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Bone (1991 1st Printing) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416265025

Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; the story of why Phoney Bone and his friends were run out of Boneville is told. Gran'ma, Thorn and Fone Bone travel to town and locate Smiley Bone and Phoney Bone. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. 28 pgs. $2.95. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. Cover price $2.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 6 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-011

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Star Trek (1980 Marvel) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-067

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"The Enterprises Murder Case!" Written by Mike. W. Barr. Art by Dave Cockrum and Klaus Janson. Ambassador Phral was alive when he beamed up from the planet, but he was dead when he reached the Enterprise! A baffling murder aboard the Enterprise endangers interplanetary peace - and the career of Captain Kirk! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars Darth Vader (2017 Marvel 2nd Series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4042301010

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Written by Charles Soule. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli. Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Francesco Mattina. Darth Vader…meet THE INQUISITORIUS! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Darth Vader (2017 Marvel 2nd Series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4042301013

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Written by Charles Soule. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli. Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Francesco Mattina. Darth Vader…meet THE INQUISITORIUS! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Darth Vader (2017 Marvel 2nd Series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4042301006

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Written by Charles Soule. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli. Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Francesco Mattina. Darth Vader…meet THE INQUISITORIUS! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Darth Vader (2017 Marvel 2nd Series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4042301007

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Written by Charles Soule. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli. Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Francesco Mattina. Darth Vader…meet THE INQUISITORIUS! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Darth Vader (2017 Marvel 2nd Series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4042301009

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Written by Charles Soule. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli. Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Francesco Mattina. Darth Vader…meet THE INQUISITORIUS! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Darth Vader (2017 Marvel 2nd Series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4042301008

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Written by Charles Soule. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli. Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Francesco Mattina. Darth Vader…meet THE INQUISITORIUS! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Cinefantastique (1970) Vol. 6-7 #4-1 VF 8.0

#24; Double issue: Vol. 6 # 4/Vol. 7 # 1. This special double issue includes the following: a lengthy piece on the making of Star Wars; behind the scenes on Close Encounters of the Third Kind (including a Steven Spielberg interview); David Allen on Laser Blast; Alfred Sole on Communion; an interview with Amy Irving; the filming of Dominique; William Girdler on The Manitou; and more. Star Wars cover art painted by Ira Gilford. Cover price $4.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 6U CBCS 9.6 Lim Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-052

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1st appearance of Legacy (son of Captain Marvel). Becomes new Captain Marvel. Cover price $2.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 6U CBCS 9.2 Lim Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1DA3BBA-025

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1st appearance of Legacy (son of Captain Marvel). Becomes new Captain Marvel. Cover price $2.95.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 6 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4389513015

1st color appearance of Grendel in the back-up story. Cover by Matt Wagner. Written by Matt Wagner. Art by Matt Wagner, Sam Kieth and Rich Rankin. In the Mage story "Alas, Poor Ghost" by Matt Wagner and Sam Kieth (inks), Lazlo the Grackleflint sends a gang of Red Caps against Kevin Matchstick. Note: Part 6 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. Plus: The Grendel back-up by Matt Wagner and Rich Rankin (inks) begins. Note: Part 1 of 9 of the color Devil by the Deed story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Space War (1959) 6 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover by Steve Ditko. Stories and art by Steve Ditko, Bill Molno, Vince Alascia, and Rocco "Rocke" Mastroserio. Science-fiction tales with twist endings from the dawn of the Space Age. A comic-book artist's tale of invading aliens comes eerily to life, in a story (and cover) with art by Spider-Man co-creator Steve Ditko. (Ditko inserts art of Charlton characters Captain Atom and the Mysterious Traveler in the background of the artist's studio.) A Martian tyrant tries to convince his advisors to invade the next planet over, Earth. Professor Barnes creates the ultimate weapon, and is then captured by Jupiterians who want to use it to conquer Earth. Planet of Violence; The Implosion Bomb; NRL Rockets; The Monstrous Deception; The Blue Men of Bantro. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-040

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Cover art by Brent Anderson. "Brief Encounters," script by Brent Anderson (plot) and Bruce Jones (plot, script), pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Shanna is having delusions due to the effects of the mind-switching device; Ka-Zar has been stung and poisoned by a giant scorpion, and Shanna starts seeing a ghostly figure; The apparition reveals that he is an ancient Atlantean, and that Pangea is actually an outpost of Atlantis; The ghostly figure reveals himself to be a scientist named Dherk, he predicted the city's eventual sinking, and due to this he is banished to Pangea; Dherk body was placed in suspended animation but is able to appear as a projection, but he can temporarily make himself tangible; Dherk first saw Shanna while she was in the mind transfer device and from their he has fallen in love with her. "The Human Torch in Hot-Tempered Triumph!" Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Animaniacs (1995) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3942055006

Vacationing in ancient Egypt, the Warners mistake Cleopatra's palace for a desert resort and show the Queen and Caesar a thing or two about guest relations. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Modern Man (1951-1976 PDC) Magazine Vol. 6 #3 FN+ 6.5

Vol. 6 #3 - September 1956. Cover of Barbara Nichols. Men's magazine with articles and pictorials. This issue with a Candy Barr pictorial and full-color centerfold. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 58 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $0.50.

