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Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 6 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold, stub page and majority of first three pages missing (affects "Halloween Hi-Jinx", "Nominate a Drum Majorette" and "The Caddy" stories) . Full length spine split. Full-length tear on front cover. Tape.

Cover by Harry Sahle. Stories by Harry Sahle, Ed Goggin and unknown. Art by Harry Sahle, Joe Edwards, Clem Weisbecker, Janice Valleau, Zoltan Szenics, Clem Harrison and unknown. After being yelled at by Mr. Weatherbee, Archie is banned from the Halloween dance in "Halloween Hi-Jinx"! Plus, Bumbie stars in "The Mad Shrimp"! Meanwhile, Archie contributes to the war effort by lending Oscar to the Wags in "Oscar Joins the Wags"! Also, Betty and Veronica compete to be drum majorettes at a football game in "Nominate a Drum Majorette"! And Archie works a fortune booth at a carnival and tells a pretty girl that she will meet a handsome young man on the golf course with red hair the next day in "The Caddy"! Plus, Cubby stars in "Buried Treasure"! Also, Archie tries to get Lana Lamarr attend the bond rally in "The Big Shot"! And Souphead reads about Native Americans and then dreams of being one! Also: 2-page text story "Archie's Dream" by Curley Cole. 60 pages, Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 28 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4300538006

Cover art by Al Fagaly. "The Lifeguard," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie fills in for Reggie as a lifeguard and gets into his typical antics. Archie's Hollywood Quiz Page by Herbert "Red" Holmdale. "The Glamour Boy," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie takes a bunch of papers from Miss Grundy's desk (instead of just his essay) to escape the Riverdale Glamour Girl Society, Reggie discovers that test answers are among the papers and steals them from Archie. Hollywood Tattle Tales article. "A Cozy Date," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie tries to get some time alone with Veronica, but people keep ringing the doorbell. Katy Keene ad. Untitled Betty and Veronica story, art by Irving Novick; Betty and Veronica take the advice of a radio show host and decide to live among nature to lose weight. Super Duck ad. "Service With a Snicker," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie and Veronica cause the cook and maid to quit, Veronica has Archie dress up as a French maid to serve dinner to the Lodges and their guests--who turn out to be Archie's parents. "Midsummer's Nightmare," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie gets a summer job at Hopntakadip Camp and causes the usual chaos. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 184 VF- 7.5

Betty and Veronica Spectacular. "The Meanest Girl in Town"; Veronica is suspicious of a young teen ostensibly collecting for charity; She has no sympathy when the girl is injured, and provokes the police to investigate. "That's Show Biz," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Bob White; Betty has the lead in a play with gorgeous visiting movie star Rock Bottom; A jealous Veronica spikes Betty's water jug with alum so that she loses her voice, and understudy Veronica replaces her. "Oh, Doctor"; Betty reads a medical encyclopedia, and soon convinces both herself and everyone else that they're suffering strange symptoms. "The Athlete," script by Dick Malmgren, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica is so impressed with Reggie's athletic accomplishments that Archie tries to match Reggie's performance. "The Rich Get Results," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica shows off how efficiently Mr. Lodge's troubleshooters can tackle any problem, and inadvertently has an elephant shipped to Jughead. "The Agent"; Disgusted with waiting for boys to call for dates, Betty and Veronica hire Dilton as their agent. "Indian Giver"; Archie is disgusted with how badly Veronica treats Betty, so Veronica makes it up by telling him to take Betty to a dance, while she goes with Reggie. 76 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 550 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4650887005

Betty and Veronica Summer Fun. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Missing children public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Let's Pretend," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by James DeCarlo; Veronica tries to convince it's better to keep your opponent fooled in the game of romance. Betty and Veronica's Summer Fashions ad, inks by Dan DeCarlo. "Where the Boys Are," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by James DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica are camp counselors at a girls' summer camp and try in vain to meet the boys across the lake. "Delightful Dilemma," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by James DeCarlo; Veronica wins a contest to spend a week in England with her favorite rock star. "Darkroom Disaster," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by James DeCarlo; Betty meets a photographer on the beach who wants to take her picture for a calendar. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica (1951) 53 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple.

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She Was a Teen-Age Snob; Veronica gets a lesson in humility after she tells Mr. Weatherbee that he'll have to get an appointment with the company secretary before he can talk to her father. Hand to Mouth!; Veronica is smitten by the continental manners of her new French boyfriend Maurice. Biography of Jack Kelly, then co-starring with James Garner in the television series "Maverick." Twist of Hate; Betty thinks Veronica is a "frenemy," because she is Betty's friend, but is her enemy when it comes to Archie. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.12.

Archie's Girls Betty and Veronica Annual (1953) 1 FR 1.0

6.25" Cumulative spine split/spine panel missing. Interior loose along split.

100 page giant. Cover by George Frese. "Uncover Girl," script by Frank Doyle, art by George Frese; Veronica refuses to give Betty a picture of herself for the yearbook, since all the pictures have her wearing out-of-date fashions. "Twin Killing," art by Samm Schwartz; As a welcoming gesture to two new girls who just transferred to Riverdale High, Veronica and Betty agree to set them up with one time only dates with Archie and Reggie. "Wrong Track," pencils by George Frese; Dateless, Betty agrees to babysit for her Aunt Lucy. "Dyeing For A Date," script and art by Joe Edwards; Betty helps Reggie play a prank on Veronica so she won't go to the dance with Archie. "Shop, Look And Listen," script by Frank Doyle, art by Samm Schwartz; Mr. Weatherbee assigns Archie and Reggie to rehabilitate his desk. "Gals Are Too Clever" text story. "For Better Or Verse," script and art by Joe Edwards; Archie pays Jughead to write a love poem, and then gives it to Veronica claiming he wrote it. "Big Fad Mamas," art by Samm Schwartz; In order to embarrass the girls out of the fad fashions they've taken to wearing, Archie and Reggie dress up in clothing from the Gay '90s. "Ugly Rumor," pencils by George Frese; Reggie tells Veronica he saw Archie escorting another woman. "With Mallet Toward None," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica insists on teaching Archie and Reggie croquet, but the collateral damage is too much for Mr. Lodge. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cosmo the Merry Martian (1958) 1 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split.

