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Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 27 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3F879FE-024

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Kree/Skrull War. "The R Complex!" Guest-starring the Super-Skrull. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The cosmic deity the Stranger has come for Empress S'Byll, the woman who will return the Skrull Empire to glory. Can even the combined might of the Silver Surfer and the Super Skrull dissuade this being of immeasurable power? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 29D CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-024

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Direct Edition. Kree/Skrull War. "Our Complex!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Once the man known as Midnight was a master of kung fu, but in battle against Shang Chi, THE Master of Kung Fu, Midnight lost his life (Marvel Special Edition #16). Now, he has been genetically engineered by Kree super-science into the powerful being henceforth known as Midnight Sun. And, his first mission for his new masters is to kill the Silver Surfer. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 30 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-026

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Kree/Skrull War. "Running Down like Clockwork!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Kree Empire may have won the war against the Skrull, but there are far too many players still in the game for it to be that simple. Plus, what is the Stranger's ultimate plan? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 32 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-028

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1st printing. "A Choice of Dooms!" Story by Jim Valentino. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. With the Kree/Skrull War behind him the Silver Surfer is once again free to soar the endless spaceways. But the good times can't last forever as an enemy from the past ceases this opportunity to attack. An enemy considered by many to be the embodiment of evil in the Marvel Universe. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 33D CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-029

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First Printing. Direct Edition. Acts of Idiocy! (Acts of Vengeance spoof) "Nothing is Impossible, Man!" Story by Jim Valentino. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Join the Silver Surfer for his wackiest adventure yet. When the impish Impossible Man crosses the Silver Surer's path, the former Herald of Galactus finds himself in a no win situation. NOTE: This tale reminds me of those classic Superman/Mister Mxyzptlk stories from the Silver Age. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist. NOTE: This is the first printing. Second printing has a notice on the first page below the indicia. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 37 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-033

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 4 of 5 - "A Destructive Encounter!" Guest-starring Starfox and Drax the Destroyer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. With the threat of Thanos in the universe, the titan Chronos has activated his agent Drax the Destroyer again. However, when Drax was murdered by Moondragon his brain was severely damaged, a condition that has apparently carried over to his resurrection. Can the Silver Surfer reason with the powerhouse and reach the Mad Titan before it's too late? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 39 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0BAA008-111

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"The Fight Game!" Story by Alan Grant. Art by James Sherman. The Silver Surfer must fight for his life on a planet where only the strong survive. Can even the Power Cosmic stand against the power of Algol Demonstar? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 40 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-036

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"Welcome to Dynamo City!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer arrives in the always dangerous Dynamo City to be presented with the Last Will and Testament of Thanos. And, that is only the beginning of the Surfer's problems. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 42 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-038

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"A Second Chance!" Story by Jim Starlin and Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer's stay in Dynamo City continues as he finally meets the founder of gigantic free-floating satellite community whose sole purpose is commerce. Plus, the dim witted Drax the Destroyer stops by with news that the Mad Titan, Thanos still lives. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 43 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-039

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"Termination!" Story by Jim Starlin and Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Keith Williams. The Silver Surfer's unusual adventures in Dynamo City continue as his fate is in the hands of, dare I say it, lawyers! Will this be the Surfer's most crushing defeat to date? Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 48 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-044

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Confronting One's Maker!" Guest-starring Galactus. Warlock and Drax cameos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Ever wonder how for years a noble being like the Silver Surfer as the Herald of Galactus could bear the guilt for the deaths of countless worlds. The answer may surprise you in this excellent tale about confronting past sins. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 49 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-045

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Detour!" Guest-starring Starfox and Drax the Destroyer. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. As the Silver Surfer races to Earth to warn the heroes of Thanos and his malevolent intentions, he is confronted by a demonic agent of the Mad Titan. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 51D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-049

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Direct Edition. Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Hunger!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. As Galactus prepares to feed and restore his full power so that he may confront Thanos and the power of the Infinity Gauntlet, Nova thinks back to a meeting she had with the Silver Surfer (the meeting took place between Silver Surfer (1987-98 2nd Series) #43-44). Norrin Radd teaches Frankie Ray a terrible lesson in what it means to be a Herald of Galactus. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 54 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-052

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Cages!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #2. As the heroes of Earth marshal their forces for the coming battle with Thanos, the Silver Surfer must face the Rage of the Rhino! Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #3. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 56 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-054

