Large Collection of 1990s Independent and Mainstream Comic Books Grub Girl
Lot #88
Item: f288-5905879

Saint Paul, MN

This Lot is:

Closed

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 7:34pm CST

High Bidder: #211548

Current Bid:

$21.00

Next Required Bid: $22.00

Location / Contact:
Saint Paul, MN 55117
Phone: 763-276-6094

Lot Description: A substantial collection of comic books featuring a diverse range of independent and mainstream titles predominantly from the 1990s era. This group includes a mix of genres and publishers such as "Grub Girl," "Faith," "Firestorm the Nuclear Man," "Lady Pendragon," "Luxura Double Impact," "Devil Dinosaur," and more. Covers depict both fantasy and superhero themes with dynamic and vibrant artwork. The comics appear generally well-preserved, with some issues bagged and boarded.

Highlights:
  • Mix of independent and mainstream publishers
  • Notable titles: "Grub Girl," "Faith," "Girlfiends," "Devil Dinosaur," "Firestorm," and more
  • Diverse genres including fantasy, superheroes, and sci-fi
  • Ideal for collectors or resale
See pictures for more details.

Contact Mike @ Michael@curioemporium.com with questions or call/text 763-276-6094. Please set up appointment for pick up as baby. it is cold outside! It is extremely helpful if you pay before you arrive. If you need shipping, please indicate that at time of purchase and pay the K-Bid Invoice. I ship using Shipping Saint - you will get notified when I start to pack your item(s) as well as an invoice for shipping charges.  Please note, depending how delicate, or how much an item weighs, shipping costs can be significant. Please bid accordingly.

Inspection By Appointment Only -

Auction Closing:

Thu, Jan 22, 2026
07:05 pm

Removal:

Sat, Jan 24, 2026
10:00 am - 03:00 pm

Removals are by appointment within the schedule above.

Bidding Increments:

Bid Range Minimum Increment
$0.01 - $75.00 $1.00
$75.01 - $150.00 $5.00
$150.01 - $250.00 $10.00
$250.01 - $500.00 $25.00
$500.01 - $1,000.00 $50.00
$1,000.01 - $5,000.00 $75.00
$5,000.01 - $50,000.00 $100.00
$50,000.01 - $75,000.00 $250.00
$75,000.01 - $100,000.00 $500.00
$100,000.01 - $2,500,000.00 $1,000.00

Buyer's PremiumCap
15.00%$1,500.00


This auction is contracted and managed by: Curio Emporium LLC

Manager: Michael Murphy


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Shipping

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Saint Paul
MN, 55117


Phone: 763-276-6094
  • Shipping Policy – Curio Emporium, LLC

    Eligible items for shipping will be clearly marked within each lot. Shipping is available for most reasonably sized items and is subject to both actual shipping costs packing expense and labor. 

    Please allow 6–8 days from the auction removal date for shipping invoices to be generated. I use Shipping Saint for the shipping process.

    Shipping Process

    1. Request shipping via your K-BID Bidder DashboardInvoicesManage Invoices

    2. Pay your auction invoice online (shipping will be billed separately)

    3. A separate shipping invoice will be emailed to you within 6-8 days

    4. Once the shipping invoice is paid, your items will be shipped

    5. Verify your shipping address! We will ship to the address listed on your K-BID profile unless otherwise confirmed. No refunds will be issued due to incorrect or unverified shipping information.

    Important Notes

    • Shipping fees cannot be estimated in advance. Items must be packaged, weighed, and measured before final shipping costs can be determined.

    • Once your items are handed off to the shipping department and have been packed, local pick-up is no longer an option. Time and resources will have already been committed.

    Thank you for your understanding and for bidding with Curio Emporium, LLC!

Payment Information

  • Accepted Forms of Payment: Major credit cards (processed through the K-BID website) and cash at time of pick-up.

Removal Appointments Required

Removal is scheduled for only the listed removal dates—there are no alternate removal dates. Please do not assume late removal is possible.  

After the auction closes, you must schedule a pick-up appointment through the K-BID Bidder Dashboard.
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Thank you for your cooperation!

Bid History

6 Bid(s)
Bidder Placed High Bid
211548
Jan 22 05:26pm
$21.00
447584 ^
Jan 16 04:31pm
$13.00
499225
Jan 16 04:31pm
$12.00
447584 ^
Jan 12 02:33pm
$11.00
499225
Jan 12 02:33pm
$10.00
447584
Jan 12 08:02am
$5.00