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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 333 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDBB5B-018

"Stalking Feat!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen and Mike Machlan. In an abandoned subway tunnel below Manhattan; the web-slinger, Venom, and Styx & Stone come together for a donnybrook to the death! But the amazing one can't beat Venom; and Venom can't beat Styx & Stone! And the crazy pair of assassins can't lay a glove on the wall-crawler! It looks like a three-way struggle to a stalemate! But finally someone breaks through! Will it be the end of the line for Styx, Stone, Venom, or your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Jonathon Caesar. (Notes: Venom battles the wall-crawler again in Amazing Spider-Man 346. Styx and Stone return in Amazing Spider-Man 376.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 334 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDBFBB-006

"Secrets, Puzzles, and Little Fears..." The Return of the Sinister Six Part 1 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen and Terry Austin. The Sinister Six storyline begins with a bang as Electro and Dr. Octopus clash with the web-slinger in an industrial warehouse! But the battle is short and sweet and inconclusive! Spider-Man doesn't know what Otto Octavius is planning, but right now helping his dear aunt takes priority! Meanwhile with Electro already in the fold, the six-armed super-villain reaches out to the Sandman! Is Doc Ock getting the band back together? Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Mary Jane Watson, and Aunt May. (Notes: The wall-crawler first battled the Sinister Six way back in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1. The Amazing Spider-Man title was published bi-monthly for the next 5 issues.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 335 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDBFBB-017

"Shocks!" The Return of the Sinister Six Part 2 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Terry Austin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Mike Machlan. Peter and Mary Jane attend a celebrity fundraiser at the New York Public Library! Everyone is having a great time until the Shocker pulls a brinks job on the charitable donations! Fortunately though, the web-slinger's old foe doesn't reach the exit before bumping into the wondrous wall-crawler! Will Spidey cancel the Shocker's cash withdrawal? In the meantime Dr. Octopus recruits two more blue chips to his super-villain sextet: the Hobgoblin and Mysterio! Cameo appearances by Captain America, Paul Shaffer, Aunt May, Ben Urich, Flash Thompson, and the Black Cat. (Note: This six-part storyline was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Return of the Sinister Six; and reprinted again in 2009 in the hardcover: Spider-Man -- Sinister Six.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 339 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDC278-013

"The Killing Cure" The Return of the Sinister Six Part 6 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan, Randy Emberlin, John Romita Sr., and Keith Williams. Cover by Erik Larsen and Hilary Barta. To Spider-Man's chagrin, Cordco's satellite launches into the stratosphere with Doc Ock's deadly poison onboard! Oh no, does this mean the Earth is doomed? Not exactly. Because the six-armed doctor's poison is actually just a cure for cocaine addiction! Otto Octavius' master plan is simply to extort rich addicts who have to keep using! But the poison has the side effect of destroying the ozone layer! And only Peter Parker and his labmates at ESU can save the planet now! Meanwhile at the TV studio across town, Mary Jane finds herself in a smaller scale life and death struggle vs. Jonathan Caesar! And only one of them will survive! Final appearance of Jonathan Caesar. Cameo appearances by the Sandman and Thor. (Note: This six-part storyline was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Return of the Sinister Six; and reprinted again in 2009 in the hardcover: Spider-Man -- Sinister Six.) 32 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 342D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2DC8414-031

Direct Edition. "The Jonah Trade" Powerless Part 2 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Al Gordon. Last issue the powerless web-slinger got by with a little help from his friends! But that was against the Tarantula! Next up: the Scorpion! Yikes! Similar to the Tarantula's modus operandi, the pointy-tailed villain takes a hostage (in this instance J. Jonah Jameson) and demands a swap for the wondrous wall-crawler! And again like last issue, the powerless Spider-Man makes a call for assistance...to the Black Cat! Will Felicia rush to the aid of her former boyfriend one more time? And what does Mary Jane think about all this? It doesn't matter now, because the Scorpion can't wait! First appearance of Dr. Elias Wirtham (aka Cardiac). Cameo appearances by Aunt May and the Chameleon. 32 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 345D CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1F1AFB3-001

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Randy Emberlin. Second appearance of.Cletus Kasady (Carnage) in "Gun From the Heart!" Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin; Through Silver Sable (and without his knowledge of who the real boss is), Justin Hammer hires Spidey to take down Cardiac and then hires Boomerang to take down Spidey; Eddie Brock is freed from prison by the Venom symbiote, but as he leaves his cell, a little drip from the costume stays behind to keep Cletus Kasady company; Venom cameo. The letters page has a statement of ownership--average print run 489,589; average paid circulation 334,893. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-113

