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Action Comics (1938 DC) 167 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #4435643004

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Machines of Crime starring Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Man Who Stopped Space Flight starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. The King of the Bandits starring Congo Bill, script by Jack Miller, art by Ed Smalle. The Outlaw Editor starring Vigilante. 44 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 544D FN

Direct Edition. Special 45th anniversary issue. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano. "Luthor Unleashed!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Barely alive after his latest fight with Superman, Luthor heads to Lexor to recover, where he meets his son for the first time; Meanwhile, back on Earth, one of Luthor's robots takes revenge in his master's stead. Luthor illustration by George Perez. Happy 45th Anniversary, Superman! article by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Congratulations, Superman! illustration by Joe Shuster. "Rebirth!", script by Marv Wolfman, art by Gil Kane; With Superman's unwitting help, Brainiac escapes his prison, experiences the depth and breadth of the universe, and reforms as an entirely new kind of being; Then Brainiac lures Superman to Systus 2, where he robs the hero of his powers, and greets him in his new form for the first time. The New Brainiac illustration by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. 68 Pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Alien Worlds (1982 1st Series) 4 FN- 5.5

Five tales written by Bruce Jones. Featuring a damsel in vehicular distress! Fantasies come true! A domestic robot! The price of infidelity! Humans rebelling against their oppressors! "Princess Pam" art by Bruce Jones & Dave Stevens, "Girl of My Schemes" art by Bo Hampton, "One Day in Ohio" art by Ken Steacy, "Deep Secrets" art by Jeff Jones, "Land of the Fhre" art by Al Williamson. Cover by Dave Stevens. Cover price $1.50.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 26 FR 1.0

Full length spine split (partially taped). Cover oxidation.

Fall 1945. The Justice Society of America battle robots (robot cover) from outer space in "Vampires of the Void!" Script by Gardner Fox. Art by Joe Gallagher and Martin Naydel, plus individual chapters featuring Hawkman (art by Joe Kubert), the Atom (art by Gallagher), Green Lantern (art by Stan Aschmeier and Naydel), Dr. Mid-nite (art by Aschmeier and Naydel), Flash (art by Gallagher and Naydel), and Johnny Thunder (art by Aschmeier). Wonder Woman cameo. Two-page text story, "Hurricane Orders" by Jim Robinson. Tootsie Roll back cover ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Hand Grenade" by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. Cover art by Gallagher and Naydel. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 56 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch and tear seal. Cover glued to first wrap. Interior tape.

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The Justice Society of America fight robots in the year 3000 A.D. in "The Day the World Ended." Script by John Broome, pencils by Frank Giacoia (chapters 1, 3, and 4) and Arthur Peddy (chapter 2), inks by Giacoia (chapters 1, 3 and 4) and Bernard Sachs (chapter 2). Back-up Johnny Peril's Surprise Story, "The Girl From Aquaterra." Two-page article, "How Far is Far Away?" Peddy/Sachs cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 56 GD- 1.8

3" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

The Justice Society of America fight robots in the year 3000 A.D. in "The Day the World Ended." Script by John Broome, pencils by Frank Giacoia (chapters 1, 3, and 4) and Arthur Peddy (chapter 2), inks by Giacoia (chapters 1, 3 and 4) and Bernard Sachs (chapter 2). Back-up Johnny Peril's Surprise Story, "The Girl From Aquaterra." Two-page article, "How Far is Far Away?" Peddy/Sachs cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 37 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Norman Osborn (the original Green Goblin) in Once Upon A Time, There Was A Robot...!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; When Professor Stromm is released from prison he plans to take revenge on his old business partner, Norman Osborn. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 176. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Blackhawk (1944 1st Series) 42 GD 2.0

2.5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at single center staple. Oxidation. Water damage.

Cover by Reed Crandall. Stories by Bill Woolfolk, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Art by Reed Crandall, Paul Gustavson and unknown. Featuring Blackhawk in: "The City That Time Forgot" by Bill Woolfolk and Reed Crandall; "Iron Emperor" with art by Crandall; "The City That Must Perish" with art by Crandall; and "Gold"! Plus: Chop Chop in an untitled back-up story by Paul Gustavson. And: 2-page text story "The Sleepmaster"! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Futurama Comics (2000 Bongo) 1N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. Written by Eric Rogers. Art by James Lloyd. Cover by Matt Groening. 32 pages, full color Cover price $2.50.

