April 24th Update: Oldies But Goodies!

Hey, guys!

We hope everyone is well. All of us on the Wonderland crew miss seeing our great customers at the store every day. Let us know how you’re doing — we would be glad to hear from you!

Another thing we miss is getting new comic shipments each week. Don’t you as well? We’re very hopeful to have some news on that in the near future, but we have nothing definite yet… Keep your fingers crossed for some details soon.

On that mysterious note, while we’re waiting for new releases to resume, we have been busy restocking our oldies. You can look forward to a greater selection that ever when we’re able to open the doors again. (But you don’t have to wait to send us back issue requests. Email a want list anytime, and we’ll check in our bins for you.)

Speaking of restocking, here’s a quick peek at some new additions to our back issue selection:

If something catches your eye, don’t hesitate to ask! We’re happy to give you the lowdown regarding price, condition, and anything else you might be wondering about. The same goes for graphic novels, supplies, and games and activity kits as well. By getting requests in early, we can get you squared away for our next curbside pickup date on Saturday, April 25th, 11am–1pm.

We’ll look forward to seeing you soon, or at least hearing from you. Be safe! Read comics!

— Wayne, Val, Chris, Alyssa, and Lilly

Auctions This Week: Wednesday, April 22nd

Greetings, everyone,

Let’s add a little color and pizzazz to your life with this week’s graded auctions! First up a truly lovely example of Incredible Hulk #123, guest-starring the Fantastic Four in a story that pits our favorite green hero against the Leader. For our second offering, the FF take center stage in their own Annual #2, a must-have giant-sized, square-bound book detailing the origin of Doctor Doom. These classic issues deserve to shine in your collection.

These 10-day auctions run from April 22nd to May 2nd:

Incredible Hulk #123 CGC Universal Grade in 9.4 condition with off-white to white pages. This is a beautiful copy of a classic book. The Roy Thomas story “Look Out For the Leader” features a guest appearance by the Fantastic Four, with cover and interior art by Herb Trimpe.

Fantastic Four Annual #2 CGC Universal Grade in 7.5 condition with off-white to white pages. This square-bound, giant-sized comic is a wonderful addition for your collection. In this issue is the double length epic “The Final Victory of Doctor Doom”, in which Stan Lee tells the origin of Doctor Doom, with art by Jack Kirby and Chic Stone. Other highlights are the classic Kirby and Sol Brodsky cover, plus a notable 11 Kirby pin-up pages.

Don’t forget that these auctions are ending Saturday, April 25th:

Spider-Man Unlimited #1 CGC Universal Grade in 9.8 condition with white pages. In this exciting first issue, the Maximum Carnage story line begins, featuring appearances by Carnage and Doppelganger, along with the introduction of Shriek (Frances Barrison) in her first appearance. Writing by Tom DeFalco, Mike Barr, and Terry Kavanagh; interior art by Ron Lim, Jerry Bingham, Mark Bagley and Tom Palmer; as well as the classic Lim cover make this a key addition for any Spider-Man comic collection.

Amazing Spider-Man #281 CGC Universal Grade in 9.8 condition with white pages. For your consideration, this is a fantastic addition to your collection. With Tom DeFalco writing, Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding providing interiors, and Frenz and Joe Rubinstein on cover art, this thrilling issue features a Hobgoblin versus Jack O’Lantern story and also includes appearances by Silver Sable, the Sandman, and the entire Sinister Syndicate!

Everyone, happy bidding!

April 20th Update: Back Issues & Educational Comics!

Hey, everyone,

With new comic releases temporarily suspended, you may want to consider some of the thousands of back issues that we have in stock (many for $3.00 and less). Great reading, for great value! Take a look at a small sampling of what we have to offer:

Don’t see what your collection is missing? Want lists are welcome! Just send us an email with any requests, and we’ll do the hands-on hunting for you. Shipping is of course available, and our next curbside pick-up date is Wednesday, April 22nd, 11am–2pm. Get your orders in early, so that we can get your invoices ready to go; no muss, no fuss!

