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25 Years of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Special (2022 Boom) FCBD 0 CBCS 9.4

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Label #22-3985F7A-001

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Written by Sarah Gailey. Art by Carlos Olivares. Cover by Christa Miesner. What better way to celebrate 25 years of Buffy the Vampire Slayer than with a high school yearbook! This Free Comic Book Day special, in actual yearbook format, is a retrospective of your fan-favorite character moments from the past two decades. Celebrate the Chosen One(s), the Scoobies, and your faves through yearbook photos, vignettes, and plenty of jokes and lighthearted moments from an array of artists and writers. Plus you won't want to miss a special look at the future of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Reprint Material. 28 pages, full color.

Amazing Spider-Man (2018 6th Series) 55REP.3RD.A CBCS 9.6 Gleason Variant 3rd Printing

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Third Printing

Label #21-3205986-002

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3rd Printing. Last Remains: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Nick Spencer. Art and Cover by Patrick Gleason. LAST REMAINS CONCLUDES!'LAST REMAINS' ends and will make you look at Spider-Man differently. It'll make Peter look at himself differently. If you thought the buildup TO Kindred was intense, the fallout FROM Kindred is even more devastating. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 23COMICMINT CBCS 9.6

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Comic Mint Exclusive Variant/ Manufacturing Error Manufactured With Digital Code Sticker.

Label #23-227DED5-004

The Comic Mint Exclusive Cover by Chris Bachalo. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr. WHAT DID PETER DO?! • We opened this series with a question. • The centerpiece of the answer is a flat-out fight. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 1 CBCS 9.9

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Facsimile Edition

Label #23-02C651D-005

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Kacl Kirby; Steve Ditko. Re-presenting the inaugural issue of Spider-Man's iconic ongoing series, which followed fast after the wall-crawler's blockbuster debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15! Peter Parker has been bitten by the radioactive spider, gained incredible abilities, donned his colorful costume and learned a tragic lesson about power and responsibility - and now it's time for him to swing into action! But can our young hero rescue a crew of astronauts aboard their malfunctioning shuttle? Even if he does, he'll still end up Public Enemy No. 1 as far as journalist J. Jonah Jameson is concerned! Then, Spidey shows off his skills in a bid to join the Fantastic Four - and comes face-to-faces with his very first super villain: the identity-stealing Chameleon! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Facsimile Edition

Label #23-02C651D-007

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Kacl Kirby; Steve Ditko. Re-presenting the inaugural issue of Spider-Man's iconic ongoing series, which followed fast after the wall-crawler's blockbuster debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15! Peter Parker has been bitten by the radioactive spider, gained incredible abilities, donned his colorful costume and learned a tragic lesson about power and responsibility - and now it's time for him to swing into action! But can our young hero rescue a crew of astronauts aboard their malfunctioning shuttle? Even if he does, he'll still end up Public Enemy No. 1 as far as journalist J. Jonah Jameson is concerned! Then, Spidey shows off his skills in a bid to join the Fantastic Four - and comes face-to-faces with his very first super villain: the identity-stealing Chameleon! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Facsimile Edition

Label #23-02C651D-021

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Kacl Kirby; Steve Ditko. Re-presenting the inaugural issue of Spider-Man's iconic ongoing series, which followed fast after the wall-crawler's blockbuster debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15! Peter Parker has been bitten by the radioactive spider, gained incredible abilities, donned his colorful costume and learned a tragic lesson about power and responsibility - and now it's time for him to swing into action! But can our young hero rescue a crew of astronauts aboard their malfunctioning shuttle? Even if he does, he'll still end up Public Enemy No. 1 as far as journalist J. Jonah Jameson is concerned! Then, Spidey shows off his skills in a bid to join the Fantastic Four - and comes face-to-faces with his very first super villain: the identity-stealing Chameleon! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Facsimile Edition

Label #23-02C651D-013

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Cover by Kacl Kirby; Steve Ditko. Re-presenting the inaugural issue of Spider-Man's iconic ongoing series, which followed fast after the wall-crawler's blockbuster debut in AMAZING FANTASY #15! Peter Parker has been bitten by the radioactive spider, gained incredible abilities, donned his colorful costume and learned a tragic lesson about power and responsibility - and now it's time for him to swing into action! But can our young hero rescue a crew of astronauts aboard their malfunctioning shuttle? Even if he does, he'll still end up Public Enemy No. 1 as far as journalist J. Jonah Jameson is concerned! Then, Spidey shows off his skills in a bid to join the Fantastic Four - and comes face-to-faces with his very first super villain: the identity-stealing Chameleon! It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man Facsimile Edition (2019) 300SHATTERED.B CBCS 9.8

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NYCC Shattered/CM Exclusive.

