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  • Item #60156955
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    Published Jan 1986 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 43 CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama

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

    Label #21-1984E1B-018

    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing - "Crossroads!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. One brave soul will make the ultimate sacrifice! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #60872555
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    Published Mar 1986 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 45 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #0038574015

    Starts May 13

    1st printing - "In Search of Candy!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. On Cobra Island, Rip-Cord finds himself in a deadly game of cat and mouse with Cobra's top assassin - Zartan. Meanwhile, Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow team-up to discover the identity of the man who murdered their master. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Quick Kick. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #58574599
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    Published Jun 1986 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 48 CBCS 9.0

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    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-47D43C8-020

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    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing - "Slaughter!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes have captured Zartan! Only problem is, Zartan has them right where he wants them. Plus, the toughest Joe yet makes his Marvel Comics debut! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Sgt. Slaughter. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #58574605
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    Published Aug 1986 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 50 CBCS 9.0

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    Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1D24259-028

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    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing - "The Battle of Springfield!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. It's all out action, as GI Joe celebrates 50 issues with a no holds barred throw down with Cobra and their new emperor - Serpentor! 48 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Zarana. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #58574611
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    Published Sep 1986 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 51 CBCS 9.2

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    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1D26C85-001

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    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing - "Thunder Machine!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by John Byrne. The Dreadnoks head to GI Joe headquarters to break Zartan out of jail! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #56704197
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    Published Feb 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 56D CBCS 9.4

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    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-47D43C8-028

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    Starts Jun 10

    First Printing. Direct Edition. "Jungle Moves!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes score a much needed victory. Plus, more secrets revealed about the mysterious Destro. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #56704205
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    Published Mar 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 57 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-47D43C8-029

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    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing - "Strange Bedfellows!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ron Wagner and Kim DeMulder. Meet GI Joes newest ally - Destro?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #56705326
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    Published Jun 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 60 CBCS 7.0

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    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1D26C85-010

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    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing - "Cross Purposes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Todd McFarlane and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes race against the clock to stop the Dreadnoks from sabotaging a shuttle launch. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Chuckles. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #57062386
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    Published Nov 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 65 CBCS 8.0

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    Direct Edition

    Label #21-1D26C85-015

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    Starts Jun 10

    In "Shuttle Complex," it's an all out space war as the Joes launch a shuttle to try to keep Cobra Commander from destroying a number of spy satellites monitoring Cobra activity; the new Cobra Commander takes control; and Snake-Eyes and Scarlett join the circus. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Duke; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Rip-Cord; Lift-Ticket; Roadblock; Main-Frame; Payload; Hardtop; Sci-Fi; Roadblock;; Dial-Tone; GUESTS: Blind Master; White Clown (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Scrap-Iron; Techno-Vipers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #56705338
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    Published Jan 1988 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 67 CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1D26C85-017

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    Starts Jun 10

    In "Cold Snap," the captured Joes return from Borovia; Cobra begins its Terror-Drome operation; and Storm Shadow dispenses much ninja wisdom to Billy. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Dial-Tone; Stalker; Snow-Job; Quick-Kick; Outback; Lady Jaye; Flint; Roadblock; Leatherneck; Shipwreck; Doc; Tunnel Rat; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Psyche-Out; Jinx; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Billy; Blind Master; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #60792081
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    Published May 1988 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 71 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

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    Newsstand Edition. Severe front/back scuff(s).

    Label #4349351015

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    In "Bailout," the Joes and Dreadnoks team up to get out of Sierra Gordo. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Wild Bill; Maverick; Crazylegs; VILLAINS: Destro; Zarana; Dreadnoks; Iron Grenadier. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #58365887
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    Published Jun 1988 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 72 CBCS 9.0 SS Larry Hama

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1981F70-005

    Starts Jun 3

    "Stiletto" finds the new Cobra agent, Star-Viper, breaking into The Pit III and stealing an experimental and expensive black box mechanism from under the Joes' noses. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Gung-Ho; Dusty; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Iceberg; Mainframe; Tunnel Rat; Wildcard (1st); Skidmark (1st); Windmill (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Star-Viper (1st); Croc-Master (1st); Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #60867204
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    GI Joe Magazine (1985-1988) 1985WINTER CGC 7.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4249841021