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80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 376 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-003

"Guilt by Association" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Jeff Johnson. Inks by Dan Panosian and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. While web-swinging through the city, the wondrous wall-crawler accidentally bumps into Styx and Stone! What are the strange pair of assassins doing in the Big Apple today? Apparently they are guarding the movie studio of a sleazy producer! However the web-slinger is the least of their concerns; because Cardiac wants to put that same slimy producer (and anyone that stands in his way) out of business! As expected it doesn't take long for the three-way battle to erupt: Cardiac vs. Styx & Stone vs. the Spectacular Spider-Man! Lights, Camera, Action! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Richard Parker, and Mary Parker. 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 380D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-014

Direct Edition. Guest stars galore! "Soldiers of Hope" Maximum Carnage Part 11 of 14. Guest-starring Captain America, Deathlok, Firestar, Iron Fist, and Nightwatch. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bagley (breakdowns) and Randy Emberlin (finishes). Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 103. The ranks of the good guys are growing! The wall-crawler, star-spangled avenger, living weapon, Demolisher, and Firestar scour the city looking for Carnage's gang of killers! And it doesn't take long to find one of them! Shriek is raising cain all by herself on the Upper East Side! But this could be an opportunity to divide and conquer! Can Spider-Man and Captain America silence Shriek? Meanwhile inside the Statue of Liberty's torch, Nightwatch and Morbius attempt to rescue Venom from Carnage's clutches! However, the nocturnal heroes will have to defeat the Demogoblin, doppelganger, and Carrion first! Story continues in Spider-Man 37. Cameo appearances by the Black Cat and Cloak. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 381 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-017

"Samson Unleashed!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-Starring Doc Samson and the Hulk. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Peter Parker and Leonard Samson attend the unveiling of an experimental psychiatric treatment based upon gamma radiation! The new "gamma virus" will help mentally ill people release their repressed hatred and anger! Hold on, is mixing hatred and anger with gamma radiation a good idea? One thing leads to another... and the new virus infects Doc Samson! And later in Washington Square Park, it infects the Hulk too! And that leaves the Amazing Spider-Man stuck between a rock and a hard place.. .and then some! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Richard Parker, and Mary Parker. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 382 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-022

"Emerald Rage!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-Starring Doc Samson and the Hulk. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. In the ruins of Empire State University, Doc Samson and the wondrous wall-crawler fight to the finish vs. the Incredible Hulk! The gamma virus has infected the Hulk and taken his rage to the next level! How in the world can the Green Goliath be stopped now? Meanwhile in Queens, Aunt May grows suspicious of Peter's newfound parents and hires a private investigator to check them out! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Richard Parker, Mary Parker, and Orwell Taylor. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 383 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE684-009

"Judgement Night!" Trial by Jury Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. The Jury has a new target: the Amazing Spider-Man! After failing to capture Venom several months ago, the heavily-armed vigilantes decide that the web-slinger is the next best thing! In the skies over Manhattan, the Jury (and Orwell Taylor) set a trap for the spectacular one! So much for voir dire! This Jury is already seated and going straight for a conviction! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Richard Parker, Mary Parker, and Nova. (Notes: The Jury previously appeared in the Venom Lethal Protector (1993) series. This issue includes a foldout back cover featuring upcoming Marvel releases.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 392 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDF35F-020

"The Cocoon!" Shrieking Part 3 of 4. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Crises abound for the mentally and physically exhausted web-slinger! After going down to defeat at the hands of Shriek and Carrion last issue, the beleaguered wall-crawler limps back home to rest! However his much-needed rest is denied upon learning that his dear Aunt May has suffered a stroke! In Forest Hills Peter grieves with Mary Jane, but he cannot stay for long as Shriek is still at large. Finally in Astoria in Carrion's mother's house, the amazing one catches up with Shriek! Can the Spectacular Spider-Man silence Shriek once and for all? (Note: The cover pays homage to John Romita Sr.'s classic cover to Amazing Spider-Man 50.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 16 CBCS 9.0 SS Jim Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2022. Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-1BACAAE-001

