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Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 285 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-3478A78-099

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"Down the Rabbit Hole!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Sunfire. Story by Whilce Portacio, Jim Lee, and John Byrne. Art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. Storm leads her team into a strange and mysterious land where Colossus come face-to-face with the last person he ever expected to see alive again. NOTE: 1st appearance of Mikail Rasputin. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 287 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40F3235-039

"Bishop to King's Five!" Story by Scott Lobdell and Jim Lee. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Scott Williams. Cover by Whilce Portacio. Bishop, Randall, and Malcolm have been stranded 100 years in the past by the sinister Fitzroy. However, this will not stop them from apprehending the escape prisoners they came after in the first place. No...but a well laid trap might. But first, Bishop discovers a terrible secret about the day the X-Men died Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 289 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-3478A78-033

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"Knots!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams. The X-Men take a moment to recuperate after the events of recent days. Bishop walks among the heroes of his yesterday. Archangel confronts a former enemy. Ice Man's past comes back to haunt him. And, Forge drops a bomb, figuratively, on Storm. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 289 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40F3235-055

"Knots!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams. The X-Men take a moment to recuperate after the events of recent days. Bishop walks among the heroes of his yesterday. Archangel confronts a former enemy. Ice Man's past comes back to haunt him. And, Forge drops a bomb, figuratively, on Storm. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 291 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-3478A78-037

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"Underbelly!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Tom Raney and Hilary Barta. Cover by Tom Raney and J. Harps. Callisto arrives on the X-Men's doorstep and hell has followed with her. Plus, what is Mikhail Rasputin up to? Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 292 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #19-3478A78-038

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"...The Morlocks Take Manhattan!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Rurik Tyler, Tom Raney, Joe Rubinstein, and Al Milgrom. The X-Men battle the Morlocks. Meanwhile, Ice Man is left alone to battle...Mikhail?! What can Peter's mysterious brother be up to? Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 293 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40F3235-077

"The Last Morlock Story!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Rurik Tyler, Tom Raney, and Joe Rubinstein. The X-Men face the Morlocks in final showdown. But what is Mikhail up to and how will his presence effect the outcome of the battle? Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 295U CBCS 9.8 Peterson Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-002

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X-Men X-cutioner's Song part 5. UNBAGGED: X-Cutioner's Song: Part 5 of 12. "Familiar Refrain!" Guest-starring X-Factor and X-Force. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Brandon Peterson and Terry Austin. Story continued from X-Men #14. The ancient villain Apocalypse has shown up on the X-Men's doorstep battered and broken. Will the X-Men deal with the devil in order to save the life of their ailing mentor? Plus, Wolverine and Bishop come face-to-face with Xavier's would be assassin - Cabal! Story continues in X-Factor (Vol. 1) #85. NOTE: A common defect for this comic is horizontal and/or verticl creases to the cover caused by too tight store of the comic while it was still in its original poly bag with a trading card inside. Cover creasing, where it occurs, is caused by the card and depending on how extensive the creasesing is, grade is reduced. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 296U CBCS 9.4 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-3478A78-041

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X-Men X-cutioner's Song part 9. UNBAGGED: X-Cutioner's Song: Part 9 of 12. "Crescendo!" Guest-starring X-Factor and X-Force. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Brandon Peterson and Terry Austin. Story continued from X-Men #15. Cyclops and Jean make a daring escape attempt only to make a startling discovery about their whereabouts. The X-Men continue their uneasy alliance with the villain Apocalypse. Meanwhile, Wolverine, Bishop, and Cabal continue their search. Story continues in X-Factor (Vol. 1) #86. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 300 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40D5B35-117

An X-Men Anniversary Spectacular - "Legacies!" Story by Scott Lobdell. Art and cover by John Romita, Jr. And Dan Green. Tired of simply reacting, the X-Men decide to take the fight to their enemies. It's all-out mutant action as the Uncanny X-Men battle Magneto's Acolytes with the fate of mankind hanging in the balance. Plus, Nightcrawler returns to the pages of the X-Men! And, one member of the X-Cast contracts the lethal Legacy Virus! NOTE: An unknown percentage of the print run was produced with the foil design misaligned. We do not differentiate between the two, but any slabbed copies listed here with misaligned foil noted on the label will have that notation in our listings as well. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 302 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27375F9-025

Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Panosian. Province, script by Scott Lobdell, art by John Romita, Jr., Dan Green, and Dan Panosian; The X-Men save Forge from Fitzroy, and then have to save Fitzroy from Colossus. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 305D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40F2430-042

