Auctions: comic books 1980-1989, graded by CBCS

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0000473-AA-016

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

Firestorm (1982 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 7.0 Signed Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-010

Firestorm must contend with Black Bison, shaman of the Bison Cult, at the New York Museum of Natural History in "Day Of The Bison". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.60.

Firestorm (1982 2nd Series) 23 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Newsstand Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-011

First appearance of Felicity Smoak in Byte 1/2. Firestorm must contend with the electric menace calling herself Byte at the computer fair in "Byte". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, plot by Carla Conway, pencils by Rafael Kayanan, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Firehawk. Cover price $0.75.

Fright Night (1988) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DD19F6-008

The Revenge of Evil Ed! Story by Tony Caputo. Art by Neil Vokes. Adventures of the monster hunters Charley and Peter, based on the beloved vampire film from 1985. Evil Ed finds new ways to mess with Charley when he becomes the new DJ at The Club; Charley learns that his girlfriend Natalia's father was killed by a vampire. Also featuring a Rust backup story. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 42 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-004

"The Lonesome DEATH of Johnny Blaze!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Ghost Rider tracks down the rest of the Jackal Gang for some much needed vengeance. Meanwhile, Johnny Blaze can't remember the events of the last few days. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Iron Man stars in Hostess ad "Iron Man in the Hungry Battleaxe!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 44 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2797641-007

Part 2 of 2 - "Cloak of Crimson - Soul of Dust!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Carmine Infantino and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. It's Johnny Blaze vs. the Ghost Rider with both their futures hanging in the balance. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thor stars in Hostess ad "Thor Meets the Ricochet Monster!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 46 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-010

"The End of a Champion!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Johnny takes on Flagg Fargo in a competition to see who is the best stunt man in the world, but it's not going well for our hero. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thing stars in Hostess ad "Sunday Punch!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 47 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-013

Last 40-cent cover-price - "The Demon Within!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Al Milgrom. A dejected Johnny Blazes spirals out of control and hits rock bottom, vowing to never let the Ghost Rider out again! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "The Incredible Hulk vs. the Roller Disco Devils!" Cover price $0.40.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 48 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2797641-014

First 50c cover-priced issue - "Wind of the Undead!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob McCleod. Ghost Rider is besieged by monstrous Hell-bats, but things go from bad to worse when he reverts to Johnny Blaze and can't trigger his transformation. How can a mortal man survive such an attack without the power of Ghost Rider? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Captain Mar-Vell stars in Hostess ad "Captain Marvel Defends the Earth!" Cover price $0.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 1N CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2CD955B-006

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Newsstand Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 3 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-248C197-010

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1st printing - "The Trojan Gambit!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Al Milgrom. Cobra Commander infiltrates the Joe's secret headquarters and unleashes a killer-robot to wreak havoc in their Command Center. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-066EAC8-020

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1st printing - Part 2 of 2 - "Walls of Death!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 8REP.2ND CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Second Printing.

Label #21-1D24259-029

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This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-33DD13B-094

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This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed).

1st printing - "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 14 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2D95C71-002

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1st printing - "Destro Attacks!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken Cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 18 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-2D95C71-004

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1st printing - "Destro Returns!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, along with Kwinn, are finally reunited with the rest of the Joes as they battle Destro on Coney Island. Hawk captures ScarFace. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 21N CBCS 8.0 Newsstand Variant 1st Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-3246A82-004

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1st printing. Newsstand Edition - "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 36 pages, FC.

