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Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-1E48A97-004

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-16974F5-002

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Green Lantern Corps (2011 2nd Series DC) 1A CBCS 9.8

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FIRST PRINTING Written by PETER J. TOMASI Art by FERNANDO PASARIN and SCOTT HANNA Cover by DOUG MAHNKE and CHRISTIAN ALAMY When deadly conflicts emerge across the universe, it's up to Guy Gardner, John Stewart and an elite Green Lantern strike force to keep the peace - or else. Cover price $2.99.

Haha (2021 Image) 5BTC.A CBCS 9.4 Verified Sig Sanchez

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Verified Signature: David Sanchez. Big Time Collectibles Exclusive.

Label #24-456AD4D-005

Big Time Collectibles Exclusive Variant Cover by David Sanchez. Written by W. Maxwell Prince. Art by Patrick Horvath. 'POUND FOOLISH MAKES A CASSEROLE' Every house is a haunted house, from the kitchen to the attic. This funny-haha anthology of dejected jesters takes a trip to the grocery store, with art by Eisner winner GABRIEL WALTA. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Harley Quinn (2021 DC) 1CE.A CBCS 9.8 Szerdy Elite Variant

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Comics Elite Exclusive Variant A

Label #22-0AFF225-013

Comics Elite exclusive cover by Nathan Szerdy. Written by Stephanie Phillips. Art by Riley Rossmo. Ahem! You better read this closely, cause weve got a red-hot relaunch on our hands here—and I should know! Harley Quinn here to let everyone know that I got a brand-new monthly series here with a brand-new status quo. Im coming back to Gotham City to make up for the sins of my past, and help the city recover from The Joker War! But theres no welcoming committee waiting for me, your favorite Maid of Mischief! And between you and me, some real creeps are working to keep the city broken. We cant let that happen, can we? Rising-star writer Stephanie Phillips, my new partner in crime, takes me into a bold new era with her partner in artistic crime Riley Rossmo, who I gotta say designed a real nice new costume for me. Youre not gonna wanna miss this one, folks! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Harley Quinn 25th Anniversary Special (2017) 1FRIEDPIE.A CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Parrillo

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Verified Signature: Lucio Parrillo. Fried Pie Exclusive Variant

Label #23-0C75039-004

Fried Pie/Books-A-Million Exclusive Color Variant A. Written by Jimmy Palmiotti, Daniel Kibblesmith and Chip Zdarsky. Art by Amanda Conner, Chard Hardin, David Lafuente and Joe Quinones. In a story written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, with art by Conner, learn what really happened when Harley, Catwoman, and Poison Ivy hit Vegas! Then, a tale written by Paul Dini with art by Chad Hardin takes us back to Harley's days with the Joker to see the hell he unleashes when he makes the mistake of scheduling the biggest heist of their career on Harley's birthday! Plus, writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Joe Quinones pit Harley and the Joker against Batman and Robin -- but while you might think the Joker knows how to play with Batman's mind, it's nothing compared to Harley's ability to crack Robin's psyche! And that's not all! Writer Dale Kibblesmith with art by David LaFuente put Coney Island right in the path of a hurricane -- and put Harley on a collision course with Swamp Thing, of all people...monsters...things...? This issue also includes Harley pin-up pages with art by Babs Tarr, Bengal, Dustin Nguyen and more! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+

Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special (2022 DC) 1DINI.A CBCS 9.8 Mebberson Dini Variant

