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Tick (1988 1st Printing) 1 VF- 7.5

(2nd Edition) inside cover. This is a first printing of Tick #1, but Tick #1 reprints the serially numbered Tick Special Edition (1st appearance) w/minor changes. NOTE: This is a 1st Printing. 1st printings do not have a 2nd or later printing notice in indicia. Written by Ben Edlund. Art and cover by Ben Edlund. The Tick arrives straight from the nuthouse and into The City where he decides to be a superhero; After having a tussle with ninjas and being run over by a train, he is no closer to realizing his lofty goals. One page art lesson on how to draw The Tick by Ben Edlund. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Tick (1988 1st Printing) 1 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

(2nd Edition) inside cover. This is a first printing of Tick #1, but Tick #1 reprints the serially numbered Tick Special Edition (1st appearance) w/minor changes. NOTE: This is a 1st Printing. 1st printings do not have a 2nd or later printing notice in indicia. Written by Ben Edlund. Art and cover by Ben Edlund. The Tick arrives straight from the nuthouse and into The City where he decides to be a superhero; After having a tussle with ninjas and being run over by a train, he is no closer to realizing his lofty goals. One page art lesson on how to draw The Tick by Ben Edlund. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 8D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2EE6791-078

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

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 8D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2EE6791-075

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

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2EE6791-084

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

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 10D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27A1834-009

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

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 10D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4294615004

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

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 10D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349575023

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

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 13 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-270228D-012

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

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4393338013

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

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2EE6791-048

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

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 25 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2EE6E3F-060

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

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 59 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4358693003

Battles between Decepticons and Autobots rage on Cybertron, on the Ark and on Earth. Who will win and who will lose and who will die? It will all be revealed in Skin Deep. Script by Simon Furman and art by Jose Delbo & Dave Hunt. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Issue also has profile pages on Nautilator, Overbite, Seawing, Skalor, Snaptrap, Tentakil, and Piranacon Decepticons. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers Headmasters (1987) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2732E34-023

Direct Edition. Story by Bob Budiansky. Art by Frank Spinger, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Cover by Bob Budiansky, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 130N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3932925008

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 2 of 9 - "Dazzler!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine, Colossus, and Storm have been taken captive by the sultry and dangerous White Queen, but for what purpose. Only the young new mutant Kitty Pryde can warn the rest of the team, but will she be in time to save her new friends? Meanwhile, Cyclops and Phoenix encounter another "new mutant" called Dazzler. Plus, Jason Wyngarde continues his mental seduction of Jean Grey. NOTE: 1st appearance of Dazzler. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 130N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4064427024

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 2 of 9 - "Dazzler!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine, Colossus, and Storm have been taken captive by the sultry and dangerous White Queen, but for what purpose. Only the young new mutant Kitty Pryde can warn the rest of the team, but will she be in time to save her new friends? Meanwhile, Cyclops and Phoenix encounter another "new mutant" called Dazzler. Plus, Jason Wyngarde continues his mental seduction of Jean Grey. NOTE: 1st appearance of Dazzler. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 131D VG+ 4.5

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 3 of 9 - "Run for Your Life!" Guest-starring Dazzler. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-men finally have a name for their mysterious new enemy - The Hellfire Club. Now Cyclops and Phoenix along with Kitty Pryde and Dazzler set out to rescue the captured Wolverine, Colossus, and Storm. Plus, don't miss the explosive psychic showdown between Phoenix and the White Queen. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 133D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4390953019

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 5 of 9 - "Wolverine: Alone!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men have been battered and beaten by the Inner Circle of the Hellfire Club. Jean Grey has been psychically seduced by Jason Wyngarde, who just so happens to be one of the teams oldest enemies - Mastermind! Jean has become the Club's Black Queen and is poised to murder her friends. However, there's one glitch in the villains' plan, Wolverine. See what happens when the feral X-Man decides to really cut loose. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 133D GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 5 of 9 - "Wolverine: Alone!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men have been battered and beaten by the Inner Circle of the Hellfire Club. Jean Grey has been psychically seduced by Jason Wyngarde, who just so happens to be one of the teams oldest enemies - Mastermind! Jean has become the Club's Black Queen and is poised to murder her friends. However, there's one glitch in the villains' plan, Wolverine. See what happens when the feral X-Man decides to really cut loose. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 134N GD/VG 3.0 Newsstand Variant

.5" Cover to cover tear.

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 6 of 9 - "Too Late, The Heroes!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men finally turn the tables on their captors, but too late to help Jean Grey. For months the Master of Illusion, Mastermind, in the guise of Jason Wyngarde, has been psychically seducing Jean. However, his mental tampering has unleashed the most dangerous creature this universe has ever seen. Thus, the Dark Phoenix is born, and no force on earth may be able to stop her. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 136D FN- 5.5 Direct Variant

Water spotting.

