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Venom (2018 Marvel) 18A CBCS 9.8 SS Donny Cates

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Donny Cates on 7/31/2021.

Label #21-2F3BC32-034

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Iban Coello. Cover by Kyle Hotz. ABSOLUTE CARNAGE TIE-IN! Carnage's unlikely and symbiotic allies swarm Venom and his family! As all hell continues to break loose as Carnage's army swarms the streets of New York, Eddie Brock has his hands full at Rex's Warehouse! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 19UNKNOWN CBCS 9.8 Jee-Hyng Lee Unknown Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Unknown/Comics Elite Virgin.

Label #20-238FCBD-009

Unknown Comics and Comics Elite virgin cover by JeeHyung Lee. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Iban Coello. ABSOLUTE CARNAGE TIE-IN! A FAMILY AFFAIR! As Carnage rules and chaos reigns, the symbiotic offspring of VENOM make their presence known by hunting Eddie Brock's son Dylan! But there's more to Dylan than Venom, Carnage, or even The Maker understand - and once they learn the truth, nothing will be the same! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Venom (2018 Marvel) 28C CBCS 9.8 SS Cates/ Stegman Stegman B&W 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman on 10/8/2022

Label #23-0B9E274-038

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Juan Gedeon. Cover by Ryan Stegman. As if ONE new threat to Eddie Brock and his son, Dylan, wasn't bad enough, an entirely different foe rears its monstrous head as Eddie and Dylan try to find their way! But in this dangerous new world, Eddie's also enlisted the help of some new allies, some of whom have familiar faces - and who Eddie may never want to leave! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) Annual 1SCORPION.A CBCS 9.8 SS Crain Crain Scorpion Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Clayton Crain on 2/29/2020 Scorpion Comics Exclusive A

Label #20-0E0F837-047

Scorpion Comics/Sonny's Collectibles exclusive variant by Clayton Crain. Written by Donny Cates, David Michelinie, Jeff Loveness, and James Stokoe. Art by Kev Walker, Ron Lim, Tigh Walker, and James Stokoe. For the first time in Marvel history, the Wicked Webslinger called VENOM gets his very own Annual! This one features a few walks down memory lane from some of the best creators in comics today -- and even a few surprise guests from Venom's past! Serving as a great jumping on point for readers new and old, this is one issue of VENOM you can't afford to miss! Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Venom Carnage Unleashed (1995) 1 CBCS 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/11/2021 Direct Edition

Label #21-469068F-017

Cover by Andrew Wildman. Part One: There Must Be Some Way Out of Here..., script by Larry Hama, pencils by Andrew Wildman (breakdowns) and Art Nichols (finishes), inks by Joe Rubinstein; "Carnage Unleashed" -- it's the hottest selling video game in creation... and Carnage wants his cut! Story continued from Venom: Separation Anxiety (1994). 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1D CBCS 9.8 Red Foil Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Direct Edition.

Label #18-0FAA945-023

Direct Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 4D CBCS 9.0 SS De La Rosa Direct Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Sam De La Rosa on 09/24/2022.

Label #22-380CCF5-022

Direct Edition. The first female symbiote enters the scene! Spider-Man and Venom confront the Life Foundation's master plan, when a new killer symbiote is born. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Ron Lim, Sam de la Rosa and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Dan Panosian. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Lethal Protector II (2023 Marvel) 1SHATTERED.C CBCS 9.8 DiMasi Shattered White Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Paper flake(s) in case

Shattered Comics White Variant.

Label #24-0362141-004

Shattered Comics Exclusive White Tile Mosaic Cover by Matt DiMasi. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Farid Karami. BROCK VS. DOOM. 'NUFF SAID! Venom co-creator DAVID MICHELINIE returns with a brand-new story set in the sinister symbiote's past when brains - and Spider-Man - were still on the menu! This time, he's uniting with rising star FARID KARAMI to weave an epic, blockbuster story that will take Venom from the streets of NYC to the kingdom of Latveria as EDDIE BROCK is challenged like never before! What (or WHO) will Venom need to overcome the fiercest foe in the Marvel U? One thing's for certain, this monster's bringing the mayhem! 40 pages, full color. Rated Teen+ Cover price $4.99.