Cover art by Bob White. Destination: Earth! (Chapter 1), script by Sy Reit, art by Bob White; Cosmo and his cowardly pal Orbi are chosen to man the first Martian expedition to Earth, but the rocket crash-lands on the Earth's moon instead. Moon Merriment! (Chapter 2); Cosmo and Orbi meet the creatures who live on the Earth's moon, all of whom are named "Oog"; The Moonlings show the visitors their civilization, and explain that they are invisible to Earth people. Planet Playmates! (Chapter 3). 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Ginger (1951) 6 PR 0.5

Complete spine split. Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.

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36 pages. Cover price $0.10.

Jughead (1949 1st Series Archie) Annual 1 FR 1.0

5.5" Cumulative spine split/spine panel missing. Interior loose along split. Margin piece torn out.

"Mask Me No Questions"; Jughead tricks Reggie into coming to a costume party dressed as Jughead; Jughead calls Moose, who is tasked with throwing out anyone not in a costume. "To Bear Or Not To Bear"; Archie and Reggie ask Jughead to come to their picnic dressed as a bear, as a prank on Betty and Veronica; Jughead can't find a bear costume, but a real bear crashes the picnic and wallops Reggie. "It's Hop To You"; Jughead is caught reading about hypnosis during class; Mr. Weatherbee explains to the gang that only the weak-minded can be hypnotized. Jughead says he could even hypnotize Mr. Weatherbee. "Fresh Heir"; When Jughead is named as an heir in his uncle's will, Reggie thinks Jughead has inherited money; He buys him malteds at the Choklit Shop and lets him have cash, ensuring him that it's not a loan, to get in Jughead's good graces in hopes of getting part of the inheritance. "Mind Over Manner"; Jughead sees Souphead making a girl carry his books home. "Take It Or Weave It"; Betty and Veronica praise Jughead for his prolific basket weaving. "Space Man"; Souphead builds a large box kite, so large that a gust of wind carries it away and Souphead with it; Jughead fears he is lost. 100 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Pep Comics (1940-1987 Archie) 52 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4537349002

Cover art by Bob Vigoda. The Beast That Was a Huntsman starring Shield, art by Irv Novick. Carnival Chuckles starring Archie. Captain Commando story, art by Clem Gretter. Marco Loco story, art by Harry Sahle. Suzie story. 52 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1971 Archie 1st Series) 77 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4392282011

Last IssueHarveys Christmas gift is a little too on-the-nose; Sabrina realizes a department store Santa is really a witch; another Christmas-themed story is fittingly titled Its a Wrap. Final issue of the series. Stories and art by Frank Doyle, George Gladir, Stan Goldberg, and Dick Malmgren, plus Lil Jinx by Joe Edwards. 32 pages. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch Annual Spectacular (2023 Archie) 2023GWOC.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Great Wall of Comics Edition A.

Label #4667343006

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Great Wall of Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 200 copies. Written by Jamie L Rotante, Various. Art by Holly G., VARIOUS. BRAND NEW STORY: 'Power of Three.' Amber Nightstone, Sabrina's new nemesis, refuses to be defeated, and her power in numbers is growing. Now with two brand new comrades by her side, Jade and Sapphire, Amber has a thirst for power. She decides to kidnap any magic-doers she can find, including members of Sabrina's family. Sequestering them away to gain their magical insights, Sabrina's going to have to go at defeating Amber and her cronies alone… unless she can find other magical beings to help her out. All that plus more magical Sabrina content! 32 pages, full color.

Scooby-Doo (1995 Archie) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4664105001

Newsstand Edition. Comic book version of the famous and popular cartoon series. Cover pencils by Weeks. "Monster of a Time"; A horrible scaly sea monster is threatening an amusement park, and it's up to the Scooby gang to save the day. Hanna-Barbera Comic News. "Birddog of Alcatraz"; To solve a mystery, Fred, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo go undercover inside a prison. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1993 Archie) 49N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4423802018

Newsstand Edition. Endgame: Part 3 of 4 - "Escape from the Floating Island!" Written by Ken Penders and Michael Gallagherr. Art by Sam Maxwell and Pam Eklund. The Kingdom of Arcorn is being tricked into believing that their greatest hero has betrayed it. Can Sonic clear his good name or will Robotnik rule supreme? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) 3N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4632066004

First printing. Newsstand Edition. "The Incredible Shrinking Turtles, Part 1" Adaptation by Beth and Ken Mitchroney. Art by Ken Mitchroney, Dave Garcia, and Barry Grossman. Cover art by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Steve Lavigne. The Turtles encounter a dying alien who hands them a device to locate three fragments from the Eye of Sarnath, which when joined will give the holder untold power. They must find the fragments before they fall into evil hands. Unfortunately, Shredder is on the hunt for them as well, and after grabbing the first piece he uses it to shrink the Turtles down to size. 32 pages. Full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) 57N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4509747008

Newsstand Edition. "Terracide: Part Three of Three" - Written by Dean Clarrain. Art by Chris Allan and Jon D'Agostino. Cover by Jim Lawson and Eric Talbot. The final confrontation between the Turtles and the Future Turtles as they battle against Null and Maligna while the fate of the universe hangs in the balance! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.