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Secret Wars (2015 3rd Series) 1F CBCS 9.8 Conner Women of Marvel Variant

Paper: White

Women of Marvel Variant.

Label #21-2768C3D-013

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Women of Marvel Variant Cover by Amanda Conner. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Esad Ribic. THE FINAL INCURSION IS HAPPENING! THE MARVEL UNIVERSE IS COLLIDING WITH THE ULTIMATE UNIVERSE! AND NEITHER WILL SURVIVE! 52 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Secret Wars (2015 3rd Series) 4F CBCS 9.8 Coker 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Esad Ribic Retailer Incentive.

Label #20-225ED8E-020

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Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Tomm Coker. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Esad Ribic. ALL THE ANGELS SING! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-390CD6F-018

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Part 3 of 9. "The World is Mine!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. The Beyonder decides to partake in all the pleasures life can offer. He devours drink, food, women, riches, and sights only beheld by a few, but finds this life of luxury a hollow existence. How can a nigh omnipotent being find contentment in mortal existence when the world is his oyster at the snap of his fingers? Featuring the Kingpin and the Molecule Man.

Story continues in Daredevil #223, Incredible Hulk #312, and Avengers #260.

Cover price $0.75.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D5943E-019

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Cover art by John Byrne. Second Chance, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; the Headmen hire the Circus of Crime to test She-Hulk's abilities. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 50 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-055BF3E-020

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52-page giant; John Byrne art and script, Frank Miller (2 pages), Howard Chaykin, Austin, and Walt Simonson art . Embossed green foil cover . John Byrne app ears in story . Also features 1 page by Dave Gibbons, 2 pages by Wendy Pini, 2 pages by Adam Hughes and 1 page by Howard Mackie. Plus: The 10-page tale "War Zone" by Michael Eury, Todd Britton and Mike DeCarlo. Cover price $2.95.

Seven to Eternity (2016 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Opena

Paper: White

Label #17-03F9BF2-001

Written by Rick Remender. Art and Cover by Jerome Opena and Matt Hollingsworth. The God of Whispers has spread an omnipresent paranoia to every corner of the kingdom of Zhal; his spies hide in every hall spreading mistrust and fear. Adam Osidis, a dying knight from a disgraced house, must choose between joining a hopeless band of magic users in their desperate bid to free their world of the evil God, or accepting his promise to give Adam everything his heart desires. Writer RICK REMENDER reteams with collaborators JEROME OPEÑA (Uncanny X-Force, Fear Agent) and MATT HOLLINGSWORTH (TOKYO GHOST, WYTCHES) to take you on a hard road through the strange fantasy world of Zhal. All men have surrendered their freedom for fear. Now, one last free man must choose. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Seven to Eternity (2016 Image) 1E CBCS 9.8 Opena Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #17-31381E2-084

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2nd Printing. Written by Rick Remender. Art and Cover by Jerome Opena and Matt Hollingsworth. The God of Whispers has spread an omnipresent paranoia to every corner of the kingdom of Zhal; his spies hide in every hall spreading mistrust and fear. Adam Osidis, a dying knight from a disgraced house, must choose between joining a hopeless band of magic users in their desperate bid to free their world of the evil God, or accepting his promise to give Adam everything his heart desires. Writer RICK REMENDER reteams with collaborators JEROME OPEÑA (Uncanny X-Force, Fear Agent) and MATT HOLLINGSWORTH (TOKYO GHOST, WYTCHES) to take you on a hard road through the strange fantasy world of Zhal. All men have surrendered their freedom for fear. Now, one last free man must choose. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Sgt. Rock (1977) 370 CBCS 8.5 SS Kubert

Paper: Off white to white

Verifeid Signature: Joe Kubert. Newsstand Edition

Label #20-4944C3C-006

"Surrender Ticket!" Written by Robert Kanigher. Art by Frank Redondo. Cover by Joe Kubert. Faced with impossible odds, the Nazis give Rock and Easy Co. an easy way out. But for Easy Co. there is no such thing as an easy way out. Includes the back-up tale "Big Fish/Little Fish!" Plus, "The Infiltrator!" By Randall. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Shadow (2012 Dynamite) 1C CBCS 9.8 Cassaday Variant

Paper: White

John Cassaday Variant.

Label #19-28063FB-018

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Cover by John Cassaday Fire of Creation: Part 1 of 6 - (W) Garth Ennis (A) Aaron Campbell 1938: The Shadow returns in a tale of blazing action and deadly intrigue, as a night of carnage on the New York waterfront plunges the mysterious vigilante into a conspiracy involving the fate of the world itself. As storm clouds gather across the globe, American Military Intelligence meets with a certain Lamont Cranston, determined to beat a host of spies and assassins to the greatest prize of all... but what that might be, only the Shadow knows. Cover price $3.99.

