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52 Weeks (2006) 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4089655004

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Written by Geoff Johns, Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Breakdowns by Keith Giffen. Art by Eddy Barrows & Rob Stull. Backup feature by Dan Jurgens & Norm Rapmund. Covers by J.G. Jones. The story of the year continues in four more action-packed chapters of comics' only weekly superhero adventure! This month, get ready for the debut of three new characters that will create a powerful impact in the DCU...and change the face of 52 completely. Black Adam finds love in the arms of mythology in WEEK 12. Isis is here! Plus the debut of the new SECRET ORIGINS backup by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund! 52: A year without Superman; a year without Batman; a year without Wonder Woman ...but not a year without heroes. Cover price $2.50.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4651148012

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

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3986099023

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

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-052

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

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

Paper: White

Label #4629650009

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

Authority (2006 3rd Series) 1C CGC 7.0 Adams 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4555001017

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1 for 10 Variant cover by Arthur Adams. Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Gene Ha Variant covers by Arthur Adams The WorldStorm rollout continues with the return of the most dangerous super-group on the planet! Grant Morrison, the universally acclaimed writer of All Star Superman, Seven Soldiers and Wildcats brings his talents to the new bimonthly series THE AUTHORITY, featuring art by Eisner Award-winner Gene Ha (TOP 10)! Morrison & Ha deliver an unparalleled sense of drama and dynamic storytelling to The Authority that will leave readers gasping for breath. The first issue starts with a bang and goes up from there, reintroducing the team with intriguing new twists and revelations! Standard Edition cover by Gene Ha. On sale October 18 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US ? MATURE READERS Cover price $12.00.

Boys (2021 Dynamite) Reprint Edition 1A VF- 7.5

Signed by Garth Ennis. No autograph certification is included, however, the cover is silver stamped in the bottom right hand corner.

Dynamite Reprint Edition. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson. Need the perfect jumping-on point for The Boys after binging it on Prime? Here you go! Dynamite never actually had the honor of publishing issue #1 of The Boys (we started with #7), but now we're doing it here as a special, limited edition. Don't miss out on where it all began! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. NOTE: Do not confuse with the 2006 Wildstorm printing. Cover price $4.99.

Boys (2021 Dynamite) Reprint Edition 1A VF- 7.5

Signed by Garth Ennis. No autograph certification is included, however, the cover is silver stamped in the bottom right hand corner.

Dynamite Reprint Edition. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson. Need the perfect jumping-on point for The Boys after binging it on Prime? Here you go! Dynamite never actually had the honor of publishing issue #1 of The Boys (we started with #7), but now we're doing it here as a special, limited edition. Don't miss out on where it all began! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. NOTE: Do not confuse with the 2006 Wildstorm printing. Cover price $4.99.

Boys (2021 Dynamite) Reprint Edition 1A VF- 7.5

Signed by Garth Ennis. No autograph certification is included, however, the cover is silver stamped in the bottom right hand corner.

Dynamite Reprint Edition. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson. Need the perfect jumping-on point for The Boys after binging it on Prime? Here you go! Dynamite never actually had the honor of publishing issue #1 of The Boys (we started with #7), but now we're doing it here as a special, limited edition. Don't miss out on where it all began! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. NOTE: Do not confuse with the 2006 Wildstorm printing. Cover price $4.99.

Boys (2021 Dynamite) Reprint Edition 1A VF- 7.5

Signed by Garth Ennis. No autograph certification is included, however, the cover is silver stamped in the bottom right hand corner.

Dynamite Reprint Edition. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson. Need the perfect jumping-on point for The Boys after binging it on Prime? Here you go! Dynamite never actually had the honor of publishing issue #1 of The Boys (we started with #7), but now we're doing it here as a special, limited edition. Don't miss out on where it all began! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. NOTE: Do not confuse with the 2006 Wildstorm printing. Cover price $4.99.

Boys (2021 Dynamite) Reprint Edition 1A VF- 7.5

Signed by Garth Ennis. No autograph certification is included, however, the cover is silver stamped in the bottom right hand corner.

