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Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-06FB12C-002

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Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-1BAEEBF-001

Direct Edition. "X-Men" is written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #1 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Characters: Intro: X-Men; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Magneto. Also: "A Man Called...X" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and John Verpoorten; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #38. Characters: Professor X; Agent Fred Duncan; Cyclops [Scott Summers]. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 195N CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2156CE3-003

Newsstand Edition. "Nine Lives of the Black Cat!" Part 2 of 2. Second appearance of the Black Cat. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and many hands (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Al Milgrom. The Black Cat successfully breaks her father out of prison! And leaves the Spectacular Spider-Man lying in the rubble with a broken arm! What a stroke of bad luck for the web-slinger! However the wondrous wall-crawler is undeterred! And despite his wounded wing, the amazing one tracks down the mischievous cat several hours later! Will Spidey and Felicia end their game of cat & mouse on a friendly note...or a fatal one? Meanwhile, a telegram arrives at Peter Parker's apartment...and with it devastating news for Aunt May's nephew. Brief origin of the Black Cat. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat returns in Amazing Spider-Man 204. The letters page includes a letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson.) Cover price $0.40.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1983 DC 1st Series) Annual 1 CBCS 9.6 SS Gary Cohn

Paper: White

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

Label #21-4289F63-014

$1.25 standard cover price - "Point of No Return!" Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn. Art by Ric Estrada and Pablo Marcos. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-17D0DE4-001

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "Operation: Decoy" in which the team's enemy Zoltar captures 7-Zark-7 and "Undersea Threat" in which G-Force battles a giant undersea robot turtle. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Art by Winslow Mortimer. Cover price $0.40.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-390C32D-001

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "Operation: Decoy" in which the team's enemy Zoltar captures 7-Zark-7 and "Undersea Threat" in which G-Force battles a giant undersea robot turtle. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Art by Winslow Mortimer. Cover price $0.40.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 275N CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-2156ce3-011

Newsstand Edition. "Yesterday's Shadows!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Steve Rogers attends an anti-nazi rally in Long Island. The demonstration is proceeding peacefully until a pro-nazi group shows up. When the violence erupts, the star-spangled avenger jumps into the mêlée to restore order. After everyone has calmed down and Captain America has spoken to the crowd, Bernie Rosenthal realizes that his voice sounds just like Steve Rogers' voice. Meanwhile, Vermin escapes from SHIELD custody. Also in this issue, Sam Wilson (aka the Falcon) announces his intentions to run for Congress. Cameo appearances by the second Baron Zemo (Helmut), Armin Zola, and Peter Parker. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 8 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-4021A26-006

"If Atlantis Should Fall!" Part 2 of 2. Avengers-Defenders crossover. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. With Hawkeye, Valkyrie, and the Sub-Mariner as their mind-slaves, the Red Ghost and Attuma begin their quest to conquer Atlantis! The two super-villains' assault on the underwater citadel is progressing as planned until Doctor Strange and the Silver Surfer get wind of the attack! The key to victory is knocking out the Red Ghost! But how can the Master of the Mystic Arts and the cosmic sky-rider do that? Simple, just block all the cosmic rays from outer space from entering the Earth's atmosphere! Wow, it's a good thing these two defenders are among the most powerful heroes on the planet! Cameo appearances by Clea and Wong. Flashback cameo by the Unicorn. Second story: "Deception!" Avengers-Defenders Clash Part 2 of 8. Story continues from Avengers 115. Dr. Strange has a new plan for turning the Black Knight (from a stone statue) back into his normal self. The Master of the Mystic Arts magically contacts Dane Whitman's soul floating in the dark realm. The stranded Black Knight responds to Dr. Strange's message, but the knight's reply is intercepted and transposed by the Dread Dormammu and his new ally, Loki! What is the fateful message that eventually reaches the Defenders?: "Go find the Evil Eye." Story continues in Avengers 116. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, and Valkyrie. (Note: The Red Ghost returns in Iron Man 82.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2CF024C-002

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-2279E2B-001

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 271 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2764AF6-016

"Planet-Fall!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Who is Reed Richards? Take an eye-opening look at the startling events that shaped the life of the man who would become Mister Fantastic, leader to the Fantastic Four! Featuring an appearances by the monstrous Gormuu! Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 25D CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1984474-014

First printing. Direct Edition. "Zartan!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Mike Gustovich. Cobra Commander introduces his deadly new ally! Joes meet Zartan! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st (full) appearance of Zartan. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 27 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1984474-018

