Auctions: comic books 1980-1989
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Item #60469005
Tags: The Last Galactus Story (part 5)Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 30 CBCS 7.0
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-225B7AF-002
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Starts Jun 10 Cover art by Berni Wrightson. The End of the Earth (Chapter Five) (Table of Contents)--The Last Galactus Story, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. Selling Insurance starring Cerebus, script by Dave Sim, pencils by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds), inks by Dave Sim and Gerhard. The Girl Next Door starring Cerebus, script by Dave Sim, pencils by Dave Sim and Gerhard (backgrounds), inks by Dave Sim and Gerhard. Infinity: Where Rock and Fantasy Art Meet article, art by Glenn Pepple, Anita Barbour, Daina Graziunas, Jim Starlin, Berni Wrightson, Jeffrey Jones, Alin Wilson, Jon Jay Muth, Dan Green, and Alex Bialy. Cobalt- 60 story, script by Larry Todd, art by Mark Bode. Unicorn Autumn text story by Archie Goodwin, art by Alix Berenzy. Mediaview article by Dennis O'Neil. The Sign, script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Kent Williams. An Epic History featuring Dreadstar article by James P. Starlin. Raven Banner Marvel Graphic Novel Preview, script by Alan Zelenetz, art by Charles Vess. Journey to Outer Earth, script and art by Rick Geary. Toadswart story, script and art by Tim Conrad. The Fix, script and art by Pepe Moreno. 100 pgs. June, 1985. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59480930
Tags: The Last Galactus Story (part 8)Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 33 CBCS 8.5
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition Contains Subscription Insert.
Label #23-2463D2B-002
Starts Jun 10 Cover pencils by Phil Hale. The Dweller in Darkness (Chapter Eight)--The Last Galactus Story, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek. Reaching Out starring Dr. Watchstop, script and art by Ken Macklin. Beating the Heat starring Dr. Watchstop, script and art by Ken Macklin. Illustrated text piece on Tim Conrad's portfolio. Briar Rose, script by Lynn Parrish, art by Kent Williams. Final Passage (Chapter VIII) starring Toadswart, script and art by Tim Conrad. Mediaview article by Dennis O'Neil. Fish Story, script by Mike Baron, art by John Totleben. Ein Heldentraum, script by Patrick Mason, art by P. Craig Russell; Goethe adaptation. Snowmen, script and pencils by Kent Williams. Snickers That's Entertainment, script by Kevin Duane, art by Mark Bode. The Champion, script by Doug Moench and Gene Day, art by Dan Day. Johnny Badhair, script and pencils by Phil Hale. 100 pgs. Dec, 1985. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #60884407
Tags: Star WarsPublished Jul 1987 by Marvel/Star Comics.Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 14 VF- 7.5
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Item #60873862
Tags: X-MenExcalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #21-2BC5393-027
Starts Jun 10 Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #56804237
Tags: X-MenExcalibur (1988 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-289B7BE-020
Ends May 13 7:30 PM CST Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $20 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "Send in the Clowns!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. Arcade has lured Excalibur into his trap. Now, if this burgeoning super team is going save Courtney Ross from this madman, they will have to survive the most diabolical traps ever conceived. Featuring a full page pin-up of Captain Britain on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #56804815
Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-289B7BE-022
Starts Jun 10 Inferno Tie-In - "Goblin Morn!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. Can the heroes of Excalibur resist the enchantment which has settle over the city of New York? Featuring a frightening homage to A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. Also featuring a full page pin-up of Excalibur during Inferno on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #56805033
Tags: X-MenExcalibur (1988 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-289B7BE-023
Starts May 13 "Excaliburs New York Adventure!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Jean Grey cameo. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. In the aftermath of Inferno, the team decides to take some R&R in the Big Apple. But in light of their recent actions during the demon invasion, some members of the team have some soul-searching to do. Featuring a full page pin-up of Excalibur and King Arthur on back cover by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Featuring a humorous cameo by none other than Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60030510
Tags: Avengers, Fantastic FourFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 230 CGC 9.0
Paper: White
Label #4339066012
Ends May 13 7:36 PM CST Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $35 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "Firefrost And The Ebon Seeker" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Sinnott. Thanks to the timely intervention of Firefrost, the Fantastic Four barely survive their offshore clash with the awesome Ebon Seeker! But while the FF regroup, the powerful being spawned from a black hole trudges back to Manhattan to do more damage. However, there is another group of heroes that calls Manhattan home...the Avengers! Will the FF let the Avengers battle the Ebon Seeker? Or could Earth's Mightiest Heroes actually ruin Reed's plan to use the Negative Zone to save the city? Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $0.50.
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Item #56891849
Tags: Fantastic FourFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: Off white to white
Label #3868154014
Starts Jul 6 "Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.
