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Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 34 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-3F879FE-030

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Mandatory Retirement: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Steve Crespo and Chip Wallace. Cover by John Nadeau. The Rogues stage a dangerous rescue of Sate Pestage. Now is their chance to undermine Ysanne Isard, who has her own designs on the Imperial throne. But a power struggle in the Empire's highest circles has Isard cornered, and that's when the Imperial Intelligence Chief is most dangerous! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 35 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #24-2F0283E-018

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Final Issue - Mandatory Retirement: Part 4 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Steve Crespo and John Nadeau. Cover by John Nadeau. As Rogue Squadron prepares for a nightmare showdown against Imperial fighters and ground troops, Isard begins her own personal war in the corridors of power on Imperial Center. . . a war fought with hidden bombs, double-crossing servants, and knives in the back! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1997) Wizard 1/2 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-3247374-007

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Regular mail offer Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity. Yellow Title.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1997) Wizard 1/2 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-0ED5A0F-005

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Regular mail offer Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity. Yellow Title.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron Special (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #20-4796155-071

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This Apple Jacks special edition was available only through mail order.

Steel (1994) 52 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Palmer

Paper: White

Signed by Tom Palmer on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con.

Label #16-32D853C-053

Final issue. Cover by Tom Palmer. Requiem, script by Christopher Priest, art by Denys Cowan and Tom Palmer; As the series concludes, Natasha Irons lies at death's door thanks to Skorpio; Worse yet, she's taken to the Garden State Medical Center, under the care of Dr. Sam Ellis, aka Skorpio! 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 123A CBCS 9.0 Witnessed+Verified Frenz/Rubinstein Collector's Edition

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Ron Fenz. Witnessed Signature: Joe Rubinstein on 7/10/2022. Glow-In-The-Dark Edition.

Label #22-2861891-007

Collector's Edition (Glow in the Dark, Black Cover) - 1st appearance of the Electric Blue Superman. "Superman...Reborn!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. A startling transformation has come over the Last Son of Krypton. His powers have changed. Get ready for the all-new Superman! A Man of Steel no more, now a man of lightning fast justice. Cover price $1.95.

Superman and Batman vs. Aliens and Predator (2007) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #23-0F1235F-028

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Written by Mark Schultz. Art and cover by Ariel Olivetti. It's the battle you've been waiting for in a thrilling 2-issue miniseries by Mark Schultz (Cadillacs & Dinosaurs) with computer-generated painted art by Ariel Olivetti (SPACE GHOST)! They're back! The relentless killing machines known as Aliens and the unstoppable race of hunters called Predators have returned to Earth. But saying 'they're back' isn't quite accurate - Batman discovers that the two races, sealed away from the human population, have been here all along! Can he and Superman get them off our world before they threaten the planet's existence? Co-published with Dark Horse Comics. Prestige Format ? 48 pg (no ads), FC Edited by Joey Cavalieri Cover price $5.99.

Superman and Batman vs. Aliens and Predator (2007) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-0F1235F-029

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Written by Mark Schultz. Art and cover by Ariel Olivetti. The action-packed conclusion of the 2-issue mélee! An entire colony of Earth's deadliest enemies has hidden themselves away for centuries...but now they're poised to overtake the planet - unless Earth's most resourceful heroes can stop them! Prestige Format ? 48 pg, FC Cover price $5.99.

Thanos Quest (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Jim Starlin

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 6/25/2022.

Label #22-2E6A667-003

1st 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.

Thanos Quest (1990) 2 CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Jim Starlin 1st Printing

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 6/25/2022.

Label #22-2E6A667-004

1st Printing. "Games and Prizes!" Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim John Beatty. In order to obtain ultimate power, the Mad Titan will challenge the Elders of the Universe for this prize. Six Soul Gems. They contain the power to control the universe. But can they give Thanos that which he desires most? Featuring the Elders of the Universe the Runner, Collector and the Grandmaster. NOTE: Story continues in Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) #44. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Thing (1983 1st Series Marvel) 24 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-33125D9-082

"One Man's Prison!" Story by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. A sudden attack by the sinister Miracle Man causes a monstrous battle between the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing and the super strong Rhino. However, these man-beasts may soon learn that they have more in common than they realized. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Tomb Raider (1999 Top Cow) 33B CBCS 9.4 Daniel Variant

Paper: White

Tony Daniel Variant. Top Edge Scratch longer than 1" to 5".