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  • Item #60780007
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    GI Joe Yearbook (1985 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-3DACC9C-003

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover by Michael Golden(front and back). Includes material from GI Joe (1982-1994 Marvel) #1. Featuring everything you need to know about America's favorite heroes! Includes: "Operation Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. The first ever GI JOE adventure, complete and uncut. "The Pit!" From the Top Secret Files of GI JOE: a look at the Joes' old headquarters and their ultra modern new base deep beneath the Chaplains' Assistants School at Ford Wadsworth. "Profiles!" All the inside info on some of your favorite Joes and Cobra agents. And, "GI Joe on Television!" The Joes bring their brand of excitement to the home screen. 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #57489298
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    Gobbledygook (1986 2nd Series Mirage) 1 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #21-22F6136-051

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    Starts Jun 10

    New 8 page TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) story plus a Donatello/Michaelangelo 7 pg. story & a Gizmo story. An anthology featuring short stories and pin-up pages by the Mirage Studios artists and a few guests. An anthology featuring short stories and pin-up pages by the Mirage Studios artists and a few guests. Full Contents: Page 1: "Don't Sleep on Main Street" - Eastman and Laird Pages 2-3: "Only a Loser" - Eastman and Laird Pages 4-10: "Technofear!" - TMNT story by Peter Laird Pages 11-12: "Enchanted Pilgrim" illos by Peter Laird Page 13: SCAT magazine cover by Peter Laird Page 14: "The Technician" illo by Peter Laird Page 15: Untitled illo by Peter Laird Pages 16-19: "The Crossing" - short story featuring Splat & Beggar by Kevin Eastman Pages 20-24: Untitled Splat & Beggar short story by Eastman and Laird Pages 25-33: "The Louder the Better" - Splat & Beggar story by Eastman and Eric Talbot Page 34: Previously unpublished science fiction illo by Peter Laird Page 35: Triceraton illo by Peter Laird Pages 36-38: Dragon illos by Peter Laird Pages 39-42: "You Had To Be There" - B&W version of the color story that was published in TMNT #7 by Kevin Eastman and Richard Corben Pages 43-49: "Cosmic Crows" - humor strip by Ryan Brown and Bruce Hatten Pages 50-55: "Cola Wars" - Science fiction story by Kevin Eastman and Jim Lawson. Pages 56-57: Halloween cover illos for "Hampshire Life" by Peter Laird Page 58: Previously unpublished horror illo by Peter Laird Page 59: Cover illo for the "Smith College Alumnae Quarterly" by Peter Laird Page 60: "Cosmic Crows" - humor strip by Ryan Brown Page 61-70: "Pursuit" - science fiction story by Peter Laird Pages 71-73: Three one page shorts by Michael Dooney Pages 74-77: Previously unpublished comic book samples by Peter Laird Pages 78-81: "Shopping Spree" - Gizmo story by Michael Dooney Pages 82-89: "Crazy Man" - TMNT story by Kevin Eastman, Ryan Brown and Jim Lawson Page 90: "Cosmic Crows": humor strip by Ryan Brown Cover price $3.50.

  • Item #58167819
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    Godzilla (1988 Dark Horse Limited Series) 5 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4185348001

    Starts Jul 6

    Story and art by Kazuhisa Iwata. Cover by Mark A. Nelson. Tokyo is in ruins, but the Japanese military refuses to give up. They unleash their "Main Sky Battle Tank"--the armored hover craft Super X! It's a war of futuristic technology versus prehistoric might in a battle to the death--setting the scene for next issue's exciting climax! This is Godzilla and Japanese manga at their best! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

  • Item #60884241
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    Goonies Official Souvenir Magazine (1985) 1 VG+ 4.5

    Starts May 13

    All about The Goonies. Cover price $2.95.

