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Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 23 VG+ 4.5

"The Man Who Killed Tony Stark!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. In his quest for vengeance, Iron Man wrecks the cargo ship that smuggled the Titanium Man into the United States. Meanwhile, a new villain called the Mercenary along with Janice Cord's former lawyer, Vincent Sandhurst, plots to ambush and kill Tony Stark. Both bad guys track Tony to his weekend lodge in the Adirondacks Mountains, but they end up encountering Iron Man instead! 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 25 VG+ 4.5

"This Doomed Land ? This Dying Sea!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by Johnny Craig and Sam Grainger. Cover by Marie Severin. Blane Ordway, the project lead at the Stark Industries Meridian Island Project, has done a fantastic job of improving efficiency and cutting costs at the previously struggling facility. What has been the secret to Blane's success? Dump tons of chemical waste into the Atlantic Ocean instead of paying for its safe removal. Now the Sub-Mariner is furious with the pollution near Atlantis and begins to wreck the Meridian Island project! But Iron Man quickly arrives on the scene for another great battle with Namor! 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 50 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4419159017

"Deathplay!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. During a news media interview, Tony Stark is seized by Princess Python's pet snake! Tony breaks free and now Princess Python must face Iron Man! Shell-head and the pet python engage in a death duel over a vat of acid! Which one is going to take the fatal plunge? Meanwhile, Marianne is continuing to have terrifying visions of a being called the Cyborg-Sinister. 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 54 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3934816003

Sub-Mariner and Iron Man do battle. 1st appearance of Moondragon as Madame MacEvil. "Sub-Mariner: Target for Death!" Story by Mike Friedrich and Bill Everett. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. It's a cataclysmic confrontation between Iron Man and the Sub-Mariner off the coast of Seattle! One of the heroes is being forced to fight against his will, but which one? And once the battle moves underwater, does Shell-Head have a chance to defeat Namor? First appearance of Moondragon as Madame MacEvil. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Joey Cavalieri.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 CGC 8.0 SS Starlin

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Starlin on 6/15/24.

Label #4461578001

"Beware the Blood Brothers!" First appearance of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark Marvel issues of the Bronze Age. Drax the Destroyer is a prisoner of Thanos at the evil Titan's Earth-fortress. In an effort to escape, Drax telepathically reaches out to Tony Stark for assistance; but before Iron Man can come to the rescue, Shell-Head is ambushed by the Blood Brothers! Can Drax and the golden avenger defeat the Blood Brothers and Thanos? Also first appearances of Drax the Destroyer, Starfox (in a flashback), and Mentor. (Note: Iron Man 55 was reprinted as a Marvel Milestone Edition in 1992.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 99 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4448821013

"At the Mercy of the Mandarin!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Sunfire. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Tony must don his old armor to save his life and to confront the solar samurai, Sunfire. Plus, witness the triumphant return of Shell Head's arch enemy, the terrible Mandarin. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 107 VF 8.0

"And, In The End..." Part 5 of 5. Guest-starring Jack of Hearts. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Keith Pollard. Inks by Fred Kida. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Rubinstein. This is it! The final battle for Stark International! The malevolent Midas vs. the Invincible Iron Man! After Midas touches Shell-Head and turns him into gold, the battle appears lost! But the armored avenger has a jack (of hearts) up his sleeve! And a queen (of hearts) too! A mind-blowing conclusion! Appearances by the Guardsman, Madame Masque, Jean DeWolff, Jasper Sitwell, and Marianne Rodgers. (Notes: This issue features a two-page layout recapping the events and villains from Iron Man issues 41 thru 52. Marianne Rodgers returns many years later in Iron Man 320.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150 FN+ 6.5

"Knightmare" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized 150th Anniversary Issue. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. One of the classic Iron Man issues of the bronze age! In a staggering change of events, Doctor Doom and the armored avenger are transported back in time to medieval Camelot! Wow! And while the golden avenger takes counsel with King Arthur, Victor Von Doom bargains for the soul of his mother with Morgana Le Fey! The powerful sorceress agrees to help the Fantastic Four's greatest foe! But first he must lead an army of the undead against the knights of the round table! So the battle lines are drawn! King Arthur and the Invincible Iron Man vs. Morgana Le Fey and Doctor Doom! Truly a battle for the (middle) ages! Will Camelot survive? And how will Shell-Head make it back to the 20th century? An outstanding issue! Flashback cameo by Cynthia Von Doom. (Notes: The golden avenger and Doctor Doom meet again in Iron Man 249-250. What if (1977 1st series) 33 explores an alternate reality in which Tony Stark is left behind in Camelot.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (2020 6th Series) 14A CGC 9.8 Ross

