Auctions: comic books 1990-1992, graded by CBCS

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 40 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-037

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"Welcome to Dynamo City!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer arrives in the always dangerous Dynamo City to be presented with the Last Will and Testament of Thanos. And, that is only the beginning of the Surfer's problems. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 41 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-038

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"Job Hunting!" Featuring a 2-page splash page of all the heroes, villains, and supporting characters from the life of the Silver Surfer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. What would a former Herald of Galactus be doing standing in Dynamo City like some average Joe? What else...looking for work. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 42 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-039

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"A Second Chance!" Story by Jim Starlin and Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer's stay in Dynamo City continues as he finally meets the founder of gigantic free-floating satellite community whose sole purpose is commerce. Plus, the dim witted Drax the Destroyer stops by with news that the Mad Titan, Thanos still lives. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 43 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-040

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"Termination!" Story by Jim Starlin and Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Keith Williams. The Silver Surfer's unusual adventures in Dynamo City continue as his fate is in the hands of, dare I say it, lawyers! Will this be the Surfer's most crushing defeat to date? Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 44 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-041

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Epiphany!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. 1st appearance of the Infinity Gauntlet. Story continued from Thanos Quest (1990) #1-2. The Sentinel of the Spaceways and Drax the Destroyer combine their considerable might to battle Thanos. But the Mad Titan has acquired the Infinity Gems and now possesses nigh-omnipotent power. If they fail to defeat this despot, here and now, the universe is doomed! Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 45 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-042

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Guest-starring Drax the Destroyer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer and his erstwhile ally Drax the Destroyer confront the mad Titan, Thanos. But, even though these two beings have enough power between the two of them to destroy a small planet, they are as nothing next to the power of Thanos and the Infinity Gems. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 46 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2D95C71-008

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "...The Soul World!" Featuring the return of Adam Warlock. Guest-starring Drax the Destroyer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Utterly defeated by Thanos, the Silver Surfer and Drax the Destroyer awaken in the mysterious Soul World. While, Drax is kept busy by Gamora, the most dangerous woman in the universe, Norrin Radd seeks the council of the master of this realm...the enigmatic Adam Warlock. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 47 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-044

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Adam Warlock, Protector of Soul World!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Adam Warlock confronts Drax the Destroyer. Can the golden hero prevent the brute from destroying his paradise and restore the Silver Surfer to the realm of the living before it's too late? Plus, the Silver Surfer receives an ominous warning from his old foe Mephisto about Thanos' intentions for the universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 48 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-045

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Confronting One's Maker!" Guest-starring Galactus. Warlock and Drax cameos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Ever wonder how for years a noble being like the Silver Surfer as the Herald of Galactus could bear the guilt for the deaths of countless worlds. The answer may surprise you in this excellent tale about confronting past sins. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 50A CBCS 9.6 Lim

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-099

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Direct Market Edition - 1st printing Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Special Anniversary Issue. "Deeply Buried Secrets!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. In this 50th issue celebration the Silver Surfer fights for his life against a stone golem with all the power and visage of his arch foe Thanos. Plus, learn a dark secret from Norrin Radd's past. By story's end the Surfer plummets toward planet Earth. Broken physically and mentally, will he be able to warn Earth's heroes of the threat Thanos poses to the universe? Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #1. 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 51 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-049

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Hunger!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. As Galactus prepares to feed and restore his full power so that he may confront Thanos and the power of the Infinity Gauntlet, Nova thinks back to a meeting she had with the Silver Surfer (the meeting took place between Silver Surfer (1987-98 2nd Series) #43-44). Norrin Radd teaches Frankie Ray a terrible lesson in what it means to be a Herald of Galactus. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 52 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-050

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "The Hero in Absence!" Guest-starring Firelord, Starfox, Doctor Strange, and Drax the Destroyer. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #1. The Silver Surfer, on the verge of death, crash lands into the Sanctum Sanctorum of Doctor Strange. As the Surfer blacks out he utters simply, "Thanos is coming!" Meanwhile, the easily agitated Drax tries to murder the former Herald of Galactus, Firelord. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #2. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 53 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-051

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "The Fool on the Throne!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #1. In this interlude, the ramifications of Thanos' actions are felt in the Kree Empire. With unrest brewing, a plan is enacted by a secret cabal, and the new Emperor is assassinated by...the Silver Surfer? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 54 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-054

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Cages!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #2. As the heroes of Earth marshal their forces for the coming battle with Thanos, the Silver Surfer must face the Rage of the Rhino! Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #3. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 55 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-053

