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Macross (1984 1st Series) 1 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

This is actually Robotech The Macross Saga #1. Fully repaired and ready for a test flight, the Macross ignores its own crew and fires its guns at unsuspecting Zentraedis scout vessels in the 28-page "Booby Trap." Continued in Robotech The Macross Saga (1985) #2. Script & editing by Carl Macek. Pencils by Svea Stauch. Inks, colors & production by Phil Lasorda & Gerry Giovinco, with Vince Argondezzi & Dotty Linberg. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Mad Goblin (2023 Mad Love) 1C CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Manufactured with "17/100" printed on cover.Variant Cover B.

Label #4392517002

"Jokette" Bikini Edition Virgin Cover by Shikarii Shambu - limited to 100 copies.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4037849017

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4037849004

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 6 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4389513015

1st color appearance of Grendel in the back-up story. Cover by Matt Wagner. Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Matt Wagner, Sam Kieth and Rich Rankin. In the Mage story "Alas, Poor Ghost" by Matt Wagner and Sam Kieth (inks), Lazlo the Grackleflint sends a gang of Red Caps against Kevin Matchstick. Note: Part 6 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. Plus: The Grendel back-up by Matt Wagner and Rich Rankin (inks) begins. Note: Part 1 of 9 of the color Devil by the Deed story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Magic the Gathering (2021 Boom) 4F CGC 9.8 Clarke Virgin 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Clarke Variant Cover

Label #3937846025

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Ig Guara. Cover by Taurin Clarke. What secrets does Lazav keep? Having discovered Duskmantle, Kaya, Vraska, and Ral will meet with the secretive Guildmaster of the Dimir, who may be the key to unraveling the mystery of the assassination attempts. Meanwhile, the plot against the trio is beginning to turn Ravnica itself against them...24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Magic the Gathering The Shadow Mage (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3923761009

NOTE: We sell polybagged, and unbagged copies of this book as the same item and may not include the promo card. "The Aster Fall" - This is the first in a series of limited series relating just one of the epic sagas set on Dominia, the world of Magic: The Gathering! SHADOW MAGE tells the story of young Jared, a boy who is rescued from a spectacular battle and then cared for by a lowly Spellsquire. The old man spends years preparing Jared to take vengeance on the immensely powerful Planewalker who slew his father. This is the first in a series of adventures featuring Jared! Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Val Mayerik and James Pascoe. Painted cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $2.50.

Magic the Gathering The Shadow Mage (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3923761010

NOTE: We sell polybagged, and unbagged copies of this book as the same item and may not include the promo card. "The Aster Fall" - This is the first in a series of limited series relating just one of the epic sagas set on Dominia, the world of Magic: The Gathering! SHADOW MAGE tells the story of young Jared, a boy who is rescued from a spectacular battle and then cared for by a lowly Spellsquire. The old man spends years preparing Jared to take vengeance on the immensely powerful Planewalker who slew his father. This is the first in a series of adventures featuring Jared! Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Val Mayerik and James Pascoe. Painted cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $2.50.

Magic the Gathering The Shadow Mage (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3964106008

NOTE: We sell polybagged, and unbagged copies of this book as the same item and may not include the promo card. "The Aster Fall" - This is the first in a series of limited series relating just one of the epic sagas set on Dominia, the world of Magic: The Gathering! SHADOW MAGE tells the story of young Jared, a boy who is rescued from a spectacular battle and then cared for by a lowly Spellsquire. The old man spends years preparing Jared to take vengeance on the immensely powerful Planewalker who slew his father. This is the first in a series of adventures featuring Jared! Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Val Mayerik and James Pascoe. Painted cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $2.50.

