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Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 1 FN- 5.5

"Encounter at Land's End!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Following his defeat in Fantastic Four #144, Doctor Doom and the Sub-Mariner duke it out in the Atlantic Ocean. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Darkoth, Shalla Bal, and the Silver Surfer. First reprint story: "In the Darkness Dwells Doom!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Johnny Craig. While running from the police, the Sub-Mariner seeks shelter in the Latverian Embassy. Of course he meets Doctor Doom...who else? Story originally published in Sub-Mariner #20. Second reprint story: "This Man – This Demon!" Story by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas. Pencils by Larry Leiber and Frank Giacoia. Inks by Vince Colletta. Dr. Doom enters into an uneasy alliance with Diablo in order to see Valeria again. Story originally published in Marvel Super-Heroes (1st series) 20. (Notes: The two reprint stories are intertwined with the feature story in this issue. Doctor Doom appears next in Fantastic Four #155. The two-issue Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up series preceded the Super Villain Team-Up series. The first issue of the regular SVTU series was published in August 1975. This issue includes a one-page essay from Roy Thomas explaining the plans for Super-Villain Team-Up.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant-Size Defenders (1974) 1 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). New story: "The Way They Were!", script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom; Valkyrie learns the origins of the Hulk, Namor and Dr. Strange and the Defenders stop Rasputin. Reprints: "Banished to Outer Space", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The military captures Rick and Ross convinces him that they need the Hulk to test a new experimental rocket for national security; Rick tricks the jade giant into the capsule but once it is shot into space, he realizes that Ross deceived him to get rid of his foe. Bird of Prey! starring Sub-Mariner and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. "To Catch a Magician!" starring Doctor Strange and Mr. Rasputin, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Denny O'Neil (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko. "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby; inks by Frank Giacoia; featuring Quasimodo. The Dynamic Defenders! illustration by Sal Buscema. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant-Size Defenders (1974) 3 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Green Lantern Green Arrow (1983) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4554969011

Cover art by Neal Adams. Stories reprinted from Green Lantern 86 and 87. "They Say It'll Kill Me... But They Won't Say When!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Having discovered that Roy is a junkie, Green Arrow sets out to bring the drug traffickers down; Green Lantern returns to Oliver's building and finds Roy curled up in the basement; He takes Roy to Dinah's to straighten out and heads out to find Green Arrow, who has been knocked out by the drug dealers and tossed into the harbor to drown. "Beware My Power," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; When Guy Gardner is injured, the Guardians of the Universe instruct Hal Jordan to train another back-up, but John Stewart has different ideas about how to be a Lantern; An attempt is seemingly made on the life of racist politician Jeremiah Clutcher. "What Can One Man Do?", script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; After Green Arrow witnesses the death of a young boy in a riot, he decides that he might be able to do more for his city as its mayor. DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1289435003

Quest for the Shield: Part 2 of 6 - "The Stark Truth!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. The Guardians are on a quest to find a lost artifact from the 2oth Century and have arrived on the peaceful world of Courg. What they've found instead is death incarnate. Who, or what, is the universal threat known as The Stark?! And what is their connection to the hero Iron Man? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 25B.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4645780008

Standard Direct Edition without Laser Etched Foil Cover. Part 2 of 2 - "And Now…Galactus!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Cover by Jim Valentino and Hilary Barta. In this Marvel Milestone issue, the Keeper (Norrin Radd of the 31st Century) and the Guardians of the Galaxy unite to stop the unimaginable might of Galactus, Devourer of Worlds. The end of this issue will change the way you look at the Silver Surfer and Galactus forever! Plus, the ultimate fate of Yondu. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 25B.N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4645780009

Standard Newsstand Edition without Laser Etched Foil Cover. Part 2 of 2 - "And Now…Galactus!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Cover by Jim Valentino and Hilary Barta. In this Marvel Milestone issue, the Keeper (Norrin Radd of the 31st Century) and the Guardians of the Galaxy unite to stop the unimaginable might of Galactus, Devourer of Worlds. The end of this issue will change the way you look at the Silver Surfer and Galactus forever! Plus, the ultimate fate of Yondu. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Infinity (2013 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.4 Kubert 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3747247009

First Printing (W) Jonathan Hickman (A) Jim Cheung (CA) Adam Kubert The oversized kickoff to the year's most anticipate Blockbuster summer event, chaning the way you view the Marvel Universe! The outbreak of war on two fronts: Earth and Space, with our heroes torn between them. The world-shattering return of Thanos! Includes material from FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: INFINITY" Cover price $4.99.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4640504016

