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Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 297 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0F74C72-013

"Sleep my Child, and Peace Attend Thee!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Banner's control over the Hulk continues to wain. He finds that he is slowly regressing back into the savage monster the world had come to fear. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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

Paper: White

Label #4250287013

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

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

Paper: White

Label #4020473008

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

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4427612023

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.

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 and Wolverine (1986) 1 CBCS 9.4 SS BYRNE/ PEREZ/ SALICRUP/ RUBINSTEIN/ RO

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Direct Edition. Verified Sig: JOHN BYRNE. Witnessed Sigs: GEORGE PEREZ, JIM SALICRUP & JOE RUBINSTEIN on 5/19/2019, JOHN ROMITA JR. on 6/20/2019, ROY THOMAS on 6/29/2019, LOU FERRIGNO & JIM SHOOTER on 7/6/2019.

Label #19-276BF92-077

Reprints: "And the Wind Howls Wendigo" (from Incredible Hulk 180) and "And Now, the Wolverine" (from Hulk 181) (scripts by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel); and "At the Sign of the Lion" (from Marvel Treasury Edition 28)(script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by Ken Landgraf, inks by George Perez). New 6-page text feature, "Wolverine: The Evolution of a Character" by Peter Sanderson. John Romita Sr. and Paul Smith sketches. John Byrne cover pencils, Jack Abel cover inks. Cover price $2.00.

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 Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-276811C-015

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.

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

Paper: White

Label #4353572024

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.

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

Paper: White

Label #4353572015

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.

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

Paper: White

Label #4353572010

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.

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

Paper: White

Label #4353573016

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.

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

Paper: White

Label #4353573022

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.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 23 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2767520-020

Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover. Northwind, Jade and Brainwave try to stave off Feithera's destruction (with a little help from Solomon Grundy) in "Feithera by Stormlight!" Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane and Mike Harris, inks by Steve Montano and Tony DeZuniga. 1-page pin-up of the Silver Scarab by McFarlane and DeZuniga. 28 pages of story. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.50.

Inhumanoids (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26D1A86-011

The Coming of the Inhumanoids: Part 1 of 4 - Based on the screenplay by Flint Dille. Adapted by Jim Salicrup. Art and cover by James W. Fry and Joe Del Beato. Inhumanoids is 1-part 1950s monster movie, 1-part sci-fi adventure, and 1-part ecological warning. A group of scientists, strapped inside high tech suits of armor, explore the catacombs of the earth and discover that ancient evil creatures called the Inhumanoids lay in wait to rise up and conqueror mankind. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Invasion (1988 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-40D9BCD-084

"The Alien Alliance!" Written by Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo. Art by Todd McFarlane and Craig Russell. When a coalition of alien empires decide to invade planet Earth, the World's Greatest Heroes unite! But against the power of the stars aligned against them, not even the World's Greatest Heroes may be enough to save the planet this time. 80 pages, FC. NOTE: Featuring early artwork by Spawn creator Todd McFarlane. Cover price $2.95.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 225 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-422EF89-005

Armor Wars. Part 1 of 8. "Stark Wars!" Double-Sized issue. Guest-starring Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang). Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bright (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. There is an abundance of technology-based villains in the Marvel Universe: The Beetle, Titanium Man, Controller, Crimson Dynamo, and many more! Each one uses super-advanced technology to make the weapons needed to commit their crimes! Tony Stark has just learned that his technology was stolen and could be the key component in the armor and battlesuits these villains wear! The Stark Enterprises CEO is furious! And the first bad guys on his list are Stilt-Man, the Mauler, and the Controller! "They stole his technology, and now it's Total War!" Retelling of Iron Man's origin. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Cassie Lang, Abe Zimmer, Clayton Wilson, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Notes: Shell-Head previously clashed with the Controller in Iron Man #91. This eight-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Iron Man Armor Wars.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 197 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

75¢ Canadian Price Variant.

Label #18-3772DCB-011

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Secret Wars II crossover. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. John Byrne cover. A Beyonder-powered Thundersword makes a jailbreak, while Bethany Cabe is abducted, in "Call Him...Thundersword!" Cover price $0.75.

Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 35 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-058

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

Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 42 CBCS 9.6

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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.

Just Teasing by Dave Stevens (1991) 1-1ST VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Poster book by Dave Stevens, the creator of the Rocketeer. This book features poster-size fantasy and pin-up artwork by Dave Stevens. It includes Sheena, Betty Page, Phantom Lady, King Kong, and more. 34 pages (17 posters). Softcover. Cover price $14.95.

Justice League America (1987) 1 FN+ 6.5

When terrorists take the U.N. General Assembly hostage, Doctor Light (Kimiyo Hoshi) calls on the newly formed Justice League for help in "Born Again". Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Terry Austin. Batman, Guy Gardner, Black Canary, Mr. Miracle, Oberon, Captain Marvel, Martian Manhunter, Blue Beetle, Dr. Fate, Maxwell Lord. Maguire/Austin cover. Cover price $0.75.

