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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 5 CGC 9.6

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Label #4043111002

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Teleported to another galaxy after their encounter with the Utroms, the Turtles meet the Fugitoid and cross swords with the Triceratons. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. First issue in comic-sized format. Black and white; 44 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 6 CGC 9.0

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Label #4043111003

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. The Turtles must fight for their lives against Triceraton warriors in a space arena. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 6 FN/VF 7.0

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. The Turtles must fight for their lives against Triceraton warriors in a space arena. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 7 CGC 9.6

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Label #4043111004

Corben color story. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Returning to Earth, the Turtles learn the role the Utroms played in their origin. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-0167452-087

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CGC 9.6

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Label #4416265008

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-0167452-089

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CGC 9.2

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Label #4043111005

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CGC 9.0

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Label #4400952014

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CGC 8.5

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Label #4389475011

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 9 CGC 9.0

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Label #4043111006

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. The Passing. In an early adventure, the PRE-Teenage Turtles help a ghost restore honor to its family. Story, art and wraparound cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Backup story: Rip in Time, script and art by Richard Corben. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 10 CGC 9.4

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Label #4043111007

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Silent Partner. Casey and April return just in time, as Shredder resurfaces and forces the Turtles into exile. Story, art and wraparound cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white; 42 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 10 VF+ 8.5

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Silent Partner. Casey and April return just in time, as Shredder resurfaces and forces the Turtles into exile. Story, art and wraparound cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white; 42 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 11 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4043111008

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. True Stories. Finding haven in Northampton, the Turtles and April recover from their latest encounter with Shredder. Story, art and wraparound cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 12 CGC 8.5

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Label #4043111009

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Survivalists. The Turtles encounter a group of urban terrorists who want to start a war with Russia. Story, art and wraparound cover by Peter Laird. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 300 CBCS 9.8

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Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-105

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The Eternals Saga: Part 19 of 20 - Cover by Keith Pollard. Origin of Odin and the Destroyer in "Chapter One Twilight of the Gods!", script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; Siegfried is killed by Hagen; Siegfried and Brunnhilda are escorted to Asgard by Valkyries; Odin returns them to life with no memory of their previous lives, and Siegfried now named Thor; Odin tries to kill himself until the appearance of the first Celestial spaceship causes him to want to live again. "The Human Torch Saves the Valley!" Hostess snack cake ad. "Chapter 2 Whatever Gods There Be...", script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; The Eye of Odin finishes its story, telling Thor of how Odin, Zeus and Vishnu confront the Celestials when they landed in the past, trying to drive them away. "Chapter Three Day of Alpha," script by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio, pencils by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; Odin and Thor battle the Celestials; The Celestials pass judgement on the Earth; Thor learns the identity of his mother. 52 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4328445012

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4341500019

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #3711025010

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 8.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #3921057012

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N VF 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 7.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4322289005

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N VG/FN 5.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 338D CGC 9.8

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Label #3961415011

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. In Beta Ray Bill's second appearance, he comes to blows with Thor in "A Fool and His Hammer," script and art by Walt Simonson; Bill and Thor fight in single combat for the honor of wielding Mjolner and the alien bests the god of thunder. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Odin, Sif, Loki, Balder, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 339D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3961433017

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. "Something Old, Something New," script and art by Walt Simonson; Odin has the dwarves create a hammer for Bill and sends the alien and his son into space to rescue Bill's people. Appearances by Sif, Odin, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Carlin and Simonson's Page O' Thor Stuff; Assistant editor's month shenanigans. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 339D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

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Label #4408092013

Direct Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. "Something Old, Something New," script and art by Walt Simonson; Odin has the dwarves create a hammer for Bill and sends the alien and his son into space to rescue Bill's people. Appearances by Sif, Odin, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Carlin and Simonson's Page O' Thor Stuff; Assistant editor's month shenanigans. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 348 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2597333-004

Ragnarok and Roll: Prologue 4 of 4 - Cover by Walt Simonson. "The Dark and the Light," script and pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Bob Wiacek; Thor and Roger save Lorelei, but fail to keep Malekith from opening the Casket of Ancient Winters; The Norns convince Balder that life is better than death; Surtur begins his advance. Appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, and Odin. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 351 CGC 9.8

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Label #4408092014

Ragnarok and Roll: Part 4 of 6 - Cover by Walt Simonson. "Ragnarok and Roll, Too!", script and art by Walter Simonson; On earth, the Asgardians and heroes try to stem the tide of Surtur's demons; Surtur, meanwhile has made it to Asgard where he shatters the rainbow bridge before taking on Thor. Appearances by Beta Ray Bill, Sif, Fandral, Volstagg, the Vision, Mr. Fantastic, Balder, Karnilla, Hogun, and Odin. Cont'd between Avengers #350 and 351. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 362 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3803951014

