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Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2FA3252-021

Cover art by Alex Saviuk and Klaus Janson. Save the Tiger Part 2: The Bad Guy starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 2: First Witness starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 2: Bait starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. Cold War starring The Captain, script and art by Al Milgrom. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 37 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #21-2496D64-037

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Cover art by Charles Vess. "How You Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm After They've Seen Asgard?", script by Alan Zelenetz, art by Charles Vess; Here be Dragons!; The Warriors Three are caught up in a dreamscape illusion while trying to recover a missing Asgardian!; And Loki's to blame! Pin-ups: Storm by Brett Blevins; Spider-Man, the Black Cat, and the Hobgoblin by Arthur Adams; Iron Man by Walt Simonson; and the Man-Thing by Tom Sutton. "Synchronicity" starring Fantastic Four, She-Hulk, and Wyatt Wingfoot, script by Mark Borax, art by Norm Breyfogle. Back cover by Norm Breyfogle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 48 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

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Label #21-2496D64-048

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She-Hulk stars in "World's Hero...Father's Shame!" Script by Dwight Jon Zimmerman, pencils by Kerry Gammill, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Jose Marzan. She-Hulk also stars in "California Dreaming." Script by Sue Flaxman, art by Don Perlin. The Vision stars in "Run Through the Jungle." Script by Michael Higgins, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Jim Sanders III. Gammill/Marzan front cover; Wilson/Sanders back cover. Cover price $1.95.

MASK (1987 2nd Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-27967D5-008

"The Ice Age!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Curt Swan and Kurt Schaffenberger. V.E.N.O.M. (Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem) has returned and the only force on Earth that can stop their sinister plans is Matt Trakker and the brave men and women of M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand)! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Did you know that M.A.S.K. is the special weapons division of G.I. Joe? – Odinson. Lone Star Comics Archivist. Cover price $0.75.

Millennium (1987 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #22-1BB7A3B-011

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Millennium Week 1. Week one of DC's companywide crossover of 1987 gets underway by informing readers that the Manhunters were created as a force for good three-and-a-half billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. However, they have turned against their masters and are now gunning for Earth's heroes and for ten special "chosen ones" that have been selected by the Guardians. Various DC characters, such as Wally West's dad, are revealed to be Manhunters. Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75.

Millennium (1987 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #22-1BB7A3B-010

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Millennium Week 1. Week one of DC's companywide crossover of 1987 gets underway by informing readers that the Manhunters were created as a force for good three-and-a-half billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. However, they have turned against their masters and are now gunning for Earth's heroes and for ten special "chosen ones" that have been selected by the Guardians. Various DC characters, such as Wally West's dad, are revealed to be Manhunters. Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75.

Millennium (1987 DC) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #22-1BB7A3B-014

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Millennium Week 1. Week one of DC's companywide crossover of 1987 gets underway by informing readers that the Manhunters were created as a force for good three-and-a-half billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. However, they have turned against their masters and are now gunning for Earth's heroes and for ten special "chosen ones" that have been selected by the Guardians. Various DC characters, such as Wally West's dad, are revealed to be Manhunters. Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75.

New Gods (1989 3rd Series) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #19-37AE6EC-022

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Orion, Lightray, Eve Donner and Forager find themselves drawn to a renegade Apokolyptian insect colony in Nevada...founded on the site of an unstable nuclear missile depot. Written by Jim Starlin and Paris Cullins, with art by Cullins and Bob Lewis. Cover by Cullins and Al Vey. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 13 CBCS 9.2 SS Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-21F6F8D-007

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Old McDonald's House of Horrors!", script by Mike Carlin, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Spider-Ham captures The Pinhead of Crime. Jonah sends Peter and the interns to cover Quackula threatening citizens, and they stay at Old McDonald's Farm, which just happens to be where Dr. Chickenstein is creating a monster from vegetables; Spider-Ham arrives, and overcomes his fear to defeat Moooooooommy and the other horrors. "Nick Furry, Agent of S.H.E.E.P.", script and art by Mike Mellor; Nick and Dodo rush to capture the introspective and philosophical cyborg Deathsquawk, and Nick helps him discover his true destiny. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Phantom (1989 DC 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2DCBDFF-030

