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  • Item #58542519
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    Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 57D CBCS 9.0

    Paper: White

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    Label #21-279BDC8-015

    Starts Jun 10

    Direct Edition. "The Living Monolith!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Trevor Von Eeden and Frank Springer. Sure, Power Man is strong, and Iron Fist has very few rivals in the martial arts, but even the Heroes for Hire are as nothing next to the raw power of the Living Monolith. Luckily, they'll get some help from the Children of the Atom when they take on this titanic menace. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #58542474
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    Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 58 CBCS 7.0

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition Mark Jewelers Insert

    Label #21-279BDC8-016

    Starts Jun 10

    "El Aguila has Landed!" Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Trevor Von Eeden and Dan Green. A modern-day Robin Hood is about to go down hard. That is unless Power Man and Iron Fist have anything to say about it. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #58542388
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    Power Man and Iron Fist (1972) Mark Jewelers 59MJ CBCS 8.0

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition Mark Jewelers Insert

    Label #21-279BDC8-017

    Starts Jun 10

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60943819
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    Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 15 CBCS 7.5

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #22-0FD4FF7-037

    Starts Jun 10

    Final issue of the series. 40-cent cover price. "The Tomb of Three Dead Kings!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Iron Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Brains Over Brawn!" Dave Cockcum cover. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60901836
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    Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 CBCS 3.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #23-47F5AB7-008

    Starts Jun 10

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

  • Item #59055452
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    Savage Sword of Conan (1974 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #23-11CBD69-063

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    Starts Jun 10

    Summer 1975. Conan reprints: "Beware the Wrath of Anu" (script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema; from Conan the Barbarian 10) and "The Web of the Spider-God" (also by Thomas/Windsor-Smith/Buscema, from a plot by John Jakes; from Conan the Barbarian 13). Kull reprints: "The Forbidden Swamp" (script by Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by John Severin) and "The Death-Dance of Thulsa Doom!" (also by Thomas/Severin/Severin). Windsor-Smith frontispiece (reprint). Badia cover. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #57723820
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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 12 CBCS 5.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #21-2FFD315-007

    Starts Jun 10

    "Gather, Ye Witches!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Can even the Silver Surfer hope to survive an encounter with the awesome might of the Abomination, a creature whose strength rivals that of the Incredible Hulk himself? Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #57475616
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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 12 CBCS 3.0

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    Label #21-3246A82-012

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Gather, Ye Witches!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Can even the Silver Surfer hope to survive an encounter with the awesome might of the Abomination, a creature whose strength rivals that of the Incredible Hulk himself? Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #58757651
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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 13 CBCS 6.5

    Paper: White

    Label #22-066EAC8-026

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    Starts Jun 10

    "The Dawn of the Doomsday Man!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The ground rumbles and the citizens of New York City tremble in fear as the monstrosity known as the Doomsday Man rise from the bowels of the earth. Only the Silver Surfer, a being whom the people of Earth have ridiculed and alienated time and again, can save them now. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #60934038
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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 CBCS 7.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #16-A121F92-004

    Starts Jun 10

    "The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #58576683
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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 CBCS 3.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #22-066EAC8-027

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    Starts Jun 10

    "The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #58538854
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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 16 CBCS 5.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #22-45CDBB5-003

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    Starts Jun 10

    Mephisto returns in "In the Hands of Mephisto!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Letters to the editor from comic artist Geof Darrow and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #57473464
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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 17 CBCS 5.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #21-24C87C6-026

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    Starts Jun 10

    Mephisto and Nick Fury guest star in "The Surfer Must Kill!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. Barry Windsor-Smith cover pencils. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #51695079
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    Published Aug 1975 by Marvel.