Venom Separation Anxiety (1994) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25C97A8-008

Cover by Ron Randall. "Reunion," script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Ron Randall, inks by Sam de la Rosa and Rus Sever; It all comes down to this; Two symbiotes down, and Eddie Brock is to blame; Will the remaining three symbiotes allow Eddie to clear his name?; And if not, will Eddie's symbiote be enough to turn the tide in his favor?; That all depends on whether he truly wants the symbiote back or not! 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom The Mace (1994) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-203C148-028

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Techno-ninja Mace debuts in this 3-issue limited series, which premieres with a multi-level embossed cover and is printed on glossy stock. When Venom learns that some of the innocents he protects are not what they seem, readers who have questioned Venom's status as a villain will be silenced...especially when he confronts Mace. Written by Carl Potts. Art by Liam Sharp and Bill Reinhold. Cover by Liam Sharp. Cover price $2.95.

Venom The Mace (1994) 3 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-203C148-030

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This issue is printed on glossy stock and features a cardstock cover. Venom and Mace face the Sunrise Society's high tech ninjas in a knock-down, drag out final confrontation! Can the symbiote and Mace emerge victorious? They'd better--Beck's life and the fate of Venom's Underground depend on it! The conclusion of this limited series absolutely bulges with frenzied ninja action. Written by Carl Potts. Art by Liam Sharp and Bill Reinhold. Cover by Liam Sharp. Cover price $2.95.

Venom The Madness (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition.

Label #18-178DA32-010

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Featuring a multi-level embossed cover! The symbiote is not pleased when Eddie Brock falls in love, and Eddie's problems only get worse when Juggernaut and Black Tom Cassidy attack. Then, Dusk, with the help of some toxic waste, does his best to drive the living suit insane. You just have to see Kelley Jones's renderings of the suit, both normal and crazed! Written by Ann Nocenti. Art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. Cover by Kelley Jones. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Tooth and Claw (1996) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25C97A8-016

Continuing Venom's war with Wolverine! Trapped in a bizarre dimension, Venom and Wolverine have to put aside their differences or Dirt Nap and Chimera will open a six-pack of butt-stomp. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Joe St. Pierre and Al Milgrom. Cover by Joe St. Pierre. Cover price $1.95.

Venom Tooth and Claw (1996) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25C97A8-021

Concluding Venom's war with Wolverine! Venom and Wolverine must prevent Chimera from unleashing the Cyber Wraiths on the universe, if they can tear themselves away from each other's throats long enough to do it! Written by Larry Hama. Art by Joe St. Pierre and Al Milgrom. Cover by Joe St. Pierre. Cover price $1.95.

Venom vs. Carnage (2004) 1 CBCS 9.6 SS Crain

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Clayton Crain on 3/23/2019

Label #19-1247D7A-052

Written by PETER MILLIGAN Pencils & Cover by Clayton Crain. What's worse than one mayhem-producing symbiote? Two. What's worse than that? Three. That's right: Venom's offspring, Carnage, is about to have a baby itself, a creature of indescribable power and appetites. Question is, who's gonna bring up baby? Quick, someone call Spider-Man! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605578-00111 Cover price $2.99.

Venom vs. Carnage (2004) 2 CBCS 9.8 SS Crain

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Clayton Crain on 2/29/2020

Label #20-0E0F837-048

Written by PETER MILLIGAN Penciled by CLAYTON CRAIN Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN What's worse than one homicidal symbiote? Two. Worse that that? THREE. That's' right. Carnage just had a BABY! Guest-starring Black Cat! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.99 UPC: 5960605578-00211. Cover price $2.99.

Venomverse (2017 Marvel) 2COMICMINT CBCS 9.8 SS Crain/Bunn

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Clayton Crain & Cullen Bunn on 3/1/2020. Crain Connecting Variant.

Label #21-1EAEE22-384

Comic Mint Exclusive Virgin Connecting Cover by Clayton Crain - Limited to 600 copies. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Iban Coello. The Poisons' relentless campaign against the Venoms continues, and Spider-Man is among the first to fall! VENOM VS. POISON SPIDER-MAN: NO HOLDS BARRED! Meanwhile, Deadpool's cooked up an idea of how to stop the Poisons, but it ain't exactly sane! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Venomverse (2017 Marvel) 5COMICMINT CBCS 9.8 SS Crain/Bunn

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Clayton Crain & Cullen Bunn on 3/1/2020. Crain Connecting Variant.

