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Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289B7BE-022

Inferno Tie-In - "Goblin Morn!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. Can the heroes of Excalibur resist the enchantment which has settle over the city of New York? Featuring a frightening homage to A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. Also featuring a full page pin-up of Excalibur during Inferno on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 305 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4293502007

"All in the Family!" Guest-starring Crystal. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. The Thing is now in charge of the FF! And his first duty is to find replacements for Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, who want to spend more time helping young Franklin understand his powers. Also, Crystal stops by Four Freedoms Plaza to visit her estranged husband, Quicksilver. Would Ben ask Johnny's former girlfriend to join the FF? Story continues in Fantastic Four Annual 20. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Faust (1989 Northstar/Rebel) 1A CGC 9.6 Vigil

Paper: White

Label #4411528005

1st Printing. Faust Act 1 Love of the Damned. Written by David Quinn and James Brown. Inks by Tim Vigil. The birth of a psycho hero. Faust struggles violently to escape madness. To reach those who stole his life from him, he must claw his way through the horror of his own mind. 36 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $2.00.

Faust (1989 Northstar/Rebel) 2A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4411528006

1st Printing. Painted cover art by Tim Vigil. "Act 2 Love of the Damned: Are You Lonesome Tonight," script by David Quinn, art by Tim Vigil; Jade DeCamp and Ron Balfour are surrounded by carnage and covered in blood; They are arrested by the police but eventually released. "Fritz Whistle," script and art by Joey Vigil; Fritz whistle's ship has been sunk; He enters a pub and drinks and gets involved in a swordfight. Mature Readers. 36 pages, B&W, Adults Only. Cover price $2.00.

Fright Night (1988) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DD19F6-008

The Revenge of Evil Ed! Story by Tony Caputo. Art by Neil Vokes. Adventures of the monster hunters Charley and Peter, based on the beloved vampire film from 1985. Evil Ed finds new ways to mess with Charley when he becomes the new DJ at The Club; Charley learns that his girlfriend Natalia's father was killed by a vampire. Also featuring a Rust backup story. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 56D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47D43C8-028

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First Printing. Direct Edition. "Jungle Moves!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes score a much needed victory. Plus, more secrets revealed about the mysterious Destro. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 57 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47D43C8-029

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1st printing - "Strange Bedfellows!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ron Wagner and Kim DeMulder. Meet GI Joes newest ally - Destro?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 60 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D26C85-010

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1st printing - "Cross Purposes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Todd McFarlane and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes race against the clock to stop the Dreadnoks from sabotaging a shuttle launch. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Chuckles. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 65 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-1D26C85-015

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In "Shuttle Complex," it's an all out space war as the Joes launch a shuttle to try to keep Cobra Commander from destroying a number of spy satellites monitoring Cobra activity; the new Cobra Commander takes control; and Snake-Eyes and Scarlett join the circus. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Duke; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Rip-Cord; Lift-Ticket; Roadblock; Main-Frame; Payload; Hardtop; Sci-Fi; Roadblock;; Dial-Tone; GUESTS: Blind Master; White Clown (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Scrap-Iron; Techno-Vipers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 67 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D26C85-017

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In "Cold Snap," the captured Joes return from Borovia; Cobra begins its Terror-Drome operation; and Storm Shadow dispenses much ninja wisdom to Billy. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Dial-Tone; Stalker; Snow-Job; Quick-Kick; Outback; Lady Jaye; Flint; Roadblock; Leatherneck; Shipwreck; Doc; Tunnel Rat; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Psyche-Out; Jinx; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Billy; Blind Master; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 72 CBCS 9.0 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1981F70-005

"Stiletto" finds the new Cobra agent, Star-Viper, breaking into The Pit III and stealing an experimental and expensive black box mechanism from under the Joes' noses. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Gung-Ho; Dusty; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Iceberg; Mainframe; Tunnel Rat; Wildcard (1st); Skidmark (1st); Windmill (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Star-Viper (1st); Croc-Master (1st); Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 92 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418462014

Thunderclap! Oktober Guard! Beauty Pageant! Characters: Cross-Country; Rumbler; Long-Range; Lord Voltar; Daina; Dragonsky; Stalker; Muskrat; Repeater; Scoop; Backblast. "Thunderclap" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 93 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4418462015

Larry Hama script. M.D. Bright art. Randy Emberlin inks. "Taking The Plunge" Snake-Eyes' face is revealed for the first time as he visits Dr. Hundtkinder, the same plastic surgeon who worked on the Baroness way back in issue # 22, in the prelude to the 3 part Snake-Eyes Trilogy: Warrior Reborn starting next issue. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe and the Transformers (1987) 1N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4355836003

Newsstand Edition. "Blood on the Tracks!" Story by Michael Higgins. Art by Herb Trimpe and Vince Colletta. Worlds collide, as the Robots in Disguise and A Real American Hero meet for the very first time! When GI Joe unveils a new technology, Cobra wants a piece, but so do the diabolical Decepticons. But when Bumblebee is mistaken as an enemy, could a war between GI Joe and the Autobots be the result? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe Special Missions (1986) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4418459012

"...And into the Fire!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe. SThe Joes mount a final assault against a superior force. Will this be the last stand of Snake Eyes, Scarlett and their allies? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Godzilla (1988 Dark Horse Limited Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4185348001