    Skull the Slayer (1975) 1 CBCS 7.5

    Paper: White

    Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well

    Label #19-27E95DC-110

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. The Coming of Skull the Slayer, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Steve Gan; Pilot, special operative and Vietnam POW, James Scully, who after being freed from captivity, returns to find his world turned upside down; His wife has divorced him and is in the arms of another man, his parents have died of grief and his little brother is a dope fiend; When Jim returns to his parents' home (as he has nowhere else to go) his brother attacks him with a knife in a fit of grief and dope-induced hysteria; His brother ends up dead and Jim goes on the lam for fear of being blamed for his death; Months later, Jim is captured in Bermuda and is about to be transported to a maximum security prison - also on the flight are Dr. Raymond Corey, Ann Farrow Reynolds and Jeff Turner. Old Funny Animals article by Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #60147644
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    Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CBCS 6.5

    1st app. Shang Chi

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    Label #19-3BB47DB-013

    Starts Jun 10

    Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #57466161
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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #21-241339F-022

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. And Dolly Makes Three starring Spider-Woman [Jessica Drew], Jerry Hunt, Charles Magnus, Brothers Grimm [Jake Dolly, William Dolly], and Madame Doll [Priscilla Dolly], script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; Spider-Woman vs. Brother Grimm. The Power of the Spider-Woman. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #57466062
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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 21 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-241339F-024

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by John Tartaglione. Beware the Spider-Woman--Bounty Hunter!, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Frank Springer (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finished art), inks by Mike Esposito; Spider-Woman goes head to head against the Bounty Hunter. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #58378259
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    Published Sep 1977 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.0 1st Printing

    Paper: White

    Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #21-3B4DBF3-062

    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 3 of 6. "Death Star!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. The evil Galactic Empire tests its ultimate weapon on Princess Leia's homeworld with devastating results. Meanwhile, Ben Kenobi begins Luke Skywalker's training in the ways of the force. However things take a turn for the worse when the Millennium Falcon is captured within the unrelenting grasp of the Death Star's tractor-beam. Now, it's up to this small motley band of heroes to mount a daring rescue attempt of the Princess from within the very bowels of the Empire's most powerful weapon. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #60319554
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    Published Oct 1977 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 4 CBCS 9.4 1st Printing

    Paper: White

    Label #16-1A7A937-054

    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 4 of 6. "In Battle with Darth Vader!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. While Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest try desperately to escape the confines of the Death Star, Ben Kenobi stands face-to-face with the deadliest Sith Lord the Dark Side has ever produced, Darth Vader! As the two bitter enemies duel to a stalemate with lightsabres, the old jedi soon realizes that for Luke, and the galaxy for that matter, to go on, he may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #57708178
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    Published Nov 1977 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 5 CBCS 7.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #21-248D6B1-032

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    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing, standard 35 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 5 of 6. "Lo, the Moons of Yavin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. Luke does not have long to mourn the loss of Ben Kenobi as the Millennium Falcon is attacked from all sides by deadly Tie-Fighters. Even if these Rebel heroes do survive this latest attack, the Empire knows the location of the Rebel's secret headquarters. They don't have long before the Death Star, a space station with the power to destroy planets, delivers the killing blow to the rebellion once and for all. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60319569
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    Published May 1978 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 11 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #7002206-AA-001

    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing Newsstand. "Star Search!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin. Think the first time Princess Leia and Han Solo kissed was in the movie "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?" Well guess again. Check out this issue to see what I mean. Meanwhile, find out where the missing Luke Skywalker and his droids, C-3PO and R2-D2, have been all this time. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #52200092
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    Published 1979 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-27ED9D3-085

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    Starts Jun 10

    Chris Claremont script; Walt Simonson cover Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #60562089
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.8

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

    Paper: White

    Slab: Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

    Label #7002437-AA-016

    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

    "The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60562150
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #7002437-AA-017

    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

    "The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60562155
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 17WHITMAN CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

    Paper: White

    Label #7002436-AA-009

    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

    "Crucible!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Chris Claremont. Art by Herb Trimpe and Al Milgrom. This issue features a previously untold adventure of the hero at the Battle of the Death Star - Luke Skywalker. Back on the barren world of Tatooine, young Luke must face his fears and a band of Tusken Sandraiders to save his friend, Biggs, in order to grow into the hero he would certainly one day become. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #58530607
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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 178 CBCS 6.5 Signed Starlin

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/22/2022.