Paper: White

Label #4165917001

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Cafu. Cover by Alex Ross. BEHOLD THE BIRTH OF COSMIC IRON MAN! Iron Man has tasted a higher power and is forever changed. Moments before, he was locked in mortal combat with his worst adversary in years — KORVAC — but now he finds his very existence altered beyond recognition. Indeed, fundamental concepts like space and time have taken on a new meaning. But what does this portend for Tony Stark, a man who even when stripped bare feels he knows best? What happens when his ego — often challenged, condemned and even derided by both foes and friends — is suddenly given a limitless avenue? It could certainly mean radical and drastic change for the entire universe…and reality itself. 24 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Iron Man (French 2013 Panini France) 14C CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

French Variant Edition.

Label #16-1A9CB4E-008

French series. Collectors Edition cover by Sara Pichelli - Limited to 1,500 copies. Reprints material from Iron Man (2012 5th Series) #20, Iron Man Hypervelocity (2007) #4, Fantastic Four (2012 4th Series) #16, Guardians of the Galaxy (2013 3rd Series) #10, and Avengers A.I. (2013) #5. Softcover, 120 pages, full color, French language.

Iron Man and Daredevil Commission by Gene Colan

A magnificent piece from the legendary Colan, delivering a powerful rendering of the two characters he helped define! All of the weight and kineticism that Colan is known for is present here as the two heroes are attacked in a barrage of explosions. Signed by the artist. Pencil on the reverse of Marvel Comics art board that has been affixed to a piece of heavy backing board with tape and matted. Matting is affixed to the backing board. Piece measures 11 1/4" x 17 1/4", matting measures 15 1/4" x 19 3/4".

Iron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968) 1 GD- 1.8

Heavy residue.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bill Everett. "The Torrent Without - The Tumult Within!," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man escapes from the trap set up by Whiplash and the Big M when a cadre of AIM agents attacks the Maggia's gambling ship. "Call Him Destiny... or Call Him Death!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; As Namor battles Destiny, the villain recounts his past connection to Namor's father. Pre-dates both Iron Man #1 and Sub-Mariner #1; Iron Man story continues in Iron Man #1, while the Sub-Mariner story continues in Sub-Mariner #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man Facsimile Edition (2023 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4327134021

Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Gene Colan. Cover Art by Gene Colan. In 1968, after years of sharing a split title with Captain America (plus one issue with Namor), Iron Man blasted into his own solo series for the first time - and quickly found himself battling alone against A.I.M.! Trapped in the terror group's submarine, can Tony Stark fight his way out? Or will the sinister scientist Mordius discover the secrets of his invincible armor - and use them against the Golden Avenger? Plus: The origin of Iron Man is retold in action-packed fashion! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting IRON MAN (1968) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Iron Man Lot of 10

Issues 193-199 of Iron Man (1968 1st Series); 7 of Iron Man (1968 1st Series) Annual; and 22 and 23 of Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Iron Man Lot of 10

Issues 42, 63, 65, 70, 75, 92, 94, 99, 100, and 101 of Iron Man (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with a couple grading closer to VF.

Iron Man Lot of 13

Issues 183, 185, 187-189, 193, 195, 209, 211, 213, 221, 224, and 273 of Iron Man (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with #273 grading GD.

Jackpot Comics (1941) 1 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Complete spine split seal, color touch and TRIMMED. Tape in interior cover/pages. Staple added (not manufacturing).

68 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Jason vs. Leatherface (1995) 1 VF- 7.5

Jason vs. Leatherface (1995) 2 VF 8.0

Jason vs. Leatherface (1995) 2 VF- 7.5

Jason vs. Leatherface (1995) 3 FN/VF 7.0

Jason vs. Leatherface (1995) 3 FN 6.0

Jessi Zombie Hunter (2023 Black Ops) Jessi Hopps 1CE.STARFIRE.B NM- 9.2

Comics Elite Exclusive "Starfire" Naughty Virgin Cover by Shikarii - Limited to 250 copies. Written by Neo Edmunds. Art by Fabrizio Pasini. 28 pages, full color.

