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Avengers (2013 5th Series) 24H CGC 9.8 SS Simonson/ Martin

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Signed by Walt Simonson and Laura Martin on 9/6/14 Simonson Variant Cover

Label #1279003009

Variant Cover by Walt Simonson. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Esad Ribic, Salvador Larroca, Mike Deodato and Butch Guice. 'ROGUE PLANET' - Part 1 of 5 Captain America and Iron Man plan for the next version of the Avengers. A runaway planet is on a collision course with Earth. A visitor from the future helps save the day. Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2015) It All Begins Here 0A CGC 9.8 Rocafort

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Chipping to upper back side corner bracket.

Label #4133050009

Written by James Robinson, Al Ewing, Mark Waid, G. Willow Wilson and Gerry Duggan. Art by Leonard Kirk, Gerardo Sandoval, Mahmud Asara, Victor Ibanez, Ryan Stegman and Kenneth Rocafort. Cover by Kenneth Rocafort. The kickoff to the All-New AVENGERS line begins here, with new stories of the ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT AVENGERS, SQUADRON SUPREME, A-FORCE, NEW AVENGERS, ULTIMATES and UNCANNY AVENGERS! Someone is carefully studying the movements of the Avengers and those in their orbit-but do they mean to harm, or help? Find out the first clues in this special launch issue! 60 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Avengers (2017 7th Series) 682A CBCS 9.8 SS Mark Brooks Brooks

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Witnessed Sig: Mark Brooks on 4/7/2018.

Label #19-373E802-005

No Surrender: Part 8 of 16 - Written by Al Ewing, Jim Zub and Mark Waid. Art by Sean Izaakse. Cover by Mark Brooks. - One Avenger will gamble everything to save thousands - and the odds aren't in his favor! The Challenger reveals his ace in the hole, and Jarvis awakens from a mysterious coma long enough to cry four chilling words: 'It's all a lie!' 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers (2017 7th Series) 684A CGC 9.8 Brooks

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Label #4376820011

No Surrender: Part 10 of 16 - Written by Jim Zub, Mark Waid and Al Ewing. Art by Joe Bennett and Paco Medina. Cover by Mark Brooks. - THE AVENGERS WEEKLY EPIC CONTINUES IN THIS OVERSIZED ISSUE! Back from the dead! He cannot be reasoned with. He will not be stopped. Bruce Banner isn't home right now. There is only THE IMMORTAL HULK. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

NOTE: The Road to Immortal Hulk are moments that happened throughout Marvel History, all the times fate, enemies, allies, and even Bruce Banner himself have come close to actually killing the Green Goliath, and failed. These moments only made the Hulk stronger, angrier, and ultimately IMMORTAL. This issue features a recap of all those moments. Immortal Hulk #1 launches summer of 2018! – Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $4.99.

Avengers (2017 7th Series) 684A NM- 9.2 Brooks

No Surrender: Part 10 of 16 - Written by Jim Zub, Mark Waid and Al Ewing. Art by Joe Bennett and Paco Medina. Cover by Mark Brooks. - THE AVENGERS WEEKLY EPIC CONTINUES IN THIS OVERSIZED ISSUE! Back from the dead! He cannot be reasoned with. He will not be stopped. Bruce Banner isn't home right now. There is only THE IMMORTAL HULK. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

NOTE: The Road to Immortal Hulk are moments that happened throughout Marvel History, all the times fate, enemies, allies, and even Bruce Banner himself have come close to actually killing the Green Goliath, and failed. These moments only made the Hulk stronger, angrier, and ultimately IMMORTAL. This issue features a recap of all those moments. Immortal Hulk #1 launches summer of 2018! – Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $4.99.

Avengers and X-Men Axis (2014 Marvel) 2A CBCS 9.8 Cheung

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Label #0002435-AA-008

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Written by Rick Remender. Art by Adam Kubert. Cover by Jim Cheung. ACT I: THE RED SUPREMACY The heroes of the Marvel Universe storm the beaches of Red Skull's Genoshian Reeducation camps. What they discover within will lead to a bleak new era. The revelation of Tony Stark's dark secret promises to shatter the fragile alliance between A and X. Nova's attempt at solving the crisis leads to disaster. Magneto betrays his alliance to join an army of evil. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers and X-Men Axis (2014 Marvel) 3A CBCS 9.8 Cheung

