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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
    1st app. Nova

    Paper: White

    Label #21-25EA0EB-004

    Starts Apr 4

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #46346285
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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

    1st app. Nova

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #17-10A26F0-006

    Starts Jan 26

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #53567766
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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

    1st app. Nova

    Paper: White

    Label #2089799010

    Starts Apr 4

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #64071152
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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

    1st app. Nova
    Starts Jan 19

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #64067189
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    Published Jan 1977 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4657810015

    Starts Jan 19

    "Evil is the Earth Shaker!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Tom Palmer. Jack Kirby cover. The sub-terrain menace Tyrannus (last seen in Fantastic Four (1st series) #128) unleashes the awesome power of Earth-Shaker on the unsuspecting surface world. Can Nova hope to stop this mechanical juggernaut? And if so, how can he possibly hope to contend with a menace that has fought both the Hulk and the Fantastic Four? 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Feb 1977 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 6 CGC 8.0 Restored

    Restored: C1

    Paper: Off white to white

    Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

    Label #4672752018

    Starts Feb 2

    "And so...the Sphinx!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Individually they are dangerous, but how can Nova possibly hope to defeat the combined might of Powerhouse, Diamondhead, and the Condor. Plus, who is the mysterious Sphinx and what is his agenda? Hint, he doesn't want to invite Nova over for tea and crumpets. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Mar 1977 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.4

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4657810014

    Starts Jan 19

    "War in Space!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Jack Kirby cover. Can it be? Is Nova now working for the bad guys? This can't be good. Plus, learn the epic origin of the enigmatic Sphinx. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Jun 1977 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 10 CGC 8.5

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    Label #4672752017

    Starts Feb 2

    "...and the Sphinx shall inherit the Earth!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. First, Richard Rider must snuff out the fiery menace of the Firefly. Then, it's the throw-down you've been waiting for. It's Diamondhead, Powerhouse, and the Condor vs. the might of the Sphinx and Nova is caught in the middle. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Jan 1978 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4657810011

    Starts Jan 19

    "Tidal Wave!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Tom Palmer. In the wake of last issues events, Nova and Nick Fury find themselves helplessly bound to a massive warhead hurtling directly toward Washington D.C. Even if they survive and prevent the destruction of our nation's capitol, can the Human Rocket and super-spy possibly stop the super-tsunami created by the nefarious Yellow Claw? Story continues in next issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #64067173
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    Published Mar 1979 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 24 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4657810010

    Starts Jan 19

    "The New Champions!" Guest-starring the Comet. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Mike Esposito. Tensions rise between Nova, Dr. Sun, and the immensely powerful Sphinx. Plus, Crime Buster reveals to the Comet that he is his son. And, Powerhouse recounts his origin. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #60558344
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    Published Oct 1965 by Dell.

    Nukla (1965-1966 Dell) 1 CGC 9.8

    Only copy at the top CGC grade of 9.8.

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4140980019

    Starts Apr 4

    Cover pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani. "The U-2," pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani; Information about the U-2 plane. "The Origin of Nukla," script by Joe Gill, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani; CIA agent Matthew Gibbs is transformed into Nukla when he is obliterated by an atomic blast while on mission over China. "The Power of Nukla," script by Joe Gill, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani; Matthew Gibbs reports to his CIA chief, Jim Clarke, and is given a first assignment for his new persona as Nukla. "Nukla Meets the Evil Prince," script by Joe Gill, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani; Matthew Gibbs assumes the name of Laszlo Von Haarte to visit Luis De Mal and learn his plans, but is poisoned and imprisoned before he can inform anyone. "Doomsday...minus 2 Minutes," script by Joe Gill, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Sal Trapani; As Nukla, Matthew Gibbs destroys all the instruments of De Mal's plot to detonate a nuclear bomb in a small country's harbor, including De Mal. Ad for the World's Biggest Life-Size Poster of The Beatles. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #64237444
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    NYX (2003) #1 CGC 9.8
    Published Nov 2003 by Marvel.