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Item #52264560
Tags: Fantastic FourFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 236 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #19-27C178C-055
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Starts Jun 10 "Terror in a Tiny Town" Giant-sized 20th Anniversary issue. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's a quiet autumn day in Liddleville, where Reed Richards, Susan Richards, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm are going about their daily routines as a university professor, housewife, auto mechanic, and tavern owner, respectively. They seem to be leading idyllic lives, but what has happened to their super powers? There happens to be another person in Liddleville that the foursome knows very well...Phillip Masters (aka the Puppet Master)! Does the Puppet Master have the scientific genius to strip the FF of their powers and memories? Or could the deposed monarch of Latveria be lurking in the background? It's another classic Fantastic Four vs. Doctor Doom battle! Back up story: "The Challenge of Dr. Doom!" Script by Stan Lee. Breakdowns by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dick Ayers, George Bell (aka George Roussos), Sal Brodsky, John Byrne, Vince Colletta, Frank Giacoia, Pablo Marcos, Al Milgrom, Chic Stone, and Joe Sinnott. The story is a simplified version of the FF's first encounter with Doctor Doom in Fantastic Four (1st series) 5. The Fantastic Four are featured as they were in their Saturday morning cartoon show with Herbie the robot replacing the Human Torch. (Notes: This issue includes a one-page essay that details the history of the FF, the development of this issue's back up story, and a listing of all the characters on the cover. The cover portrays the Avengers, Defenders, X-Men, Daredevil, Impossible Man, Silver Surfer, Spider-Man, Sub-Mariner, Franklin, Agatha Harkenss, Willie Lumpkin, Stan Lee, and others.) 64 pages Cover price $1.00.
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Item #60781322
Tags: Trial of Reed Richards (Marvel) (part 3), Captain America, Doctor Strange, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, ThorFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 244 CGC 7.0
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition
Label #4251518010
Starts May 27 "Beginnings and Endings" Part 3 of 3. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. After an unprecedented victory over Galactus, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four face a major ethical decision: should they try to save the Ravager of Worlds or let him perish as his energies dwindle? Reed decides on the former and constructs a giant machine to revitalize Galactus! However, the Devourer of Worlds needs one more thing to complete his recovery...a new herald! In a stunning move, Frankie Raye volunteers! So where does that leave the Human Torch? First appearance of Nova (aka Frankie Raye). Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Wasp, and Doctor Strange. (Notes: This trilogy was reprinted in 1989 in the trade paperback titled "Fantastic Four: Trial of Galactus." Reed's decision to save Galactus will come back to haunt the FF beginning in Fantastic Four 257.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60812215
Tags: Fantastic FourFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 249N CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #4408092010
Starts May 20 Newsstand Edition. "Man and Super-Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Following a brief skirmish with a Skrull spaceship near the planet Pluto, Gladiator of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard arrives on Earth! This powerful being seems somewhat disoriented, but nevertheless he quickly engages the Fantastic Four in battle! After ravaging the FF, Gladiator looks unbeatable...until the Uncanny X-Men (apparently) enter the fray! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60514457
Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 260 CGC 9.0
Paper: White
Label #3718479006
Starts May 27 The cliffhanger of this issue continues in the pages of Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) #3.
"When Titans Clash!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer and Sub-Mariner. Aunt May (yes, that Aunt May) cameo. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. While the Human Torch and Thing fight for their lives against the earthmoving power of Tyros the Terrible, the Invisible Girl confronts the orchestrator of this attack - Doctor Doom! Can even the wielder of the Power Cosmic the Silver Surfer help his friends in this, their time of need? Plus, what mystery has the mighty Sub-Mariner uncovered in the Arctic Ocean? NOTE: The Invisible Girl joins Namor to solve his mystery in the pages of Alpha Flight (1983-1994 1st Series) #4. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60514841
Tags: Fantastic FourFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 272 CGC 9.4
Paper: White
Label #3931559013
Starts May 13 "Cowboys and Idioms!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. To search for answers, the Fantastic Four and Wyatt Wingfoot travel to a world undreamed of. It's a place wrought with danger as the Wild West meets sci-fi in this starling tale of revelations. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60514479
Tags: Daredevil, Fantastic FourFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 281 CGC 9.2
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4038115005
Starts May 13 "With Malice towards All!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Daredevil. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Byrne. With the citizens of New York City caught in the thrall of the Hate-Monger, Malice, and the Psycho Man, can the Fantastic Four somehow stop this wave of hate that threatens to destroy countless lives? Maybe with a little help from the Man without Fear - Daredevil! Story continues in Secret Wars II (1985) #2. Cover price $0.65.
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Item #57724534
Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Label #0000473-AA-016
Starts Jun 10 Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.
