Auctions: comic books in grade VF/NM or lower, graded by CBCS

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 33 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Off white

Cover and Centerfold Detached.

Label #25-0F80C5D-001

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Aqualad's Deep-Six Chick! starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Aquababy, Aqua-Girl [Tula] (intro), and Dr. Dorsal, script by Bob Haney, art by Nick Cardy; an Atlantean girl named Tula convinces Aqualad to leave Atlantis; the find an underwater dance club and perform as dancers. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Illustration of Jerry Lewis as the Mona Lisa accompanies the announcement about issue 100 of that series. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 8 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-4483072-005

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Battle of New Britannia!, script by Roy Thomas and Gary Friedrich, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Tom Sutton; While flying to see Ka-Zar in the Savage Land Barbara Morris and Paul Allen crash, with Paul being saved by Ka-Zar and Barbara being rescued by the British of New Britannia. Ka-Zar and Paul don't know that Barbara has been saved so they venture into the Lost Lake to save her. Advertisement reproducing covers for Fantastic Four King-Size Special #9 and Spider-Man King-Size Special #8. This Badge Bedeviled!, script by Len Wein and Mike Friedrich (plot), pencils by George Tuska, inks by Mike Esposito; While Damian Link is trying to stop a robbery he and his twin brother Joshua Link are somehow linked together by experimental rays. ...Though Some Call It Magic! starring Doctor Doom, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Advertisement reproducing covers for Thor King-Size Special #4 and Marvel Feature #1. 48 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 10 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #17-17A8327-008

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. To End In Flame!, script by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Sal Buscema; Ka-Zar uncovers the truth that Heinrich Draco and Captain Christopher, the leaders of the two warring factions in New Britannia, know that the war is over and are prolonging it for their own reasons. Stan Lee's Soapbox. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Astonishing Tales (1970) 13 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #17-3EE9EFE-003

Cover art by Rich Buckler. Man-Thing!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler (pages 1-6) and John Buscema (pages 7-20), inks by Dan Adkins; Ka-Zar (with the help of AIM) manages to capture the Man-Thing and he is transported to the lab; He escapes and follows Ka-Zar and Barbara Morris when they go searching for the kidnapped Dr. Calvin; They find and save Dr. Calvin but the traitorous Paul Allen is killed by the Man-Thing. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Babyteeth (2017 Aftershock) 17C CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Donny Cates

Paper: White

Aftershock Ambassador Exclusive. Witnessed Signature: Donny Cates on 8/1/2021.

Label #21-3C48D38-002

Aftershock Ambassador Exclusive variant cover by Michael Gaydos. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Garry Brown. The end is coming. The forces are aligned. The inevitable is nigh. The apocalypse...is here. From Donny Cates, the writer of Venom, Thanos, Redneck and the breakout hit God Country, comes this pulse-pounding series with art from THE REVISIONIST's Garry Brown! 28 pages, full color.

Batman (1940) Later Reprints 614CRAIN.C CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Clayton Crain Exclusive C.

Label #25-30A6FD2-002

Special Edition Reprint. Clayton Crain Webstore Exclusive "Playing Card" Virgin Cover by Clayton Crain. Reprints Batman (1940) #614. Story by Jeph Loeb. Art by Jim Lee. Batman takes on the villain you've been waiting for: The Joker! One is the Dark Knight...the other is The Clown Prince of Crime. Batman's oldest foe finally has gone too far, and Batman makes a vow: "Tonight, The Joker dies by my hand!" For all the crimes The Joker has commited, Batman seeks retribution. Will the Dark Knight finally do what needs to be done?

Batman in Noir Alley (2014 DC) 0 CBCS 8.0 Witnessed Sig Panosian

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Dan Panosian on 7/21/2028.

Label #18-373A807-013

Batman One-Shot. Turner Classic Movies has partnered with DC Entertainment to produce "Batman in Noir Alley" starring DCs iconic Super Hero, Batman, and TCMs Noir Alley host Eddie Muller. The free comic book follows Batman and Muller on the trail to solve a case after the famed Moroccan Raptor goes missing from the Gotham City Museum. Story by Stuart Moore, art by Valentine De Landro. 32 pages, full color.

