Chris Cross Comics
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“In a world of pixels, I’m still flipping through ink-stained pages.”
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So, I have a tiny store on Ebay, stop by anytime.
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So, I have a tiny store on Ebay, stop by anytime.
ebay.com/str/chriscrosscomics
Comic books you don't see every day!
This Golden Age copy of Exposed No. 1 is an example of a "pre-Code horror" classic, even though its theme is crime.
This Golden Age copy of Exposed No. 1 is an example of a "pre-Code horror" classic, even though its theme is crime.
November 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Comic books you don't see every day!
This Golden Age copy of Exposed No. 1 is an example of a "pre-Code horror" classic, even though its theme is crime.
This Golden Age copy of Exposed No. 1 is an example of a "pre-Code horror" classic, even though its theme is crime.
Great Ceasear's Ghost!
This comic book is poised to potentially become the most expensive comic in the world. Up for bids at Heritage Auctions, closes in 20 days.
#ChrisCrossComics
This comic book is poised to potentially become the most expensive comic in the world. Up for bids at Heritage Auctions, closes in 20 days.
#ChrisCrossComics
October 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Great Ceasear's Ghost!
This comic book is poised to potentially become the most expensive comic in the world. Up for bids at Heritage Auctions, closes in 20 days.
#ChrisCrossComics
This comic book is poised to potentially become the most expensive comic in the world. Up for bids at Heritage Auctions, closes in 20 days.
#ChrisCrossComics
🎃 2 more days until Halloween!
Before 1954, the horror comics genre was bloodier, weirder, and more creative than ever — until the Comics Code Authority censored the coffin shut. 💀
#HalloweenComics #ChrisCrossComics
Before 1954, the horror comics genre was bloodier, weirder, and more creative than ever — until the Comics Code Authority censored the coffin shut. 💀
#HalloweenComics #ChrisCrossComics
October 29, 2025 at 11:57 AM
🎃 2 more days until Halloween!
Before 1954, the horror comics genre was bloodier, weirder, and more creative than ever — until the Comics Code Authority censored the coffin shut. 💀
#HalloweenComics #ChrisCrossComics
Before 1954, the horror comics genre was bloodier, weirder, and more creative than ever — until the Comics Code Authority censored the coffin shut. 💀
#HalloweenComics #ChrisCrossComics
🎃 3 more days until Halloween!
Launched in 1938, Jack and Jill was a long-running children's magazine known for promoting health, fun, and learning through stories and activities. Jack and Jill had wonderful Halloween covers every October.
#JackAndJillMagazine #ChrisCrossComics
Launched in 1938, Jack and Jill was a long-running children's magazine known for promoting health, fun, and learning through stories and activities. Jack and Jill had wonderful Halloween covers every October.
#JackAndJillMagazine #ChrisCrossComics
October 28, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🎃 3 more days until Halloween!
Launched in 1938, Jack and Jill was a long-running children's magazine known for promoting health, fun, and learning through stories and activities. Jack and Jill had wonderful Halloween covers every October.
#JackAndJillMagazine #ChrisCrossComics
Launched in 1938, Jack and Jill was a long-running children's magazine known for promoting health, fun, and learning through stories and activities. Jack and Jill had wonderful Halloween covers every October.
#JackAndJillMagazine #ChrisCrossComics
🎃 4 more day until Halloween!
October 27th, remembering Bernie Wrightson on his birthday!
#BernieWrightson #Frankenstein #Halloween #Spooky #Horror #ChrisCrossComics
October 27th, remembering Bernie Wrightson on his birthday!
#BernieWrightson #Frankenstein #Halloween #Spooky #Horror #ChrisCrossComics
October 27, 2025 at 11:29 AM
🎃 4 more day until Halloween!
October 27th, remembering Bernie Wrightson on his birthday!
#BernieWrightson #Frankenstein #Halloween #Spooky #Horror #ChrisCrossComics
October 27th, remembering Bernie Wrightson on his birthday!
#BernieWrightson #Frankenstein #Halloween #Spooky #Horror #ChrisCrossComics
🎃🧹 6 more day until Halloween!
Pick-a-witch!
🪄 Wendy the Good Witch
🪄 Sabrina the Teenage Witch
🪄 Zatanna
🪄 Scarlet Witch
🪄 The Enchantress (June Moone)
🪄 Madame Xanadu
#ChrisCrossComics
Pick-a-witch!
🪄 Wendy the Good Witch
🪄 Sabrina the Teenage Witch
🪄 Zatanna
🪄 Scarlet Witch
🪄 The Enchantress (June Moone)
🪄 Madame Xanadu
#ChrisCrossComics
October 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
🎃🧹 6 more day until Halloween!
