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Night Rider (1974) 1 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. The Macabre Menace of the Tarantula!, script by Gary Friedrich (writer) and Dick Ayers (plot), art by Dick Ayers; The Night Rider drives off Bart and his gang when they try to rustle some cattle; As they are preparing to leave, the Tarantula inspires them to work for him; Carter shows Jamie how he does many of his tricks as the Night Rider. The Tarantula and his gang try to force the people of Bison Bend to pay protection money, but Benjamin Brooks refuses; The Night Rider prevents the Tarantula and his gang from leaving with the rest of the townspeople's money, finally driving off the Tarantula with a little help from Jamie using the lantern-projector; The townspeople ask Benjamin Brooks to be their sheriff; reprinted from Ghost Rider (Marvel, 1967 western series) #2. Gunmanship!, script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers; Wyatt Earp teaches gun safety and how to shoot a gun; reprinted from Wyatt Earp (Marvel, 1955 series) #26. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Night Thrasher Four Control (1992 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-102

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"Four Control One: Strength!" Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Dave Hoover. From the pages of the New Warriors comes Night Thrasher in his very own limited series! Thrash races against the clock to stop the deadly assassin known as Bengal. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Nightstalkers (1992) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-4826BB2-050

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Not poly-bagged and no poster. Cover pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer. Untitled Nightstalkers story starring Ghost Rider, Blaze, Lillith, Blade, Frank King, Hannibal King, Morbius, and Dr. Strange, script by D. G. Chichester, pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer; Part of the 'Rise of the Midnight Sons' storyline; Other issues are Ghost Rider #28 (Part 1), Spirits of Vengeance #1 (Part 2), Morbius #1 (Part 3); Darkhold #1 (Part 4) and Ghost Rider #31 (Part 6). 52 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Nightstalkers (1992) 1U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-103

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Not poly-bagged and no poster. Cover pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer. Untitled Nightstalkers story starring Ghost Rider, Blaze, Lillith, Blade, Frank King, Hannibal King, Morbius, and Dr. Strange, script by D. G. Chichester, pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer; Part of the 'Rise of the Midnight Sons' storyline; Other issues are Ghost Rider #28 (Part 1), Spirits of Vengeance #1 (Part 2), Morbius #1 (Part 3); Darkhold #1 (Part 4) and Ghost Rider #31 (Part 6). 52 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Label #20-278991A-001

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-45B20E1-002

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-35FE366-001

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #18-102DAC9-005

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4321929004

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4321929006

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4321929002

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 35 Cent Variant 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

35Cent Variant

Label #2088552002

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35 Cent Variant, limited distribution. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. The ultra powerful Sphinx has crushed Diamondhead, Powerhouse, and the Condor. Now, Nova stands alone against this ancient and nigh unstoppable power. And if he loses, Richard Rider shall be "Nova No More!" 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

NYX (2003) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4425791023

Written by JOE QUESADA Cover & pencils by JOSH MIDDLETON Say hello to a pack of New York City gutterpunks, the likes of which the Marvel Universe has never seen! The X-Men's dream has always been one of creating hope from despair - in a young mutant's darkest hour Charles Xavier will always be just around the corner, ready with open arms and a helping hand. But Xavier can't be everywhere at once. What becomes of a group of young mutants that have to rely on themselves for everything from food to shelter to love? Wayward angels with dirty faces who, instead of preparing for Magneto's next big assault, must learn to survive in the cold, harsh world of the city that never sleeps. Marvel's own Joe Quesada and superstar-in-waiting Josh Middleton bring the world of the X-Men to the streets, and the struggle for survival has never been more uncertain... 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+...$2.99 UPC: 5960605456-00111 Cover price $2.99.

