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Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 168 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #16-1A5E8DF-003

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

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Exceptional White Pages

Label #22-44BA0C2-033

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

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 3 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Exceptional White Pages

Label #25-346C49F-018

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

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 4 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Exceptional White Pages

Label #22-44BA0C2-035

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

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

Paper: White

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

Label #22-2D997FD-007

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

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 70D CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-21EE224-020

Direct Edition. In "Fair Trade," two teams of Joes are grounded in Sierra Gordo and have to try to hoof it out of the country with hostile troops looking for them; Destro helps out. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Roadblock; Psyche-Out; Wild Bill; Maverick; Crazylegs; VILLAINS: Destro; Zarana; Dreadnoks; Iron Grenadier. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 73 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1981F70-007

In "Divided We Fall," it's civil war on Cobra Island between Serpentor and Cobra Commander, as the Joes and Destro both move in to join the fun. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Spirit Iron-Knife; Mutt and Junkyard; Wildcard; Skidmark; Flint; Lady Jaye; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneak-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Lift-Ticket; Slipstream; Keel-Haul (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Star-Viper; Firefly; Tomax; Xamot; Major Bludd; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 99 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1982DFD-024

SEE: The return of the original Cobra Commander! WITNESS: The daring escape of Zartan and his evil cohorts! OBSERVE: As Zarana reveals her plans for the brainwashed Clutch and Rock 'N Roll! And THRILL TO the plight of two teen-aged girls as they stumble across the Joes' secret HQ! Face it, effendi--this one has it all! "Calm Before the Storm!" is written by Larry Hama, with pencils by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 100D CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-197E115-002

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 100th issue! In "Seeds of Empire," the Dreadnoks attack the Pit, helped by two Joes on the inside, and the original Cobra Commander, back in the saddle, invades the town of Millville, with Spirit and Mutt trapped! Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 101 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larr Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-21EE224-002

In "The New Guard," Mutt and Spirit hook up with the teens of Millville to try to keep Cobra from taking over the town, while a team of Joes meets the new Oktober Guard and fights beside them against Darklon. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Spirit Iron-Knife; Mutt and Junkyard; Flint; Lady Jaye; Roadblock; Muskrat; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Sioban O'Hara; Oktober Guard--Daina; Dragonsky; Lt. Gorky; Sgt. Misha; VILLAINS: Darklon; Tele-Viper; Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 113 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-197E115-016

As the Joes' war in the desert continues, the Battle Force 2000 team meets its doom trying to stop Cobra in "Previous Agreement." Characters: Battle Force 2000 [Maverick; Knockdown; Avalanche; Blocker; Blaster; Dodger; Dee-Jay]; G.I. Joe forces; Cobra forces. Written by Larry Hama, with art by John Statema and Randy Emberlin. Plus: a Stalker dossier. Cover pencils by Andy Kubert. Cover price $1.00.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-1E48A97-004

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Harbinger (1992) 2D CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-054

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

Harbinger Children of the Eighth Day TPB (1992 Valiant) 1C-1ST CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #24-2F0283E-002

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BLACK bird in the center of the cover, pollybagged with Harbinger #0

1st printing. Collects Harbinger (1992-1995) #1-4.

Written by Jim Shooter. Art by David Lapham and John Dixon.

The world begins to change when a new breed of human emerges in the modern age! These few possess powers and abilities beyond normal men and women. They are The Harbingers.

A small group of runaway teens tries to stay one step ahead of a clandestine organization that seeks to exploit them and use their powers to conquer the world. Enter: Toyo Harada, the leader of this clandestine organization who also so happens to be the most powerful Harbinger in the world!

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $9.95.