  • Item #59952788
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    Gore Shriek (1986 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4343663002

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    Cover by Bruce Spaulding Fuller. 3 horror stories. An untitled story written by Greg Townsend with art by Greg Capullo (his 1st comic book work), "Zombie Toolshed" story and art by Fuller, and "Cottonmouth" story and art by Steve Bissette. 36pg, B&W with color cover. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #59952810
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    Gore Shriek (1986 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4343663001

    Starts May 13

    Cover by Bruce Spaulding Fuller. 3 horror stories. An untitled story written by Greg Townsend with art by Greg Capullo (his 1st comic book work), "Zombie Toolshed" story and art by Fuller, and "Cottonmouth" story and art by Steve Bissette. 36pg, B&W with color cover. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #59472131
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    Gore Shriek (1986 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

    Starts May 20

    Cover by Bruce Spaulding Fuller. 3 horror stories. An untitled story written by Greg Townsend with art by Greg Capullo (his 1st comic book work), "Zombie Toolshed" story and art by Fuller, and "Cottonmouth" story and art by Steve Bissette. 36pg, B&W with color cover. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #60932991
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    Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told TPB (1988 DC) 3-1ST FN 6.0

    Starts May 13

    DC Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #1, 4, 63, 73,-74, 110, 159, 163, 251, and 321, Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #168 and 475-476, World's Finest (1941-1986) #61 and 88, Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #111, Joker (1975) #3, Batman Kellogg's Special, and Batman newspaper strips featuring the Joker. Introduction by Mike Gold. The 'Clown Prince of Crime' is featured in 19 classic tales by such comic book legends as Bob Kane, Carmine Infantino, Jim Aparo, Murphy Anderson, Neal Adams, Marshall Rogers, and Walt Simonson. Softcover, 288 pages, full color. NOTE: DC Greatest Stories Ever Told (1st Series) Vol. 3. Cover price $14.95.

  • Item #59953540
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    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 139 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4343652013

    Starts May 13

    "Slay On, Silver Moon." Guest-starring Superman, Firestorm, and Bruce Gordon (split from Eclipso). Green Lantern must battle his own evil side to stop Eclipso's nefarious plan. Plot by Marv Wolfman, script by Roy Thomas, art by Joe Staton. Cover by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #57474785
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    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 141 CBCS 9.4

    1st app. Omega Men

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-3246A82-005

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    Starts Jun 10

    1st appearance of Omega Men. "The Lurkers in the Shadow." While vacationing in Canada, Green Lantern and Carol Ferris are captured by the Omega Men, who make their first appearance. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by George Pérez. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #58575169
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    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 142 CBCS 9.4

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    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #22-066EAC8-022

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    Starts Jun 10

    "The Omega Men." Green Lantern battles the Citadel, who are invading Earth. Prior to that, GL and Carol Ferris learn (from Kalista) the origin of the Omega Men, who make their second appearance. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by George Pérez. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #59479436
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    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 144 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #22-066EAC8-023

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    Starts Jun 10

    "The Last Picture Show." Green Lantern, back in Coast City, meets the Tattooed Man, who has a criminal mastermind after him. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by George Pérez. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #58682988
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    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 160 CBCS 9.2

    Paper: White

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    Label #22-1A8B6F0-004

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Head Trip." When the Headman abduct Green Lantern to destroy him as an offering to gain admittance to the Citadel, the Omega Men arrive on the scene. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Sam De La Rosa. "The Eyes of the Universe." Aliens boiling the oceans are merely energizing the sun to keep their own world from dying, and the Green Lantern of Penelo must find a away to save the planet. A Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup story. Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Rodin Rodriquez. Cover by Pollard. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #58939996
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    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 161 CBCS 9.0

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    Label #22-069BD64-017

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    Starts Jun 10

    "And They Shall Crush the Headmen." Green Lantern, the Omega Men, and Dorine Clay battle the Headmen to free the Calorians. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Pollard and Mike DeCarlo. Cover price $0.60.

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    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 195 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #0116993023

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    Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover. "4" On Oa, Hal Jordan discovers that he will never be a Green Lantern again (as if!). Guy Gardner becomes the new Green Lantern. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Cover price $0.75.