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Label #0002773-AA-001

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Written by Rick Remender. Art by Leinil Francis Yu. Cover by Jim Cheung. ACT I: THE RED SUPREMACY With the heroes lost, the world's fate lies in the hands of the vilest syndicate known to man. Scarlet Witch is forced to join Dr. Doom, the man who unleashed her power to cause M-Day, or she will watch those she loves most die. The return of one of the Marvel Universe's great villains! An Avenger quits, a heart is broken, and the world as we know it is gone. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers Hulk (2021 Marvel) FCBD 1 CBCS 9.0

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Label #22-3985F7A-003

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Written by Jason Aaron and Donny Cates. Art by Iban Coello and Ryan Ottley. Cover by Ryan Ottley. Free Comic Book Day is the perfect chance to dive deep into the Marvel Universe with new stories and exciting adventures alongside some of Marvel's most acclaimed creators - and this year, Marvel is bringing you the biggest and boldest stories yet! First up: In a land beyond time, a shining tower stands, deploying its operatives across the Multiverse to hold against the encroaching darkness! Who is the mysterious Avenger Prime, and how will his advent impact on the past, the present, and the very future of the mighty Avengers? Don't miss "The Tower at the Center of Everything" by Jason Aaron and Iban Coello. Plus: Hulk takes on M.O.D.O.K. and A.I.M. in "Ignition" by Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley. Exclusive Original Material. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Avengers Twilight (2024 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8

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Label #4397413007

Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Daniel Acuna. Cover by Alex Ross. In a gleaming new world of prosperity, Captain America is no more. But Steve Rogers still exists, floating through an America where freedom is an illusion, where THE AVENGERS are strangers and his friends are long dead. But is the Dream? How do you assemble Avengers in a world that doesn't want them? PLUS: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of this issue! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Avengers vs. X-Men (2012 Marvel) 8G CBCS 9.8 Davis X-Men Team Variant

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X-Men Team Variant.

Label #21-3BB61AF-012

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X-Men Team Threshold Variant Cover by Alan Davis. (W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Adam Kubert, John Dell Last stand in Wakanda as an out-of-control Namor invades this sovereign nation in pursuit of the Avengers! And a shocking truth stands revealed that may cause fractures in the X-Men's alliance! Cover price $3.99.

Avengers vs. X-Men (2012 Marvel) 10A CBCS 9.8 Cheung

Paper: White

Label #21-3BB61AF-003

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Cover by Jim Cheung. (W) Ed Brubaker. (A) Adam Kubert, John Dell. Time is running out as the Avengers are cornered in their last stronghold! But the stakes change when Hope and the Scarlet Witch join forces! Why?! How?! Cover price $3.99.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 45 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3942025003

Vision Quest Part 4 of 4. "New Faces" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Vision has been reassembled thanks to the brilliance and hard work of Hank Pym. But complications remain. First, the Vision's appearance has changed due to the trauma his bio-synthetic skin suffered during his disassembly. And second, while Hank has restored the Vision's memories, he can't recreate the emotional attachment to them. For that the brain patterns of Simon Williams are needed. But when Wanda finds Simon and asks him to cooperate, he refuses. Then Wonder Man faces the wrath of the Scarlet Witch! Wow, the West Coast Avengers are approaching rock bottom. And the recent addition of the U.S. Agent is not helping. (Notes: The cover to this issue is an homage to John Buscema and George Klein's classic cover to Avengers (1st series) #57 -- the first appearance of the silver age Vision. The white Vision debuted in the MCU in the final episode of the WandaVision Disney+ series. The Vision Quest storyline was a distressing read for long-time fans of the Avengers. Several years later during the Gatherers saga, the Vision regains his red-hued body. [See Avengers 360.] The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 306,775; average paid circulation 178,125.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers X-Men (2022 Marvel) FCBD 1A CGC 9.8 Schiti

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Label #4226394014

Written by Kieron Gillen, Danny Lore and Gerry Duggan. Art by Dustin Weaver, Karen S. Darboe and Matteo Lolli. Cover by Valerio Schiti. Featuring stories by an all-star lineup of creators, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: AVENGERS/X-MEN #1 will lay the groundwork for an event that will erupt across the Marvel Universe in 2022 and drastically alter the relationship between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and mutantkind. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Avengers X-Men (2022 Marvel) FCBD 1A CBCS 9.6 Schiti