Harley Quinn 25th Anniversary Special (2017) 1FRIEDPIE.A CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Parrillo

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Lucio Parrillo. Fried Pie Exclusive Variant

Label #23-0C75039-004

Fried Pie/Books-A-Million Exclusive Color Variant A. Written by Jimmy Palmiotti, Daniel Kibblesmith and Chip Zdarsky. Art by Amanda Conner, Chard Hardin, David Lafuente and Joe Quinones. In a story written by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, with art by Conner, learn what really happened when Harley, Catwoman, and Poison Ivy hit Vegas! Then, a tale written by Paul Dini with art by Chad Hardin takes us back to Harley's days with the Joker to see the hell he unleashes when he makes the mistake of scheduling the biggest heist of their career on Harley's birthday! Plus, writer Chip Zdarsky and artist Joe Quinones pit Harley and the Joker against Batman and Robin -- but while you might think the Joker knows how to play with Batman's mind, it's nothing compared to Harley's ability to crack Robin's psyche! And that's not all! Writer Dale Kibblesmith with art by David LaFuente put Coney Island right in the path of a hurricane -- and put Harley on a collision course with Swamp Thing, of all people...monsters...things...? This issue also includes Harley pin-up pages with art by Babs Tarr, Bengal, Dustin Nguyen and more! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+

Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special (2022 DC) 1DINI.A CBCS 9.8 Mebberson Dini Variant

Paper: White

Paul Dini Variant A

Label #22-3F43F6B-010

Paul Dini Edition Variant Cover by Amy Mebberson. Written by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Dini, Rafael Scavone, Sam Humphries, Stjepan Sejic, Rob Williams, Stephanie Phillips, Cecil Castellucci, Kami Garcia, Mindy Lee and Terry Dodson. Art by Chad Hardin, Guillem March, Rafael Albuquerque, Erica Henderson, Stjepan Sejic, John Timms, Riley Rossmo, Dan Hipp, Mico Suayan, Jason Badower, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. You are cordially invited to an oversize extravaganza celebrating the Clown Princess of Crime's 30th birthday in this fantabulous special! That's right -- Harley Quinn turns 30 in absolute style and has invited a squad of her old creative pals to join her with a killer lineup of amazing stories! And the reviews are in -- it's guaranteed AWESOME: "Last chance, Quinn. Don't make me do this." —Amanda Waller. "Wait...you're not going back to..." —Red Tool. "Sigh." —Poison Ivy. Featuring: "Uncommon Bonds" by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin; "Siren Soiree" by Paul Dini and Guillem March; "Cease and Decease" by Rafael Scavone and Rafael Albuquerque; "A Legend Is Born" by Sam Humphries and Erica Henderson; "Submissive" by Stjepan Sejic; "The Last Harley Story" by Rob Williams and John Timms; "How to Train Your Hyena" by Stephanie Phillips and Riley Rossmo; "Troop Harley Quinn" by Cecil Castellucci and Dan Hipp; "Criminal Sanity" by Kami Garcia, Mico Suayan and Jason Badower; and "Harley's World" by Mindy Lee, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. 96 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.

Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special (2022 DC) 1E CBCS No Grade (ASP) SS Bruce Timm Timm Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Bruce Timm (with sketch) on 2/11/2023.

Label #23-099BA8D-005

Cover by Bruce Timm. Written by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Dini, Rafael Scavone, Sam Humphries, Stjepan Sejic, Rob Williams, Stephanie Phillips, Cecil Castellucci, Kami Garcia, Mindy Lee and Terry Dodson. Art by Chad Hardin, Guillem March, Rafael Albuquerque, Erica Henderson, Stjepan Sejic, John Timms, Riley Rossmo, Dan Hipp, Mico Suayan, Jason Badower, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. You are cordially invited to an oversize extravaganza celebrating the Clown Princess of Crime's 30th birthday in this fantabulous special! That's right -- Harley Quinn turns 30 in absolute style and has invited a squad of her old creative pals to join her with a killer lineup of amazing stories! And the reviews are in -- it's guaranteed AWESOME: "Last chance, Quinn. Don't make me do this." —Amanda Waller. "Wait...you're not going back to..." —Red Tool. "Sigh." —Poison Ivy. Featuring: "Uncommon Bonds" by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin; "Siren Soiree" by Paul Dini and Guillem March; "Cease and Decease" by Rafael Scavone and Rafael Albuquerque; "A Legend Is Born" by Sam Humphries and Erica Henderson; "Submissive" by Stjepan Sejic; "The Last Harley Story" by Rob Williams and John Timms; "How to Train Your Hyena" by Stephanie Phillips and Riley Rossmo; "Troop Harley Quinn" by Cecil Castellucci and Dan Hipp; "Criminal Sanity" by Kami Garcia, Mico Suayan and Jason Badower; and "Harley's World" by Mindy Lee, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. 96 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.

Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special (2022 DC) 1E CBCS No Grade (ASP) SS Bruce Timm Timm Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Bruce Timm (with sketch) on 2/11/2023.

Label #23-099BA8D-007

Cover by Bruce Timm. Written by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Dini, Rafael Scavone, Sam Humphries, Stjepan Sejic, Rob Williams, Stephanie Phillips, Cecil Castellucci, Kami Garcia, Mindy Lee and Terry Dodson. Art by Chad Hardin, Guillem March, Rafael Albuquerque, Erica Henderson, Stjepan Sejic, John Timms, Riley Rossmo, Dan Hipp, Mico Suayan, Jason Badower, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. You are cordially invited to an oversize extravaganza celebrating the Clown Princess of Crime's 30th birthday in this fantabulous special! That's right -- Harley Quinn turns 30 in absolute style and has invited a squad of her old creative pals to join her with a killer lineup of amazing stories! And the reviews are in -- it's guaranteed AWESOME: "Last chance, Quinn. Don't make me do this." —Amanda Waller. "Wait...you're not going back to..." —Red Tool. "Sigh." —Poison Ivy. Featuring: "Uncommon Bonds" by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin; "Siren Soiree" by Paul Dini and Guillem March; "Cease and Decease" by Rafael Scavone and Rafael Albuquerque; "A Legend Is Born" by Sam Humphries and Erica Henderson; "Submissive" by Stjepan Sejic; "The Last Harley Story" by Rob Williams and John Timms; "How to Train Your Hyena" by Stephanie Phillips and Riley Rossmo; "Troop Harley Quinn" by Cecil Castellucci and Dan Hipp; "Criminal Sanity" by Kami Garcia, Mico Suayan and Jason Badower; and "Harley's World" by Mindy Lee, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. 96 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.

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

Paper: Off white to white

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

Label #21-3E12B5E-004

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

Human Torch (1974 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scratch(es) front or back

Label #22-0FD4FF7-012

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

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

Paper: White

Label #24-434E5DB-008

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

Justice League of America (2006 2nd Series) 6B CBCS 9.6 Hughes 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Adam Hughes Cover.

Label #20-412265C-002

1 for 10 Adam Hughes Variant. Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope Cover by Michael Turner. DC's super-hit cuts loose as best-selling author Brad Meltzer and artist Ed Benes unleash an unstoppable foe on the team that will become the Justice League! Retailers: This issue will feature two covers that may be ordered separately. The Standard Edition cover is by Michael Turner; one copy of the Variant Edition, with a cover by Adam Hughes, may be ordered for every 10 copies of the Standard Edition ordered. Please see the Previews Order Form for further details. On sale February 21 ? 40 pg, FC, $3.50 US Cover price $3.50.

Laura Kinney Wolverine (2024 Marvel) 1THE616.B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

616 Comics Virgin Exclusive.

Label #25-30A6FD2-006

The 616 Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Pablo Villalobos. Written by Erica Schultz. Art by Giada Belviso. THE ULTIMATE MUTANT DEFENSE! WOLVERINE takes the fight to those who stand as enemies of mutantkind! LAURA KINNEY was bred to be the ultimate assassin as X-23. She's long left that life behind, but as she encounters mutants being forced to use their powers against their will, WOLVERINE takes it upon herself to right these wrongs - no matter who stands in her way! Dynamic scripter Erica Schultz (HALLOWS' EVE, X-23: DEADLY REGENESIS) and rising-star artist Giada Belviso (BLOOD HUNTERS, MS. MARVEL ANNUAL) bring Wolverine on her first mission abroad in the From the Ashes era, as Laura takes the fight to mutant oppressors wherever they may hide! 32 page, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Marvel Comics Presents (2019 3rd Series) 5A CBCS 8.0 Witnessed Sig Adams Adams

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Art Adams on 8/17/2019.

