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Archer and Armstrong (1992) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #25-310C04E-001

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Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. "And Then There Were Nuns," script and pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Bob Wiacek; Transported back from the Lost Land, Archer and Armstrong are abducted by Mahmud's Sect troops; They are taken into captivity, leaving Armstrong's magic satchel to be stolen; The pair awaken, chained in a dungeon beneath the Vatican; When they try to escape, they are forced to flee from the Sect pursuit of Mahmud, Constantino, the Roman Candle, and those uzi-packing nuns, the Sisters of Doom!; Characters: Archer; Armstrong; Cardinal Cyn; Constantino; Daryl; Mahmud; Pope John Paul II; the Sisters of Doom. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Armorines (1994 1st Series Valiant) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-038

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"Fathoms Below - Part 1: White Death" by Jorge Gonzalez (script) & Jim Calafiore (art & cover); It's got big freaky sharks! COOL! Cover price $2.25.

Bloodshot (1993 1st Series) 0 CBCS 9.0 Quesada Chrome Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-248EB2E-001

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Chrome cover. Cover by Joe Quesada (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks). Family Blood, script and pencils by Kevin VanHook, inks by Dick Giordano; The origin of Bloodshot revealed!; Who is Angelo Mortalli and how did he end up in the grip of Iwatsu Industries and Project Rising Spirit?; Guest appearances by the Eternal Warrior and the Geomancer. 36 pgs., full color. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Chaos Effect Epilogue (1994) 1 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #24-09703B8-001

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Chaos Effect readers know that at one critical junction of the story, Magnus disappears through a time portal! These are his adventures in 1994 before he attempts to return to his own future era. Thrust into our present, Magnus is advised by Timewalker on how to survive as a "fish out of water." Magnus explores New York, where he engages bikers, cabbies and Harada's Eggbreakers in battle. Harada learns that Magnus is in New York, and decides to capture him to learn the secrets of the future. At the same time, Magnus decides to explore his own past, as he begins a search for his parents. But if Magnus makes one wrong move, he may change -- or destroy -- the entire future history of the Valiant Universe! "In Search of Faith" is written by Kevin VanHook, with art by Louis Small, Jr. and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover price $2.95.

Eternal Warrior Yearbook (1993) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #25-310C04E-023

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In England during the late 1600s, Gilad has to track down and kill his son who has become the immortal enemy in an untitled story. Script by Rob Johnson and art by Peter Grau. Cover price $3.95.

Harbinger (1992) 2D CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-054

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Coupon insert inside. The detachable coupon (Coupon #2) has a black and white mini-comic page printed on it - "The Story of Harada" - and was intended to be used for the redemption of a free issue of Harbinger #0.
Cover pencils by David Lapham, inks by Bob Layton. The Root of All Evil, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by David Lapham, inks by John Dixon; Sting, Zephyr, Flamingo and Torque take injured Kris to a hospital; Doctor Heyward patches Kris up and allows the team to stay at his beach house; The team invades Harbinger headquarters and robs Harada's safe. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Harbinger Children of the Eighth Day TPB (1992 Valiant) 1C-1ST CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #24-2F0283E-002

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BLACK bird in the center of the cover, pollybagged with Harbinger #0

1st printing. Collects Harbinger (1992-1995) #1-4.

Written by Jim Shooter. Art by David Lapham and John Dixon.

The world begins to change when a new breed of human emerges in the modern age! These few possess powers and abilities beyond normal men and women. They are The Harbingers.

