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1963 (1993 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Veitch

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFC92-012

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Cover pencils by Rick Veitch, inks by Dave Gibbons. Mayhem on Mystery Mile!, script by Alan Moore, pencils by Rick Veitch and Murphy Anderson, inks by Dave Gibbons and Murphy Anderson; things start going wrong with the automatic defenses of the underground fortress of Mystery Incorporated when the Neon Queen sees a strange man reverse waling in the Maybe Machine room; Fantastic Four homage. Spoof of the old Marvel Bullpen Bulletins pages. A fake letter page with letters for an issue that was never published. Pin-ups of Crystal Man, Planet and Kid Dynamo from Mystery Incorporated. Pin-up of Neon Queen from Mystery Incorporate by Melinda Gebbie. Phony ad for courses in speaking better English by Veitch. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

1963 (1993) Ashcan 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-47C8A16-001

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Alan Moore script. Ashcan edition for 1963, Book Five: Horus, Lord of Light. Rare Alan Moore item. Very low print run. Cover price $1.95.

2099 Limited (1993) Ashcan 1A CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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Blue Foil Edition.

Label #19-47C8A16-003

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Blue Foil Edition. Ron Lim and Adam Kubert cover. B & W Ashcan preview. (Hero premiere edition # 7)

Aliens Predator Deadliest of Species (1993) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-014

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"The Hunt." A surprisingly formidable Caryn Delacroix, caught in a virtual reality game, battles with and against a Predator. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Eduardo Barreto. Cover by John Bolton. Cover price $2.50.

Aliens Predator The Deadliest of Species (1993) Ashcan 1RED CBCS 8.5

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Special Ashcan Edition

Label #19-47C8A16-004

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Ashcan edition with RED FOIL cover. (Hero Premiere Edition # 3). Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jackson (Butch) Guice. Half color; half black-and-white. John Bolton cover. 5.25-in. x 8.5-in.; 16 pages.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 374 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3798926003

"Murder on Parade" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Several days ago Richard and Mary Parker experienced the upside of having a son who is a superhero. But today they experience the downside...in spades! Venom believes that the Parkers need protection from their web-slinging son! So the Lethal Protector tries to kidnap them! But the amazing one won't let that happen without a fight! And what a fight it is! Venom and the wall-crawler battle from block to block for the same goal: saving the Parkers! Truly a bizarre twist! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Ben Urich, Joy Mercado, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The letters page previews the cover to Amazing Spider-Man 375.) Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 375D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3810044002

Direct Edition. 30th Anniversary issue of Amazing Spiderman #1. "The Bride of Venom" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Gold foil holografix cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Inside an abandoned Brooklyn amusement park, the Lethal Protector holds Richard and Mary Parker captive! The disturbed Venom thinks he's just doing what's best for Peter's parents! But that's not going to work! No way, no how! So the wall-crawler heads to the park knowing a fierce fight awaits! However the web-slinger may have help this time from a very unlikely source...Eddie Brock's ex-wife! Wow, will there be a family reunion atop the Ferris wheel? Or perhaps a funeral beneath it? One way or another, the Amazing Spider-Man and Venom battle for the last time! Cameo appearances by Silver Sable, Battlestar, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "True Friends!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Patrick Olliffee. Inks by Mark McKenna. Aware of what the Human Torch did to Empire State University, Spider-Man vows to bring his friend to justice. Cameo appearance by Silver Sable. Plot crosses over with Fantastic Four 373 & 374. Third story: "The Monster Within" Script by Eric Fein. Art by Dan Panosian. JJJ tries to get his son, John Jameson, started in the field of journalism. Fourth story: "Echoes..." Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Don Hudson. The Chameleon visits the grave of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: Venom appears next in the first issue of his Lethal Protector (1993) series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 660,958. average paid circulation 544,900.) 64 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 375D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3799789012