Label #19-2F116E0-016

Written by Charles Soule, Chris Claremont, and Leah Williams. Art by Dio Neves, Luke Ross, Guillermo Sanna. Cover by Arthur Adams. Welcome to the 1980s, Marvel style! First, Wolverine's Vigil goes into its fifth decade but doesn't go the way he planned. Then, join Nightcrawler mid-Cross-Time Caper at the fall of the Berlin Wall! 36 pages , full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 65 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-44F9D75-034

"Introducing Captain Britain" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain (1st U.S. appearance). Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by George Perez and Joe Sinnott. The Empire State University Dean of Students assigns an English foreign exchange student to be Peter Parker's new roommate. It's Brian Braddock from Thames University. But Brian (aka Captain Britain) has enemies stateside that would like to harm him! After skirmishing with one another following a misunderstanding, the web-slinger and Captain Britain are kidnapped by a giant garbage truck! What will happen next? First appearance of Arcade. Cameo appearance by Captain DeWolff. (Notes: This issue includes a 4-page retelling of Captain Britain's origin. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 100D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-413E085-040

Direct Edition. Giant-size issue. "And Introducing Karma! She Possesses People!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Bob Wiacek (finishes). Cover by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. The Fantastic Four are attending an upscale reception in New York's financial district, when suddenly the Spectacular Spider-Man crashes the party! The web-slinger wants to rescue two Vietnamese children in attendance, but instead ends up battling the FF! What has possessed the wall-crawler to do this? After comparing notes, the fabulous foursome and Spider-Man realize that they are caught in the middle of a child custody battle between two high-powered telepaths! And on the East River waterfront, the life-and-death showdown takes place! First appearance of Karma (Xi'an Coy Manh). Cameo appearances by Colossus, Storm, Wolverine, and Professor Xavier. (Notes: Karma appears next in Marvel Graphic Novel 4. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 250 and also in The Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) Second story: "Cry--Vengeance!" Guest-starring Storm and the Black Panther. Plot by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finishes). After surviving an assassination attempt, Storm learns that an old foe from days gone by has come back for revenge. Ororo visits the Wakanda embassy to tell T'challa that Andreas De Ruyter is in New York. And just as they did many years ago on the African continent, the Black Panther and Storm team up to fight the evil of De Ruyter! 52 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #22-0BFAF3D-006

In "Homeworld!", Commander Rann returns from his 1000 year space voyage to find that the Warp Drive has been invented, which has allowed Baron Karza to take over the Microverse while he slept in suspended animation. Rann is captured and sent to the Pleasure Pits where his escape is orchestrated by the others, including those who would become members of the Micronauts. Characters: Micronauts (intro) [Commander Arcturus Rann [Space Glider]; Marionette [Princess Mari]; Biotron; Microtron; Acroyear; Bug]; Baron Karza (Villain); Prince Argon; Acroyear Warriors; Dog Soldiers; Oberon (Prince Argon's Horse); Time Traveler; Prince Shaitan (Acroyear Warrior); Shadow Priest; Endeavor (Rann's spaceship). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-346C49F-034

John Buscema and Joe Sinnott cover. Chris Claremont script. Jim Mooney & Tony DeZuniga art. "The Shark Is A Very Deadly Beast!" Ms. Marvel and Namorita vs. Tiger-Shark. Appearance Wundarr. Cover price $0.35.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-25EA0EB-004

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #17-10A26F0-006

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Peter Parker Spectacular Spider-Man (2017 1st Series) 1A CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Kubert Kubert

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Adam Kubert on 10/7/2017.