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Exodus!" Part 2. Guest-starring Adam Warlock. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim, Gavin Curtis, and Tom Christopher. Story continued from last issue. In the horrible aftermath of last issue's events Thanos is the supreme ruler of the universe and that means Death rules supreme. Through the power of the Infinity Gauntlet, the Silver Surfer has been enslaved and forced to bare witness to the Mad Titan's rule. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #4. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 59 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-057

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Field of Honor!" Guest-starring Adam Warlock, Doctor Strange, Hulk, Thor, Drax, Firelord, and Doctor Doom. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Raney, Tom Christopher and Mike Witherby. Cover by Ron Lim. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #5. Nebula, the scared granddaughter of Thanos, is now in possession of the Infinity Gauntlet and she poses an even greater threat to the universe than the Mad Titan did. Now, the Silver Surfer and Thanos must settle their score in a mystical duel one of them may not survive. If one of them should fall so too might the universe. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #6. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 60 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-059

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Infinity Gauntlet Aftermath. "Aftermath!" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Story by Ron Marz. Art and Cover by Ron Lim and Jim Sanders III. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #6. In the senses shattering aftermath of the Infinity Gauntlet affair, the Silver Surfer is confronted by an old foe. The genetically engendered killer known as Midnight Sun. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 101N CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-337BB72-001

Newsstand Edition. "Echoes" Script by Cary Burkett. Pencils by Juan Alacantara. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by John Byrne. A new era begins for the Spectacular Spider-Man as the Black Cat has departed his life. However, the breakup with Felicia has left the web-slinger in a melancholy mood, so he visits the site of his greatest heartbreak...the Brooklyn Bridge. The events of Amazing Spider-Man 121 still haunt the wall-crawler, but life goes on...and so does crime in the big city. When Blacklash takes a hostage after bungling a burglary attempt, the spectacular one swings into action! Flashback cameos of Gwen Stacy and the Green Goblin. First 65¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 337,108; average paid circulation 180,498.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 90 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

75¢ Canadian Price Variant.

Label #25-337BB72-002

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Where, Oh Where Has My Spider-Man Gone?" Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man is missing! Where is he? The Black Cat is looking everywhere! She checks with everyone including Mrs. Muggins, Captain DeWolff, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, and the Avengers! When the web-slinger finally reappears on the final page, he's wearing his new black costume! Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Marvel Team-Up 141, and this issue. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 351,448; average paid circulation 172,290.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Spider-Gwen the Ghost-Spider (2024 Marvel) 1I CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Surprise Variant.

Label #24-215719E-079

NOTE: Comic will be unbagged for grading. Surprise Variant Cover. Written by Stephanie Phillips. Art by Chris Campana. Cover by David Marquez. TRAPPED IN THE 616...FOR GOOD! Welcome to New York! Gwen truly becomes a Ghost-Spider when she moves full time to the universe where Gwen Stacy died years ago. But why did she leave Earth-65? Why aren't the other spiders supposed to know she's here? Why isn't she supposed to suit up? And who will get hurt when she does? 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) 1N CBCS 9.2 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-337BB72-003

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vincent Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin Formula. "The Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Meet the Men of Marvel Productions" article; Information on Marvel Productons, includes photographs and some artwork. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-3C4DCB2-014

Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Star Trek (1967 Gold Key) 47 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #20-3DB62BE-023

Number/month on cover: 90210-709, no month listed. Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. This issue features "This Tree Bears Bitter Fruit" in which some mysterious pods lead the Enterprise on a long journey and Captain Kirk into a contest for survival. Story by George Kashdan and Doug Drexler, art by Al McWilliams. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 3 CBCS 8.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #23-3943EEF-004

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 3 of 6. "Death Star!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. The evil Galactic Empire tests its ultimate weapon on Princess Leia's homeworld with devastating results. Meanwhile, Ben Kenobi begins Luke Skywalker's training in the ways of the force. However things take a turn for the worse when the Millennium Falcon is captured within the unrelenting grasp of the Death Star's tractor-beam. Now, it's up to this small motley band of heroes to mount a daring rescue attempt of the Princess from within the very bowels of the Empire's most powerful weapon. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 39N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0009452-AA-024

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 1 of 6. "The Empire Strikes Back." Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 1 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; both Williamson and Garzon pencil and ink the art for this series. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (2015 Marvel) 6B CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Christopher Christopher Action Figure Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: John Tyler Christopher on 04/22/2023. Action Figure Variant.