    Label #22-1EB985B-019

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Jim Starlin. Warlock begins in this title in "Who Is Adam Warlock?", script and art by Jim Starlin; Sphinxor retells the Origin of Warlock, his encounters with Thor and the High Evolutionary, the Creation of Counter-Earth and Warlock's Battle against the Man-Beast; First appearance of the Magus; Cameo appearances by the Hulk. The story continues from Incredible Hulk 178. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #58530604
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    Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 179 CBCS 7.5 SS Starlin

    Paper: Off white to white

    Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin in 4/22/2022.

    Label #22-1EB985B-020

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Jim Starlin. "Death Ship!", script and art by Jim Starlin; Warlock is captured by Autolycus of the Black Knights an brought aboard Magus' Flagship; His fellow prisoners tell Warlock, that survivors of the Wars of the Church are taken as slave laborers, those who refuse will be terminated and their remains will be chemically broken down and valuable elements that can be retrieved will be used to further the cause of the Church; They also tell him, that Non-Humanoids are not considered fashioned in the Magus' image and thus must be disposed of, this also holds true for some Humanoid types—such as Trolls; First appearance of Pip the Troll. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #57423721
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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 34 CBCS 6.0

    Paper: Off white

    Label #20-2C72426-017

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover by Sal Buscema. "Titans Three!" part one of two, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Sub-Mariner, Silver Surfer and the Hulk help the citizens of a small Central American country overthrow El General; Prelude (with #35) to 1st Defenders story. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #59267345
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    Sub-Mariner Mazes (1978 Marvel / Cinnamon House) 1 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #23-1E75EFC-004

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover by Alex Soma and John Romita. Art by Duffy Vohland , Jeff Aclin, and Dwight Zimmerman. Story by Vladmir Koziakin. Coloring and activity book. Digest sized. 8" x 5 1/4". Cover price $0.95.

  • Item #60185345
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    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 189 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #19-26F2CFD-030

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Curse of the Hangman's Noose!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; rope, vines, and a garden hose choke Pa Kent, and he tells Superboy it's from a family curse. The Runaway Superbaby!, script by Leo Dorfman [as David George], pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superbaby accidentally injures Jonathan Kent and flies away from home in remorse. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60185418
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    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 194 CBCS 9.2

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #19-26F2CFD-033

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Super-Merman of the Sea!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Harkon, a renegade Atlantean scientist, transforms Superboy into a water-breathing merman, which also removes his super-powers. Part 2 Prey of the Sea Wolves!, script by Dorfman, pencils by Brown, inks by Anderson; Superboy discovers that he has new mental powers of telepathy and telekinesis; Unable to leave the sea, he contacts his parents telepathically to tell them he is safe. Part 3 Super-Merman's Final Ordeal! Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 556,000; average paid circulation 265,877. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60185430
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    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 198 CBCS 8.0

    Paper: White

    Label #19-26F2CFD-035

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time!--Superboy Starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Cary Bates, art by Dave Cockrum; At a carnival in his own time period, Superboy faces the Fatal Five. Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60875655
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    Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 134 CBCS 5.0

    1st app. Darkseid (cameo)

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #21-13E527A-009

    Starts Jun 10

    1st appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. The Mountain of Judgement!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (some Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman defuses a bomb that was intended to destroy the Hairies, Jimmy, and the Newsboys. The Whiz Wagons Are Coming!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #60875656
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    Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 135 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #20-3A1FD4E-010

    Starts Jun 10

    2nd appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. Snoopy with Sopwith Camel plane--model ad from Monogram. Evil Factory!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman leads Jimmy and the Newsboy Legion to The Project where the original Newsboy Legion work as scientists to crack the DNA code and create clones; Meanwhile, minions of Darkseid, Mokkari and Simyan, dispatch their own clone of Jimmy to The Project complex. The Hairies -- Super-Race -- Or Man's Second Chance article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #60872876
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    Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 138 CBCS 6.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #7300889-AB-001

