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Action Comics (1938 DC) 534 CBCS 9.8 SS Rosa

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Sam De La Rosa on 9/19/2021

Label #21-462D29B-001

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Two for the Death of One!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dave Hunt; Superman is snatched into the medieval past by Lord Satanis, who has been allowed to return to Earth in that time by making a bargain with the Devil; Both Satanis and Syrene try to use Supermans body as a filter through which they may gain the powers of the Runestone, but instead they pull him apart into two separate Supermen. "Air-Wave's Close Encounter!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Sam de la Rosa; Air Wave discovers an alien invader, whose partner turns out to be one of his teachers in disguise. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-279A9AA-021

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"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.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 260D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26FEB0D-003

Direct Edition. "The Challenge of Hobgoblin!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein and Brett Breeding. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Hobgoblin and the Rose unleash their two-pronged attack on Harry Osborn! The goblin ambushes Harry at his corporate office, while the Rose's henchmen kidnap Liz Osborn and Mary Jane! Auspiciously, the wondrous wall-crawler is close by to lock horns with the Hobgoblin! But who is going to save MJ and Harry's expectant wife? Could it be the Green Goblin?! Stay tuned! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant Leeds, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Susan Richards, Franklin Richards, and the alien symbiote (costume). (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 274.) Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 309 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Direct Edition

Label #21-2831940-021

"Styx and Stone!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The Amazing Spider-Man continues to comb the city for his dear wife Mary Jane! And word of the web-slinger's frantic search reaches Jonathan Caesar! As a result the demented businessman hires two creepy assassins to exterminate the wall-crawler! When Styx and Stone ambush the amazing one in Central Park, it looks indeed like Spidey's bones will be broken! But help from an unlikely redhead may save the day! First appearance of Styx and Stone. Cameo appearances by Glory Grant, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Sergeant Tork. (Note: Styx and Stone return in Amazing Spider-Man 332.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 252 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

75 Cent Canadian Price Variant

Label #24-0DCD0E5-001

Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 265 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

75 Cent Canadian Price Variant

Label #24-0DCD0E5-002

Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. First printing of "After the Fox!" First appearance of Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Black Fox is on the run! But it's not the Spectacular Spider-Man who's chasing him! It's Silver Sable! An adventurer for hire from the European country of Symkaria! Silver Sable and her Wild Pack pursue the fox through the streets of Manhattan and then later corner him on the waterfront! However, the aging international jewel thief has a wall-crawling guardian angel! Down on the docks, the sparks fly as the web-slinger gives Silver Sable a lesson in diplomacy...superhero-style! Second appearance of the Black Fox. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, and Normie Osborn. (Notes: Silver Sable appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 279. The Black Fox returns in Web of Spider-Man 14. There is a second printing of this issue published in 1992. The second printing features a gray cover and a yellow dog ear touting the first appearance of Silver Sable. This story was also reprinted in Marvel Tales 277.) Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 423D CBCS 9.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-0DCD0E5-003

Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Battle of the Planets (1979 Gold Key) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-42A4606-005

Comic book based on the Japanese sci-fi cartoon which aired in the United States in syndicated television in the late 1970s. G-Force in "The Hidden Enemy" in which Zoltar tries to trap the team while they are relaxing at the Mr. Galaxy Contest and "The Vulture Menace" in which G-Force fights back against Zoltar who is using a giant vulture-like ship. No story/art credits given. Based on the classic syndicated cartoon by Sandy Frank. Featuring G-Force. Cover price $0.40.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2CD5942-018

Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 26 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #22-2D997FD-015

1st printing - "Snake-Eyes: The Origin: Part 1 of 2!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Larry Hama and Steve Leialoha. At last! The strangest most startling secret of all is revealed...THE ORIGIN OF SNAKE-EYES! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 135 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-442F5B8-029

"Doctor Polaris Conquers the Universe." Dr. Polaris opens the magnetic heart of the universe and battles a powerless Green Lantern. Bruce "Eclipso" Gordon makes an appearance. Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Joe Staton. Cover by Jimmy Janes and Joe Staton. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 5D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29CED65-008

