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Aliens Earth War (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-019

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1st Printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Sam Keith. Cover by John Bolton. The Aliens still dominate the Earth, but Hicks and Newt are determined to free the planet- no matter the cost! Now, they are not alone in their struggle. An old friend and comrade comes out of hiding to aid them in their struggle, but will that be enough to win the day? Cover price $2.50.

Aliens Earth War (1990) 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-021

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Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Sam Keith. Cover by John Bolton. This issue we're in for lots of female trouble when Ripley and her crew travel to the Aliens' home planet in an effort to capture the Alien Queen mother. Her highness has other plans, however, as she sends her "babies" to take out Ripley's team, leaving the two species' feistiest females to battle it out one-on-one! Meanwhile, the armored personnel carrier, which has transported the crew to the Alien hive, is headed for a nuclear meltdown -- leaving our team stranded on the planet with no way to return to their ship! 32 pages, FC Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 0 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3827280011

Collecst the Aliens vs. Predator Prequel story from Dark Horse Presents #34-#36 - Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Mike Mignola Originally published in three installments in Dark Horse Presents, this edition collects the blockbuster "prequel" tale written by Randy Stradley and illustrated by Phillip Norwood. This storyline takes place prior to events contained in the Aliens vs. Predator four-issue, full-color series. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 0 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-248C197-001

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Collecst the Aliens vs. Predator Prequel story from Dark Horse Presents #34-#36 - Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Mike Mignola Originally published in three installments in Dark Horse Presents, this edition collects the blockbuster "prequel" tale written by Randy Stradley and illustrated by Phillip Norwood. This storyline takes place prior to events contained in the Aliens vs. Predator four-issue, full-color series. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-005

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. The quiet settlement on the planet Ryushi is turned into a battleground as the Predators clash with the vastly superior numbers of the Alien horde--with the few remaining humans caught in the middle fighting both sides! However, when it becomes apparent that the Aliens are winning, the humans and the Aliens are faced with a tough choice: trust each other--or die! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-009

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Chris Warner and Robert Campanella. Cover by Dave Dorman. Action is the key word for this final issue of comicdom's best-selling direct-sale comic book series! Machiko's only allies against the ever-increasing Alien horde are a lone Predator and a man on the brink of death! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 329 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2DC8414-018

Acts of Vengeance Aftermath - "Power Prey!" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Erik Larsen and Al Gordon. The Acts of Vengeance is over! But Loki, Graviton, and Sebastian Shaw still want another shot at your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Inside Shaw Industries, the X-Men's long-time foe tinkers with past and present Sentinel robots! High above the Earth, the Asgardian god of mischief takes notice and decides to push along Shaw's research by merging the prototypes into the Tri-Sentinel! And then Loki sends the gigantic robot to destroy the Amity Point nuclear power plant! Is the end near for New York City? Not quite! In a brilliant flash of light, the Amazing Spider-Man transforms into Captain Universe! And with the enigma force pulsing through his veins, the wondrous wall-crawler charges the Tri-Sentinel! Can the spectacular one prevent a nuclear meltdown in the Big Apple? In Spidey we trust! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and the Black Cat. (Notes: This issue begins Erik Larsen's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This story was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Cosmic Adventures.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 331 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2DC8414-021

"The Death Standard" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen and Terry Austin. To destroy the largest cocaine stockpile in the United States, the Punisher and the wondrous wall-crawler break into a secret federal installation in upstate New York! The web-slinger can't believe the government has joined the drug trade! But the Punisher doesn't care who's doing what! He's going to obliterate those drugs or die trying! Meanwhile in Colorado, Venom escapes from the Vault again! And in Soho, the Black Cat scares Mary Jane! Big problems are looming for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man next issue! Cameo appearance by Microchip. (Note: Spider-Man and the Punisher previously worked together in Punisher War Journal (1988 1st series) 14 & 15.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 333 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDBB5B-018

"Stalking Feat!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen and Mike Machlan. In an abandoned subway tunnel below Manhattan; the web-slinger, Venom, and Styx & Stone come together for a donnybrook to the death! But the amazing one can't beat Venom; and Venom can't beat Styx & Stone! And the crazy pair of assassins can't lay a glove on the wall-crawler! It looks like a three-way struggle to a stalemate! But finally someone breaks through! Will it be the end of the line for Styx, Stone, Venom, or your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Jonathon Caesar. (Notes: Venom battles the wall-crawler again in Amazing Spider-Man 346. Styx and Stone return in Amazing Spider-Man 376.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 335 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDBFBB-017

