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Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2FA3252-040

Cover by Esad Ribic Greg Rucka (w)/Darick Robertson (p) Marvel's most popular mutant gets a stunning new direction in this special relaunched ongoing series by the fan-favorite creative team of Greg Rucka and Darick Robertson! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 Cover price $2.25.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 53B CBCS 9.8 'EVOLUTION B&W Variant

Paper: White

B&W Variant.

Label #21-40F2430-092

Presented uncolored with a black and white cover. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI 'EVOLUTION,' PART 4 It's time for round four! Superstar Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush) is joined by Young Guns Reloaded Artist Simone Bianchi for the biggest, best and, quite possibly, last battle between Wolverine and Sabretooth! These sworn foes have been locked in an endless grudge match that goes back longer than either can remember -- or even imagine. That stalemate is about to end. For real. The key to victory is eons old, and one of them is about to find it. It's gonna be bloody. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 WOLVERINE #53 BLACK AND WHITE 24 PGS./NO ADS/Parental Advisory ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 54B CBCS 9.8 BIANCHI B&W Variant

Paper: White

B&W Variant.

Label #21-40F2430-093

Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils and Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI It's time for round five! Superstar Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush) is joined by Young Guns Reloaded artist Simone Bianchi for the biggest, best and last battle between Wolverine and Sabretooth! Ever wonder why these two just can't get along? The reason cuts deeper than you think, True Believer. Much deeper. And this time, one of them isn't walking away. 32 PGS.Black and White/Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (2003 2nd Series) 55B CBCS 9.8 Land Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back; Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes

Greg Land Variant

Label #21-243C41F-092

Variant Cover by Greg Land. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils by SIMONE BIANCHI It's time for the final round in Wolverine's decades-long grudge match with Sabretooth, courtesy of superstars Jeph Loeb (Batman: Hush) and Young Guns reloaded artist Simone Bianchi -- and this time only one of them is walking away. Get ready for one of the most eye-popping endings in recent Marvel history, True Believer! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (2020 6th Series) 1C2E2 CBCS 9.8 SS Cebulski/ Kubert Christopher C2E2 Negative Space Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures:C.B. Cebulski on 7/29/2022 and Adam Kubert on 10/8/2022. (#1704/3000) C2E2 2020 Exclusive Variant.

Label #23-0B9E274-045

C2E2 exclusive variant by John Tyler Christopher limited to 3000 copies. Written by Ben Percy. Art by Adam Kubert and Viktor Bogdanovic. THE BEST IS BACK! Wolverine been through a lot. He's been a loner. He's been a killer. He's been a hero. He's been an Avenger. He's been to hell and back. Now, as the nation of Krakoa brings together all Mutantkind, he can finally be… happy? With his family all together and safe, Wolverine has everything he ever wanted… and everything to lose. Writer Benjamin Percy (X-FORCE, WOLVERINE: THE LONG NIGHT) and legendary artist Adam Kubert (X-MEN, AVENGERS) bring the best there is to his new home! PLUS: The return of OMEGA RED! 72 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Wolverine (2020 6th Series) 41H CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Clayton Crain Retailer Incentive.

Label #24-0362141-015

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Percy Benjamin, Victor LaValle. Art by Cory Smith, Geoff Shaw. Cover by Clayton Crain. SABRETOOTH WAR BEGINS HERE! THE MOST VIOLENT WOLVERINE STORY EVER TOLD!Get ready for the showdown to end all showdowns - WOLVERINE VS. SABRETOOTH! It's been years since these heavy hitters have crossed paths in the Marvel Universe, but as Krakoa falls, so rises SABRETOOTH - and he's out for revenge! They threw VICTOR CREED in the PIT, but he's free and, wielding an army of Sabretooths, will prove once and for all why he is LOGAN's ultimate nemesis. Co-written by literary powerhouses Benjamin Percy (WOLVERINE, GHOST RIDER) and Victor LaValle (The Changeling, SABRETOOTH) and drawn by artistic dynamos Cory Smith (CONAN, GHOST RIDER) and Geoff Shaw (WEAPONS OF VENGEANCE, WOLVERINE: PATCH), don't miss the inaugural issue in this multi-shipping saga leading up to the landmark issue #50! 32 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Wolverine (2020 6th Series) 41SHATTERED.A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Shattered Comics Exclusive A.

