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Legion (1989 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

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.

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

Paper: White

Label #23-1912410-003

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

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

Paper: White

Label #23-1912410-002

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

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

Paper: White

Label #23-1912410-001

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

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-014

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 10 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-015

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 11 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-016

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-017

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 13 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-018

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 14 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-019

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 15 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-020

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 16 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-021

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 17 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-022

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 18 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-023

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4421040008

Rockin' At Midnight - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. The tragic secret of Midnight is revealed! Who is the Black Cat's new prey? And how can Moon Knight overcome the latest danger that threatens to destroy him? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 13 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-031

Part 2 of 3. Brush Fire - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Tom Palmer. Moon Knight becomes a rebel leader in an attempt to destroy the Bushman. And Arsenal is out to kill both Bushman and Moon Knight! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412156009

Part 3 of 3. Long Day Dying - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Tom Palmer. This is it! Moon Knight's final battle with Bushman! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2FA3252-021

Cover art by Alex Saviuk and Klaus Janson. Save the Tiger Part 2: The Bad Guy starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 2: First Witness starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 2: Bait starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. Cold War starring The Captain, script and art by Al Milgrom. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 37 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2496D64-037

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Cover art by Charles Vess. "How You Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm After They've Seen Asgard?", script by Alan Zelenetz, art by Charles Vess; Here be Dragons!; The Warriors Three are caught up in a dreamscape illusion while trying to recover a missing Asgardian!; And Loki's to blame! Pin-ups: Storm by Brett Blevins; Spider-Man, the Black Cat, and the Hobgoblin by Arthur Adams; Iron Man by Walt Simonson; and the Man-Thing by Tom Sutton. "Synchronicity" starring Fantastic Four, She-Hulk, and Wyatt Wingfoot, script by Mark Borax, art by Norm Breyfogle. Back cover by Norm Breyfogle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 48 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2496D64-048

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She-Hulk stars in "World's Hero...Father's Shame!" Script by Dwight Jon Zimmerman, pencils by Kerry Gammill, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Jose Marzan. She-Hulk also stars in "California Dreaming." Script by Sue Flaxman, art by Don Perlin. The Vision stars in "Run Through the Jungle." Script by Michael Higgins, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Jim Sanders III. Gammill/Marzan front cover; Wilson/Sanders back cover. Cover price $1.95.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 49 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2496D64-049

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Cover art by Alan Weiss. "Strange On the Range," script and art by Alan Weiss; An American Indian has discovered a way to use magic to alter history!; How can Doctor Strange stop him?; Guest-starring Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. "Two Guns Against the Gang!", script by Mike W. Barr, art by Tod Smith; Two-Gun Kid (Matt Hawk) takes on "Bear" Bronson and "Rattler" Redlin. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

New Gods (1989 3rd Series) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #19-37AE6EC-022

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Orion, Lightray, Eve Donner and Forager find themselves drawn to a renegade Apokolyptian insect colony in Nevada...founded on the site of an unstable nuclear missile depot. Written by Jim Starlin and Paris Cullins, with art by Cullins and Bob Lewis. Cover by Cullins and Al Vey. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Nintendo Power (1988-2012 Nintendo of America) 1B CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4293773010

"Free Sample Copy" Edition Cover by Joan Gratz. Premiere Issue 1988. Originally distributed with a fold-out poster; see individual listings to see if it is present. The premiere gaming magazine for all things Nintendo. In this issue "Super Mario 2 - 20 page Spectacular, Zelda - Second Quest in depth review, Baseball Roundup, Over 50 pro tips. 110 Pages, Full Color, 8.25" x 10.75". Cover price $3.50.

