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Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

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Label #0359977017

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

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Label #1618484023

"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) 2 VF 8.0

"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) 3 CGC 9.8

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Label #4640922010

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"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-2279E2B-005

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.2

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Label #3960702019

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 VF 8.0

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 7.5

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Label #3946534004

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CGC 7.0

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Label #3921480004

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 4 CGC 6.5

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Label #3949835004

"The Night of the Demons!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. Vampires, werewolves, devils and demons...! What if they were real? They are! The creatures and monsters of myth and legend are known as Deviants, a demonic race sworn to the destruction of the Eternals and their cousins, man. Can even the combined might of Ikaris and Sersi save New York City from the most incredible and monstrous invasion of all? Note: 1st appearance the Celestial Gammenon the Gatherer. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.2

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Label #3931538005

"Gods and Men at City College!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. An army of devils and demons known as Deviants have invaded New York City! The Eternals Thena and Makarri attempt to turn the tide of death and destruction. To do so, they may have to bargain with a devil. By this issue's end, all of mankind will know that the gods are among us. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 6 VF 8.0

"Gods and Men at City College!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. An army of devils and demons known as Deviants have invaded New York City! The Eternals Thena and Makarri attempt to turn the tide of death and destruction. To do so, they may have to bargain with a devil. By this issue's end, all of mankind will know that the gods are among us. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 7 VF 8.0

"The Fourth Host." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby . Inks by Mike Royer. For centuries mankind has tried to understand the meaning of the ancient paintings markings that adorned lost Incan temples. Now their meaning will be made quite clear. The Celestials, space gods of unimaginable power, have returned to planet Earth to judge mankind and their cousins, the immortal Eternals and demonic Deviants. Thumbs up could mean prosperity, but thumbs down could mean the end of everything. Note: 1st mentions of Celestials Eson the Searcher, Nezarr the Calculator, Jemiah the Analyzer, Tefral the Surveyor and The One Above All. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 10 CGC 7.5

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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) 13 FN 6.0

"The Astronauts!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Only in the awesome era of the space god's return could these shocking events happen. Images once carved on stone by the ancient Incas have come to life, and they've come to Earth! The space gods have returned! A new awareness of the past, present, and future has gripped mankind in the wake of their arrival. While the giant Celestials roam the planet, their monstrous spacecraft orbits the Earth. This is the story of those who were sent to investigate that spacecraft. Note: First appearance of Gilgamesh (the Forgotten One). First appearance One Above All, previously first mentioned in Eternals 7. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 14 CGC 7.0

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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.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 17 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #3922129010

"Sersi the Terrible." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. A dark power has risen and threatens to mold the world into his dark image. Even the immortal power of the Eternals may not be enough to stop him. Note: First appearance of Sigmar. Cover price $0.35.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 8.0

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Label #3970770002

"The Time Killers." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Only Thena, Karkas, and the Reject stand between humanity and a horde of assassins out of time. It's three against many in this double-sized action packed spectacular. Cover price $0.50.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 7.0

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Label #3954776004

"The Time Killers." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer. Only Thena, Karkas, and the Reject stand between humanity and a horde of assassins out of time. It's three against many in this double-sized action packed spectacular. Cover price $0.50.

Eternals (2006 3rd Series) 1D CGC 9.8 Romita Jr. SketchB&W 1:50 Variant

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SKetch Cover

Label #4378202005

John Romita Jr. Incentive SKETCH cover. 1 in 50. Written by NEIL GAIMAN. Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by RICK BERRY. Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. 'ID' You are thousands of years old. You have amazing powers. You have watched civilizations rise and fall-- so why does no one remember any of this? Bestselling Author Neil Gaiman (Marvel: 1602, Anansi Boys, Sandman) is joined by superstar artist John Romita Jr. (Amazing Spider-Man, Wolverine) to bring you the eagerly-awaited event of 2006-ETERNALS!! Ike Harris has dreams of adventures, love affairs and betrayals, but no one involved remembers or believes him. And who is trying to kill him to keep him from talking about it? Cover price $3.99.

Eternals (2021 5th Series Marvel) 1X CGC 9.8 Cho Variant

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Cho Variant Cover.