The Ghost Who Walks returns. As we pick up the adventures of the legendary protector of the jungle - who is believed to be immortal by those who fear and respect his authority and power - he is on the trail of a gang of gun runners looking to increase business by instigating a civil war that will tear a country apart. Can the Phantom stop them before war breaks out and a nation is destroyed...or will the hero of the downtrodden masses finally reach the end of his 400-year reign as the Ghost Who Walks? Only time, and the story beginning in THE PHANTOM #1, will tell the tale. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Mark Verheiden, with art by Luke McDonnell. Cover by McDonnell. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Predator (1989) 1REP.2ND CBCS 9.6 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

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Second Printing. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Warner and Sam de la Rosa. The Predators are back, only this time their hunting ground isn't the tropical jungles of South America--it's the concrete and street jungles of New York City! It's the hottest summer on record, and Detective Schaefer suspects that his brother's disappearance is somehow tied to the wave of gruesome murders plaguing New York! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289EB7E-020

Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Continued from last issue. Frank has found the tape that shows the Rev murdering a man in cold blood. Can Castle deal out his brand of punishment to a man of God? The Punisher's war on crime does not discriminate. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-22F82E4-032

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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.

Revengers Featuring Megalith (1985 Continuity) 4 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC2DFF-025

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If The Nuclear Warlock Has His Way. Story by Neal Adams and Elliot S! Maggin. Art by Louis Williams, Brian Garvey, Ian Akin, and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams. Continuity Comics presents its own super-team, cleverly called the Revengers. The Revengers are building a new headquarters in a remote town, only to find themselves attacked by freakish mutations under the direction of the New Clear Warlock. Featuring a script assist from DC legend Elliot S! Maggin. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Rock N Roll Comics (1989 1st Printing) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DD19F6-031

This Book was never reprinted due to a restraining order. Bon Jovi by Todd Loren & Larry Nadolsky. Cover by Lyndal Ferguson. Cover price $1.95.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D5943E-019

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Cover art by John Byrne. Second Chance, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; the Headmen hire the Circus of Crime to test She-Hulk's abilities. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #22-2760E21-007

Cover art by John Byrne. Attack of the Terrible Toad Men or Froggy Came Cavortin', script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; She-Hulk vs. the Toad Men. and The Headmen, features the intro of Louise Mason, who will shortly be shown to be the ex-Blonde Phantom. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-014

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"Shalla Bal." Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. For years Norrin Radd, the Silver Surfer and former Herald of Galactus, has dreamed of nothing else save returning to his home, the planet Zenn-La, and his beloved Shalla Bal. However, the Surfer will soon learn a hard truth...sometimes you can never return home. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 3 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-025

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"Heaven!" Firebird cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Story picks up after West Coast Avengers Annual #2 and Avengers Annual #16. Empowered with the Power Cosmic the Silver Surfer is one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe. However, there exist beings whose powers rival and in some instances surpass even those of a former Herald of Galactus. When the Elders of the Universe decide the Surfer has become a liability to their plot, they dispatch one of their own to deal with him. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 7.5

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-036

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"Mantis!" Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Elders of the Universe are some of the most powerful beings in existence, and the only thing standing in their way and their ultimate goal is the Silver Surfer. Luckily, the former Herald of Galactus has acquired a new ally, the woman known as Mantis. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-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) 7 CBCS 9.2

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-069

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"Triangle!" Guest-starring Mantis. Avengers and Captain Marvel flashback cameos. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Kree Empire invades Zenn-La and soon learn this planet is under the protection of the Silver Surfer, wielder of the Power Cosmic. Meanwhile, Mantis watches from the shadows as the Elders of the Universe continue their scheming. Plus, Norrin Radd confronts the Supreme Intelligence, Master of a Thousand-Thousand Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #21-248D6B1-026

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"Soul Sweet Soul!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. In the aftermath of last issue's events, Norrin Radd awakens in a perfect world, but everything is not as it seems. It's the Silver Surfer vs. the Supreme Intelligence in the realm of the imagination, and the fate of the universe hangs in the balance. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 7.5

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-091

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"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) 10 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #21-0BAA008-092

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Space is...Eternity!" Guest-starring Galactus. Special guest appearance by Eternity. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. The Elders of the Universe dared to try and defeat Galactus and failed. Now, they must face the retribution of the Devourer of Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-029

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"Nova!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Joe Rubinstein. Even though the Heralds of Galactus are imbued with the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer teaches Nova (Frankie Ray) the universe is still a very dangerous place. Hopefully Nova will listen to Norrin Radd's council as they've been charged with finding the Contemplator, the last Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #19-47253CB-004

