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Freex (1993 Malibu) 5 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-015

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Cover pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Mike Christian. Up Against the Wall, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Larry Welch; Origin of Plug; death of Master of the Hunt. Cont'd in Break-Thru #1. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Freex (1993 Malibu) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-016

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Cover pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Jasen Rodriguez. Who Do You Trust?, script by Steve Englehart (plot) and Gerard Jones (plot, script), pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Jasen Rodriguez and Mike Christian; The well-meaning vigilante Night Man endangers the team due to the persuasive efforts of a villain with his own reasons for targeting the kids. Cont'd between Night Man #2/3. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Gambit (1993 1st Series Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392161001

Tithing, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Lee Weeks, inks by Klaus Janson; Henri LeBeau sneaks into X-Mansion and tells his young step-brother, Gambit, that the time of the tithing has come and he is needed in New Orleans as the Assassins Guild is trying to break the old pacts; As they are speaking, Henri is cut down by an assassins arrow; Gambit gives chase and discovers that the killer is Julien, the "dead" brother of his wife; Learning that Bella Donna is also alive (she was "killed" in X-Men (Marvel, 1991 series) #8) Gambit and Rogue prepare to leave for New Orleans. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Gambit (1993 1st Series Marvel) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4020933008

Cover by Lee Weeks. Honor Amongst Thieves, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Lee Weeks, inks by Klaus Janson; Gambit returns to New Orleans and finds the wife he thought was dead alive but in a coma; Bella Donna's father, Marius, challenges Remy to a duel of honor but their fight is broken up by Julien and his rogue assassins; Rogue helps Gambit take Bella Donna to the Thieves Guild but they interrupt the tithing ceremony and the Tithe Collector leaves in a huff; Remy demands that his father give Bella Donna a sip of the Elixir of Life, a serum provided by the External, Candra, which is the secret to the Thieves Guild's longevity; When his father refuses, Gambit decides to get some of the serum for himself; Julien and his assassins have the same idea as they attack the Tithe Collector for a vial of the serum; Gambit leaves Rogue to guard Bella Donna as he prepares to confront Candra herself. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.00.

Gambit (1993 1st Series Marvel) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Piece(s) missing, may include corners/pegs.

Label #4020125007

Cover by Lee Weeks. Thief of Time, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Lee Weeks and Jason Gorder (art assist), inks by Klaus Janson; Gambit has gained the Elixir of Life for his comatose wife but has to battle through the combined forces of the Thieves and Assassins Guilds to get to her; Just as he is about to administer the potion, Bella Donna's own brother, Julien, attacks and shatters the vial; Candra arrives and promises to restore the pact and the powers that go along with it if Gambit is killed but both Guilds forsake her gifts and turn from the old ways; With the Guilds finally at peace, Gambit's father commands that he help preserve it by leaving New Orleans for good; A few drops of the Elixir of Life have been absorbed into a blanket and Gambit drips them into Bella Donna's mouth in hopes she will be restored; His wife wakes up but without her memories; Driving Rogue off with his forceful advances, Gambit is left to walk the streets of New Orleans, alone. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.00.

Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4038521001

Direct Edition. Cardstock Embossed Cover. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Joe Madureira and Jimmy Palmiotti. Fiends In High Places; David Xanatos is up to his same tricks as and Demona try to capture the Gargoyles; They do this by setting up the Gargoyles and making them look bad; It is up to Eliza Maza to protect the Gargoyles' reputation but things are made more difficult for her when Goliath won't stay out of it and she has to hide things from her new partner Matt Bluestone. Written In Stone introduction to the characters and creative team, written by Hildy Mesnik, art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4368719011

Direct Edition. Cardstock Embossed Cover. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Joe Madureira and Jimmy Palmiotti. Fiends In High Places; David Xanatos is up to his same tricks as and Demona try to capture the Gargoyles; They do this by setting up the Gargoyles and making them look bad; It is up to Eliza Maza to protect the Gargoyles' reputation but things are made more difficult for her when Goliath won't stay out of it and she has to hide things from her new partner Matt Bluestone. Written In Stone introduction to the characters and creative team, written by Hildy Mesnik, art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 1D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Cardstock Embossed Cover. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Joe Madureira and Jimmy Palmiotti. Fiends In High Places; David Xanatos is up to his same tricks as and Demona try to capture the Gargoyles; They do this by setting up the Gargoyles and making them look bad; It is up to Eliza Maza to protect the Gargoyles' reputation but things are made more difficult for her when Goliath won't stay out of it and she has to hide things from her new partner Matt Bluestone. Written In Stone introduction to the characters and creative team, written by Hildy Mesnik, art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1994 1st Series) 1D VF Direct Variant 1st Printing

