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52 Weeks (2006) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2064951003

Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Breakdowns by Keith Giffen. Art by Joe Bennett & Jack Jadson and Todd Nauck & Marlo Alquiza. Backup feature by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund. Covers by J.G. Jones. The story of the year continues in four more action-packed chapters of comics' only weekly superhero adventure! This month, get ready for the debut of three new characters that will create a powerful impact in the DCU...and change the face of 52 completely. WEEK 11, sheds light on the mysterious woman protecting Gotham City...wearing a very familiar uniform! Plus the debut of the new SECRET ORIGINS backup by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund! 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman ...but not a year without heroes. Cover price $2.50.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3960983021

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3960983019

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4021265003

Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.8

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Label #4344009012

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"Dreams Die Hard...!" Guest-starring Wolverine and the X-Men (in a flashback). Includes an 8-page excerpt from Uncanny X-Men #109. Story by John Byrne and Chris Claremont (dialogue on pages 8-11 & 13-16). Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin (inks on pages 8-11 & 13-16). Heather Hudson and her dear friend, Wolverine of the X-Men, reminisce about James Hudson and his first outing as the hero Vindicator. Meanwhile, Dr. Langkowski continues to test Aurora's abilities. All this plus Alpha Flight gets a new leader. Cover price $0.60.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #1620478038

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3897954017

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2102026019

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3762757013

There's very little rest in a day for Samaritan, who must juggle a secret identity, a day job and his duties as a hero in "In Dreams." Appearances by Quarrel, Cleopatra, Black Rapier, N-Forcer, M.P.H., Beautie, Living Nightmare. Script by Kurt Busiek, art by Brent Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Centerspread of Ross' cover art. Back cover features Samaritan 'character gallery' by Ross. Cover price $2.25.

Astro City (1996) 1/2 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4738110007

Michael Tenicek's dreams of a woman he's never met brings him to the attention of the Hanged Man in the moving "The Nearness of You." Appearances by the All-American, Slugger, Time-Keeper, Eterneon. Script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Will Blyberg. Plus: the 8-page "Clash of Titans (a New York Romance)" by Busiek & Anderson. Cover by Alex Ross. Back cover by Anderson & Blyberg. Cover price $2.50.

Avengers Arena (2012) 1A CGC 9.8 Johnson

Paper: White

Label #4081318006

Cover by Dave Johnson (W) Dennis Hopeless (A) Kev Walker Trapped on an isolated island, 16 superhuman young adults (including cult faves like members of the Runaways, The Avengers Academy and Darkhawk) are given a chilling ultimatum by their demented captor: Fight or die...only one will walk out alive! Thus begins a primal battle that will test the skills, stamina and morals of each combatant. Welcome to Murder World, where the secrets are plenty, alliances are fleeting, and the key to victory might be rewriting the rules of the game. Who will survive? The rising star team of Dennis Hopeless (X-MEN: SEASON ONE) and Kev Walker (THUNDERBOLTS) dare you to tune in to your new favorite comic NOW! Cover price $2.99.

Big Hero 6 (2008 Marvel) 3 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4647570009

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Written by CHRIS CLAREMONT Pencils & Cover by DAVID NAKAYAMA Southport High School's football team is in for the game of its life, and Big Hero 6 is working double duty as first string offense for the team, and defending their lives against an enemy from back home! Plus, what will the BH6 team do when one of their own becomes their greatest threat? It's fourth and long for our heroes in the next issue of Big Hero 6, and their opponents are playing anything but fair! 48 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

Dark Ages (2021 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.4 SS Stegman Stegman 1:50 Variant

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Signed by Ryan Stegman on 2/1/22 Stegman Variant Cover

Label #3951082001

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tom Taylor. Art by Iban Coello. Cover by Ryan Stegman. This is what the Watcher has been watching for! A danger older than the Earth threatens everything. For once, the heroes who have saved the planet so many times are almost powerless in the face of it. X-Men and Avengers assemble. Spider-People and Fantastic Four come together. Heroes for Hire fight alongside Champions. None of it will be enough. The lights are about to go out. The world outside our window...is about to end. An all-new saga of the Marvel Universe as you've never seen it before from Tom Taylor and Iban Coello! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4095719002

First 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. For Sale: One Planet--Slightly Used!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson; After deciding to go straight Nighthawk comes to the Defenders for assistance in helping stop the Squadron Sinister from destroying the planet for Nebulon. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 15 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4007755002