Direct Edition. "The Battle of Four Armies!" Part 5 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Bob Layton and John Beatty. Injured and weary, the heroes witness in horror as Galactus summons forth his homeworld. If this means what Reed Richards thinks it does, it could mean the end of everyone. Then, things go from bad to worse when the villains stage yet another sneak attack. However, the Uncanny X-Men, led by Professor X and Magneto, show up to save the day. By issue's end however, one combatant will be mortally wounded. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-0DCD0E5-008

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 149A CBCS 9.8 Ditko Tattooz Insert

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2831940-054

Lakeside Tattooz Insert Variant (unopened inserts may or may not have the sample tattoo inside). While there is no definitive information about the Lakeside Tattooz inserts, they are known to occur over several different Marvel issues printed in March 1983. Unlike Amazing Spider-Man #238 and FF #252 where the insert was present in every copy, it appears only a limited amount of copies of this issue received the Lakeside insert (regional distribution?). Also, some of the inserts, although never opened, exist without the free tattoo sample inside.

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Unmasked by Dr. Octopus, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Peter has the 24 hour flu when Doc Ock captures Betty Brant in hopes of luring Spider-Man into battle; Ock beats the under the weather web-head and unmasks him, but everyone thinks it is just Peter trying to be brave by impersonating Spidey; Once he has recovered, Spider-Man battles through the wild animals Ock has released from the zoo to take on old six-arms himself; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #12. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

MASK (1985 1st Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27967D5-001

Premiere issue of a four-parter! Off the TV screen and onto the printed page! The forces of VENOM begin their plans for world domination by stealing the gold reserves of Fort Knox! "When Opportunity Knox" is written by Michael Fleisher, penciled by Mike Chen, inked by Joe Delbeato, with a cover by Chen and Delbeato. Cover price $0.75.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 100 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29DD19D-080

Special Giant-Sized 100th Issue. "Red of Fang and Claw, All Love Lost!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. The Stalker of Whitechapel has returned, and Leiko must face her greatest peril. Shang Chi's malevolent father's past comes back to haunt him yet again. When your father is Fu Manchu, trouble is always sure to find you. 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (1983-1984 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-27E95DC-073

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1 - Character/artist listing: Abomination by Ron Wilson; Absorbing Man by Ron Wilson; El Aguila by Dave Cockrum; A.I.M. by Luke McDonnell; Ajak by Ron Wilson; Alpha Flight by John Byrne; Alpha Primitives by Ron Wilson; American Eagle by Ron Wilson; Anaconda by Mark Gruenwald; Angar the Screamer by Brian Postman; Angel by Brian Postman; Annihilus by Luke McDonnell; Ant-Man by Brian Postman; Aquarian by Mark Gruenwald; Arabian Knight by Mark Gruenwald; Arcade by Bob Budiansky; Ares, God of War by Paul Smith; Ariel by Paul Smith; Arkon by Bob Budiansky; Arnim Zola by Jack Kirby; Asgard by Peter B. Gillis; Asgardians by Ron Wilson; Atlantis by Peter B. Gillis; Atlanteans by Paty Cockrum; Attilan by Peter B. Gillis; Attuma by Walt Simonson; Aurora by John Byrne; Avengers by John Byrne; Avengers Mansion by Eliot Brown; Avengers Quinjet by Eliot Brown; Alien Races by Paty Cockrum. Ed Hannigan/Joe Rubinstein cover. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-101

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"Citadel War" chapter one. The Omega Men go to Broot's homeworld of Changralyn to try and convince the pacifist denizens to rise up against the Citadel. Story continued from Green Lantern 161. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2BC5393-062

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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.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-499E6DD-014

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"Breakdown." Primus vows to keep Tigorr from attacking the Citadel. Chapter three 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.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F82E4-016

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"Eye of the Tigorr." The Omega Men, led by Tigorr, attack the Citadel. Chapter four of the Citadel War. 2nd appearance of Lobo (cameo, two pages). Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F82E4-017

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"Victory." While battling the Citadel, Tigorr and his men learn more about the Citadel's secret master. Chapter five 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.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F82E4-018

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"The Way It Began." Auron learns the secret origins of X'hal, Nimbus, himself, and the Complex-Complex. The origin of the Citadel. Script by Tod Smith, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F82E4-019