Shadow State (1995) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2A98398-127

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Featuring BloodS.C.R.E.A.M, Fatale. Cover price $2.50.

Shadow State (1995) 2A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-130

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Cover is in color and on glossy paper. Cover price $2.50.

Shadow State (1995) 2PROMO CBCS 9.8 B&W Variant

Paper: White

Preview Edition.

Label #19-2A98398-128

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Black & white, newsprint cover. Cover price $2.50.

Shadow State (1995) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-131

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Shadow State (1995) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-132

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Shadow State (1995) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2A98398-133

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Shadow/Batman (2017 Dynamite) 1B CBCS 9.8 Van Sciver Variant

Paper: White

Ethan Van Sciver Variant.

Label #19-374AD28-019

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Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Giovanni Timpano. Cover by Ethan Van Sciver. The World's Greatest Mystery. The World's Greatest Detective. They can barely stand each other, so how will they possibly deal with the World's Greatest Evil? What legacy can two of the world's most enduring icons of justice leave once they discover an ancient evil has been living inside the world they protect for centuries, attached to its heart. Can Batman and the Shadow save the world without killing it in the process? Writer Steve Orlando (Batman/The Shadow, Justice League of America) and artist by Giovanni Timpano (The Shadow, Transformers) unite to tell an instantly classic tale of noir, mortality and generational heroes and villains. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Shadowhawk Saga Ashcan (1993) 1GOLD CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Gold Foil Edition

Label #19-47C8A16-019

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Hero premiere edition # 9. Gold stripe cover.

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.

Shaiana (1995) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #19-2B0472B-040

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Story by Billy Lim-It and Eric Duen. Art and cover by Jay Anacleto. A female warrior gains a staff of power and sets out to defeat a cosmic menace. Shaiana escapes a prison planet with the aid of Tolmeks staff, and sets out to stop Aster from his plans of galactic enslavement and destruction. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.75.

Shaman's Tears (1995) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFC92-016

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Cover is a giant gatefold poster. Untitled story. Part 2 of 4. Story, art and cover by Mike Grell. Art assist by Brian Snoddy. A confrontation with a gang of horse thieves allows Joshua to reveal the full extend of his new abilities. They will be sorely tested however as maybe the most savage of the new animal/human hybrids, a creature know as Animus escapes captivity and sets out on a rampage. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Shi Cyblade The Battle for Independents (1995) 1A CBCS 9.8 Tucci

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC2DFF-028

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Tucci cover Starring Shi, Cyblade, Cerebus, Fone Bone, Mr. Spook, The Atomik Angels, and Gabriel plus a huge collection of independent publisher characters make cameos: Archangels, Ash, Bianca, Cascade (of Sovereign Seven), Catharsis, Crackbabies (from Schizo), Dark Prophet (from The Circle Unleashed), Eudeamon, Ginny (of Stray Bullets), Glory, Grifter, Hellboy, Hellshock, Hilly rose, Johnny Blowtorch, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, Kabuki, Kid Death, Lethargic Lad, Lorelei, Man Myth (from Funnytime Features), Milk & Cheese, Nightstalker (from Troubleshooters), Katchoo (from Strangers in Paradise), Madman, Megaton Man (from Bizarre Heroes), Shar-pei (from Dogs of War), Samaritan (from Astro City), Scud: The Disposable Assassin, Seth (from A Distant Soil), Shadow Slasher, Shaolin Tiger, Snap the Punk Turtle, THB and HR Watson, The Tick, Tyrant, Ultimate Warrior, Usagi Yojimbo, Wolff & Byrd, and Ying Peng (from Taoland) ... and is that Spider-Man on page 18?!? Cover price $2.95.

Shi Senryaku (1995) 1A CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-042

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Cover variant edition with title logo on cover. Cover price $2.95.

Shi vs. Tomoe (1996) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2B0472B-041

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Chromium cover Cover price $3.95.