A small group of runaway teens tries to stay one step ahead of a clandestine organization that seeks to exploit them and use their powers to conquer the world. Enter: Toyo Harada, the leader of this clandestine organization who also so happens to be the most powerful Harbinger in the world!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Rai (1992) 2 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-203C148-012

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Exiled to Earth, the spirit Guardian cuts a swath across the darker side of the world of 4001. The epic of Rai's rebirth builds momentum. "Ice Burn" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Joe St. Pierre and Charles Barnett III. Characters: Councilor Isao Seko; Icespike; Kazuyo Nakadai; Makiko Minashi; President Tanaka; Rai [Tohru Nakadai]; Rentaro Nakadai. Cover by Joe St. Pierre and Bob Layton. Cover price $1.95.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 8.5 Hall Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-2498596-001

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This is not the chromium cover. At last, learn the true origins of Shadowman and the real story behind how Jack Boniface became the avenger of the night. This action-packed special introduces us to a Shadowman from the past, and reveals Nettie's true relationship with Shadowman. "Shadowmen" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $3.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-353

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There is madness in the Big Easy. A killer prowls the darkness, bold and confident in his awesome power. Where is Shadowman? At the doctor's trying to find out why he can't sleep at night, and why he is suddenly so much more at home in the shadows. "Spirits Within" is written by Faye Perozich and Jim Shooter, with art and cover by David Lapham and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-355

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The One in the Shadows walks into the battle of his young life in "The Beasts and the Children." Written by Faye Perozich, with art by Mark Moretti and Charles Barnett III. Cover by David Lapham and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #25-1577B4C-009

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UNITY Chapter 6. Shadowman finds himself side by side with Solar, sun and shadow allied against the One who sits at the center of UNITY. "Sunburn" is written by David Lapham, Jim Shooter and Faye Perozich, with art by David Lapham, Tom Ryder and Maria Beccari. Cover by Frank Miller. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-357

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UNITY Chapter 14. Shadowman fights on the side of his beloved against the Eternal Warrior and Magnus! "No Love Lost" is written by David Lapham, Jim Shooter and Bob Layton, with art by David Lapham, Paul Autio and Maria Beccari. Cover by Walt Simonson. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-358

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Shadowman's beloved Lilora is torn from his arms en route back from UNITY. His search for her leads him to discover another tragedy as Nettie has fallen into the hands of the brothers and sisters of the serial killer from issue #1. "The Family That Slays Together" is written by Bob Hall, Jim Shooter, Steve Ditko, Don Perlin and Mark Moretti, with art by Steve Ditko, Mark Moretti and Gonzalo Mayo. Cover by Steve Ditko and Bob Layton. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-359

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Shadowman discovers the other creature of the night...and begins the fight of his life. At stake: the power of the night. "Run For Your Death" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Jose Delbo, Don Perlin and John Dixon. Cover by Don Perlin and Stan Drake. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-248D6B1-011

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Who is Master Darque? Shadowman's greatest enemy begins to reveal himself and his sinister plans...plunging Jack headlong into the nightmare confrontation of his life. "On Death and the Undying" is written by Joe St. Pierre, with art by Joe St. Pierre and John Dixon. Cover by Joe St. Pierre and Bob Layton. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-340

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Part 2 of 3. Jack is finding it harder to distinguish between his everyday life as a musician and his role as Shadowman, purveyor of the night. Does he have superpowers or doesn't he? Well, he's sure going to need them as Master Darque's forces plot to take back the night from Shadowman. "The Day of Your Death" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and Tom Mandrake. Cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.8 Verified Sig Layton/ Hall

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: Bob Layton and Bob Hall.

Label #24-09703B8-019

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Part 2 of 3. Jack is finding it harder to distinguish between his everyday life as a musician and his role as Shadowman, purveyor of the night. Does he have superpowers or doesn't he? Well, he's sure going to need them as Master Darque's forces plot to take back the night from Shadowman. "The Day of Your Death" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and Tom Mandrake. Cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-463

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Part 3 of 3. Master Darque's secret ceremony will endow him with vast amounts of the Darque power, but Jack feels he's dying under Darque's spell. Can he hold out until the night when Shadowman returns? The thrilling conclusion to this three-part story that affects the entire Valiant Universe! "Dark Rapture" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-345

