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Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 107 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-017

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Cover art by Sam Kieth. Male Bonding Part 7: Whatever We Do, We'll Muddle Through It Together starring Wolverine and Nightcrawler, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Al Williamson. Against A Rogue God Part 7: Behold, Nauda starring Young Gods, script by Gerry Conway and Eric Fein, pencils by Scott Kollins, inks by Jonathan Holdredge. Return of the Braineaters Part 1: Bad Moon Rising starring Ghost Rider and Werewolf By Night, script by Chris Cooper, pencils by John Stanisci, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti. Fuel For The Fire starring Red Wolf, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by James Blackburn, inks by Jonathan Holdredge and Chris Ivy. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 58 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2496D64-058

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Shanna stars in "The Political Animal" (part 3). Script by Steve Gerber, art by Bret Blevins. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch star in "Hometown!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sandy Plunkett, inks by Armando Gil. Pin-ups: Wonder Man (Jeff Johnson/Jack Torrance), Nick Fury (Jim Lee), and the Punisher (Andre Smith Coates). Joe Chiodo painted front cover; Plunkett back cover. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 5 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4389513016

"When Destiny Calls" Guest-starring Thor. Script by Sue Flaxman. Pencils by Jim Valentino. Inks by Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. The Storm Giants and Frost Giants (including Ymir) join forces and attack Asgard! But the Mighty Thor and Vidar stand in their way! Appearances by Odin, Frigga, Sif, Hoder, and the Warriors Three. Second story: "Blast from the Past!" Guest-starring the Thing. Script by Dave Michelinie. Pencils by Ron Wilson. Inks by Al Milgrom. While traveling through Arizona, Ben Grimm stumbles upon an abandoned NORAD complex! However the Thing soon discovers that the former government facility is not empty! There's actually a survivalist group living inside! And the displaced member of the FF has to find out why! Third story: "Jolly Roger" Guest-starring Speedball. Plot and Pencils by Steve Ditko. Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Inks by Mark Badger. Speedball battles a pirate to keep his friends safe. Fourth story: "Call Waiting" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Dan Mishkin. Pencils by Vince Mielcarek. Inks by Chris Ivy. The Master of the Mystic Arts clashes with trolls in the telephone system. Cameo appearance by Wong. Fifth story: "Treasure" Guest-starring She-Hulk and Wyatt Wingfoot. Script by Dwight Jon Zimmerman. Pencils by Mike Clark. Inks by Jay Geldhof. She-Hulk protects a cargo ship from a Sea Serpent! (Note: The first and second stories are 22 pages each.) 80 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Maxx (1993) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289665010

Cover art by Sam Kieth. Maxx, script by Sam Kieth (plot) and William Messner-Loebs (script), pencils by Sam Kieth, inks by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair (finishes); Social worker Julie goes above and beyond the call of duty when she bails the Maxx out of jail yet again. Back cover features Kieth's art for the cover of #2. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Megalith (1989 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2BC24B4-037

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Giant-Rabid Ratman! Story by Peter Stone. Art by Dave Hoover and Richard Bennett. Cover by Richard Bennett and Neal Adams. Joe Majurac, trained from boyhood to be the world's greatest athlete, becomes a superhero after he escapes from his captors. When a were-rat of some kind terrorizes the city, Megalith must enter the sewers to track it down. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Megalith (1993 2nd Series) 2U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2BC24B4-041

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2U - Deathwatch 2000 Part 10. Wraparound cover also folds out. Shaman forces Megalith to face the real problem plaguing the planet, but not before they (along with Mite and Shealth) engage in some combat in "The Warning." CyberRad appearance. Plot by Neal Adams, story by Peter Stone, pencils by Vicente Alcazar, inks by Andre Klasic. Neal Adams cover. Does not come polybagged with trading card. Cover price $2.50.