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They're back -- because you demanded it! Black Bolt and his comrades in-combat battle Blastaar the Living Bomb! Featuring: 19 page Inhumans story "Spawn of Alien Heat." Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton]; Villain: Blastaar; Maximus; Intro: Iridia; Guest: Stallior; Centarius; Leonus; Avius; Hulk (flashback); Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4640504018

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They're back -- because you demanded it! Black Bolt and his comrades in-combat battle Blastaar the Living Bomb! Featuring: 19 page Inhumans story "Spawn of Alien Heat." Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton]; Villain: Blastaar; Maximus; Intro: Iridia; Guest: Stallior; Centarius; Leonus; Avius; Hulk (flashback); Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 1 FN/VF 7.0

They're back -- because you demanded it! Black Bolt and his comrades in-combat battle Blastaar the Living Bomb! Featuring: 19 page Inhumans story "Spawn of Alien Heat." Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton]; Villain: Blastaar; Maximus; Intro: Iridia; Guest: Stallior; Centarius; Leonus; Avius; Hulk (flashback); Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (flashback). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4643299004

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Here come the Kaptroids...and not even Black Bolt can stop them! Featuring: 19 page Inhumans story "Star-Slaves!" Characters: Inhumans [Black Bolt; Medusa; Karnak; Gorgon; Triton]; Villain: Blastaar; Kaptroids (Intro); Guest: Iridia; Ghaidor (Intro, cameo); Leonus (cameo); Avius (cameo). Written by Doug Moench, with art by George Perez and Fred Kida. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. Cover price $0.25.

Inhumans (1998 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 JSA Jenkins

Paper: White

Paul Jenkins Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4665277007

Cover by Jae Lee. "Sonic Youth," script by Paul Jenkins, art by Jae Lee; All is not well in the Inhuman city of Attilan, located on the now-risen island of Atlantis; Despite the protective dome surrounding the great city as well as the impenetrable defenses, there is growing reason for concern; Humans crews are scouring the unoccupied portions of the island for their natural resources and Portuguese militias inch their tanks and soldier ever closer to Attilan's outer protective barrier; The Inhuman leader, Black Bolt is also acting out of character; Medusa, who has always been able to read the intention of every glance, every gesture, and every posture, knowing exactly what her husband is thinking can no longer read him. Karnak also remarks to Gorgon that he is unnerved that regardless of how long he has known their king and leader, he cannot spot a single flaw; It is his power to read the flaws in everything for every fortress no matter how impenetrable, every person friend or foe has a flaw, some crack in the armor that can be exploited; Black Bolt continues to show no such weakness. 36 pgs., full color. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4632048010

Part 2 of 2 - "U-Man Must be Stopped!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. The Invaders must face the nigh unstoppable might of U-Man, scourge of the Seven Seas! 32 pages FC. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 5 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4632122025

The Invaders/Liberty Legion Crossover: Part 1 of 4 - "Red Skull in the Sunset!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler, Dick Ayers and Jim Mooney. Sooner or later it was bound to happen. The Invaders must match wits with Captain America's greatest foe the sinister Red Skull. Story continues in Marvel Premiere (1972) #29. 32 pages FC Cover price $0.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 12 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #1298712010

Part 1 of 2 - "To the Warsaw Ghetto!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. The Invaders welcome a new hero to their ranks. But will Spitfire's first mission in occupied Europe be the Invaders' last? 1st appearance of Jacqueline Falsworth as Spitfire (see Invaders #7 for her 1st civilian app.). 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657810025

Part 1 of 2 - "Calling…the Crusaders!" Guest-starring the Crusaders (1st appearance). Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. The Invaders meet another team of masked heroes to help in the good fight against the Axis Powers. 1st appearances of the Spirit of '76, Ghost Girl, Dyna-Mite, Captain Wings, Thunder Fist and Tommy Lightning. 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657810024

Part 1 of 6 - "The Short, Happy Life of Major Victory!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Jim Mooney and Frank Springer. Master Man returns and the Invaders fall before his unparalleled might. Plus, the greatest heroes of World War II come face-to-face with Adolf Hitler himself! 1st appearance of Julia Koeng (becomes Warrior Woman next issue). 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4657810023

Part 2 of 6 - "The Making of Warrior Woman, 1942!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. The Invaders are at the mercy of Adolf Hitler and his super powered enforcer, Master man. Plus, the Nazis introduce our heroes to the power of Warrior Woman! 1st appearance of Warrior Woman. 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 28 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4265179019

Part 3 of 3 - "Calling the Kid Commandos!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. When the Invaders fall before Agent Axis it falls to the Kid Commandos to save the day. Bucky and Toro are joined by Golden Girl and the Human Top for an adventure you have to see to believe. 32 pages FC. NOTE: Bucky's confrontation with Agent Axis comes back to haunt the hero in the pages of Captain America (2004-2011 5th Series) #46-48. Cover price $0.35.