Label #21-1EAEE22-386

Comic Mint Exclusive Virgin Connecting Cover by Clayton Crain - Limited to 600 copies. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Iban Coello. THE CONCLUSION OF THE VENOM EPIC OF THE YEAR ARRIVES! Even with Carnage on their side, the Venoms find themselves against the ropes with the clock ticking. The threat of the Poisons is looming over the Marvel Universe larger than ever, and the Venoms have no choice but to make some sacrifices… 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

War of the Realms New Agents of Atlas (2019 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 Tan

Paper: White

Label #19-1B38C5A-019

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Written by Greg Pak. Art by Gang Hyuk Lim. Cover by Billy Tan. FEATURING MARVEL'S NEWEST HEROES WAVE, AERO & SWORD MASTER! A 'War of the Realms' tie-in series! As Sindr, Immortal Queen of Muspelheim, and her legions of Fire Demons march on Asia, it's time for a new band of heroes to unite to protect the Pacific Rim. Having brought together a ragtag team of heroes to defend the Earth from an alien invasion in the past, can Amadeus Cho reassemble his 'protectors' -- Shang-Chi, Silk and Jimmy Woo to save the world from incineration? And where is Kamala Khan? And just who are Crescent, Io and Luna Snow??? Featuring Marvel's newest heroes from China, Aero and Sword Master, and a mysterious new Filipino heroine named WAVE! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

War of the Realms New Agents of Atlas (2019 Marvel) 3C CBCS 9.6 Lim Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #22-0833E94-012

2nd Printing. Written by Greg Pak. Art and Cover by Gang Hyuk Lim. BURN, BABY, BURN! AMADEUS CHO has always been the cocky rebel, bucking authority to do the right thing. But now he's the authority - the de facto leader of a disparate group of heroes from all over the Pacific - each of whom has their own idea of the best way to free their countries from the fiery rule of the QUEEN OF CINDERS! Can Amadeus pull these NEW AGENTS OF ATLAS together - or will QUEEN SINDR succeed in her ultimate plan to drive north and turn all of Earth into NEW MUSPELHEIM? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Warheads (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-161

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Cover by Gary Erskine. Untitled story, script by Nick Vince, pencils by Gary Erskine, inks by John Beeston; It's bad enough a raid on a technological super-base goes horribly wrong for the Warheads; The portal that took them to the base also went back in time so if Liger doesn't handle the tragic events just so, time and space are at risk. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 12 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #22-0833E94-013

Cover by Jim Starlin. "A Trollish Tale!", script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), inks by Steve Leialoha (finished art); Pip takes center-stage in this 'Trollish Tale'; Marvel's most dastardly troll runs into trouble at a cabaret, when performer Heater Delight catches his eye; But before love can bloom, Pip must take on Pro-Boscis, Heater's unrelenting, (and entirely cruel), owner; This issue contains the origin of Pip the Troll, though it may not be accurate. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 13 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #21-2333258-011

Cover by Jim Starlin. First appearance of the Star Thief in "Here Dwells the Star Thief!", script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts) and Steve Leialoha (finished art), inks by Steve Leialoha; In Wildwood Hospital lies young Barry Bauman who was born without any of the five senses; As Warlock decides what to do about the phenomena of the disappearing stars he realizes, that the Soul Gem wants him to investigate; He finds a world frozen because of the disappearance of its sun; With the help of the Soul Gem Warlock discovers, that just one Earth man is responsible for the vanishing stars; Barry Bauman is revealed to be the Star Thief; He wants revenge because nobody cared about his condition and before he turns his attention to Earth he wants to transport all surrounding suns into the endless dimension of his omnipotent brain so that the people know his loneliness before he destroys them. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1992 Marvel Limited Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-347BA2F-006

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Reprints Strange Tales 178, 179, and 180 by Jim Starlin. Cover price $2.50.

Weapons of Mutant Destruction (2017 Marvel) 1D CBCS 9.6 Parrillo Variant

Paper: White

Lucio Parrillo Variant.

