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Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 19N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4512504018

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Newsstand Edition. "Turn Again, Turn Again, Time in thy Flight...!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Keith Williams (background inks only). Alpha Flight continue to hunt down their demonic foe. Plus, Shaman's daughter, Elizabeth, embraces her new role as the mystical heroine - Talisman (1st appearance)! Cover price $0.60.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 24N CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4534826015

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Newsstand Edition. Double-Size 2nd Anniversary Issue! "Final Conflict!" Part 2 of 2. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Bob Wiacek. In order to save the team, Snowbird was forced to murder her teammate, Sasquatch. Now, to save Walter Langkowski's soul, Alpha Flight must journey to the mysterious and dangerous Kingdom of the Beasts! Includes a pin-up of Shaman by John Byrne. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 260 CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4681627008

Direct Edition. "The Challenge of Hobgoblin!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein and Brett Breeding. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Hobgoblin and the Rose unleash their two-pronged attack on Harry Osborn! The goblin ambushes Harry at his corporate office, while the Rose's henchmen kidnap Liz Osborn and Mary Jane! Auspiciously, the wondrous wall-crawler is close by to lock horns with the Hobgoblin! But who is going to save MJ and Harry's expectant wife? Could it be the Green Goblin?! Stay tuned! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant Leeds, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Susan Richards, Franklin Richards, and the alien symbiote (costume). (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 274.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 265A CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #16-394E403-007

First printing. Direct Edition. First appearance of Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. "After the Fox!". The Black Fox is on the run! But it's not the Spectacular Spider-Man who's chasing him! It's Silver Sable! An adventurer for hire from the European country of Symkaria! Silver Sable and her Wild Pack pursue the fox through the streets of Manhattan and then later corner him on the waterfront! However, the aging international jewel thief has a wall-crawling guardian angel! Down on the docks, the sparks fly as the web-slinger gives Silver Sable a lesson in diplomacy...superhero-style! Second appearance of the Black Fox. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, and Normie Osborn. (Notes: Silver Sable appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 279. The Black Fox returns in Web of Spider-Man 14. There is a second printing of this issue published in 1992. The second printing features a gray cover and a yellow dog ear touting the first appearance of Silver Sable. This story was also reprinted in Marvel Tales 277.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 265A CGC 9.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4690396009

First printing. Direct Edition. First appearance of Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. "After the Fox!". The Black Fox is on the run! But it's not the Spectacular Spider-Man who's chasing him! It's Silver Sable! An adventurer for hire from the European country of Symkaria! Silver Sable and her Wild Pack pursue the fox through the streets of Manhattan and then later corner him on the waterfront! However, the aging international jewel thief has a wall-crawling guardian angel! Down on the docks, the sparks fly as the web-slinger gives Silver Sable a lesson in diplomacy...superhero-style! Second appearance of the Black Fox. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, and Normie Osborn. (Notes: Silver Sable appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 279. The Black Fox returns in Web of Spider-Man 14. There is a second printing of this issue published in 1992. The second printing features a gray cover and a yellow dog ear touting the first appearance of Silver Sable. This story was also reprinted in Marvel Tales 277.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 265A CGC 7.5 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4681627011

First printing. Direct Edition. First appearance of Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. "After the Fox!". The Black Fox is on the run! But it's not the Spectacular Spider-Man who's chasing him! It's Silver Sable! An adventurer for hire from the European country of Symkaria! Silver Sable and her Wild Pack pursue the fox through the streets of Manhattan and then later corner him on the waterfront! However, the aging international jewel thief has a wall-crawling guardian angel! Down on the docks, the sparks fly as the web-slinger gives Silver Sable a lesson in diplomacy...superhero-style! Second appearance of the Black Fox. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, and Normie Osborn. (Notes: Silver Sable appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 279. The Black Fox returns in Web of Spider-Man 14. There is a second printing of this issue published in 1992. The second printing features a gray cover and a yellow dog ear touting the first appearance of Silver Sable. This story was also reprinted in Marvel Tales 277.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 266 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681627012