Label #23-445B7B5-003

Shattered Comics and The Comic Mint New York Comic Con Exclusive Cover by Matthew DiMasi. Written by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. One of the fiercest rivalries of all is born in battle as Spider-Man meets his deadliest foe…a terrifying entity with all his powers, twice the muscle and two reasons to hate the wall-crawler! Because the symbiote costume that Peter Parker rejected has bonded with disgraced reporter Eddie Brock, who blames Spidey for ruining his career! Together, they…are…Venom! They've already terrorized Mary Jane, and now they seek revenge on their mutual nemesis! Can Peter summon all his strength and will and somehow find a weakness to exploit in Venom? Or will the bell toll for Spider-Man? From the fan-favorite creative team of David Michelinie and Todd McFarlane, it's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! 48 pages, full color. Rated T

Archie 80th Anniversary Everything Archie (2021 Archie) 1E CBCS 9.8 SS Parent Parent Collector Variant

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Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 8/21/2021 Collector's Edition

Label #21-2EAB5E1-017

Collector's Edition cover by Dan Parent - Limited to 250 copies. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Dan Parent. FIRST ISSUE IN AN ALL-NEW SERIES OF 80TH ANNIVERSARY ONE-SHOTS! Finally Archie declares his TRUE LOVE, and its a very expensive guitar! So Archie picks up a few extra jobs to make some cash, what could go wrong?! Spies, TV Execs, tech warfare, nothing in Riverdale will be the same! No place is safe when Everything's Archie! 32 pages, full color. All-Ages Cover price $3.99.

Archie 80th Anniversary Everything Archie (2021 Archie) 1E CBCS 9.8 Parent Collector Variant

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Collector's Edition

Label #21-2EE8BF0-043

Collector's Edition cover by Dan Parent - Limited to 250 copies. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Dan Parent. FIRST ISSUE IN AN ALL-NEW SERIES OF 80TH ANNIVERSARY ONE-SHOTS! Finally Archie declares his TRUE LOVE, and its a very expensive guitar! So Archie picks up a few extra jobs to make some cash, what could go wrong?! Spies, TV Execs, tech warfare, nothing in Riverdale will be the same! No place is safe when Everything's Archie! 32 pages, full color. All-Ages Cover price $3.99.

Archie 80th Anniversary Everything Archie (2021 Archie) 1SANCTUM CBCS 9.6

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Sanctum Sanctorum Exclusive.

Label #22-065E79F-001

Sanctum Sanctorum Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Rian Gonzales. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by Dan Parent. FIRST ISSUE IN AN ALL-NEW SERIES OF 80TH ANNIVERSARY ONE-SHOTS! Finally Archie declares his TRUE LOVE, and its a very expensive guitar! So Archie picks up a few extra jobs to make some cash, what could go wrong?! Spies, TV Execs, tech warfare, nothing in Riverdale will be the same! No place is safe when Everything's Archie! 32 pages, full color. All-Ages

Archie and Friends Summer Lovin (2022 Archie) 1GWOC.A CBCS 9.8 SS Parent

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Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 07/31/2022. Great Wall of Comics Exclusive.

Label #22-2B979C7-004

Great Wall of Comics Exclusive "1976 Farrah Fawcett" Homage Edition Virgin cover by Dan Parent. Written by Tee Franklin, Various. Art by VARIOUS, Dan Parent. BRAND NEW STORY BY TEE FRANKLIN & DAN PARENT: 'Carnival Love!' It's time for some fun (and maybe even romance) at the Riverdale summer carnival! Looking to rekindle their relationship, Reggie is excited when he finds out Veronica's cousin, Harper Lodge, will be visiting a traveling carnival that arrived in Riverdale! Plus, a collection of fun-in-the-sun stories perfect for a beach read! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Archie and Friends Superheroes (2021 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.B CBCS 9.2 SS Dan Parent Parent Collector's Ed. Josie Variant

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Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 8/22/2021. Josie Collector's Edition.

Label #21-40F415C-004

Collector's Edition Josie Cover by Dan Parent - Limited to 300 copies. Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, and Jeff Shultz. Get ready for some super heroics featuring Archie and the Gang… along with some very super appearances by classic Archie characters like Bob Phantom and Blackjack! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Archies Anniversary Spectacular (2022 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.A CBCS 9.6 SS Parent

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Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 07/31/2022. Collector's Edition.