Pick-a-witch!
🪄 Wendy the Good Witch
🪄 Sabrina the Teenage Witch
🪄 Zatanna
🪄 Scarlet Witch
🪄 The Enchantress (June Moone)
🪄 Madame Xanadu
#ChrisCrossComics
Pick-a-witch!
🪄 Wendy the Good Witch
🪄 Sabrina the Teenage Witch
🪄 Zatanna
🪄 Scarlet Witch
🪄 The Enchantress (June Moone)
🪄 Madame Xanadu
#ChrisCrossComics
Remembering artist Al Avison on his birthday today, July 7th, 1920. Avison's work during the Golden Age of comics included Timely/Marvel's Captain America.
#AlAvison #CaptainAmerica #ChrisCrossComics
#AlAvison #CaptainAmerica #ChrisCrossComics
July 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Remembering artist Al Avison on his birthday today, July 7th, 1920. Avison's work during the Golden Age of comics included Timely/Marvel's Captain America.
#AlAvison #CaptainAmerica #ChrisCrossComics
#AlAvison #CaptainAmerica #ChrisCrossComics
Congratulating artist John Byrne on his birthday today, July 6th, 1950. Byrne is known for his influential work on X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Superman. He's been a key figure in the industry since the 1970s. He also co-created Alpha Flight and revitalized several major franchises.
#chriscrosscomics
#chriscrosscomics
July 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Congratulating artist John Byrne on his birthday today, July 6th, 1950. Byrne is known for his influential work on X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Superman. He's been a key figure in the industry since the 1970s. He also co-created Alpha Flight and revitalized several major franchises.
#chriscrosscomics
#chriscrosscomics
An unsettling cover featuring a dead clown and floating skull are sure to grab the attention of Golden Age crime comic fans with this rare Green Publications' Liberty Comics No. 12. This copy is up for bids on the Prime Auction at My Comic Shop starting today.
#GoldenAgeComics #ChrisCrossComics
#GoldenAgeComics #ChrisCrossComics
July 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
An unsettling cover featuring a dead clown and floating skull are sure to grab the attention of Golden Age crime comic fans with this rare Green Publications' Liberty Comics No. 12. This copy is up for bids on the Prime Auction at My Comic Shop starting today.
#GoldenAgeComics #ChrisCrossComics
#GoldenAgeComics #ChrisCrossComics
Congratulating artist Bill Watterson on his birthday today, July 5th, 1958. Watterson authored the syndicated comic strip Calvin and Hobbes from 1985 to 1995. The last strip of Calvin and Hobbes was published on December 31, 1995.
#BillWatterson #CalvinAndHobbes #ChrisCrossComics
#BillWatterson #CalvinAndHobbes #ChrisCrossComics
July 5, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Congratulating artist Bill Watterson on his birthday today, July 5th, 1958. Watterson authored the syndicated comic strip Calvin and Hobbes from 1985 to 1995. The last strip of Calvin and Hobbes was published on December 31, 1995.
#BillWatterson #CalvinAndHobbes #ChrisCrossComics
#BillWatterson #CalvinAndHobbes #ChrisCrossComics
Another copy coming up for auction with bidding starting July 8th on MyComicShop.com, here's Punch Comics No. 12 in CGC 4.5 with the wicked and iconic pre-code crime cover by artist Gus Ricca.
#PunchComics #GoldenAgeComics #GusRicca #GoldenAgeHorror #PreCodeHorror #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
#PunchComics #GoldenAgeComics #GusRicca #GoldenAgeHorror #PreCodeHorror #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
July 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Another copy coming up for auction with bidding starting July 8th on MyComicShop.com, here's Punch Comics No. 12 in CGC 4.5 with the wicked and iconic pre-code crime cover by artist Gus Ricca.
#PunchComics #GoldenAgeComics #GusRicca #GoldenAgeHorror #PreCodeHorror #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
#PunchComics #GoldenAgeComics #GusRicca #GoldenAgeHorror #PreCodeHorror #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
July Prime Auction opening on Saturday the 5th includes a copy of Tales of Horror No. 8 featuring an iconic cover by Howard Rosenberger in CGC 5.5 with White Pages, the 2nd highest copy on the census.
#TalesOfHorror #TobyComics #GoldenAgeHorror #PreCodeHorror #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
#TalesOfHorror #TobyComics #GoldenAgeHorror #PreCodeHorror #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
July 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
July Prime Auction opening on Saturday the 5th includes a copy of Tales of Horror No. 8 featuring an iconic cover by Howard Rosenberger in CGC 5.5 with White Pages, the 2nd highest copy on the census.
