Auctions: comic books 1989-1991, graded by CBCS

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 81 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1DA3BBA-015

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Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 9), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Wargod Part 2: Final Blow starring Captain America, script and pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Terry Austin. Time Bomb starring Ant-Man, script by Dana Moreshead, pencils by James Fry, inks by Hilary Barta. The Call starring Daredevil, script by Robert Denatale, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Al Williamson. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 84 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1DA3BBA-018

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Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 12), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Life During War Time Part 3: Triangle starring Firestar, script by Marie Javins and Marcus McLaurin, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Jose Marzan. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 85 CBCS 9.2 SS

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Jae Lee (On Back Cover)

Label #21-3D82531-001

Cover art by Sam Kieth. Blood Hungry Part 1: First Scent starring Wolverine, script by Peter David, art by Sam Kieth. Life During War Time Part 4: Fire In The Hole starring Firestar, script by Marcus McLaurin and Marie Javins, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy and Jose Marzan. Just Friends Part 1: Professor! starring Beast, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Rob Liefeld and Jae Lee, inks by Tim Dzon. The Dude In the Really Rad Armor! starring Speedball, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Chris Ivy. Back cover pencils by Jae Lee. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 90 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-021

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Cover art by Sam Kieth. Blood Hungry Part 6: Sixth Scents starring Wolverine, script by Peter David, art by Sam Kieth. Just Friends Part 6: Beast, I'm Going to Kill You! starring Beast, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Jae Lee, inks by Tim Dzon. Servants of the Dead Part 1: Live Underground starring Ghost Rider and Cable, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Guang Yap, inks by Bud LaRosa. Fangu Lives! starring Nightmare, script and pencils by Steve Buccellato, inks by Ian Akin. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 91 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-076

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2 Covers (Flip-Book) both by Sam Kieth. Blood Hungry Part 7: Seven (And A Half) Scents starring Wolverine, script by Peter David, art by Sam Kieth. Just Friends Part 7: Bring Me The Head Of The Beast! starring Beast, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Jae Lee, inks by Tim Dzon. Servants of the Dead Part 2: Chase in the Dark starring Ghost Rider and Cable, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Guang Yap, inks by Bud LaRosa. Truth or Daredevil starring Impossible Man, script by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Dave Manak, inks by Don Hudson. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 92 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-023

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2 Covers (Flip-Book) both by Sam Kieth; Wolverine in "Blood Hungry" Part 8 of 8 "Eight Scents Worth" by Peter David (script) & Sam Kieth (art); Beast in "Just Friends part 8 - Closure" by Scott Lobdell (script) & Jae Lee (art); Ghost Rider & Cable in "Servants of the Dead part 3 - In the Cathedral of the Dead" by Howard Mackie (script) & Guang Yap (art); Northstar in "Separate Allies" by Karl Bollers/Antonio Matias (script) & Joe Madureira (art); Cyber, Tyger Tyger, Constrictor, Red Ghost appearance. Cover price $1.25.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Robin (1991 Limited Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Bolland Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-259B411-012

1st printing. Direct Edition. Tim Drake heads to Paris to study under the Tibetan Rahul Lama, then finds himself in a brawl with the Ghost Dragons gang in "Big Bad World." Script by Chuck Dixon, art by Tom Lyle and Bob Smith. Includes a poster of Robin by Neal Adams. Cover by Brian Bolland. See also Batman # 457. Cover price $1.00.

Samuree (1987 1st Series Continuity) 9B CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AC2DFF-027

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Direct Edition painted cover by Kristine Adams. The End of Pain. Story by Peter Stone. Art by Dave Hoover, Brian Garvey, Mark Beachum, and Neal Adams An orphaned American girl raised on an isolated island of Japanese martial arts experts becomes not a samurai or a sensei, but a samuree.  Someone with superhuman powers invades Jerri-Anne's home, but he's actually looking for Samuree. Final issue of the series; followed by Samuree (1993 2nd Series Continuity) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

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) 26 CBCS 9.2 SS Pratt/ Gaiman

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Verified Signatures: George Pratt and Neil Gaiman (Both on 1ST Page)

Label #21-4630D29-002

Season of Mists, Part 5 of 7. It's time for the Sandman to hand over the keys to Hell...but to whom? Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Kelley Jones and George Pratt. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 28 CBCS 9.4 Signed Pratt/ Gaiman

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: George Pratt and Neil Gaiman (Both on 1ST Page) Direct Edition

Label #21-4630D29-003

Neil Gaiman script with Mike Dringenberg/George Pratt art. Seasons of Mist, part 7 of 7. Cover price $1.50.