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Label #22-3985F7A-004

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Written by Kieron Gillen, Danny Lore and Gerry Duggan. Art by Dustin Weaver, Karen S. Darboe and Matteo Lolli. Cover by Valerio Schiti. Featuring stories by an all-star lineup of creators, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: AVENGERS/X-MEN #1 will lay the groundwork for an event that will erupt across the Marvel Universe in 2022 and drastically alter the relationship between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and mutantkind. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3750972002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America Anniversary Tribute (2021 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Brooks Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #3939643011

Written by Joe Simon & Various. Art by Various. Cover by Mark Brooks. Captain America celebrates 80 years of battling tyranny this month! And what better way to celebrate than by having a cadre of Marvel's best artists redraw and modernize Captain America's origin and the debut of the Red Skull from CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #1 as well as Cap's return in the Marvel Age from AVENGERS #4! The legendary stories that changed the course of comic book history are presented in an all-new way for the current generation of Marvel fans! 52 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $6.99.

Captain Marvel (2012 7th Series) 13B CGC 9.8 Conner 1:30 Variant

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Conner Variant Cover

Label #2077818002

Limited 1 for 30 Variant Cover by Amanda Conner (W) Kelly Sue DeConnick (A) Scott Hepburn THE ENEMY WITHIN: PART 3 OF 5 A villain revealed! Magnitron's sinister plans are finally unveiled! What is the link between Captain Marvel and Magnitron? PLUS: Kree Sentries?! The Avengers Assemble in the most pivotal event in Captain Marvel's history! Cover price $2.99.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 155 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418460015

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Springer. The Avengers (Captain America, the Black Widow, the Beast) and Hercules guest stars in The Man Without Fear?, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Frank Robbins, inks by Frank Springer; DD starts getting mysterious headaches that interfere with his daily activities; Matt hires Becky as his new secretary; Daredevil invades Avenger's mansion to confront a visiting Black Widow; Death-Stalker appearance. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 157 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4418460014

Last 35-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Al Milgrom. The Avengers (Captain America, the Black Widow, the Beast) and Hercules guest star in The Ungrateful Dead, script by Roger McKenzie (plot) and Mary Jo Duffy (script), pencils by Gene Colan (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; DD and the Avengers ward off Death-Stalker; The Ani-Men wreak havoc in the storefront law office trying to capture Matt; appearances the new Unholy Three (the second Ape Man, the third Bird Man, the third Cat Man). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 157 FN/VF 7.0

Last 35-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Al Milgrom. The Avengers (Captain America, the Black Widow, the Beast) and Hercules guest star in The Ungrateful Dead, script by Roger McKenzie (plot) and Mary Jo Duffy (script), pencils by Gene Colan (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; DD and the Avengers ward off Death-Stalker; The Ani-Men wreak havoc in the storefront law office trying to capture Matt; appearances the new Unholy Three (the second Ape Man, the third Bird Man, the third Cat Man). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 157 FN/VF 7.0

Last 35-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Al Milgrom. The Avengers (Captain America, the Black Widow, the Beast) and Hercules guest star in The Ungrateful Dead, script by Roger McKenzie (plot) and Mary Jo Duffy (script), pencils by Gene Colan (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; DD and the Avengers ward off Death-Stalker; The Ani-Men wreak havoc in the storefront law office trying to capture Matt; appearances the new Unholy Three (the second Ape Man, the third Bird Man, the third Cat Man). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Dark Ages (2021 Marvel) 4D CBCS 9.6 Woods 1:25 Variant

Pete Woods Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-11A3106-005

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tom Taylor. Art by Iban Coello. Cover by Pete Woods. A group of heroes have crossed dark seas in a desperate and dangerous attempt to save their friends. But before the heroes can save the world, they must first survive the most treacherous place on Earth - Europe. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CBCS 9.9

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2491A44-017

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0000473-AA-016

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0291108026

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

Giant Size Avengers (1974) 2 FN/VF 7.0

"A Blast from the Past!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Ron Wilson. The story continues from Avengers 129 and the Earth's mightiest heroes are in dire straits! Kang the Conqueror has paralyzed Iron Man, Thor, and the Vision and placed each one inside a Macrobot. Now the three Macrobots are sent to China, the Soviet Union, and the United States to wreck havoc! Kang has also imprisoned Mantis, the Scarlet Witch, and Agatha Harkness in an abandoned Egyptian pyramid as he tries to determine who is the celestial madonna. So that leaves two Avengers, Hawkeye and the Swordsman, plus the ancient pharaoh Rama-Tut to rescue the Avengers and save the world! In his finest hour with the Avengers, can the Swordsman lead the team to victory or will tragedy strike? Simply a great story with a powerful ending. Back up story: Reprint of Fantastic Four 19 (1st series) featuring Rama-Tut. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Avengers (1974) 4 VF- 7.5