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Attempting to put New Orleans, and Shadowman, behind him for a while, Jack buys a motorcycle and begins a three month tour of jazz clubs across the country. His first stop is in Georgia, where he learns that hatred comes in many different guises. "Crosses" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-347

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A strange character named J.B. guides Jack through the Heartlands. What powers does he possess, and what is the mysterious creature lurking beneath the Great Plains? "April Visions" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-248D6B1-018

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Jack reaches the Big Apple, but his troubles are just beginning. When his motorcycle is stolen and he's threatened by drug dealers, Jack knows it's time for Shadowman to make an appearance on the mean streets of New York City. "A Bite of the Apple" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 17 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-350

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Part 1 of 2. Continues next issue. Guest-starring Archer & Armstrong! Shadowman must come to Nettie's rescue when an old acquaintance and his current partner appear on the scene. "Convergence" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover by Bob Hall and Bob Wiacek. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-248D6B1-020

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Part 2 of 2. Continued from last issue. Guest-starring Archer & Armstrong! Shadowman, Archer and Armstrong are drawn into a dangerous voodoo ritual in the bayous near New Orleans. "Exorcism" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 23 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2498596-009

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Guest-starring Doctor Mirage! As Darque's evil plans to destroy Mirage come to fruition, only Shadowman can save the good doctor in this Shadowman/Doctor Mirage crossover. Continued from Second Life of Doctor Mirage (1993) #5. "Didn't He Ramble?" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 31 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #24-2F0283E-012

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A Chaos Effect Aftermath Issue! He's Shadowman's most savage enemy: the Night Monster. In the aftermath of the Chaos Effect, the Night Monster rises from the grave to devastate New Orleans and pursue the life force of Jack Boniface! "Hunger" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 33 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2498596-019

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The origin of the New Orleans voodoo coven is revealed when Shadowman battles black magic. His fight against things-man-was-not-meant-to-know takes him to the heartland of voodoo on a small Caribbean island. "Quest" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover by Bob Hall. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 43 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-203C148-019

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"The End?" Smilin' Jack is on the edge of the ledge when he decides to kill Shadowman. He can only think of one way to do it, and Shadowman fans will discover the answer to the question, "Can Shadowman die before 1999?" Written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall. Cover price $2.50.

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.

Valiant Era Companion (1993) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-248E175-021

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Eternal Warrior Reprint.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-18DCEC4-018

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"Retribution Part Two - Kingdom Come!" Characters: Bev (friend of Ken Clarkson); Ken Clarkson; the Spider Aliens [including Aristides; Lydia; Prather]; X-O Manowar [also as Aric]. Written by Jim Shooter and Steve Englehart, with art by Sal Velluto, Tom Ryder, Bob Layton and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 4 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-004

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First appearance of Shadowman (cameo). Aric, the world's most heavily armed ancient barbarian, battles his way south in "King's Crossing." Characters: the Harbinger kids [Flamingo; Kris; Sting; Torque; Zepplin]; Jack Boniface [a.k.a. Shadowman] (not identified); Ken Clarkson; Todd Bevins (personal assistant to Toyo Harada); Toyo Harada; his bodyguards [Bremer; Chapman]; X-Caliber (in a photograph); X-O Manowar [also as Aric]. Written by Steve Englehart and Bob Layton, with art by Mike Manley, Ralph Reese and Tom Ryder. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-439

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.UNITY Chapter 5. Aric the Visigoth, armed with the most powerful weapon in the world, the Manowar armor, at last finds a battle fit for a barbarian and worthy of his power. Characters: Archer; Armstrong; the Eternal Warrior; Geoff McHenry; George Wethington (Vice President Labor Relations for Orb Industries); the Harbinger kids [Flamingo; Kris; Sting; Zepplin]; Ken Clarkson; Lauren; Magnus; Rai [Tohru Nakadai]; the Skammrs; Solar; X-O Manowar [also as Aric]. "A Call to Arms" is written by Bob Layton, with art by Mike Leeke and Tom Ryder. Cover by Frank Miller. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-009

