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United Kingdom edition. Spider-Man origin retold and J. Jonah Jameson intro in "Spider-Man." Script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Chameleon and Fantastic Four guest appearance in "Spider-Man vs. the Chameleon." Script by Lee, art by Ditko. Cover by Jack Kirby/Ditko. Spider-man's origin retold. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 138.

The Blue Beetle stars in "The Men of the Mask!" Untitled Question back-up story. Scripts by D.C. Glanzman. Plots, art, and cover by Steve Ditko.

New story: Thongor stars in "Tower of the Serpent-Women!" Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Wayne Howard (adapted from the Lin Carter novel "Thongor and the Wizard of Lemuria"). Reprint: "The Eyes of Mala-tor." Letter to the editor from comic artist Batton Lash. John Romita Sr. cover.

Travis Charest cover. Issue #3 has three variant covers.

The Black Panther stars in Panther's Rage part 5, "King Cadaver is Dead and LIving in Wakanda." Script by Don McGregor, breakdowns by Billy Graham, finished art by Klaus Janson. Pin-ups: Black Panther by Jack Kirby, Killmonger by Rich Buckler/Janson, and Lord Karnaj by Graham/Janson. Gil Kane/Frank Giacoia cover. Marvel Value Stamp.

Vol. 6 #11. "The Wreckers," "The Victim," "Boomerang" (art by Mort Meskin?), and "Present for Pop."

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man 1 by Steve Ditko

Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke.

Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke.

Hedy and Rusty backup stories.

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH Fate has brought them together and now Captain America wants to make it permanent! Who will take his hand and join the new Avengers? And where will they call home? Will they be strong enough to fight the mysterious forces that brought them together? This is it! The new Avengers are born!! Part 3 (of 5). 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.25 UPC: 5960605547-00311

(W/A) Chris Allen Decisively winning the 2008 Presidential election, Barack Obama has made history. Now Antarctic Press brings that history to you! Written and illustrated by Chris Allen (illustrator of acclaimed, best-selling Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver biographies for ABDO Publishing) this biographic story presents a clear view of the life of this controversial candidate, all the way up to his inauguration-the good and the bad-with a hard look at the issues surrounding him and what his presidency will mean for the country.

Limited Gatefold Variant Cover by Mike Deodato. Secret Histories: Part 1 - Written by ED BRUBAKER. Art by MIKE DEODATO. THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! Who are the Secret Avengers? Are they a covert team of heroes working the darkest corners of the globe to stop disaster? Are they part-spy, part-superhero? Are they Steve Rogers' newest idea to save the world...or all they all of the above? A new era begins as Marvel's hottest team takes a 21st century twist!

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Variant cover by Mel Rubi. Limited to 2500 copies. Includes Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity. Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by LEINIL FRANCIS YU. SECRET INVASION IS HERE!! Years in the making, months in the teasing...and it all STARTS HERE!! The shape-shifting alien race known as the Skrulls has secretly infiltrated every super-powered organization on Earth with one goal...full-scale invasion! In this DOUBLE-SIZED first issue, page after page unveils reveal after reveal and shocking moment after shocking moment! Brian Bendis and Leinil Francis Yu leap off the pages of mega-hit New Avengers and deliver a story that will change the Marvel Universe forever. THE MARVEL UNIVERSE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!! 48 PGS./Rated T+

"The Mummy Strikes!" Part 1 of 2. Featuring a special guest-appearance by Wonder Woman. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Karl Kesel. In the aftermath of the ordeal with G. Gordon Godfrey and Darkseid (see Legends (1986) #1-6), Clark just can't seem to get the Amazing Amazon off his mind. Meanwhile, star reporter Lois Lane is on hand at an archeological dig for the find of the century. But when communications are suddenly cut off, the Man of Steel springs into action.

1st Printing, 00111 indicia is in back of book. Batman Cover; Green background WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND DEXTER VINES A new series by the all-star team of Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines that pairs DC's heaviest hitters in one high-octane book! A new, improved Metallo attacks both Metropolis and Gotham, bringing the guardians of each city together for a monumental battle! Plus, Lex Luthor assembles a mysterious super-team assigned to "help" the Man of Steel. Featuring a card-stock cover and glossy paper. FC, 32 PG. $2.95

Early comic book version of the famous "transforming" robots. Soundwave sneaks into and takes over an aerospace plant in order to broadcast Shockwave's evil plans to the world and Ratchet, a medical transformer, has to think like a warrior in "Warrior School." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by William Johnson & Kyle Baker. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9.

Early comic book version of the famous "transforming" robots. As the Autobots leave their base to go out on a mission, the Ark's only protection and last line of defense against a Decepticon attack is a reprogrammed Omega Supreme. Meanwhile, Donny Finkleberg, the human portraying the Robot Master persona is having second thoughts about the role in "Command Performances." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Ian Akin & Brian Garvey.

Limited Variant Cover by ED McGUINNES. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils by DAVID FINCH. The end is here! Or, is it a new beginning? Massive climatic disturbances are wreaking havoc with the planet - underwater volcanic eruptions, tidal waves crashing over whole cities and snowstorms burying entire countries-and even the assemblage of the Ultimate U's mightiest is no match for this worldwide destruction! Featuring Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Ultimates, the Hulk and more, find out whose lives are at stake in this defining moment of truth for the Ultimate Universe. Brought to you by award-winning scribe Jeph Loeb and superstar artist David Finch, this is the must-have book that will set the stage in the Ultimate U for years to come. If you want to get in on the most astounding changes taking place in all of comics, this is the place to be. You have been told! 32 PGS. (each)/Rated T+ ...$3.99 (each)

Written by GREG PAK Pencils & Cover by GREG LAND Industry superstar Greg Land and rising star Greg Pak begin their amazing X-Men work here! The mysterious and powerful PHOENIX FORCE is life incarnate, and yet it consumes whole worlds in a moment. Its long history with the X-Men is fraught with tragedy...especially concerning one of the most beloved of their number, JEAN GREY. What will happen when the Phoenix returns to Earth in search of the one mortal who could ever contain its power...only to find her dead? 32 PGS. (each)/MARVEL PSR (each) ...$2.99 (each) Issue #1 UPC: 5960605641-00111 Issue #2 UPC: 5960605641-00211