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Wambi, Jungle Boy (1942 Fiction House) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #17-0BED088-027

Art by Henry Kiefer and others. Cover by Henry Kiefer. Jungle hero Wambi is a boy who can talk to animals, including his friends Tawn the elephant and Ogg the ape. A big-game hunter's son resists pressure to follow in his father's footsteps; Wambi teaches a chieftain's son about fire safety in the forest; A band of baboons tries to take a precious watering hole from the other animals of the jungle. Swampland Safari; Spoor of the Moon Beasts; Slave Safari; Lair of the Banshee Apes. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) Annual 4 CBCS 8.0 Verified Sig 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

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 Witnessed Sig 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 (1988 1st Series) 50D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-30A3B5E-004

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.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 60D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-344A9DB-002

Direct Edition. Counting Coup! Written by Larry Hama. Art by Dave Hoover and Keith Williams. Cover by Larry Stroman and Dan Green. Seeking retribution for the death of Mariko (see Wolverine #57), Logan pays a little visit to Hand's Matsuo Tsirayaba. Meanwhile, Shiva, the robotic terror programmed to hunt down renegade members of the Weapon X Program, finds its next target - Sabretooth. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.75.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) Annual 2001 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #20-21F1BA3-013

cover by j.h. williams iii Frank Tieri (w)/Matthew Marsilia (p)/Victor Llamas (i) ? THE SCOOP: The feral X-Man faces sickening secrets in the sewers in this all-new Annual that ties directly into WOLVERINE #170! ? THE STORY: The homeless people of New York City have been mysteriously disappearing without a trace for several weeks... so Wolverine takes it upon himself to discover why ? and soon finds himself immersed in a web of murder and mayhem in the depths of New York City! Now Logan finds himself face-to-face with a frightening and forgotten old foe and his strange new allies! But who's pulling the strings? What creepy creatures of the night are stalking Wolverine? Where are the homeless being taken to? It's up to Logan to find out! Plus: Wolverine returns to Canada to help an old friend in a short story of the supernatural by Matt Nixon (CONAN) and Kilian Plunkett (Unknown Soldier)! ? THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05157-1-00111 (MarvelPG)2.99 Cover price $2.99.

World Reader (2017 Aftershock) 1A CBCS 9.8 Doe

Paper: White

Label #17-3AA7C0E-019

Written by Jeff Loveness. Art and Cover by Juan Doe. NEW SERIES! Meet Sarah, an astronaut traveling from dead planet to dead planet, talking to the ghosts of the dead worlds... as she fights to discover the secret that's killing the universe. But Death doesn't give up its secrets so easily, and as Death hunts her from planet to planet, Sarah struggles to maintain the trust of her crew and her own sanity in the endless ocean of lives. Every world has a story, and if she can find the secret tying them all together, she can save Earth from being the next world to die. From GROOT and THE JIMMY KIMMEL SHOW writer Jeff Loveness and AMERICAN MONSTER, ANIMOSITY: THE RISE artist Juan Doe, comes the chilling, epic new series that will be sure to appeal to fans of THE ARRIVAL, INTERSTELLAR, and THE EXPANSE. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

World Reader (2017 Aftershock) 1C2E2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

C2E2 2017 Exclusive Variant

Label #17-18E320A-014

Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo Exclusive Variant Cover by Mike Rooth. Written by Jeff Loveness. Art by Juan Doe. NEW SERIES! Meet Sarah, an astronaut traveling from dead planet to dead planet, talking to the ghosts of the dead worlds...as she fights to discover the secret that's killing the universe. But Death doesn't give up its secrets so easily, and as Death hunts her from planet to planet, Sarah struggles to maintain the trust of her crew and her own sanity in the endless ocean of lives. Every world has a story, and if she can find the secret tying them all together, she can save Earth from being the next world to die. From GROOT and THE JIMMY KIMMEL SHOW writer Jeff Loveness and AMERICAN MONSTER, ANIMOSITY: THE RISE artist Juan Doe, comes the chilling, epic new series that will be sure to appeal to fans of THE ARRIVAL, INTERSTELLAR, and THE EXPANSE. 28 pages, full color.

