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  • Item #60873862
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    Excalibur (1988 1st Series) #1D CBCS 9.8
    Tags: X-Men
    Published Oct 1988 by Marvel.

    Excalibur (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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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) #18 CBCS 8.5
    Tags: Manga
    Published 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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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) #16 CBCS 9.6
    Tags: Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer
    Published Oct 1988 by Marvel.

    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 16 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: Off white to white

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-47253CB-009

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Malice: A Four Thought!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. To save the life of Galactus, the Silver Surfer, Reed Richards, and the Invisible Woman ventured into the heart of a black hole. But, things have really gone wrong because Sue is possessed by the Soul Gems and now wants her husband and friend dead. Witness the return of one of Marvel's most powerful villains. Plus, don't blink or you'll miss one of the most startling cameos of all. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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    Watchmen TPB (1987 Warner Edition) #1-1ST VG+ 4.5
    Tags: Alternate Reality
    Published Oct 1988 by Warner Books.

    Watchmen TPB (1987 Warner Edition) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5

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    Warner Edition - 1st printing. Collects WATCHMEN (1986) #1-12.

    Written by Alan Moore. Art by Dave Gibbons. Colors by John Higgins.

    With heart-felt characterization and an unprecedented level of storytelling sophistication, Watchmen redefines the comic book, the super-hero, and perhaps, fiction itself.

    Softcover, 436 pages, full color. Mature Readers

    Cover price $14.95.