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Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F82E4-032

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Cover art by Carl Potts and Scott Williams. An Eye for an Eye Chapter One Sunday in the Park, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; Punisher shoots some criminals and recalls his family's death in Central Park. Profiles of this issue's creators. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Punisher War Zone (1992) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-081

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Cover art by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. Closer to the Flame, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Klaus Janson; while working undercover as Johnny Tower for the Carbone mob, Frank Castle, who hits on Rosalie, is knocked unconscious and trapped in a car that is set to explode. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Punisher War Zone (1992) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-27D449D-082

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Cover art by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. The Carrion Eaters, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Klaus Janson; Punisher, Mickey, and Shotgun disrupt a mob wedding, mobsters get shot and eaten by a shark on the Island of the Sleeping Sharks. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Q Unit (1993) Hero Premiere Edition Ashcan 0A CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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

Label #19-47C8A16-011

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Hero Premiere Edition # 5. Mini sized. Limited Numbered Preview Edition from Hero Magazine. By Karl Altstaetter and Robert Napton. This is not the gold edition.

Q-Unit (1993) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B0472B-033

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Unbagged copy with no premiums enclosed. Cover price $2.95.

Quantum and Woody (1997) 1A CBCS 9.4 Bright

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2A98398-099

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Drawn cover. Acclaim logo bottom left. "Klang" - This, folks, is the world's worst superhero team up! Woodrow Van Chelton and Eric Henderson were once close childhood friends. They haven't seen or spoken to each other in more than fifteen years, with their lives going in drastically different directions. A tragedy reunites them and sets them on the path of finding their fathers' killer. In the process they become inextricably linked, sharing an incredible power, and giving birth to the spandex 'Odd Couple,' Quantum and Woody! Armed with amazing super high-tech gadgets, a Beretta, and a Zippo lighter, can two people who are exact opposites survive being stuck together forever? Script by Christopher Priest, with art by Mark Bright and Greg Adams. FC, 32 pgs. Cover by Mark Bright and Greg Adams. Cover price $2.50.

Quantum and Woody (1997) 1R CGC 9.8 Retailer Review Variant

Paper: White

Retailer Review Copy

Label #4016816005

Black & White Preview copy of Quantum & Woody #1 by Christopher Priest & M.D. Bright.

Quasar (1989) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4423577006

S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Wendell Vaughn puts on mysterious bracelets of power to repel an A.I.M. attack in the origin tale "The Price Of Power!" Script by Mark Gruenwald, breakdowns by Paul Ryan, finishes by Danny Bulanadi. Cameos by Nick Fury and Tony Stark. Ryan cover. Origin; formerly Marvel Boy & Marvel Man. See also Avengers # 302; Captain America # 217; Incredible Hulk # 234; Marvel Team-Up # 113; and Marvel Two-In-One # 53 Cover price $1.00.

Rack and Pain: Killers (1996) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B9A632-019

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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) 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.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Movie 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-238605B-004

Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation. Script by Walt Simonson and art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.50.

Rangers Comics (1941) 52 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4018522013

Edited by Seymour S. Schneid and Jack Byrne. Stories and art by Marilyn Mercer, Jerry Grandenetti, Kurt Caesar, Enrico Bagnoli, George Evans and Giovanni Benvenuti. Tales of adventure from pioneering comics publisher Fiction House. King of the Congo is caught between a corrupt trader and an ivory caravan; Firehair hates the handsome hunter who has fallen for her, but she must go after him when he's captured by outlaws; The Sky Rangers contend with a bandit gang led by Senor Scorpion. Cover (possibly by Ed Waldman) manages to contain both bondage and action-girl elements. Firehair; The Secret Files of Dr. Drew; King of the Congo; Jan of the Jungle; Stampede - Part 1; Sky Rangers; I Confess. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Raphael (1985 Mirage Studio) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 VG 4.0 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

1st printing (2 Color Cover) - 1st Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles one-shot spin-off and contains first drawing of the Turtles as a group from 1983. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in. Cover price $1.50.

Raphael (1985 Mirage Studio) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1REP FN/VF 7.0 Eastman Variant 2nd Printing

2nd printing (Full Color Cover) - New wraparound cover and 8 new pages of art. Cover price $1.50.