Label #4698235022

Only Death is Eternal: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Esad Ribic. Cover by Frank Cho. NEVER DIE. NEVER WIN. ETERNALS. What's the point of an eternal battle? For millions of years, one hundred Eternals have roamed the Earth, secret protectors of humanity. Without them, we'd be smears between the teeth of the demon-like Deviants. Their war has waged for all time, echoing in our myths and nightmares. But today, Eternals face something new: change. Can they - or anyone on Earth - survive their discovery? From the thought provoking minds of Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine, Uncanny X-Men, Thor) and Esad Ribi? (Secret Wars, King Thor) comes a new vision of the classic Marvel mythology! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Forever People (1971 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.2

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Label #4693083025

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Super War!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Darkseid sends Mantis to attack the Forever People. Buzzing in the Boom Tube article by Mark Evanier and Steve Sherman. 32 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Forever People (1971 1st Series) 11 VF+ 8.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Devilance the Pursuer, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Devilance attacks the Forever People; When they call for Infinity Man they switch places, freeing Infinity Man from Darkseid's trap, but leaving the Forever People trapped in an empty universe. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Gen 13 Magical Drama Queen Roxy (1998) 1DF.GOLD FN/VF 7.0

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate Cover Gold Foil Edition. Limited to 2500 copies. Includes numbered Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity. Cover price $3.50.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2023 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Ross Variant

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Variant Edition.

Label #4688064012

Written by Collin Kelly; Jackson Lanzing. Art by Kev Walker. Cover by Alex Ross. WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY? One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were destroyed. Their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they rediscover their heroism and humanity on the bleakest frontier? Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Writers JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY (CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY) team up with artist KEV WALKER (PREDATOR) for a Guardians story like no other! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2023 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Ross Variant

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Variant Edition.

Label #4631646019

Written by Collin Kelly; Jackson Lanzing. Art by Kev Walker. Cover by Alex Ross. WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY? One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were destroyed. Their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they rediscover their heroism and humanity on the bleakest frontier? Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Writers JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY (CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY) team up with artist KEV WALKER (PREDATOR) for a Guardians story like no other! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Harley Quinn and The Birds of Prey (2020 DC) 2B CGC 9.8 Adams Variant

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Variant Cover.

Label #4665505010

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Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Amanda Conner. Art by Amanda Conner. Cover by Arthur Adams. Over the course of her illustrious and very high-class career, Harley's met pretty much every super-villain who ever worked in Gotham City. Some hate her. Some love her. But none of that's gonna matter once they see how many zeroes there are on the bounty The Joker's offering for her head! Sorry, Harley-it's just business. Your next of kin will understand, right? Meanwhile, Cassandra Cain finds herself in the unenviable position of being Harley Quinn's bodyguard…but this could be her opportunity to learn a little about, y'know, loosening up? If she's currently wound too tight, then just sit next to Auntie Harley…she's got more than her share of loose screws! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $5.99.

Harley Quinn and The Birds of Prey (2020 DC) 4A CGC 9.8 Conner

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Label #4665505011

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Written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. Art by Amanda Conner. Cover by Amanda Conner and Alex Sinclair. There was no way Harley was going to make it out of Gotham City without coming face to face with The Joker…and just as shes taken all his money, hes determined to take something that means even more to her! This will be the most harrowing gauntlet of Harleys life, and she—and you—are not ready for it! 30 pages, full color. Ages 17+ Cover price $5.99.

Hellions (2020 Marvel) 12ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.8

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Rich Variant Cover.

Label #4290979024

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive 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

Hellions (2020 Marvel) 18ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.8

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Nakayama Variant Cover.

Label #4665247002

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) exclusive cover by David Nakayama. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Ze Carlos and Stephen Segovia. HELLIONS NO MORE! ORPHAN-MAKER has committed a horrible crime. As he faces the ultimate penalty, the cracks in the HELLIONS team are on full display. Secrets, betrayals, alliances and loss all come to the surface as the fallout of Orphan-Maker's actions threatens to end all the Hellions have worked toward! Plus: The return of a fan-favorite X-character in a decision that will rock the foundation of Krakoa! 36 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Inhumans (1975 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4640504012

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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 9.8

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Label #2115644018

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

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Label #4640504014

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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) 1 CGC 5.0

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Label #2026949004

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 (1998 2nd Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2080768001

