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Adventures of Superman (1987) 424 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4427498018

The Freedom League stages several attacks in Metropolis, Clark Kent meets Cat Grant and Professor Hamilton for the first time, and Lex Luthor makes Lois Lane an offer she can't refuse in "Man O' War!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by Mike Machlan. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 293D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349021013

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt: Part 2 of 6 -- "Crawling" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 31. In a shocking development, Kraven the Hunter has buried the Amazing Spider-Man six feet under! And now the deranged hunter is wearing his own spider costume and fighting crime on the streets of New York City! Unbelievable! What in the world is going on?! That's what Mary Jane would like to know as she desperately searches for her newlywed husband! And to make matters worse, there's something horrific coming up from the sewers: Vermin! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 131. (Note: Vermin previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 128.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 293D CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4431690011

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt: Part 2 of 6 -- "Crawling" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 31. In a shocking development, Kraven the Hunter has buried the Amazing Spider-Man six feet under! And now the deranged hunter is wearing his own spider costume and fighting crime on the streets of New York City! Unbelievable! What in the world is going on?! That's what Mary Jane would like to know as she desperately searches for her newlywed husband! And to make matters worse, there's something horrific coming up from the sewers: Vermin! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 131. (Note: Vermin previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 128.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Basil Wolverton's Planet of Terror (1987) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4414089001

Batman (1940) 404 VF 8.0

Batman Year One, Chapter One: "Who I Am, How I Came To Be".Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins the Gotham police force. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Selina Kyle appearance. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 404 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4420617014

Batman Year One, Chapter One: "Who I Am, How I Came To Be".Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins the Gotham police force. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Selina Kyle appearance. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 404 VF- 7.5

Batman Year One, Chapter One: "Who I Am, How I Came To Be".Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins the Gotham police force. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Selina Kyle appearance. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 406D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4420619023

First Printing. Direct Edition. Batman Year One, Chapter Three: "Black Dawn". Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. An injured and cornered Batman is up against the police, James Gordon crosses a line, and Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Bullwinkle and Rocky (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4412913008

Comic book version of the classic cartoon series. In this issue, Bullwinkle inadvertently invents a flashlight which will makes things invisible. Then, everybody wants that invention, including the evil Boris and Natasha in "The Invisible Ray or ----" and "Not Seeing is Believing or Who Put Out the Lights?" Issue also has "Fractured Fairy Tales" featuring the tale of two witches and how one wanted to meet a dashing young prince and "Bullwinkle's Corner gag strip. Scripts by David Manak and art by Ernie Colon & Al Milgrom. Cover price $1.00.

CARtoons (1961 Petersen) Magazine 8702 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Piece clipped. Missing centerfold calendar. Interrupts art or story.

CARtoons (1961 Petersen) Magazine 8710 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold Poster missing. Interrupts art and story.

Conan The Reaver GN (1987 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4384667002

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 28 - 1st printing.

Written by Don Kraar. Art by John Severin.

Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

Cover price $6.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 575 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1992642003

Batman: Year Two, Part 1 of 4. "Fear the Reaper!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. In a story that takes place in the Batman's early years, the Dark Knight comes face-to-face with the Reaper, a vigilante who has become judge, jury, and executioner on the criminal underworld. Cover price $0.75.

Foofur (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4384740005

Comic book based on the 1980s Hanna Barbara cartoon of the adventures of Foofur, the giant blue dog. In this issue, Foofur goes with a new look but worries what others will think in "A Curly Tale", then has to deal with Fencer attempting to act like a Ninja with his karate skills in "Alone Again," and then deal with a rat invasion in "Trial and Error." Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Ben Brown & Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 56D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3886359013

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Jungle Moves!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes score a much needed victory. Plus, more secrets revealed about the mysterious Destro. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 56D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47D43C8-028

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First Printing. Direct Edition. "Jungle Moves!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes score a much needed victory. Plus, more secrets revealed about the mysterious Destro. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 57 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3861322001

1st printing - "Strange Bedfellows!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ron Wagner and Kim DeMulder. Meet GI Joes newest ally - Destro?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 57 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #3861322006

1st printing - "Strange Bedfellows!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ron Wagner and Kim DeMulder. Meet GI Joes newest ally - Destro?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 57 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47D43C8-029

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1st printing - "Strange Bedfellows!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ron Wagner and Kim DeMulder. Meet GI Joes newest ally - Destro?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 59 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4384740020