Ravage 2099 (1992 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4048745018

Direct Edition. Paul-Phillip Ravage, commander of Eco Central, takes it seriously when a young man claims his father was killed by Eco agents while attempting to expose the pollution hierarchy in this untitled tale. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Keith Williams, inks assists by Steve Alexandrov. Gold foil stamped cover by Ryan. Also see Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995 1st Series) #117 for a Ravage 2099 tale. Cover price $1.75.

Ravage 2099 (1992 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4112446013

Direct Edition. Paul-Phillip Ravage, commander of Eco Central, takes it seriously when a young man claims his father was killed by Eco agents while attempting to expose the pollution hierarchy in this untitled tale. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Keith Williams, inks assists by Steve Alexandrov. Gold foil stamped cover by Ryan. Also see Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995 1st Series) #117 for a Ravage 2099 tale. Cover price $1.75.

Ravage 2099 (1992 Marvel) 1D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F82E4-033

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Direct Edition. Paul-Phillip Ravage, commander of Eco Central, takes it seriously when a young man claims his father was killed by Eco agents while attempting to expose the pollution hierarchy in this untitled tale. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Keith Williams, inks assists by Steve Alexandrov. Gold foil stamped cover by Ryan. Also see Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995 1st Series) #117 for a Ravage 2099 tale. Cover price $1.75.

Red Sonja the Movie (1985) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-29CED65-022

Cover by Mary Wilshire. Into the Realm of Darkness! (part 1), script by Louise Simonson and Mary Wilshire, art by Mary Wilshire and Vince Colletta; Based on the 1985 feature film. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Resistance Uprising (2021 AWA) FCBD 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-3246A82-010

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Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art by C. P. Smith. Cover by Rahzzah. The Resistance takes an intimate look at a very special species of the super-human race known as The Reborn. Emily Kai is what is known as a 'Moth.' She was granted immense power by the global pandemic known as 'The Great Death,' but with a caveat: The moment she taps into the power that resides within her, a clock starts and Emily will have only six months to live. Granted the opportunity to bring immense beauty into the world, but only by paying the ultimate price, Emily embarks on a harrowing journey of self-discovery that will test her to her core and take her to places way beyond her wildest imagination. Plus: previews of J. Michael Straczynski and Mike Choi's MOTHS, and Mark Russell and Mike Deodato, Jr.'s NOT ALL ROBOTS. Reprint Material 44 pages, full color. Rating: Teen

Return of Wolverine (2018 Marvel) 1B CBCS 9.8 McNiven X-Force Variant

Paper: White

Cover B.

Label #21-164330C-031

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Written by Charles Soule. Art and Cover by Steve McNiven. HE'S BACK, BUB. 40 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Revelations Ashcan (1995 Dark Horse) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Ashcan Edition

Label #19-47C8A16-013

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Revengers Featuring Megalith (1985 Continuity) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC2DFF-024

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Wrath of Captain Law. Story by Neal Adams. Art by Nestor Redondo, Brian Garvey, Ian Akin, and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams and Rudy Nebres. Continuity Comics presents its own super-team, cleverly called the Revengers. Megalith, Armor and Silver Streak face off against the tough, uncompromising super-powered cop known as Captain Law. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Revengers Featuring Megalith (1985 Continuity) 4 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC2DFF-025

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If The Nuclear Warlock Has His Way. Story by Neal Adams and Elliot S! Maggin. Art by Louis Williams, Brian Garvey, Ian Akin, and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams. Continuity Comics presents its own super-team, cleverly called the Revengers. The Revengers are building a new headquarters in a remote town, only to find themselves attacked by freakish mutations under the direction of the New Clear Warlock. Featuring a script assist from DC legend Elliot S! Maggin. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-47F5AB7-008

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Rick and Morty (2015 Oni Press) 25BLANK CBCS 9.8 SS Starks

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Kyle Starks (with sketch) on 06/17/2017. Blank Variant.