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.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 19 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0BAA008-099

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"Playing with Matches!" Guest-starring Starfox and Firelord. Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Keith Williams. Eros of Titan and Firelord, former Herald of Galactus, are in hot pursuit of the criminal Nebula. But, when their paths cross with the Silver Surfer and Nova things escalate into battle. It's the Silver Surfer vs. Firelord, and when two former Heralds fight...no good can come of it. Plus, witness the origin of Firelord and learn his connection to the other Nova (Richard Rider). 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 21 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-015

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"You Say you want...Obliteration!" Story by Marshall Rogers and Michael Higgins. Art by Marshall Rogers and Dave Cockrum. The Obliterator is an Elder of the Universe, a group of powerful and ancient cosmic beings who pursue a single purpose in life that keeps them alive through the eons. But, after a recent confrontation with the Silver Surfer, the Obliterator's purpose in life had been taken away. For this transgression, he will annihilate Norrin Radd's homeworld, Zenn-La. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 22 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-017

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"Monsters from the Ego!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Can even the Sentinel of the Spaceways survive an encounter with Ego, the Living Planet, a creature whose power once turned away mighty Galactus away? Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 23 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-018

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"Alien!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. When the Silver Surfer learns that the population of a planet is being systematically wiped out by a fire-breathing dragon, he quickly sets out to slay the beast. But by story's end, the Sentinel of the Spaceways learns a hard lesson in judging a book by its cover. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 24 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #19-47253CB-018

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"G.I.G.O." Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Randy Emberlin. When the Silver Surfer arrives on a planet that is one giant computer with A.I., the planet mistakes Norrin Radd for still being the Herald of Galactus and defends itself accordingly. Can even the Surfer survive an assault by an entire planet? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 25 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-019

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Special Giant-Sized Issue. Kree/Skrull war. "Back to Black...?" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. The Kree and Skrull Empires renew their war that has gone on for countless generations, and the Silver Surfer is caught in the middle of all the schemes and double-dealings. 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 26 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-021

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Kree/Skrull war. "Z-Day!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer, with the Super-Skrull and the new S'Byll by his side, are attacked by a cybernetically controlled fleet of Kree warships. They find it difficult to penetrate the crafts' coordinated defenses. That may be because they are under the control of the Kree Supreme Leader, who just so happens to be an awol Skrull in disguise. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 27 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #19-47253CB-021

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Kree/Skrull War. "The R Complex!" Guest-starring the Super-Skrull. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The cosmic deity the Stranger has come for Empress S'Byll, the woman who will return the Skrull Empire to glory. Can even the combined might of the Silver Surfer and the Super Skrull dissuade this being of immeasurable power? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 28 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #19-47253CB-022

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Kree/Skrull war. "Evolution of the Blue!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Shalla Bal has discovered the most dangerous secret in the universe. Plus witness the evolution of the Kree. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 30 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-025

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Kree/Skrull War. "Running Down like Clockwork!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Kree Empire may have won the war against the Skrull, but there are far too many players still in the game for it to be that simple. Plus, what is the Stranger's ultimate plan? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 31 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-027

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Special Giant-Size Issue. Kree/Skrull War: The Conclusion. "Nothing!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The War is over, but certain conflicts continue. The Silver Surfer confronts the Stranger, but they are interceded by the Living Tribunal, a being whose power and purpose in the cosmos dwarfs even their own. And for one brief moment Norrin Radd will know what it is truly like to be a god! 52 pages Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 32 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-027

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1st printing. "A Choice of Dooms!" Story by Jim Valentino. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. With the Kree/Skrull War behind him the Silver Surfer is once again free to soar the endless spaceways. But the good times can't last forever as an enemy from the past ceases this opportunity to attack. An enemy considered by many to be the embodiment of evil in the Marvel Universe. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 34 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1853025-061

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 1 of 5 - "...Even Demigods must Dream!" Featuring the return of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer tours the realm of Death. And, by story's end, witness the triumphant return of one of the Marvel Universe's most dangerous villains, the Mad Titan, Thanos. 32 pages.

NOTE: "This is the Mad Titan's first in continuity appearance since his demise in Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual #2 thirteen years earlier." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 38 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-034

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 5 of 5 - "The Answer!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The space pirate known as Nebula (last seen in Avengers #318), the granddaughter of the Mad Titan, Thanos, finally meets her infamous relative. It is an encounter that will leave her scared to say the least. Plus, at last...the Silver Surfer confronts Thanos and these two immensely powerful beings engage in a battle only one of them will walk away from. Story continues in Thanos Quest #1. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 39 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-034

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"The Fight Game!" Story by Alan Grant. Art by James Sherman. The Silver Surfer must fight for his life on a planet where only the strong survive. Can even the Power Cosmic stand against the power of Algol Demonstar? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 40 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-037

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"Welcome to Dynamo City!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer arrives in the always dangerous Dynamo City to be presented with the Last Will and Testament of Thanos. And, that is only the beginning of the Surfer's problems. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 41 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-038

