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Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 27 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-0F1235F-018

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"Transfiguration." The Psions conduct a dangerous test on the Omega Men. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Shawn McManus, inks by Bob Smith. "A Man's World." An alien biologist studies the Culacon race to learn how they have babies without the help of females. Script by Alan Moore, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Rick Magyar. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) Annual 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #22-3F879FE-011

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"The Testimony of Primus." Primus/Artin and Kalista reveal their origins and other info to each other to try and restore their relationship. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Shawn McManus, Ernie Colon, Tod Smith, Keith Giffen, and Kevin O'Neill, inks by McManus, Gary Martin, Ricardo Villagran, and O'Neill. Cover by McManus. Cover price $2.00.

Omni (1978-1995) Magazine 197810 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

First issue. Fiction by Isaac Asimov ("Found!"), Theodore Sturgeon ("Time Warp"), Ron Goulart ("Invisible Stripes"), and James B. Hall ("Valley of the Kilns"). Interview with physicist Freeman Dyson. H.R. Giger illustration. 10-page portfolio of paintings featuring robots. One-page Frazetta art used in an ad for Jovan Sex Appeal aftershave/cologne. Magazine format; color; 176 pages on slick white paper. Cover price $2.00.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 14 GD 2.0

One staple is missing.

Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Man with No Heart!", script by Len Wein, art by Jim Aparo; Broderick Rune traps the Phantom Stranger and has his heart transplanted into his body. "The Spectre of the Stalking Swamp!", script by Len Wein, art by Tony DeZuniga; Doctor Thirteen investigates the disappearance of people in the swamp, supposedly caused by a swamp monster. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

Phoenix The Untold Story (1984 Marvel) 1 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #23-2A9AEDB-003

Reprints Uncanny X-Men 137, but with five new pages containing the original ending in which Phoenix lives. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. This issue also contains a 13-page interview with Claremont, Byrne, Austin, Jim Shooter, Jim Salicrup, and Louise Jones discussing the story and why the changes were mad for issue 137. New Byrne/Austin pin-up (originally the splash page to issue 138) and wraparound cover. Cover price $2.00.

Plop (1973) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416308025

Front and back cover art by Basil Wolverton and Sergio Aragonés (marginals). "The Escape!", script and art by Sergio Aragonés; A whimsical look at dungeon life by Sergio Aragonés. Plops cartoons, art by Robert Johnson, Pat Anderson, Goddard Sherman, and Cork. "A Plop Is Born" article; The origin of Plop! "Kongzilla!", script by Frank Robbins, art by George Evans; What is this drooling, slurping, YEECHY thing emerging from the primeval slime and muck?; You guessed it--it's KONGZILLA! "The Message," script by Sheldon Mayer, art by Alfredo Alcala; A ghost reports back to his friends in the graveyard what the score of the ballgame was. "The Gourmet," script by Steve Skeates, art by Berni Wrightson; Bernie Wrightson drew this tale about a man who would pay any price for a meal of frogs' legs. 36 pgs., color. Cover price $0.20.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 27 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-279EE8B-011

"Just a Guy Named X!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by George Perez, inks by Al McWilliams. When an overweight down-on-his-luck wrestler drinks a mysterious formula, he is endowed with super-human strength. Now, he's going to get back at everybody who laughed at him, starting with Luke Cage. Cover price $0.25.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 31 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #21-279B3E2-018

"Over the Years they Murdered the Stars!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Don McGregor. Art by Sal Buscema and the Crusty Bunkers (your guess is a s good as mine). This is it, the epic conclusion to Luke Cage's confrontation with Piranha Jones and Cockroach Hamilton. Will Power Man survive the experience? For that matter, will New York City survive the experience? Cover price $0.25.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 37 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-279B3E2-022

"Chemistro is Back!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ron Wilson and A. Bradford. Luke Cage returns to the offices of Hero for Hire to find everything has been turned to glass. Now we know this won't sit well with the volatile hero. One of Power Man's most dangerous foes has returned and he's deadlier than ever. Cover price $0.30.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 40 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #21-279BDC8-020

"Rush Hour to Limbo!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Lee Elias and Frank Giacoia. Luke Cage is tired of being played for a fool, and he's fightin' mad. This is the explosive conclusion to one of Power Man's most epic adventures yet. Cover price $0.30.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 43 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #21-279BDC8-022

"The Death of Luke Cage!" Part 3 of 6. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Lee Elias and Alex Nino. It's the return of the man called Mace, and he's deadlier than ever. Plus, the death of Luke Cage, and a new beginning for Power Man. Cover price $0.30.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 45 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-279BDC8-023