Direct Edition. 30th Anniversary issue of Amazing Spiderman #1. "The Bride of Venom" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Gold foil holografix cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Inside an abandoned Brooklyn amusement park, the Lethal Protector holds Richard and Mary Parker captive! The disturbed Venom thinks he's just doing what's best for Peter's parents! But that's not going to work! No way, no how! So the wall-crawler heads to the park knowing a fierce fight awaits! However the web-slinger may have help this time from a very unlikely source...Eddie Brock's ex-wife! Wow, will there be a family reunion atop the Ferris wheel? Or perhaps a funeral beneath it? One way or another, the Amazing Spider-Man and Venom battle for the last time! Cameo appearances by Silver Sable, Battlestar, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "True Friends!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Patrick Olliffee. Inks by Mark McKenna. Aware of what the Human Torch did to Empire State University, Spider-Man vows to bring his friend to justice. Cameo appearance by Silver Sable. Plot crosses over with Fantastic Four 373 & 374. Third story: "The Monster Within" Script by Eric Fein. Art by Dan Panosian. JJJ tries to get his son, John Jameson, started in the field of journalism. Fourth story: "Echoes..." Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Don Hudson. The Chameleon visits the grave of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: Venom appears next in the first issue of his Lethal Protector (1993) series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 660,958. average paid circulation 544,900.) 64 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 375D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3799789018

Direct Edition. 30th Anniversary issue of Amazing Spiderman #1. "The Bride of Venom" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Gold foil holografix cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Inside an abandoned Brooklyn amusement park, the Lethal Protector holds Richard and Mary Parker captive! The disturbed Venom thinks he's just doing what's best for Peter's parents! But that's not going to work! No way, no how! So the wall-crawler heads to the park knowing a fierce fight awaits! However the web-slinger may have help this time from a very unlikely source...Eddie Brock's ex-wife! Wow, will there be a family reunion atop the Ferris wheel? Or perhaps a funeral beneath it? One way or another, the Amazing Spider-Man and Venom battle for the last time! Cameo appearances by Silver Sable, Battlestar, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "True Friends!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Patrick Olliffee. Inks by Mark McKenna. Aware of what the Human Torch did to Empire State University, Spider-Man vows to bring his friend to justice. Cameo appearance by Silver Sable. Plot crosses over with Fantastic Four 373 & 374. Third story: "The Monster Within" Script by Eric Fein. Art by Dan Panosian. JJJ tries to get his son, John Jameson, started in the field of journalism. Fourth story: "Echoes..." Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Don Hudson. The Chameleon visits the grave of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: Venom appears next in the first issue of his Lethal Protector (1993) series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 660,958. average paid circulation 544,900.) 64 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 380D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-014

Direct Edition. Guest stars galore! "Soldiers of Hope" Maximum Carnage Part 11 of 14. Guest-starring Captain America, Deathlok, Firestar, Iron Fist, and Nightwatch. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bagley (breakdowns) and Randy Emberlin (finishes). Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 103. The ranks of the good guys are growing! The wall-crawler, star-spangled avenger, living weapon, Demolisher, and Firestar scour the city looking for Carnage's gang of killers! And it doesn't take long to find one of them! Shriek is raising cain all by herself on the Upper East Side! But this could be an opportunity to divide and conquer! Can Spider-Man and Captain America silence Shriek? Meanwhile inside the Statue of Liberty's torch, Nightwatch and Morbius attempt to rescue Venom from Carnage's clutches! However, the nocturnal heroes will have to defeat the Demogoblin, doppelganger, and Carrion first! Story continues in Spider-Man 37. Cameo appearances by the Black Cat and Cloak. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 381 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-017

"Samson Unleashed!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-Starring Doc Samson and the Hulk. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Peter Parker and Leonard Samson attend the unveiling of an experimental psychiatric treatment based upon gamma radiation! The new "gamma virus" will help mentally ill people release their repressed hatred and anger! Hold on, is mixing hatred and anger with gamma radiation a good idea? One thing leads to another... and the new virus infects Doc Samson! And later in Washington Square Park, it infects the Hulk too! And that leaves the Amazing Spider-Man stuck between a rock and a hard place.. .and then some! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Richard Parker, and Mary Parker. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 382 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-022