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 8 of 9 - "Child of Light and Darkness!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men set out to stop their out-of-control teammate. But do they possess the power to stop the Phoenix gone mad? Don't bet on it. Enter: Professor Charles Xavier. Can even the most powerful mutant mind on Earth stand against a creature that can consume stars? Mankind's further existence depends on the outcome of this clash of titans. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 137N CGC 9.2 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4362936009

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 9 of 9 - "The Fate of Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Watcher. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The persona of the Dark Phoenix has subsided, but for how long? The Shi'ar Empire doesn't plan to wait and find out. While as Dark Phoenix, Jean murdered untold billions, and the alien empire plans to see her pay for her crimes. Now, the X-Men must battle the Shi'ar Imperial Guard in a dual to decide the fate of Jean Grey. Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the greatest X-Men saga of all time!

NOTE: "Elements of this story overlap with the events of Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #18. Plus, the Kree warrior, Bel-Dann, and the Skrull spy, Raksor, both whom appear in this issue, play a role in the 2020 Marvel event Incoming." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 137N GD+ 2.5 Newsstand Variant

Water damage.

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 9 of 9 - "The Fate of Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Watcher. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The persona of the Dark Phoenix has subsided, but for how long? The Shi'ar Empire doesn't plan to wait and find out. While as Dark Phoenix, Jean murdered untold billions, and the alien empire plans to see her pay for her crimes. Now, the X-Men must battle the Shi'ar Imperial Guard in a dual to decide the fate of Jean Grey. Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the greatest X-Men saga of all time!

NOTE: "Elements of this story overlap with the events of Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #18. Plus, the Kree warrior, Bel-Dann, and the Skrull spy, Raksor, both whom appear in this issue, play a role in the 2020 Marvel event Incoming." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 138 CBCS 9.2 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/24/2022. Direct Edition.

Label #22-225AE4F-007

"Elegy!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the tragic aftermath of last issue's stunning events, the X-Men bury one of their own. Scott relives the history of X-Men and reflects. Overcome with grief, Cyclops decides to leave the X-Men. The team is forced to push on without their heart, Jean Grey, and their soul, Scott Summers. As one member leaves a new member shows up. Featuring flashback appearances by Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Ka-Zar, the Stranger, Juggernaut, Master Mold and the Sentinels, Count Nefaria, Plant Man, Eel, Porcupine, the Living Laser, the Super-Adaptoid, Mimic, Cobalt Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Mole Man, Tyrannus, Grotesk, Mesmero, the Living Monolith, Sauron, Sunfire, Krakoa, the Ani-Men, Black Tom Cassidy, the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, Alpha Flight, Garokk the Petrified Man, Moses Magnum, Arcade, Jason Wyngarde/Mastermind, Proteus, the Hellfire Club, and the Dark Phoenix. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 138 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4030760024

"Elegy!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the tragic aftermath of last issue's stunning events, the X-Men bury one of their own. Scott relives the history of X-Men and reflects. Overcome with grief, Cyclops decides to leave the X-Men. The team is forced to push on without their heart, Jean Grey, and their soul, Scott Summers. As one member leaves a new member shows up. Featuring flashback appearances by Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Ka-Zar, the Stranger, Juggernaut, Master Mold and the Sentinels, Count Nefaria, Plant Man, Eel, Porcupine, the Living Laser, the Super-Adaptoid, Mimic, Cobalt Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Mole Man, Tyrannus, Grotesk, Mesmero, the Living Monolith, Sauron, Sunfire, Krakoa, the Ani-Men, Black Tom Cassidy, the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, Alpha Flight, Garokk the Petrified Man, Moses Magnum, Arcade, Jason Wyngarde/Mastermind, Proteus, the Hellfire Club, and the Dark Phoenix. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 139N VG- 3.5

Newsstand Edition. "...Something Wicked this Way Comes!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight's Vindicator, Shaman, and Snowbird. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Kitty Pryde joins the team and soon finds she live to regret her decision. Meanwhile, Wolverine and Nightcrawler head to Canada and come face-to-face with one of the deadliest killers in the Marvel Universe. Featuring a flashback cameo from Incredible Hulk (Vol. 1) #181 when Wolverine battled the Hulk and Wendigo. NOTE: 1st appearances of Stevie Hunter and Heather Hudson. First time Wolverine named Logan. First appearance of Wolverine tan/brown costume. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 139N VG- 3.5