This is the DIRECT edition which DOES NOT have a barcode on the cover. $2.50 cover price. This is the first printing. Cover has girl (Fairchild) in a ripped up shirt. The 2nd printing cover has classified documents on desktop. Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. Untitled story, script by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi, pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner and Sandra Hope (assistant); Fairchild is brought into the Gen 13 program, introduced to her fellow gen actives and develops powers. Centerfold Poster, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Alex Garner. Gen 13 Sketchbook, art by J. Scott Campbell and Jim Lee; Design sketches for the Gen 13 characters. 42 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1A.D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Variant Cover A.

Label #4391184010

Direct Edition. J. Scott Campbell art. This is cover A of 13 cover variants. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1F CGC 9.6 Golden Madison Avenue Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover F.

Label #4391184008

Gen 13 Goes Madison Avenue cover by Michael Golden. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1G CGC 9.8 Lopez Lin-Gen-Re Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #3745913004

Lin-Gen-Re cover by Michael Lopez. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1G CGC 9.4 Lopez Lin-Gen-Re Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #4223519013

Lin-Gen-Re cover by Michael Lopez. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1H CGC 9.4 Pearson GEN-Et Jackson Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover H.

Label #4391184005

Gen-et Jackson cover by Jason Pearson. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1I CGC 9.6 Campbell Gen 13 Bunch Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover I.

Label #4391184013

Gen 13 Bunch cover by J. Scott Campbell. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Generation X (1994) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #17-388457B-151

Direct Edition. Chromium cover. Scott Lobdell script. Chris Bachalo art. Mark Buckingham inks. This issue kicks off a brand new generation of X-Men: Husk, Jubilee, M, Chamber, Skin, Penance, Synch, and Mondo led by Banshee and White Queen. Cover price $3.95.

Generation X (1994) 1D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #17-388457B-152

Direct Edition. Chromium cover. Scott Lobdell script. Chris Bachalo art. Mark Buckingham inks. This issue kicks off a brand new generation of X-Men: Husk, Jubilee, M, Chamber, Skin, Penance, Synch, and Mondo led by Banshee and White Queen. Cover price $3.95.

Gestalt (1993) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-018

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Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 34 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27C178C-094

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"Victims of Our Past!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Bret Blevins and Al Williamson. In Cypress Hills Cemetery Ghost Rider stops a man from murdering a woman, disabling him with the penance stare. The man, a serial killer, is left reeling as he experiences his victims agonies, but moments later is slain by a raggedly clothed ninja; a gang vandalizing the cemetery later suffers the same fate. Dan is at home reassuring his mother that his decision to move out is unrelated to his recently learning he was adopted, when he catches Linda Wei reporting the discovery of the gang's bodies. Scared Blackout may be back, Dan goes out hunting, passing by chance under an elevated train where the ninja is slaughtering his latest targets. Alerted by blood pouring down, Dan tries to change, but nothing happens; Dan rides up onto the tracks, and, as the train passes by Cypress Hill Cemetery, he jumps from his bike onto the train, watching the motorcycle fall to the cemetery below. Encountering a wounded commuter, Dan spontaneously transforms into Ghost Rider and he confronts the ninja, learning his opponent is the Deathwatch agent seemingly slain long before; as they fight, the ninja reveals he really serves another master, he promises is coming for Ghost Rider. The flaming-skulled hero punches the ninja off the train, which runs over the killer. Dan returns to the cemetery for his bike, and finds it held by the mysterious Caretaker; to Dan surprise, the Caretaker knows of his alter ego, and tells Dan that he is wrong to believe innocent blood needs to be spilled to trigger his transformation. Promising they will see more of one another in coming days, the Caretaker departs, leaving Dan desperate answer. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 36 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2739D81-007