Direct Edition. Cover by Jan Duursema and Richard Bennett. The Measure Of The Man, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Jan Duursema, Jose Marzan, and Jan Duursema; Iceman, Rogue and Bishop save Opal from a mysterious group of men in battle suits; Xavier asks Storm to steal for him. Story takes place between Uncanny #304 and X-Men #25. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 305D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40F3235-121

Direct Edition. Cover by Jan Duursema and Richard Bennett. The Measure Of The Man, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Jan Duursema, Jose Marzan, and Jan Duursema; Iceman, Rogue and Bishop save Opal from a mysterious group of men in battle suits; Xavier asks Storm to steal for him. Story takes place between Uncanny #304 and X-Men #25. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 306 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40F2430-046

Cover by John Romita, Jr. Mortal Coils, script by Scott Lobdell, art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green; Xavier battles Quicksilver in the Danger Room; Forge and Storm go on a date; Cameron Hodge kills Candy Southern all over again. Story takes place between Uncanny #304 and X-Men #25. Promo for Siege Of Darkness crossover. Letter to the editor from (author?) Chris Golden (Christopher Golden). 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 308 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40F2430-059

Cover by John Romita Jr. and Dan Green. Mixed Blessings, script by Scott Lobdell, art by John Romita Jr., Dan Green, and Al Vey; It's Thanksgiving Day and the X-Men celebrate by raking leaves and playing football; Scott and Jean are engaged (Wedding in X-Men #30). NOTE: Blank word balloon on page 21 exists in all copies. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 312A CBCS 9.8 Madureira

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40F4BBA-028

First $1.50 cover price. This issue contains bound-in Marvel Masterprint Spider-Man card sheet (art by Mark Bagley/Jim Sanders). Cover by Joe Madureira. Romp, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Joe Madureira (first art on the title), Dan Green, and Harry Candelario; Storm, Gambit and Yukio take on the Phalanx; The mystery of the Iceman/White Queen switch deepens. 40 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 312A CBCS 9.8 Madureira

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40F4BBA-025

First $1.50 cover price. This issue contains bound-in Marvel Masterprint Spider-Man card sheet (art by Mark Bagley/Jim Sanders). Cover by Joe Madureira. Romp, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Joe Madureira (first art on the title), Dan Green, and Harry Candelario; Storm, Gambit and Yukio take on the Phalanx; The mystery of the Iceman/White Queen switch deepens. 40 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 313 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40F4BBA-031

Cover by Joe Madureira and Dan Green. Hands Across The Water, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Joe Madureira, Dan Green, Harry Candelario, and Keith Champagne; The X-Men finish their battle with the Phalanx; The White Queen possesses Iceman's body. 38 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 316A.D CBCS 9.8 Direct Foil Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition

Label #21-40F4BBA-063

Holofoil Edition. Direct Edition. Holofoil enhanced cardstock cover. Gatefold center-bound Generation X promo. Cover by Joe Madureira and Dan Green. Phalanx Covenant: Generation Next part 1: "Encounter," script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Joe Madureira, inks by Terry Austin and Dan Green; The Phalanx captures M; Banshee finds X-Mansion crawling with the Phalanx impersonating X-Men and he turns to Sabretooth for help. The story continues in X-Men 36. Generation X promo bound in. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE8333-060

Evolutionary War crossover, "Resurrection!" and the X-Babies star in "I Want My X-Men!" Scripts by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Bob Wiacek. The High Evolutionary part 7, "Demon Knight." Script by Mark Gruenwalk, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Tony DeZuniga. (High Evolutionary story continued in Web of Spider-Man Annual 3.) Cover price $1.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26FB899-014

Days of Future Present part four of four "You Must Remember This" Guest starring the Fantastic Four, the New Mutants, and X-Factor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Steve Mancuse. First appearance of Gambit (brief cameo). Wolverine, Jubilee, and Psylocke star in "The Fundamental Things." Script by Claremont, pencils by Mark Heike, inks by Geof Isherwood. Pin-ups by Kevin Nowlan and Michael Golden. Adams cover. Cover price $2.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 14 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-0311B7D-018

Days of Future Present part four of four "You Must Remember This" Guest starring the Fantastic Four, the New Mutants, and X-Factor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Steve Mancuse. First appearance of Gambit (brief cameo). Wolverine, Jubilee, and Psylocke star in "The Fundamental Things." Script by Claremont, pencils by Mark Heike, inks by Geof Isherwood. Pin-ups by Kevin Nowlan and Michael Golden. Adams cover. Cover price $2.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 14 CBCS 6.0 SS

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: Art Adams. Direct Edition.