    NYX (2003) 1 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4674602005

    Starts Feb 2

    Written by JOE QUESADA Cover & pencils by JOSH MIDDLETON Say hello to a pack of New York City gutterpunks, the likes of which the Marvel Universe has never seen! The X-Men's dream has always been one of creating hope from despair - in a young mutant's darkest hour Charles Xavier will always be just around the corner, ready with open arms and a helping hand. But Xavier can't be everywhere at once. What becomes of a group of young mutants that have to rely on themselves for everything from food to shelter to love? Wayward angels with dirty faces who, instead of preparing for Magneto's next big assault, must learn to survive in the cold, harsh world of the city that never sleeps. Marvel's own Joe Quesada and superstar-in-waiting Josh Middleton bring the world of the X-Men to the streets, and the struggle for survival has never been more uncertain... 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+...$2.99 UPC: 5960605456-00111 Cover price $2.99.

  • Item #64163951
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    NYX (2003) #2 CGC 9.6
    Published Jan 2004 by Marvel.

    NYX (2003) 2 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4638954006

    Starts Jan 19

    Written by JOE QUESADA Cover & pencils by JOSH MIDDLETON As the struggle to survive adolescence becomes more intense, Alphabet City's newest mutant begins to understand how her powers can save her butt. But what will she do when she learns that self-preservation comes at a price? FC, 32pg/MARVEL PSR+ $2.99 Cover price $2.99.

  • Item #64135193
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    Obnoxio the Clown vs. the X-Men (1983) 1 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4505527007

    Starts Apr 4

    Story and Art by Alan Kupperberg . More perplexing than Mister Mxyzptlk! More baffling than the Impossible Man! The Children of the Atom are in for the biggest headache of their lives when they try to match brawn and wit against the surliest, most ill-tempered prankster in the multiverse. It's the X-Men vs. the walking, talking conundrum known as Obnoxio the Clown! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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    Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

    1st app. Lobo

    Paper: White

    Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

    Label #4583963008

    Starts Jan 19

    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.

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    Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

    1st app. Lobo

    Paper: White

    Label #4167187001

    Starts Apr 4

    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.

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    Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 VF+ 8.5

    1st app. Lobo
    Starts Jan 19

    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.

  • Item #64138165
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    Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 FN- 5.5

    1st app. Lobo

    Staple rust/migration.

    Starts Jan 19

    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.

  • Item #62759059
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    Published Mar 1976 by Marvel.

    Omega The Unknown (1976) 1 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4529051004

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    Starts Apr 4

    With Marvel Value Stamp. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Joe Sinnott. Omega the Unknown, script by Mary Skrenes and Steve Gerber, art by Jim Mooney; Omega the Unknown, the last survivor of an alien world, battles a horde of steel assassins; a 12-year-old boy has a mysterious link with Omega. Marvel Value Stamp. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #64221120
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    Origins of Marvel Comics TPB (1974 Fireside) 1-1ST VG- 3.5 1st Printing

    Starts Feb 9

    Fireside Book Series

    1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1 and 55, Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #1 and 118, Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #72, Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #83 (Journey into Mystery) and 143, and Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #115.

    Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and Herb Trimpe.

    This volume in the amazing Marvel Origins series (Son of Origins TPB, Bring on the Bad Guys TPB, Superhero Women TPB) collects the origin tales of - the Fantastic Four, the Incredible Hulk, Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, and Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts.

    Softcover, 256 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.

  • Item #64120192
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    Published May 2005 by Image.

    Pact (2005 Image) 2 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4653562022

    Starts Jan 19

    32 pg ? FC ? $2.99 written by JAY FAERBER cover by CARLO BARBERI & JUAN VLASCO Is it too much to ask for our four young heroes to enjoy some downtime, hanging out in the Noble family's vacation home on the moon? Apparently, it is, because instead of doing just that, they're racing to prevent a giant asteroid from crashing into the Earth! Who will rise to the challenge? Who will crack under pressure? Cover price $2.99.

  • Item #64120245
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    Published Jan 2006 by Image.