Label #17-21C383F-002

Partial Blank Sketch Edition Variant Cover. Written by Kyle Starks. Art by Marc Ellerby and CJ Cannon. In this special one-shot issue illustrated by series writer Kyle Starks (Sexcastle), Morty meets an old friend: TINY RICK! Tiny Rick + Morty forever and forever a hundred years. But is Tiny Rick hiding a tiny secret? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Rick and Morty (2015 Oni Press) 42NYCC CBCS 9.6 SS Zullo/Starks/Howard

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Chrissie Zullo, Kyle Starks and Tini Howard. NYCC 2018 Exclusive Variant.

Label #21-4692EB1-023

New York Comic Con Exclusive Cover by Chrissie Zullo. Written by Kyle Starks and Tini Howard. Art by Sarah Stern, Marc Ellerby, and Jarrett Williams. Things look dire for the Smith family, as each is hunted by an assassin determined to get back at Rick. Can they escape the clutches of Party Dog and his minions? Find out in the thrilling conclusion of RICK REVENGE SQUAD! Also, catch new backup comics by Tini Howard (Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It, Assassinistas) and Jarrett Williams (Super Pro K.O., Hyper Force Neo)! 28 pages, full color.

Rick and Morty (2015 Oni Press) 50B CBCS 9.6 SS Matt Horak

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Matt Horak (with sketch) on 7/25/2021. Matt Horak Variant.

Label #21-4692EB1-026

Written by Kyle Starks & Various. Art by Marc Ellerby & Various. Cover by Matt Horak. It's just Rick and Morty. Rick and Morty and their adventures, Morty... Rick and Morty, forever and forever, FIFTY ISSUES Rick and MortyTM! Join us as we celebrate this milestone with a special, super oversized MORTY'S MINDBLOWER issue! Featuring creators from the previous 49 issues! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

Riot Gear (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

(#22,622/25,000).

Label #19-2B9A632-022

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Regular Edition Cover price $2.50.

Riot Gear (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

(#13,502/20,000).

Label #19-2B9A632-024

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Riot Gear (1993) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

(#13,130/25,000).

Label #19-2B9A632-025

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Riot Gear (1993) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

(#23,646/25,000).

Label #19-2B9A632-027

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Rip Hunter Time Master (1961) 2 VG- 3.5

1" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

Written by Jack Miller. Art and Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Bonnie Baxter and Corky Baxter must abandon the Time Sphere...or they'll be killed! But no...they've got to get it aloft...or they'll all be stranded in the past forever! Don't miss Rip Hunter in the 3-part tale by Jack Miller, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito: "The Alien Beasts from 500 B.C."; "Chapter 2: The Battle of the Alien Beasts"; and "Chapter 3: Rip Hunter's Last Stand"! Plus: 1-page text story "The Anti-Time Island"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Ripped (2023 Imagination Inx) 1A CBCS 9.8 SS Ricketts Kickstarter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Steve Ricketts on 1/25/2023 Kickstarter Exclusive

Label #22-43587CC-005

Written by Steve Ricketts. Art by Steve Ricketts. Coloring by Federico Pepto Sioc Jr. This is the story of Gary Growler. A young man who idolizes Friendlyman, the greatest Unique the world has ever known. Gary has long dreamed of being a "Unique", a term used because each wielder has powers that are very unique to them. Nobody completely understands how or even when Uniques acquire their abilities. These powers range from incredible to bizarre. With proper training they can be all be formidable. Or at least...entertaining. 32pgs. FC

Ripped (2023 Imagination Inx) 1C CBCS 9.8 SS Ricketts Mask Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Steve Ricketts on 1/25/23 Mask Comics #2 Homage Variant

Label #22-43587CC-003

"Mask #2" Variant Cover. Written by Steve Ricketts. Art by Steve Ricketts. Coloring by Federico Pepto Sioc Jr. This is the story of Gary Growler. A young man who idolizes Friendlyman, the greatest Unique the world has ever known. Gary has long dreamed of being a "Unique", a term used because each wielder has powers that are very unique to them. Nobody completely understands how or even when Uniques acquire their abilities. These powers range from incredible to bizarre. With proper training they can be all be formidable. Or at least...entertaining. 32pgs. FC

