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    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 165 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4385453002

    Starts Jul 6

    Last 40-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Arms of the Octopus, script by Frank Miller (plot) and Roger McKenzie (plot, script), pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Heather finds out that her company is doing business with Doctor Octopus, and DD has to come to her rescue when she is captured; The Black Widow realizes her relationship with Matt is through and leaves New York. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 170 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4385453003

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. The Kingpin Must Die, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Kingpin, retired in Japan, sends his wife to New York to hire Nelson and Murdock so he can turn states evidence against the East Coast crime bosses; Vanessa is captured by the mob so they can lure Kingpin back to New York so they can kill him; Daredevil gets in the way and has a confrontation with Bullseye. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 171 CGC 8.0

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #4418460011

    Starts Jun 24

    Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. In the Kingpin's Clutches, script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Matt goes undercover and joins the Kingpin's gang so he can steal the info Fisk has collected on the underworld; Kingpin catches him in the act and beats him senseless; During the Kingpin's exchange with the men holding his wife, Vanessa is apparently killed; this issue marks the first actual meeting between DD and The Kingpin. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 181D CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Label #4420541006

    Starts Jun 24

    Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Last Hand, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Bullseye breaks out of prison; Elektra hunts down Foggy and is about to kill him until she recognizes him as Matt's buddy from college; Bullseye fights Elektra and kills her with her own sai; DD goes after Bullseye and ends up dropping him from a great height, breaking every bone in his body; Kingpin appearance; story narrated by Bullseye; story dedicated to the memory of Wally Wood 1927-1981. Full page pin-up ad for Marvel Fanfare, art by Michael Golden. Statement of Ownership average # of copies in preceding 12 months: 276,812 Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #60585210
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    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 184D CGC 9.4

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    Label #4377360014

    Starts Jun 24

    Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Good Guys Wear Red!, script by Frank Miller and Roger McKenzie (uncredited), pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; DD and the Punisher hunt down Hogman for selling drugs to kids, but the two heroes clash over their methods; DD ends up shooting the Punisher with his own gun; 2nd part of Angel Dust story originally rejected by the CCA. Letter to the editor from comics editor Diana Schutz. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 184N CGC 9.6

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    Label #4134425011

    Starts Jun 24

    Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Good Guys Wear Red!, script by Frank Miller and Roger McKenzie (uncredited), pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; DD and the Punisher hunt down Hogman for selling drugs to kids, but the two heroes clash over their methods; DD ends up shooting the Punisher with his own gun; 2nd part of Angel Dust story originally rejected by the CCA. Letter to the editor from comics editor Diana Schutz. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #60043575
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    Dark Horse Presents (1986) 1A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

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    1st app. Concrete, Black Cross

    Paper: White

    Label #1220444007

    Starts Jul 6

    1st printing. An anthology of original stories. First appearance of Concrete and Black Cross. Cover by Chris Warner. Black Cross [Part 1], script and art by Chris Warner; A soldier, haunted by memories of his past and injustices in the present, turns his back on his assignment. Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, script and art by Paul Chadwick; After finding himself in a new super-strong, rock hard body and donning the name Concrete, Ron Lithgow solicits on television for ideas regarding what he might do with his new body. Mindwalk, script and art by Randy Stradley; A shady telepath is coerced by government employees to ferret secrets from the mind of an ailing old man. Brighter!, script and art by Paul Chadwick; A young woman considers the possibilities afforded to her by her mutation, an ability to project light and create images. Back-cover Concrete illustration by Paul Chadwick. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #60561818
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    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4332542024

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

  • Item #61101512
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    Published Jun 1987 by DC.

    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 575 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #1992642003

    Starts Jun 24

    Batman: Year Two, Part 1 of 4. "Fear the Reaper!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. In a story that takes place in the Batman's early years, the Dark Knight comes face-to-face with the Reaper, a vigilante who has become judge, jury, and executioner on the criminal underworld. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #61101494
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    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 608 CGC 9.8

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    1st app. Anarky

    Paper: White

    Label #3764212015

    Starts Jun 24

    Someone is doing Batman's job for him. Can the Darknight Detective stop the murderous vigilante Anarky? Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. First appearance of Anarky. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #58796289
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    Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    REPRINT.