NOTE: This is the classic "Silent Issue" with the 1st appearance of Storm Shadow. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 30 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-19F6BD9-022

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1st printing - "Darkness!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Dreadnoks cut loose and the Joes are not happy about it. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 32 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D24259-010

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1st printing - "The Mountain!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Can Spirit, Firefly, and Destro stop trying to kill each other long enough to survive the journey down THE MOUNTAIN? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 33 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D24259-011

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1st printing - "Celebration!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Who wants Cobra Commander dead? You'll never guess. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 35 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D24259-013

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1st printing - "Dreadnoks on the Loose!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham, Mark Bright, Bob Camp, and Larry Hama. Cover by John Byrne. The Dreadnoks return and chaos follows! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 36 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3F879FE-004

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1st printing - "All the Ships at Sea!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham, Mark Bright, Bob Camp, and Larry Hama. Cover by Michael Golden. A crack squad of Joes fights for survival on the open seas. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 36REP.2ND CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #19-47D43C8-011

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This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 37REP.2ND CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #19-47D43C8-012

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This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D24259-016

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1st printing - "Judgments!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Witness the trial of Cobra Commander's son! Will a father order the execution of his own child?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 40 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47D43C8-015

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1st printing - "Hydrofoil!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Meet Shipwreck! This is one sailor that knows how to crack Cobra heads. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Shipwreck. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 42 CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984E1B-016

1st printing - "Ties that Bind!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Storm Shadow and his pupil reach a crossroads. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 43 CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984E1B-018

1st printing - "Crossroads!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. One brave soul will make the ultimate sacrifice! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 48 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47D43C8-020

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1st printing - "Slaughter!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes have captured Zartan! Only problem is, Zartan has them right where he wants them. Plus, the toughest Joe yet makes his Marvel Comics debut! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Sgt. Slaughter. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 50 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D24259-028

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1st printing - "The Battle of Springfield!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. It's all out action, as GI Joe celebrates 50 issues with a no holds barred throw down with Cobra and their new emperor - Serpentor! 48 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Zarana. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 51 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D26C85-001

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1st printing - "Thunder Machine!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by John Byrne. The Dreadnoks head to GI Joe headquarters to break Zartan out of jail! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 56D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47D43C8-028

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First Printing. Direct Edition. "Jungle Moves!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes score a much needed victory. Plus, more secrets revealed about the mysterious Destro. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 57 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47D43C8-029

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1st printing - "Strange Bedfellows!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ron Wagner and Kim DeMulder. Meet GI Joes newest ally - Destro?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 60 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D26C85-010

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1st printing - "Cross Purposes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Todd McFarlane and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes race against the clock to stop the Dreadnoks from sabotaging a shuttle launch. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Chuckles. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 65 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-1D26C85-015

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In "Shuttle Complex," it's an all out space war as the Joes launch a shuttle to try to keep Cobra Commander from destroying a number of spy satellites monitoring Cobra activity; the new Cobra Commander takes control; and Snake-Eyes and Scarlett join the circus. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Duke; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Rip-Cord; Lift-Ticket; Roadblock; Main-Frame; Payload; Hardtop; Sci-Fi; Roadblock;; Dial-Tone; GUESTS: Blind Master; White Clown (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Scrap-Iron; Techno-Vipers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 67 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D26C85-017

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In "Cold Snap," the captured Joes return from Borovia; Cobra begins its Terror-Drome operation; and Storm Shadow dispenses much ninja wisdom to Billy. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Dial-Tone; Stalker; Snow-Job; Quick-Kick; Outback; Lady Jaye; Flint; Roadblock; Leatherneck; Shipwreck; Doc; Tunnel Rat; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Psyche-Out; Jinx; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Billy; Blind Master; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 72 CBCS 9.0 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1981F70-005

"Stiletto" finds the new Cobra agent, Star-Viper, breaking into The Pit III and stealing an experimental and expensive black box mechanism from under the Joes' noses. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Gung-Ho; Dusty; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Iceberg; Mainframe; Tunnel Rat; Wildcard (1st); Skidmark (1st); Windmill (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Star-Viper (1st); Croc-Master (1st); Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe Yearbook (1985 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-3DACC9C-003