Label #24-0362141-013

Shattered Comics exclusive variant by Matt Dimasi. Written by Percy Benjamin, Victor Lavalle. Art by Cory Smith, Geoff Shaw. SABRETOOTH WAR BEGINS HERE! THE MOST VIOLENT WOLVERINE STORY EVER TOLD!Get ready for the showdown to end all showdowns - WOLVERINE VS. SABRETOOTH! It's been years since these heavy hitters have crossed paths in the Marvel Universe, but as Krakoa falls, so rises SABRETOOTH - and he's out for revenge! They threw VICTOR CREED in the PIT, but he's free and, wielding an army of Sabretooths, will prove once and for all why he is LOGAN's ultimate nemesis. Co-written by literary powerhouses Benjamin Percy (WOLVERINE, GHOST RIDER) and Victor LaValle (The Changeling, SABRETOOTH) and drawn by artistic dynamos Cory Smith (CONAN, GHOST RIDER) and Geoff Shaw (WEAPONS OF VENGEANCE, WOLVERINE: PATCH), don't miss the inaugural issue in this multi-shipping saga leading up to the landmark issue #50! 32 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Wolverine (2020 6th Series) 41SHATTERED.B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Shattered Comics Exclusive B.

Label #24-0362141-010

Shattered Comics exclusive variant by Matt Dimasi. Written by Percy Benjamin, Victor Lavalle. Art by Cory Smith, Geoff Shaw. SABRETOOTH WAR BEGINS HERE! THE MOST VIOLENT WOLVERINE STORY EVER TOLD!Get ready for the showdown to end all showdowns - WOLVERINE VS. SABRETOOTH! It's been years since these heavy hitters have crossed paths in the Marvel Universe, but as Krakoa falls, so rises SABRETOOTH - and he's out for revenge! They threw VICTOR CREED in the PIT, but he's free and, wielding an army of Sabretooths, will prove once and for all why he is LOGAN's ultimate nemesis. Co-written by literary powerhouses Benjamin Percy (WOLVERINE, GHOST RIDER) and Victor LaValle (The Changeling, SABRETOOTH) and drawn by artistic dynamos Cory Smith (CONAN, GHOST RIDER) and Geoff Shaw (WEAPONS OF VENGEANCE, WOLVERINE: PATCH), don't miss the inaugural issue in this multi-shipping saga leading up to the landmark issue #50! 32 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 20 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scratch(es) front or back

Label #7002229-AA-002

Cover by Harry G. Peter. "Terrors of the Air" (Part 1), script by Joye Hummel (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; Diana Prince has a strange feeling about Etta's friend Nifty, and it's not just that she's secretly an air-pirate, intent on stealing Professor Chemico's formula for harnessing nuclear power. Ton o' Fun one-page cartoon by Harry Lampert. Wonder Women of History: four-page Lucretia Mott bio, script by Alice Marble, art by Robert Sale (as Sal-Pete). "The Rage of Redbeard" (Part 2), script by Joye Hummel , art by Harry G. Peter; While the Karma Monster brings the Air Pirates to Charleston Harbor, circa 1750, where they battle Wonder Woman in an earlier incarnation as sea pirates, Paula transports Steve, Etta and the Holliday Girls back in time to aid the Amazon Princess. Wonder Women of History: four-page Lucretia Mott bio, script by Alice Marble, art by Robert Sale (as Sal-Pete).Ton o' Fun cartoon page by Harry Lampert. Two-page text story, "The Case of the Horseshoe Nail" by Jim Robinson. "The Pirates' Galley Slave" (Part 3), script by Joye Hummel (as Charles Moulton), art by Harry G. Peter; Wonder Woman and friends are reincarnated in Ancient Rome, where they fight for their lives in the arena and on the open seas. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wonder Woman (2006 3rd Series) 600C CBCS 9.6 Hughes 1:75 Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Hughes B&W Retailer Incentive.

