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DC Horror Lot of 5

Issues Forbidden Tales of Dark Mansion (1972 DC) 5; Unexpected (1956 DC) (Tales of ...) 188; Witching Hour (1969 DC) 81; Secrets of Haunted House (1975) 10; and Ghosts (1971-1982 DC) 11. Most will grade in the GD- to GD/VG range.

DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest Lot of 6

Issues 2, 4, 5, 16, 18, 23 of Best of DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (1980). Most will grade in the VG to FN range, with 16 grading at GD/VG.

DC Spotlight (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2005867001

Wraparound Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. In DC Spotlight, you can read about where DC's been, what books are coming out now, and what's in store for the future! Contents: Introduction by Dick Giordano; article on Crisis on Infinite Earths, with comments from Marv Wolfman and Dick Giordano; article by Len Wein on Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe; article on the graphic novel program, with comments from Dick Giordano, Julie Schwartz and Keith Giffen; article on DC Challenge, with comments from Mark Evanier, Len Wein, Mike W. Barr, Dave Gibbons, Chuck Patton, Gene Colan and Bob Greenberger; article by Andrew Helfer on the mini-series MASK; article by Don McGregor on the mini-series Nathaniel Dusk; article by Mike W. Barr on The Outsiders; article by Michael L. Fleisher on Hex; article on Legion of Super-Heroes and The New Teen Titans, with comments from Paul Levitz and Marv Wolfman; article on Swamp Thing, with comments from Alan Moore; article on The Omega Men, with comments from Alan Gold; article on Firestorm, with comments from Gerry Conway; article on Blue Devil; article on Green Lantern; article on Amethyst, with comments from Karen Berger; article by Andrew Helfer on Super Powers; article on Dark Knight Returns, with comments from Frank Miller; article on Aquaman, with comments from Neal Pozner; article on Watchmen, with comments from Alan Moore; and "A Capsule History of DC Comics." 32 pages, full color.

DC Spotlight (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1448258005

Wraparound Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. In DC Spotlight, you can read about where DC's been, what books are coming out now, and what's in store for the future! Contents: Introduction by Dick Giordano; article on Crisis on Infinite Earths, with comments from Marv Wolfman and Dick Giordano; article by Len Wein on Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe; article on the graphic novel program, with comments from Dick Giordano, Julie Schwartz and Keith Giffen; article on DC Challenge, with comments from Mark Evanier, Len Wein, Mike W. Barr, Dave Gibbons, Chuck Patton, Gene Colan and Bob Greenberger; article by Andrew Helfer on the mini-series MASK; article by Don McGregor on the mini-series Nathaniel Dusk; article by Mike W. Barr on The Outsiders; article by Michael L. Fleisher on Hex; article on Legion of Super-Heroes and The New Teen Titans, with comments from Paul Levitz and Marv Wolfman; article on Swamp Thing, with comments from Alan Moore; article on The Omega Men, with comments from Alan Gold; article on Firestorm, with comments from Gerry Conway; article on Blue Devil; article on Green Lantern; article on Amethyst, with comments from Karen Berger; article by Andrew Helfer on Super Powers; article on Dark Knight Returns, with comments from Frank Miller; article on Aquaman, with comments from Neal Pozner; article on Watchmen, with comments from Alan Moore; and "A Capsule History of DC Comics." 32 pages, full color.

DC Super Hero Girls (2016 DC) 2016 Halloween ComicFest 1 CBCS 9.4 SS Dini/ Timm

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Paul Dini (With Sketch) on 10/1/2022 and Bruce Timm on 2/11/2023

Label #23-0A711E8-018

2016 Halloween Comic Fest Special - Class is in session! Welcome to DC Super Hero High! DC Super Hero Girls is an exciting new universe of superhero storytelling that builds character and confidence and empowers girls to discover their true potential. This special Halloween Comic Fest issue features two exciting, action-packed stories from the upcoming original graphic novel, DC Super Hero Girls: Hits and Myths, that readers of all ages will enjoy. Don't miss this chance to meet the students as they find out that fun, friendship and hard work are all part of growing up! 32 pages full color

DC vs. Vampires (2021 DC) 1CK.A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Comic Kingdom of Canada Edition A