Black Panther (1977 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #24-4654B18-001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by John Verpoorten. King Solomon's Frog!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Black Panther helps Abner Little, a member of the Collectors, recover the Brass Frog, an ancient time machine; Due to its dangerous nature, the Frog had previously been hidden away by the Black Panther's grandfather, Azzuri, but was taken by Alfred Queely, a fellow member of the Collectors; After getting the Frog, the Black Panther and Little are attacked by Princess Zanda, another member of the Collectors, for control of the artifact. During the battle, the Frog is activated and a mysterious creature, Hatch-22, appears. Jack Kirby writes about what readers can expect from his new Black Panther. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Bloodshot (1993 1st Series) 0 CBCS 9.0 Quesada Chrome Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-248EB2E-001

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Chrome cover. Cover by Joe Quesada (pencils) and Dick Giordano (inks). Family Blood, script and pencils by Kevin VanHook, inks by Dick Giordano; The origin of Bloodshot revealed!; Who is Angelo Mortalli and how did he end up in the grip of Iwatsu Industries and Project Rising Spirit?; Guest appearances by the Eternal Warrior and the Geomancer. 36 pgs., full color. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Cat (1972 Marvel) 3 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-2A35396-010

"From Far Beneath the Mirror of the Moon!" Script by Linda Fite, breakdowns by Paty Greer, finished art by Bill Everett. Letter to the editor from comic artist/writer Frank Miller praising the first issue of the series. Rich Buckler cover pencils? Cover price $0.20.

Chaos Effect Epilogue (1994) 1 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #24-09703B8-001

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Chaos Effect readers know that at one critical junction of the story, Magnus disappears through a time portal! These are his adventures in 1994 before he attempts to return to his own future era. Thrust into our present, Magnus is advised by Timewalker on how to survive as a "fish out of water." Magnus explores New York, where he engages bikers, cabbies and Harada's Eggbreakers in battle. Harada learns that Magnus is in New York, and decides to capture him to learn the secrets of the future. At the same time, Magnus decides to explore his own past, as he begins a search for his parents. But if Magnus makes one wrong move, he may change -- or destroy -- the entire future history of the Valiant Universe! "In Search of Faith" is written by Kevin VanHook, with art by Louis Small, Jr. and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover price $2.95.

Civil War (2006 Marvel) 6B CBCS 7.0 Verified Sig Miller/Tuner Turner 1:16 Variant

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Mark Miller and Michael Tuner. Turner Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-2861891-001

1 in 16 Michael Turner Variant Cover. Written by MARK MILLAR. Pencils and Cover by STEVE MCNIVEN. Captain America's depleted forces have determined the secret of File 42, setting them on a last-ditch collision course with Iron Man and the Pro-Registration heroes! It's the beginning the battle of the century - a conflict in which virtually every superhuman on Earth will be forced to choose a side to fight on! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 150 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #20-4584293-046

Tower of Flame - Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by John Buscema and Ernie Chan. Cover by John Buscema. Conan meets a mysterious female, being pursued by mysterious people for some mysterious reason -- possibly the girl's mysterious power! Buy it and be enlightened! Characters in this issue: Conan; Baron Turb'eq (first appearance). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Creatures on the Loose (1971) 10 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-298C3C2-022

Series formerly "Tower of Shadows." Written by Roy Thomas. Art by by Berni Wrightson (adapted from the Robert E. Howard story). Cover by Marie Severin. New story: first full comic book appearance of King Kull in "The Skull of Silence; Kull's arrogance leads to the release of an ancient menace that he barely is able to defeat. Art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Reprint"Trull the Unhuman!"; The mental essence of an alien bent on global conquest takes over a steam shovel and is defeated by an elephant. 36 pages, full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 74 CBCS 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

2 pieces of tape on cover and 3 pieces on centerfold.

Label #23-39433C6-009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in When Calls Galactus, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Galactus dispatches his Punisher to retrieve the Surfer who is protected by the FF. Letters to the editor from comics writers Don McGregor and Tony Isabella. Kirby/Sinnott cover. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 56. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 75 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #23-0C10FE9-017

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in Worlds Within Worlds!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny battle their dopplegangers, created by Galactus, who is determined to learn the location of the Silver Surfer. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 57. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 76 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-24C87C6-012

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Silver Surfer, Galactus, and Crystal (of the Inhumans) guest star in Stranded in Sub-Atomica!, script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Reed, Ben, and Johnny journey to Subatomica to bring the Silver Surfer back to earth. Reprinted in Marvel's Greatest Comics # 58. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 168 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #16-1A5E8DF-003

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. One of Our Green Lanterns is Missing, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; the Guardians enlist Flash's aid in finding Hal "Green Lantern" Jordan, who has amnesia. Letter from fanzine writer Robert Jennings. Letter from noted letter hack Guy H. Lillian III. Captain Action super hero parachute ad. Lost in Space Aurora model kit ad. Caps Hobby Hints strip by Henry Boltinoff. House of Mystery Dial H for Hero ad. 80 pg. Giant Supergirl ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Exceptional White Pages

Label #22-44BA0C2-033

"Shake Hands with Satan!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Syd Shores. Cover by Gil Kane. The Spirit of Vengeance will travel to Hell itself and come face-to-face with Satan (Mephisto) in the ultimate showdown of the macabre. Story continued in Marvel Spotlight (1971-1977 1st Series) #12. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 3 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Exceptional White Pages