Label #21-20509E2-002

Days of Future Present part four of four "You Must Remember This" Guest starring the Fantastic Four, the New Mutants, and X-Factor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Steve Mancuse. First appearance of Gambit (brief cameo). Wolverine, Jubilee, and Psylocke star in "The Fundamental Things." Script by Claremont, pencils by Mark Heike, inks by Geof Isherwood. Pin-ups by Kevin Nowlan and Michael Golden. Adams cover. Cover price $2.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-470573A-040

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Shattershot part 2, "The Masters of Inevitability." Script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Jae Lee, inks by Jan Harps and Joe Rubinstein. "Death of Angel." Script by Chris Cooper, inks by Lee, inks by Harps. Storm and Bishop star in "Roots of the Past." Script by Skip Dietz, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Tom Palmer. Pin-ups by Dale Keown, Craig Russell, Ron Frenz/Palmer, Brandon Peterson/Danny Bulanadi, and Joe Madureira/Harry Candelario. Lee cover? Cover price $2.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 18 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-470573A-041

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Cover pencils by Ian Churchill. Written by Glenn Herdling and Jeph Loeb. Art by Ian Churchill, Tim Sale, Hilary Barta and Bud LaRosa. Caliban captures Jubilee and demands that the X-Men exchange Sabretooth for her safe return; Kitty Pryde and Sabretooth descend into the Morlock tunnels to come to the rescue in "Trust Is a Two-Edged Sword" by Glenn Herdling, Ian Churchill, Hilary Barta and Bud LaRosa. Also: Bishop lives out part of his past (which actually takes place in the future) in the Danger Room in the back-up story "And Nothing Will Ever Be the Same" by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale. Plus: Pin-ups by Steve Skroce and Bob Dvorak, and Mike S. Miller; pencil art by John Romita, Jr. for unused Uncanny X-Men cover; and pencil art by Ian Churchill for unused double page splash for this Annual. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) UK Edition 28UK CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

10d U.K. Price Variant.

Label #21-1C2A18D-004

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 10d cover price. Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione. The Wail of the Banshee!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; Banshee is apparently a villain working with Ogre and the Factor Three; Banshee steals imported tobacco and a painting called the Gaelic Landscape; the X-Men test Mimics powers; 1st appearance of the Banshee. 36 pgs. 10d cover price. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover.

United States of Captain America (2021 Marvel) 1CLAN.B CBCS 9.8 SS Jusko

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Joe Jusko on 10/10/2021. Clan McDonald Virgin Exclusive.

Label #22-02CBD9F-050

Clan McDonald Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Joe Jusko. Written by Christopher Cantwell, Josh Trujillo. Art by Dale Eaglesham, Jan Bazaldua. The shield has been stolen! No one understands the value of the shield like those who've wielded it, so Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson set out on a road trip across America to chase down the thief. But instead, they find the Captains, everyday people from all walks of life who've taken up the mantle of Captain America to defend their communities. And for some reason, the shield thief wants them all dead. Can Sam and Steve get to them first? Christopher Cantwell and Dale Eaglesham lead a can't-miss miniseries to celebrate Captain America's 80th Anniversary, joined by a rotating series of creative teams to tell the stories of each new Captain-starting with Aaron Fischer, the Captain America of the railways, brought to life by Josh Trujillo and Jan Bazaldua! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 7F CBCS 9.6 Stegman Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #21-2E62824-016

2nd Printing. Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Iban Coello. 'THE ABYSS' STARTS HERE! Just when you thought the blockbuster story of the summer couldn't get any more intense, Donny Cates and special guest artist and Venom veteran IBAN COELLO (VENOMVERSE, VENOMIZED) turn the story on its head AGAIN! But face front, True Believers, because it won't be dragons and god-hosts and breakneck action this time. No, no. This time Donny and Iban are putting Eddie Brock through an emotional meat grinder the likes of which haven't been seen in the Marvel Universe ever before! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 9A CBCS 9.6 Stegman

Paper: White

Label #21-2E62824-017

Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Ryan Stegman. The smash hit of the summer continues with… VENOM NO MORE?! 'Nuff said! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1D CBCS 9.8 Red Foil Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Direct Edition.

Label #18-0FAA945-023

Direct Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector II (2023 Marvel) 1SHATTERED.C CBCS 9.8 DiMasi Shattered White Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Paper flake(s) in case

Shattered Comics White Variant.

Label #24-0362141-004

Shattered Comics Exclusive White Tile Mosaic Cover by Matt DiMasi. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Farid Karami. BROCK VS. DOOM. 'NUFF SAID! Venom co-creator DAVID MICHELINIE returns with a brand-new story set in the sinister symbiote's past when brains - and Spider-Man - were still on the menu! This time, he's uniting with rising star FARID KARAMI to weave an epic, blockbuster story that will take Venom from the streets of NYC to the kingdom of Latveria as EDDIE BROCK is challenged like never before! What (or WHO) will Venom need to overcome the fiercest foe in the Marvel U? One thing's for certain, this monster's bringing the mayhem! 40 pages, full color. Rated Teen+ Cover price $4.99.