"The Day Chicago Died!" Part 5 of 6. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Lee Elias. Bound by unbreakable titanium cables to a cobalt bomb, Luke Cage must find a way to escape and stop his mortal enemy, Mace, or this will truly be the day the city of Chicago dies. Cover price $0.30.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 49 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

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Label #21-279BDC8-025

"Seagate is a Lonely Place to Die!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Iron Fist and the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Luke Cage returns to the prison where it all began, and comes face-to-face with the powerhouse known as Bushmaster. But, can even Power Man's diamond-hard fists and the power of the "Iron Fist" defeat the ultimate product of the experiments that gave Cage his powers? 32 pages. NOTE: This is last issue titled just Power Man. Cover price $0.35.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 57D CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #21-279BDC8-015

Direct Edition. "The Living Monolith!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Trevor Von Eeden and Frank Springer. Sure, Power Man is strong, and Iron Fist has very few rivals in the martial arts, but even the Heroes for Hire are as nothing next to the raw power of the Living Monolith. Luckily, they'll get some help from the Children of the Atom when they take on this titanic menace. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 58 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition Mark Jewelers Insert

Label #21-279BDC8-016

"El Aguila has Landed!" Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Trevor Von Eeden and Dan Green. A modern-day Robin Hood is about to go down hard. That is unless Power Man and Iron Fist have anything to say about it. Cover price $0.40.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 61 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #21-279BDC8-018

"Who's Been Sleeping in my Grave?" Part 1 of 2. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Bruce Patterson. Big Ben, a rival from Luke Cage's past, comes crashing through the door, assassins hot on his heels, seeking his old sparring partner's help. Meanwhile, a misunderstanding sets Iron Fist against another old friend of Power Man's, the super-fast Thunderbolt. Cover price $0.40.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 65N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #4418461003

Newsstand Edition. "An Eagle in the Aerie!" Guest-starring El Aguila. Sons of the Tiger cameo. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. The modern day Robin Hood known as El Aguila is back. But this time the swashbuckling vigilante needs the Heroes for Hire's help. Cover price $0.40.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 70N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #4418461005

Newsstand Edition. "Luck and Death!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. Power Man and Iron Fist head south to discover how drugs are being smuggled into Florida from South America. Colleen Wing comes along for the trip and finds more than she bargained for. Cover price $0.50.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 77N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #4418461008

Newsstand Edition. "What's Black and White and Red all Over?" Guest-starring Daredevil. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. Story continued from Daredevil #178. A cry for help puts Power Man, Iron Fist, and the protector of Hell's Kitchen, Daredevil, in direct conflict with the lumbering bruiser Boris and the graceful femme fatal Ninotchka, and they give the heroes all they can handle. Cover price $0.50.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 78N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #4418461007

Newsstand Edition. 3rd appearance of Sabretooth (as "Slasher"). "Slasher!" Guest-starring Daughters of the Dragon and El Aguila. Bob Diamond (Sons of the Tiger) cameo. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. The modern day Robin Hood, El Aguila, is back and he may wish he had stayed away. There's a killer stalking the streets of New York City and his identity is unknown. Here's a hint, he's one of the deadliest men alive. NOTE: For the reveal of his identity see Power Man and Iron Fist #84. Cover price $0.60.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 81N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #4418461009

Newsstand Edition. "The Road to Halwan!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Denys Cowan and Ricardo Villamonte. The lumbering bruiser Boris and the graceful femme fatal Ninotchka are back. Power Man and Iron Fist find themselves between a rock and hard place when their erstwhile adversaries show up. Cover price $0.60.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 82 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418461010

"Secret of the Black Tiger!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Denys Cowan and Carl Potts. A pit of deadly spikes at their backs and a cadre of killer assassins in front, the Heroes for Hire have the badguys right where they want them. Cover price $0.60.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 83 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4418494012

"War without End!" Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Denys Cowan, Carl Potts, and Joe Chiodo. The merc known as Warhawk has just beat Iron Fist unconscious. Now you know this is only going to brass off Luke Cage. Cover price $0.60.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 84 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

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Label #4418494013

4th appearance of Sabretooth. "Revenge!" Daughters of the Dragon cameo. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Denys Cowan and Steve Mitchell. At last the identity of Slasher (a serial killer from Power Man and Iron Fist #78) is revealed. Power Man and Iron Fist are in the fight of their lives against the life-crushing coils of the Constrictor and Sabretooth, one of the deadliest men alive. Cover price $0.60.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 88 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #4418494015