Scooby Doo (1970 Gold Key) 6 VG 4.0

Water damage. Staple rust.

One book-length Scooby Doo story "The Ghost of Redbeard!" and one short feature "Hand From the Wall!" # on cover 10252-106 June #6 6/71 15c Cover price $0.15.

Thing (1983 1st Series Marvel) Canadian Price Variant 6 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Canadian Price Edition

Label #4385888023

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Part 2 of 2 - "Mindscape!" Story by John Byrne. Art by Ron Wilson and Hilary Barta. In the wake of last issue's events the Thing finds himself in the middle of the toughest battle of his life. When faced with the sinister Puppet Master can even the Thing hope to defeat...himself?! 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Treasure Chest Vol. 21 (1965) 6 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3931450007

Classics Illustrated 002 Ivanhoe (1946) 6 VG 4.0

Ivanhoe, 6th Printing, Classics Comics. (HRN 28, 1946). Cover price $0.10.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4307446020

1st printing Newsstand Edition."New Planets, New Perils!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Frank Springer. Following the destruction of the Death Star, Han Solo and Chewbacca embark on a deadly solo mission on a strange and dangerous world. Cover price $0.35.

Catwoman (2018 DC) 7B CGC 9.8 Oliver Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #2027635017

Written by Joëlle Jones. Art by Fernando Blanco and Elena Casagrande. Cover by Ben Oliver. What's a cat burglar to do? When things went bad for her in Gotham, Selina Kyle picked up stakes and moved to set up a new life in Villa Hermosa. Things went about as well as they could for an international super-criminal, particularly now that Catwoman has established herself as a major player in her new town. Too bad the past always has a way of catching up with you. Gotham comes to Catwoman in the form of the Penguin, fresh from his most recent tussle with Batman, and he's not just looking to horn in on Selina's new scheme; he comes bearing hot goss about everything-and everyone-Selina tried to leave behind. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 7 GD 2.0

Tape on interior cover, pages, and under staples. Cover oxidation. Interior tearing. Water damage.

Origin and first appearance of Sinestro. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella. The Day 100,000 People Vanished!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; In an attempt to capture Green Lantern, Sinestro captures 100,000 people from the town of Valdale; The Guardians warn Green Lantern of Sinestro's plan and Green Lantern travels to Qward to rescue the citizens of Valdale. Wings of Destiny!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Green Lantern accidentally changes Pieface into a bird while Green Lantern is having a dream. Later Green Lantern has to meet Terga at the airport and stop a hijacking. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-066EAC8-020

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1st printing - Part 2 of 2 - "Walls of Death!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

Superman (2023 DC) 7G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lee Variant Cover

Label #4354928025

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Gleb Melnikov, Dan Jurgens, Various. Cover by Jim Lee. AN OVERSIZE ANNIVERSARY ISSUE CELEBRATING THE MAN OF STEEL AND HIS LEGACY! Superman #850! A special oversize issue celebrating Superman and his super-legacy! Since the start of Superman #1 and Dawn of DC, a mystery has been brewing in Metropolis. Now that mystery's secrets are unleashed, with startling revelations that set up a massive story in 2024! The Chained continues as Superman battles against an overpowered new menace who wants to destroy Metropolis! Superman must decide if he is willing to follow Lex's tragic orders to take the Chained down! And Lex Luthor is visited by a blast from his past. One that will impact his future forever. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Superman (2023 DC) 7G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lee Variant Cover

Label #4358605015

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Gleb Melnikov, Dan Jurgens, Various. Cover by Jim Lee. AN OVERSIZE ANNIVERSARY ISSUE CELEBRATING THE MAN OF STEEL AND HIS LEGACY! Superman #850! A special oversize issue celebrating Superman and his super-legacy! Since the start of Superman #1 and Dawn of DC, a mystery has been brewing in Metropolis. Now that mystery's secrets are unleashed, with startling revelations that set up a massive story in 2024! The Chained continues as Superman battles against an overpowered new menace who wants to destroy Metropolis! Superman must decide if he is willing to follow Lex's tragic orders to take the Chained down! And Lex Luthor is visited by a blast from his past. One that will impact his future forever. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Superman (2023 DC) 7G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lee Variant Cover