Venom Separation Anxiety (1994) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25C97A8-008

Cover by Ron Randall. "Reunion," script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Ron Randall, inks by Sam de la Rosa and Rus Sever; It all comes down to this; Two symbiotes down, and Eddie Brock is to blame; Will the remaining three symbiotes allow Eddie to clear his name?; And if not, will Eddie's symbiote be enough to turn the tide in his favor?; That all depends on whether he truly wants the symbiote back or not! 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom The Mace (1994) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-203C148-028

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Techno-ninja Mace debuts in this 3-issue limited series, which premieres with a multi-level embossed cover and is printed on glossy stock. When Venom learns that some of the innocents he protects are not what they seem, readers who have questioned Venom's status as a villain will be silenced...especially when he confronts Mace. Written by Carl Potts. Art by Liam Sharp and Bill Reinhold. Cover by Liam Sharp. Cover price $2.95.

Venom The Mace (1994) 3 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-203C148-030

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This issue is printed on glossy stock and features a cardstock cover. Venom and Mace face the Sunrise Society's high tech ninjas in a knock-down, drag out final confrontation! Can the symbiote and Mace emerge victorious? They'd better--Beck's life and the fate of Venom's Underground depend on it! The conclusion of this limited series absolutely bulges with frenzied ninja action. Written by Carl Potts. Art by Liam Sharp and Bill Reinhold. Cover by Liam Sharp. Cover price $2.95.

Venom The Madness (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition.

Label #18-178DA32-010

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Featuring a multi-level embossed cover! The symbiote is not pleased when Eddie Brock falls in love, and Eddie's problems only get worse when Juggernaut and Black Tom Cassidy attack. Then, Dusk, with the help of some toxic waste, does his best to drive the living suit insane. You just have to see Kelley Jones's renderings of the suit, both normal and crazed! Written by Ann Nocenti. Art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. Cover by Kelley Jones. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Tooth and Claw (1996) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25C97A8-016

Continuing Venom's war with Wolverine! Trapped in a bizarre dimension, Venom and Wolverine have to put aside their differences or Dirt Nap and Chimera will open a six-pack of butt-stomp. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Joe St. Pierre and Al Milgrom. Cover by Joe St. Pierre. Cover price $1.95.

Venom Tooth and Claw (1996) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25C97A8-019

Concluding Venom's war with Wolverine! Venom and Wolverine must prevent Chimera from unleashing the Cyber Wraiths on the universe, if they can tear themselves away from each other's throats long enough to do it! Written by Larry Hama. Art by Joe St. Pierre and Al Milgrom. Cover by Joe St. Pierre. Cover price $1.95.

Venom Tooth and Claw (1996) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25C97A8-021

Concluding Venom's war with Wolverine! Venom and Wolverine must prevent Chimera from unleashing the Cyber Wraiths on the universe, if they can tear themselves away from each other's throats long enough to do it! Written by Larry Hama. Art by Joe St. Pierre and Al Milgrom. Cover by Joe St. Pierre. Cover price $1.95.

Venus (1948 Marvel) 11 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-478CA56-011

"The End of the World!" Venus manages to help a scientist with his love life and save the Earth from falling into the Sun. "Beyond the 3rd Dimension." A scientist dies, taking the secrets of dimensional travel with him. Also includes: "The Plot!" and "Perilous Patrol." With this issue, the title changes format, with "Stories of the Supernatural" appearing on the cover. Cover price $0.10.

War of the Realms New Agents of Atlas (2019 Marvel) 3C CBCS 9.6 Lim Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #22-0833E94-012

2nd Printing. Written by Greg Pak. Art and Cover by Gang Hyuk Lim. BURN, BABY, BURN! AMADEUS CHO has always been the cocky rebel, bucking authority to do the right thing. But now he's the authority - the de facto leader of a disparate group of heroes from all over the Pacific - each of whom has their own idea of the best way to free their countries from the fiery rule of the QUEEN OF CINDERS! Can Amadeus pull these NEW AGENTS OF ATLAS together - or will QUEEN SINDR succeed in her ultimate plan to drive north and turn all of Earth into NEW MUSPELHEIM? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Warheads (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-161

