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Black Cat Comics (1946-1951 Harvey) 7 FN- 5.5

Edited by Leon Harvey. Cover by Lee Elias. Black Cat in "Water-Skis Whipping" (art by Lee Elias), His Highness the Duke of Broadway in "Topsy Turvy Tavern" (art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby), the Vagabond prince in "Death-Trap De Luxe" (art by Simon/Kirby), the Demon in "Too Cold For Crime." 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Psycho Killers (1992) 7 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-040

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Judias Buenoano Cover price $2.95.

Frankenstein Comics (1945) 7 GD/VG 3.0

Heavy cover oxidation.

Stories and art by Dick Briefer, Ed Goggin, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Cover by Dick Briefer. The first incarnation of Dick Briefer's famed Frankenstein comic featured Addams Family-style dark comedy and monster hijinks. The Monster seeks a new bride for the ghostly Flying Dutchman; A stage magician tries a new act with voodoo dolls; A crime story by comics legends Joe Simon and Jack Kirby (to promote sister title Headline Comics). Silas Grunch Gets His; The Strange Love of Shirley Schmool; The Big Kick; The Curse of the Flying Dutchman; The Lorelei; Justice Finds a Cop Killer; Pins & Needles. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jo-Jo Comics (1945 Fox Feature) 7A CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #16-1697862-004

Bondage cover

Bondage cover. Series changes theme from cartoon antics to jungle adventure. "Jo-Jo Congo King" features begin. In order of appearance: "Sports Stars on the Horizon"; "Jo-Jo Congo King" presents Jo-Jo's mate as "Gwenna", the first of four names assigned to the character before receiving her fifth and final name, "Tanee", in Jo-Jo Comics (1945) #8; "The Weird Adventure of The Bloodthirsty Devil Plant and a Blundering Madman!" presents Jo-Jo's mate as "Geesa", the second of four names assigned to the character before receiving her fifth and final name, "Tanee", in Jo-Jo Comics (1945) #8; "Bronze Man"; "The Purple Tigress"; "It's True"; and "Good Sports in Music". "Be Yourself, Daisybelle!" text story. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 8 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4392155008

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Unus, the Untouchable!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; After being attacked by a mutant hating crowd following his heroic rescue of a young boy, Beast gets fed up with protecting a humanity that fears and hates him and quits the X-Men; He becomes a professional wrestler but meets his match when he battles Unus, a mutant who cannot be touched; Unus is trying to leave show biz and join Magneto's Brotherhood so he takes on the X-Men as an initiation; The X-Men barely fend him off and, returning home, they find the Beast has constructed a machine that will actually increase Unus' powers; Thinking him a traitor, the X-Men try to prevent Hank from using the machine, but, once Unus has been zapped and powered up, he finds that he cannot even eat without the food being repelled out of his hands; Beast returns him to his former power level but with the promise that Unus will steer clear of Magneto. The Beast Special Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 8 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1098005003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Puppet Master and Alicia Masters in "Prisoners of the Puppet Master!" (making this the fourth issue in a row that has either "prisoners" or "captives" in the title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master tests his radioactive clay that gives him the power to remotely control people that are modeled in the clay. The Human Torch character profile. "The Hands of the Puppet Maker" Part 2; The Puppet Master gets the Thing under his command and imprisons the Invisible Girl; He then sends the Thing and Alicia Masters to infiltrate the Baxter Building. "The Lady and the Monster!" Part 3; While acting under the Puppet Master's influence, the Thing is subjected to one of Mister Fantastic's potions that changes him back to Ben Grimm. "Face-to-face with the Puppet Master!" Part 4; The Puppet Master stages a jailbreak just to prove his might. Death of a Puppet! Part 5; The jail break is stopped by the Fantastic Four and the Puppet Master falls to what seems to be his death. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 8 VG- 3.5