Direct Edition. "Jump for My Love or Spring is in the Air" Script by Peter David. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Finishes by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Denys Cowan and Joe Rubinstein. The web-slinger catches a suicidal jumper in mid-leap! And to his surprise discovers that the jumper is none other than the Toad...of Brotherhood of Evil Mutants fame! The Toad is down of his luck, but suddenly thinks a partnership with Spider-Man would turn his life around! However the Toad's plan draws the ire of the Frog-Man and the Spider-Kid! They want to be the wall-crawler's partner too! What a group of misfits! Can Spider-Man gracefully bow out of this mess? Cameo appearance by the Black Cat. 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 267 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681627013

Direct Edition. "The Commuter Cometh!" Script by Peter David. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. The Amazing Spider-Man leaves the big city and travels to the suburbs to catch a robber! But once the web-slinger arrives in Scarsdale, he discovers that suburban life is nothing like his daily life in New York City! Out in suburbia there aren't any tall buildings for web-swinging or rooftops to leap over! So, Spidey has to travel by foot and avoid the neighborhood watch patrol! Fortunately, the proportionate speed, strength, and agility of a spider play just as well in the 'burbs as they do in Manhattan! And the web-slinger eventually gets his man! Cameo appearances by the Human Torch and Matt Murdock. (Note: Spider-Man wears both of his costumes in this issue -- first the black one and then the traditional red and blue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 267 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2088913008

Direct Edition. "The Commuter Cometh!" Script by Peter David. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. The Amazing Spider-Man leaves the big city and travels to the suburbs to catch a robber! But once the web-slinger arrives in Scarsdale, he discovers that suburban life is nothing like his daily life in New York City! Out in suburbia there aren't any tall buildings for web-swinging or rooftops to leap over! So, Spidey has to travel by foot and avoid the neighborhood watch patrol! Fortunately, the proportionate speed, strength, and agility of a spider play just as well in the 'burbs as they do in Manhattan! And the web-slinger eventually gets his man! Cameo appearances by the Human Torch and Matt Murdock. (Note: Spider-Man wears both of his costumes in this issue -- first the black one and then the traditional red and blue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 267N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4548079008

Newsstand Edition. "The Commuter Cometh!" Script by Peter David. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. The Amazing Spider-Man leaves the big city and travels to the suburbs to catch a robber! But once the web-slinger arrives in Scarsdale, he discovers that suburban life is nothing like his daily life in New York City! Out in suburbia there aren't any tall buildings for web-swinging or rooftops to leap over! So, Spidey has to travel by foot and avoid the neighborhood watch patrol! Fortunately, the proportionate speed, strength, and agility of a spider play just as well in the 'burbs as they do in Manhattan! And the web-slinger eventually gets his man! Cameo appearances by the Human Torch and Matt Murdock. (Note: Spider-Man wears both of his costumes in this issue -- first the black one and then the traditional red and blue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 268 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609484022

Direct Edition. "This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So, it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So, the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 268 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609484023

Direct Edition. "This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So, it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So, the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 268 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609476006

Direct Edition. "This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So, it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So, the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 271 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681627015

Direct Edition. "Whatever Happened to Crusher Hogan?" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The web-slinger's epic encounter with Firelord is over. And now it's time to get back to old friends and old acquaintances...including one from way back in Amazing Fantasy 15! Crusher Hogan is down on his luck and working as a janitor at a local gymnasium. But thanks to a twist of fate, crusher and the amazing one are reunited again! And this time the duo will fight as friends instead of adversaries vs. the menace called Manslaughter! A feel good story! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Roderick Kingsley, Ned Leeds, Betty Brant Leeds, and Lance Bannon. (Notes: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 281.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 252 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4550261006

"Deciding Factor!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Bob Hall (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Bob Hall and Joe Sinnott. The Vision continues to ponder whether or not he should take control of the world's computer systems. The Encephalatron Command Chair would give him that power. What will the synthezoid avenger decide to do? However, after an arsonist torches the home of the Vision and the Scarlet Witch in New Jersey, the decision becomes clear! Meanwhile in the Arizona desert, one of Thanos' secret Earth bases has been discovered! Cap, Wanda, Hercules, and Starfox travel west to investigate! And once inside the base they discover a pair of brothers! The Blood Brothers! These extra-terrestrial beasts usually like to play with Shell-Head, but today they mix it up with four new avengers! Cameo appearances by Doc Samson and Dane Whitman (aka the Black Knight). Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Starfox, and the Vision. (Note: The Blood Brothers previously appeared in Iron Man 91.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 255 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4550261008

