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Giant Size Super Stars (1974) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4425713001

48-page giant. "The Mind of the Monster!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, and Thundra. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Rick Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Bruce Banner visits the Baxter Building and devises a plan to turn the Thing back in Ben Grimm and also rid himself of the Hulk forever. But something goes wrong...and a brand new Hulk vs. Thing battle erupts! Fantastic Four members: Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Medusa, and the Thing. This issue includes a 4-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the format and next story planned for the Giant-Size series. This issue also contains a 7-page rogues' gallery of famous FF foes. (Note: The title of the series changes to Giant-Size Fantastic Four for the next issue.) Cover price $0.35.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men Fantomex (2020 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Gist Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #3841268004

Variant cover by EM Gist. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Rod Reis. HICKMAN AND REIS TAKE ON THE WORLD! The hit creative team of Jonathan Hickman & Rod Reis (NEW MUTANTS) turn their attention to the covert activities of the Weapon Plus program's Weapon XIII! A bred killer who choses the life of a gentleman super-thief, Fantomex has always defied expectations... For example, who would expect him to break into the World, the artificial realm of his creation? And then again? And then… again? 36 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Gobbledygook (1986 2nd Series Mirage) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-051

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New 8 page TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) story plus a Donatello/Michaelangelo 7 pg. story & a Gizmo story. An anthology featuring short stories and pin-up pages by the Mirage Studios artists and a few guests. An anthology featuring short stories and pin-up pages by the Mirage Studios artists and a few guests. Full Contents: Page 1: "Don't Sleep on Main Street" - Eastman and Laird Pages 2-3: "Only a Loser" - Eastman and Laird Pages 4-10: "Technofear!" - TMNT story by Peter Laird Pages 11-12: "Enchanted Pilgrim" illos by Peter Laird Page 13: SCAT magazine cover by Peter Laird Page 14: "The Technician" illo by Peter Laird Page 15: Untitled illo by Peter Laird Pages 16-19: "The Crossing" - short story featuring Splat & Beggar by Kevin Eastman Pages 20-24: Untitled Splat & Beggar short story by Eastman and Laird Pages 25-33: "The Louder the Better" - Splat & Beggar story by Eastman and Eric Talbot Page 34: Previously unpublished science fiction illo by Peter Laird Page 35: Triceraton illo by Peter Laird Pages 36-38: Dragon illos by Peter Laird Pages 39-42: "You Had To Be There" - B&W version of the color story that was published in TMNT #7 by Kevin Eastman and Richard Corben Pages 43-49: "Cosmic Crows" - humor strip by Ryan Brown and Bruce Hatten Pages 50-55: "Cola Wars" - Science fiction story by Kevin Eastman and Jim Lawson. Pages 56-57: Halloween cover illos for "Hampshire Life" by Peter Laird Page 58: Previously unpublished horror illo by Peter Laird Page 59: Cover illo for the "Smith College Alumnae Quarterly" by Peter Laird Page 60: "Cosmic Crows" - humor strip by Ryan Brown Page 61-70: "Pursuit" - science fiction story by Peter Laird Pages 71-73: Three one page shorts by Michael Dooney Pages 74-77: Previously unpublished comic book samples by Peter Laird Pages 78-81: "Shopping Spree" - Gizmo story by Michael Dooney Pages 82-89: "Crazy Man" - TMNT story by Kevin Eastman, Ryan Brown and Jim Lawson Page 90: "Cosmic Crows": humor strip by Ryan Brown Cover price $3.50.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4040878015

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4411714008

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 FN/VF 7.0

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 FN+ 6.5

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Gold Goblin (2022 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8 Checcetto Variant

Paper: White

Checcetto Variant Cover A.

Label #4201021005

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Lan Medina. Cover by Marco Checcetto. IT'S NOT EASY BEING...GOLD? Norman Osborn's sins may have been cleansed, but his memories weren't and he's done plenty of horrific things to remember. Norman's worked hard to avoid all things "Goblin" and to stay on the straight and narrow. Consequences in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN pushed him to try super-heroing, and he liked it. But when the media dub him the Gold Goblin, he has to start wondering - can he ever get away from the Goblin inside? Cover price $3.99.

