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Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 2D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4427612025

Direct Edition. Wolverine fights ninjas in Japan in "Debts and Obligations." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.60.

Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 3D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. Wolverine's Japanese adventure continues in "Loss." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.60.

Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 4D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Wolverine's Japanese adventure concludes in "Honor." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.60.

Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 4D CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4157726005

Direct Edition. Wolverine's Japanese adventure concludes in "Honor." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.60.

Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 4D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. Wolverine's Japanese adventure concludes in "Honor." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.60.

Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) Canadian Price Variant 2 GD/VG 3.0

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Wolverine fights ninjas in Japan in "Debts and Obligations." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.75.

Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) Canadian Price Variant 3 GD/VG 3.0

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Wolverine's Japanese adventure continues in "Loss." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Cover price $0.75.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1159502021

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1159502022

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0280992020

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4420000007

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 1D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 3 - "Swordquest!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Wolvie slices through a pile of pirate slavers, and on his way to Mandripoor discovers a plot by the Black Blade to obtain the legendary Muramasa Sword. John Byrne art on back cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolverine as Patch. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 4D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2FA3252-044

Direct Edition. "Bloodsport!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art and Cover by John Buscema and Al Williamson. Back Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Tyger Tiger, head of Mandripoor's crime scene, is being harassed by enemy assassins, Roughhouse and Bloodsport. Naturally Wolverine is there to save her. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40F2430-095

"Roughhouse!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Al Williamson. At the royal palace, Wolverine takes on the behemoth Roughhouse and the deadly Bloodsport in an effort to save innocent lives. Just as things escalate to the point of no return, the Mandripoor Prince arrives in town. Todd McFarlane art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412913024

"Roughhouse!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Al Williamson. At the royal palace, Wolverine takes on the behemoth Roughhouse and the deadly Bloodsport in an effort to save innocent lives. Just as things escalate to the point of no return, the Mandripoor Prince arrives in town. Todd McFarlane art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 8D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4375432008

Direct Edition. Part 2 of 2 - "If It Ain't Broke...!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema . In a humorous turn of events, using the Hulk's brute strength to do his dirty work for him, Wolverine tricks the Grey Goliath into trashing Coy's slave ring and cocaine operation. Rob Liefeld art on back cover. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 8D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4424959019

Direct Edition. Part 2 of 2 - "If It Ain't Broke...!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema . In a humorous turn of events, using the Hulk's brute strength to do his dirty work for him, Wolverine tricks the Grey Goliath into trashing Coy's slave ring and cocaine operation. Rob Liefeld art on back cover. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 8D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4375432006

Direct Edition. Part 2 of 2 - "If It Ain't Broke...!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema . In a humorous turn of events, using the Hulk's brute strength to do his dirty work for him, Wolverine tricks the Grey Goliath into trashing Coy's slave ring and cocaine operation. Rob Liefeld art on back cover. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 8D FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. Part 2 of 2 - "If It Ain't Broke...!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema . In a humorous turn of events, using the Hulk's brute strength to do his dirty work for him, Wolverine tricks the Grey Goliath into trashing Coy's slave ring and cocaine operation. Rob Liefeld art on back cover. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 8N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4014901005

Newsstand Edition. Part 2 of 2 - "If It Ain't Broke...!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema . In a humorous turn of events, using the Hulk's brute strength to do his dirty work for him, Wolverine tricks the Grey Goliath into trashing Coy's slave ring and cocaine operation. Rob Liefeld art on back cover. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27A2A13-024

"Promises to Keep!" Written by Peter David. Art and Cover by Gene Colan. Back Cover by Matt Wagner. In a tale from Logan's past, Wolverine remembers a promise he made to a nun and an act of retribution. This is a character defining story that fits a complicated character like Wolverine like a glove. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 10D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4375387015

Direct Edition. "Hours!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. On his birthday, Logan reflects on the murder of Silver Fox, the woman he loved, and Sabretooth, the man that murdered her! Featuring one of the earliest and most brutal battles between these two hated arch enemies. Kent Williams art on back cover (last back cover pin-up). Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 10D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4403190011