"Emerald Rage!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-Starring Doc Samson and the Hulk. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. In the ruins of Empire State University, Doc Samson and the wondrous wall-crawler fight to the finish vs. the Incredible Hulk! The gamma virus has infected the Hulk and taken his rage to the next level! How in the world can the Green Goliath be stopped now? Meanwhile in Queens, Aunt May grows suspicious of Peter's newfound parents and hires a private investigator to check them out! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Richard Parker, Mary Parker, and Orwell Taylor. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 383 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE684-009

"Judgement Night!" Trial by Jury Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. The Jury has a new target: the Amazing Spider-Man! After failing to capture Venom several months ago, the heavily-armed vigilantes decide that the web-slinger is the next best thing! In the skies over Manhattan, the Jury (and Orwell Taylor) set a trap for the spectacular one! So much for voir dire! This Jury is already seated and going straight for a conviction! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Richard Parker, Mary Parker, and Nova. (Notes: The Jury previously appeared in the Venom Lethal Protector (1993) series. This issue includes a foldout back cover featuring upcoming Marvel releases.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 27P CBCS 9.4 Lyle Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-124

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First appearance of Annex in "Prepare Yourself for...Annex." Script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Scott Hanna. Back-up stories: Black Cat and Solo in "Dead Reackoning." Script by Eric Fein, pencils by Scott Kolins, inks by Bud LaRosa; the Lizard in "The Lizard Must Be Destroyed." Script by Mike Lackey, pencils by Aaron Lopresti, inks by Andy Mushynsky; and John Jameson in "Estrangements and Reunions." Script by Fein, pencils by Larry Alexander, inks by Bud LaRosa. Also, 5 pages Maximum Carnage cover gallery. Lyle cover. This issue is polybagged with an Annex trading card and a 1993 Annuals card. Cover price $2.95.

Angels and Visitations HC (1993 A Miscellany by Neil Gaiman) 1LTD-1ST VF+ 8.5

1st printing. Limited Edition - Signed by Neil Gaiman, Steve Bissete, Randy Broecker, David McKean, P. Craig Russell, Jill Karla Schwarz, Bill Sienkiewicz, Charles Vess, and Michael Zulli - Limited to 400 Copies. Limited Edition comes in leather slipcase. A Miscellany by Neil Gaiman. This collection of Neil Gaiman's short fiction features an odd assortment of enigmatic and wonderful tales - including Troll Bridge, Chivalry, and Cold Colours - to amuse and delight, illustrated by Charles Vess, P. Craig Russell, Jill Carla Schwarz, Michael Zulli, and Randy Broecker. Hardcover, 168 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $20.00.

Armor (1993 2nd Series) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-002

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Deathwatch 2000, Part 3. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Sal Velluto, Rudy Nebres and Neal Adams. Wraparound foil cardstock cover by Michael Golden. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. The Armor team (Armor, Silver Streak and Scarlet Streak) joins forces with Megalith as the Hellbenders attack an aircraft carrier. The secrets of the New Clear Warlock are revealed, as well as the origin of the Hellbenders. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Armor (1993 2nd Series) 2U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-003

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Unbagged without Trading Card. Deathwatch 2000, Part 9. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Sal Velluto, Rudy Nebres and Neal Adams. Die cut cover by Michael Golden. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. With the Revengers captured and Armor believed dead, he must find a way to free his teammates in order to defeat the Hellbenders and discover the secret of Mason Graves. Unbagged without trading card. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Armor (1993 2nd Series) 3U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-006

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Unbagged without card. Deathwatch 2000, Part 15. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Brian Apthorp, Alberto Saichan, Nelson Luty and Neal Adams. Wraparound Tyvek cover by Michael Golden. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. As the Deathwatch saga draws to a close, Armor, Silver Streak and Scarlet Streak race to prevent the Dragon from starting a nuclear holocaust. But the Dragon himself moves against them, preventing Armor from stopping one missile. Unbagged without trading card. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 360 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29CF5FE-001