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Item #60514850
Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CGC 9.0
Paper: White
Label #0291108026
Starts Jun 3 Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.
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Item #60848391
Fantasy Masterpieces (1979 2nd Series) 4 CGC 8.5
Paper: White
Label #4411714007
Starts Jun 3 Reprints Silver Surfer (1969 1st Series) #4. "The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Sal Buscema. Guest-starring Thor. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60939239
Faust (1989 Northstar/Rebel) 1A CGC 9.6 Vigil
Paper: White
Label #4411528005
Starts May 20 1st Printing. Faust Act 1 Love of the Damned. Written by David Quinn and James Brown. Inks by Tim Vigil. The birth of a psycho hero. Faust struggles violently to escape madness. To reach those who stole his life from him, he must claw his way through the horror of his own mind. 36 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $2.00.
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Item #60939243
Faust (1989 Northstar/Rebel) 2A CGC 9.6
One of only 3 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4411528006
Starts May 20 1st Printing. Painted cover art by Tim Vigil. "Act 2 Love of the Damned: Are You Lonesome Tonight," script by David Quinn, art by Tim Vigil; Jade DeCamp and Ron Balfour are surrounded by carnage and covered in blood; They are arrested by the police but eventually released. "Fritz Whistle," script and art by Joey Vigil; Fritz whistle's ship has been sunk; He enters a pub and drinks and gets involved in a swordfight. Mature Readers. 36 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $2.00.
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Item #60725759
Fem Fantastique (1988 AC Comics) 1 CGC 7.0
Paper: White
Label #4395409001
Ends May 13 7:40 PM CST Bid History 5 bids Current Bid $14 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover by Mark Heike. Edited by Bill Black. Stories by Rik Levins, Bill Black and Bunny Yeager. Art by Rik Levins, Bill Marmion, John Dell and Vic Bridges. One of the first publications by AC Comics, showcasing the lines early emphasis on Good Girl art. AC revives its 1970s good-girl anthology, this time focusing on solo adventures of its Femforce characters. Rad fights back when aliens want to clone her and create an army; Dragonfly must find a new human host before she vanishes forever. Also, a focus on pinup queens of the past, specifically Betty Page and Sheena star Irish McCalla. Rad; Dragonfly; Spotlight on Betty Page. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.
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Item #58751857
Firestorm (1982 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 7.0 Signed Conway
Paper: White
Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition
Label #22-1D84B02-010
Starts Jun 10 Firestorm must contend with Black Bison, shaman of the Bison Cult, at the New York Museum of Natural History in "Day Of The Bison". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #58750931
Firestorm (1982 2nd Series) 23 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway
1st app. Felicity Smoak
Paper: White
Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Newsstand Edition
Label #22-1D84B02-011
Starts Jun 10 First appearance of Felicity Smoak in Byte 1/2. Firestorm must contend with the electric menace calling herself Byte at the computer fair in "Byte". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, plot by Carla Conway, pencils by Rafael Kayanan, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Firehawk. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #58354580
Tags: Ghost RiderGhost Rider (1973 1st Series) 42 CBCS 8.5
Paper: Off white to white
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2797641-004
Starts Jun 10 "The Lonesome DEATH of Johnny Blaze!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Ghost Rider tracks down the rest of the Jackal Gang for some much needed vengeance. Meanwhile, Johnny Blaze can't remember the events of the last few days. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Iron Man stars in Hostess ad "Iron Man in the Hungry Battleaxe!" Cover price $0.40.
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Item #58354585
Tags: Ghost RiderGhost Rider (1973 1st Series) 44 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-2797641-007
Starts Jun 10 Part 2 of 2 - "Cloak of Crimson - Soul of Dust!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Carmine Infantino and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. It's Johnny Blaze vs. the Ghost Rider with both their futures hanging in the balance. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thor stars in Hostess ad "Thor Meets the Ricochet Monster!" Cover price $0.40.
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Item #58354706
Tags: Ghost RiderGhost Rider (1973 1st Series) 46 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2797641-010
Starts Jun 10 "The End of a Champion!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob Wiacek. Johnny takes on Flagg Fargo in a competition to see who is the best stunt man in the world, but it's not going well for our hero. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Thing stars in Hostess ad "Sunday Punch!" Cover price $0.40.
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Item #58354859
Tags: Ghost RiderGhost Rider (1973 1st Series) 47 CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2797641-013
Starts Jun 10 Last 40-cent cover-price - "The Demon Within!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Al Milgrom. A dejected Johnny Blazes spirals out of control and hits rock bottom, vowing to never let the Ghost Rider out again! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "The Incredible Hulk vs. the Roller Disco Devils!" Cover price $0.40.