"The Legacy of Thanos!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Painted cover by Tom Palmer. The Vision's plan to take over the world's computers has been stopped! But the ramifications from the Avengers' chairman's actions are just beginning! The Pentagon is hopping mad and wants some answers! The Vision and the Scarlet Witch depart the team and head to Washington D.C. (and into the pages of the second Vision and the Scarlet Witch Limited Series). Meanwhile during his scheme to deceive his teammates, the Vision sent Captain Marvel to Thanos' old starship on a false pretense. But once the Crescent City avenger infiltrates Sanctuary II, she discovers possible alien activity! Who is prowling around the mad Titan's former command ship? Flashback cameo by ISAAC. (Notes: This issue begins Buscema & Palmer's second run on the Avengers title (thru issue 300). The two artists had previously worked together on the Avengers series during the silver age. Their last collaboration was more than 150 issues ago on Avengers 97.) The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 406,623; average paid circulation 241,463. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 257N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. "Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 258 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4550261011

Direct Edition. "Pyrrhic Victory!" Guest-starring Firelord. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In a depressing development, the Savage Land is gone. Earth's Mightiest Heroes could not save it. Where does Ka-Zar go from here? Back to the concrete jungles of New York City with the Avengers for the time being. After the heroes return to Avengers Mansion, a distress call comes in! The Amazing Spider-Man is battling Firelord in the South Bronx! Wow, can the web-slinger beat the former herald of Galactus? If the spectacular one cannot, Hercules is ready to help! Also in this issue, Captain Marvel finds herself caught in a war between Nebula and the Skrulls in the Andromeda Galaxy! Cameo appearances by Ka-Zar and Spider-Man (in his black costume). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Notes: The plot of this issue crosses over briefly with Amazing Spider-Man 270. Ka-Zar appears next in Iron Man 202.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 261 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4550261014

"Earth and Beyond!" Secret Wars II crossover. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Story continues from Avengers Annual 14. After their epic adventure in the Andromeda Galaxy, the Avengers finally return to their Fifth Avenue Mansion. However, according to Jarvis the mansion had a visitor while they were gone...the Beyonder! One thing leads to another…and the shield-slinger and the Wasp confront the Beyonder in the nation's capital; and the next day Hercules and the Black Knight battle him at Project Pegasus! The Avengers can't beat the Beyonder, so they're going to ask him to join them. Really? A very interesting approach! Meanwhile after destroying Sanctuary II, Starfox announces his departure from the Avengers in order to pursue Nebula across the universe. Cameo appearance by Firelord. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Batman (1940) 382 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681532024

Cover art by Gil Kane. The Vengeance Spiral, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Rudy Nebres; Darkwolf, a Syrian terrorist, hijacks an airplane, and Batman and Catwoman go after him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 388 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4681533004

Direct Edition. Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "The Round-Trip Looking Glass!" starring Batman, Robin (Jason Todd), Alfred Pennyworth, Julia Remarque, Harvey Bullock, Mirror Master (Sam Scudder), and Captain Boomerang (Digger Harkness), script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; After trying to steal the same jade necklace, Captain Boomerang and Mirror Master face off to decide who is the greater villain. Part 1 of 2, continued in Detective Comics (1937) #555. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 389 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681533005

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "Red Skies," script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Nocturna, Catwoman, and Night-Slayer all return in this issue as members of Black Mask's False Face Society are being killed off one-by-one; Acting Mayor Skowcroft blames Catwoman for the murders as Robin and Bullock learn that Nocturna has moved into the observatory. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 304 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610967009

"Undercover of the Night!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by Michael Carlin. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary. Captain America and Nomad bust into Stane International to save Dr. MacLain and retrieve Cap's shield. First 65¢ issue. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 296,640; average paid circulation 148,859.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 306 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610967011