The Gatherers Saga: Part 10 of 178 - "Alternate Visions" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Bronze foil embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Inside the citadel of the Gatherers, Proctor holds his newest avenger captive! The Vision! What diabolical plan does Proctor have in store for the synthezoid avenger? A simple one really. Transplant the Vision's artificial mind into another Vision from an alternative reality! And send the new "evil" Vision to kill the Avengers! A synthetic wolf in sheep's clothing! With Earth's Mightiest Heroes in disarray (after Sersi's rash behavior last issue), will the Vision's teammates even notice the change? First appearance of the Anti-Vision. Cameo appearances by Captain America, Lockjaw, and the Swordsman. Backup feature: "Overviews" Script by Bob Harras. Art by Hector Collazo. Designs by Suzanne Gaffney. The Black Widow brings Cap up-to-date on everything he's missed with the Avengers over the past several weeks. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue begins the 30th anniversary celebration of the Avengers. The Vision returns to his familiar red-hued body for the first time since West Coast Avengers 40. This issue includes a two-page Avengers pin-up by Ron Frenz and Tom Palmer. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 267,483; average paid circulation: 175,025.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 363 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-129

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 13 of 18 - "A Gathering of Hate!" Double-size issue. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Silver foil embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. It's all-out action in the Andes Mountains as Earth's Mightiest Heroes have at long last located Proctor's secluded citadel! The Black Knight leads the charge inside and in mere seconds the epic battle erupts! Seven fighting-mad avengers vs. Cassandra, Sloth, Magdalene, Tabula Rasa, and Proctor! The rage and fury of Dane Whitman and the Prince of Power push the Gatherers back on their heels, but the awesome power of Proctor stalls the Avengers' march to victory! During the furious fight, new details emerge about the relationship between Sersi and Proctor; and the Black Knight's connection to both of them! Could Sersi somehow be a greater threat to the Avengers than Proctor? First appearance of Deathcry. Cameo appearances by the Watcher, Empress Lilandra, Henry Pym, Bill Foster, and the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. Second feature: One-page pin-up of the Vision vs. Proctor by Art Nichols and Hector Collazo. Third feature: One-page pin-up of the Blood Wraith. Fourth feature: One-page pin-up of Captain America vs. the Gatherers. Fifth feature: One-page pin-up of Sersi by Brian Pelletier and Tom Palmer. Sixth feature: One-page pin-up of the Anachronauts by Dan Panosian. Seventh feature: Two-page pin-up of the Avengers vs. the Gatherers by Art Nichols, Hector Collazo, and Harry Candelario. (Note: The letters page previews George Perez's 30th anniversary Avengers poster in the typeset background.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Batman (1940) 498 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C365B-001

KnightFall Part 15. While Bruce Wayne laments his fate, Bane decided to wipe out all the other gangs in Gotham in "Knights in Darkness." Catwoman appearance. KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #665. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 500D CBCS 7.0 Die-Cut Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-016

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THIS COMIC IS NOT POLYBAGGED. KnightFall Part 19. The concluding chapter of KnightFall finds Batman (Jean-Paul Valley) determined to break Bane the way the villain broke his predecessor in "Dark Angel." Nightwing cameo. Written by Doug Moench. Art for Chapter 1 ("The Fall") by Jim Aparo & Terry Austin. Art for Chapter 2 ("The Descent") by Mike Manley. Comes with 2 postcards: 'Classic Batman' by Jim Aparo and 'The New Batman' by Mike Manley. Wraparound die-cut cover by Joe Quesada & Kevin Nowlan. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.95.

Batman (1940) 500D CBCS 7.0 Die-Cut Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Collector's Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-012

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THIS COMIC IS NOT POLYBAGGED. KnightFall Part 19. The concluding chapter of KnightFall finds Batman (Jean-Paul Valley) determined to break Bane the way the villain broke his predecessor in "Dark Angel." Nightwing cameo. Written by Doug Moench. Art for Chapter 1 ("The Fall") by Jim Aparo & Terry Austin. Art for Chapter 2 ("The Descent") by Mike Manley. Comes with 2 postcards: 'Classic Batman' by Jim Aparo and 'The New Batman' by Mike Manley. Wraparound die-cut cover by Joe Quesada & Kevin Nowlan. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.95.

