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Invincible Red Sonja (2021 Dynamite) 7O CBCS 9.8 Chatzoudis Variant

Paper: White

Chatzoudis FOC Bonus Variant.

Label #22-194E619-002

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Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner. Art by Moritat. Cover by Elias Chatzoudis. Sonja looks like she will need all the help she can get as she tests her skills of survival in a Godless place where only the strongest survive. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-3BB47DB-005

1st appearance of Sabretooth - next appearance is in Power Man and Iron Fist # 66. "Snowfire!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Lost and wounded somewhere in the Canadian wilderness, Iron Fist must summon all his energy and skills to survive an encounter with the deadly man called Sabretooth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0279241003

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito. "Alone Against AIM," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man is captured by A.I.M using a suction beam and trapped in a submarine by orders of Mordius; Meanwhile A.I.M. soldiers are gloating about how they have sunk The Maggias gambling ship and destroyed their leadership; The Golden Avenger is knocked out by gas while back on the sinking Maggia ship Jasper Sitwell is evacuating the passengers; Sitwell stumbles upon Whitney Frost whom he recognises from Stark Industries as one of Tonys admirers; Sitwell rescues Frost and they are taken aboard a S.H.I.E.L.D. helicopter where Nick Fury awaits; When alone Frost reveals herself to be The Big M, leader of The Maggia, and her plan to use Sitwell to learn the secrets of Stark Industries. Continued between Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 and Avengers #51. "The Origin of Iron Man," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; An abridged retelling of Iron Man's origin from Tales of Suspense #39. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 1 CBCS 6.5 SS Gene Colan

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: Glen Colan.

Label #22-2CDA734-002

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Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito. "Alone Against AIM," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man is captured by A.I.M using a suction beam and trapped in a submarine by orders of Mordius; Meanwhile A.I.M. soldiers are gloating about how they have sunk The Maggias gambling ship and destroyed their leadership; The Golden Avenger is knocked out by gas while back on the sinking Maggia ship Jasper Sitwell is evacuating the passengers; Sitwell stumbles upon Whitney Frost whom he recognises from Stark Industries as one of Tonys admirers; Sitwell rescues Frost and they are taken aboard a S.H.I.E.L.D. helicopter where Nick Fury awaits; When alone Frost reveals herself to be The Big M, leader of The Maggia, and her plan to use Sitwell to learn the secrets of Stark Industries. Continued between Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 and Avengers #51. "The Origin of Iron Man," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; An abridged retelling of Iron Man's origin from Tales of Suspense #39. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 1 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #22-104DFEE-003

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito. "Alone Against AIM," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man is captured by A.I.M using a suction beam and trapped in a submarine by orders of Mordius; Meanwhile A.I.M. soldiers are gloating about how they have sunk The Maggias gambling ship and destroyed their leadership; The Golden Avenger is knocked out by gas while back on the sinking Maggia ship Jasper Sitwell is evacuating the passengers; Sitwell stumbles upon Whitney Frost whom he recognises from Stark Industries as one of Tonys admirers; Sitwell rescues Frost and they are taken aboard a S.H.I.E.L.D. helicopter where Nick Fury awaits; When alone Frost reveals herself to be The Big M, leader of The Maggia, and her plan to use Sitwell to learn the secrets of Stark Industries. Continued between Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 and Avengers #51. "The Origin of Iron Man," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; An abridged retelling of Iron Man's origin from Tales of Suspense #39. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 1 FR/GD 1.5

Water damage. Mold.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito. "Alone Against AIM," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; Iron Man is captured by A.I.M using a suction beam and trapped in a submarine by orders of Mordius; Meanwhile A.I.M. soldiers are gloating about how they have sunk The Maggias gambling ship and destroyed their leadership; The Golden Avenger is knocked out by gas while back on the sinking Maggia ship Jasper Sitwell is evacuating the passengers; Sitwell stumbles upon Whitney Frost whom he recognises from Stark Industries as one of Tonys admirers; Sitwell rescues Frost and they are taken aboard a S.H.I.E.L.D. helicopter where Nick Fury awaits; When alone Frost reveals herself to be The Big M, leader of The Maggia, and her plan to use Sitwell to learn the secrets of Stark Industries. Continued between Iron Man and Sub-Mariner #1 and Avengers #51. "The Origin of Iron Man," script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Johnny Craig; An abridged retelling of Iron Man's origin from Tales of Suspense #39. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 9 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0FD75A7-004