JLA Avengers (2003) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601710005

Written by KURT BUSIEK; Wraparound cover & art by GEORGE PÉREZ THE EVENT 20 YEARS IN THE MAKING!·WITH APPEARANCES BY EVERY AVENGER & JLA MEMBER ... EVER! THE WAIT IS OVER! The most eagerly anticipated comic book crossover of all time has finally arrived, with alternating Prestige Format issues by Marvel & DC Comics! What cataclysmic threat could endanger two universes - and dwarf the combined power of both Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the World's Greatest Super-Heroes? The world finally learns the answer in September 2003! 48 PGS./PRESTIGE FORMAT/MARVEL PG...$5.95 UPC: 5960605369-00111 Cover price $5.95.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D VF 8.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D GD/VG 3.0 Direct Variant

Cover to cover edge tear.

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 11N CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4591107011

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Newsstand Edition. "...And Dust to Dust!" Part 11 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Doom has accomplished the unimaginable, he has defeated the nigh omnipotent Beyonder and now contains the fallen entity's vast power within himself. The heroes must make a fateful decision, can Victor Von Doom be trusted with so much power? It's a decision that could cost them everything. Plus, learn the ultimate fate of the villains and the city of Denver, Colorado. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) Facsimile Edition 8SUAYAN.B CGC 9.8 SS Suayan

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Signed & Sketch by Mico Suayan on 8/17/24. Suayan "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4488994021

Limited Edition Virgin Cover by Mico Suayan. Written by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck. Marvel's monthly celebration of the finest super-hero crossover of them all continues with Battleworld about to be consumed by Galactus! Spider-Man is back in action and learning all the fresh tricks at his disposal courtesy of his new black costume - but his excitement might be short-lived as the assembled heroes, reunited with the X-Men, must mount an assault on the World-Eater with everything at stake! But is stopping Galactus even the right thing to do? Reed Richards isn't certain - and if he doesn't know what to do, what chance does anyone else have? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #8. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) Reprint 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4512476010

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Mike Zeck art. This is the reissue edition with the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. Cover price $0.75.

Metal Men (1963 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4291033004

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Bracelet of Doomed Heroes!, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Tin is kidnapped by alien robots. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Metal Men (1963 1st Series) 36 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3898931008

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano. The Cruel Clowns, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; the Metal Men battle the Cruel Clowns. Facts regarding Flash Point, Flash Spectrum, Flash Depresser and Flash Bulb. Extensive information regarding the golden age Green Lantern. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Metal Men (1963 1st Series) 38 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0066124004

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Witch Hunt--1969!, script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; the Metal Men battle demons that were unleashed on the world by a coven of male witches. One-page Fact File # 8 covers the Spectre. Full-page ad for The Brave and the Bold # 84 with a cover by Neal Adams. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.12.

Metal Men (1963 1st Series) 40 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4226064004

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Destroy Doc Magnus, script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; robots attack the Metal Men when they parachute into Karnia; their mission is to prevent Doc and Karnak from building a robot army and taking over the world. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

New Gods (1971 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4537303024

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Earth--the Doomed Dominion, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Mantis and his bug army invade Earth. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3866380023

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 VF+ 8.5

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 VF- 7.5

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 37 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #25-310C04E-027

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"I Alone Remain." The Psions plan to destroy the Omega Men's starship once it reaches Euphorix. Primus separates from Artin. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Martin King, inks by Greg Theakston. "Partners." Lobo is under contract against Bedlam, his former partner. 1st solo Lobo story. Script by Todd Klein, plot and art by Keith Giffen. Cover by Shawn McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Pact (2005 Image) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4653562021

