color (Plusa 4-page B&W Superman story). Cover price $6.95.

1st printing. Fully illustrated pocketbook telling the events that shaped America into a super power; Spanish-American War; Teddy Roosevelt; Woodrow Wilson; softcover, 4-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, B&W Cover price $2.95.

1st printing. Written and illustrated by Ralph Steadman. Introduction by Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. Hardcover, 9-1/4" x 12-1/4", 180 pages, B&W.

1st printing. Text by David Jacobs. Celebrate America's bicentennial with DISNEY'S AMERICA ON PARADE, a history of the U.S.A. in a dazzling, fun-filled pageant! Includes several large fold-out photos. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color.

The Earth-Two Batman speaks from beyond the grave, as his journal accuses the JSA of helping Hitler during World War II in "I Accuse!" and "Witness for the Persecution!" Appearances by Superman, Starman, Wonder Woman, Atom, Hawkman, Green Lantern, Robin, Flash, Wildcat, Dr. Fate, Hourman, Dr. Mid-Nite, Johnny Thunder, Huntress, Spectre. Infinity, Inc. cameo. Script & co-plot by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Rafael Kayanan & Rich Buckler, inks by Alfredo Alcala & Bill Collins, with one page drawn by Jerry Ordway. Cover by Ordway. 48 pages of story. Cover price $1.50.

The JSA defend themselves and their actions during a congressional committee hearing in "Trial by Congress!" Appearances by Hawkman, Flash, Green Lantern, Superman, Dr. Fate, Dr. Mid-Nite, Starman, Wonder Woman, Sandman, Wildcat, Hourman, Atom, Johnny Thunder, Helena Wayne (Huntress), Spectre, Shining Knight, Chuck Grayson (Robotman), Dick Grayson (Robin). Infinity, Inc. cameo. Script & co-plot by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, art by Mike Hernandez & Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Jerry Ordway. 32 pages of story. Cover price $1.00.

Members of the JSA continue to recount their history and defend their actions, as the congressional committee calls avowed criminal the Wizard to the stand in "Hostile Witness!" Appearances by Hawkman, Flash, Green Lantern, Superman, Dr. Fate, Dr. Mid-Nite, Starman, Wonder Woman, Sandman, Wildcat, Hourman, Atom, Johnny Thunder, Helena Wayne (Huntress), Dick Grayson (Robin), Per Degaton. Script & co-plot by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, art by Howard Bender & Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Jerry Ordway. 32 pages of story. Cover price $1.00.

Power Girl crashes (literally) the hearings on the JSA, while Dick Grayson (Robin) confronts Per Degaton in "D-Day for Degaton!" Appearances by Hawkman, Flash, Green Lantern, Superman, Dr. Fate, Dr. Mid-Nite, Starman, Wonder Woman, Sandman, Wildcat, Hourman, Atom, Johnny Thunder, Helena Wayne (Huntress). Infinity, Inc. cameo. Script & co-plot by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, art by Howard Bender & Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Jerry Ordway. 32 pages of story. Cover price $1.00.

Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. The Earth-Two Batman speaks from beyond the grave, as his journal accuses the JSA of helping Hitler during World War II in "I Accuse!" and "Witness for the Persecution!" Appearances by Superman, Starman, Wonder Woman, Atom, Hawkman, Green Lantern, Robin, Flash, Wildcat, Dr. Fate, Hourman, Dr. Mid-Nite, Johnny Thunder, Huntress, Spectre. Infinity, Inc. cameo. Script & co-plot by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Rafael Kayanan & Rich Buckler, inks by Alfredo Alcala & Bill Collins, with one page drawn by Jerry Ordway. Cover by Ordway. Cover price $2.00.

Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. The JSA defend themselves and their actions during a congressional committee hearing in "Trial by Congress!" Appearances by Hawkman, Flash, Green Lantern, Superman, Dr. Fate, Dr. Mid-Nite, Starman, Wonder Woman, Sandman, Wildcat, Hourman, Atom, Johnny Thunder, Helena Wayne (Huntress), Spectre, Shining Knight, Chuck Grayson (Robotman), Dick Grayson (Robin). Infinity, Inc. cameo. Script & co-plot by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, art by Mike Hernandez & Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Jerry Ordway. Cover price $2.00.

Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Members of the JSA continue to recount their history and defend their actions, as the congressional committee calls avowed criminal the Wizard to the stand in "Hostile Witness!" Appearances by Hawkman, Flash, Green Lantern, Superman, Dr. Fate, Dr. Mid-Nite, Starman, Wonder Woman, Sandman, Wildcat, Hourman, Atom, Johnny Thunder, Helena Wayne (Huntress), Dick Grayson (Robin), Per Degaton. Script & co-plot by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, art by Howard Bender & Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Jerry Ordway. Cover price $2.00.

Canadian edition with .95 cents cover price. Power Girl crashes (literally) the hearings on the JSA, while Dick Grayson (Robin) confronts Per Degaton in "D-Day for Degaton!" Appearances by Hawkman, Flash, Green Lantern, Superman, Dr. Fate, Dr. Mid-Nite, Starman, Wonder Woman, Sandman, Wildcat, Hourman, Atom, Johnny Thunder, Helena Wayne (Huntress). Infinity, Inc. cameo. Script & co-plot by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, art by Howard Bender & Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Jerry Ordway. Cover price $2.00.

May, 1976 - Volume 40, Issue 406. Cover by Frank Frazetta. Feature on Frank Frazetta. Softcover, 8 1/4" x 11 1/8", 94 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

Comic Strip Collecting Article by Fred Schreiber and Richard Marshall with Reproduction of Several Comic Strips. 7-in. x 10-in. Softcover 72 Pages B&W Flash Gordon Panel by Alex Raymond on Front Cover. Cover price $3.75.

Comic Book Collecting Article by M. Thomas Inge with Reproduction of Comics. 7-in. x 10-in. Softcover 72 Pages B&W Beetle Bailey Cartoon by Mort Walker on Front Cover. Cover price $3.75.

Catalog of original comic book and comic strip art published by Tony Dispoto. 12 folded newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Issue #2 - 1981. New magazine format. Catalog of original comic book and comic strip art published by Tony Dispoto. Artists include Vaughn Bode, Frank Frazetta, Michael Golden, Hal Foster, Frank Miller, Marshall Rogers, Al Capp, Jeff Jones, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and many others. 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Not numbered. Wraparound cover by Robinson. Photos and news from the 1978 Reuben Awards Celebration, Dinner, and after party bash. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., black and white, 48 pages.

Not numbered. Program book celebrating the 85th anniversary of the comic strip with photos and news from the 1978 Reuben Awards Celebration, Dinner, and after party bash. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., black and white, 56 pages.

Arnold Roth front cover art. Kurt Swan back cover art. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages, black and white with photos and illustrations.

Harry Devlin cover. Interview with Gluyas Williams. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages, black and white with photos and illustrations.

8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages, black and white with photos and illustrations.

8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages, black and white with photos and illustrations.

Hal Foster front cover art. Kurt Swan back cover art. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 12 pages, black and white with photos and illustrations.

Back cover by Sergio Aragones. Art by every famous cartoonist. Comic Strip Movie photos.8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 64 pages B&W.

Volume 58, Issue 6 - July, 1977. Film magazine dating back to 1920 dedicated to the art and craft of cinematography. Features the Filming of Close Encounters of Star Wars. 108 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $1.00.

January 1978. Film magazine dating back to 1920 dedicated to the art and craft of cinematography. Features the Filming of Close Encounters of the Third Kind. 108 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $1.50.

January 1979. Film magazine dating back to 1920 dedicated to the art and craft of cinematography. Features the Flying and Filming of "Superman"! 104 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $1.50.