Auctions: comic books 1988
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Item #60649822
Akira (1988) 1 CGC 9.8
Paper: White
Label #4379386001
Starts Jul 6 1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.
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Item #60995607
Tags: Evolutionary War (part Tie-In (Humor)), High EvolutionaryALF (1988) Annual 1 CGC 9.8
One of only 5 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4412156003
Starts Jul 6 Humorous Evolutionary War Tie-In
Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. ALF's old girl friend from Melmac crash lands on Earth and takes up residence with the Tanners and ALF in "The Return of Rhonda." Then the Tanners visit Yosemite National Park and ALF has promised to behave himself. But how long do you think that will last in "Back to Human Nature." In "Safe At Home," Willie gets tickets to a skybox at a baseball game and that means ALF can go along to the game. Then in "You Give Me Fever," ALF gets an illness brought on by media simulation and starts acting like the people and characters he saw on screen. And in "A Campy Approach," when Brian goes away to summer camp, ALF gets worried about the youngster and tries to help Brian. Issue also has "You Say You Want An Evolution." Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin. Cover price $1.75.
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Item #60262570
Published May 1988 by Dark Horse.Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.0
Paper: White
Label #4350856002
Starts Jul 6 1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. In deep space, a salvage crew is attacked by seemingly unstoppable monsters. The marines are called in, but they need someone with experience. Soon Hicks (the horribly scarred survivor from Aliens) and Newt (now almost eighteen) find themselves on a mission to locate and destroy the Aliens' homeworld! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.
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Item #60970322
Tags: Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298N VG/FN 5.0
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Ends Jun 3 6:22 PM CST Bid History 5 bids Current Bid $20 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Newsstand Edition. "Chance Encounter!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Chance is back in business and working a new job for the Life Foundation! The clandestine organization wants Chance to steal an arms shipment coming into the west side docks! That should be a piece of cake for the high-flying mercenary! However the Daily Bugle dispatches an undercover photographer to observe the delivery! And beneath the moonlit sky, fireworks explode when Chance and the Amazing Spider-Man throw down on the docks! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Eddie Brock (aka Venom). First appearance of Carlton Drake of the Life Foundation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joy Mercado, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Chance previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. This issue begins Todd McFarlane's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60113354
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 300), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant
1st full app. Venom
Paper: White
Label #4350117003
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60147660
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 300), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300D CBCS 9.4 Direct Variant
1st full app. Venom
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #19-3BB47DB-002
Starts Jun 10 Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #55875587
Published Dec 1988 by Continuity.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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Starts Jun 10 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.
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Item #60742987
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 423REP CGC 9.4 Reprint
Paper: White
Second Printing.
Label #4366232011
Starts Jul 6 Second or later printing with TurboGrafx ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60670975
Batman (1940) 426 FN+ 6.5
Starts Jun 3 1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #57024878
Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 SS Brian Bolland Bolland Variant 1st Printing
Paper: White
Slab: Scuffing on back of case
Signed By Brian Bolland on 4/8/19.
Label #1497549008
Starts Jul 6 1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.
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Item #60911255
Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing
Paper: White
Label #0266957008
Starts Jul 6 1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.
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Item #61015820
Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing
Paper: White
Slab: See item notes
Severe inner well scuff(s).
Label #2017521004
Ends Jun 3 6:47 PM CST Bid History 11 bids Current Bid $76 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. 1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.
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Item #60970373
Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST FN+ 6.5 Bolland Variant 1st Printing
Ends Jun 3 6:47 PM CST Bid History 5 bids Current Bid $21 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. 1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.
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Item #60858409
Elvira Mistress of the Dark (1988 Magazine) 1D CBCS 9.0 SS Joe Jusko
Paper: White
Verified Signature: Joe Jusko. Direct Edition.
Label #23-3A44982-003
Starts Jun 10 Direct Edition. Cover by Ernie Colon and Joe Jusko. Art by Ernie Colon and Romeo Tanghal. Adaptation of the 1988 "Elvira: Mistress of the Dark" movie. 1-shot, magazine-sized. Cover price $2.00.