Futurama Comics (2000 Bongo) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4645780019

by Rogers, Lloyd, & Morrison Be it hallucination, dream, or just wishful thinking, the Planet Express crew don tights, manifest extraordinary mutant powers, and get real ornery (and it isn't even time for lunch yet!). But when they discover a stranger in their midst, will the Professor, Wonder Boy, Uniclops, the Weather Mon, Lobstrosity, and Rouge embrace him with open arms, or cast him out into a hate- filled world intolerant of anyone who is different (or can drink a keg of Olde Fortran in one sitting)? Get ready for furious, fist- fightin', futuristic fun with the Planet Express Men! FC, 32pg$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 153 VF 8.0

Scarlett's in the "Shadow of the B.A.T."! Characters: Scarlett; Cobra [B.A.T.; agent Knox); Brenda. Written by Eric Fein (plot) and Peter Quinones (script), with art by William Rosado and Jack Snyder. Cover by L-Man and Garzon. Cover price $1.50.

Heavy Metal Magazine (1977) Vol. 1 #1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4618456022

Rich Corben, Moebius, & Bode art April, 1977, issue 1. Dubbed "The adult illustrated fantasy magazine," Heavy Metal also publishes tales of horror, science fiction, and adventure. This first issue includes the following stories: Den by Richard Corben; Rut by Druillet; Conquering Armies by Dionnet and Gal; The Adventures of Yriss by Druillet and Alexis; Azrach by Moebius; Selenia by Marre and Macedo; The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks; Traumwach by Mouchel, Pierson, and Voss; Space Punks by Mezieres; Age of Ages by Rubington; 1996 by Montellier; Sunspot by Vaughn Bodé; and Manipulation by Roy. Cover art by Nicollet. Cover price $1.50.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 53 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

"Only Twelve of Us May Live!" with art by Joe Sinnott; "Beware of Tomorrow!" with art by Steve Ditko; "The Stranger in Space!" with art by John Forte; "Shadows in the Night!" (art by Sinnott?); "He Made the Machines Go Mad!" (art by Don Heck?); and a two-page text story, "The Spirit." Jack Kirby cover pencils. Cover price $0.10.

Laff-A-Lympics (1978) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4663611012

Cover art by Scott Shaw! "The Discount of Monty Cristo!", script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Roman Arambula, inks by Scott Shaw; A magical credit card that grants the user preposterous discounts on purchases is the focus of villainous interest. Appearances by Yogi Bear; Scooby Doo; Mumbly; Snagglepuss; Mildew Wolf; Shaggy; Dynomutt; Captain Caveman; Boo Boo Bear; Huckleberry Hound; Wally Gator; Blue Falcon; Augie Doggie; Doggie Daddy; Quick Draw McGraw; Dinky Dalton; Hokey Wolf; Babu the Genie; Pixie & Dixie; Dread Baron; Dee Dee Skyes; Taffy Dare; Brenda Chance; The Creepleys; Orful Octopus; Hong Kong Phooey; Cindy Bear; Yakky Doodle Duck; Mr. Jinks; Grape Ape; Daisy Mayhem; Fondoo the Magician; Dirty Dalton; and Dastardly Dalton. "The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera: Cartoon Roots" article by Art Scott; Background/history on Hanna Barbera characters: Mildew Wolf, Daisy Mayhem, Quick Draw McGraw, Super Snooper, Blabber Mouse, Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Logan's Run (1977 Marvel) 6 FN- 5.5

Cover by Paul Gulacy. "Aftermath". 12 pages. Part 1 of ? Story by John Warner. Pencils by Tom Sutton. Inks by Terry Austin. In the fallout of the city's destruction, the inhabitants must try to make their way in the real world. But what if it was possible to restart the computer and save the city? Logan travels to the computer core to try to do just that. "The Final Flower". 5 pages. Story by Scott Edelman. Art by Mike Zeck. Thanos and Drax the Destroyer clash on a world that worships flowers. The last of which Thanos is about to destroy, and crush the planet's resistance. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.30.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 3 VG 4.0

First 20-cent cover price. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Werewolf By Night!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Mike Ploog; Andrea Timly captures Jack Russell and tries to get the location of the Darkhold from him. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) Annual 1 VG/FN 5.0