    Label #4060674001

    Starts Jul 6

    Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

  • Item #61127957
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    Published Mar 1985 by Marvel.

    Doctor Who (1984 Marvel) 6 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4428711007

    Starts Jun 24

    Written by Steve Moore. Art by Dave Gibbons, David Lloyd and Steve Dillon. Cover by Dave Gibbons. Introduction by editor Jim Salicrup. The Doctor's on the run again -- this time in ancient China! Beginning the "Dragon's Claw" saga with parts 1-5 by Steve Moore and Dave Gibbons, reprinted from Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) #39-43. Plus: Ice Warriors versus Cybermen in "Deathworld" parts 1 and 2 by Steve Moore and David Lloyd, reprinted from Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) #15 and 16. And: Introducing "Abslom Daak...Dalek-Killer" in part 1 by Steve Moore and Steve Dillon, reprinted from Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) #17. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #61127574
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    Donatello (1986 Mirage Studios) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4427612006

    Starts Jun 24

    Donatello of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles meets an artist (based on comics legend Jack Kirby) who has discovered a way to bring his drawings to life. Part of a series of one-shots featuring the Turtles in solo stories. Story by Kevin Eastman and art by Peter Laird. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover by Laird. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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    Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 9 CGC 5.0

    Paper: White

    Label #3860634001

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    Starts Jul 22

    Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. Issue #9 includes: Metamorphosis Odyssey: Doomsday & Aftermath by Jim Starlin, The Last Centaur by Tim Conrad, Children of the Stars by Charles Vess, Weirdworld: The Dragonmaster of Klarn by Doug Moench, John Buscema, Marie Severin, and Steven Oliff, Tales of Torment by David Kasakove, Match and Set by Lee Marrs, and Isolation and Illusion by P. Craig Russell. Also includes Jim Starlin interview by Archie Goodwin and a letter by Catherine Yronwode. December, 1981. Cover price $2.00.

  • Item #61097230
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    Published Oct 1988 by Marvel.

    Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

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    Paper: White

    Label #4041907023

    Starts Jun 24

    Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #3868154014

    Starts Jul 6

    "Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #61120305
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 245 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4420541010

    Starts Jun 24

    "Childhood's End" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. While Sue tapes an interview for a local TV show, a tragedy unfolds at the Baxter Building. And by the time the Invisible Girl arrives back home; Reed, Ben, and Johnny have been knocked out by a tall, blonde-haired stranger with amazing powers! Who is this man? Can the Invisible Girl provide the answers to his questions? 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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    Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 1 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4408082012

    Starts Jun 24

    Cover art by Terry Austin. The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones, script by John Byrne, pencils by John Byrne (layouts) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin; Indiana Jones goes after the Ikons of Ikammanen, "statues" of solid gold, after Charlie Dunne is murdered in the attempt; Indiana encounters Edith, Charlie's sister, and Solomon Black, who are both after the Ikons; Edith and Indiana are captured by a cult worshipping the Ikons. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #61080844
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    Published Jun 1982 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

    1st app. Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and more

    Paper: White

    Label #4419732011

    Starts Jul 6

    Direct Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #60998869
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    Published Jun 1982 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4

    1st app. Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and more

    Paper: White

    Label #4379834014

    Starts Jul 6

    Direct Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #60979435
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    Published Jul 1983 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 13 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4412817013

    Starts Jul 6

    1st printing - "Last Plane from Rio Lindo!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Scarlett and Hawk lead the Joes on a mission to South America to rescue Snake-Eyes, Stalker, Gung-Ho, and Breaker, but just where is Snake-Eyes? Destro seen again in shadow only. 1st appearance of Torpedo. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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    Published Jul 1985 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 37 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4250003016

    Starts Jun 24

    1st printing - "Twin Brothers!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes duel in the amusement park with a pair of deadly twin Cobra agents! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Flint and Tomax and Xamot. Cover price $0.75.