Gold Goblin (2022 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Quah "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4242204007

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, Comic Traders, Anti-Hero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Alan Quah. Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Lan Medina. IT'S NOT EASY BEING...GOLD? Norman Osborn's sins may have been cleansed, but his memories weren't and he's done plenty of horrific things to remember. Norman's worked hard to avoid all things "Goblin" and to stay on the straight and narrow. Consequences in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN pushed him to try super-heroing, and he liked it. But when the media dub him the Gold Goblin, he has to start wondering - can he ever get away from the Goblin inside? Cover price $3.99.

Groot (2015) 1A CGC 9.8 Shalvey

Paper: White

Label #4215255005

Written by Jeff Loveness. Art by Brian Kesinger. Cover by Declan Shalvey. For the first time ever, the most famous talking-tree-thing in the Marvel Universe is starring in his own series! You might recognize him from Guardians of the Galaxy, the biggest movie of 2014. When Rocket and Groot are on an intergalactic roadtrip and calamity strikes, the two get separated - and for the first time in years, Groot's on his own! Whatever may be coming Groot's way, one thing's for sure -- it's going to be a GROOT adventure! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Guardians of Knowhere (2015) 1F CBCS 9.8 Guillory Variant

Paper: White

Gwen Stacy Variant

Label #0009329-AA-010

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Mike Deodato. Cover by Rob Guillory. A single moon orbits Battleworld. But no, that's no moon. It's a space station. It's Knowhere. The head of a dead Celestial, somehow saved in the universal collapse, a colony brimming with convicts and criminals. The Galaxy may be gone, but that doesn't mean there aren't places that still need heroes. Places that need champions. That need GUARDIANS. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 27 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289ce8f-011

Infinity War Tie-In: Part 1 of 3 - "Back from the Future!" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. The Guardians of the Galaxy travel back in time to the 20th Century and come face-to-face with the Uncanny Inhumans! Plus, the startling secret of Talon is revealed. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 62 FN 6.0

Double-Sized Final Issue - The Starhawk Saga: Part 4 of 4 - "Endgame!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Kevin West and Steve Montano. Can the One Who Knows get past the mechanical monster Pathbreaker and reach Vesper to find Kismet, his mother? "Time to Go!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Sandu Florea. Guardians of the Galaxy, past and present, unite for an adventure destined to forever change the very fabric of reality. What would be the outcome of the infamous Martian Invasion of Earth if the aliens were intercepted by Icarus, the starship of the Guardians?! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2013 3rd Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Manara 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Manara Retailer Incentive.

Label #17-32776A6-014

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Milo Manara. (W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Steve McNiven. There's a new rule in the galaxy: No one touches Earth! No one!! Why has Earth become the most important planet in the Galaxy? That's what the Guardians of the Galaxy are going to find out!! Join the brightest stars in the Marvel universe: Star Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, Groot and--wait for it--Iron-Man, as they embark upon one of the most explosive and eye-opening chapters of Marvel NOW! These galactic Avengers are going to discover secrets that will rattle Marvel readers for years to come! Why wait for the movie? It all starts here! Cover price $3.99.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2013 3rd Series) 1LSC CBCS 9.6 Brooks Lone Star Variant

Paper: White

Lone Star Exclusive Variant

Label #22-069BD64-018

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Lone Star Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Mark Brooks! (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Steve McNiven There's a new rule in the galaxy: No one touches Earth! No one!! Why has Earth become the most important planet in the Galaxy? That's what the Guardians of the Galaxy are going to find out!! Join the brightest stars in the Marvel universe: Star Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, Groot and--wait for it--Iron-Man, as they embark upon one of the most explosive and eye-opening chapters of Marvel NOW! These galactic Avengers are going to discover secrets that will rattle Marvel readers for years to come! Why wait for the movie? It all starts here! Cover price $3.99.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2013 3rd Series) 5C CGC 9.8 Manara 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Manara Variant Cover

Label #4408114005

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Milo Manara. Consultant: Neil Gaiman. (W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Sara Pichelli Spinning out of the dramatic conclusion of Age of Ultron, dimensions collide and Heaven's most fearsome Angel pushes the Guardians back on their heels. Cover price $3.99.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2020 7th Series) 1I FN+ 6.5 Space 1:200 Variant

Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Space Variant Cover. Written by Al Ewing. Art by Juan Cabal. Once, they were a team of misfits. Now they're a family, and they've earned their peace. But the universe is not a peaceful place -- and it's only getting worse. The Great Empires are in turmoil. The rule of law is dead. And amidst the chaos, the Gods of Olympus have returned -- harbingers of a new age of war, reborn to burn their mark on the stars themselves. Someone has to guard the galaxy - but who will accept the mission? And will they survive it? Al Ewing (IMMORTAL HULK) and Juann Cabal (FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN) bring you in on the ground floor of a whole Marvel Universe of action and suspense! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2023 Marvel) 1B CBCS 9.8 Ross Variant

Paper: White

Timeless Variant.

Label #23-3A751AB-001

Written by Collin Kelly; Jackson Lanzing. Art by Kev Walker. Cover by Alex Ross. WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY? One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were destroyed. Their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they rediscover their heroism and humanity on the bleakest frontier? Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Writers JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY (CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY) team up with artist KEV WALKER (PREDATOR) for a Guardians story like no other! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2023 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8 Chew Virgin 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Chew "Virgin" Edition

Label #4383994023

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Collin Kelly; Jackson Lanzing. Art by Kev Walker. Cover by Derrick Chew. WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY? One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were destroyed. Their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they rediscover their heroism and humanity on the bleakest frontier? Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Writers JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY (CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY) team up with artist KEV WALKER (PREDATOR) for a Guardians story like no other! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2023 Marvel) 6B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Plastic debris between case and inner well

Variant Edition

Label #4332426015

Written by Collin Kelly; Jackson Lanzing. Art by Alex Lins. Cover by Peach Momoko. THE ORIGIN OF GROOTFALL! One year ago, the Guardians were more than a team, they were the galaxy's SUPER HEROES… Now the Guardians are outlaws, guns for hire roaming the frontier in hopes of stopping one of their own. How did the Guardians fall apart, and what changed Groot into the monster he is now? The untold story is finally revealed! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Gwen Stacy (2020 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Hughes

Paper: White

Label #2106838019

Written by Christos N. Gage. Art by Todd Nauck. Cover by Adam Hughes. The First of Gwen Stacy's AMAZING Adventures! Gwen and Peter may not have met until AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #31, but that doesn't mean Gwen's life began on that page. Learn the never-before told origin of Gwen Stacy, top of her class, daughter of the Police Captain and, as her friend Harry Osborn calls her, 'The Beauty Queen of Standard High.' But she's way more that you even know! Gwen's got a science brain, a nose for trouble and a no-quit attitude that always gets her in trouble. In the early Marvel Universe, that's a recipe for disaster. Don't miss Gwen, Captain Stacy, Harry and Norman Osborn, Crimemaster, Wilson Fisk, Jean DeWolff, Yuri Wantanabe and even Spider-Man! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Gwenpool Special (2015) 1MIDTOWN CGC 9.8 Anka Midtown Variant

Paper: White

Midtown Comics Edition

Label #4258380008

Midtown Comics Variant. Written by Charles Soule, Margaret Stohl, Gerry Dugan and Christopher Hastings. Art by Langdon Foss, Juan Gedeon, Danilo S. Beyruth and Gurihiru. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. AN ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL! She-Hulk throws a holiday party and invites the entire Marvel U! Deadpool teams up with both Hawkeyes - Kate and Clint - to…stop a pickpocket?! Ms. Marvel takes on her most dangerous threat yet: the holiday blues! And then there's the reason for the season(al special): GWENPOOL! Yup, you read that right - Gwen. Pool. C'mon, you know you're curious. 60 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Hanna-Barbera Spotlight (1978 Marvel) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4427511002

Cover pencils by Mark Evanier (layouts) and Pete Alvarado, inks by Scott Shaw. Tin Can Town starring Huckleberry Hound, Yogi Bear, Boo Boo, and Ranger Smith, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by Scott Shaw; Huck has pop-top problems when he learns that an alien from outer space has reduced the town and put it inside a tin can. The Bronco Buster starring Hokey Wolf and Ding-a-ling, script by Mark Evanier, art by Scott Shaw. The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera text article; Yogi Bear interviews Huckleberry Hound. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Hanna-Barbera Spotlight (1978 Marvel) 2 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4427511003