"Panic Beneath the Earth!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Professor Xavier. Script by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by John Buscema, Mike Esposito, and John Romita (touch ups). It's an epic encounter beneath the Carlsbad Caverns as Professor X, Dr. Strange, Nighthawk (in his new costume), Valkyrie, and the Hulk battle the Blob, Lorelei, Mastermind, Unus, and Magneto! Flashback cameos by Captain America, Thor and the Vision to recap Magneto's defeat in Avengers #111. (Notes: This story occurred during the 5-year period when the X-men series was in reprint. During this time Magneto battled Marvel's other superhero teams including the Fantastic Four, Inhumans, and Avengers. The Defenders title returns to monthly publication with this issue. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #8 Captain America by John Buscema.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 24 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4007755003

Daredevil, Luke Cage Power Man, and the Son of Satan join the Defenders in battling the Sons of the Serpent in "In the Jaws of the Serpent!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, Bob McLeod inks. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." Gil Kane cover pencils (Klaus Janson cover inks?). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 26 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4332325005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. The Guardians of the Galaxy guest-star (this appearance predates Marvel Presents # 3) in Savage Time!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finished art), inks by Vince Colletta; The Defenders travel to the future while helping the Guardians of the Galaxy return to their time; Retelling of the events between the current time and the future of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Letter to the editor from comics writer Jo Duffy. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Big Bang! 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3811695019

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. Bring Back My Body To Me, To Me...!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts), inks by Klaus Janson (finished art); Chondo's brain is transferred back into his body only to find that the other Headmen had "improved" his body for him; Red Guardian comes to America to help transfer Kyle Richmond's brain back into his body. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 50 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4737640001

Cover art by Al Milgrom. Scorpio Must Die! Who Remembers Scorpio? Part Three, script by David Anthony Kraft [as David Kraft], pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Keith Giffen, Mike Royer (art assist), John Tartaglione (art assist), and Dave Cockrum (art assist); Scorpio kills himself after his Zodiac is defeated by the Defenders. One-page schematic drawing of the Defenders' Long Island headquarters, inks by Keith Giffen. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Madam Web! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 57 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4737640002

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Sinnott. And Along Came... Ms. Marvel!, script by Chris Claremont (script) and Gerry Conway (plot), pencils by George Tuska (pages 1-6, 11-30) and Dave Cockrum (pages 7-10, 31), inks by Dan Green; A.I.M. captures the Hulk in an attempt to brainwash him and use him against Ms. Marvel; The Defenders, with Ms. Marvel, rescue the Hulk and stop A.I.M. One-page Hostess ad, Spider-Man Spoils a Snatch, pencils by Ross Andru. Letter to the editor from comics writer Kurt Busiek and comics historian Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 82 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4737640004

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Al Milgrom. Wizard-Death! Script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Don Perlin (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Dr. Strange infiltrates Ytitnedion's castle in an attempt to free Xhoohx and the Hulk. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 92D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4737640008

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Al Milgrom. Eternity...Humanity...Oblivion! Script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finished art), inks by Pablo Marcos; Hellcat & Daimon Hellstrom to Srinigar, India; Hulk & Nighthawk to Korinsk, Russia; Sub-Mariner & Valkyrie to Patras, Greece. Daredevil vs. Johnny Punk! Hostess Fruit Pies ad. Micronauts ad, art by Pat Broderick. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 100 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4651107007

Cover art by Al Milgrom. Hell on Earth!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns), Joe Sinnott (finished art), Sal Trapani (finished art), Jack Abel (finished art), Al Milgrom (finished art), and Frank Giacoia (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (pages 1-16, 22, 24-33, 35-37), Sal Trapani (pages 17, 19, 38), Jack Abel (pages 18, 23), Al Milgrom (page 20), and Frank Giacoia (pages 21, 34); Patsy Walker is Satan's daughter; Mephisto shows Clea as a Queen over a mystic realm. 52 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Devil's Reign (2022 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Turini Variant Cover.

Label #4740277004

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Cover by Marco Turini. Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Marco Checchetto. The story that's been building for years is here! Wilson Fisk went from Kingpin to mayor of the biggest city in America and is going to bring his full criminal and political power to bear on the super heroes who call NYC home. The man who once destroyed Daredevil has set his sights on The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Captain America, Spider-Man, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and more. And since it's Fisk, once he takes them all down, you know he's going to sign it. CROSSBONES! TASKMASTER! TYPHOID MARY! SHOCKER! WHIPLASH! RHINO! KRAVEN! Fisk has an ARMY of super villains at his command - and this is just his opening salvo. For years, Fisk has waited for his time to strike, and YOU WON'T BELIEVE the aces he's got up his sleeves! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #2032914005

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 10 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3956611002

"Mother!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Doom threatens the domain of the Deviants! The Celestials judge the Deviants and find them wanting. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 14 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #3950617011

"Ikaris and the Cosmic-Powered Hulk." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Can even an immortal withstand the awesome power of the Cosmic Hulk?! Cover price $0.30.