Label #4355842020

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Gleb Melnikov, Dan Jurgens, Various. Cover by Jim Lee. AN OVERSIZE ANNIVERSARY ISSUE CELEBRATING THE MAN OF STEEL AND HIS LEGACY! Superman #850! A special oversize issue celebrating Superman and his super-legacy! Since the start of Superman #1 and Dawn of DC, a mystery has been brewing in Metropolis. Now that mystery's secrets are unleashed, with startling revelations that set up a massive story in 2024! The Chained continues as Superman battles against an overpowered new menace who wants to destroy Metropolis! Superman must decide if he is willing to follow Lex's tragic orders to take the Chained down! And Lex Luthor is visited by a blast from his past. One that will impact his future forever. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3846400012

Masques: Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ghost Rider. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. The sinister Hobgoblin has done the unthinkable and corrupted a small child. The Spirit of Vengeance, Ghost Rider, has come to make the macabre villain pay for his crimes, and stuck in the middle of it all is Spider-Man. Cover price $1.75.

Poison Ivy (2022 DC) 7B CGC 9.8 Middleton Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4385391022

Written by G. Willow Wilson. Art by Atagun Ilhan. Cover by Joshua Middleton. SHILL, BABY SHILL! Poison Ivy has finally sold out to Big Fracking! That's right! You heard it here first, folks! With a new mission, a renewed outlook on life, and a burgeoning new sense of purpose, Ivy is back and better than ever before. A brand-new era of Poison Ivy begins! 32 pages, full color. Rated Teen Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars (2020 Marvel) 7REEDPOP CGC 9.8 SS Christopher

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Signed by John Tyler Christopher on 1/23/22 Christopher Variant Cover

Label #2574678003

Reed Pop exclusive variant cover by John Tyler Christopher - Limited to 4000 copies. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Ramon Rosanas. SHE WILL HAVE REVENGE! COMMANDER ELLIAN ZAHRA has been tasked by the terrifying DARTH VADER with the job of tracking down the remnants of the REBEL FLEET, scattered since the BATTLE OF HOTH. From the bridge of her flagship the TARKIN'S WILL, she hunts the galaxy, eradicating all resistance, her secret goal to destroy LEIA ORGANA. But why such hate for the PRINCESS OF ALDERAAN? The truth… will be REVEALED! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars (2020 Marvel) 7REEDPOP CGC 9.8 SS Christopher

Paper: White

Signed by John Tyler Christopher on 1/23/22 Christopher Variant Cover

Label #2574678002

Reed Pop exclusive variant cover by John Tyler Christopher - Limited to 4000 copies. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Ramon Rosanas. SHE WILL HAVE REVENGE! COMMANDER ELLIAN ZAHRA has been tasked by the terrifying DARTH VADER with the job of tracking down the remnants of the REBEL FLEET, scattered since the BATTLE OF HOTH. From the bridge of her flagship the TARKIN'S WILL, she hunts the galaxy, eradicating all resistance, her secret goal to destroy LEIA ORGANA. But why such hate for the PRINCESS OF ALDERAAN? The truth… will be REVEALED! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars (2020 Marvel) 7REEDPOP CGC 9.6 SS Christopher

Paper: White

Signed by John Tyler Christopher on 1/23/22 Christopher Variant Cover

Label #2574678001

Reed Pop exclusive variant cover by John Tyler Christopher - Limited to 4000 copies. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Ramon Rosanas. SHE WILL HAVE REVENGE! COMMANDER ELLIAN ZAHRA has been tasked by the terrifying DARTH VADER with the job of tracking down the remnants of the REBEL FLEET, scattered since the BATTLE OF HOTH. From the bridge of her flagship the TARKIN'S WILL, she hunts the galaxy, eradicating all resistance, her secret goal to destroy LEIA ORGANA. But why such hate for the PRINCESS OF ALDERAAN? The truth… will be REVEALED! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars (2020 Marvel) 7REEDPOP CGC 9.0 SS Christopher

