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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.

Grimjack (1984) 73 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-019

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Gross Point Preview (1997) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-2B97DDE-002

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Gross Point Preview (says "Special Sneak Preview!" across top of cover; no cover price).

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 27 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289ce8f-011

Infinity War Tie-In: Part 1 of 3 - "Back from the Future!" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. The Guardians of the Galaxy travel back in time to the 20th Century and come face-to-face with the Uncanny Inhumans! Plus, the startling secret of Talon is revealed. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 62 FN 6.0

Double-Sized Final Issue - The Starhawk Saga: Part 4 of 4 - "Endgame!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Kevin West and Steve Montano. Can the One Who Knows get past the mechanical monster Pathbreaker and reach Vesper to find Kismet, his mother? "Time to Go!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Sandu Florea. Guardians of the Galaxy, past and present, unite for an adventure destined to forever change the very fabric of reality. What would be the outcome of the infamous Martian Invasion of Earth if the aliens were intercepted by Icarus, the starship of the Guardians?! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Harbinger (1992) 1D CGC 9.8 Coupon Included

Paper: White

Label #4233005013

Coupon insert inside. The detachable coupon (Coupon #1) has a black and white mini-comic page printed on it - "The Story of Harada" - and was intended to be used for the redemption of a free issue of Harbinger #0.
Cover pencils by David Lapham, inks by Bob Layton. Children of the Eighth Day, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by David Lapham, inks by John Dixon; Sting and Kris recruit Zephyr, Flamingo and Torque to oppose Toyo Harada's Harbinger organization; Harada's henchmen attack them and injure Kris. 36 pgs. $1.95.

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.

Hercules the Legendary Journeys (1996) 1A CBCS 9.8

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AC6C05-011

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Cover art by Michael Golden. "The Trial of Hercules, Part 1," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Jeff Butler, inks by Steve Montano; Salmoneus is hired to take a beautiful woman, Pronoea, to Hercules; After some adventures, they find him; Pronoea then takes Hercules to help her husband, Prometheus; Which gets Herc in trouble with Zeus. Interview with Jeff Butler. Short biography of Roy Thomas. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Homicide Tears of the Dead (1997) 1A CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #19-2B0472B-033

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Regular cover. By Hart D. Fisher. 32 pgs. Color. Cover price $2.95.

Horseman (03/1996 1st Series) Crusade 1A CBCS 9.8 Mshindo I.

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-012

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Standard Edition. Crusade One-Shot. Shi guest-stars. 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.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 383 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3826127009

Infinity Gauntlet crossover. "Green Canard." Guest-starring Silver Surfer and Doctor Strange. Spider-Man cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Dale Keown and Mark Farmer. The Pantheon calls in the Hulk to deal with his old foe the Abomination. Meanwhile, the Silver Surfer has crash landed into the home of Doctor Strange and brings with him the warning of the mad titan Thanos (see also Infinity Gauntlet #1). As half the population in the universe ceases to exist, the Hulk is pulled through a vortex to parts unknown. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #3. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 393D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-007

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First Printing. Direct Edition. Ajax, Atalanta, Igor Drenkov, Red Guardian, Fantasma, Perun, Vostok, Leader (flashback), Abomination (flashback), Juggernaut (flashback), Dr. Doom (flashback), Thanos (flashback), and Modok (flashback), script by Peter David, pencils by Dale Keown, inks by Mark Farmer; Hulk finally has his vengeance on the Russian spy who didn't stop the gamma bomb test which turned Bruce Banner into the Hulk; origin of Hulk. Hulk/Wolverine pinup by Herb Trimpe. Hulk/Thor pinup by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Grudge Match, script by Peter David, pencilsby Herb Trimpe, inks by Herb Trimpe and Charles Barnett. Hulk/Leader pinup by Sal Buscema. Hulk/Abomination pinup by Gil Kane. Psychological Ramifications of Gamma Radiation article by Peter David. Hulk/Krylorian Warriors pinup by Walt Simonson. Hulk/Thing pinup by Jim Starlin. Hulk/The Pantheon pinup by Dale Keown. 68 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 393N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-44F0FA4-008

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. Ajax, Atalanta, Igor Drenkov, Red Guardian, Fantasma, Perun, Vostok, Leader (flashback), Abomination (flashback), Juggernaut (flashback), Dr. Doom (flashback), Thanos (flashback), and Modok (flashback), script by Peter David, pencils by Dale Keown, inks by Mark Farmer; Hulk finally has his vengeance on the Russian spy who didn't stop the gamma bomb test which turned Bruce Banner into the Hulk; origin of Hulk. Hulk/Wolverine pinup by Herb Trimpe. Hulk/Thor pinup by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Grudge Match, script by Peter David, pencilsby Herb Trimpe, inks by Herb Trimpe and Charles Barnett. Hulk/Leader pinup by Sal Buscema. Hulk/Abomination pinup by Gil Kane. Psychological Ramifications of Gamma Radiation article by Peter David. Hulk/Krylorian Warriors pinup by Walt Simonson. Hulk/Thing pinup by Jim Starlin. Hulk/The Pantheon pinup by Dale Keown. 68 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 449D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #4012994003

