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ChiSoxFan's Halloween Spookytacular Sale Is Closed! Thanks to everyone who stopped by!
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Happy (early) Halloween!  In this thread, I have somewhere in the neighborhood of 175 raw books (and one slab) of titles and issues with a Halloween theme to them!  Some are going to be straight out monster/horror titles, like House of Mystery and Tomb of Dracula, to name a couple, while others will have connections to the holiday in theme, like Ghost Rider, Fear, and Spectre books from Adventure and his own title.  Get ready to get scared -- in a good way! :banana:

I have a long history of buying and selling on the boards with nothing but good transactions.  This thread will probably see everything listed by the end of the weekend if all goes to plan.  Some of the pricing may be aggressive -- I've found the horror books I've looked for to be in demand and sometimes harder to price, so some things I'll be willing to move on and others I'm going to stay firm on the prices.  Almost everything here is something I've never offered before and is coming from my personal collection and not undercopies or duplicates (though there are a couple of those).  I don't want to necessarily move any of these, but I have eyes on other prizes, so I'm selling here to try and acquire other potential books down the road. :wishluck:

What's for sale:  Here, some keys, mostly high or higher grade books, a few lower grade books, and magazines in Silver and Bronze.  ALL Halloween-themed in some fashion or another!

About me: I have had a very large number of transactions that have gone very smoothly with many long-standing members here, including many, many sales threads -- you can see my kudos HERE.   I've done deals with so many people here, I've almost lost count!  If anyone has questions, don't hesitate to send a PM and I'll do my best to answer them for you. 

I'll be happy to answer any PM's, but the :takeit:in the thread is king if we haven't come to a definitive agreement.  If for some reason someone takes it in a PM while someone is taking it in the thread, the time stamp as best as I can figure out will determine who gets the book.  Books must be specifically claimed in the thread or via PM. No HOS or Probation List members, please. I reserve the right to not sell to anyone I may have on ignore (not that it's many people, but if I do have you on ignore, it was for a reason. hm).

Shipping: Shipping for orders under $500 will be by U.S.P.S., packed securely in boxes, via Priority Mail and at cost.  Signature confirmation will be used for orders over $250. USPS Priority Flat Rate will be used when it's cheaper and best suited for the order.  For orders over $500, I may use the option to ship via FedEx with a signature confirmation required or USPS, whichever I think is best and gives you the best shipping cost option vs. safety.  Sorry, no Media Mail.  Sorry, only U.S and Canadian orders at this time.  Upon payment, I should be able to ship to you within 72 hours of payment (most likely sooner -- that will vary depending on how many buyers these threads end up with).  I always charge exact shipping or LESS (and eat some of the shipping cost on my end) to keep costs down for you, so rest assured, I'll do what's best to make sure you end up with everything safely and as least expensive as possible.  My packing, as reflected in my kudos, will overcome anything a carrier can throw at it..

Payment: PayPal G&S only preferred on this thread, no personal. If wanting to pay by check or money order, I'll do so only if I've done business with you before, but please contact me by PM first.  Payment is expected within 5 days of an invoice unless you check with me before buying.  For purchases over $250, you need to be someone with an established track record here, someone I've dealt with before, or have references or kudos from another boardie. Time payments are available on purchases over $1000, but please contact me first before claiming.

Returns: Returns on raws are accepted for any reason so long as you let me know within 5 days of receiving your order. Return on CGC graded books are also accepted, but in those cases the Buyer will pay return shipping in every instance, where on raws, the Buyer pays return shipping unless I've made a clear mistake, in which case I promise I'll make it right.  I feel my grading is solid, but I'm as human as anyone else and might have made a mistake. In the end, the main thing is that I want anyone purchasing here to be happy when they're done and feel they can buy with confidence.  Hopefully, my lengthy track record will speak for itself (thumbsu

So let's get it underway, shall we?   :banana:

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Amazing Spider-Man #194 -- 1st appearance of The Black Cat -- CGC 9.4 -- OW/W pages -- Newsstand copy -- $695 -- FLASH SALE $600 :whatthe:

Shock SuspenStories #13 -- F- -- 5.5 -- $425

Ghost Rider #2 -- 1st full appearance of Damion Hellstrom -- VF+ -- 8.5 -- $160 

Strange Tales #80 -- Pence copy -- G/VG -- 3.0 -- $50

 

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Doorway to Nightmare #1 -- 1st appearance of Madame Xanadu -- VF/NM -- 9.0 -- $70

Tomb of Dracula #3 -- 1st appeance of Rachel Van Helsing -- VG -- 4.0 -- $30

Tomb of Dracula #45 -- 1st appearance of Deacon Frost -- VF - 8.0 -- $40

Adventure Comics #433 -- NM- -- 9.2 -- $45

Adventure Comics #434 -- VF+ -- 8.5 -- $28

Adventure Comics #435 -- VG/F -- 5.0 -- $8

Adventure Comics #438 -- VG -- 4.0 -- $6

Adventure Comics #440 -- VG -- 4.0 -- $6

Adventure Into Fear #17 -- 1st appearance of Wundarr -- F -- 6.0 -- $12

Adventure Into Fear #18 -- VF/NM -- 9.0 -- $24

Adventure Into Fear #22 -- VF/NM -- 9.0 -- $35

 

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Amazing Adventures #16 -- VF -- 8.0 -- $50

The Demon #6 -- VF -- 8.0 -- $25

The Demon #13 -- F/VF -- 7.0 -- $12

The Demon #16 -- VF -- 8.0 -- $20

Detective Comics #429 -- VF -- 8.0 -- $30

 

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Dracula Lives! #4 -- VF/NM -- 9.0 -- $40

Dracula Lives! #10 -- VF+ -- 8.5 -- $45

Flash #176 -- NM -- 9.4 -- $160

Ghost Castle #2 -- NM- -- 9.2 -- $25

Ghost Rider #5 -- F- -- 5.5 -- $14

Ghost Rider #6 -- VF/NM -- 9.0 -- $45

Ghost Rider #7 -- VF+ -- 8.5 -- $35

Ghost Rider #13 -- VF+ -- 8.5 -- $22

Ghost Rider #14 -- F -- 6.0 -- $12

Ghost Rider #17 -- Copy B -- VG -- 4.0 -- $6

Ghost Rider #19 -- VF+ -- 8.5 -- $22

Ghost Rider #20 -- VF- -- 7.5 -- $18

Ghost Rider #21 -- VG/F -- 5.0 -- $5

Ghosts #2 -- VF -- 8.0 -- $50

Ghosts #9 -- F/VF -- 7.0 -- $20

 

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Giant-Size Dracula #4 -- VG -- 4.0 -- $5

Giant-Size Man-Thing #1 -- F -- 6.0 -- $16

Giant-Size Werewolf #4 -- VF -- 8.0 -- $50

House of Mystery #189 -- VF+ -- 8.5 -- $100

House of Mystery #194 -- VF -- 8.0 -- $75

House of Mystery #197 -- VF/NM -- 9.0 -- $80

 

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House of Mystery #314 -- NM- -- 9.2 -- $20

 

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House of Secrets #109 -- VG/F -- 5.0 -- $8

House of Secrets #124 --  F -- 6.0 -- $6

 

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Man-Bat #2 -- VF -- 8.0 -- $10

Secrets of Haunted House #25 -- VF/NM -- 9.0 -- $12

Secrets of Haunted House #33 -- NM- -- 9.2 -- $15

Secrets of Haunted House #35 -- NM- -- 9.2 -- $15

 

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Secrets of Haunted House #37 -- NM- -- 9.2 -- $12