"Who's That Lady?" First appearance of the second Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau. Guest-starring the Avengers and the Thing. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. It's the dazzling debut of the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau)! After gaining her powers in a freak accident on an offshore oil rig, the New Orleans native needs help controlling her awesome new abilities! Monica travels to New York City in hopes of finding the Fantastic Four! But she bumps into the Spectacular Spider-Man first! After eluding the web-slinger, Captain Marvel zooms to the Baxter Building! However, Ben Grimm can only offer moral support, so he sends the distressed captain to Avengers Mansion! Once there Shell-head and the Wasp attempt to stabilize Captain Marvel's runaway powers, but the wall-crawler inadvertently interferes! Is the new Captain Marvel's superhero career going to be over...before it even starts? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Liz (Allan) Osborn. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. First backup feature: "The Many Loves of Peter Parker" One-page breakdown of the various loves of Peter Parker's life. Second backup feature: "The Daily Bugle" One-page illustration of the cast of characters at the Daily Bugle. (Note: Captain Marvel appears next in Avengers 227.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 18 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289AACD-001

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"The Scorpion Takes a Bride!" Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Bob Layton and Jackson Guice. Cover by Ron Frenz and Jackson Guice. The publisher of the Daily Bugle is taking the plunge! J. Jonah Jameson and Dr. Marla Madison announce their plans to get married! But after hearing the joyous news, an uninvited guest plots to ruin the happy day! The Scorpion! Max Gargan still seeks revenge against Jonah for turning him into a monster many years ago! After escaping from a psychiatric hospital, the Scorpion abducts John Jameson and then stalks Marla! A while later the sinister super-villain corners Jonah, Marla, and John. The end seems near for the Jameson trio. But a red and blue savior arrives just in time! Can the Spectacular Spider-Man reject the Scorpion's deadly reprisal? Cameo appearances by Captain Jean DeWolff, Joe Robertson, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Note: The Scorpion returns in Amazing Spider-Man 318.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 26 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-122

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"Fortune and Steel" Guest-starring the New Warriors. Part 1 of the Hero Killers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Scott McDaniel. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Acting on separate tips; the web-slinger, Nova, Night Thrasher, and Namorita converge on Fortune, New Jersey to stop a potential catastrophe! A shadowy organization called Target Technologies plans to test a wave cannon on the city's population! But fortunately after wading through several henchmen, the heroes disable the powerful weapon and prevent the disaster! Later that night the web-slinger, Nova, and Namorita infiltrate Target Technologies' headquarters complex! But this time more formidable foes await: the Dreadnoughts! It's going to be a long night for the New Warriors and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer, Speedball, Auric, Silver, and the Sphinx. First backup story: "First Kill!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Bruce Jones. Venom meets the alien symbiote for the first time. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Second backup story: "The Wronged Man" Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Scott Koling. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Solo battles terrorists in Italy. Third backup story: "Making the Grade" Script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich. Art by Aaron Lopresti. The wall-crawler chats up the Looter about his many past foes. Fourth backup story: "Now Strikes the Lightmaster!" Part 1 of Evil's Light. Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Vince Evans. Inks by Don Hudson. The Lightmaster battles Cloak and kidnaps Dagger. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. (Note: Splash page art by Scott McDaniel and Keith Williams.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 26 CBCS 9.8 SS Lopresti/ De La Rosa

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Aaron Lopresti and Sam De La Rosa on 2/29/2020 Direct Edition

Label #20-0E0F837-003

"Fortune and Steel" Guest-starring the New Warriors. Part 1 of the Hero Killers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Scott McDaniel. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Acting on separate tips; the web-slinger, Nova, Night Thrasher, and Namorita converge on Fortune, New Jersey to stop a potential catastrophe! A shadowy organization called Target Technologies plans to test a wave cannon on the city's population! But fortunately after wading through several henchmen, the heroes disable the powerful weapon and prevent the disaster! Later that night the web-slinger, Nova, and Namorita infiltrate Target Technologies' headquarters complex! But this time more formidable foes await: the Dreadnoughts! It's going to be a long night for the New Warriors and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer, Speedball, Auric, Silver, and the Sphinx. First backup story: "First Kill!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Bruce Jones. Venom meets the alien symbiote for the first time. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Second backup story: "The Wronged Man" Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Scott Koling. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Solo battles terrorists in Italy. Third backup story: "Making the Grade" Script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich. Art by Aaron Lopresti. The wall-crawler chats up the Looter about his many past foes. Fourth backup story: "Now Strikes the Lightmaster!" Part 1 of Evil's Light. Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Vince Evans. Inks by Don Hudson. The Lightmaster battles Cloak and kidnaps Dagger. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. (Note: Splash page art by Scott McDaniel and Keith Williams.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 1A CBCS 9.6 Byrne