Hulk guests stars in "There Lives a Green Goliath" Part 1 of 3. Script by Archie Goodwin. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by George Tuska. A mysterious villain has imported the Hulk to Manhattan, and sent the green goliath to get Tony Stark! After the Hulk kidnaps Janice Cord instead, the epic battle between Shell-head and the Incredible Hulk begins! But wait...is this really the Hulk...or something else? (Note: This issue was reprinted in Iron Man (1st series) 76.) Cover price $0.12.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 21 VF- 7.5

"The Replacement!" Story by Archie Goodwin. Art by George Tuska and Joe Gaudioso. After attending a boxing match featuring Eddie March, Tony Stark drops by Cord Industries and finds Janice Cord under duress from the Crimson Dynamo! Tony quickly changes into his armor, and the golden avenger goes into battle against the new Crimson Dynamo (Alex Niven). After an inconclusive fight, Tony decides to give up being Iron Man and offers the job to Eddie March instead. In the meantime, Tony renews his relationship with Janice Cord. Everything is going great until the Crimson Dynamo decides its time for a rematch against Iron Man (aka Eddie March). Is the new Iron Man in over his head? First appearance of Eddie March. 32 pages Cover price $0.15.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 47 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4419920015

Barry Smith art. Origin retold. "Why Must There Be An Iron Man?" Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Barry Smith and Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane. These are difficult days for Tony Stark as many people around him are questioning the purpose of Iron Man following the death of Kevin O'Brien. However, after lengthy soul-searching, Tony decides he is not going to quit being Iron Man. (Note: This issue features the retelling of the origin of Iron Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 48 VG/FN 5.0

"The Fury and the Inferno!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. The battle is still raging between Tony Stark and Simon Gilbert for control of Stark Industries! Tony fires the entire board of directors, but the chairman of the board, Simon Gilbert, is not going quietly. He arranges for an old enemy of Iron Man to attack the munitions plant. It's another great showdown: Iron Man vs. Firebrand! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4384438002

"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) 225 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-422EF89-005

Armor Wars. Part 1 of 8. "Stark Wars!" Double-Sized issue. Guest-starring Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang). Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bright (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. There is an abundance of technology-based villains in the Marvel Universe: The Beetle, Titanium Man, Controller, Crimson Dynamo, and many more! Each one uses super-advanced technology to make the weapons needed to commit their crimes! Tony Stark has just learned that his technology was stolen and could be the key component in the armor and battlesuits these villains wear! The Stark Enterprises CEO is furious! And the first bad guys on his list are Stilt-Man, the Mauler, and the Controller! "They stole his technology, and now it's Total War!" Retelling of Iron Man's origin. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Cassie Lang, Abe Zimmer, Clayton Wilson, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Notes: Shell-Head previously clashed with the Controller in Iron Man #91. This eight-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Iron Man Armor Wars.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 282 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2E62824-006

"War Machine" Part 2 of 3. First (full) appearance of the War Machine armor. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek. The Masters of Silence came to Stark Enterprises last issue looking for a fight! And now the trio is getting one in spades thanks to the War Machine armor! In a remarkable display of firepower; Tony Stark, clad in the new gray & white armor, trounces his would-be assassins! In the meantime, Jim Rhodes contacts SHIELD to learn who framed Stark Enterprises for the deadly accident in Japan! And it turns out to be someone the armored avenger knows very, very well! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Nick Fury. (Note: The cover to issue 282 was reprinted as the cover to Iron Man (1968 1st series) Marvel Legends Reprint 281.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 171 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

75 Cent Canadian Price Variant.

Label #00-7002787-AA-010

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. In "Ball and Chain", Rhodey's first solo assignment as Iron Man has him taking on Thunderball, while Stark sinks deeper into his compulsion. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 197 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

75¢ Canadian Price Variant.

