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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.

MASK (1987 2nd Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27967D5-008

"The Ice Age!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Curt Swan and Kurt Schaffenberger. V.E.N.O.M. (Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem) has returned and the only force on Earth that can stop their sinister plans is Matt Trakker and the brave men and women of M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand)! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Did you know that M.A.S.K. is the special weapons division of G.I. Joe? – Odinson. Lone Star Comics Archivist. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe The Motion Picture (1987) 1N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. Masters of the Universe: The Motion Picture - Written by Ralph Macchio (adaptation), David Odell (uncredited, original screenplay) and Stephen Tolkin (uncredited, original screenplay). Art by George Tuska and Art Nichols. Cover by Mike Zeck and Dennis Janke. Adaptation of the live-action 1987 film. Based on the toy line from Mattel and the animated television series produced by Filmation (1983-85). He-Man comes to Earth seeking a Cosmic Key that controls the power of the universe, stolen by cosmic villain Skeletor. Two teenagers become involved in this fantasy-adventure. Characters in this issue: He-Man; Teela; Skeletor; Man-at-Arms; Gwildor; Julie Winston; Kevin; Detective Lubic; Beastman; Karg; Blade; Saurod; Sorceress; Carl; Charlie; Evil-Lyn. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Millennium (1987 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #22-1BB7A3B-011

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Millennium Week 1. Week one of DC's companywide crossover of 1987 gets underway by informing readers that the Manhunters were created as a force for good three-and-a-half billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. However, they have turned against their masters and are now gunning for Earth's heroes and for ten special "chosen ones" that have been selected by the Guardians. Various DC characters, such as Wally West's dad, are revealed to be Manhunters. Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75.

Millennium (1987 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #22-1BB7A3B-010

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Millennium Week 1. Week one of DC's companywide crossover of 1987 gets underway by informing readers that the Manhunters were created as a force for good three-and-a-half billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. However, they have turned against their masters and are now gunning for Earth's heroes and for ten special "chosen ones" that have been selected by the Guardians. Various DC characters, such as Wally West's dad, are revealed to be Manhunters. Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75.

Millennium (1987 DC) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7A3B-014

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Millennium Week 1. Week one of DC's companywide crossover of 1987 gets underway by informing readers that the Manhunters were created as a force for good three-and-a-half billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. However, they have turned against their masters and are now gunning for Earth's heroes and for ten special "chosen ones" that have been selected by the Guardians. Various DC characters, such as Wally West's dad, are revealed to be Manhunters. Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75.

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.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 13 CBCS 9.2 SS Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021 Direct Edition

Label #21-21F6F8D-007

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Old McDonald's House of Horrors!", script by Mike Carlin, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Spider-Ham captures The Pinhead of Crime. Jonah sends Peter and the interns to cover Quackula threatening citizens, and they stay at Old McDonald's Farm, which just happens to be where Dr. Chickenstein is creating a monster from vegetables; Spider-Ham arrives, and overcomes his fear to defeat Moooooooommy and the other horrors. "Nick Furry, Agent of S.H.E.E.P.", script and art by Mike Mellor; Nick and Dodo rush to capture the introspective and philosophical cyborg Deathsquawk, and Nick helps him discover his true destiny. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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.

Photo Journal Guide to Comic Books HC (1989 Gerber) 1-1ST VG/FN 5.0

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "A-J!"

By Ernest W. Gerber.

Gerber's lavishly illustrated reference books make it easy for fans to get a glimpse at thousands of hard-to-find comics. The Photo Journal Guide to Comic Books Vol. 1 covering A-J (1989), compiled by Ernest and Mary Gerber is published by the Gerber Publishing Company. Volume one contains 10,700 full color illustrations of comics in alphabetical order from A-J. Also included is a price and grading guide for comics.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 170 pages, full color.

NOTE: For Volume 3-4 see Photo Journal Guide to Mavel Comics HC (1991).

NOTE: The dust-jacket has a rough, groovy exterior and this is not considered a defect.

Cover price $75.00.

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) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4400745010

Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4400745003

Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400745007

Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400745011

Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4132889016

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Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4132889012

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Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4132889023

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Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

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.

Raphael (1985 Mirage Studio) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1REP CGC 9.0 Eastman Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4043111010

2nd printing (Full Color Cover) - New wraparound cover and 8 new pages of art. Cover price $1.50.

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) 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.

Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412913012

Cover pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Dave Hunt. The Secret Origin of the Suicide Squad, script by John Ostrander, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Dave Hunt; a look at the history of the Suicide Squad and Task Force X. 52 pgs. $1.25. Legends chapter 22. Cover price $1.25.

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.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D5943E-019

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Cover art by John Byrne. Second Chance, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; the Headmen hire the Circus of Crime to test She-Hulk's abilities. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2760E21-007

Cover art by John Byrne. Attack of the Terrible Toad Men or Froggy Came Cavortin', script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; She-Hulk vs. the Toad Men. and The Headmen, features the intro of Louise Mason, who will shortly be shown to be the ex-Blonde Phantom. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-014

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"Shalla Bal." Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. For years Norrin Radd, the Silver Surfer and former Herald of Galactus, has dreamed of nothing else save returning to his home, the planet Zenn-La, and his beloved Shalla Bal. However, the Surfer will soon learn a hard truth...sometimes you can never return home. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 3 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-025

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"Heaven!" Firebird cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Story picks up after West Coast Avengers Annual #2 and Avengers Annual #16. Empowered with the Power Cosmic the Silver Surfer is one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe. However, there exist beings whose powers rival and in some instances surpass even those of a former Herald of Galactus. When the Elders of the Universe decide the Surfer has become a liability to their plot, they dispatch one of their own to deal with him. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-036

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"Mantis!" Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Elders of the Universe are some of the most powerful beings in existence, and the only thing standing in their way and their ultimate goal is the Silver Surfer. Luckily, the former Herald of Galactus has acquired a new ally, the woman known as Mantis. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-058

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"Seeds of War!" Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer has uncovered the truth behind the cosmic scheme of the Elders of the Universe. Plus, the Kree and Skrull renew their age old war. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 7 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-069

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"Triangle!" Guest-starring Mantis. Avengers and Captain Marvel flashback cameos. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Kree Empire invades Zenn-La and soon learn this planet is under the protection of the Silver Surfer, wielder of the Power Cosmic. Meanwhile, Mantis watches from the shadows as the Elders of the Universe continue their scheming. Plus, Norrin Radd confronts the Supreme Intelligence, Master of a Thousand-Thousand Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248D6B1-026

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"Soul Sweet Soul!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. In the aftermath of last issue's events, Norrin Radd awakens in a perfect world, but everything is not as it seems. It's the Silver Surfer vs. the Supreme Intelligence in the realm of the imagination, and the fate of the universe hangs in the balance. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-091

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"Doomsday!" Guest-starring Mantis and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The last seven issues have led to this moment. The Elders of the Universe confront the Devourer of Worlds, and the Silver Surfer is caught in the middle. How can the former Herald of Galactus hope to defeat these villains when Shalla Bal and Mantis, the women he loves, are the helpless prisoners of the Elders? The Surfer can only save one of them, but who will it be? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.