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300 25th Anniversary (2023 Dark Horse) 1KIRKHAM.A CGC 9.8 JSA Miller

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Frank Miller Authenticated Autograph. Kirkham Variant Cover A. Includes COA.

Label #4435994002

Variant Cover by Tyler Kirkham. 25th Anniversary edition of Frank Miller's "300". Story and art by Frank Miller. 36 pages, full color.

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 8.5

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Label #4668465017

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. In deep space, a salvage crew is attacked by seemingly unstoppable monsters. The marines are called in, but they need someone with experience. Soon Hicks (the horribly scarred survivor from Aliens) and Newt (now almost eighteen) find themselves on a mission to locate and destroy the Aliens' homeworld! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 2 CGC 9.4

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Label #4668465019

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. Hicks breaks Newt out of the mental hospital where she is being held, and the two of them, along with a crack squad of battle-hardened Marines, blast-off for the Aliens' homeworld. But is the Alien menace really as far away as Hicks believes, or is the threat closer to Earth than anyone imagines? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens (2009 Dark Horse) 1A CGC 9.4

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Label #4670109003

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A group of wildcat planetary prospectors plant their flag on a distant new world, rich in land, resources . . . and mystery. Within this seemingly uninhabited planet lies the greatest archaeological discovery in history, an ancient, abandoned complex of impossible proportions carved deep within the living rock, a mind-numbing labyrinth of passages, ramps, bridges, and galleries that seems to extend limitlessly. But as the exploration of the leviathan dead city proceeds deeper and deeper, the members of the team slowly begin to lose their grip on reality. But madness gives way to fear as the explorers begin to disappear one by one. Something else lives within the necropolis, a faceless horror as deadly and merciless as space itself, a lethal terror that has waited centuries to awake . . . and destroy. At long last, Dark Horse Comics heralds the return of the heavyweight champion of modern science-fiction/horror, Aliens! Aliens #1 is the first act in the relaunch of all three classic Dark Horse/Fox comics series. The release of Aliens #1 will coincide with the thirtieth anniversary of the Ridley Scott-helmed film masterpiece, Alien! Featuring the top-flight creative team of writer John Arcudi, penciller Zach Howard, and inker Mark Irwin. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.50.

Angel of Darkness (2021 Optical Illusion Studios) 2GARVEY.B CGC 9.8

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Manufactured with "44/100" on back cover. Garvey Variant Cover B.

Label #4640410020

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Topless Edition Variant cover by Keith Garvey - limited to 100 copies. Story by John Lamont. Art by Marcelo Salaza. The survivors of the Bulawayo zombie attack gather on the Cape-to-Cairo British Railway. Now they must decide how to pick up the pieces of their lives and move forward, or return home in an attempt to regain what they lost. Meanwhile, Nikki receives a communication from the Beyond.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.0 Miller Variant 1st Printing

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Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4550111022

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 4-1ST CGC 9.2 Miller Variant 1st Printing

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Label #4670108012

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1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printings are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Falls," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Russia launches a nuclear warhead called Coldbringer in response to Superman's presence in Corto Maltese; Superman diverts the missile to an uninhabited desert area; The warhead was designed to disrupt electronics and communications and throw dust and debris into the atmosphere; Deprived of sunlight, Superman nearly dies; Gotham descends into chaos; Some citizens, including Jim Gordon, pull together to fight the fires and retain some semblance of civilization until the power is restored; Batman battles the Joker and the police; The U.S. government sends Superman to take the Dark Knight down; Oliver Queen, the former Green Arrow, prepares Batman for his ultimate battle. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Dark Days The Casting (2017 DC) 1A CGC 9.6 Lee

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Label #3752531018

Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Art by Jim Lee, Andy Kubert and John Romita Jr. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. The Joker's surprise attack threatens to lay waste to all of Batman's carefully laid plans. Will the Dark Knight be able to regain the trust of his closest allies, Green Lantern and Duke, and prevent the forces of darkness from consuming the DC Universe?! Will Hawkman's warning stop our heroes from peering into the abyss? 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 7 CGC 9.8