Jinkies (2023 Black Ops) 1GOTCLUES.E.FOIL CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Manufactured with "3/15" Printed on Cover. "Got Clues" Foil Edition Typo on Label.

Label #4475774005

"Pink Lingerie Got Clues" Edition Foil Virgin Cover by Chaz - limited to 15 copies. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana.

JLA (1997) 115 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0627872002

Identity Crisis tie-in - Written by Geoff Johns & Allan Heinberg. Art by Chris Batista & Mark Farmer. Cover by Rags Morales & Farmer. A star-studded creative team starts a 5-issue tale that has the JLA confronting the fallout from IDENTITY CRISIS! Fan-favorite writer Geoff Johns (JSA, TEEN TITANS, THE FLASH) is joined by The O.C. writer/producer Allan Heinberg (Young Avengers) for the first installment of this gripping adventure featuring visuals by Chris Batista (LEGION) & Mark Farmer (JLA: THE NAIL) and a cover by IDENTITY CRISIS artist Rags Morales & Farmer! Before they can discuss the actions and repercussions of the League within the League, the JLA first must battle some old foes. The Secret Society of Super Villains has returned ? and somehow they have more information on the heroes' lives than ever before! For a signed edition see the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.50.

Joan of Arc From the Ashes (2012 Big Dog Ink) 1BLUERAINBOW.B CGC 9.9 SS Hutchison/Basaldua/ Ruffino

Paper: White

Signed by Tom Hutchison, Eric Basaldua and Nei Ruffino on 10/13/2012 (Numbered "50/100" By Big Dog Ink) Variant Cover G.

Label #1118985026

Blue Rainbow and New York Comic Con "Day" Nude Virgin Cover. Limited to 100. Each individual cover is numbered on the back cover. (W) Tom Hutchison (A/CA) J. B. Neto Joan d'Arc has been many things to many people over the centuries since being burned at the stake at the age of only 19. Joan has spent her time in Heaven wisely and has earned the trust of the Heavenly Host. Now she journeys back to Earth for the first time in hundreds of years with one goal. To save Mary Magdalene from the depths of Hell and may God have mercy on the souls of those that stand in her way.

Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3902531010

Cover art by Ham Fisher. Scripts and art by Fisher. "The Story Behind Ham Fisher's Joe Palooka" article. "How Joe Became World Champ"; On a transport ship, the men are shown the movie "Bare Knuckles", starring Joe; The men later beg Joe to tell the story of how he became champ. Joe took a job at Knobby Walsh's haberdashery; When Knobby leaves him in charge of the store, thugs come in, clear the shelves, and tell Joe that they have an account with Knobby; Knobby tells Joe that he has ruined him; Joe pursues the men, beats them and recovers the goods. "The Big Fight"; Knobby keeps Joe in the dark about the cash that he will get for Joe's fight. Joe meets World Champion Jack McSwatt in the ring, and McSwatt beats Joe senseless for four rounds; Knobby's conscience bothers him, and he wants to stop the fight, but Joe refuses; Knobby lies to Joe, telling him that McSwatt was the ringleader of the men who robbed Knobby's store. "Jerry Puts on the Gloves"; After telling his story, Joe and Jerry walk the decks; Jerry accidentally bumps into sailor Larry Malss, and angry words are exchanged; Before you know it, Malss' challenge for a boxing match has been accepted. Jerry is no match for Malss, but, while the match is underway, a submarine is sighted, and all of the men go to stations on alert. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 2 CGC 5.5 Conserved

Conserved

Paper: Cream to off white

Conservation includes: Tear Seals to Cover, Spine Split Sealed to Cover, Cover and Centerfold Reinforced.