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Genesis!" Part 1. Guest-starring Adam Warlock and the Heroes of Earth. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #3. The worse has come to past. Even with a force including Thor, Hulk, Doctor Strange, and Captain America, the heroes of Earth were no match for Thanos and the power of the Infinity Gauntlet. The Silver Surfer arrives in time to watch Adam Warlock perish and to become a slave as Thanos becomes the ultimate ruler of the universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 57 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-05680DE-017

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Inquisition!" Guest-starring Adam Warlock and the Heroes of Earth. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #4. Bare witness to the universe shaking aftermath of the events of Infinity Gauntlet #4 The heroes of Earth have finally confronted the Mad Titan, Thanos, and the power of the Infinity Gauntlet. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 58 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-056

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. Guest-starring the original Defenders (Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk). Story by Ron Marz. Art by Todd Smith and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. More secrets from the Silver Surfer's past are revealed. Plus, a guest-appearance by the original Defenders. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #5. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 60 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-059

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Infinity Gauntlet Aftermath. "Aftermath!" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Story by Ron Marz. Art and Cover by Ron Lim and Jim Sanders III. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #6. In the senses shattering aftermath of the Infinity Gauntlet affair, the Silver Surfer is confronted by an old foe. The genetically engendered killer known as Midnight Sun. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 61 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-060

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"Carrier!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The nefarious Collector, and Elder of the Universe, makes the Silver Surfer an offer the former Herald cannot refuse - retrieve the Mondani Child for him or countless of lives will be lost. To make matters worse, the Collector is not the only one who seeks the Child. Meet the Collection Agency. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 62D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-103

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Direct Edition. "Battlelines!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Carrying a deadly virus threatens to kill countless of innocent lives, the Silver Surfer must battle the Collection Agency for the one being who can stop the madness, the Mondani Child. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 63 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-062

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"Down Among the Dead!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Part 3 of 4. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer finds himself in the land of the dead and powerless. How can he possible survive against hordes of the dead who want to add him to their ranks without the Power Cosmic? Maybe with a little help from a legendary hero from Marvel's past. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 64 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-063

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"Inner Turmoil!" Captain Marvel cameo. Part 4 of 4. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer battles a dark, twisted version of himself for the fate of his very soul. Even if he does survive, there is still the matter of the virus he carries and the Collector to deal with. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 66 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-065

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"Conflicting Emotions!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Steve Carr, Deryl Skelton, and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. Princess Alaisa Ruantha Pethnan of the Second Royal House of the Kharta'een Empire (try to say that tree time really fast) has decided to take Norrin Radd as a mate, whether he likes it or not. Featuring the cosmic power of Mistress Love and Master Hate. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 67 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-066

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Infinity War Crossover. "Sins of the Father!" Guest-starring Galactus, Doctor Strange, Starfox, and Firelord. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Kevin West and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. Story continued from Infinity War #1 and Doctor Strange #42. The Silver Surfer confronts his former master, Galactus. It seems the Devourer of Worlds requires the assistance of the Sorcerer Supreme and the Surfer intends to find out why, even if he must battle Nova (Frankie Ray) to do so. Story continues in Infinity War #2. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 68 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-067

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Infinity War Crossover. Guest-starring Galactus and Doctor Strange. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Kevin West and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. As the make-shift team of Doctor Strange, Galactus, Nova (Frankie Ray), and the Silver Surfer travel down the dimensional corridor in search of the problem which plagues the universe, they are attacked by an overwhelming force. Plus, witness the origin of the current Herald of Galactus. Story continues in Infinity War #3. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 69 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-068

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Infinity War Crossover. "The Explorer!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Kevin West, Tom Christopher and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Lim. The Silver Surfer, Nova, and Doctor Strange - all defeated by the power of Khoon the Explorer. Now the armored villain confronts mighty Galactus. That can't be smart, can it? Story continued in Infinity War #3. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 70 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-070

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 1 of 6. "Initiation!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by M.C. Wyman and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. At long last, Nova has defied her master. Like others before her, Nova turns on Galactus and the Devourer of Worlds is not pleased about it. So, he does what he has done before, and seeks out a new Herald. Introducing Morg the Executioner. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 71 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-071

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 2 of 6. "Combustion!" Guest-starring Firelord. Story by Ron Marz. Art by M.C. Wyman and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Terry Austin. After Nova's betrayal, Galactus bestows the Power Cosmic on a new Herald. But, this Herald is different from those before him. He is ruthless and relishes the slaughter. He is Morg the Executioner and he has just defeated the Silver Surfer. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 72 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-072

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 3 of 6. "Liberation!" Guest-starring Firelord. Story by Ron Marz. Art by M.C. Wyman and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. The new Herald of Galactus, Morg the Executioner, is ruthless killer and now empowered with the Power Cosmic. The Silver Surfer and Firelord intend to free Nova from captivity and confront this new power. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 73 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-073

