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World War Hulk (2007) 5A CBCS 9.6 Finch

Paper: White

Label #22-0A1C965-030

Written by GREG PAK Pencils by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by DAVID FINCH. The millennium's most massive Marvel smashfest careens towards its cataclysmic conclusion! Four so-called Marvel 'heroes' shot the Hulk into space. Their exploding shuttle destroyed his people and pregnant queen. And the Hulk has taught them what their arrogance has wrought. But now the Hulk faces the puny humans' greatest champion. And as the terrible battle rages, who will stand revealed as the hero - and who will be proved the monster? Who knows the difference between vengeance and justice? And who will pay the terrible price of anger? Cover price $3.99.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 116A VF+ 8.5 Allred

A non-comics code issue due to "mature content," says Marvel. Cover by Mike Allred, Peter Milligan/mike allred THE SCOOP: It's a new era for X-FORCE as writer Peter Milligan (Shade The Changing Man, Human Target) and penciler Mike Allred (Madman, Atomics) bring an exciting, controversial and innovative vision to the title! THE STORY: Professor X had a dream, that mutants and humans could live in peace and harmony. A new squad of operatives calling themselves X-Force are living that dream. These eight mutants are cashing in on their special skills to preserve the Free World from the Forces of Evil, but at no small cost to themselves. Adored by humans, reviled by their fellow mutants, X-Force has successfully "crossed over." Problem is, there may be no going back! Meet the new team: Zeitgeist, U-Go Girl, The Anarchist, Battering Ram, Plazm, Gin Genie, La Nuit and their amorphous assistant Doop! Eight mutants who've teamed together to do the big dirty jobs that others can't. Eight mutants who shine in the blinding lights of the media but strike in the dark of night. Eight mutants who've agreed to burn brightly and as you'll see burn fast! Cover price $2.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 114 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392161009

"E is for eExtinction: Part 1 - Cover by Frank Quitely

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Frank quitely and Tim Townsend.

THE SCOOP: The future is now as the X-Men are remade!

THE STORY: Humankind's time on Earth is nearly at its end. Within a half decade, they will be extinct, replaced by their genetically gifted cousins: mutants! With this discovery, the very fabric of society begins to fray. And as fear and paranoia grows by the day, it will soon tear! Charles Xavier has been forced to evolve his X-Men. But in the shadows, something beckons to him. A mutant more powerful - and more depraved - than he ever could have foreseen. And very soon, that mutant will threaten his people, his world and his every perception!

New creators, new characters, new costumes, a new logo, a new direction... this is the start of it all!

THE CREATORS: Grant Morrison remade the JLA. Frank Quitely made Authority a must-read. Just imagine what they'll do together to the X-Men!

THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads.

Cover price $2.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 114 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4392161008

"E is for eExtinction: Part 1 - Cover by Frank Quitely

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Frank quitely and Tim Townsend.

THE SCOOP: The future is now as the X-Men are remade!

THE STORY: Humankind's time on Earth is nearly at its end. Within a half decade, they will be extinct, replaced by their genetically gifted cousins: mutants! With this discovery, the very fabric of society begins to fray. And as fear and paranoia grows by the day, it will soon tear! Charles Xavier has been forced to evolve his X-Men. But in the shadows, something beckons to him. A mutant more powerful - and more depraved - than he ever could have foreseen. And very soon, that mutant will threaten his people, his world and his every perception!

New creators, new characters, new costumes, a new logo, a new direction... this is the start of it all!

THE CREATORS: Grant Morrison remade the JLA. Frank Quitely made Authority a must-read. Just imagine what they'll do together to the X-Men!

THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads.

Cover price $2.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 139 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DD4007-014

Covers by Phil Jimenez Grant Morrison (w)/Phil Jimenez (p) "MURDER AT THE MANSION" Parts 1 & 2 (of 3) A perfect jumping-on point, drawn by fan-favorite Phil Jimenez! Bishop and Sage from the X-Treme X-Men guest star! Does an X-Man die? Will they be able to find the killer? 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 (each) Cover price $2.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 205A FN+ 6.5 Finch 1st Printing

First Printing. Messiah Complex: Part 5 of 13 - Written by MIKE CAREY Penciled by CHRIS BACHALO Cover by DAVID FINCH. The X-Men versus the Marauders! A rematch of the unforgettable fight from X-Men #200. But will the battle turn in favor of the X-Men this time? Not if Sinister can help it. Layla and Madrox continue their mission to uncover the truth of mutant extinction, friends become foes to the X-Men at the worst time possible, and whereabouts of the baby are revealed at last. Cover price $2.99.

X-Treme X-Men (2001 1st Series) 1A CBCS 9.2 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Chris Claremont. (#451/1500).