NYX (2003) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4425791022

Written by JOE QUESADA Cover & pencils by JOSH MIDDLETON As the struggle to survive adolescence becomes more intense, Alphabet City's newest mutant begins to understand how her powers can save her butt. But what will she do when she learns that self-preservation comes at a price? FC, 32pg/MARVEL PSR+ $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

NYX (2003) 2 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4425791021

Written by JOE QUESADA Cover & pencils by JOSH MIDDLETON As the struggle to survive adolescence becomes more intense, Alphabet City's newest mutant begins to understand how her powers can save her butt. But what will she do when she learns that self-preservation comes at a price? FC, 32pg/MARVEL PSR+ $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

NYX (2003) 3 CBCS 9.6 SS Quesada/Middleton

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: Joe Quesada and Joshua Middleton.

Label #22-2187640-002

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1st appearance of X-23, a female mutant with the same powers as Wolverine. Written by JOE QUESADA Cover & pencils by JOSHUA MIDDLETON As if one down-on-her-luck runaway teenage mutant wasn't enough, there's some new genetically mutated blood headed for New York City's Lower East Side. Could this new face be related to a certain member of Marvel's merriest band of mutants? In the latest issues of the edgy new series, it's not just the stakes that will be raised. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+ Cover price $2.99.

Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (1983-1984 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-27E95DC-073

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1 - Character/artist listing: Abomination by Ron Wilson; Absorbing Man by Ron Wilson; El Aguila by Dave Cockrum; A.I.M. by Luke McDonnell; Ajak by Ron Wilson; Alpha Flight by John Byrne; Alpha Primitives by Ron Wilson; American Eagle by Ron Wilson; Anaconda by Mark Gruenwald; Angar the Screamer by Brian Postman; Angel by Brian Postman; Annihilus by Luke McDonnell; Ant-Man by Brian Postman; Aquarian by Mark Gruenwald; Arabian Knight by Mark Gruenwald; Arcade by Bob Budiansky; Ares, God of War by Paul Smith; Ariel by Paul Smith; Arkon by Bob Budiansky; Arnim Zola by Jack Kirby; Asgard by Peter B. Gillis; Asgardians by Ron Wilson; Atlantis by Peter B. Gillis; Atlanteans by Paty Cockrum; Attilan by Peter B. Gillis; Attuma by Walt Simonson; Aurora by John Byrne; Avengers by John Byrne; Avengers Mansion by Eliot Brown; Avengers Quinjet by Eliot Brown; Alien Races by Paty Cockrum. Ed Hannigan/Joe Rubinstein cover. Cover price $1.00.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 8 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21F617C-024

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Pigs Over Tokyo, or Kimono My House," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Tony Salmons, inks by Joe Albelo; Raymond Bear reports on Jacques Gooseteau's brush with terror, so Jonah calls Peter and the three interns into action, and they go to Japan, where they witness the emergence of Hog-zilla!; The monster goes on an eating binge, so the army sends in Mechano-Hog-Zilla, but the robot is defeated; Spider-Ham defeats the monster, but the director Cur-Asawa hires him, and our heroes head for home. "Silver Squirrel," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; The Watchdog introduces us to The Silver Squirrel, a reprehensible character who zaps everyone and everything by use of the Power Cosmic. After several zaps, The Watchdog gets fed up, and turns the Squirrel into a silver-plated water fountain. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 12 CBCS 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021 Direct Edition

Label #21-21F6F8D-003

Cover by Joe Albelo and John Romita (character border). "Edam and Weep, or The Gouda, The Bad, and The Ugly," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Jonah takes Peter and the interns to the Hockawottamie (Wisconsin) Cheese Queen Beauty Pageant; They get to see Hockawottamie Vice (Sonny Quacker and Ricardo Slug) catch a cheese thief; The interns interview the beauties, Spider-Ham and Vice catch a crook, a barn turns out to be the center of operations for The Kingpig, but Spider-Ham and Vice capture him and save the pageant. "Fantastic Fur," script and pencils by Michael Mellorm, inks by Vince Colletta; Galactypus transports the Fantastic Fur to a remote isle, where they confronted are by their evil twins. Just when things look bleakest, Galactypus decides he's too full to finish the planet, and leaves. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Peyton Blue Woman of War (2023 M House Publishing) 1PEACH.B NM- 9.2

Princess Peach Cosplay Nude Cover by Alfret Le. Story by Ruben Najera and Melinda Young. Art by Alfret Le, Ryan Kincaid, and Mateus Duarte. 28 pages, full color, adults only.