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Paul Dini Variant A

Label #22-3F43F6B-019

Paul Dini Edition Variant Cover by Amy Mebberson. Written by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Dini, Rafael Scavone, Sam Humphries, Stjepan Sejic, Rob Williams, Stephanie Phillips, Cecil Castellucci, Kami Garcia, Mindy Lee and Terry Dodson. Art by Chad Hardin, Guillem March, Rafael Albuquerque, Erica Henderson, Stjepan Sejic, John Timms, Riley Rossmo, Dan Hipp, Mico Suayan, Jason Badower, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. You are cordially invited to an oversize extravaganza celebrating the Clown Princess of Crime's 30th birthday in this fantabulous special! That's right -- Harley Quinn turns 30 in absolute style and has invited a squad of her old creative pals to join her with a killer lineup of amazing stories! And the reviews are in -- it's guaranteed AWESOME: "Last chance, Quinn. Don't make me do this." —Amanda Waller. "Wait...you're not going back to..." —Red Tool. "Sigh." —Poison Ivy. Featuring: "Uncommon Bonds" by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin; "Siren Soiree" by Paul Dini and Guillem March; "Cease and Decease" by Rafael Scavone and Rafael Albuquerque; "A Legend Is Born" by Sam Humphries and Erica Henderson; "Submissive" by Stjepan Sejic; "The Last Harley Story" by Rob Williams and John Timms; "How to Train Your Hyena" by Stephanie Phillips and Riley Rossmo; "Troop Harley Quinn" by Cecil Castellucci and Dan Hipp; "Criminal Sanity" by Kami Garcia, Mico Suayan and Jason Badower; and "Harley's World" by Mindy Lee, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. 96 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.

Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special (2022 DC) 1E CBCS No Grade (ASP) SS Bruce Timm Timm Variant

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Witnessed Signature: Bruce Timm (with sketch) on 2/11/2023.

Label #23-099BA8D-025

Cover by Bruce Timm. Written by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Dini, Rafael Scavone, Sam Humphries, Stjepan Sejic, Rob Williams, Stephanie Phillips, Cecil Castellucci, Kami Garcia, Mindy Lee and Terry Dodson. Art by Chad Hardin, Guillem March, Rafael Albuquerque, Erica Henderson, Stjepan Sejic, John Timms, Riley Rossmo, Dan Hipp, Mico Suayan, Jason Badower, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. You are cordially invited to an oversize extravaganza celebrating the Clown Princess of Crime's 30th birthday in this fantabulous special! That's right -- Harley Quinn turns 30 in absolute style and has invited a squad of her old creative pals to join her with a killer lineup of amazing stories! And the reviews are in -- it's guaranteed AWESOME: "Last chance, Quinn. Don't make me do this." —Amanda Waller. "Wait...you're not going back to..." —Red Tool. "Sigh." —Poison Ivy. Featuring: "Uncommon Bonds" by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin; "Siren Soiree" by Paul Dini and Guillem March; "Cease and Decease" by Rafael Scavone and Rafael Albuquerque; "A Legend Is Born" by Sam Humphries and Erica Henderson; "Submissive" by Stjepan Sejic; "The Last Harley Story" by Rob Williams and John Timms; "How to Train Your Hyena" by Stephanie Phillips and Riley Rossmo; "Troop Harley Quinn" by Cecil Castellucci and Dan Hipp; "Criminal Sanity" by Kami Garcia, Mico Suayan and Jason Badower; and "Harley's World" by Mindy Lee, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. 96 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.

Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special (2022 DC) 1E CBCS No Grade (ASP) SS Bruce Timm Timm Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Bruce Timm (with sketch) on 2/11/2023.

