Comic books in 'Marvel', 1980-1989, graded by CBCS

ROM (1979 Marvel) 47 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-010

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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.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 52 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-011

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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.

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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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.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 61 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-033

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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.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 65 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248D6B1-005

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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.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 71 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-022

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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.

ROM (1979 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-004

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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.

ROM (1979 Marvel) Annual 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-069BD64-036

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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.

Saga of Crystar (1983 Marvel) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2761B6A-014

"The Story They Said Couldn't Be Done!" Ika inadvertently drops the Caverns of Chaos next to the crystal palace in Galax. Script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by Ricardo Villamonte, inks by Dave Simmons. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.60.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2B6CBFF-003

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Direct Edition. 1st appearance and origin of the She Hulk. "The She-Hulk Lives!" Guest-starring Bruce Banner. Story by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Chic Stone. Jennifer Walters is on the verge of death after an attempted assassination, and the only thing that will save her life is a blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner...AKA the Incredible Hulk! His gamma-irradiated blood sparks a startling transformation in his cousin, and she will forevermore be known as the Savage She-Hulk! Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $503.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #22-0672243-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.09) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

Direct Edition. 1st appearance and origin of the She Hulk. "The She-Hulk Lives!" Guest-starring Bruce Banner. Story by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Chic Stone. Jennifer Walters is on the verge of death after an attempted assassination, and the only thing that will save her life is a blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner...AKA the Incredible Hulk! His gamma-irradiated blood sparks a startling transformation in his cousin, and she will forevermore be known as the Savage She-Hulk! Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $325.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-1864831-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.75) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. 1st appearance and origin of the She Hulk. "The She-Hulk Lives!" Guest-starring Bruce Banner. Story by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Chic Stone. Jennifer Walters is on the verge of death after an attempted assassination, and the only thing that will save her life is a blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner...AKA the Incredible Hulk! His gamma-irradiated blood sparks a startling transformation in his cousin, and she will forevermore be known as the Savage She-Hulk! Cover price $0.40.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 1N CBCS 7.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2735EC6-004

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance and origin of the She Hulk. "The She-Hulk Lives!" Guest-starring Bruce Banner. Story by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Chic Stone. Jennifer Walters is on the verge of death after an attempted assassination, and the only thing that will save her life is a blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner...AKA the Incredible Hulk! His gamma-irradiated blood sparks a startling transformation in his cousin, and she will forevermore be known as the Savage She-Hulk! Cover price $0.40.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 14 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-0FD3AC2-034

"Life in the Bloodstream!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Hellcat (of the Defenders)and the Man-Wolf. Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. Can the Savage She-Hulk and her feral comrades stop fighting each other long enough to find a way to save the sub-atomic universe from certain destruction? Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $69.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-0FD3AC2-036 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.07) will be charged at checkout.

"The Zapping of the She-Hulk!" Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. What happens to She-Hulk and Zapper's relationship when Jennifer Walters and Richard begin a relationship?. Plus, can the savage She-hulk hope to extinguish the burning power of the Microwaves? 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $86.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-0FD3AC2-038 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.58) will be charged at checkout.

"When Favors come Due!" Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. There's a new super-villain in town and he wants the gold that's being transported in an armored truck. Can even the Sensational Green Amazon stop the menace known as the Grappler? Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $56.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-0FD3AC2-039 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.68) will be charged at checkout.

"Designer Genes!" Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. Jennifer is startled to learn she's changing into the She-Hulk even when she doesn't want to. Plus, the Emerald Giantess faces off with a man brute whose skin can take her mightiest blows and then some. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $42.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-0FD3AC2-042 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.26) will be charged at checkout.

"Bad Vibes!" Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. She-Hulk faces off against the super-villain known as Radius, and his powerful vibratory vortex just might be the end of her. Cover price $0.50.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 23 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-0FD3AC2-043

"The She-Hulk War!" Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg, Al Milgrom, Dave Simons, and Jack Abel. Radius has failed to kill the She-Hulk, Well, Shade's next assassin, Torque, will not fail. Either that or he'll simply make the Savage One angry, and we all know what happens when a Hulk gets angry. Yep, bad things. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $60.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-0FD3AC2-044 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.80) will be charged at checkout.

"The Day the Planet Screamed!" Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg, Al Milgrom, Sal Trapani, Armondo Gil. Tired of the many attempts on her life in resent weeks, the Savage She-Hulk decides to take the fight to Shade. But how can she hope to win when the very ground she walks on rises up to attack her. Cover price $0.60.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $360.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Signature: Joe Rubinstein. Sketch on cover. Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 7/2/2021 & Al Milgrom on 8/21/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-2F48AF8-013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Part 5 of 9. "Despair!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. When depression threatens to overtake him, the One from Beyond finds himself at his most vulnerable. Will the heroes of Earth seize this moment and end the Beyonder's threat forever? Featuring the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, and New Mutants.

Story continues in Doctor Strange #74, Thing #30, and Fantastic Four #285.

1st appearance of Boom Boom (Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown).

Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $305.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Signature: Joe Rubinstein (twice). Sketch on cover. Witnessed Signature: Al Milgrom on 8/21/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-2F48AF8-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.15) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Part 5 of 9. "Despair!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. When depression threatens to overtake him, the One from Beyond finds himself at his most vulnerable. Will the heroes of Earth seize this moment and end the Beyonder's threat forever? Featuring the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, and New Mutants.

Story continues in Doctor Strange #74, Thing #30, and Fantastic Four #285.

1st appearance of Boom Boom (Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown).

Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $260.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom, Bob Budiansky & Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Joe Rubinstein on 10/8/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-063 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Part 5 of 9. "Despair!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. When depression threatens to overtake him, the One from Beyond finds himself at his most vulnerable. Will the heroes of Earth seize this moment and end the Beyonder's threat forever? Featuring the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, and New Mutants.

Story continues in Doctor Strange #74, Thing #30, and Fantastic Four #285.

1st appearance of Boom Boom (Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown).

Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $145.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Signature: Joe Rubinstein. Sketch on cover. Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 7/2/2021 & Al Milgrom on 8/21/2021. Label #21-2F48AF8-012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.35) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Part 5 of 9. "Despair!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. When depression threatens to overtake him, the One from Beyond finds himself at his most vulnerable. Will the heroes of Earth seize this moment and end the Beyonder's threat forever? Featuring the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, and New Mutants.

Story continues in Doctor Strange #74, Thing #30, and Fantastic Four #285.

1st appearance of Boom Boom (Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown).

Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $130.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Signature: Joe Rubinstein. Sketch on cover. Witnessed Signature: Al Milgrom on 8/21/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-2F48AF8-017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.90) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Part 5 of 9. "Despair!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. When depression threatens to overtake him, the One from Beyond finds himself at his most vulnerable. Will the heroes of Earth seize this moment and end the Beyonder's threat forever? Featuring the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, and New Mutants.

Story continues in Doctor Strange #74, Thing #30, and Fantastic Four #285.

1st appearance of Boom Boom (Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown).

Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $155.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom, Bob Budiansky & Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Joe Rubinstein on 10/8/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-062 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.65) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Part 5 of 9. "Despair!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. When depression threatens to overtake him, the One from Beyond finds himself at his most vulnerable. Will the heroes of Earth seize this moment and end the Beyonder's threat forever? Featuring the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, and New Mutants.

Story continues in Doctor Strange #74, Thing #30, and Fantastic Four #285.

1st appearance of Boom Boom (Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown).

Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $105.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Verified Signature: Joe Rubinstein (twice). Sketch on cover. Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 7/2/2021 & Al Milgrom on 8/21/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-2F48AF8-014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.15) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Part 5 of 9. "Despair!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. When depression threatens to overtake him, the One from Beyond finds himself at his most vulnerable. Will the heroes of Earth seize this moment and end the Beyonder's threat forever? Featuring the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, and New Mutants.

Story continues in Doctor Strange #74, Thing #30, and Fantastic Four #285.

1st appearance of Boom Boom (Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown).

Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $120.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom, Bob Budiansky & Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-064 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Part 9 of 9. "God in Man, Man in God!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. This is it, the final battle between the Beyonder and the heroes of the Marvel Universe. However, a titanic battle of this magnitude could destroy the very fabric of reality. Right or wrong, good or bad, the tragic ending to this one will touch everyone. Featuring the Beyonder vs. the Molecule Man, Avengers, Fantastic Four, Uncanny X-Men, Spider-Man, Hulk, West Coast Avengers, and the Silver Surfer.

Story concludes in a special epilogue in Avengers #266.

Cover price $1.25.

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) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2760E21-007

Cover art by John Byrne. Attack of the Terrible Toad Men or Froggy Came Cavortin', script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; She-Hulk vs. the Toad Men. and The Headmen, features the intro of Louise Mason, who will shortly be shown to be the ex-Blonde Phantom. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $59.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-275FB9A-022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.77) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by John Byrne. The Doctor Is In, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; She-Hulk finds herself in a world of cartoon characters and dinosaurs. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $69.95 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-275FB9A-024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.10) will be charged at checkout.

Hercules cameo. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Bob Wiacek. She-Hulk daydreams yet again about her dream hunk and it's non other than the Lion of Olympus, Hercules. Plus, the Sensational One solves a mystery with the world's greatest detective...Nick St. Christopher? Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $139.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-275FB9A-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.17) will be charged at checkout.

"Burn Out!" Story by Richard Starkings and Gregory Wright. Art by Bryan Hitch, Al Milgrom, Walt Simonson, and Bob Wiacel. In the tradition of Bugs Bunny vs. Daffy Duck, She-Hulk must contend with the insane antics of the Madcap. The third wall is not only broken this issue, it's shattered. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $405.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-1DA4D21-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($12.15) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

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 #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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $74.49 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-1DA4D21-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.23) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $80.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #7300539-AA-042 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.40) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

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.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $85.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-067 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

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) 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.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-036

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"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.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-058

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"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.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 7 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-069

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"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.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248D6B1-026

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"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.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-091

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"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.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #21-0BAA008-092

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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.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-029

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"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.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 12 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #19-47253CB-005

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"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.