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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) 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- 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.

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 #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

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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.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 2 CBCS 9.2 Verified Sig Jim Lee/Choi Lee Prism Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signatures: Jim Lee and Brandon Choi.

Label #22-1A88B8A-009

Prism Cover. "Revelations!" Part 2 of 4. Youngblood cameo. Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Psionic backlash from the Cat's passing blows their cover. The government can't have rogue Action Teams roaming the countryside so they send their elite enforcers - the Black Razors - to bring down the WildC.A.T.s. 1st appearance of the Troika (cameo) and Master Gnome. 1st appearance of Black Razor (think Boba Fett on steroids), the armored special forces unit put together to deal with meta humans. Includes a 4-page Wetworks preview by Whilce Portacio. Cover price $2.50.

Youngblood (1992 1st Series) 2B CGC 9.8 Pink Logo Variant

Paper: White

Label #3972872009

Guest-starring Prophet Story and art by Rob Liefeld. The rebel faction known as the Berserkers make a daring escape from the Death Squad, but who is the ominous Darkthorn. Meanwhile, Youngblood team members Sentinel, Brahma, Riptide, Cougar, and Combat awaken a super-soldier who has been in cryogenic sleep since the days of WWII. When John Prophet awakens disorientated and in a world he does not recognize, he mistakes Youngblood for his mortal enemies the Disciples and attacks. Plus, a 6 page back-up story introducing the new hero who stalks the criminal element at night, Shadow Hawk. Created, written, and drawn by Jim Valentino. 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Youngblood (1992 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Liefeld

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Rob Liefeld. Direct Edition.

Label #22-1A88B8A-010

Story by Rob Liefeld and Eric Stephenson. Art by Rob Liefeld and Danny Miki. Die Hard heads the team of Combat, Vogue, and Dutch to find and shut down the criminal organization Cybernet permanently. Their story continues in Team Youngblood #10. Meanwhile, Badrock is attacked on the set of a popular talk show by an angry fan. Plus, Shaft is introduced to the new Youngblood members, Knight Sabre, Troll, and the latest creation from the Die Hard program. Includes a poster by Liefeld. 48 pages. Cover price $3.50.