3/4" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at one staple. Page tear at centerfold staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Puppet Master and Alicia Masters in "Prisoners of the Puppet Master!" (making this the fourth issue in a row that has either "prisoners" or "captives" in the title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master tests his radioactive clay that gives him the power to remotely control people that are modeled in the clay. The Human Torch character profile. "The Hands of the Puppet Maker" Part 2; The Puppet Master gets the Thing under his command and imprisons the Invisible Girl; He then sends the Thing and Alicia Masters to infiltrate the Baxter Building. "The Lady and the Monster!" Part 3; While acting under the Puppet Master's influence, the Thing is subjected to one of Mister Fantastic's potions that changes him back to Ben Grimm. "Face-to-face with the Puppet Master!" Part 4; The Puppet Master stages a jailbreak just to prove his might. Death of a Puppet! Part 5; The jail break is stopped by the Fantastic Four and the Puppet Master falls to what seems to be his death. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 8 CBCS 2.0 Restored SS Jack Kirby

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Off white

Verified Signature: Jack Kirby (on 1st page.) Amateur Restoration Includes: Moderate amount of color touch on cover. Bottom staple missing.

Label #22-1328FBE-001

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. First appearance of Puppet Master and Alicia Masters in "Prisoners of the Puppet Master!" (making this the fourth issue in a row that has either "prisoners" or "captives" in the title!), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Puppet Master tests his radioactive clay that gives him the power to remotely control people that are modeled in the clay. The Human Torch character profile. "The Hands of the Puppet Maker" Part 2; The Puppet Master gets the Thing under his command and imprisons the Invisible Girl; He then sends the Thing and Alicia Masters to infiltrate the Baxter Building. "The Lady and the Monster!" Part 3; While acting under the Puppet Master's influence, the Thing is subjected to one of Mister Fantastic's potions that changes him back to Ben Grimm. "Face-to-face with the Puppet Master!" Part 4; The Puppet Master stages a jailbreak just to prove his might. Death of a Puppet! Part 5; The jail break is stopped by the Fantastic Four and the Puppet Master falls to what seems to be his death. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Spawn (1992 Image) 8D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289670004

Direct Edition. "In Heaven!" Story by Alan Moore. Art by Todd McFarlane. Includes a B&W poster of Spawn by Frank Miller. Child murderer, Billy Kincaid, awakens in a strange dark place and he is not alone. One by one, the members of his group are taken, destroyed, or devoured by the macabre denizens of this foreboding place. One by one, until only Kincaid and small child remain. When this sick man cannot deny his base instincts, he soon learns that there are fates worse than death when one is sent to Hell! Cover price $1.95.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 8D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4375432008

Direct Edition. Part 2 of 2 - "If It Ain't Broke...!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema . In a humorous turn of events, using the Hulk's brute strength to do his dirty work for him, Wolverine tricks the Grey Goliath into trashing Coy's slave ring and cocaine operation. Rob Liefeld art on back cover. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 8D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4375432006

Direct Edition. Part 2 of 2 - "If It Ain't Broke...!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema . In a humorous turn of events, using the Hulk's brute strength to do his dirty work for him, Wolverine tricks the Grey Goliath into trashing Coy's slave ring and cocaine operation. Rob Liefeld art on back cover. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 8D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. Part 2 of 2 - "If It Ain't Broke...!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema . In a humorous turn of events, using the Hulk's brute strength to do his dirty work for him, Wolverine tricks the Grey Goliath into trashing Coy's slave ring and cocaine operation. Rob Liefeld art on back cover. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 8D FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. Part 2 of 2 - "If It Ain't Broke...!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema . In a humorous turn of events, using the Hulk's brute strength to do his dirty work for him, Wolverine tricks the Grey Goliath into trashing Coy's slave ring and cocaine operation. Rob Liefeld art on back cover. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 8N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4014901005

Newsstand Edition. Part 2 of 2 - "If It Ain't Broke...!" Guest-starring the Incredible Hulk. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema . In a humorous turn of events, using the Hulk's brute strength to do his dirty work for him, Wolverine tricks the Grey Goliath into trashing Coy's slave ring and cocaine operation. Rob Liefeld art on back cover. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 8REP.2ND CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Second Printing.

