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Archie and Friends Superheroes (2021 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.A CGC 9.8 Parent Collector Veronica Variant

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Collector's Edition C.

Label #4543590007

Collector's Edition Veronica Cover by Dan Parent - Limited to 300 copies. Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, and Jeff Shultz. Get ready for some super heroics featuring Archie and the Gang… along with some very super appearances by classic Archie characters like Bob Phantom and Blackjack! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Bizarre Heroes (1990) 1 CGC 9.2

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Label #4651646006

The original 1990 printing of Don Simpson's Bizarre Heroes. "The Origin of Unleash" plus "Project Mainstream and the meddler". Cover price $2.50.

Creed (1994 1st Series Hall of Heroes) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4667964007

Story, art and cover by Trent Kaniuga. The first appearance of Kaniugas popular character Creed, from indy publisher Hall of Heroes. Average kid Mark Farley finds the Dream Stone, which allows him to enter and even control a dream dimension, aided by the mysterious talking frog named C.J. But all he really wants to do is impress his cute classmate Mary. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.2

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Label #4505131004

Direct Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 12N CGC 8.5 SS Hama

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Signed by Larry Hama on 06/14/2024. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4459983011

First printing. Newsstand Edition. "Three Strikes for Snake-Eyes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Kwinn (last seen in G.I. Joe #2) returns! Plus, the 1st appearance of notorious Cobra Officer simply known as ScarFace. Stalker, Gung-Ho, Breaker, and Snake-Eyes head to South America to see what Dr. Venom and the Baroness are cooking up, but not all of them are coming back! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 50 CGC 9.8

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Label #4523052010

First printing. Direct Edition. "The Battle of Springfield!" - Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. It's all out action, as GI Joe celebrates 50 issues with a no holds barred throw down with Cobra and their new emperor - Serpentor! 48 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Zarana. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 62 CGC 9.4 SS

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Signed by Larry Hama on 06/14/2024.

Label #4459985011

Mike Zeck cover. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 142 CGC 9.8

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Label #4592225025

GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 4 of 4 - "Final Transforamtion!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Jesse Orozcor and William Rosado. In the exciting conclusion, Scarlet vs. Megatron?! Believe it. Plus, with the arrival of the Autobots, the Joes may finally have a chance against Cobra and their powerful new ally. But you know Cobra has one last card to play. Don't miss the exciting conclusion to GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 196 CGC 9.8

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Label #4640412018

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Cover by SL Galant (W) Larry Hama (A) SL Galant THE ROAD TO #200 CONTINUES! As the COBRA connection in the turmoil in Sierra Gordo deepens, G.I. JOE begins to unravel the true nature of the situation... but what do the Blue Ninjas have to do with the insurgent rebels? The plot thickens and the action kicks off in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #196! Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2023 Image) 310SILVA CGC 9.8

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Da Silva Variant Cover.

Label #4609240004

The 616 Comics and Comic Mint New York Comic Con Exclusive Virgin Cover by Tiago Da Silva. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Paul Pelletier & Tony Kordos. THE BATTLE FOR SPRINGFIELD! Cobra Commander has a plan. And that means no one is safe, as the conflict between the Joes and Cobra escalates! 28 pages full color. Rated T

GI Joe A Real American Hero GalaxyCon Edition (2019 IDW) 21GALAXY CGC 9.6 SS Edwards/Hama/Lydic/Seeley

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Signed by Jeff Edwards, Larry Hama, Steve Lydic and Tim Seeley in 12/12/2021.

Label #2682338008

GalaxyCon Exclusive Variant cover by Jeff Edwards and Tim Seely. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha and George Roussos. Reprint of GI Joe (1982 Marvel) #21, available exclusively through GalaxyCon. "Silent Interlude!" Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja?

Heroes Against Hunger (1986) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4595175012

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Written by Jim Starlin, Cary Bates, Elliot S. Maggin, Paul Levitz, Mike W. Barr, Michael Fleisher, Bob Rozakis, Roy Thomas, J.M. DeMatteis, Robert Bloch, Robert Loren Fleming, Marv Wolfman, Tony Isabella, Gerry Conway, Barbara Randall, Andy Helfer, Dan Mishkin, Len Wein, Ed Hanningan, Mindy Newell, Steve Englehart, Joey Cavalieri, Paul Kupperberg & Doug Moench. Art by George Perez, Kim DeMulder, Paris Cullins, Tony DeZuniga, Denys Cowan, Val Mayerik, Jan Duursema, Alfredo Alcala, Keith Giffen, Joe Staton, Ross Andru, Klaus Janson, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Jerry Ordway, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, Marshall Rogers, Karl Kesel, Bernie Wrightson, Michael Kaluta, Joe Brozowski, Gray Morrow, Sal Amendola, Jim Aparo, Curt Swan, John Byrne, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jeff Jones, Ernie Colon, Terry Austin, Walt Simonson, Steve Leialoha, Eduardo Barreto, Romeo Tanghal, Dave Gibbons, Bruce Patterson, Jack Kirby, Al Milgrom, Tony Salmons, Tom Mandrake, Dan Jurgens, Bill Wray, Joe Kubert, Joe Rubinstein, David Ross, Howard Chaykin, Jim Sherman, Greg Theakston & Alan Weiss. Front cover by Neal Adams & Dick Giordano. Back cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $1.50.