    Pact (2005 Image) 4 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4653562024

    Starts Jan 19

    August 3 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by JASON HOWARD. FIREBREATHER, INVINCIBLE, SHADOWHAWK, and ZEPHYR--together again for what MAY be the last time. When a local town enlists Firebreather's aid in stopping the dreaded Magmanites--he calls in his new pals to help out. But things go horrible wrong-- this issue must be seen to be believed. Cover price $2.99.

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    Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man (2017 1st Series) 1A CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Kubert Kubert

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Sig: Adam Kubert on 10/7/2017.

    Label #17-3D22308-013

    Starts Jan 19

    Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art and Cover by Adam Kubert. SPIDER-MAN RETURNS TO THE FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD! The webslinging, wallcrawling wonder returns to New York City in the all-new PETER PARKER: THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN. A companion series to the best-selling Amazing Spider-Man series, Peter Parker is going back-to-basics for big heroics in the Big Apple. Featuring adversaries old and new, be there as Spider-Man returns to his friendly neighborhood for his never ending battle against crime and the dreaded 'Parker Luck'. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

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    Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 6 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover art by Neal Adams. "No. 13 Thirteenth Street!", script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Vince Colletta and Frank Giacoia; Mr. Square, Wild Rose, Spartacus, and Attila are once more looking for a place to crash for the night, and witness what appears to be ghost activity at house number 13 on Thirteenth Street, which is owned by two old women; When they go in to investigate they also draw the attention of Phantom Stranger and Dr. Thirteen; Naturally, Phantom Stranger believes it to be a supernatural occurrence, while Thirteen dismisses it as another hoax; To support their claims, both tell everyone gathered stories of similar occurrences that support their beliefs. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.15.

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    Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 16 VF- 7.5

    Starts Jan 26

    52-page giant. Cover art by Neal Adams. "Image in Wax," script by Len Wein, art by Jim Aparo; A museum of the occult which specializes in wax sculptures of famous practitioners of the occult are after a woman named Dalia; When the Phantom Stranger intervenes he finds that the woman is amnesiac, and so he uses his powers to lift the fog of her memory; He learns that she was an ancient sorceress who was going to be preserved by being made into a wax figure. "The Threat of the Horrible Hex," script by Arnold Drake, art by Mort Meskin; Mark and Elsa travel to central Pennsylvania to help a young woman escape from a curse on her family from the days of the colonial witch trials. "And the Corpse Cried, Murder!", script by Len Wein, art by Tony DeZuniga; Dr. Thirteen is visited by the "ghost" of a Paul Williams, television executive who supposedly committed suicide; The executive asks Thirteen to solve his murder; Which leads him to Ross Curran, who kills himself as well. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 26 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Jan 26

    Cover art by Mike Kaluta. "From Dust Thou Art...," script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, art by Jim Aparo; Leaving the flaming home of a Satanist, the Spawn of Frankenstein (carrying the body of Rachel Adams) is possessed by two demons who have appeared on this world as a result of the Satanist's spell; Meanwhile, Terrence Thirteen is visiting his unconscious wife in the hospital; He is visited by the Phantom Stranger, to warn Thirteen of coming danger; Just then the Spawn of Frankenstein bursts into the hospital to steal Victor Adam's laser device, and also kidnap Marie Thirteen's body. Half-page text feature, "Behind the Scenes at DC: The Story Behind Strange Sports Stories." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

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    Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 32 FN+ 6.5

    Water spots.