Label #23-099BA8D-020

Cover by Bruce Timm. Written by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Dini, Rafael Scavone, Sam Humphries, Stjepan Sejic, Rob Williams, Stephanie Phillips, Cecil Castellucci, Kami Garcia, Mindy Lee and Terry Dodson. Art by Chad Hardin, Guillem March, Rafael Albuquerque, Erica Henderson, Stjepan Sejic, John Timms, Riley Rossmo, Dan Hipp, Mico Suayan, Jason Badower, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. You are cordially invited to an oversize extravaganza celebrating the Clown Princess of Crime's 30th birthday in this fantabulous special! That's right -- Harley Quinn turns 30 in absolute style and has invited a squad of her old creative pals to join her with a killer lineup of amazing stories! And the reviews are in -- it's guaranteed AWESOME: "Last chance, Quinn. Don't make me do this." —Amanda Waller. "Wait...you're not going back to..." —Red Tool. "Sigh." —Poison Ivy. Featuring: "Uncommon Bonds" by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin; "Siren Soiree" by Paul Dini and Guillem March; "Cease and Decease" by Rafael Scavone and Rafael Albuquerque; "A Legend Is Born" by Sam Humphries and Erica Henderson; "Submissive" by Stjepan Sejic; "The Last Harley Story" by Rob Williams and John Timms; "How to Train Your Hyena" by Stephanie Phillips and Riley Rossmo; "Troop Harley Quinn" by Cecil Castellucci and Dan Hipp; "Criminal Sanity" by Kami Garcia, Mico Suayan and Jason Badower; and "Harley's World" by Mindy Lee, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. 96 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.

Hepcats (1989 Double Diamond) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #23-093BEFB-002

First printing (2nd printings exist). Cover art by Martin Wagner. Part I Joey Gunther, script and art by Martin Wagner; Joey daydreams in class, then meets up with roommate Gunther to play pool. First appearance of Joey and Gunther in the comic book. Based on the comic strip that appeared in The Daily Texan, the student newspaper at The University of Texas at Austin. 32 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Hepcats Special Edition (1991) 1 CBCS 9.4 Verified Sig Wagner

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Verified Signature: Martin Wagner (on 1st page). (#992/2000).

Label #23-3C88265-001

Joey & Gunther. Story, art and cover by Martin Wagner. Reprints the first issue of Wagners acclaimed (and short-lived) anthropomorphic slice-of-life series that started as a college newspaper strip. After daydreaming his way through class, Joey meets up with his roommate Gunther to play pool. Also includes a new backup story and supplementary material for new readers. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

Herbie (1964 ACG) 5 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #16-34AAABF-003

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Cover art by Ogden Whitney. Sahib Herbie!, script by Richard E. Hughes [as Shane O'Shea], art by Ogden Whitney; At school, Herbie is assigned to report on his biggest adventure. He is then called to the United Nations by Secretary-General U Thant to stop a Communist threat to India through the Principality of Hanki-Panki. Herbie catches a rocket to China, drops worms (left over from fishing) into Mao's mouth, and uses his many abilities (including his legendary allure to women) to stop communism from getting a foothold. Herbie, Boy "Beetle!", script by Richard E. Hughes, art by Ogden Whitney; Popcorn is making movie-goers whistle from their ears. Herbie's investigation leads him to a Beetles concert, and Herbie becomes a rock star (Eibreh Rekcenpop), who even Herbie's mother thinks is divine. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 180 CBCS 2.0 Verified Sig Thomas

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: Roy Thomas. Marvel Value Stamp missing from 10th page, does not affect story. Incomplete.

Label #22-2AD9381-012

First appearance of Wolverine (cameo last panel). Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And the Wind Howls...Wendigo!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Hulk is in Canada looking for some peace and quiet when he is mysteriously drawn to a cave inhabited by the sister of the man who became the Wendigo; Marie and Georges plan on transferring the power of the Wendigo to the Hulk, thus restorin Paul Cartier to his normal life; Marie's magic isn't strong enough, however, and just as Wendigo shows up, the Hulk wakes up from his magical slumber and the two battle; The Canadian government gets involved and sends in their own agent to take care of a recent Hulk sighting, the mutant known as Wolverine. Marvel Value Stamp Series A (Cyclops). 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D CBCS 3.0 Direct Variant

Paper: Cream to off white

Direct Edition.

Label #23-14ED31C-007

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man (2020 6th Series) 7C CBCS 9.8 Cho Two-Tone Variant

Paper: White

Two-Tone Variant.