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"Job Hunting!" Featuring a 2-page splash page of all the heroes, villains, and supporting characters from the life of the Silver Surfer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. What would a former Herald of Galactus be doing standing in Dynamo City like some average Joe? What else...looking for work. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 42 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-039

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"A Second Chance!" Story by Jim Starlin and Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer's stay in Dynamo City continues as he finally meets the founder of gigantic free-floating satellite community whose sole purpose is commerce. Plus, the dim witted Drax the Destroyer stops by with news that the Mad Titan, Thanos still lives. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 43 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-040

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"Termination!" Story by Jim Starlin and Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Keith Williams. The Silver Surfer's unusual adventures in Dynamo City continue as his fate is in the hands of, dare I say it, lawyers! Will this be the Surfer's most crushing defeat to date? Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 44 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-041

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Epiphany!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. 1st appearance of the Infinity Gauntlet. Story continued from Thanos Quest (1990) #1-2. The Sentinel of the Spaceways and Drax the Destroyer combine their considerable might to battle Thanos. But the Mad Titan has acquired the Infinity Gems and now possesses nigh-omnipotent power. If they fail to defeat this despot, here and now, the universe is doomed! Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 45 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-042

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Guest-starring Drax the Destroyer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer and his erstwhile ally Drax the Destroyer confront the mad Titan, Thanos. But, even though these two beings have enough power between the two of them to destroy a small planet, they are as nothing next to the power of Thanos and the Infinity Gems. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 46 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2D95C71-008

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "...The Soul World!" Featuring the return of Adam Warlock. Guest-starring Drax the Destroyer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Utterly defeated by Thanos, the Silver Surfer and Drax the Destroyer awaken in the mysterious Soul World. While, Drax is kept busy by Gamora, the most dangerous woman in the universe, Norrin Radd seeks the council of the master of this realm...the enigmatic Adam Warlock. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 47 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-044

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Adam Warlock, Protector of Soul World!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Adam Warlock confronts Drax the Destroyer. Can the golden hero prevent the brute from destroying his paradise and restore the Silver Surfer to the realm of the living before it's too late? Plus, the Silver Surfer receives an ominous warning from his old foe Mephisto about Thanos' intentions for the universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 48 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-045

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Confronting One's Maker!" Guest-starring Galactus. Warlock and Drax cameos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Ever wonder how for years a noble being like the Silver Surfer as the Herald of Galactus could bear the guilt for the deaths of countless worlds. The answer may surprise you in this excellent tale about confronting past sins. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 50A CBCS 9.6 Lim

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-099

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Direct Market Edition - 1st printing Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Special Anniversary Issue. "Deeply Buried Secrets!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. In this 50th issue celebration the Silver Surfer fights for his life against a stone golem with all the power and visage of his arch foe Thanos. Plus, learn a dark secret from Norrin Radd's past. By story's end the Surfer plummets toward planet Earth. Broken physically and mentally, will he be able to warn Earth's heroes of the threat Thanos poses to the universe? Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #1. 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 51 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-049

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Hunger!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. As Galactus prepares to feed and restore his full power so that he may confront Thanos and the power of the Infinity Gauntlet, Nova thinks back to a meeting she had with the Silver Surfer (the meeting took place between Silver Surfer (1987-98 2nd Series) #43-44). Norrin Radd teaches Frankie Ray a terrible lesson in what it means to be a Herald of Galactus. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 52 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-050

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "The Hero in Absence!" Guest-starring Firelord, Starfox, Doctor Strange, and Drax the Destroyer. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #1. The Silver Surfer, on the verge of death, crash lands into the Sanctum Sanctorum of Doctor Strange. As the Surfer blacks out he utters simply, "Thanos is coming!" Meanwhile, the easily agitated Drax tries to murder the former Herald of Galactus, Firelord. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #2. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 53 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-051

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "The Fool on the Throne!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #1. In this interlude, the ramifications of Thanos' actions are felt in the Kree Empire. With unrest brewing, a plan is enacted by a secret cabal, and the new Emperor is assassinated by...the Silver Surfer? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 54 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-054

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Cages!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #2. As the heroes of Earth marshal their forces for the coming battle with Thanos, the Silver Surfer must face the Rage of the Rhino! Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #3. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 55 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-053

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Genesis!" Part 1. Guest-starring Adam Warlock and the Heroes of Earth. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #3. The worse has come to past. Even with a force including Thor, Hulk, Doctor Strange, and Captain America, the heroes of Earth were no match for Thanos and the power of the Infinity Gauntlet. The Silver Surfer arrives in time to watch Adam Warlock perish and to become a slave as Thanos becomes the ultimate ruler of the universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 57 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-05680DE-017

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Inquisition!" Guest-starring Adam Warlock and the Heroes of Earth. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #4. Bare witness to the universe shaking aftermath of the events of Infinity Gauntlet #4 The heroes of Earth have finally confronted the Mad Titan, Thanos, and the power of the Infinity Gauntlet. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.