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Airboy (1986 Eclipse) 5 VF 8.0

Signed by Dave Stevens, certification is not included.

As Airboy engages in a showdown with General Orista, Hirota, the Heap and others take on Misery in "Misery Takes a Holiday." Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Stan Woch & Willie Blyberg & Emily Novak. Cover by Dave Stevens Cover price $0.50.

Airboy (1986 Eclipse) 5 VG- 3.5

1 1/2" tear through two interior pages.

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As Airboy engages in a showdown with General Orista, Hirota, the Heap and others take on Misery in "Misery Takes a Holiday." Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Stan Woch & Willie Blyberg & Emily Novak. Cover by Dave Stevens Cover price $0.50.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 33D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4684809017

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Yuriko Oyama as Lady Deathstrike. Yuriko Oyama first appeared in Daredevil #197. "A Friend in Need!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. Cover by Mike Mignola. As Heather attempts to learn how to control the powers of the Vindicator suit she runs into the mutant heroes known as the X-Men. But her reunion with her friend Logan is cut short when an enemy from Wolverine's past shows up seeking revenge. Plus, what is Marrina up to and what does the barbarian Attuma want with her? NOTE: Marvel begins their 25th Anniversary celebration with a new logo in top left corner of the front covers of their books for one year (12 issues). Cover price $0.75.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 36 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4644511014

Canadian edition. "Labor Pains!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange and the Avengers. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Gerry Talaoc. Cover by Mike Mignola and Al Milgrom. Shaman uses all the mystical power at his disposal to try an help Snowbird, but even his considerable talents may not ne enough. Enter: the Sorcerer Supreme! Meanwhile, a stranger infiltrates Avenger's Mansion seeking the Scion of Atlantis. But is he there as friend or foe. NOTE: See Avengers (Vol. 1) #270 for Namor and the Avenger's side of the story. Cover price $0.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 278 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698017003

Direct Edition. "If This Be Justice" Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Peter David and Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Mike Harris. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Mike Harris. Still reeling from the revelation that Flash Thompson might be the Hobgoblin, Peter Parker walks to the police station to visit his friend. Aunt May's nephew thinks that Flash may be innocent. But someone else walking to police station already thinks he's guilty! The Scourge of the Underworld! Oh no! Oh yes, from the pages of Captain America's title...the gun-toting vigilante is ready to bring justice to the Hobgoblin! Whether he's got the right one or not! When Scourge enters the police station, justice is indeed served! But to whom? Flash, Scourge, or your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Rose, Hobgoblin, and the Wraith (aka Brian DeWolff). (Notes: The striking cover to this issue is unsigned -- possible pencils by Charles Vess or Mike Harris with inks by Kyle Baker. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 286.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 278 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2088913011

Direct Edition. "If This Be Justice" Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Peter David and Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Mike Harris. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Mike Harris. Still reeling from the revelation that Flash Thompson might be the Hobgoblin, Peter Parker walks to the police station to visit his friend. Aunt May's nephew thinks that Flash may be innocent. But someone else walking to police station already thinks he's guilty! The Scourge of the Underworld! Oh no! Oh yes, from the pages of Captain America's title...the gun-toting vigilante is ready to bring justice to the Hobgoblin! Whether he's got the right one or not! When Scourge enters the police station, justice is indeed served! But to whom? Flash, Scourge, or your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Rose, Hobgoblin, and the Wraith (aka Brian DeWolff). (Notes: The striking cover to this issue is unsigned -- possible pencils by Charles Vess or Mike Harris with inks by Kyle Baker. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 286.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 280D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681627021

Direct Edition. "Introducing the Sinister Syndicate!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts) and Brett Breeding (pencils/inks). Cover by Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding. The amazing one is back in town (after the events of Web of Spider-Man 18)! And Silver Sable wants him at Coney Island amusement park for a battle vs. Jack O'Lantern! However when Spidey and sable show up at the park, they get the Sinister Syndicate instead: Beetle, Boomerang, Hydro-Man, Rhino, and Speed Demon! What a revoltin' development! Five against two! This won't be a day at the beach! First appearance of the Sinister Syndicate. Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Sha Shan, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Leeds, Ned Leeds, Roderick Kingsley, the Kingpin, Rose, Arranger, and the Sandman. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 288.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 280N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #0977084003