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    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 195 CGC 9.4

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    Label #0046291022

    Starts May 13

    Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover. "4" On Oa, Hal Jordan discovers that he will never be a Green Lantern again (as if!). Guy Gardner becomes the new Green Lantern. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Cover price $0.75.

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    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 201D CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4076855013

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    Direct Edition. "Setting Up Shop." Seven villains battle seven Green Lanterns. With this issue, this series is now called the Green Lantern Corps. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Staton and Bruce Patterson. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #60727639
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    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 201N

    Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 201N VG+ 4.5

    Starts May 13

    Newsstand Edition. "Setting Up Shop." Seven villains battle seven Green Lanterns. With this issue, this series is now called the Green Lantern Corps. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Staton and Bruce Patterson. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #58575173
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    Green Lantern Green Arrow (1983) 2 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-1E8DD8F-037

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Neal Adams. Stories reprinted from Green Lantern 78 and 79. "A Kind of Loving, a Way of Death!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Frank Giacoia; After a group of thugs overpower her and steal her bike, Black Canary is found by mind-controlling cult leader Joshua; When Green Lantern and Green Arrow encounter the thugs later and recognize Canary's bike, they set off in search of their friend. "Ulysses Star Is Still Alive!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dan Adkins; Green Lantern and Green Arrow get involved in a dispute over logging rights on Native American land; While GL searches for documentation for the Indians' claim, GA tries to inspire them with the ghost of their ancestor. Interview with Dick Giordano about his involvement in the Green Lantern / Green Arrow series. "Meanwhile" column; Dick relates how he came to comic books, some of his biography, and his vision for comics. Reprinted covers of Green Lantern 78 and 79, art by Neal Adams. DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

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    Green Lantern Green Arrow (1983) 4 CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

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    Label #21-1449783-003

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Neal Adams. Stories reprinted from Green Lantern 82 and 83. "How Do You Fight a Nightmare?", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano and Bernie Wrightson (p. 13); When Green Arrow and Black Canary are confronted by harpies, GA calls Green Lantern for help; GL follows the harpies into a trap laid by The Witch Queen on behalf of her brother Sinestro; Following a lead, GA and BC meet a group of Amazons, who, impressed by Black Canary's fighting skills, explain how in the distant past they were banished to another plane by a wizard, but have been allowed to return by The Witch Queen to make all men pay. A "Denny O'Neil Neal Adams Index"; Synopses of all the non-GL/GA DC stories by O'Neil and Adams, with three cover reproductions. "And a Child Shall Destroy Them!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Green Lantern and Green Arrow accompany Dinah as she begins a job at a private school where they are greeted by the cook Grandy, a little girl with psychic powers named Sybil, and the owner Jason Belmore; After Belmore asks the costumed heroes to leave, Dinah is confronted by Grandy, who explains that in Sybil he finally found a way to keep the children of the school in order. Reprinted covers of Green Lantern 82 and 83, art by Neal Adams. DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

  • Item #60940945
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    Published Nov 1983 by Marvel.

    Hawkeye (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0202885023

    Starts May 20

    "Beating the Odds" Guest-starring Mockingbird. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (pencils), Danny Bulandi (inks & embellishes), and Eliot Brown (background assists). Cover by Mark Gruenwald and Bob Layton. Cross Technological Enterprises is still gunning for their former security chief and anyone else who gets in their way! And if blowing up Mockingbird's apartment wasn't retaliation enough, Cross Tech sends two new super-villains to ambush Hawkeye and Mockingbird in Grand Central Station! Who are Oddball and Bombshell? Clint and Bobbi learn about them the hard way in the subway tunnels! There may be no escape this time! First appearances of Oddball and Bombshell. Cameo appearances by Captain America and Bernie Rosenthal. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    He-Man and She-Ra Secret of the Sword (1985 Mattel) 0 CGC 9.8

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    Label #3737852009

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    He-Man and She-Ra, Secret of the Sword was published in 1985 by Mattel Toys as part of their "The Secret of the Sword Sweepstakes." The inside front cover is the contest entry page. The comic was handed out at movie theaters prior to seeing the movie. The story runs six pages and recaps the movie. Full-color, comic book-sized, 8-pages.