Direct Edition. Cover by Mike Deodato Jr. It's the first appearance of the Thunderbolts in the aptly-titled "Introducing the Thunderbolts," script by Peter David, pencils by Mike Deodato Jr., inks by Tom Wegrzyn; Hulk and Janis are attacked by the Thunderbolts; Hulk is hurt during the fight, and breaks the wall of a dam to switch their attention onto saving citizen lives; At the end of the issue we see the Hulk falling on his knees, grabbing his chest. Characters: Hulk (Bruce Banner); Thunderbolts (Citizen V; Mach-1; Songbird; Techno; Atlas; Meteorite) ; Janis Jones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 474 FN 6.0

Final issue. Cover art is an homage to the cover of The Incredible Hulk #1 (1962). The Great Astonishment--Conclusion: It's All True!, script by Joe Casey, pencils by Javier Pulido, inks by Sean Parsons; Bruce and Qnax pursue the Watcher and enter the Ultimate Machine to learn the truth about their lives; Hulk returns to Earth and fights the Abomination, but lets him go after Ross threatens to destroy them both; Bruce gives himself up to Ross, but Ross lets him go, and arrests Devlin DeAngelo; Dr. Spar leaves Gamma Lab, and Bruce is left to live his life. An interview with John Byrne and Ron Garney, discussing the release of Hulk #1 (1999). Cover price $2.99.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 4 VF+ 8.5

Part 4 of 6. "Cosmic Battle on the Edge of the Universe!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim, George Perez, Joe Rubinstein, Bruce N. Solotoff. The surviving heroes of Earth mount an all-out assault on the Mad Titan, Thanos, and the power of his Infinity Gauntlet. But do even the most powerful heroes in the Marvel Universe have enough might to topple this nigh-omnipotent madman? Meanwhile, the mysterious man known as Adam Warlock waits and watches in the wings. What could he possibly have up his sleeve? 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 5 VF/NM 9.0

Part 5 of 6. "Astral Conflagration!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. The heroes of Earth mounted an all-out assault on Thanos and the power of his Infinity Gauntlet. They failed. Now, the Mad Titan stands defiantly before the cosmic gods of the universe. It's Thanos vs. the Stranger, Lord Order and Master Chaos, Chronos, the Celestials, Mistress Love and Sire Hate, Mephisto, Eon, Galactus, Lady Death, and Eternity in a battle that could very well mean the end of everything. However, an unexpected turn of events will change the playing field and nothing will ever be the same again. 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 6 VF 8.0

Part 6 of 6. "Power!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. The nigh-omnipotent power of the Infinity Gauntlet has fallen into the hands of Thanos' insane niece, Nebula. Now, the universe is maybe worse off now more so than before with such power at the disposal of such a scarred psyche. She has already swept aside the attack of Thor, Hulk, Drax, Firelord, and Doctor Doom as if they were but flies. All that stands in the way of the universe and ultimate annihilation is the man called Adam Warlock, Doctor Strange, the Silver Surfer, and the one who forged the Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos. Cover price $2.50.

Infinity War (1992) 3 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-069BD64-022

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Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Al Milgrom. The Magus is moving the pieces on his cosmic chess board into place. The factions of Galactus, Silver Surfer, and Dr. Strange; Thanos, Adam Warlock and the Infinity Watch; Earth's heroes; and Doom and Kang are all acting according to his diabolical plan. Once they are in place he springs his trap. As Earth's most powerful heroes launch a full scale attack on Thanos, Warlock, and the Infinity Watch those left behind are attacked by a full contingent of evil doppleganger. Plus, the Living Tribunal, the representative of the highest power in the universe heeds Eternity's call. 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Inhumans (1998 2nd Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4346178006

First Contact - Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and Cover by Jae Lee. Earth vs. Attilan -- war! The first salvo has been fired in the assault on the fabled Attilan, whose inhabitants must now decide between diplomacy and retaliation. And while Black Bolt and his closest confidantes weigh their options, the wheels of deception turn in the outside world, as Stalyenko turns to an unlikely source for aid in his campaign against the aliens that live at humanity's door. For all their power, can the Inhumans handle the lies, greed and politics of mankind? Plus: a special guest appearance by the Black Widow, who will soon be starring in her own Marvel Knights limited series! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Inhumans (1998 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0A17814-013

