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Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 180 CBCS 2.0 Verified Sig Thomas

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: Roy Thomas. Marvel Value Stamp missing from 10th page, does not affect story. Incomplete.

Label #22-2AD9381-012

First appearance of Wolverine (cameo last panel). Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And the Wind Howls...Wendigo!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Hulk is in Canada looking for some peace and quiet when he is mysteriously drawn to a cave inhabited by the sister of the man who became the Wendigo; Marie and Georges plan on transferring the power of the Wendigo to the Hulk, thus restorin Paul Cartier to his normal life; Marie's magic isn't strong enough, however, and just as Wendigo shows up, the Hulk wakes up from his magical slumber and the two battle; The Canadian government gets involved and sends in their own agent to take care of a recent Hulk sighting, the mutant known as Wolverine. Marvel Value Stamp Series A (Cyclops). 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D CBCS 3.0 Direct Variant

Paper: Cream to off white

Direct Edition.

Label #23-14ED31C-007

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man (2020 6th Series) 7C CBCS 9.8 Cho Two-Tone Variant

Paper: White

Two-Tone Variant.

Label #21-20EFEB3-011

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by CAFU. Cover by Michael Cho. Iron Man and his small band of allies go interstellar as they pursue Korvac to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, even as the villainous android intellect tries to telepathically lure Hellcat and Tony toward his bizarre utopian visions. But after an unexpected left turn leaves Iron Man on a remote and uncharted planet, Korvac might take the opportunity to blow Shellhead's vulnerable friends out of the stars once and for all. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Joker (1975 DC) 2 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #25-10E45E5-003

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "The Sad Saga of Willy the Weeper!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; The Joker teams up with Willie the Weeper when Willie breaks him out of Arkham; The Joker then helps him steal platinum but is thwarted by Gordon. Superman ad. 1 page Joker text article "The Wildest Card, Part 2," about the history of the Joker. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Journey into Mystery (1952) 50 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #24-08FF093-030

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"Worlds at War!" with art by Jack Davis; "One Had Vanished!" with art by Steve Ditko; "Uneasy Lies the Head!"; "Adrift in Space!" with art by Don Heck; "The Green Fog!" (art by Vince Colletta?); and a two-page text story, "The Remedy Oil." Joe Sinnott cover. Cover price $0.10.

Jungle Comics (1940 Fiction House) 1 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Off white

Label #24-3bb5327-002

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Cover art by Lou Fine. "Prey of the Slavers," art by Alex Blum (as Alex Boon); Kaänga rescues Ann from the slaver, Blacton, and tells her how he came to live in the jungle. Untitled story, art by Taylor Martin; The White Panther is dispatched by his father to help Dr. White recover curative gems and to protect the Whites from Zaroff, an unethical competitor. "The Slave Raiders," script and art by Fletcher Hanks (as Henry Fletcher); In return for rescuing a witch doctor, Tabu is given a "six sense" and amazing powers which he uses to combat evil and injustice in the jungle. "Queen of the Lost Empire," art by C. A. Winter; Explorer Jon Dale discovers a lost city in the jungle, ruled by Queen Camilla; Daily human sacrifices are necessary for Camilla and her people to retain their immortality. Untitled story; Terry and his lancers are assigned to a fort, deep in the jungle, and are charged with interrupting the slave trade. Untitled story; Gunrunners sell guns to the natives in Wambi's jungle, which they then use to steal gold from local prospectors; Wambi reports the crimes to the local constabulary who defeat the natives. Untitled story; Cog bails out petty criminals Buck, Rex, and Slim to use as overseers of his safari; Cog drives the natives too hard and they rebel. Untitled story; Aging Simba saves the life of his rival, Slita and then barely manages to prevent being usurped by the younger Slita; Simba concedes his pride Slita and departs. Untitled story; Safari guide Buck Barton infiltrates a leopard cult to rescue his client. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

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.

Justice Society of America (2006 3rd Series) 9A CBCS 9.4 Ross

Paper: White

Label #21-1CEDEFF-086

Written by Geoff Johns, art by Dale Eaglesham & Ruy Jose. Cover by Alex Ross. Don't miss this important prologue to an event that will rock the world's first and best super-team! In this issue, a fight between Wildcat and Wildcat; a firehouse pancake breakfast; Power Girl's quest to unlock the secret's behind her cousin's death; Citizen Steel's new family and the fate of Starman! And that's just the beginning as we prepare the Justice Society for their newest and most surprising member to date... Cover price $2.99.

Killer Instinct Tour Book (1993) 1A CBCS 9.4 Verified Sig Jim Lee/Booth/Choi/Garner/Re

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: Jim Lee, Brett Booth, Brandon Choi, Alex Garner and Sal Regla.

Label #22-1A88B8A-007

Red Foil Title. Cover price $5.00.