1st printing - "Snake-Eyes: The Origin: Part 2 of 2!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. As Cobra's elite fight for their lives in the swamp, Scarlet thinks back to the first time she ever met GI Joe's resident super ninja. The origin of Snake-Eyes continues! Plus, Storm Shadow and Snake-Eyes duel to the death and a startling secret about their rivalry is revealed! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 32 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279D3CC-009

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) 32 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1984E1B-001

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 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279D3CC-010

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) 36D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279D3CC-012

First printing. Direct Edition. "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) 38 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1984E1B-012

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) 42 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-197FA86-019

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.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2013B60-004

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 17 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-276811C-018

Fury meets Mr. Bones' teammates in Helix, while the Silver Scarab dons a new costume before making a rescue attempt in "Home, Sweet Helix! (Or, Bad Day Near Bakersfield)" Part 2 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-276811C-019

Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover. Mr. Bones and the rest of Helix invade Beverly Hills, while Harbinger stops time to recruit Obsidian in "Helix Goes To Hollywood! (More Or Less)" Part 3 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Pablo Marcos. 1-page pin-up of Helix by McFarlane and Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 2 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #24-2E08A5E-005

Part 2 of 2 - "The Twilight of the Star-Gods!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Can even Captain America the Sentinel of Liberty, the Savage Sub-Mariner, and the fiery super android the original Human Torch stand up to the power of Donar the god of thunder, Froh the lord of lightning and Loga the god of fire?! 32 pages FC. Cover price $0.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 3 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #24-2E08A5E-006

Part 1 of 2 - "Blitzkrieg at Bermuda!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. What could have possibly turned the greatest heroes of the golden Age against each other? It's Captain America vs. Namor vs. the Human Torch and the world is caught in the middle! 1st appearance of U-Man. 32 pages FC Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Blue Galactus Variant

Label #21-2156ce3-088

Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 57 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2760181-019

With Jinx now in their ranks, the Fearsome Five turn to freeing their sixth member, while Vic Stone (Cyborg) adjusts to his new (or is that old?) human appearance in "The End Of Cyborg; New York Nightmare; None Of The Above!" Part 2 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Chuck Patton, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Bonus 15-page insert: MASK in "Assault On Mount Mayhem" by Michael Fleisher, Mike Chen and Joe Delbeato. Patton/Tanghal cover. Cover price $0.75.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-45B20E1-002

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-1FDEB0B-001

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-1FDEB0B-002

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-1FB21F6-003

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 Marvel) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-2386FFA-009

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

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1864831-004

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.

Shogun Warriors (1979) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-15AA7D2-009

Part 1 of 6 - "Raydeen!" Story by Doug Meonch. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dan Green. Introducing the Guardians of Freedom - the Shogun Warriors. Massive engines of power, forged by the technology of the future, and piloted by the bravest heroes the world has ever known. In the first exciting issue Raydeen battles the colossal might of Rok-Korr! 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st Marvel Comics appearance of Raydeen, Dangard Ace, and Combatra Cover price $0.35.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248D6B1-023

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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.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 64D CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #19-1B53C73-079

Direct Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0009452-AA-030

"Riders in the Void!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Michael Golden. Art by Michael Golden and Terry Austin. Relentlessly pursued by the evil Empire, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia find themselves on their most harrowing adventure to date in this prelude to the classic "The Empire Strikes Back!" Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 97 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-088

Luke, Kiro and Dani the Zeltron must fight alone against an army of Nagai invading a remote planet! This issue, a major character dies--could it be Luke's last stand? "Escape" is written by Jo Duffy, with art and cover by Cynthia Martin and Art Nichols. Cover price $0.65.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 1 CBCS 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #24-2E08A5E-012

"Slayers from the Sea!" Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by George Tuska and Bill Everett (chapter 1) and George Evans (chapter 2). Inks by Fred Kida (chapter 1) and Frank Springer (chapter 2). Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Story continues from Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up 2. The Sub-Mariner leaves Latveria after having second thoughts about forming an alliance with Doctor Doom. Following Prince Namor's departure, the Latverian monarch realizes that he does in fact need help for his various plans of conquest and decides to reach out to the Prince of Atlantis. Meanwhile, the Sub-Mariner visits Hydro-base and is ambushed by a trio of villains: Tiger Shark, Doctor Dorcas, and Attuma! A super slugfest erupts on land and under the sea! Will the Avenging Son prevail? Flashback cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Quicksilver, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Hulk to recap Doctor Doom's previous battles through the years. (Notes: This issue features Bill Everett's last published artwork on the Sub-Mariner, the character he created in the golden age. This issue also contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) Cover price $0.25.