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Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1A.N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2077560019

Newsstand Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 2N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Sam De La Rosa on 9/24/2022 Newsstand Edition

Label #80CCF5-021

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 2: War and Pieces, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom is rejected by the underground dwellers he helped out; Spidey goes to Eddie's father for answers about his son; The Jury comes after Venom for killing its leader's son. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 3D CBCS 9.8 SS Sam De La Rosa

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Witnessed Signature: Sam De La Rosa on 4/10/2021.

Label #21-17E2F96-017

Direct Edition. The families of Venom's victims unite, vowing to kill him. Spider-Man's hot on Venom's trail, too, while secrets are revealed about Eddie Brock's past. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bagley, Sam de la Rosa and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 5D CBCS 9.8 SS Sam De La Rosa

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition. Witnessed Signature: Sam De La Rosa on 4/10/2021.

Label #21-17E2F96-021

Direct Edition. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Ron Lim and Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. When Venom spawns five new killer symbiotes, Spider-Man teams up with him to blast them! Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector II (2023 Marvel) 1F CGC 9.8 Siqueira Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4313395001

2nd Printing. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Farid Karami. Cover by Paulo Siqueira. BROCK VS. DOOM. 'NUFF SAID! Venom co-creator DAVID MICHELINIE returns with a brand-new story set in the sinister symbiote's past when brains - and Spider-Man - were still on the menu! This time, he's uniting with rising star FARID KARAMI to weave an epic, blockbuster story that will take Venom from the streets of NYC to the kingdom of Latveria as EDDIE BROCK is challenged like never before! What (or WHO) will Venom need to overcome the fiercest foe in the Marvel U? One thing's for certain, this monster's bringing the mayhem! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Venom Lethal Protector II (2023 Marvel) 1G CGC 9.8 Siqueira 1:25 Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing/ Variant Edition

Label #4313395006

2nd Printing. Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Farid Karami. Cover by Paulo Siqueira. BROCK VS. DOOM. 'NUFF SAID! Venom co-creator DAVID MICHELINIE returns with a brand-new story set in the sinister symbiote's past when brains - and Spider-Man - were still on the menu! This time, he's uniting with rising star FARID KARAMI to weave an epic, blockbuster story that will take Venom from the streets of NYC to the kingdom of Latveria as EDDIE BROCK is challenged like never before! What (or WHO) will Venom need to overcome the fiercest foe in the Marvel U? One thing's for certain, this monster's bringing the mayhem! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Venom Sketch Cover by Angel Medina on Amazing Spider-Man #648 (2011)

Medina brings the energy that made his run on Peter Parker: Spider-Man such a treat to this sketch cover with a beautifully rendered and appropriately icky Venom! Signed by the artist. Pencil and ink on sketch cover.

Venom War (2024 Marvel) 1H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover

Label #4503037019

Written by Al Ewing. Art by Iban Coello. Cover by Skottie Young. LAST VENOM STANDING! The Venom Symbiote has bonded with both Eddie Brock and his son Dylan at different points. Now both Brocks are going head-to-head, determined to be the one, true Venom! Father versus son in a showdown of showdowns that threatens to tear the world asunder! From heavyweight talent champions Al Ewing and Iban Coello comes a Battle for the 'Biote like you've never seen! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Venom War (2024 Marvel) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover

Label #4503097019

Written by Al Ewing. Art by Iban Coello. Cover by Skottie Young. THE VENOM WAR RAGES ON! Eddie and Dylan Brock, father and son, in a bloodthirsty battle to determine the one true VENOM! But there's one more contender entering the ring - THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN! And the vengeful MERIDIUS begins his endgame, unleashing mindless half-zombie, half-symbiote ZOMBIOTES upon New York City and threatening to transform heroes, villains and innocents into his bloodthirsty servants! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Venom War Carnage (2024 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Larroca Variant Cover

Label #4503097020

Written by Torunn Gronbekk. Art by Pere Perez. Cover by Salvador Larroca. You can't have a war without CARNAGE! As Dylan and Meridius rally their troops, Carnage has plans of his own. Could they involve the new deadly-to-symbiotes weapon he discovered in CARNAGE #8? And whose side will he ultimately be on? Writer Torunn Grønbekk and artist PERE PÉREZZ bring you a new series that's just as blood soaked as you would hope! 28 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Venomverse Reborn (2024 Marvel) 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4503097021

Written by Gerry Duggan; Steve Foxe, VARIOUS. Art by Kei Zama, VARIOUS. Cover by Derrick Chew. A VENOM FOR EVERY UNIVERSE! Our journey of Venomous beings across the Multiverse continues with darkness, light and everything in between! First up, Gerry Duggan brings us the tragic tale of Venom's biggest fan! Then Ryan North & Matthew Waite bring us a surprising tail of Venom Rex! Next up is the reveal of the all-new symbiote who fights Spider-Verse breakout star, Web-Weaver, from Steve Foxe & Kei Zama! And it's all wrapped up in a special black suit spun by Al Ewing & Danilo S. Beyruth! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Venus (Canadian 1948 Superior) 11 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Canadian Edition.