Batman Grendel (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8 SS Matt Wagner

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Matt Wagner.

Label #22-0668043-006

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BATMAN/GRENDEL pits the relentless determination of the Dark Knight Detective against the diabolic methodology of Hunter Rose, the first incarnation of Matt Wagner's now-classic creation, Grendel. While Bruce Wayne and Hunter Rose play power games in Gotham's high society, Batman finds himself up against a new and vicious foe of uncanny intellect and evil intent, one more than capable of testing the Dark Knight's formidable skills to their limits. Written and illustrated by Grendel creator Matt Wagner. Painted cover by Wagner. Prestige Format. Co-published by DC and Comico, the Comic Company. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Grendel (1993) 2 CBCS 9.6 SS Matt Wagner

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Matt Wagner.

Label #22-0668043-005

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The true aggressive evil of Grendel is revealed as, in his malevolent quest to prove his superiority over Batman, he slaughters a squad of Gotham City cops and kidnaps an innocent child to use as a pawn in his cruel games of duplicity and murder. But the Dark Knight is not so easily duped, and Grendel's extreme actions set them both up for a chilling confrontation! Written and illustrated by Grendel creator Matt Wagner. Painted cover by Wagner. Prestige Format. Co-published by DC and Comico, the Comic Company. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Grendel (1993) Ashcan 1GOLD CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Gold Foil Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-017

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Gold Foil Variant Hero Premiere Edition # 2. B & W preview Ashcan. Featuring 15 minutes with Matt Wagner.

Batman Mask of the Phantasm (1993) 1B CGC 9.6 Timm Standard Variant

Paper: White

Label #4413401025

Standard Edition. Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett. Cover by Bruce Timm. Has Bruce Wayne finally found love? Meanwhile, a new vigilante in Gotham has Batman running in circles as he takes out members of a crime family, and when the Joker gets things get cranked up to eleven! The official comics adaptation of the Warner Bros. animated movie. 64 pages, full color. $2.95 cover price. Cover price $2.95.

Batman Seduction of the Gun (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-29986F7-003

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To some people, guns are a scourge; to others, a Constitutional right; for still others, they are merely a means to achieving an end. But at every level of society, children find guns, usually by chance...and often at the cost of their own lives. In BATMAN: SEDUCTION OF THE GUN, Batman and Robin confront the issue of gun control head on, in an action-packed and thought-provoking tale of gun-running, gang violence and the insidious lure of firearms. Inspired by today's headlines, this special takes a hard look at the way guns are perceived and used, with particular emphasis on their accessibility to juveniles. It is an extensively researched look into the subject with a strong emphasis on a story that avoids advocating any particular political view. Written by John Ostrander, with art by Vince Giarrano. Painted cover by Dave Dorman. 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Battletide (1992 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-010

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Starring Death's Head II & Killpower. Death's Head II & Killpower are now inextricably bonded so that they can fight on the battleworld, Colosseum. But they're not the only ones; Wolverine, Dark Angel, Psylocke & Hercules are just a few of the other contestants. Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Geoff Senior. Wraparound cover by Dell Barras. Cover price $1.75.

Betty and Veronica (1987 1st Series Archie) 65 VG- 3.5

Written by Mike Pellowski Frank Doyle. Art by Dan DeCarlo, Alison Flood, Cover by Dan DeCarlo and Alison Flood. Archie has a free evening from his job working at the county fair, and both Betty and Veronica are determined to occupy every moment of that free evening. Veronica gets a crisis of confidence when one handsome man walks past her without noticing her. Watching his daughter and Betty engages in a vigorous badminton game gets Mr. Lodge pining for his youth. Betty and Veronica are surprised by Reggie's sudden virtuosity on the violin. Editor Gorelick encourages readers to pressure their local newspaper to carry the Archie syndicated comic strip; two samples of the strip illustrate the article. Recycling Plastic Containers public service announcement with the Archie gang, art by Bill Golliher. 36 pages, full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Black Axe (1993) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-134

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Heralding its debut, covers for the first three issues of this Marvel UK series are drawn by John Romita, Jr. And Death's Head II makes a guest appearance in #1! Written by Simon Jowett. Art by Edmund Perryman and Rod Ramos. Cover by John Romita, Jr. Cover price $1.75.