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Part 1 of 2. "Besieged" - From the lost land of UNITY, Aric returns to his original ancient home in 408, during Alaric's invasion of Italy. Imagine the most powerful weapon the modern universe has ever seen used against the ancient world. It's empire-shaking. Characters: Alaric [Visigothic king, Aric's uncle]; Deidre; Gafti; Mallak (advisor to Alaric); Sarus; X-O Manowar [Aric]. Written by Bob Layton, with art and cover by Mike Leeke and Tom Ryder. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 15A CBCS 9.6 Sears

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9BC1C-420

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Part II of Turok's return. During UNITY, Aric was mauled by dinosaurs. Now, he and Turok are wreaking their revenge on these monsters in modern day times in "Concrete Jungle." Characters: bionisauruses; Con Edison workers [Blaustein; Eddie Gibbons; Sabatini]; Ken Clarkson; Rhonda (hostess); Turok; X-O Manowar [also as Aric]. Written by Bob Layton, with art by Bart Sears and Randy Elliott. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-016

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Cover pencils by Ted Halsted, inks by Tom Ryder. "Family Matters," script by Jorge González, pencils by José Delbo, inks by Andrew Pepoy; Corporate espionage strikes at Orb Industries; When an Orb employee is mysteriously killed on the coast of New England, Aric uncovers a sinister secret; Someone is selling Spider-Alien tech to the black market and Aric will need Ken's help to track down this inside trader. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 17 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-017

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When Orb Industries purchases a tract of land that holds certain "sentimental value" for mob boss Benito Carboni (it's where most of his former competitors are buried), his men try to dissuade the company from excavating the area. Once the shooting starts, the gangsters quickly learn they've started a fight that X-O Manowar will be more than happy to finish. "Push and Shove" is written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Jim Calafiore and Rodney Ramos. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 19 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-019

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Cover pencils by Jim Calafiore, inks by Tom Ryder. "Operation: Deep Freeze - Part 2 Gentlemen's Agreement," script by Jorge González, pencils by Jim Calafiore, inks by Tom Ryder; To save Randy's life, Aric must surrender the X-O armor! Trapped in a prison deep within Antarctica, Aric and Randy will have to escape before the good skin turns bad; But even if they can break free, there's no avoiding the deadly polar deep freeze. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 20 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-020

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"Operation: Deep Freeze - Part 3: The Consequences" - Only Toyo Harada can help Aric in his battle with the U.S. Government. Characters: Colonel Gardner; Ken Clarkson; Ms. Mandrake; Peter Garrett; Randy Cartier; Senator Ackerman; Toyo Harada; X-O Manowar [Aric]; Zahn. Written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art and cover by Paris Karounos and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 22 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-022

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"White Kings and Black Knights, Part 1" - Randy struggles to control the armor, but the darker side of her nature seems to be gaining the upper hand. In South America, Aric finds himself in the fight of his life...without the armor. Characters: Aric; Elib; Ken Clarkson; Oware; X-O Manowar [Randy Cartier]. Written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Paris Karounos, Rodney Ramos and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 25 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-025

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The U.S. Government makes another try for the X-O armor, pitting their newest weapons, the Armorines, against X-O Manowar in "Unit, Corps, God, Country." Written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Paris Karounos and Tom Ryder. Plus, inserted in the center of this special issue is the 16-page Armorines #0 by Jorge Gonzalez, Jim Calafiore and Gonzalo Mayo, telling the origin of Valiant's newest team. Cover by Paris Karounos and Tom Ryder. Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 29 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-029

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"Desolation" - With Shanhara dead, Aric and his friends must defeat Aristedes' teeming Spider Alien legions without the help of Aric's Good Skin. Will guest star Turok help his blood brother survive? Written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art and cover by Rik Levins and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 37 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-037