Newsstand Edition. "Introducing the Sinister Syndicate!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts) and Brett Breeding (pencils/inks). Cover by Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding. The amazing one is back in town (after the events of Web of Spider-Man 18)! And Silver Sable wants him at Coney Island amusement park for a battle vs. Jack O'Lantern! However when Spidey and sable show up at the park, they get the Sinister Syndicate instead: Beetle, Boomerang, Hydro-Man, Rhino, and Speed Demon! What a revoltin' development! Five against two! This won't be a day at the beach! First appearance of the Sinister Syndicate. Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Sha Shan, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Leeds, Ned Leeds, Roderick Kingsley, the Kingpin, Rose, Arranger, and the Sandman. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 288.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 269N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4689054014

Newsstand Edition. "The Once and Future Kang!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In timeless limbo Earth's Mightiest Heroes and their long-time foe, Kang the Conqueror, are captives of the chief council Kang! However, the Lion of Olympus cannot be held for long in a simple paralysis beam! When Hercules breaks free, chaos breaks loose! The Avengers assemble to battle the chief council Kang, while the 41st century Kang also attacks his Kang-brother! Confusing indeed! But in the land of limbo things are seldom what they seem. And eventually the true orchestrator of events is revealed! With Ravonna by his side, Immortus stops the fighting and makes everything all right. Or does he? The Avengers aren't so sure, but of course only time will tell. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, and the Pharaoh Rama-Tut. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Notes: Immortus appears next in Avengers West Coast 48. The significance of this three-part story was the return of Kang the Conqueror as a major villain for the Avengers. This issue sets the stage for many great future encounters.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4548562009

Direct Edition. "A Bird in the Hand!" Guest-starring Thing , Firebird, and the Rangers. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. As the Avengers, Thing, and Firebird return from the land of the Cat-People, they are confronted by Firebird's former team the Rangers (last seen in Incredible Hulk #265). Ghost Rider (original), Red Wolf, Shooting Star, and Texas Twister are here and it's not for a social call. It's the West Coast Avengers vs. the Rangers. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 392 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681533007

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "A Town on the Night," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tom Mandrake, inks by Jan Duursema; Batman and Catwoman's night out is constantly interrupted by criminals; Harvey Bullock tries to convince Commissioner Gordon to arrest Catwoman for her previous crimes. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 395 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668464011

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "The Film Freak," script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; With Jason at home being jealous, Batman teams up with Catwoman; They go after a burglar called the Film Freak due to spouting off classic movie lines; An old girlfriend gives the press his true identity, As Batman and Catwoman check out leads, Robin teams up with Bullock; The Film Freak's reenacts the shower scene from Psycho with the reporter as his leading lady. Continued in Detective Comics #562. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 396 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681533011

Direct Edition. Cover art by Tom Mandrake. The climax to the Film Freak saga in "Box-Office Smash," script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Batman and Catwoman are too late to stop Film Freak from killing an old friend; Gordon gets everyone on the same team to work together; They stop Film Freak on his next attempt, this time to blow up his old director's new premier; They finally stopped him from doing a King Kong skit. Part 3 of 3, continued from Detective Comics (1937) #562. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #0277036001

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 2-1ST.D CGC 9.6 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #0277036005

First printing. Direct Edition. NOTE: 1st printing has almost matching grey background on inside front cover and facing page. 2nd printing doesn't have matching gray background--grays are very different. 3rd printings are labeled as such. Cover by Frank Miller. "Dark Knight Triumphant," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; an aging Batman battles the Mutant gang and their anonymous leader; While walking to work, considering retirement, Jim Gordon is almost killed by a 17-year old boy with an M60; Carrie Kelly, a young girl who owes her life to Batman, seeks out her hero and becomes Robin. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 2-1ST.D CGC 9.2 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #2038085006