"Shocks!" The Return of the Sinister Six Part 2 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Terry Austin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Mike Machlan. Peter and Mary Jane attend a celebrity fundraiser at the New York Public Library! Everyone is having a great time until the Shocker pulls a brinks job on the charitable donations! Fortunately though, the web-slinger's old foe doesn't reach the exit before bumping into the wondrous wall-crawler! Will Spidey cancel the Shocker's cash withdrawal? In the meantime Dr. Octopus recruits two more blue chips to his super-villain sextet: the Hobgoblin and Mysterio! Cameo appearances by Captain America, Paul Shaffer, Aunt May, Ben Urich, Flash Thompson, and the Black Cat. (Note: This six-part storyline was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Return of the Sinister Six; and reprinted again in 2009 in the hardcover: Spider-Man -- Sinister Six.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Armor (1985 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC2DFF-006

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The Amazing Origin Of Armor, Part 7. Story by Neal Adams. Art by Brian Apthorp, Rudy Nebres and Neal Adams. Wraparound cover by Neal Adams. Sci-fi superheroics from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Silver Streak races to rescue an injured Armor from the crystal planet and get him medical attention - but first, they face one last test from the crystal entity. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 316 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4011787022

"Spiders and Stars!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Order has been restored to the universe! But the lady that caused the chaos is still on the loose! Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the wondrous wall-crawler blast off into outer space to rendezvous with Nebula's massive starship on the other side of the moon! Shell-Head and the synthezoid avenger arrive at the spaceship first and begin working their way through Nebula's guard force! And minutes later Cap, Thor, Spidey, and Sersi join the attack! Meanwhile inside the ship's command center, Starfox's pleasure power puts Nebula and her henchmen under his spell! By all accounts it looks like the Avengers will finish this caper without expending too much energy! But stranger things have happened in outer space…very strange! Cameo appearance by the Stranger. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 318 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4072884009

"A Vengeful God!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Nebula does it again! After almost destroying the cosmos with the universal compressor three issues ago, the vengeful super-villainess steals the power of the Infinity Union and threatens stellar genocide once more! But just like last time, the Mighty Avengers stand in her way! On the Stranger's gigantic planet-ship; the star-spangled avenger, golden avenger, synthezoid avenger, Asgardian, Eternal, and amazing one fight to the finish against Nebula! With help from the Stranger, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes bring the universe back from the brink one more time? Cameo appearance by Quasar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Nebula returns in Silver Surfer 38.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 443 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-198539E-006

Crimesmith enlists others to carry out robberies, and doesn't suffer betrayal well, in "The Coming Of Crimesmith". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Insert comic: 16-page promotion for Lightning Racers race car toys. Val Semeiks/Michael Bair cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 443 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-198539E-007

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Crimesmith enlists others to carry out robberies, and doesn't suffer betrayal well, in "The Coming Of Crimesmith". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Insert comic: 16-page promotion for Lightning Racers race car toys. Val Semeiks/Michael Bair cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 445 CBCS 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984276-024

Cover by Brian Bolland. "When the Earth Dies! Chapter One: Red Square! Bloody Square!" starrubg Slasher, Com. Gordon, Alfred, and Vicki Vale; script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman travels to the Soviet Union to track down the KGBeast's protege the NKVDemon, who is on a murdering spree; The brutal fight that ensues nearly costs Batman his life; Demon (protege of KGBeast, NOT Etrigan) appearance. "From the Den" column by Denny O'Neil. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 447 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-198539E-015

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The Demon (not Etrigan) is murdering leading members of the communist party, and his final target is Premier Mikhail Gorbachev in "Earth Day! Demon Night!" Part 3 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Jim Aparo & Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Brian Bolland. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Concrete Celebrates Earth Day (1990 Dark Horse) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #22-05A906D-012

By Paul Chadwick & Charles Vess & Moebius. Cover by Paul Chadwick. On April 22, 1990, the world joined together in an effort to make the population of the Earth aware of the environmental dangers we face. As their contribution to the cause represented by Earth Day 1990, Paul Chadwick, and Dark Horse Comics have joined together to create a unique comic experience- Concrete Celebrates Earth Day. A 32 page full color comic, Concrete Celebrates Earth Day contains new stories featuring Chadwick's Harvey and Eisner award-winning character Concrete, plus stories by artists Moebius and Charles Vess, all designed to heighten our awareness of the environmental problems that threaten us all. It is a comics experience that is not to be missed. FC. Cover price $3.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 614 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-236237D-001

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Cover art by Norm Breyfogle. Street Demonz starring Batman, script by Alan Grant, pencils by Norm Breyfogle, inks by Steve Mitchell; Batman helps a group of teenage boys against a motorcycle gang. 32 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

DuckTales (1990 Disney) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2636C18-002

Scrooge's Quest: Part 1 of 7 - "The Ice Demon!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Cosme Quartieri and Robert Bat. Webby is kidnaped and Uncle Scrooge can only save her by giving up his #1 Dime to the malevolent Magica DeSpell. FC, 32 pages Cover price $1.50.