Direct Edition. "The Summoning!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain Britain (in a new costume). Story by Michael Carlin. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary. While Captain America and Brian Braddock are imprisoned, Modred the Mystic is ravaging London. Can the two heroes escape and prevent Modred from destroying the city? Cameo appearance by Merlin. 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 307N CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4534814018

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Newsstand Edition. "Stop Making Sense" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary. It's the debut of a new fun villain: Madcap! And Nomad gets the first shot at him, while Captain America is returning from England. Also, the Serpent Squad begins a new evil endeavor. Cameo appearance by Captain Britain. 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Care Bears (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4610967021

Direct Edition. Join the Care Bears in their magical home, the incredible land of Care-A-Lot. In this issue, the Care Bears try to find out why hail storms and blizzards are occurring during the summer and ruining everybody's fun and happiness. What is going on? It's all part of an evil plot by Glump. So the Care Bears have to do something about that in "The Plot to Steal Summer." Script by Howard Post and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. Cover price $0.65.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0136823027

Direct Edition. "The Summoning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. This is it, the biggest, and arguably most important, event in the history of the DCU. A wave of unstoppable destructive force is sweeping across the multiverse and indiscriminately destroying everything in its path. Nothing seems able to stop it. The Crime Syndicate of Amerika (evil versions of the JLA) of Earth-3 die trying, along with their world. Batman receives an ominous warning from the Flash. Weather and natural disasters are out of control. An eclectic group of heroes and villains from around the multiverse are assembled to halt the death and destruction, and the being known as the Monitor may be the only one who can help them. 1st appearance of Alexander Luthor. Featuring the deaths of the Crime Syndicate of Amerika and Lex Luthor of Earth-3. NOTE: What can I say about "Crisis" accept that it's epic, meaningful, engrossing, and grand in scope. As an eleven year old comic fan, I remember being absolutely blown away by this story. Marv Wolfman and George Perez are truly masters of their craft. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Top Label peeling.

Label #0044636003

Direct Edition. "Time and Time Again!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. The story that inspired "Zero Hour" and "Infinite Crisis" continues. In the second chapter of the biggest epic in DCU history, a group of heroes and villains, including the likes of the Golden Age Superman of Earth-2, Firestorm, Green Lantern (John Stewart), Doctor Polaris, Psi-Mon, and more, have been assembled by the enigmatic being known as the Monitor and his partner, the woman simply known as Harbinger. They have been dispatched throughout the multiverse, and time itself, to defend monolithic machines that may halt the advance of the destructive anti-matter wave which is sweeping across the infinite. However, they'll find this a task easier said then done when their enemy's agents, sinister Shadow Demons, rise up to destroy them. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 4N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4529156018

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Newsstand Edition. "Thus Shall the World Die!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. 1st appearance of Lady Quark and the female Dr. Light. Another world succumbs to the destructive power of the relentless anti-matter wave, but this time the mysterious man known as Pariah is able to save the life of one person, if only for a little while longer. Meanwhile, the android known as Red Tornado is captured by the enemy, and the Monitor is betrayed by his most trusted ally. Featuring the death of the Monitor. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604976003

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Dazzler (1981) 39D CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4556252003

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Direct Edition. Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Paul Chadwick, inks by Jackson Guice. Cover by Chadwick & Guice. Dazzler faces a man who blames her for his daughter's condition in "Deathgrip." O.Z. Chase appearance. Letter to the editor from Terry Kavanagh. Cover price $0.65.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 80N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4682731006

Newsstand Edition. A World Full of Supermen! - Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Curt Swan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. While trying to return to their own home in their own time, the Legion of Super-Heroes gets diverted to a strange world that has many Supermen. Characters in this issue: The Legion of Super-Heroes [Chameleon Boy [Reep Daggle]; Element Lad [Jan Arrah]; Phantom Girl [Tinya Wazzo]; Shrinking Violet [Salu Digby]; Ultra Boy [Jo Nah]]; Brainiac; Superman [Clark Kent]; Gus. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) Annual 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689553022