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-17E2F96-001

Regular Edition. The Fantastic Four, Daredevil and the Avengers wonder where Spider-Man's disappeared to in "Where R U Spider-Man???" Story by Howard Mackie, art by John Byrne & Scott Hanna. Plus: The Scorpion in the 4-page "Rebirth!" by Howard Mackie, Rafael Kayanan & Jimmy Palmiotti. Plus: "The Secrets of Spider-Man," a 4-page tale written, drawn & lettered by John Byrne. Cover by Byrne. Cover price $2.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 525A CBCS 8.5 SS Peter David Deodato

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Verified Sig: Peter David

Label #18-41950EE-015

Guest Writer PETER DAVID Pencils and Cover by MIKE DEODATO "THE OTHER" Aunt May becomes aware that Peter and Mary Jane are hiding something extremely bad from her. But between dealing with Tracer's endgame and the unexpected return of a foe that Spider-Man has never defeated, Peter has more than enough to worry about. Part 3 (of 12). 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (2018 6th Series) 55REP.3RD.A CBCS 9.6 Gleason Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing

Label #21-3205986-002

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3rd Printing. Last Remains: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Nick Spencer. Art and Cover by Patrick Gleason. LAST REMAINS CONCLUDES!'LAST REMAINS' ends and will make you look at Spider-Man differently. It'll make Peter look at himself differently. If you thought the buildup TO Kindred was intense, the fallout FROM Kindred is even more devastating. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 23COMICMINT CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Comic Mint Exclusive Variant/ Manufacturing Error Manufactured With Digital Code Sticker.

Label #23-227DED5-004

The Comic Mint Exclusive Cover by Chris Bachalo. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr. WHAT DID PETER DO?! • We opened this series with a question. • The centerpiece of the answer is a flat-out fight. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man and Venom: Venom Inc Alpha (2018) 1C CBCS 9.8 Dell'Otto 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Dell'Otto Retailer Incentive

Label #18-04CD387-006

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dan Slott and Mike Costa. Art by Ryan Stegman. Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. VENOM INC. Part 1 Peter Parker, Eddie Brock and Flash Thompson have one major thing in common - the Venom symbiote changed all of their lives. The inky black alien life-form is doubling down on our heroes - and they're not the only ones about to be put through the ringer. VENOM INC. kicks off here and rolls into AMAZING SPIDER-MAN & VENOM as a familiar face rises to new levels of villainy! 36 pages, full color, Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 1 CBCS 9.9

Paper: White

Facsimile Edition

Label #23-02C651D-005

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Kacl Kirby; Steve Ditko. Re-presenting the inaugural issue of Spider-Man's iconic ongoing series, which followed fast after the wall-crawler's blockbuster debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15! Peter Parker has been bitten by the radioactive spider, gained incredible abilities, donned his colorful costume and learned a tragic lesson about power and responsibility - and now it's time for him to swing into action! But can our young hero rescue a crew of astronauts aboard their malfunctioning shuttle? Even if he does, he'll still end up Public Enemy No. 1 as far as journalist J. Jonah Jameson is concerned! Then, Spidey shows off his skills in a bid to join the Fantastic Four - and comes face-to-faces with his very first super villain: the identity-stealing Chameleon! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Facsimile Edition

Label #23-02C651D-021

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Kacl Kirby; Steve Ditko. Re-presenting the inaugural issue of Spider-Man's iconic ongoing series, which followed fast after the wall-crawler's blockbuster debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15! Peter Parker has been bitten by the radioactive spider, gained incredible abilities, donned his colorful costume and learned a tragic lesson about power and responsibility - and now it's time for him to swing into action! But can our young hero rescue a crew of astronauts aboard their malfunctioning shuttle? Even if he does, he'll still end up Public Enemy No. 1 as far as journalist J. Jonah Jameson is concerned! Then, Spidey shows off his skills in a bid to join the Fantastic Four - and comes face-to-faces with his very first super villain: the identity-stealing Chameleon! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Facsimile Edition

Label #23-02C651D-013

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Kacl Kirby; Steve Ditko. Re-presenting the inaugural issue of Spider-Man's iconic ongoing series, which followed fast after the wall-crawler's blockbuster debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15! Peter Parker has been bitten by the radioactive spider, gained incredible abilities, donned his colorful costume and learned a tragic lesson about power and responsibility - and now it's time for him to swing into action! But can our young hero rescue a crew of astronauts aboard their malfunctioning shuttle? Even if he does, he'll still end up Public Enemy No. 1 as far as journalist J. Jonah Jameson is concerned! Then, Spidey shows off his skills in a bid to join the Fantastic Four - and comes face-to-faces with his very first super villain: the identity-stealing Chameleon! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Punisher Movie Reprint (2004 Lion's Gate) 129 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Lionsgate Promotional Exclusive.

