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  • Item #58747505
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    Planet Stories (1939-1955 Fiction House) Pulp Vol. 5 #6 GD 2.0

    Early published work by Philip K Dick

    7" cumulative spine split. Cover and interior oxidation.

    Starts Jul 6

    May 1952. Cover by Allen Anderson. "War-Maid of Mars" by Poul Anderson. Other stories by J. T. McIntosh, Bryce Walton, Robert Moore Williams, Peter Phillips, Lloyd Palmer, Bolling Branham, and John McGreevey. Illustrations by Herman Vestal, Kelly Freas. 7-in. x 9.75-in.; black and white; 112 pages. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #56893334
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    Power Pack (1984 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-29CED65-020

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Brent Anderson and Jackson Guice. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Brent Anderson and Scott Williams, inks by Terry Austin, Scott Williams, and Sam de la Rosa. Giant-sized issue featuring Cloak and Dagger, Kitty Pryde, Wolverine, Beta Ray Bill, and Thor. 52 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #50992814
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    Tags: Dawn of X (part 4), X-Men
    Published Oct 2019 by Marvel.

    Powers of X (2019 Marvel) 2A CGC 9.8 Silva

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #2085078001

    Starts Jul 6

    Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art and Cover by R. B. Silva. As Xavier sows the seeds of the past, the X-Men's future blossoms into trouble for all mutantdom. Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (NEW AVENGERS, INFINITY, FF) continues reshaping the X-Men's past, present and future with breakout artist R.B. Silva (UNCANNY X-MEN)! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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    Predator vs. Wolverine (2023 Marvel) 3B CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Variant Edition

    Label #4361807001

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    Written by Benjamin Percy. Art by Ken Lashley; Marvel Various. Cover by Whilce Portacio. TIME TO BLEED! The most gruesome chapter yet! Years after his first encounter with the Yautja, Wolverine's gone feral - just the way the Weapon X program likes him! If the Predator thought the mutant was hard to kill before…now he'll meet the real beast. But the prize this time isn't just the kill. Now Wolverine carries something precious within him, something a Predator's never encountered. An indestructible metal that would give the hunter the edge over prey on any world… 32 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $5.99.

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    Radiant Black (2021 Image) 9RABBIT CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Rabbit Comics Edition

    Label #3968613006

    Ends Jun 3 8:36 PM CST
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    Rabbit Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Ivan Tao. Written by Kyle Higgins. Art by Marcello Costa. Time passes. Slowly, Lockport recovers. But faced with a city that no longer wants him around and still reeling from unimaginable loss, Marshall has to ask: is it already time to leave town for good? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

  • Item #61083790
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    Reactor (2017 Vault) 1A CBCS 9.8 SS Dylan Burnett Burnett

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    Paper: White

    Witnessed Sig: Dylan Burnett on 11/29/2017.

    Label #17-466A224-009

    Starts Jun 10

    Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett and Dee Cunniffe. Cover by Dylan Burnett. There's Weep, your average machine-gun-wielding teenager raised on an Earth overrun with vampires. There's Poli, who landed on Earth with the mission to kill every damn vampire there. And then there's King Luc's heavily fortified blood farm. You do the math. From Donny Cates (God Country, Redneck) and Dylan Burnett (Weavers) comes Reactor, a whole new entry into the world of vampire warfare, overpowered mechsuits, and 10-year-old presidents that Interceptor kicked-off. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

  • Item #61066435
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    Published Sep 2017 by Image.

    Realm (2017 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Haun 1st Printing

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    Paper: White

    Label #24-181823E-032

    Starts Jun 3

    Written by Seth Peck. Art and Cover by Jeremy Haun and Nick Filardi. NEW SERIES! Fifteen years ago, our world was overrun by creatures of myth; orcs, dragons, and other nameless horrors threw the entire planet into total chaos. Today, the shattered remnants of civilization must fight just to survive in a deadly new era of violence and mayhem. While a powerful sorcerer marshals his forces, a group of warriors embark on a journey to reclaim our world from the growing darkness. An all new post-apocalyptic high-fantasy adventure series from co-creators SETH M. PECK (X-Men) and JEREMY HAUN (THE BEAUTY) featuring colors by NICK FILARDI and letters by THOMAS MAUER. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

  • Item #61051384
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    Rick and Morty (2015 Oni Press) 25BLANK CBCS 9.8 SS Starks

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

    Label #17-21C383F-002

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

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    Rick and Morty (2015 Oni Press) 36BRAIN CBCS 9.8 SS Trujillo

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    Witnessed Signature: Josh Trujillo on 04/07/2018. Brain Trust Exclusive Variant.