First printing. Direct Edition. NOTE: 1st printing has almost matching grey background on inside front cover and facing page. 2nd printing doesn't have matching gray background--grays are very different. 3rd printings are labeled as such. Cover by Frank Miller. "Dark Knight Triumphant," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; an aging Batman battles the Mutant gang and their anonymous leader; While walking to work, considering retirement, Jim Gordon is almost killed by a 17-year old boy with an M60; Carrie Kelly, a young girl who owes her life to Batman, seeks out her hero and becomes Robin. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4698015011

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

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 4-1ST CGC 9.6 JSA Miller Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Frank Miller Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4462876003

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

Boris the Bear (1986 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.0 Smith Variant

Paper: White

Label #4268641006

First Printing. Written by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley and James Dean Smith. Art and cover by James Dean Smith. In this issue Boris the Bear slaughters the Teenage Radioactive Black Belt Mutant Ninja Critters! And nobody is spared. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 323D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover - 1st appearance of new Super Patriot (US Agent), John Walker in "Super-Patriot is Here." Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Josef Rubinstein. Captain America has received a lot of media attention after his shooting of an Ultimatum terrorist two issues ago. Now a new superhero called the Super-Patriot is trying to take Cap's place as America's patriotic hero. Cameo appearances by the Black Knight and Hercules. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Crossfire and Rainbow (1986 Eclipse) 4 FN 6.0

Dave Stevens cover. With Jay in jail and blamed for the murder of a police officer, Rainbow tries to find the real killer in "This Isn't Elvis." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Dan Spiegle. Issue also has "Text Page" by Mark Evanier. Cover price $1.25.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 228 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668534025

Direct Edition. Cover art by David Mazzucchelli. Purgatory, script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli; the Kingpin's war against Daredevil continues, and Matt's life continues to unravel; Matt confronts the Kingpin directly and is beaten senseless; part 2 of critically acclaimed Born Again storyline. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 231 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700409013

Direct Edition. "Saved" Written by Frank Miller. Art by David Mazzucchelli. Cover art by David Mazzucchelli. Ben begins his expose on the Kingpin and his wife is almost killed for his efforts. Matt fights the Kingpin's goon in a Daredevil costume and takes the costume after the battle. Matt and Karen are re-united. Part 5 of critically acclaimed Born Again storyline. Cover price $0.75.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 232 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4060800002

Direct Edition. Cover art by David Mazzucchelli. God and Country starring Daredevil, Karen Page, Foggy Nelson, Glorianna O'Breen, Ben Urich, Kingpin, and Nuke [Sgt. Simpson] (1st), script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli; Matt helps Karen kick her drug habit; Kingpin hires a deranged Super Soldier to go after DD; part 6 of critically acclaimed Born Again storyline. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 232 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1392194012

Direct Edition. Cover art by David Mazzucchelli. God and Country starring Daredevil, Karen Page, Foggy Nelson, Glorianna O'Breen, Ben Urich, Kingpin, and Nuke [Sgt. Simpson] (1st), script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli; Matt helps Karen kick her drug habit; Kingpin hires a deranged Super Soldier to go after DD; part 6 of critically acclaimed Born Again storyline. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 236 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681576003

Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz. American Dreamer starring Daredevil, Black Widow [Natasha Romanov], S.H.I.E.L.D., and Jack Hazzard (1st and Death), script by Ann Nocenti (first work on the title), pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Wiacek; DD and the Widow track down another deranged member of the Super Soldier Project. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Death Rattle (1985 2nd Series Kitchen Sink) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4628214010

verify this is NOT the Kitchen Sink Classics reprint Cover price $2.00.

