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Ghost in the Shell HC (2017 Kodansha) Deluxe Edition 2-1ST VF 8.0

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Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Shirow Masamune.

This deluxe edition will mark the first time the book has been published in its original Japanese right-to-left format in English. Supervised by the creator, this will be the definitive edition of The Ghost in the Shell. Released simultaneously with new deluxe editions of the other two books in the original series.

The long-awaited sequel to Shirow Masamune's groundbreaking The Ghost in the Shell, and one of the most highly anticipated graphic novel events in many years, Man-Machine Interface is Shirow's most ambitious and complex story yet, with deep forays into philosophy and the meaning of artificial life, intelligence, and existence. Utilizing awe-inspiring digital effects on a level never before seen in the annals of graphic fiction, Shirow has raised the bar for what can be achieved, page after page!

Tokyo: Following World Wars III and IV a Japanese-led Asian block dominates the world. A key element in the maintenance of the block's position is the elite Japanese security police, the SHELL task force. To give them an edge in their ruthless battles against terrorist groups, most of the force have had extensive cybernetic transplants that have left them only questionably human. This is an exciting and skillful work that realistically probes uses of artificial intelligence and "direct interfacing" with machines, and which questions where mankind's technological and medical progress will lead.

Hardcover, 328 pages, B&W. Mature Readers

NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

Cover price $29.99.

Machine Man 2020 (2020 Marvel) 1B CGC 8.0 Rapoza Variant

Paper: White

Rapoza Variant Cover.

Label #4660637003

Written by Christos N. Gage and Tom DeFalco. Art by Andy MacDonald and Mike Hawthorne. Cover by Dave Rapoza. The A.I. uprising has begun, and Machine Man finds himself torn about his place in the revolution! As the battle rages around him, will Machine Man aid mankind's fight for survival or join his robot brethren in ushering a new age? Plus, when faced with a figure from his past, Machine Man must decide-is it time to follow his programming or his heart? Don't miss out on this epic adventure from Christos Gage and Andy MacDonald! Plus, revisit Machine Man in 2020 with legendary creator, Tom DeFalco! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Precious Metal (1990 Arts Industria) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4660637005

Issue 1. December 1990. An erotic robotic love story. 6.5" x 10.25". 24 pages. Black and white. Adult. Cover price $2.50.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4624500005

Direct Edition. "The Transformers!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Ralph Macchio. Pencils by Frank Springer. Inks by Kim DeMulder. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Based on the extremely popular toyline and cartoon from the early eighties. For centuries, deep in space, on the techno-organic planet of Cybertron, a war has raged. This battle between the benevolent and peace loving Autobots, led by the heroic Optimus Prime, and the malevolent militaristic Decepticons, led by the dangerous Megatron, has now spilled over to the planet Earth. These Robots in Disguise will continue their eternal struggle and mankind is now caught in the middle. NOTE: This series was originally intended to be a four issue limited series. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4612340013

Direct Edition. "The Transformers!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Ralph Macchio. Pencils by Frank Springer. Inks by Kim DeMulder. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Based on the extremely popular toyline and cartoon from the early eighties. For centuries, deep in space, on the techno-organic planet of Cybertron, a war has raged. This battle between the benevolent and peace loving Autobots, led by the heroic Optimus Prime, and the malevolent militaristic Decepticons, led by the dangerous Megatron, has now spilled over to the planet Earth. These Robots in Disguise will continue their eternal struggle and mankind is now caught in the middle. NOTE: This series was originally intended to be a four issue limited series. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4624500006

Direct Edition. "Power Play!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Jim Salicrup. Art by Frank Springer and Kim DeMulder. The Decepticons attack a nearby refiner for its precious fuel. The Autobots are the only ones with the power to stop them. It's Optimus Prime vs. Megatron! But, what will happen to the benevolent Transformers when their own fuel supply begins to run dangerously low? 32 pages. Michael Golden cover. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 3D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4624500007

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Prisoner of War!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Amazing Spider-Man. Nick Fury cameo. Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Frank Springer, Kim DeMulder and Mike Esposito. Cover by Mark Texeira. The Decepticons have taken control of a nuclear power plant. Now, with the world watching, the Autobots must stop their malevolent counterparts before it's too late. At least they'll get a little help from everyone's favorite Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 4D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4624500008

First Printing. Direct Edition. Part 4 of 4. Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Frank Springer, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Mark Texeira. It's the Autobots' last stand. Low on fuel and out matched, these benevolent Transformers fall before their oppressor rivals, the vile Decepticons. This story's end proves one thing...the good guys don't always win. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 4D FN 6.0

Residue spots.