Dynamite Reprint Edition. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson. Need the perfect jumping-on point for The Boys after binging it on Prime? Here you go! Dynamite never actually had the honor of publishing issue #1 of The Boys (we started with #7), but now we're doing it here as a special, limited edition. Don't miss out on where it all began! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. NOTE: Do not confuse with the 2006 Wildstorm printing. Cover price $4.99.

Boys (2021 Dynamite) Reprint Edition 1A VF- 7.5

Signed by Garth Ennis. No autograph certification is included, however, the cover is silver stamped in the bottom right hand corner.

Dynamite Reprint Edition. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson. Need the perfect jumping-on point for The Boys after binging it on Prime? Here you go! Dynamite never actually had the honor of publishing issue #1 of The Boys (we started with #7), but now we're doing it here as a special, limited edition. Don't miss out on where it all began! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. NOTE: Do not confuse with the 2006 Wildstorm printing. Cover price $4.99.

Boys (2021 Dynamite) Reprint Edition 1A VF- 7.5

Signed by Garth Ennis. No autograph certification is included, however, the cover is silver stamped in the bottom right hand corner.

Dynamite Reprint Edition. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson. Need the perfect jumping-on point for The Boys after binging it on Prime? Here you go! Dynamite never actually had the honor of publishing issue #1 of The Boys (we started with #7), but now we're doing it here as a special, limited edition. Don't miss out on where it all began! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. NOTE: Do not confuse with the 2006 Wildstorm printing. Cover price $4.99.

Boys (2021 Dynamite) Reprint Edition 1A VF- 7.5

Signed by Garth Ennis. No autograph certification is included, however, the cover is silver stamped in the bottom right hand corner.

Dynamite Reprint Edition. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson. Need the perfect jumping-on point for The Boys after binging it on Prime? Here you go! Dynamite never actually had the honor of publishing issue #1 of The Boys (we started with #7), but now we're doing it here as a special, limited edition. Don't miss out on where it all began! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. NOTE: Do not confuse with the 2006 Wildstorm printing. Cover price $4.99.

Boys (2021 Dynamite) Reprint Edition 1A FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Garth Ennis. No autograph certification is included, however, the cover is silver stamped in the bottom right hand corner.

Dynamite Reprint Edition. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson. Need the perfect jumping-on point for The Boys after binging it on Prime? Here you go! Dynamite never actually had the honor of publishing issue #1 of The Boys (we started with #7), but now we're doing it here as a special, limited edition. Don't miss out on where it all began! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. NOTE: Do not confuse with the 2006 Wildstorm printing. Cover price $4.99.

Boys (2021 Dynamite) Reprint Edition 1A FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Garth Ennis. No autograph certification is included, however, the cover is silver stamped in the bottom right hand corner.

Dynamite Reprint Edition. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson. Need the perfect jumping-on point for The Boys after binging it on Prime? Here you go! Dynamite never actually had the honor of publishing issue #1 of The Boys (we started with #7), but now we're doing it here as a special, limited edition. Don't miss out on where it all began! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. NOTE: Do not confuse with the 2006 Wildstorm printing. Cover price $4.99.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4578005023

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"The World Still needs the Champions!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Don Heck and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Dan Adkins. Courage made them heroes - Fate made them Champions! Can a former super-spy, two mutants, a demi-god, and a demon carry on in the tradition of the mighty Avengers and Fantastic Four? Black Widow, Ice Man, Angel, Hercules, and Ghost Rider must unite to defend the Olympic goddess, Venus, from the evil machinations of Pluto, Lord of the Underworld, Ares, God of War, and Hyppolyta, Queen of the Amazons. Cover price $0.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4640505019

