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All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3960983019

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3960983021

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

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Label #3986099018

Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 10 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4534814020

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"Blood Battle!" Part 2 of 2. Story and art by John Byrne. Can even the monstrous strength of Sasquatch survive against the deadly Super-Skrull, an alien villain who possesses all the powers of the famed Fantastic Four? Includes the back-up feature: The Origins of Alpha Flight. "Family Ties!" Starring Northstar. Story and art by John Byrne. NOTE: The Super-Skrull's story continues in Silver Surfer (1987-1998 2nd Series) Annual #1. Cover price $0.60.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 14 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4512504016

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"Biology Class!" Sub-Mariner cameo. Story and art by John Byrne. The team continues to deal with Guardian's death. However, Puck and Heather may soon be joining Guardian in the afterlife when they meet "What Lurks Below!" Cover price $0.60.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4344009012

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"Dreams Die Hard...!" Guest-starring Wolverine and the X-Men (in a flashback). Includes an 8-page excerpt from Uncanny X-Men #109. Story by John Byrne and Chris Claremont (dialogue on pages 8-11 & 13-16). Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin (inks on pages 8-11 & 13-16). Heather Hudson and her dear friend, Wolverine of the X-Men, reminisce about James Hudson and his first outing as the hero Vindicator. Meanwhile, Dr. Langkowski continues to test Aurora's abilities. All this plus Alpha Flight gets a new leader. Cover price $0.60.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #2102026019

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3762757013

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Boys (2021 Dynamite) Reprint Edition 1A CGC 9.6

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Label #4706569008

Dynamite Reprint Edition. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson. Need the perfect jumping-on point for The Boys after binging it on Prime? Here you go! Dynamite never actually had the honor of publishing issue #1 of The Boys (we started with #7), but now we're doing it here as a special, limited edition. Don't miss out on where it all began! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. NOTE: Do not confuse with the 2006 Wildstorm printing. Cover price $4.99.

Boys (2021 Dynamite) Reprint Edition 1CSA.B CGC 9.9 JSA Besch

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Rose Besch Authenticated Autograph. Besch "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4543599010

ComicSketchArt.com Exclusive Virgin Cover by Rose Besch. Dynamite Reprint Edition. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson. Need the perfect jumping-on point for The Boys after binging it on Prime? Here you go! Dynamite never actually had the honor of publishing issue #1 of The Boys (we started with #7), but now we're doing it here as a special, limited edition. Don't miss out on where it all began! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. NOTE: Do not confuse with the 2006 Wildstorm printing.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) Facsimile Edition 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition.

Label #4713584025

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Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, Mike DeCarlo. Cover by George Perez. In the far reaches of time, the first heroes fall! As an antimatter wave threatens the existence of our present-day Earth, will the combined strength of the Teen Titans, Batman, the Outsiders, and Superman be enough to stop the Oblivion Upon Us? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4526307022

First 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. For Sale: One Planet--Slightly Used!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson; After deciding to go straight Nighthawk comes to the Defenders for assistance in helping stop the Squadron Sinister from destroying the planet for Nebulon. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.2

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Label #3897095006

"Power Play!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Dan Green. The Wrecking Crew has destroyed two of Kyle Richmond's skyscrapers in New York City! And are now threatening to demolish an unfinished third one! However, Doctor Strange and Nighthawk converge on the construction site to protect it! But unknown to the two defenders, someone else has already been hired to guard the skyscraper...Luke Cage! A genuine misunderstanding leads to a fierce struggle between Power Man and the Defenders! And that's just fine for the four super-villains lurking in the background! Cameo appearances by Walter Cronkite, Valkyrie, the Hulk, Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, and Piledriver. (Notes: The Wrecker previously appeared in Thor 171. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #20 Brother Voodoo.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 18 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3897095007

The Defenders face the Wrecking Crew--the Wrecker, Thunderball, Pile-Driver, and Bulldozer! "Rampage!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Dan Green." Power-Man guest-stars. Gil Kane cover pencils. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 19 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4744778009

The Wrecking Crew continues to cause trouble in "Doomball!" Plot by Len Wein, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Power Man guest stars. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A # 98 (the Puppet Master by Jack Kirby). Gil Kane cover pencils. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 19 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4745010005

The Wrecking Crew continues to cause trouble in "Doomball!" Plot by Len Wein, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Power Man guest stars. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A # 98 (the Puppet Master by Jack Kirby). Gil Kane cover pencils. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0989941002