Label #17-1403AA7-005

Limited 1 for 75 Variant Cover by Adam Hughes. Introduction by LYNDA CARTER. Written by J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI, GEOFF JOHNS, GAIL SIMONE, LOUISE SIMONSON and AMANDA CONNER. Art by GEORGE PÉREZ & SCOTT KOBLISH, AMANDA CONNER, EDUARDO PANSICA & BOB WIACEK, SCOTT KOLINS, and DON KRAMER & MICHAEL BABINSKI. PLUS: Pin-ups by ADAM HUGHES, NICOLA SCOTT, IVAN REIS & OCLAIR ALBERT, GUILLEM MARCH, GREG HORN, FRANCIS MANAPUL, PHIL JIMENEZ, JOCK, and SHANE DAVIS & JAIME MENDOZA. And JIM LEE comments on his design for the new Wonder Woman costume. (NOTE: No contribution in this comic from JOE MADUREIRA.) Cover price $4.99.

Wonder Woman (2016 5th Series) 750CE.B CBCS 9.8 SS Szerdy

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Nathan Szerdy on 1/18/2021 Comics Elite Exclusive Variant B

Label #21-09D5287-015

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Comics Elite Exclusive Virgin Cover by Nathan Szedy. Written by Steve Orlando, Gail Simone, Mariko Tamaki, Greg Rucka, Kami Garcia, Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, Marguerite Bennett, Vita Ayala and Scott Snyder. Art by Jesus Merino, Colleen Doran, Elena Casagrande, Nicola Scott, Phil Hester, Riley Rossmo, Laura Braga, Amancay Nahuelpan, Bryan Hitch, Vicente Cifuentes and Ande Parks. An all-star 96-page celebration of the Amazon Princess by longtime favorites and acclaimed new voices! In the lead story, Wonder Woman's epic 'Year of the Villain' battle comes to a close, leading the way to new challenges ahead. Additionally, this oversized gem tells tales from Diana's past, present and future by some of the greatest storytellers in the business -- including Colleen Doran, Mariko Tamaki, Kami Garcia, and legendary Wonder Woman creators returning to the character, including Gail Simone and Greg Rucka! Featuring: "The Wild Hunt" Finale by Steve Orlando, Jesus Merino and Vicente Cifuentes; "From Small Things, Mama" by Gail Simone and Colleen Doran; "The Interrogation" by Mariko Tamaki and Elena Casagrande; "Never Change" by Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott; "To Leave Paradise..." by Kami Garcia, Phil Hester and Ande Parks; "Emergency Visit" by Shannon Hale, Dean Hale and Riley Rossmo; "To Me" by Marguerite Bennett and Laura Braga; "Always" by Vita Ayala and Amancay Nahuelpan; and "A Brave New World" by Scott Snyder and Bryan Hitch. Plus: Pin-ups by Ramona Fradon and Sandra Hope, Travis Moore, Liam Sharp, Emanuela Lupacchino, José Luis García-López, and Bilquis Evely. 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Wonder Woman Black and Gold (2021 DC) 1NYCC CBCS 9.8 SS Frank Cho Cho NYCC Variant

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

NYCC 2021 Exclusive Variant. Verified Signature: Frank Cho. Exclusive BAM! Box signing. Minor front/back crack(s), under 1".

Label #21-32DDBD8-090

New York Comic Con exclusive cover by Frank Cho. Written by AJ Mendez, Nadia Shammas, John Arcudi, Amy Reeder and Becky Cloonan. Art by Ming Doyle, Morgan Beem, Ryan Sook, Amy Reeder and Becky Cloonan. Just in time for Wonder Woman's 80th anniversary, DC Comics proudly presents a new anthology series starring the Amazon Princess embellished in the the color of her famous lasso. You won't want to miss this thrilling series celebrating the woman who inspires us all...and that's the truth! Kicking things off, AJ Mendez and Ming Doyle (Constantine: The Hellblazer) travel to Themyscira for a tense family reunion in "Mother's Daughter." Nadia Shammas and Morgan Beem (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches) show us a story of Diana's past failures coming back to haunt her in "What Doesn't Kill You." Then John Arcudi (B.P.R.D.) and Ryan Sook (Legion of Super-Heroes) reunite to show us the grace immortality grants a hero in "I'm Ageless." Amy Reeder (Amethyst) takes us back to the "Golden Age" for a fun romp co-starring Etta Candy. And finally, Becky Cloonan (Wonder Woman) weaves a spine-tingling tale of Diana's most precious weapon against the darkness in "The Wager." 40 pages, PC/PB&W. Ages 13+ Cover price $5.99.