"Transformations in Pain!" Guest starring Daredevil. Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Bret Blevins and Fred Fredericks. The demonic succubus visits Henry Bronson, sleeping in a Hell's Kitchen homeless shelter, feeding off his life force as a prelude to targeting ghost rider. His dying agonies wake the next beds resident, Calvin Zabo, who rants about killing everyone when he becomes Mr. Hyde again. Meanwhile, in Caretaker's basement Dan and Caretaker watch Suicide's skeleton healing. Dan leaves to head home, but is attacked outside by Succubus; transforming into Ghost Rider, he drives her off, then changes back to Dan. No longer sure what triggers his changes, or who attacked him, and suspecting Caretaker might know, he turns to go back inside, but the basement doorway has vanished. At that moment a weakened Succubus tries to drain a derelict outside the shelter, but Daredevil intervenes. She flees inside, choosing to feed off the Zabo instead, inadvertently triggering his change in to Hyde, and he throws her out the window. Witnessing this, Daredevil scoops up the stunt Succubus and flees, with Hyde pursuing. Dan spots the running battle, but it struck by flying debris, and when Hyde turns his attention towards the fallen biker, Daredevil drop Succubus to defend Dan. As Hyde and Daredevil clash, Succubus attacks Dan, who changes back and forth to Ghost Rider as she drains him. Leaping away from Hyde, Daredevil targets Succubus, and when Hyde tries to attack them both, Ghost Rider intercepts; unfazed by Hyde's blows, Ghost Rider ends the bout with his penance stare, then becomes Dan again. Daredevil stuns Succubus, and helps Dan escape as the police arrive. As the cops close in, Succubus drains Hyde's energy, insisting that Ghost Rider must belong to her master, Nightmare. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 139 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D2905B-030

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GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 1 of 4 - "Realignments!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Chris Batista. The mighty Megatron arrives at Castle Destro and is not pleased with what he finds. But if Cobra Commander can somehow reason with the Cybertronian giant, Cobra may obtain a powerful new foe that could turn the scales in their war against GI Joe. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 141 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-1D5943E-002

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GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 3 of 4 - "Sucker Punch!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Lieber and William Rosado. As Snake Eyes and Ninja Force attempt to pull Scarlet out of deep cover, Megatron decides to up the ante. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 142 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D5943E-003

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GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 4 of 4 - "Final Transforamtion!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Jesse Orozcor and William Rosado. In the exciting conclusion, Scarlet vs. Megatron?! Believe it. Plus, with the arrival of the Autobots, the Joes may finally have a chance against Cobra and their powerful new ally. But you know Cobra has one last card to play. Don't miss the exciting conclusion to GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 145 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-045

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Cobra Commander wins in "Threads and Resolutions"! Characters: Cobra Commander; Spirit; Mutt; Road Block; Storm Shadow; Hawk; Grunt; Duke; Stalker; Rock 'N Roll; Zartan; Destro; Baroness; Billy; Dr. Mindbender; Sci Fi; Payload; Space Shot; Zarana; Blow Torch; Hardtop; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Jinx; Dojo; Nunchuk. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier and Chip Wallace. Cover by Phil Gosier and Tim Tuohy. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 150 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-19803A9-014

Special giant-sized 150th issue spectacular! The battle you demanded--Snake-Eyes vs. Cobra Commander in "Slam Dance in the Cyber-Castle!" Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier and Crusher Wallace. Plus: Marvel's greatest talents team up for an all-star gallery of your favorite Joes and Cobras, featuring pin-ups by Bret Blevins, Tom Lyle, Pat Broderick, Alex Saviuk, Randy Emberlin, Ron Lim and Sal Buscema. Cover by Phil Gosier and Randy Emberlin. Cover price $2.00.

Good Guys (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8 SS

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Verified Signature: Charles Yoakum, Grey, Jan Childress & Jim Shooter.

Label #19-20638AB-002

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Cover pencils by Grey, inks by Charles Yoakum. To Wish a Mile High, script by Jan Childress (co-plot, script) and Jim Shooter (co-plot), pencils by Jan Childress (layouts), Grey, Alan Weiss, and Adam Pollina, inks by Charles Yoakum, Alan Weiss, and Adam Pollina; The Good Guys get their powers, and have to stop an evil boy genius. 52 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Good Guys (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2B9A632-008

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Cover pencils by Grey. Steppin' Out!, script by Jan Childress, pencils by Grey, and Greg Boone, and Robert J. Laquinta, inks by Charles Yoakum; The Good Guys go to New Jersey to fight a swamp monster. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Grendel War Child (1992) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-075

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Written & inked by MATT WAGNER. Pencils by PATRICK McEOWN. Cover by WAGNER. Even as Laurel Kennedy and Heath preside over the official mourning of the heir to the Khan, young Jupiter Assante and his captor are indeed alive and, well...on the run. Beneath a strangely deserted and overgrown castle, Grendel and Jupiter are set upon by a group of mutated casualties of the nuclear winter, a group carrying a decided grudge against manipulators of modern technology. A mysterious band of soldiers arrives in time to add another surprising twist to the story. For our heroes, it's a case of out of the frying pan and into the fires of the "Devil in Hell"! Cover price $2.50.