Cover pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by Scott Shaw. El Kabong Rides Again! starring Quick Draw McGraw and Baba Looey, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Kay Wright, inks by Steve Steere. Bounce to the Ounce starring Snooper and Blabber Mouse, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by S. Radzi-Phillips. The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera text article; Profile of Quick Draw McGraw. A Penny Saved starring Augie Doggie, Doggie Daddy, Wally Gator, Magilla Gorilla, Hokey Wolf, and Yakky Doodle, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Jack Manning, inks by Bill Wray. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Hanna-Barbera Spotlight (1978 Marvel) 4 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4427246015

Cover art by Scott Shaw. Big Magilla in Space starring Magilla Gorilla and Mr. Peebles, script by Steve Gerber [as Reg Everbest], pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by Carolyn Lay; NASA rents Magilla for a mission to orbit the moon. Cute Kitty starring Huckleberry Hound, script by Sharman DiVono, art by Scott Shaw. Chunky Chiller starring Snagglepuss, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Scott Shaw, inks by Carolyn Lay; In this rare crossover, Snagglepuss and Huck must subdue a timid peanut-butter monster. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.35.

Hardcase (1993) 1A CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-018

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1A has coupon for Ultraverse Premiere # 0. Cover by Dave Gibbons. Winners Never Quit, script by James Hudnall, pencils by Jim Callahan, inks by Norm Breyfogle; Hardcase was a member of the Squad, the first four ultrahumans the world has ever known; In their last battle against an inhuman foe, two members of the Squad died while another remained in a coma and the only one to survive was Hardcase; The incident caused him to change careers and become an actor; While on the set of one of his movies, he is approached by a police officer that wants an autograph and inquires why Hardcase won't return to being a superhero; Before their conversation concludes, the police officer is summoned to a bank robbery; Hardcase declines to join him and the police officer rushes ahead; As Hardcase films his next scene, he can hear gunshots from the bank robbery and goes to investigate; There he meets Head Knocker, another super-powered ultra, who is trying to rob the bank and killed several people. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Hardcase (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AFB550-020

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Cover pencils by Steve Wozniak, inks by Lowe. Hard Choices, script by James Hudnall, art by Cranial Implant Studio; A beautiful ultra named Choice is frantic and searches for Hardcase to help her; She is chased all the way to Hardcase's house by a group wearing advanced battle armor; Hardcase and Choice make quick work of the group and try to get answers, but none are really forthcoming; Choice has been programmed by the company she works so that she is unable to always reveal pertinent information but Hardcase decides to help her anyway. 32 pgs., full color. $1.95. NOTE: Originally came polybagged with trading card and may or may not be bagged with card when purchased. Cover price $1.95.

Hardcase (1993) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-021

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Cover inks by Rod Ramos. Hard Decisions, script by James Hudnall, pencils by Jim Callahan, inks by Rodney Ramos; Choice is still with Hardcase and that makes the president of the Choice Corporation very nervous; He is counseled by J.D. Hunt and Rex Mundi; Rex Mundi decides to send the Omega Team, a group of mercenaries, to recapture Choice; Meanwhile, Hardcase and Choice are at Hardcase's home speaking with Detective Brown about the events that transpired earlier that day; When the media arrives, Hardcase and Choice leave the house and head to the beach. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Hardcase (1993) 4 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-022

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Cover pencils by Rick Hoberg. Strangers In the Night, script by Steve Englehart (plot) and James Hudnall (plot, script), pencils by Roger Robinson, inks by Larry Welch; The Strangers visit Hardcase for advice on how to be an ultra-human and a crime fighter; Hardcase regales the Strangers with his tale of the Squad, his old super-team, and of their unfortunate demise; When telling the story, Hardcase makes a realization that the monster that killed the Squad, NM-E, attacked very soon after the Squad rejected the government agency known as Aladdin; Electrocute informs everyone that she learned where Aladdin's headquarters with her time with J.D. Hunt; Hardcase, Choice and the Strangers go to the headquarters but are stopped by Aladdin agents: Foxfire, Dirt Devil, War Eagle and a mysterious, unknown agent that some of the Strangers recognize. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Hardcase (1993) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-023