Phantom (1989 DC 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2DCBDFF-030

The Ghost Who Walks returns. As we pick up the adventures of the legendary protector of the jungle - who is believed to be immortal by those who fear and respect his authority and power - he is on the trail of a gang of gun runners looking to increase business by instigating a civil war that will tear a country apart. Can the Phantom stop them before war breaks out and a nation is destroyed...or will the hero of the downtrodden masses finally reach the end of his 400-year reign as the Ghost Who Walks? Only time, and the story beginning in THE PHANTOM #1, will tell the tale. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Mark Verheiden, with art by Luke McDonnell. Cover by McDonnell. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Predator (1989) 1REP.2ND CBCS 9.6 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

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Second Printing. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Warner and Sam de la Rosa. The Predators are back, only this time their hunting ground isn't the tropical jungles of South America--it's the concrete and street jungles of New York City! It's the hottest summer on record, and Detective Schaefer suspects that his brother's disappearance is somehow tied to the wave of gruesome murders plaguing New York! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289EB7E-020

Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Continued from last issue. Frank has found the tape that shows the Rev murdering a man in cold blood. Can Castle deal out his brand of punishment to a man of God? The Punisher's war on crime does not discriminate. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F82E4-032

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Cover art by Carl Potts and Scott Williams. An Eye for an Eye Chapter One Sunday in the Park, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; Punisher shoots some criminals and recalls his family's death in Central Park. Profiles of this issue's creators. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4420259006

Cover art by Carl Potts and Scott Williams. An Eye for an Eye Chapter One Sunday in the Park, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; Punisher shoots some criminals and recalls his family's death in Central Park. Profiles of this issue's creators. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Quasar (1989) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418460008

S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Wendell Vaughn puts on mysterious bracelets of power to repel an A.I.M. attack in the origin tale "The Price Of Power!" Script by Mark Gruenwald, breakdowns by Paul Ryan, finishes by Danny Bulanadi. Cameos by Nick Fury and Tony Stark. Ryan cover. Origin; formerly Marvel Boy & Marvel Man. See also Avengers # 302; Captain America # 217; Incredible Hulk # 234; Marvel Team-Up # 113; and Marvel Two-In-One # 53 Cover price $1.00.

Raw TPB (1989-1991 Penguin Books) Volume 2 1-1ST VF 8.0

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Open Wounds from the Cutting Edge of Commix!" Featuring Teen Plague from Outer Space by Charles Burns; 50's Commie Nostalgia by kim Deitch and Tom Dehaven; Eating Disorders in Central France by Jacques Loustal; The Purpose of Language by Ben katchor; Maus by Art Spiegelman; and more! Softcover, 6-in. x 8-in., 202 pages, PC/PB&W. Mature Readers Cover price $14.95.

Revengers Featuring Megalith (1985 Continuity) 4 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC2DFF-025

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If The Nuclear Warlock Has His Way. Story by Neal Adams and Elliot S! Maggin. Art by Louis Williams, Brian Garvey, Ian Akin, and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams. Continuity Comics presents its own super-team, cleverly called the Revengers. The Revengers are building a new headquarters in a remote town, only to find themselves attacked by freakish mutations under the direction of the New Clear Warlock. Featuring a script assist from DC legend Elliot S! Maggin. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Rock N Roll Comics (1989 1st Printing) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DD19F6-031

This Book was never reprinted due to a restraining order. Bon Jovi by Todd Loren & Larry Nadolsky. Cover by Lyndal Ferguson. Cover price $1.95.

Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0942422002

Cover art by Rich Buckler. A Legend A-Borning starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod; retells the origin of the Sub-Mariner. Subby, Bill, and Me: A Personal View article on the various interpretations of Namor by Roy Thomas, art by Bill Everett. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0315708016

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. Avenging Son starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod; the story of Namor's youth and his first encounter with surface men. Subby, Bill, and Me: Part 2 of a Personal View article about Bill Everett by Roy Thomas. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0942422004

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. A Prince in New York starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod; retells Namor's first visit to New York from Marvel Mystery #1-4. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0942422006

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. Invaders starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Richardson & Company; retells Namor's teaming with Torch in Marvel Mystery #17 and Invaders. Subby, Bill, and Me: Part 4 of a Personal View interview with Bill Everett by Roy Thomas (reprinted from Alter Ego #11). 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0907402001