"The Lords of Light and Darkness!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the X-Men. Plot by Chris Claremont, Bill Mantlo, and Bonnie Wilford. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Dave Cockrum. Something has gone terribly wrong at a top secret government installation in the Nevada desert! Meanwhile in the same vicinity, the World Conference on Man-Made Mutation is taking place onboard a 747 airplane! The Daily Bugle sends a photographer, Peter Parker, to cover the airborne conference; and Professor Xavier and his students are also present to keep an eye on the proceedings! But when a group of robots attacks the plane in mid-air, the Amazing Spider-Man meets the New X-Men for the first time! After safely landing the plane, the heroes discover the source of the problem: an underground "nest" teeming with deadly radiation! However, unbeknownst to the web-slinger and the X-Men, eight mystically-powered beings are waiting down below...and they want the power of Phoenix! Can your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man and the Uncanny X-men beat the Lords of Light and Darkness? And prevent a global meltdown? X-men lineup: Banshee, Colossus, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Phoenix, Storm, and Wolverine. (Notes: The wall-crawler's southwestern adventure continues in Marvel Team-Up 53. This issue was the first appearance of the New X-Men outside their own title. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 235 and 236.) 48 pages Cover price $0.50.

Metal Men (1963 1st Series) 45 FN+ 6.5

Signed by Walt Simonson (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. New stories begin again. Evil Is in the Eye of the Beholder, script by Steve Gerber, art by Walt Simonson; Doc Magnus is receiving therapy in a government-operated mental facility after being brainwashed by the dictator of Karnia; Commissioned by the United States to build a robot capable of generating its own energy, he creates the giant Plutonium Man that is programmed with his own thoughts of, unfortunately, trample, raze, annihilate, and hatred of the Metal Men. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, Justice For All Includes Children # 2, art by Neal Adams. Hostess ad with Batman and the Penguin. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Metal Men (1963 1st Series) 47 FN 6.0

Signed by Walt Simonson (Splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Cover art by Walt Simonson. The "X" Effect, script by Gerry Conway, art by Walt Simonson; The Metal Men travel to Antarctica to battle The Plutonium Man. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

My Greatest Adventure (1955) 80 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1291182004

Cover art by Bruno Premiani. The Doom Patrol (Chapter 1), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; A mysterious man known only as the Chief calls three people who have all escaped certain doom but were left outcasts because of their experiences. Peter Puptent Explorer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Challenge of the Timeless Commander (Chapter 2), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; The Chief informs the Doom Patrol of an alien spaceship that has landed on Earth carrying a super-weapon. Science Shorts filler page by Henry Boltinoff. The Deadly Duel with Gen. Immortus (Chapter 3), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; After locating the super-weapon, the Doom Patrol is confronted by General Immortus, who takes the upper-hand. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

My Greatest Adventure (1955) 80 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Back cover missing. Mold.

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Cover art by Bruno Premiani. The Doom Patrol (Chapter 1), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; A mysterious man known only as the Chief calls three people who have all escaped certain doom but were left outcasts because of their experiences. Peter Puptent Explorer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Challenge of the Timeless Commander (Chapter 2), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; The Chief informs the Doom Patrol of an alien spaceship that has landed on Earth carrying a super-weapon. Science Shorts filler page by Henry Boltinoff. The Deadly Duel with Gen. Immortus (Chapter 3), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; After locating the super-weapon, the Doom Patrol is confronted by General Immortus, who takes the upper-hand. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Rampaging Hulk (1977 Magazine) 2 FN- 5.5

Includes: cover art by cover art by Ken Barr; And Then...the X-Men (the original X-Men), Script by Doug Moench, Pencils by Walt Simonson, Inks by Alfredo Alcala; But Will It Thoom in Poughkeepsie...? article by John Warner; X-Men X-pose, article by Ralph Macchio, art by Dave Cockrum; Bloodstone art by Marshall Rogers; and Scream, the Shrike!, Script by John Warner, Pencils by Bob Brown, Inks by Rudy Nebres. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Robotech (2002 Wildstorm) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4545699016

WRITTEN BY TOMMY YUNE AND JAY FAERBER; ART AND COVER BY LONG VO AND UDON; VARIANT COVER BY STEVE SKROCE In stores December 18. The highly-anticipated return of Robotech is here in an all-new 6-issue miniseries! Ace fighter pilot Roy Fokker has gone to war and is making himself a legend through his tenacity and raw ability. His skills in the air also alienate him from his comrades, as he often outlives his wingmen. His next mission, though, will test even his ability and will bring him into conflict with a face familiar for any Robotech fan, Captain Gloval! But there's a new challenge on the horizon for both of them...and it's about to crash onto Macross Island! Cover price $2.95.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 16N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643300010