Label #25-346C49F-018

"Wheels on Fire!" Guest-starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan). Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and John Tartaglione. Cover by John Romita, Sr. It had to happen, the fateful final showdown with Big Daddy Dawson! Plus, in this issue, Ghost Rider learns how to summon forth his mystical motorcycle! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 4 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Exceptional White Pages

Label #22-44BA0C2-035

"Death Stalks Demolition Derby!" Story by Gary Friedrich. Art by Jim Mooney and Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Ghost Rider is an unstoppable supernatural force, but at sunrise he reverts back to Johnny Blaze and discovers that the injuries he sustained have returned. But he won't have long to dwell as the Spirit of Vengeance is needed to stop an assassin from taking the life of a Las Vegas demolition derby driver. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.20.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 17REP.2ND CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Second Printing.

Label #22-2D997FD-007

This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.60.

Harbinger (1992) 2D CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-054

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Coupon insert inside. The detachable coupon (Coupon #2) has a black and white mini-comic page printed on it - "The Story of Harada" - and was intended to be used for the redemption of a free issue of Harbinger #0.
Cover pencils by David Lapham, inks by Bob Layton. The Root of All Evil, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by David Lapham, inks by John Dixon; Sting, Zephyr, Flamingo and Torque take injured Kris to a hospital; Doctor Heyward patches Kris up and allows the team to stay at his beach house; The team invades Harbinger headquarters and robs Harada's safe. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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-005

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-007

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.

House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) UK Edition 270 CBCS 4.5 Witnessed Sig Kupperberg/Rubenstein

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signatures: Paul Kupperberg and Joe Rubenstein. 12p U.K. Price Variant.

Label #21-3E12B5E-004

UK Price Variant. Cover by Joe Orlando and Vince Colletta. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Romeo Tanghal; 5 page story "The Collector!" written by J. M. DeMatteis and drawn by Jim Sherman & Joe Rubinstein; 8 page story "Black Mass" written by Wyatt Gwyon and drawn by Jerry Bingham; 3 page story "A Model Murder" written by Scott Edelman and drawn by Tenny Henson. 36 Pages, Full Color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Human Torch (1974 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scratch(es) front or back

Label #22-0FD4FF7-012

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Joe Sinnott. Johnny Storm, the Human Torch, script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; In Glenville, Johnny lives with his sister Sue; While she's known as a member of the Fantastic Four, he tries to keep a low profile; We get to see the house, much of which is chemically fire-resistent, and equipped with various crime-fighting equipment; But even in the suburbs danger lurks, as someone called The Destroyer is hell-bent on wrecking a local amusement park nearing completion. Part 2: The Flaming Fury Strikes Back!!; Ben shows up, but Johnny refuses help, saying it's his fight. Horror Hotel!; A hotel is terrorized by a "man-killing beast," sending tenants fleeing. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 191 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #24-434E5DB-008

"The Triumph of the Toad!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Joe Staton. Guest-starring the Shaper of Worlds and Glorian. Kidnapped by the alien Toad Men, the Hulk has been brought before the mighty King Torkon to help these malevolent creatures enslave more worlds. Plus, the Shaper of Worlds offers Hulk the paradise he always dreamed of, but is the price too high? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

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.

Rai (1992) 2 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-203C148-012

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Exiled to Earth, the spirit Guardian cuts a swath across the darker side of the world of 4001. The epic of Rai's rebirth builds momentum. "Ice Burn" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Joe St. Pierre and Charles Barnett III. Characters: Councilor Isao Seko; Icespike; Kazuyo Nakadai; Makiko Minashi; President Tanaka; Rai [Tohru Nakadai]; Rentaro Nakadai. Cover by Joe St. Pierre and Bob Layton. Cover price $1.95.

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 9 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #18-0806A71-019

"Chariot of the Fire-Stallions!" Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. One-page Hostess ad, "Thor Meets a Glutton For Gold." Cover price $0.35.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 32 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

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) 60 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

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) 69 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

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.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 73 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-023

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Joe Sinnott. Continued from last issue and Rom Annual # 4, Brandy has arrived on Galador, homeworld to her beloved Rom. But she soon learns that this is not the plush paradise it once was. A war is in progress and humans are targeted for termination by...Spaceknights? By tales end, Rom along with his allies the Spaceknight Squadron, and thanks in no small part to the Shi'ar, have returned to Galador to set things right. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 8.5 Hall Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-2498596-001

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This is not the chromium cover. At last, learn the true origins of Shadowman and the real story behind how Jack Boniface became the avenger of the night. This action-packed special introduces us to a Shadowman from the past, and reveals Nettie's true relationship with Shadowman. "Shadowmen" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $3.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-248D6B1-018