Death Rattle (1985 2nd Series Kitchen Sink) 8 FN/VF 7.0

verify this is NOT the Kitchen Sink Classics reprint Cover price $2.00.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 561ZELLERS VF- 7.5

Full size promotional comic given away by Zeller's Store in Canada. 36 pgs.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 566 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4104339009

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Canadian Edition. Cover art by Dick Giordano. As Batman #400 looms, this issue takes a look at the Dark Knight's Rogues Gallery! in "Know Your Foes," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith; starring Joker, Penguin, Killer Moth, Black Mask, Two-Face, Mad Hatter, Deadshot, Ras Al Ghul, Nocturna, Poison Ivy, Riddler, Killer Krock, Mr. Freeze and others. "Old Enemies Die Hard," script by Joey Cavalieri pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Dell Barras; Oliver Queen discovers his apartment burglarized and his answering machine torn up, but he manages to play the tape on another machine and hears Onyxs voice telling him that she is in Tommys music store and that she has been followed by someone; In the music store, Tommy and Onyx share their first kiss, but, minutes later, a powerful villain named Barricade breaks in, battles Onyx, and snatches her headband away; Green Arrow, who has just arrived on the scene, knocks the headband away from him with an arrow. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

Donatello (1986 Mirage Studios) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3885622019

Donatello of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles meets an artist (based on comics legend Jack Kirby) who has discovered a way to bring his drawings to life. Part of a series of one-shots featuring the Turtles in solo stories. Story by Kevin Eastman and art by Peter Laird. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover by Laird. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Donatello (1986 Mirage Studios) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 FN/VF 7.0

Donatello of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles meets an artist (based on comics legend Jack Kirby) who has discovered a way to bring his drawings to life. Part of a series of one-shots featuring the Turtles in solo stories. Story by Kevin Eastman and art by Peter Laird. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover by Laird. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Elektra Assassin (1986) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4670301011

"Hell and Back." Featuring the hard boiled writing of Frank Miller and the surrealistic renderings of Bill Sienkiewicz, Elektra: Assassin takes place several years after the title character's "death." This first issue (of eight) reveals Elektra's past through flashbacks as she undergoes a dangerous mission. Written by Frank Miller. Pencils, inks, and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $1.50.

Elvira's House of Mystery (1986 DC) 4D VF/NM 9.0

Direct Edition. All-new stories! "Someone Is Watching Her" is brought to you by writer and penciler Dennis Yee and inker Jim Fern. A doofy wimp hounds an innocent young woman but a dead thing is watching both of them! Cover by Mark Beachum and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Elvira's House of Mystery (1986 DC) 9 VF+ 8.5

This could just be the best issue yet! "Lost Souls" is brought to you by Darren Auck and Victor Laszlo, and "Drink Like A Fish" is courtesy of Dennis Yee and Graham Nolan. The cover features Elvira herself, Cassandra Peterson! Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 292D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681576016

Direct Edition. "The Man Who Dreamed the World!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and P. Craig Russell. Cover by John Byrne. Nick Fury has arrived in the year 1936 and plans to assassinate Adolph Hitler before he can cause World War II and the Holocaust. Can Sue, Johnny, and Jen stop the over zealous super-spy before he alters the very course of human history? More importantly, should they? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 292N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4697194002

Newsstand Edition. "The Man Who Dreamed the World!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and P. Craig Russell. Cover by John Byrne. Nick Fury has arrived in the year 1936 and plans to assassinate Adolph Hitler before he can cause World War II and the Holocaust. Can Sue, Johnny, and Jen stop the over zealous super-spy before he alters the very course of human history? More importantly, should they? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Flaming Carrot Comics (1984 AV/Dark Horse) 11 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4699263019

Cover art by Bob Burden. State of Siege, script and art by Bob Burden; The Communists take over Iron City. Chronicling the hilarious adventures of Bob Burden's post-Dada, neo-surrealist super-hero. 36 pgs. $1.70. Cover price $1.70.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 54 CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-198117D-005

First printing. Direct Edition. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Sam DeLarosa. Cover by Mike Zeck. "Launch Base!" - Flint is captured and brought to Doctor Mindebender for interrogation. Good luck, Flint. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 196D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4523521020

Direct Edition. Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover. "3" Guy Gardner intends to use the Shark to assist against the Anti-Monitor. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $0.75.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 32 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4699567017

"Going Underground." Picking up where the original numbering left off, this issue came out several years after #31 (to promote the forthcoming Howard the Duck movie). Howard and a gorgeous hitchhiker confront The Gopher, who is hell bent creating condos and tourist attractions, the environment be damned. Script by Steven Grant, pencils by Paul Smith, inks by Vinnie Colletta. Cover by Sid Abel and Colletta. Cover price $0.65.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 30 Cent Variant 201 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #4701837001

30 cent cover price variant with starburst price style. "The Sword and the Sorcerer!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Staton. Rich Buckler/John Romita Sr. cover. The Hulk teams up with a barbarian named Kronak, who is suspiciously similar to a certain Robert E. Howard creation. Cover price $0.30.