Rise of the Black Panther (2018) 2A CBCS 9.8 Stelfreeze

Paper: White

Label #22-11A3106-014

SECRET ORIGIN OF THE BLACK PANTHER Part 2 - Written by Evan Narcisse and Ta-Nehisi Coates. Art by Javier Pina. Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. T'Challa has finally taken up his crown! But the new king will find old wounds festering. When Wakandans go missing, the Black Panther goes on the prowl - and his path will lead far beyond the borders of his isolated country. Monarch meets monarch as Namor, the King of Atlantis, discovers Wakanda! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Robin (1991 Limited Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Bolland Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-259B411-012

1st printing. Direct Edition. Tim Drake heads to Paris to study under the Tibetan Rahul Lama, then finds himself in a brawl with the Ghost Dragons gang in "Big Bad World." Script by Chuck Dixon, art by Tom Lyle and Bob Smith. Includes a poster of Robin by Neal Adams. Cover by Brian Bolland. See also Batman # 457. Cover price $1.00.

Robin 2 The Joker's Wild (1991 DC) Robin II 1A CBCS 9.8 Lyle

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Dick Giordano Cover

Label #19-2B047C8-087

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The Joker escapes from Arkham Asylum and finds his gang being led by Mister Freeze, as Robin follows a lead in order to get to the Clown Prince of Crime in "The Funniest Thing Happened..." Script by Chuck Dixon, art by Tom Lyle & Bob Smith. Cover price $1.50.

Robin 2 The Joker's Wild (1991 DC) Robin II 1N CBCS 9.2 Maguire Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-083

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Newstand Edition. The Joker escapes from Arkham Asylum and finds his gang being led by Mister Freeze, as Robin follows a lead in order to get to the Clown Prince of Crime in "The Funniest Thing Happened..." Script by Chuck Dixon, art by Tom Lyle & Bob Smith. Cover by Kevin Maguire. Cover price $1.50.

Robin 2 The Joker's Wild (1991 DC) Robin II 2A CBCS 9.8 Lyle

Paper: White

Chris Sprouse Cover.

Label #23-1D95B98-015

The Joker's plot to turn Gotham into a hell of technology-inspired madness continues full steam, and it seems Robin's nothing more than a nuisance for the madman in "Tomorrow a Tragedy." Script by Chuck Dixon, art by Tom Lyle & Bob Smith. Cover price $1.50.

Robin 3 Cry of the Huntress Collector's Set (1992 DC) Robin III 2U CBCS 9.4 Movement Enhanced Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #19-2B047C8-088

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Movement enhanced cover; not polybagged. NOTE: each sliding part of cover is two-sided and reversible. Cover price $2.50.

Robins (2022 DC) 4B CGC 9.8 Bartel Variant

Paper: White

Label #4058762013

Written by Tim Seeley. Art and Cover by Jen Bartel. The Robins are splintered after the events in the graveyard. On their own and on the hunt for the distributor of the SKP Tech, the former sidekicks are on the warpath, tearing through Gotham and Blüdhaven following any and all leads. But while the Robins descend on the criminal underworld, where has Tim Drake disappeared to? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Robocop Wild Child (2005) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4335321004

Photo cover. Written by Steven Grant. Art by Carlos Ferreira. RoboCop and Officer Lewis meet the threat they never expected -- Officer Lewis' sister! RoboCop super-scribe Steven Grant and new artist Carlos Ferreira serve up this one shot story that puts Officer Lewis front-and-center of the action. A badass young woman, who calls herself Heaven, and her gang swing into Detroit to take advantage of the general lack of authority -- the cops are still on strike, city government might as well not exist, OCP is defunct -- to make their mark. They run recklessly over everyone and everything until RoboCop crosses their path, and then Heaven dedicates herself to making him pay for getting in their way. This gets complicated for Lewis, because Heaven is her little sister, who, always spoiled and uncontrollable, ran away years ago. Things come to a head when Heaven traps RoboCop and plans to take his head for a souvenir, and it falls to Lewis to save him, but it looks like the only way she can do that...is to kill Heaven! 16 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.99.

Robyn Hood Iron Maiden (2021 Zenescope) 2C CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Josh Burns Variant.