Justice League Europe (1989) 33 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3982142005

Breakdowns Part 10, continued from Justice League America (1987) #57. Ready for this? It's Guy Gardner vs. Despero vs. JLI vs. Lobo vs. Despero in a city-wrecking smash-up...and the JLI doesn't fare at all well. Continued in Justice League America (1987) #58. Written by Keith Giffen and Gerard Jones, with art and cover by Darick Robertson and John Beatty. Includes a full 16-page Sonic the Hedgehog advertisement comic printed inside. The comic has the exact same story content as found in the original 1991 mini comic (Sonic's 1st appearance in comic books) released as a promotional item in issues of Disney Adventures and Mean Machines Magazines. NOTE: The advertisement may also have been given out separately with pre-orders for the Sega console. Cover price $1.00.

King Kong (1991) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4409212010

By Don Simpson Cover price $2.50.

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1618456040

"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.

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #1618466011

"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.

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1618466010

"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.

Law of Dredd (1989) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2a98398-072

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Brian Bolland reprints Cover price $1.50.

Law of Dredd (1989) 12 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2A98398-073

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Brian Bolland reprint Cover price $1.75.

Law of Dredd (1989) 13 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2A98398-074

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Law of Dredd (1989) 23 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-2A98398-075

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Legion (1989 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-061

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

Legion (1989 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2A91623-063

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

Legion (1989 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-2B047C8-062

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Lobo has a face-to-face confrontation with the space pirates who have been terrorizing the galaxy...and don't miss the debut of the new Lydea Mallor. Script by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark McKenna. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 17 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2B047C8-063

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It's an all-out assault on Dagon-Ra and his space pirates...but is it also a trap? Script by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark McKenna. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.0

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Label #19-2B047C8-064

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Vril Dox has deduced Lydea's identity and sends the Beks after Mr. Starr. Meanwhile, Stealth is up to something. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Jim Fern and John Nyberg. Cover by Garry Leach. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 23 CBCS 9.0

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Label #19-2B047C8-065

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Celebrate the L.E.G.I.O.N.'s third year with a special 52-page issue that answers the question, "Whatever happened to the Durlan?" A flashback story reveals the exact nature of the relationship between Vril Dox and the Durlan, who vanished from the L.E.G.I.O.N. some time ago, as well as the Durlan's fate. Written by Alan Grant. The 30-page flashback tale art is by Richard Piers Rayner and Kim DeMulder, while Jim Fern provides the pencils for the framing sequence. Cover by Rayner. New Format. Cover price $2.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 29 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2B047C8-066

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As Lobo violently handles some space-smugglers, Vril Dox makes his choice for a right-hand man. Dox's surprising decision is overshadowed when a military space shipment crashes on Cairn. Was Dox responsible for manipulating the accident? Script by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson. Cover by Kitson. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 32 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2B047C8-067

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It's the new L.E.G.I.O.N. recruits on their first mission...against a gang of insane juvenile space-bikers. Meanwhile, the impossible Vril Dox finds love, and Lobo's life is threatened by the galaxy's greatest assassin! Script by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark Pennington. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Karl Kesel. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 33 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2B047C8-068

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It's a busy month for the L.E.G.I.O.N. as Vril Dox falls in love, reports of brutality by L.E.G.I.O.N.naires outrage Lady Quark, and Lobo discovers one of his pet dolphins dead at the hands of the mysterious Ice Man. Script by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark Pennington. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Karl Kesel. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989) Annual 2 CBCS 9.0

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Label #19-2B047C8-069

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The saga of ARMAGEDDON 2001 continues! Lobo's hair-raising possible future is examined as Waverider attempts to determine the identity of Monarch, the ruthless dictator of the future. Also, meet the Vril Dox of 2001, the cruel and evil tyrant who commands L.E.G.I.O.N. '01! Written by Alan Grant, with art and cover by Mike McKone and Jan Harpes. 68 pages. New Format. Cover price $2.95.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1989 4th Series) 22 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2B047C8-076

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The Quiet Darkness, Part 2 of 4. Celeste, Jo Nah and Kent Shakespeare race to the planet Zuun to rescue Brainiac 5 and Furball (Timber Wolf) from the growing cosmic conspiracy that has caught two little girls in the middle of a vicious conflict. Fighting on one side are the Legionnaires...and on the other, Darkseid and Lobo! Written by Al Gordon, Keith Giffen, Tom Bierbaum and Mary Bierbaum, with art by Giffen, Jason Pearson, Michael Christian and Gordon. Cover by Giffen and Gordon. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1989 4th Series) 24 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2B047C8-078

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The Quiet Darkness, Part 4 of 4. Aria is Darkseid's captive, and the Legion is powerless to prevent him from using the child to create a super-powered slave. Also, the mystery of a 30th-century Lobo is revealed! Written by Al Gordon, Keith Giffen, Tom Bierbaum and Mary Bierbaum, with art by Giffen, Jason Pearson, Michael Christian and Gordon. Cover by Giffen and Gordon. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

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

Paper: White

Label #23-1912410-003

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

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

Paper: White

Label #23-1912410-002

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