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Cover by Kevin Maguire. Friends and Enemies, Part One: The First Cut, script by James Hudnall, pencils by Scott Benefiel, inks by Mike Christian; The police investigate a new ultra villain named Hardwire, who has the ability to cut things with his fingers on a molecular level; Meanwhile, Hardcase meets with the head of Choice Corporation, Bob Dixon, to get to the bottom of the problem involving chase and the ultras chasing her; Bob Dixon does not relent, but Hardcase informs him that she is under his protection; After that meeting, Rex Mundi indirectly hires Hardwire to take care of Hardcase. The Power of Gods starring Rune, script by Barry Windsor-Smith and Chris Ulm, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Floyd. Second Chapter starring Magnor, script by Mark Evanier, art by Sergio Aragones. Rune flip cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Night Man preview by Steve Engleheart and Darick Robertson. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $2.50.

Hardcase (1993) 6 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AFB550-024

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Cover pencils by Scott Benefiel, inks by Mike Christian. Friends and Enemies, Part Two: Returning Favors, script by James Hudnall, pencils by Scott Benefiel, inks by Mike Christian and Jordi Ensign; Choice exits a nightclub to find Hardcase gravely injured by lacerations against his chest and stomach; Hardcase is in a state between life and death like a drifting soul and can only witness when Hardwire, the ultra that hurt Hardcase, attacks; Thankfully, Choice summoned her shield ability and was safe against the attack; Choice takes Hardcase's body and brings it to a hospital so they can heal him; Hardcase believes he sees the soul of Starburst and she tells him that it was not his time to die. His regenerative abilities are ultra-human so his condition stabilizes quickly; Meanwhile, Rex Mundi gives the Omega Team and Quattro a mission that will take them to the moon. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Hawkeye (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2113277003

Direct Edition. "Listen to the Mockingbird" Guest-starring Mockingbird. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (pencils) and Brett Breeding (inks & embellishes). Cover by Mark Gruenwald and Brett Breeding. At last the Avengers' ace archer has his own limited series! And at the moment life is great for Clint Barton with a new job, new rocket-sled, and new girlfriend! But a late night encounter with a mysterious woman called Mockingbird turns Hawkeye's dream world upside down! The ex-SHIELD agent tells the bow-slinger that his employer, Cross Technological Enterprises, is involved in criminal activities! But Hawkeye doesn't believe her! However he will... after he's double-crossed by Cross! Retelling of Hawkeye's origin. Flashback cameos by Barney Barton, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Swordsman. (Notes: Mockingbird previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 95. This four-part limited series was reprinted in 1988 in the trade paperback: Hawkeye; and again in 2009 in the trade paperback: Avengers Hawkeye.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Hawkeye (1983 1st Series) 1D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "Listen to the Mockingbird" Guest-starring Mockingbird. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (pencils) and Brett Breeding (inks & embellishes). Cover by Mark Gruenwald and Brett Breeding. At last the Avengers' ace archer has his own limited series! And at the moment life is great for Clint Barton with a new job, new rocket-sled, and new girlfriend! But a late night encounter with a mysterious woman called Mockingbird turns Hawkeye's dream world upside down! The ex-SHIELD agent tells the bow-slinger that his employer, Cross Technological Enterprises, is involved in criminal activities! But Hawkeye doesn't believe her! However he will... after he's double-crossed by Cross! Retelling of Hawkeye's origin. Flashback cameos by Barney Barton, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Swordsman. (Notes: Mockingbird previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 95. This four-part limited series was reprinted in 1988 in the trade paperback: Hawkeye; and again in 2009 in the trade paperback: Avengers Hawkeye.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Hawkeye (1983 1st Series) 1D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "Listen to the Mockingbird" Guest-starring Mockingbird. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (pencils) and Brett Breeding (inks & embellishes). Cover by Mark Gruenwald and Brett Breeding. At last the Avengers' ace archer has his own limited series! And at the moment life is great for Clint Barton with a new job, new rocket-sled, and new girlfriend! But a late night encounter with a mysterious woman called Mockingbird turns Hawkeye's dream world upside down! The ex-SHIELD agent tells the bow-slinger that his employer, Cross Technological Enterprises, is involved in criminal activities! But Hawkeye doesn't believe her! However he will... after he's double-crossed by Cross! Retelling of Hawkeye's origin. Flashback cameos by Barney Barton, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Swordsman. (Notes: Mockingbird previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 95. This four-part limited series was reprinted in 1988 in the trade paperback: Hawkeye; and again in 2009 in the trade paperback: Avengers Hawkeye.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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.