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Sinnott. Night Moves!, script by David Anthony Kraft (plot), Roger Slifer (plot), and John Warner (script), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Nighthawk tries to relax at the new headquarters; Hellcat accidentally starts a fight between Wonder Man and the Defenders when she returns to Avengers Mansion with Valkyrie; Moon Knight rescues Jack Norriss from S.H.I.E.L.D. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Sore Sir's Apprentices. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Doom Patrol (1964 1st Series) 110 CGC 9.0

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Label #1042193009

Cover art by Bruno Premiani. Trial by Terror, script by Arnold Drake, art by Bruno Premiani; Mento and Elastigirl prove Gantry is a thief, and adopt Beast Boy. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 5.5

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Label #4000807010

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4750158010

Story, Art and Cover by Jack Kirby. In 1976, the legendary King of comics Jack Kirby returned to Marvel brimming with cosmic ideas - and none were bigger than the Earth-shattering immortals known as the Eternals! In this mind-blowing first issue, Kirby unleashes the full brilliance of his unbridled imagination to reveal a secret history of heroes and horrors - in which two bizarre branches of humanity's cousins, the Eternals and the Deviants, vie to inherit the Earth! Prepare to meet Ikaris, Warlord Kro, and a colorful cast full of titans and terrors that could only have been conceived by the King himself! But who are the space gods known as the Celestials, and what happens if they are summoned back to Earth? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting ETERNALS (1976) #1. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Eternals (2021 5th Series Marvel) 1H CGC 9.8 Jeff Johnson Variant

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Johnson Variant Cover.

Label #4750157018

Only Death is Eternal: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Esad Ribic. Cover by Jeff Johnson. NEVER DIE. NEVER WIN. ETERNALS. What's the point of an eternal battle? For millions of years, one hundred Eternals have roamed the Earth, secret protectors of humanity. Without them, we'd be smears between the teeth of the demon-like Deviants. Their war has waged for all time, echoing in our myths and nightmares. But today, Eternals face something new: change. Can they - or anyone on Earth - survive their discovery? From the thought provoking minds of Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Uncanny X-Men, Thor) and Esad Ribi? (Secret Wars, King Thor) comes a new vision of the classic Marvel mythology! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Eternals (2021 5th Series Marvel) 1N CGC 9.8 Ramos Variant

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Ramos Variant Cover.

Label #4750157016

Only Death is Eternal: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Esad Ribic. Cover by Humberto Ramos. NEVER DIE. NEVER WIN. ETERNALS. What's the point of an eternal battle? For millions of years, one hundred Eternals have roamed the Earth, secret protectors of humanity. Without them, we'd be smears between the teeth of the demon-like Deviants. Their war has waged for all time, echoing in our myths and nightmares. But today, Eternals face something new: change. Can they - or anyone on Earth - survive their discovery? From the thought provoking minds of Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Uncanny X-Men, Thor) and Esad Ribi? (Secret Wars, King Thor) comes a new vision of the classic Marvel mythology! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Expatriate X-Men (2025 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lupacchino Variant Cover.

Label #4667661010

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Eve Ewing (A) Francesco Mortarino (CA) Ema Lupacchino UNITED BY WAR! X YEARS LATER, like the fallen and reassembled United States, the new team of MS. MARVEL, BRONZE, MELEE and RIFT rises! They have seized control of the Mississippi River waters that divide mutantkind from the rest of humanity. Feared and powerful, their guerrilla tactics keep them in control - until a high-stakes mission to extract a valuable asset threatens to tear them apart. Can they hold together when everything's on the line? Cover price $3.99.

Expatriate X-Men (2025 Marvel) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

To Variant Cover.

Label #4678952019

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Eve L. Ewing (A) Francesco Mortarino (CA) Marcus To GUERRILLA WARFARE! X YEARS LATER, BRONZE, MS. MARVEL, RIFT, MELEE and their guerrilla flotilla make their way upriver, evading the surveillance of both REVELATION and the U.S. Army. It's clear that their recently rescued charge LYREBIRD is not who he seems to be. And withholding some details leaves his life on the line, as the team approaches the LIMBO LANDS...and the truth. Cover price $3.99.