First Contact - Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and Cover by Jae Lee. Earth vs. Attilan -- war! The first salvo has been fired in the assault on the fabled Attilan, whose inhabitants must now decide between diplomacy and retaliation. And while Black Bolt and his closest confidantes weigh their options, the wheels of deception turn in the outside world, as Stalyenko turns to an unlikely source for aid in his campaign against the aliens that live at humanity's door. For all their power, can the Inhumans handle the lies, greed and politics of mankind? Plus: a special guest appearance by the Black Widow, who will soon be starring in her own Marvel Knights limited series! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 282 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2E62824-006

"War Machine" Part 2 of 3. First (full) appearance of the War Machine armor. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek. The Masters of Silence came to Stark Enterprises last issue looking for a fight! And now the trio is getting one in spades thanks to the War Machine armor! In a remarkable display of firepower; Tony Stark, clad in the new gray & white armor, trounces his would-be assassins! In the meantime, Jim Rhodes contacts SHIELD to learn who framed Stark Enterprises for the deadly accident in Japan! And it turns out to be someone the armored avenger knows very, very well! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Nick Fury. (Note: The cover to issue 282 was reprinted as the cover to Iron Man (1968 1st series) Marvel Legends Reprint 281.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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 Fourth World (1997) 16 CBCS 9.8 SS Byrne

Paper: White

Verified Signature: John Byrne. Direct Edition

Label #23-1C5FB35-004

Cover by Walter Simonson. Stories by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Ron Wagner & Ray Kryssing. Believing himself to be the one true son of Darkseid, Kalibak amasses a brutish army of followers and leads them to the Source Wall, ready to challenge Darkseid for control of Apokolips in a battle to the death in "Power Play"! Plus, in part 3 ("Sacrifices") of a 3-part Tales of the New Gods back-up tale, Metron's deal with Darkseid enables the mysterious New God to create the cosmos-spanning Mobius Chair. But the deal gives the evil master of Apokolips a power greater than Metron had ever imagined! 32 pages, full color. 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.

Jack Kirby's Secret City Saga (1993) 0S CBCS 9.8 Simonson Silver Variant

Paper: White

Special Collector's Edition.

Label #21-22C3810-014

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Silver cover edition Cover price $2.95.

Jack Kirby's Secret City Saga (1993) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Includes: Supplemental Materials.

Label #21-248C197-013

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Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 42 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2A98398-059

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"West Side Rumble" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Cliff Robinson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #434. Plus: "Thirteenth Assessment" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #421. Also: "Casey's Day Out" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #422. And: "Hagatha Smeld" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #419. Cover by Randy Elliott. Cover price $1.75.

Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 44 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-060

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"Many Unhappy Returns" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Kim Raymond; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #376. Plus: "The Genie" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Cam Kennedy; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #514. Also: "Pretzel Logic" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #304. And: "Spugbug" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Kim Raymond; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #413. Plus: "High Society!" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ian Gibson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #364. Also: "The Dredd End" is by Brian Bolland. Cover pencils by Tom Artis. Cover price $1.75.

Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 47 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-061

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"In the Bath" is written by John Wagner, with art by Jim Baikie; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #626. Plus: "10,000,000 Is a Dangerous Age, Cynthia" is written by Alan Grant, with art by Colin MacNeil; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #628. Also: "A Child's Tale" is written by Alan Grant, with art by Cliff Robinson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #631. And: "A Total Near-Death Experience" is written by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #629-630. Cover by Tom Artis and Sam De La Rosa. Cover price $1.75.

Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 55 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-062

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"Reasons to Be Fearful" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Robin Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #528. Plus: "The Amazing Ant-Man" is written by Alan Grant, with art by Carlos Ezquerra; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #640. Also: "Fairlyhyperman" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Mike Collins and Mark Farmer; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #529-530. And: Tharg's Future Shocks story "Brand Loyalty" is written by Mike Collins, with art by Paul Marshall; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #638. Cover price $1.95.

Jurassic Park (1993) 1A CBCS 9.4 Kane

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AC6C05-014

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1st printing. Collector's Edition. Gil Kane art. George Perez inks. Walt Simonson script. NOTE: $2.95 cover price with black collectors edition box; originally came polybagged with trading cards and may or may not be polybagged with cards when purchased. Cover price $2.95.

Jurassic Park (1993) 2 CBCS 7.0 Kane Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Jurassic Park amberchrome contest insert missing.

Label #19-2AC6C05-016

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Gil Kane art. George Perez inks. Walt Simonson script. NOTE: $2.95 cover price; originally came polybagged with trading cards and may or may not be polybagged with cards when purchased. Cover price $2.95.

Jurassic Park (1993) 2N CBCS 9.8 Kane Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Dave Cockrum Variant.

Label #19-2A98398-067

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Gil Kane art. George Perez inks. Walt Simonson script. NOTE: $2.50 cover price. Cover price $2.50.