Label #17-3D22308-013

Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art and Cover by Adam Kubert. SPIDER-MAN RETURNS TO THE FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD! The webslinging, wallcrawling wonder returns to New York City in the all-new PETER PARKER: THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN. A companion series to the best-selling Amazing Spider-Man series, Peter Parker is going back-to-basics for big heroics in the Big Apple. Featuring adversaries old and new, be there as Spider-Man returns to his friendly neighborhood for his never ending battle against crime and the dreaded 'Parker Luck'. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 26 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

From the D.N.A. Collection.

Label #18-0D99D02-021

Cover art by Mike Kaluta. "From Dust Thou Art...," script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, art by Jim Aparo; Leaving the flaming home of a Satanist, the Spawn of Frankenstein (carrying the body of Rachel Adams) is possessed by two demons who have appeared on this world as a result of the Satanist's spell; Meanwhile, Terrence Thirteen is visiting his unconscious wife in the hospital; He is visited by the Phantom Stranger, to warn Thirteen of coming danger; Just then the Spawn of Frankenstein bursts into the hospital to steal Victor Adam's laser device, and also kidnap Marie Thirteen's body. Half-page text feature, "Behind the Scenes at DC: The Story Behind Strange Sports Stories." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Rai (1992) 2 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-203C148-012

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

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #18-0806A71-019

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

Red Sonja Noir (2025 Dynamite) 1THE616.A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

616 Comics Exclusive Variant A.

Label #25-30A6FD2-008

The 616 Comics and Artgerm Collectibles Exclusive Virgin Cover by Kendrick "Kunkka" Lim. Written by David Avallone. Art by Edu Menna. The crimson-maned warrior of song and legend muscles her way into trouble once more in this all-new tale of hard-boiled Hyboria! When her mercenary partner is murdered, Sonja is drawn into a feverish hunt for a priceless artifact known as the Crimson Calypso. The She-Devil with a Sword is out for revenge-but first she's got to slice her way through a web of deception and violence, waging a war of both weapons and wits against a pitiless and implacable foe. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+

Red Sonja Noir (2025 Dynamite) 1THE616.B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

616 Comics Exclusive Variant B.

Label #25-30A6FD2-009

The 616 Comics and Artgerm Collectibles Exclusive Spot Color Edition Virgin Cover by Kendrick "Kunkka" Lim. Written by David Avallone. Art by Edu Menna. The crimson-maned warrior of song and legend muscles her way into trouble once more in this all-new tale of hard-boiled Hyboria! When her mercenary partner is murdered, Sonja is drawn into a feverish hunt for a priceless artifact known as the Crimson Calypso. The She-Devil with a Sword is out for revenge-but first she's got to slice her way through a web of deception and violence, waging a war of both weapons and wits against a pitiless and implacable foe. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+

ROM (1979 Marvel) 13 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-005

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. After his battle with Jack of Hearts, Rom washes up to shore battered and suffering from amnesia. After befriending the young girl, Talley, Rom and his new found friend soon discover that evil lurks within the sea cave in which they explore. Can Rom regain his memories in time to stop the Plunderer (last seen in Fantastic Four #191) and his pirates from fulfilling their malevolent plans? Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 30D CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-006

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Direct Edition. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom bestows Torpedo with the ability to spot the shape-shifting Dire Wraiths. As Wraith activity escalates, a new threat arrives in the form of the Metal Master (last seen in Incredible Hulk #6) and his mechanical monstrosities. This encounter leaves Rom wondering if he will ever meat this Hulk he keeps hearing about. Flashback cameo appearance by the Incredible Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 32 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #22-2D0A2F1-007

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By Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom stands against the united might of Hybrid and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. But, when the mutant known as Rogue turns her ability absorbing powers on the gallant Spaceknight, his innate nobility awakens a goodness within her that she did not realize she had (perhaps leading her to seek out membership with the Uncanny X-Men). 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 34D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-008