Label #21-2215763-005

Lion's Gate Films and Marvel combine to reprint this first appearance of the Punisher. Given away at movie theaters to viewers who purchased a ticket for the Punisher movie. First appearances of the Punisher and the Jackal in "The Punisher Strikes Twice." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Gil Kane cover. Ralph Macchio letter to the editor.

America's Best Comics (1942) 9 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-06D186D-002

Cover by Alex Schomburg. "Havoc In Holland"; Black Terror vs. Nazis. "The Digitron Beam"; Doc Strange vs. Galohz, Karl, and Nazis. "The Thunderer"; Fighting Yank vs. The Thunderer and Nazis. "The Curse of the Naghwar Diamond"; Ghost vs. Kim and two other Datavians. 52 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1983 DC 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6 SS Gary Cohn Colón Variant

Paper: White

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

Label #21-4289F63-017

This is the 60 cent regular edition. Cover art by Ernie Colón. "The Birthright", script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Reaching 13 years old is a milestone in life, especially in the case of Amy Winston; Amy discovers many hidden truths about her past, foremost that she is actually the Princess Amethyst who comes from a world much different from her own, the Gemworld, far removed in time and space from planet Earth; Her eventual return to her family will not be without surprises and challenges. Dungeons & Dragons card game ad. Star Wars Jedi Arena video game ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1983 DC 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4 SS Gary Cohn

Paper: White

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

Label #21-4289F63-025

Cover art by Ernie Colón. "Tangled Web," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; In this issue we find a quest, a capture and a tearful confrontation; We learn more about the wide powers of Amethyst and the ultimate scheme of Dark Opal; We come to the beginning where Dark Opal is talking to his son Carnellian; We learn that Dark Opal has reigned for 20 years unchallenged until the heir of Amythest has returned; Carnellian has returned with the citrine jewel; He wonders why Daddy wanted a lesser powerful gem; It is used to bait the new heir and suppose to lead to her downfall he tells Carnellian; Princess Amythest and her dog Taffy a golden Lab return to earth from Gemworld. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1983 DC 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.6 SS Gary Cohn

Paper: White

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

Label #21-4289F63-027

Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Colón. "Last Goodbyes," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Amethyst explains everything to her parents about the Gemworld and her many recent disappearances; Back at the Castle Amethyst, she takes a long time to train and become increasingly strong in different disciplines; For his part, Granch, with his siblings, attacked the fortress Opal. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Appleseed Databook (1994) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-40C731D-065

By MASAMUNE SHIROW. Masamune Shirow's acclaimed cyberpunk epic is back! The APPLESEED DATABOOK contains technical data on all the major characters, machinery and locales of this fascinating future world. In a special flip feature, Deunan and Briareos make their return in an all-new short story as they track a saboteur in the troubled utopia of Olympus. Cover price $3.50.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 31 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #22-1716DF1-004

Cover art by Al Fagaly. Introduction of Boxcar Betsy in "The Uninvited," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie and Veronica find two tramps living in the Lodge vacation estate, they have them serve as butler and maid to Mr. Lodge and his senator guests. Archie Puzzlers. "Snow Use," art by Bill Vigoda; Snowfall leads to a day of hijinks for Archie, including breaking a window, accidentally hitting Mr. Weatherbee with a snowball, and building a fire on Veronica's frozen swimming pool. Archie's Hollywood Quiz Page by Herbert "Red" Holmdale. "The Book Report," art by Bill Vigoda; Archie goes to great lengths to complete Veronica's book report on "A Candid History of Germs," only to find the book report is for Reggie. Hollywood Tattle Tale article. Archie Puzzle Page. "The Cat's Meow," art by Bill Vigoda; When Archie babysits for Veronica's two Siamese cats, he spills catnip on his pants, which later get worn by (and wreak havoc on) Jughead and Mr. Andrews. Nevada Jones ad. Introduction of Max in "My Heart Belongs To Lizzie," art by Bill Vigoda; When Mr. Andrews needs a trade-in to get a new car, he has Jughead fix up Archie's jalopy and trades it in; But when Mr. Andrews sees how much Archie misses his jalopy, he buys it back part by part. "I Can Get It For You Wholesale," art by Irving Novick; Veronica convinces Betty to buy a dress wholesale, only for Betty to find it for a lower price in a Riverdale dress shop. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie (1943 Archie Comics) 46 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-1716DF1-005