Label #21-1D24259-029

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This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd 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 $0.75.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 8 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Includes certificate from the Jerome Wenker collection and the E. Nelson Bridwell collection.

Label #4388597009

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Jack Adler. The Challenge From 5700 A.D.!, script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; Zegors, a highly evolved gila monster form, have the earth under attack in 5700 AD, and the ruling Solarite council brings Hal Jordan to defeat them; He does so by destroying their main weapon and is returned to the present, with no knowledge of his adventure. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 8 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-047

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"Lost and Found!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubinstein. Freedom Force, the former Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and now government backed mutant hunters, show up to arrest Rusty (the fire-starter X-Factor has been looking after since X-Factor #1), who is wanted by the law. 1st appearance of Skids, a mutant whose personal force field allows her to avoid harm. Plus, Jean finds out that Scott and his wife Madelyne have a baby together. Cover price $0.75.

X-Force (1991 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-083

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Cover art by Rob Liefeld. Flashed Before My Eyes, script by Rob Liefeld (Plot) and Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Mike Mignola (pgs 2-19) and Rob Liefeld (pgs 1, 20), inks by Bob Wiacek and Rob Liefeld (pgs 1, 20); 1st origin of Cable; 1st appearance of the Wild Pack. 2 Cable pin-ups by Liefeld. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 8BUBBLE CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Bubblicious insert. Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-016

Bubblicious Insert Included. Cover art by Bob McLeod. The Road to . . . Rome?, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bob McLeod; The New Mutants and Sunspot's mother, journeying down the Amazon River, are attacked by natives; Cannonball captures one, who turns out to be not what she seems; their ship is destroyed, and they are captured by -- Romans?!? 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248D6B1-026

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"Soul Sweet Soul!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. In the aftermath of last issue's events, Norrin Radd awakens in a perfect world, but everything is not as it seems. It's the Silver Surfer vs. the Supreme Intelligence in the realm of the imagination, and the fate of the universe hangs in the balance. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 8D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2EE6791-078

First Printing. Direct Edition. As Shockwave continues his evil plans, Ratchet journeys to the Savage Land in Antarctica hoping to find help. And he does when he manages to locate the Dinobots in "Repeat Performance." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by William Johnson & Kyle Baker. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. 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 #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 8D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2EE6791-075

First Printing. Direct Edition. As Shockwave continues his evil plans, Ratchet journeys to the Savage Land in Antarctica hoping to find help. And he does when he manages to locate the Dinobots in "Repeat Performance." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by William Johnson & Kyle Baker. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. 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 #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Fables (2002) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2E003BA-022

WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores December 18. "Animal Farm," Part 3 of 5. The Fables at the Farm are now in open revolt, and the always practical, always proper Snow White finds herself at the top of the radicals' hit list. Her adversaries number in the hundreds, while her only ally seems to be the crass and wily Reynard the Fox. Together, to get to the truth, the two fugitives have to make their way to the caves beyond the Valley of the Sleepers. But first they have to survive crossing the tall grass, which inhabits sleeping giants and belongs to the ravenous Shere Khan. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Avengers (1998 3rd Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984276-020

First appearances of Triathlon and Silverclaw in "Turbulence!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. Edwin Jarvis, the Avengers' long-time butler, anxiously waits at the international terminal of Kennedy airport. For several years he has sponsored a child from the Central American country of Costa Verde. And at last she is visiting the United States! However the happy meeting is delayed after Moses Magnum's shock troops attack the terminal! Earth's Mightiest Heroes quickly respond, but find themselves under duress from Silverclaw and Magnum's high-tech weaponry! Fortuitously, a new superhero suddenly arrives on the tarmac: Triathlon! Can he turn the battle in the Avengers' favor? Cameo appearances by Jake Olson and Wonder Man. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This two-part story was reprinted in 2001 in the trade paperback: Avengers Clear and Present Dangers. The TPB collects issues #8 thru #15.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Batman (2011 2nd Series) 8A CBCS 9.2 SS Capullo/Snyder Capullo

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Greg Capullo and Scott Snyder on 09/24/2022.