Expatriate X-Men (2025 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4679562003

(W) Eve Ewing (A) Francesco Mortarino (CA) Rickie Yagawa UNITED BY WAR! X YEARS LATER, like the fallen and reassembled United States, the new team of MS. MARVEL, BRONZE, MELEE and RIFT rises! They have seized control of the Mississippi River waters that divide mutantkind from the rest of humanity. Feared and powerful, their guerrilla tactics keep them in control - until a high-stakes mission to extract a valuable asset threatens to tear them apart. Can they hold together when everything's on the line? 32 pages, full color, rated T+. Cover price $3.99.

Expatriate X-Men (2025 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lupacchino Variant Cover.

Label #4667661010

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Eve Ewing (A) Francesco Mortarino (CA) Ema Lupacchino UNITED BY WAR! X YEARS LATER, like the fallen and reassembled United States, the new team of MS. MARVEL, BRONZE, MELEE and RIFT rises! They have seized control of the Mississippi River waters that divide mutantkind from the rest of humanity. Feared and powerful, their guerrilla tactics keep them in control - until a high-stakes mission to extract a valuable asset threatens to tear them apart. Can they hold together when everything's on the line? Cover price $3.99.

Expatriate X-Men (2025 Marvel) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

To Variant Cover.

Label #4678952019

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Eve L. Ewing (A) Francesco Mortarino (CA) Marcus To GUERRILLA WARFARE! X YEARS LATER, BRONZE, MS. MARVEL, RIFT, MELEE and their guerrilla flotilla make their way upriver, evading the surveillance of both REVELATION and the U.S. Army. It's clear that their recently rescued charge LYREBIRD is not who he seems to be. And withholding some details leaves his life on the line, as the team approaches the LIMBO LANDS...and the truth. Cover price $3.99.

Expatriate X-Men (2025 Marvel) 3A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4691588004

(W) Eve L. Ewing (A) Francesco Mortarino (CA) Francesco Mortarino TARGET: DARKCHILD! X YEARS LATER, MELEE, BRONZE, RIFT, COLOSSUS, MS. MARVEL and the crew of the Dragonfly face DARKCHILD herself. She wants something they have, and she has something they want. But just when they need to band together most, their group of insurgents is being torn apart by lies and deception. Will they escape with their lives or be swallowed by the whims of the Limbo Lands? 32 pages, full color, rated T+. Cover price $3.99.

Expatriate X-Men (2025 Marvel) 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4691588005

(W) Eve L. Ewing (A) Francesco Mortarino (CA) Junggeun Yoon TARGET: DARKCHILD! X YEARS LATER, MELEE, BRONZE, RIFT, COLOSSUS, MS. MARVEL and the crew of the Dragonfly face DARKCHILD herself. She wants something they have, and she has something they want. But just when they need to band together most, their group of insurgents is being torn apart by lies and deception. Will they escape with their lives or be swallowed by the whims of the Limbo Lands? 32 pages, full color, rated T+. Cover price $3.99.

Forever People (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4736272011

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. The Omega Effect!!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Darkseid uses his Omega Beams on the Forever People, apparently killing all but Serifan. Raid from Apokolips featuring The Young Gods of Supertown, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Serifan and Big Bear stop Captain Ogur from shooting Supertown out of the sky. Letters to the editors from comics writers Bob Rozakis and Mike W. Barr. Adventure Comics #75 ad with Sandman, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Villain from Valhalla! starring Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Forever People (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4736272010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. The Omega Effect!!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Darkseid uses his Omega Beams on the Forever People, apparently killing all but Serifan. Raid from Apokolips featuring The Young Gods of Supertown, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Serifan and Big Bear stop Captain Ogur from shooting Supertown out of the sky. Letters to the editors from comics writers Bob Rozakis and Mike W. Barr. Adventure Comics #75 ad with Sandman, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Villain from Valhalla! starring Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 12 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3930465016

Written by Bob Rozakis. Art by Dick Ayers and Alfredo Alcala (as Christian Volt). Cover by Rich Buckler and Jack Abel. Bust-Out in the Big House; First appearance of Firebrand in costume; Origin of Firebrand; Doll Man cleared of murder charges. 36 pages, full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 2 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4534271010