Label #21-20EFEB3-011

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by CAFU. Cover by Michael Cho. Iron Man and his small band of allies go interstellar as they pursue Korvac to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, even as the villainous android intellect tries to telepathically lure Hellcat and Tony toward his bizarre utopian visions. But after an unexpected left turn leaves Iron Man on a remote and uncharted planet, Korvac might take the opportunity to blow Shellhead's vulnerable friends out of the stars once and for all. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 50 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #24-08FF093-030

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"Worlds at War!" with art by Jack Davis; "One Had Vanished!" with art by Steve Ditko; "Uneasy Lies the Head!"; "Adrift in Space!" with art by Don Heck; "The Green Fog!" (art by Vince Colletta?); and a two-page text story, "The Remedy Oil." Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Comics (1940 Fiction House) 1 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Off white

Label #24-3bb5327-002

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Cover art by Lou Fine. "Prey of the Slavers," art by Alex Blum (as Alex Boon); Kaänga rescues Ann from the slaver, Blacton, and tells her how he came to live in the jungle. Untitled story, art by Taylor Martin; The White Panther is dispatched by his father to help Dr. White recover curative gems and to protect the Whites from Zaroff, an unethical competitor. "The Slave Raiders," script and art by Fletcher Hanks (as Henry Fletcher); In return for rescuing a witch doctor, Tabu is given a "six sense" and amazing powers which he uses to combat evil and injustice in the jungle. "Queen of the Lost Empire," art by C. A. Winter; Explorer Jon Dale discovers a lost city in the jungle, ruled by Queen Camilla; Daily human sacrifices are necessary for Camilla and her people to retain their immortality. Untitled story; Terry and his lancers are assigned to a fort, deep in the jungle, and are charged with interrupting the slave trade. Untitled story; Gunrunners sell guns to the natives in Wambi's jungle, which they then use to steal gold from local prospectors; Wambi reports the crimes to the local constabulary who defeat the natives. Untitled story; Cog bails out petty criminals Buck, Rex, and Slim to use as overseers of his safari; Cog drives the natives too hard and they rebel. Untitled story; Aging Simba saves the life of his rival, Slita and then barely manages to prevent being usurped by the younger Slita; Simba concedes his pride Slita and departs. Untitled story; Safari guide Buck Barton infiltrates a leopard cult to rescue his client. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Justice League (2011) 16D CBCS ART Sketch Cover Witnessed Sig Kirkpatrick Blank Variant

Paper: White

We Can Be Heroes Variant. Witnessed Sig: Greg Kirkpatrick (with sketch) on 1/21/2017.

Label #17-06A76C8-014

Blank Variant Cover Throne of Atlantis: Part 3 of 5 - (W) Geoff Johns (A) Ivan Reis & Various 'THRONE OF ATLANTIS' continues! Aquaman can barely hold on against Ocean Master even with the League by his side! The United States loses faith in the Justice League and enters the battle against Atlantis, setting in motion the creation of the Justice League of America! More on the Superman/Wonder Woman alliance! Plus: In the backup story, the origin of SHAZAM! continues! Cover price $3.99.

Justice League of America (2006 2nd Series) 6B CBCS 9.6 Hughes 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Adam Hughes Cover.

Label #20-412265C-002

1 for 10 Adam Hughes Variant. Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope Cover by Michael Turner. DC's super-hit cuts loose as best-selling author Brad Meltzer and artist Ed Benes unleash an unstoppable foe on the team that will become the Justice League! Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Michael Turner; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Adam Hughes, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale February 21 ? 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US Cover price $3.50.

Killer Instinct Tour Book (1993) 1A CBCS 9.4 Verified Sig Jim Lee/Booth/Choi/Garner/Re

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: Jim Lee, Brett Booth, Brandon Choi, Alex Garner and Sal Regla.

Label #22-1A88B8A-007

Red Foil Title. Cover price $5.00.

