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Conan Battle for the Serpent Crown (2020 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.4 Asrar

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Label #22-069BD64-009

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Written by Saladin Ahmed. Art by Luke Ross. Cover by Mahmud A. Asrar. A DEADLY QUEST AND A DARING HEIST… IN THE AGE OF MARVELS! CONAN wanders the desert, and as he reaches the city, no Stygian temple nor Vendyhan fortress greets him. No, something far stranger: the lights of fabulous Las Vegas! Conan is far from home, and it's time for him to tread the thrones of the Marvel Universe under his sandaled feet! The City of Sin is just the beginning for Conan's solo jaunt by Eisner award-winner Saladin Ahmed (BLACK BOLT, MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN) and Luke Ross (STAR WARS: ALLEGIANCE, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN), as the barbarian finds himself on a quest for a relic that predates even his Hyborian Age: the Serpent Crown of Atlantis! But will his battle for this crown earn Conan his own kingdom, or doom him to a nefarious trap set forth by MEPHISTO? Featuring a wide array of Marvel heroes and villains, this is an adventure you can't afford to miss! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Gwen Stacy (2020 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Hughes

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Label #2106838019

Written by Christos N. Gage. Art by Todd Nauck. Cover by Adam Hughes. The First of Gwen Stacy's AMAZING Adventures! Gwen and Peter may not have met until AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #31, but that doesn't mean Gwen's life began on that page. Learn the never-before told origin of Gwen Stacy, top of her class, daughter of the Police Captain and, as her friend Harry Osborn calls her, 'The Beauty Queen of Standard High.' But she's way more that you even know! Gwen's got a science brain, a nose for trouble and a no-quit attitude that always gets her in trouble. In the early Marvel Universe, that's a recipe for disaster. Don't miss Gwen, Captain Stacy, Harry and Norman Osborn, Crimemaster, Wilson Fisk, Jean DeWolff, Yuri Wantanabe and even Spider-Man! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Marvel's Spider-Man Black Cat Strikes (2020 Marvel) 2B CBCS 9.8 Nakayama 1:25 Variant

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Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Nakayama Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-04DAEB9-047

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dennis "Hopeless" Hallum. Art by Luca Maresca. Cover by David Nakayama. BLACK CAT HEARTS SPIDER-MAN! The BLACK CAT continues her mysterious crime spree in New York… …but will her reappearance catch SPIDER-MAN in a tangled web between MARY JANE and his former flame?! An all-new look into Peter and Felicia's fiery passion and the deadly consequences of a Super Hero romance. ME-OW! 28 pages. full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Marvels X (2020) 2A CBCS 9.8 Ross

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Label #22-069BD64-031

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Written by Alex Ross and Jim Krueger. Art by Well-Bee. Cover by Alex Ross. David's arrival in New York doesn't bring the safety he had hoped it would. And while he does indeed find some heroes, he also finds that they don't know what to do in a world where everyone they ever fought to protect now wants only to blame them for the hell the world has transformed into. Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and Well-Bee continue the amazing prequel to the EARTH X trilogy. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Nailbiter Returns (2020 Image) 1FOIL CBCS 8.0 SS Joshua Williamson

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Witnessed Signature: Joshua Williamson on 11/1/2021. Exclusive Foil Variant.

Label #22-01ED199-077

Foil Edition Cover by Mike Henderson - limited to 500 copies. Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Mike Henderson. SERIES PREMIERE! Sixteen of the world's worst serial killers were all born in the same small town…but Agent Finch and Sheriff Crane solved and buried that mystery. Didn't they? Violent copycat murders imitating the infamous Buckaroo Butchers have begun in Portland, Oregon, and if Finch wants the killings to stop, he'll have to team up with the daughter of the Nailbiter himself. A brand-new mystery begins in this EXTRA-LENGTH FIRST ISSUE! 36 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars (2020 Marvel) 3B CGC 9.6 Sprouse Variant

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Variant Edition.