Label #4457062007

Comic Kingdom of Canada exclusive cover by Felipe Massafera (Batman Adventures #12 homage). Art by Otto Schmidt. The Justice League has long protected Earth from all manner of foreign and alien invaders over the years, always keeping a vigilant eye to the skies for the next threat. But what if the threat was already walking the Earth…hiding in plain sight…watching…waiting for their moment to strike… In the tradition of DCeased comes a terrifying new series from the twisted minds of James Tynion IV (Nice House on the Lake; Something is Killing the Children), Matthew Rosenberg (The Joker Presents: A Puzzlebox; 4 Kids Walk Into A Bank; Hawkeye), and Otto Schmidt that will tear the Justice League apart in their war with the undead! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dead of Night (1973) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0793434003

Cover art by John Romita. The Ghost Still Walks, art by Joe Sinnott; A fraternity initiation leads to a death. House of Fear!, art by Jim Mooney; A haunted house investigator and a reporter visit an old mansion. My Brother... the Ghoul, script by Hank Chapman; A graverobber with an identical twin meets his doom. He Dwells in a Dungeon; A woman plans to kill her disfigured future brother-in-law, but makes a fatal mistake. 32 pgs.$0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 18 FN 6.0

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Nick Cardy. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. "Re-Enter the Editor." An editorial by Archie Goodwin. Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, stars in "Secret of the Dragon!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Rudy Nebres. "The Yakuza a Sword to the Mind!" An article by Don McGregor. "Michi: Spirit of the Sword!" A photographed lesson in the use of the sword, text and photos by Valerie Eads. Iron Fist stars in "Fists of Darkness, Fists of Death!" Guest-starring the Sons of the Tiger. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Pat Broderick and Terry Austin. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4467902005

"Hey, It's Deadpool (or...Deadpool #1)" Written by Joe Kelly. Pencils by Ed McGuinness. Inks by Nathan Massengill and Norman LeeCover. pencils by Ed McGuinness, and inks by Nathan Massengill. After assisting a revolution in Bolivia (and getting paid in revolutionary bucks), Deadpool heads back to merc central to have words with Patch; Pool's next mission takes him to Antarctica to tangle with Sasquatch and blow up a gamma research station in the process; Finding out that the melting gamma core will irradiate the entire southern hemisphere, Deadpool fixes the problem and saves the day; DP is approached by Zoe and Noah and offered a position with Landau, Luckman and Lake but he quickly turns them down as being a good guy isn't exactly his style. Behind the Scenes text article: A look at the making of the issue including script fragmants, rough pencils, cover process and character designs. Promo of Generation X material. Cover price $2.95.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0155424016

Cover pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by Anibal Rodriguez. New Year's Evolutions (Or How To Get Ahead in Business Without Really Trying), script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by Anibal Rodriguez; Zoe shows Deadpool around the offices of Landau, Luckman and Lake and the merc with a mouth still manages to get into all kinds of trouble. 38 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 68 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4326626004

COVER BY UDON GAIL SIMONE (W)/UDON (A) The Taskmaster stops by as Deadpool faces his most deadly adversary ever -- his own head! Will Deadpool's own insanity lead to his undoing? Plus: The Taskmaster stops by for a visit, and a warning, about 'Pool's newest archenemy, the Black Swan! But who could possibly scare the pants off of two of Marvel's most deadly assassins? Cover price $2.25.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 69 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4326626012

cover by udon. Gail Simone (script), udon (art) Deadpool faces off against his hated enemy, the Black Swan -- but will he escape with his life? Can Deadpool keep his mind intact long enough to destroy the man responsible for his decaying brain -- or will he only cause more pain to himself and his friends? And what happens when even Deadpool is driven over the edge? This issue is Wade Wilson's last, folks ... or is it? And what's with that new title AGENT X that everybody's talking about?! No matter which way you look at it, you won't want to miss out on this issue, where the Merc-with-a-Mouth goes out with a bang! Literally! Cover price $2.25.

Deadpool (2008 2nd Series) 28B CGC 9.8 Mayhew 1:15 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #0325775008

Limited 1 for 15 Vampire Variant Cover by Mike Mayhew. I'm Your Man: Part 2 of 3 - Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by CARLO BARBERI Uh-oh. Sooo...it looks like maybe somebody got talked into doing something for someone who wasn't who they said they were. And now the person who really is that person is kinda mad. Well, really mad, actually. But that's okay because Deadpool is totally gonna fix this. Just like he always does. 32 PGS Cover price $2.99.