Label #23-131BA30-008

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Written by Jason Aaron. Art by John Cassaday. Cover by John Tyler Christopher. Luke vs. Boba Fett! Han Solo in hot water!! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Star Wars Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All rights reserved. Used under authorization. Text and illustrations for Star Wars are 2015 Lucasfilm Ltd. Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Darth Vader (2015 Marvel) 3A CBCS 9.2 Granov 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #23-0C48D22-002

Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Salvador Larroca. Cover by Adi Granov. When a Dark Lord needs help, who can he turn to? Meet Aphra-the galaxy's foremost raider of lost weaponry! Plus: could these be the deadly droids she's looking for? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Darth Vader Black White and Red (2023 Marvel) 1CKC.B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Kingdom Virgin Exclusive.

Label #24-2158E3A-095

Comic Kingdom Creative Exclusive Virgin Cover by Mico Suayan. Written by Jason Aaron, Peach Momoko & Torunn Gronbekk. Art by Leonard Kirk, Peach Momoko & Klaus Janson. THE DARK LORD OF THE SITH LIKE YOU'VE NEVER SEEN HIM BEFORE! • Following the successful black, white and red series produced by Marvel Comics, DARTH VADER now takes the spotlight for tales of terror by some of the industries most talented creators! • PEACH MOMOKO will spin a story only she can bring to life! • PLUS, the return of JASON AARON to the world of STAR WARS with Part One of his Vader tale spanning all four issues! 40 pages, full color. Rated T

Star Wars Doctor Aphra (2020 Marvel) 35D CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Homage Variant.

Label #23-3943EEF-008

Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Minkyu Jung. Cover by Salvador Larroca. LEGACY ISSUE #75! A DARK DROIDS TIE-IN! Sent by DOMINA TAGGE to investigate a series of strange droid malfunctions, DOCTOR APHRA faces a deadly enemy from the past. A horde of CLONE WAR-ERA PROTOTYPE BATTLE DROIDS designed by Domina herself! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-155

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The Rebel Opposition: Part 1 of 4 – Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Mike Baron. Art by Allen Nunis and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Dave Dorman. Wedge Antilles is a combat-hardened X-Wing pilot, one of the only fliers to survive the missions against both Death Stars. After those two assignments and his post as leader of Rogue Squadron, you'd think he'd seen everything. But when he heads a rescue and retrieval for a downed man on the planet Mrisst, he finds something he'd never expected: a culture that hates the Empire... and hates the Alliance even more! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-47D43C8-044

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Battleground Tatooine: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Jan Strnad. Art by John Nadeau and Jordi Ensign. Cover by Mark Harrison. The crime and death caused by Jabba the Hutt is nothing compared to the chaos created in the wake of his demise! Jabba's legacy is a cache of stolen Imperial hardware and weapons, hidden somewhere on the desert world of Tatooine. Whoever finds the treasure will have enough firepower to rule the planet -- perhaps even the sector! And that means Rogue Squadron must find it first, or else find it aimed at their heads! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 11 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-171

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Battleground Tatooine: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Jan Strnad. Art by John Nadeau and Jordi Ensign. Cover by Mark Harrison. Jabba the Hutt is dead, and in the ensuing scramble for power, a secret Imperial weapons cache could be the key to victory. But only one being alive knows the location of the hidden weapons cache -- Firith Olan. While that makes Firith a very powerful being, it also makes him a prime target. In a desperate race to uncover the missing weapons, as the criminals converge to fill the role of the dead Hutt, Wedge and Rogue Squadron find themselves smack in the middle of Battleground: Tatooine! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-174

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Battleground Tatooine: Part 4 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Jan Strnad. Art by John Nadeau and Jordi Ensign. Cover by Mark Harrison. A handful of Tatooine outlaws and a mountain full of Imperial weaponry are a deadly combination -- deadly enough to make allies of X-wing Rogue Squadron and a troop of Imperial Special Forces! The hot desert sands really heat up in the explosive conclusion to Battleground: Tatooine, as Wedge and crew attempt to take back the galaxy, one planet at a time! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 17 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-156

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Requiem for a Rogue: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Jan Strnad. Art by Gary Erskine. Cover by Kevin Ryan. Malrev 4 is an uncivilized planet in a pretty, but otherwise useless, corner of the galaxy. Inhabited by vicious, unthinking brutes, it's like a living museum of pre-evolution. You wouldn't bother going there unless you had a death wish . . . or you were a member of Rogue Squadron and you were trying to rescue a downed cruise liner. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 18 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-158