Label #22-380CCF5-006

Cover by Greg Capullo Night of the Owls: Part 1 - (W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion Broken and beaten, Bruce Wayne has retreated from Gotham City - the city of Owls - to Wayne Manor. But no place is safe, because the Court is about to strike at the heart of city, and nothing will ever be the same. Be there for the start of the battle for Gotham City's soul...and the prelude to 'The Night of the Owls.' And in the first chapter of a new backup story, learn the secret history of The Court of Owls - as well as the secrets of Gotham City and the Wayne family! Cover price $3.99.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 8 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4419918006

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta. "And Fear Shall Follow!", script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; When a trading vessel piloted by members of the Aakon race, they detect a Kree vessel in proximity to the planet Earth; As age old enemies of the Kree, the Aakon decide to land on the dark side of the moon to avoid detection; However, their effort proves too late and Yon-Rogg orders his men to attack the Aakon, in spite of Mar-Vell's warnings that it wouldn't be a good idea; During the battle on the Moon, Yon-Rogg is injured in combat, and Mar-Vell is forced to kill the Aakon leader in order to save his superior, and both parties flee the scene of the battle; Mar-Vell assumes temporary control of the Kree vessel while Yon-Rogg is injured, however he soon returns to Earth; On Earth, Mar-Vell decides to investigate the home of the late Walter Lawson to turn up clues about the man's past, partially for Carol Danvers, and partially for his own curiosity. When he finds a secret lab where something big and humanoid is being constructed, Mar-Vell is attacked by members of the Organization, who had commissioned Lawson to build a robot to be their perfect assassin for them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 8 VG+ 4.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Tape inside cover.

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta. "And Fear Shall Follow!", script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; When a trading vessel piloted by members of the Aakon race, they detect a Kree vessel in proximity to the planet Earth; As age old enemies of the Kree, the Aakon decide to land on the dark side of the moon to avoid detection; However, their effort proves too late and Yon-Rogg orders his men to attack the Aakon, in spite of Mar-Vell's warnings that it wouldn't be a good idea; During the battle on the Moon, Yon-Rogg is injured in combat, and Mar-Vell is forced to kill the Aakon leader in order to save his superior, and both parties flee the scene of the battle; Mar-Vell assumes temporary control of the Kree vessel while Yon-Rogg is injured, however he soon returns to Earth; On Earth, Mar-Vell decides to investigate the home of the late Walter Lawson to turn up clues about the man's past, partially for Carol Danvers, and partially for his own curiosity. When he finds a secret lab where something big and humanoid is being constructed, Mar-Vell is attacked by members of the Organization, who had commissioned Lawson to build a robot to be their perfect assassin for them. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4345064011

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Steve Leialoha. The Man Who Could Not Die! starring Spider-Woman, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; Jessica comes across a man who is seemingly immortal, yet desperately wishes to die. The Suit! starring Spider-Woman, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 8 VF/NM 9.0

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-0167452-087

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-0167452-089

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 8 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4043111005

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. An errant time traveler accidentally sends the Turtles and herself through time, where they meet Dave Sims Cerebus the Aardvark. Story, art and cover by Dave Sim, Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird; backgrounds by Gerhard. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Miles Morales Spider-Man (2019 Marvel) 8A CBCS 9.8 O'Keefe

Label #22-11A3106-012

Written by Saladin Ahmed. Art by Javi Garron. Cover by Patrick O'Keefe. Miles Morales has been TAKEN! Grabbed from the streets by an unknown assailant, bound, tested and observed, like a bug under glass. Who is responsible?! And how far will they push Miles to protect his friends and family? Don't miss this horrifying new chapter in Miles' life as his rogues' gallery continues to grow! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-008

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In "Earth Wars!", Argon becomes Force Commander; Ray Coffin becomes Captain Universe; Captain Universe and the Micronauts vs. Karza at HELL. Introduction/first appearance of Captain Universe. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Bob McLeod. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2496D64-008