And if you or other members of your family are ready to climb the walls with boredom, what about some fantastic graphic novels and educational comics, perfect for any age?

Our email inbox is ready and waiting for your inquiries. Stay safe and healthy, all, and we’ll continue to serve up exciting stories to get you through the week.

— Wayne, Val, Chris, Aly, and Lilly

Auctions This Week: Wednesday, April 15th

Welcome back, comic fans,

We have more gorgeous high-grade Spidey-themed auctions for you this week, so buckle in!

First up is a stellar example of Spider-Man Unlimited #1, a key issue which kicks off the popular Maximum Carnage story line, as well as containing the first appearance of Shriek (Frances Barrison), who is set to appear in the upcoming movie, Venom 2. Movie appearances are all the rage these days and this has nowhere to go but up.

Next, we have a simply beautiful copy of Amazing Spider-Man #281, with a striking display-worthy cover that highlights the book’s baddies — the Sinister Syndicate! Notable appearances also include Silver Sable and Sandman, plus Hobgoblin faces off against Jack O’Lantern. With so many characters crammed into one issue, what could possibly go wrong?

Don’t miss out!

These 10-day auctions run from April 15th to April 25th:

Spider-Man Unlimited #1 CGC Universal Grade in 9.8 condition with white pages. In this exciting first issue, the Maximum Carnage story line begins, featuring appearances by Carnage and Doppelganger, along with the introduction of Shriek (Frances Barrison) in her first appearance. Writing by Tom DeFalco, Mike Barr, and Terry Kavanagh; interior art by Ron Lim, Jerry Bingham, Mark Bagley and Tom Palmer; as well as the classic Lim cover make this a key addition for any Spider-Man comic collection.

Amazing Spider-Man #281 CGC Universal Grade in 9.8 condition with white pages. For your consideration, this is a fantastic addition to your collection. With Tom DeFalco writing, Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding providing interiors, and Frenz and Joe Rubinstein on cover art, this thrilling issue features a Hobgoblin versus Jack O’Lantern story and also includes appearances by Silver Sable, the Sandman, and the entire Sinister Syndicate!

Don’t forget that these auctions are ending Saturday, April 18th:

	Amazing Spider-Man #179 CGC Universal Grade in 9.8 condition with white pages. This is a fantastic issue to complete your collection. Featuring appearances by Green Goblin (Bart Hamilton) and Silvermane, this issue has cover and interior art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, plus a story written by Len Wein.
	Amazing Spider-man #238 CGC Universal Grade in 9.4 condition with white pages. This is s a wonderful high grade comic to add to your collection. Featuring the first appearance of Hobgoblin and manufactured with “Tattooz” insert and sample, this issue has artwork and cover by both John Romita Sr. and John Romita Jr. and a story written by Roger Stern.
	Amazing Spider-Man #265 CGC Universal Grade in 9.8 condition with white pages. A stunning key issue for your collection, this features the first appearance of Silver Sable. Black Fox also appears in a story written by Tom DeFalco, with the cover and interior artwork by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein.

Good luck, all!

April 9th Update: Fun Books for All Ages!

Hey, you guys!

Hope this finds everyone well.

We have no updates on when new releases will resume, but remember we have a store full of back issues, trade paperbacks, and an extensive line of comic supplies. If you ever thought, “maybe I’ll get around to reading (insert title here) someday”, now might just be the time to start!

We’re offering curbside pickup for your prepaid orders on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Mailing your order straight to you is an option as well! Please send us an email with requests if there’s anything you need or you’d like us to check stock on.

This week’s bookshelf picture is to remind any of you with young people stuck at home that we have something for everyone at Wonderland Comics:

We do want to offer a heartfelt “thank you” to all who have picked up your orders and given such great support in the past few weeks. We miss you and can’t wait to see you again. In the meantime, be safe!