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First Printing. Direct Edition. Part 4 of 4. Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Frank Springer, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Mark Texeira. It's the Autobots' last stand. Low on fuel and out matched, these benevolent Transformers fall before their oppressor rivals, the vile Decepticons. This story's end proves one thing...the good guys don't always win. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 8D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4574852016

First Printing. Direct Edition. As Shockwave continues his evil plans, Ratchet journeys to the Savage Land in Antarctica hoping to find help. And he does when he manages to locate the Dinobots in "Repeat Performance." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by William Johnson & Kyle Baker. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 9D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4612037023

First Printing. Direct Edition. The Autobots are back and have regained control of the Ark and still have to deal with Shockwave's evil plans. Meanwhile, Josie Beller, injured by the Decepticons, has recovered and wants revenge. Now in a new persona known as Circuit Breaker, she helps G.B. Blackrock in his quest to destroy the robots in "Dis-Integrated Circuits." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Mike Manley & M. Hands. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 18D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4612037025

First Printing. Direct Edition. On Cybertron, the home planet of the Transformers, the Decepticons have constructed a dimensional bridge to transport them to Earth and help in the conquest of the planet. But the Autobots on Cybertron aren't going to let that happen in "Return to Cybertron – Part 2 – The Bridge to Nowhere." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Williams & Colletta. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 26 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4612038003

First Printing. Direct Edition. Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Brett Breeding. Cover by Herb Trimpe. "Funeral for a Friend." Feeling down and depressed after failing to revive Optimus Prime, Ratchet visits an auto parts junkyard in search of parts and then accidently gets involved with some car thieves, including one called "the Mechanic" who turns out to be a formidable foe in Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 27D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4612038024

First Printing. Direct Edition. As the Autobots struggle in picking a new leader and the Decepticons try to maintain their dimensional bridge, the Dinobots are mistaken for dinosaurs by some paleontology experts in "King of the Hill." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Ian Akin & Brian Garvey. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (2023 Image) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4344993013

Written by Daniel Warren Johnson. Art by Mike Spicer, Daniel Warren Johnson. Cover by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer. SERIES PREMIERE THE ALL NEW TRANSFORMERS ERA STARTS HERE! Superstar creator DANIEL WARREN JOHNSON (DO A POWERBOMB, Wonder Woman: Dead Earth), alongside ENERGON UNIVERSE showrunner ROBERT KIRKMAN (VOID RIVALS, INVINCIBLE), reimagines Hasbro's robots in disguise for a brand-new generation. Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobots to victory. Instead, the fate of Cybertron is unknown, and his allies have crash-landed far from home, alongside their enemies-the Decepticons. As these titanic forces renew their war on Earth, one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same. New alliances are struck. Battle lines are redrawn. And humanity's only hope of survival is Optimus Prime. Discover THE TRANSFORMERS like you've never seen them before! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Transformers (2023 Image) 1MEGACON CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Tenth Printing/Comic Mint Edition.

Label #4609241015

10th Printing. The Comic Mint MegaCon Exclusive Virgin Cover by Keven Mallqui. Written by Daniel Warren Johnson. Art by Daniel Warren Johnson, Mike Spicer. SERIES PREMIERE THE ALL NEW TRANSFORMERS ERA STARTS HERE! Optimus Prime was supposed to have led the Autobots to victory. Instead, the fate of Cybertron is unknown, and his allies have crash-landed far from home, alongside their enemies-the Decepticons. As these titanic forces renew their war on Earth, one thing is immediately clear: the planet will never be the same. New alliances are struck. Battle lines are redrawn. And humanity's only hope of survival is Optimus Prime. Discover THE TRANSFORMERS like you've never seen them before! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Transformers (2023 Image) 18BTC CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Giang Variant Cover.

Label #4637286002

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Big Time Collectibles Exclusive Foil Edition Virgin Cover by John Giang. Written by Daniel Warren Johnson. Art by Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer. Autobots vs Deceptions vs is already devastating Seattle, but none of them are prepared for how it will end. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Transformers (2023 Image) 23D CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4641434009

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Daniel Warren Johnson. Art by Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer. Cover by Doug Mahnke, David Baron. ENTER THE MATRIX  The last hope for the Autobots exists within the Matrix of Leadership.  But will the Decepticons triumph before those answers are found? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Transformers (2023 Image) 24D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4650168019

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Daniel Warren Johnson. Art by Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer. Cover by Jeff Spokes. **END OF STORY ARC ** OPTIMUS PRIME VS MEGATRON  This is it.   And the new era of TRANSFORMERS begins with the most shocking ending to ANY comic book this year! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Transformers (2023 Image) 24E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover E.

Label #4650168018

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Daniel Warren Johnson. Art by Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer. Cover by Pye Parr. **END OF STORY ARC ** OPTIMUS PRIME VS MEGATRON  This is it.   And the new era of TRANSFORMERS begins with the most shocking ending to ANY comic book this year! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.