Label #22-2B979C7-006

Collector's Edition Variant Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Homage to "Rio" Album Cover by Duran Duran. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Jeff Shultz, Glenn Whitmore. We're celebrating THE ARCHIES 55th anniversary with this special issue honoring their musical mayhem-featuring a BRAND NEW STORY! In 'Sound Off!' The Archies are looking for a place to practice after their loud music forced Mr. Andrews to kick them out of his garage. Where will they go next to rehearse? PLUS a sampling of some of the best classic and modern classic stories featuring the musical supergroup! 32 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Archies Anniversary Spectacular (2022 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.B CBCS 9.6 SS Parent

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Witnessed Signature: Dan Parent on 07/31/2022. Collector's Virgin Edition.

Label #22-2B979C7-007

Collector's Edition Virgin Cover by Dan Parent - limited to 250 copies. Homage to "Rio" Album Cover by Duran Duran. Written by Tom DeFalco. Art by Jeff Shultz, Glenn Whitmore. We're celebrating THE ARCHIES 55th anniversary with this special issue honoring their musical mayhem-featuring a BRAND NEW STORY! In 'Sound Off!' The Archies are looking for a place to practice after their loud music forced Mr. Andrews to kick them out of his garage. Where will they go next to rehearse? PLUS a sampling of some of the best classic and modern classic stories featuring the musical supergroup! 32 pages, full color. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Army of Darkness 1979 (2021 Dynamite) 1COMICMINT.NYCC.B CBCS 9.8 SS Javan Jordan

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NYCC 2021 Comic Mint Exclusive. Witnessed Signature: Javan Jordan on 10/10/2021.

Label #22-03DE241-002

The Comic Mint and NYCC exclusive B&W cover by Javan Jordan - Limited to 300 copies. Written by Rodney Barnes. Art by Tom Garcia. Dare we say it!?!? Yes! We Dare! ASH IS BACK, BABY! After his most recent appearance in Die!namite Lives, Ashley Williams is retired. Settled down. Haunted by the Deadites and the Necronomicon no more- wait, no, that ain't right… None of that is true! In fact, not only is Ash still haunted by Deadites and the Necronomicon, but he's haunted by the both of them in the 1970s (kids, ask your parents. Parents, ask yourselves!)! And what does he find in the South Bronx of the late 70s? Gangs! And what have those gangs found? The Necronomicon. So, what does that make the gangs? Bad-Ass Mxxxerfxxxers. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Army of Darkness 1979 (2021 Dynamite) 2M CBCS 9.8 SS Forstner Fleecs Variant

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Witnessed Signature: Trish Forstner on 4/1/2022. Tony Fleecs Fdc Bonus Variant

Label #22-37DCEC2-006

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Written by Rodney Barnes. Art by Tom Garcia. Cover by Tony Fleecs. The superstar creator of the hit Image Comics series Killadelphia brings his supernatural horror chops to one of the genre's most (in)famous characters. Ashley Joanna Williams finds himself this time in late 70s New York City. In a less cleaned up era, that means gangs tussle for every block in the South Bronx. And these particular gangs model themselves after zombies and vampires. Things only get even more out of control when they find the one and only Necronomicon! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers Hulk (2021 Marvel) FCBD 1 CBCS 9.0

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Label #22-3985F7A-003

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Written by Jason Aaron and Donny Cates. Art by Iban Coello and Ryan Ottley. Cover by Ryan Ottley. Free Comic Book Day is the perfect chance to dive deep into the Marvel Universe with new stories and exciting adventures alongside some of Marvel's most acclaimed creators - and this year, Marvel is bringing you the biggest and boldest stories yet! First up: In a land beyond time, a shining tower stands, deploying its operatives across the Multiverse to hold against the encroaching darkness! Who is the mysterious Avenger Prime, and how will his advent impact on the past, the present, and the very future of the mighty Avengers? Don't miss "The Tower at the Center of Everything" by Jason Aaron and Iban Coello. Plus: Hulk takes on M.O.D.O.K. and A.I.M. in "Ignition" by Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley. Exclusive Original Material. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Avengers X-Men (2022 Marvel) FCBD 1A CBCS 9.6 Schiti

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Label #22-3985F7A-004

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Written by Kieron Gillen, Danny Lore and Gerry Duggan. Art by Dustin Weaver, Karen S. Darboe and Matteo Lolli. Cover by Valerio Schiti. Featuring stories by an all-star lineup of creators, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: AVENGERS/X-MEN #1 will lay the groundwork for an event that will erupt across the Marvel Universe in 2022 and drastically alter the relationship between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and mutantkind. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Basilisk (2021 Boom!) 1F CBCS 9.8 Luckert Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #21-34E2D3D-001