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Item #60873862
Tags: X-MenExcalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #21-2BC5393-027
Starts Jun 10 Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #56705338
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 67 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-1D26C85-017
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Starts Jun 10 In "Cold Snap," the captured Joes return from Borovia; Cobra begins its Terror-Drome operation; and Storm Shadow dispenses much ninja wisdom to Billy. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Dial-Tone; Stalker; Snow-Job; Quick-Kick; Outback; Lady Jaye; Flint; Roadblock; Leatherneck; Shipwreck; Doc; Tunnel Rat; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Psyche-Out; Jinx; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Billy; Blind Master; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #58365887
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 72 CBCS 9.0 SS Larry Hama
Paper: White
Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.
Label #21-1981F70-005
Starts Jun 3 "Stiletto" finds the new Cobra agent, Star-Viper, breaking into The Pit III and stealing an experimental and expensive black box mechanism from under the Joes' noses. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Gung-Ho; Dusty; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Iceberg; Mainframe; Tunnel Rat; Wildcard (1st); Skidmark (1st); Windmill (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Star-Viper (1st); Croc-Master (1st); Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #61054722
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 79 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #4418460003
Starts Jun 3 The Joes may have beaten the diabolical Dreadnoks before, but now, in the heart of a New Jersey swamp, they're on the Dreadnoks' home turf--and that could make all the difference in the world! "Dreadnoks Rule!" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Marshall Rogers and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #61046763
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe Special Missions (1986) 15 CGC 9.8
One of only 4 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4418459012
Ends Jun 3 7:34 PM CST Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $43 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "...And into the Fire!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe. SThe Joes mount a final assault against a superior force. Will this be the last stand of Snake Eyes, Scarlett and their allies? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #58167819
Published Nov 1988 by Dark Horse.Godzilla (1988 Dark Horse Limited Series) 5 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4185348001
Starts Jul 6 Story and art by Kazuhisa Iwata. Cover by Mark A. Nelson. Tokyo is in ruins, but the Japanese military refuses to give up. They unleash their "Main Sky Battle Tank"--the armored hover craft Super X! It's a war of futuristic technology versus prehistoric might in a battle to the death--setting the scene for next issue's exciting climax! This is Godzilla and Japanese manga at their best! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.
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Item #60672899
Tags: Fall of The Mutants (part 21), Marvel Legacy Numbering: Hulk (part 340)Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant
Paper: White
Label #4250287013
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60629078
Tags: Fall of The Mutants (part 21), Marvel Legacy Numbering: Hulk (part 340)Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D CGC 8.0 Direct Variant
Paper: White
Label #4020473008
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #61052484
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Hulk (part 344), HulkIncredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 344 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4418460007
Starts Jun 3 "Psychic Victory." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. It's the calm before the storm. The Redeemer and Rock, the Leader's new super-powered henchmen and former Hulkbusters, storm a top secret government facility to obtain Weapons of Mass Destruction. Meanwhile, Bruce and Betty's relationship has been a tumultuous one at best. Betty intends to confront the one responsible, the Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #61046442
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Hulk (part 347), HulkIncredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 347 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4418459021
Ends Jun 3 7:56 PM CST Bid History 2 bids Current Bid $11 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "Crap-Shoot!" 1st appearance of Marlo. Story by Peter David. Art by Jeff Purves, Mike and Valerie Gustovich. Three months later. Welcome to Las Vegas. Sin City. The land of lights where dreams are made and broken. Meet Mickey Berengetti, casino owner and all around mafioso. When ever trouble rears its ugly head Mr. Berengetti simply calls in his new muscle to deal with it, Mr. Fixit. However, Fixit bears a striking resemblance to a certain Grey-Skinned Behemoth who's supposed to be dead. This is a great jumping on point for a new direction in the life of the Incredible Hulk. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #59052720
Published Jan 1988 by First Publishing.Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 9 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Label #21-1D3D0D2-014
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Starts Jun 10 Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.
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Item #59052723
Published Feb 1988 by First Publishing.Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 10 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Label #21-1D3D0D2-015
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Starts Jun 10 Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.