Deadpool (2024 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Segovia 'Virgin" Edition

Label #4451345002

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, and Sleeping Giant) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Stephen Segovia. Written by Cody Ziglar. Art by Roge Antonio. A NEW ERA FOR THE MERC WITH A MOUTH, AND A GUN, AND A SWORD... CODY ZIGLAR (Futurama, Miles Morales: Spider-Man) has a wild ride planned for the Merc with the mouth! Introducing a terrifying new villain who won't stop until he catches Wade in his DEATH GRIP. But all work and no play makes Deadpool a very dead boy! 40 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool and Wolverine WWIII (2024 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4475014009

Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Adam Kubert. Cover by Adam Kubert. WADE WILSON AND LOGAN AT THE ENDS OF THE EARTH - AND EACH OTHER'S THROATS! The most intensely mismatched team-up in comics and pop culture - the best there is and the merc with the mouth - undergoes a radical change as we kick off a three-part, globe-spanning saga for the ages! The mysterious DELTA believes in change. Change is good. But as he sets his sights on DEADPOOL, and WOLVERINE is caught up in the plot, is the third time really the charm, or the curse? Get ready for WWIII to erupt on the scene with the wildest duo in comics from legends Joe Kelly (DEADPOOL, UNCANNY X-MEN) and Adam Kubert (WOLVERINE, UNCANNY X-MEN)! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool and Wolverine WWIII (2024 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Nauck Variant Cover

Label #4475014016

Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Adam Kubert. Cover by Todd Nauck. WADE WILSON AND LOGAN AT THE ENDS OF THE EARTH - AND EACH OTHER'S THROATS! The most intensely mismatched team-up in comics and pop culture - the best there is and the merc with the mouth - undergoes a radical change as we kick off a three-part, globe-spanning saga for the ages! The mysterious DELTA believes in change. Change is good. But as he sets his sights on DEADPOOL, and WOLVERINE is caught up in the plot, is the third time really the charm, or the curse? Get ready for WWIII to erupt on the scene with the wildest duo in comics from legends Joe Kelly (DEADPOOL, UNCANNY X-MEN) and Adam Kubert (WOLVERINE, UNCANNY X-MEN)! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool and Wolverine WWIII (2024 Marvel) 1G CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Surprise Variant

Label #24-1DCF242-003

Secret Variant. Will be unbagged for grading. Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Adam Kubert. Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. WADE WILSON AND LOGAN AT THE ENDS OF THE EARTH - AND EACH OTHER'S THROATS! The most intensely mismatched team-up in comics and pop culture - the best there is and the merc with the mouth - undergoes a radical change as we kick off a three-part, globe-spanning saga for the ages! The mysterious DELTA believes in change. Change is good. But as he sets his sights on DEADPOOL, and WOLVERINE is caught up in the plot, is the third time really the charm, or the curse? Get ready for WWIII to erupt on the scene with the wildest duo in comics from legends Joe Kelly (DEADPOOL, UNCANNY X-MEN) and Adam Kubert (WOLVERINE, UNCANNY X-MEN)! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool and Wolverine WWIII (2024 Marvel) 2ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Kirkham Variant Cover

Label #4451345008

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, and Sleeping Giant) Exclusive Variant Cover by Tyler Kirkham. Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Adam Kubert. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST! WOLVERINE and DEADPOOL, caught in a snowy wasteland, with no hope of survival – except each other! If they can fight off the ENHANCED FORCES of THOSE WHO WATCH, only one battle remains – LOGAN VS. WADE WILSON! And it can only end – IN DEATH! You'll have to read it to believe it! And: The story behind the DELTA revealed! 40 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool Badder Blood (2023 Marvel) 3A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4465415010

Written by Rob Liefeld. Art by Rob Liefeld. Cover by Rob Liefeld. ENTER: VENOMPOOL (OKAY, SO MAYBE IT DOES GET BADDER!) VENOMPOOL! WOLVERINE! ZABU from the SAVAGE LAND! The IMPERIAL GUARD! Welcome to KILLEVILLE, Deadpool, hope you survive the experience! Just who is ARCATA, and what are her nefarious plans for everyone's favorite Merc with a Mouth?! 32 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool Facsimile Edition (2024 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition

Label #4466511010

Foil Cover. Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Ed McGuinness. Cover by Ed McGuinness. Representing the landmark first issue of Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness' character-defining run! Wade Wilson really finds his voice on a mission to Antarctica, where he comes face to fist with Sasquatch of Alpha Flight! After brutalizing a crew of mercenaries, Deadpool takes on another "easy" mission: taking out an unmanned research station. Simple, right? Unfortunately, it's not only very manned, but also brimming with gamma radiation! Kelly's hilarious script and McGuinness' larger-than-life action proved a winning combination in the issue that launched Deadpool's first-ever ongoing series - featuring Deadpool's fan-favorite pal, Weasel; the mercenary hangout that is Hellhouse; and the first appearance of Wade's imprisoned housemate, Blind Al! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 56 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Deadpool Facsimile Edition (2024 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 SS McGuinness

Paper: White

Ed McGuinness Authenticated Autograph Foil Edition

Label #4473534011

Foil Cover. Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Ed McGuinness. Cover by Ed McGuinness. Representing the landmark first issue of Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness' character-defining run! Wade Wilson really finds his voice on a mission to Antarctica, where he comes face to fist with Sasquatch of Alpha Flight! After brutalizing a crew of mercenaries, Deadpool takes on another "easy" mission: taking out an unmanned research station. Simple, right? Unfortunately, it's not only very manned, but also brimming with gamma radiation! Kelly's hilarious script and McGuinness' larger-than-life action proved a winning combination in the issue that launched Deadpool's first-ever ongoing series - featuring Deadpool's fan-favorite pal, Weasel; the mercenary hangout that is Hellhouse; and the first appearance of Wade's imprisoned housemate, Blind Al! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 56 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Deadpool Merc with a Mouth (2009) 2A CBCS 9.0 Suydam

Paper: White

Label #24-17957D7-004

Head Trip: Part 2 - Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM. Written by VICTOR GISCHLER. Art by BONG DAZO. It's the Merc with two mouths! It's the Dawn of the Living Deadpool! It's...oh, you get the point. Crash-landing in the Savage Land, Deadpool finds himself face-to-face with the last thing on Earth he ever expected to see: his own Zombiefied head! To make matters worse, the nasty little critter went ahead and bit a few of the locals, so Deadpool has to put the smackdown on some zombie cavemen if he's going to have any chance at escaping and completing his mission. Did we mention that a crack team of Hydra mercenaries are waiting in the wings? 32 pages. Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

Deadpool Merc with a Mouth (2009) 3 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #24-1DCF242-004

Head Trip: Part 3 - Cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM. Written by VICTOR GISCHLER. Art by BONG DAZO. They don't call it the 'Savage Land' for nothing! Trapped between cavemen zombies and an elite Hydra strike team, Deadpool's only bargaining chip is the thing they both covet: The severed-but-still-devious head of the Marvel Zombies Deadpool! If the Merc With a Mouth is going to survive, he's going to need all his wits and a timely assist from a guy in a loincloth named Ka-Zar and his saber-tooth sidekick. And he'd best keep one eye on 'Headpool' - 'cause that little critter is not to be trusted. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Deadpool Merc with a Mouth (2009) 7B VF- 7.5 Liefeld Variant 2nd Printing

SECOND PRINTING Variant Cover by Rob Liefeld. Written by VICTOR GISCHLER. Art by ROB LIEFELD, KYLE BAKER, DAS PASTORAS and BONG DAZO. 'ARE YOU THERE, DEADPOOL? IT'S ME DEADPOOL.' Special double-sized issue with art by ROB LIEFELD, KYLE BAKER, DAS PASTORAS and regular series artist BONG DAZO. What do you do with a homesick zombie head? Take it back to the zombie universe, of course! Hopping through an interdimensional portal in the Florida swamp with Headpool tucked under his arm, Deadpool soon finds himself bouncing through a series of outlandish alternate realities, each more warped than the last. Wade Wilson, say hello to Major Deadpool, the Deadpool Kid and - va-va-voom - Lady Deadpool. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3930019006

Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars (2015) 1D CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4445136003

Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Matteo Lolli. Cover by Skottie Young. NOT A SECRET WARS TIE-IN! Well...it is...but not THAT Secret Wars. Remember the original Secret Wars from 1984? And remember how Deadpool played a huge important role in it? Wait...you DON'T? Then you need to read this series immediately and be educated! From the team that brought you DEADPOOL KILLUSTRATED comes the most Secretest War of all! Plus: a bonus Deadpool Contest of Champions tale! 36 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool, Magneto, and Dr. Octopus Sketch by Ron Williams

Signed by the artist. Pencil and ink on art board. 6" x 9".

Dear Lonely Hearts (1953 Harwell) 7 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4225042001

Cover art by Marty Elkin. "Unwed Mother," art by Marty Elkin; High school student Lynn marries Danny and becomes pregnant, then learns he has a wife elsewhere; Lynn has the baby and moves with her parents to another town, where she will finish high school; However, her story comes out and she is a social pariah with the other students. "Problem Corner" advice column by Mildred Norton. "Doubting Heart"; Marge gets lonely and bored while her husband Bud is away in the Army; she decides to date Neal because she thinks Bud is enjoying himself in his free time; Bud comes home and finds Marge kissing Neal: he says he was injured and in the hospital for 3 months, and has now received a medical discharge. "Love in High Style"; Bobbie dates Chick, but is flattered by the attentions of her fathers business associate Douglas, an older man; Bobbie argues with Chick and goes on a date with Douglas, but he forces himself on her in the car; Chick arrives and rescues her, and he and Bobbie reconcile. "Girl into Woman"; Ruth separates from her boyfriend Bob to attend nursing school; Bob agrees to wait for her, but after a time he writes and says hes engaged to marry another girl, Sylvia; Ruth decides to sneak out of school and confront Bob, but witnesses a horrible traffic accident. "Friends, this is Mary Benson"; Mary and Bob are married and have a child, but his alcoholism taints their life; Mary runs into John, an old friend who has always loved her; Mary is torn: she loves Bob but wants their child to have the decent, stable life that John can give them. "I Lied for Love" text story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Death Dealer Sketch by Jeffery Egli

Egli's take on Frazetta's iconic barbarian casts the character as a lithe stalker, hunting in the moonlight. Pencil on drawing paper. 11" x 14".

Death of Captain Marvel GN (1982 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Jim Starlin. In the critically-acclaimed THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL, watch the dying hero tragically succumb to the cancer that ravages his body. This is one of the greatest super-hero stories ever told, by one of the medium's master storytellers - Jim Starlin! Featuring appearances by Thanos, Spider-Man, Hulk, Fantastic Four, the Avengers, X-Men, Defenders, Inhumans, Daredevil, and more. Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $5.95.

Death of Wolverine (2014) 1DESERTWIND CGC 9.8 SS Soule/Trimpe Trimpe Desert Wind Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Charles Soule & Herb Trimpe on 9/5/14. Desert Wind Edition.

Label #1258111108

Desert Wind Comics Variant Cover by Herb Trimpe. NOTE: Comic included a Desert Wind certificate of authenticity card with blank template on the back that could be filled in at a comic con signing event. Sold the same with or without.
Written by Charles Soule. Art by Steve McNiven. IT'S THE BEGINNING OF THE END - 3 MONTHS TO DIE ENDS HERE! The beginning of the end is now here ... THE DEATH OF WOLVERINE! THREE MONTHS TO DIE, the loss of Wolverine's healing factor--all led to this, the single most important X-Men event of the decade. Logan has spent over a century being the best there is at what he does...but even the best fade away eventually. Over the years, Logan has been a warrior, a hero, a renegade, a samurai, a teacher-and so much more. But now, the greatest X-Men hero will play a role he's never played before in this special weekly event. 56 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Death of X (2016 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8 SS Lemire, Soule, Kuder Choi Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Jeff Lemire, Charles Soule on 3/4/17 & Aaron Kuder on 6/30/17. Choi Variant Cover.