Label #22-0AD9338-060

(W) Adam Hughes (P) Tony Daniel (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan D. Smith (COV) Adam Hughes The continuing saga of the upcoming Tomb Raider video game "ANGEL OF DARKNESS" continues here as Top Cow and Eidos bring Lara Croft's latest pixelated adventures straight to the comics page! Lara takes on her ultimate nemesis, Professor Werner Von Croy, under the watchful eye of writer extraordinary and hubba-hubba cover artist Adam Hughes. Drop your joystick and pick up this book! FC 32 pages $2.99 Part 2 of 3 in a continuing series Cover price $2.99.

Tomb Raider (1999 Top Cow) 50 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #22-0AD9338-063

"ALPHA/OMEGA" (W) Dan Slott (P) Francis Manapul (Col) Brian Buccellato (Cov) Adam Hughes. ANNIVERSARY ACTION! DAN SLOTT! FRANCIS MANAPUL! SUPER-SIZED! Uproarious She-Hulk writer Dan Slott takes us 500 years into the future where a band of hi-tech thieves are breaking into the secret chambers below Croft Manor...to raid Lara's Tomb! Watch as each piece of plunder tells a story in the life and times of the world's greatest treasure hunter, Lady Lara Croft! The FASTEST-paced Tomb Raider story ever is whipped onto the page at 90 miles an hour by Witchblade artist Francis Manapul! Plus, this anniversary extravaganza includes BONUS pin-ups from Tomb Raider's top artists! Cover price $3.99.

Truth (2003 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #22-0704FB3-016

Cover By Kyle Baker. Robert Morales (w). Kyle Baker (a). In the tradition of ORIGIN, Marvel reveals the shocking secret history of Captain America! In 1940 there was a man who had many of the same qualities as Steve Rogers - save for one, the color of his skin - and TRUTH is his story! This six-issue monthly miniseries - guaranteed to challenge preconceptions - features the distinctive digitally painted art of award-winning artist Kyle Baker! 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/CARDSTOCK COVER/MARVEL PG. Cover price $3.50.

Uncanny Tales (1952 Atlas) 18 CBCS 2.0 Restored

Trimmed

Paper: Slightly britle

Top & bottom edge of book & left edge of back cover trimmed. 2 pieces of tape on cover & 2 pieces on interior cover. 1 staple added.

Label #25-2BFAE95-003

Cover by Russ Heath. Stories by unknown. Art by John Forte, Ed Winiarski, Al Eadeh, Vince Colletta and Bob Powell. The most uncanny tales ever told! In this issue: "One Second Till Doom!" with art by John Forte; "The Last Vampire" with art by Ed Winiarski; "One Little Man" with art by Al Eadeh; "The Machine Age" with art by Vince Colletta; "The Face in the Mirror" with art by Bob Powell; and 2-page text story "A Favor from Satan," reprinted from Astonishing (1951 Marvel/Atlas) #13 (original title: "The Demon of Disaster"). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 12 CBCS 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #21-1BF45EB-002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Origin of Professor X!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Alex Toth (pencils), inks by Vince Colletta; Cerebro detects a powerful mutant and Xavier fears that he knows who it is; The X-Men prepare the mansion for an all out assault; As the mysterious villain batters his way through the mansion's defenses, Professor X tells his students his origin story and how his step-brother changed from tormenting bully to an unstoppable Juggernaut; 1st appearance of the Juggernaut. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 64 CBCS 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #22-03ADDF9-013

