Auctions: comic books 1988-1990, graded by CBCS

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 10 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-015

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 11 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-016

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-017

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 13 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-018

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 14 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-019

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 15 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-020

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 16 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-021

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 17 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-022

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 18 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-023

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2FA3252-013

Butcher's Moon - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. Cover by Marcus McLaurin, Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. Moon Knight's found Bushman. But the only way he's going to bring him to justice is by fighting through Bushman's army! Wait'll you see the shocking climax! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 13 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-031

Part 2 of 3. Brush Fire - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Tom Palmer. Moon Knight becomes a rebel leader in an attempt to destroy the Bushman. And Arsenal is out to kill both Bushman and Moon Knight! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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

Direct Edition.

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

Direct Edition.

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.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 49 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2496D64-049

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Cover art by Alan Weiss. "Strange On the Range," script and art by Alan Weiss; An American Indian has discovered a way to use magic to alter history!; How can Doctor Strange stop him?; Guest-starring Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. "Two Guns Against the Gang!", script by Mike W. Barr, art by Tod Smith; Two-Gun Kid (Matt Hawk) takes on "Bear" Bronson and "Rattler" Redlin. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

New Gods (1989 3rd Series) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

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.

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

Direct Edition.

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.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 14 CBCS 9.4 Signed Gaiman

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Neil Gaiman. Sketch on Cover. Direct Edition

Label #21-3D82531-004

The Doll's House, Part 5 of 7. A special double-sized issue as Sandman attends a convention of serial killers to find and confront the Corinthian. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $2.50.

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.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 7 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

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

Direct Edition.

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

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

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

Direct Edition.

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

Direct Edition

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

Newsstand Edition

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

Direct Edition

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

Newsstand Edition.

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

Direct Edition.

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

Newsstand Edition.

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

Direct Edition.

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

Direct Edition.

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

Newsstand Edition.

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

Direct Edition.

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

Direct Edition.

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

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

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

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

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

Newsstand Edition

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

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

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

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

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

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

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

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

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

Direct Edition

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

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

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

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

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.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 34 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1853025-061

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 1 of 5 - "...Even Demigods must Dream!" Featuring the return of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer tours the realm of Death. And, by story's end, witness the triumphant return of one of the Marvel Universe's most dangerous villains, the Mad Titan, Thanos. 32 pages.

NOTE: "This is the Mad Titan's first in continuity appearance since his demise in Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual #2 thirteen years earlier." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 38 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-034

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 5 of 5 - "The Answer!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The space pirate known as Nebula (last seen in Avengers #318), the granddaughter of the Mad Titan, Thanos, finally meets her infamous relative. It is an encounter that will leave her scared to say the least. Plus, at last...the Silver Surfer confronts Thanos and these two immensely powerful beings engage in a battle only one of them will walk away from. Story continues in Thanos Quest #1. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.