Secrets of Sinister House #17 -- VF/NM -- 9.0 -- $22

The Shadow #3 -- VF+ -- 8.5 -- $30

The Shadow #4 -- F -- 6.0 -- $9

The Shadow #6 -- VF/NM -- 9.0 -- $25

The Spectre #2 -- F/VF -- 7.0 -- $45

The Spectre #3 -- VG -- 4.0 -- $15

The Spectre #4 -- VF+ -- 8.5 -- $90

Strange Tales #171 -- VF/NM -- 9.0 -- $85

Superman #236 -- F/VF -- 7.0 -- $30

Superman #237 -- F/VF -- 7.0 -- $28

Tomb of Dracula #4 -- National Diamond Insert -- VG -- 4.0 -- $12

Tomb of Dracula #9 -- VF+ -- 8.5 -- $50

 

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Tomb of Dracula #16 -- VG/F -- 5.0 -- $10

Tomb of Dracula #21 -- VG -- 4.0 -- $10

Tomb of Dracula #22 -- VF -- 8.0 -- $20

Tomb of Dracula #23 -- F -- 6.0 -- $8

Tomb of Dracula #24 -- F/VF -- 7.0 -- $22

Tomb of Dracula #27 -- VF+ -- 8.5 -- $25

Tomb of Dracula #32 -- Copy A -- VF -- 8.0 -- $18

Tomb of Dracula #32 -- Copy B -- F+ -- 6.5 -- $10

Tomb of Dracula #36 -- VG/F -- 5.0 -- $7

Tomb of Dracula #37 -- VF -- 8.0 -- $16

Tomb of Dracula #38 -- Copy A -- VF+ -- 8.5 -- $22

Tomb of Dracula #38 -- Copy B -- VG -- 4.0 -- $5

Tomb of Dracula #40 -- F+ -- 6.5 -- $10

Tomb of Dracula #47 -- F -- 6.0 -- $9

Tomb of Dracula #48 -- F -- 6.0 -- $12

Tomb of Dracula #53 -- VG -- 4.0 -- $8

Tomb of Dracula #67 -- VG/F -- 5.0 -- $7

Take TOD #47, 48, 53. and 67 for $30 total

Tomb of Dracula #68 -- VF -- 8.0 -- $15

 

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The Unexpected #158 -- VF -- 8.0 -- $28

Weird Mystery Tales #2 -- VG -- 4.0 -- $10

Weird War Tales #7 -- VF -- 8.0 -- $40

Weird War Tales #31 -- F/VF -- 7.0 -- $12

Werewolf by Night #17 -- VF/NM -- 9.0 -- $30

Werewolf by Night #18 -- VG -- 4.0 --- $5

Where Monsters Dwell #17 -- VF+ -- 8.5 -- $25

Where Monsters Dwell #22 -- VF -- 8.0 -- $18

 

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Where Monsters Dwell #26 -- VF -- 8.0 -- $18

The Witching Hour #23 -- F- -- 5.5 -- $9

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The only CGC book of the thread ...

Amazing Spider-Man #194 -- 1st appearance of The Black Cat -- CGC 9.4 -- OW/W pages -- Newsstand copy -- $695

My scanner doesn't work with slabs, so I hope the pics are good.  I can take close-ups of a specific area upon request.

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The Dark Mansion of Forbidden Love #1 -- VF+ -- 8.5 -- $180 -- SOLD to rlextherobot

Small tear at the top of back cover, light creases along spine.  Sharp looking copy.

 

 

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Shock SuspenStories #13 -- F- -- 5.5 -- $425

Piece out of top right corner of front cover, otherwise I'd grade it higher.  Small color-breaking crease lower right front cover.  The only Frazetta solo story he did for EC (at least according to Overstreet).  I don't want to sell this one, but sacrifices must be made (ask the lady on the cover! lol ).

 

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On 10/6/2023 at 5:23 PM, rlextherobot said:

Honestly sometimes you know you're gonna kick yourself when you don't jump on a claim sometimes. This was one. 

I've been there!  Don't ask about the AF #15 that was in G/2.0 with a faded cover that I passed on at a show in Biloxi, Mississippi back in 1994.  That would have cost me $900. :pullhair::cry:

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