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Requiem for a Rogue: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Jan Strnad. Art by Gary Erskine. Cover by Kevin Ryan. It should have been a simple mission for the men and women of Rogue Squadron -- an easy search-and-rescue for a group of Bothan castaways forced down on Malrev 4. But when they got to the backwater planet, the Rogues found themselves first attacked by the Irrukiine, a doglike aboriginal race, and then by the Bothans themselves. There's some strange kind of hoodoo going down on Malrev 4 -- this planet promotes madness and deceit, and not even the Rogues are immune! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1997) Wizard 1/2 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-0ED5A0F-005

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Regular mail offer Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity. Yellow Title.

Steel (1994) 52 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Palmer

Paper: White

Signed by Tom Palmer on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con.

Label #16-32D853C-053

Final issue. Cover by Tom Palmer. Requiem, script by Christopher Priest, art by Denys Cowan and Tom Palmer; As the series concludes, Natasha Irons lies at death's door thanks to Skorpio; Worse yet, she's taken to the Garden State Medical Center, under the care of Dr. Sam Ellis, aka Skorpio! 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 89 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #00-0009861-AA-023

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. 1st appearance of Fin Fang Foom in "Fin Fang Foom!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A young historian from Taiwan crosses to the mainland to awake the dragon Fin Fang Foom and foil a communist invasion; He lures the dragon to the coast to wreck the invasion fleet. "The Future" text story. "The Green Things!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A wealthy retiree keeps a magnificent greenhouse, where he talks to the plants; When a burglar tries to kill him, his plants come to life and stop the intruder, saving their friend's life. "The Touch of Midas!", art by Paul Reinman; A greedy man locates the source of Midass power, planning to stop the undesirable effects with gloves; He gains the power but finds that his gloves turn to gold, dooming him to the same fate as Midas. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #18-228DB93-112

"A Time of Titans" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Herb Trimpe (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Prince Namor is appalled at his supposed partner's callous murder of Saru-san last issue. So finally the long-awaited clash of the titans erupts! The armored and technological might of Doctor Doom vs. the awesome strength and power of the Sub-Mariner! Wow, two of Marvel's all-time heavyweights throwing down on Hydro-Base! As the blockbuster battle rages, a U.S. Navy battleship navigates into the vicinity. The sailors are only casual observers until the Avenging Son hurls Doctor Doom into the ship! Surprisingly, a civilian scientist onboard challenges the Latverian monarch! Is that really a good idea? But stranger things have happened, and the scientist's foolhardy actions might just bring the titanic tussle between Doom and Namor to an end! First appearance of Simon Ryker. Cameo appearance by the Symbionic Man. (Notes: The plot involving Simon Ryker and the Symbionic Man continues in Marvel Spotlight 27. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #31 Stan (the man) Lee. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Spider-Man and Aunt May.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 123A CBCS 9.0 Witnessed+Verified Frenz/Rubinstein Collector's Edition

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Ron Fenz. Witnessed Signature: Joe Rubinstein on 7/10/2022. Glow-In-The-Dark Edition.

Label #22-2861891-007

Collector's Edition (Glow in the Dark, Black Cover) - 1st appearance of the Electric Blue Superman. "Superman...Reborn!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. A startling transformation has come over the Last Son of Krypton. His powers have changed. Get ready for the all-new Superman! A Man of Steel no more, now a man of lightning fast justice. Cover price $1.95.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 178 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #25-1B133D9-003

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Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten. "Death Is a Stranger," script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Vince Colletta; Following the defeat of Surtur, Odin has reclaimed the throne in Asgard, although there is much celebration, Sif notices that Thor is concerned over when Loki may return to attack Asgard anew; While in the deep reaches of space, the Abomination re-materializes on the Stranger's world following his defeat at the hands of the Silver Surfer; Finding himself outside of the Stranger's citadel, the Abomination sneaks into it to try and find a means of defeating his captor so that he might escape. Cameos by the Silver Surfer and Warlock Prime. Ad for Conan the Barbarian #1. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Thor God of Thunder (2012) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1ABFF56-010

WHAT THE GODS HAVE WROUGHT (W) Jason Aaron. (A) Butch Guice, Tom Palmer. (CA) Esad Ribic. In a chilling interlude, discover the dark origin of Gorr...and the truth behind his bloody quest to butcher the gods. Cover price $3.99.