Bloodshot (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289683010

Chrome cover. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Blood of the Machine, script by Kevin VanHook, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Bob Wiacek; A man with no name on the run from the mafia and the sinister Japanese conglomerate, Iwatsu Industries, Bloodshot will stop at nothing to learn the secret of his nanite-fueled second life. Geoff the Geomancer app. Bloodshot pull-out poster by Barry Windsor-Smith. 36 pgs., full color. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Bloodshot (1993 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289662022

Bloodshot's war with the mob forces him into an impossible situation. In the year 4002, Rai faces a similar dilemma and only 'The Blood of Heroes' can save him from certain doom. "Blood On the Sands of Time" is written by Kevin VanHook, with art by Don Perlin and John Dixon. Characters: Benito Carboni; Bloodshot; Eternal Warriors (of 1993 and of 4002); Gino Canelli; Malev Emperor; Maria; Rai [Takao Konishi]; Rentaro Nakadai; Tony Barucci. Cover by Don Perlin and Kevin Nowlan. Cover price $2.25.

Bombast (1993) 1 CBCS 9.6

Label #19-2A98398-006

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Bombast Lives! - Written by "Rascally" Roy Thomas (plot) & "Groovy" Gary Friedrich (script). Art by "Darlin'" Dick Ayers & "Big John" Severin. Cover pencils by Jack "King" Kirby. Special Image Comics guest star, the Savage Dragon! An earthquake shakes Chicago, and the first of Secret City's superheroes awakens! He's the hot-tempered human catapult called Bombast. He can hurl objects at incredible speed and with uncanny accuracy. This modern world baffles him. And worse, he has lost the memory of his all-important mission to save modern mankind from the doom that destroyed his civilization 15,000 years ago! Meanwhile, Chicago police officer Savage Dragon is out to place Bombast under arrest! Also featuring appearances by Nightglider and Captain Glory. Plus: "Bullpen Bios" of John Severin, Dick Ayers and Gary Friedrich, including photos of the three. And: Polybagged with a Kirbychrome trading card. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Bone Holiday Special (1993) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2C71484-001

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Hero Magazine giveaway. Features an interview with Bone creator Jeff Smith conducted by Frank Kurtz. Cover price $2.95.

Break Thru (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8 Perez

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AF890E-003

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Break-Thru: Part One - Written by Gerard Jones, Mike W. Barr, Steve Englehart, Steve Gerber, James D. Hudnall, Tom Mason, George Perez, James Robinson & Len Strazewski. Art by George Perez, John Lowe and Tim Eldred. Cover by George Perez. The first Ultraverse crossover! Continued from Exiles (1993 1st Series Malibu) #4. This event solidifies Ultraverse continuity and reveals exactly what the creators have been working toward for the last year. The storyline reveals how many ultras came into existence, plus further defines the world in which the characters exist. Break-Thru irrevocably transforms the Ultraverse forever, as readers and ultras alike discover some of the most crucial secrets of this world and those beyond! Characters include Amber, Wrath, Prime, the Solution, Choice, Hardcase, the Strangers, Solitaire, Firearm, the Night Man, Freex, Sludge, Warstrike, Mantra, Prototype, Entity and Dr. Rains. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Brigade (1993 2nd Series) 3 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AFFC92-005

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Blood Brothers pt. 5. Story by Rob Liefeld and Eric Stephenson. Art by Marat Mychaels and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Mychaels and George Perez. Continued from Bloodstrike #3. This is it, the conclusion to one of the bloodiest super hero battles of all time. Brigade and Bloodstrike come at each other in full force and the two teams will never be the same again. Guest-starring Bloodstrike. 32 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289684017