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Doctor Doom Triumphant: Part 2 of 2 - "A World Lost!" Guest-starring the Hulk and the Beast. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Bob Adkins. Story continues from Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) #14. Magneto and the Beast desperately search for allies to end Dr. Doom's world-domination! The unlikely duo stops in Los Angeles to ask the Champions for help, but the west coast heroes have been afflicted by the Latverian Monarch's neuro-gas too! After a terrific fight, the Master of Magnetism learns that Doom has taken over the White House! So the X-Men's long-time foe and the Beast rush to Washington D.C. (with the Champions in hot pursuit)! And once the Hulk joins the party on the White House lawn, the chaotic clash erupts! Magneto vs. Doctor Doom! The Green Goliath vs. the Lion of Olympus! The Beast and Ghost Rider vs. Angel and Iceman! Wow, rare battles between Marvel heavyweights! In the end though, what will it take to defeat the near-omnipotent Victor Von Doom? Perhaps a taste of the hellfire will do the trick! Cameo appearances by President Jimmy Carter and Secretary of State Cyrus Vance. Champions Lineup: Angel, Black Widow, Darkstar, Ghost Rider, Hercules, and Iceman. (Notes: This story features the first meeting between Magneto and Doctor Doom; and also early encounters among Magneto, Hercules, and the Hulk. Magneto appears next in Uncanny X-Men 111. Many years later the events of Champions 16 tie into Giant-Size Hulk (2006 2nd series) issue 1.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4664298021

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Direct Edition. "The Summoning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. This is it, the biggest, and arguably most important, event in the history of the DCU. A wave of unstoppable destructive force is sweeping across the multiverse and indiscriminately destroying everything in its path. Nothing seems able to stop it. The Crime Syndicate of Amerika (evil versions of the JLA) of Earth-3 die trying, along with their world. Batman receives an ominous warning from the Flash. Weather and natural disasters are out of control. An eclectic group of heroes and villains from around the multiverse are assembled to halt the death and destruction, and the being known as the Monitor may be the only one who can help them. 1st appearance of Alexander Luthor. Featuring the deaths of the Crime Syndicate of Amerika and Lex Luthor of Earth-3. NOTE: What can I say about "Crisis" accept that it's epic, meaningful, engrossing, and grand in scope. As an eleven year old comic fan, I remember being absolutely blown away by this story. Marv Wolfman and George Perez are truly masters of their craft. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 4N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4529156019

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Newsstand Edition. "Thus Shall the World Die!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. 1st appearance of Lady Quark and the female Dr. Light. Another world succumbs to the destructive power of the relentless anti-matter wave, but this time the mysterious man known as Pariah is able to save the life of one person, if only for a little while longer. Meanwhile, the android known as Red Tornado is captured by the enemy, and the Monitor is betrayed by his most trusted ally. Featuring the death of the Monitor. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 4N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4529156018

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Newsstand Edition. "Thus Shall the World Die!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. 1st appearance of Lady Quark and the female Dr. Light. Another world succumbs to the destructive power of the relentless anti-matter wave, but this time the mysterious man known as Pariah is able to save the life of one person, if only for a little while longer. Meanwhile, the android known as Red Tornado is captured by the enemy, and the Monitor is betrayed by his most trusted ally. Featuring the death of the Monitor. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4652745012

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4632122005

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664298019

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Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 8 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664298020

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Direct Edition. "A Flash of the Lightning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. Fresh off his set-back of last issue, the nefarious Anti-Monitor is reborn and he's more powerful and more determined than ever to destroy all life in the multiverse. As this sinister villain threatens to destroy all life in the positive universe, the only one left to stop him is the Flash, but at what cost. Don't miss one of the most heroic moments in the history of this medium as the Scarlet Speedster sacrifices all to preserve life in the DCU. Featuring the heroic death of the Flash (Barry Allen). NOTE: This was a character defining moment that can still be felt in the Post-Crisis DCU today. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 8N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "A Flash of the Lightning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. Fresh off his set-back of last issue, the nefarious Anti-Monitor is reborn and he's more powerful and more determined than ever to destroy all life in the multiverse. As this sinister villain threatens to destroy all life in the positive universe, the only one left to stop him is the Flash, but at what cost. Don't miss one of the most heroic moments in the history of this medium as the Scarlet Speedster sacrifices all to preserve life in the DCU. Featuring the heroic death of the Flash (Barry Allen). NOTE: This was a character defining moment that can still be felt in the Post-Crisis DCU today. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

Cyberforce (1992 1st Series) 1A.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4665283010