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Label #4029385020

Cover by Joe Phillips. Hot on the heels of Dark Horse's immensely popular Star Wars: Dark Empire series, Tom Veitch scripts a three-part series of stories relating exciting new tales of the Jedi Knights from the glorious era of the Old Republic, millennia before the days of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo. This serialization will serve to introduce characters who will appear in a new Dark Horse miniseries in 1993. The concluding chapters to our most recent "Predator" and "Mad Dogs" stories, as well as part two of "RoboCop: Invasions," complete this action-packed issue. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Nights Death Metal Legends of the Dark Knights (2020 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

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Label #3724882009

Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, Peter J. Tomasi, Marguerite Bennett, Frank Tieri, Daniel Warren Johnson and Garth Ennis. Art by Tony S. Daniel, Riley Rossmo, Jamal Igle, Francesco Francavilla, Daniel Warren Johnson and Joëlle Jones. Cover by Tony S. Daniel. The DC Universe has become engulfed by the Dark Multiverse, where demons dwell and reality is overrun by monstrous versions of the Dark Knight, all ruled by the Batman Who Laughs. In this collection of short tales, learn the terrifying secrets of these new Bats out of hell and other creatures of the night like Robin King, whose origin is just the worst! Plus, read about the secret buried beneath Castle Bat, the sentient Batmobile, and...how did Batman turn into a dinosaur? Featuring: The Darkest Knight in "I Am Here" by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson and Tony S. Daniel; Robin King in "King of Pain" by Peter J. Tomasi and Riley Rossmo; B. Rex in "Batmanasaurus Rex" by Marguerite Bennett and Jamal Igle; Castle Bat in "This Man This City" by Frank Tieri and Francesco Francavilla; Batmobeast in "Road Warrior" by Daniel Warren Johnson; and Baby Batman in "I Shall Become" by Garth Ennis and Joëlle Jones. 48 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $5.99.

Dark Nights Death Metal Legends of the Dark Knights (2020 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

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Label #3724882008

Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson, Peter J. Tomasi, Marguerite Bennett, Frank Tieri, Daniel Warren Johnson and Garth Ennis. Art by Tony S. Daniel, Riley Rossmo, Jamal Igle, Francesco Francavilla, Daniel Warren Johnson and Joëlle Jones. Cover by Tony S. Daniel. The DC Universe has become engulfed by the Dark Multiverse, where demons dwell and reality is overrun by monstrous versions of the Dark Knight, all ruled by the Batman Who Laughs. In this collection of short tales, learn the terrifying secrets of these new Bats out of hell and other creatures of the night like Robin King, whose origin is just the worst! Plus, read about the secret buried beneath Castle Bat, the sentient Batmobile, and...how did Batman turn into a dinosaur? Featuring: The Darkest Knight in "I Am Here" by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Joshua Williamson and Tony S. Daniel; Robin King in "King of Pain" by Peter J. Tomasi and Riley Rossmo; B. Rex in "Batmanasaurus Rex" by Marguerite Bennett and Jamal Igle; Castle Bat in "This Man This City" by Frank Tieri and Francesco Francavilla; Batmobeast in "Road Warrior" by Daniel Warren Johnson; and Baby Batman in "I Shall Become" by Garth Ennis and Joëlle Jones. 48 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $5.99.

Dark Nights Metal (2017 DC) 2B CGC 9.6 Kubert Variant

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Variant Cover.

Label #3752531020

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Andy Kubert. As Superman and Wonder Woman hunt for a missing ally, Batman investigates a mystery spanning centuries. When the World's Greatest Detective discovers a foe even greater than the Justice League could possibly imagine, will Earth's heroes be ready? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Mask (1991 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.4

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Label #4663019014

Written by JOHN ARCUDI. Art & cover by DOUG MAHNKE. The city reeks of crime and corruption and Lieutenant Kellaway feels helpless to stop it...until an ancient mask is placed into his care. Suddenly, a zany masked vigilante is on a one-man rampage to eliminate crime with his own brand of lunatic justice. Cover price $2.50.