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First $1.50 cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Terry Austin. Al Milgrom discusses the price increase in Marvel Fanfare. The Light That Never Was!, script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by P. Craig Russell; James Mandarn accidentally releases the Slitherer in Shadow during an occult ritual; Meredith must enlist the aid of Doctor Strange. Wolf-Boy, script by Rudyard Kipling (original story) and Gil Kane (adaptation), pencils by Gil Kane, inks by P. Craig Russell; Mother and Father Wolf take in a human child; Adapted from Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. The Bill Sienkiewicz Portfolio! (six pages). Hello, and Happy New Year! promo page by Jim Shooter. Mowgli back cover by P. Craig Russell. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 8 VF- 7.5

"Now Strikes the Ghost!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Mephisto, the very embodiment of evil, sends a powerful emissary, The Flying Dutchman, to destroy his hated enemy, the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 8 CBCS 6.0

Paper: White

Label #22-33325AD-002

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"Now Strikes the Ghost!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Mephisto, the very embodiment of evil, sends a powerful emissary, The Flying Dutchman, to destroy his hated enemy, the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Hulk (2008 Marvel) 8C CBCS 9.8 Buscema Variant

Paper: White

Sal Buscema Variant.

Label #20-2ADAAF2-016

Variant Cover by SAL BUSCEMA. Written by JEPH LOEB Penciled by ART ADAMS & FRANK CHO. Looking to make a bombastically brilliant book? Here's what ya do: Have JEPH LOEB whip up two heaping helpings of Hulk. Get ART ADAMS to draw HULK vs. the maximum amount of WENDIGO monsters allowed on paper. Then get FRANK CHO to draw RULK whupping up on the gorgeous LADY LIBERATORS. Put both tales together, call the whole thing HULK #8. Bring to boil and serve. Plus, a tale of the colorful Hulks by Audrey Loeb & Chris Giarrusso. 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Teen Titans (2003 3rd Series DC) 8 CGC 9.8 SS Grummett

Paper: White

Signed by Tom Grummett on 4/27/23

Label #4262077007

WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; Art by Tom Grummett & Kevin Conrad. Cover by Mike McKone & Marlo Alquiza. In stores February 11. Who is Raven? The Teen Titans get a crash course on this mysterious former Titan, and what her reappearance could mean! Plus, the return of a fan-favorite villain. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Adventures (1970 2nd Series) 8 CGC 9.2

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4419159007

Last 15-cent cover price. Cover by Neal Adams. "An Hour For Thunder!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by John Verpoorten; The Avengers (Captain America, the Scarlet Witch, the Vision, Quicksilver, Goliath) watch Mr. Dibbs and Black Bolt threaten the tenements on a view screen and make plans to travel to San Fran, but Thor insists on going to confront Mr. Dibbs alone; The other Avengers don't know that Don Blake was the one who diagnosed Mr. Dibbs with terminal cancer, and when Thor arrives he struggles briefly with the royal family who are attempting to get Black Bolt to recognize them; Thor fails to talk Mr. Dibbs into accepting a peaceful resolution and reluctantly dispatches him with his hammer; Plot crossover with The Avengers (Marvel, 1963 series) #95. "How Shall I Kill Thee? Let Me Count the Ways!", script by Gerry Conway (Plot) and Roy Thomas (Writer), pencils by Don Heck, inks by Bill Everett; The Black Widow and Ivan are captured by a racist German, the Watchlord, who loathes all Russians due to his childhood involving the Russian invasion of Germany; He wraps Natasha up in floorboards but Ivan rescues her and they escape; A boulder crushes the Watchlord. The Black Widow feature ends with this issue. 36 pgs, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 8A CBCS 8.5 Treasury Size Marvel 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #23-11CBD69-060