DC Comics Presents: Superman and Superwoman! - "Welcome to Luthorcon III!" Written by Elliot S! Maggin. Art by Eduardo Barreto and Jerry Ordway. As Superman fills in at the Luthorcon III convention for an actor famous for playing the Man of Steel, Superwoman of 29th century Metropolis decides to pay 20th century Metropolis a visit 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 552D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4546181022

Direct Edition. Cover by Pat Broderick. "A Stump Grows in Gotham," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Bob Smith; Batman fakes his death at an assassins hands to bring the killers employers out of hiding. "Sanctuary II: Poor, Huddled Masses," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Bruce Patterson; Oliver Queen is broken out of detention, along with two Salvadoran refugees, by Dinah Lance; They head for the next stop on the "underground railroad" and leave their new friends there; A night later, Green Arrow makes his way back to Oliver Queens apartment, not knowing that Onyx is observing him in secret. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 553N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3941689011

Newsstand Edition. Continuing the introduction of Batman's deadliest new foe! What is the shattering secret of the man who calls himself Black Mask? Part 2 of 3, continued from Batman (1940) #386. Concludes in Batman (1940) #387. Written by Doug Moench, with art and cover by Klaus Janson. Plus: Green Arrow back-up tale by Joey Cavalieri, Jerome Moore and Bruce Patterson! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Dune (1985 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4036710009

Direct Edition. Reprinted from Marvel Comics Super Special 36. Comic adaptation of the 1984 David Lynch movie starring Kyle MacLachlan. In this issue, it's the year 10,191 and the most precious substance is the spice which is vital for almost everything and exists on only one planet in the universe: a desolate and dry world of deserts, the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. And on the planet, Paul Atreides is undergoing training and tests as he learns about the planet and the people. Script by Ralph Maccho and art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 274N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4532975018

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Newsstand Edition. "Cowboys and Idioms!" Part 2 of 2. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Al Gordon. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Thing (Vol. 1) #19. What has the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing been up to since he left the team at the end of the Secret Wars (see Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #12)? Marvel's most lovable monster runs into two classic movie monsters - the wolfman and Frankenstein's Monster. Plus, remember that symbiote costume Spider-Man acquired during the Secret War (see Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #8)? Don't miss its daring escape from the confines of Reed's lab. What does this mean for the future of the amazing wall-crawler? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 25 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4659186020

Indy is up to his ears in trouble, treasure and terror in this action-packed adventure set in South America! We don't want to give away any secrets, but we will say this--you'll be missing out on one of the most exciting stories of the year if you don't read "Good as Gold"! Linda Grant scripts her first Indy adventure! With art by Steve Ditko and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Mike Golden. Cover price $0.60.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 28 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659186019

The world's most famous archaeologist embarks on his most dangerous adventure yet when he searches for the mysterious Tower of Tears. Are they real, or simply a diabolical hoax? One man, a self-proclaimed sorcerer, believes in them and plans to use the Tower of Tears' power to destroy the world! "Tower of Tears" is written by Linda Grant, with art by Steve Ditko and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Keith Pollard. First 65c issue. Cover price $0.65.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 30 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659186021

Direct Edition. What's an Egyptian mummy doing in China? And why is its sarcophagus loaded with guns for the Irish Republican Army? For the answers to these and other questions, all Indy and government agent Michael Cobb need do is get themselves and the relics back to the U.S. in one piece--but that may be tougher than it sounds! "Fireworks!" is written by Linda Grant, with art by Ricardo Villamonte and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Keith Pollard. Cover price $0.65.

He-Man and She-Ra Secret of the Sword (1985 Mattel) 0 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4589451002

He-Man and She-Ra, Secret of the Sword was published in 1985 by Mattel Toys as part of their "The Secret of the Sword Sweepstakes." The inside front cover is the contest entry page. The comic was handed out at movie theaters prior to seeing the movie. The story runs six pages and recaps the movie. Full-color, comic book-sized, 8-pages.

Judge Dredd's Crime File (1985 Eagle) 2 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4554972012

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Brian Bolland cover Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics 1985 Preview Sampler (1985 Marvel) 1 VG- 3.5

Last page detached but present.