Newsstand Edition. "...Something Wicked this Way Comes!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight's Vindicator, Shaman, and Snowbird. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Kitty Pryde joins the team and soon finds she live to regret her decision. Meanwhile, Wolverine and Nightcrawler head to Canada and come face-to-face with one of the deadliest killers in the Marvel Universe. Featuring a flashback cameo from Incredible Hulk (Vol. 1) #181 when Wolverine battled the Hulk and Wendigo. NOTE: 1st appearances of Stevie Hunter and Heather Hudson. First time Wolverine named Logan. First appearance of Wolverine tan/brown costume. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 140D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4362486003

Direct Edition. "Rage!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight's Vindicator, Shaman, and Snowbird. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine and Nightcrawler must team-up with Canada's premier super-team Alpha Flight in order to coral one of the deadliest beasts walking the planet - the savage Wendigo! Plus, more secretes from Wolverine and Vindicator's past is revealed. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 140D CBCS 6.5 Direct Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE32C0-012

Direct Edition. "Rage!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight's Vindicator, Shaman, and Snowbird. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine and Nightcrawler must team-up with Canada's premier super-team Alpha Flight in order to coral one of the deadliest beasts walking the planet - the savage Wendigo! Plus, more secretes from Wolverine and Vindicator's past is revealed. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 140N VG+ 4.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. "Rage!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight's Vindicator, Shaman, and Snowbird. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine and Nightcrawler must team-up with Canada's premier super-team Alpha Flight in order to coral one of the deadliest beasts walking the planet - the savage Wendigo! Plus, more secretes from Wolverine and Vindicator's past is revealed. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 141D VG 4.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Days of Future Past: Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants set out to assassinate a prominent senator, and if the X-Men can't stop them the fate of mutantkind will be sealed. Get your first glimpse of the dystopian post-apocalyptic future that will come to pass if Xavier's dream dies. Welcome to "Days of Future Past!" NOTE: 1st appearances of Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), Senator Kelly, Mystique, Destiny, Avalanche, and Pyro. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 141N VF- 7.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. Days of Future Past: Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants set out to assassinate a prominent senator, and if the X-Men can't stop them the fate of mutant-kind will be sealed. Get your first glimpse of the dystopian post-apocalyptic future that will come to pass if Xavier's dream dies. Welcome to "Days of Future Past!" NOTE: 1st appearances of Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), Senator Kelly, Mystique, Destiny, Avalanche, and Pyro. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 142D CBCS 9.6 SS Claremont Direct Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Chris Claremont on 10/19/2019 Direct Edition

Label #19-36507CD-030

Direct Edition. Days of Future Past: Part 2 of 2. "Mind Out of Time!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Terry Austin. In order to prevent a dystopian future where all mutants and super-heroes are hunted and killed by the robotic Sentinels, the X-Men must prevent the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants from assassinating Senator Kelly. Featuring one of the most shocking death scenes in the comic book history. NOTE: Uncanny X-Men #123 and #142 are rare commodities in the realm of comics as they are two of the very few covers where inker extraordinaire Terry Austin actually does the pencils as well. - Odinson Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 142D VF- 7.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Days of Future Past: Part 2 of 2. "Mind Out of Time!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Terry Austin. In order to prevent a dystopian future where all mutants and super-heroes are hunted and killed by the robotic Sentinels, the X-Men must prevent the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants from assassinating Senator Kelly. Featuring one of the most shocking death scenes in the comic book history. NOTE: Uncanny X-Men #123 and #142 are rare commodities in the realm of comics as they are two of the very few covers where inker extraordinaire Terry Austin actually does the pencils as well. - Odinson Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 142D VG- 3.5 Direct Variant

Cover to cover puncture.

Direct Edition. Days of Future Past: Part 2 of 2. "Mind Out of Time!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Terry Austin. In order to prevent a dystopian future where all mutants and super-heroes are hunted and killed by the robotic Sentinels, the X-Men must prevent the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants from assassinating Senator Kelly. Featuring one of the most shocking death scenes in the comic book history. NOTE: Uncanny X-Men #123 and #142 are rare commodities in the realm of comics as they are two of the very few covers where inker extraordinaire Terry Austin actually does the pencils as well. - Odinson Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 143 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0036926005

Christmas Issue - "Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's Christmas Eve and Kitty is home alone. What a terrible time for an unexpected visitor. Kitty Pryde comes into her own as she must face a demonic adversary Home Alone-style.

NOTE: "This issue marks the end of Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin's spectacular 36 issue run. Plus, the demon that Kitty fights in this issue is what is known as a N'Garai. They come back to haunt the Incredible Hulk at the mystical Crossroads in The Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #308." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 143 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0936807005

Christmas Issue - "Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's Christmas Eve and Kitty is home alone. What a terrible time for an unexpected visitor. Kitty Pryde comes into her own as she must face a demonic adversary Home Alone-style.