"Let All Men Bring Together!" Wedding of the Vision and Scarlet Witch. Story by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by Gil Kane, Al Milgrom, and John Romita (touch-ups). Story continues from Avengers 135. The Vision's quest through time to discover his origin is over. But instead of returning to Immortus' domain, the synthezoid avenger materializes at the center of the Earth! And shockingly the Dread Dormammu is there! With his captive…the Scarlet Witch! Wow, how did Wanda end up in the dreaded one's clutches? It doesn't matter now as the Vision must fight for the woman he loves! It's a supernatural showdown at Earth's core: The Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Agatha Harkness vs. the Dread Dormammu and Umar! Meanwhile in Vietnam, while the Cotati explains the mystery of the Celestial Madonna to Mantis and Moondragon; Hawkeye, Shell-Head, and the thunder god slip outside the temple and bump into the Titanic Three! However the three communist super-villains have been beaten badly! Who did this? Who else…but the Conqueror! And one more time, one final time, the assembled Avengers battle Kang…for the Celestial Madonna! An extraordinary ending for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by the Space Phantom, Crimson Dynamo, Radioactive Man, Titanium Man, and Gaea. Flashback cameos by the Swordsman, original Human Torch, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. First reprint story: "Betrayed by the Ants!" Plot by Stan Lee. Script by Larry Lieber. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dick Ayers. The Ant-Man battles Egghead. Originally published in Tales to Astonish 38. Second reprint story: "Then Came…the Black Widow" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Originally published in Amazing Adventures 1 (2nd series). (Notes: This issue marks the end of the Celestial Madonna saga. Truly a bronze age masterpiece. Kang appears next in Avengers 141. Mantis does not return until many years later in Silver Surfer (2nd series) 3 & 4. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch first met in Avengers 76. Elements of this story overlap with Doctor Strange (1st series) 8. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers…Vision and the Scarlet Witch. The letters page includes letters from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and comics artist Bill Blyberg, respectively.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Hawkeye (2012 4th Series) 18 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-3BB61AF-059

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Matt Fraction (W) Annie Wu (A) David Aja (CA) Kate gets to the bottom of the greatest mystery in the entire Marvel Universe right this very hot second: just who the H is that guy in the trench coat that seems to live in her cat food aisle? The answer may surprise you. • Or maybe not, maybe youre super-good at this kind of thing. • Anyway a simple investigation dovetails into Kates desperate race to stay one step ahead of the woman thats sworn to kill her: Madame Masque and what started off as a zany summer vacation gets a little bloody. Buckle up, buttercups. Cover price $2.99.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 128 FN/VF 7.0

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And In This Corner...the Avengers!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Herb Trimpe; Underground the Green Goliath is trekking towards the San Andreas Fault!; and Thunderbolt Ross fears that the powerful behemoth could accidentally trigger a catastrophic earthquake in California; so the esteemed general calls for help from Earth's Mightiest Heroes; The Avengers link up with General Ross, Colonel Talbot, and Betty just west of the Rockies to set a trap for their gamma-radiated guest; The Vision descends through the solid rock to lure the Hulk to the surface, and then the Avengers attack en masse; The Incredible Hulk vs. the Mighty Avengers; An epic encounter to save the Western United States; Flashback cameos by Loki, Ant-Man, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp; Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Goliath, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. Notes: The Avengers appear in this story in-between issues 76 and 77 of their own title. This issue features a nifty full-page panel (page 16) of all five avengers battling the Hulk. This issue also includes a half-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen. This story was reprinted in Marvel Super-Heroes 80. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

JLA/Avengers HC (2004 DC/Marvel) Oversized Slipcase Edition 1-1ST VF- 7.5

1st printing. Collects JLA/Avengers (2003) #1-4.

Written by KURT BUSIEK. Art and cover by GEORGE PÉREZ.