#TalesOfHorror #TobyComics #GoldenAgeHorror #PreCodeHorror #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
#TalesOfHorror #TobyComics #GoldenAgeHorror #PreCodeHorror #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
Miss America wishing you all a Happy 4th of July!🎆 (Miss America Comics No. 1 from 1944, Timely Comics.)
#FourthOfJuly #GoldenAgeComics #TimelyComics #KenBald #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
#FourthOfJuly #GoldenAgeComics #TimelyComics #KenBald #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
July 4, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Miss America wishing you all a Happy 4th of July!🎆 (Miss America Comics No. 1 from 1944, Timely Comics.)
#FourthOfJuly #GoldenAgeComics #TimelyComics #KenBald #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
#FourthOfJuly #GoldenAgeComics #TimelyComics #KenBald #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
Here's some of the 100 lots now up for bids on the Heritage Auction July 18 Golden Age Century Comics Showcase. Many rare issues, including some scarce first issues, will draw major interest from GA collectors.
June 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Here's some of the 100 lots now up for bids on the Heritage Auction July 18 Golden Age Century Comics Showcase. Many rare issues, including some scarce first issues, will draw major interest from GA collectors.
IYKYK...Happy Father's Day to everyone filling that role. Salute!👍🏻
#Creepshow #ECComics #GoldenAgeComics #ComicBooks #IGComicsCommunity #eBaySeller #ChrisCrossComics
#Creepshow #ECComics #GoldenAgeComics #ComicBooks #IGComicsCommunity #eBaySeller #ChrisCrossComics
June 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
IYKYK...Happy Father's Day to everyone filling that role. Salute!👍🏻
#Creepshow #ECComics #GoldenAgeComics #ComicBooks #IGComicsCommunity #eBaySeller #ChrisCrossComics
#Creepshow #ECComics #GoldenAgeComics #ComicBooks #IGComicsCommunity #eBaySeller #ChrisCrossComics
From the 1944 WWII archives we have a Private stateside taking a break reading a comic book at paratrooper camp in Georgia. It's a United Features Syndicate copy of Sparkler No. 33 containing reprints of newspaper strips with a Nancy & Sluggo cover.
#GoldenAgeComics #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
#GoldenAgeComics #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
June 3, 2025 at 11:12 AM
From the 1944 WWII archives we have a Private stateside taking a break reading a comic book at paratrooper camp in Georgia. It's a United Features Syndicate copy of Sparkler No. 33 containing reprints of newspaper strips with a Nancy & Sluggo cover.
#GoldenAgeComics #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
#GoldenAgeComics #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
Know the subject of this Frank Frazetta image from Wally Wood's Witzend Magazine Fanzine No. 1?
Hint: Not only was he an Olympic gold medalist, he was also an actor who starred in iconic film roles including Flash Gordon, Tarzan and Buck Rogers.
#ChrisCrossComics
Hint: Not only was he an Olympic gold medalist, he was also an actor who starred in iconic film roles including Flash Gordon, Tarzan and Buck Rogers.
#ChrisCrossComics
May 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Know the subject of this Frank Frazetta image from Wally Wood's Witzend Magazine Fanzine No. 1?
Hint: Not only was he an Olympic gold medalist, he was also an actor who starred in iconic film roles including Flash Gordon, Tarzan and Buck Rogers.
#ChrisCrossComics
Hint: Not only was he an Olympic gold medalist, he was also an actor who starred in iconic film roles including Flash Gordon, Tarzan and Buck Rogers.
#ChrisCrossComics
Selling 17 minutes after posting on #MyComicShop, this 1946 Golden Age copy of Fawcett's Mary Marvel Comics No. 5. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone who better captured the Mary Marvel character than artist Jack Binder who drew this remarkable cover.
May 24, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Selling 17 minutes after posting on #MyComicShop, this 1946 Golden Age copy of Fawcett's Mary Marvel Comics No. 5. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone who better captured the Mary Marvel character than artist Jack Binder who drew this remarkable cover.
