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Cobra Kai The Karate Kid Saga Continues (2019 IDW) 1CON.B NM- 9.2

Convention Exclusive Ralph Macchio Photo Cover. Written by Denton J. Tipton. Art by Kagan McLeod. 'JOHNNY'S STORY,' Part 1. See The Karate Kid in a whole new light in this retelling through the eyes of Johnny Lawrence, two-time All Valley Tournament Champion. When the new kid makes moves on the girl that broke Johnny's heart, he vows to settle the score and win back her love. Or so goes the story Sensei Lawrence tells his students nearly 35 years later. Written by Denton J. Tipton (X-Files) and illustrated by Kagan McLeod (Infinite Kung Fu). Based on the hit YouTube Original series Cobra Kai! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 21 FN/VF 7.0

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Special issue featuring the weapons of martial arts. Cover by Bob Larkin. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. An editorial by Archie Goodwin. Iron fist stars in "And When I Die!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rudy Nebres. "Martial Weapons: An Introduction!" An Article by Steve Clement. "Secrets of the Samurai!" A movie review by Val Eads. "Folk Weapons!" An article by Val Eads. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger star in "A Beginning!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Perez and Jack Abel. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4083791003

1st appearance of Sabretooth - next appearance is in Power Man and Iron Fist # 66. "Snowfire!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Lost and wounded somewhere in the Canadian wilderness, Iron Fist must summon all his energy and skills to survive an encounter with the deadly man called Sabretooth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #1227003003

1st appearance of Sabretooth - next appearance is in Power Man and Iron Fist # 66. "Snowfire!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Lost and wounded somewhere in the Canadian wilderness, Iron Fist must summon all his energy and skills to survive an encounter with the deadly man called Sabretooth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0290470007

1st appearance of Sabretooth - next appearance is in Power Man and Iron Fist # 66. "Snowfire!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Lost and wounded somewhere in the Canadian wilderness, Iron Fist must summon all his energy and skills to survive an encounter with the deadly man called Sabretooth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4401929006

First 25-cent cover price. Origin and first appearance of Iron Fist in The Fury of Iron Fist!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist passes the final tests in his K'un-Lun training and is granted the privilege of immortality if he so chooses; During his final battle with the robot Shu-Hu, Danny remembers how his father was killed by Meachum and his mother gave her life to save his as the Rand family searched for the fabled city of K'un-Lun. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). Text article explaining price hike to 25 cents for Marvel's 36-page comics, followed by short editorial by Roy Thomas detailing genesis of Iron Fist. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723168023

First 25-cent cover price. Origin and first appearance of Iron Fist in The Fury of Iron Fist!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist passes the final tests in his K'un-Lun training and is granted the privilege of immortality if he so chooses; During his final battle with the robot Shu-Hu, Danny remembers how his father was killed by Meachum and his mother gave her life to save his as the Rand family searched for the fabled city of K'un-Lun. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). Text article explaining price hike to 25 cents for Marvel's 36-page comics, followed by short editorial by Roy Thomas detailing genesis of Iron Fist. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4500086001

First 25-cent cover price. Origin and first appearance of Iron Fist in The Fury of Iron Fist!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist passes the final tests in his K'un-Lun training and is granted the privilege of immortality if he so chooses; During his final battle with the robot Shu-Hu, Danny remembers how his father was killed by Meachum and his mother gave her life to save his as the Rand family searched for the fabled city of K'un-Lun. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). Text article explaining price hike to 25 cents for Marvel's 36-page comics, followed by short editorial by Roy Thomas detailing genesis of Iron Fist. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 15 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0283081005

First 25-cent cover price. Origin and first appearance of Iron Fist in The Fury of Iron Fist!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano; Iron Fist passes the final tests in his K'un-Lun training and is granted the privilege of immortality if he so chooses; During his final battle with the robot Shu-Hu, Danny remembers how his father was killed by Meachum and his mother gave her life to save his as the Rand family searched for the fabled city of K'un-Lun. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 94 (Electro by Steve Ditko). Text article explaining price hike to 25 cents for Marvel's 36-page comics, followed by short editorial by Roy Thomas detailing genesis of Iron Fist. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 40 FN+ 6.5

"Murder's Better The Second Time Around!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Human Torch, and the Sons of the Tiger (1st full-color appearance). Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt. Cover by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito. It's a wild free-for-all in an abandoned warehouse as Spider-Man and the Human Torch duke it out with the Big Man, Crime Master, Sandman, and the Enforcers! However, the two heroes are badly outnumbered and go down to defeat! Fortunately though, a group of martial artists is training nearby and stumble across the captive torch and wall-crawler! Now the odds suddenly look better as the Sons of the Tiger join the fray! During the furious final battle, friendships will be formed, mysteries will be solved, and tragedy will strike! (Notes: The Sons of the Tiger appear next in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu 19. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 23 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

"Exceptional White" Pages.