The landmark crossover event of the decade is collected in a spectacular 2-volume slipcased hardcover set! The first volume presents the 224-page, 4-issue miniseries, including introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz, and a key to the characters featured on the cover. The 64-page Compendium contains the original 21 pages of pencils from the previously unpublished 1980s crossover, an article on the original crossover by K.C. Carlson, the actual miniseries proposal and plot development, a Pérez portfolio of art done to commemorate the project, annotated notes from Kurt Busiek to the characters, and more. Includes tons of DVD style extras.

Hardcover (2 Volumes with Slipcase), 8-in x 12-in., 288 pages, full color (Vol. 1), text and B&W illustrations (Vol. 2).

NOTE: Co-published with Marvel Comics.

Cover price $75.00.

JLA/Avengers TPB (2022 DC/Marvel) The Hero Initiative Edition 1-1ST NM 9.4 1st Printing

1st printing. Collects JLA/Avengers (2003) #1-4.

Written by Kurt Busiek. Art and cover by George Pérez. Introductions by Stan Lee and Julius Schwartz.

The intercompany crossover that brought two super-teams together and rocked the comics world is back! Own the entire 4-issue co-publishing event between DC Comics and Marvel Comics, written by Kurt Busiek (Trinity, Marvels) with stunning art by George Pérez (Crisis on Infinite Earths, Avengers).

This collection also features 64 pages of companion content, and introductions by original Avengers writer/editor Stan Lee and Justice League of America editor Julius Schwartz.

Bonus: With a new afterword by Kurt Busiek. Hero Initiative is the only charity dedicated to helping comic book creators in medical or financial need!

Softcover, 288 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 7,000 copies.

Cover price $29.99.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 2 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Reprints: X-Men 1, Avengers 1, Strange Tales 115 (Doctor Strange origin), and Hulk 3; Jack Kirby and 72-page giant. All reprints. "X-Men" (script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman from Uncanny X-Men 1); the Hulk stars in "The Ringmaster" (scripts by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers from Hulk 3); "The Origin of Dr. Strange" (script by Lee, art by Steve Ditko from Strange Tales 115); "The Coming of the Avengers" (script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Ayers from Avengers 1); and a monster story, "A Monster Among Us" (script by Lee, art by Ditko from Amazing Adult Fantasy 8). Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1732912-005

"Death Watch!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Thing, Captain Marvel, and the Avengers. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. Story continues from Avengers Annual 7. After Captain Marvel, Iron Man, and Thor destroyed Thanos' synthetic power gem, victory appeared close at hand for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. But the evil genius' back up plan has worked to perfection and knocked out the Avengers! Before succumbing to unconsciousness though, Moondragon sends a desperate plea for help back to Earth, specifically to Peter Parker! The web-slinger knows that cosmic battles in outer space are not his specialty, so he swings by the Baxter Building to scoop up a friend. After a quick pow-wow, the blue-eyed idol of millions and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man blast off to save the galaxy! It's an epic encounter onboard the mad Titan's space ark as the Thing, Thor, Spider-Man, and finally Adam Warlock test their mettle vs. Thanos! Simply a fantastic annual! First appearances of Master Order and Lord Chaos. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Besides a surreal appearance in the Death of Captain Marvel Graphic Novel (1982), Thanos does not appear again until Silver Surfer (2nd series) #34 thirteen years later.) 48 pages Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual 7 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #23-3F9BF9F-009

"Champion!" Guest-starring Thor, Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Colossus, Sasquatch, Doc Samson, and Wonder Man. Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Avengers, and X-Men. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson, Camp Esposito, Giacoia, Dan Green, and Chic Stone. In arguably the best Thing story of all, a cosmic immortal known as the Champion, a being of nigh immeasurable strength whose existence is defined by physical contest, arrives on Earth and wishes to test his mettle against the mightiest heroes this planet has to offer. If they do not fight, this powerful being will destroy the Earth. After readily dispatching all contenders, the last man standing is Aunt Petunia's favorite nephew. But, can even the strongest member of the Fantastic Four hope to defeat an Elder of the Universe? 48 pages.