Jonny Quest (1986 Comico) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4634952010

Jonny, Dr. Quest, Race and Hadji discover that no one is who they seem to be when they are summoned to South America to try to stop the flow of weapons to some revolutionaries in "Guns for the Laughing Man." Script by William Messner-Loebs and art by Marc Hempel & Mark Wheatley. Cover by Dave Stevens. Jonny Quest pinup on back cover. Cover price $1.50.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 253 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1476548-010

Despero rules Gotham City unless the JLA can stop him! And for the first time - the origin of Despero! Part 3 of 4, concludes next issue. Written by Gerry Conway, with art by Luke McDonnell and Bill Wray. Cover pencils by McDonnell. Cover price $0.75.

Legends (1986 DC) 1A.N CGC 9.2 SS Ostrander

Paper: White

Signed by John Ostrander on 11/8/24. Newsstand Edition

Label #4503625001

Newsstand Edition. Includes Mask comic insert. Darkseid once again reigns supreme on Apokolips, but the legendary super-heroes of Earth remain a thorn in his side. Thus, he begins Operation Humiliation. Firestorm battles Brimstone, Flash takes on Deadshot, and Captain Marvel (in his first post-Crisis appearance) fights Macro-Man. Legends is designed to kick off three new ongoing series (The Flash, Suicide Squad, and The Justice League) and a mini series (Shazam: A New Beginning). Plotted by John Ostrander and scripted by Lein Wein, with pencils by John Byrne and inks by Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

Legends (1986 DC) 1B CGC 9.6 Mask Not Included

Paper: White

Label #4689896023

This issue does not have the Mask comic insert. Darkseid once again reigns supreme on Apokolips, but the legendary super-heroes of Earth remain a thorn in his side. Thus, he begins Operation Humiliation. Firestorm battles Brimstone, Flash takes on Deadshot, and Captain Marvel (in his first post-Crisis appearance) fights Macro-Man. Legends is designed to kick off three new ongoing series (The Flash, Suicide Squad, and The Justice League) and a mini series (Shazam: A New Beginning). Plotted by John Ostrander and scripted by Lein Wein, with pencils by John Byrne and inks by Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

Legends (1986 DC) Canadian Price Variant 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4297998002

Canadian edition. Darkseid once again reigns supreme on Apokolips, but the legendary super-heroes of Earth remain a thorn in his side. Thus, he begins Operation Humiliation. Firestorm battles Brimstone, Flash takes on Deadshot, and Captain Marvel (in his first post-Crisis appearance) fights Macro-Man. Legends is designed to kick off three new ongoing series (The Flash, Suicide Squad, and The Justice League) and a mini series (Shazam: A New Beginning). Plotted by John Ostrander and scripted by Lein Wein, with pencils by John Byrne and inks by Karl Kesel. Cover price $1.00.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 14 CGC 9.8 SS Matt Wagner

Paper: White

Signed by Matt Wagner on 5/19/18.

Label #1609304022

Wrap-around cover by Matt Wagner and Sam Keith. "….Or Not to Be." 22 pages. Part 14 of 15. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Sam Keith. Kevin and Mirth discuss their mutual past and how is shapes their future. Kevin accepts his role and takes the last step to prepare for the final battle. Untitled story. 4 pages. Part 9 of 9. Story and pencils by Matt Wagner. Inks by Rich Rankin. The repercussions of last issues battle resonate with all of those who remain. Will Stacy's sanity be the final casualty of Grendel's criminal reign? 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

Man of Steel (1986) 1A CGC 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Special Collector's Edition.

Label #4690327003

Special Collector's Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Man of Steel (1986) 1B.D CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4690327002

Standard Direct Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.