Label #18-3772DCB-011

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Secret Wars II crossover. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. John Byrne cover. A Beyonder-powered Thundersword makes a jailbreak, while Bethany Cabe is abducted, in "Call Him...Thundersword!" Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man Lot of 3

Issues 2 and 6 of Iron Man (1968 1st Series); and 99 of Tales of Suspense (1959). Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

Ironheart (2018 Marvel) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-34B3F0B-012

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Written by Eve Ewing. Art by Luciano Vecchio. Cover by Stefano Caselli. As Ironheart creeps closer to understanding the powerful people who have been wreaking magical havoc around her, she needs to talk to someone who can give her a clue... and it's none other than the Sorcerer Supreme himself, DOCTOR STRANGE! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Itchy and Scratchy Comics (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2638A38-011

Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. "The Itchy & Scratchy Movie II," script by Dan Castellaneta and Deb Lacusta, pencils by Steve Vance and Bill Morrison, inks by Tim Bavington; The making and premier screening of an Itchy & Scratchy movie. Based on the Simpsons characters. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $1.95.

Jack Kirby's Fourth World (1997) 16 CBCS 9.8 SS Byrne

Paper: White

Verified Signature: John Byrne. Direct Edition

Label #23-1C5FB35-004

Cover by Walter Simonson. Stories by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Ron Wagner & Ray Kryssing. Believing himself to be the one true son of Darkseid, Kalibak amasses a brutish army of followers and leads them to the Source Wall, ready to challenge Darkseid for control of Apokolips in a battle to the death in "Power Play"! Plus, in part 3 ("Sacrifices") of a 3-part Tales of the New Gods back-up tale, Metron's deal with Darkseid enables the mysterious New God to create the cosmos-spanning Mobius Chair. But the deal gives the evil master of Apokolips a power greater than Metron had ever imagined! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Jack Kirby's Secret City Saga (1993) 0A CBCS 9.8 Simonson

Label #19-2A98398-110

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Variant with blue background with no enhancements. Captain Glory, Bombast & Night Glider are put into suspended animation pods as the great catastrophe looms in this untitled tale. Story by Roy Thomas, art by Walt Simonson. Also: Frightful laments the task of training the humans in his charge in the Satan's Six tale "A Memo To: Mephistopheles." Story by Tony Isabella, pencils by John Cleary, inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Simonson. Cover price $2.95.

Jack Kirby's Secret City Saga (1993) 0S CBCS 9.8 Simonson Silver Variant

Paper: White

Special Collector's Edition.

Label #21-22C3810-014

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Silver cover edition Cover price $2.95.

Jack Kirby's Secret City Saga (1993) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Includes: Supplemental Materials.

Label #21-248C197-013

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James Bond For Your Eyes Only (1981 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.0 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 03/23/2021. Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-21F3AF0-015

Howard Chaykin art Cover price $0.50.

James Bond For Your Eyes Only (1981 Marvel) 1 CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 03/23/2021. Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-21F3AF0-016

Howard Chaykin art Cover price $0.50.

Jinkies (2023 Black Ops) 1SHIKARII.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Shambu Variant Cover A

Label #4328225021

"Launch Edition Ouija" Cover by Shikarii Shambu. Story by Neo Edmund. Art by Dave Santana.

Jirni (2013 Aspen 1st Series) 1D02 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Lone Star Exclusive Variant

Label #22-069BD64-026

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Lone Star Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Paolo Pantalena (W) J. T. Krul (A) Paolo Pantalena Take an incredible JIRNI with Aspen's newest '10 for 10' series debut! Discover a whole new world of adventure! Trekking through a violent and dangerous frontier of savage barbarians, devious thieves, and wild creatures, a warrior-princess named Ara searches for her mother, who was stolen away from her kingdom by a mysterious sorcerer with the help of his powerful D'jinn. What great and terrible secrets await her in the distant horizon? Prepare to experience an epic tale of fantasy and wonder without boundaries. This is Ara's quest. This is Ara's destiny. This is Ara's - JIRNI. After years of preparation, creator JT Krul is ready to take you on a JIRNI unlike any other! Accompanied by the incredible talents of artist Paolo Pantalena and colorist Brett Smith, prepare yourself for the ride of a lifetime and the premiere of 2013's newest hit series! Cover price $1.00.