NOTE: "This issue marks the end of Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin's spectacular 36 issue run. Plus, the demon that Kitty fights in this issue is what is known as a N'Garai. They come back to haunt the Incredible Hulk at the mystical Crossroads in The Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #308." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 143 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #0969377015

Christmas Issue - "Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's Christmas Eve and Kitty is home alone. What a terrible time for an unexpected visitor. Kitty Pryde comes into her own as she must face a demonic adversary Home Alone-style.

NOTE: "This issue marks the end of Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin's spectacular 36 issue run. Plus, the demon that Kitty fights in this issue is what is known as a N'Garai. They come back to haunt the Incredible Hulk at the mystical Crossroads in The Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #308." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 143 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-1800960-008

Christmas Issue - "Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's Christmas Eve and Kitty is home alone. What a terrible time for an unexpected visitor. Kitty Pryde comes into her own as she must face a demonic adversary Home Alone-style.

NOTE: "This issue marks the end of Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin's spectacular 36 issue run. Plus, the demon that Kitty fights in this issue is what is known as a N'Garai. They come back to haunt the Incredible Hulk at the mystical Crossroads in The Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #308." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 145N CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3850189013

Newsstand Edition. "Kidnapped!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein. Arcade returns to plague the X-Men but this time he is not alone. Marvel's Merry Mutants must match wits with the most dangerous man in the Marvel Universe - Doctor Doom! Plus, Cyclops finds himself marooned on a desert island in the middle of no where. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 149D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4368643002

Direct Edition. "And the Dead Shall Bury the Living!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein. Can the X-Men survive the return of Garokk the Petrified Man. Plus, Cyclops and Lee find themselves completely at the mercy of Magneto, the Master of Magnetism. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 154 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4030760022

"Reunion!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Corsair of the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum, Bob Wiacek, and Joe Rubinstein. The swashbuckling space-pirate Corsair crash-lands on the school grounds of Xavier's Institute. He comes to the X-Men with a dire warning of impending doom. However, he may not get to deliver his message as he is pursued by an alien contingent of bounty-hunters determined to stop him. Plus, Cyclops finally learns the truth about his relationship with Corsair! Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 155D CBCS 9.0 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/25/2022 Direct Edition

Label #22-2E6A667-010

Direct Edition. "First Blood!" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Corsair of the Starjammers and Tigra. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men soon learn that Princess Lilandra has been kidnaped, and if she is not found within 24 hours the Shi'ar Armada will destroy planet Earth. After recruiting the newest member of the Avengers, Tigra, the X-Men track down the true culprits behind the abduction. Now the Children of the Atom must face the deadliest warrior in the Shi'ar Empire - Deathbird - and her even deadlier conspirators - the sinister Brood! And in this battle, one shall fall! NOTE: 1st appearance of the Brood. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 155D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "First Blood!" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Corsair of the Starjammers and Tigra. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men soon learn that Princess Lilandra has been kidnaped, and if she is not found within 24 hours the Shi'ar Armada will destroy planet Earth. After recruiting the newest member of the Avengers, Tigra, the X-Men track down the true culprits behind the abduction. Now the Children of the Atom must face the deadliest warrior in the Shi'ar Empire - Deathbird - and her even deadlier conspirators - the sinister Brood! And in this battle, one shall fall! NOTE: 1st appearance of the Brood. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 155D CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4030760021

Direct Edition. "First Blood!" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring Corsair of the Starjammers and Tigra. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men soon learn that Princess Lilandra has been kidnaped, and if she is not found within 24 hours the Shi'ar Armada will destroy planet Earth. After recruiting the newest member of the Avengers, Tigra, the X-Men track down the true culprits behind the abduction. Now the Children of the Atom must face the deadliest warrior in the Shi'ar Empire - Deathbird - and her even deadlier conspirators - the sinister Brood! And in this battle, one shall fall! NOTE: 1st appearance of the Brood. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 163 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4030736013

Part 2 of 6. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men fight for their lives against the alien Brood on the far side of the universe. If they fall, the end for all mankind can't be far behind. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 167A CGC 5.0

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Label #4030736014

"The Goldilocks Syndrome! (or: Who's Been Sleeping in My Head?)" Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Starjammers, and the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men return home to Xavier's Institute to find they've been replaced. But their skirmish with the New Mutants is the least of their concerns. Charles Xavier has been impregnated with a Brood Queen. In order to save mankind, the X-Men may be forced to take the life of their beloved mentor. Plus, the Shi'ar Majestrix Lilandra visits a warning on Reed Richards for the crime of saving the life of Galactus (see Fantastic Four #244). Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 168D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 168D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 168D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. Cover price $0.60.