NOTE: "This issue was parodied on the cartoon "Dextor's Laboratory," in Dial M for Monkey. The Thing's role was filled by Dextor's Super Monkey and the Champion-like character was voiced by professional wrestler "Macho Man" Randy Savage." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $1.00.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #18-10770FD-009

Dave Cockrum cover (pencils & inks). Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Ricardo Villamonte art. "The St. Valentine's Day Avengers Massacre" Ms. Marvel and the Avengers (Wonder Man, Vision, Scarlet Witch, YellowJacket, & the Wasp) vs. Centurion and Mystique. First *full* appearance of X-Men Character, Mystique. Cover price $0.35.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 18 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-2BC1257-006

Dave Cockrum cover (pencils & inks). Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Ricardo Villamonte art. "The St. Valentine's Day Avengers Massacre" Ms. Marvel and the Avengers (Wonder Man, Vision, Scarlet Witch, YellowJacket, & the Wasp) vs. Centurion and Mystique. First *full* appearance of X-Men Character, Mystique. Cover price $0.35.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 1C CBCS 9.6 McNiven Variant

Paper: White

Steve McNiven Variant

Label #22-2D520EC-062

Steve McNiven cover; spider-man on cover with his head in the middle of the title - Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & cover by David Finch "NEW AVENGERS" PART 1 (OF 5) After the Devasting destruction of the orginal Avengers just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Captain America to assemble an all-new team? And after the events of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Cap, Iron Man, Spider-Man & Wolverine sound? Get ready for the first of a proposed 500-issue run that signals an all-new era, as Bendis & Finch joins with you, the fervent faithful, for the launch of the all-new ongoing Avengers series! 32 PGS./ MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.25.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 1E CGC 9.8 Finch Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #1618438046

2nd Printing Finch Cover - Written by Brian Michael Bendis Pencils & cover by David Finch "NEW AVENGERS" PART 1 (OF 5). After the Devasting destruction of the orginal Avengers just what sort of threat to the world could persuade Captain America to assemble an all-new team? And after the events of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, who could possibly be on this team? How does Cap, Iron Man, Spider-Man & Wolverine sound? Get ready for the first of a proposed 500-issue run that signals an all-new era, as Bendis & Finch joins with you, the fervent faithful, for the launch of the all-new ongoing Avengers series! 32 PGS./ MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.25.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 65 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

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.

Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0942422009

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. Avengers starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Mike Gustovich; recaps Fantastic Four Annual #1, Avengers #3-4, etc. Subby, Bill, and Me: Part 7 of a Personal View interview with Bill Everett by Roy Thomas (reprinted from Alter Ego #11). 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Secret Avengers (2010 1st Series) 23B CBCS 9.8 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #17-0024E60-003

SECOND PRINTING The Descendants: Part 2 - Who are The Descendants? In this issue an Avenger will die to find out! JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH TO FIND THE ONE THEY CALL 'FATHER'! 32 PGS./Rated T+. (W) Rick Remender. (A) Gabriel Hardman. (CA) Arthur Adams. Cover price $3.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 54 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-054

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Cages!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #2. As the heroes of Earth marshal their forces for the coming battle with Thanos, the Silver Surfer must face the Rage of the Rhino! Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #3. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 35 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4279776009

In this prelude to 1st Defenders story, "Confrontation!," Part 2 of 2 - Namor, the Hulk and the Silver Surfer team up to battle the Avengers in a storyline that hints that the three will be teaming up again. Story by Roy Thomas with Sal Buscema art and inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.15.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 390 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #23-3F9BF9F-014

War of Gods: Prelude - The Avengers guest star in "The Hero and the Hammer!", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding; Thor arrives on Hydrobase, and learns of the many changes to the Avengers; Asgard is once again attacked by Seths legions, while Grog and more Demons of Death attack Thor and the Captain; During the battle, the Captain lifts Mjolnir and sends it back to Thors grasp; Thor then easily defeats Grog and the soldiers, sending them back through the gate. Brief appearances by Hogun, Fandrall, Volstagg, and Balder. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 314,440; average paid circulation 190,600. 36 pgs., full color.

NOTE: Steve Rogers lifts Thor's hammer for the 1st time.

Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny Avengers (2012 Marvel Now) 1F CGC 9.8 Cassaday Uncanny Variant

Paper: White

Uncanny Variant Cover

Label #0201452026

Cover by John Cassaday (W) Rick Remender (A) John Cassaday THIS IS IT! The greatest era of the Marvel Universe starts here! From the ashes of AvX an all-new, all-different Avengers assemble! Dive headfirst into Marvel NOW! as the superstar dream team of Rick Remender (Uncanny X-Force, Venom) and John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men, Captain America) deliver high stakes action in UNCANNY AVENGERS #1 - sporting a jaw-dropping cover by Cassaday! No fan can miss the blockbuster debut of an all-new Avengers team featuring members from all across the Marvel Universe...a team uniting Avenger and X-Man alike! Captain America begins his quest to create a sanctioned Avengers unit comprised of Avengers and X-Men, humans and mutants working together - so why is Professor Xavier's dream more at risk than ever? The funeral of one of Marvel's greatest heroes! The first attack of the most loathsome villain in history will quake the Marvel Universe forever! But following the devastating events of Avengers VS X-Men, can Captain America pull together a team that can get along for its first mission? Cover price $3.99.