Megalith (1993 2nd Series) 3U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-042

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3U - Deathwatch 2000 Part 16. Indestructible Tyvek cover. Wraparound cover. Megalith, Mite, Shealth, Watr, Gymcrack, Armor, Silver Streak, Urth, Fyre and Cyclone try to stop the destruction of Earth in "The Final Gathering!" Rem appearance. Plot by Neal Adams, story by Peter Stone, pencils by Ernesto Infante, inks by Alberto Saichan. Cover by Ernesto Infante and Kevin Nowlan. Inside front and inside back covers feature Michael Golden art. Does not come polybagged with trading card. Cover price $2.50.

Mighty Magnor (1993) 1POP.CAS FN+ 6.5

Catch A Star Collectibles Exclusive Signed by Sergio Aragones - Limited to 5000 copies and includes certificate of authenticity. Features a pop out cover. Story by Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier. Art by Sergio Aragones. Untitled. Part 1 of 6. Delaney and Gillman are two struggling comic creator trying to sell a series. They have no luck until they meet a man on the street who has the perfect proportions for a new hero. Problem is, he only speaks in TV commercial clichés. No problem though. Naming him Magnor, they manage to sell the series. But what if Magnor really is a superhero? 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $3.95.

Morbius the Living Vampire (1992) 1U.D CBCS 9.8 Wagner Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Supplemental materials included.

Label #19-4826BB2-046

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Unbagged Direct Edition; no poster. Ghost Rider & Johnny Blaze guest star in Rise of the Midnight Sons part 3 of 6. Cover price $2.75.

Morbius the Living Vampire (1992) 1U.D CGC 9.8 Wagner Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #3984385014

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Unbagged Direct Edition; no poster. Ghost Rider & Johnny Blaze guest star in Rise of the Midnight Sons part 3 of 6. Cover price $2.75.

Morbius the Living Vampire (1992) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2761B6A-009

Morbius the Living Vampire (1992) 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2735474-010

Victims - Written by Gregory Wright. Art by Ron Wagner, Melvin Rubi and Andrew Pepoy. Cover by Ron Wagner and Andrew Pepoy. Guest-starring Martine, D'Spayre and Werewolf by Night. Morbius comes to grip with the suffering he has caused when his victims' families tell their gut-wrenching stories. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Namor the Sub-Mariner (1990 1st Series) 26 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-0FD4FF7-030

"Where is Namor?!" Guest-starring Namorita. Cameos by Captain America, Iron Fist, and the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by John Byrne. Art by Jae Lee and Bob Wiacek. Cover by Jae Lee. Six months after his fateful confrontation with the wizard Master Khan, Prince Namor remains missing. His friends have all but given up hope of ever finding him again. Meanwhile, far to the northwest, a stranger emerges from the woods with no memory of who he is and where he came from. It isn't long before this mysterious stranger gets caught up in a local feud that could mean death. Cover price $1.25.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 87GOLD CGC 9.4 Liefeld Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #1242608018

2nd Printing. The first full appearance of Cable in "A Show of Power!" Script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Bob Wiacek. X-Factor appearance. Liefeld/Todd McFarlane cover. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: See item notes

Pieces chipped off on top left and right brackets on back of slab.

Label #4293598006

1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4417378010

1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4417378011

1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4413626003

1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98D CGC 8.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4398614001

1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 100D CBCS 9.6 SS

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Rob Liefeld. Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-014

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Direct Edition. 1st printing with purple background (the 2nd printing has a gold cover; the 3rd printing has a silver cover). 52-page giant. Cover art by Rob Liefeld.1st appearance of the X-Force (cameo) in The End of the Beginning, script by Fabian Nicieza, plot and art by Rob Liefeld; Shatterstar shows up in the Danger Room and the New Mutants have to help him defeat Mojo's Soldiers; Feral also arrives at the Mansion and Cable helps get Masque off of her back; Agreeing to try Cable's new proactive stance in the mutant struggle, the New Mutants leave X-Mansion behind and officially become X-Force. Part 3 of 3. Final issue of the series; the story continues in X-Force 1. 52 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

New Warriors (1990 1st Series) 26 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289EB7E-005

"The Next Step!" Avengers cameo. Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Darick Robertson and Larry Mahlstedt. Is Marvel Boy really going to prison? Not if the New Warriors have anything to say about it! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 0 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-22F6136-068