    Starts Jun 10

    Partial photo cover. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Neal Adams. The Big Boom!!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Murphy Anderson (some Superman, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White heads), inks by Vince Colletta; The cast escapes from the clone from the previous story and prevents Simyan and Mokkari from unleashing more clones on The Project. Letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #57473357
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    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 178 CBCS 4.5

    Paper: White

    Label #21-24c87c6-020

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. "Death Is a Stranger," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Following the defeat of Surtur, Odin has reclaimed the throne in Asgard, although there is much celebration, Sif notices that Thor is concerned over when Loki may return to attack Asgard anew; While in the deep reaches of space, the Abomination re-materializes on the Stranger's world following his defeat at the hands of the Silver Surfer; Finding himself outside of the Stranger's citadel, the Abomination sneaks into it to try and find a means of defeating his captor so that he might escape. Cameos by the Silver Surfer and Warlock Prime. Ad for Conan the Barbarian #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #58361199
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    Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 239 CBCS 8.0

    Paper: White

    Label #21-279BDCA-009

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. "Time Quake!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott; With Geirrodur defeated, Ulik now sets his sights on the surface world; But Thor stands in his way and defeats him; Thor then causes the cave to collapse on the trolls, while he and Jane escape to the surface; Back in California, at a strike meeting, Orrin breaks up an attack by Conners and his men, when a gigantic pyramid bursts up from the ground; Orrin seems transfixed by it and begins heading for it; Thor leaves Jane to search for Odin, but after he leaves, Jane sees Orrin in California heading toward the pyramid; Osiris, Isis, and Horus appear in a doorway and Orrin follows them inside. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 95 CBCS 5.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #21-2FFD315-020

    Starts Jun 10

    "Warhunt!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont and Len Wein. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane. In order to stop the sinister madman Count Nefaria from raining nuclear Armageddon down upon the world, the new X-Men must fight their way through the Count's mutated bodyguards - the Ani-Men! Plus, one X-Man makes the ultimate sacrifice! NOTE: Death of Thunderbird I. Cover price $0.25.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 96 CBCS 5.5 SS Chris Claremont

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    Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/19/2023.

    Label #23-11ABD88-010

    Starts Jun 10

    "Night of the Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Something sinister and demonic stalks the grounds at Xavier's School for the Gifted. The all new X-Men suddenly find themselves as the first and last line of defense against a denizen from the deepest bowels of Hell! Cover price $0.25.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 97 CBCS 4.5 SS Chris Claremont

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    Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/19/2023.

    Label #23-11ABD88-011

    Starts Jun 10

    "My Brother, My Enemy!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Cyclops and the all new X-Men suddenly find themselves facing off with former allies Havok and Polaris. Who is the mysterious villain that plots and schemes from the shadows? Who is this man that pits brother against brother? Plus, what do Charles Xavier's recurring prophetic nightmares mean for the future of his students? NOTE: 1st appearance of Lilandra (face & name unrevealed). Her face is seen for the 1st time in #102 and her name is revealed in #105 Cover price $0.25.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 97 CBCS 4.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #23-3E83582-004

    Starts Jun 10

    "My Brother, My Enemy!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Cyclops and the all new X-Men suddenly find themselves facing off with former allies Havok and Polaris. Who is the mysterious villain that plots and schemes from the shadows? Who is this man that pits brother against brother? Plus, what do Charles Xavier's recurring prophetic nightmares mean for the future of his students? NOTE: 1st appearance of Lilandra (face & name unrevealed). Her face is seen for the 1st time in #102 and her name is revealed in #105 Cover price $0.25.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 98 CBCS 5.5 SS Chris Claremont

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/19/2023.