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    Heartbreak Comics (1984 Boswell) 1 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4249841016

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    1st printing. Story and art by David Boswell. 8-in. x 10-in.; black and white; 40 pages. Mature Readers. Published by Boswell; distributed by Last Gasp. Cover price $2.50.

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    Hell on Earth GN (1985 DC Science Fiction Series) 1-1ST CGC 9.8

    One of only 3 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #1018238013

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    DC Science Fiction Graphic Novel Volume 1 - 1st printing.

    Based on the story by Robert Bloch (author of Psycho). Adapted by Robert Loren Fleming. Art by Keith Giffen, Greg Theakston, and Bill Wray. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz.

    "Would you go to Hell for $100,000?" asks Professor Keith. "Brother," replies fantasy writer Roberts, "just show me the money and tell me when the next train leaves." So begins the gruesome tale of three people who raise the devil and, in doing so, raise their own Hell on Earth. This horrific graphic novel is adapted from a tale by Robert Bloch, and the creative team brings each speck of delicious terror to life! Don't miss this tale of evil and irresistible temptation!

    "Hell on Earth" originally appeared in Weird Tales (1923-1954 Pulp 1st Series) Vol. 36 #4.

    Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 48 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.

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    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 283 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4394792008

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    Cover by Joe Kubert. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Len Wein and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 8 page story "One Last Beautiful Swindle!" written by Sheldon Mayer and drawn by Romeo Tanghal & John Celardo; 8 page story "Kill Me Gently!" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Alex Nino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

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    House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 313 CBCS 9.2 SS Gary Cohn

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.

    Label #21-4289F63-042

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover by Mike Kaluta. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Karen Berger and drawn by Adrian Gonzales; 10 page I...Vampire! story "Side Effects" written by Dan Mishkin & Gary Cohn and drawn by Adrian Gonzales & Tom Sutton; 6 page story "Food For Thought!" written by Steve Skeates and drawn by Rodin Rodriguez; 5 page story "Germ of Greed!" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Carmine Infantino & Sal Trapani; 1 page I... Baby Vampire! story by Stephen DeStefano. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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    Published Apr 1989 by DC.

    Huntress (1989 1st Series) 1N FN/VF 7.0

    Starts May 13

    Newsstand Edition. She stalks the animals who prey on the innocent. She's the new Huntress, a woman for whom all semblance of a normal life ended when she was young. She was kidnapped when she was a child. Her family was murdered by criminals when she was in college. Both events hardened her heart and darkened her outlook. Who is Helena Bertinelli, the woman behind the mask of this all-new version of one of DC's most popular heroines? The story comes together here in THE HUNTRESS #1 as we begin to pierce the deadly "Code of Silence" that surrounds her and the terrible tragedies that have reshaped and redefined her life. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with pencils by Joe Staton and full craft-tint inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Note: First appearance of third Huntress (Helena Bertinelli). Cover price $1.00.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 247 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #22-0F7594C-050

    Starts Jun 10

    "Jarella's World!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Captain Marvel I. Doc Samson cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Betrayed by puny humans once again, the Hulk finds himself exiled to a strange and dangerous place unlike any he's ever been to. Here he will come face-to-face with an enemy even he may not be able to defeat. Here he will face the power of an Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 249 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #1975098008

    Starts May 20

    "Jack Frost Nipping at your Soul!" Iron Man cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko. The Hulk stumbles into the hidden lair of the villain formerly known as Jack Frost and Blizzaro. Will the Hulk find a way out of this arctic tomb or will he surrender to the icy touch of death. 32 pages. Includes a full page ad for Rom Spaceknight by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. Cover price $0.40.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 254 CBCS 9.6

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    Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