Foolkiller (1990) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3959179002

Part 1 of 10. "Mad...As in Angry!" Story by Steve Gerber. Art by JJ Birch and Tony DeZuniga. "Live a poem, or die a fool!" Here comes the madcap avenger now in his own title. Months have passed since the demise of the Defenders and Greg Salinger, the man formerly known as the Fool Killer, awakes to find himself in a mental institution. Meanwhile, a young man who was a victim of a senseless crime begins to see the world in a whole new light. 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4043111012

Direct Edition. "Life's Blood!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch. Cover price $1.95.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4374672006

Direct Edition. "Life's Blood!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch. Cover price $1.95.

Ghost Rider Keepsake Collection (1990) 0 VG- 3.5

Heavy tearing in envelope.

Limited to 5000 individually numbered sets. This keepsake collection includes six 6"x9" Black and White cards and an uncut sheet of colored trading cards.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 103 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D27E7E-004

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In "Amazing the Welkin," Storm Shadow blackmails the Jugglers to get Snake-Eyes a mission to get his mind off of Scarlett, while the Joe Team and the Oktober Guard battle at Sierra Gordo. Characters: Misha; Lt.Gorky; Daina; Dragonsky (All as The Oktober Guard); Spirit; Mutt; Russ; Scarlett; Jake The Foreman; Hawk; Raggedy-Mouf; Spike; Snake-Eyes; Stalker; Cobra Commander; Scarlett's Sister; Storm Shadow; Thurston; The Jugglers; Flint; Roadblock; Darklon; Muskrat; Lady Jaye. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 106 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418462013

In "I Lift My Lamp," Snake-Eyes and the White Clown try to bring some sort of order to the war torn Borovia as Snake-Eyes attempts to complete his mission, while Storm Shadow and Stalker try to escape from their captivity in the Statue of Liberty's torch. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe [Snake-Eyes; Stalker; Storm Shadow]; White Clown; Magda; Orlovsky; George Strawhacker; Major Bludd; Jugglers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

Grimjack (1984) 73 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-019

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Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 42 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2A98398-059

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"West Side Rumble" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Cliff Robinson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #434. Plus: "Thirteenth Assessment" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #421. Also: "Casey's Day Out" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #422. And: "Hagatha Smeld" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #419. Cover by Randy Elliott. Cover price $1.75.

Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 44 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-060

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"Many Unhappy Returns" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Kim Raymond; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #376. Plus: "The Genie" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Cam Kennedy; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #514. Also: "Pretzel Logic" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #304. And: "Spugbug" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Kim Raymond; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #413. Plus: "High Society!" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #364. Also: "The Dredd End" is by Brian Bolland. Cover pencils by Tom Artis. Cover price $1.75.

Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 47 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-061

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"In the Bath" is written by John Wagner, with art by Jim Baikie; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #626. Plus: "10,000,000 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia" is written by Alan Grant, with art by Colin MacNeil; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #628. Also: "A Child's Tale" is written by Alan Grant, with art by Cliff Robinson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #631. And: "A Total Near-Death Experience" is written by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #629-630. Cover by Tom Artis and Sam De La Rosa. Cover price $1.75.

Law of Dredd (1989) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-073

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Brian Bolland reprint Cover price $1.75.

Law of Dredd (1989) 13 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2A98398-074

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Legion (1989 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-062

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Lobo has a face-to-face confrontation with the space pirates who have been terrorizing the galaxy...and don't miss the debut of the new Lydea Mallor. Script by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark McKenna. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 17 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-063

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It's an all-out assault on Dagon-Ra and his space pirates...but is it also a trap? Script by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark McKenna. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-064

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Vril Dox has deduced Lydea's identity and sends the Beks after Mr. Starr. Meanwhile, Stealth is up to something. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Jim Fern and John Nyberg. Cover by Garry Leach. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 13 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-031

Part 2 of 3. Brush Fire - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Tom Palmer. Moon Knight becomes a rebel leader in an attempt to destroy the Bushman. And Arsenal is out to kill both Bushman and Moon Knight! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412156009