    Label #24-181823E-034

    Starts Jun 3

    Brain Trust and Nerd Store Variant Cover. Cover pays homeage to X-Men 101. Limited to 1,500. Cover by Greg Kirkpatrick. Written by Kyle Starks and Josh Trujillo. Art by Marc Ellerby and Rii Abrego. Kyle Starks and Marc Ellerby join forces to tell the story of Jerry's very terrible, extremely bad, super sad day! Poor Jerry is having the worst of days-but it's mostly his fault. How will he get bailed out this time? Plus: a new back-up comic story written by Josh Trujillo (Love is Love) and illustrated by Rii Abrego (Adventure Time)! 28 pages, full color.

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

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

    Label #21-4692EB1-023

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

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    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

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #60455891
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    Rick and Morty Heart of Rickness (2023 Oni Press) 1B CGC 9.8

    One of only 4 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Variant Cover B.

    Label #4332538015

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    Written by Michael Moreci. Art by Priscilla Tramontano. Cover by Ed Luce. After Summer blows his cover, Rick flees a shady deal with space mobsters and ends up stranded with the kids on a planet mysteriously devoid of any technology they could use to repair the ship. When they're intercepted by savage, furry loincloth-wearing versions of themselves, they discover technology has been forcibly removed from this society, along with their hopes for an easy escape. Will it be enough for Rick to find a way off planet, or does he also have to prove who's the Rickest Rick of them all? 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

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    Rick and Morty Presents Krombopulous Michael (2018 Oni) 1ELLERBY CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Ellerby Variant Cover.

    Label #4376820003

    Starts Jul 6

    Variant Cover by Marc Ellerby. New Mutants #87 cover homage. Written by Daniel Mallory Ortberg. Art by CJ Cannon and Nick Filardi. Learn the secret stories and hidden pasts of your favorite Rick and Morty characters in Oni Press's new quarterly series of one-shots: RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS! In this issue, writer Mallory Ortberg (co-founder of THE TOAST) joins series artists CJ Cannon and Nick Filardi to tell the tale of KROMBOPULOS MICHAEL, the professional assassin who just loves killin'. Discover the roots of Rick's relationship with the galaxy-trotting killer with no code of ethics: children, animals, old people... it doesn't matter! 36 pages, full color.

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    Rick and Morty Presents The Vindicators (2018 Oni) 1C2E2.A CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

    C2E2 2018 Exclusive Variant.

    Label #19-383AFD9-040

    Starts Jun 10

    C2E2 Exclusive variant cover by Elsa Charretier. Written by J. Torres. Art by CJ Cannon and Nick Filardi. Learn the secret stories and hidden pasts of your favorite Rick and Morty characters in Oni Press's new quarterly series of one-shots: RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS! In this first issue, J. Torres (Teen Titans Go!, The Mighty Zodiac) teams up with Rick and Morty series artist CJ Cannon to explore the twisted and bombastic history of THE VINDICATORS in an all-out superhero comics extravaganza. Read in amazement as the superhero team travels through dimensions to recruit other heroes to defeat a villain of their own making. Gasp in shock and awe as the plot twists and previously irrelevant characters revive from the dead! Frown in frustration as you forget the complicated backstory of suddenly important mythic items! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

  • Item #57337560
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    Published Sep 2003 by Avatar.

    Robocop (2003 Avatar) 2P CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Platinum Foil Variant.

    Label #21-25F6022-023

    Starts Jun 10

    Platinum Foil Edition with Avatar certificate of authenticity. Limited to 1750 copies. by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp The Robo-action continues with more pure Frank Miller insanity! OCP has a major problem on their hands with cops on strike and a Robocop that won't do their evil bidding. So they bring in a group of army mercenaries to kill everyone who is breaking laws! All the while they are developing the next generation of Robocops. But Murphy won't stand by and watch all this happen in his city! This series continues to take the original Frank Miller Robocop story and faithfully adapt it into comics form by Steven Grant in order to capture every bit of the frenzied flavor that Miller wants! MATURE READERS MILLER CVR.??b&w, 32pg (2 of 9) $3.50 RYP WRAPAROUND CVR.??b&w,32pg (2 of 9) $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

  • Item #56854992
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    Published Apr 2004 by DC/Wildstorm.