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"Nova!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Joe Rubinstein. Even though the Heralds of Galactus are imbued with the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer teaches Nova (Frankie Ray) the universe is still a very dangerous place. Hopefully Nova will listen to Norrin Radd's council as they've been charged with finding the Contemplator, the last Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 12 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #19-47253CB-005

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"Sick!" Guest-starring Nova (Frankie Ray). Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer is the helpless prisoner of the space pirate Reptyl, the Non-Human. Can Nova fight her way through the corsair's defenses and rescue the former Herald of Galactus? Plus, witness the horrible, ultimate fate of the Contemplator. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 13 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-007

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"Masques!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Dave Cockrum. Someone has been leaving a trail of terror and destruction throughout the Kree Empire in the name of the Silver Surfer. Now, Norrin Radd and Nova must face the judgment of Ronan the Accuser and the power of his Cosmic Rod! 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 14 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-008

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"Silver Mirrors!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton, Joe Rubinstein, and Jose Marzan. Cover by Mike Mignola and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer finally confronts his evil doppelganger. It's Silver Surfer vs. Silver Surfer in a battle that will shake the heavens. And, the winner must face the ultimate judgment of Ronan the Accuser. This issue's epilogue continues in Silver Surfer Annual #1. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 15 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-009

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"Evil Lurks Beyond the Black Hole!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. Galactus is dying, but there is one man who has saved the life of the Devourer of Worlds once before. Norrin Radd races across the galaxy to enlist the help of Reed Richards, the leader of the Fantastic Four and arguably the smartest man in the Marvel Universe. Plus, Ron Lim begins his legendary run on the Silver Surfer. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 16 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #19-47253CB-009

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"Malice: A Four Thought!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. To save the life of Galactus, the Silver Surfer, Reed Richards, and the Invisible Woman ventured into the heart of a black hole. But, things have really gone wrong because Sue is possessed by the Soul Gems and now wants her husband and friend dead. Witness the return of one of Marvel's most powerful villains. Plus, don't blink or you'll miss one of the most startling cameos of all. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 17 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-011

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"Resurrection!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. The malevolent agent of Lord Chaos and Master Order has returned. The In-Betweener will rise and not even the Silver Surfer has the power to stop him. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 18 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Misc debris in case

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Label #23-18DCEC4-012

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"Heavyweights!" Guest-starring Galactus, Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. It's a clash of titans on a cosmic scale! The universe trembles when the nigh omnipotent Galactus battles the cosmically powered In-Betweener. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 19 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #21-0BAA008-099

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

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 21 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #19-47253CB-015

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

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 22 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-017

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

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 23 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-018

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

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 24 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #19-47253CB-018

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

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 25 CBCS 9.2

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Label #19-47253CB-019

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

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 26 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-021

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

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 27 CBCS 8.5

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Label #19-47253CB-021

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

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 28 CBCS 8.5

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Label #19-47253CB-022

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

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 30 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #19-47253CB-025

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

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 31 CBCS 7.0

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-027

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

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 32 CBCS 9.0

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Label #19-47253CB-027

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

Solarman (1989) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2DD4007-023

Cover art by Mike Zeck. Star Burst! The Legend of Solarman, script by Stan Lee (adaptation), pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Dennis Janke; An aspiring comic book artist is given the power to become Solarman so he can save the earth from an alien overlord. The Solarman character created by David Oliphant first appeared in the Solarman: The Beginning (A Pendulum Illustrated Original) book from Pendulum Press in 1979. This comic was adapted from a Solarman TV cartoon pilot episode. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Speedball (1988) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248E175-004

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Pressure from his high-powered, career minded parents, pressure at school and pressure from friends and classmates – what else can go wrong in Robbie Baldwin's life? Well, he has this incredible force and energy seething within him and is struggling to control them. But when his parents are threatened, Robbie has to use those powers in "Speedball the Masked Marvel." Script by Steve Ditko & Roger Stern and art by Steve Ditko & Jackson Guice. Then all is revealed as to how Robbie Baldwin got those mysterious powers and became a super hero in "The Origin of a Masked Marvel." Story and art credits: Not Listed. Cover price $0.75.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-041

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To regain the honor lost by the Federation in the wake of the Raimonan Primarch's missing will, Riker willingly enters into deadly combat with the planet's champion. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 3 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-042

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Picard sends an away team to investigate a derelict spaceship...that shifts to high warp speed with the team inside. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.