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Superman Batman (2003) 8A CBCS 9.6 Turner

Paper: White

Label #23-1D95B98-020

1ST PRINTING (full-color cover, red Superman logo.). Kara Zor-el appearance. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER Part one of the Supergirl from Krypton, an explosive 6-part storyline featuring art by Aspen Studios' Michael Turner begins here! After the catacylsmic events of SUPERMAN/BATMAN #6, Batman discovers something strange and mysterious on the bottom of Gotham Bay...and it looks like a girl. Will she battle on the side of good...or evil? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 4 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #25-0B08F02-020

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Ernie Chan and John Romita (retouches). Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde!, script by Robert Louis Stevenson (Original Story), and Ron Goulart (Adaptation), art by Win Mortimer; Adapted from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson; a doctor creates a potion that brings out his dark side. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 5 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #25-0B08F02-021

First appearance of The Living Mummy! Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; The Living Mummy comes to life and seeks out a descendant of the man that cursed him 3000 years ago. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Supernatural Thrillers (1972) 10 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #25-0B08F02-019

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Al Milgrom. A Choice of Lions!, script by Tony Isabella (co-plot), Val Mayerik (co-plot), and Len Wein (script), pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Dan Adkins; N'Kantu thinks about his past life and helps an Israeli soldier fight against Egyptian soldiers. Flying Saucer, inks by Jack Abel; A man watching a movie about an alien invasion gets caught up in the moment. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Teen Titans (2016 6th Series) 12A CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #20-3914F79-010

Written by Ben Percy. Art by Mirka Andolfo. Cover by Stjepan Sejic. A DARK NIGHTS: METAL tie-in! 'GOTHAM RESISTANCE' part one! The fight for Gotham City's soul starts here! When Robin receives a distress call from Nightwing urging him to return home, he discovers that Gotham City has been transformed into a mosaic of monsters, magic and doom! Trapped inside the Riddler's deadly maze with nowhere to turn, Robin soon assembles an unlikely team of hometown heroes including Batgirl, Harley Quinn, Killer Croc, Black Canary and Green Arrow to find the missing Nightwing and save their city! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Thanos Quest (1990) 1REP CBCS 9.6 SS Starlin/ Beatty

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Jim Starlin and John Beatty on 9/21/2024. Second Printing

Label #24-3575845-022

2nd Printing. "Schemes and Dreams!" Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim John Beatty. Six Soul Gems. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) #38. Thanos the Mad Titan has been resurrected by the entity known as Death. Resurrected and given a dark mission. In order to accomplish this mission, Thanos will seek ultimate power - the Soul Gems! Individually, they contain power beyond comprehension. Together, they could destroy a universe. And Thanos must have them all. Featuring the Elders of the Universe Champion and Gardiner, and the nefarious In-Betweener. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) Canadian Price Variant 339 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

75 Cent Canadian Price Variant.

Label #22-31029AA-005

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover by Walt Simonson. "Something Old, Something New," script and art by Walt Simonson; Odin has the dwarves create a hammer for Bill and sends the alien and his son into space to rescue Bill's people. Appearances by Sif, Odin, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Carlin and Simonson's Page O' Thor Stuff; Assistant editor's month shenanigans. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Ultimate Fallout (2011 Marvel) 4A.D CBCS 9.4 Bagley Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-259AA6A-006

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Miles Morales. Written by BRIAN BENDIS, JONATHAN HICKMAN & NICK SPENCER. Art by SARA PICHELLI, SALVADOR LARROCA & CLAYTON CRAIN. Cover by MARK BAGLEY. What will become of Captain America? Where have all the X-Men gone? And what is up with the new Spider-Man suit? Don't miss the final chapters of one of the most talked about Ultimate events ever. 36 PGS. (each)/Rated T+...$3.99 (each) Cover price $3.99.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 103 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #16-137B14E-065

"The Fall of the Tower!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Sam Grainger. Don't miss the stunning conclusion the X-Men's epic battle with Black Tom Cassidy and the mighty Juggernaut! Plus, for the first time ever, Wolverine is called by his real name. NOTE: This is the first time that Wolverine is called Logan. Logan was the name he used for many years until it was revealed in "Origin" that Wolverine's real name is James Howlett. Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 130N CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #18-1125093-007