Label #20-3C294B8-003

Cover by Salvador Larroca. Written by Chris Claremont. Penciled by Salvador Larroca. Humanity is at a crossroads, and will choose a future of glory... or of utter annihilation. The path they face was mapped a century ago by the blind mutant seer known as Destiny, and recorded in her 13 volumes of The Books of Truth. As seen in X-MEN #109, one volume has come into the possession of Professor X's charges and now Rogue, Beast, Bishop, Thunderbird, Psylocke, Sage (an all-new character) and Storm choose to leave the safety of the X-Mansion and search for the missing volumes. But what they don't know is that another force is embarked on the same quest, a man who is the first manifestation of the true homo sapiens superior the rightful inheritors of Earth and he considers mutants his mortal enemies... to be killed on sight! Cover price $2.99.

X-Treme X-Men (2001 1st Series) 2A CGC 9.6 Larroca

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #3997463003

Cover by Salvador Larroca. Written by Chris Claremont. Penciled by Salvador Larroca. Who are the Guardia? Why have they captured the X-Men? What deadly secrets hide in their Maze and how will they turn the group's own powers against them? And while the X-Treme team attempts to answer these questions, they are stalked by a man who may be the first manifestation of the true homo sapiens superior who has his crosshairs focused on Rogue! Before the battle is over, the fate and future of this newly-formed squad will be rocked! Cover price $2.99.

Young Avengers (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 Cheung

Paper: White

Label #4188704006

First appearance of Kate Bishop. Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG In the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves THE YOUNG AVENGERS? Young Gun Jim Cheung and TV superstar writer Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Sex in The City, and Party of Five). This series promises to shock and surprise, so don't miss it!! 32 PGS./Marvel PSR Cover price $3.99.

Young Avengers (2005) 1A FN/VF 7.0 Cheung

First appearance of Kate Bishop. Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG In the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves THE YOUNG AVENGERS? Young Gun Jim Cheung and TV superstar writer Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Sex in The City, and Party of Five). This series promises to shock and surprise, so don't miss it!! 32 PGS./Marvel PSR Cover price $3.99.

Young Avengers (2005) 1WW.LA CGC 9.6 Cheung WW LA Variant

Paper: White

Wizard World Los Angeles Edition.

Label #3708059004

Wizard World Los Angeles Exclusive Variant Cover. Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG In the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves THE YOUNG AVENGERS? Young Gun Jim Cheung and TV superstar writer Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Sex in The City, and Party of Five). This series promises to shock and surprise, so don't miss it!!

Young Avengers (2005) 6 CBCS 9.0 SS Jim Cheung

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Jim Cheung.

Label #23-1651B69-005

Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG. The 6-part SIDEKICKS story arc comes to a shattering conclusion when the Young Avengers lose one of their founding members, a new member arrives on the scene, and the entire team undergoes a radical transformation. It's a surprising new direction for the Young Avengers as they battle Kang, the Avengers, and each other to ensure the team's survival. 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Young Avengers (2005) 12 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1A34171-029

Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG "FAMILY MATTERS" As Earth once again becomes embroiled in the Kree-Skrull War, one Young Avenger is mortally wounded ? while another must sacrifice his future to keep the planet from being consumed in the conflict. Not even the combined forces of the YOUNG AVENGERS and the NEW AVENGERS can stem the tide of destruction. And in the battle's bloody aftermath, the YOUNG AVENGERS -- and their relationship to their would-be mentors -- are forever altered. The team's new status quo begins here! (Part 4 of 4) 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Young Avengers Presents (2008) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-097

Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX Penciled by MITCH BREITWEISER Cover by JIM CHEUNG Young Cassie Lang has an encounter with Kang's ubiquitous enforcer the GROWING MAN! However, her ordeal ends in tragedy as someone close to her is gravely injured in the process. And the effect on Cassie causes some unexpected problems from which she might never recover. Can the Young Avengers help Stature before an even greater tragedy befalls her? 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Young Avengers Presents (2008) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-2215763-075

Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by ALAN DAVIS Cover by JIM CHEUNG Kate Bishop wants to be a hero. Kate Bishop wants to be a leader. Kate wants to be strong, and proud, and true to her calling. Kate just wants to take care of everybody. Kate just wants to be friends. Kate wants to be stronger than all this. Kate Bishop never wanted anything more than she wants to be a Young Avenger. Kate Bishop wants to be Hawkeye. Here, she finally comes face to face with Clint Barton. Now Kate's gonna have to fight for each and every thing that she wants...especially her name. Wanting something can be miles away from actually earning it. By Matt Fraction (INVINCIBLE IRON MAN, PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL) and the legendary Alan Davis (CLANDESTINE, EXCALIBUR). 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Youngblood (2008 Image) 8A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0215002011

NOTE: President Barack Obama is featured on the back cover of this issue, as well as in a back-up story! story JOE CASEY art DEREC DONOVAN covers DEREC DONOVAN & ROB LIEFELD The party will be televised! It's the Televillain's last stand he's not through making his pop cultural point yet! And speaking of last stands... the all-new, all-different Youngblood meets the greatest foe they never knew, live in prime time! 32 PAGES FC Cover price $2.99.