1st printing - "Divergent Paths!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover by Mike Zeck. Who or what is Raptor...an insane man or Cobra's deadly new assassin? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 60 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3886359019

1st printing - "Cross Purposes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Todd McFarlane and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes race against the clock to stop the Dreadnoks from sabotaging a shuttle launch. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Chuckles. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 60 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4127591004

1st printing - "Cross Purposes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Todd McFarlane and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes race against the clock to stop the Dreadnoks from sabotaging a shuttle launch. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Chuckles. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 60 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D26C85-010

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1st printing - "Cross Purposes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Todd McFarlane and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes race against the clock to stop the Dreadnoks from sabotaging a shuttle launch. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Chuckles. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 61 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3886359021

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

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 62 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3886359022

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

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 65 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4048434014

In "Shuttle Complex," it's an all out space war as the Joes launch a shuttle to try to keep Cobra Commander from destroying a number of spy satellites monitoring Cobra activity; the new Cobra Commander takes control; and Snake-Eyes and Scarlett join the circus. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Duke; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Rip-Cord; Lift-Ticket; Roadblock; Main-Frame; Payload; Hardtop; Sci-Fi; Roadblock;; Dial-Tone; GUESTS: Blind Master; White Clown (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Scrap-Iron; Techno-Vipers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 65 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-1D26C85-015

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In "Shuttle Complex," it's an all out space war as the Joes launch a shuttle to try to keep Cobra Commander from destroying a number of spy satellites monitoring Cobra activity; the new Cobra Commander takes control; and Snake-Eyes and Scarlett join the circus. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Duke; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Rip-Cord; Lift-Ticket; Roadblock; Main-Frame; Payload; Hardtop; Sci-Fi; Roadblock;; Dial-Tone; GUESTS: Blind Master; White Clown (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Scrap-Iron; Techno-Vipers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe Special Missions (1986) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4150580006

"The Old Switcheroo!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Mike Zeck. Chuckles and Kady Jaye race against the clock to stop the latest scheme of the sinister Baroness. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Godzilla King of the Monsters Special (1987) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349473017

Written by Randy Stradley and Steve Bissette. Art by Steve Bissette, Ron Randall, Art Nichols and Tony Salmons. Cover by Steve Bissette. The BIGGEST character of all time is back--like you've never seen him before! Plus, beginning in this issue, a series of full page pin-ups by Giffen, Moore, Vess, Vietch, Yeates, Gulacy, Chadwick, Warner, Eastman & Laird, Salmons and others! B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Inhumanoids (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26D1A86-011

The Coming of the Inhumanoids: Part 1 of 4 - Based on the screenplay by Flint Dille. Adapted by Jim Salicrup. Art and cover by James W. Fry and Joe Del Beato. Inhumanoids is 1-part 1950s monster movie, 1-part sci-fi adventure, and 1-part ecological warning. A group of scientists, strapped inside high tech suits of armor, explore the catacombs of the earth and discover that ancient evil creatures called the Inhumanoids lay in wait to rise up and conqueror mankind. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 225 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-422EF89-005

Armor Wars. Part 1 of 8. "Stark Wars!" Double-Sized issue. Guest-starring Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang). Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bright (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Mark Bright and Bob Layton. There is an abundance of technology-based villains in the Marvel Universe: The Beetle, Titanium Man, Controller, Crimson Dynamo, and many more! Each one uses super-advanced technology to make the weapons needed to commit their crimes! Tony Stark has just learned that his technology was stolen and could be the key component in the armor and battlesuits these villains wear! The Stark Enterprises CEO is furious! And the first bad guys on his list are Stilt-Man, the Mauler, and the Controller! "They stole his technology, and now it's Total War!" Retelling of Iron Man's origin. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Cassie Lang, Abe Zimmer, Clayton Wilson, and Mrs. Arbogast. (Notes: Shell-Head previously clashed with the Controller in Iron Man #91. This eight-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Iron Man Armor Wars.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Justice League America (1987) 1 FN+ 6.5

When terrorists take the U.N. General Assembly hostage, Doctor Light (Kimiyo Hoshi) calls on the newly formed Justice League for help in "Born Again". Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Terry Austin. Batman, Guy Gardner, Black Canary, Mr. Miracle, Oberon, Captain Marvel, Martian Manhunter, Blue Beetle, Dr. Fate, Maxwell Lord. Maguire/Austin cover. Cover price $0.75.