Uncanny Avengers (2012 Marvel Now) 1F CGC 9.8 Cassaday Uncanny Variant

Paper: White

Uncanny Variant Cover

Label #1133201018

Cover by John Cassaday (W) Rick Remender (A) John Cassaday THIS IS IT! The greatest era of the Marvel Universe starts here! From the ashes of AvX an all-new, all-different Avengers assemble! Dive headfirst into Marvel NOW! as the superstar dream team of Rick Remender (Uncanny X-Force, Venom) and John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men, Captain America) deliver high stakes action in UNCANNY AVENGERS #1 - sporting a jaw-dropping cover by Cassaday! No fan can miss the blockbuster debut of an all-new Avengers team featuring members from all across the Marvel Universe...a team uniting Avenger and X-Man alike! Captain America begins his quest to create a sanctioned Avengers unit comprised of Avengers and X-Men, humans and mutants working together - so why is Professor Xavier's dream more at risk than ever? The funeral of one of Marvel's greatest heroes! The first attack of the most loathsome villain in history will quake the Marvel Universe forever! But following the devastating events of Avengers VS X-Men, can Captain America pull together a team that can get along for its first mission? Cover price $3.99.

Uncanny Avengers (2012 Marvel Now) 1HASTINGS CGC 9.8 SS Texeira Texeira Hastings Variant

Paper: White

Signed and Sketch by Mark Texeira on 5/23/13 Hastings Variant Cover

Label #1188019002

Hastings Variant Cover by Mark Texeira (W) Rick Remender (A) John Cassaday THIS IS IT! The greatest era of the Marvel Universe starts here! From the ashes of AvX an all-new, all-different Avengers assemble! Dive headfirst into Marvel NOW! as the superstar dream team of Rick Remender (Uncanny X-Force, Venom) and John Cassaday (Astonishing X-Men, Captain America) deliver high stakes action in UNCANNY AVENGERS #1 - sporting a jaw-dropping cover by Cassaday! No fan can miss the blockbuster debut of an all-new Avengers team featuring members from all across the Marvel Universe...a team uniting Avenger and X-Man alike! Captain America begins his quest to create a sanctioned Avengers unit comprised of Avengers and X-Men, humans and mutants working together - so why is Professor Xavier's dream more at risk than ever? The funeral of one of Marvel's greatest heroes! The first attack of the most loathsome villain in history will quake the Marvel Universe forever! But following the devastating events of Avengers VS X-Men, can Captain America pull together a team that can get along for its first mission? Cover price $3.99.

Uncanny Avengers (2012 Marvel Now) 3A CGC 9.8 Cassaday

Paper: White

Label #0211556016

Cover by John Cassaday (W) Rick Remender (A) John Cassaday Red Skull is using his new powers to incite violence against mutants across the globe! Scarlet Witch and Rogue make a terrible discovery that will haunt them forever! The UNCANNY AVENGERS feel the full might of Red Skull's S-Men. Cover price $3.99.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 191 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4021855024

"Raiders of the Lost Temple!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers, the New Mutants, Doctor Strange, and Spider-Man. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The X-Men, Avengers, and New Mutants must unite and defeat some of their own to stop the sinister warlock Kulan Gath before his dark magic encompasses the Earth, turning everything into a fantasy world of sword and sorcery. The key to victory lies with the man known as the Spider! Plus, a mysterious new threat arrives from the future. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nimrod. Cover price $0.60.

X-Men The Trial of Magneto (2021 Marvel) 2D CGC 9.6 Parel 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Parel Variant Cover.

Label #3982143003

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Leah Williams. Art by Lucas Werneck. Cover by Gerald Parel. HABEAS CORPSES! Heroes of the Marvel Universe came to Krakoa for a memorial. Now they've got a fight. Magneto pushes Krakoa and the Council to the brink! Also… there's something wrong with the body... 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.