    Label #0008060-AB-021

    Starts Jun 10

    1st appearance of the U-Foes. "Waiting for the U-Foes!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Meet the evil Fantastic Four. Wanting to duplicate the accident that transformed the FF into super-powerful beings, millionaire Simon Utecht along with his cohorts expose themselves to the same cosmic rays. His genetic structure altered, Utecht becomes Vector, able to repel objects with violent force. His colleagues become the gaseous villainous, Vapor, the radioactive threat, X-Ray, and the monstrous Ironclad. The U-Foes will go on to be some of the Hulks most enduring foes. Witness their first epic battle. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 271D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

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    Label #4262475003

    Starts May 13

    Direct Edition. 2nd appearance of Rocket Raccoon (see Marvel Preview #7 for 1st appearance). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. The Hulk celebrates his 20th Anniversary with one of the most offbeat stories of all. Following the events of last issue, Hulk hurtles through the void only to run into the marvelous Rocket Raccoon and his band of colorful friends. Can the Hulk aid Rocket and his crew against the machiavellian Judson Jakes and his sinister scientist, the tortoise Uncle Pyko? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 282 FN+ 6.5

    Starts May 13

    Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Again, Arsenal," script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Sinnott; The story opens with the Leader sitting at his computer aboard Omnivac, his orbiting space station, plotting ways to conquer the world, now that he believes the newly intelligent Hulk, finally under the control of Bruce Banner, is no longer a threat; Back at the Empire Hotel, Tony Stark is informed by the management that Bruce Banner and his friends can no longer stay at the hotel after it was trashed in last issue's battle with the Leader; They relocate to Avengers Mansion to avoid more civil destruction; There, Bruce Banner helps Iron Man search for Ommivac, using Stark's Omnifunctional Detection Device; She Hulks origin is retold. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 285 CGC 8.0

    Paper: White

    Label #1002829021

    Starts May 20

    Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. Today Is the First Day of the Rest of My Life, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Chic Stone; Bruce Banner dictates his memoirs as Scott Lang supervises the building of Banner's new science lab for Stark Industries. When Zzzax appears at the construction site Banner must become the Hulk to defeat him. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 187,173. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 300N CGC 8.0

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    Label #4246447003

    Starts Jun 3

    Newsstand Edition. Special double-size issue. "Days of Rage!" Guest-starring Power-Man and Iron Fist, S.H.I.E.L.D., Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Avengers, and Doctor Strange. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. Free of Banner's influence, the Hulk is more enraged and savage than ever before. As he gets his mad-on in the middle of New York City, the green goliath makes short work of the local authorities and S.H.I.E.L.D., even Power Man and Iron Fist can not stand against this monster gone wild. As Spider-Man and Daredevil do all they can to run damage control and protect the innocent bystanders, help arrives. The mighty Avengers are on the scene and what follows is one of the greatest super-hero battles of all time. As the Incredible Hulk and Thor the god of thunder clash the very Earth trembles. As the battle escalates and threatens to destroy the city, Doctor Strange arrives with a spell that could save them all and change the Hulk's life forever. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 324 CGC 9.4

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    Label #3806493009

    Starts May 13

    1st appearance of grey Hulk since 1962. Story by Al Milgrom. Art by Al Milgrom, Dell Barras, and Bulandi. The consequences of the Hulk's and Bruce Banner's merger will change their lives forever. What will happen when the Green Behemoth undergoes "Corporeal Merger?" 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 336 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4410363008

    Starts May 20

    "X-Tremes!" Guest-starring X-Factor (Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Ice Man). Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane and Jim Sanders III. The Incredible Hulk vs. X-Factor! Seen as the Hulk, Bruce Banner is thought to be a mutant, so the mutant hunting X-Terminators are called in to handle this menace. Little does the mutant fearing public realize but the X-Terminators are in fact the original X-Men. Cyclops, Jean Grey, Ice Man, Beast, and the high flying Angel, now known as X-Factor, use the mutant hysteria as a cover to find and help mutants. The Hulk could care less, he just wants to smash something. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

    Paper: White

    Label #4250287013

    Starts Jul 6

    Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. Cover price $0.75.