    Starts Feb 2

    Cover art by Luis Dominguez. "It Takes a Witch!", script by Arnold Drake, art by Bill Draut; When a local town is rife with anti-witch hysteria, the local witch Mrs. Haggarty is blamed for various twisted rituals; Things swell to the point in which the mayor, Miles Lanyard III demands that all books on witchcraft and all items pertaining to witchcraft be burnt; When people try to hurt Mrs. Haggarty she is protected by the Phantom Stranger, and later when she is knocked out and her house set ablaze, the Stranger rescues her. "The Crime of the Black Orchid," script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley, art by Nestor Redondo; The Black Orchid appears to be using her abilities for criminal activities. Letter to the editor from comics writer Roger Slifer (and comics artist? Tim Burgard). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

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    Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 38 VF+ 8.5

    Starts Jan 26

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. "The Curse of the Stalking Skull," script by Paul Levitz, art by Fred Carrillo; When the Earth is suddenly blanketed in total darkness, the cause is a source of speculation; However, one local preacher blames a nun and believes that she has blasphemed against god; When he leads a mob to attack the nun, the Phantom Stranger is there to save her life and fend off the attackers; The Stranger soon learns this is another plot by Dr. Nathaniel Seine to get revenge on the Stranger for the "murder" of his wife; When the Stranger confronts Sein, the two have a lengthy mystical battle. "The Secret of the Black Orchid," script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley (Script Continuity), art by Fred Carrillo; Black Orchid disguises herself as female gang-member Roxanne to infiltrate a gang that is planning a diamond heist; She foils it with little difficulty; Change focus to Ronne Kuhn, race-car driver, jet pilot, and heiress; Why does she have a Black Orchid costume? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 39 VF/NM 9.0

    Starts Jan 26

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Death Calls Twice for a Deadman," script by Paul Levitz, art by Fred Carrillo; Sensei teleports Cleveland Brand, Tiny and Lorna to his sanctuary in an attempt to kill Deadman, who he has mistaken for Cleveland rather than his brother Boston. "Minerva Menace!" Hostess ad with Shazam. "The Legion of the Black Orchid," script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley (Script Continuity), art by Fred Carrillo; Ronnie Kuhn, an admirer of the Black Orchid, is invited to join a league of women who claim collectively to be her; Ronnie accepts, not knowing the Black Orchid Legion is a fraud. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 40 VF 8.0

    Starts Jan 26

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. "In the Kingdom of the Blind," script by Paul Levitz, art by Fred Carrillo; With the Deadman's help, the Phantom Stranger begins delving into the mystery of why he has been drawn back to his old friend Cassandra Craft (who now works for a school for the blind), sending Deadman to watch over her; Meanwhile Dr. N. Sein seeks to cope with being blind. In his frustration he decides to strike at Phantom Stranger again by summoning a demon and unleashing it on the town; When it attacks Cassandra and her new friend Alex, Phantom Stranger and Deadman work together to destroy the demon. "The Black Orchid Conspiracy," script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley (Script Continuity), art by Fred Carrillo; The Black Orchid Legion dupes Ronnie Kuhn into helping them rob her father's bank. Batman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Captive Commissioner." Joe Kubert art in a two-page Tarzan ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 41 FN- 5.5

    Starts Jan 26

    Final issue of the series. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "A Time for Endings," script by Paul Levitz, art by Fred Carrillo; Upon his request, Cassandra Craft returns to the Sanders School for the Blind to see Nathan Seine; She has no idea that Seine plans on using his occult powers to kill her and her friend Adam Shapiro; But her death will take the form of a Satanic sacrifice as Seine places her captured form onto an altar; He petitions the nether-demons to grant him the powers of a god, so that he may avenge himself (and his late wife, Margaret) against the Phantom Stranger; The Phantom Stranger and Deadman arrive to save Cassandra; While the Phantom Stranger engages Seine directly, Deadman hops into the unconscious body of Adam Shapiro, not realizing that the man is blind. "Will the Real Black Orchid Please Stand Up?", script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley (Script Continuity), art by Fred Carrillo; The Black Orchid saves Ronnie Kuhn and rounds up the Black Orchid Legion. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) Mark Jewelers 27MJ VG/FN 5.0

    Starts Jan 26

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #64224411
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    Published Oct 1975 by Atlas.

    Phoenix (1975 Atlas) 4 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4641523012

    Starts Feb 9

    Ed Tyler is prepared to sacrifice himself to save Earth, but he encounters yet another alien race, which provides him with yet another costume and set of powers. Final issue of the series; the character and title were revived by Ardden in 2010. Written by Gary Friedrich, with art by Ric Estrada and Frank Giacoia. 32 pages. Cover by Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.25.