Lazarus (2013 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Lark

Paper: White

Label #0000126-AA-002

FIRST PRINTING - Family: Part 1 - (W) Greg Rucka (A/CA) Michael Lark FAMILY,' Part One In a dystopian near-future government is a quaint concept, resources are coveted, and posession is 100% of the law. A handful of Families rule, jealously guarding what they have and exploiting the Waste who struggle to survive in their domains. Forever Carlyle defends her family's holdings through deception and force as their protector, their Lazarus. Shot dead defending the family home, Forever's day goes downhill from there.... Cover price $2.99.

Legacy (1993 Majestic) 0D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Prism Variant

Label #19-2B0472B-024

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Silver prism background

Legacy (1993 Majestic) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2B0472B-026

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Glow-in-the-Dark $2.25 cover Cover price $2.25.

Legacy (1993 Majestic) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2B0472B-032

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Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 1D CBCS 8.0 Verified Sig Cockrum

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: Dave Cockrum

Label #24-30F4099-001

Direct Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. Save the Tiger Part 1: The Good Guy starring Wolverine, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson. Elements of Terror Part 1 starring Man-Thing, script by Steve Gerber, art by Tom Sutton. Crossing Lines Part 1: Ripples starring Master of Kung Fu, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Dave Cockrum. Fear Itself starring Silver Surfer, script and art by Al Milgrom. This story was reprinted in Marvel Milestones: Wolverine, X-Men, Tuk the Cave Boy (2005). 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #22-19AACE2-005

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Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Zombies Army of Darkness (2007) 1A CBCS 9.6 Suydam

Paper: White

Label #21-3CD82BE-044

First printing. Written by John Layman. Art by Fabiano Neves & June Chung. Cover by Arthur Suydam. This is it true believers, the cross-over of the century begins here! The Marvel Zombies come face-to-face with Dynamite Entertainment's Ash from the Army of Darkness! Ash has faced legions of the undead before, but never like this...as he lands in the heart of New York just as the Zombie outbreak begins! See how his actions help turn more heroes and villains into Zombies! Under the watchful eye of Marvel Zombie guru Robert Kirkman, this might just be the comic event of 2007! Plus: The entire series will feature classic 'homage' covers from painter Arthur Suydam! 32 Pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

More Fun Comics (1935) 53 CBCS 9.0 Restored

Moderate professional restoration

Paper: Off white to white

Moderate/Extensive Professional Restoration Includes: Color touch on cover, pieces added to cover, tear seals to cover and interior, cover and centerfold reinforced, cover and interior cleaned, staples cleaned. Gerber 8.

Cover by Bernard Baily. "The Spectre Strikes," script by Jerry Siegel, art by Bernard Baily; After murdering Corrigan, Benson and his thugs decide to kill the witness, Clarice, but before they can do this, a wraith-like Corrigan appears before them to exact justice. "Biff's Disguise," starring Biff Bronson, script by Albert Sulman, art by Joe Sulman. "The Mine Sweepers," starring Lt. Bob Neal, script by Robert Hirsch, art by Russ Lehman. "The Rocket Ship," starring King Carter, art by Paul Lauretta. "Submarine Pirates," starring Captain Desmo, art by Ed Winiarski. "Murder in the Ring," starring Detective Sergeant Carey, script and art by Joe Donohoe. "The Search for Half Breed Charlie," starring Sergeant O'Malley of the Red Coat Patrol, art by John Lehti. "The Fall of Billy Evans," starring Bulldog Martin, art by Bart Tumey. 68 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

New Avengers (2005 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.2 Witnessed Sig Finch

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: David Finch on 10/29/2022

Label #22-4021A26-009

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by DAVID FINCH "RONIN." With S.H.I.E.L.D. rotten to the core and HYDRA splintered all over the world, MADAME HYDRA is teaming up with the new Hand to reclaim the power of the Japanese underworld. And you know what that means... the Avengers versus ninjas!!! Lots and lots and lots of ninjas. Part 2 (of 3). 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Chris Claremont on 9/3/2018. Direct Edition.

Label #18-377E1D5-001

Direct Edition. Regular series begins (first appearance is in Marvel Graphic Novel 4). Cover art by Bob McLeod. Initiation!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Bob McLeod, inks by Mike Gustovich; The New Mutants get acclimated to their new home, new talents, new friends, and new teachers, unaware that they are being watched; Moira learns that Professor X has a son; and Psyche is attacked in the Danger Room by an unknown assailant; Origin of Karma. Second appearance of the New Mutants (after Marvel Graphic Novel #4). Cover price $0.60.

Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 3 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

From the D.N.A Collection.