First appearance of Sunfire. Sal Buscema cover pencils, cover inks by Tom Palmer. The Coming of Sunfire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Tom Palmer; Iceman, Beast, and Angel battle Sunfire, who destroys a monument in New York City; Sunfire, who talks to his uncle about Hiroshima, wants to destroy the Capitol in Washington, DC. The letters page also reveals that acclaimed author Daniel Keyes ("Flowers for Algernon") once did some editorial work for Marvel! 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 117 CBCS 8.0 Witnessed Sig Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/10/2024 Newsstand Edition

Label #24-0D49D72-024

"Psi War!" Misty Knight cameo. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's the origin of Professor Charles Xavier! In a time before the X-Men, Xavier ran into another mutant whose mental abilities rivaled his own. Witness the battle that decided the fate of mutant and mankind for generations to come. NOTE: 1st appearance of the Shadow King. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 120 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-12AAF50-031

"Wanted: Wolverine! Dead or Alive!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight (1st appearance cameo). Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine's past comes back to haunt him yet again. First the Canadian government sent its super-agent Vindicator to retrieve the awol operative (see Uncanny X-Men #109). But when the X-Men proved too much for the lone Canadian super-hero. This time they will send a whole strike force and not even the X-Men may be powerful enough to stop them getting what they want. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.35.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 122N CBCS 5.0 Witnessed Sig Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/1/2024 Newsstand Edition

Label #24-0D49D72-025

Newsstand Edition. "Cry for the Children!" Cameos by Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Colleen Wing , Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. While testing the limits of his incredible strength in the Danger Room, Colossus learns a valuable lesson about courage from Wolverine. Meanwhile, Jean Grey meets the mysterious man that will change her life forever, Jason Wyngarde. Plus, Storm learns a hard truth about life on the streets. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 126D CBCS 8.5 Witnessed Sig Chris Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/18/2023. Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-211DCD8-033

Direct Edition. "How Sharper than a Serpent's Tooth...!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. The X-Men return to Muir Island to investigate the attack on Polaris and Havok. When they get there, they find themselves in a deadly battle against arguably the most powerful and deadliest mutant alive - Mutant X! 1st appearance of Proteus. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 135N CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Chris Claremont

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/24/2022. Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-2258953-020

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 7 of 9 - "Dark Phoenix!" Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and the Silver Surfer. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The unfettered might of the Dark Phoenix is unleashed upon an unsuspecting universe, and the repercussions oar terrible. What can the X-Men do to stop their teammate who has gone mad with unimaginable power? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 148D CBCS 8.5 Witnessed Sig Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/10/2024. Direct Edition

Label #24-0D49D72-007

Direct Edition. "Cry, Mutant!" Guest-Starring Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew) and Dazzler. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops and Lee continue to explore the mysterious citadel. Plus, when a mysterious mutant attempts to kidnap Kitty, Storm must team-up with Spider-Woman and Dazzler to save her. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 158D CBCS 8.0 Witnessed Sig Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/18/2023 Direct Edition

Label #23-211DCD8-040

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance of Rogue. "The Life that Late I Led...!" Guest-starring Carolyn Danvers (former Ms. Marvel) and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Wiacek. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants return. Plus, Carol Danvers comes face-to-face with the mutant that stole her memories and amazing super-human abilities - Rogue (in her 2nd appearance)! Don't miss this major turning point in the life of the former Ms. Marvel. Plus, Havok is reunited with his father. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 167D CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/10/2024 Newsstand Edition

Label #24-0D49D72-013

Direct Edition. "The Goldilocks Syndrome! (or: Who's Been Sleeping in My Head?)" Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Starjammers, and the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men return home to Xavier's Institute to find they've been replaced. But their skirmish with the New Mutants is the least of their concerns. Charles Xavier has been impregnated with a Brood Queen. In order to save mankind, the X-Men may be forced to take the life of their beloved mentor. Plus, the Shi'ar Majestrix Lilandra visits a warning on Reed Richards for the crime of saving the life of Galactus (see Fantastic Four #244). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 172D CBCS 8.0 Witnessed Sig Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/10/2024 Direct Edition