Peyton Blue Woman of War (2023 M House Publishing) 1PEACH.FOIL NM 9.4

Princess Peach Foil Cover by Logan Cure. Story by Ruben Najera and Melinda Young. Art by Alfret Le, Ryan Kincaid, and Mateus Duarte. 28 pages, full color, adults only.

Phoenix Resurrection The Return of Jean Grey (2018 Marvel) 1C CBCS 9.8 SS Adams Adams 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Art Adams on 8/16/2019. Art Adams Retailer Incentive

Label #19-2F32C02-032

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Leinil Francis Yu. Cover by Arthur Adams. She will return, like a Phoenix from the ashes. Years ago, Jean Grey died and the X-Men mourned her. Since then, the world has changed, her teammates have lived without her and died without her. And now, when strange events start happening all over the world, those teammates can only come to one conclusion - the one true Jean Grey is back! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Phoenix Resurrection The Return of Jean Grey (2018 Marvel) 1GOLDENAPPLE.B CGC 9.8 InHyuk Lee Golden Apple Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Lee "Virgin" Edition

Label #1261414016

Golden Apple virgin variant by InHyuk Lee. Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Leinil Francis Yu. She will return, like a Phoenix from the ashes. Years ago, Jean Grey died and the X-Men mourned her. Since then, the world has changed, her teammates have lived without her and died without her. And now, when strange events start happening all over the world, those teammates can only come to one conclusion - the one true Jean Grey is back! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Phoenix Resurrection The Return of Jean Grey (2018 Marvel) 1K CGC 9.8 Artgerm Variant

Paper: White

Lau Variant Cover

Label #1263427007

Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Leinil Francis Yu. Cover by Artgerm. She will return, like a Phoenix from the ashes. Years ago, Jean Grey died and the X-Men mourned her. Since then, the world has changed, her teammates have lived without her and died without her. And now, when strange events start happening all over the world, those teammates can only come to one conclusion - the one true Jean Grey is back! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Phoenix Song Echo (2021 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 Smith

Paper: White

Label #21-45A0D83-023

Written by Rebecca Roanhorse. Art by Luca Maresca. Cover by Cory Smith. STRAIGHT OUT OF HER TRANSFORMATION IN AVENGERS, ECHO GETS AN EXHILARATING SOLO SERIES FROM BESTSELLER REBECCA ROANHORSE! Against all odds, one of the most powerful entities in the Marvel Universe chose Maya Lopez, a deaf street fighter, as its new avatar. And the burning question on everyone's minds is: WHY?! But Echo is the last person to answer. Still learning her new cosmic abilities - and struggling with the Phoenix's overwhelming personality - Echo strikes out to return to her roots. But the reservation has even fewer answers. And where power goes, evil follows. Someone wants Echo to fail - and unleash a power only the greatest heroes in history have been able to control. Avengers artist Luca Maresca joins superstar writer Rebecca Roanhorse for a story that will light the universe on fire! 36 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $4.99.

Phoenix The Untold Story (1984 Marvel) 1 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #23-2A9AEDB-003

Reprints Uncanny X-Men 137, but with five new pages containing the original ending in which Phoenix lives. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. This issue also contains a 13-page interview with Claremont, Byrne, Austin, Jim Shooter, Jim Salicrup, and Louise Jones discussing the story and why the changes were mad for issue 137. New Byrne/Austin pin-up (originally the splash page to issue 138) and wraparound cover. Cover price $2.00.

