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Image Firsts Saga (2012 Image) 1A CGC 9.6 JSA Vaughan

Paper: White

Brian K. Vaughan Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4475442001

December 2012 Printing. $1 reprint of Saga (2012 Image) #1. Written by Brian K. Vaughan. Art and Cover by Fiona Staples. Y: THE LAST MAN writer Brian K. Vaughan returns to comics with red-hot artist Fiona Staples for an all-new ONGOING SERIES! Star Wars-style action collides with Game of Thrones-esque drama in this original sci-fi/fantasy epic for mature readers, as new parents Marko and Alana risk everything to raise their child amidst a never-ending galactic war. The adventure begins in a spectacular DOUBLE-SIZED FIRST ISSUE. 44 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Manhunter The Complete Saga TPB (1979) 1-1ST CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4691150017

1st printing. Collects stories from Detective Comics #437-443. Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Walt Simonson. From 1973-1974 Archie Goodwin and Walt Simonson produced exceptional back-up features in Detective Comics titled Manhunter. The seven stories were so popular that two creators won best short story awards and the conclusion won best feature length story from the Academy of Comic Book Arts. The entire series was collected and reprinted in this black and white by Excalibur Enterprises in 1979 with added text and artwork about the Manhunter series. Softcover, 8 1/2-in x 11-in., 88 pages, B&W. Cover price $8.50.

Marvel Saga (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4680529021

"Book I: The Saga Begins!" Research done by Peter Sanderson. Wraparound cover by Rob Frenz and Bob Layton. Marvel Comics presents one of the most unique comics series in the history of the media. This series tells the Official History of the Marvel Universe from the very beginning in chronological order using actual scenes from the comics themselves. From Galactus and the enigmatic Watchers to the 1,000-year galactic war between the Kree and Skrull Empires to the Celestials' first visit to a young planet called Earth and the creation of the powerful Eternals and hideous Deviants. Peek in on the Hyborian Age when a mighty barbarian fought terrible wizards to an age when gods walked the earth and names like Hercules became legend. From King Arthur's Court to the heroes of the Wild West to the brave men and women that fought in World War II, it is all just prelude to the dawn of the Marvel Age! In this first spectacular issue, witness the origin of the Fantastic Four and their very first harrowing adventure to Monster Island to confront the diminutive Mole Man. Meanwhile, travel north of the border to Canada and watch as inventor James MacDonald plants the seeds of what will become Canada's greatest super heroes. Plus, another brilliant man, Henry Pym, makes a startling discover that allows him to shrink down to the size of an "ant!" And, the Fantastic Four come face-to-face with the shape-shifting aliens known as Skrulls for the very first time. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue features material from Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #1-2 and 273, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #27 and 44, Avengers (1963 1st Series) #227, Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) #2-3 and 12, and Thing (1983-1986 1st Series) #1 and 10. Pages 1-5 are original material (art by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom). Cover price $1.00.

Saga (2012 Image) 6A CGC 9.4 Staples

Paper: White

Label #4701281017

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A/CA) Fiona Staples The epic hit series continues, as Alana and her baby finally reach the legendary Rocketship Forest, where everything changes forever. Cover price $2.99.

Saga (2012 Image) 13A CGC 9.6 Staples

Paper: White

Label #4701281018

(W) Brian K. Vaughan (A/CA) Fiona Staples THE SMASH-HIT, CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES RETURNS! Now that you've read the first two bestselling collections of SAGA, you're all caught up and ready to jump on the ongoing train with Chapter Thirteen, beginning an all-new monthly sci-fi/fantasy adventure, as Hazel and her parents head to the planet Quietus in search of cult romance novelist D. Oswald Heist. " Cover price $2.99.

Saga (2012 Image) 24 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4703424025

Written by Brian K. Vaughan. Art and Cover by Fiona Staples. Hey, it's The Brand and Sweet Boy! Cover price $2.99.

Saga (2012 Image) 28 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4703424024

Written by Brian K. Vaughan. Art and Cover by Fiona Staples. Alana acts. 28 pages, full color. MR Cover price $2.99.

Saga (2012 Image) 41A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Recalled Edition

Label #0319423001

Written by Brian K. Vaughan. Art and Cover by Fiona Staples. 'THE WAR FOR PHANG,' Part Five Alana and Marko get their war on. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $2.99.