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Item #59052293
Published Mar 1988 by First Publishing.Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 11 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Label #21-1D3D0D2-016
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Starts Jun 10 Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59052298
Published Apr 1988 by First Publishing.Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 12 CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Label #21-1D3D0D2-017
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Starts Jun 10 Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59052301
Tags: MangaPublished May 1988 by First Publishing.Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 13 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Label #21-1D3D0D2-018
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Starts Jun 10 Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59052305
Published Jun 1988 by First Publishing.Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 14 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Label #21-1D3D0D2-019
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Starts Jun 10 Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59052310
Published Jul 1988 by First Publishing.Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 15 CBCS 8.0
Paper: White
Label #21-1D3D0D2-020
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Starts Jun 10 Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59052314
Tags: MangaPublished Aug 1988 by First Publishing.Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 16 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Label #21-1D3D0D2-021
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Starts Jun 10 Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59052320
Tags: MangaPublished Sep 1988 by First Publishing.Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 17 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Label #21-1D3D0D2-022
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Starts Jun 10 Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59052396
Tags: MangaPublished Oct 1988 by First Publishing.Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 18 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Label #21-1D3D0D2-023
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Starts Jun 10 Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59066134
Tags: Anthology / CollectionMarvel Comics Presents (1988) 2 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #22-2FA3252-021
Starts Jun 10 Cover art by Alex Saviuk and Klaus Janson. Save the Tiger Part 2: The Bad Guy starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 2: First Witness starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 2: Bait starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. Cold War starring The Captain, script and art by Al Milgrom. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #57904014
Tags: Anthology / Collection, ThorMarvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 37 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2496D64-037
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Starts Jun 10 Cover art by Charles Vess. "How You Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm After They've Seen Asgard?", script by Alan Zelenetz, art by Charles Vess; Here be Dragons!; The Warriors Three are caught up in a dreamscape illusion while trying to recover a missing Asgardian!; And Loki's to blame! Pin-ups: Storm by Brett Blevins; Spider-Man, the Black Cat, and the Hobgoblin by Arthur Adams; Iron Man by Walt Simonson; and the Man-Thing by Tom Sutton. "Synchronicity" starring Fantastic Four, She-Hulk, and Wyatt Wingfoot, script by Mark Borax, art by Norm Breyfogle. Back cover by Norm Breyfogle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60814903
Published 1988 by Nintendo of America.Nintendo Power (1988-2012 Nintendo of America) 1B CGC 6.5
Paper: White
Label #4293773010
Starts Jul 6 "Free Sample Copy" Edition Cover by Joan Gratz. Premiere Issue 1988. Originally distributed with a fold-out poster; see individual listings to see if it is present. The premiere gaming magazine for all things Nintendo. In this issue "Super Mario 2 - 20 page Spectacular, Zelda - Second Quest in depth review, Baseball Roundup, Over 50 pro tips. 110 Pages, Full Color, 8.25" x 10.75". Cover price $3.50.
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Item #56536718
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Punisher (part 10), PunisherPunisher (1987 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-289EB7E-020
Starts Jun 10 Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Continued from last issue. Frank has found the tape that shows the Rev murdering a man in cold blood. Can Castle deal out his brand of punishment to a man of God? The Punisher's war on crime does not discriminate. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #57481539
Tags: PunisherPunisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-22F82E4-032
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Starts Jun 10 Cover art by Carl Potts and Scott Williams. An Eye for an Eye Chapter One Sunday in the Park, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; Punisher shoots some criminals and recalls his family's death in Central Park. Profiles of this issue's creators. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #56020041
Published Mar 1988 by Continuity.Revengers Featuring Megalith (1985 Continuity) 4 CBCS 6.5
Paper: White
Label #19-2AC2DFF-025
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Starts Jun 10 If The Nuclear Warlock Has His Way. Story by Neal Adams and Elliot S! Maggin. Art by Louis Williams, Brian Garvey, Ian Akin, and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams. Continuity Comics presents its own super-team, cleverly called the Revengers. The Revengers are building a new headquarters in a remote town, only to find themselves attacked by freakish mutations under the direction of the New Clear Warlock. Featuring a script assist from DC legend Elliot S! Maggin. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.