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 4 of 6. Guest-starring Firelord, Nova (Frankie Ray), and Airwalker. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. The former Heralds of Galactus marshal the forces for the final confrontation with the murderous new Herald, Morg the Executioner. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 74 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-074

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 5 of 6. "Negotiation!" Guest-starring Firelord, Nova (Frankie Ray), Airwalker, and Terrax. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Former Heralds of Galactus, Firelord, Nova, Airwalker, and the Silver Surfer, plan to combine their might and take down the Devourer of World's new malevolent Herald, Morg the Executioner. However, they'll need the help of one more to accomplish their task, and Terrax the Tamer (last seen in New Warriors #17) has never been one to play nice with others. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 75 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-467ABFC-004

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 6 of 6. "Destruction!" Guest-starring Firelord, Nova (Frankie Ray), Airwalker, and Terrax. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Former Heralds of Galactus, Silver Surfer, Firelord, Nova, Airwalker, and Terrax the Tamer, are all finally united. They confront the Devourer of World's new Herald, Morg the Executioner. But, Morg is a ruthless killer and empowered with more Power Cosmic than any of them. This is an epic battle not everyone will survive. Cover price $2.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-049

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1st Ron Marz work on SS (see Silver Surfer #53 for 1st work on reg. series). Jim Starlin script. Lifeform Part 4 of 4. Lightning & Stars Cover price $2.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 4 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-050

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Korvac Quest Part 3. Guardians of the Galaxy. Cover price $2.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-030

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Return of the Defenders. Part 3 of 4. "Blood Rites!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange, Hulk, and the Sub-Mariner. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Morgan. The original Defenders continue their reunion, but things go from bad to worse because Namor's body has been usurped by the villain, and the Scion of Atlantis now resides in the frail body of professional sidekick, Rick Jones. Story concludes in Doctor Strange Annual #2. "The Silver Surfer's Greatest Foes!" Written by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and James Sanders III. Firelord stars in "By Reason of Insanity!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Karl Alstaetter and Tom Christopher. Plus, pin-ups by John Buscema, Ron Lim, Jim Lee, Rick Leonardi, Jim Starlin, and Terry Austin. 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 7 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bob Layton on 9/13/2015 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002239-AA-029

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The saga of the two millennia war continues. Solar versus the X-O armor in "First Strike Part Three - Single Combat." Script by Jim Shooter, with art by D. David Perlin and Stan Drake. Issue also has part seven of "Alpha and Omega," a 10-part origin story of Solar Man of the Atom with script by Jim Shooter and art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. Each chapter of the origin story has a two-page pinup. When all 10 two-page pinups are put together, they form a gigantic page of the climax of the origin story. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 9 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bob Layton on 9/13/2015 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002239-AA-038

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The most amoral, self centered, selfish, evil and remorseless being on Earth has the power to kill billions. Solar faces his greatest struggle against the deadly power of the "Godchild." Issue also has part nine of "Alpha and Omega," a 10-part origin story of Solar Man of the Atom with script by Jim Shooter and art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. Each chapter of the origin story has a two-page pinup. When all 10 two-page pinups are put together, they form a gigantic page of the climax of the origin story. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover price $2.25.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 12 CBCS 9.8 SS Shooter/Jackson/Layton

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2016, Jay Jay Jackson on 3/27/2016 & Bob Layton on 5/15/2016.

Label #16-1C4C013-079

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How Doctor Erica Pierce became Mothergod and began her evil plans for the universe is revealed to Solar and upon knowing, he tries to stop her in "...And Then There Was None," chapter nine of the "Unity" saga which involved all of the comic titles published by Valiant at the time. Script by Jim Shooter and art by Don Perlin & Stan Drake. Frank Miller cover. Cover price $2.25.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2ED929F-018

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 3D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2F40E84-030

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Direct Edition (has no bar code on cover) - "Questions!" Part 3 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. Spawn finally confronts his wife, five years after his death. Plus, can this newly born Spawn survive a battle with a true denizen from the Underworld? It's Spawn vs. the Violator in a battle neither of them may walk away from completely intact. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 6D CBCS 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A68684-049

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"Payback!" Part 1 of 2. 1st appearance of Overtkill. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. Mafioso boss, Tony Twist, blames the new shadowy hero, Spawn, for the resent attacks on his men. Twist wants Spawn dead. Twist is a man who is used to getting what he wants. Enter: Overtkill, a cyborg killing machine who never fails. NOTE: Overtkill was created on an art training video featuring Stan Lee, Todd McFarlane, and Rob Liefeld. When Lee came up with the name "Overkill," Liefeld and McFarlane, using only the name, and within a matter of minutes, came up with the basic design for the character that would soon be known as Overtkill, a major villain in the Image Universe. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $1.95.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 189A.D CBCS 9.8 Silver Hologram Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0D99340-089