Cover by Walt Simonson. The war against Hela continues in "Like a Bat Out of Hel!", script and art by Walter Simonson; The Asgardians race to leave the realm of Hel with Hela's minions hot on their trail, but the Executioner ensures their escape with his life. Appearances by the Enchantress, the Executioner, and Balder. Continued in part in Balder the Brave #2. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 363 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE3FE4-008

Last 65-cent cover price. Cover by Walt Simonson. Thor battles Kurse in this Secret Wars II crossover, "This Kursed Earth...!", script and art by Walt Simonson; The Beyonder sets up a fight between Thor and Kurse for his own instruction and amusement. Appearances by Power Pack, the Beyonder, and Beta Ray Bill. Loki cameo. Oh, and on the last page, Thor turns into a frog! Cap'n Crunch Cereal ad with Spider-Man. Continued from Secret Wars II (Marvel, 1985 series) #6 and Power Pack (Marvel, 1984 series) #18. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 372D CGC 8.5

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Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3918426022

Direct Edition. Cover by Sal Buscema. "Without Justice, There Is No Peace!", script by Walter Simonson, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bret Blevins (as Albret Blevinson) and Al Williamson (as Albret Blevinson); Thor and Justice Peace try to save Jane Foster and the entire world of the future by stopping Zaniac; Volstagg adopts two orphaned boys. Cameos by Beta Ray Bill, Sif, the Hulk, Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Hela. Thor pin-up by Sal Buscema. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75.

NOTE: 1st appearance of the Time Variance Authority. They play a major role in the 2021 Disney+ Loki TV series.

NOTE: For an interesting, albeit twisted, epilogue to this tale and to learn the ultimate fate of Justice Peace, check out Despicable Deadpool (2017) #288. - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 390 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #23-3F9BF9F-014

War of Gods: Prelude - The Avengers guest star in "The Hero and the Hammer!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding; Thor arrives on Hydrobase, and learns of the many changes to the Avengers; Asgard is once again attacked by Seths legions, while Grog and more Demons of Death attack Thor and the Captain; During the battle, the Captain lifts Mjolnir and sends it back to Thors grasp; Thor then easily defeats Grog and the soldiers, sending them back through the gate. Brief appearances by Hogun, Fandrall, Volstagg, and Balder. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 314,440; average paid circulation 190,600. 36 pgs., full color.

NOTE: Steve Rogers lifts Thor's hammer for the 1st time.

Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 391 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4418459025

1st appearance of Eric Masterson - Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding. "The Madness of Mongoose," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding; In New York, Sigurd Jarlson looks up his old boss Jerry to see about work; Onsite, he is attacked by the Mongoose, who is sent by an unknown master; With Spider-Mans help, they drive him off, but during the battle, Eric Masterson is hurt badly; Before escaping, the Mongoose knocks out the support pillars, but Thor manages to support the entire building while Spider-Man braces it so it wont collapse; In Asgard, the Grand Vizier sends Hogun across the dimensional rift to Earth to learn the fate of Thor. First appearance of Eric Masterson. Brief appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 391 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4162936007

1st appearance of Eric Masterson - Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding. "The Madness of Mongoose," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding; In New York, Sigurd Jarlson looks up his old boss Jerry to see about work; Onsite, he is attacked by the Mongoose, who is sent by an unknown master; With Spider-Mans help, they drive him off, but during the battle, Eric Masterson is hurt badly; Before escaping, the Mongoose knocks out the support pillars, but Thor manages to support the entire building while Spider-Man braces it so it wont collapse; In Asgard, the Grand Vizier sends Hogun across the dimensional rift to Earth to learn the fate of Thor. First appearance of Eric Masterson. Brief appearances by Balder, Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 392 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418459024

Cover pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding. Thor battles Quicksand in "Quicksand Kills," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Al Milgrom; Hogun has crashed to Earth, but a head injury causes him to see demons instead of people, and he is eventually engaged in battle by Daredevil; Sigurd and Jerry meet up with Eric and tag along on a construction bid, but the plant is attacked by Quicksand. Brief appearance by Daredevil. Cameos by Fandral, Volstagg, and Balder. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

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Label #4412817021

Direct Edition. "Survival Run!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. When the Thundercats' homeworld is destroyed, a small group of survivors crash-land on the mysterious green world known as Third Earth. They soon find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against their mortal enemies the Mutants. However, things go from bad to worse when their battle with the vile Mutants awakens Mumm-Ra, an ancient ogre-mage whose dark magic powers know no rival. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4412817015