Label #1587549007

Written by Jeff Lemire and Charles Soule. Art by Aaron Kuder. Cover by Mike Choi. What happened eight months ago that set the Inhumans and X-Men on a collision course? Find out here! The Inhumans travel to Japan where one of the Terrigen Clouds creates a shocking new Inhuman. The X-Men travel to Muir Island where the second Terrigen Cloud causes something truly terrible. When these two events collide, a war of catastrophic proportions explodes! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Cowan

Paper: White

Label #4435991015

Cover art by Denys Cowan. The Wolf Is At The Door, script by Dwayne McDuffie and Gregory Wright, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Mike Manley; Deathlok stops Harlan Ryker's warwolf from killing others who would testify against Ryker. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Deathrage (2021 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4PLAYDATE.B.METAL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Playdate "Naughty" Metal Edition

Label #4258030015

Topless Playdate Edition Virgin Metal Cover by Shikarii Shambu. Written by Murphey. Art by Emiliano Urdinola. Deathrage and Firekiss have eluded the assassins of The Kodiak Syndicate (if by "eluded," we mean Deathrage slaughtering them all) but now the unlikely pair must descend into the belly of the beast... the facility where Deathrage's first Spartan assignment went horribly, horribly wrong... and where their enemies wait, plotting their revenge! 24 pages, full color.

Deathrage (2021 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 6B.N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Cover BN

Label #4428083004

"Jackpot" Naughty Edition Virgin Cover by Shakari Shambu. Written by Murphey. Art by Emiliano Urdinola. The supposed AI of Deathrage's helmet has revealed her true form, but her story has yet to be told. A decades long tale of deception and captivity lead Pixel, Deathrage and Firekiss to this moment of mayhem!! There's revenge to be had. There's blood to be spilt. Deathrage will have to do it all through new eyes. Get ready for the action packed finale of Deathrage!!! 32 pages, full color.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 9 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

1st Cover 9.4 Interior Cover 9.6 ("U.S. Army" Insert)

Label #1304688001

"Divide and Conquer" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 4 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. Story continues from Avengers 116. The one-on-one battles for the Evil Eye continue! And the next battleground is Monterrey, Mexico! Iron Man checks in at the local university and finds the professor who is safekeeping the Evil Eye. But before Shell-Head can secure the eye, it's stolen by a defender! Which one? Why it's the Avengers' former ace archer, Hawkeye! And just like old times Hawkeye and Iron Man throw down in the streets of Monterrey! This should be an easy victory for the golden avenger, but the bow-slinger may have a trick or two in store for his former teammate! Next Chapter: "Dr. Strange vs. the Black Panther and Mantis!" The next piece of the Evil Eye rests in the heartland of America! Could one of the battles to save the world take place in an Indiana cornfield? Doctor Strange arrives in the Midwest first and locates the Evil Eye. The Sorcerer Supreme hopes to make a quick getaway; however, he can't escape the sharp detection skills of T'Challa and Mantis! So the two avengers have found the Master of the Mystic Arts, but now can they beat him in pitched battle? Story continues in Avengers 117. (Notes: Although the cover depicts three defenders rushing to aid Hawkeye, he fights alone vs. Iron Man. This issue includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 FN+ 6.5

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting.

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (2021 Marvel 6th Series) 1E CGC 9.6 SS Peach Momoko Momoko 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Peach Momoko on 10/15/23. Momoko Variant Cover B.

Label #2813381004

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Al Ewing. Art by Javier Rodriguez. Cover by Peach Momoko. SUPERSTARS AL EWING & JAVIER RODRÍGUEZ REUNITE FOR A COSMOS-COLLIDING JOURNEY! When existence itself faces extraordinary threats, it needs an extraordinary defense! That's when you call...THE DEFENDERS! DOCTOR STRANGE and the MASKED RAIDER take a non-team of Marvel's weirdest, wildest heroes on a mission that will uncover the hidden architecture of reality itself! This cosmos was not the first to exist...but if the DEFENDERS can't track Marvel's oldest villain through the deepest trenches of time - it might be the last! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Defenders Lot of 4

Issues 47, 62, 78, 84 of Defenders (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Dell Giant Picnic Party (1955-1957 Dell) 8 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #0033240003