Story and art by Kazuhisa Iwata. Cover by Mark A. Nelson. Tokyo is in ruins, but the Japanese military refuses to give up. They unleash their "Main Sky Battle Tank"--the armored hover craft Super X! It's a war of futuristic technology versus prehistoric might in a battle to the death--setting the scene for next issue's exciting climax! This is Godzilla and Japanese manga at their best! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Godzilla King of the Monsters Special (1987) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349473017

Written by Randy Stradley and Steve Bissette. Art by Steve Bissette, Ron Randall, Art Nichols and Tony Salmons. Cover by Steve Bissette. The BIGGEST character of all time is back--like you've never seen him before! Plus, beginning in this issue, a series of full page pin-ups by Giffen, Moore, Vess, Vietch, Yeates, Gulacy, Chadwick, Warner, Eastman & Laird, Salmons and others! B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 336 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4410363008

"X-Tremes!" Guest-starring X-Factor (Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Ice Man). Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane and Jim Sanders III. The Incredible Hulk vs. X-Factor! Seen as the Hulk, Bruce Banner is thought to be a mutant, so the mutant hunting X-Terminators are called in to handle this menace. Little does the mutant fearing public realize but the X-Terminators are in fact the original X-Men. Cyclops, Jean Grey, Ice Man, Beast, and the high flying Angel, now known as X-Factor, use the mutant hysteria as a cover to find and help mutants. The Hulk could care less, he just wants to smash something. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4250287013

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D CGC 8.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4020473008

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 347 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418459021

"Crap-Shoot!" 1st appearance of Marlo. Story by Peter David. Art by Jeff Purves, Mike and Valerie Gustovich. Three months later. Welcome to Las Vegas. Sin City. The land of lights where dreams are made and broken. Meet Mickey Berengetti, casino owner and all around mafioso. When ever trouble rears its ugly head Mr. Berengetti simply calls in his new muscle to deal with it, Mr. Fixit. However, Fixit bears a striking resemblance to a certain Grey-Skinned Behemoth who's supposed to be dead. This is a great jumping on point for a new direction in the life of the Incredible Hulk. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 358 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418459018

Cover art by Jeff Purves. Inferno-2, Hulk-0, script by Peter David, pencils by Jeff Purves, inks by Marie Severin; The Hulk battles the demonic Ghoul across Las Vegas but they end up in Mike's place; Berengetti fires Joe for wrecking his casino (again). Form for Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards for 1988. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during the preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 163,850. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 35 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-058

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"Nosferatu" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #432-433; part 2 of 2. Plus: "The Law According to Judge Dredd" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Kevin O'Neill; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #474-475. Also: "Shok!" is by Rogan and Kevin O'Neill. Cover by Jim Fern and Mark McKenna. Cover price $1.50.

Labyrinth (1986 Marvel) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4410363006

Law of Dredd (1989) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2a98398-072

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Brian Bolland reprints Cover price $1.50.

Legend of Aquaman Special (1989 DC) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0230091008

Today he's known as the King of the Seven Seas, but before that, he was Arthur Curry, son of a lighthouse keeper. THE LEGEND OF AQUAMAN SPECIAL #1 goes back to those unusual beginnings to reveal the complete inside story of Arthur Curry, from the meeting of his parents, to his growth from a boy with the power to wander the oceans of the world and control the creatures of the seas, to his often turbulent life as Aquaman. Plotted by Keith Giffen, scripted by Robert Loren Fleming, featuring art by Curt Swan and Eric Shanower. Cover by Swan and Shanower. 52 pages. New Format. Cover price $2.00.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-061

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The universe's protectors incur the wrath of the intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo, and Dox's motives for liberating his home planet come under question. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-063

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Dox's plans for an intergalactic police force come together while the team learns more about Garryn Bek's mysterious life on Cairn. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark McKenna. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Lieutenant Blueberry GN (1989 Marvel/Epic) 1-1ST CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #23-1912410-003

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Iron Horse!" Written by Jean-Michel Charlier. Art by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $12.95.

Lieutenant Blueberry GN (1989 Marvel/Epic) 2-1ST CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #23-1912410-002

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Steelfingers!" Written by Jean-Michel Charlier. Art by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $14.95.

Lieutenant Blueberry GN (1989 Marvel/Epic) 3-1ST CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-1912410-001

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "General Golden Mane!" Written by Jean-Michel Charlier. Art by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $12.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 1-1ST CBCS 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-006

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First printing. Frank Miller introduction and cover. Wrongfully accused of plotting to overthrow the Shogun, Itto Ogami becomes an outlaw, wandering through the provinces of feudal Japan, seeking vengeance for the murder of his wife and family. Awesome stories by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojma, presented in fantastic black and white art. Each issue in this series runs approximately 60 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 2 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-007

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-008

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 4 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1D3D0D2-009

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 5 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-1D3D0D2-010

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 6 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1D3D0D2-011

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 7 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-1D3D0D2-012

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 8 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1D3D0D2-013

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 9 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1D3D0D2-014

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 10 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1D3D0D2-015

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 11 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-016

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-017

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 13 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-018

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 14 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1D3D0D2-019

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 15 CBCS 8.0

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Label #21-1D3D0D2-020

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 16 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1D3D0D2-021

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 17 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1D3D0D2-022

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 18 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-1D3D0D2-023

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2FA3252-013

Butcher's Moon - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. Cover by Marcus McLaurin, Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. Moon Knight's found Bushman. But the only way he's going to bring him to justice is by fighting through Bushman's army! Wait'll you see the shocking climax! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.