Power Pack (1984 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2070483007

Cover art by June Brigman and Bob Wiacek. Power Play, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by June Brigman, inks by Bob Wiacek; an alien called Whitey, under attack by Snarks, crash lands on Earth and gives super powers to four children. The Power Behind the Pack article, art by Walt Simonson. Origin and 1st appearance of Power Pack. 52-page giant. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Power Pack (1984 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29CED65-019

Cover art by June Brigman and Bob Wiacek. "Reckoning" starring Gee (Alex Power), Lightspeed (Julie Power), Energizer (Katie Power), Mass-Master (Jack Power), Beta Ray Bill, and The Warriors Three (Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg), script by Louise Simonson, pencils by June Brigman, inks by Bob Wiacek; Julie remains about being accused of cheating; Jack harasses Julie until she flies out the window; The others help Alex add wings to his costume and then go after her; Meanwhile, the Asgardians are return home from Earth; Julie considers sneaking into Asgard with them; Carmody sneaks up on her, getting the attention of Hogun, Fandral and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.65.

Power Pack (1984 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29CED65-020

Cover art by Brent Anderson and Jackson Guice. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Brent Anderson and Scott Williams, inks by Terry Austin, Scott Williams, and Sam de la Rosa. Giant-sized issue featuring Cloak and Dagger, Kitty Pryde, Wolverine, Beta Ray Bill, and Thor. 52 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Power Pack Holiday Special (1992) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-075

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Powerhouse Pepper Comics (1943) 2 GD 2.0

1.5" Cumulative spine split.

Powers of X (2019 Marvel) 2A CGC 9.8 Silva

Paper: White

Label #2085078001

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art and Cover by R. B. Silva. As Xavier sows the seeds of the past, the X-Men's future blossoms into trouble for all mutantdom. Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (NEW AVENGERS, INFINITY, FF) continues reshaping the X-Men's past, present and future with breakout artist R.B. Silva (UNCANNY X-MEN)! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Prime (1993 1st Series) 1A CBCS 9.6 Coupon

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AC2DFF-020

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1A Regular edition with coupon for Ultraverse Premiere # 0 in centerfold. 1st appearance of Prime. Cover price $1.95.

Prime (1993 1st Series) 2P CBCS 9.4 Breyfogle Bagged Variant

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-047

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Comes polybagged with card. Kevin & Kelly's flight hits a snag when Prime is attacked by Organism 8 in "Hunted." Continued next issue. Written by Gerard Jones & Len Strazewski. Art & cover by Norm Breyfogle. Cover price $1.95.

Prime (1993 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-048

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"Dead Again…And Again!" Prime finds himself face to face with the mad doctor responsible for his unique abilities. However, that's only one of Prime's concerns when he squares off against another one of the doctor's creations. Written by Len Strazewski and Gerald Jones. Art and cover by Norm Breyfogle. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

Prime (1993 1st Series) 4A CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Prime Variant.

Label #19-2AFB550-049

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"Heroes" Prime faces off against none other than Prototype, who mistakenly believes Prime is trying to show him up. Meanwhile, a demon from another world enters Prime's hometown. Written by Gerald Jones and Len Strazewski. Art by Norm Breyfogle. Cover art by Norm Breyfogle and Calleros. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.95.

Prime (1993 1st Series) 4B CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Prototype Variant.

Label #19-2AFB550-050

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Prime (1993 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-051

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"Villians" by Len Strazewski/Gerard Jones (script) & Norm Breyfogle (art); Maxi-ManFlip Book with Rune #0 part B by Barry Windsor-Smith (plot, cover, & art) & Chris Ulm (plot & script); (Rune's 1st app in Sludge #1); 3 pg Night Man preview by Steve Engleheart & Darick Robertson; The Mighty Magnor second part by Sergio Aragones (art) & Mark Evanier (script); Cover price $2.50.

Prime (1993 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-052

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Prime (1993 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-053

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"Moon Mission" Prime travels to the moon to find the source of mysterious energy that has been blasting Earth. But what he discovers is more than he anticipated. Written by Gerard Jones and Len Strazewski. Cover and interior art by Norm Breyfogle. 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Prototype (1993 Malibu) 1A CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-002