JLA/Avengers HC (2004 DC/Marvel) Oversized Slipcase Edition 1-1ST VF- 7.5

1st printing. Collects JLA/Avengers (2003) #1-4.

Written by KURT BUSIEK. Art and cover by GEORGE PÉREZ.

The landmark crossover event of the decade is collected in a spectacular 2-volume slipcased hardcover set! The first volume presents the 224-page, 4-issue miniseries, including introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz, and a key to the characters featured on the cover. The 64-page Compendium contains the original 21 pages of pencils from the previously unpublished 1980s crossover, an article on the original crossover by K.C. Carlson, the actual miniseries proposal and plot development, a Pérez portfolio of art done to commemorate the project, annotated notes from Kurt Busiek to the characters, and more. Includes tons of DVD style extras.

Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 8-in x 12-in., 288 pages, full color (Vol. 1), text and B&W illustrations (Vol. 2).

NOTE: Co-published with Marvel Comics.

Cover price $75.00.

JLA/Avengers TPB (2022 DC/Marvel) The Hero Initiative Edition 1-1ST NM 9.4 1st Printing

1st printing. Collects JLA/Avengers (2003) #1-4.

Written by Kurt Busiek. Art and cover by George Pérez. Introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz.

The intercompany crossover that brought two super-teams together and rocked the comics world is back! Own the entire 4-issue co-publishing event between DC Comics and Marvel Comics, written by Kurt Busiek (Trinity, Marvels) with stunning art by George Pérez (Crisis on Infinite Earths, Avengers).

This collection also features 64 pages of companion content, and introductions by original Avengers writer/editor Stan Lee and Justice League of America editor Julius Schwartz.

Bonus: With a new afterword by Kurt Busiek. Hero Initiative is the only charity dedicated to helping comic book creators in medical or financial need!

Softcover, 288 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 7,000 copies.

Cover price $29.99.

Jo-Jo Comics (1945 Fox Feature) 7A CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #16-1697862-004

Bondage cover

Bondage cover. Series changes theme from cartoon antics to jungle adventure. "Jo-Jo Congo King" features begin. In order of appearance: "Sports Stars on the Horizon"; "Jo-Jo Congo King" presents Jo-Jo's mate as "Gwenna", the first of four names assigned to the character before receiving her fifth and final name, "Tanee", in Jo-Jo Comics (1945) #8; "The Weird Adventure of The Bloodthirsty Devil Plant and a Blundering Madman!" presents Jo-Jo's mate as "Geesa", the second of four names assigned to the character before receiving her fifth and final name, "Tanee", in Jo-Jo Comics (1945) #8; "Bronze Man"; "The Purple Tigress"; "It's True"; and "Good Sports in Music". "Be Yourself, Daisybelle!" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Jo-Jo Comics (1945 Fox Feature) 17 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Pink

Label #16-1697862-003

Jack Kamen bondage cover. Art by Matt Baker. Jungle adventure in the tradition of Tarzan, featuring art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. An insane actor brings his madness to Jo-Jo's jungle; A deadly painter threatens the tribes of Jo-Jo's land. Yet another bondage cover, probably by Jack Kamen, this one featuring a blonde for a change of pace. The Stark-Mad Thespian; Master of the Poisoned Brush; Curse of the Witch Doctor; Rumbling Plains of Larabe. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Joe Palooka Visits The Lost City (1945) 0 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Last page missing (affects art and story). Several pages detached and loose.

Cover by Ham Fisher (credited). Stories and art by Ham Fisher. Ham Fisher's boxer Joe Palooka joins the search for the Lost City, in this collection of the popular comic strip. At 164 pages (for the cover price of only 50 cents), this was the longest comics publication of its era, and a precursor to the book-length comics collections of the Modern era. Also featuring an illustrated profile of Joe Palooka creator Ham Fisher, and a good-girl art cover. 164 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

John Wayne Adventure Comics (1949-1955 Toby Press) 3 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Cover oxidation.