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Item #59990521
Tags: Sub-MarinerSaga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 1 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #0942422002
Starts Jul 6 Cover art by Rich Buckler. A Legend A-Borning starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod; retells the origin of the Sub-Mariner. Subby, Bill, and Me: A Personal View article on the various interpretations of Namor by Roy Thomas, art by Bill Everett. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #59990522
Tags: Sub-MarinerSaga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 2 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #0315708016
Starts Jun 24 Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. Avenging Son starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod; the story of Namor's youth and his first encounter with surface men. Subby, Bill, and Me: Part 2 of a Personal View article about Bill Everett by Roy Thomas. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #56635595
Tags: The Elders' Plot (Marvel) (part 7), Silver SurferSilver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 7 CBCS 9.2
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-1D8FD6C-069
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Starts Jun 10 "Triangle!" Guest-starring Mantis. Avengers and Captain Marvel flashback cameos. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Kree Empire invades Zenn-La and soon learn this planet is under the protection of the Silver Surfer, wielder of the Power Cosmic. Meanwhile, Mantis watches from the shadows as the Elders of the Universe continue their scheming. Plus, Norrin Radd confronts the Supreme Intelligence, Master of a Thousand-Thousand Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #57708086
Tags: The Elders' Plot (Marvel) (part 8), Silver SurferSilver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.0
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-248D6B1-026
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Starts Jun 10 "Soul Sweet Soul!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. In the aftermath of last issue's events, Norrin Radd awakens in a perfect world, but everything is not as it seems. It's the Silver Surfer vs. the Supreme Intelligence in the realm of the imagination, and the fate of the universe hangs in the balance. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #56635580
Tags: The Elders' Plot (Marvel) (part 9), Silver SurferSilver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 7.5
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-1D8FD6C-091
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Starts Jun 10 "Doomsday!" Guest-starring Mantis and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The last seven issues have led to this moment. The Elders of the Universe confront the Devourer of Worlds, and the Silver Surfer is caught in the middle. How can the former Herald of Galactus hope to defeat these villains when Shalla Bal and Mantis, the women he loves, are the helpless prisoners of the Elders? The Surfer can only save one of them, but who will it be? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #56129569
Tags: The Elders' Plot (Marvel) (part 10), Silver SurferSilver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-0BAA008-092
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Starts Jun 10 Space is...Eternity!" Guest-starring Galactus. Special guest appearance by Eternity. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. The Elders of the Universe dared to try and defeat Galactus and failed. Now, they must face the retribution of the Devourer of Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #58940720
Tags: Silver SurferSilver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #22-2D0A2F1-029
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Starts Jun 10 "Nova!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Joe Rubinstein. Even though the Heralds of Galactus are imbued with the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer teaches Nova (Frankie Ray) the universe is still a very dangerous place. Hopefully Nova will listen to Norrin Radd's council as they've been charged with finding the Contemplator, the last Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #52253912
Tags: Silver SurferSilver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition
Label #19-47253CB-004
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Starts Jun 10 "Nova!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Joe Rubinstein. Even though the Heralds of Galactus are imbued with the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer teaches Nova (Frankie Ray) the universe is still a very dangerous place. Hopefully Nova will listen to Norrin Radd's council as they've been charged with finding the Contemplator, the last Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #52253915
Tags: Silver SurferSilver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 12 CBCS 9.0
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #19-47253CB-005
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Starts Jun 10 "Sick!" Guest-starring Nova (Frankie Ray). Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer is the helpless prisoner of the space pirate Reptyl, the Non-Human. Can Nova fight her way through the corsair's defenses and rescue the former Herald of Galactus? Plus, witness the horrible, ultimate fate of the Contemplator. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #56644982
Tags: Silver SurferSilver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 13 CBCS 8.5
Paper: Off white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-1D8FD6C-007
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Starts Jun 10 "Masques!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Dave Cockrum. Someone has been leaving a trail of terror and destruction throughout the Kree Empire in the name of the Silver Surfer. Now, Norrin Radd and Nova must face the judgment of Ronan the Accuser and the power of his Cosmic Rod! 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.