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 2 of 9 - "Dazzler!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine, Colossus, and Storm have been taken captive by the sultry and dangerous White Queen, but for what purpose. Only the young new mutant Kitty Pryde can warn the rest of the team, but will she be in time to save her new friends? Meanwhile, Cyclops and Phoenix encounter another "new mutant" called Dazzler. Plus, Jason Wyngarde continues his mental seduction of Jean Grey. NOTE: 1st appearance of Dazzler. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 193D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-33143DE-019

Direct Edition. Double Sized Issue - "Warhunt 2!" Guest-starring the New Mutants and Firestar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The warrior mutant Thunderbird comes seeking revenge on the X-Men for the death of his brother, the original Thunderbird (see Uncanny X-Men #95 for Thunderbird's death). His fellow Hellions (the Hellfire Club's version of the New Mutants) Roulette, Empath, and a duped Firestar are coming along for the ride. But when Thunderbird finally comes face-to-face with the man he blames for his brother's death, Charles Xavier, is he ready f to hear the truth? Plus, what is the mysterious Nimrod up to. NOTE: 1st appearance of Firestar. This issue celebrates the first 100 issues of the New X-Men. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 238 CBCS 9.4 SS Claremont/Green/Silvestri

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Verified Signatures: Chris Claremont, Dan Green & Marc Silvestri.

Label #24-45E11AD-007

"Gonna be a Revolution!" Part 4 of 4. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the X-Men's latest adventure in a foreign land where mutants are enslaved and oppressed by a militaristic government. It's revolution in Genosha! Plus, the ominous warning of a coming" Inferno!" 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 500D CBCS 9.4 Dodson 1:30 Variant

Paper: White

Terry Dodson Variant

Label #21-182a23a-027

Limited Variant Cover by TERRY DODSON. X-Men: Manifest Destiny tie-in - Written by ED BRUBAKER & MATT FRACTION Penciled by GREG LAND & TERRY DODSON 'SFX', PART 1! Sentinels? What? And Magneto? And is that the Master Mold? What the hell is going on in San Francisco now that the Uncanny X-Men have relocated there? They've got a new Headquarters and a new status quo as the gauntlet is thrown for a new era of mutantkind. It's all here in the double-sized anniversary issue that sets up the plotlines that will be developed over the next year in UNCANNY. And it's all brought to you by the hot writing team of Ed Brubaker & Matt Fraction (Immortal Iron Fist) and fan favorite artists Greg Land (ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY) and Terry Dodson (SPIDER-MAN/BLACK CAT, Wonder Woman). New creators, new home. The future begins now. 52 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 115L CBCS 9.0 SS Belanger Blank Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Verified Signature: Andy Belanger. Sketch on cover. Blank Variant.

Label #24-3A1794B-001

Blank Variant Cover (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn (CA) Charlie Adlard, Dave Stewart ALL-OUT WAR BEGINS! The biggest storyline in WALKING DEAD history - just in time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the series! It's Rick versus Negan with a little help from everyone else! Cover price $2.99.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) Annual 4 CBCS 8.0 SS John Romita

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition. Verified Signature: John Romita.

Label #24-45A4061-008

"Sweet Poison!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Part 8 of the Evolutionary War storyline. Story by Steve Gerber. Art by Cynthia Martin. Cover by Alex Saviuk and John Romita. Peter Parker is in Miami to promote his book "Webs," and ends up getting involved in drug dealings between the Kingpin and the Slug. Meanwhile, the High Evolutionary's purifiers are probing the Florida Everglades looking for alien genetic pollutants, but instead they encounter a new mysterious superbeing called Poison. Both plot lines reach their conclusion in the Man-Thing's swamp as Spider-Man, Man-Thing, and Poison join forces to battle the drug lords and the purifiers! The Evolutionary War storyline continues in West Coast Avengers Annual 3. First back up story: "Night Stalking!" Story by Steve Gerber. Art by Alex Saviuk. Poison (aka Cecilia Cardinale) reveals her origin. Second back up story: "The Amazing Spider-Man ? the Year in Review" A 10-page feature that includes pin-ups from the key events in the web-slinger's life in the past year. Third back up story: "All My Children" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Ron Lim and Tony DeZuniga. The 8th chapter of the history of the High Evolutionary includes key elements of the origin of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch (see the Yesterday Quest storyline in Avengers 185-187). Appearances by Bova, Jonathan Drew, Jessica Drew, and Robert Frank (the golden age Whizzer). 64 pages Cover price $1.75.