Label #17-388457B-404

Weapons of Mutant Destruction: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Greg Pak. Art by Mahmud A. Asrar. Cover by Lucio Parrillo. THE WEAPON X PROGRAM IS BACK! For years, the Weapon X Program has engineered the deadliest mutant killers on planet Earth, until they mysteriously vanished. Now, the Weapon X program is back, and it's deadlier than ever, and it isn't to use mutants for their lethal ends. Under the leadership of its mysterious new director, Weapon X has a new mission - ERADICATE ALL MUTANTS! And they're starting their hunt with the most dangerous group of mutants on planet Earth - Old Man Logan, Sabretooth, Domino, Lady Deathstrike, Warpath and…the Hulk?! But with an army of genetic cyborgs at their disposal, this may just be the beginning… Rated T+ NOTE: Story continues in Totally Awesome Hulk #20. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Vess Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-15E834D-086

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Direct Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 47 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-015

"The Face in the Mirror" Inferno crossover. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 146. The Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man wage a fierce battle at the Osborn chemical plant amid the Inferno chaos! After the battle Peter Parker visits Liz and Harry Osborn's home in Queens, but so does the Hobgoblin! Meanwhile, Harry finds an old familiar green and purple costume. What is Harry planning to do? Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 312. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 48 CBCS 9.0 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-018

1st full appearance of Demogoblin. Inferno crossover. "Eyes of the Demon" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Frank Giacoia. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 147. The Inferno bedlam is continuing throughout New York City. Spider-Man has just saved the Daily Bugle staff from a demon attack, and now the web-slinger is looking for his wife, Mary Jane. However, the Hobgoblin finds Spider-Man first! Will Mary Jane save Spider-Man this time? Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 313. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin and the Lizard. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 50 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-019

48-page giant-size issue. "1,000 Words" Guest-starring the Prowler, Puma, Rocket Racer, Sandman, Silver Sable, and Will-O-the-Wisp. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Frank Giacoia. The Chameleon (while impersonating J. Jonah Jameson) runs an anti-web-slinger Daily Bugle headline that prompts Spider-Man's friends to come to the wall-crawler's defense. The six guest-stars have good intentions, but they end up fighting each other and at times Spider-Man too, while trying to sort out the situation. Meanwhile, the gang war between the Arranger and the Lobo Brothers is ramping up. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 409,982; average paid circulation 238,115.) 48 pages Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 59 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022 Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-021

"Acts of Vengeance" story line. Cosmic powered Spider-Man. "With Great Power" Acts of Vengeance crossover. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Following the events of Spectacular Spiderman 158, Peter Parker finds himself overwhelmed by the power cosmic he now possesses. However, the new powers come in handy when Titania charges into the Daily Bugle Building looking for Spider-Man! Titania quickly defeats the Puma, is the amazing one next? And why is Doctor Doom so interested in Spider-Man's new powers? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 60 CBCS 9.6 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-023

"Acts of Vengeance" story line. Cosmic powered Spider-Man; Doctor Doom, Goliath. "The Harder They Fall" Acts of Vengeance crossover. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. The cosmic-powered Spider-Man and Goliath (aka Eric Josten) battle on the Triborough Bridge! After another effort-less victory by the cosmic web-slinger, Peter Parker visits his Aunt May looking for advice on his new powers. Later on, Goliath attacks Spider-Man again -- this time at Battery Park. Will the result be any different? Cameo appearances by the Kingpin and Magneto. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 61 CBCS 9.4 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-024

"Dragon in the Dark" Acts of Vengeance crossover. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Andy Mushynsky. Peter Parker is growing more and more frustrated by his overwhelming cosmic powers, and he desperately wishes to go back to being just the regular web-slinger. However, the super-villain masterminds (Doctor Doom, Kingpin, Magneto, Mandarin, Red Skull, Wizard) are not giving the cosmic-powered wall-crawler a break! The Wizard dispatches the Dragon Man to hunt down Spider-Man. (Note: This issue includes a one-page ad for the Spider-Man trade paperback: "The Saga of the Alien Costume." Reprinting Amazing Spiderman issues 252 thru 259.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 90D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #20-28C6DD0-025

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First printing. Direct Edition. "Sleight of Mind!" Giant-Sized 30th Anniversary Special Issue. Silver hologram cover. Script by Howard Mackie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Sam DeLaRosa. The wondrous wall-crawler is chasing robbery suspects through the South Bronx when he suddenly runs into Galactus! The Ravager of Worlds has beaten the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men and now blasts the web-slinger into oblivion! Or so the confused web-slinger thinks! However, the wall-crawler has just ventured onto the set of a movie…and his original agent, Maxie Shiffman, from days long, long gone by is there too. Before the spectacular one can ask Maxie what's going on; the Hobgoblin, Green Goblin, and Demogoblin attack! And a few minutes later so does Venom! The whole situation keeps getting more and more mysterious! And that persistent mist keeps hanging around too! Can the Amazing Spider-Man solve the mystery? Or perhaps just solve Mysterio! (Notes: Maxie Shiffman previously appeared way back in the very first issue of the Amazing Spider-Man (1st) series. This issue includes a fold out poster by Rick Leonardi and Al Williamson featuring Spider-Man and Spider-Man 2099. The second printing has a gold hologram cover and was also published in July 1992. The cover hologram is based upon an illustration by John Romita, Sr.) Cover price $2.95.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 101 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-28A0F27-002