Label #0357441002

Cover by Ham Fisher (credited). Stories and art by Ham Fisher (credited). Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Working with the French Resistance during World War II, Joe operates a pirate free-radio broadcast, so the Nazis enlist the beautiful spy Baroness Von Shumann to locate his hidden station. The Secret Voice; Uninvited Guests; Death to Traitors; Knobby Goes Softie. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 5 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3827707001

Cover by Ham Fisher (credited). Stories and art by Ham Fisher (credited), Bob Barnes, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Back in the States after World War II, Joe is immediately caught up in a murder mystery involving a suspect who looks just like him. The Boy Explorers board a rocket for the moon, in a story by comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Plus an illustrated feature on Joe Palooka creator Ham Fisher going to the White House to meet President Harry Truman. Ham Fisher Visits the President; The Big Carnival Murder Mystery; Foul Play; Innocent or Guilty; Trapping the Killer; Fight To the Finish; ..About Ham Fisher; Tiara Temptation; Boy Explorers: A Trip To the Moon; Box Seats For Two; Cartoon Laughs. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 9 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3871930004

Cover by Ham Fisher (credited). Stories and art by Ham Fisher, Bob Powell, Jack Keeler, Salo, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. In the South Pacific, Joe and Jerry ride the derelict Japanese ship to Drooten Island, seemingly safe from the Axis on a Dutch plantation, but Polynesian refugee Melody suspects a trap. Chickie Ricks, The Flyin' Fool, wrestles with Umblau, the mad genius with the fate of the world in a vial in his hands, in a story with nice good-girl art and a terrific splash page by Bob Powell. Plus a prose adventure of the superhero Stuntman, with spot illustration by comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Also featuring a "letter to the reader" from publisher Alfred Harvey about Harvey's latest strip-to-comic-book acquisition, Terry and the Pirates. The Drooten Island Mystery; Drootens Hospitality; Jungle Rendezvous; Amazing Discovery; Stuntman: Ferryboat Menace; Junior Genius: The Great Train Mystery!; The Flyin Fool: Umblau the Genius; Cartoon Laughs. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 13 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0701474002

Cover by Ham Fisher (credited). Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. While training for his fight with Phantom Dill, Joe is marked for death by a mysterious figure. Chickie and Gootch set out to rescue Maylene's uncle from the forbidden city of Bal. Plus two prose adventures of early female superhero Black Cat. Joe Palooka; Black Cat's Visit of Mercy; Flyin Fool; Boxing Course - Lesson Five; Black Cat: The Duel. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 32 CGC 8.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration Includes: Small Amount of Color Touch On Cover.

Label #3815976016

Cover by Ham Fisher (credited). Stories and art by Ham Fisher, Tom Doerer and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Escaping the thugs, Knobby and Jerry race to the scene of Joe's latest fight, hoping to give him the will to carry on. Plus true tales of athletic greats, including Babe Ruth and legendary race horse Man O' War. Joe Palooka; Story Session; The Fight That Joe Was Sure to Lose; Babe Ruth Was Smart; Fowl Play; Winnie the Waitress; The Prizefighter and the Lady; Joe Palooka's Album; Sportales; True-Thrilling Sport Short: The Mighty Man O' War; Sportopics: Jim Londos. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 91 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #1133527016

Stories and art by Ham Fisher. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe and his pals take the injured Bateese back in, but he insists on fighting despite his condition. Plus true tales of athletic greats and solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. The Frame-Up; Roadwork For Bateese; The Story Behind the Cover; Little Max: Dog Daze, Dilly of a Dollar, The Big Kicker; Humphrey: In the Bag;. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Joe Palooka (1945 Harvey) 94 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0782054033

Painted cover by Al Avison. Stories and art by Ham Fisher and Bob Powell. Ham Fisher's comic-strip boxer has adventures both inside and outside the ring. Joe must fight his way through guards to rescue a UN official held captive by a spy ring. Plus solo stories featuring Little Max and Humphrey. This issue begins a series of painted covers by Al Avison and others. Joe Palooka Battles the Spy Ring; Little Max; Humphrey. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Joe Rubinstein Sketchbook (2023 Joe Rubinstein) 2023 CGC 9.8 SS Rubinstein

Paper: White

Signed By Joe Rubinstein on 3/20/24 Variant Cover

Label #4407533005

Art and Cover by Joe Rubinstein. Royal Collectibles, Babylon Collectibles and Cosmic Con NY Exclusive Sketchbook. Collects artwork from 2022 leading into 2023.

John Carter Warlord of Mars Lot of 7

Issues 3, 5-7, and 14-16 of John Carter Warlord of Mars (1977 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG range.