John Wayne photo cover. Name John Waynes horse and win a TV set ad with Wayne photo. The Claws of Death, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Frank Frazetta; Wayne makes his case to a friend that you should only kill in self-defense. About Cowboys, art by Fran Matera; fact page about cowboy clothes. About Horses, art by Fran Matera; Fact page about cowboy horses. The Mystery of Rhyming Range starring Wayne, pencils by Al Williamson, inks by Frank Frazetta. John Wayne--Flying Sheriff text story by Donald George. The Mask of Death starring Wayne. Full page black & white pinup from the movie "Sands of Iwo Jima." Back cover Wayne pinup. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4364244015

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 (1975 DC) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4392330011

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "The Sad Saga of Willy the Weeper!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; The Joker teams up with Willie the Weeper when Willie breaks him out of Arkham; The Joker then helps him steal platinum but is thwarted by Gordon. Superman ad. 1 page Joker text article "The Wildest Card, Part 2," about the history of the Joker. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 5 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4392330014

Cover by Ernie Chan. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "The Joker Goes 'Wilde'!" In this tale, the Joker battles the Royal Flush Gang. Written by Martin Pasko, with art by Irv Novick and Tex Blaisdell. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (2021 DC) 1CE.A CBCS 9.8 SS Brown

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Ryan Brown on 8/5/2022 Comics Elite Exclusive Variant A

Label #22-2DFBBDE-019

Comics Elite exclusive cover by Ryan Brown. Infinite Frontier Tie-In - Written by James Tynion IV & Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March & Mirka Andolfo. 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 he's 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) 1E CBCS 9.8 SS James Tynion IV Federici 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: James Tynion IV on 10/8/2021. Federici Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-0692A42-321

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) 3D CBCS 9.8 SS James Tynion IV Federici 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: James Tynion IV on 10/8/2021. Federici Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-0692A42-323

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion IV and Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March & Mirka Andolfo. Cover by Riccardo Federici. The hunt for The Joker is under way, as Jim Gordon heads to a remote part of South America to run down a lead...and comes face-to-face with the Clown Prince of Crime himself! The mystery around A-Day deepens, but not before an attack by the blood-thirsty Sampson family! And in the Punchline backup story, Punchline has to face off against the Queen of Spades new muscle...Orca! At the same time, Bluebirds investigation at Punchlines alma mater takes a dark and horrifying turn! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Joker (2021 DC) 6E CBCS 9.8 SS James Tynion IV Federici 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: James Tynion IV on 10/8/2021. Federici Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-0692A42-324

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion IV, Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March, Sweeney Boo. Cover by Riccardo Federici. After barely surviving in the jungles of Belize, The Joker flees to Europe! Jim Gordon pursues the madman, but the seeds of doubt begin to sprout...if The Joker didnt gas Arkham Asylum, who did? And whats the next move for Vengeance, daughter of Bane? Backup: Punchlines takeover of Blackgate Penitentiary continues as her most insidious goal becomes clear: find a woman she used to call her friend in her college days and make her pay for her betrayal. On the outside, Harper Row tries to pull her brother, Cullen, back from the brink of Jokerized radicalization! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Joker (2021 DC) 7D CBCS 9.8 SS James Tynion IV Stokoe 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: James Tynion IV on 10/8/2021. James Stokoe Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-0692A42-325

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion IV, Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March, Sweeney Boo. Cover by James Stokoe. Très bien—the Joker visits Paris! Gordon must get to Joker ahead of the Sampsons, but has the Clown Prince set an ambush for his pursuers? Plus, Barbara fights for her life after her introduction to the new Talon! Punchline backup: The search for Kelly Ness—Punchlines former friend who is also in Blackgate Penitentiary—begins. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Joker and Harley Print by Jamie Tyndall

Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 11" x 17".

Joker Year of the Villain (2019 DC) 1BBC.B CBCS 9.8 SS Sayger Sayger BBC B Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Stuart Sayger on 03/15/2020. Bell, Book and Comic Exclusive A.

Label #20-10A09CB-015

Bell, Book and Comic exclusive variant by Stuart Sayger. 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+

Joker Year of the Villain (2019 DC) 1SCORPION.C CBCS 9.8 SS Crain Crain Scorpion Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Clayton Crain on 11/02/2019. Scorpion Comics Con Exclusive.