"Darklight" Maximum Carnage Part 2 of 14. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Don Hudson. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spider-Man Unlimited 1. After escaping from the Ravencroft Institute, Carnage is on the loose again in New York City! And this time he has two heinous helpers at his side: Shriek and the eight-legged doppelganger! The web-slinger's first encounter with Shriek ends in a debilitating defeat. But the timely arrival of Cloak and Dagger spares the wall-crawler from further harm! However hours later inside a church, the first blockbuster battle of Maximum Carnage erupts! Spider-Man and Cloak and Dagger vs. Shriek, Carnage, and the doppelganger! Who will draw first blood? And who will be the first casualty? The carnage has only just begun. Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 378. Cameo appearances by the Demogoblin and Venom. (Note: The Maximum Carnage storyline was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man Maximum Carnage.) 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 119U CBCS 8.5 Not Polybagged

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1058D7B-013

"Exile Returns Part 3 of 4: Echoes Of Silence" Venom and Scarlet Spider appearances. Notes: This is the unbagged copy only, originally came polybagged with copy of Marvel Milestone Edition Amazing Spider-Man (1993) #150 and a proof of purchase checklist card. First appearance of Kaine. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Venom Cult of Carnage (2019 Marvel) 1COMICMINT.B CBCS 9.8 Skan Comic Mint Virgin Variant

Paper: White

SN: 037/166. Skan Ultimate Edition.

Label #19-197FAA5-037

Comic Mint and Sad Lemon exclusive Virgin Cover by Skan. Written by Frank Tieri. Art by Danilo Beyruth. A new terror has risen on the fringes of the Marvel Universe, stirring in the depths of space. But evil is also rising on Earth, claiming one victim at a time in the name of the killer called CARNAGE! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 15 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2E62824-018

Marvel Value Stamp. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Death Of A Monster!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Flashback reveals how Baron Russoff became a Werewolf and began the curse on his family; In the present, Dracula attacks Jack and Topaz to retrieve a book that belonged to the Baron. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 33 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2536EBA-032

"Wolf-Beast vs. Moon Knight!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Don Perlin and Howie Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane. The werewolf unleashed, more savage than ever before! A shocking twist as the beast faces the cages of the Committee. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Moon Knight. Cover price $0.25.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) UK Edition 32UK CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

9p U.K. Price Variant.

Label #19-2B0F004-020

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 9p cover price. "The stalker called Moon Knight!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane. Just as Jack Russell plunges into the horror of killing his best friend, the second night strikes and with it comes the stalker called MOON KNIGHT! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Moon Knight.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #20-02CDC8D-008

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Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 CBCS 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition Cover Detached

Label #23-14ED31C-009

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 29N CBCS 5.5 SS McLeod

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Bob McLeod on 9/19/2021. Newsstand Edition

Label #21-462D29B-007

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Michael Golden. "What If...the Avengers Were the Last Superheroes on Earth?", script by Steven Grant, pencils by Alan Kupperberg (breakdowns) and Al Gordon (finished art), inks by Al Gordon; The Avengers must defeat all other super-powered beings on Earth; Starring Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Giant Man, and the Wasp. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, the original X-men, Daredevil, Magneto, Electro, Doctor Octopus, Doctor Strange, and other assorted characters! "The Search for the Great Refuge!", script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Ron Wilson (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (figures); How the Eternals helped the Inhumans found the Great Refuge. "What If...Sub-Mariner Never Regained His Memory?", script by Steven Grant, pencils by Rick Buckler (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finished art), inks by Bob McLeod; The Human Torch never discovers Namor, so on this world the amnesiac Namor becomes a crew member on a ship searching for the fabled entrance to the center of the Earth. "Spider-Man Vs. the Human Computer!" ad for Hostess Cup Cakes. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

What If (1977 1st Series) 37 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #24-14819C1-002