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. Dark Denstiny starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod; recaps events of the late 40s and 50s. Subby, Bill, and Me: Part 5 of a Personal View interview with Bill Everett by Roy Thomas (reprinted from Alter Ego #11). 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0942422008

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. Rage and Remembrance starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod; recaps Namor's return in Fantastic Four #4, 6. Subby, Bill, and Me: Part 6 of a Personal View interview with Bill Everett by Roy Thomas (reprinted from Alter Ego #11). 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0942422009

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. Avengers starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Mike Gustovich; recaps Fantastic Four Annual #1, Avengers #3-4, etc. Subby, Bill, and Me: Part 7 of a Personal View interview with Bill Everett by Roy Thomas (reprinted from Alter Ego #11). 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Saga of the Sub-Mariner (1988) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0942422011

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod. Rendezvous with Destiny starring Sub-Mariner, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob McLeod; Namor continues to tell his life story including his short stint with Magneto's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, his countering of the overthrow of Atlantis by both Attuma and Krang, his trial by the humans of the surface world with his subsequent battle with Daredevil, and his initial encounter with the villainous Destiny. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-2AAB1C5-002

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 3 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Name Written on 1ST Page in Pen.

Label #3964320002

In order to regain his lost kingdom, the Sandman must first recover his lost mystical objects, a quest that will require the aid of a reluctant John Constantine. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 5 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4033620006

The Sandman enters the dreams of Mister Miracle in an effort to recover his stolen ruby...the same ruby Dr. Destiny seeks. Guest-starring the Martian Manhunter. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 6 VF- 7.5

Sandman lies helpless, unable to stop Dr. Destiny as he unleashes nightmares and madness upon the world. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 8A FN 6.0

Neil Gaiman script and Dringenberg art. Standard edition that includes a 'publishorial' by DC editor Jeanette Kahn. First appearance of Death. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 13 VF+ 8.5

The Doll's House, Part 4 of 7. It's a look at the Sandman's 600-year relationship with a man who refuses to die. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Michael Zulli and Steve Parkhouse. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 14 CBCS 9.4 Signed Gaiman

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Neil Gaiman. Sketch on Cover. Direct Edition

Label #21-3D82531-004

The Doll's House, Part 5 of 7. A special double-sized issue as Sandman attends a convention of serial killers to find and confront the Corinthian. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $2.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 19ERROR CGC 9.4 McKean Error Variant

Paper: White

Error Edition.

Label #3948377004

Error Version. Printed with page 18 & 19 in the wrong order. Dream Country, Part 3 of 4: "A Midsummer Night's Dream." There's no business like show business as the Sandman gets a performance, Mr. Shakespeare gets stage fright, and Bottom gets an ass's head. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Charles Vess. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Secret Origins Special (1989) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4350001019

A look at the secret origins of Penguin, the Riddler and Two-Face. Framing sequence is the making of a 'Steve Jones Investigates' special, taking a look at the costumed criminals of Gotham, in "Original Sins." Script by Neil Gaiman, art by Mike Hoffman & Kevin Nowlan. Origins: Penguin in "The Killing Peck." Script by Alan Grant, art by Sam Kieth; the Riddler in "When is a Door." Script by Neil Gaiman, art by Bernie Mireault & Matt Wagner; Two-Face in an untitled tale. Script by Mark Verheiden, art by Pat Broderick & Dick Giordano. Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $2.00.

Secret Origins Special (1989) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4412913017

A look at the secret origins of Penguin, the Riddler and Two-Face. Framing sequence is the making of a 'Steve Jones Investigates' special, taking a look at the costumed criminals of Gotham, in "Original Sins." Script by Neil Gaiman, art by Mike Hoffman & Kevin Nowlan. Origins: Penguin in "The Killing Peck." Script by Alan Grant, art by Sam Kieth; the Riddler in "When is a Door." Script by Neil Gaiman, art by Bernie Mireault & Matt Wagner; Two-Face in an untitled tale. Script by Mark Verheiden, art by Pat Broderick & Dick Giordano. Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $2.00.