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Supergirl (1982 2nd Series) Canadian Price Variant 2 CGC 8.5

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Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4354908002

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Supergirl continues her battle with Psi, a girl with powerful abilities who has been brainwashed into believing that Chicago must die, and also deals with her new friends where she is rooming in "Crisis Over Chicago." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Carmine Infantino & Bob Oksner. Issue also has Lois Lane in "The Bogie-Man Will Getcha" in which Lois Lane finds an uncredited news story on her desk about an event that hasn't yet happened. And then that event happens. Script by Tamsyn O'Flynn and art by Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.75.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.2

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Label #0237095003

"Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 7.5

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-47F5AB7-010

"Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.6

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Direct Edition.

Label #21-34264BD-026

"Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Karl Kesel. Imagine the death and destruction a sadistic madman could cause if he were able to have any weapon he could think of appear in his hand simply by wishing it to. Well the man called Bloodsport has this ability. Can Superman stop this maniacal killer before more innocent lives are lost? Featuring Jimmy Olsen. Cover price $0.75.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 12 CGC 8.5

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Label #4339066020

"And Yet It Lives!" Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Tom Yeates. Can even the swamp-spawned might of Swamp Thing stand against the unstoppable Golem? Plus, the Cabal's horrifying scientific secrets revealed! Includes the back-up tale "Ageless!" Starring The Phantom Stranger. Written by Nicola Cuti. Art by Fred Carrillo. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 49 CGC 9.8

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Label #2024858004

In the penultimate chapter of the American Gothic, Swamp Thing gathers forces to battle the monstrous evil that's vanquishing the world! Guest-starring Deadman, John Constantine and more! Written by Alan Moore, with art by Stan Woch and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Stephen Bissette and John Totleben. Cover price $0.75.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 53 CGC 9.8

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Label #4392653011

A double-sized tale of mayhem as Swamp Thing returns to Gotham City in search of Abby. It's the Batman once again in a struggle with the indestructible creature. Written by Alan Moore, with art by John Totleben. Cover by Stephen Bissette. Cover price $1.25.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 79 CGC 9.8

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Label #4350011003

Swamp Thing's out to finally avenge his own murder...and he intends to take his revenge out on Lex Luthor. Provided, of course, he can get past Superman. Written and pencilled by Rick Veitch, and inked by Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Veitch and Tom Yeates. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

Tales of GI Joe (1988) 1 VF+ 8.5

Featuring material original presented in GI Joe (1982 Marvel) #1 - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Re-presenting the saga of America's greatest heroes! G.I. Joe - the ultimate weapon of democracy! Featuring a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. Plus, "Hot Potato!" Written by Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

Tales of the Green Lantern Corps (1981) 2 CBCS 9.4

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-11F72CB-010

1st appearance of Nekron. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Defeat!, script by Mike W. Barr (plot) and Len Wein (script), pencils by Joe Staton (breakdowns) and Frank McLaughlin (finished art), inks by Frank McLaughlin; the Green Lanterns battle Krona's army as Krona intends to revert the universe to its Primal Atom state and destroy OA. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $1.25.

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 4 CGC 9.6

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Label #4389567014

An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. I, Monster. Casey and the Turtles meet the mysterious Rat King. Story, art and wraparound cover by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 4 CGC 9.2

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Label #4389567018

An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. I, Monster. Casey and the Turtles meet the mysterious Rat King. Story, art and wraparound cover by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 4 CGC 9.2

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Label #4389567019

An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. I, Monster. Casey and the Turtles meet the mysterious Rat King. Story, art and wraparound cover by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 5 CGC 9.6

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Label #4389429024

An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. Complete Carnage and Radical. The superpowered beings Complete Carnage and Radical return, and that means trouble for the Turtles. Story by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird; art by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 40 pages. Wraparound cover by Ryan Brown. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 5 CGC 9.4

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Label #4389429020

An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. Complete Carnage and Radical. The superpowered beings Complete Carnage and Radical return, and that means trouble for the Turtles. Story by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird; art by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 40 pages. Wraparound cover by Ryan Brown. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.2ND CGC 7.5 Eastman Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Second Printing.

Label #3694330002

SECOND PRINTING Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 9.8 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4400952005

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 9.8 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4400952003

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 9.6 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4400952013

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 9.6 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4400952008

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 9.4 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4389429019

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 9.2 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4400952009

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 8.5 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4400952011

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 3REP.2ND CGC 9.6 2nd Printing

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Second Printing. Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #3984109009

Second printing, published 11/88. Identified as a reprint in the last full-length paragraph on the interior front cover. Reprint contains new backup story titled "Complete Carnage and Radical" and a new pin-up by Bernie Shuman. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CGC 9.6

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Label #4400952017

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 #4400952016

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

Paper: White

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 CGC 9.4

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Label #4389475009

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 #4389475015

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

Paper: White

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) 8 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4389475012

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 Authorized Training Manual 1 CGC 8.5

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Label #4400745020

Text by Rich Buckler. Art by Jason Rodgers. Cover by Kevin Eastman and Rich Buckler. A guide to the weapons and martial arts of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, this issue includes a detailed look at Donatellos and Leonardos favorite weapons, the bo stick and the katana sword, respectively. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Authorized Training Manual 5 VF 8.0

Leonardo: Art of the Sword. Story by Peter Brody. Art by Cathy Orlando and Jason Rodgers. Cover by Kevin Eastman. A guide to the weapons and martial arts of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Leonardo demonstrates the traditional Japanese sword called the katana and the art of swordsmanship. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Thing (1983 1st Series Marvel) Canadian Price Variant 5 CGC 9.2

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Canadian Price Variant

Label #4385888022

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Part 1 of 2 - "With Friends like These...!" Guest-starring Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Wonder Man. Story by John Byrne. Art by Ron Wilson and Hilary Barta. When a mysterious unseen assailant wants the Thing dead, Ben soon finds himself in mortal combat against the Amazing Spider-Man, the super-strong Wonder Man, and the Savage She-Hulk. Plus, John Byrne gives a 1-page tutorial on how to draw the Thing! 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Thing (1983 1st Series Marvel) Canadian Price Variant 6 CGC 7.5

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Canadian Price Edition

Label #4385888023

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Part 2 of 2 - "Mindscape!" Story by John Byrne. Art by Ron Wilson and Hilary Barta. In the wake of last issue's events the Thing finds himself in the middle of the toughest battle of his life. When faced with the sinister Puppet Master can even the Thing hope to defeat...himself?! 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Thing (1983 1st Series Marvel) Canadian Price Variant 7 CGC 9.0

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Canadian Price Variant

Label #4385888021

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Two-Fisted Feet!" Story by John Byrne. Art by Ron Wilson and Hilary Barta. As Alicia Masters continues to recover from injuries, the thing will have his super-human strength tested by the bone-crushing kicks of Goody Two-Shoes! Includes a humorous 5-page "What Th'!?" tale that breaks the third wall. Starring the Thing and John Byrne. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

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 9.6 SS Newsstand Variant

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Signed by Walt Simonson on 9/28/18

Label #1599186003

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 #4290334004

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 #3812674002

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 FN+ 6.5 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 VG+ 4.5 Newsstand Variant

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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

Paper: White

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

Paper: Off white to white

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.