Direct Edition. 1A has a free comic redemption coupon inside for Image Comics #0. Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Scott Williams; The Tin Men Of War Part One, script by Eric Silvestri, art by Marc Silvestri; Cyberdata, an organization that intends to take over the world with the utilization of brainwashed beings with cybernetic implants, have sent some of their troops to apprehend a runaway named Velocity, who has the power of super-speed; Fortunately for Velocity, she is aided by Ripclaw of Cyberforce, a group of heroes who are opposed to Cyberdata's machinations and have a history with them. A letter to the fans from series creator Marc Silvestri. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Cyberforce (1992 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668564018

Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Scott Williams. The Tin Men Of War Part Two, script by Eric Silvestr, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Marc Silvestri and John Tighe (assists); Cyberforce arrives to battle Cyberdata, who are trying to capture Velocity and re-assimilate her into Cyberdata; Cyberforce is able to fight them off and Cyberdata teleports away; Meanwhile, Velocity finds Cyberforce functions like a family and feels welcome by them; She goes to the supermarket with T.I.M.M.I.E when they are cross paths with three mutants who have recently stolen some important data from a software company; Cyberdata SHOC soldiers arrive to get the software back. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Cyberforce (1992 1st Series) 4A CGC 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Label #4668564019

Silver Embossed cover. Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Scott Williams. The Tin Men Of War - Part 4, script by Eric Silvestri, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Scott Williams, John Dickenson (as J.D.) (assist), and John Tighe (assist); Cyberforce battles Cyberdata once and for all; Meanwhile, Stryker has infiltrated Mother-May-I's gang to find a weakness in her dealing with Cyberdata and dismantle the criminal organization; It is eventually revealed that Mother-May-I is the actual mother of both Velocity and Ballistic and everyone's memory is finally returned to normal; Meanwhile, Cyberforce defeats Cyberdata and saves the day. Codename: Stryke Force backup story, script by Marc Silvestri, pencils by Brandon Peterson, inks by Marc Silvestri; a 4-page preview of the Codename: Stryke Force series. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4666014021

Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 6 VF 8.0

Cover art by Sal Buscema. The Dreams of Death!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Cyrus Black attacks Dr. Strange and is forced to deal with the Defenders. The Dynamic Defenders! illustration by Sal Buscema. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 9 FN/VF 7.0

"Divide and Conquer" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 4 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. Story continues from Avengers 116. The one-on-one battles for the Evil Eye continue! And the next battleground is Monterrey, Mexico! Iron Man checks in at the local university and finds the professor who is safekeeping the Evil Eye. But before Shell-Head can secure the eye, it's stolen by a defender! Which one? Why it's the Avengers' former ace archer, Hawkeye! And just like old times Hawkeye and Iron Man throw down in the streets of Monterrey! This should be an easy victory for the golden avenger, but the bow-slinger may have a trick or two in store for his former teammate! Next Chapter: "Dr. Strange vs. the Black Panther and Mantis!" The next piece of the Evil Eye rests in the heartland of America! Could one of the battles to save the world take place in an Indiana cornfield? Doctor Strange arrives in the Midwest first and locates the Evil Eye. The Sorcerer Supreme hopes to make a quick getaway; however, he can't escape the sharp detection skills of T'Challa and Mantis! So the two avengers have found the Master of the Mystic Arts, but now can they beat him in pitched battle? Story continues in Avengers 117. (Notes: Although the cover depicts three defenders rushing to aid Hawkeye, he fights alone vs. Iron Man. This issue includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4664127015

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 13 FN+ 6.5

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

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3827430014

"Power Play!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Dan Green. The Wrecking Crew has destroyed two of Kyle Richmond's skyscrapers in New York City! And are now threatening to demolish an unfinished third one! However, Doctor Strange and Nighthawk converge on the construction site to protect it! But unknown to the two defenders, someone else has already been hired to guard the skyscraper...Luke Cage! A genuine misunderstanding leads to a fierce struggle between Power Man and the Defenders! And that's just fine for the four super-villains lurking in the background! Cameo appearances by Walter Cronkite, Valkyrie, the Hulk, Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, and Piledriver. (Notes: The Wrecker previously appeared in Thor 171. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #20 Brother Voodoo.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 17 VG/FN 5.0