Wonderworld Comics (1939) 20 CBCS 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Cover Reattached With Moderate Amount of Tape on Interior.

Label #18-2A9764E-073

The Kidnappers starring Flame. Zarhov's Monster starring Yarko. The Black Pearl starring Shorty Shortcake. The Bombing Gang starring Patty O'Day. One Minute To Death starring Dr. Fung. Smuggler's Syndicate text story, art by Nathaniel Nitkin (N. N. Nathaniel). Headed For a Noose starring Tex Maxon, art by Munson Paddock (Chuck Munson). Return To the Dark Ages starring Don Quixote and Adolphus Stalini. Shanghaied By Captain Swine starring Spark Stevens. The Jigsaw Puzzle Plot--K-51 Spies At War. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Wonderworld Comics (1939) 27 CBCS 2.0

Paper: White

Label #23-211F269-004

The Kidnapping of Dr. Dobbs starring Flame. Blitz and the Saboteur starring Black Lion, art by Chuck Winter. Zino's Bombing Plot starring Yarko the Great. The Framing of Bill Mattson starring Tex Maxon art by Munson Paddock (Chuck Munson). The Framing of Bill Mattson starring Tex Maxon, art by Munson Paddock (Chuck Munson). The Murder of "Lord Cowper" starring Patty O'Day, art by Claire Moe (Vic Todd). Jungle Manhunt text story by Nathaniel Nitkin (N. N. Nathaniel). The Pencil Racket starring Dr. Fung. The Sky Pirate starring Wing Turner. Niki Comso's Train Sabotage Plot--K-51 Spies At War. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Wool (2014 Cryptozoic) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-0BA8B70-100

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. Art by Jimmy Broxton. Cover by Darwyn Cooke. This is the story of mankind clawing for survival, of mankind on the edge. The world outside has grown unkind, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they profess to want: They are allowed outside. 20 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

World War Hulk (2007) 1C CBCS 9.6 Finch Diamond Sketch Variant

Paper: White

Diamond Exclusive. COA included.

Label #22-0A17814-028

Written by GREG PAK Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by DAVID FINCH Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Marvel's massive summer smashfest begins! Exiled by a group of Marvel 'heroes' to the savage alien planet of Sakaar, the Hulk raged, bled and conquered through the pages of last year's 'Planet Hulk' epic, rising from slave to gladiator to king. Now the Hulk returns to Earth to wreak his terrible vengeance on Iron Man, Reed Richards, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt -- and anyone else who gets in his way. Stronger than ever, accompanied by his monstrous Warbound gladiator allies, and possessed by the fiercest and purest rage imaginable, the Hulk may just tear this stupid planet in half. The epic story of anger unbound begins with this special double-sized issue written by 'Planet Hulk' scribe Greg Pak and penciled by the legendary John Romita, Jr. 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

World War Hulk (2007) 3A CBCS 9.8 Finch

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-091

Written by Greg Pak Penciled by John Romita Jr. Cover by David Finch The insane Smashfest that is 'World War Hulk' continues! The Hulk has never been angrier or stronger or more certain of the vengeance he seeks against Mr. Fantastic, Iron Man, Dr. Strange, and Black Bolt, the four so-called 'heroes' who exiled him into space. But can he survive a merciless assault by one of his oldest and most implacable opponents? What defense can he muster when Dr. Strange unleashes the full power of the Sorcerer Supreme? And who will survive when the Hulk's best friend on Earth clashes with the Hulk's first ally from Sakaar? Cover price $3.99.

World War Hulk (2007) 5A CBCS 9.8 Finch

Paper: White

Label #21-25C97A8-023

Written by GREG PAK Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by DAVID FINCH. The millennium's most massive Marvel smashfest careens towards its cataclysmic conclusion! Four so-called Marvel 'heroes' shot the Hulk into space. Their exploding shuttle destroyed his people and pregnant queen. And the Hulk has taught them what their arrogance has wrought. But now the Hulk faces the puny humans' greatest champion. And as the terrible battle rages, who will stand revealed as the hero - and who will be proved the monster? Who knows the difference between vengeance and justice? And who will pay the terrible price of anger? Cover price $3.99.