Grendel War Child (1992) 7 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-076

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Written & inked by MATT WAGNER. Pencils by PATRICK McEOWN. Cover by WAGNER. While Grendel is held captive by a mysterious band of rebels, Jupiter is left to his own devices - only to be kidnapped again...this time by a horde of vampires! Meanwhile, Jupiter's stepsister plots her own escape from the political clutches of her mother, the reigning Dowager-Khan. And in this issue, the secret of Grendel is finally revealed! Cover price $2.50.

Grendel War Child (1992) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-077

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Written & inked by MATT WAGNER. Pencils by PATRICK McEOWN. Cover by WAGNER. Grendel and the rebels stage an attack on the vampire hordes, but will they get there in time to save young Jupiter, who is about to be fed to his father's ancient nemesis? In the meantime, Susan and Crystal finally meet their match! Cover price $2.50.

Grendel War Child (1992) 10 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-071

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Written & inked by MATT WAGNER. Pencils by PATRICK McEOWN. Wraparound cover by WAGNER. This is the big one: a story so powerful, Matt Wagner had to double the issue size just to tell it! In this special 52-page issue, we learn the final fate of Jupiter and Grendel-Prime, as Jupiter is reunited with his sister and together they take on the corrupt government headed by their mother. Cover price $3.50.

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 61 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #0243237004

The Starhawk Saga: Part 3 of 4 - "What Child is This?!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Kevin West and Steve Montano. Starhawk finds Kismet! "The Me Nobody Knows!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Michael Blair. Featuring Talon and Krugarr, the Sorcerer Supreme of the 31st Century. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Hardcase (1993) 1A CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-018

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1A has coupon for Ultraverse Premiere # 0. Cover by Dave Gibbons. Winners Never Quit, script by James Hudnall, pencils by Jim Callahan, inks by Norm Breyfogle; Hardcase was a member of the Squad, the first four ultrahumans the world has ever known; In their last battle against an inhuman foe, two members of the Squad died while another remained in a coma and the only one to survive was Hardcase; The incident caused him to change careers and become an actor; While on the set of one of his movies, he is approached by a police officer that wants an autograph and inquires why Hardcase won't return to being a superhero; Before their conversation concludes, the police officer is summoned to a bank robbery; Hardcase declines to join him and the police officer rushes ahead; As Hardcase films his next scene, he can hear gunshots from the bank robbery and goes to investigate; There he meets Head Knocker, another super-powered ultra, who is trying to rob the bank and killed several people. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Hardcase (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AFB550-020

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Cover pencils by Steve Wozniak, inks by Lowe. Hard Choices, script by James Hudnall, art by Cranial Implant Studio; A beautiful ultra named Choice is frantic and searches for Hardcase to help her; She is chased all the way to Hardcase's house by a group wearing advanced battle armor; Hardcase and Choice make quick work of the group and try to get answers, but none are really forthcoming; Choice has been programmed by the company she works so that she is unable to always reveal pertinent information but Hardcase decides to help her anyway. 32 pgs., full color. $1.95. NOTE: Originally came polybagged with trading card and may or may not be bagged with card when purchased. Cover price $1.95.

Hardcase (1993) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-021

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Cover inks by Rod Ramos. Hard Decisions, script by James Hudnall, pencils by Jim Callahan, inks by Rodney Ramos; Choice is still with Hardcase and that makes the president of the Choice Corporation very nervous; He is counseled by J.D. Hunt and Rex Mundi; Rex Mundi decides to send the Omega Team, a group of mercenaries, to recapture Choice; Meanwhile, Hardcase and Choice are at Hardcase's home speaking with Detective Brown about the events that transpired earlier that day; When the media arrives, Hardcase and Choice leave the house and head to the beach. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Hardcase (1993) 4 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-022