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Regular edition - NOT HOLOGRAPHIC. "Budget Cuts," script by Len Strazewski and Tom Mason, pencils by David Ammerman, inks by James Pascoe; A new person is hired to control the new Prototype, Jimmy Ruiz; Ultra Tech unveils the new armor in an exhibition for the company shareholders when an ultra named Glare begins causing a rampage in the streets, searching for the president of Ultra Tech: Stanley Leland; Mr. Leland sends Prototype to fight Glare, mostly for the publicity, and the two fight. Ultrafiles ad. 36 pgs, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Prototype (1993 Malibu) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AFFCAF-004

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Cover pencils by David Ammerman, inks by James Pascoe. "Games of Death," script by Len Strazewski and Tom Mason, pencils by David Ammerman, inks by James Pascoe; Prototype runs the armor through a training session when it bursts into flames; They put the fire out and Jimmy Ruiz suffers from a massive headache; He find that is must be the performance enhancing pills that he is given that causes the headaches; Meanwhile, Stanley Leland and Marjorie discuss the issues they are dealing with regarding Ultratech; They bring up the problems being caused by Bob Campbell and Marjorie reveals that she has sent someone to take care of that; Bob Campbell meets an attractive woman at the bar who is insistent that she wants to go home with him; When they are in his bedroom, she reveals herself to be Backstabber, an assassin with long, metallic fingernails. Ultrafiles ad. 36 pgs, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Prototype (1993 Malibu) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-005

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"Hero and the Terror" by Tom Mason/Len Strazewski (script) & David Ammerman/James Pasco (art); Terrordyne, Inc, Heater, Wraith app; Wraith pin-up by Ammerman; Rune flip-book by Barry Windsor-Smith (art & plot) & Chris Ulm (plot & script) (3 pgs), Part F "The Nectar of Life"; Night Man preview by Steve Engleheart (words) & Darick Robertson (art); The Mighty Magnor - Third Chapter by Sergio Aragones (art) & Mark Evanier (script); Cover price $2.50.

Prototype (1993 Malibu) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AFFCAF-006

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Cover art by David Ammerman and James Pascoe. Wrathful Moon starring Wrath, Bob Campbell, Stanley Leland, Aladdin, and Prototype, script by Len Strazewski and Tom Mason, pencils by David Ammerman, inks by James Pascoe. Ultrafiles ad. Prototype illo, pencils by Keith Conroy, inks by Al Vey. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Prototype (1993 Malibu) 5 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-007

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Cover art by Jerome Moore. "Mission: Moon" starring The Strangers, Bob Campbell, J.D. Hunt, Jake Alexander, Aladdin, Gordon Bell, Stanley Leland, Empire-7, Supra, and Prototype, script by Steve Englehart (plot), Len Strazewski (plot, script), and Tom Mason (plot, script), pencils by Roger Robinson, inks by Jeff Whiting; The Strangers steal a rocket from J.D. Hunt. Calling in some favors, J.D. Hunt gets Stanley Leland to send Prototype to retrieve it; Prototype is joined with Empire-7 and Supra, pilots and ultras that will pilot the shuttle to chase after the Strangers. Continued between Break-Thru #1/Strangers #7. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Prototype (1993 Malibu) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AFFCAF-008

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Cover art by Chato. Down In Flames starring Prime, The Strangers, James Alexander, Ranter (Bill Campbell), Veil, Stanley Leland, Arena, and Prototype, script by Len Strazewski and Tom Mason, pencils by Roger Robinson, inks by Jeff Whiting. Warstrike character profile, script by Dan Danko and Roland Mann. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Pulse (2004) 14 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4326118014

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Penciled by MICHAEL GAYDOS Cover by MIKE MAYHEW. It's the end of an era. Bendis and Gaydos bid a fond farewell to the pages of the PULSE, but fear not, they are leaving with a doozy. This stand-alone story leaves Jessica Jones faced with the biggest question of her entire life and tells a secret story from her sordid super hero past. Guest-starring Luke Cage and the New Avengers, this issue leads directly into next month's NEW AVENGERS ANNUAL. 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 2 VF- 7.5

"Back to War!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. NOTE: War Journal Entry: #1053. Out of jail, thanks to The Trust, the Punisher sets out to take out the biggest criminal of them all – the Kingpin. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4414140022

Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4431690009

Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.