First Contact - Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and Cover by Jae Lee. Earth vs. Attilan -- war! The first salvo has been fired in the assault on the fabled Attilan, whose inhabitants must now decide between diplomacy and retaliation. And while Black Bolt and his closest confidantes weigh their options, the wheels of deception turn in the outside world, as Stalyenko turns to an unlikely source for aid in his campaign against the aliens that live at humanity's door. For all their power, can the Inhumans handle the lies, greed and politics of mankind? Plus: a special guest appearance by the Black Widow, who will soon be starring in her own Marvel Knights limited series! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

Part 1 of 2 - "The Ring of the Nebulas!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age, Captain America, Human Torch, and Prince Namor alongside their sidekicks Bucky and Toro, unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. But when Captain America rescues a mysterious woman of great beauty, the Invaders suddenly find themselves confronted with a threat greater than anything they've ever faced before. 32 pages FC. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

JLA Avengers (2003) 4 CGC 9.8

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Label #4680891011

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

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Label #4699262005

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

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Label #4699263025

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.

Legends (1986 DC) 1A.N CGC 9.2 SS Ostrander

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Signed by John Ostrander on 11/8/24. Newsstand Edition

Label #4503625001

Newsstand Edition. Includes Mask comic insert. Darkseid once again reigns supreme on Apokolips, but the legendary super-heroes of Earth remain a thorn in his side. Thus, he begins Operation Humiliation. Firestorm battles Brimstone, Flash takes on Deadshot, and Captain Marvel (in his first post-Crisis appearance) fights Macro-Man. Legends is designed to kick off three new ongoing series (The Flash, Suicide Squad, and The Justice League) and a mini series (Shazam: A New Beginning). Plotted by John Ostrander and scripted by Lein Wein, with pencils by John Byrne and inks by Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

Legends (1986 DC) 1B CGC 9.6 Mask Not Included

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Label #4689896023

This issue does not have the Mask comic insert. Darkseid once again reigns supreme on Apokolips, but the legendary super-heroes of Earth remain a thorn in his side. Thus, he begins Operation Humiliation. Firestorm battles Brimstone, Flash takes on Deadshot, and Captain Marvel (in his first post-Crisis appearance) fights Macro-Man. Legends is designed to kick off three new ongoing series (The Flash, Suicide Squad, and The Justice League) and a mini series (Shazam: A New Beginning). Plotted by John Ostrander and scripted by Lein Wein, with pencils by John Byrne and inks by Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1N VF+ 8.5

Newsstand Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. NOTE: Nearly all first printings contain a "Blue Galactus" from a printing error (a lack of magenta printing plates) that was corrected in later printings. While small number of First printings may have the correct colors, the majority of copies will have "Blue Galactus". Due to the frequency, "Blue Galactus" variants should be treated the same as other First Printings. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. NOTE: Nearly all first printings contain a "Blue Galactus" from a printing error (a lack of magenta printing plates) that was corrected in later printings. While small number of First printings may have the correct colors, the majority of copies will have "Blue Galactus". Due to the frequency, "Blue Galactus" variants should be treated the same as other First Printings. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. NOTE: Nearly all first printings contain a "Blue Galactus" from a printing error (a lack of magenta printing plates) that was corrected in later printings. While small number of First printings may have the correct colors, the majority of copies will have "Blue Galactus". Due to the frequency, "Blue Galactus" variants should be treated the same as other First Printings. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. NOTE: Nearly all first printings contain a "Blue Galactus" from a printing error (a lack of magenta printing plates) that was corrected in later printings. While small number of First printings may have the correct colors, the majority of copies will have "Blue Galactus". Due to the frequency, "Blue Galactus" variants should be treated the same as other First Printings. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. NOTE: Nearly all first printings contain a "Blue Galactus" from a printing error (a lack of magenta printing plates) that was corrected in later printings. While small number of First printings may have the correct colors, the majority of copies will have "Blue Galactus". Due to the frequency, "Blue Galactus" variants should be treated the same as other First Printings. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. NOTE: Nearly all first printings contain a "Blue Galactus" from a printing error (a lack of magenta printing plates) that was corrected in later printings. While small number of First printings may have the correct colors, the majority of copies will have "Blue Galactus". Due to the frequency, "Blue Galactus" variants should be treated the same as other First Printings. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4701836023

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.