2nd Printing. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Jonas Scharf. Cover by Danny Luckert. Who Can Stop The Chimera? Five individuals bound by a cult-like hivemind, they terrorized small towns with their horrifying supernatural sense-based powers, leaving death and destruction in their wake. Regan, one of the Chimera, escaped and has been in hiding, with her murderous eyes bound, overcome with guilt. Until now… when a victim from her past forces her to hunt down the other four of her kind. New York Times bestselling horror writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County) and artist Jonas Scharf (Avengers Of The Wasteland) reunite to unleash a supernatural horror series for fans of Killadelphia and Stillwater rooted in the way we process the world - our senses. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Basilisk (2021 Boom!) 1F CBCS 9.8 Luckert Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #21-34E2D3D-002

2nd Printing. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Jonas Scharf. Cover by Danny Luckert. Who Can Stop The Chimera? Five individuals bound by a cult-like hivemind, they terrorized small towns with their horrifying supernatural sense-based powers, leaving death and destruction in their wake. Regan, one of the Chimera, escaped and has been in hiding, with her murderous eyes bound, overcome with guilt. Until now… when a victim from her past forces her to hunt down the other four of her kind. New York Times bestselling horror writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County) and artist Jonas Scharf (Avengers Of The Wasteland) reunite to unleash a supernatural horror series for fans of Killadelphia and Stillwater rooted in the way we process the world - our senses. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Basilisk (2021 Boom!) 1F CBCS 9.8 SS Dell'Edera/Tynion IV Luckert Variant 2nd Printing

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Second Printing. Witnessed Signatures: Werther Dell'Edera on 9/25/2021 & James Tynion IV on 11/17/2021.

Label #21-28A1C60-001

2nd Printing. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Jonas Scharf. Cover by Danny Luckert. Who Can Stop The Chimera? Five individuals bound by a cult-like hivemind, they terrorized small towns with their horrifying supernatural sense-based powers, leaving death and destruction in their wake. Regan, one of the Chimera, escaped and has been in hiding, with her murderous eyes bound, overcome with guilt. Until now… when a victim from her past forces her to hunt down the other four of her kind. New York Times bestselling horror writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County) and artist Jonas Scharf (Avengers Of The Wasteland) reunite to unleash a supernatural horror series for fans of Killadelphia and Stillwater rooted in the way we process the world - our senses. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Basilisk (2021 Boom!) 1F CBCS 9.8 SS Dell'Edera/Tynion IV Luckert Variant 2nd Printing

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Second Printing. Witnessed Signatures: Werther Dell'Edera on 9/25/2021 & James Tynion IV on 11/17/2021.

Label #21-28A1C60-003

2nd Printing. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Jonas Scharf. Cover by Danny Luckert. Who Can Stop The Chimera? Five individuals bound by a cult-like hivemind, they terrorized small towns with their horrifying supernatural sense-based powers, leaving death and destruction in their wake. Regan, one of the Chimera, escaped and has been in hiding, with her murderous eyes bound, overcome with guilt. Until now… when a victim from her past forces her to hunt down the other four of her kind. New York Times bestselling horror writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County) and artist Jonas Scharf (Avengers Of The Wasteland) reunite to unleash a supernatural horror series for fans of Killadelphia and Stillwater rooted in the way we process the world - our senses. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Basilisk (2021 Boom!) 1F CBCS 9.8 SS Dell'Edera/Tynion IV Luckert Variant 2nd Printing

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Second Printing. Witnessed Signatures: Werther Dell'Edera on 9/25/2021 & James Tynion IV on 11/17/2021.

Label #21-28A1C60-002

2nd Printing. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Jonas Scharf. Cover by Danny Luckert. Who Can Stop The Chimera? Five individuals bound by a cult-like hivemind, they terrorized small towns with their horrifying supernatural sense-based powers, leaving death and destruction in their wake. Regan, one of the Chimera, escaped and has been in hiding, with her murderous eyes bound, overcome with guilt. Until now… when a victim from her past forces her to hunt down the other four of her kind. New York Times bestselling horror writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County) and artist Jonas Scharf (Avengers Of The Wasteland) reunite to unleash a supernatural horror series for fans of Killadelphia and Stillwater rooted in the way we process the world - our senses. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Batman Adventures Mad Love (1994 DC) Convention Reprints 1BOSTON CBCS No Grade (ASP) SS Dini

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Witnessed Signature: Paul Dini on 2/12/2023.