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    Phoenix The Untold Story (1984 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4070371018

    Starts Jan 26

    Newsstand Edition. Reprints Uncanny X-Men 137, but with five new pages containing the original ending in which Phoenix lives. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. This issue also contains a 13-page interview with Claremont, Byrne, Austin, Jim Shooter, Jim Salicrup, and Louise Jones discussing the story and why the changes were mad for issue 137. New Byrne/Austin pin-up (originally the splash page to issue 138) and wraparound cover. Cover price $2.00.

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    Photo Journal Guide to Comic Books HC (1989 Gerber) 2-1ST VG- 3.5

    Missing dust jacket.

    Starts Feb 2

    Volume 2 - 1st printing. "K-Z!"

    By Ernest W. Gerber.

    E. Gerber's lavishly illustrated reference books make it easy for fans to get a glimpse at thousands of hard-to-find comics. The Photo Journal Guide to Comic Books Vol. 2 covering K-Z (1990), compiled by Ernest and Mary Gerber is published by the Gerber Publishing Company. Volume one contains 11,060 full color illustrations of comics in alphabetical order from K-Z. Also included is a price and grading guide for comics.

    Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 170 pages, full color.

    NOTE: For Volume 3-4 see Photo Journal Guide to Mavel Comics HC (1991).

    NOTE: The dust-jacket has a rough, groovy exterior and this is not considered a defect.

    Cover price $75.00.

  • Item #64196583
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    Power Girl (2009 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 SS Conner/Hughes Hughes

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    Paper: White

    Signed by Amanda Conner on 10/09/2010 and signed by Adam Hughes on 10/10/2010.

    Label #1028419003

    Starts Feb 2

    Covers by Adam Hughes. Written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Justin Gray. Art by Amanda Conner. In her own ongoing series at last! Straight from the pages of JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA, Power Girl starts life anew by building herself a secret identity. But a major villain from her past has other plans in store for the Super Hero, and to get his way, he's holding Manhattan hostage! 32 pages. Cover price $2.99.

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    Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 48 CGC 7.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4224233024

    Starts Feb 23

    "Fist of Iron-Heart of Stone!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Iron Fist and the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Luke Cage is not in control and he's here to kill Misty Knight. Well, he'll have to get past Iron Fist, the Living Weapon, first. It's the power of the Iron Fist against the power of diamond-hard skin! Cover price $0.35.

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    Tags: Dawn of X (part 4), X-Men
    Published Oct 2019 by Marvel.

    Powers of X (2019 Marvel) 2A CGC 9.8 Silva

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    Paper: White

    Label #2085078001

    Starts Apr 4

    Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art and Cover by R. B. Silva. As Xavier sows the seeds of the past, the X-Men's future blossoms into trouble for all mutantdom. Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (NEW AVENGERS, INFINITY, FF) continues reshaping the X-Men's past, present and future with breakout artist R.B. Silva (UNCANNY X-MEN)! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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    Prophet (1993 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 1LIEFELD VF/NM 9.0

    Signed by Rob Liefeld. No autograph certification is included.

    Starts Feb 2

    RobLiefeldCreations Exclusive Virgin Cover by Rob Liefeld. Written by Rob Liefeld. Art by Dan Panosian. The issue that started it all! Prophet made his first appearance in 1992, electrifying fandom! We celebrate and commemorate his impact on comic books with this special facsimile edition that recreates and replicates Prophet's historic first issue for his 30th anniversary! 32 pages, full color. Rated M. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies. Cover price $3.99.

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    Published Jan 1986 by Marvel.

    Punisher (1986 1st Series) 1N VG/FN 5.0

    Starts Jan 19

    Newsstand Edition. "Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

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    Published Feb 1986 by Marvel.