Cover by Bob Montana. Stories by unknown. Art by Sam Schwartz, George Frese and unknown. Featuring Archie in: "Life's No Picnic"; "Tight Sneeze"; "Let's Face It"; "Off the Record"; and "Judgement Day"! Plus: Jughead in "Anything Goes"! Also: 2-page text story "Death On Wheels"! Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Archie 80th Anniversary Everything Archie (2021 Archie) 1E CBCS 9.8 SS Parent Parent Collector Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 8/21/2021 Collector's Edition

Label #21-2EAB5E1-017

Collector's Edition cover by Dan Parent - Limited to 250 copies. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Dan Parent. FIRST ISSUE IN AN ALL-NEW SERIES OF 80TH ANNIVERSARY ONE-SHOTS! Finally Archie declares his TRUE LOVE, and its a very expensive guitar! So Archie picks up a few extra jobs to make some cash, what could go wrong?! Spies, TV Execs, tech warfare, nothing in Riverdale will be the same! No place is safe when Everything's Archie! 32 pages, full color. All-Ages Cover price $3.99.

Archie 80th Anniversary Everything Archie (2021 Archie) 1SANCTUM CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Sanctum Sanctorum Exclusive.

Label #22-065E79F-001

Sanctum Sanctorum Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Rian Gonzales. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Dan Parent. FIRST ISSUE IN AN ALL-NEW SERIES OF 80TH ANNIVERSARY ONE-SHOTS! Finally Archie declares his TRUE LOVE, and its a very expensive guitar! So Archie picks up a few extra jobs to make some cash, what could go wrong?! Spies, TV Execs, tech warfare, nothing in Riverdale will be the same! No place is safe when Everything's Archie! 32 pages, full color. All-Ages

Archie and Friends Summer Lovin (2022 Archie) 1GWOC.A CBCS 9.8 SS Parent

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 07/31/2022. Great Wall of Comics Exclusive.

Label #22-2B979C7-004

Great Wall of Comics Exclusive "1976 Farrah Fawcett" Homage Edition Virgin cover by Dan Parent. Written by Tee Franklin, Various. Art by VARIOUS, Dan Parent. BRAND NEW STORY BY TEE FRANKLIN & DAN PARENT: 'Carnival Love!' It's time for some fun (and maybe even romance) at the Riverdale summer carnival! Looking to rekindle their relationship, Reggie is excited when he finds out Veronica's cousin, Harper Lodge, will be visiting a traveling carnival that arrived in Riverdale! Plus, a collection of fun-in-the-sun stories perfect for a beach read! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Archie and Friends Superheroes (2021 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.B CBCS 9.2 SS Dan Parent Parent Collector's Ed. Josie Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 8/22/2021. Josie Collector's Edition.

Label #21-40F415C-004

Collector's Edition Josie Cover by Dan Parent - Limited to 300 copies. Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, and Jeff Shultz. Get ready for some super heroics featuring Archie and the Gang… along with some very super appearances by classic Archie characters like Bob Phantom and Blackjack! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 5 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #20-2F0BA89-003

Regular edition with 25¢ cover price. Archie's Christmas Stocking. Cover price $0.25.

Archies Anniversary Spectacular (2022 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.A CBCS 9.6 SS Parent

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 07/31/2022. Collector's Edition.

Label #22-2B979C7-006

Collector's Edition Variant Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Homage to "Rio" Album Cover by Duran Duran. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Jeff Shultz, Glenn Whitmore. We're celebrating THE ARCHIES 55th anniversary with this special issue honoring their musical mayhem-featuring a BRAND NEW STORY! In 'Sound Off!' The Archies are looking for a place to practice after their loud music forced Mr. Andrews to kick them out of his garage. Where will they go next to rehearse? PLUS a sampling of some of the best classic and modern classic stories featuring the musical supergroup! 32 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Archies Anniversary Spectacular (2022 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.B CBCS 9.6 SS Parent

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 07/31/2022. Collector's Virgin Edition.