$2.99 four-issue monthly miniseries full color 32 pages written & illustrated by JIM VALENTINO cover by JIM VALENTINO THE CONCEPT: Firebreather! Invincible! ShadowHawk! Zephyr! Four super powered teenagers from dysfunctional families band together to discover the heroes within. Every issue of this miniseries is self-contained, and each is written by one of the main character's creator: #1 by JIM VALENTINO (SHADOWHAWK), #2 by JAY FAERBER (NOBLE CAUSES), #3 by PHIL HESTER (FIREBREATHER) and #4 by INVINCIBLE's ROBERT KIRKMAN! THIS ISSUE: "FATHER'S DAY"?Belloc, Firebreather's father, comes to town, and all hell breaks loose when INVINCIBLE, SHADOWHAWK and ZEPHYR (from NOBLE CAUSES) try to help FIREBREATHER! But are these four even powerful enough to stop a gigantic fire-breathing dragon on a rampage? (If they're not, this is going to be a really short miniseries.) Cover price $2.99.

Pact (2005 Image) 2 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4653562022

32 pg ? FC ? $2.99 written by JAY FAERBER cover by CARLO BARBERI & JUAN VLASCO Is it too much to ask for our four young heroes to enjoy some downtime, hanging out in the Noble family's vacation home on the moon? Apparently, it is, because instead of doing just that, they're racing to prevent a giant asteroid from crashing into the Earth! Who will rise to the challenge? Who will crack under pressure? Cover price $2.99.

Pact (2005 Image) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4653562023

32 pg ? FC ? $2.95 Written by PHIL HESTER art by CARLOS RODRIGUEZ & LLUC BANOS Cover by ANDY KUHN "THE LIFE AND DEATH OF QUANTUM GIRL"?Who is Quantum Girl and why is she leading The Pact? Her mysterious, time-bending powers send our young heroes spiraling into split timelines and alternate universes, each more dire than the last, but are any of them prepared for the sacrifice it will take to put things right? Cover price $2.95.

Pact (2005 Image) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4653562024

August 3 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by JASON HOWARD. FIREBREATHER, INVINCIBLE, SHADOWHAWK, and ZEPHYR--together again for what MAY be the last time. When a local town enlists Firebreather's aid in stopping the dreaded Magmanites--he calls in his new pals to help out. But things go horrible wrong-- this issue must be seen to be believed. Cover price $2.99.

Secret Avengers (2013 2nd Series) 1C CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4601703010

Variant Cover by Skottie Young (W) Nick Spencer (A) Luke Ross The Most Dangerous Secrets We Have... Are The Ones We Keep From Ourselves.' The new Nick Fury leads a covert Avengers strike team including but not limited to Hawkeye, Black Widow, The Hulk, The Winter Soldier, Maria Hill and Phil Coulson on missions so dangerous, even the team members themselves can't know about them! Cover price $3.99.

Secret Defenders (1993 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668564003

Red Foil stamped cover. Cover pencils by Andre Coates, inks by Don Hudson. A Gathering of Heroes starring Dr. Strange, Wolverine, Spider-Woman [Julia Carpenter],Nomad [Jack Monroe], and Darkhawk, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Andre Coates, inks by Don Hudson; Dr. Strange gathers a group of four heroes to Phoenix, Arizona and forms the first team of Secret Defenders; the new Defenders foil a bank robbery but are flummoxed when one of the robbers ages and dies in his cell. Article in which Roy Thomas talks about the new floating roster concept of the Secret Defenders. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.75.

Secret Defenders (1993 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4026066011

Red Foil stamped cover. Cover pencils by Andre Coates, inks by Don Hudson. A Gathering of Heroes starring Dr. Strange, Wolverine, Spider-Woman [Julia Carpenter],Nomad [Jack Monroe], and Darkhawk, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Andre Coates, inks by Don Hudson; Dr. Strange gathers a group of four heroes to Phoenix, Arizona and forms the first team of Secret Defenders; the new Defenders foil a bank robbery but are flummoxed when one of the robbers ages and dies in his cell. Article in which Roy Thomas talks about the new floating roster concept of the Secret Defenders. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.75.