Label #23-099B89B-025

Reprints Batman Adventures Mad Love (1994). Fan Expo Special Boston Edition Cover by Jonboy Meyers - limited to 500 copies.

Batman Adventures Mad Love (1994 DC) Convention Reprints 1CALGARY CBCS No Grade (ASP)SS Dini

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Witnessed Signature: Paul Dini on 2/12/2023

Label #23-099B89B-032

Fan Expo Special "Calgary" Edition Cover by Jonboy Meyers - limited to 500 copies. Reprints Batman Adventures Mad Love (1994). NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Batman Adventures Mad Love (1994 DC) Convention Reprints 1PHILADELPHIA CBCS No Grade (ASP) SS Dini

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Witnessed Signature: Paul Dini on 2/12/2023

Label #23-099B89B-036

Reprints Batman Adventures Mad Love (1994). Fan Expo Special Philadelphia Edition Cover by Jonboy Meyers - limited to 500 copies. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Batman and Scooby-Doo Mysteries Extravaganza (2021 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #22-42CF963-011

Written by Ivan Cohen. Art and Cover by Dario Brizuela. Its an all-new, all-ages series that teams the Dark Knight with Scooby-Doo and the sleuths of Mystery Inc.! When Batman discovers his original purple gloves have gone missing, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo travel back in time to Batmans Year One era to solve the case! Will this Glove Story have a happy ending? Scooby-Doo and Batman team up to solve the mystery of a ghost whos haunting the Batcave! Even if the ghost turns out to be a fake, that still doesnt answer the real question: How did someone get into the Batcave to stage the phony phantom—and does it mean Batmans foes have cracked the secret of his true identity?! This will contain BATMAN & SCOOBY-DOO MYSTERIES #1 and #2. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Batman Catwoman (2022 DC) Special 1C CBCS 9.8 Sienkiewicz 1:25 Variant

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Sienkiewicz Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-122F1BF-007

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Written by Tom King and others. Art by John Paul Leon, Tommy Lee Edwards, Bernard Chang, Mitch Gerads and others. Some great romances are destined to be. The Batman/Catwoman series shows readers the romance between Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle as it changed over their lives, but what about their connections from before they became costumed adventurers? This special one-off issue, meticulously illustrated by John Paul Leon (Batman: Creature of the Night), traces the life of Selina Kyle from her earliest days to her entry into the criminal underworld, and reveals that Bruce was actually a presence in her life all along. Whether it was fate or coincidence, this story gives even more reasons why Selina and Bruces connection is one of the most enduring love affairs in comics. 80 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $9.99.

Batman City of Madness (2023 DC) 1B CBCS 9.8

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Bill Sienkiewicz Variant.

Label #23-3A7577C-001

Written by Christian Ward. Art by Christian Ward. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. VISIONARY CREATOR CHRISTIAN WARD UNLEASHES A COSMIC-HORROR EPIC, FEATURING THE COURT OF OWLS! Buried deep beneath Gotham City there exists another Gotham. This Gotham Below is a living nightmare, populated by twisted mirrors of our Gotham's denizens, fueled by the fear and hatred flowing down from above. For decades, the doorway between the cities has been sealed and heavily guarded by the Court of Owls. But now the door swings wide, and the twisted version of the Dark Knight has escaped...to trap and train a Robin of his own. Batman must form an uneasy alliance with the Court and its deadly allies to stop him--and to hold back the wave of twisted super-villains, nightmarish versions of his own nemeses, each one worse than the last, that's spilling into his streets! Visionary writer-artist Christian Ward unleashes his cosmic-horror take on Batman's world, in a tribute to disturbing Dark Knight classics like Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Gothic! You'll never look at Batman's villains the same way again...you simply won't have the stomach for it! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Batman City of Madness (2023 DC) 1C CBCS 9.8

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Martin Simmonds Retailer Incentive.

Label #23-3A7577C-003

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Christian Ward. Art by Christian Ward. Cover by Martin Simmonds. VISIONARY CREATOR CHRISTIAN WARD UNLEASHES A COSMIC-HORROR EPIC, FEATURING THE COURT OF OWLS! Buried deep beneath Gotham City there exists another Gotham. This Gotham Below is a living nightmare, populated by twisted mirrors of our Gotham's denizens, fueled by the fear and hatred flowing down from above. For decades, the doorway between the cities has been sealed and heavily guarded by the Court of Owls. But now the door swings wide, and the twisted version of the Dark Knight has escaped...to trap and train a Robin of his own. Batman must form an uneasy alliance with the Court and its deadly allies to stop him--and to hold back the wave of twisted super-villains, nightmarish versions of his own nemeses, each one worse than the last, that's spilling into his streets! Visionary writer-artist Christian Ward unleashes his cosmic-horror take on Batman's world, in a tribute to disturbing Dark Knight classics like Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Gothic! You'll never look at Batman's villains the same way again...you simply won't have the stomach for it! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Batman City of Madness (2023 DC) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Christian Ward Retailer Incentive.