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    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 53D CGC 9.6

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    Label #3886359009

    Starts Jun 24

    Direct Edition. 1st printing - Marvel 25th Anniversary Edition Cover Featuring Snake-Eyes -"Pit-Fall!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Cobra attacks on GI Joe's home turf! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #61094667
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    Published Feb 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 56D CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #3886359013

    Starts Jun 24

    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.

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    Published Mar 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 57 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #3861322001

    Starts Jun 24

    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.

  • Item #61094714
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    Published Mar 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 57 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

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    Label #3861322006

    Starts Jul 22

    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.

  • Item #61094699
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    Published Jun 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 60 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #3886359019

    Starts Jun 24

    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.

  • Item #61094701
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    Published Jun 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 60 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4127591004

    Starts Jul 22

    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.

  • Item #61094671
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    Published Jul 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 61 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #3886359021

    Starts Jun 24

    Marshall Rogers art; Mike Zeck cover. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #61094724
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    Published Aug 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 62 CGC 9.6

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    Label #3886359022

    Starts Jun 24

    Mike Zeck cover. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #61094690
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    Published Nov 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 65 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4048434014

    Starts Jun 24

    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.

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    Published Aug 1988 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 74 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

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    Label #4063353017

    Starts Jun 24

    In "Alliance of Convenience," all-out war breaks out on Cobra Island between the Joes, Cobra Commander, Serpentor and Destro. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneek-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Duke; Roadblock; Beach-Head; Crank-Case; Clutch; Wild Bill; Doc; Leatherneck; Cutter; Tripwire; Short-Fuse; Stalker; Shipwreck; Sci-Fi; Lifeline; Fast-Draw; Crazylegs; Breaker; Maverick; Battleforce 2000; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Tomax; Xamot; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Tele-Viper; Crimson Guardsmen; 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.

  • Item #61094703
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    GI Joe Special Missions (1986) 7 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4150580006

    Starts Jun 24

    "The Old Switcheroo!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Mike Zeck. Chuckles and Kady Jaye race against the clock to stop the latest scheme of the sinister Baroness. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

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    Godzilla (1988 Dark Horse Limited Series) 5 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4185348001

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

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

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    Paper: White

    Label #4349473017

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

  • Item #55846022
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    Published Sep 1983 by Marvel.

    Hawkeye (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #2113277003

    Starts Jul 6

    Direct Edition. "Listen to the Mockingbird" Guest-starring Mockingbird. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (pencils) and Brett Breeding (inks & embellishes). Cover by Mark Gruenwald and Brett Breeding. At last the Avengers' ace archer has his own limited series! And at the moment life is great for Clint Barton with a new job, new rocket-sled, and new girlfriend! But a late night encounter with a mysterious woman called Mockingbird turns Hawkeye's dream world upside down! The ex-SHIELD agent tells the bow-slinger that his employer, Cross Technological Enterprises, is involved in criminal activities! But Hawkeye doesn't believe her! However he will... after he's double-crossed by Cross! Retelling of Hawkeye's origin. Flashback cameos by Barney Barton, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Swordsman. (Notes: Mockingbird previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 95. This four-part limited series was reprinted in 1988 in the trade paperback: Hawkeye; and again in 2009 in the trade paperback: Avengers Hawkeye.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 258 CGC 6.0

    Paper: White

    Label #3947344013

    Starts Jul 22

    "...to Hunt the Hulk!" Guest-starring the Soviet Super Soldiers. Captain America cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Cover by Frank Miller. The Hulk's powerful legs propel him into Russia. Seeing him as a threat the Russian military calls in the Soviet Super Soldiers to handle it. But do Crimson Dynamo, Darkstar, Vanguard, and Major Ursa even have the power to stop the Hulk's rampage. Their titanic tussle draws the attention of a powerful evil, the Presence! Meanwhile, Rick Jones goes to the Avengers to ask for their help to save the Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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

    Paper: White

    Label #4250287013

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

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

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    Label #4020473008

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340N CGC 9.2 Newsstand Variant

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    Label #4427612023

    Starts Jun 24

    Newsstand 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.