Hellcat (2023 Marvel) 4A CGC 9.8

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Label #4281085008

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Alex Lins. Cover by Pere Perez. Hellcat has reached a breaking point as she is haunted by secrets from her past and hounded by the law, Sleepwalker AND her ex Daimon Hellstrom in the present. With the dark forces conspiring against her and the truth of Spalding Grantham's murder finally about to be exposed, Patsy will undergo a dramatic transformation. Prepare yourselves for the return of…DEMONIC HELLCAT! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Hellions (2020 Marvel) 16C CBCS 9.8 SS Joe Jusko Jusko Marvel Masterpieces Variant

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Marvel Masterpiece Variant. Witnessed Signature: Joe Jusko on 11/17/2023.

Label #23-4352595-001

Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Stephen Segovia. Cover by Joe Jusko. FALLOUT! The wheels have come off the Hellions bandwagon. They might all hate one another, but Nanny LOVES her latest addition! Who would be so cruel as to stomp on her happiness? It's not who you think! 28 pages, full color. PARENTAL ADVISORY Cover price $3.99.

Hellstorm Prince of Lies (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Direct Edition.

Label #21-1177E30-009

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Parchment cover. Cover by Michael Bair and Mark Beachum. "Storm Clouds," script by Rafael Nieves, art by Michael Bair; An occult investigation leads to the discovery of a second, more evil Hellstorm; Daimon sends his impersonator back to Hell. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Heroes Reborn (2021 Marvel) 1L CGC 9.8 Artgerm Virgin 1:200 Variant

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Lau "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4208905004

Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Ed McGuinness. Cover by Artgerm. A WORLD WITHOUT AVENGERS! Welcome to a world where Tony Stark never built an Iron Man armor. Where Thor is a hard-drinking atheist who despises hammers. Where Wakanda is dismissed as a myth. And where Captain America was never found in the ice because there were no Avengers to find him. Instead this world has always been protected by Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Squadron Supreme of America. And now the Squadron faces an attack from some of their fiercest enemies, like Dr. Juggernaut, the Black Skull, the Silver Witch and Thanos with his Infinity Rings. But why is the Daywalker Blade the one man alive who seems to remember that the entire world has somehow been…reborn? 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Heroes Reborn (2021 Marvel) 3F CGC 9.8 Momoko Stormbreakers Variant

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Momoko Variant Cover.

Label #3849032021

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Federico Vicentini & Ed McGuinness. Cover by Peach Momoko. Chaos magic at Mach 5! Blur, the swiftest mortal alive, must win a race through the mind-bending Dread Dimension in order to save his soul from the hypersonic hexes of the Speedster Supreme, the Silver Witch. Plus a back-up tale takes us inside the dark secrets of the Ravencroft Asylum and its newest inmate, the Phoenix. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Heroes Reborn Squadron Savage (2021 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Blatt Variant

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Variant Edition

Label #3864362014

Written by Ethan Sacks. Art by Luca Pizzari. Cover by David Blatt. ELEKTRA LEADS A TEAM OF THE WORLD'S DEADLIEST HEROES AND VILLAINS - WITH ALL OF REALITY HANGING IN THE BALANCE! There are some threats that require a more savage approach than the Squadron Supreme of America can offer. For those missions, the Department of Defense has put together a team consisting of Elektra, the Punisher, Crossbones, Cloak and the enigmatic Murder Hornet. They must fight their way through a team of super-powered terrorists known as the Redeemers-if they don't kill one another first! Prepare for twists, turns, double crosses and action aplenty! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

House of M (2005) 1A VF 8.0 Ribic

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Pencils by OLIVIER COIPEL. Cover by Esad Ribic. HE MARVEL EVENT OF THE DECADE IS HERE!! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers!! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN? Well, this time believe it, buster!! NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! 32 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up ...$2.99 please note: Each issue of house of m will have a special variant cover. Cover price $2.99.