6 pages Carl Barks art. Walt Disney's Picnic Party. Giant size comic featuring Donald Duck in "The Sleep Searchers," Mickey Mouse & Goofy in "His Royal Majesty, King Goofy," Brer Rabbit in "Bailed Buddies," Huey & Dewey & Louie in "Swimming Weather," the Big Bad Wolf in "Zeke's Summer Resolution," Gyro Gearloose in "Picnic," Bongo & Lumpjaw in "The Sleepy-Time Trick," Jiminy Cricket in "Summer Showers," Pluto in "His Monkey Menace," and one-page puzzles and activities. Gyro Gearloose story is by Carl Barks. Other story and art credits: unknown. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 35 CGC 0.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Back Cover Missing. Front Cover Detached. Incomplete Small Amount of Dried Glue on 1st Wrap.

Label #1228216001

Classic Batman Hypodermic Needle cover art by Bob Kane. The Batman story, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane and Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Bob Kane. Spy story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Maurice Kashuba. Branded Yellow starring Buck Marshall, Range Detective, art by Homer Fleming. The Kidnapping Racket starring Steve Malone, District Attorney, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Don Lynch. Mystery with Music text story by Richard Lawlor. The Voodoo Vengeance starring Speed Saunders, Ace Investigator, art by Fred Guardineer. Cosmo, the Phantom of Disguise story, art by Sven Elven. Spanky & Cranky, the Twins humor page by Bob Kane. Bruce Nelson story, script and art by Tom Hickey. Slam Bradley story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Mart Bailey. Ad for Flash Comics #2. 64 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 149 GD 2.0

2" cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached.

Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Bill Finger and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Jimmy Thompson, Howard Sherman, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. The sound effects from a radio drama spur the Joker to institute a new crime idea: that of using sound to create panic among the city's populace in order to make easy scores. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Sound-Effect Crimes!" by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang. Plus: Robotman in "The Lost Evidence!" with art by Jimmy Thompson; Slam Bradley in "Shorty Grows Up!" with art by Howard Sherman; and The Boy Commandos in "The Case of the Ex-Boy Commando!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Shorty half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text piece "Science Question Box"; Varsity Vic 2-pager by Boltinoff; and Casey the Cop half-pager by Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 216 GD 2.0

Water damage. Staple rust, rust migration.

Last Pre-code issue - Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Batman of Tomorrow starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. The Robot Sailors! starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Batman Whirly-Word Game activity page by Martin Naydel. The Most Robbed Bank in the World text story by Joe Mabely. The Man No Prison Could Hold! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 219 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4440107002

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Gotham City's Strangest Race starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Captain Compass story, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Roy Raymond TV Detective story, art by Ruben Moreira. Professor Eureka humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 225 CBCS 2.5 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Off white to white

Amateur Restoration includes: cover reinforced with glue. All 3 edges trimmed. Staples removed. Removed from a bound volume.

Label #22-0B38017-005

1st appearance of Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz)

Cover art by Win Mortimer. If I Were Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Do You Know Your Neighbors? public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Money That Came to Life! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira. Four Tricks of the Detective's Trade text article by Jack Miller. The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel starring John Jones Manhunter From Mars, script by Joe Samachson, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 236 GD+ 2.5

2" spine split from bottom. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. 1st appearance of the Bat-Tank in The New-Model Batman starring Batman and Robin. How to Spend a Summer Week! starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Great Earth-Mars Mystery starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. The Magic Tablecloth starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 241 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Rainbow Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye. The Man Who Couldn't Touch Ground starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Impossible Manhunt! starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 244 GD 2.0

2 1/2" spine split from bottom and through first 2 wraps. Centerfold detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The 100 Batarangs of Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Worldwide Adventures in Science! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Super-Spectacular starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Hit-And-Run Police Squads article. The Four Stunts of Doom starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 32 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 259 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Challenge of the Calendar Man" starring Batman, Robin, and Calendar Man (1st appearance), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A new criminal, trying to make a name for himself, challenges Batman to a duel of wits with all of his crimes being based on the "five" seasons. Know Your Pet! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Don Cameron. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Tiny Catastrophes" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy battles Harry Harper. "Manhunt on the Mesa" text story. Casey the Cop half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Getaway King" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Martian Manhunter battles The Getaway Mastermind (Monty Moran), an expert at spectacular getaways. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.