— Wayne, Val, Chris, Aly, and Lilly

Auctions This Week: Wednesday, April 8th

Greetings,

It’s a Spidey bonanza this week, as we bring you not one, not two, but three gorgeous high-grade auctions for your collection. First up is a fantastic example of Amazing Spider-Man #179, with appearances by both Green Goblin and Silvermane. Next is a wonderful copy of Amazing Spider-Man #238, boasting the first appearance of Hobgoblin and containing the pristine, as-manufactured “Tattooz” insert and sample. Finally, we have a simply divine example of Amazing Spider-Man #265, a key book containing the first appearance of fan-favorite Silver Sable. Don’t let these web-sling away; get your bids in now!

These 10-day auctions run from April 8th to April 18th:

	Amazing Spider-Man #179 CGC Universal Grade in 9.8 condition with white pages. This is a fantastic issue to complete your collection. Featuring appearances by Green Goblin (Bart Hamilton) and Silvermane, this issue has cover and interior art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito, plus a story written by Len Wein.
	Amazing Spider-man #238 CGC Universal Grade in 9.4 condition with white pages. This is s a wonderful high grade comic to add to your collection. Featuring the first appearance of Hobgoblin and manufactured with “Tattooz” insert and sample, this issue has artwork and cover by both John Romita Sr. and John Romita Jr. and a story written by Roger Stern.
	Amazing Spider-Man #265 CGC Universal Grade in 9.8 condition with white pages. A stunning key issue for your collection, this features the first appearance of Silver Sable. Black Fox also appears in a story written by Tom DeFalco, with the cover and interior artwork by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein.

Don’t forget that these auctions are ending Saturday, April 11th:

	Amazing Spider-Man #240 CGC Universal Grade in 9.8 condition with white pages. This is a stunning comic to complete your collection. Featuring an appearance by the Vulture, the exciting story is written by Roger Stern, with interior artwork and cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton.
	Amazing Spider-Man #291 CGC Universal Grade in 9.8 condition with white pages. This fantastic issue has appearances by both Alistair Smythe and Spider-Slayer, in a story written by David Michelinie, with artwork by John Romita Jr. and Vince Colletta, and an incredible cover by Al Milgrom.

Happy bidding!

April 2nd Update: Good Reading & Best Sellers!

Hello, everyone,

We are happy to take orders for anything in stock, (it keeps us going until new releases are distributed again), but even if you don’t have any requests — please let us know how you are. The Wonderland staff cares about all of our customers, and we hope that you, and your loved ones, are well and staying safe!

Take a peek at a small selection that may interest you:

Don’t forget that our eBay store has a myriad of activity kits and family board games to help pass the time. We also have a great selection of supplies for protecting your comics; walls of graphic novels, trade paperbacks, and hardcovers; and an enormous back issue catalog to help fill holes in your collection. Just ask!

(Please note that without in-store shopping hours we won’t always be able to answer the phone, but we are always monitoring our email.)

Shipping is available to everyone, and we’re also currently able to arrange curbside pickup of prepaid orders on Wednesdays, 11am–2pm and Saturdays, 11am–1pm. Email us for any requests, an invoice, or more details.

Be safe!

Auctions This Week: Wednesday, April 1st

Hello,

These 10-day auctions run from April 1st to April 11th:

	Amazing Spider-Man #240 CGC Universal Grade in 9.8 condition with white pages. This is a stunning comic to complete your collection. Featuring an appearance by the Vulture, the exciting story is written by Roger Stern, with interior artwork and cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton.
	Amazing Spider-Man #291 CGC Universal Grade in 9.8 condition with white pages. This fantastic issue has appearances by both Alistair Smythe and Spider-Slayer, in a story written by David Michelinie, with artwork by John Romita Jr. and Vince Colletta, and an incredible cover by Al Milgrom.