Label #19-3FAF6EC-075

Scorpion Comics exclusive by Clayton Crain. 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+

Joseph Michael Linsner 2020 Dawn Sketchbook (2021 Dynamite) 0 CGC 9.8 Qualified

Paper: White

Name written on cover in marker.

Label #4310297006

Joseph Michael Linsner delivers the Dawn 2020 Limited Edition Sketchbook for fans hungry for more beautiful illustrations of the goddess. This 24-page full color sketchbook normally is available at San Diego Comic Con, but due to the cancellation of all shows in 2020 is being offered direct to all his fans right here.

Inside the pages of this collectible treasure are unpublished illustrations of Dawn and other powerful female characters from comics. As a special bonus - every copy of the sketchbook is signed by Linsner himself!

Softcover, 24 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $30.00.

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

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Rugg on 12/16/2023. Happy Comics Edition A.

Label #4370573016

Happy Comics Exclusive 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.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 59 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko. "I Unleashed Shagg Upon the World!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; An explorer wakes the Sphinx, really a robot warrior called Shagg. "I Was Trapped in Horror House!," art by Paul Reinman; A convict escapes from death row and hides in a haunted house in an amusement park. "The Revenge of the Wooden Woman," art by Steve Ditko; A sea captain's love for his wooden figurehead is repaid when it saves his life after an attack by pirates. "I Am the Beast-Man!," art by Don Heck; A Russian spy masquerades as a talking bear in order to embarrass the West when the hoax is revealed; He finds that the radiation which he pretended gave a bear the ability to speak actually transformed him into a bear. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 63 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. "Goliath! The Monster That...Walked Like a Man!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko; An advertising man tricks an advance agent of a proposed invasion from Atlantis into returning to Atlantis by building a mannequin even larger than Goliath and threatening to wage war with his people for the surface of Earth. "The Heat's On" text story, art by Gene Colan and Don Heck. "I Was Trapped by the Mole Men!," art by Don Heck; A snobbish mine owner is captured by subterranean creatures and kept in a zoo until the mine foreman rescues him. "The Dangerous Doll," pencils by Jack Kirby; A poor man finds a doll in the field and gives it to his lame daughter. "I Took a Journey Into Fear!," art by Steve Ditko; A man wants to build a time machine, but his colleagues say it is impossible. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 73 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2238840009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. "Where Will You Be, When...The Spider Strikes!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A physicist working at an atomic research lab in New Mexico goes into work one day with a spider in his pants cuff. "What Lurks on Channel X?," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A couple with a nasty landlord get a free TV set from a stranger; It is a device sent by aliens to enslave Earth by hypnotizing people through the sets in preparation for their landing force. "Menace from Mars!," art by Don Heck; Martians come to Earth to discover if humans represent a threat to them. "One Look Means Doom!," art by Steve Ditko; A couple moves to a cursed castle and the man discovers the imprisoned Medusa. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 82 GD+ 2.5

Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Scorpion Strikes!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; A scorpion is mutated by radiation and grows giant, gaining an evil intelligence. "The Heat's On," pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Don Heck; When a young boy builds a fan to help his family get through a heat wave it brings down the flying saucer that caused the heat. "I Am the Prisoner of the Voodoo King!," art by Gene Colan; A criminal being brought to prison from a jungle outpost escapes into the jungle. "The Next Galaxy," art by Don Heck; In the thirtieth century, humanity becomes advanced but emotionless and brutally conquers the galaxy. "Take a Chair," art by Steve Ditko; A furniture maker gets more than he bargained for when he attempts to eliminate a rival chair producer and finds out he is an alien in disguise creating robotic spies on humans. Ad for Amazing Adult Fantasy. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Journey Into Mystery (1952) UK Edition 70UK VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

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UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9d cover price.
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Sandman Cometh!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A family stumbles across a hostile alien made of sand; The military are helpless, but it is defeated by the familys bookish son, who uses water to dissolve it and traps it in a bucket. 'A Thousand Years," art by Paul Reinman; A convict is offered freedom and a thousand years of life by a mysterious stranger in return for his name on a contract. "The Stone Man," art by Steve Ditko; An old man prays to the statue of a local hero for help for the local poor. His prayers are answered, but his neighbors cheat him out of his share of the statues gift. 36 pgs., full color.