Label #22-44BA0C2-069

"River of Death!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson. The former British Foreign Service agent Black Jack Tarr is back and he wants Shang Chi's help. The two uneasy partners must travel to South America to stop Chi's sinister father, Fu Manchu, from forming an alliance with a Nazi war criminal. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 97 (The Black Knight). Cover price $0.25.

Rai (1992) 0 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #25-00D40F3-064

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Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4). This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in "The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

Rai (1992) 0 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

"Matte" version.

Label #1268273002

Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4). This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in "The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

Raphael (1985 Mirage Studio) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 VF- 7.5 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

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1st printing (2 Color Cover) - 1st Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles one-shot spin-off and contains first drawing of the Turtles as a group from 1983. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in. Cover price $1.50.

Raphael (1985 Mirage Studio) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 FN+ 6.5 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

1st printing (2 Color Cover) - 1st Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles one-shot spin-off and contains first drawing of the Turtles as a group from 1983. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in. Cover price $1.50.

Ronin (2022) Book Two 4B VF/NM 9.0

Signed by Daniel Henriques. No autograph certification is included.

Written by Frank Miller. Art by Frank Miller & Various. Cover by Frank Miller. Part 4 in a Six-Part series. 'Virgo is goddess of Aquarius ….And so Aquarius is perfect. Aquarius is clean. Virgo must become goddess of planet earth … So the world be perfect… The world be clean….. And cleansed of festering life .' Quoted for Truth - Frank Miller Special Bonus: Now included: Frank Miller's layouts for this issue! 56 pages, full B&W. Cover price $7.99.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 FN/VF 7.0

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Special War Series (1965) 4 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4629410001

Cover by Frank McLaughlin. Stories and art by Frank McLaughlin and Vince Alascia. Special War Series takes a hard left turn from war comics into superhero adventure. Sgt. Rip Jagger, escaping Axis forces during World War II, is taken in by Pacific Islanders of a strange judo cult. They teach Jagger everything they know, so he can fight for justice as the masked hero Judomaster. Plus, Sarge Steel demonstrates judo, aikido, and karate for readers. Introducing Rip Jagger…Judomaster; Fight for Freedom; The Dojo!; Judomaster is Born; Sarge Steel: Sport of Judo. Final issue of the series; Judomaster's adventures continue in Judo Master (1966 Charlton) #89. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) 2A VF/NM 9.0 Duncan 1st Printing

FIRST PRINTING Cover A by Dan Duncan. Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (w) Eastman (layouts) Dan Duncan (a) Duncan, Walter Simonson (c) The Turtle brothers are separated! With one of their own lost, the Turtles struggle to train, fight, and find their own place in the world. A brand new villain seeks revenge and hints about the Turtles origin are revealed! A new mythology for Turtles in the 21st century is being built-and the story is just beginning to rev up! Cover price $3.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) 4RI CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition A

Label #4399102020

Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover C by Kevin Eastman. Tom Waltz, Kevin Eastman (w) o Eastman (layouts) o Dan Duncan (a) Duncan, Eastman (c) The climactic conclusion to the Turtles' triumphant return to comics! The final pieces of the Turtles' mysterious origin are revealed as the Turtles move closer to finding their lost brother Raphael. There's just one thing in their way... an angry, mangy mutant alley cat named Old Hob... and he's got an entire gang to back him up! It's a battle royale on the mean streets of New York and Turtles lore will be forever rewritten! Don't miss it! Cover price $3.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024 IDW) 1SHATTERED.B CGC 9.6 SS DiMasi/Jones

Paper: White

Signed by Matthew DiMasi & Signed & Sketched by Joelle Jones on 8/9/25. Dimasi Variant Cover B.