Retailer Preview. Booklet sent to retailers to promote upcoming Marvel Comics titles. Includes uncorrected proof pages of: Life of Captain Marvel (1985) #2, Longshot (1985 Limited Series) #2, #3, #4, and #5; Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #281, and #282; Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition (1985-1988 Marvel) #2; Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) #1; New Mutants (1983 1st Series) #30; Iron Man (1968 1st Series) #197; Captain America (1968 1st Series) #308; Uncanny X-men (1963 1st Series) #196; Squadron Supreme (1985 1st Series) #1; Eternals (1985 2nd Series) #1; Revenge of the Living Monolith GN (1985 Marvel Graphic Novel) #1; Heathcliff (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) #3; Royal Roy (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) #3; Planet Terry (1985 Marvel/Star Comics); Solomon Kane (1985 Marvel); Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) #6; Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #268; Black Dragon (1985 Marvel/Epic) #1, and #2; Loose pages stapled. 8 1/2" X 11". 72 pages. B&W.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 9D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4267753008

Direct Edition. "Assault on Galactus!" Part 9 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The World Devourer makes his ultimate move. Can even the combined powers of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, Magneto, Spider-Man, and Incredible Hulk prevent mighty Galactus from consuming Battleworld, thus destroying everyone and everything on it? Plus, watch as Doctor Doom's diabolical scheme comes to fruition. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 179 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401020

Direct Edition. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #40. Green Goblin origin in "Spidey Saves the Day!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; F: The Green Goblin; GA: Harry Osborn, Professor Stromm (f/b), Aunt May, Anna May Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant; Cameos: Ned Leeds, The Enforcers (Ox, Montana, Fancy Dan), Human Torch, Lucky Lobo, Crime Master (all flashback); Dr. Bromwell. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita, Sr. cover pencils. Cover price $0.65.

Michaelangelo (1985 Mirage Studios) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 VG/FN 5.0

Michaelangelo of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has a solo Christmas adventure, as he battles hoodlums who have hijacked a truck full of toys intended for an orphanage. Part of a series of one-shots featuring the Turtles in solo stories. Story and art by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Backup story featuring Gizmo; story and art by Michael Dooley. Black and white; 44 pages. Wraparound cover by Eastman. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Miracleman (1985) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4044453021

Written by Alan Moore, with art by Gary Leach. Mickey Moran was just a regular bloke with a wife and a job, until one day he *remembered*...that he was Miracleman, a glistening new god with powers far beyond those of mortal ken. He also remembered that, years ago, he and his sidekicks -- Young Miracleman and Kid Miracleman -- were in a horrible accident that left Young Miracleman dead. When Moran goes to see Kid Miracleman to help him piece together his past, our hero finds that his youthful protege has changed...for the worse. Much worse. If you've never read this series, be assured it ranks right up there with Alan Moore's other classic, Watchmen. Cover price $0.75.

Mr. Monster (1985 Eclipse) 2 FN+ 6.5

"Hemo Boy." Mr. Monster battles one of the biggest monsters of them all: Communism. Script and pencils by Michael T. Gilbert, inks by William Messner Loebs. Cover by Dave Stevens. Cover price $1.75.

Muppet Babies (1985-1989 Marvel/Star Comics) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4689554016

Newsstand Edition. Comic book version of the animated TV series about the Muppet Babies – Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Scooter, Skeeter, Rowlf, Animal and all of the extraordinary friends who pop into their lives. In this issue, it's a dark and stormy night and when a mysterious door magically appears in the Muppet Babies' nursery, they can't resist going through the door which leads them all into a haunted castle. They find all sorts of spooky and scary things in the castle and have to figure out how to get back to the nursery in "The Haunted Nursery" and "Say the Magic Word." Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. Cover price $0.65.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 25N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4532958009

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Newsstand Edition. Last 60-cent cover price issue. 1st appearance of Legion (cameo). Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Only Thing to Fear . . ., script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Professor X talk with Cloak and Dagger, then asks Magik to transport them all to Limbo; Magik and Rogue succeed in Cloak and Dagger's powers from Sunspot and Wolfsbane back to Cloak and Dagger; Cloak and Dagger renew their fight against injustice. David Charles Haller and Lila Cheney illustrations by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.