Direct Edition. "Survival Run!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. When the Thundercats' homeworld is destroyed, a small group of survivors crash-land on the mysterious green world known as Third Earth. They soon find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against their mortal enemies the Mutants. However, things go from bad to worse when their battle with the vile Mutants awakens Mumm-Ra, an ancient ogre-mage whose dark magic powers know no rival. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 8D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2EE6791-078

First Printing. Direct Edition. As Shockwave continues his evil plans, Ratchet journeys to the Savage Land in Antarctica hoping to find help. And he does when he manages to locate the Dinobots in "Repeat Performance." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by William Johnson & Kyle Baker. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 8D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2EE6791-075

First Printing. Direct Edition. As Shockwave continues his evil plans, Ratchet journeys to the Savage Land in Antarctica hoping to find help. And he does when he manages to locate the Dinobots in "Repeat Performance." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by William Johnson & Kyle Baker. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2EE6791-084

The Autobots are back and have regained control of the Ark and still have to deal with Shockwave's evil plans. Meanwhile, Josie Beller, injured by the Decepticons, has recovered and wants revenge. Now in a new persona known as Circuit Breaker, she helps G.B. Blackrock in his quest to destroy the robots in "Dis-Integrated Circuits." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Mike Manley & M. Hands. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 9 CGC 9.8

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Label #4412156019

The Autobots are back and have regained control of the Ark and still have to deal with Shockwave's evil plans. Meanwhile, Josie Beller, injured by the Decepticons, has recovered and wants revenge. Now in a new persona known as Circuit Breaker, she helps G.B. Blackrock in his quest to destroy the robots in "Dis-Integrated Circuits." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Mike Manley & M. Hands. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 10D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27A1834-009

First Printing. Direct Edition. Shockwave creates some new allies, the Constructicons, and sends them out into battle while G.B. Blackrock has formed an alliance with the Autobots and learns what is going on in "The Next Best Thing to Being There." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Ricardo Villamonte & Brad Joyce. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 10D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349575023

First Printing. Direct Edition. Shockwave creates some new allies, the Constructicons, and sends them out into battle while G.B. Blackrock has formed an alliance with the Autobots and learns what is going on in "The Next Best Thing to Being There." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Ricardo Villamonte & Brad Joyce. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE63CE-013

Now understanding his abilities a little better, Buster puts them to use and tries to help the Autobots in their battle against the Decepticons. But those plans don't go as intended. Meanwhile, the Autobots have rescued Optimus Prime but they don't realize that they have fallen into a trap in "Prime Time." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Herb Trimpe & Al Gordon. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 13 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-270228D-012

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This issue has a Transformers tale from a different viewpoint as loser and gambler Joey Slick stumbles across a very strange gun while running from some gangsters trying to collect on Slick's gambling debts. But the gun is actually Megatron in a transformed state and Joey uses Megatron to his advantage and fixes a few things in his miserable life in "Shooting Star." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Al Gordon. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4393338013

An organization called Triple I has been asked to do something about the Transformers, which they consider to be a giant robot menace. Their solution: create a robot master for the public to blame for this menace in "I, Robot Master." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Keith Williams. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2EE6791-048

Feeling down after not doing so well in the last battle, Bumblebee goes off on his own to think things over. And that makes him a perfect target for not only the Decepticons but also human mischief in "Plight of the Bumblebee." Script by Len Kaminski and art by Graham Nolan & Tom Morgan. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 25 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2EE6E3F-060

Now in possession of the hydrothermocline, an energy generator, the Decepticons plan to use the generator to repair the dimensional bridge to Cybertron. Meanwhile, Megatron, obsessed over Optimus Prime's death in the last issue, goes on a rampage in "Gone But Not Forgotten." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Ian Akin & Brian Garvey. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 30 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418459020

As the deadly Scraplets infection gets worse in the Transformers on Earth, everyone searches for a cure or a way to fix the problem. The Decepticons send a force to Earth to eradicate the Scraplets while Charles Fong and Goldbug struggle to find a solution in "The Cure." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Ian Akin & Brian Garvey. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 33 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418459023

Charles Vess cover. Early comic book version of the famous "transforming" robots. This issue features a story from the British version of the Transformers comic book. A young boy, Sammy Harker, stumbles across one of the Autobots near the area of Stangham Castle which leads into an ancient legend of a warrior known as the "Man of Iron." Script by Steve Parkhouse and art by John Ridgway. Cover price $1.00.