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Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4597192001

Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 10D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. First appearance of Rogue and Madelyne Pryor in "By My Friends Betrayed!" Spider-Woman, X-Men, Carol Danvers, and New Brotherhood of Mutants guest star. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Michael Golden. Inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Al Milgrom. This action-packed annual has got it all, true believers: the first appearance of Rogue, the spectacular art of Michael Golden, the tragic return of Carol Danvers, and the stupendous struggle between the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and the mighty Avengers! Following the events of Uncanny X-Men #142, Mystique & her New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attempt to break four of their members out of Ryker's Island prison! After Rogue and Mystique take down Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor, the rest of the Avengers and Spider-Woman catch up to the villains, and the epic clash erupts! Woven in and around the frantic action at Ryker's Island is the heartbreaking story of Carol Danvers' return to Earth. Her life has fallen apart since leaving for Limbo with Marcus Immortus in Avengers #200, and now, stripped of her powers and memories, Carol begins the long road to recovery. And the first step is an emotional confrontation with her former teammates! Notes: Marvel Super-Heroes #11 (Fall 1992) fills in the details of Carol Danvers' life between Avengers #200 and Avengers Annual #10. The Thing stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "A Lesson to Be Learned!" This issue was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 158D CBCS 8.0 Witnessed Sig Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/18/2023 Direct Edition

Label #23-211DCD8-040

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance of Rogue. "The Life that Late I Led...!" Guest-starring Carolyn Danvers (former Ms. Marvel) and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants return. Plus, Carol Danvers comes face-to-face with the mutant that stole her memories and amazing super-human abilities - Rogue (in her 2nd appearance)! Don't miss this major turning point in the life of the former Ms. Marvel. Plus, Havok is reunited with his father. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 158D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance of Rogue. "The Life that Late I Led...!" Guest-starring Carolyn Danvers (former Ms. Marvel) and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants return. Plus, Carol Danvers comes face-to-face with the mutant that stole her memories and amazing super-human abilities - Rogue (in her 2nd appearance)! Don't miss this major turning point in the life of the former Ms. Marvel. Plus, Havok is reunited with his father. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 32 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #22-2D0A2F1-007

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By Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom stands against the united might of Hybrid and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. But, when the mutant known as Rogue turns her ability absorbing powers on the gallant Spaceknight, his innate nobility awakens a goodness within her that she did not realize she had (perhaps leading her to seek out membership with the Uncanny X-Men). 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 171D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. "Rogue!" Guest-starring Binary. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Rogue has left the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and arrives at the doorstep of Xavier's Institute seeking sanctuary and help from her erstwhile enemies, the X-Men. However, not everyone is prepared to welcome her with open arms, as the immensely powerful Binary returns for a little payback. Plus, Scott learns a peculiar secret about Madelyne. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1B.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4474862020

Direct Edition. Colossus/Gambit/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. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover B connects to covers 1A, 1C, and 1D to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1B.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4474862021

Direct Edition. Colossus/Gambit/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. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover B connects to covers 1A, 1C, and 1D to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1B.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4616397003

Direct Edition. Colossus/Gambit/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. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover B connects to covers 1A, 1C, and 1D to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 1B.D CGC 9.6 JSA Jim Lee

Paper: White

Jim Lee Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4621815003

Direct Edition. Colossus/Gambit/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. Cover price $1.50. NOTE: Cover B connects to covers 1A, 1C, and 1D to form a single giant image. Cover price $1.50.