Thor God of Thunder (2012) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-1B2DE7A-016

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Godbomb: Part 2 of 5 - (W) Jason Aaron (A/CA) Esad Ribic GODBOMB Part Two of Five Thor in chains. Gorr transcendent. All hope for divinity lost. As the clock ticks down on one very large bomb, as enslaved gods look to the skies for a savior, enter...the Girls of Thunder? Cover price $3.99.

Tomb Raider (1999 Top Cow) 33B CBCS 9.4 Daniel Variant

Paper: White

Tony Daniel Variant. Top Edge Scratch longer than 1" to 5".

Label #22-0AD9338-060

(W) Adam Hughes (P) Tony Daniel (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan D. Smith (COV) Adam Hughes The continuing saga of the upcoming Tomb Raider video game "ANGEL OF DARKNESS" continues here as Top Cow and Eidos bring Lara Croft's latest pixelated adventures straight to the comics page! Lara takes on her ultimate nemesis, Professor Werner Von Croy, under the watchful eye of writer extraordinary and hubba-hubba cover artist Adam Hughes. Drop your joystick and pick up this book! FC 32 pages $2.99 Part 2 of 3 in a continuing series Cover price $2.99.

Tomb Raider (1999 Top Cow) 50 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #22-0AD9338-063

"ALPHA/OMEGA" (W) Dan Slott (P) Francis Manapul (Col) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Adam Hughes. ANNIVERSARY ACTION! DAN SLOTT! FRANCIS MANAPUL! SUPER-SIZED! Uproarious She-Hulk writer Dan Slott takes us 500 years into the future where a band of hi-tech thieves are breaking into the secret chambers below Croft Manor...to raid Lara's Tomb! Watch as each piece of plunder tells a story in the life and times of the world's greatest treasure hunter, Lady Lara Croft! The FASTEST-paced Tomb Raider story ever is whipped onto the page at 90 miles an hour by Witchblade artist Francis Manapul! Plus, this anniversary extravaganza includes BONUS pin-ups from Tomb Raider's top artists! Cover price $3.99.

Turok Dinosaur Hunter (1993) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFC9B0-114

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The F.B.I. has Turok investigate a death that they think was caused by a dinosaur, but they want the dinosaur captured, not killed in "Shades of Yesterday Part Two – Fear No Evil." Script by Timothy Truman and art by Rags Morales & Randy Elliot. Cover price $2.50.

Ultimates (2011 Marvel Ultimate Comics) 13B CBCS 8.5 Witnessed Sig Granov

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Adi Granov on 10/8/2017. Adi Gravnov Retailer Incentive.

Label #17-38832CD-006

Limited 1 for 30 Variant Cover by Adi Granov. (W) Sam Humphries (A) Billy Tan, Terry Pallot. CLASSIFIED Cover price $3.99.

Uncanny Tales (1952 Atlas) 18 CBCS 2.0 Restored

Trimmed

Paper: Slightly britle

Top & bottom edge of book & left edge of back cover trimmed. 2 pieces of tape on cover & 2 pieces on interior cover. 1 staple added.

Label #25-2BFAE95-003

Cover by Russ Heath. Stories by unknown. Art by John Forte, Ed Winiarski, Al Eadeh, Vince Colletta and Bob Powell. The most uncanny tales ever told! In this issue: "One Second Till Doom!" with art by John Forte; "The Last Vampire" with art by Ed Winiarski; "One Little Man" with art by Al Eadeh; "The Machine Age" with art by Vince Colletta; "The Face in the Mirror" with art by Bob Powell; and 2-page text story "A Favor from Satan," reprinted from Astonishing (1951 Marvel/Atlas) #13 (original title: "The Demon of Disaster"). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 120 CBCS 4.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-27A4B66-011

"Wanted: Wolverine! Dead or Alive!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight (1st appearance cameo). Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine's past comes back to haunt him yet again. First the Canadian government sent its super-agent Vindicator to retrieve the awol operative (see Uncanny X-Men #109). But when the X-Men proved too much for the lone Canadian super-hero. This time they will send a whole strike force and not even the X-Men may be powerful enough to stop them getting what they want. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 126N CBCS 4.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-279E358-009

Newsstand Edition. "How Sharper than a Serpent's Tooth...!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. The X-Men return to Muir Island to investigate the attack on Polaris and Havok. When they get there, they find themselves in a deadly battle against arguably the most powerful and deadliest mutant alive - Mutant X! 1st appearance of Proteus. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.