Label #2056899009

Canadian Edition. Art by Russ Heath, Do Rico, and Werner Roth. "The End of the World!" - Venus manages to help a scientist with his love life and save the Earth from falling into the Sun. "Beyond the 3rd Dimension." - A scientist dies, taking the secrets of dimensional travel with him. Also includes: "The Plot!" and "Perilous Patrol." With this issue, the title changes format, with "Stories of the Supernatural" appearing on the cover.

Veronica (1989 Archie) 25 CBCS 9.6 SS Dan Parent

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-40F58F4-030

Cover pencils by Dan Parent, inks by Rex W. Lindsey. "Invented Servitude," script by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica suggests Archie be taught the social graces of the elite; Mr. Lodge agrees, conspiring to use those lessons as a wedge to break up Archie and Veronica. "All Dolled Up With No Place to Go," script by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica visits her old dollhouse from when she was a child and finds someone living in it. "Artistic License," pencils by Tim Kennedy, inks by Jon D'Agostino; Veronica is assigned to research famous female painters for her art class. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Veronica (1989 Archie) 202A CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4489608003

(W/A) Dan Parent 'Isn't It Bromantic?' There's a new hunk in town and Veronica has her sights set on him. She latches on to Kevin, but despite her increasingly persistent attempts to get his attention, he's just not interested! Jughead takes advantage of the situation and uses them both in his quest to play Veronica for a fool. In the end, will Jughead turn out to be the real dunce? 32 pg., FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Kevin Keller. Cover price $2.99.

Vigilante (1983 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4072931014

Vigilante and his crew try to help people terrorized by the gangster Quilt and his hireling Brand in "A Fable for Our Times." Script by Marv Wolfman and art by Keith Pollard & Dick Giordano. Cover price $1.25.

Voltron (1985 Modern) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4498497018

Direct Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Voltron (1985 Modern) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4498497019

Direct Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Voltron (1985 Modern) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4498497024

Direct Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Voltron (1985 Modern) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4498497013

Direct Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Voltron (1985 Modern) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4461865012

Newsstand Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Waifu Chronicles (2024 Knight of Comics) 1RISING.F VF+ 8.5

Rising Flames Cosplay "F" Cover by Fernando Rocha - Limited to 100 copies. Story by Michael Lynch. Art by Fred Benes. 12 pages, full color, Adults Only.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 1WW.CHICAGO.D CGC 9.8 Portacio WW Chicago 2015 B&W Variant

Paper: White

WW Chicago Sketch Edition

Label #0275477011

Wizard World Chicago 2015 B&W Exclusive Reprint of issue #1 with new alternate cover by Whilce Portacio! Story by Robert Kirkman. Art by Tony Moore. 28 pages, B&W.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 150A CGC 9.8 Adlard

Paper: White

Label #4442233002

Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano and Cliff Rathburn. Cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart. SPECIAL EXTRA-SIZED ANNIVERSARY ISSUE! In our 150th issue, Rick Grimes finds himself... BETRAYED. 36 pages, B&W. Rated M Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 150A CGC 9.8 Adlard

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s); Significant inner well scuff(s)

Label #4442233001

Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Charlie Adlard, Stefano Gaudiano and Cliff Rathburn. Cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave Stewart. SPECIAL EXTRA-SIZED ANNIVERSARY ISSUE! In our 150th issue, Rick Grimes finds himself... BETRAYED. 36 pages, B&W. Rated M Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead Compendium HC (2012 SDCC Exclusive) 1-REP VF+ 8.5

5th PRINTING.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Walking Dead (2003 Image) #1-48. Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art by Charlie Adlard, and Tony Moore. Cover by Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn. The first eight volumes of this fan-favorite series collected into one massive hardcover collection, sold exclusively at San Diego Comic Con in 2012. Get it while supplies last. Hardcover, 1,088 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS.