Magnificent Ms. Marvel (2019 Marvel) 11A CGC 9.8 Petrovich

Paper: White

Label #3942347023

Written by Saladin Ahmed. Art by Minkyu Jung. Cover by Eduard Petrovich. As a monster of Ms. Marvel's own making wreaks havoc across New Jersey, Kamala's father clings desperately to life in the hospital. When Kamala is forced to choose between her heroic duties and her heart, which will win out? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 5 VG/FN 5.0

Staple rust (no migration)

Cover art by Russ Manning. "Astronomy, Number 13: Meteors and Meteorites" article. "The Immortal One," script and art by Russ Manning; Magnus faces "The Immortal One," the robot that cannot be destroyed! "Forced Landing," script by Robert Schaefer and Eric Freiwald, art by Russ Manning; The Earth-bound ship is hit by meteors, and the stabilizers are damaged; The ship lands on an asteroid to make repairs; But eerie flying crystals swoop down, and the translator thinks their message is dangerous; Rather than shoot, Zarz gathers his Aliens to project a barrier of mind-force. "Physical Fitness, Number 10: Back Stretchers" article. Robot Fighter Pin-Up back cover art by Russ Manning. # on cover 10046-402. February. #5 2/64. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key) 30 CBCS 3.5 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Cream to off white

Amateur Restoration Includes: Moderate amount of color touch on the cover.

Label #19-279A9AA-205

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Reprint of issue #15. Cover art by Russ Manning. "The Weird World of Mogul Badur," script by Herb Kastle, art by Russ Manning; Magnus and Leeja are kidnapped by Mogul Badur, a dictator seeking to prolong his already abnormally long life. "Free to Fly"; Magnus tells Leeja about some of mankind's achievements in the field of flight. # on cover 10046-111. November #29 11/71. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 1D CGC 9.2 Trading Card Included

Paper: White

Label #4380679006

Trading Card insert in centerfold. Coupon is on the back of the trading cards, not separate! Freewill robots learn that there are others like them and start communicating with each other and try to organize and Magnus wonders whether these freewill robots are truly alive and not merely machines in "Steel Nation Part One -- Protector." Story also includes the origin of 1-A. Script by Jim Shooter and art by Art Nichols & Bob Layton & Kathryn Bolinger. Cover price $1.75.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 5D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #0271230023

Coupon for Issue #0. Rai #1 flip book. Trading Card insert in centerfold. Coupon is on the back of the trading cards, not separate! Cover price $1.75.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 5D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #1334067020

Coupon for Issue #0. Rai #1 flip book. Trading Card insert in centerfold. Coupon is on the back of the trading cards, not separate! Cover price $1.75.

Magnus Robot Fighter Lot of 12

Issues 7-15, 17, 18 and 22A of Magnus Robot Fighter (1963 Gold Key). Most will grade in the FN range, with some grading at VG/FN.

Mall (2018 Scout) 1NYCC CGC 9.8 SS James Haick III Loureiro NYCC Variant

Paper: White

Signed By James Haick lll on 4/2/20. New York Comic Con Edition.

Label #1963808024

New York Comic Con exclusive cover by Rafael Loureiro. Written by Don Handfield and James Haick III. Art by Rafael Loureiro. Fresh from the pages of Scout Presents: The Mall Free Comic Book Day, the MALL is set in everyone's favorite decade, the 1980's. This coming of age crime story takes place in a small Florida town at the height of the popularity of indoor malls. When the head of the Cardini Mob Family mysteriously dies, his three illegitimate children each inherit a store in the mall. While the stores front as legal businesses, the real money is in the illegal businesses. The kids are thrust into a world of crime, all the while just trying to survive normal high school life. It's a John Hughes movie set in the Godfather universe. Co-written by History Channel's Knightfall writer Don Handfield and Solar Flare's James Haick III. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Man from Atlantis (1978) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4387918016

Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Stories by Bill Mantlo. Art by Tom Sutton, Frank Robbins, Sonny Trinidad and The Tribe. All new! From the sensational NBC Television super series! First time in comics -- two novel-length Mark Harris adventures, plus behind-the-scenes articles, photos and pin-ups! Featuring: "Birthright" by Bill Mantlo, Tom Sutton and Sonny Trinidad; 2-page article "Patrick Duffy, the Man Who Makes the Man from Atlantis Live"; 3-page article "Face to Face with the Man from Atlantis" by David Cohen and Janice Cohen; "There Are Monsters in the Sea" by Bill Mantlo, Frank Robbins and The Tribe; 4-page article "Man from Atlantis: The Second Season" by Jo Duffy; pin-ups by Gene Colan & Frank Giacoia, Joe Staton & Joe Sinnott and Mike Zeck; and Out of the Depths letters page/series intro by Archie Goodwin. Giant-size issue! 80 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4386162010