Label #22-2B979C7-007

Collector's Edition Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Homage to "Rio" Album Cover by Duran Duran. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Jeff Shultz, Glenn Whitmore. We're celebrating THE ARCHIES 55th anniversary with this special issue honoring their musical mayhem-featuring a BRAND NEW STORY! In 'Sound Off!' The Archies are looking for a place to practice after their loud music forced Mr. Andrews to kick them out of his garage. Where will they go next to rehearse? PLUS a sampling of some of the best classic and modern classic stories featuring the musical supergroup! 32 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Armor (1985 1st Series) 1B CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-2AC2DFF-002

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Newsstand Edition (red logo) cover by Neal Adams. Story by Neal Adams. Art by Tom Grindberg, Brian Murray, Crusty Bunkers (Continuity house pseudonym) and Neal Adams. Sometimes listed as The Revengers featuring Armor and Silver Streak (the title on the indicia) #1. Sci-fi superheroics from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Alien space-slaver Rage abducts two human brothers, and one of them, Jack, is transformed into the superhuman being Armor. The backup story introduces the elemental heroes called The Basics, later known as Earth 4 or Urth 4. The Amazing Origin of Armor, Part 1; Urth, Ayre, Fyre, Watr. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Armor (1985 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2AC2DFF-005

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The Amazing Origin Of Armor, Part 5. Story by Neal Adams. Art by Bart Sears, Rudy Nebres and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams and Rudy Nebres. Sci-fi superheroics from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Armor and Silver Streak lead the human slaves in revolt against the alien slaver Rage, and his own forces turn against him. Cover features a fine example of Continuity's famously overwrought cover dialogue. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Army of Darkness 1979 (2021 Dynamite) 1COMICMINT.NYCC.B CBCS 9.8 SS Javan Jordan

Paper: White

NYCC 2021 Comic Mint Exclusive. Witnessed Signature: Javan Jordan on 10/10/2021.

Label #22-03DE241-002

The Comic Mint and NYCC exclusive B&W cover by Javan Jordan - Limited to 300 copies. Written by Rodney Barnes. Art by Tom Garcia. Dare we say it!?!? Yes! We Dare! ASH IS BACK, BABY! After his most recent appearance in Die!namite Lives, Ashley Williams is retired. Settled down. Haunted by the Deadites and the Necronomicon no more- wait, no, that ain't right… None of that is true! In fact, not only is Ash still haunted by Deadites and the Necronomicon, but he's haunted by the both of them in the 1970s (kids, ask your parents. Parents, ask yourselves!)! And what does he find in the South Bronx of the late 70s? Gangs! And what have those gangs found? The Necronomicon. So, what does that make the gangs? Bad-Ass Mxxxerfxxxers. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Army of Darkness 1979 (2021 Dynamite) 2M CBCS 9.8 SS Forstner Fleecs Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Trish Forstner on 4/1/2022. Tony Fleecs Fdc Bonus Variant

Label #22-37DCEC2-006

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Written by Rodney Barnes. Art by Tom Garcia. Cover by Tony Fleecs. The superstar creator of the hit Image Comics series Killadelphia brings his supernatural horror chops to one of the genre's most (in)famous characters. Ashley Joanna Williams finds himself this time in late 70s New York City. In a less cleaned up era, that means gangs tussle for every block in the South Bronx. And these particular gangs model themselves after zombies and vampires. Things only get even more out of control when they find the one and only Necronomicon! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 1 CBCS 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back; Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #17-0818927-038