World War Hulk (2007) 5A CBCS 9.6 Finch

Paper: White

Label #22-0A1C965-030

Written by GREG PAK Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by DAVID FINCH. The millennium's most massive Marvel smashfest careens towards its cataclysmic conclusion! Four so-called Marvel 'heroes' shot the Hulk into space. Their exploding shuttle destroyed his people and pregnant queen. And the Hulk has taught them what their arrogance has wrought. But now the Hulk faces the puny humans' greatest champion. And as the terrible battle rages, who will stand revealed as the hero - and who will be proved the monster? Who knows the difference between vengeance and justice? And who will pay the terrible price of anger? Cover price $3.99.

World's Finest (1941) 40 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #18-192A14F-005

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Two Lois Lanes starring Superman, art by Al Plastino; Criminals use a double of Lois to distract Superman; Superman uses his strength to squeeze coal into a diamond. A Day In The Life of Robin Hood, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Green Arrow switches places in time with Robin Hood. Ben Hur Wins a Race starring Doc & Fatty, art by Howard Sherman. The Handcuffs of Fate starring Boy Commandos, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Danger Sign starring Zatara, script by George Kashdan, art by Joe Kubert. Bebe two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Foreign Flags Over America text article, script by William I. Irwin, art by Raymond Perry. 4 Killers Against Fate starring Batman, art by Jim Mooney. 76 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 222 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-1d88571-083

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Evil in Paradise starring Super Sons of Superman and Batman, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Vince Colletta; The super-sons accompany two scientists with opposing views on the essential nature of man - good or evil - to a newly discovered civilization between South America and Antarctica; But when the experiment doesn't go the way one scientist expects, he interferes in it with deadly results. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Wrath (1994) 1A CBCS 9.8 Red Title

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2B0472B-052

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Regular Edition (red title logo). Cover price $1.95.

Wrath (1994) 2 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-054

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Mantra Cover price $1.95.

Wrath (1994) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2B0472B-056

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Freex Cover price $1.95.

Wulf the Barbarian (1975 Atlas) 1 CBCS 8.0 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-21F13CC-025

"Wulf the Barbarian." Script and pencils by Larry Hama, inks by Klaus Janson. The savage warrior Wulf seeks revenge on the troll who murdered his royal parents and sent him into exile. Part of the short-lived Atlas line from former Marvel publisher Martin Goodman. 32 pages. Cover by Hama and Janson. Cover price $0.25.

X-23 (2018 Marvel) 1UNKNOWN.A CBCS 9.8 SS Parrillo

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Lucio Parrillo on 1/25/2019 Unknown Comics A Exclusive

Label #19-06DA6B7-075

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Unknown Comics A variant by Lucio Parrillo. Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art by Juan Cabal. Cloned from a warrior, raised as a killer, Laura Kinney has gone through hell and come out the other side a hero. After a stint as the All-New Wolverine, she returns to her roots as X-23 to make sure no one ever has to go through the horrors she did. With her sister Gabby and their pet Jonathan in tow, X-23 forges her own destiny in this new series by Mariko Tamaki (HULK, HUNT FOR WOLVERINE: CLAWS OF A KILLER) and Juann Cabal (ALL-NEW WOLVERINE, ELEKTRA). 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #24-10360BD-001

"Tapped Out!" Part 1 of 2. 1st appearance of Apocalypse (shadowed cameo). Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. It's a classic super-hero/super-villain throw-down when X-Factor must battle the Alliance of Evil (Frenzy, Tower, Stinger, and Timeshadow) for the life of a mutant. Featuring a new menace by the name of Apocalypse, an evil mutant who will become a major thorn in the sides of the X-Men and X-Factor. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 7 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-037

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"Fall Out!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubinstein. X-Factor is perceived by the public to be humans who hunt down mutants for the good of humanity. The X-Terminators are believed by the public to be mutant terrorists who fight for mutant rights. The problem is both of these groups are the same people. X-Factor and the X-Terminators are actually the original X-Men - Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Ice Man, and Jean Grey - and they use this charade to secretly find and help mutants survive in a world where paranoia and fear of the unknown rules. This issue explores how they keep their secret identities safe from the public. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 8 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-047

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"Lost and Found!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubinstein. Freedom Force, the former Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and now government backed mutant hunters, show up to arrest Rusty (the fire-starter X-Factor has been looking after since X-Factor #1), who is wanted by the law. 1st appearance of Skids, a mutant whose personal force field allows her to avoid harm. Plus, Jean finds out that Scott and his wife Madelyne have a baby together. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-052