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Newsstand Edition. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Mack Killburn, reporter for the Washington Weekly News, arrives in the small West Virginia town of Clairton looking for the story of the century. Meanwhile, Rom, in the company of Brandy, Steve, and their family and friends, reiterates his warning that the Dire Wraiths, evil shape-changing aliens, walk among them. Then, like right out of a 1950's sci-fi horror movie, Clairton is attacked by a giant robot. Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Rook (1979 Magazine) 1 VF/NM 9.0

After appearing in Eerie for two and a half years, The Rook gets his own magazine. Painted cover art by Richard Corben. Ads for Alien Invasion Comix and Movie Aliens Illustrated. The Original Master Of Time Part 1, script by Bill DuBay, art by Lee Elias; Restin Dane sets out to find out what became of Adam Dane, the first master of time, and travels to the future, whilst sending Bishop Dane back to 1892 to start searching from there; Story is prefaced with a couple of paragraphs from H.G. Wells' The Time Machine (1895); It is implied that the character Herbert is Wells himself. They Came Out Of The Picadillies starring Buck Blaster And The Starbusters, script by Nicola Cuti and Bill Dubay, pencils by Jim Janes, inks by Rudy Nebres. The Time To Be Forgotten!, script by Bill Dubay, pencils by Jim Janes, inks by Alfredo Alcala. Untitled Bolt story, script by Rich Margopolis, art by Alex Nino. Magazine size. 76 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Rust (1992 Adventure Comics) 1LIMITED CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Manufactured with "No. 7560" printed on back cover.

Label #1227522004

Limited Edition foil cover by Phil Hester and Ande Parks. Story by Steve Miller. Art by Phil Hester and Ande Parks. Creator Steve Miller reboots the cult series about a reluctant superhero, with art by future Green Arrow sensations Hester and Parks. After a freak accident, police officer Scott Baker police officer Scott Baker gains mastery over metal, as well as a metallic shell he cannot take off. Also features an issue guide to the previous Rust series and a Phil Hester Rust sketchbook. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $4.95.

Sentai (1994) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4612340003

Stories and art by John Marshall, John Ingram, Steven A. Ross, Hector Diaz, Michael Cogkiandro, Ben Dunn and Bill Holloway. An American fanzine focusing on Japanese pop culture, presented by manga publisher Antarctic Press. Godzilla vs Mothra vs Mecha Godzilla; Why I Love the Space Giants; Never Mind the Aussie Version, Heres the American Ultraman!; Damnation; news and features on anime and manga series. 32 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.95.

Silverhawks (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4501689002

Comic book based on the TV series of the first super androids with the minds of men and the muscles of machines. The evil Mon-Star has escaped from the prison planet, reunited with his mob of evil doers and the galaxy is in trouble. So Commander Stargazer calls Earth for help and Earth sends their new team, the SilverHawks, which consists of Quicksilver, the Copper Kid, Bluegrass, Steelheart and Steelwill, to battle Mon-Star and his gang in "The Origin Story." Script by Steve Perry and art by Mike Witherby & Jim Sanders III. Cover price $1.00.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 6 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4645032025

Solar's discovery of a hidden alien invasion of Earth leads him to deep space where he finds the aliens' hive-like ships that have human hostages and that causes Solar to do something in "First Strike Part Two -- Massacre." Script by Jim Shooter and art by D. David Perlin Stan Drake. Issue also has part six of "Alpha and Omega," a 10-part origin story of Solar Man of the Atom with script by Jim Shooter and art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. Each chapter of the origin story has a two-page pinup. When all 10 two-page pinups are put together, they form a gigantic page of the climax of the origin story. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 18 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #1990116021

"The Empire Strikes!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. After the destruction of the Death Star, Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest have become the most wanted people in the galaxy. So you can imagine the Empire's delight when the crew of the Millennium Falcon seemingly falls right into their grasp. Cover price $0.35.