"Power Play!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Dan Green. The Wrecking Crew has destroyed two of Kyle Richmond's skyscrapers in New York City! And are now threatening to demolish an unfinished third one! However, Doctor Strange and Nighthawk converge on the construction site to protect it! But unknown to the two defenders, someone else has already been hired to guard the skyscraper...Luke Cage! A genuine misunderstanding leads to a fierce struggle between Power Man and the Defenders! And that's just fine for the four super-villains lurking in the background! Cameo appearances by Walter Cronkite, Valkyrie, the Hulk, Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, and Piledriver. (Notes: The Wrecker previously appeared in Thor 171. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #20 Brother Voodoo.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 22 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4632122017

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. Fangs of Fire and Blood! Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Mike Esposito (finished art), inks by Mike Esposito; Valkyrie learns about life among the poor, Nighthawk discovers he'd rather spend time with the Defenders than with his old crowd; The Sons of the Serpent begin to terrorize the poor. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 28 CGC 9.2

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Label #4665985006

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Frank Giacoia. First full appearance of Starhawk in My Mother, The Badoon!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts/breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (Finished Art), and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag] (Finished Art), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag]; Nighthawk, Charlie-27 and Martinex are captured by the Badoon; Starhawk helps Vance Astro and Valkyrie return to Earth; Hulk and Yondu are forced to enter the Super-Death Sweepstakes. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 28 CGC 8.5

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Label #4632122024

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Frank Giacoia. First full appearance of Starhawk in My Mother, The Badoon!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts/breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (Finished Art), and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag] (Finished Art), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag]; Nighthawk, Charlie-27 and Martinex are captured by the Badoon; Starhawk helps Vance Astro and Valkyrie return to Earth; Hulk and Yondu are forced to enter the Super-Death Sweepstakes. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 38 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4538450005

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Last 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. Exile to Oblivion! Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; The Defenders escape from the other dimension where Nebulon left them and capture Porcupine and Eel. Valkyrie is still in jail; The Elf with the gun kills Stu. Letters to the editor from historian Peter Sanderson and Ann Nichols. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B # 6 (Conan by Barry Windsor-Smith). One-page Hostess ad, Captain America and the Red Skull. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 48 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4632122013

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan and Marie Severin (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and Marie Severin (alterations). Who Remembers Scorpio? Part One Sinister Savior!, script by David Kraft and Don McGregor (script assist), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finished art), inks by Dan Green; Scorpio captures Jack Norriss and asks the Defenders for $500,000 in ransom; The ransom is delivered by Nighthawk, whom Scorpio captures. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Sore Sir's Apprentices. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 80 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657833016

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Once a Defender, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Dan Green; Dr. Strange, Hulk, Sub-Mariner and Aeroika are attacked by the forces of Ytitnedion; Nighthawk comes to the rescue of Wasp and the military from the forces of the Mandrill, and also rescues the captured Valkyri, Hellcat and Yellowjacket; Nighthawk debuts a new uniform. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

DNAgents (1983) 1 CGC 9.0

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Label #4664298023

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Origin and introduction of the DNAgents, Surge, Amber, Tank, Rainbow and Sham, who were created in a laboratory and face their first adventures and battles and get placed in college in "Born Orphans." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Will Meugniot & Al Gordon. Cover price $1.50.

DNAgents (1983) 24 FN- 5.5

Cover by Dave Stevens. While the DNAgents, with Crossfire's help, try to track down the Detonator, a magazine publisher makes Rainbow a tempting offer in an untitled story. Script by Mark Evanier and art by Mitch Schauer, Willie Blyberg & Dan Spiegle. Cover price $1.50.

Doom Patrol (1987 2nd Series) 26 CGC 9.6

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Label #4644512022

Cover by Simon Bisley. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Richard Case and John Nyberg. Nowhere Man; The superhero Sunburst confronts a strange sleeping supervillain; But as they battle, a strange cloud kidnaps a girl--setting into motion events that lead to the formation of a new gang! 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Doom Patrol (1987 2nd Series) 52 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4644511019

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Richard Case and Philip Bond. "After the Cabaret"; Cliff, Josh, and Yankee Doodle crash a Brotherhood of Dada political rally; And the Mister Nobody saga comes to a startling conclusion. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4646301012

"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 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-33F3576-003

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"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 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4665985007

"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.