Label #4414024019

Written by Charles Soule. Art by Jesus Saiz. Cover by Chris Sprouse. RETURN TO CLOUD CITY! The end of the war and the final defeat of the REBEL ALLIANCE are inevitable as the cunning IMPERIAL COMMANDER ZAHRA unleashes her fury against the splintered and scattered survivors. But where have the Rebellion's greatest heroes gone when their cause needs them the most? LUKE SKYWALKER'S only hope at becoming a JEDI KNIGHT was lost during his battle with DARTH VADER…and so he, PRINCESS LEIA and LANDO CALRISSIAN must return to CLOUD CITY to find it! But Leia has her own covert mission to accomplish there…and Lando's mysterious reason for returning could very well ruin their only chance at success! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Adventures The Clone Wars (2020 IDW) 1FRANK.B CGC 9.8 SS Momoko

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Signed and Sketched by Peach Momoko on 8/27/20 Frankie's Comics "Virgin" Edition

Label #1604744028

Cover by Peach Momoko. Battle Tales: Chapter 1 - Written by Michael Moreci. Art by Derek Charm (pages 1-5, 19-20) and Arianna Florean/Mario del Pennino (pages 6-18). This exciting series explores a time of great upheaval in the galaxy: the Clone Wars! While Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and other Jedi Knights fight against incredible odds, Commander Cody, Captain Rex and other clones, pinned down for the duration, swap war stories that feature your favorite characters from The Clone Wars animated series! In this issue: A planet under siege! The Separatists continue their march across the galaxy, fueling the flames of war. Determined to prevent another system from falling into the Separatists' grasp, the Jedi Council sends three of its most trusted Jedi and their clone battalions to stop the enemy in its tracks... 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Darth Vader (2020 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8 Sprouse Variant

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Sprouse Variant Cover.

Label #4414024020

Written by Greg Pak. Art by Raffaele Ienco. Cover by Chris Sprouse. 'JOIN ME, AND TOGETHER, WE CAN RULE THE GALAXY AS FATHER AND SON!' THE TRAGEDY OF DARTH VADER CONTINUES! In the shattering climax of The Empire Strikes Back, Darth Vader infamously reveals his true relationship to Luke Skywalker and invites his son to rule the galaxy at his side. But Luke refuses -- plunging into the abyss beneath Cloud City rather than turn to the Dark Side. We all remember Luke's utter horror in this life-altering moment. But what about Vader? In this new epic chapter in the Darth Vader saga, the dark lord grapples with Luke's unthinkable refusal and embarks on a bloody mission of rage-filled revenge against everything and everyone who had a hand in hiding and corrupting his only son. But even as he uncovers the secrets of Luke's origins, Vader must face shocking new challenges from his own dark past. Writer Greg Pak and artist Raffaele Ienco unleash Darth Vader on his dark quest of vengeance and discovery this February! With covers by InHyuk Lee! 52 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Unikorn (2021 Scout Comics) 1GLOW CBCS 9.8

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Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Glow-In-The-Dark Edition.

Label #22-0465D05-108

Glow in the Dark Cover by Nicholas Ely. Written by Don Handfield and Joshua Malkin. Art by Rafael Loureiro. Scoot Imprint. Mae Everhart inherits an old horse from her long lost mother, only to discover a strange nub on the horse's forehead hidden beneath a fly bonnet. Searching for answers, Mae explores her mom's abandoned veterinary office and finds a secret book her mother hid just for her, its title... Unikorn Guide! Join Mae and Percy on a journey of healing in Unikorn. Enjoy the first issue of this NON-STOP! title followed by the entire story collected soon after in one volume. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 23B CGC 9.8 Young Variant

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Young Variant Cover.

Label #4213374002

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Mark Bagley. Cover by Skottie Young. VENOM ISLAND COMES ALIVE! They say there's no rest for the wicked, and few creatures in the Marvel Universe are as wicked as CARNAGE. Face front, readers -- the seeds of next year's VENOM event are already beginning to grow… 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 23B CGC 9.8 SS Cates/ Stegman/ Skottie Young Variant

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Signed by Donny Cates, Ryan Stegman on 6/24/20 and Skottie Young on 9/23/20 Young Variant Cover

Label #3715585001

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Mark Bagley. Cover by Skottie Young. VENOM ISLAND COMES ALIVE! They say there's no rest for the wicked, and few creatures in the Marvel Universe are as wicked as CARNAGE. Face front, readers -- the seeds of next year's VENOM event are already beginning to grow… 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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

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Signed By John Tyler Christopher on 11/22/20, Adam Kubert on 2/17/21 & Benjamin Percy on 4/14/21. Manufactured with "292 of 3000" printed on cover. Christopher Variant Cover.

Label #2613370003

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) 1C2E2 CBCS 9.8 SS Cebulski/ Kubert Christopher C2E2 Negative Space Virgin Variant

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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) 1DELLOTTO.B CGC 9.8 SS Dell'Otto/ Percy Dell'Otto Fan Expo Variant

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Signed by Gabriele Dell'Otto on 1/10/21 and Benjamin Percy on 10/16/21 Dell'Otto Variant Cover B

Label #2678048005

Retailer exclusive "Grey" Variant cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. 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) 1F CGC 9.8 Dell'Otto 1:50 Variant

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Dell'Otto Variant Cover A.