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Cover pencils by Rick Hoberg. Strangers In the Night, script by Steve Englehart (plot) and James Hudnall (plot, script), pencils by Roger Robinson, inks by Larry Welch; The Strangers visit Hardcase for advice on how to be an ultra-human and a crime fighter; Hardcase regales the Strangers with his tale of the Squad, his old super-team, and of their unfortunate demise; When telling the story, Hardcase makes a realization that the monster that killed the Squad, NM-E, attacked very soon after the Squad rejected the government agency known as Aladdin; Electrocute informs everyone that she learned where Aladdin's headquarters with her time with J.D. Hunt; Hardcase, Choice and the Strangers go to the headquarters but are stopped by Aladdin agents: Foxfire, Dirt Devil, War Eagle and a mysterious, unknown agent that some of the Strangers recognize. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Hardcase (1993) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-023

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Cover by Kevin Maguire. Friends and Enemies, Part One: The First Cut, script by James Hudnall, pencils by Scott Benefiel, inks by Mike Christian; The police investigate a new ultra villain named Hardwire, who has the ability to cut things with his fingers on a molecular level; Meanwhile, Hardcase meets with the head of Choice Corporation, Bob Dixon, to get to the bottom of the problem involving chase and the ultras chasing her; Bob Dixon does not relent, but Hardcase informs him that she is under his protection; After that meeting, Rex Mundi indirectly hires Hardwire to take care of Hardcase. The Power of Gods starring Rune, script by Barry Windsor-Smith and Chris Ulm, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Floyd. Second Chapter starring Magnor, script by Mark Evanier, art by Sergio Aragones. Rune flip cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Night Man preview by Steve Engleheart and Darick Robertson. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $2.50.

Hardcase (1993) 6 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AFB550-024

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Cover pencils by Scott Benefiel, inks by Mike Christian. Friends and Enemies, Part Two: Returning Favors, script by James Hudnall, pencils by Scott Benefiel, inks by Mike Christian and Jordi Ensign; Choice exits a nightclub to find Hardcase gravely injured by lacerations against his chest and stomach; Hardcase is in a state between life and death like a drifting soul and can only witness when Hardwire, the ultra that hurt Hardcase, attacks; Thankfully, Choice summoned her shield ability and was safe against the attack; Choice takes Hardcase's body and brings it to a hospital so they can heal him; Hardcase believes he sees the soul of Starburst and she tells him that it was not his time to die. His regenerative abilities are ultra-human so his condition stabilizes quickly; Meanwhile, Rex Mundi gives the Omega Team and Quattro a mission that will take them to the moon. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Hellstorm Prince of Lies (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1177E30-009

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Parchment cover. Cover by Michael Bair and Mark Beachum. "Storm Clouds," script by Rafael Nieves, art by Michael Bair; An occult investigation leads to the discovery of a second, more evil Hellstorm; Daimon sends his impersonator back to Hell. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Hybrids Deathwatch 2000 (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-033

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May or may not be polybagged with trading card. Die-cut cover by Aron Weisenfeld and Neal Adams. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Aron Weisenfeld and Richard Bennett. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Genetically engineered heroes The Hybrids get their powers from alien DNA. The Hybrids are attempting to repair the ozone layer when DevilSpawn appears to lead them on a merry chase to a particular canyon. This series was produced with multiple variant covers and other promotional gimmicks of the time; this issue has a die-cut cover. Originally issued polybagged with a trading card. 40 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Hybrids Deathwatch 2000 (1993) 2 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2BC24B4-034

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May or may not be polybagged with trading card. Thermal cover by Aron Weisenfeld and Neal Adams. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Aron Weisenfeld, Alberto Saichan and Andres Klacik. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Genetically engineered heroes The Hybrids get their powers from alien DNA. FireBat returns, as a pawn of the Dragon's plans for the Deathwatch crisis. This series was produced with multiple variant covers and other promotional gimmicks of the time; this issue has a so-called thermal cover, printed with heat-sensitive ink which is supposed to reveal an image when handled or otherwise warmed up. Polybagged with trading card. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Hybrids Deathwatch 2000 (1993) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2BC24B4-035

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May or may not be polybagged with trading card. Wraparound Tyvek cover by S. Clarke Hawbaker and Dick Giordano. 10 Minutes to Dooms Day! Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Aron Weisenfeld, Rudy Nebres, Neal Adams and Andres Klacik. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Genetically engineered heroes The Hybrids get their powers from alien DNA. Horror and DevilSpawn join forces with Ms. Mystic beneath the Earth's surface to hold back the invading subterranean forces. It is the last stand against the Dragon. This series was produced with multiple variant covers and other promotional gimmicks of the time; this issue has a so-called indestructible cover, printed on a durable synthetic building material called Tyvek. Polybagged with a trading card. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