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Jack reaches the Big Apple, but his troubles are just beginning. When his motorcycle is stolen and he's threatened by drug dealers, Jack knows it's time for Shadowman to make an appearance on the mean streets of New York City. "A Bite of the Apple" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 23 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2498596-009

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Guest-starring Doctor Mirage! As Darque's evil plans to destroy Mirage come to fruition, only Shadowman can save the good doctor in this Shadowman/Doctor Mirage crossover. Continued from Second Life of Doctor Mirage (1993) #5. "Didn't He Ramble?" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and John Dixon. Cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 31 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #24-2F0283E-012

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A Chaos Effect Aftermath Issue! He's Shadowman's most savage enemy: the Night Monster. In the aftermath of the Chaos Effect, the Night Monster rises from the grave to devastate New Orleans and pursue the life force of Jack Boniface! "Hunger" is written by Bob Hall, with art and cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 33 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2498596-019

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The origin of the New Orleans voodoo coven is revealed when Shadowman battles black magic. His fight against things-man-was-not-meant-to-know takes him to the heartland of voodoo on a small Caribbean island. "Quest" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover by Bob Hall. Cover price $2.50.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 12 CBCS 3.0

Paper: White

Label #21-3246A82-012

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"Gather, Ye Witches!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Can even the Silver Surfer hope to survive an encounter with the awesome might of the Abomination, a creature whose strength rivals that of the Incredible Hulk himself? Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 16 CBCS 5.5

Paper: White

Label #22-45CDBB5-004

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Mephisto returns in "In the Hands of Mephisto!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Letters to the editor from comic artist Geof Darrow and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #19-47253CB-058

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"Seeds of War!" Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer has uncovered the truth behind the cosmic scheme of the Elders of the Universe. Plus, the Kree and Skrull renew their age old war. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 9D CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-091

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Direct Edition. "Doomsday!" Guest-starring Mantis and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The last seven issues have led to this moment. The Elders of the Universe confront the Devourer of Worlds, and the Silver Surfer is caught in the middle. How can the former Herald of Galactus hope to defeat these villains when Shalla Bal and Mantis, the women he loves, are the helpless prisoners of the Elders? The Surfer can only save one of them, but who will it be? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 22 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0BAA008-105

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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) 29D CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-024

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Direct Edition. Kree/Skrull War. "Our Complex!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Once the man known as Midnight was a master of kung fu, but in battle against Shang Chi, THE Master of Kung Fu, Midnight lost his life (Marvel Special Edition #16). Now, he has been genetically engineered by Kree super-science into the powerful being henceforth known as Midnight Sun. And, his first mission for his new masters is to kill the Silver Surfer. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 33D CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-029

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First Printing. Direct Edition. Acts of Idiocy! (Acts of Vengeance spoof) "Nothing is Impossible, Man!" Story by Jim Valentino. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Join the Silver Surfer for his wackiest adventure yet. When the impish Impossible Man crosses the Silver Surer's path, the former Herald of Galactus finds himself in a no win situation. NOTE: This tale reminds me of those classic Superman/Mister Mxyzptlk stories from the Silver Age. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist. NOTE: This is the first printing. Second printing has a notice on the first page below the indicia. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 37 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-033

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 4 of 5 - "A Destructive Encounter!" Guest-starring Starfox and Drax the Destroyer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. With the threat of Thanos in the universe, the titan Chronos has activated his agent Drax the Destroyer again. However, when Drax was murdered by Moondragon his brain was severely damaged, a condition that has apparently carried over to his resurrection. Can the Silver Surfer reason with the powerhouse and reach the Mad Titan before it's too late? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 59 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-057

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Field of Honor!" Guest-starring Adam Warlock, Doctor Strange, Hulk, Thor, Drax, Firelord, and Doctor Doom. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Raney, Tom Christopher and Mike Witherby. Cover by Ron Lim. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #5. Nebula, the scared granddaughter of Thanos, is now in possession of the Infinity Gauntlet and she poses an even greater threat to the universe than the Mad Titan did. Now, the Silver Surfer and Thanos must settle their score in a mystical duel one of them may not survive. If one of them should fall so too might the universe. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #6. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 101N CBCS 9.0

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-337BB72-001

Newsstand Edition. "Echoes" Script by Cary Burkett. Pencils by Juan Alacantara. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by John Byrne. A new era begins for the Spectacular Spider-Man as the Black Cat has departed his life. However, the breakup with Felicia has left the web-slinger in a melancholy mood, so he visits the site of his greatest heartbreak...the Brooklyn Bridge. The events of Amazing Spider-Man 121 still haunt the wall-crawler, but life goes on...and so does crime in the big city. When Blacklash takes a hostage after bungling a burglary attempt, the spectacular one swings into action! Flashback cameos of Gwen Stacy and the Green Goblin. First 65¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 337,108; average paid circulation 180,498.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.