Label #23-3A7577C-002

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Christian Ward. Art by Christian Ward. Cover by Christian Ward. VISIONARY CREATOR CHRISTIAN WARD UNLEASHES A COSMIC-HORROR EPIC, FEATURING THE COURT OF OWLS! Buried deep beneath Gotham City there exists another Gotham. This Gotham Below is a living nightmare, populated by twisted mirrors of our Gotham's denizens, fueled by the fear and hatred flowing down from above. For decades, the doorway between the cities has been sealed and heavily guarded by the Court of Owls. But now the door swings wide, and the twisted version of the Dark Knight has escaped...to trap and train a Robin of his own. Batman must form an uneasy alliance with the Court and its deadly allies to stop him--and to hold back the wave of twisted super-villains, nightmarish versions of his own nemeses, each one worse than the last, that's spilling into his streets! Visionary writer-artist Christian Ward unleashes his cosmic-horror take on Batman's world, in a tribute to disturbing Dark Knight classics like Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Gothic! You'll never look at Batman's villains the same way again...you simply won't have the stomach for it! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Batman Special Edition (2021 DC) FCBD 1A CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-3247374-001

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Written by James Tynion IV and John Ridley. Art by Jorge Jimenez, Travel Foreman and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Mico Suayan. The Batman creative team of James Tynion IV and Jorge Jimenez take their epic run to the next level. Gotham City is on the brink of a violent evolutionary path and the danger level to Batman and his allies reaches a fever pitch. The Magistrate now have full support from the mayor to handle high level law enforcement in Gotham and have branded the Dark Knight as Enemy #1. Plus, the Scarecrow has his own terrifying agenda as he takes this chaotic moment to launch his master plan. This is the first look at the epic FEAR STATE event that runs across the Batman titles beginning this Fall. The new Dark Knight, Jace Fox has arrived in this sneak peek of the upcoming I AM BATMAN series written by Academy Award-winner John Ridley with stunning art by Travel Foreman. Fans will get a taste of this blockbuster storyline starring the next Dark Knight. 32 pages, full color. Rated 13+

Batman White Knight Presents Red Hood (2022 DC) 2C CBCS 9.8 Di Meo 1:25 Variant

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Simone Di Meo Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-30822D2-004

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Sean Murphy and Clay McCormack. Art by Simone Di Meo. After being reluctantly recruited to bring justice to the East Backport neighborhood of Gotham, Jason Todd is back in the hero business! With an all-too-eager sidekick, Gan, by his side, hes on the road to becoming one of the good guys again. And after all the damage Bruce Wayne did to his childhood, hes hell-bent on creating the ultimate Robin, no matter the cost. But when the new dynamic duos first challenger comes calling, will they be up to the task? Shriek is ready to turn up the stereo and blow our heroes away! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Bettie Page The Curse of the Banshee (2021 Dynamite) 4E CBCS 9.4 SS Chaykin Photo Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Howard Chaykin (With Sketch) on 9/27/2023 Photo Variant

Label #23-29F5464-001

Written by Stephen Mooney. Art by Jethro Morales. Photo cover. The pin-up queen… of adventure is back! Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents: Bettie Page in 'The Curse of the Banshee!' The penultimate issue! Danger lurks at every corner as the Curse of the Banshee seems to consume our hero! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Black Knight Curse of the Ebony Blade (2021 Marvel) 1G CBCS 9.8 Hans 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Hans Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-083251D-003

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Simon Spurrier. Art by Sergio Davila. Cover by Stephanie Hans. THE GREATEST KNIGHT OF THEM ALL RIDES AGAIN! Dane Whitman is the BLACK KNIGHT and wielder of the magical EBONY BLADE, but the blade's power comes at a terrible price. Dane forever bears the burden of its curse: an insatiable lust for blood and mayhem that constantly threatens to swallow its owner in darkness. Must that be Dane's fate? Following the battle against the KING IN BLACK, a reinvigorated Dane has a greater sense of purpose than ever before. But his sword is the key to a new enemy's evil plan and only the Black Knight can prevent the coming death and destruction. This conflict spanning mythical Camelot to modern-day NYC will test Dane like never before and challenge everything he believes about himself, the Ebony Blade, and the entire history of the Black Knight! Guest starring the AVENGERS! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Black Panther (2018 7th Series) 25J CBCS 9.8 Momoko Nihonga Variant

Paper: White

Momoko Fine Art Variant.