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Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "What if the Thing Continued to Mutate?", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Arvell Jones (layouts) and Sam de la Rosa (finishes), inks by Sam de la Rosa; Diverging from Marvel Two-In-One #82, a frustrated Thing runs off on his own before Captain America can let him know they've found MODOK's base and so he continues to mutate from Virus X, becoming a hideous radioactive form; Giant-Man and Cap raid MODOK's base on their own and are able to secure enough of the antidote that Bill can use the first dose on himself, curing his own cancer. "What if the Beast Had Truly Become a Beast?", script and pencils by Alan Weiss, inks by Jim Sherman; Diverging from Amazing Adventures #11, in a world where Hank McCoy's mutation formula was slightly more potent, his new form as the blue and furry Beast is as savage in mind as appearance; Sensing his former pupil's peril, Professor X sends Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and the Angel in an attempt to save him; Avengers and Ka-Zar cameos. "What if Galactus Had Turned the Silver Surfer Back into Norrin Radd?", script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Steve Mitchell; Diverging from Fantastic Four #50, Galactus decides to strip the Silver Surfer of the Power Cosmic for his betrayal on Earth and abandons him there; The powerless Norrin Radd still wants to return to his homeworld and Shalla Bal, and with help from the Fantastic Four and "non-interference" from the Watcher, they're able to use technology in the Watcher's home to find a way back there; Meanwhile, Galactus returns to Zenn-La to feed and when Shalla-Bal approaches him to learn what happened to the Silver Surfer, she offers to become his new Herald in hopes that she might see him again. Cover price $1.00.

What If (1989 2nd Series) 27 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25971B9-019

Cover pencils by Gavin Curtis, inks by Sam de la Rosa. What if the Sub-Mariner Had Joined the Fantastic Four, script by Ron Marz, pencils by Gavin Curtis, inks by Sam de la Rosa; Namor joins the FF after the Torch finds him. Guest starring Doctor Doom. Cameos by the Hulk and Nick Fury. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

What If (1989 2nd Series) 49 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24924FC-013

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"What If the Silver Surfer Possessed the Infinity Gauntlet?" Script by Ron Marz, pencils by Scott Clark (with Kevin West), inks by Pamela Eklund. Guest starring Thanos and Adam Warlock. Appearances by Captain America, Mephisto, Doctor Strange, and Shalla-Bal. Cameos by Galactus, Wolverine, Cyclops, the Hulk, the Scarlet Witch, the Sub-Mariner, She-Hulk, Eros, the Vision, Cloak, Firelord, Drax the Destroyer, Thor, Nova, Quasar, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, Nebula, Terraxia, and Captain Marvel. Cover price $1.25.

What If Miles Morales (2022 Marvel) 4A CBCS 9.8 Medina

Paper: White

Label #23-0466284-072

Written by Yehudi Mercado. Art by Luigi Zagaria. Cover by Paco Medina. WHOSOEVER HOLDS THIS HAMMER… …if they be worthy, shall possess the power of…THOR. And what if…the Miles Morales of another universe was THOR, THE GOD OF THUNDER?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

What If Miles Morales (2022 Marvel) 4C CBCS 9.8 Medina Design 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Design Variant

Label #22-30822D2-028

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Yehudi Mercado. Art by Luigi Zagaria. Cover by Paco Medina. WHOSOEVER HOLDS THIS HAMMER… …if they be worthy, shall possess the power of…THOR. And what if…the Miles Morales of another universe was THOR, THE GOD OF THUNDER?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 1D CBCS 9.4 SS Miller/ CLaremont

Paper: Off white

Signed By Frank Miller and Chris Claremont.

Label #16-16205E5-001

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Direct Edition. 1 of 4 Featuring Wolverine in his first solo series fighting in Japan. "Wolverine." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Back cover MegaForce ad with art by William Stout. Cover price $0.60.

Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 1N CBCS 7.0 SS Rubinstein/Shooter/Claremont/Miller/Si

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022, Joe Rubinstein (with sketch), Chris Claremont & Frank Miller on 10/8/2022 & Louise Simonson on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-0B31804-036

Newsstand Edition. 1 of 4 Featuring Wolverine in his first solo series fighting in Japan. "Wolverine." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Back cover MegaForce ad with art by William Stout. Cover price $0.60.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40F2430-095

"Roughhouse!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Al Williamson. At the royal palace, Wolverine takes on the behemoth Roughhouse and the deadly Bloodsport in an effort to save innocent lives. Just as things escalate to the point of no return, the Mandripoor Prince arrives in town. Todd McFarlane art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.