Paper: White

Signed by John Tyler Christopher on 1/23/22 Christopher Variant Cover

Label #2574681019

Reed Pop exclusive variant cover by John Tyler Christopher - Limited to 4000 copies. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Ramon Rosanas. SHE WILL HAVE REVENGE! COMMANDER ELLIAN ZAHRA has been tasked by the terrifying DARTH VADER with the job of tracking down the remnants of the REBEL FLEET, scattered since the BATTLE OF HOTH. From the bridge of her flagship the TARKIN'S WILL, she hunts the galaxy, eradicating all resistance, her secret goal to destroy LEIA ORGANA. But why such hate for the PRINCESS OF ALDERAAN? The truth… will be REVEALED! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars (2020 Marvel) 7REEDPOP CGC 8.0 SS Christopher

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

Signed by John Tyler Christopher on 1/23/22 Christopher Variant Cover

Label #2574681020

Reed Pop exclusive variant cover by John Tyler Christopher - Limited to 4000 copies. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Ramon Rosanas. SHE WILL HAVE REVENGE! COMMANDER ELLIAN ZAHRA has been tasked by the terrifying DARTH VADER with the job of tracking down the remnants of the REBEL FLEET, scattered since the BATTLE OF HOTH. From the bridge of her flagship the TARKIN'S WILL, she hunts the galaxy, eradicating all resistance, her secret goal to destroy LEIA ORGANA. But why such hate for the PRINCESS OF ALDERAAN? The truth… will be REVEALED! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 7 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-069

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"Triangle!" Guest-starring Mantis. Avengers and Captain Marvel flashback cameos. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Kree Empire invades Zenn-La and soon learn this planet is under the protection of the Silver Surfer, wielder of the Power Cosmic. Meanwhile, Mantis watches from the shadows as the Elders of the Universe continue their scheming. Plus, Norrin Radd confronts the Supreme Intelligence, Master of a Thousand-Thousand Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289B7BE-022

Inferno Tie-In - "Goblin Morn!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. Can the heroes of Excalibur resist the enchantment which has settle over the city of New York? Featuring a frightening homage to A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. Also featuring a full page pin-up of Excalibur during Inferno on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Immortal Hulk (2018 Marvel) 7C CGC 9.4 Deodato Variant

Paper: White

Deodato Variant Cover

Label #2117503016

Written by Al Ewing. Art by Joe Bennett. Cover by Mike Deodato. They're the reason he died. They're the reason he came back. Now THE AVENGERS have to bring him in. But how far will even Earth's Mightiest Heroes go to cage... the IMMORTAL HULK? Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dazzler (1981) 7D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-021

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Direct Edition. Cover art by Frank Springer. Fort Apache, The Hulk!, script by Tom DeFalco (plot) and Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Armando Gil (pages 1-7) and Frank McLaughlin (pages 8-30); The Enforcers are hired to kill Harry S. Osgood and the Techmaster is watching Dazzler's continued fight with the Hulk. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 7 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's a battle even the Savage Sub-Mariner may not be able to win as he enters the surface world where man's law is supreme. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 7A CGC 9.6 Stegman

Paper: White

Label #2093665005

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Written by Donny Cates. Art by Iban Coello. Cover by Ryan Stegman. 'THE ABYSS' STARTS HERE! Just when you thought the blockbuster story of the summer couldn't get any more intense, Donny Cates and special guest artist and Venom veteran IBAN COELLO (VENOMVERSE, VENOMIZED) turn the story on its head AGAIN! But face front, True Believers, because it won't be dragons and god-hosts and breakneck action this time. No, no. This time Donny and Iban are putting Eddie Brock through an emotional meat grinder the likes of which haven't been seen in the Marvel Universe ever before! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 7A CGC 9.6 Stegman

Paper: White

Label #2093665004

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Written by Donny Cates. Art by Iban Coello. Cover by Ryan Stegman. 'THE ABYSS' STARTS HERE! Just when you thought the blockbuster story of the summer couldn't get any more intense, Donny Cates and special guest artist and Venom veteran IBAN COELLO (VENOMVERSE, VENOMIZED) turn the story on its head AGAIN! But face front, True Believers, because it won't be dragons and god-hosts and breakneck action this time. No, no. This time Donny and Iban are putting Eddie Brock through an emotional meat grinder the likes of which haven't been seen in the Marvel Universe ever before! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 7A CGC 9.6 Stegman

Paper: White

Label #2093665001

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Written by Donny Cates. Art by Iban Coello. Cover by Ryan Stegman. 'THE ABYSS' STARTS HERE! Just when you thought the blockbuster story of the summer couldn't get any more intense, Donny Cates and special guest artist and Venom veteran IBAN COELLO (VENOMVERSE, VENOMIZED) turn the story on its head AGAIN! But face front, True Believers, because it won't be dragons and god-hosts and breakneck action this time. No, no. This time Donny and Iban are putting Eddie Brock through an emotional meat grinder the likes of which haven't been seen in the Marvel Universe ever before! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 7B CBCS 9.8 Sujin Jo Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Battle Lines Variant.