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Item #58355548
Tags: Ghost RiderGhost Rider (1973 1st Series) 48 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2797641-014
Starts Jun 10 First 50c cover-priced issue - "Wind of the Undead!" Story by Michael Fleisher. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Bob Budianski and Bob McCleod. Ghost Rider is besieged by monstrous Hell-bats, but things go from bad to worse when he reverts to Johnny Blaze and can't trigger his transformation. How can a mortal man survive such an attack without the power of Ghost Rider? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Captain Mar-Vell stars in Hostess ad "Captain Marvel Defends the Earth!" Cover price $0.50.
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Item #60776361
Tags: Ghost RiderGhost Rider (1973 1st Series) 81N FN+ 6.5
Ends May 13 7:47 PM CST Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $12 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Newsstand Edition. Final Issue - Part 2 of 2 - "The End of the Ghost Rider!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis and Bob Budiansky. Art by Bob Budiansky and Kevin Dzubans. Centurious has captured the soul of Johnny Blaze, weakening Zarathos. The only way to save both their lives is for a hellspawn to make the ultimate sacrifice. Johnny Blaze's future and eternal soul rely on the courage and pity of a demon he has been at war with for years. Get ready for the last ride of the Ghost Rider! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60881685
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 8.0
1st app. Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and more
Paper: Off white to white
Label #3754047008
Starts May 13 Direct Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #59629364
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 1N CBCS 9.6
1st app. GI Joe, Cobra, Snake-Eyes
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-2CD955B-006
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Starts Jun 10 Newsstand Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #57471058
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 3 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-248C197-010
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - "The Trojan Gambit!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Al Milgrom. Cobra Commander infiltrates the Joe's secret headquarters and unleashes a killer-robot to wreak havoc in their Command Center. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #58574141
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #22-066EAC8-020
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - Part 2 of 2 - "Walls of Death!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.
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Item #57139955
GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 8REP.2ND CBCS 9.0
Paper: Off white to white
Second Printing.
Label #21-1D24259-029
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Starts Jun 10 This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #57909940
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 9 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Label #21-33DD13B-094
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Starts Jun 10 This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed).
1st printing - "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60. -
Item #58730843
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 14 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #22-2D95C71-002
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - "Destro Attacks!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken Cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #58730847
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 18 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #22-2D95C71-004
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - "Destro Returns!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, along with Kwinn, are finally reunited with the rest of the Joes as they battle Destro on Coney Island. Hawk captures ScarFace. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60884012
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 21D GD 2.0 Direct Variant 1st Printing
Water damage.
Starts May 13 1st printing. Direct Edition - "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 36 pages, FC.
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Item #57474693
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 21N CBCS 8.0 Newsstand Variant 1st Printing
1st app. Storm Shadow
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-3246A82-004
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing. Newsstand Edition - "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 36 pages, FC.
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Item #57198493
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 30 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-19F6BD9-022
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - "Darkness!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Dreadnoks cut loose and the Joes are not happy about it. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60156940
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 32 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.
Label #21-1984E1B-003
Starts May 20 1st printing - "The Mountain!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Can Spirit, Firefly, and Destro stop trying to kill each other long enough to survive the journey down THE MOUNTAIN? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #57139931
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 32 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-1D24259-010
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - "The Mountain!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Can Spirit, Firefly, and Destro stop trying to kill each other long enough to survive the journey down THE MOUNTAIN? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #57139928
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 33 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-1D24259-011
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - "Celebration!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Who wants Cobra Commander dead? You'll never guess. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #57139583
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 35 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-1D24259-013
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - "Dreadnoks on the Loose!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham, Mark Bright, Bob Camp, and Larry Hama. Cover by John Byrne. The Dreadnoks return and chaos follows! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #58539199
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 36 CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #22-3F879FE-004
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - "All the Ships at Sea!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham, Mark Bright, Bob Camp, and Larry Hama. Cover by Michael Golden. A crack squad of Joes fights for survival on the open seas. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #56470093
GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 36REP.2ND CBCS 9.0
Paper: White
Second Printing.
Label #19-47D43C8-011
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Starts Jun 10 This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #56470094
GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 37REP.2ND CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Second Printing.
Label #19-47D43C8-012
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Starts Jun 10 This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #57139574
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-1D24259-016
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - "Judgments!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Witness the trial of Cobra Commander's son! Will a father order the execution of his own child?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #57411916
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 40 CBCS 7.5
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #19-47D43C8-015
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - "Hydrofoil!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Meet Shipwreck! This is one sailor that knows how to crack Cobra heads. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Shipwreck. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60156953
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 42 CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama
Paper: White
Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.
Label #21-1984E1B-016
Starts Jun 10 1st printing - "Ties that Bind!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Storm Shadow and his pupil reach a crossroads. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.