John Romita's The Amazing Spider-Man HC (2012 IDW/Marvel) Artist's Edition 2-1ST NM 9.4

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collecting more than 8 consecutive issues of John Romita's Spider-Man stories, and nearly all pencilled AND inked by Jazzy John Romita-and weighing in at a back-breaking 216 pages! Fantastic stories featuring Peter Parker battling Villains like Kraven the Hunter, Doctor Octopus, and Hammerhead, and, with nearly every page is scanned from Romita's original art, this is an art lovers dream book! Hardcover, 12-in. x 17-in., 216 pages, B&W.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4208843008

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (2021 DC) 1E CGC 9.8 Federici 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Federici Variant Cover.

Label #3856108015

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion IV & Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March & Mirka Andolfo. Cover by Riccardo Federici. Following the events of Infinite Frontier #1, The Joker is the most wanted man in the world! But the Clown Prince of Crime is several steps ahead of law enforcement—and hes on the run overseas. James Gordon, facing retirement, realizes this is the manhunt of his life and the last piece of a storied career…but what mysterious and deadly forces are also in pursuit of The Joker? And in the backup story, following the events of the smash hit Punchline #1, DCs most controversial new villain navigates the infrastructure of Blackgate Penitentiary—while on the outside, Harper Row takes up the mantle of Bluebird to stop her brother from falling under Punchlines influence. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Joker (2021 DC) 2C CGC 9.8 Stelfreeze Variant

Paper: White

Stelfreeze Variant Cover

Label #3878533021

Written by James Tynion IV and Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March and Mirka Andolfo. Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. As the dust settles on Arkham Asylum and tragic recent events, The Joker is the most wanted man in the world—and powerful forces are lining up around the globe to hunt him...but where exactly is the Clown Price of Crime? Jim Gordon, facing his twilight years haunted by the madman, knows where to start the hunt, and hes been given the go-ahead to pursue him... but will he be willing to pay the price? And what shocking revelation will Gordon stun Batman with before he departs? And in the backup story, within the walls of Blackgate Penitentiary, Punchline has become the target of the Queen of Spades from the Royal Flush Gang. Itll take everything Punchline has just to survive, while on the outside, Bluebird digs deeper into Punchlines horrific past! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Joker the Man Who Stopped Laughing (2022 DC) 4B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4183554013

Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico. Cover by Lee Bermejo. Why did The Joker cross town? To get to the bottom of the mystery that has been haunting him: Who is the man pretending to be The Joker and what does he want? But every lead he follows is a dead end, and every move he makes brings the Red Hood one step closer to him. What happens when the former Clown Prince of Crime comes face-to-face with the current crime boss of Gotham? Everyone is dying to find out. 40 pages, full color. Rated Teen Cover price $5.99.

Joker Year of the Villain (2019 DC) 1SCORPION.E CGC 9.8 Parrillo Scorpion Minimal Variant

Paper: White

Parrillo Variant Cover B

Label #2117916012

Scorpion Comics exclusive cover by Lucio Parrillo - Limited to 600 copies. Written by John Carpenter and Anthony Burch. Art by Philip Tan and Marc Deering. In the Year of the Villain, what's a Clown Prince of Crime to do when the world has started to accept doing bad as the only way to live? Out-bad everyone else, of course! The Joker is on a mission to get his mojo back and prove to the world that there is no greater villainy than the kind that leaves you laughing. This special one-shot is co-written by legendary film auteur John Carpenter (The Thing, Halloween) and Anthony Burch (the Borderlands video games), making for a Joker comic that's twisted in ways you never imagined! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+

Jonah Hex (2005 2nd Series) 33 NM- 9.2

Signed by writer Jimmy Palmiotti and artist Darwyn Cooke. No certification is included.

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray Art and cover by Darwyn Cooke A special issue drawn by Eisner Award-winning artist Darwyn Cooke (DC: THE NEW FRONTIER, THE SPIRIT)! Jonah Hex travels to Canada on the trail of his latest bounty. But with the Mounties hot on his heels, this isn't going to be an easy job. ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Josie Anniversary Spectacular (2023 Archie) 1HAPPY.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Happy Comics Edition B.