Label #23-3E84B37-001

Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Art by Daniel Acuña, Brian Stelfreeze. Cover by Peach Momoko. THE FINAL ISSUE OF TA-NEHISI COATES' LANDMARK RUN! It's the end of an era for the Black Panther as renowned writer Ta-Nehisi Coates concludes his Wakandan epic! Over five years, Coates has taken the Black Panther to hell and back and expanded Wakanda into the distant stars. Now, in his final issue, he brings T'Challa full circle, back to the home he left behind…and the crown he has never fully accepted. This is the story of a king who sought to be a hero, a hero who was reduced to a slave, a slave who advanced into legend…and the man who has struggled to hold up an empire in his bare hands. The journey will conclude, but the legend remains. Don't miss the close of a historic epoch in comic history, including an epilogue drawn by Brian Stelfreeze! 52 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Black Panther (2022 Marvel 8th Series) 3A CBCS 9.8 Ross

Paper: White

Label #22-11A3106-004

Written by John Ridley. Art by Juan Cabal. Cover by Alex Ross. T'CHALLA VS. THE X-MEN OF MARS! With assassins closing in and Wakanda's faith in him shaken, T'Challa goes to visit Storm on the newly terraformed Mars. But this will not be a happy reunion, as T'Challa has ulterior motives for his visit. And back home, Shuri discovers who is behind the attacks on Wakanda's secret agents, a revelation that will change everything… 52 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $5.99.

Black Panther (2022 Marvel 8th Series) 3D CBCS 9.8 Frank Variant

Paper: White

Gary Frank Variant.

Label #22-11A3106-003

Written by John Ridley; Marvel Various. Art by Juann Cabal; Marvel Various. Cover by Gary Frank. CELEBRATING THE 200TH ISSUE OF BLACK PANTHER AS T'CHALLA TAKES ON THE X-MEN OF MARS! With assassins closing in and Wakanda's faith in him shaken, T'Challa goes to visit Storm on the newly terraformed Mars. But this will not be a happy reunion, as T'Challa has ulterior motives for his visit. And back home, Shuri discovers who is behind the attacks on Wakanda's secret agents, a revelation that will change everything… 52 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $5.99.

Black Widow (2020 Marvel) 6A CBCS 9.8 Hughes

Paper: White

Label #21-182FA38-002

Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Rafael De Latorre. Cover by Adam Hughes. THE BLACK WIDOW WRAPS HER WEB AROUND THE GOLDEN GATE! Natasha Romanoff has just been through the most emotional adventure of her long life, and the experience has left her looking to do things a bit differently. Allies new and old will come to her aid for this bold new mission best described as...San Francisco now belongs to THE BLACK WIDOW. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Blood Stained Teeth (2022 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Ward

Paper: White

Label #22-3FFF3E1-049

Written by Christian Ward. Art by Patric Reynolds. Cover by Christian Ward. SERIES PREMIERE! CHRISTIAN WARD, the Eisner Award-winning co-creator of ODY-C, Invisible Kingdom, and Machine Gun Wizards, returns to Image with red-hot artist PATRIC REYNOLDS (The Mask) for an all-new ONGOING SERIES-a fast-paced 100 Bullets-style crime saga with fangs! Atticus Sloane-misanthrope, criminal, asshole, and vampire-lives in a world where blood isn't the only thing vamps crave. And for the right price, he'll make you a vampire too. After all, immortality isn't cheap. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Book of Slaughter (2022 Boom) 1TINYONION CBCS 9.9 Dell'Edera Tiny Onion Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Misc debris in case

Tiny Onion Exclusive Variant.

Label #23-0072D1B-009

Tiny Onion Exclusive Virgin Cover by Werther Dell'Edera. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Werther Dell'Edera. The future of the Slaughterverse is laid bare by Something is Killing the Children and House of Slaughter creators James Tynion IV and Werther Dell'Edera in the very first SIKTC one-shot special! From the sidelines to the spotlight, Book of Slaughter follows the white mask Maxine Slaughter… but will her loyalties remain where they are, or will she show her true colors? In addition to being a precursor to the upcoming chapters of both series, this special issue features a sizable guidebook that delves into the deep lore of the Order of St. George! 64 pages, full color. Rated Teen

Boys (2021 Dynamite) Reprint Edition 1A CBCS 9.8 SS Garth Ennis

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Second Printing. Verified Signature: Garth Ennis. Exclusive BAM! Box signing.