    Robotech Invasion (2004) 2 CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #21-2CD680E-025

    Starts Jun 10

    WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER AND KEN SIU-CHONG; ART BY TAKESHI MIYAZAWA AND OMAR DOGAN; COVER BY YOSHITAKA AMANO AND CULLY HAMNER; In stores February 4. Following a fierce battle with the Invid, Lt. Lance "Lancer" Belmont awakens on Earth in the home of Carla Morales. Trying to piece together what happened to the rest of the fleet, Lancer makes some startling discoveries about his location, but also faces grave danger as Invid Sentries begin searching for him! Plus, in the gripping backup tale, Karl Reiber begins to unravel the real secret behind Mars Base Sara! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers by Yoshitaka Amano (50%) and Cully Hamner (50%). FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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    Rocket Raccoon (2014 2nd Series) 4C CBCS 9.4 SS Young Kropinak Hasbro 1:15 Variant

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    Witnessed Signature: Skottie Young on 04/06/2018. Hasbro Variant.

    Label #24-181823E-035

    Starts Jun 3

    Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Hasbro Variant Cover by Alex Kropinak. Story and Art by Skottie Young. THE FUR FLIES! Rocket and his dangerous doppelgänger face off! BETRAYED! Ensnared like some kind of terrestrial rodent, Rocket comes face-to-face-to-face-to-face-to-face with a few of the folks who want him dead! Can the everyone's favorite gunslingin' Guardian of the Galaxy make it out alive and clear his name? Cover price $3.99.

  • Item #60468693
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    Published 1994 by DC/Vertigo.

    Rogan Gosh (1994) 0 CBCS 9.8

    Paper: White

    Label #21-25CD08B-001

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #59756278
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    Published Dec 1979 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 1 VF+ 8.5

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    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Deep in space two centuries ago a decisive battle between the forces of good and evil was fought. The brave Spaceknights of Galador defeated the evil sorcery and super-science of the Dire Wraiths and scattered them to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. Now in present day their eternal struggle has spilled over to Earth. Rom, greatest of the Spaceknights, has arrived in Clairton, a small West Virginia town. Frightened by the arrival of a 7' alien, the people of Clairton have called in the National Guard. Can Rom convince those he came to save that the true enemy resides in their very ranks? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #52415825
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    Published Feb 1980 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-27D449D-103

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    Starts Jun 10

    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.

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    Tags: X-Men
    Published May 1981 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 18 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #21-248D6B1-003

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    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #57708989
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    Published Nov 1981 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 24 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #21-248D6B1-004

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    Starts Jun 10

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Hurtling through space on his way home, Rom crosses paths with Richard Ryder, a.k.a. Nova, the Human Rocket. Rom soon allies with the youthful hero and his super-powered friends to defend the planet Xandar from invading hordes of alien Skrulls. 32 pages.

    NOTE: This story continues the struggle started in Fantastic Four #204-209 and completes the saga of Nova (Richard Rider), whose adventures began in his own short-lived series. Rider returns as Kid Nova in the pages of New Warriors (1990-1996 1st Series) #1. - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist Cover price $0.50.

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    Published Oct 1982 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 35 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-009

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    Starts Jun 10

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Danny Bulanadi. Many fathoms below the sea, Rom, together with his new ally Prince Namor, the Savage Sub- Mariner, confront a horrible product of Dire Wraith black magic. A threat that could spell the end for the underwater kingdom of Atlantis and the surface world as well. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Published May 1983 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 42 CBCS 7.5

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    Direct Edition.

    Label #22-3F879FE-012

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    Starts Jun 10

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Rom strikes an unholy bargain with Quasimodo the Living Computer (last seen in Incredible Hulk #259). In exchange for his humanity Rom shall give up his Spaceknight armor to the sentient machine. There's no way this ends well. Special cameo appearance by Doctor Strange. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Published Oct 1983 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 47 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-010

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    Starts Jun 10

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. A young couple soon learn what lurks in the dark as a pare of Dire Wraiths reveal their terrible nature to them. Plus, Rom and Starshine arrive to a mysterious island and are accosted by creatures of fantasy and fairy-tale in "One Man's Toys...are another Man's Terror!" 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Published Mar 1984 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 52 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-011