Label #21-0EAA2CD-103

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Written by Joe Brusha. Art by Renato Rei. Cover by Josh Burns. Picking up from the thrilling conclusion of part one, the curse of the Iron Maiden is loose and Robyn is standing in the way of her, and her target. With Robyn not only caught between a viable threat but also her own conscience, will she be able to do what she needs to, to stop this enemy? And what of the innocent girl trapped within this Iron Maiden?! Don't miss the intense conclusion to this two-part Robyn Hood story! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Robyn Hood Vigilante (2019 Zenescope) 1H CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Libra Foil Exclusive

Label #20-1860AEA-014

"Libra Foil" Exclusive Variant Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 100 copies. Written by Ben Meares. Art by Babisu Kourtis. After recent events Robyn has found herself on the other side of the law. Hunted and unwelcome both on the streets of the city she calls home, and by the family of outlaws she made in the Underground. Robyn is dealing with her new status quo the only way she knows how, with a fistful of questions and bow full of arrows. Aimed at getting revenge on those who have turned her life upside down, she must seek out the answers to return things to the way they were or the closest thing to it by any means necessary. Don't miss this redefining, new series, Robyn Hood: Vigilante! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Rocket Comics (Canadian 1941-1946 Maple Leaf) Vol. 2 #3 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Canadian Edition

Label #4197280005

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Canadian series. July-August 1943. Cover by Bert Bushell. 7.5" x 10.25", 48 pages, B&W.

Rocketeer Adventures (2011 IDW) 3C CBCS 9.8 Ross B&W 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Alex Ross Retailer Incentive.

Label #21-2CD7919-009

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Cover by Alex Ross. Joe R. Lansdale, Jonathan Ross, Ryan Sook (w) o Tommy Lee Edwards, Ryan Sook, Bruce Timm (a) o Alex Ross, Dave Stevens (c) The third rollicking issue of Rocketeer Adventures goes from high-spirited pulp adventures from a decidedly unexpected source, to the too-cool junior Rocketeer brigade-plus another rollicking tale, and a couple of beautiful pin-ups-it just doesn't get any better than this! Plus: Pin-ups by Joe Chiodo and Stephanie Buscema. Cover price $3.99.

Rogan Gosh (1994) 0 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-25CD08B-001

Slip the bounds of Reality; let fall the veils of Illusion; see the Truth and enter the world of ROGAN GOSH. Be prepared for the experience of a lifetime as one of the most dazzlingly original comics ever published makes its North American debut. ROGAN GOSH is a psychedelic adventure through Rudyard Kipling's opium dreams, past modern-day London, and into a futuristic India where an extraordinary creature called Rogan Gosh awaits. It's a story that combines Hindu mysticism with science fiction, and spiritual enlightenment with lavishly written Indian restaurant menus. Originally published as a serial in the British anthology 'Revolver,' ROGAN GOSH features a story by Brendan McCarthy and Peter Milligan. McCarthy also provides the lavish illustrations, scripted by Milligan. With a foreword by McCarthy and an afterword by Milligan, along with never-seen character sketches, this 56-page one-shot will mesmerize any reader looking for a comic-book experience beyond the norm. Painted cover by McCarthy. Suggested for Mature Readers. Contains strong language. Prestige Format. Cover price $6.95.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27D449D-103

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. As Rom stands overlooking the countryside he contemplates his lost humanity and longs to return home. However, the threat posed by the Dire Wraiths demands his attention yet again. Also, Brandy Clark can't get Rom and his warning out of her head as she returns home to find visitors of another kind in her apartment. Meanwhile, disguised Dire Wraiths use one man's own xenophobia to twist his hate and fear of Rom to their own ends. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 18 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-248D6B1-003

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Part 2 of 2 - Guest starring the Uncanny X-Men (Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Sprite). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Born from the unnatural union of a Dire Wraith father and a human mother, the malevolent Hybrid has used his powerful psionic and shape-changing abilities to trick the X-Men into thinking that Rom is the evil one. Now, Rom must stave off the powerful mutants long enough to convince them of the true threat before it is too late. 32 pages. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Hybrid. Cover price $0.50.