Showcase (1956-1978) 70 CBCS 6.5 SS Friedlander

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Barbara Friedlander on 7/31/2021

Label #21-306BA3D-001

Leave it to Binky in these reprints! Binky stars in "Duel Shiners," "Changed Man," "Leap Before You Look" and "Perfect Match." Art by Bob Oksner. Plus, the 2-page "Peggy's Page." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #24-0E3FD1B-001

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 2 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-066EAC8-030

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"When Lands the Saucer!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Exiled to planet Earth by his former master, Galactus, the Silver Surfer, a being empowered with the Power Cosmic itself, finds he cannot penetrate the invisible barrier which the Devourer of Worlds has encompassed the planet with. However, this barrier does not prevent others from beyond the stars from coming to Earth and wrecking havoc. Thus, when a malevolent race of aliens descend upon the unsuspecting citizens of Earth, only the Silver Surfer possesses the power to stop them. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Coming of the Krills!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. 68 pages Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 4 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-055F9F9-005

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"The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Terror of Tim Boo Ba." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Paul Reinman. Low distribution. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 7 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #22-45CDBB5-006

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"The Heir of Frankenstein!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John John Buscema. When a madman clones the power of the Silver Surfer, the Sentinel of the Spaceways finds himself in mortal combat with a creatures who power rivals his own. Includes the Watcher back-up "I, the Gargoyle." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Dan Adkins. Final 64-page giant. First appearance of Marvel's Frankenstein. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 8 CBCS 6.0

Paper: White

Label #22-33325AD-002

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"Now Strikes the Ghost!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Mephisto, the very embodiment of evil, sends a powerful emissary, The Flying Dutchman, to destroy his hated enemy, the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 8 CBCS 4.0 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Off white to white

Amateur Restoration Includes: Small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #21-24c87c6-024

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"Now Strikes the Ghost!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Mephisto, the very embodiment of evil, sends a powerful emissary, The Flying Dutchman, to destroy his hated enemy, the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 9 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #24-07FA31A-006

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"...To Steal the Soul of the Silver Surfer!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The embodiment of evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto, has sent a powerful force for evil to bring him the soul of the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 11 CBCS 7.5 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Off white to white

Amateur Restoration Includes: Small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #21-24C87C6-025

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"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. When a madman puts the Silver Surfer's true love's life in jeopardy, Norrin Radd does the only thing he can...send her back to Zen-La where she'll be safe, and perhaps lost to him forever. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 11 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2FFD315-006

"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. When a madman puts the Silver Surfer's true love's life in jeopardy, Norrin Radd does the only thing he can...send her back to Zen-La where she'll be safe, and perhaps lost to him forever. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 12 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2FFD315-007

"Gather, Ye Witches!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Can even the Silver Surfer hope to survive an encounter with the awesome might of the Abomination, a creature whose strength rivals that of the Incredible Hulk himself? Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 12 CBCS 3.0

Paper: White

Label #21-3246A82-012

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"Gather, Ye Witches!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Can even the Silver Surfer hope to survive an encounter with the awesome might of the Abomination, a creature whose strength rivals that of the Incredible Hulk himself? Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 13 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #22-066EAC8-026

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"The Dawn of the Doomsday Man!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The ground rumbles and the citizens of New York City tremble in fear as the monstrosity known as the Doomsday Man rise from the bowels of the earth. Only the Silver Surfer, a being whom the people of Earth have ridiculed and alienated time and again, can save them now. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #16-A121F92-004

"The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 CBCS 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #22-066EAC8-027

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"The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 16 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-45CDBB5-003

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Mephisto returns in "In the Hands of Mephisto!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Letters to the editor from comic artist Geof Darrow and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 17 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #21-24C87C6-026

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Mephisto and Nick Fury guest star in "The Surfer Must Kill!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. Barry Windsor-Smith cover pencils. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1DA4D21-013

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Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2EA5793-010

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Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1DA4D21-015

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Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) -1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-18DCEC4-005

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Abduction - Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art and Cover by Ron Garney & Bob Wiacek. Flashback! Presenting for the first time ever: the Silver Surfer's first contact with the human race! In this flashback episode, the Surfer, still Galactus' herald, encounters an alien race called "The Other," a race who've just abducted a woman from Earth! How will this encounter eventually lead to Norrin Radd's fateful decision to defy his master? 40 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-014

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"Shalla Bal." Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. For years Norrin Radd, the Silver Surfer and former Herald of Galactus, has dreamed of nothing else save returning to his home, the planet Zenn-La, and his beloved Shalla Bal. However, the Surfer will soon learn a hard truth...sometimes you can never return home. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 3 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-025

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"Heaven!" Firebird cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Story picks up after West Coast Avengers Annual #2 and Avengers Annual #16. Empowered with the Power Cosmic the Silver Surfer is one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe. However, there exist beings whose powers rival and in some instances surpass even those of a former Herald of Galactus. When the Elders of the Universe decide the Surfer has become a liability to their plot, they dispatch one of their own to deal with him. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.