Super Friends (2008 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4616981001

Written by Sholly Fisch Art by Dario Brizuela Cover by J. Bone Introducing SUPER FRIENDS - a brand-new series for younger readers to meet the heroes of the DC Universe, based on the hot toy line from Mattel! Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash and Aquaman are here to save the day - and be your friends, too! This issue features a full-length adventure with Amazo, the android who has all the same powers as our heroes, as well as activities, the Super Friends secret code key and more! Join your Super Friends each month for fun and games, and learn how you too can be a Super Friend! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.25.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 9 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4541983007

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"Pawns of Attuma!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Jim Shooter and Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane. At the conclusion of Avengers 154, the Earth's Mightiest Heroes fell in battle to Tyrak. Now Attuma has outfitted the Avengers with slave-collars, and sent them to Hydrobase to fight the Sub-Mariner. However, when the six heroes arrive at Hydrobase; they do not find Namor, but instead...Doctor Doom! Meanwhile, the Beast and Wonder Man recruit the golden age Whizzer to help them rescue the other Avengers. Also in this issue, the Sub-Mariner, the Shroud, and Prince Rudolfo plot to overthrow Doctor Doom. Story continues in Avengers 155. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad from Hostess titled "The Spider-Man and the Fly" featuring a brief battle between the web-slinger and the Fly.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 115B CGC 9.8 Bianchi Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4603101008

Limited Edition Variant Cover. Written by WARREN ELLIS Penciled by MIKE DEODATO Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Variant Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI Warren Ellis and Mike Deodato bring their first explosive story arc to a close! Where will Moonstone's scheming lead her? Can Norman hold onto control of the team...and of his mind? Will all of the Thunderbolts make it out alive? Stay tuned... 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Thunderbolts (2012 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Tedesco

Paper: White

Label #4599221001

Cover by Julian Totino Tedesco (W) Daniel Way (A) Steve Dillon Red Hulk, Venom, Elektra, Deadpool, the Punisher. Forget the courts, the jails, the system - this team of Thunderbolts fights fire with fire, targeting the most dangerous and lethal players in the Marvel Universe with extreme prejudice. Led by General 'Thunderbolt' Ross, AKA the Red Hulk, this hand-picked team of like-minded operatives is going to make the world a better place...by all means necessary. Cover price $2.99.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A68684-123

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Regular cover edition. "Resurrection Day!" Part 1 of 4.

Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

WildC.A.T.s created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi.

A diminutive homeless man wakes up one day and realizes he's actually an immortal alien warlord who has been at war for over a millennia. Jacob Marlowe forms the covert super-human squad known as WildC.A.T.s to battle the Daemonite hordes. As the story unfolds more and more players are drawn into the game and the stage is set for the final battle for the future of mankind.

1st appearance of Spartan, Grifter, Voodoo, Zealot, Void, Maul, Warblade, Lord Emp, Pike, and Helspont.

NOTE: "WildC.A.T.s is everything the X-Men should be. It's action-packed, character driven, and thoroughly enjoyable issue after issue. Jim Lee's contribution to the neophyte days of Image was certainly the cream of the crop." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $1.95.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A68684-057

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Regular cover edition. "Resurrection Day!" Part 1 of 4.

Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

WildC.A.T.s created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi.

A diminutive homeless man wakes up one day and realizes he's actually an immortal alien warlord who has been at war for over a millennia. Jacob Marlowe forms the covert super-human squad known as WildC.A.T.s to battle the Daemonite hordes. As the story unfolds more and more players are drawn into the game and the stage is set for the final battle for the future of mankind.

1st appearance of Spartan, Grifter, Voodoo, Zealot, Void, Maul, Warblade, Lord Emp, Pike, and Helspont.

NOTE: "WildC.A.T.s is everything the X-Men should be. It's action-packed, character driven, and thoroughly enjoyable issue after issue. Jim Lee's contribution to the neophyte days of Image was certainly the cream of the crop." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $1.95.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 1A CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Jim Lee/Choi Direct

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signatures: Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Direct Edition.

Label #22-1A88B8A-008

Regular cover edition. "Resurrection Day!" Part 1 of 4.

Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

WildC.A.T.s created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi.

A diminutive homeless man wakes up one day and realizes he's actually an immortal alien warlord who has been at war for over a millennia. Jacob Marlowe forms the covert super-human squad known as WildC.A.T.s to battle the Daemonite hordes. As the story unfolds more and more players are drawn into the game and the stage is set for the final battle for the future of mankind.

1st appearance of Spartan, Grifter, Voodoo, Zealot, Void, Maul, Warblade, Lord Emp, Pike, and Helspont.

NOTE: "WildC.A.T.s is everything the X-Men should be. It's action-packed, character driven, and thoroughly enjoyable issue after issue. Jim Lee's contribution to the neophyte days of Image was certainly the cream of the crop." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $1.95.