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. In this first landmark issue, Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and Ant Man form the Avengers in "The Coming of the Avengers!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Loki, having been previously captured by Thor, is being held prisoner at the Isle of Silence in Asgard; His physical form may be confined there, but by means of thought projection his disembodied self travels to Earth in search of revenge; He spots Thor in his human identity of Dr. Don Blake, but resists defeating him as it would be a hollow victory compared to defeating him as Thor; After hours of searching, Loki happens across the Hulk and devises a wicked plan to entice Blake to transform into Thor; Hours later, newspapers print articles about the Hulk being on the rampage again and a manhunt begins; The Hulk's friend, Rick Jones, reads the article with disbelief and meets with members of the Teen Brigade in order to find help to track Hulk down to find the truth; They attempt to contact the Fantastic Four but Loki interferes with the radio signal, diverting it to Don Blake; He decides to transform into Thor to help the Teen Brigade; Unknown to Loki, the radio signal is also picked up by Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Iron Man, who also travel to assist; Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp pursue the Hulk to an auto factory in Detroit; Thor appears with Loki to clear Hulk's name; Suddenly Loki makes himself radioactive forcing the heroes to retreat; Luckily, Loki stands over a trapdoor and Ant-Man's ants trigger a switch, dropping him into a lead-lined tank; Upon celebrating their victory, Ant-Man and the Wasp point out how well they could work as a team, and that they should work together in future; The Wasp decides they should call themselves the Avengers, and everybody agrees. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 1 CBCS 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #24-0C1C3B6-001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. In this first landmark issue, Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and Ant Man form the Avengers in "The Coming of the Avengers!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Loki, having been previously captured by Thor, is being held prisoner at the Isle of Silence in Asgard; His physical form may be confined there, but by means of thought projection his disembodied self travels to Earth in search of revenge; He spots Thor in his human identity of Dr. Don Blake, but resists defeating him as it would be a hollow victory compared to defeating him as Thor; After hours of searching, Loki happens across the Hulk and devises a wicked plan to entice Blake to transform into Thor; Hours later, newspapers print articles about the Hulk being on the rampage again and a manhunt begins; The Hulk's friend, Rick Jones, reads the article with disbelief and meets with members of the Teen Brigade in order to find help to track Hulk down to find the truth; They attempt to contact the Fantastic Four but Loki interferes with the radio signal, diverting it to Don Blake; He decides to transform into Thor to help the Teen Brigade; Unknown to Loki, the radio signal is also picked up by Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Iron Man, who also travel to assist; Iron Man, Ant-Man and the Wasp pursue the Hulk to an auto factory in Detroit; Thor appears with Loki to clear Hulk's name; Suddenly Loki makes himself radioactive forcing the heroes to retreat; Luckily, Loki stands over a trapdoor and Ant-Man's ants trigger a switch, dropping him into a lead-lined tank; Upon celebrating their victory, Ant-Man and the Wasp point out how well they could work as a team, and that they should work together in future; The Wasp decides they should call themselves the Avengers, and everybody agrees. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 30 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #22-0F7594C-007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Frenzy in a Far-Off Land," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch take a leave of absence from the Avengers due to their dwindling powers; Goliath also sets off to South America to try and find a cure, hearing his old college professor Dr. Anton is there; Black Widow is ordered to destroy the Avengers again with the help of the Swordsman and Power Man; The Avengers find the Black Widow and co. but Hawkeye wants to go alone, as it is personal to him; Meanwhile, Goliath lands in South America and finds Dr. Anton has been captured by the Keeper of the Flame; He tries to save him, but is overwhelmed then brought to safety by Prince Rey, who leads a rebel force against the Keeper; Hawkeye defeats the Swordsman but is trapped by Power Man; The Black Widow saves him, finding herself unable to harm Hawkeye as she loves him; Captain America and the Wasp leave to help Goliath. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, and, briefly, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 52 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0F04F41-002

First appearance of the Grim Reaper in "Death Calls for the Arch-Heroes!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Buscema. The Black Panther arrives at Avengers Mansion ready to join Earth's Mightiest Heroes! However when T'Challa reaches the main meeting room, he finds his three would-be teammates lying on the floor unconscious! The panther begins to render first aid, but Jasper Sitwell suddenly appears and arrests him for murder! While being transported to and questioned at the local police station, T'Challa puts the evening's strange pieces together! And the newest avenger rushes back to the mansion to face the true perpetrator! Wow, the Black Panther vs. the Grim Reaper! What a debut for the superhero and the super-villain! Cameo appearances by the Black Widow, Tony Stark, Captain America, and Thor. Flashback cameo by Wonder Man to recap the events of Avengers #9. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Hawkeye, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Grim Reaper (aka Eric Williams) returns in Avengers #78 to continue his quest for revenge. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mike Uslan. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #44.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 269 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-34264BD-009

"The Once and Future Kang!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In timeless limbo Earth's Mightiest Heroes and their long-time foe, Kang the Conqueror, are captives of the chief council Kang! However, the Lion of Olympus cannot be held for long in a simple paralysis beam! When Hercules breaks free, chaos breaks loose! The Avengers assemble to battle the chief council Kang, while the 41st century Kang also attacks his Kang-brother! Confusing indeed! But in the land of limbo things are seldom what they seem. And eventually the true orchestrator of events is revealed! With Ravonna by his side, Immortus stops the fighting and makes everything all right. Or does he? The Avengers aren't so sure, but of course only time will tell. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, and the Pharaoh Rama-Tut. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Notes: Immortus appears next in Avengers West Coast 48. The significance of this three-part story was the return of Kang the Conqueror as a major villain for the Avengers. This issue sets the stage for many great future encounters.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-3E1B838-001

First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.