Label #24-0D49D72-015

Direct Edition. "Alter-Cations!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Story continued from Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #4. The X-Men arrive in Japan for Wolverine and Mariko's wedding. However, the sinister Viper and Silver Samurai plot from the shadows. Plus, Storm finds a kindred spirit in Logan's feisty paramour Yukio. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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

Paper: White

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) 282D CBCS 4.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-3B8C92F-262

Direct Edition. "Payback!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. In one fell swoop the Upstarts have destroyed the Reavers and crippled the Hellfire Club. Next up, the Mutant Liberation Front. Who can stop these powerful new foes? Enter: Bishop! NOTE: 1st appearance of Bishop. 40 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 35D CBCS 9.8 Verified Sig Cates/Stegman Bianchi Variant

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: Donny Cates & Ryan Stegman. Simone Bianchi Variant. Includes COA.

Label #24-45F7CB3-014

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Stegman. Cover by Simone Bianchi. The Final Chapter in the Book of VENOM by Donny Cates & Ryan Stegman! This is it, Venomaniacs! The landmark 200th issue starring the most sinister symbiote in the Marvel Universe arrives - and after this, NOTHING WILL BE THE SAME! From Donny Cates, Ryan Stegman, and a who's who of artists from the issues that tore Eddie Brock's life asunder and brought the KING IN BLACK to Earth, comes the first chapter of the rest of Venom's life. But in Knull's wake, what even remains of the Lethal Protector? 96 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Weird Science (1950 E.C.) 2(13) CBCS 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #24-35D4F68-003

Cover by Al Feldstein. Stories by Harvey Kurtzman, Bill Gaines and Al Feldstein. Art by Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Kamen, Harry Harrison, Wally Wood and Al Feldstein. NOTE: There are two issues in this series numbered 13. The issue pictured here, dated July/Aug 1950, although numbered 13, is the actual #2 in the series. The one dated July/Aug 1952 is issue # 13 in the series. EC's influential New Trend title featured some legendary sci-fi and comics artists. A scientist who's jealous of a rival's new job and bride uses a strange new invention to get even, in a Harvey Kurtzman story. A blind person is the only one immune to an invading alien's hypnotic powers, with art by Harry Harrison and Wally Wood. Feldstein and Gaines examine the real-life "flying saucer" phenomenon that swept America in the 1950s. Classic cover by Al Feldstein. The Flying Saucer Invasion; The Meteor Monster; Experiment; The Micro Race!; Sands of Time; The Man Who Raced Time. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

What If (1977 1st Series) 37D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #24-2D3B1B2-006

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "What if the Thing Continued to Mutate?", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Arvell Jones (layouts) and Sam de la Rosa (finishes), inks by Sam de la Rosa; Diverging from Marvel Two-In-One #82, a frustrated Thing runs off on his own before Captain America can let him know they've found MODOK's base and so he continues to mutate from Virus X, becoming a hideous radioactive form; Giant-Man and Cap raid MODOK's base on their own and are able to secure enough of the antidote that Bill can use the first dose on himself, curing his own cancer. "What if the Beast Had Truly Become a Beast?" Script and pencils by Alan Weiss, inks by Jim Sherman; Diverging from Amazing Adventures #11, in a world where Hank McCoy's mutation formula was slightly more potent, his new form as the blue and furry Beast is as savage in mind as appearance; Sensing his former pupil's peril, Professor X sends Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and the Angel in an attempt to save him; Avengers and Ka-Zar cameos. "What if Galactus Had Turned the Silver Surfer Back into Norrin Radd?", script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Steve Mitchell; Diverging from Fantastic Four #50, Galactus decides to strip the Silver Surfer of the Power Cosmic for his betrayal on Earth and abandons him there; The powerless Norrin Radd still wants to return to his home world and Shalla Bal, and with help from the Fantastic Four and "non-interference" from the Watcher, they're able to use technology in the Watcher's home to find a way back there; Meanwhile, Galactus returns to Zenn-La to feed and when Shalla-Bal approaches him to learn what happened to the Silver Surfer, she offers to become his new Herald in hopes that she might see him again. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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 #19-2A68684-123

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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.