A random list of Golden Age comic books to consider if you have the munchies.😝💨
🌭Hot Dog No. 1 (1954, title character Harry Hotdog)
🍬Taffy Comics No. 12 (1945 Rural Home Publishing Co)
🍫Candy No. 18 (1947 Quality Comics)
🍪Cookie No. 1 (1946 Michel Publishing)
#ChrisCrossComics
🌭Hot Dog No. 1 (1954, title character Harry Hotdog)
🍬Taffy Comics No. 12 (1945 Rural Home Publishing Co)
🍫Candy No. 18 (1947 Quality Comics)
🍪Cookie No. 1 (1946 Michel Publishing)
#ChrisCrossComics
May 22, 2025 at 9:17 PM
A random list of Golden Age comic books to consider if you have the munchies.😝💨
🌭Hot Dog No. 1 (1954, title character Harry Hotdog)
🍬Taffy Comics No. 12 (1945 Rural Home Publishing Co)
🍫Candy No. 18 (1947 Quality Comics)
🍪Cookie No. 1 (1946 Michel Publishing)
#ChrisCrossComics
🌭Hot Dog No. 1 (1954, title character Harry Hotdog)
🍬Taffy Comics No. 12 (1945 Rural Home Publishing Co)
🍫Candy No. 18 (1947 Quality Comics)
🍪Cookie No. 1 (1946 Michel Publishing)
#ChrisCrossComics
Remembering artist Bill Everett on his birthday today, May 18th, 1917. Everett was comic book artist and writer, best known for creating Namor the Sub-Mariner and co-creating Daredevil with Stan Lee.
#BillEverett #MarvelComics #SubMariner #Daredevil #DoctorStrange #GoldenAgeComics #ChrisCrossComics
#BillEverett #MarvelComics #SubMariner #Daredevil #DoctorStrange #GoldenAgeComics #ChrisCrossComics
May 18, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Remembering artist Bill Everett on his birthday today, May 18th, 1917. Everett was comic book artist and writer, best known for creating Namor the Sub-Mariner and co-creating Daredevil with Stan Lee.
#BillEverett #MarvelComics #SubMariner #Daredevil #DoctorStrange #GoldenAgeComics #ChrisCrossComics
#BillEverett #MarvelComics #SubMariner #Daredevil #DoctorStrange #GoldenAgeComics #ChrisCrossComics
Remembering artist Dave Hoover on his birthday today, May 14th, 1955. Hoover was an American comics artist and animator. From 1987 to 1997, he worked on The Wanderers, Captain America, Amazing Spider-Man, Starman, The Punisher, and The Invaders.
#ComicBookArtist #ComicBookArt #ChrisCrossComics
#ComicBookArtist #ComicBookArt #ChrisCrossComics
May 14, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Remembering artist Dave Hoover on his birthday today, May 14th, 1955. Hoover was an American comics artist and animator. From 1987 to 1997, he worked on The Wanderers, Captain America, Amazing Spider-Man, Starman, The Punisher, and The Invaders.
#ComicBookArtist #ComicBookArt #ChrisCrossComics
#ComicBookArtist #ComicBookArt #ChrisCrossComics
Circa 1967, here's a publicity still of actors Adam West (Batman/Bruce Wayne)and Yvonne Craig (Batgirl/Barbara Gordon). The duo are reviewing a copy of Detective Comics #359 featuring the origin and 1st appearance of Batgirl (Barbara Gordon).
#Batman1966 #Batgirl #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
#Batman1966 #Batgirl #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
May 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Circa 1967, here's a publicity still of actors Adam West (Batman/Bruce Wayne)and Yvonne Craig (Batgirl/Barbara Gordon). The duo are reviewing a copy of Detective Comics #359 featuring the origin and 1st appearance of Batgirl (Barbara Gordon).
#Batman1966 #Batgirl #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
#Batman1966 #Batgirl #ComicBooks #ChrisCrossComics
Just crawling out of the🐰🕳️I fell into with this old "pic". It turns out to be a screen grab from Season 1 Episode 7 of the television show The Adventures of Superman 1952. The little girl is "Kathy" who was given a copy of DC Comics Superman No. 72 as a prop for this shot. Cover art by Win Mortimer.
April 11, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Just crawling out of the🐰🕳️I fell into with this old "pic". It turns out to be a screen grab from Season 1 Episode 7 of the television show The Adventures of Superman 1952. The little girl is "Kathy" who was given a copy of DC Comics Superman No. 72 as a prop for this shot. Cover art by Win Mortimer.
Congratulating artist José Luis García-López on his birthday today, March 26th, 1948. García-López has been primarily known for his work with DC Comics. He's been responsible for penciling the style guides used by the company to provide official artwork for merchandise licenses around the world.
March 26, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Congratulating artist José Luis García-López on his birthday today, March 26th, 1948. García-López has been primarily known for his work with DC Comics. He's been responsible for penciling the style guides used by the company to provide official artwork for merchandise licenses around the world.
Remembering artist Glady Parker on her birthday today, March 21st, 1908. Parker was a trailblazing American cartoonist and fashion designer. Best known for her comic strip Mopsy (1939–1965), she brought her own flair to the character, modeling Mopsy after herself.
March 21, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Remembering artist Glady Parker on her birthday today, March 21st, 1908. Parker was a trailblazing American cartoonist and fashion designer. Best known for her comic strip Mopsy (1939–1965), she brought her own flair to the character, modeling Mopsy after herself.