What The --?! (1988) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #20-261F254-020

Parodies: "The Irresponsible Forbush Man." Script and art by Aaron Lopresti. Milk and Cookies in "Lo, There Shall Come a Forbush!" Script by Sholly Fisch, art by Rurik Tyler. Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham (Spider-Man) in "Pork For Dinner, Milk and Cookies for Dessert!" Script by Barry Dutter, pencils by John Costanza, inks by George Wildman. Wolverina (a female version of Wolverine) in "Leadress of the Pack!" Script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Dennis Jensen, inks by Kaalberg. Fake ad by Dutter/Mike DeCarlo. Rurik Tyler cover. Cover price $1.25.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A68684-058

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Regular cover edition. "Resurrection Day!" Part 1 of 4.

Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

WildC.A.T.s created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi.

A diminutive homeless man wakes up one day and realizes he's actually an immortal alien warlord who has been at war for over a millennia. Jacob Marlowe forms the covert super-human squad known as WildC.A.T.s to battle the Daemonite hordes. As the story unfolds more and more players are drawn into the game and the stage is set for the final battle for the future of mankind.

1st appearance of Spartan, Grifter, Voodoo, Zealot, Void, Maul, Warblade, Lord Emp, Pike, and Helspont.

NOTE: "WildC.A.T.s is everything the X-Men should be. It's action-packed, character driven, and thoroughly enjoyable issue after issue. Jim Lee's contribution to the neophyte days of Image was certainly the cream of the crop." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $1.95.

Witchblade (1995) 18JAYCO.B CBCS 9.8 SS Basaldua

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature Sig: Eric Basaldua on 8/18/2019. Jay Company Black and White Exclusive

Label #19-2F3D453-007

Jay Co SKETCH Convention Edition by Eric Basaldua. Limited to 500 (Wizard World LA 2005). Certificate of Authenticity.

Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 1D CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white

Direct Edition

Label #20-350AC83-035

Direct Edition. 1 of 4 Featuring Wolverine in his first solo series fighting in Japan. "Wolverine." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Back cover MegaForce ad with art by William Stout. Cover price $0.60.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 50D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-344A9DB-016

Direct Edition. Shiva Scenario: Phase 3 of 3 - "Dreams of Gore!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Wolverine discovers the location where his memory implants were created. But when he gets there he also discovers the mechanical monster known simply as Shiva, a robot programmed to hunt and kill renegade members of the Weapon X Program. Featuring pin-ups by Bill Sienkiewicz and Jim Lee. 64 pages, FC NOTE: The astounding sequel to Weapon X from Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995) #72-84. Cover price $2.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 24N CBCS 8.5 SS Nicieza/Sienkiewicz

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition. Verified Signatures: Fabian Nicieza & Bill Sienkiewicz

Label #24-45E11AD-009

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Matt Ryan. Digging Deeper Between Hope and Sorrow, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; Jubilee mourns Ilyana; Rogue and Gambit go on a date; Betsy and Kwannon try to decide who's who; Cont. from Uncanny X-Men #303; Cont. in Uncanny X-Men #304. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

X-Men (2019 Marvel) 1B CBCS 9.2 Artgerm Variant

Paper: White

Stanley "Artgerm" Lau Variant

Label #25-0F7E5D5-014

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Leinil Francis Yu. Cover by Artgerm. DAWN OF X! The X-Men find themselves in a whole new world of possibility… and things have never been better! Jonathan Hickman (HOUSE OF X, POWERS OF X, SECRET WARS) and superstar artist Leinil Yu (NEW AVENGERS, CAPTAIN AMERICA) reveal the saga of Cyclops and his hand-picked squad of mutant powerhouses! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.