Walking Dead Lot of 10

Issues 1WW.SANJOSE.A and 103B of Walking Dead (2003 Image); 1A of Walking Dead 10th Anniversary Edition (2013); 1B of Walking Dead 15th Anniversary (2018 Image); 0 of Walking Dead (2013 Image) FCBD; 1A of Walking Dead Michonne Special (2012 Image); and 1-4 of Walking Dead Survivors Guide (2011 Image). Most will grade in the NM to VF+ range.

Walking Dead Lot of 10

Issues 1WW.SANJOSE.A, 39, 42, 44-47, and 49 of Walking Dead (2003 Image); 1A of Walking Dead Michonne Special (2012 Image); and 0 of Walking Dead (2013 Image) FCBD. Most will grade in the NM to VF range with a couple grading FN+.

Walking Dead Lot of 10

Issues 51, 52, and 54-61 of Walking Dead (2003 Image). Most will grade in the VF range with a few grading NM.

Walking Dead Lot of 10

Issues 76-78, 80-84, 85A, and 86 of Walking Dead (2003 Image). Most will grade in the NM to VF range with #76 grading FN.

Walking Dead Lot of 10

Issues 87-96 of Walking Dead (2003 Image). Most will grade in the VF range with a couple grading FN.

Walking Dead Lot of 10

Issues 97, 108, 110, 111, 112A, 113, 114, 115A, 115M, and 115NYCC.DF of Walking Dead (2003 Image). Most will grade in the VF/NM to VF range.

Walking Dead Lot of 10

Issues 116-125 of Walking Dead (2003 Image). Most will grade in the NM to VF range.

Walking Dead Lot of 10

Issues 125-129, 129SDCC.A, 130, 132, and 133 of Walking Dead (2003 Image); and 8SDCC of Manifest Destiny (2013 Image). Most will grade in the NM to VF range.

Walking Dead Lot of 10

Issues 106B, 107, 108, 109A, 110, 111, 112A, 112IMAGEEXPO, 113, and 114 of Walking Dead (2003 Image). Most will grade in the VF range with a couple grading FN.

Walking Dead Lot of 11

Issues 1WW.SANJOSE.A, 20-24, 31, 32, 35, 37, and 38 of Walking Dead (2003 Image). Most will grade in the VF range with a few grading FN.

Walking Dead Lot of 11

Issues 97-99, 100A, 100C, 100D, 100E.DF.SIGNED, 100J, 100SDCC.PREVIEWS, 101, and 102 of Walking Dead (2003 Image). Most will grade in the VF range with a few grading FN+.

Walking Dead Lot of 11

Issues 94, 95, 97, 100A, 100J, 101, 102, 103A, 104, and 105 of Walking Dead (2003 Image); and 0 of Walking Dead (2013 Image) FCBD. Most will grade in the VF/NM to VF range.

Walking Dead Lot of 12

Issues 115A, 115B, 115C, 115D, 115E, 115G, 115H, 115I, 115J, 115K, 115M, and 115NYCC.DF of Walking Dead (2003 Image). Most will grade in the VF range.

Walking Dead Lot of 13

Issues 62-74 of Walking Dead (2003 Image). Most will grade in the VF range with a few grading FN.

Walking Dead Weekly (2011 Image) Reprint Series 1AZ CGC 9.8 SS Bernthal/ Kirkham/ Yeun

Paper: White

Jon Bernthal, Robert Kirkham and Steven Yeun Authenticated Autographs Convention Edition

Label #4481666001

Arizona ComicCon variant edition within reprint series. Starting in this issue, Rick Grimes awakens to a world he's not prepared for. This small town cop must now fight the forces of the undead while he searches for his missing wife and son. This is the issue that started it all!

Walt Disney's Comics and Stories (1940 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 20 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4331698001

Stories and art by Floyd Gottfredson, Ted Osborne, Ted Thwaites, Merrill De Maris, Bob Karp, Manuel Gonzales, Bill Wright, Bob Grant, and Al Taliaferro. Sometimes listed as Vol. 2, #8. The long-running vehicle for Disney character comics featured early work by Carl Barks, the legendary Good Duck Artist. In a classic Floyd Gottfredson story from the Mickey Mouse comic strip, Mickey finds a genie and has an Arabian Nights adventure. Bucky Bug is born; he meets Bo Bug. Donald Duck; Bucky Bug; Once Is Bad Enough; It's a Slow Number; The Miracle Master; Bringin' Home the Bacon; Horse Play; Pluto Gets a Tangle; Donald's Gold Mine; Everything In Its Place; Return Engagement; Fast Action; Too Good To Be True; Mickey Mouse Movies; The Golden Touch; You Can't Fool Goofy; Table for Ten; T-bone for Two; Out of Stock; Hollywood Chatter; Buried Money. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wanted the World's Most Dangerous Villains (1972) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4498485001