Direct Edition. "Hours!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. On his birthday, Logan reflects on the murder of Silver Fox, the woman he loved, and Sabretooth, the man that murdered her! Featuring one of the earliest and most brutal battles between these two hated arch enemies. Kent Williams art on back cover (last back cover pin-up). Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 10N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4424959018

Newsstand Edition. "Hours!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. On his birthday, Logan reflects on the murder of Silver Fox, the woman he loved, and Sabretooth, the man that murdered her! Featuring one of the earliest and most brutal battles between these two hated arch enemies. Kent Williams art on back cover (last back cover pin-up). Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2760E21-012

The Gehenna Stone Affair: Part 5 of 6 - "Homecoming!" Written by Peter David. Art by John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Kevin Nowlan. The macabre power of the Gehenna Stone starts to turn everyone against each other. Only Wolverine remains immune. Meanwhile, the Prince of Mandripoor strikes up an unholy deal with the demon Ba'al. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3898642012

Part 1 of 7 - "Basics!" Daredevil cameo. Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by John Byrne and Klaus Janson. There's a new crime boss in town, the cyborg Geist. This mysterious new villain has brought with him a lethal new kind of cocaine and he has captured Wolverine's erstwhile sparring partner Roughhouse in order to test it. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4411922012

Part 1 of 7 - "Basics!" Daredevil cameo. Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by John Byrne and Klaus Janson. There's a new crime boss in town, the cyborg Geist. This mysterious new villain has brought with him a lethal new kind of cocaine and he has captured Wolverine's erstwhile sparring partner Roughhouse in order to test it. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 17 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4402776005

Part 1 of 7 - "Basics!" Daredevil cameo. Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by John Byrne and Klaus Janson. There's a new crime boss in town, the cyborg Geist. This mysterious new villain has brought with him a lethal new kind of cocaine and he has captured Wolverine's erstwhile sparring partner Roughhouse in order to test it. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wonder Woman (1942 1st Series DC) 286 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Be Wonder Woman... and Die!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Dave Hunt; Wonder Woman gives a wannabe actress who wishes to play her in a movie the chance to play her in real life, not knowing that the girl has only six months to live and that she will die accepted by the Amazons as one of their own. "Karnage is the Name," script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson; Huntress vs. Karnage; Batman flashback. The Penguin stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Penguins on Parade." 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 SS Perez/ Gadot

Paper: White

Signed by George Perez on 12/10/16 and Gal Gadot on 12/9/17.

Label #1323180007

In this post-Crisis On Infinite Earths re-imagining of the Wonder Woman mythos, Diana is born of clay, growing on Paradise Island to become the champion of the Amazons. "The Princess And The Power!" Part 1 of 6, continued next issue. Script by Greg Potter, co-plot and pencils by George Perez, inks by Bruce Patterson. Perez inks first 2 pages and the final page. Wrap-around cover. No ads. 32-page story. Perez cover. Cover price $0.75.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4428711002

In this post-Crisis On Infinite Earths re-imagining of the Wonder Woman mythos, Diana is born of clay, growing on Paradise Island to become the champion of the Amazons. "The Princess And The Power!" Part 1 of 6, continued next issue. Script by Greg Potter, co-plot and pencils by George Perez, inks by Bruce Patterson. Perez inks first 2 pages and the final page. Wrap-around cover. No ads. 32-page story. Perez cover. Cover price $0.75.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 7 FN+ 6.5

Diana recovers on Paradise Island, Myndi Mayer courts Diana and Professor Kapatelis so she can be Wonder Woman's publicist, and the Cheetah covets a certain golden lasso in "Rebirth!" Script by Len Wein, plot and pencils by George Perez, inks by Bruce Patterson. Perez cover. Cover price $0.75.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 7 FN 6.0

Water spotting.

