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Ascencia (2021 Wake Entertainment) 1KS.D CGC 9.8 SS

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Kickstarter Edition D

Label #2679993008

Kickstarter Edition Cover by Ben Oliver. Written by John Dolmayan. Art by Tony Parker. It is 150 years in the future, the city of Ascencia towers above its sister city Bethany in perpetual dominance. The city of immortals, a power resides in Ascencia coveted by all but accessible to few. This is the story of what one would do to become immortal. Who they would abandon. who they would betray. And ultimately what price they would pay to remain in Ascencia. 24 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies. Cover price $3.99.

Everquest The Ruins of Kunark (2001) 1 FN 6.0

WRITTEN BY JIM LEE AND BRAD MCQUAID; ART BY LEE AND DAN NORTON; COVER BY LEE WildStorm Productions produces the first comic inspired by the mega-popular online fantasy role-playing game! Journey to the land of Kunark alongside High Elven Princess Firiona Vie, as she and her comrades-in-arms must stop an unholy alliance. The great Elven Armies stand ready to defend the realm. But will they be enough to vanquish the rising darkness that threatens all of Norrath? For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Mage Images of Ascension Portfolio (1993 White Wolf) By Michael Wm. Kaluta 1-SET FN/VF 7.0

Michael Wm. Kaluta portfolio featuring 10 black and white plates featuring The Council of Nine from Mage The Ascension. Prints come in an gatefold folder with a full color illustration on the cover. 9-1/2" x 12-1/2, 10 loose prints in folder, B&W. Cover price $14.95.

Matrix Comic Book Preview (1999) 1 FN/VF 7.0

March 1999. This is the promotional comic originally intended to coincide with the release of the movie, however all copies were recalled due to objectionable content.

Micronauts (1979) Whitman Multi-Pack 1-3 VF 8.0

Whitman edition of issues 1-3 in polybag. Because comics even in high grade have limited value, this pack is graded not just on the comics, but the polybag condition as well. For example, if the original polybag is in VG, then the whole pack grades VG even if the comics inside the bag grade higher. Example: To be a VF, both comics AND bag would have to all grade VF. Cover price $0.99.

Rocketeer Official Movie Adaptation GN (1991 Walt Disney) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5

Signed by writer Peter David, artists Russ Heath and Dave Stevens, editor Bob Foster and actor Tiny Ron Taylor (interior). Certification not included.

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Graphic Novel Format - $5.95 Cover Price - 1st printing. Based on the movie by Walt Disney. Adapted by Peter David. Art by Russ Heath. Cover by Dave Stevens. Softcover, 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 17WHITMAN CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Multi-Pack Edition.

Label #4130860001

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"Crucible!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Chris Claremont. Art by Herb Trimpe and Al Milgrom. This issue features a previously untold adventure of the hero at the Battle of the Death Star - Luke Skywalker. Back on the barren world of Tatooine, young Luke must face his fears and a band of Tusken Sandraiders to save his friend, Biggs, in order to grow into the hero he would certainly one day become. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 18WHITMAN CGC 9.2 1st Printing

Paper: White

Multi-Pack Edition

Label #4130861002

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"The Empire Strikes!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. After the destruction of the Death Star, Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest have become the most wanted people in the galaxy. So you can imagine the Empire's delight when the crew of the Millennium Falcon seemingly falls right into their grasp. Cover price $0.35.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 2 FN/VF 7.0

Stories in this issue include: "Vampi's Feary Tales," "Evily" (starring Vampirella's cousin); "Montezuma's Monster"; "Down to Earth" (with cameos by Forry Ackerman and James Warren); "Queen of Horror"; "The Octopus"; "One, Two, Three" (a robot tale); and "Rhapsody in Red." Written by Forrest J Ackerman, Nicola Cuti, Don Glut, Bill Parente, and R. Michael Rosen. Art by William Barry, Ernie Colon, Billy Graham, Mike Royer, Jerry Grandenetti, Dick Piscopo, and Tony Williamsune. Cover art by Bill Hughes. 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 3 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming loose at both staples.

Stories in this issue include: "Vampi's Feary Tales: Queen of Outer Space"; "Evil: Wicked is who Wicked Does" (starring Vampirella's cousin); "Blast off to a Nightmare"; "Eleven Footsteps to Lucy Fuhr"; "I Wake Up...Screaming" (featuring the likenesses of several movie stars); "The Caliegia"; "Didn't I See You on Television?"; and "A Slimy Situation." Written by Forrest J Ackerman, Bill Parente, Al Hewetson, Terri Abrahms, and others. Art by Billy Graham, Dick Piscopo, Tom Sutton, and others. Includes letter by future comic book writer Doug Moench. Cover art by Vaughn Bode and Larry Todd. 68 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Vampirella (1969 Warren) 113 CGC 6.0 SS Brunner

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Frank Brunner on 11/25/2018.