"No Deadly Drug!" Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Denys Cowan. Villains from Danny and Luke's past resurface and unite. Can Power Man and Iron Fist stand against Black Miriah (last seen in #5) and the deadly man known as Scimitar (last seen in Iron Fist #5)? Cover price $0.60.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 89 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #4418494002

"To Honor...To Die!" Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Denys Cowan and Carl Potts. How can Power Man and Iron Fist hope to take down a group of rogue soldiers who are willing to die rather than be taken alive? Cover price $0.60.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) Canadian Price Variant 87 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant

Label #4418494014

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Heatwave." Guest-starring Moon Knight. Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Denys Cowen and Carl Potts. Moon Knight lies injured and on the verge of death at the bottom of a water tower. As the heat rises his hopes of rescue sink and things go from bad to worse as the tower begins to fill with rainwater. With his injuries weighing him down can Moony stay afloat long enough for Power Man and Iron Fist to rescue him? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) Canadian Price Variant 90 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #4418494001

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. 1st Kurt Busiek script for Marvel. "The Untouchable!" Story by Kurt Busiek. Art by Denys Cowan and Mel Candid. The mutant terrorist known as Unus the Untouchable is causing a disturbance in the neighborhood of the Heroes for Hire. How can Power Man and Iron Fist hope to take down an opponent they can't even lay a hand on? Cover price $0.75.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972) Mark Jewelers 59MJ CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition Mark Jewelers Insert

Label #21-279BDC8-017

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.40.

Primer (1982 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4402527014

1st appearance of Grendel (Matt Wagner art). 1st appearance of Argent. Cover price $1.50.

Ragman (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4408082009

Origin and 1st appearance of Ragman. Cover by Joe Kubert. "Origin of the Tatterdemalion," script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Joe Kubert (layouts) and Redondo Studio, inks by Redondo Studio; A shadowy figure hands a little girl a ball, and asks her to toss it to the man pulling up in the red convertible; The ball bounces into the convertible and explodes; The driver, Dill Dixon, dies in the explosion; The little girl lies severely injured in the street; Fleeing the scene are two hoods, who go by the names Vorst and Anders; As they cut through an alley, Vorst is spooked by a rustling sound, and fires three shots from his revolver; The two men ascend a fire escape ladder to a nearby rooftop; Behind them, stepping out from the shadows, is the Ragman, who has taken a bullet to the shoulder; Despite his injury, the Ragman pursues the two killers. "A Rag and a Bone and a Bag of Gold" text story by E. Nelson Bridwell. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389079005

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Blood of the Unicorn, script by Ed Summer, Roy Thomas, and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; While wandering the forests of Argos, Red Sonja witnesses a warlord named Andar of Bezfarda attacking a unicorn; He cuts off the unicorn's horn in the hopes of obtaining its mystical properties; Red Sonja leaps down and liberates the unicorn from its attackers; She rides off with it, and both rider and mount develop a close bond. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4389079007

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Blood of the Unicorn, script by Ed Summer, Roy Thomas, and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; While wandering the forests of Argos, Red Sonja witnesses a warlord named Andar of Bezfarda attacking a unicorn; He cuts off the unicorn's horn in the hopes of obtaining its mystical properties; Red Sonja leaps down and liberates the unicorn from its attackers; She rides off with it, and both rider and mount develop a close bond. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 15 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

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Label #22-0FD4FF7-037

Final issue of the series. 40-cent cover price. "The Tomb of Three Dead Kings!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Iron Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Brains Over Brawn!" Dave Cockcum cover. Cover price $0.40.

Red Sonja the Movie (1985) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-29CED65-022

Cover by Mary Wilshire. Into the Realm of Darkness! (part 1), script by Louise Simonson and Mary Wilshire, art by Mary Wilshire and Vince Colletta; Based on the 1985 feature film. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-47F5AB7-008

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 16 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4366598018

Cover art by Al Milgrom. The Doom Seer starring Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter, O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner, Lady Shiva, Ojo, Luke Lewis, and The Blades-Men, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ric Estrada; Richard Dragon battles The Doom Seer in the cold northern tundra. 32 pgs. $0.35. 1st appearance of Professor Ojo. Cover price $0.35.

Richie Rich Bank Books (1972) 53 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-0E505C0-008

Story and art credit: Unknown. Richie's dog Dollar has an odd adventure in "What Is a Dog?" After noticing how lonely Irona is, Richie and Gloria decide to find another robot for her to socialize with, but things go awry when they stumble upon a defective one in "The Robot Who Ran Away." Richie Rich in "No Place for Money!" Mayda Munny in "Mayda Munny's Money Plot." 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $0.50.