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    Starts Jun 10

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Mel Candido. The Dire Wraiths step it up a notch in "Total War!" Rom bands together with the US Army to repel a Wraith attack and shows the military just how bad the Wraith infestation is on our planet. However, they soon learn that the Dire Wraiths are closer than they at first realized. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #57904519
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    Published May 1984 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 54 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-24971B9-025

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    Starts Jun 10

    Guest-starring Rick Jones, Nick Fury, and Dr. Strange. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema, Mel Candido, and Kelly Jones. As Rom educates the military on the horrors of the Dire Wraiths, professional sidekick Rick Jones takes up residence at a hospital to have tests done. However, this house of medicine has also drawn the evil of Wraithkind to its doorstep. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Tags: ROM The Final Battle (part 1)
    Published Dec 1984 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 61 CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #22-069BD64-033

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    Starts Jun 10

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Jackson Guice. Continued from Rom Annual #3. Rom confronts a vast flock of Wraiths in the form Deathwings in "The Beginning of the End of the World!" Plus, government Agent Henry Gyrich, oft nemesis of the Avengers and X-Men, arrives to tell the military and Rom that there is a man who has successfully duplicated Rom's most powerful weapon, the Neutralizer. That man's name is Forge. 32 Cover price $0.60.

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    Published Apr 1985 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 65 CBCS 9.2

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    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-248D6B1-005

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    Starts Jun 10

    Guest-starring everybody. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and P. Craig Russell. The end is near. Nay, true-believer...the end is here. This is it...the Final Conflict. Rom is defeated and victory is within the grasp of the evil Dire Wraiths. However, one last thing stands in their way and total victory, the united governments of the Earth and oh yeah, all those pesky super-heroes Rom has spent the last 64 issues recruiting to his cause. Rom is joined by the Avengers, the West Coast Avengers, the X-Men, the Defenders, the Soviet Super-Soldiers and all of the heroes of the world in one last ultimate battle to rid the Earth of Wraithkind forever. It's all or nothing...there's no turning back now. The war and the fate of mankind is decided in this epic issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

  • Item #58941337
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    Published Oct 1985 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 71 CBCS 9.0

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-022

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    Starts Jun 10

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and P. Craig Russell. Rom's ranks grow as Unam the Unseen and Vola the Trapper join him, Scanner, and Seeker. They come across yet another planet under attack by the deadly Dire Wraiths but this time the evil aliens are being led into battle by a traitor, the Spaceknight known as Raak the Breaker. It's Spaceknight vs. Spaceknight and one Spaceknight will not make it to the end of this issue alive. 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

  • Item #58941764
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    Published 1982 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #22-2D0A2F1-004

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    Starts Jun 10

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Pat Broderick and Mike Gustovich. Introducing the sinister menace Stardust. Rom is accused by those he has sworn to protect of taking the life of children. He must find and stop this new menace from the stars who feeds on life-force. But how can even a Spaceknight defeat a foe who can strip away his armor and very being at will? And can Rom return and save the fading children in time before the spark of life leaves them forever? Plus, a bonus story from Rom's past. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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    ROM (1979 Marvel) Annual 3 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #22-069BD64-036

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    Starts Jun 10

    Guest-starring Professor X and the New Mutants (story continues in Rom #61). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by W.M. Johnson. As Rom and Starshine confront Dire Wraiths who threaten children, Rom soon realizes Brandy is losing her humanity within the cold steel of her Spaceknight armor. That's when Rom's old enemy the mutant known as Hybrid attacks. What sinister plans does this creature have for Starshine? One thing is for sure, she will never be the same again. Luckily Professor Xavier and his students arrive to lend a helping hand, or have they only arrived to meet their doom? Find out in "Prodigal Son!" 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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    Science Fiction (1939-1941 Blue Ribbon/Columbia) Pulp Vol. 1 #1 VG/FN 5.0

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    Starts Jul 6

    Volume 1, Issue 1 - March, 1939. Science Fiction and adventure stories pulp magazine. This issue features "Under the White Star" by Edmond Hamilton. 7-in. x 10-in., 132 pages, Text) Cover price $0.15.