Label #18-0D959C6-098

Cover pencils by Jim Steranko and John Romita (alterations), inks by Jim Steranko. "Dark Moon Rise, Hell Hound Kill!", script by Jim Steranko, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Dan Adkins; Murder on the moors brings Nick to investigate the death of an old army friend; He finds mystery, a trio of psychic detectives, a huge dog, and more than meets the eyes. Tribute to Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Hound Of The Baskervilles", mixed with a bit of the John Lucarotti AVENGERS episode, "Castle De'ath". Parodied in NOT BRAND ECHH #11 (December 1968). Also pays tribute to Simon & Kirby's "The Phantom Hound Of Cardiff Moor" from CAPTAIN AMERICA #10 (January 1942), including the 2-page title spread. Mycroft based on Peter Cushing; Rampson based on Robert Urquhart; Angus based on Boris Karloff. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Nocterra (2021 Image) 1F CBCS 9.6 Daniel Glow in the Dark Variant

Paper: White

Glow-In-The-Dark Edition.

Label #23-0466284-047

Variant glow in the dark cover. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Tony S. Daniel and Tomeu Morey. 'FULL THROTTLE DARK,' Part One-Ten years after the world is plunged into an everlasting night that turns all living creatures into monstrous shades, the only way to survive is to stay close to artificial light. Enter Valentina 'Val' Riggs, a skilled ferryman who transports people and goods along deadly unlit roads with her heavily illuminated eighteen wheeler. This March, legendary creators SCOTT SNYDER (Dark Knights: Death Metal, WYTCHES) and TONY S. DANIEL (Batman, Deathstroke) unveil horrors beyond any shade in this extra-sized first issue. 36 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Notti & Nyce Menage A Trois (2017 Counterpoint) 0MAY4TH CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Debalfo/ Mychaels DeBalfo May 4th Variant

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Witnessed Sig: Mike Debalfo and Marat Mychaels on 5/28/2017 (#245/403) May the 4th Be With You

Label #17-20E681A-017

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Preview issue. May the 4th Be With You Edition cover by Mike DeBalfo - Limited to 403 copies. Art by Marat Mychaels, Ron Williams, and William Wolford.

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 9.8

Paper: White

Label #20-352B6F8-003

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 Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-262039A-020

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Porker Fried Rice, or Chung King of the Road," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Peter goes out for Chinese food for Mary Jane, but gets kidnapped by Paste Pot Peep as he evades the Agents of SHEEP; Peep and Baron Zebro fly off, are chased by Capt. Americat, and meet The Mad Stinker and his Ham-Droid at his submarine (Meanwhile, Mary Jane is dancing alone at home); The bad guys evade Doc Clamson, and go to China, where Magsquito defeats Iron Mouse, and they join The Mandaringtail and the dragon Doo Wop Doo; Spider-Ham fights The Mandaringtail. "Croak & Badger," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; The Mad Stinker, hoping to harness Badger's power, sends Ham-Droid to capture her; Ham-Droid distracts Croak by appealing to his Dark Hunger with Whiz-Um Brand Vinegar-Tabasco Chips; Croak rescues Badger, capturing The Mad Stinker in his Cloak of Darkness, and our heroes return to the nighttime streets. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $1.00.

Purr Evil (2023 Image) 1C CBCS 9.4 Verified Sig Momoko/Braga/Andolfo

Paper: White

Peach Momoko Variant. Verified Signatures: Peach Momoko, Laura Braga & Mirka Andolfo.

Label #24-456AD4D-009

Written by Mirka Andolfo. Art by Laura Braga. Cover by Peach Momoko. MINISERIES PREMIERE THERE IS NO ESCAPING THE MEWING EVIL… Rita loves her daughter Deb, but a dark evil from her past threatens the lives of anyone who gets too close to it. Can the bond between two women overcome a life built on blood and lies? And what secret is lurking in the Morando family's apartment? Written by Harvey Award-winning superstar MIRKA ANDOLFO (SWEET PAPRIKA, MERCY, UNNATURAL, Punchline) and illustrated by fan-favorite LAURA BRAGA (WITCHBLADE, Future State: The Next Batman, Harley Quinn, DC Bombshells), PURR EVIL is a stand-out story about the relationship between a mother who gave everything for her daughter and a daughter who needs to figure out her role in a world that she's about to doom! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Red Room Trigger Warnings (2021 Fantagraphics) 1D CBCS 9.4 Verified Sig Momoko/Piskor Momoko 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Peach Momoko Retailer Incentive. Verified Signatures: Peach Momoko & Ed Piskor.