Don’t forget that these auctions are ending Saturday, April 4th:

	Master of Kung Fu #17 CGC Universal Grade in 9.2 condition with white pages. This is a great key comic to complete your collection. Continuing the story and numbering from Special Marvel Edition #16, this must-have first issue of Master of Kung Fu is written by Steve Englehart, with artwork by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom, and a cover by Starlin.
	Superboy #144 CGC Universal Grade in 9.4 condition with off-white to white pages. From an original owner collection and featuring a classic Silver Age story (“Superboy’s Stolen Identity!”) written by Otto Binder, this issue also boasts interior artwork by George Papp and Frank Springer and a stunning cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.

Good luck!

Wonderland Comics Weekly Update

Hello all!

This “expected Next Week” news note is very different that usual, in keeping with the times….

Here is what we know at this time:

New comic distribution has been suspended. Diamond Comic Distributors cannot pack and ship out any new product, so there will be no new releases this coming week. Quite likely for some weeks ahead, please understand. This is not just for Wonderland, this is worldwide.

Our store has pre-ordered two months of product — all of the April and May new issues originally scheduled — so when the releases begin to flow you need have no worries that we will have everything that is available for you.

We are only certain that the shop must be “closed” as per the New York State PAUSE order. As much as we like ’em comics are not deemed “essential”. This means that there can be no in-store shopping, or employees working together in the store. (This would seem to make sense and is for our well being as well as yours.)

Orders that are paid for online can be safely shipped. We are happy to mail an order if you would like. (We would of course need your address for that.)

Hopefully, you can be encouraged to check out our eBay store for family games or kids’ activity kits, or we would certainly welcome orders for trade paperbacks (catch up on your reading!) or supplies (take care of your comics!) We can give you a PayPal invoice for any order.

Your business would certainly be appreciated (as it is always)! At this time it will greatly assist us to be able to keep the store viable until distribution of new comics renews.

Wayne (as owner, not as an employee) is willing to offer curbside pick up (just as the local Sherwin Williams, and Pet Supplies Plus are doing) for prepaid orders at specified times, but we are trying to receive legal assurance that this is allowed by the governor’s mandate.

We will certainly keep you updated, but let us know if you have any questions at any time. No one will be at the store on any regular basis to answer the phone, but we will be monitoring our email every day.

Thanks very much to all of you that have expressed and offered support during these eventful times. We have always been proud to be the store with the best customers! We wish you well, and encourage each of you to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

— Wayne, Val, Chris, Alyssa, and Lilly

Auctions This Week: Wednesday, March 25th

Hello,

These 10-day auctions run from March 25th to April 4th:

	Master of Kung Fu #17 CGC Universal Grade in 9.2 condition with white pages. This is a great key comic to complete your collection. Continuing the story and numbering from Special Marvel Edition #16, this must-have first issue of Master of Kung Fu is written by Steve Englehart, with artwork by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom, and a cover by Starlin.
	Superboy #144 CGC Universal Grade in 9.4 condition with off-white to white pages. From an original owner collection and featuring a classic Silver Age story (“Superboy’s Stolen Identity!”) written by Otto Binder, this issue also boasts interior artwork by George Papp and Frank Springer and a stunning cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.

Don’t forget that these auctions are ending Saturday, March 28th:

	Amazing Spider-Man #238 CGC Universal Grade in 9.4 condition with white pages. This is a wonderful high grade comic to add to your collection. Featuring the first appearance of Hobgoblin and manufactured with a “Tattooz” insert and sample, this issue has artwork and cover by both John Romita Sr. and John Romita Jr. and a story written by Roger Stern.
	Fantastic Four #112 CGC Universal Grade in 6.0 condition with white pages. This is a classic issue to complete your collection. Boasting a classic Hulk vs. Thing battle in addition to a J. Jonah Jameson cameo, it also features interior art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott, a story written by the legendary Stan Lee, and a cover by Buscema and Frank Giacoia.

Happy bidding!