    Punisher (1986 1st Series) 2N VG+ 4.5

    Starts Jan 19

    Newsstand Edition. "Back to War!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. NOTE: War Journal Entry: #1053. Out of jail, thanks to The Trust, the Punisher sets out to take out the biggest criminal of them all – the Kingpin. Cover price $0.75.

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    Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.0 SS Bernthal

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    Signed by Jon Bernthal on 7/23/16.

    Label #1424256010

    Starts Feb 9

    Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

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    Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 10N CGC 6.0

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #4643367011

    Starts Jan 19

    Newsstand Edition. Crossover with Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #257. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Whilce Portacio. Daredevil and the Punisher are like fire and ice. They just don't play well together. A known criminal is on the loose and Daredevil wants him to stand trial for his crimes but Frank intends to see that he never makes it to court. Sit back and enjoy a Daredevil/Punisher brawl the likes of which you've never seen before. It's a story told from two points of view. This is the Punisher's point of view. Read Daredevil #257 for 'ole Hornhead's. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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    Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 66 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4643367013

    Starts Jan 19

    Eurohit: Part 3 of 7 – "Black Forest, Black Bear!" Story by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Doug Braithwaite and Al Williamson. The Punisher is captured by a new player, a German crook named Bear. The Kingpins European rival sets Frank loose in the wild and plans to hunt him, but hell soon learn that the Punisher is the most dangerous game… 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

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    Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 70 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4643367014

    Starts Jan 19

    Eurohit: Part 7 of 7 – "Tunnel Vision!" Story by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Doug Braithwaite and Al Williamson. As Batroc and Tarantula fight to the death, Punisher seeks to put an end to the Kingpin once and for all. But first hell have to deal with the assassin Snakebite. Dont miss the explosive conclusion to Eurohit! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

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    Punisher War Zone (1992) 1D CGC 9.8 JSA Romita Jr.

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    John Romita JR. Authenticated Autograph.

    Label #4644965004

    Starts Feb 2

    Direct Edition. Die-Cut Wraparound Cover by John Romita Jr.. Only the Dead Know Brooklyn, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Klaus Janson; Punisher follows Microchip, who's seeing a psychiatrist; Punisher goes undercover and is introduced to the Carbone family as Johnny Tower. 40 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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    Published Jun 1980 by Marvel.

    Rampaging Hulk (1977 Magazine) 21 CGC 9.2

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4589917018

    Starts Jan 19

    Includes: cover art by Bob Larkin; one-page Hulk art, Pencils by Brent Anderson, Inks by Joe Rubinstein; Into the Myth-Realm, Script by Doug Moench, Art by Bob McLeod; Marvel's Changing Heroes article by Tom Rogers; The Movie Critics Don't See, article by Jeff Mundo; and All in Color for a Crime! with Dominic Fortune, Script by Denny O'Neil, Art by Howard Chaykin. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

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    Red Sonja The Superpowers (2021 Dynamite) 2V CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Linsner "Virgin" Edition.

    Label #3870103052

    Starts Feb 9

    Limited Edition Virgin Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Jonathan Lau. Sonja The Red tries to kill the strange outsiders that have invaded her lands. But Sonja and these 'heroes' have a common enemy…a daemonic presence with strange technologies, that requires human sacrifice! 32 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $50.00.

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    Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 FN 6.0

    Starts Jan 26

    Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    Published Jan 2022 by DC.

    Robin and Batman (2022 DC) 1C CGC 9.8 Albuquerque 1:25 Variant

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    Paper: White

    Albuquerque Variant Cover.

    Label #3981711018

    Starts Jan 19

    Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jeff Lemire. Art by Dustin Nguyen. Cover by Rafael Albuquerque. The legendary story of Batman and Robin has reached nearly mythic proportions: the crime-fighting Dynamic Duo, always one step ahead of the criminals they pursue and never meeting a case too big. This isnt that story. This is the story of a young Dick Grayson, newly orphaned, struggling to find his way in a strange, difficult, dark new world…This is the story of Robin and Batman. The bestselling creative team behind the Eisner-winning Descender, Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen, reunite in Gotham City to tell the story of a remarkable young man learning to navigate an incredible new world! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.