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A68684-057

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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.

Wings Comics (1940) 1 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white

Label #24-3BB5327-004

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Edited by Malcolm Reiss, Jerry Iger and Will Eisner. Stories and art by Arthur Peddy, Witmer Williams, Charles Sultan, Klaus Nordling, Gene Fawcette, and George Tuska. Aviation-themed adventure, combat and history tales from pioneering comics publisher Fiction House. Action nurse Jane Martin puts the "combat" in "combat medicine"; The Phantom Falcons - Tom, Akeley, Dale, Jerry, and Parker - fight the Luftwaffe from their underground base in Switzerland; Greasemonkey Griffin is a military air mechanic whose life is a comedy of errors. Skull Squad; Parachute Patrol; Jane Martin; Clipper Kirk; F4 of the Air Intelligence; Suicide Smith; How Uncle Sam Trains His Warbirds; The Phantom Falcons; Wing Tips; The Hardluck Ace; Greasemonkey Griffin; Powder Burns. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 50N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-19AACE2-025

Newsstand 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.

Wyatt Earp (1955 Atlas/Marvel) 10 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #24-08FF093-058

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Cover art by John Severin. The O.K. Corral Gunfight starring Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday, art by Dick Ayers. Wild Horses text story. Gunslinger starring Wyatt Earp, art by John Severin. Cactus Corners starring Wyatt Earp, art by Dick Ayers. The Gun, script by Stan Lee, art by Werner Roth; story is told from the perspective of the gun. Comanches On the Warpath starring Wyatt Earp, art by John Severin. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

X-Files (1995) 33A CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Photo Variant.

Label #25-310C04E-028

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Photo Cover of Mulder (David Duchovny) & Scully (Gillian Anderson). "Soma." Story by John Rozum. Pencils by Alexander Saviuk. Inks by Rick Magyar. Six women have died from what appears to be spontaneous human combustion. All are sixty-two years old, widowed, and recent immigrants from India. Sounds like an X-File. Shortly after Scully and Mulder begin investigating, a seventh woman survives what seems to be an attack from a cloud of smoke. She relates an amazing story. Back in India she was a member of a cult that expected women to burn themselves alive if their husbands died. Just before she came to America her husband passed away, but she did not follow the dictate. Now her husbands ghost appears to have come to find out why. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.

X-Files (1995) 41B CBCS 9.8 Photo Variant

Paper: White

Photo Variant.

Label #25-310C04E-030

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"B" cover is the photo cover. "Severed." Story by John Rozum. Pencils by Alexander Saviuk. Inks by Rick Magyar. A string of murders seems to be attributable to werewolves. When a couple of the killers end up dead, from silver bullets no less, Scully and Mulder need to track down this killer of killers. Even though it appears he may be a werewolf himself. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #25-310C04E-031

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Clothes make the man...dangerous. He was born as a barbarian, raised as an animal and trained as a killer. Now armed with the deadliest weapon of mass destruction ever created, he intends to defend his new home...Earth. "Retribution Part One - Into the Fire" is written by Jim Shooter and Steve Englehart, with art by Barry Windsor-Smith, Bob Layton and Jon Holdredge. Cover by Bob Layton. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 44 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #25-1577B4C-015

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Birthquake. Part 1 of 4. Everything you thought you knew about X-O is wrong! Aric wakes up in a Roman prison in 409 A.D. to find his 43 present-day issues of adventure never happened! The X-O armor is just a figment of his imagination. Is Aric going mad, or is this the plot of a villain more deadly than any he's ever faced? "Reflections part one" is written by Ron Marz, with art and cover by Bart Sears and Ray Kryssing. Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 52 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-053

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They've taken a lot from X-O Manowar, and now they're ready to give some back! Crescendo's boys are back for Round Two, and now the fight is personal. It's armor vs. armor with a surprise ending that will blow X-O Manowar fans away! "A Blast from the Past" is written by Bart Sears, with art by Andy Smith and Randy Elliott. Cover by Andy Smith and Mark Pennington. Cover price $2.50.