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    Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.
    1st Published Cover by Todd McFarlane

    Paper: White

    Label #4353572024

    Starts Jun 24

    While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

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    Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.
    1st Published Cover by Todd McFarlane

    Paper: White

    Label #4353572015

    Starts Jul 6

    While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

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    Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

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    1st Published Cover by Todd McFarlane

    Paper: White

    Label #4353572010

    Starts Aug 5

    While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

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    Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

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    1st Published Cover by Todd McFarlane

    Paper: White

    Label #4353573016

    Starts Jul 22

    While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

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    Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

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    1st Published Cover by Todd McFarlane

    Paper: White

    Label #4353573022

    Starts Jul 29

    While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

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    Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Label #1618456040

    Starts Jul 6

    "Lies!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. NOTE: The events of this story take place after Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) #183. Heartbroken after her break up with Peter (Colossus), Kitty decides to go home to her parents to recoup. While there, she over hears a peculiar exchange between her father and some business associates from overseas. Fearing for her father's life, Kitty follows him to Japan to help in any way she can. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, Kitty is alone, cold, hungry, and soon finds herself in way over her head. But this is nothing compared to the startlingly revelation that her very own father may be falling in with the Yakuza. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Ogun (in civilian clothes). Cover price $0.75.

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    Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Label #1618466011

    Starts Jul 22

    "Lies!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. NOTE: The events of this story take place after Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) #183. Heartbroken after her break up with Peter (Colossus), Kitty decides to go home to her parents to recoup. While there, she over hears a peculiar exchange between her father and some business associates from overseas. Fearing for her father's life, Kitty follows him to Japan to help in any way she can. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, Kitty is alone, cold, hungry, and soon finds herself in way over her head. But this is nothing compared to the startlingly revelation that her very own father may be falling in with the Yakuza. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Ogun (in civilian clothes). Cover price $0.75.

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    Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Label #1618466010

    Starts Aug 5

    "Lies!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. NOTE: The events of this story take place after Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) #183. Heartbroken after her break up with Peter (Colossus), Kitty decides to go home to her parents to recoup. While there, she over hears a peculiar exchange between her father and some business associates from overseas. Fearing for her father's life, Kitty follows him to Japan to help in any way she can. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, Kitty is alone, cold, hungry, and soon finds herself in way over her head. But this is nothing compared to the startlingly revelation that her very own father may be falling in with the Yakuza. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Ogun (in civilian clothes). Cover price $0.75.

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    Little Shop of Horrors (1987) 1 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4411714009

    Starts Jun 24

    Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dave Hunt. "Little Shop of Horrors," script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dave Hunt; Seymour Krelborn, a shy, clumsy, good-hearted florist, discovers what a new kind of plant, but its an alien creature whose arrival on Earth is the first step in an invasion plot; Seymour names his discovery the Audrey Two, after his co-worker and love interest, Audrey, and before long the Audrey Two makes Seymour popular; People from all over find themselves strangely enamored of the plant, and it makes Seymour and his boss Mr. Mushnik a lot of money, since all the new visitors to their flower shop mean a lot of new business; Seymour struggles with his success and celebrity because only he knows that Audrey Two feeds on human blood. Based on the 1986 feature film, which was a musical. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

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    Madame Xanadu (1981 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Slab: See item notes

    Severe front/back scuff(s).

    Label #3972691006

    Starts Jul 6

    Step thru the doorway into nightmare with Madame Xanadu in the 25-page "Dance For Two Demons." Script by Steve Englehart, art by Marshall Rogers. Madame Xanadu centerfold by Michael W. Kaluta. Plus: A disease that transforms and corrupts is explored in the 7-page science fiction tale "Falling Down to Heaven..." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Brian Bolland. Cover by Michael W. Kaluta. Cover price $1.00.