Heroes in Crisis (2018 DC) 1D CGC 9.8 Mattina 1:200 Variant

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Mattina Variant Cover.

Label #4609241013

Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tom King. Art by Clay Mann. Cover by Francesco Mattina. There's a new kind of crisis threatening the heroes of the DC Universe, ripped from real-world headlines by C.I.A.-operative-turned-comics-writer Tom King: How does a superhero handle PTSD? Welcome to Sanctuary, an ultra-secret hospital for superheroes who've been traumatized by crime-fighting and cosmic combat. But something goes inexplicably wrong when many patients wind up dead, with two well-known operators as the prime suspects: Harley Quinn and Booster Gold! It's up to the DC Trinity of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman to investigate-but can they get the job done in the face of overwhelming opposition? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Heroes Reborn (2021 Marvel) 3F CGC 9.8 Momoko Stormbreakers Variant

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Momoko Variant Cover.

Label #4668564025

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Federico Vicentini & Ed McGuinness. Cover by Peach Momoko. Chaos magic at Mach 5! Blur, the swiftest mortal alive, must win a race through the mind-bending Dread Dimension in order to save his soul from the hypersonic hexes of the Speedster Supreme, the Silver Witch. Plus a back-up tale takes us inside the dark secrets of the Ravencroft Asylum and its newest inmate, the Phoenix. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1973 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

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Label #4634579002

All reprints. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Computo the Conqueror!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Brainiac 5's latest creation turns on its master and the rest of the Legion. The Trial of Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy is put on trial for the murder of Brent Wood. One-page text story, "The Timeless Legion" by Allan Asherman summarizing various Legion adventures. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1984 3rd Series) 7 CGC 9.8

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Label #3796212004

The Legion is given "A Choice of Dooms"! Characters: Legion of Super-Heroes [Ultra Boy; Phantom Girl; Shrinking Violet; Element Lad; Chameleon Boy; Lightning Lass; Colossal Boy; Sun Boy; Cosmic Boy; Dream Girl; Star Boy; Invisible Kid [Jacques Foccart]; Shadow Lass; Blok; White Witch; Wildfire; Timber Wolf; Mon-El]; Proty Two; Computo; President Marte Allon; Chief Zendak; Shvaughn Erin; Batman (image); Controller. Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Steve Lightle and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Steve Lightle and Larry Mahlstedt. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.25.

Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century (2007) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4616981011

Written by J. Torres Art by Chynna Clugston-Flores Cover by Steve Uy An all-new series spinning out of the smash-hit TV show, written by J. Torres (TEEN TITANS GO, Sidekicks, Alison Dare: Little Miss Adventures) and drawn by the creator of the indie favorite Blue Monday, Chynna Clugston-Flores! To stop the Fatal Five from destroying Metropolis, the Legion of Super-Heroes travel back in time for reinforcements, because this looks like a job for...Clark Kent?! Can six teenagers from the future help a mild-mannered reporter become the Man of Steel, or will the Fatal Five determine his destiny before it's even begun? Retailers: Please see the solicitation for the Free Comic Book Day Edition of this issue elsewhere in this issue of Previews. On sale April 18 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.25.

Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century (2007) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4574416009

Written by J. Torres Art by Chynna Clugston-Flores Cover by Steve Uy An all-new series spinning out of the smash-hit TV show, written by J. Torres (TEEN TITANS GO, Sidekicks, Alison Dare: Little Miss Adventures) and drawn by the creator of the indie favorite Blue Monday, Chynna Clugston-Flores! To stop the Fatal Five from destroying Metropolis, the Legion of Super-Heroes travel back in time for reinforcements, because this looks like a job for...Clark Kent?! Can six teenagers from the future help a mild-mannered reporter become the Man of Steel, or will the Fatal Five determine his destiny before it's even begun? Retailers: Please see the solicitation for the Free Comic Book Day Edition of this issue elsewhere in this issue of Previews. On sale April 18 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.25.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4037847021

