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Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 72 VG+ 4.5

The Song of Creation - Written by William Messner-Loebs. Art by Lee Moder and Ande Parks. Cover by Brian Bolland. Having returned from her exile in space, Wonder Woman recounts to her friends the story of the Amazons, while learning circumstances have changed for herself and Themyscira in her absence. Characters in this issue: Wonder Woman [Princess Diana]; Moot and Geof (villains; intro); Julia Kapatelis; Vanessa Kapatelis; Quinn Thomas (intro); Aphrodite; Heracles (sic; flashback); Queen Hippolyte (flashback); Diana Rockwell Trevor (flashback); Steve Trevor (flashback); Etta Candy. NOTES (spoilers ahead): Wonder Woman tells her origin with new facts: the Amazons were created not in Greece, but on Themyscira. Aphrodite is shown to be the main goddess of the Amazons. The Amazons, before inhabiting the island, were sent to live for 10 years in cities throughout Greece to learn about civilization. After their exile, the Amazons return to Themyscira, where Heracles ventures in his attempt to steal Hippolyte's girdle. When the seal to Tartarus is weakened, Diana Trevor arrives with 20th century weapons the Amazons use to fight the daemon horde. Diana flies her plane into the pit entrance, sacrificing her life to seal the pit. Hippolyte is given the life of the unborn child Diana Trevor was carrying, which is placed in the figure Hippolyte sculpts from clay. Also: first Lee Moder and Ande Parks on interior art; Moot and Geof are a tribute to "Mutt and Jeff," the long running comic serial; the image from the cover was later used as the model for a statue. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 92 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1308992024

Fatal Attractions! "The Man Who Wasn't...!" 1st appearance of Exodus. Story by Scott Lobdell, Joe Quasada, and J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Joe Quasada and Al Milgrom. When the Acolytes of Magneto begin slaughtering humans indiscriminately it's up to X-Factor to stop them. Story continues in X-Force #25. NOTE: This issue has a hologram card of Havok on the front cover. 68 pages. Cover price $3.50.

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

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

Direct Edition.

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-Force (1991 1st Series) 19 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1289684024

Cover pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Harry Candelario. The Open Hand, The Closed Fist, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Harry Candelario; X-Force splits with Xavier and ventures forth on their own; Siryn joins. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 23 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-075

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"Compromising Positions" Cover art by Greg Capullo. Compromising Positions, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Greg Capullo, inks by Harry Candelario; X-Force rescues teammates from the Externals; guest-starring Professor X, Deadpool, Domino, Gideon, and Weapon Prime (Tigerstryke, Double Trouble, Yeti, and Killjoy). Cover price $1.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 16U CGC 9.8 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Label #0947261013

Unbagged copy without trading card. X-cutioner's Song part 11. Cover pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Mark Pennington. Conflicting Catheoes, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Mark Pennington and Andy Kubert (pgs. 20-23); It is a battle royale through Stryfe's moon base to try and reach him before he kills Scott and Jean; Cont. from X-Factor #86; Cont. in X-Force #18. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men 2099 (1993 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.2 Lim Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248E175-028

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Direct Edition Blue Foil Cover. The Gathering - Written by John Francis Moore. Art and Cover by Ron Lim & Adam Kubert. In the year 2099, mutant is still a four letter word. Fortunately, so is X-Men. It's here at last! This monumental new series introduces Marvel's most celebrated super team, 2099 style. That's right: Brand new characters. Brand new continuity. It's a whole new world for the X-Men, and it starts here in a foil-stamped premiere issue! And to give X-Men 2099 readers a glimpse into Ravage 2099, Spider-Man 2099, Punisher 2099 and Doom 2099, Marvel has included a 16-page preview in this premiere issue! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

X-Men 2099 (1993 Marvel) 1GOLD CGC 9.8 Lim Gold Foil Variant

Paper: White

Gold Edition.

Label #2132921020

Gold foil cover. The Gathering - Written by John Francis Moore. Art and Cover by Ron Lim & Adam Kubert. In the year 2099, mutant is still a four letter word. Fortunately, so is X-Men. It's here at last! This monumental new series introduces Marvel's most celebrated super team, 2099 style. That's right: Brand new characters. Brand new continuity. It's a whole new world for the X-Men, and it starts here in a foil-stamped premiere issue! And to give X-Men 2099 readers a glimpse into Ravage 2099, Spider-Man 2099, Punisher 2099 and Doom 2099, Marvel has included a 16-page preview in this premiere issue! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

X-Men 2099 (1993 Marvel) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-248E175-029

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Synge City Blues - Written by John Francis Moore. Art and Cover by Ron Lim & Adam Kubert. With all-new characters and continuity, this blistering-hot series finds the X-Men at the mercy of a family who plans to avenge their father's death! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

X-Men Unlimited (1993 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-119

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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Whispers Scream, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Mike McKone, inks by Mark McKenna, Mick Gray, and Steve Moncuse; Sabretooth comes to the X-Mansion. Sabretooth Vs. Maverick: Severed Ties illustration, pencils by Mike McKone, inks by Mark McKenna. 68 pgs. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.8 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-006

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.8 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-017

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.6 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-015

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.4 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-003

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.4 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-005

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

Youngblood Strikefile (1993) 1A CBCS 9.2 Liefeld

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AFFC92-025

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1st appearance of Glory, Giger, & the Allies. Flip-Book; Die-Hard on front cover. Chapel on back cover. Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Danny Miki. Back cover art by Jae Lee. Untitled story, script and pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Danny Mikil; Die Hard is asked to rescue Super Patriot from Cyberdata. Special Glory Pin-Up, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Danny Miki. Flip Jae Lee. Untitled story, script by Rob Liefeld (plot, script) and Eric Stephenson (script), art by Jae Lee; Chapel, Al and Duke are on a mission for Wynn when Chapel shoots and kills Duke for being a traitor to the team. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Youngblood Strikefile (1993) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2B047C8-113

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Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Danny Miki. Dead Set on Destruction, script by Rob Liefeld (story) and Eric Stephenson (script), pencils by Rob Liefeld (layouts) and Jeff Matsuda, inks by Danny Miki; Dr. Peterson is trying to reprogram Overtkill in the Youngblood complex when the villain is remotely activated by the mob boss who wants him back; Despite the best efforts of Youngblood, Overtkill's head detaches from his body and escapes. Ren & Stimpy cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Zorro (1993 Topps) 0A CBCS 9.6

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2ACB150-039

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Regular Edition. Originally came polybagged with Dracula vs Zorro (1993) #2. Drink the Blood Straight - Written by Don McGregor. Art by Mike Mayhew & John Nyberg. Painted Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. A cannon-blast of explosive excitement! A savage, mind-numbingly brutal tale! Issue Zero introduces a deadly new villain who will be playing a major part in the regular series. Buck Wylde is a huge, monstrous, renegade Mountain man who creates bizarre animal traps specifically designed to brutally cripple and maim before they kill. Because he is alone, in the middle of the remote, frontier wilderness, he is free to do anything and everything to his helpless quarry. Then Zorro almost falls victim to one of his hideous snares. From that moment on, Buck Wylde's sadistic bloodsport with wildlife is transformed into a savage blood-combat. To preserve the lifestyle he leads, Buck Wylde must slay Zorro. 16 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.