Label #24-456AD4D-010

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Ed Piskor. Cover by Peach Momoko. The best selling, most talked about series of 2020 kicks off its second four-issue 'season' with another self-contained mini-masterpiece of monthly comics storytelling. In this issue, the Decimator presents... The Rat Queens! And unfortunately for them, they are front and center in his most horrific red room broadcast yet! As seen on the YouTube channel sensation, Cartoonist Kayfabe, from the creator of X-Men: Grand Design and Hip Hop Family Tree! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 13 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

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

Direct Edition

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

Direct Edition

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) 54 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-24971B9-025

Guest-starring Rick Jones, Nick Fury, and Dr. Strange. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema, Mel Candido, and Kelly Jones. As Rom educates the military on the horrors of the Dire Wraiths, professional sidekick Rick Jones takes up residence at a hospital to have tests done. However, this house of medicine has also drawn the evil of Wraithkind to its doorstep. 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

Newsstand Edition

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

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Direct Edition

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

Direct Edition

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

Newsstand Edition

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

Direct Edition

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

Direct Edition

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

Direct Edition

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

Direct Edition

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

Direct Edition

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.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 73 CBCS 9.0

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Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-023

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Joe Sinnott. Continued from last issue and Rom Annual # 4, Brandy has arrived on Galador, homeworld to her beloved Rom. But she soon learns that this is not the plush paradise it once was. A war is in progress and humans are targeted for termination by...Spaceknights? By tales end, Rom along with his allies the Spaceknight Squadron, and thanks in no small part to the Shi'ar, have returned to Galador to set things right. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 74 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-024

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and John Byrne. Ever since mighty Galactus banished Galador (Rom #27) to the furthest reaches of space, Rom and his allies the Spaceknight Squadron have trekked the universe in search of their homeworld. Upon returning they never thought they'd witness what has come to pass...Spaceknights slaughtering humans. Reunited with Brandy Clark, the Earth woman he fell in love with, Rom and the Squadron must confront these younger and more ruthless second generation Spaceknights. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

ROM (1979 Marvel) Annual 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-025

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Guest-starring Professor X and the New Mutants (story continues in Rom #61). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by W.M. Johnson. As Rom and Starshine confront Dire Wraiths who threaten children, Rom soon realizes Brandy is losing her humanity within the cold steel of her Spaceknight armor. That's when Rom's old enemy the mutant known as Hybrid attacks. What sinister plans does this creature have for Starshine? One thing is for sure, she will never be the same again. Luckily Professor Xavier and his students arrive to lend a helping hand, or have they only arrived to meet their doom? Find out in "Prodigal Son!" 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Secret War (2004) 2A CBCS 9.2 Bendis

Paper: White

Label #19-19f8200-024

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Gold Foil Logo. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. The super hero event of the year continues! A year ago, Nick Fury covertly gathered a group of heroes and sent them incognito to Latveria. Once there, he explained that the Latverian government had been funding tech based villains in the U.S. and he has brought the good guys here to bring down that government. In the present, Captain America punches Fury for the events that happened during their Secret War, events that have ended up putting Luke Cage in a coma. Plus: Character bios of the heroes in "S.H.I.E.L.D. Operations Database." Characters in this issue: Nick Fury; Captain America [Steve Rogers]; Spider-Man; Luke Cage; Daredevil; Wolverine; Black Widow; Daisy Johnson; CAMEOS: Mary Jane Parker; Danny Rand [Iron Fist]; Jessica Jones; Grizzly; Killer Shrike. 48 pages, full color. Marvel PSR Cover price $3.99.

Secret Wars (2015 3rd Series) 8F CBCS 9.8 Hildebrandt 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Hildebrandt Retailer Incentive.

Label #0013100-AA-006

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Greg Hildebrandt. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Esad Ribic. GENESIS! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 1 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-10E45E5-004

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

Shadecraft (2021 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Garbett

Paper: White

Label #21-34E2D3D-068

Written by Joe Henderson. Art by Lee Garbett and Antonio Fabela. Cover by Lee Garbett. Zadie Lu is afraid of her own shadow. She's a teenager, so she REALLY should have grown out of it by now, right? But something weird is happening in her small town. Zadie could swear the shadows are coming to life. Watching her. Trying to KILL her. But how do you fight something you can't even touch? And how does all of this tie into her FAMILY, of all things? From the creative team that brought you the Eisner-nominated SKYWARD, writer JOE HENDERSON (showrunner of Netflix's Lucifer) and artist LEE GARBETT (Captain Marvel). Join Zadie Lu as she ventures into the shadows to face her fears and discovers a legacy she never knew she had. REGISTER PITCH: The dark tones of Demon Slayer and Something Is Killing The Children meets a cast of contemporary teen characters not unlike VERONICA FISH and KELLY THOMPSON's Sabrina the Teenage Witch. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #25-1577B4C-009

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UNITY Chapter 6. Shadowman finds himself side by side with Solar, sun and shadow allied against the One who sits at the center of UNITY. "Sunburn" is written by David Lapham, Jim Shooter and Faye Perozich, with art by David Lapham, Tom Ryder and Maria Beccari. Cover by Frank Miller. Cover price $2.50.