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"Jubilation." Ex-Vegan ruler Alonzo Dulak attempts to get his crown back from Kalista. 3rd appearance of Lobo (3 page cameo). Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Contains "Star Raiders" Poster in centerfold. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 10 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F82E4-021

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"Compromising Positions." The Omega Men and Lobo team up against the Supreme Ruler and Harry Hokum. 1st full Lobo story. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F82E4-022

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"Of Vice and Virtue." The Omega Men and Mama Madame (in the brothel where Harpis once worked) form a fantasy that will reveal Mama's origin and restore her sanity. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-105

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"Heartaches and Heartbreaks." Broot and Shlagen go to the planet where Broot's wife has been taken and learn that she is in charge of enslaved child laborers. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 13 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-22F82E4-024

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"The Sacrifice of Security." Broot gets back together with his wife, but wonders why she rules over enslaved Changrylinian children who work in mines. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F82E4-025

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"Confessions." A bounty hunter named Bedlam pursues Primus and Tigorr on a jungle planet. Written by Todd Klein, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-249B5DA-001

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"Under Siege." Motivated by the prospect of gaining his wife back, Primus leads the Omega Men in an attack on Euphorix's force shield. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Smith and Ricardo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #41-249B5DA-005

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"Beware of Sleeping Tigorr." Lobo attempts to save the Omega Men, who have fallen asleep on the giant Tigorr, who gives birth to a hundred Tigorr clones. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Smith and Dick Giordano. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 25 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #22-45CD581-002

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"Arbor of Enchantments Lost." Kalista reminisces about her childhood on Euphorix and realizes that Alonzo Dulak loves her. Meanwhile, Harry Hokum plots her assassination. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Shawn McManus, inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 27 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-0F1235F-018

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"Transfiguration." The Psions conduct a dangerous test on the Omega Men. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Shawn McManus, inks by Bob Smith. "A Man's World." An alien biologist studies the Culacon race to learn how they have babies without the help of females. Script by Alan Moore, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Rick Magyar. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 34 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #22-45CD581-003

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"Brothers." The Omega Men, Nightwing, Starfire, and Jericho battle Auron and Blackfire. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Pablo Marcos. "Demon with the Healing Hand" part two. An android whose touch can heal learns of his real identity and the reason why he is hunted. Script and art by Steve Parkhouse. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 37 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-249B5DA-023

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"I Alone Remain." The Psions plan to destroy the Omega Men's starship once it reaches Euphorix. Primus separates from Artin. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Martin King, inks by Greg Theakston. "Partners." Lobo is under contract against Bedlam, his former partner. 1st solo Lobo story. Script by Todd Klein, plot and art by Keith Giffen. Cover by Shawn McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 38 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-249B5DA-024

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Final Issue. "Omega." The Omega Men's individual decisions whether or not to go to the new colony world is broadcast all over the universe. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Shawn McManus, inks by Steve Montano. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) Annual 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3F879FE-011

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"The Testimony of Primus." Primus/Artin and Kalista reveal their origins and other info to each other to try and restore their relationship. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Shawn McManus, Ernie Colon, Tod Smith, Keith Giffen, and Kevin O'Neill, inks by McManus, Gary Martin, Ricardo Villagran, and O'Neill. Cover by McManus. Cover price $2.00.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 8 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21F617C-024

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Pigs Over Tokyo, or Kimono My House," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Tony Salmons, inks by Joe Albelo; Raymond Bear reports on Jacques Gooseteau's brush with terror, so Jonah calls Peter and the three interns into action, and they go to Japan, where they witness the emergence of Hog-zilla!; The monster goes on an eating binge, so the army sends in Mechano-Hog-Zilla, but the robot is defeated; Spider-Ham defeats the monster, but the director Cur-Asawa hires him, and our heroes head for home. "Silver Squirrel," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; The Watchdog introduces us to The Silver Squirrel, a reprehensible character who zaps everyone and everything by use of the Power Cosmic. After several zaps, The Watchdog gets fed up, and turns the Squirrel into a silver-plated water fountain. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 12 CBCS 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021 Direct Edition