Diana recovers on Paradise Island, Myndi Mayer courts Diana and Professor Kapatelis so she can be Wonder Woman's publicist, and the Cheetah covets a certain golden lasso in "Rebirth!" Script by Len Wein, plot and pencils by George Perez, inks by Bruce Patterson. Perez cover. Cover price $0.75.

World of Wood (1986) 4 VF- 7.5

Cover art by Wally Wood. Text page about Wally Wood and Nick Cuti's apprenticeship to Wood. Killer Hawk, script by Bill Dubay, art by Wally Wood. The Mummy, script by Russ Jones (credited to Wally Wood), pencils by Dan Adkins (credited to Wally Wood), inks by Wally Wood; Adaptation of the classic horror movie. To Kill A God, script and art by Wally Wood. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #24-10360BD-001

"Tapped Out!" Part 1 of 2. 1st appearance of Apocalypse (shadowed cameo). Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. It's a classic super-hero/super-villain throw-down when X-Factor must battle the Alliance of Evil (Frenzy, Tower, Stinger, and Timeshadow) for the life of a mutant. Featuring a new menace by the name of Apocalypse, an evil mutant who will become a major thorn in the sides of the X-Men and X-Factor. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 5 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4354346014

"Tapped Out!" Part 1 of 2. 1st appearance of Apocalypse (shadowed cameo). Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. It's a classic super-hero/super-villain throw-down when X-Factor must battle the Alliance of Evil (Frenzy, Tower, Stinger, and Timeshadow) for the life of a mutant. Featuring a new menace by the name of Apocalypse, an evil mutant who will become a major thorn in the sides of the X-Men and X-Factor. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 6D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0167469002

Direct Edition. "Apocalypse Now!" Part 2 of 2. 1st full appearance of Apocalypse. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Bob McLeod. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops begins to worry that the group's X-Factor ads are fueling mutant paranoia among humans. Plus, the last time X-Factor fought the Alliance of Evil they were soundly defeated. Can they take down their adversaries in time to save the life of a fellow mutant, before it's too late? And, witness the fury and power of Apocalypse, a mutant tyrant who believes in a world where only the strong survive. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 6N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. "Apocalypse Now!" Part 2 of 2. 1st full appearance of Apocalypse. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Bob McLeod. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops begins to worry that the group's X-Factor ads are fueling mutant paranoia among humans. Plus, the last time X-Factor fought the Alliance of Evil they were soundly defeated. Can they take down their adversaries in time to save the life of a fellow mutant, before it's too late? And, witness the fury and power of Apocalypse, a mutant tyrant who believes in a world where only the strong survive. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 7 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-037

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"Fall Out!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubinstein. X-Factor is perceived by the public to be humans who hunt down mutants for the good of humanity. The X-Terminators are believed by the public to be mutant terrorists who fight for mutant rights. The problem is both of these groups are the same people. X-Factor and the X-Terminators are actually the original X-Men - Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Ice Man, and Jean Grey - and they use this charade to secretly find and help mutants survive in a world where paranoia and fear of the unknown rules. This issue explores how they keep their secret identities safe from the public. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 8 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-047

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"Lost and Found!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubinstein. Freedom Force, the former Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and now government backed mutant hunters, show up to arrest Rusty (the fire-starter X-Factor has been looking after since X-Factor #1), who is wanted by the law. 1st appearance of Skids, a mutant whose personal force field allows her to avoid harm. Plus, Jean finds out that Scott and his wife Madelyne have a baby together. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-052

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The Mutant Massacre! "Spots!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Terry Shoemaker and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubinstein. This issue begins one of the darkest chapters in mutant history. A mercenary force called the Marauders attempt to commit genocide on the outcast Morlocks, and the only thing standing in their way is the X-Men and X-Factor. This is a storyline that has repercussions on the X-titles for years to come. But first, X-Factor must battle the government sponsored Freedom Force for the future of a mutant who is under their protection. NOTE: Includes the Mutant Massacre Map, a key to following the events in this pivotal storyline. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-022