Super Friends (1976 DC 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4578022020

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The Penguin attacks in "Trapped By the Super Foes." Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ric Estrada, inks by Vince Colletta. Poison Ivy appearance. The Joker stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cornered Clown." Cover price $0.30.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 214 VG+ 4.5

Signed by Mike Grell (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Cover art by Mike Grell. No Price Too High, script by Jim Shooter, art by Mike Grell; the denizens of a robot planet hold a spoiled rich kid captive, and the Legion of Super-Heroes must save him. Stay Small--Or Die, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Bill Draut; Brainiac 5 helps Shrinking Violet, who must overcome her fear of using her shrinking powers. Batman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Captive Commissioner. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 132 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Other Life, Part 1: Krypton Lives On, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Other Life, Part 2: Futuro, Super-Hero of Krypton; imaginary story done as computer projection. Superman's Other Life, Part 3: The Superman of Two Worlds. This three-part story answers the question, what would Superman's other life have been like if Krypton had not exploded? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 132 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Other Life, Part 1: Krypton Lives On, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Other Life, Part 2: Futuro, Super-Hero of Krypton; imaginary story done as computer projection. Superman's Other Life, Part 3: The Superman of Two Worlds. This three-part story answers the question, what would Superman's other life have been like if Krypton had not exploded? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 71 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4476553007

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Wally Wood. "What Price Victory?", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Wally Wood; Iron Man defeats Titanium Man, but at the price of Happy's health. "When You Lie Down With Dogs...!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by Joe Sinnott; In this Captain American story, Dr. Cedric Rawlings turns on the Nazis and saves the day. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 74 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4476553008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. "If This Guilt Be Mine--!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin), inks by Jack Abel (as Gary Michaels); When Iron Man is left for dead by the Black Knight, he calls upon Pepper Potts to come to his rescue. "The Final Sleep," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and George Tuska (pencils), inks by George Tuska; Two of Red Skulls Sleepers are activated so Captain America goes to a NATO camp seeking help before a third can be activated; Cap explains to a general that the Sleepers intend to destroy the entire human race. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 88 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by Gene Colan and Bill Everett. A Stranger Strikes from Space!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett; A giant alien robot accidentally falls out of a passing spaceship and into the lap of Attuma in depths of the ocean; He decides to use this turn of good fortune to destroy Namor and Atlantis. Boomerang and the Brute!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; Since they have discovered that the Hulk is not the total villain he has been painted to be, the president tells Ross to pardon him if he thinks the threat is over; Of course, Boomerang picks that exact moment to secretly enrage the jade giant, causing him to go on another rampage and causing Ross to still see him as a menace; Hulk fights the new and improved (but still fashion-impaired) Boomerang. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 88 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2020905024

Cover by Gene Colan and Bill Everett. A Stranger Strikes from Space!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett; A giant alien robot accidentally falls out of a passing spaceship and into the lap of Attuma in depths of the ocean; He decides to use this turn of good fortune to destroy Namor and Atlantis. Boomerang and the Brute!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; Since they have discovered that the Hulk is not the total villain he has been painted to be, the president tells Ross to pardon him if he thinks the threat is over; Of course, Boomerang picks that exact moment to secretly enrage the jade giant, causing him to go on another rampage and causing Ross to still see him as a menace; Hulk fights the new and improved (but still fashion-impaired) Boomerang. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tech Jacket (2002) 1 FN- 5.5

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(W) Robert Kirkman (J) E.J. Su (C) Val Staples (Cover) E.J. Su FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly In stores the week of November 20th. The Concept The Geldarians are a race of incredibly intelligent, yet physically weak and fragile beings. To compensate for their frailty they have invented the "Tech Jacket," a vest that every Geldarian is equipped with upon birth. Each jacket grows and matures with its host, specializing in tasks that the host will find most useful. A fully developed Tech Jacket is considered to be one of the most powerful weapons in the universe. Zack Thompson, through an event of sheer chance, has come to possess a Tech Jacket of his own. Now it appears that the fate of the entire universe rests on his shoulders as he learns that with infinite power comes infinite responsibility. This Issue ORIGIN ISSUE! In the far reaches of space, past any regions known to man, a war rages on. The Geldarians, a peaceful race, have been defending their home world against the violent and savage Kresh for nearly a millennium. When it begins to look as though neither side can gain the upper hand, the Geldarians dispatch a scout team to search the neighboring galaxies for civilizations that may aid them. Disaster strikes and one of the scout ships is forced to crash land on earth. When mild mannered teenager, Zack Thompson comes across the wreckage... things really get interesting. Cover price $2.95.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4574852004

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 #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 VF 8.0 Direct Variant

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 VF- 7.5 Direct Variant

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) 1N CGC 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3797537001

Newsstand 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) 3D VF 8.0

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) 3N FN 6.0

First Printing. Newsstand 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 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4662996008

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.