Label #1576181001

1st Harris Issue. Frank Brunner art. Cover price $3.95.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 25 #2 CGC 5.0

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #4485865001

Volume 25, Issue 2 - February 1935. Edited by Farnsworth Wright. Horror and Fantasy stories in the pulp style. 6.75-in. x 10-in.; 128 newsprint pages, text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $0.25.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 27 #3 CGC 4.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Cream to off white

Restoration includes: small amount of glue on spine of cover.

Label #4476044006

Volume 27, Issue 3 - March 1936. Edited by Farnsworth Wright. Horror and Fantasy stories in the pulp style. 6.75-in. x 10-in.; 128 newsprint pages, text (with B&W illustrations). Cover price $0.25.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 40 #1 GD/VG 3.0

2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation.

November, 1947. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by Robert Bloch "The Cheaters, Allison V. Harding, Bert David Ross, Stephen Grendon, Mary Elizabeth Counselman, Carl Jacobi, Seabury Quinn, and George Whitley. Illustrations by Fred Humiston, Lee Brown Coye, and Boris Dolgov. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 100 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 40 #4 VG 4.0

May 1948. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by Allison V. Harding "City of Lost People", Harold Lawlor, C. Hall Thompson, August Derleth "Saunder's Little Friend", Ray Bradbury "Black Ferris", Roger S. Vreeland, Stanton A. Coblentz, Mary Elizabeth Counselman, Peter Phillips, and Davis Grubbs -as (Dave Grubbs) "One Foot in the Grave". Illustrations by John Giunta, Lee Brown Coye, Boris Dolgov, and Fred Humiston. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 40 #4 GD 2.0

Water damage.

May 1948. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by Allison V. Harding "City of Lost People", Harold Lawlor, C. Hall Thompson, August Derleth "Saunder's Little Friend", Ray Bradbury "Black Ferris", Roger S. Vreeland, Stanton A. Coblentz, Mary Elizabeth Counselman, Peter Phillips, and Davis Grubbs -as (Dave Grubbs) "One Foot in the Grave". Illustrations by John Giunta, Lee Brown Coye, Boris Dolgov, and Fred Humiston. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 41 #3 VG 4.0

Water damage.

March 1949. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by August Derleth "The Testament of Claiborne Boyd", Theodore Sturgeon "The Martian and the Moron", Robert Bloch "The Strange Island of Dr. Nork", Allison V. Harding, Arthur J. Burks, Stanton A. Coblentz, and Thorp McClusky. Illustrations by Fred Humiston, Vincent Napoli, Boris Dolgov, and Lee Brown Coye. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.20.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 41 #5 VG 4.0

July 1949. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by Fredric Brown "Come and Go Mad", Ewen Whyte, H. Russell Wakefield, Stephen Grendon, Russell Branch, Stanton A. Coblentz, Frietz Lieber "In the X-Ray", Harold Lawlor, Robert Bloch "Floral Tribute", and Seabury Quinn. Illustrations by Boris Dolgov, John Giunta, Vincent Napoli, and Matt Fox. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 42 #1 GD 2.0

Volume 42, Issue 1 - November, 1949. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by Allison V. Harding "The Underbody", Arthur J. Burks, Seabury Quinn, H. Russell Wakefield, Ewen Whyte, August Derleth "Twilight Play", Mary Elizabeth Counselman, Malcolm Kenneth Murchie, Yves Theriault, Emil Petaja, and Malcolm M. Ferguson. Illustrations by Vincent Napoli, lee Brown Coye, Boris Dolgov, and Fred Humiston. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 100 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.

Weird Tales (1923-1985 Popular Fiction) Pulp 1st Series Vol. 42 #5 VG 4.0

1" spine split from top of comic. Only one staple (manufacturing).

July 1950. Cover by Matt Fox. Horror and supernatural stories by Arthur J. Burks "Shallajai", Robert Bloch "The Weird Tailor", Eric Frank Russell, Seabury Quinn, H. Russell Wakefield, Mary Elizabeth Counselman, August Derleth "The Closing Door", Margaret St. Clair, and Cleve Cartmill. Illustrations by Charles A. Kennedy, Vincent Napoli, Matt Fox, Fred Humiston, and John N. Anderson. 6 3/4-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 96 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.25.