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"Playing with Fire!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by David Mazzucchelli and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. As the adults deal with the tragic aftermath of last issue's events, the kids face a challenge of their own. The woman Rusty accidently burned when his mutant fire abilities emerged (see X-Factor (1st Series) #1) returns, and the remorseful young man tries to make amends. However, Rusty will soon learn that making a deal with the malevolent Morlock called Masque is not too different than making a pact with the devil himself. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-024

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"The Enemy Within!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Cameron Hodge plans to betray the team. Plus, is Jean Grey really still the Phoenix? Well, Cyclops is going to find out even if they have to fight to do it. Plus, a familiar face awakens on the cloaked floating fortress of Apocalypse to find his fortunes have taken a turn for the worse. What can this mean for the future of X-Factor, and for the future of the world? Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #21-28A0F27-021

"All Together Now!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Can X-Factor survive the first attack of the Horsemen of Apocalypse? Meet War, Famine, and Pestilence...hope they survive the experience. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-026

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"Children's Crusade!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by June Brigman and Randy Emberlin. X-Factor returns from their battle with the Horsemen of Apocalypse a little worse for wear, and it's up to the kids to take care of business. Rusty, Skids, Rictor, Artie, and Leech take center stage on a mission of goodwill for the future of mutant/human relations. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 24D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4320308011

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants! Part 1 of 3. "Masks!" 1st full appearance of Archangel. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. One of the biggest mutant events to ever hit the comic racks begins here. The powerful mutant known as Apocalypse finally makes his move and unleashes his Four Horseman on an unsuspecting world. The only thing standing between humanity and total annihilation is X-Factor. However when the fourth and final Horseman, Death, reveals his true identity, the group will be rocked to its very core. This is a pivotal chapter in the lives of the original X-Men. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 24N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #23-38F4EAA-008

Newsstand Edition. Fall of the Mutants! Part 1 of 3. "Masks!" 1st full appearance of Archangel. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. One of the biggest mutant events to ever hit the comic racks begins here. The powerful mutant known as Apocalypse finally makes his move and unleashes his Four Horseman on an unsuspecting world. The only thing standing between humanity and total annihilation is X-Factor. However when the fourth and final Horseman, Death, reveals his true identity, the group will be rocked to its very core. This is a pivotal chapter in the lives of the original X-Men. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 24N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. Fall of the Mutants! Part 1 of 3. "Masks!" 1st full appearance of Archangel. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. One of the biggest mutant events to ever hit the comic racks begins here. The powerful mutant known as Apocalypse finally makes his move and unleashes his Four Horseman on an unsuspecting world. The only thing standing between humanity and total annihilation is X-Factor. However when the fourth and final Horseman, Death, reveals his true identity, the group will be rocked to its very core. This is a pivotal chapter in the lives of the original X-Men. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 6 CGC 7.5 Restored

Restored: B1

Paper: White

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover. Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4418460009

Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. "Apocalypse Now!" Part 2 of 2. 1st full appearance of Apocalypse. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Bob McLeod. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops begins to worry that the group's X-Factor ads are fueling mutant paranoia among humans. Plus, the last time X-Factor fought the Alliance of Evil they were soundly defeated. Can they take down their adversaries in time to save the life of a fellow mutant, before it's too late? And, witness the fury and power of Apocalypse, a mutant tyrant who believes in a world where only the strong survive. Cover price $0.95.

X-Men Special Edition (1983) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-28A1F01-020

Cover art by Dave Cockrum. New Chris Claremont/Dave Cockrum story, plus Giant-Size X-Men 1 reprint. "Second Genesis," script by Len Wein, art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them. "A Day Like Any Other," script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Hilary Barta; Kitty shows Illyana around the mansion and talks about the X-Men. Kitty is thrown a surprise birthday party. Giant-Size X-Men Pinup by Dave Cockrum. Giant-Size X-Men #1 cover reprint, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.