Lazarus (2013 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Lark

Paper: White

Label #0000126-AA-002

FIRST PRINTING - Family: Part 1 - (W) Greg Rucka (A/CA) Michael Lark FAMILY,' Part One In a dystopian near-future government is a quaint concept, resources are coveted, and posession is 100% of the law. A handful of Families rule, jealously guarding what they have and exploiting the Waste who struggle to survive in their domains. Forever Carlyle defends her family's holdings through deception and force as their protector, their Lazarus. Shot dead defending the family home, Forever's day goes downhill from there.... Cover price $2.99.

Legacy (1993 Majestic) 0D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Prism Variant

Label #19-2B0472B-024

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Silver prism background

Legacy (1993 Majestic) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2B0472B-026

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Glow-in-the-Dark $2.25 cover Cover price $2.25.

Legacy (1993 Majestic) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2B0472B-032

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Marvel Comics Presents (2019 3rd Series) 5A CBCS 8.0 Witnessed Sig Adams Adams

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Art Adams on 8/17/2019.

Label #19-2F116E0-016

Written by Charles Soule, Chris Claremont, and Leah Williams. Art by Dio Neves, Luke Ross, Guillermo Sanna. Cover by Arthur Adams. Welcome to the 1980s, Marvel style! First, Wolverine's Vigil goes into its fifth decade but doesn't go the way he planned. Then, join Nightcrawler mid-Cross-Time Caper at the fall of the Berlin Wall! 36 pages , full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Marvel Zombies Army of Darkness (2007) 1A CBCS 9.6 Suydam

Paper: White

Label #21-3CD82BE-044

First printing. Written by John Layman. Art by Fabiano Neves & June Chung. Cover by Arthur Suydam. This is it true believers, the cross-over of the century begins here! The Marvel Zombies come face-to-face with Dynamite Entertainment's Ash from the Army of Darkness! Ash has faced legions of the undead before, but never like this...as he lands in the heart of New York just as the Zombie outbreak begins! See how his actions help turn more heroes and villains into Zombies! Under the watchful eye of Marvel Zombie guru Robert Kirkman, this might just be the comic event of 2007! Plus: The entire series will feature classic 'homage' covers from painter Arthur Suydam! 32 Pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Moon Knight (2021 Marvel) 2CKOC.A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Kingdom of Canada Variant.

Label #21-360B1D1-118

Comic Kingdom of Canada Exclusive Cover by Tyler Kirkham. Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Alessandro Cappuccio. Moon Knight has established his territory, and the people within it are under the protection of his Midnight Mission. But what happens when those very people are turned into weapons against him? When gangs of elderly residents leave a trail of bizarre violence, Moon Knight must put his body, mind and very soul on the line to get to the bottom of it. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Chris Claremont on 9/3/2018. Direct Edition.

Label #18-377E1D5-001

Direct Edition. Regular series begins (first appearance is in Marvel Graphic Novel 4). Cover art by Bob McLeod. Initiation!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Bob McLeod, inks by Mike Gustovich; The New Mutants get acclimated to their new home, new talents, new friends, and new teachers, unaware that they are being watched; Moira learns that Professor X has a son; and Psyche is attacked in the Danger Room by an unknown assailant; Origin of Karma. Second appearance of the New Mutants (after Marvel Graphic Novel #4). Cover price $0.60.

Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 3 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

From the D.N.A Collection.

Label #18-0D959C6-098

Cover pencils by Jim Steranko and John Romita (alterations), inks by Jim Steranko. "Dark Moon Rise, Hell Hound Kill!", script by Jim Steranko, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Dan Adkins; Murder on the moors brings Nick to investigate the death of an old army friend; He finds mystery, a trio of psychic detectives, a huge dog, and more than meets the eyes. Tribute to Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Hound Of The Baskervilles", mixed with a bit of the John Lucarotti AVENGERS episode, "Castle De'ath". Parodied in NOT BRAND ECHH #11 (December 1968). Also pays tribute to Simon & Kirby's "The Phantom Hound Of Cardiff Moor" from CAPTAIN AMERICA #10 (January 1942), including the 2-page title spread. Mycroft based on Peter Cushing; Rampson based on Robert Urquhart; Angus based on Boris Karloff. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-25EA0EB-004