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Cover by Michael Golden(front and back). Includes material from GI Joe (1982-1994 Marvel) #1. Featuring everything you need to know about America's favorite heroes! Includes: "Operation Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. The first ever GI JOE adventure, complete and uncut. "The Pit!" From the Top Secret Files of GI JOE: a look at the Joes' old headquarters and their ultra modern new base deep beneath the Chaplains' Assistants School at Ford Wadsworth. "Profiles!" All the inside info on some of your favorite Joes and Cobra agents. And, "GI Joe on Television!" The Joes bring their brand of excitement to the home screen. 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Gobbledygook (1986 2nd Series Mirage) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-051

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New 8 page TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) story plus a Donatello/Michaelangelo 7 pg. story & a Gizmo story. An anthology featuring short stories and pin-up pages by the Mirage Studios artists and a few guests. An anthology featuring short stories and pin-up pages by the Mirage Studios artists and a few guests. Full Contents: Page 1: "Don't Sleep on Main Street" - Eastman and Laird Pages 2-3: "Only a Loser" - Eastman and Laird Pages 4-10: "Technofear!" - TMNT story by Peter Laird Pages 11-12: "Enchanted Pilgrim" illos by Peter Laird Page 13: SCAT magazine cover by Peter Laird Page 14: "The Technician" illo by Peter Laird Page 15: Untitled illo by Peter Laird Pages 16-19: "The Crossing" - short story featuring Splat & Beggar by Kevin Eastman Pages 20-24: Untitled Splat & Beggar short story by Eastman and Laird Pages 25-33: "The Louder the Better" - Splat & Beggar story by Eastman and Eric Talbot Page 34: Previously unpublished science fiction illo by Peter Laird Page 35: Triceraton illo by Peter Laird Pages 36-38: Dragon illos by Peter Laird Pages 39-42: "You Had To Be There" - B&W version of the color story that was published in TMNT #7 by Kevin Eastman and Richard Corben Pages 43-49: "Cosmic Crows" - humor strip by Ryan Brown and Bruce Hatten Pages 50-55: "Cola Wars" - Science fiction story by Kevin Eastman and Jim Lawson. Pages 56-57: Halloween cover illos for "Hampshire Life" by Peter Laird Page 58: Previously unpublished horror illo by Peter Laird Page 59: Cover illo for the "Smith College Alumnae Quarterly" by Peter Laird Page 60: "Cosmic Crows" - humor strip by Ryan Brown Page 61-70: "Pursuit" - science fiction story by Peter Laird Pages 71-73: Three one page shorts by Michael Dooney Pages 74-77: Previously unpublished comic book samples by Peter Laird Pages 78-81: "Shopping Spree" - Gizmo story by Michael Dooney Pages 82-89: "Crazy Man" - TMNT story by Kevin Eastman, Ryan Brown and Jim Lawson Page 90: "Cosmic Crows": humor strip by Ryan Brown Cover price $3.50.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 141 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-3246A82-005

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1st appearance of Omega Men. "The Lurkers in the Shadow." While vacationing in Canada, Green Lantern and Carol Ferris are captured by the Omega Men, who make their first appearance. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by George Pérez. Cover price $0.50.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 142 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-066EAC8-022

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"The Omega Men." Green Lantern battles the Citadel, who are invading Earth. Prior to that, GL and Carol Ferris learn (from Kalista) the origin of the Omega Men, who make their second appearance. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by George Pérez. Cover price $0.50.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 144 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-066EAC8-023

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"The Last Picture Show." Green Lantern, back in Coast City, meets the Tattooed Man, who has a criminal mastermind after him. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by George Pérez. Cover price $0.50.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 160 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1A8B6F0-004

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"Head Trip." When the Headman abduct Green Lantern to destroy him as an offering to gain admittance to the Citadel, the Omega Men arrive on the scene. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Sam De La Rosa. "The Eyes of the Universe." Aliens boiling the oceans are merely energizing the sun to keep their own world from dying, and the Green Lantern of Penelo must find a away to save the planet. A Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup story. Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Rodin Rodriquez. Cover by Pollard. Cover price $0.60.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 161 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-069BD64-017

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"And They Shall Crush the Headmen." Green Lantern, the Omega Men, and Dorine Clay battle the Headmen to free the Calorians. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Pollard and Mike DeCarlo. Cover price $0.60.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 201D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #24-00EC56D-002

Direct Edition. "Setting Up Shop." Seven villains battle seven Green Lanterns. With this issue, this series is now called the Green Lantern Corps. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Staton and Bruce Patterson. Cover price $0.75.