Little Shop of Horrors (1987) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4411714009

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dave Hunt. "Little Shop of Horrors," script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dave Hunt; Seymour Krelborn, a shy, clumsy, good-hearted florist, discovers what a new kind of plant, but its an alien creature whose arrival on Earth is the first step in an invasion plot; Seymour names his discovery the Audrey Two, after his co-worker and love interest, Audrey, and before long the Audrey Two makes Seymour popular; People from all over find themselves strangely enamored of the plant, and it makes Seymour and his boss Mr. Mushnik a lot of money, since all the new visitors to their flower shop mean a lot of new business; Seymour struggles with his success and celebrity because only he knows that Audrey Two feeds on human blood. Based on the 1986 feature film, which was a musical. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 1-1ST CBCS 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-006

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First printing. Frank Miller introduction and cover. Wrongfully accused of plotting to overthrow the Shogun, Itto Ogami becomes an outlaw, wandering through the provinces of feudal Japan, seeking vengeance for the murder of his wife and family. Awesome stories by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojma, presented in fantastic black and white art. Each issue in this series runs approximately 60 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 1-1ST CGC 9.6 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4420619012

First printing. Frank Miller introduction and cover. Wrongfully accused of plotting to overthrow the Shogun, Itto Ogami becomes an outlaw, wandering through the provinces of feudal Japan, seeking vengeance for the murder of his wife and family. Awesome stories by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojma, presented in fantastic black and white art. Each issue in this series runs approximately 60 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 2 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-007

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-008

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-009

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-010

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 6 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-011

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-012

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Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 8 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-013

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Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 54 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4420435019

'It's Genetic' strip by Kyle Baker; The Wedding of the Year - a look at the wedding of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson, with comments from Stan Lee, Jim Salicrup and Jim Shooter; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; 'Willie Lumpkin' strip by Stan Lee and Dan DeCarlo; Mary Jane Watson paper doll by Janet Jackson, Vince Colletta & John Romita, Sr.; Peter and Mary Jane star in Marvel Saga #22; Spider-Man bachelor party script; The Marvel Age: 1975 (Part I). Cover by John Romita, Sr. Back Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $0.50.

MASK (1987 2nd Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27967D5-008

"The Ice Age!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Curt Swan and Kurt Schaffenberger. V.E.N.O.M. (Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem) has returned and the only force on Earth that can stop their sinister plans is Matt Trakker and the brave men and women of M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand)! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Did you know that M.A.S.K. is the special weapons division of G.I. Joe? – Odinson. Lone Star Comics Archivist. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4421066020

"Monstroid" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. The evil Skeletor calls up the gargantuan Monstroid to destroy He-Man. The even-more-evil Hordak tries to seize control of Monstroid to destroy them both! But can anyone truly control Monstroid? Plus: the amazing Extendar and the menacing Multi-Bot! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 7D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4421040004

Direct Edition. "Long Live the King" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Wilson and Al Milgrom. Their names are Clamp Champ, Faker, Ninjor, Blast-Attak and Scareglow! They're the tyrant Skeletor's latest -- and greatest -- team of merciless marauders! What happens when they clash with He-Man and his noble defenders of Eternia is...explosive! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 8D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4421040006

Direct Edition. "The Getaway" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. He-Man finds his hands full with more trouble than even he thought possible when Mosquitor, Snake Face and Sssqueeze attack Eternia. The battle really heats up when He-Man breaks out the Scubatack and Cliff Climber action suits! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Millennium (1987 DC) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7A3B-014

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Millennium Week 1. Week one of DC's companywide crossover of 1987 gets underway by informing readers that the Manhunters were created as a force for good three-and-a-half billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. However, they have turned against their masters and are now gunning for Earth's heroes and for ten special "chosen ones" that have been selected by the Guardians. Various DC characters, such as Wally West's dad, are revealed to be Manhunters. Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75.

Original Astro Boy (1987) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4384646010

Story by Mike Dimpsey. Art by Ken Steacy and Rodney Dunn. Cover by Ken Steacy. A controversial (to fans) adaptation of the beloved manga and anime series from Now Comics. Devastated by the death of his son, scientist Dr. Boynton builds a robot in his image, with special powers and his own personality: Astro Boy. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4431690009

Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.