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Story and art by John Byrne. Collecting the four stories previously published in Dark Horse Presents, Bethany, Nathan, Danny, Jack, and Jasmine suddenly find themselves awake in a world completely foreign to their memories. They remember having strange abilities, but nothing like this! What are they? They're part of the mystery that Tony Murcheson has been assigned to investigate and uncover: Project Next Men! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-009

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1st printing - Story and art by John Byrne. Dreams...disfigurement... and death. The mutates escape from Project Next Men only to find themselves on the run in a world completely different from their memories. During a mysterious encounter in the desert, they begin to realize that they were locked in fantasy, and they must come to terms with the real version of reality before their former captors track them down. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 1REP CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #19-3F88BF3-043

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2nd printing. John Byrne script and art. This is the 2nd printing easily identified by the blue lettering and blue border down the side of the comic. 2nd printing notice in indicia last page of book. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-019

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Story and art by John Byrne. In this issue, titled "Worldview," the mutants have been separated for the first time. They're jailed, hospitalized, or...somewhere else. Jasmine is desperate for news of Jack. But how can she go to him if she's caged? Maybe her strange new abilities will help. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-3F88BF3-021

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Story and art by John Byrne. In this issue, titled "Worldview," the mutants have been separated for the first time. They're jailed, hospitalized, or...somewhere else. Jasmine is desperate for news of Jack. But how can she go to him if she's caged? Maybe her strange new abilities will help. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-025

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Story and art by John Byrne. The world has its first taste of just how deadly the escapees from Project Next Men can be when a simple rescue becomes a violent blood bath. Meanwhile, Senator Hilltop continues his evil machinations with his shadowy partner, someone familiar to readers of 2112. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-028

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Story and art by John Byrne. The mutates are reunited and begin to learn more about their strange new world. Bethany discovers that the Next Men are not the only survivors of the Project. There are also some mistakes, genetic mutations that want something from their more perfect brothers. And last issue's plane accident has stunning repercussions. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-032

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Story and art by John Byrne. The Next Men are headed to Washington, D.C., after their encounter with another survivor of Project Next Men. This issue marks the end of the first day in the mutates' new lives, while forces in Washington conspire to make their futures even more complicated. We learn the identity of Tony Murcheson's contact, the elusive Control. And then there's Senator Hilltop, who's moving up in the world... 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-037

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Story and art by John Byrne. Here it is- the comic so daring that the title characters don't even appear in it! That's because at the time this issue takes place, they don't yet exist! This look back at the genesis of Project Next Men will answer all those nagging questions about what's behind Senator Hilltop's scheming, and how he met his sinister partner. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-039

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Story and art by John Byrne. Six months after the events in issue 5, the Next Men are deluged by new experiences: new code names, new costumes, new training, and having hair again! Along with all the fun, they face the cruel disadvantages that come with their powers. Meanwhile, off in Mother Russia, another team exists.... 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 8 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-077

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Story and art by John Byrne. The Next Men are still a secret to the world, but that doesn't stop Control from sending them to Russia to help the head of Russia's Omega project devise a solution to the danger posed by the Next Men's Russian counterparts. What will happen when the Next Men face their own doubles? As Jack, Nathan, Jazz, and Bethany head into action, Danny, who was left behind, makes a startling discovery of his own. Meanwhile, the mystery deepens in part two of the chilling "M4." Who is the mystery man? What does the designation "MIV" mean? How is Senator Hilltop involved? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-042

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Story and art by John Byrne. The Next Men encounter the greatest shock of their lives as they discover that the Omega Project, Russia's own Next Men, has a ghost from their past! The two groups have much more in common than they expected! And there's more shock as Danny, left behind for his own protection, heads south to pursue another mystery. Then, in part three of the enigmatic "M4," Mark hits the road on the trail of his own answers. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 10 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-079

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Story and art by John Byrne. What a way to spend Christmas -- hip deep in Siberian snow at the heart of Mother Russia, facing your own out-of-control Soviet counterparts. That's where the Next Men find themselves for the holidays, except for Danny, who has headed south for the winter to meet... Mom. "M4" continues, with more of Mark's beguiling story. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-085