Star Wars (1998 Dark Horse 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.6

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Label #4268100025

Outlander #4 by Tim Truman, Rick Leonardi, and Mark Lipka; cover by Ken Kelly Ki-Adi-Mundi is coming closer to discovering if the mysterious leader of the Tusken Raiders is the legendary Jedi Sharad Hett. Only two things stand in his way: the vicious krayt dragon of Tatooine and the Jedi-killing bounty hunter Aurra Sing! This is one issue you won't want to miss! Featuring the storytelling talents of Tim "Lightsaber" Truman, the pencilling prowess of Rick "Death Star" Leonardi, and the deep, rich inks of Mark "Lobot" Lipka! Plus a cover by Ken "Wampa" Kelly! On sale September 22 FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

Star Wars Dark Empire (1991) 6PLAT CGC 9.6 Dorman Platinum Variant

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Platinum Edition

Label #4274513012

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Platinum edition. Limited to 4,000 copies.

Star Wars Legacy (2013 Dark Horse) 8 CGC 9.8

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Label #3935357006

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(W) Corinna Bechko, Gabriel Hardman (A) Brian Thies (CA) Rachelle Rosenberg, Agustin Alessio Ania Solo and Imperial Knight Jao's search for Sith leads to the poisoned Mon Calamari homeworld of Dac-where their ship is boarded by pirates who have taken over the planet's orbiting shipyards. Jao senses the dark side at work-especially when he and Ania are marked for death! Cover price $2.99.

Umbrella Academy Hotel Oblivion (2018 Dark Horse) Ashcan Edition 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #2128133017

Story by Gerard Way. Art by Gabriel Ba. Comic Con Exclusive Ashcan-sized preview of Umbrella Academy Hotel Oblivion (2018) #1. 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". 16 pages. Full Color.

X-Men WildC.A.T.S.The Dark Age (1998) 1 CGC 9.4

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Label #4645927011

This is it, the final hour of the final day of the final year! It's the end of humanity, as well as super-humanity, unless the combined forces of the X-Men (including Wolverine, Storm, Kitty Pryde, Cable and Phoenix) and the WildC.A.T.s (including Warblade, Voodoo, Emp, Grifter and Zealot) can somehow manage to stop the Daemonites and the Sentinels...and the hellish hybrids they've unleashed on a ravaged world! Written by Warren Ellis. Art and cover by Mat Broome and Sean Parsons. Cover price $4.50.

You Promised Me Darkness (2021 Behemoth) 1A CGC 9.8 Connelly Sebastian

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Label #3888476003

Written, Art and Cover by Damian Connelly. Approximately every 75 years, Halley's Comet orbits around the sun, and every time this happens people around the world are born with incredible abilities, special auras that grant them with supernatural skills, but those auras can also be cursed. Yuko and Sebastian, two siblings with special auras are constantly running from an evil being, known as the 'Anti-everything,' who feeds from these special auras, getting stronger with each intake. This being is obsessed with these brothers' auras and will not stop until he feasts on them. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

You Promised Me Darkness (2021 Behemoth) 1A CGC 9.8 Connelly Sebastian

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Label #3888476005

Written, Art and Cover by Damian Connelly. Approximately every 75 years, Halley's Comet orbits around the sun, and every time this happens people around the world are born with incredible abilities, special auras that grant them with supernatural skills, but those auras can also be cursed. Yuko and Sebastian, two siblings with special auras are constantly running from an evil being, known as the 'Anti-everything,' who feeds from these special auras, getting stronger with each intake. This being is obsessed with these brothers' auras and will not stop until he feasts on them. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.