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 15 CGC 7.0

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Label #4650383016

Giant-size issue. Medusa bazttles the Trapster, Sandman, and the Wizard (of the Frightful Four) in "Let the Silence Shatter!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta. Guest starring Black Bolt. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely, "The Dawn of the Sub-Mariner" by Bill Everett, the Black Marvel, and "Captain America Turns Traitor!" by John Romita Sr. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 18 CGC 8.0

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Label #4634242010

Giant-size issue. Origin and 1st appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner ("Courage"); and the All Winners Squad featuring Miss America, the Human Torch, and Captain America (from All Winners 21). Letter to the editor from comics writer Steven Grant. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 CGC 7.0

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Label #4664126011

Giant-size issue. Doctor Doom stars in "This Man, This Demon!" Script by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas, pencils by Lieber and Frank Giacoia, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("The Sub-Mariner Meets a New Enemy...Fire!"); and, from Young Men 24, the Human Torch, Captain America ("Back From the Dead!"), and the Sub-Mariner. This issue also contains a one-page ad for a Starhawk story that never appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes. John Buscema cover pencils. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 CGC 6.5

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Label #4559112023

Giant-size issue. Doctor Doom stars in "This Man, This Demon!" Script by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas, pencils by Lieber and Frank Giacoia, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("The Sub-Mariner Meets a New Enemy...Fire!"); and, from Young Men 24, the Human Torch, Captain America ("Back From the Dead!"), and the Sub-Mariner. This issue also contains a one-page ad for a Starhawk story that never appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes. John Buscema cover pencils. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 7 CGC 9.6

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Label #4631124020

Cover pencils by Patrick Archibald, inks by Don Hudson. Sterility "R" Us!, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Larry Alexander, inks by Harry Candelario; The X-Men must stop the Sentinels. Guardian Angel starring Cloak & Dagger, script by Peter David, pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Randy Emberlin. The Shroud vs. the Deacon, script by Steven Grant, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Steve Leialoha; The Shroud versus the Deacon. The Gator Show starring Marvel Boy, script by Barry Dutter, pencils by Vince Evans, inks by George Wildman; Vance and his Dad go to a wrestling match. 84 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 8D CGC 9.6

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Label #4122350005

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Squirrel Girl - "Three Strikes, Yer Out!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Michael Higgins. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Erik Larsen. The Uncanny X-Men aren't quite finished with the Sentinels...as Cynthia Chalmers transfers her consciousness into an old Mark II version and attacks one more time! In the land down under, can the children of the atom finally end the twisted legacy of the Chalmers family? Cameo appearances by Gateway and the Abomination. X-Men Lineup: Colossus, Havok, Psylocke, Rogue, Storm, and Wolverine. Second story: "Leftovers!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Chris Wozniak and Michael Lopez. Inks by Jeff Albrecht. Prince Namor visits the submerged former kingdom of the Bird People after discovering one of Oracle Inc's research platforms in disarray! Once inside the undersea citadel, the Avenging Son makes another discovery: Diablo! Wow, what does the Master of Alchemy want with the submerged Sky Isle? He's trying to steal the Bird People's technology that once controlled the Earth's ozone layer! However the Prince of Atlantis won't stand for that! With help from an unlikely ally, the Sub-Mariner duels with Diablo in the ocean depths! First appearance of Dania, the daughter of Red Raven. Flashback cameo by Red Raven to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) 26. Third story: "The Coming of...Squirrel Girl!" Guest-starring Iron Man. Plot by Steve Ditko. Script by Will Murray. Art by Steve Ditko. It's the debut of a new superhero: Squirrel Girl! And her first super-villain to battle is none other than Victor Von Doom! Fortunately though, she has the golden avenger and a horde of squirrels by her side! A fun tale! First appearance of Squirrel Girl. (Note: Squirrel Girl returns many years later in the Great Lakes Avengers (2005) Limited Series.) Fourth feature: Various Pin-ups by Jim Starlin featuring Adam Warlock, Sasquatch, the Thing, Hulk, Beast, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and Wolverine. 80 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CGC 9.8

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Label #4536832025

Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. NOTE: Nearly all first printings contain a "Blue Galactus" from a printing error (a lack of magenta printing plates) that was corrected in later printings. While small number of First printings may have the correct colors, the majority of copies will have "Blue Galactus". Due to the frequency, "Blue Galactus" variants should be treated the same as other First Printings. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 7D CGC 9.8 SS Beatty

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Signed by John Beatty on 6/30/23.