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #3764150011

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #3764150010

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4285769006

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4334288001

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 4 FN 6.0

"The Making of a Madman!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Jack Abel. The origin of the Foolkiller! Plus, a terrifying secret revealed! Includes Marvel Value Stamp. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of the Foolkiller. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400952019

Direct Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4400952023

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4389475003

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4389475008

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4389475007

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4389475005

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4389475002

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4400952022

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4400952024

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-27D449D-063

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"Himalayan Nightmare!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. The shambling creature known as the Man-Thing suddenly finds itself transported to the cold, harsh peaks of the Himalayas. There he must fight off hungry wolves, a savage bear and treacherous men with guns. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-066

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"Death-Knell!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. The sinister warlock Baron Mordo has conceived a diabolical plan to have the burning touch of the Man-Thing destroy his hated enemy - Doctor Strange! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Story concludes in Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #41. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27d449D-067

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"Who Knows Fear!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. The swamp monster known as the Man-Thing wants nothing more than to help the lost girl Barbie Bannister. But when she looks upon his macabre form, she becomes terrified and whatever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-27D449D-068

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"Fraternity Rites!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. The Man-Thing attempts to stop a frat boy prank from going horribly wrong. Cover price $0.50.

Man-Thing Lot of 10

Issues 5, 6 and 12-19 of Man-Thing (1974 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Man-Thing Lot of 3

Issues 1-3 of Man-Thing (2004 4th Series). Most will grade in the VF to NM range, with 2 grading at FN.

Man-Thing Lot of 3

Issues Fear (1970 Marvel) 11; Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 3; and Giant Size Man-Thing (1974) 1. Most will grade in the FN- to VF range.

Man-Thing Lot of 4

Issues 1, 4, 5 of Giant Size Man-Thing (1974); plus Fear (1970 Marvel) 10. Most will grade in the FN to VF range, with Fear #10 grading at VG.

Marauders (2019 Marvel) 23A CGC 9.8 Dauterman

Paper: White

Label #3965872008

Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Ze Carlos. Cover by Russell Dauterman. SCREAMING INTO BATTLE! As new problems face mutantkind in Ireland, the Marauders bring in Banshee for some assistance. Meanwhile…one prominent member of Verendi has their mind changed. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2FA3252-013

Butcher's Moon - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. Cover by Marcus McLaurin, Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. Moon Knight's found Bushman. But the only way he's going to bring him to justice is by fighting through Bushman's army! Wait'll you see the shocking climax! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 34 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-051

The Grudge - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by J.J. Birch. Frenchie made Moonie swear to stay out of this -- it's HIS grudge match! Vs. Killer Shrike. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight Lot of 11

Issues 11-13, 17, 19-21, 25, and 27-29 of Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range.

Marc Spector Moon Knight Lot of 11

Issues 30, 31, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40, 44, and 47-49 of Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989). Most will grade in the VF- to FN range.

Married with Children (1990 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4136452019

The All American Family or Just Act Natural - Written by Katherine Llewellyn. Art by Dave Schwartz, David Mowry and John Stangeland. The Bundys are chosen to film a documentary as 'The All American Family'! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Married with Children (1990 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2034093015

Shoe Zombies - Written by Katherine Llewellyn. Art by Dave Schwartz, Patrick Williams and David Mowry. Photo Cover of Peggy Bundy (Katey Sagal) and Bud Bundy (David Faustino). Featuring Al Bundy, Peggy Bundy, Bud Bundy, Kelly Bundy, Steve Rhoades, Jake, Chuck and Matt! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Mars Attacks Mini Comic Lot of 4

Issues 1-4 of Mars Attacks Mini Comic (1988). Most will grade in the FN/VF range.

Mars Attacks Red Sonja (2020 Dynamite) 5A CGC 9.8 Suydam

Paper: White

Label #4395709017

Written by John Layman. Art by Fran Strukan. Cover by Arthur Suydam. Oh no-looks like the bad guys have won! The good guys are defeated, and the leader of the Martian invasion has declared himself absolute ruler of all of Earth. And Red Sonja? Well, she died last issue, beheaded by her mighty Martian warrior counterpart-- Green Sonja. How is our Hyborian heroine supposed to come back from something like that? HOW INDEED?!?! Join us for the unforgettable conclusion of the most thrilling crossover in the universe! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.