I Bots (1995 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-020

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"Out of the Blue" - This is the big one, the debut issue of Tekno Comix's first superhero title. Isaac Asimov's I-Bots blends the science fiction concepts that made Isaac Asimov the master of the genre with the action and intensity of superhero comics. Brought to life through the talent of legendary artist George Perez, additional creative development from comics veteran Howard Chaykin, and the stellar scripting talents of Steven Grant, this book delivers superheroes like you've never seen them before. Isaac Asimov's I-Bots follows the adventures of five young android heroes hunted by the evil forces that created them, and adored by a public that worships them. Bound by the Three Laws of Robotics, they find themselves forced to defend a world they don't understand. Are they truly heroes of the people or are they just pawns in the schemes of evil men? After spoiling a bold kidnapping, the I-Bots begin to discover the conspiratorial forces shaping their destiny. They follow the trail back to WorldTech, the shadowy mega-corporation that spawned them, and then a violent confrontation leads to more clues about the true nature of the I-Bots. Who are they, and why were they created? Characters: Killaine; Stonewall; Psy-4; Radiant; Itazura. Creative development by Howard Chaykin, script by Steven Grant, pencils by George Perez, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Mike Witherby. Plus: preface & pin-up by Howard Chaykin, and a biography of Isaac Asimov. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $1.95.

Incomplete Deaths Head (1993) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-030

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Bryan Hitch art Cover price $1.75.

Incomplete Deaths Head (1993) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27C178C-101

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"Plaguedog," script by Simon Furman, art by Lee Sullivan; Death's Head gets hired by Dead Cert to kill The Undertaker's top assassin, Plague Dog; from Death's Head (Marvel UK, 1988 series) #4. "Keepsake" Part 2 starring Doctor Who, script by Simon Furman, art by John Higgins; The Doctor and Keepsake rescue a medic from a primitive camp. "Data Retrieval: The Doctor" Doctor Who character profile. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.75.

Inhumans The Great Refuge (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-029

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An "Atlantis Rising" tie-in! The Kree demand the return of their former land, the mysterious Blue Area of the Moon! Will the Inhumans hand it over or go down fighting? After this shocker, the Inhumans' homeland of Attilan will be changed forever! Until now, the Inhumans have remained an enigmatic race on the fringe of the Marvel Universe, but this 64-page one-shot takes a microscope to their guarded secrets! Written by Skip Dietz. Art by Robert Brown and Rey Garcia. Cover price $2.95.

Itchy and Scratchy Comics (1993) 1D.A CGC 9.4 Vance Variant

Paper: White

Label #4321734017

Direct Edition with poster included. Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison; Itchy and Scratchy's cartoon mayhem extends into their real lives when they enter a race around the world. Diagram of Itchy and Scratchy's body parts. A list of Itchy and Scratchy's top 40 things...all of them violent. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Itchy and Scratchy Comics (1993) 1D.A CGC 8.5 Vance Variant

Paper: White

Label #4385800007

Direct Edition with poster included. Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison; Itchy and Scratchy's cartoon mayhem extends into their real lives when they enter a race around the world. Diagram of Itchy and Scratchy's body parts. A list of Itchy and Scratchy's top 40 things...all of them violent. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Itchy and Scratchy Comics (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2638A38-011

Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. "The Itchy & Scratchy Movie II," script by Dan Castellaneta and Deb Lacusta, pencils by Steve Vance and Bill Morrison, inks by Tim Bavington; The making and premier screening of an Itchy & Scratchy movie. Based on the Simpsons characters. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $1.95.

Jack Kirby's Secret City Saga (1993) 0A CBCS 9.8 Simonson

Label #19-2A98398-110

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Variant with blue background with no enhancements. Captain Glory, Bombast & Night Glider are put into suspended animation pods as the great catastrophe looms in this untitled tale. Story by Roy Thomas, art by Walt Simonson. Also: Frightful laments the task of training the humans in his charge in the Satan's Six tale "A Memo To: Mephistopheles." Story by Tony Isabella, pencils by John Cleary, inks by Armando Gil. Cover by Simonson. Cover price $2.95.