Label #2773999013

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Spider-Woman II (Julia Carpenter). "Berserker!" Part 7 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Introducing Marvel's newest super-hero, Spider-Woman, a refugee from the displaced Denver, Colorado (NOTE: The Beyonder created Battleworld from pieces of hundreds of worlds from across the universe, Denver was one of those pieces). Plus, when the villains dump the Wasp's lifeless body into the heroes' camp, the Savage She Hulk decides to pay the bad guys a visit for some payback. But, has the emerald heroine finally bitten off more than she can chew? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 8.5 JSA Zeck Direct Variant

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Michael Zeck Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4621785001

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Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 11D CGC 9.6

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Label #4657834008

Direct Edition. "...And Dust to Dust!" Part 11 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Doom has accomplished the unimaginable, he has defeated the nigh omnipotent Beyonder and now contains the fallen entity's vast power within himself. The heroes must make a fateful decision, can Victor Von Doom be trusted with so much power? It's a decision that could cost them everything. Plus, learn the ultimate fate of the villains and the city of Denver, Colorado. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) Facsimile Edition 8SUAYAN.B CGC 9.8 SS Suayan

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Signed & Sketch by Mico Suayan on 8/17/24. Suayan "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4488994021

Limited Edition Virgin Cover by Mico Suayan. Written by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck. Marvel's monthly celebration of the finest super-hero crossover of them all continues with Battleworld about to be consumed by Galactus! Spider-Man is back in action and learning all the fresh tricks at his disposal courtesy of his new black costume - but his excitement might be short-lived as the assembled heroes, reunited with the X-Men, must mount an assault on the World-Eater with everything at stake! But is stopping Galactus even the right thing to do? Reed Richards isn't certain - and if he doesn't know what to do, what chance does anyone else have? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting MARVEL SUPER HEROES SECRET WARS #8. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 1 CGC 6.0

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Label #4457651002

"Out of Hell--a Hero!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Billy Graham. NOTE: Roy Thomas and John Romita are credited for their "considerable creative contributions." When Lucas, an innocent man, is sent to jail for a crime he did not commit, he decides he has nothing left to loose. Subjecting himself to unorthodox experiments, this inmate is endowed with great physical strength and nigh-unbreakable skin. No walls and bars on Earth can hold him. Now, as Luke Cage, he is known as the Hero for Hire, and he's here to clean up the "Mean Streets," one criminal at a time. Cover price $0.20.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 1 CGC 5.0

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Label #4132163007

"Out of Hell--a Hero!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Billy Graham. NOTE: Roy Thomas and John Romita are credited for their "considerable creative contributions." When Lucas, an innocent man, is sent to jail for a crime he did not commit, he decides he has nothing left to loose. Subjecting himself to unorthodox experiments, this inmate is endowed with great physical strength and nigh-unbreakable skin. No walls and bars on Earth can hold him. Now, as Luke Cage, he is known as the Hero for Hire, and he's here to clean up the "Mean Streets," one criminal at a time. Cover price $0.20.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 37 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4640506023

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"Chemistro is Back!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Ron Wilson and A. Bradford. Luke Cage returns to the offices of Hero for Hire to find everything has been turned to glass. Now we know this won't sit well with the volatile hero. One of Power Man's most dangerous foes has returned and he's deadlier than ever. Cover price $0.30.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 65N CGC 9.8

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4640884010

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Newsstand Edition. "An Eagle in the Aerie!" Guest-starring El Aguila. Sons of the Tiger cameo. Story by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Kerry Gammill and Ricardo Villamonte. The modern day Robin Hood known as El Aguila is back. But this time the swashbuckling vigilante needs the Heroes for Hire's help. Cover price $0.40.

Super Heroes Battle Super Gorillas (1976) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4664105022

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Vince Colletta. "The Super-Gorilla from Krypton," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy summons Superman to Africa with his signal-watch when he encounters a gorilla with super-powers; Superman deduces that the giant ape is from Krypton, and later it sacrifices itself to save Superman from Green Kryptonite, revealing that it was really a Kryptonian human accidentally transformed into a gorilla. "Grodd Puts the Squeeze on Flash," script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; Gorilla Grodd speeds up the citizens of Central City and uses them to force Flash to free him from his prison in Gorilla City. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City," script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla; The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's bran put into the gorilla. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Super Heroes Battle Super Gorillas (1976) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4664105023

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Vince Colletta. "The Super-Gorilla from Krypton," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy summons Superman to Africa with his signal-watch when he encounters a gorilla with super-powers; Superman deduces that the giant ape is from Krypton, and later it sacrifices itself to save Superman from Green Kryptonite, revealing that it was really a Kryptonian human accidentally transformed into a gorilla. "Grodd Puts the Squeeze on Flash," script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; Gorilla Grodd speeds up the citizens of Central City and uses them to force Flash to free him from his prison in Gorilla City. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City," script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla; The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's bran put into the gorilla. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.