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Eternals (1976) 35 Cent Variant 13 FR

35 Cent Price Variant, limited distribution. "The Astronauts!" Written by Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. Only in the awesome era of the space god's return could these shocking events happen. Images once carved on stone by the ancient Incas have come to life! And, they've come to Earth! The space gods have returned! A new awareness of the past, present, and future has gripped mankind in the wake of their arrival. While the giant Celestials roam the planet, their monstrous spacecraft orbits the Earth. This is the story of those who were sent to investigate that spacecraft. 1st appearance of Gilgamesh (the Forgotten One). 32 pages, FC. NOTE: One-page Hostess ad, "Spider-Man and Madam Web!" Cover price $0.35.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 30 Cent Variant 250 VG/FN 5.0

This is the 30 cent variant edition that had limited distribution. Last 25-cent cover price. Odin is missing! The search for him begins in "If Asgard Should Perish!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Sif, Balder, Karnilla, and Hildegarde. Jack Kirby/Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.30.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) Australian Price Variant 1B CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Australian Price Variant.

Label #4583945002

Australian price variant ($2.25 AUS, January). 48-page giant. ColossusGambit/Psylocke/Rogue cover. Cover pencils by Jim Lee (signed), inks by Scott Williams. Rubicon, script by Jim Lee (Co-Plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams; Magneto forms the Acolytes and proclaims Asteroid M a haven for mutants everywhere; But the rest of the world doesn't see it that way; Nick Fury cameo. 2-page pin-up: gallery of X-Men villains. X-Men Sketchbook by Jim Lee. NOTE: Cover B connects to covers 1A, 1C, and 1D to form a single giant image.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) Australian Price Variant 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Australian Edition.

Label #4583945006

Australian price variant ($1.50 AUS, February). Cover pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. The Resurrection and the Flesh, script by Jim Lee (Plot) and John Byrne, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams. First appearance of Omega Red! The Hand brings Omega Red (formerly Arkady) back to life; The X-Men play basketball, mutant style; Moira agonizes over her part in the Magneto fiasco and leaves; Gambit and Rogue are on the way to a chaperoned date when Omega Red and the Hand interfere. Cover price $1.50.