Label #4421343016

Happy Comics Exclusive B&W Sketch Edition Cover by Jim Rugg. Written by Holly G; Frank Doyle, Tom Defalco. Art by Holly G; Dan Decarlo, Kennedy. BRAND NEW STORY: 'ROCK Cats!' Josie & the Pussycats are about to put on the concert of a lifetime in space! Then, celebrate 60 years of Josie McCoy with some iconic classic stories! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Josie Anniversary Spectacular (2023 Archie) 1HAPPY.C CGC 9.8 SS Rugg

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Rugg on 12/16/23 Happy Comics Edition C

Label #4370573011

Happy Comics Exclusive Neon Edition Cover by Jim Rugg. Written by Holly G; Frank Doyle, Tom Defalco. Art by Holly G; Dan Decarlo, Kennedy. BRAND NEW STORY: 'ROCK Cats!' Josie & the Pussycats are about to put on the concert of a lifetime in space! Then, celebrate 60 years of Josie McCoy with some iconic classic stories! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Journal of Frankenstein (1959 New World Enterprises) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4381310003

Stories and art by Boris Karloff, Calvin Beck, Peter John Dyer, David Shea Bond, William Thomaier, Wolf Mankowitz, Kenneth Beale and Richard Williams. One of the original monster magazines, Journal of Frankenstein was an early effort by Calvin Beck, who went on to publish the influential monster mag Castle of Frankenstein. This issue features a biography of Frankenstein actor Boris Karloff, an interview with TV horror host Zacherley, and extensive coverage of 1950s horror and sci-fi films. Also featuring an article by future animation legend Richard Williams (Who Framed Roger Rabbit) on his first animated film, The Little Island. Plus a debate on whether sci-fi will ever be a serious film genre. A real piece of monster & movie history. Final issue until publisher Dennis Druktenis revived the series, 40 years later. Frankenstein at Large; The 7th Voyage of Sinbad; Master of Horror: The Boris Karloff Story; The Return of the Son of the Bride of Frankenstein; All Manner of Fantasies; Zacherley; The Little Island; The House on Haunted Hill; The Lion Tamer; 1958: The Year of Macabre & Horror Films; Pro and Con Forum: Will Science Fiction Become Major Film Trend? 8-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Journey into Fear (1951 Superior) 11 CGC 2.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3988708017

Beast of Bedlam; a man fights for his soul against the forces of evil from out of the past. Miser in the Coffin; millionaire Thaddeus Crewe decides to take his wealth with him to the grave. The Missing Man text story. Terror in the Night. Blood on Her Lips; a man of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police braves winter climes to try and capture a trapper wanted for murder. Circus Toys and Big Top ad. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 53 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4248085003

"Only Twelve of Us May Live!" with art by Joe Sinnott; "Beware of Tomorrow!" with art by Steve Ditko; "The Stranger in Space!" with art by John Forte; "Shadows in the Night!" (art by Sinnott?); "He Made the Machines Go Mad!" (art by Don Heck?); and a two-page text story, "The Spirit." Jack Kirby cover pencils. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 61 GD 2.0

Cover detached at one staple. Moisture damage. Staple rust, rust migration.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. "I Defied Gomdulla - The Living Pharaoh!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An ancient alien robot disguised as an Egyptian mummy-god is reactivated, and forms a cult until it is foiled by a policeman and his own high priest. "I Dared Enter the Haunted Forest!," art by Don Heck; A bigoted rich man buys a cursed forest, unconcerned with the misfortunes that befall the village. "I Opened the Door to...Nowhere!", art by Steve Ditko; A thief forces a shop owner to hide him in a back room, but finds himself opening doors without rest for years. "The Curse of M'Gumbu!," art by Paul Reinman; An African tribe ignores their witch-doctor's admonishments against raiding, believing that his vow never to harm another makes him helpless. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1972 2nd series) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4391056012

Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. The Haunter of the Dark!, script by Ron Goulart (adaptation) and H. P. Lovecraft (original story), art by Gene Colan and Dan Adkins; Robert Blake, student of the occult, visits a strange church which was overtaken by dark forces and becomes swept away by the ancient evil once released there. The Price Is Flight!, script by Dan Adkins and Steve Gerber, art by P. Craig Russell and Dan Adkins; A circus magician unexpectedly attains real occult powers, at the cost of his own life. The Man with -- Two Faces!, script by Gardner Fox and Don McGregor, art by Win Mortimer; Martin Ballard is pursued by the curse of the treasure of Genghis Khan, which he once stole. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.