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #20-352B6F8-003

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #17-11a9d6a-017

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Outcast (2014 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Azaceta

Paper: White

Label #0001351-AA-002

Written by Robert Kirkman. Art and Cover by Paul Azaceta and Elizabeth Breitweiser. NEW HORROR SERIES FROM THE WALKING DEAD CREATOR ROBERT KIRKMAN! Kyle Barnes has been plagued by demonic possession all his life and now he needs answers. Unfortunately, what he uncovers along the way could bring about the end of life on Earth as we know it. Cover price $2.99.

Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man (2017 1st Series) 1A CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Kubert Kubert

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Adam Kubert on 10/7/2017.

Label #17-3D22308-013

Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art and Cover by Adam Kubert. SPIDER-MAN RETURNS TO THE FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD! The webslinging, wallcrawling wonder returns to New York City in the all-new PETER PARKER: THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN. A companion series to the best-selling Amazing Spider-Man series, Peter Parker is going back-to-basics for big heroics in the Big Apple. Featuring adversaries old and new, be there as Spider-Man returns to his friendly neighborhood for his never ending battle against crime and the dreaded 'Parker Luck'. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: Off white to white

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

Label #21-21F617C-006

Direct Edition. J. Jonah Jackal, Chief editor of the Daily Beagle, Peter Porker, ace photographer, and three junior news trainees head off to investigate the St. Croix Trapezoid. However, their flight runs afoul and they crash land on the island home of the most nefarious super-villain of all...Ducktor Doom. Can the Spectacular Spider-Ham defeat the greatest enemy of the Fantastic Furs, save his friends and boss, get the front-page picture, and still keep his secret identity a secret? Brought to you in the hilarious tradition of the Looney Tunes, here comes the Spectacular Spider-Ham. Story by Steve Skeates. Art by Mark Armstrong and Joe Albelo. 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-262039A-020

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Porker Fried Rice, or Chung King of the Road," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Peter goes out for Chinese food for Mary Jane, but gets kidnapped by Paste Pot Peep as he evades the Agents of SHEEP; Peep and Baron Zebro fly off, are chased by Capt. Americat, and meet The Mad Stinker and his Ham-Droid at his submarine (Meanwhile, Mary Jane is dancing alone at home); The bad guys evade Doc Clamson, and go to China, where Magsquito defeats Iron Mouse, and they join The Mandaringtail and the dragon Doo Wop Doo; Spider-Ham fights The Mandaringtail. "Croak & Badger," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; The Mad Stinker, hoping to harness Badger's power, sends Ham-Droid to capture her; Ham-Droid distracts Croak by appealing to his Dark Hunger with Whiz-Um Brand Vinegar-Tabasco Chips; Croak rescues Badger, capturing The Mad Stinker in his Cloak of Darkness, and our heroes return to the nighttime streets. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $1.00.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Potts

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Witnessed Signature: Carl Potts on 6/22/2025.

Label #25-23D4F3A-056

Direct Edition. 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.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 13 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-005

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. After his battle with Jack of Hearts, Rom washes up to shore battered and suffering from amnesia. After befriending the young girl, Talley, Rom and his new found friend soon discover that evil lurks within the sea cave in which they explore. Can Rom regain his memories in time to stop the Plunderer (last seen in Fantastic Four #191) and his pirates from fulfilling their malevolent plans? Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 30D CBCS 9.2

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Direct Edition

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Direct Edition. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom bestows Torpedo with the ability to spot the shape-shifting Dire Wraiths. As Wraith activity escalates, a new threat arrives in the form of the Metal Master (last seen in Incredible Hulk #6) and his mechanical monstrosities. This encounter leaves Rom wondering if he will ever meat this Hulk he keeps hearing about. Flashback cameo appearance by the Incredible Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 32 CBCS 7.0

