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Archer and Armstrong (1992) 0A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1289684007

Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. "Revival Lifelines" Part 1, script by Jim Shooter (co-plot, script) and Bob Layton (co-plot), pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Barry Windsor-Smith (pages 1-13) and Ralph Reese (pages 14-25); Murdered by his sadistic parents, Obadiah Archer returns from the dead with uncanny physical abilities and a mission: to punish all evil-doers like his parents; Learning martial arts in the Orient, Archer soon becomes the world's greatest fighter!; He soon encounters Armstrong, a free-spirited immortal with the strength of ten men!; They have just met when they are attacked by Armstrong's foes, the Sect.; Can they survive their crazy friendship? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Archer and Armstrong (1992) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1289684008

Cover by Frank Miller. Unity Chapter 3 "Up Against the Wall, Mother," script by Jim Shooter (co-plot, script), Barry Windsor-Smith (co-plot), and Bob Layton (co-plot), pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Bob Layton; Archer and his peculiar partner are drafted by Armstrong's brother, the Eternal Warrior, to fight in war on the far side of time and space!; But who and what they find there offers ominous clues about what the future may hold for Archer & Armstrong and the final fate of the Valiant Universe; Characters: Albert; Archer; Armstrong [Aram Anni-Padda]; Erica Pierce; Eternal Warriors (of 1992 and of 4001); Geoff McHenry; the Harbinger kids [Flamingo; Kris; Sting; Zepplin]; Magnus; Mahmud; Rai [Tohru Nakadai]; Solar; X-O Manowar [Aric]. Continued from Eternal Warrior (Acclaim / Valiant, 1992 series) #1 and in Magnus Robot Fighter (Acclaim / Valiant, 1991 series) #15. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Archer and Armstrong (1992) 3 CBCS 9.8 SS Jim Shooter

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Jim Shooter.

Label #22-0668043-002

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Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. "And Then There Were Nuns," script and pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Bob Wiacek; Transported back from the Lost Land, Archer and Armstrong are abducted by Mahmud's Sect troops; They are taken into captivity, leaving Armstrong's magic satchel to be stolen; The pair awaken, chained in a dungeon beneath the Vatican; When they try to escape, they are forced to flee from the Sect pursuit of Mahmud, Constantino, the Roman Candle, and those uzi-packing nuns, the Sisters of Doom!; Characters: Archer; Armstrong; Cardinal Cyn; Constantino; Daryl; Mahmud; Pope John Paul II; the Sisters of Doom. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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.

Deathmate Black (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8 Silvestri

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2A9BC1C-090

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Written by Brandon Choi and Eric Silvestri. Art by Brandon Peterson, Brett Booth, Marc Silvestri, Jeffery Scott, Scott Clark, Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, Scott Williams, Sal Regla, Alex Garner and Trevor Scott. Cover by Marc Silvestri & Jim Lee. It's the first appearance of Gen 13! Featuring WildC.A.T.s/H.A.R.D. Corps. All is not as it should be. The Earth has become a colder and darker place. Jacob Marlowe is no longer a successful financier but one of the most powerful rulers of the Western hemisphere with Wildcore as his enforcers. Yet, it is Jacob who realizes that things are awry, and he must decide if Earth's greatest heroes will be sent to stop the Deathmate before the universe ceases to exist! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Deathmate Blue (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2A9BC1C-094

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Mike Leeke cover art. Story 1:"Battlestone vs. Magnus Robot Fighter" featuring characters from Magnus Robot Fighter and Brigade. Written by John Ostrander and drawn by Jim Calafiore. Story 2: "Secret Forces" featuring characters from Secret Weapons and CyberForce. Written by Joe St. Pierre and drawn by Sean Chen. Story 3: "Sacrifices" featuring characters from Harbinger, Brigade, & CyberForce. Written by Maurice Fontenot and drawn by Howard Simpson. Story 4: "Supremely Darque" featuring Characters from Solar Man of the Atom and Supreme. Written by Kevin Vanhook and drawn by Peter Grau. Cover price $4.95.

Deathmate Blue (1993) 1GOLD CBCS 9.6 Gold Variant

Gold Edition.

Label #19-2A9BC1C-467

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Gold edition Cover price $4.95.

Deathmate Preview (1993) 199308A CBCS 9.4 Pink

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Pink Variant.

Label #19-2A9BC1C-077

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August - Previews edition - PINK. 5-page preview (story continues in Deathmate Yellow). "Harbinger of Death" written by Kevin Vanhook with art by Yvel Guichet. Full color, 8 pages (cover to cover), slick paper stock.