Wow Comics (1940-1948 Fawcett) 9 CBCS 3.0

Label #0008872-AA-002

Cover by Marc Swayze. Stories and art by Dave Berg, Otto Binder, and Marc Swayze. A Fawcett anthology with an emphasis on superhero adventure. In only her second appearance (after her debut in Captain Marvel Adventures (1941-1953 Fawcett) #18), Mary Marvel tracks sinister Santas stealing orphans' toys, and gets help from Mr. Scarlet, Pinky and the original Captain Marvel. Commando Yank must retrieve Dr. Nordlung and his plans for an "unsmashable tank" from the Norwegian castle of a Nazi "Quisling" - even if he needs the help of ancient Vikings to do it. In a turning point for the series, Mr. Scarlet and Pinky have been so effective at stopping crime that Scarlet's alter ego, Brian Butler, loses his job as DA. Plus an early story by future Mad "Lighter Side" artist Dave Berg. Mary Marvel: The Night Before Xmas; Last Ship from Marseilles; Mr. Scarlet: Make-Believe Mastermind; Phantom Eagle: Down Under; Commando Yank: The Terrific Toy; Spooks: Creepy Fantasy. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 33 CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Daniel

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Tony Daniel. Direct Edition

Label #23-45F759B-002

Last $1.25 issue. Cover pencils by Tony Daniel, inks by Jon Holdredge. Child's Play Part 3: Rules Were Made to Be Broken, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Tony Daniel, inks by Jon Holdredge; the X-Force, Fitzroy, and Bantam find Shinobi Straw and discover the Gamemasters base of operations; the New Warriors continue to search for the truth behind Younghunt. Continued from New Warriors #45; Continued in New Warriors #46. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 24N CBCS 8.5 Verified Sig 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.

X-Men (2021 Marvel) 2ILLUMINATI.A CBCS 9.8 Nakayama Illuminati Variant

Paper: White

Illuminati Exclusive Variant

Label #21-360b1d1-205

Comics Illuminati(Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) exclusive Cover by David Nakayama. Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Pepe Larraz. ALWAYS BET ON X! As threats hurtle toward the Earth from all sides, the fearless X-Men fight a seemingly unstoppable wave of annihilation…but even more dangerous threats lurk in the darkness, ready to strike in secret. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

You Are Obsolete (2019 Aftershock) 1A CBCS 9.8 Clarke

Paper: White

Label #19-35768AA-010

Written by Mathew Klickstein. Art by Evgeny Bornyakov. Cover by Andy Clarke. A disgraced journalist is called to cover a mysterious story on an isolated European island. As she investigates, she discovers the children have taken control and are somehow killing off all adults by their 40th birthdays. Now, she must discover the truth behind the killings while staying on the good side of the children's harsh leader…or she's next. YOU ARE OBSOLETE is an spine-tingling thriller that evokes the eerie naturalism of 1970s hor-ror films with a modern deadly digital twist. Written by Mathew Klickstein (Sony Pic-tures' Against the Dark, Slimed!, Springfield Confidential, Selling Nostalgia) and drawn Evgeniy Bornakov (DESCENDENT). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

You Are Obsolete (2019 Aftershock) 1B CBCS 9.8 Francavilla 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Francavilla Retailer Incentive

Label #19-35768AA-018

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Mathew Klickstein. Art by Evgeny Bornyakov. Cover by Francesco Francavilla. A disgraced journalist is called to cover a mysterious story on an isolated European island. As she investigates, she discovers the children have taken control and are using a dangerous and addictive new app to kill off the adults. Now, she must discover the truth behind the killings while staying on the good side of the children's harsh leader…or she's next. KILLER APP is an spine-tingling thriller that evokes the eerie naturalism of 1970s horror films with a modern deadly digital twist. Written by Mathew Klickstein (Sony Pictures' Against the Dark, Slimed!, Springfield Confidential, Selling Nostalgia) and drawn Evgeniy Bornakov (DE-SCENDENT). 32 pages, full color.

Young Avengers (2005) 1A CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Heinberg Cheung

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Allen Heinberg.

Label #21-29D91E6-001

First appearance of Kate Bishop. Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG In the wake of AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED, a mysterious new group of teen super heroes appears. But who are they? Where did they come from? And what right do they have to call themselves THE YOUNG AVENGERS? Young Gun Jim Cheung and TV superstar writer Allan Heinberg (The O.C., Sex in The City, and Party of Five). This series promises to shock and surprise, so don't miss it!! 32 PGS./Marvel PSR Cover price $3.99.