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Direct Edition. Guest starring Prince Namor, the mighty Sub-Mariner. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Rom and Sybil have each lost much in the conflict with the Dire Wraiths. He, his humanity and homeworld and she, her parents and childhood. While, in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean the Savage Sub-Mariner soon learns that there is no where safe from the influence of the evil Dire Wraiths. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 58 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #22-2D0A2F1-012

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Guest-starring Ant-Man and Alpha Flight. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Mel Candido. In the aftermath of last issue's devastating events the diminutive Avenger Ant-Man arrives to give our Spaceknights a helping hand. Using his Pym-Particles, Ant-Man, Rom, and Starshine shrink down and enter the bowels of the earth seeking answers. What they find would give pause to even the bravest of heroes. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 59D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-013

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Direct Edition. Guest-starring Ant-Man. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko (legendary Spider-Man artist) and Bob Layton. As Ant-Man and the military try to stay alive amidst a swarm of mutated insects, Rom and Starshine venture into the sub-atomic realm in search of the source that has caused the insects transformation. Also, Starshine learns a valuable of lesson in mercy. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 60 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-014

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Tom Palmer. Rom, Starshine, and Rick Jones come upon a massacre where the sole survivor is a little girl whose mother saved her life at the expense of her own. But not before the girl absorbed the horrible memories of the Wraith who attacked her. Now, she must live with the horrible truth of what these evil beings have in store for mankind. Plus, the events of Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #349 spill over into this very issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 61 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-015

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Jackson Guice. Continued from Rom Annual #3. Rom confronts a vast flock of Wraiths in the form Deathwings in "The Beginning of the End of the World!" Plus, government Agent Henry Gyrich, oft nemesis of the Avengers and X-Men, arrives to tell the military and Rom that there is a man who has successfully duplicated Rom's most powerful weapon, the Neutralizer. That man's name is Forge. 32 Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 62 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-016

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Guest-starring Forge. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Cover by Mike Zeck. As Forge remembers the attempt on his life by the alien Dire Wraiths (which took place in Uncanny X-Men (1963) #187-188), he struggles with the decision to help the very government that persecutes mutant-kind and would use his inventions to keep the super-hero community under its thumb. But after witnessing the true horror of the Dire Wraiths, Forge reassures Rom that he has a new and powerful ally. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 63 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-017

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Guest-starring Forge. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Brett Breeding. Under the guidance of Forge, the man with the mutant ability to invent and build anything, Rom and the united governments of the world begin construction of an Orbiting Global Neutralizer. However, the shape-shifting Dire Wraiths are revealed to be within their ranks. The sinister aliens attempt to sabotage the efforts of our heroes. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 68 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-019

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Brett Breeding. Rom becomes caught in the middle of two warring factions. Humans on one side and machines on the other with neither willing to give an inch. Rom, being a cyborg, is trapped between man and machine...which side will he choose? 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 69 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-020

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and P. Craig Russell. Rom lands on a strange and extraordinary planet, the like of which he has never seen before. As he ventures into the bowels of the earth he finds Spaceknights and Dire Wraiths alike being held within. Rom must confront the one foe even mighty Galactus could not defeat, Ego the Living Planet. 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 70 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-021

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Kim DeMulder. Reunited with his Spaceknight comrades Seeker and Skera the Scanner, Rom lands on a harsh and dangerous swamp covered planet in search of yet another missing Spaceknight. The trio soon find hundreds of Dire Wraiths enslaved. What power in the universe could possibly hold sway over such terrible creatures? The answer will surprise you in "The Hidden God." 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 71 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #22-069BD64-034

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and P. Craig Russell. Rom's ranks grow as Unam the Unseen and Vola the Trapper join him, Scanner, and Seeker. They come across yet another planet under attack by the deadly Dire Wraiths but this time the evil aliens are being led into battle by a traitor, the Spaceknight known as Raak the Breaker. It's Spaceknight vs. Spaceknight and one Spaceknight will not make it to the end of this issue alive. 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.