Label #4634156001

Shattered Comics and The Comic Mint Exclusive Variant Cover by Matthew DiMasi. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Joelle Jones. NEW SERIES PREMIERE! NEW JUMPING-ON POINT!The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have all left New York to pursue their own interests, but there are forces gathering that will pull them back together—whether the bad guys like it or not. First up: Raphael! But why is everyones favorite brawler in prison?! When a surprise attack behind bars puts Raphs position in jeopardy, he needs to figure out how to get out of jail and warn his brothers that trouble is coming.Superstar writer Jason Aaron (The Mighty Thor, Batman: Off-World) teams up with Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer, Catwoman) for the first issue of a new TMNT series that will start a bold new era, celebrating the TMNTs 40th anniversary while setting them up for the next 40 years to come! 28 pages, full color.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024 IDW) 3UNKNOWN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Unknown Comics Edition.

Label #4686388005

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Unknown Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by David Nakayama. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Cliff Chiang. Leonardo is traveling the world in search of peace. All the adventures—good and bad—he's had with his brothers have taken their toll, and he is seeking a new way to exist, leaving the life of New York far behind. On the banks of the Ganges, he has found a turtle colony that shows him a simpler way to be, but even these turtles have their foes. Leo can fend off the poachers easily, protecting his temporary home, but what will he do when a deadlier enemy comes searching for him?Continuing this new run of stories by legendary comics scribe Jason Aaron (The Mighty Thor, Batman: Off-World), each of these first four issues focus on one Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. In the Leonardo issue, Jason is matched with fan-favorite artist Cliff Chiang (Paper Girls, Catwoman: Lonely City), whose unique style is a perfect match for this unique TMNT story! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024 IDW) 13RIA NM 9.4

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Gene Luen Yang (A) Freddie E. Williams II (CA) Kevin Eastman A new era of TMNT begins! Acclaimed Eisner-winning writer Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Superman Smashes the Klan) takes on writing duties for TMNT! Following the stunning events of TMNT #12, the Turtles face a different New York…one where they are viewed as heroes! The celebration will be short-lived as new threats vie for control. The mutant yak Papa Beng is determined to widen the power base for his gang. Yet little does he know that he and other TMNT villains are being stalked by a powerful new assassin…Ujigami! Cover price $4.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4710487009

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Return of the Shredder (Part 1), art by Dave Garcia; a pair of bad guys rob the grocery store where Leo and Mikey are shopping in disguise; April reports on the robbery once Leo and Mikey have vanished. The Teen-agers of Tomorrow Need Quality Child Care Today public service announcement with Archie, art by Dan DeCarlo and Jim DeCarlo. Advertisement for TMNT action figures and accessories from Playmates Toys, Inc. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) 23 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4646301020

"Search and Destroy" – Script by Dean Clarrain. Art by Chris Allan, Brian Thomas, and Barry Grossman. Cover art: Unknown. The Turtles stop would-be thieves from using a bazooka on an armored car. In Dimension X, Krang is rescued by a mutant turtle named Slash. 32 pgs. Full color. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 1SHATTERED.A VF 8.0

Sixth Printing. Shattered Comics Exclusive "Red" Edition Variant Cover by Matt DiMasi. Wish for Death - Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Kevin Eastman (layouts), Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza and Ben Bishop. It's the TMNT event of 2020! Springing from the minds of TMNT co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird comes an epic like you've never seen before! In a future NYC far different than the one we know today, a lone surviving Turtle goes on a seemingly hopeless mission to obtain justice for his fallen family and friends. Kinetic layouts from Eastman, and a thrilling script full of surprises from Eastman and longtime TMNT scribe Tom Waltz all combine to make this one of the most memorable TMNT stories you will ever read! Oversized in both format and page count, this is a perennial TMNT tale that can't be missed! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $8.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Usagi Yojimbo Wherewhen (2023 IDW) 1AMAZING CGC 9.9 SS Eastman/Inhyuk Lee

Paper: White

Signed by Kevin Eastman & Inhyuk Lee on 4/29/23. Amazing! Comic Convention Edition.

Label #2738940015

Amazing! Comic Conventions Exclusive Virgin Cover by Inhyuk Lee. Written by Stan Sakai. Art by Stan Sakai. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pursue the evil cyborg genius Dr. WhereWhen through a time portal…and emerge in feudal Japan! There, they encounter Usagi Yojimbo, 20 years into the samurais future but decades after the arrival of Dr. WhereWhen…who has already carved himself a fiefdom using mechanized clockwork samurai robots…with the intention of conquering both the past and current timelines! 32 pages, full color.