Richie Rich Millions (1961 Harvey) 105 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-150e668-014

36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 1 VF+ 8.5

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Deep in space two centuries ago a decisive battle between the forces of good and evil was fought. The brave Spaceknights of Galador defeated the evil sorcery and super-science of the Dire Wraiths and scattered them to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. Now in present day their eternal struggle has spilled over to Earth. Rom, greatest of the Spaceknights, has arrived in Clairton, a small West Virginia town. Frightened by the arrival of a 7' alien, the people of Clairton have called in the National Guard. Can Rom convince those he came to save that the true enemy resides in their very ranks? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

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Label #19-27D449D-103

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. As Rom stands overlooking the countryside he contemplates his lost humanity and longs to return home. However, the threat posed by the Dire Wraiths demands his attention yet again. Also, Brandy Clark can't get Rom and his warning out of her head as she returns home to find visitors of another kind in her apartment. Meanwhile, disguised Dire Wraiths use one man's own xenophobia to twist his hate and fear of Rom to their own ends. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 18 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #21-248D6B1-003

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Part 2 of 2 - Guest starring the Uncanny X-Men (Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Sprite). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Born from the unnatural union of a Dire Wraith father and a human mother, the malevolent Hybrid has used his powerful psionic and shape-changing abilities to trick the X-Men into thinking that Rom is the evil one. Now, Rom must stave off the powerful mutants long enough to convince them of the true threat before it is too late. 32 pages. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Hybrid. Cover price $0.50.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 24 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #21-248D6B1-004

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Hurtling through space on his way home, Rom crosses paths with Richard Ryder, a.k.a. Nova, the Human Rocket. Rom soon allies with the youthful hero and his super-powered friends to defend the planet Xandar from invading hordes of alien Skrulls. 32 pages.

NOTE: This story continues the struggle started in Fantastic Four #204-209 and completes the saga of Nova (Richard Rider), whose adventures began in his own short-lived series. Rider returns as Kid Nova in the pages of New Warriors (1990-1996 1st Series) #1. - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist Cover price $0.50.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 35 CBCS 8.5

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-009

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Danny Bulanadi. Many fathoms below the sea, Rom, together with his new ally Prince Namor, the Savage Sub- Mariner, confront a horrible product of Dire Wraith black magic. A threat that could spell the end for the underwater kingdom of Atlantis and the surface world as well. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 42 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #22-3F879FE-012

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Rom strikes an unholy bargain with Quasimodo the Living Computer (last seen in Incredible Hulk #259). In exchange for his humanity Rom shall give up his Spaceknight armor to the sentient machine. There's no way this ends well. Special cameo appearance by Doctor Strange. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 47 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-010

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. A young couple soon learn what lurks in the dark as a pare of Dire Wraiths reveal their terrible nature to them. Plus, Rom and Starshine arrive to a mysterious island and are accosted by creatures of fantasy and fairy-tale in "One Man's Toys...are another Man's Terror!" 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 52 CBCS 9.4

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-011

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Mel Candido. The Dire Wraiths step it up a notch in "Total War!" Rom bands together with the US Army to repel a Wraith attack and shows the military just how bad the Wraith infestation is on our planet. However, they soon learn that the Dire Wraiths are closer than they at first realized. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 54 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

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Label #21-24971B9-025

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Guest-starring Rick Jones, Nick Fury, and Dr. Strange. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema, Mel Candido, and Kelly Jones. As Rom educates the military on the horrors of the Dire Wraiths, professional sidekick Rick Jones takes up residence at a hospital to have tests done. However, this house of medicine has also drawn the evil of Wraithkind to its doorstep. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 61 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-033

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Jackson Guice. Continued from Rom Annual #3. Rom confronts a vast flock of Wraiths in the form Deathwings in "The Beginning of the End of the World!" Plus, government Agent Henry Gyrich, oft nemesis of the Avengers and X-Men, arrives to tell the military and Rom that there is a man who has successfully duplicated Rom's most powerful weapon, the Neutralizer. That man's name is Forge. 32 Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 65 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #21-248D6B1-005

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Guest-starring everybody. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and P. Craig Russell. The end is near. Nay, true-believer...the end is here. This is it...the Final Conflict. Rom is defeated and victory is within the grasp of the evil Dire Wraiths. However, one last thing stands in their way and total victory, the united governments of the Earth and oh yeah, all those pesky super-heroes Rom has spent the last 64 issues recruiting to his cause. Rom is joined by the Avengers, the West Coast Avengers, the X-Men, the Defenders, the Soviet Super-Soldiers and all of the heroes of the world in one last ultimate battle to rid the Earth of Wraithkind forever. It's all or nothing...there's no turning back now. The war and the fate of mankind is decided in this epic issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.