House of M (2005) 1C CBCS 9.8 Coipel 1:20 Variant

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Joe Quesada Variant.

Label #21-25C97A8-003

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL THE MARVEL EVENT OF THE DECADE IS HERE!! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers!! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN? Well, this time believe it, buster!! NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! 32 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up ...$2.99 please note: Each issue of house of m will have a special variant cover. Cover price $2.99.

House of M (2005) 1E CBCS 8.5 SS Stan Lee Madureira WW Chicago Variant

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WW Chicago 2005 Exclusive. Verified Signature: Stan Lee. (#100/100). Includes Dynamic Forces COA.

Label #20-304447C-001

Limited Edition Wizard World Chicago with Joe Madureira cover. This LIMITED edition was a special cover printed for the return of Joe Madureira and Jeph Loeb to Marvel. - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS THE MARVEL EVENT OF THE DECADE IS HERE!! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers!! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN? Well, this time believe it, buster!! NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! 32 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up ...$2.99 please note: Each issue of house of m will have a special variant cover. Cover price $2.99.

House of X (2019 Marvel) 1COMICMINT.A CGC 9.8 Maer Comic Mint Variant

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Comic Mint Edition.

Label #4023727018

Comic Mint exclusive variant by Shannon Maer. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Pepe Larraz. FACE THE FUTURE! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (SECRET WARS, AVENGERS, FANTASTIC FOUR) takes the reins of the X-Men universe! Since the release of Uncanny X-Men #1, there have been four seminal moments in the history of the X-Men. Giant-Sized X-Men. X-Men. Age of Apocalypse. New X-Men. Four iconic series that introduced a new era for Marvel's mutants and revolutionized the X-Men. In House of X, Charles Xavier reveals his master plan for mutantkind…one that will bring mutants out of the shadow of mankind and into the light once more. 56 pages, full color. Rated T+

House of X (2019 Marvel) 1K CGC 9.8 Ramos Variant

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Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Ramos Variant Cover

Label #2075173004

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Humberto Ramos. FACE THE FUTURE! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (SECRET WARS, AVENGERS, FANTASTIC FOUR) takes the reins of the X-Men universe! Since the release of Uncanny X-Men #1, there have been four seminal moments in the history of the X-Men. Giant-Sized X-Men. X-Men. Age of Apocalypse. New X-Men. Four iconic series that introduced a new era for Marvel's mutants and revolutionized the X-Men. In House of X, Charles Xavier reveals his master plan for mutantkind…one that will bring mutants out of the shadow of mankind and into the light once more. 56 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

House of X (2019 Marvel) 2A CGC 9.8 Larraz

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Label #2137152008

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art and Cover by Pepe Larraz. Learn the truth about one of the X-Men's closest allies…and then begin the fight for the future of mutantkind! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (AVENGERS, SECRET WARS, FANTASTIC FOUR) continues reshaping the X-Men's world with Marvel Young Gun artist Pepe Larraz (EXTERMINATION, AVENGERS)! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

House of X (2019 Marvel) 3C CGC 9.8 Pichelli Variant

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Pichelli Variant Cover.

Label #2078984020

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Sara Pichelli. Learn the truth about one of the X-Men's closest allies…and then begin the fight for the future of mutantkind! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (AVENGERS, SECRET WARS, FANTASTIC FOUR) continues reshaping the X-Men's world with Marvel Young Gun artist Pepe Larraz (EXTERMINATION, AVENGERS)! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

House of X (2019 Marvel) 3E CGC 9.8 Asrar Variant

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Asrar Variant Cover.

Label #2078984023

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Mahmud Asrar. Learn the truth about one of the X-Men's closest allies…and then begin the fight for the future of mutantkind! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (AVENGERS, SECRET WARS, FANTASTIC FOUR) continues reshaping the X-Men's world with Marvel Young Gun artist Pepe Larraz (EXTERMINATION, AVENGERS)! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.