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Painted cover by Bob Larkin. The official comic book adaptation of the original 1970s science fiction TV series, Battlestar Galactica, written by Roger McKenzie, with art by Ernie Colon; In a distant time and place, a terrible war was waged between man and machine...the humans lost; Now, guided by their last surviving warship - the mighty Battlestar Galactica - a handful of survivors travel through space in search of the lost home of their ancestors, a shining planet known through ancient records, a planet called Earth. Includes an interview with special effects artist John Dykstra and much background information on the Battlestar Galactica universe. The story was reprinted in issues #1-3 of the Battlestar Galactica comic. 48 pgs. Full-color. This first printing is treasury-sized and has the red Spider-Man Marvel logo in the corner. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F82E4-019

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"Jubilation." Ex-Vegan ruler Alonzo Dulak attempts to get his crown back from Kalista. 3rd appearance of Lobo (3 page cameo). Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Contains "Star Raiders" Poster in centerfold. Cover price $1.25.

Star Wars Doctor Aphra (2017) 8BRAINTRUST.B CBCS 9.8 SS Witter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Ashley Witter on 04/06/2018.

Label #24-181823E-014

The Brain Trust virgin cover by Ashley Witter. Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Andrea Broccardo. 'THE SCREAMING CITADEL' - PART 5 Jedi! Symbiotes! Rebels! Murderbots! Smugglers! Archaeologists! This one has it all! But can any survive the horrors of the Screaming Citadel? 28 pagess, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Doctor Aphra (2017) 8BRAINTRUST.C CBCS 9.6 SS Witter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Ashley Witter on 04/06/2018. Brain Trust B&W Exclusive.

Label #24-181823E-015

The Brain Trust Exclusive B&W Variant Cover by Ashley Witter. Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Andrea Broccardo. 'THE SCREAMING CITADEL' - PART 5 Jedi! Symbiotes! Rebels! Murderbots! Smugglers! Archaeologists! This one has it all! But can any survive the horrors of the Screaming Citadel? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 8 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4419904021

"Power to the People!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The electrically powered menace of Electro causes a citywide blackout! Includes the 1-page features "How Electro was Born," "More about Webbing at Work," and "Easy Reader's Valentine." Includes the back-up tale "Spidey up Against the Wall!" Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Whedon (father of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Plus, Spidey tackles his most dangerous adversaries the Mole Man in "20,000 Feet Under the Ground!" Featuring the Short Circus. Also includes a pin-up featuring the cast of the Electric Company. Cover price $0.35.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-027

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Cover pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Denys Cowan. The Ultimate War Machine, script by Gregory Wright, pencils by John Hebert, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti; Mainframe escapes from the Raft and fits Ben Jacobs with cybernetic body parts; The duo attack Deathlok in order to take control of his body; Deathlok manages to stave off the attack and the two villains escape. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-047

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In "The Battle Within," Data must make a choice between the crew of the USS Enterprise...and a new life as a space-faring pirate. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Gordon Purcell and Pablo Marcos. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 8 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-008

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Cover by Joe Phillips and Wade Grawbadger. Dark Horse Comics introduces comicdom's newest hero, "X," a violent force against crime in the dark and gritty underbelly of the city. Also included this issue is the premiere of a new James Bond adventure, "Light of My Death," and the continuation of our "RoboCop: Invasions" and "Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi" stories. "X" marks the spot on the comic racks this month. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-031

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SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #8 Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS "COUNTDOWN" pt. 3 (of 5)?Doctor Octopus is out to ruin Spider-Man once and for all and has given the wall-crawler an ultimatum. For the safe release of the Palestinian ambassador, Spider-Man must reveal his identity to the entire world! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.25.

Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

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Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #4268774011

"Divide and Conquer!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and B. Patterson. Cover by Gil Kane. The Black Widow has been taken captive by the Soviets. The rest of the Champions set out to rescue their friend, but can even Hercules, Angel, Ice Man, and Ghost Rider stand against the power of the indomitable Titanium Man, the savage Griffin, the always dangerous Crimson Dynamo, and the mysterious Darkstar? Plus, what secret does the new Crimson Dynamo reveal, and what does it have to do with Natasha's partner, Ivan Petrovitch? Meanwhile, Ghost Rider races against the clock to save the life of...an enemy?! Cover price $0.30.