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Direct Edition. The Osborn Legacy" First printing. Giant-Sized 30th Anniversary Special Issue. Silver hologram cover. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Harry Osborn has battled psychological problems his entire adult life, but this time hes really gone off the deep end! The Green Goblin kidnaps his wife, son, and brother-in-law (aka the Molten Man) and takes the trio to his fathers old house in the suburbs. For the first time Harry wears the goblin costume in front of his young son. However, Normie doesnt seems to understand the gravity or depravity of the situation and enjoys his fathers ranting and raving while the family sits down for dinner! Fortunately, the goblins diatribe buys the web-slinger time to track down his green and purple foe! And with help from the Molten Man, the Amazing Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin one more time! Second Story: The Night the World Died Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Bob McLeod. Aunt May still has nightmares about the night her husband, Ben Parker, was killed. But her recent encounter with Spider-Man (during the ordeal with the Vulture) has surprisingly brought her comfort. (Notes: This issue includes a fold out poster by Charles Vess featuring Spider-Man and the Hobgoblin. The second printing has a gold hologram cover and was published in November 1992.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 189B.D CBCS 9.8 Gold Hologram Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #21-289FE08-005

Second printing. Direct Edition. Second Printing with gold cover hologram. The Osborn Legacy" Giant-Sized 30th Anniversary Special Issue. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Harry Osborn has battled psychological problems his entire adult life, but this time he's really gone off the deep end! The Green Goblin kidnaps his wife, son, and brother-in-law (aka the Molten Man) and takes the trio to his fathers old house in the suburbs. For the first time Harry wears the goblin costume in front of his young son. However, Normie doesn't seems to understand the gravity or depravity of the situation and enjoys his fathers ranting and raving while the family sits down for dinner! Fortunately, the goblins diatribe buys the web-slinger time to track down his green and purple foe! And with help from the Molten Man, the Amazing Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin one more time! Second Story: The Night the World Died Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Bob McLeod. Aunt May still has nightmares about the night her husband, Ben Parker, was killed. But her recent encounter with Spider-Man (during the ordeal with the Vulture) has surprisingly brought her comfort. 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1AU CBCS 9.8 McFarlane Direct Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-26F9F7C-006

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Unbagged Edition - Torment: Part 1 of 5. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on Amazing Spider-Man, super-star artist Todd McFarlane is given the reigns to his very own Spidey title. Right out of the gate the wall-crawler will be challenged like never before as mysterious and ominous drums in the distance are driving the savage Lizard to cut a swath of death and destruction through the streets of New York City. Can Spider-Man discover the one responsible for this madness before his arch foe causes more damage? NOTE: Webbing on cover may be grey or purple. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CBCS 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Variant.

Label #21-26F9F7C-012

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVERU CBCS 9.8 McFarlane Unbagged No Print Price Variant

Paper: White

Silver Poly-Bagged Variant.

Label #21-1014DF6-193

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Polybag has been opened or removed completely; no price printed on cover. Silver ink on logo and background.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 5D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-26FACE2-020

Direct Edition. Torment: Part 5 of 5. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Todd McFarlane brings his first exciting story arc to an explosive close. Can Spider-Man survive the final bloody confrontation with the savage Lizard and this mysterious new foe - Voodoo?! Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-26FACE2-023

Masques: Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ghost Rider. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. The sinister Hobgoblin has done the unthinkable and corrupted a small child. The Spirit of Vengeance, Ghost Rider, has come to make the macabre villain pay for his crimes, and stuck in the middle of it all is Spider-Man. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-26FACE2-025

Perceptions: Part 2 of 5. Guest-starring Wolverine. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. A small Canadian town is locked in the grip of fear as a mysterious killer continues to prowl the surrounding woods. Daily Bugle photographer, Peter Parker, is on assignment to shed light on the story. Meanwhile, the feral X-Man, Wolverine, continues to hunt down the mysterious killer. When a group of overzealous hunters stumble upon a slumbering Wendigo, how long before the blood starts to floe? Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-027

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Perceptions: Part 3 of 5. Guest-starring Wolverine. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. A posse of hunters has attacked the slumbering Wendigo believing him to be the serial murder that stalks the woods. Can Wolverine quell the beast's rage and prevent more bloodshed? Meanwhile, Peter Parker comes across some more clues that may lead to the real killer. NOTE: Due to McFarlane being sick some the inks for this issue were done by Rob Liefeld, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, and Rick Magyar. Cover price $1.75.