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Cover by Gary Erskine. Untitled story, script by Nick Vince, pencils by Gary Erskine, inks by John Beeston; It's bad enough a raid on a technological super-base goes horribly wrong for the Warheads; The portal that took them to the base also went back in time so if Liger doesn't handle the tragic events just so, time and space are at risk. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 12 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #22-0833E94-013

Cover by Jim Starlin. "A Trollish Tale!", script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), inks by Steve Leialoha (finished art); Pip takes center-stage in this 'Trollish Tale'; Marvel's most dastardly troll runs into trouble at a cabaret, when performer Heater Delight catches his eye; But before love can bloom, Pip must take on Pro-Boscis, Heater's unrelenting, (and entirely cruel), owner; This issue contains the origin of Pip the Troll, though it may not be accurate. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 13 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #21-2333258-011

Cover by Jim Starlin. First appearance of the Star Thief in "Here Dwells the Star Thief!", script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts) and Steve Leialoha (finished art), inks by Steve Leialoha; In Wildwood Hospital lies young Barry Bauman who was born without any of the five senses; As Warlock decides what to do about the phenomena of the disappearing stars he realizes, that the Soul Gem wants him to investigate; He finds a world frozen because of the disappearance of its sun; With the help of the Soul Gem Warlock discovers, that just one Earth man is responsible for the vanishing stars; Barry Bauman is revealed to be the Star Thief; He wants revenge because nobody cared about his condition and before he turns his attention to Earth he wants to transport all surrounding suns into the endless dimension of his omnipotent brain so that the people know his loneliness before he destroys them. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1992 Marvel Limited Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-347BA2F-006

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Reprints Strange Tales 178, 179, and 180 by Jim Starlin. Cover price $2.50.

Weapons of Mutant Destruction (2017 Marvel) 1D CBCS 9.6 Parrillo Variant

Paper: White

Lucio Parrillo Variant.

Label #17-388457B-404

Weapons of Mutant Destruction: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Greg Pak. Art by Mahmud A. Asrar. Cover by Lucio Parrillo. THE WEAPON X PROGRAM IS BACK! For years, the Weapon X Program has engineered the deadliest mutant killers on planet Earth, until they mysteriously vanished. Now, the Weapon X program is back, and it's deadlier than ever, and it isn't to use mutants for their lethal ends. Under the leadership of its mysterious new director, Weapon X has a new mission - ERADICATE ALL MUTANTS! And they're starting their hunt with the most dangerous group of mutants on planet Earth - Old Man Logan, Sabretooth, Domino, Lady Deathstrike, Warpath and…the Hulk?! But with an army of genetic cyborgs at their disposal, this may just be the beginning… Rated T+ NOTE: Story continues in Totally Awesome Hulk #20. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Vess Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-15E834D-086

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Direct Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 47 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-015

"The Face in the Mirror" Inferno crossover. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 146. The Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man wage a fierce battle at the Osborn chemical plant amid the Inferno chaos! After the battle Peter Parker visits Liz and Harry Osborn's home in Queens, but so does the Hobgoblin! Meanwhile, Harry finds an old familiar green and purple costume. What is Harry planning to do? Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 312. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 48 CBCS 9.0 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-018

1st full appearance of Demogoblin. Inferno crossover. "Eyes of the Demon" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Frank Giacoia. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 147. The Inferno bedlam is continuing throughout New York City. Spider-Man has just saved the Daily Bugle staff from a demon attack, and now the web-slinger is looking for his wife, Mary Jane. However, the Hobgoblin finds Spider-Man first! Will Mary Jane save Spider-Man this time? Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 313. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin and the Lizard. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 50 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-019

48-page giant-size issue. "1,000 Words" Guest-starring the Prowler, Puma, Rocket Racer, Sandman, Silver Sable, and Will-O-the-Wisp. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Frank Giacoia. The Chameleon (while impersonating J. Jonah Jameson) runs an anti-web-slinger Daily Bugle headline that prompts Spider-Man's friends to come to the wall-crawler's defense. The six guest-stars have good intentions, but they end up fighting each other and at times Spider-Man too, while trying to sort out the situation. Meanwhile, the gang war between the Arranger and the Lobo Brothers is ramping up. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 409,982; average paid circulation 238,115.) 48 pages Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 59 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022 Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-021

"Acts of Vengeance" story line. Cosmic powered Spider-Man. "With Great Power" Acts of Vengeance crossover. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Following the events of Spectacular Spiderman 158, Peter Parker finds himself overwhelmed by the power cosmic he now possesses. However, the new powers come in handy when Titania charges into the Daily Bugle Building looking for Spider-Man! Titania quickly defeats the Puma, is the amazing one next? And why is Doctor Doom so interested in Spider-Man's new powers? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.