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Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) comic books graded by CGC

  • Item #60905975
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    • Label #4378233013

    Direct Edition. Quest for the Shield: Part 1 of 6 - "Guardians of the Galaxy!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Charlie 27 is a fifth generation militia-man and the sole survivor of Earth's Jupiter colony. Martinex, last survivor of Earth's colony on Pluto, can manipulate fire and ice and is the team's reluctant leader. Nikki, last survivor of Earth's Mercury colony, has super human agility and a fiery attitude to match. Major Vance Astro, first Earthman to the stars, is the last survivor of the 20th Century and the master of the mutant power of psychokinesis. Yondu, last son of Earth's only extra-stellar colony, Centauri IV, is a primitive mystic and weapons master. Aleta is the mistress of light. Starhawk, enigmatic mutant from the planet Arcturus, wields the power of light and shares his physical being with Aleta. He is "The One Who Knows." They are seven extraordinary super-beings, all survivors of interstellar war. Now they roam the cosmos of the 31st Century aboard the starship Captain America. Their mission – to safeguard the Milky Way! NOTE: For early adventures with the Guardians check out Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) #3-12, Thor (19662-96) Annual #6, and Avengers: The Korvac Saga HC (2010). Plus, Vance Astro is the future counterpart to the member of the New Warriors and future Avenger Marvel Boy/Justice. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #60909660
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    • Label #4330341006

    Direct Edition. Quest for the Shield: Part 1 of 6 - "Guardians of the Galaxy!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Charlie 27 is a fifth generation militia-man and the sole survivor of Earth's Jupiter colony. Martinex, last survivor of Earth's colony on Pluto, can manipulate fire and ice and is the team's reluctant leader. Nikki, last survivor of Earth's Mercury colony, has super human agility and a fiery attitude to match. Major Vance Astro, first Earthman to the stars, is the last survivor of the 20th Century and the master of the mutant power of psychokinesis. Yondu, last son of Earth's only extra-stellar colony, Centauri IV, is a primitive mystic and weapons master. Aleta is the mistress of light. Starhawk, enigmatic mutant from the planet Arcturus, wields the power of light and shares his physical being with Aleta. He is "The One Who Knows." They are seven extraordinary super-beings, all survivors of interstellar war. Now they roam the cosmos of the 31st Century aboard the starship Captain America. Their mission – to safeguard the Milky Way! NOTE: For early adventures with the Guardians check out Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) #3-12, Thor (19662-96) Annual #6, and Avengers: The Korvac Saga HC (2010). Plus, Vance Astro is the future counterpart to the member of the New Warriors and future Avenger Marvel Boy/Justice. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #60733053
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    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4331032003
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    Newsstand Edition. World of Mutants: Part 2 of 3 - "Tell Them the Overmen are Here!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Cover by Jim Valentino and Jim Lee. The people of Haven are revolting! Meanwhile, the Guardians face off with Rancor, the deadly descendant of Wolverine and her elite bodyguards, the Nine! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #58567067
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    Spirit of Vengeance: Part 1 of 2 - "Spirit of Vengeance!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Originally released with an "Upper Deck" insert, which may or may not be present. The exciting second year of Guardians of the Galaxy begins with the introduction of the Spirit of Vengeance of the 31st Century! And it could mean the death of Starhawk! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Spirit of Vengeance (Ghost Rider of the future). Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #60703229
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    • CGC Qualified
    • Paper: White
    • "UPPER DECK" insert missing.
    • Label #4377360009
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    Spirit of Vengeance: Part 1 of 2 - "Spirit of Vengeance!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Originally released with an "Upper Deck" insert, which may or may not be present. The exciting second year of Guardians of the Galaxy begins with the introduction of the Spirit of Vengeance of the 31st Century! And it could mean the death of Starhawk! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Spirit of Vengeance (Ghost Rider of the future). Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #60940958
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    Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 61 CGC 9.6

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    Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

    Label #0243237004

    Starts May 20

    The Starhawk Saga: Part 3 of 4 - "What Child is This?!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Kevin West and Steve Montano. Starhawk finds Kismet! "The Me Nobody Knows!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Michael Blair. Featuring Talon and Krugarr, the Sorcerer Supreme of the 31st Century. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

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    $85.00
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    • Label #3824784007
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    Double-Sized Final Issue - The Starhawk Saga: Part 4 of 4 - "Endgame!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Kevin West and Steve Montano. Can the One Who Knows get past the mechanical monster Pathbreaker and reach Vesper to find Kismet, his mother? "Time to Go!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Sandu Florea. Guardians of the Galaxy, past and present, unite for an adventure destined to forever change the very fabric of reality. What would be the outcome of the infamous Martian Invasion of Earth if the aliens were intercepted by Icarus, the starship of the Guardians?! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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