Label #21-1538816-090

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Dynamite Reprint Edition. Written by Garth Ennis. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson. Need the perfect jumping-on point for The Boys after binging it on Prime? Here you go! Dynamite never actually had the honor of publishing issue #1 of The Boys (we started with #7), but now we're doing it here as a special, limited edition. Don't miss out on where it all began! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. NOTE: Do not confuse with the 2006 Wildstorm printing. Cover price $4.99.

Brzrkr (2021 Boom) 3A CBCS 9.8 Grampa

Paper: White

Label #21-26210B4-005

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Written by Matt Kindt & Keanu Reeves. Cover by Rafael Grampá. The shocking history of B is revealed as Diana digs deeper into his memories. Meanwhile, the mysterious Caldwell makes his next move to take advantage of this information - and put his master plan into motion. 24 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Brzrkr (2021 Boom) 3C CBCS 9.8 Grampa Foil Variant

Paper: White

Rafael Grampa Foil Variant.

Label #21-26210B4-004

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Written by Matt Kindt & Keanu Reeves. Art by Ron Garney. Cover by Rafael Grampá. The shocking history of B is revealed as Diana digs deeper into his memories. Meanwhile, the mysterious Caldwell makes his next move to take advantage of this information - and put his master plan into motion. 24 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Brzrkr (2021 Boom) 5C CBCS 9.9 SS Kindt/Garney Garbett Foil Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Matt Kindt on 6/24/2022 & Ron Garney on 7/29/2022. Lee Garbett Foil Variant.

Label #23-0B61354-033

Written by Matt Kindt, Keanu Reeves. Art by Ron Garney. Cover by Lee Garbett. What shocking new discovery will bring B. one step closer to understanding his origins? As B. and Diana's bond continues to grow, B. opens up about a recurring trauma from his past. Will this new revelation jeopardize B. and Keever's latest mission? Or is it all part of a plan by Caldwell to trigger more memories? 24 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Bunny Mask (2021 Aftershock) 1AMBASSADOR CBCS 9.8 SS Mutti

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Andrea Mutti on 10/10/2021 Aftershock Ambassador Exclusive

Label #22-04CD209-001

Aftershock Ambassador Exclusive Virgin Cover by Francesco Francavilla. Written by Paul Tobin. Art by Andrea Mutti. A new horror series from the creator of the Eisner-nominated Colder! Sealed in a cave before the dawn of man, released by a crazed madman, Bunny Mask walks our world once more. But for what dark purpose does she use her unnatural powers? And what's her connection to Bee Foster, a young girl murdered by her father fourteen years ago? In order to save his life - and his sanity - one man will have to discover the truth of what waits behind the mask. Writer Paul Tobin (Colder) and artist Andrea Mutti (MANIAC OF NEW YORK, Hellblazer) unleash an eons old legend upon an unsuspecting world - one that'll make your most horrific nightmare feel like a walk in the park! 32 pages, full color.

Captain America (2018 9th Series) 27C CBCS 9.8 Gleason Stormbreakers Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Stormbreakers Variant.

Label #21-151DBC7-010

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Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Art by Leonard Kirk. Cover by Patrick Gleason. HOW CAPTAIN AMERICA GOT HIS MOJO BACK! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Carnage (2022 Marvel) 6MOMOKO CBCS 9.6 SS Peach Momoko

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Peach Momoko on 10/8/2022. NYCC 2022 Exclusive Variant.

Label #23-0B61354-049

New York Comic Con Exclusive Cover by Peach Momoko - limited to 3000 copies. Written by Ram V. Art by Roge Antonio. The Carnage symbiote has a bloodlust unlike any other organism in the Marvel Universe. IN THIS ISSUE, its ruthless and aggressive efforts to quench that bloodlust reach new and never-before-seen heights. But what in the Hel is Carnage up to, and what will it do to anyone who gets in its way?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Carnage Black, White and Blood (2021 Marvel) 1D CBCS 9.4 SS Lashley/Momoko Momoko 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Ken Lashley & Peach Momoko on 10/8/2022. Peach Momoko Retailer Incentive.

Label #23-0B61354-052

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Cover by Peach Momoko. CARNAGE RULES! Witness the cerebral chaos caused by CARNAGE, brought to life by some of the greatest creators at Marvel! But beware, True Believers, true to their titular character's namesake, these spine-chilling tales are not for the faint of heart and presented in BLACK, WHITE AND BLOOD! 36 pages, PC/B&W. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.