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Story and art by John Byrne. Russia's Project Omega attacks the mutates on two levels: with straight-ahead superhero action and through the devastating truth. The Next Men learn more than they wanted to know about their origins and their tie to the out-of-control Russian mutates. Meanwhile, Danny learns what it means to live a "normal" human life. Then, in part four of "M4," Mark does a change of face... literally. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 11 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-083

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Story and art by John Byrne. Russia's Project Omega attacks the mutates on two levels: with straight-ahead superhero action and through the devastating truth. The Next Men learn more than they wanted to know about their origins and their tie to the out-of-control Russian mutates. Meanwhile, Danny learns what it means to live a "normal" human life. Then, in part four of "M4," Mark does a change of face... literally. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 12 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-086

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Story and art by John Byrne. The Next Men's Russian adventure ends with an explosive discovery. Although the mutates have had plenty of experience with surprise revelations, they aren't prepared for this one! Meanwhile, in Florida, Danny learns who his real father is... 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 13 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-087

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Story and art by John Byrne. Tempers flare within the ranks of the Next Men! Jack's reaction to finding out what went on between Nathan and Jasmine in Russia may be the death of Nathan. In the continuing M4 series, Mark's quest to find out more about his missing history has Amanda and him on the run. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 14 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-0F1235F-013

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Story and art by John Byrne. Danny and his sister find themselves away from home alone in the big city of New York in their quest to track down the elusive Action Maxx, a journey that takes them to the headquarters of Dollar Comics, publishers of their hero's "true" adventures. Meanwhile, the Next Men have a new mission: Find Danny. In the ongoing M4 back-up tale, Mark and Amanda come one step closer to uncovering Mark's secret origin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 15 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-088

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Story and art by John Byrne. Danny's hopes for help and training from the incredible Action MaxxTM are dashed when he visits Dollar Comics and learns the crushing reality behind his hero's "true" adventures. Meanwhile, the Next Men have caught up with Danny, only to find that the world has learned the truth about their existence! In the M4 backup feature, Mark is reunited with his... family. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 16 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-089

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Story and art by John Byrne. Publicity threatens to change the Next Men as Dollar Comics' newest title gives them new costumes, new names, and new personalities, lighting a new fire in the eyes of one Sheriff Coffey, who recognizes in the now-famous heroes the same kids who killed their way through his town. Plus, a surprise for Jasmine and a comics first -- a comics/novel crossover by the author of both! Donna Wojciechowski of Whipping Boy is sent by her Chicago newspaper to verify the reality of the paranormal phenomenon called the Next Men. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 17 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-090

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Story and art by John Byrne. The Next Men may have moved to the big city, but they can't escape one small town... Public notice of Dollar Comics' newest and most successful title, SpeedboyTM, leads to the arrest of the Next Men... for murder. Is Sheriff Coffey right in thinking that these new superstars are really the most dangerous menace ever unleashed on the world? Meanwhile, in M4, Mark encounters a familiar-looking woman holding a not-so-familiar gun. Plus: The Next Men (and someone who looks a lot like... Marv?) rendered by the award-winning creator of Sin City, Frank Miller, in a glorious non-color "color" cover printed in its full no-logo glory on the back cover! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 18 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-091

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Story and art by John Byrne. The Next Men have to face the music when they're put on trial for murder... Chrissy faces her mother again for the first time since she ran away from home... Gillian shows her face again after being hidden away, the President dies of a massive cerebral hemorrhage, leaving Senator Hilltop to face the pressures of the highest office, the man from the future reveals what events face our timeline, and, in the M4 backup feature, Mark comes face-to-face with a not-so-friendly face from his recent but murky past. All those faces, and the rest of the bodies by John Byrne. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 19 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-092

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Faith: Part 1 of 4 - Story and art by John Byrne. Dr. Trogg and the Blue Dahlia battle in the crime-torn alleyways of Manhattan. Wait -- aren't Dr. Trogg and the Blue Dahlia comic-book characters from the Dollar Comics line? What are they doing in New York? Meanwhile, with Tony's help, the Next Men make a daring break from jail, while Tommy Kirkland breaks out of a sanitarium. Beginning with this story arc, the Next Men will now be coming to you in the four-issue miniseries format. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 20 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-093