Expatriate X-Men (2025 Marvel) 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4691588005

(W) Eve L. Ewing (A) Francesco Mortarino (CA) Junggeun Yoon TARGET: DARKCHILD! X YEARS LATER, MELEE, BRONZE, RIFT, COLOSSUS, MS. MARVEL and the crew of the Dragonfly face DARKCHILD herself. She wants something they have, and she has something they want. But just when they need to band together most, their group of insurgents is being torn apart by lies and deception. Will they escape with their lives or be swallowed by the whims of the Limbo Lands? 32 pages, full color, rated T+. Cover price $3.99.

Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700966001

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Written by Bob Rozakis. Art by Ramona Fradon and Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Buckler and Vince Colletta. The Rise and Fall of King Samson; With half of the Freedom Fighters battling King Samson with a fallen Wonder Woman, the other members of the team languish in a detention cell!; It is only when they see that their foe the SILVER GHOST has returned do they make their getaway, to defeat the Silver Ghost and prove their innocence! 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Giant-Size Defenders (1974) 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3970507004

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4558456007

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They're back -- because you demanded it! Black Bolt and his comrades in-combat battle Blastaar the Living Bomb! Featuring: 19 page Inhumans story "Spawn of Alien Heat." Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton]; Villain: Blastaar; Maximus; Intro: Iridia; Guest: Stallior; Centarius; Leonus; Avius; Hulk (flashback); Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0137968023

Part 2 of 2 - "The Golem Walks Again!" Guest-starring the Golem. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. The Invaders are at the mercy of the Nazi villain, Colonel "The Face" Eisen. And their only hope may lie in the hands of a creature from myth and legend. 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 24 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4298593017

Fill-In Issue – By Carlos Burgos and Bill Everett. Cover by Gil Kane. The story from last issue continues in issue #25. Meanwhile, this issue reprints material from Marvel Mystery (1939) #17. Featuring the first team-up of the Savage Sub-Mariner and the Golden Age Human Torch. 32 pages FC Cover price $0.35.

Kingdom Come (1996 DC) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4728858006

A war is brewing in "Up in the Sky." The Gulag, which is a prison that houses super-powered villains, is on the verge of bursting open at the seams, and the heroes must act. An Elseworlds tale, written by Mark Waid with art by Alex Ross. Direct edition. Cover price $4.95.

Kingdom Come (1996 DC) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699262002

In "Never-Ending Battle," a possessed (by Lex Luthor) Captain Marvel battles Superman, and the world is at war. Wonder Woman and the other classic heroes must reclaim the world from the new, ruthlessly violent generation of anti-heroes. Thus concludes Kingdom Come, arguably the greatest Elseworlds tale ever told. Written by Mark Waid, with art by Alex Ross. Direct edition. Cover price $4.95.

Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions (1982) 1N CGC 9.4

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4753234011

Newsstand Edition. "Chapter 1: A Gathering of Heroes!" Guest-starring every super hero in the Marvel Universe. Story by Mark Gruenwald, Bill Mantlo, and Steven Grant. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Pablo Marcos. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton. The world's super heroes mysteriously disappear from Earth and then reappear in a giant arena in outer space. The Grandmaster and Death herself have decided to use the Earth's super heroes as pawns in a game they are playing against one another. If the Grandmaster wins the game, his brother, the Collector, will be restored to life. Both the Grandmaster and Death select 12 heroes to fight for their side and find the four pieces of the golden globe of life. Whichever team finds the most pieces wins! (Notes: Contest of Champions was the first Marvel Limited Series. The last two pages of this issue begin an index listing and description of each Marvel super hero.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 2N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4756976011

Newsstand Edition. "Prisoners of War!" Part 2 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. On the far side of the universe on a planet simply known as Battleworld, the Avengers (Captain America, Thor, Wasp, Iron Man (James Rhodes), She Hulk, and Captain Marvel), the Fantastic Four (minus the Invisible Woman), X-Men (Professor X, Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Nightcrawler, Rogue, and Colossus), Magneto, Spider-Man, and the Incredible Hulk are locked in mortal combat with Doctor Doom, Ultron, Absorbing Man, the Lizard, Molecule Man, Doctor Octopus, Kang the Conqueror, the Wrecking Crew, and the Enchantress. The villains strike first in an unrelenting blitzkrieg. Will the heroes even survive the first titanic battle of this epic struggle? Plus, how do wildcards Magneto and the space god Galactus fit into this game? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #1136525001

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 7.5 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3944225008

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

New Warriors (1990 1st Series) 1B CGC 9.4 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4736544011