Deathmate Prologue (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8 Lee Silver Foil

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2A9BC1C-081

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Silver Foil Enhanced Cover by Jim Lee & Bob Layton; Chapter 1 "A Love to End All Time" by Bob Layton (script), Barry Windsor-Smith (art), & Jim Lee (inks); Solar, Man of the Atom, Void (WildC.A.T.S.) app; Chapter II "Universal Truth" by Bob Layton (script & inks) & Rob Liefeld (art); Bloodshot, Youngblood (Shaft, Die-Hard), Shadowman, WildC.A.T.S. (Zealot, Grifter, Voodoo), H.A.R.D. Corps, Magnus, Robot Fighter, Ripclaw, Spartan, Badrock, X-O Manowar, Prophet, Geoff the Geomancer, Berzerkers app; Cover price $2.95.

Deathmate Yellow (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2A9BC1C-121

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Mike Leeke cover art. Story 1: "Jerked Through Time" featuring characters from Archer & Armstrong and WildCATS. Mike Baron writer. Bernard Chang art. Rodney Ramos inker. Story 2: "Cat and Mouse" featuring characters from Ninjak and WildCATS. Jorge Gonzales writer. Don Perlin art. Mike Manley inks. Story 3: "The Dying Game" featuring characters from HardCORPS and WildCATS. David Michelinie and Bob Layton plot. Mike Leeke pencils. Tom Ryder inks. Story 4: "Revelations and Recruitments" featuring characters from Shadowman and WildCATS. Bob Hall writer. Mark Moretti art. John Dixon inker. Cover price $4.95.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 9 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bob Layton on 9/13/2015 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-0012287-AA-168

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Magnus returns to North Am but is not welcome and has to flee to the Goph level; Leeja remains in Synchron and tries to improve herself; and President Clane starts a war against Synchron in "The Xyrkol Trilogy Part One – The Rise." Script by Laura Hitchcock & Jim Shooter and art by Ernie Colon & Kathryn Bolinger & Ted Halsted. Cover price $1.95.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 10 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bob Layton on 9/13/2015 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002240-AA-012

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Afraid of Synchron and as North Am is helpless without power, President Clane decides to take desperate measures and has Xyrkol's mind freed from the pycho probe in order to get him to help North Am defend itself. But Xyrkol, of course, plays by his own agenda in "The Xyrkol Trilogy Part Two – Freedom's End." Script by Jim Shooter & Fred Pierce and art by Mark Moretti & Tom Ryder & Ted Halsted. Cover price $1.95.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 19 CBCS 9.8 SS Shooter/Layton

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2016 & Bob Layton on 5/15/2016.

Label #16-1C52C57-052

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A9 and E7's plans for Mekman to induce freewill in all robots begins and Magnus' job with Elzy's goph salvage and reconstruction yard has a lot more problems than he expected in "Probes." Script by Jim Shooter, Don Perlin, Steve Ditko & David Michelinie and art by Steve Ditko & Ralph Reese. Cover price $2.25.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 20 CBCS 9.8 SS Shooter/Layton

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Witnessed Sigs: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2016 & Bob Layton on 5/15/2016.

Label #16-1C52C57-065

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This issue features an untold chapter from Magnus' youth when, during his training with 1-A, he becomes tired and despondent. So 1-A takes Magnus on a vacation and that leads to adventure and danger in "Hit or Kiss." Script by Jim Shooter & Fred Pierce and art by Ernie Colon. Cover price $2.25.

Ninjak (1994 1st Series) 22 CBCS 9.8 SS

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Mike Manley on 09/02/2016.

Label #16-4721F4D-002

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Cover art by Mike Manley. Shanghai, China, script by Jorge Gonzalez, pencils by Luke Ross, inks by Paul Autio; Ninjak confronts a man who wants to exact vengeance on Japan. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Rai (1992) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Glossy" Version

Label #2039666010

Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4). This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in "The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

Rai (1992) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

"Matte" version. Severe inner well scuff(s).

Label #1360079010

Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4). This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in "The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

Rai (1992) 8 CBCS 9.8 SS Bob Layton

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Bob Layton on 11/19/2016.

Label #16-4325678-007

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This issue does not have a card (coupon). This special story which focuses on the awful consequences of the Unity war to the world of 4001, is the foundation of the new Rai series and a unique event in comics history. "Vengeance for the Dead" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Peter Grau and Kathryn Bolinger. Characters: Icespike; Kazuyo Nakadai; Koji; Makiko Minashi; President Isao Seko; Rentaro Nakadai; Rokkie; Takashi Nakadai. Cover price $2.25.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 0A CBCS 9.6 SS Bob Layton Hall Chromium

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Bob Layton. Chromium Edition.