Label #21-43A99EF-028

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Iban Coello. Cover by Sujin Jo. 'THE ABYSS' STARTS HERE! Just when you thought the blockbuster story of the summer couldn't get any more intense, Donny Cates and special guest artist and Venom veteran IBAN COELLO (VENOMVERSE, VENOMIZED) turn the story on its head AGAIN! But face front, True Believers, because it won't be dragons and god-hosts and breakneck action this time. No, no. This time Donny and Iban are putting Eddie Brock through an emotional meat grinder the likes of which haven't been seen in the Marvel Universe ever before! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 7B CGC 9.6 Sujin Jo Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #3701541018

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Iban Coello. Cover by Sujin Jo. 'THE ABYSS' STARTS HERE! Just when you thought the blockbuster story of the summer couldn't get any more intense, Donny Cates and special guest artist and Venom veteran IBAN COELLO (VENOMVERSE, VENOMIZED) turn the story on its head AGAIN! But face front, True Believers, because it won't be dragons and god-hosts and breakneck action this time. No, no. This time Donny and Iban are putting Eddie Brock through an emotional meat grinder the likes of which haven't been seen in the Marvel Universe ever before! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 7E CGC 9.8 SS Cates/ Stegman Stegman Secret 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman on 5/4/19 Secret Variant Cover

Label #2496185006

Limited 1 in 10 Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Iban Coello. Cover by Ryan Stegman. 'THE ABYSS' STARTS HERE! Just when you thought the blockbuster story of the summer couldn't get any more intense, Donny Cates and special guest artist and Venom veteran IBAN COELLO (VENOMVERSE, VENOMIZED) turn the story on its head AGAIN! But face front, True Believers, because it won't be dragons and god-hosts and breakneck action this time. No, no. This time Donny and Iban are putting Eddie Brock through an emotional meat grinder the likes of which haven't been seen in the Marvel Universe ever before! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Hulk (2008 Marvel) 7C CGC 9.4 Turner Variant

Paper: White

Turner Variant Cover

Label #4147191002

Limited Edition Variant Cover by Michael Turner. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils by ARTHUR ADAMS. 'WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS...' & 'HELL HATH NO FURY...' Two titanic tales in one issue as superstar writer Jeph Loeb is joined by legendary artists Arthur Adams and Frank Cho! When Bruce Banner sets out to find the Red Hulk he doesn't expect his search will lead him to Sin City, Nevada. And imagine his surprise when he arrives to discover the unbridled carnage a pack of Wendigos can unleash! Las Vegas buffets will never be the same! Plus: no matter what size, shape, color or sex, Hulks don't take kindly to being on the wrong side of a beating. Armed with an arsenal of advanced S.H.I.E.L.D. weaponry and itching for payback, She-Hulk's Lady Liberators have one goal: Subdue the Red Hulk, and make him pay in the process. Plus, a tale of the colorful Hulks by Audrey Loeb & Chris Giarrusso. 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 7 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #22-45CDBB5-006

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"The Heir of Frankenstein!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John John Buscema. When a madman clones the power of the Silver Surfer, the Sentinel of the Spaceways finds himself in mortal combat with a creatures who power rivals his own. Includes the Watcher back-up "I, the Gargoyle." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Dan Adkins. Final 64-page giant. First appearance of Marvel's Frankenstein. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) Annual 7 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

"The Final Threat" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. One of the epochal annuals of the bronze age! A stormy night at Avengers Mansion is interrupted by the sudden arrival of Captain Marvel and Moondragon. The duo feels that the universe is in imminent danger! Their fears are confirmed moments later when Adam Warlock also arrives and delivers troubling news: Thanos has a new plan for obliterating the universe! The evil Titan sends a giant space armada to attack Earth, while he prepares to blow up the sun via his massive star gem! However, the mightiest heroes on Earth intercept the fleet and set their sights on destroying Thanos' instrument of stellar genocide! Tragically though, Warlock falls in battle vs. the mad Titan. Leaving the trio of Iron Man, Thor, and Captain Marvel as the final hope of the universe! Can the Kree warrior, thunder god, and golden avenger triumph over Thanos? Story continues in Marvel Two-in-One Annual 2. Deaths of Gamora, Pip, and Warlock. Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: First appearances of the Space Gem, the Mind Gem, and the Reality Gem, and the first time all six Infinity Gems were in a story. Thanos previously appeared in Warlock 15. This annual was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: The Greatest Battles of the Avengers.) Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #21-2496D64-007

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