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-007

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By Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom stands against the united might of Hybrid and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. But, when the mutant known as Rogue turns her ability absorbing powers on the gallant Spaceknight, his innate nobility awakens a goodness within her that she did not realize she had (perhaps leading her to seek out membership with the Uncanny X-Men). 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 34D CBCS 9.6

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-008

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Direct Edition. Guest starring Prince Namor, the mighty Sub-Mariner. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Rom and Sybil have each lost much in the conflict with the Dire Wraiths. He, his humanity and homeworld and she, her parents and childhood. While, in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean the Savage Sub-Mariner soon learns that there is no where safe from the influence of the evil Dire Wraiths. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 54 CBCS 9.6

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Guest-starring Rick Jones, Nick Fury, and Dr. Strange. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema, Mel Candido, and Kelly Jones. As Rom educates the military on the horrors of the Dire Wraiths, professional sidekick Rick Jones takes up residence at a hospital to have tests done. However, this house of medicine has also drawn the evil of Wraithkind to its doorstep. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 58 CBCS 9.4

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-012

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Guest-starring Ant-Man and Alpha Flight. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Mel Candido. In the aftermath of last issue's devastating events the diminutive Avenger Ant-Man arrives to give our Spaceknights a helping hand. Using his Pym-Particles, Ant-Man, Rom, and Starshine shrink down and enter the bowels of the earth seeking answers. What they find would give pause to even the bravest of heroes. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 59D CBCS 9.4

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-013

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Direct Edition. Guest-starring Ant-Man. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko (legendary Spider-Man artist) and Bob Layton. As Ant-Man and the military try to stay alive amidst a swarm of mutated insects, Rom and Starshine venture into the sub-atomic realm in search of the source that has caused the insects transformation. Also, Starshine learns a valuable of lesson in mercy. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 60 CBCS 8.5

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-014

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Tom Palmer. Rom, Starshine, and Rick Jones come upon a massacre where the sole survivor is a little girl whose mother saved her life at the expense of her own. But not before the girl absorbed the horrible memories of the Wraith who attacked her. Now, she must live with the horrible truth of what these evil beings have in store for mankind. Plus, the events of Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #349 spill over into this very issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 61 CBCS 9.4

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Jackson Guice. Continued from Rom Annual #3. Rom confronts a vast flock of Wraiths in the form Deathwings in "The Beginning of the End of the World!" Plus, government Agent Henry Gyrich, oft nemesis of the Avengers and X-Men, arrives to tell the military and Rom that there is a man who has successfully duplicated Rom's most powerful weapon, the Neutralizer. That man's name is Forge. 32 Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 62 CBCS 9.4

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-016

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Guest-starring Forge. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Cover by Mike Zeck. As Forge remembers the attempt on his life by the alien Dire Wraiths (which took place in Uncanny X-Men (1963) #187-188), he struggles with the decision to help the very government that persecutes mutant-kind and would use his inventions to keep the super-hero community under its thumb. But after witnessing the true horror of the Dire Wraiths, Forge reassures Rom that he has a new and powerful ally. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 63 CBCS 9.4

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-017

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Guest-starring Forge. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Brett Breeding. Under the guidance of Forge, the man with the mutant ability to invent and build anything, Rom and the united governments of the world begin construction of an Orbiting Global Neutralizer. However, the shape-shifting Dire Wraiths are revealed to be within their ranks. The sinister aliens attempt to sabotage the efforts of our heroes. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 68 CBCS 9.6

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-019

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Brett Breeding. Rom becomes caught in the middle of two warring factions. Humans on one side and machines on the other with neither willing to give an inch. Rom, being a cyborg, is trapped between man and machine...which side will he choose? 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 69 CBCS 9.0

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-020

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and P. Craig Russell. Rom lands on a strange and extraordinary planet, the like of which he has never seen before. As he ventures into the bowels of the earth he finds Spaceknights and Dire Wraiths alike being held within. Rom must confront the one foe even mighty Galactus could not defeat, Ego the Living Planet. 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.