Label #22-0668043-012

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Chromium cover. At last, learn the true origins of Shadowman and the real story behind how Jack Boniface became the avenger of the night. This action-packed special introduces us to a Shadowman from the past, and reveals Nettie's true relationship with Shadowman. "Shadowmen" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $3.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.8 SS Jim Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002239-AA-096

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UNITY Chapter 6. Shadowman finds himself side by side with Solar, sun and shadow allied against the One who sits at the center of UNITY. "Sunburn" is written by David Lapham, Jim Shooter and Faye Perozich, with art by David Lapham, Tom Ryder and Maria Beccari. Cover by Frank Miller. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Hall

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Witnessed Sigs: Bob Layton on 9/12/2015 & Bob Hall on 5/13/2016.

Label #16-1FCCB5B-019

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Shadowman discovers the other creature of the night...and begins the fight of his life. At stake: the power of the night. "Run For Your Death" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Jose Delbo, Don Perlin and John Dixon. Cover by Don Perlin and Stan Drake. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.8 SS Hall/Layton

Paper: White

Slab: Scratch on front of case

Witnessed Sigs: Bob Hall on 4/29/2016 & Bob Layton on 5/15/2016.

Label #16-1D8AF7B-035

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A strange character named J.B. guides Jack through the Heartlands. What powers does he possess, and what is the mysterious creature lurking beneath the Great Plains? "April Visions" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Hall

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Signed by Bob Layton on 3/26/2016 & Bob Hall on 4/29/2016.

Label #16-1C4A03D-018

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Jack reaches the Big Apple, but his troubles are just beginning. When his motorcycle is stolen and he's threatened by drug dealers, Jack knows it's time for Shadowman to make an appearance on the mean streets of New York City. "A Bite of the Apple" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover price $2.50.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 7 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bob Layton on 9/13/2015 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002239-AA-029

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The saga of the two millennia war continues. Solar versus the X-O armor in "First Strike Part Three - Single Combat." Script by Jim Shooter, with art by D. David Perlin and Stan Drake. Issue also has part seven of "Alpha and Omega," a 10-part origin story of Solar Man of the Atom with script by Jim Shooter and art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. Each chapter of the origin story has a two-page pinup. When all 10 two-page pinups are put together, they form a gigantic page of the climax of the origin story. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 9 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bob Layton on 9/13/2015 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002239-AA-038

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The most amoral, self centered, selfish, evil and remorseless being on Earth has the power to kill billions. Solar faces his greatest struggle against the deadly power of the "Godchild." Issue also has part nine of "Alpha and Omega," a 10-part origin story of Solar Man of the Atom with script by Jim Shooter and art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. Each chapter of the origin story has a two-page pinup. When all 10 two-page pinups are put together, they form a gigantic page of the climax of the origin story. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover price $2.25.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-249A44C-011

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When a team from the Harbinger Foundation arrives to capture Solar, the Eternal Warrior tries to help. Meanwhile, Doctor Erica Pierce's powers are unleashed in "Justifiable Homcides." Guest starring the Eternal Warrior and the Geomancer. Script by Jim Shooter and art by Steve Ditko & Ted Halsted & Gonzalo Mayo. Cover price $2.25.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 12 CBCS 9.8 SS Shooter/Jackson/Layton

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2016, Jay Jay Jackson on 3/27/2016 & Bob Layton on 5/15/2016.

Label #16-1C4C013-079

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How Doctor Erica Pierce became Mothergod and began her evil plans for the universe is revealed to Solar and upon knowing, he tries to stop her in "...And Then There Was None," chapter nine of the "Unity" saga which involved all of the comic titles published by Valiant at the time. Script by Jim Shooter and art by Don Perlin & Stan Drake. Frank Miller cover. Cover price $2.25.

Turok Dinosaur Hunter (1993) 1A CGC 9.8 Sears

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4045085023

Valiant box is in white, title in red, $3.50. How Turok came to be separated from his friend Andar and end up in a new time and new world with a technological-enhanced dinosaur named Mon-Ark in pursuit is told in "Cold Blood Blazing." Script by David Michelinie and art by Bart Sears & Randy Elliott. Cameos by Magnus Robot Fighter, X-O Manowar, Rai, Archer, Shadowman. Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.8 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-006

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.8 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-017

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.6 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-015

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.4 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-003

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.4 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-005

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bob Layton on 9/13/2015 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002239-AA-003

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"The Most Powerful Man In the World!" X-O is stalked by the deadliest assassin in the world -- X-Caliber. Who hired him? A man named Harada. Written by Jim Shooter and Steve Englehart, with art by Sal Velluto, Tom Ryder and Ted Halsted. Cover by David Lapham and Bob Layton. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.