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"To Bestride the World!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Sub-Mariner intercepts a super-tanker! And then he proceeds to sink it! Why is Prince Namor so angry? Before the Sub-Mariner can calm down, Doctor Doom pays a visit to Atlantis! The Latverian Monarch is ready to team up with the Prince of Atlantis to rule the world! The powerful duo flies to Dr. Doom's castle in Latveria to discuss their pending partnership, when suddenly the Doomsman and an army of androids attack! Is this super-villain team up going to be over before it even begins? Story continues in Super-Villain Team-Up 1. Cameo appearances by the Thing and Lockjaw. Flashback cameo by the Faceless One. (Notes: The plot in this issue briefly crosses over with Fantastic Four 160. The Doomsman's prior appearance was in Astonishing Tales 3.) Reprint story: "The Terrible Threat of the Living Brain!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Peter Parker takes on Flash Thompson in the boxing ring, and then the web-slinger battles the Living Brain in the hallways of Midtown High. Story originally published in Amazing Spider-Man 8. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Hellions (2020 Marvel) 12ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Rich "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4705262001

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Sabine Rich. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Stephen Segovia. WHO INVITED THE HELLIONS TO THE HELLFIRE GALA? Who thought it was a good idea to invite the antisocial HELLIONS to the fanciest bash of the year? Oh, no one? They weren't invited but they showed up anyway? Yeah, that sounds about right. 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4558456007

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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.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 25 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4590966008

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Part 2 of 2 - "The Power of the Panzers!" Story continued from Invaders #23. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Even the power of the Invaders pales in comparison to that of the Scarlet Scarab. Can even the greatest heroes of World War II survive this fateful confrontation? 32 pages FC   Cover price $0.35.

JLA Avengers (2003) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4100383014

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.

JLA Avengers (2003) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4100383015

WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ In stores October 22. Round 2 of the comic-book event of the year is here! The titanic team-up the world has waited for continues as the threats that brought the heroes together in the first issue tear the teams apart! Guest- starring every character to ever belong to the Avengers and the JLA! For more information, see the feature article. Co-published by DC and Marvel. Look for JLA/AVENGERS #3 solicited next month by Marvel. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 4) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

JLA Avengers (2003) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4100383016

Written by KURT BUSIEK Cover & pencils by GEORGE PÉREZ. The most eagerly awaited story in comics' history continues! Featuring EVERY character who has ever been a member of both teams. Can you successfully identify every character featured? The Avengers and the JLA have confronted their foemen - now it's time to party! But as echoes of the past intrude on the present, something is terrifyingly wrong. Co-published by DC Comics! FC, 48pg/MARVEL PSR (3 of 4) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

JLA Avengers (2003) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4100383017

WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART AND COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ Celebrate the finale of the biggest crossover in comics history! The World's Greatest team-up of Earths' Mightiest Heroes climaxes with the fate of both universes hanging in the balance! This one is crammed full of everything you read comics for. Cover price $5.95.

Kingdom Come (1996 DC) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698084005

A war is brewing in "Up in the Sky." The Gulag, which is a prison that houses super-powered villains, is on the verge of bursting open at the seams, and the heroes must act. An Elseworlds tale, written by Mark Waid with art by Alex Ross. Direct edition. Cover price $4.95.

Kingdom Come (1996 DC) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699262002

In "Never-Ending Battle," a possessed (by Lex Luthor) Captain Marvel battles Superman, and the world is at war. Wonder Woman and the other classic heroes must reclaim the world from the new, ruthlessly violent generation of anti-heroes. Thus concludes Kingdom Come, arguably the greatest Elseworlds tale ever told. Written by Mark Waid, with art by Alex Ross. Direct edition. Cover price $4.95.

Kingdom Come (1996 DC) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4728858012

In "Never-Ending Battle," a possessed (by Lex Luthor) Captain Marvel battles Superman, and the world is at war. Wonder Woman and the other classic heroes must reclaim the world from the new, ruthlessly violent generation of anti-heroes. Thus concludes Kingdom Come, arguably the greatest Elseworlds tale ever told. Written by Mark Waid, with art by Alex Ross. Direct edition. Cover price $4.95.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 6D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4741110004

Direct Edition. "A Little Death...!" Part 6 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. As Doctor Doom continues to explore the massive homeworld of Galactus, he discovers the nefarious Klaw and recruits the sound-master to his cause. Meanwhile, the X-Men, Cyclops, Rogue, and Wolverine, battle for their lives against four of Marvel's deadliest villains, Doctor Octopus, Titania, Molecule Man, and the Absorbing Man. Plus, within these pages, the first casualty of war. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

New Gods (1971 1st Series) 5 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4736273012

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Spawn, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Orion battles Slig and the Deep Six. Kalibak arrives on Earth looking for Orion. Self-portrait of Jack Kirby, who introduces the Manhunter tale. Scavenger Hunt, script and art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Introducing Fastbak, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Fastbak test his Aero-Pads and evades the Monitors. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4737550021

"The Sacred and the Profane." Primus struggles to survive the effects of a bomb while the Omega Men learn of Broot's origin. 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 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4681730003

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.