Gold foil cover. Cover art by Art Thibert. Rocks and Waves, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Art Thibert, inks by Art Thibert, Trevor Scott, Dan Panosian, Danny Miki, and Al Milgrom; Kane is stranded in Cable's future and learns all he can about the mysterious Askani leader; Cable returns and informs the Clan Chosen that they must destroy a time displacement machine located in Niagra Falls; Kane has hopes that the machine can send him home before it is destroyed. 52 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Captain Glory (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2A98398-012

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The Power and the Glory - Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Jack Kirby & Frank Giacoia. Captain Glory was one of Gazra's greatest and most respected war leaders. Now the third and last of the Secret City superheroes to emerge from the Triad Cell must fulfill his ultimate mission -- save modern mankind from the doom that destroyed Gazra. He soon discovers that his mission has taken a terrible new twist. A small group of the Ninth Men led by General Ordis has also survived. But instead of helping, they seek to brutally conquer mankind and install themselves as the new rulers of Earth. Unless Captain Glory can first find and then join forces with Night Glider and Bombast, General Ordis will plunge mankind into a new unending Dark Age! Plus: "Giants in the Earth" article by Roy Thomas: a reminiscence and celebration of the Silver Age artists working on Topps Comics, including photos of Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers, John Severin and a self-caricature by Don Heck. Comic only (originally polybagged with a Kirbychrome trading card. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Captain Sternn Advance Comics Issue (1993) 0 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2A98398-013

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9-page preview of Captain Sternn Running Out of Time by Bernie Wrightson (script/pencils) & Shepherd Hendrix (inks). Plus: 3 pages of Wrightson's original Captain Sternn story featured in Heavy Metal in 1980. Cover by Wrightson.

Catwoman (1993 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4028591007

Bane's in charge and Catwoman's stealing on his behalf in "Life Lines Chapter 1: Rough Diamonds!" Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by Dick Giordano. Balent embossed cover. Cover price $1.95.

Chromium Man (1994) 1B CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Ashcan Edition. (#38087/50000).

Label #19-2A98398-021

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Special Ashcan Edition. Limited to 50,000 copies. Individually numbered. Untitled story, script by John Riley, art by Adam Pollina; Kaanar is forced to reveal his true identity when his wife is caught and imprisoned for demonstrating and he is forced to use his powers to rescue her. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Chromium Man (1994) 2 CBCS 9.8

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2A98398-022

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Chromium Man (1994) 3 CBCS 9.8

(#22248/25000).

Label #19-2A98398-025

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Chromium Man (1994) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

(#12145/27000).

Label #19-2A98398-027

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Cover pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Bobby Rae. Bonds And Choices, script by John Riley, pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Jason Felix; In order to save his kidnapped wife, Chromium Man is ordered to kill thousands of people for the Phylenites, but will he do it? 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Chromium Man (1994) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

(#24502/25000).

Label #19-2A98398-028

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Cover pencils by Adam Pollina, inks by Bobby Rae. Breaking Point, script by John Riley, pencils by Manuel Torrado, inks by Michael Davis and Bad Boy Studios; Chromium Man rescues his wife from the Phylenites. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Comic Art (Italian 1984 Comic Art) 104 VG 4.0

Italian series. Reprints Comics from Italy and around the world. Cover by Dave Stevens. This issue features work by François Boucq, Alejandro Jodorowsky, Leo Malet, J. Tardi, Jacques Ferrandez, Katsuhiro Otomo, Vittorio Giardino, and more. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 10-3/4", 132 pages, color and B&W, Italian language, L. 7.000 cover price.

Comics Debut (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-47D43C8-001

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Comics Greatest World Catalyst Agents Of Change (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-045

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#4 of Golden City. George Perez cover. Comics Greatest World GOLDEN CITY WEEK 2: #1-Rebel #2-Mecha #3-Titan #4-Catalyst (Agents of Change) Cover price $1.00.

Comics Greatest World Mecha (1993) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-039

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#2 of Golden City. Dave Johnson cover. Comics Greatest World GOLDEN CITY WEEK 2: #1-Rebel #2-Mecha #3-Titan #4-Catalyst (Agents of Change) Cover price $1.00.