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The Mutant Massacre! "Spots!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Terry Shoemaker and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubinstein. This issue begins one of the darkest chapters in mutant history. A mercenary force called the Marauders attempt to commit genocide on the outcast Morlocks, and the only thing standing in their way is the X-Men and X-Factor. This is a storyline that has repercussions on the X-titles for years to come. But first, X-Factor must battle the government sponsored Freedom Force for the future of a mutant who is under their protection. NOTE: Includes the Mutant Massacre Map, a key to following the events in this pivotal storyline. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-022

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"Playing with Fire!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by David Mazzucchelli and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. As the adults deal with the tragic aftermath of last issue's events, the kids face a challenge of their own. The woman Rusty accidently burned when his mutant fire abilities emerged (see X-Factor (1st Series) #1) returns, and the remorseful young man tries to make amends. However, Rusty will soon learn that making a deal with the malevolent Morlock called Masque is not too different than making a pact with the devil himself. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-024

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"The Enemy Within!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Cameron Hodge plans to betray the team. Plus, is Jean Grey really still the Phoenix? Well, Cyclops is going to find out even if they have to fight to do it. Plus, a familiar face awakens on the cloaked floating fortress of Apocalypse to find his fortunes have taken a turn for the worse. What can this mean for the future of X-Factor, and for the future of the world? Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #21-28A0F27-021

"All Together Now!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Can X-Factor survive the first attack of the Horsemen of Apocalypse? Meet War, Famine, and Pestilence...hope they survive the experience. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-026

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"Children's Crusade!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by June Brigman and Randy Emberlin. X-Factor returns from their battle with the Horsemen of Apocalypse a little worse for wear, and it's up to the kids to take care of business. Rusty, Skids, Rictor, Artie, and Leech take center stage on a mission of goodwill for the future of mutant/human relations. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 24N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #23-38F4EAA-008

Newsstand Edition. Fall of the Mutants! Part 1 of 3. "Masks!" 1st full appearance of Archangel. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. One of the biggest mutant events to ever hit the comic racks begins here. The powerful mutant known as Apocalypse finally makes his move and unleashes his Four Horseman on an unsuspecting world. The only thing standing between humanity and total annihilation is X-Factor. However when the fourth and final Horseman, Death, reveals his true identity, the group will be rocked to its very core. This is a pivotal chapter in the lives of the original X-Men. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 70 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-038

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Muir Island Saga! Epilogue. "Clash Reunion!" Nick Fury cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Kirk Jarvinen and Joe Rubinstein. Story continued from Uncanny X-Men #280. It's a turning point in the lives of Charles Xavier and his X-Men. As the members of the X-Men and X-Factor pick up the pieces in the aftermath of the Shadow King's assault, Professor X attempts to psychically revive his comatose son, Legion. Cover price $1.00.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 73 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-041

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"Crowd Control!" Story by Peter David. Cover and art by Larry Stroman and Al Milgrom. The All New, All Different X-Factor must solve one simple little problem...who is the real Jamie Madrox, the Multiple Man? Cover price $1.00.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 76 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-044

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War and Peace tie-in. "X-Communication!" Story by Peter David. Art by Tom Raney, Kevin West, and Al Milgrom. Story continued from Incredible Hulk (1962-1998 1st Series) #390-392. X-Factor was sent by the US government to a foreign country to defend from the Hulk. Now, they must go toe-to-toe with the Green Goliath's buddies, the Pantheon. Cover price $1.25.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 77 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2A9668F-045

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"Great X-Pectations!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Cannonball. Story by Peter David. Cover and art by Larry Stroman and Al Milgrom. Stryfe and his Mutant Liberation Front make their move and only X-Factor can stop them. Cover price $1.25.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 97 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2A9668F-054

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"The New Humanity!" Part 2 of 5. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Jan Duursema and Al Milgrom. Lorna attempts to help Jamie with his multiple problems. Plus, is there more to Haven than meets the eye? Cover price $1.25.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) Annual 8U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2A9668F-055

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NOT polybagged and without collector card. Polybagged with collector card. "Charon." Script by Peter David, pencils by Terry Shoemaker, inks by Mark McKenna. Back-up stories: "What Have You Got to Hide." Script by Skip Dietz, pencils by Buzz, inks by Al Milgrom. "Crawlin From the Wreckage." Script by Dietz, pencils by Chris Batista, inks by Jeff Albrecht. Buzz/Ivy cover. Cover price $2.95.