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    Scud The Disposable Assassin (1994 Fireman/Image) 1-1ST CGC 9.6

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    Label #4172135003

    Starts Jul 6
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    Sex Trek The Next Infiltration (1992 Friendly Comics) 1 CBCS 9.8

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    Label #21-258FC6E-016

    Starts Jun 10

    X-Rated comic book spoof of Star Trek the Next Generation. 6.5" x 10", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

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

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    Label #23-18DCEC4-005

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    Starts Jun 10

    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.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #21-1D8FD6C-014

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    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 3 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #21-1D8FD6C-025

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    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 7.5

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    Label #21-1D8FD6C-036

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Mantis!" Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Elders of the Universe are some of the most powerful beings in existence, and the only thing standing in their way and their ultimate goal is the Silver Surfer. Luckily, the former Herald of Galactus has acquired a new ally, the woman known as Mantis. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #21-1D8FD6C-058

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Seeds of War!" Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer has uncovered the truth behind the cosmic scheme of the Elders of the Universe. Plus, the Kree and Skrull renew their age old war. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 7 CBCS 9.2

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    Label #21-1D8FD6C-069

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Triangle!" Guest-starring Mantis. Avengers and Captain Marvel flashback cameos. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Kree Empire invades Zenn-La and soon learn this planet is under the protection of the Silver Surfer, wielder of the Power Cosmic. Meanwhile, Mantis watches from the shadows as the Elders of the Universe continue their scheming. Plus, Norrin Radd confronts the Supreme Intelligence, Master of a Thousand-Thousand Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.0

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    Label #21-248D6B1-026

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Soul Sweet Soul!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. In the aftermath of last issue's events, Norrin Radd awakens in a perfect world, but everything is not as it seems. It's the Silver Surfer vs. the Supreme Intelligence in the realm of the imagination, and the fate of the universe hangs in the balance. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 7.5

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    Label #21-1D8FD6C-091

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Doomsday!" Guest-starring Mantis and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The last seven issues have led to this moment. The Elders of the Universe confront the Devourer of Worlds, and the Silver Surfer is caught in the middle. How can the former Herald of Galactus hope to defeat these villains when Shalla Bal and Mantis, the women he loves, are the helpless prisoners of the Elders? The Surfer can only save one of them, but who will it be? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.2

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    Label #21-0BAA008-092

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    Starts Jun 10

    Space is...Eternity!" Guest-starring Galactus. Special guest appearance by Eternity. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. The Elders of the Universe dared to try and defeat Galactus and failed. Now, they must face the retribution of the Devourer of Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-029

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Nova!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Joe Rubinstein. Even though the Heralds of Galactus are imbued with the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer teaches Nova (Frankie Ray) the universe is still a very dangerous place. Hopefully Nova will listen to Norrin Radd's council as they've been charged with finding the Contemplator, the last Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #19-47253CB-004

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Nova!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Joe Rubinstein. Even though the Heralds of Galactus are imbued with the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer teaches Nova (Frankie Ray) the universe is still a very dangerous place. Hopefully Nova will listen to Norrin Radd's council as they've been charged with finding the Contemplator, the last Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 12 CBCS 9.0

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    Label #19-47253CB-005

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Sick!" Guest-starring Nova (Frankie Ray). Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer is the helpless prisoner of the space pirate Reptyl, the Non-Human. Can Nova fight her way through the corsair's defenses and rescue the former Herald of Galactus? Plus, witness the horrible, ultimate fate of the Contemplator. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 13 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #21-1D8FD6C-007

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Masques!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Dave Cockrum. Someone has been leaving a trail of terror and destruction throughout the Kree Empire in the name of the Silver Surfer. Now, Norrin Radd and Nova must face the judgment of Ronan the Accuser and the power of his Cosmic Rod! 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 14 CBCS 9.0

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    Label #21-1D8FD6C-008

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Silver Mirrors!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton, Joe Rubinstein, and Jose Marzan. Cover by Mike Mignola and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer finally confronts his evil doppelganger. It's Silver Surfer vs. Silver Surfer in a battle that will shake the heavens. And, the winner must face the ultimate judgment of Ronan the Accuser. This issue's epilogue continues in Silver Surfer Annual #1. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 15 CBCS 9.0

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    Label #21-1D8FD6C-009

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Evil Lurks Beyond the Black Hole!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. Galactus is dying, but there is one man who has saved the life of the Devourer of Worlds once before. Norrin Radd races across the galaxy to enlist the help of Reed Richards, the leader of the Fantastic Four and arguably the smartest man in the Marvel Universe. Plus, Ron Lim begins his legendary run on the Silver Surfer. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.