Part 3 of 3. Long Day Dying - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Tom Palmer. This is it! Moon Knight's final battle with Bushman! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 49 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2496D64-049

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Cover art by Alan Weiss. "Strange On the Range," script and art by Alan Weiss; An American Indian has discovered a way to use magic to alter history!; How can Doctor Strange stop him?; Guest-starring Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. "Two Guns Against the Gang!", script by Mike W. Barr, art by Tod Smith; Two-Gun Kid (Matt Hawk) takes on "Bear" Bronson and "Rattler" Redlin. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 89 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4411528007

Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Todd McFarlane. The Gift, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Hilary Barta; Freedom Force catches up with Cable in New York; the New Mutants arrive on the scene, and decide to defend Cable; Cable promises them that he will find Rusty and Skids; Moira gives Cable her blessing to work with the New Mutants; Rictor remembers Cable. Part 4 of 4. Statement of ownership--average print run 313,910; average paid circulation 210,335. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Photo Journal Guide to Comic Books HC (1989 Gerber) 2-1ST VG+ 4.5

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "K-Z!"

By Ernest W. Gerber.

E. Gerber's lavishly illustrated reference books make it easy for fans to get a glimpse at thousands of hard-to-find comics. The Photo Journal Guide to Comic Books Vol. 2 covering K-Z (1990), compiled by Ernest and Mary Gerber is published by the Gerber Publishing Company. Volume one contains 11,060 full color illustrations of comics in alphabetical order from K-Z. Also included is a price and grading guide for comics.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 170 pages, full color.

NOTE: For Volume 3-4 see Photo Journal Guide to Mavel Comics HC (1991).

NOTE: The dust-jacket has a rough, groovy exterior and this is not considered a defect.

Cover price $75.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 13 VF+ 8.5

The Doll's House, Part 4 of 7. It's a look at the Sandman's 600-year relationship with a man who refuses to die. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Michael Zulli and Steve Parkhouse. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 14 CBCS 9.4 Signed Gaiman

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Neil Gaiman. Sketch on Cover. Direct Edition

Label #21-3D82531-004

The Doll's House, Part 5 of 7. A special double-sized issue as Sandman attends a convention of serial killers to find and confront the Corinthian. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $2.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 19ERROR CGC 9.4 McKean Error Variant

Paper: White

Error Edition.

Label #3948377004

Error Version. Printed with page 18 & 19 in the wrong order. Dream Country, Part 3 of 4: "A Midsummer Night's Dream." There's no business like show business as the Sandman gets a performance, Mr. Shakespeare gets stage fright, and Bottom gets an ass's head. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Charles Vess. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 34 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1853025-061

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 1 of 5 - "...Even Demigods must Dream!" Featuring the return of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer tours the realm of Death. And, by story's end, witness the triumphant return of one of the Marvel Universe's most dangerous villains, the Mad Titan, Thanos. 32 pages.

NOTE: "This is the Mad Titan's first in continuity appearance since his demise in Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual #2 thirteen years earlier." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 38 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-034

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 5 of 5 - "The Answer!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The space pirate known as Nebula (last seen in Avengers #318), the granddaughter of the Mad Titan, Thanos, finally meets her infamous relative. It is an encounter that will leave her scared to say the least. Plus, at last...the Silver Surfer confronts Thanos and these two immensely powerful beings engage in a battle only one of them will walk away from. Story continues in Thanos Quest #1. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 39 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-034

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"The Fight Game!" Story by Alan Grant. Art by James Sherman. The Silver Surfer must fight for his life on a planet where only the strong survive. Can even the Power Cosmic stand against the power of Algol Demonstar? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 40 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-037

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"Welcome to Dynamo City!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer arrives in the always dangerous Dynamo City to be presented with the Last Will and Testament of Thanos. And, that is only the beginning of the Surfer's problems. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 41 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-038

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"Job Hunting!" Featuring a 2-page splash page of all the heroes, villains, and supporting characters from the life of the Silver Surfer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. What would a former Herald of Galactus be doing standing in Dynamo City like some average Joe? What else...looking for work. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 42 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-039

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"A Second Chance!" Story by Jim Starlin and Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer's stay in Dynamo City continues as he finally meets the founder of gigantic free-floating satellite community whose sole purpose is commerce. Plus, the dim witted Drax the Destroyer stops by with news that the Mad Titan, Thanos still lives. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 43 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-040

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"Termination!" Story by Jim Starlin and Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Keith Williams. The Silver Surfer's unusual adventures in Dynamo City continue as his fate is in the hands of, dare I say it, lawyers! Will this be the Surfer's most crushing defeat to date? Cover price $1.00.