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Faith: Part 2 of 4 - Story and art by John Byrne. The Next Men go underground... literally, and find that someone's under the streets of New York. There in the tunnels, Jack has a spiritual encounter that changes his life. Meanwhile, up on the streets, characters from the fictional Dollar Comics universe are continuing to be spotted in the "real" world. What's the connection between this and Sandy's unnerving transformation? Ben Horowitz can't see what's happening under his nose, but the head of Dollar Comics does have a few important words to say about the comics industry... 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Night Glider (1993) 1U CBCS 9.8

Label #19-2A98398-083

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Not bagged and no trading card. She Glides in Beauty, Like the Night... - Written by "Rascally" Roy Thomas (plot) & "Merry" Gerry Conway (script). Art by "Dashin'" Don Heck. Cover pencils by Jack "King" Kirby. Night Glider is the second of the Secret City superheroes. In her unique uniform, she can soar on the slightest breeze and at heights that breach the stratosphere! Yet within her seemingly fragile frame exists a will and commitment tougher than steel. Awakened from her 15,000-year sleep, Night Glider soars the sky above Chicago, seeking to know all about the world she was created to defend. It is then that she makes a horrifying discovery: some of the ancient Ninth Men are still alive...and out to kill her! Appearances by Bombast and Captain Glory. Plus: "Bullpen Bios" of Gerry Conway and Don Heck, including a self-portrait by Heck. Cover price $2.95.

Nightstalkers (1992) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-4826BB2-050

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Not poly-bagged and no poster. Cover pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer. Untitled Nightstalkers story starring Ghost Rider, Blaze, Lillith, Blade, Frank King, Hannibal King, Morbius, and Dr. Strange, script by D. G. Chichester, pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer; Part of the 'Rise of the Midnight Sons' storyline; Other issues are Ghost Rider #28 (Part 1), Spirits of Vengeance #1 (Part 2), Morbius #1 (Part 3); Darkhold #1 (Part 4) and Ghost Rider #31 (Part 6). 52 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Nightstalkers (1992) 1U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-4826BB2-049

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Not poly-bagged and no poster. Cover pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer. Untitled Nightstalkers story starring Ghost Rider, Blaze, Lillith, Blade, Frank King, Hannibal King, Morbius, and Dr. Strange, script by D. G. Chichester, pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer; Part of the 'Rise of the Midnight Sons' storyline; Other issues are Ghost Rider #28 (Part 1), Spirits of Vengeance #1 (Part 2), Morbius #1 (Part 3); Darkhold #1 (Part 4) and Ghost Rider #31 (Part 6). 52 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Original Ghost Rider Rides Again (1991) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3959179009

Reprints Ghost Rider 68, 69. Cover pencils by Bob Budiansky, inks by Josef Rubinstein. "The Curse of Jonathan Blaze!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Bob Budiansky, inks by Josef Rubinstein; Relive the macabre origins of the Ghost Rider as Johnny Blaze confesses his sins to a priest; Plus, a shock twist ending; Featuring the evil of Mephisto. Cover reprint of Ghost Rider 69, pencils by Bob Budiansky, inks by Dave Simons. "Personal Demons," script by Roger Stern, pencils by Bob Budiansky, inks by Dave Simons; Ghost Rider intervenes on an abusive relationship; vs. Harry Donovan. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Prophet (1993 1st Series) 1A CBCS 9.8 Liefeld

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-071

Continued from Youngblood #4. Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Dan Panosian. Prophecy, script by Rob Liefeld, pencils by Rob Liefeld (layouts) and Dan Panosian, inks by Dan Panosian; Prophet and Kirby head to the G.A.T.E. Research Center in Alaska to re-establish a link with the D.O.C.C. satellite--the source of Prophet's power. Liefeld talks about the series. Prophet pinup, pencils by Victor Bridges, inks by Dan Panosian. Prophet pinup by Jason Pearson. Redemption coupon 1 of 3 for mail-in offer for Prophet #0 bound into the center of the comic. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.