Comic books published by Valiant, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $85.50 Paper: White Label #25-00D40F3-066 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.57) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Incredible Art Comics

Cover by Frank Miller. A World Brought Down, script by David Michelinie, art by Joe St. Pierre, Sal Velluto, and Kathryn Bolinger; With the very fate of Japan hanging in the balance, The Eternal Warrior of the 41st Century recruits Rai into a fight to save time itself. Unity crossover (Chapter 7). Magnus Robot Fighter app. This issue does not have a card (coupon). 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $67.45 Paper: White Label #25-00D40F3-067 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.02) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Incredible Art Comics

Cover by Frank Miller. A World Brought Down, script by David Michelinie, art by Joe St. Pierre, Sal Velluto, and Kathryn Bolinger; With the very fate of Japan hanging in the balance, The Eternal Warrior of the 41st Century recruits Rai into a fight to save time itself. Unity crossover (Chapter 7). Magnus Robot Fighter app. This issue does not have a card (coupon). 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $36.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Matt Kindt on 9/24/2017. Phoenix Comicon 2017 Exclusive. Label #18-078D7B4-015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.08) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Phoenix Comicon 2017 Exclusive Cover by Jeff Pina. Written by Matt Kindt. Art by CAFU. On a scarred landscape, two otherworldly armies prepare to battle one last time, vying for control of a massive tower named from an ancient language no longer permitted to be spoken. One army is led by a primeval force named Babel, whose goal is singular: to breach 'Heaven' no matter the cost. The only thing standing in his way is a gray-haired barbaric warrior, filled with rage and regret, a man who sees this battle as his last chance for redemption. But he knows his depleted forces have little chance of victory unless aid comes. Enter Tama: A 12-year old girl on the crest of a hill overlooking the battle, who has just become humanity's only hope. The last in an ancient line of mystics who protect the Earth, she has foreseen this battle and knows millions will perish if she's unable to stop it. Now Tama and her ragtag team of malcontents - Ninjak, Shadowman and Punk Mambo - must somehow defeat an elder god hell bent on piercing the heavens. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $185.00 Paper: White Gold Edition. Label #22-1657F1A-053 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Gold Edition Chromium Wraparound 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.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $38.49 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #24-2F0283E-013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.15) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

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 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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $120.00 or Best Offer CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Signatures: Bob Layton and Bob Hall. Label #24-09703B8-021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

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

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) 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

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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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $62.71 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #24-2F0283E-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.88) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

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) 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

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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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $30.00 Paper: White Label #19-2AFC9B0-078 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.90) will be charged at checkout.

Trapped by Mothergod in a place that is beyond time, space and known reality, Solar has to escape and then try to stop her in "Dreams That You Dare," chapter 17 of the "Unity" saga which involved all of the comic titles published by Valiant at the time. Script by Jim Shooter & Don Perlin and art by Don Perlin & Stan Drake. Walt Simonson cover. Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $85.00 Paper: White Label #21-34264BD-022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.55) will be charged at checkout.

"Magic Carpet Madness" 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $65.25 Paper: White Gold Edition Label #25-00D40F3-093 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.96) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Incredible Art Comics

Gold Valiant logo. Promotional Copy by Jim Shooter, Bob Layton, & Barry Windsor-Smith. Unity Chapter 18.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $79.95 Paper: White Platinum Edition Label #25-00D40F3-094 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.40) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Incredible Art Comics

Platinum Valiant logo. Barry Windsor-Smith/Bob Layton art. Cover price $1.50.

Valiant Era Companion (1993) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-248E175-021

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Eternal Warrior Reprint.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $36.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jimmy Palmiotti on 10/8/2022. Label #23-0B31804-068 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.08) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Regular edition. Chromium cover. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. Chromium cover with SILVER title logo edition. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $39.42 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #21-2498142-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.18) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

"The Most Powerful Man In the World!" X-O is stalked by the deadliest assassin in the world -- X-Caliber. Who hired him? A man named Harada. Written by Jim Shooter and Steve Englehart, with art by Sal Velluto, Tom Ryder and Ted Halsted. Cover by David Lapham 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.