2nd printing with a gold cover. "From the Ground Up!" Script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Williamson. Cameos by Captain America and She-Hulk. Bagley/Jackson (Butch) Guice cover. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4744917004

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737553001

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Sinister War (2021 Marvel) 1L CGC 9.4 Frank Virgin 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Frank "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4678844016

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Nick Spencer. Art by Mark Bagley. Cover by Gary Frank. DOCTOR OCTOPUS IS BACK! AND THE SINISTER WAR HAS BEGUN! Ock's got a new Sinister Six and if you think he's thought big in the past, think again. What Ock DOESN'T know is that the VULTURE has a sextet of his own: THE SAVAGE SIX! It's an all-out WAR between two of the greatest villains in the Marvel Universe, and the only person they hate more than each other is SPIDER-MAN! Spidey's in deep trouble with the toughest battle that he's ever faced. Nick Spencer and Mark Bagley team up for this epic Spider-Man story guaranteed to shock readers everywhere! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Thunderbolts (2023 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Perez Variant Cover.

Label #4498481006

Written by Collin Kelly; Jackson Lanzing. Art by Geraldo Borges. Cover by George Perez. A REVOLUTION IS COMING! Bucky Barnes, the Revolution, just inherited a mountain of covert intel, and he has one objective: justice. Like lightning. He's going after the establishment, the people no one else is willing or able to take down, and he'll do whatever it takes to win. Teaming with the mysterious Contessa Valentina Allegra De Fontaine, Bucky assembles a team of black-ops heavy hitters to pursue high-profile targets like the Red Skull, Kingpin and even Doctor Doom himself. No one is safe from the Thunderbolts! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Warlock and the Infinity Watch (1992) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3968387002

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Direct Edition. "Gathering the Watch!" Starfox cameo. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Angel Medina and Terry Austin. Deemed too powerful to reside together, Adam Warlock must dismantle the Infinity Gauntlet and separate the Infinity Gems. But, each gem on it's own is still the too powerful to fall into the wrong hands, thus Warlock must gather an Infinity Watch. Guardians whom he can entrust the ultimate powers over Space, Time, Power, Reality, the Mind, and the Soul. 32 pages. Cover price $1.75.

Youngblood (1992 1st Series) 0B CGC 9.8 Liefeld Beige Logo Variant

Paper: White

Label #4735711008

Story by Rob Liefeld. Art by Rob Liefeld, Dan Fraga, and Danny Miki. Harken back to the early days of Youngblood. Long before Shaft and Badrock came on board the team of Chapel, Die Hard, Boggs, Raines, Gamble, and Riptide was led into combat by the man called Battlestone. However, insubordination and casualties (Battlestone murders one of his own men in an act of rage), causes the government to take the Youngblood program in a whole new direction. New recruits Badrock, Vogue, and the mysterious Link join veterans Chapel and Die Hard to form the new Youngblood. The last ingredient is the take no lip and by the book leadership of Shaft. Includes Coupon #7 for Image # 0. 24 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Youngblood (1992 1st Series) 2B CGC 9.4 Pink Logo Variant

Paper: White

Label #4554982003

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Guest-starring Prophet Story and art by Rob Liefeld. The rebel faction known as the Berserkers make a daring escape from the Death Squad, but who is the ominous Darkthorn. Meanwhile, Youngblood team members Sentinel, Brahma, Riptide, Cougar, and Combat awaken a super-soldier who has been in cryogenic sleep since the days of WWII. When John Prophet awakens disorientated and in a world he does not recognize, he mistakes Youngblood for his mortal enemies the Disciples and attacks. Plus, a 6 page back-up story introducing the new hero who stalks the criminal element at night, Shadow Hawk. Created, written, and drawn by Jim Valentino. 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Youngblood (1992 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4735711012

Guest-starring Prophet and the Berserkers. Story by Rob Liefeld. Art by Rob Liefeld and Danny Miki. Sentinel and his team are out of the fight and Prophet can barely stand. Yet, the Disciples keep pouring through the portal. Luckily, back-up has arrived. Die Hard and Badrock charge headlong through the portal and come face-to-face with the ominous Darkthorn. As Shaft and his team, the Berserkers, Sentinel, and Prophet regroup for a final assault, Die Hard is tossed at their feet defeated. Then, Darkthorn emerges from the portal with a new ally...a mind-controlled Badrock. Things just got worse. Continues in Brigade #4. 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.