    Label #23-11ABD88-013

    Starts Jun 10

    Christmas Issue - "Merry Christmas, X-Men!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Dave Cockrum cover. It's the Holiday Season and the residents of Xavier's School for the Gifted are about to receive a most unexpected surprise...the mutant hunting Sentinels have returned! But why have these robotic giants attacked now, and who is pulling their strings? The answer will leave the X-Men speechless. Cover price $0.25.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 99 CBCS 4.5 SS Chris Claremont

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    Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/19/2023.

    Label #23-11ABD88-014

    Starts Jun 10

    "Deathstar, Rising!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. The new X-Men boldly go where no X-Men have gone before as their battle with the mutant hating Sentinels takes to the edge of space and beyond. But before they can stop the madman Steve Lang, the X-Men will come face-to-face with the last people they expected to see! Cover price $0.25.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 102 CBCS 5.0

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #21-2FFD315-015

    Starts Jun 10

    "Who will Stop the Juggernaut?!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. This one has it all folks. Banshee faces his sinister cousin Black Tom Cassidy. Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Colossus fight for their lives against the unstoppable might of Juggernaut. Xavier's nightmares continue. Plus, Storm's origin is revealed. NOTE: Lilandra's face is seen for the 1st time. Cover price $0.30.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 108 CBCS 7.5 SS Chris Claremont

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    Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/24/2022. Newsstand Edition.

    Label #22-2258953-005

    Starts Jun 10

    "Armageddon Now!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Starjammers. Cameos by the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and Firelord. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. On the far side of the universe alone and cut off from their mentor, the X-Men must face their worst nightmares if they are going stop the mad Emperor D'Ken, from unleashing the unimaginable power of the M'Krann Crystal upon the universe.

    NOTE: "This issue marks the first of a long and distinguished run by one of the greatest creative teams ever assembled - Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin. Over the course of the next 36 issues they will go on to tell some of the most prominent X-Men stories. Stories that still resonate to this day." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

    Cover price $0.35.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 112 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: White

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    Label #19-40F8F5C-007

    Starts Jun 10

    "Magneto Triumphant!" Part 2 of 3. Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. High above the Earth, the X-Men fight for their lives against Magneto! Can even the power of the Phoenix hope to defeat one of the most powerful mutants alive? NOTE: 1st appearance of Asteroid M. Cover price $0.35.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 122D CBCS 8.0

    Paper: Off white

    Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

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    Label #19-0269EF2-004

    Starts Jun 10

    Direct Edition. "Cry for the Children!" Cameos by Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Colleen Wing , Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. While testing the limits of his incredible strength in the Danger Room, Colossus learns a valuable lesson about courage from Wolverine. Meanwhile, Jean Grey meets the mysterious man that will change her life forever, Jason Wyngarde. Plus, Storm learns a hard truth about life on the streets. Cover price $0.40.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 122N CBCS 9.6

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    Label #17-10A3417-017

    Starts Jun 10

    Newsstand Edition. "Cry for the Children!" Cameos by Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Colleen Wing , Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. While testing the limits of his incredible strength in the Danger Room, Colossus learns a valuable lesson about courage from Wolverine. Meanwhile, Jean Grey meets the mysterious man that will change her life forever, Jason Wyngarde. Plus, Storm learns a hard truth about life on the streets. Cover price $0.40.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 124N CBCS 9.6

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    Label #17-10A3417-023

    Starts Jun 10

    Newsstand Edition. "He Only Laughs when I Hurt!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. How can the X-Men be expected to survive Arcade's sinister funhouse of death Murder World when their strongest teammate Colossus has been turned against them? Cover price $0.40.

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    Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 125D CBCS 6.5

    1st app. Mutant X (Proteus)

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    Label #21-279E358-007

    Starts Jun 10

    Direct Edition. As the cover says: the dramatic return of Phoenix! "There's Something Awful on Muir Island!" "...!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. First appearance of Mutant X (Proteus). Cover price $0.40.