Edited by E. Nelson Bridwell. Cover by Nick Cardy. Stories by Joe Samachson, Mort Meskin, Joe Kubert, Gardner Fox, Howard Sherman, John Broome, and Joe Kubert. Super-hero tales starring Dr. Fate and Hawkman. Reprinted from More Fun Comics #65 and Flash Comics #100. 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). First Appearance of the Soul Gem in "The Day of the Prophet!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Sutton; The hero of Counter-Earth vs. the Man-Beast!; The High Evolutionary saves Counter-Earth from destruction following his promise to Warlock; Warlock and his band of teenage followers encounter the Prophet, a faithful man claiming that Counter-Earths savior will return; Who is this savior the Prophet speaks of? The story continues from Marvel Premiere 2. Letters to the editor from comics writers Marc DeMatteis and Steven Grant, plus Richard Pini (Elfquest). 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 9 FN- 5.5

First 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Alan Weiss. "The Infinity Effect," script and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Steve Leialoha; The story picks up after Strange Tales #181, where Warlock, Gamora, and Pip have just come face to face with the deadly Magus!; First mention of the In-Betweener (no actual appearance); At the end Thanos shows up telling that he was behind Gamora's plan to defeat Magus all the time; This issue also tells the story about Magus being an old version of Warlock and about Universal Church of Truth. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Starlin cover. Note: First appearance of the In-Betweener. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 10 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Alan Weiss. "How Strange My Destiny!" (part 1), script and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Steve Leialoha; Thanos helps Adam Warlock and Gamora to defeat Magus's army; Thanos tries to convince Warlock that the only way to stop Magus is to kill himself; Guest starring Pip the Troll; First appearance of the In-Betweener; Captain Marvel appearance; Cameos by Eros, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, Captain America, Drax the Destroyer, Thor, the Swordsman, the Black Panther, the Magus, Thanos, and the Cosmic Cube. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warrior Comics (1945) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4473819014

Wing Brady, the Iron Man, and Mark Marson. Cover price $0.10.

Watchmen (1986) 1 VG 4.0

Alan Moore's classic take on the superhero genre. Widely considered to be one of the greatest stories in modern comics history. Art by Dave Gibbons. 1st appearance Rorschach, Ozymandias, Dr. Manhattan, Silk Spectre & Nite Owl. Death of the Comedian. Cover price $1.50.

Watchmen HC (2016 DC) Collectors Edition Box Set SET#1 VF- 7.5

1st printing. Set includes Volumes 1-12 in Hardcover Format with slipcase - Written by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. Colors by John Higgins. The bestselling graphic novel of all time is back in a new, 12-volume box set collector's edition at DC's Deluxe Edition trim size, just in time for the series' 30th anniversary! It all begins with the paranoid delusions of a half-insane hero called Rorschach. But is Rorschach really insane-or has he in fact uncovered a plot to murder super-heroes and, even worse, millions of innocent civilians? On the run from the law, Rorschach reunites with his former teammates in a desperate attempt to save the world and their lives, but what they uncover will shock them to their very core and change the face of the planet! Hardcover (12 Volumes with Slipcase), 448 pages (Total), full color. Cover price $125.00.

Watchmen Portolio (French 1987 Zenda Editions) 1-SET VF- 7.5

Portfolio is in good condition with some corner damage. Plates display some minor corner damage to the top left corners.

Printed in Paris, France. Limited to 2000 Copies and Signed by Alan Morre, Dave Gibbons, and John Higgins. This large portfolio contains a limited edition cover page with all three signatories. 6 full color posters featuring the french covers for the series, as well as 6 black, white, and red posters promoting the 12 issue Deluxe. All contained in a large 12" x 16" portfolio folder.

Weapon H (2018 Marvel) 6B CBCS 9.4 SS J. Scott Campbell Campbell Variant

Paper: White

Fantastic Four Variant. Verified Signature: J. Scott Campbell.

Label #21-137222A-028

Written by Greg Pak. Art by Ario Anindito. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. BLOOD ON THE FLAG! Monsters are on the loose, and that means Weapon H is on the hunt! But to the red, white and blue, there's only one real monster: the Hulkverine himself. Captain America and Weapon H clash at last! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.