Green Lantern Green Arrow (1983) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Direct Edition.

Label #19-1E8DD8F-037

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Cover art by Neal Adams. Stories reprinted from Green Lantern 78 and 79. "A Kind of Loving, a Way of Death!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Frank Giacoia; After a group of thugs overpower her and steal her bike, Black Canary is found by mind-controlling cult leader Joshua; When Green Lantern and Green Arrow encounter the thugs later and recognize Canary's bike, they set off in search of their friend. "Ulysses Star Is Still Alive!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dan Adkins; Green Lantern and Green Arrow get involved in a dispute over logging rights on Native American land; While GL searches for documentation for the Indians' claim, GA tries to inspire them with the ghost of their ancestor. Interview with Dick Giordano about his involvement in the Green Lantern / Green Arrow series. "Meanwhile" column; Dick relates how he came to comic books, some of his biography, and his vision for comics. Reprinted covers of Green Lantern 78 and 79, art by Neal Adams. DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Green Lantern Green Arrow (1983) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1449783-003

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Cover art by Neal Adams. Stories reprinted from Green Lantern 82 and 83. "How Do You Fight a Nightmare?", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano and Bernie Wrightson (p. 13); When Green Arrow and Black Canary are confronted by harpies, GA calls Green Lantern for help; GL follows the harpies into a trap laid by The Witch Queen on behalf of her brother Sinestro; Following a lead, GA and BC meet a group of Amazons, who, impressed by Black Canary's fighting skills, explain how in the distant past they were banished to another plane by a wizard, but have been allowed to return by The Witch Queen to make all men pay. A "Denny O'Neil Neal Adams Index"; Synopses of all the non-GL/GA DC stories by O'Neil and Adams, with three cover reproductions. "And a Child Shall Destroy Them!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Green Lantern and Green Arrow accompany Dinah as she begins a job at a private school where they are greeted by the cook Grandy, a little girl with psychic powers named Sybil, and the owner Jason Belmore; After Belmore asks the costumed heroes to leave, Dinah is confronted by Grandy, who explains that in Sybil he finally found a way to keep the children of the school in order. Reprinted covers of Green Lantern 82 and 83, art by Neal Adams. DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Grendel (1983 Comico) 1 CBCS 8.5 SS Wagner

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Matt Wagner (with sketch) on 01/27/2024.

Label #24-181823E-016

Never the Norns Surrender - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. Hunter Rose origin, starts take over of underworld (story told as flashback). Characters: Grendel; Hunter Rose [Eddie]; Jocasta Rose; Argent; Tildon. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 313 CBCS 9.2 SS Gary Cohn

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-4289F63-042

Cover by Mike Kaluta. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Karen Berger and drawn by Adrian Gonzales; 10 page I...Vampire! story "Side Effects" written by Dan Mishkin & Gary Cohn and drawn by Adrian Gonzales & Tom Sutton; 6 page story "Food For Thought!" written by Steve Skeates and drawn by Rodin Rodriguez; 5 page story "Germ of Greed!" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Carmine Infantino & Sal Trapani; 1 page I... Baby Vampire! story by Stephen DeStefano. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 247 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-0F7594C-050

"Jarella's World!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Captain Marvel I. Doc Samson cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Betrayed by puny humans once again, the Hulk finds himself exiled to a strange and dangerous place unlike any he's ever been to. Here he will come face-to-face with an enemy even he may not be able to defeat. Here he will face the power of an Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.