Label #2106768004

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ben Percy. Art by Adam Kubert and Viktor Bogdanovic. Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. 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 Cover price $7.99.

Wolverine (2020 6th Series) 1IGC.C CGC 9.8 SS Williams/Kubert/Percy

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Signed &Sketch By Scott Williams on 9/29/20 & Signed By Adam Kubert on 2/17/21 & Benjamin Percy on 2/25/21. IG Comic Store Sketch Edition.

Label #3772997003

IG Comic Store and ComicBookInvest.com Exclusive Virgin Sketch Cover by Scott Williams - limited to 400 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) 1L CGC 9.6 Adamantium Blank 1:200 Variant

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Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Adamantium Edition.

Label #2106768007

Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. 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 Cover price $7.99.

Year of the Villain Hell Arisen (2019 DC) 3A CGC 9.8 SS Tynion IV Epting

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Signed by James Tynion IV on 2/29/20

Label #3493048004

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Steve Epting and Javi Fernandez. Cover by Steve Epting. Apex Lex Luthor's first run-in with the Infected didn't go as planned, and the Batman Who Laughs' influence is continuing to spread. Now Lex must find out who in the world can think like the Batman Who Laughs-and there are only two folks who come to mind. The first is Batman, who probably has his own ideas for Lex; the other is The Joker, who also likely has his own ideas, but who just maybe wants to see this twisted doppelgänger sent back to the Dark Multiverse he came from. It's a gamble Lex has to take, because the Infected are gearing up for round two! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Year of the Villain Hell Arisen (2019 DC) 3A CGC 9.8 Epting

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Label #2106786022

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Steve Epting and Javi Fernandez. Cover by Steve Epting. Apex Lex Luthor's first run-in with the Infected didn't go as planned, and the Batman Who Laughs' influence is continuing to spread. Now Lex must find out who in the world can think like the Batman Who Laughs-and there are only two folks who come to mind. The first is Batman, who probably has his own ideas for Lex; the other is The Joker, who also likely has his own ideas, but who just maybe wants to see this twisted doppelgänger sent back to the Dark Multiverse he came from. It's a gamble Lex has to take, because the Infected are gearing up for round two! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Year of the Villain Hell Arisen (2019 DC) 3B CGC 9.8 SS Tynion IV Federici Variant

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Signed by James Tynion IV on 8/26/20

Label #2574625006

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Steve Epting and Javi Fernandez. Cover by Ricardo Federici. Apex Lex Luthor's first run-in with the Infected didn't go as planned, and the Batman Who Laughs' influence is continuing to spread. Now Lex must find out who in the world can think like the Batman Who Laughs-and there are only two folks who come to mind. The first is Batman, who probably has his own ideas for Lex; the other is The Joker, who also likely has his own ideas, but who just maybe wants to see this twisted doppelgänger sent back to the Dark Multiverse he came from. It's a gamble Lex has to take, because the Infected are gearing up for round two! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Year of the Villain Hell Arisen (2019 DC) 3B CGC 9.4 SS Tynion IV Federici Variant

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Signed by James Tynion IV on 8/26/20

Label #2574625005

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Steve Epting and Javi Fernandez. Cover by Ricardo Federici. Apex Lex Luthor's first run-in with the Infected didn't go as planned, and the Batman Who Laughs' influence is continuing to spread. Now Lex must find out who in the world can think like the Batman Who Laughs-and there are only two folks who come to mind. The first is Batman, who probably has his own ideas for Lex; the other is The Joker, who also likely has his own ideas, but who just maybe wants to see this twisted doppelgänger sent back to the Dark Multiverse he came from. It's a gamble Lex has to take, because the Infected are gearing up for round two! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Year Zero (2020 AWA) Volume 1 1B CGC 9.8 Deodato Variant

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Variant Cover

Label #3741558009

Written by Ben Percy. Art by Ramon Rosanas. Cover by Mike Deodato. A Japanese hitman, a Mexican street urchin, an Afghan military aide, a Polar research scientist, a midwestern American survivalist - five survivors of a horrific global epidemic who must draw upon their unique skills and deepest instincts to navigate a world of shambling dead. Year Zero wrestles with the weighty moral and theological questions posed by the pandemic and investigates its cause and possible cure. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.