Label #21-21F6F8D-003

Cover by Joe Albelo and John Romita (character border). "Edam and Weep, or The Gouda, The Bad, and The Ugly," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Jonah takes Peter and the interns to the Hockawottamie (Wisconsin) Cheese Queen Beauty Pageant; They get to see Hockawottamie Vice (Sonny Quacker and Ricardo Slug) catch a cheese thief; The interns interview the beauties, Spider-Ham and Vice catch a crook, a barn turns out to be the center of operations for The Kingpig, but Spider-Ham and Vice capture him and save the pageant. "Fantastic Fur," script and pencils by Michael Mellorm, inks by Vince Colletta; Galactypus transports the Fantastic Fur to a remote isle, where they confronted are by their evil twins. Just when things look bleakest, Galactypus decides he's too full to finish the planet, and leaves. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Phantom (1989 DC 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2DCBDFF-030

The Ghost Who Walks returns. As we pick up the adventures of the legendary protector of the jungle - who is believed to be immortal by those who fear and respect his authority and power - he is on the trail of a gang of gun runners looking to increase business by instigating a civil war that will tear a country apart. Can the Phantom stop them before war breaks out and a nation is destroyed...or will the hero of the downtrodden masses finally reach the end of his 400-year reign as the Ghost Who Walks? Only time, and the story beginning in THE PHANTOM #1, will tell the tale. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Mark Verheiden, with art by Luke McDonnell. Cover by McDonnell. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Phoenix The Untold Story (1984 Marvel) 1 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #23-2A9AEDB-003

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.

Power Pack (1984 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29CED65-019

Cover art by June Brigman and Bob Wiacek. "Reckoning" starring Gee (Alex Power), Lightspeed (Julie Power), Energizer (Katie Power), Mass-Master (Jack Power), Beta Ray Bill, and The Warriors Three (Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg), script by Louise Simonson, pencils by June Brigman, inks by Bob Wiacek; Julie remains about being accused of cheating; Jack harasses Julie until she flies out the window; The others help Alex add wings to his costume and then go after her; Meanwhile, the Asgardians are return home from Earth; Julie considers sneaking into Asgard with them; Carmody sneaks up on her, getting the attention of Hogun, Fandral and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.65.

Power Pack (1984 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29CED65-020

Cover art by Brent Anderson and Jackson Guice. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Brent Anderson and Scott Williams, inks by Terry Austin, Scott Williams, and Sam de la Rosa. Giant-sized issue featuring Cloak and Dagger, Kitty Pryde, Wolverine, Beta Ray Bill, and Thor. 52 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Predator (1989) 1REP.2ND CBCS 9.6 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

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Second Printing. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Warner and Sam de la Rosa. The Predators are back, only this time their hunting ground isn't the tropical jungles of South America--it's the concrete and street jungles of New York City! It's the hottest summer on record, and Detective Schaefer suspects that his brother's disappearance is somehow tied to the wave of gruesome murders plaguing New York! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #24-181823E-031

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.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289EB7E-020

Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Continued from last issue. Frank has found the tape that shows the Rev murdering a man in cold blood. Can Castle deal out his brand of punishment to a man of God? The Punisher's war on crime does not discriminate. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F82E4-032

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Cover art by Carl Potts and Scott Williams. An Eye for an Eye Chapter One Sunday in the Park, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; Punisher shoots some criminals and recalls his family's death in Central Park. Profiles of this issue's creators. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Movie 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-238605B-004

Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation. Script by Walt Simonson and art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.50.

Red Sonja the Movie (1985) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-29CED65-022

Cover by Mary Wilshire. Into the Realm of Darkness! (part 1), script by Louise Simonson and Mary Wilshire, art by Mary Wilshire and Vince Colletta; Based on the 1985 feature film. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Revengers Featuring Megalith (1985 Continuity) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC2DFF-024

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Wrath of Captain Law. Story by Neal Adams. Art by Nestor Redondo, Brian Garvey, Ian Akin, and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams and Rudy Nebres. Continuity Comics presents its own super-team, cleverly called the Revengers. Megalith, Armor and Silver Streak face off against the tough, uncompromising super-powered cop known as Captain Law. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.