X-Files (1995) -2A CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Black Variant.

Label #21-1D90B3E-056

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PINK TITLE Cover. Reprints X-Files Magazine #1,2. Black cover. "The Pit" and "The Silent Sword".

X-Files (1995) -2B CBCS 9.6 SS Claude St. Aubin

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Verified Signature: Claude St. Aubin. Black Logo Variant.

Label #22-0668043-013

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GRAY TITLE Cover. Reprints X-Files Magazine #1,2. "The Pit" and "The Silent Sword".

X-Files (1995) 0C CBCS 8.5 Fleet Matches With The Scully Variant

Paper: White

Mulder Variant

Label #21-24924FC-014

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Cover by John Van Fleet. Mulder variant cover. Matches with the Scully variant cover. Adaption of the pilot episode. "Pilot Episode," script by Chris Carter (original story) and Roy Thomas (script adaption), art by John Van Fleet; F.B.I. Agent Dana Scully is assigned to the X-Files to observe and report on the activities of Fox "Spooky" Mulder; Their first case takes them to Bellefleur, Oregon where they investigate the mysterious deaths of four teenagers from the same graduating class; Bizarre clues lead to three more classmates in danger and events that may not have rational explanations. The Making of the X-Files Comic Book Series article by Dwight Jon Zimmerman. 52 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

X-Files (1995) 3 CBCS 9.8 Kim Variant

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-154

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Cover by Miran Kim. "A Little Dream of Me," script by Stefan Petrucha, art by Charles Adlard; A rouge FBI agent plays upon Mulder's emotions by offering to reunite him with his long lost sister in exchange for access codes to the Pentagon's computers. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

X-Files (1995) 7 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

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Label #21-1DA4D21-020

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Cover by Miran Kim. "Trepanning Opera." Story by Stefan Petrucha. Art by Charles Adlard. A murderer kills by drilling a hole in his victims foreheads. Mulder believes it is being done because the killer wants his victims to experience a kind of psychological awakening. A series of notes left for them bring Mulder, Scully and Agent Drake closer and closer to their quarry. Will they realize just how close the killer is before its too late? 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.

X-Files (1995) 9 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1DA4D21-022

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Cover by Miran Kim. "Silent Cities of the Mind, Part Two." Part 2 of 2. Story by Stefan Petrucha. Art by Charles Adlard. Scully and Mulder discover an ancient artifact that may be the key to communicating with the gods. Too bad the military is determined to take it away from them. And leave no witnesses. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.

X-Files (1995) 10 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1DA4D21-023

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Cover by Miran Kim. "Feelings of Unreality, part 1 - Wheels Within Wheels." Part 1 of 3. Story by Stefan Petrucha. Art by Charles Adlard. Mulder finds clues that lead him to believe a number of their recent cases are interconnected. Now, a government mole seems intent on leading him to further answers. What neither he nor Scully knows is that a mysterious force seems to be manipulating the strings that are leading both of them around. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.

X-Files (1995) 11 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1DA4D21-024

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Cover by Miran Kim. "Feelings of Unreality, part 2 - The Ancient of Days." Part 2 of 3. Story by Stefan Petrucha. Art by Charles Adlard. As Scully and Mulder follow the trail of the Ilbal, Scullys investigation leads her to assist in an experiment to help understand hallucinations. Mulder meanwhile follows the trail of a strangely invulnerable thief. This leads to him becoming the subject of an experiment himself. Hes just a lot less willing subject than Scully. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.

X-Files (1995) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2ACB150-003

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Cover by Miran Kim. "Feelings of Unreality, part 3 - The Nightmare of History." Part 3 of 3. Story by Stefan Petrucha. Art by Charles Adlard. Mulder and Scully are confronted by Skinner, asking where they have been for the past three weeks. Problem is, they thought they were right there the whole time. Realizing their memories have been tampered with, they track down a woman who was subjected to government memory experiments and who was part of the last case they have records of working on. Can they recover their memories and figure out how it all fits together? 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.