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THE WOLFBRIDGE AFFAIR - Part 1 of 4. Aric was a Goth attacking the Roman Empire when he was first captured by the Spider Aliens. Hundreds of years later, he escaped after stealing the aliens' most powerful weapon, the sentient X-O Armor. With this armor he has learned to survive in today's complicated world, a world that he first experienced just three years ago. One key to Aric's ability to adapt has been his friendship and love with the intelligent and beautiful Randy Cartier, a former Canadian Secret Service Agent. When Randy's friend and colleague Paul lost his life saving Aric from Spider Aliens, it was too much for Randy. She fled from Aric to Canada where she and her former Secret Service comrades met to remember Paul's passing. While in Canada, an old enemy of Randy and Paul's unit begins to kill members one by one. Thus begins this incredible four-part story in which Aric goes to Canada to find Randy, where he too becomes embroiled in The Wolfbridge Affair! "Opening Gambit" is written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Rik Levins and Randy Elliott. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 42 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-042

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Part 1 of 2. X-O Manowar is exhausted. Having barely survived 'The Wolfbridge Affair,' and still at a standstill in his relationship with Randy, he heads down to the Big Easy for a well-deserved vacation. Things don't remain quiet for long, however, as X-O and his assistant Ken become entangled with New Orleans' champion of the night, Shadowman! Continues in Shadowman (1992 1st Series) #37. "First Impressions" is written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Luke Ross and Randy Elliott. Plus: a special 16-page X-O Manowar Birthquake prequel tale by Ron Marz, Bart Sears, Andy Smith and Ray Kryssing. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 44 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #25-1577B4C-015

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Birthquake. Part 1 of 4. Everything you thought you knew about X-O is wrong! Aric wakes up in a Roman prison in 409 A.D. to find his 43 present-day issues of adventure never happened! The X-O armor is just a figment of his imagination. Is Aric going mad, or is this the plot of a villain more deadly than any he's ever faced? "Reflections part one" is written by Ron Marz, with art and cover by Bart Sears and Ray Kryssing. Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 50O CBCS 8.5 Sears Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-051

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Part 2 of 2. Continued from #50X! Aric's fight with his old friend and new enemy, Alloy, continues. Aric's got his armor back, but it's not the armor he's used to! It's an all-new beginning for Aric and the X-O armor! "Transformations part two" is written by Ron Marz, with art and cover by Bart Sears and Ray Kryssing. Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 50X CBCS 8.5 Smith Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-050

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Part 1 of 2. The X-O armor strikes out on its own! All-out war breaks out as Aric fights to remaster the most powerful weapon in the universe. And to make matters worse, X-O sees an old friend become his deadliest enemy! Continues in #50O! "Transformations part one" is written by Ron Marz, with art and cover by Andy Smith and Ray Kryssing. Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 51 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-052

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After X-O Manowar survives the battle of his life and finds the world he knew destroyed, he returns home, searching for a new place on modern-day Earth. When he arrives in what used to be Dacia, Aric finds that his old world isn't ready to let go of him. Join X-O Manowar as he confronts an Orb Industries experiment gone horribly wrong! "Lummox" is written by Bart Sears, with art by Bart Sears, Ray Kryssing and Randy Elliott. Cover by Bart Sears and Mark Pennington Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 52 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-053

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They've taken a lot from X-O Manowar, and now they're ready to give some back! Crescendo's boys are back for Round Two, and now the fight is personal. It's armor vs. armor with a surprise ending that will blow X-O Manowar fans away! "A Blast from the Past" is written by Bart Sears, with art by Andy Smith and Randy Elliott. Cover by Andy Smith and Mark Pennington. Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 53 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-054

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X-O Manowar returns to space. The only thing Aric has left after Crescendo's attack is the X-O armor and his space to find the origin of his armor, a new purpose, and a new home. What he finds is not what he's looking for -- the X-O armor has strings attached and they're yanking Aric into the line of fire again. "Collision Course" is written by Jeff Bailey and Marty Golia, with art and cover by Bart Sears and Ray Kryssing. Cover price $2.50.