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Dark Horse Presents (1986) 1A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #1220444007

1st printing. An anthology of original stories. First appearance of Concrete and Black Cross. Cover by Chris Warner. Black Cross [Part 1], script and art by Chris Warner; A soldier, haunted by memories of his past and injustices in the present, turns his back on his assignment. Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, script and art by Paul Chadwick; After finding himself in a new super-strong, rock hard body and donning the name Concrete, Ron Lithgow solicits on television for ideas regarding what he might do with his new body. Mindwalk, script and art by Randy Stradley; A shady telepath is coerced by government employees to ferret secrets from the mind of an ailing old man. Brighter!, script and art by Paul Chadwick; A young woman considers the possibilities afforded to her by her mutation, an ability to project light and create images. Back-cover Concrete illustration by Paul Chadwick. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 89 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-3985F7A-002

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Cover by Mike Mignola. The Omega Men make camp for the night and then wake up in Metropolis. What happened and how did they get there? That's what the Omega Men and Superman want to know in "Metropolis Wasn't Built in a Day…Or Was it?" Script by Bob Rozakis & Todd Klein and art by Alex Savilik & Ricardo Villagran. Cover price $0.75.

Death Rattle (1985 2nd Series Kitchen Sink) 8 VF+ 8.5

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

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 566 VG- 3.5

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 $0.75.

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.

Doctor Strange Into Shamballa GN (1986 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST FN+ 6.5

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 23 - 1st printing. Written by J.M. DeMatteis and Dan Green. Art by Dan Green. Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Doctor Who (1984 Marvel) 17 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26F71FB-008

Written by Steve Parkhouse, John Peel and Steve Moore. Art by Dave Gibbons and John Stokes. Cover by Dave Gibbons. The Doctor stars in "The Tides of Time" parts 5 and 6 by Steve Parkhouse and Dave Gibbons, reprinted from Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) #65 and 66. Plus: Sea Devils in "Devil of the Deep" by John Peel and John Stokes, reprinted from Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) #61; Voc Robots tale "Crisis on Kaldor" by Steve Moore and John Stokes, reprinted from Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) #50; part 2 of an interview with Peter Davison by Ken Hart; and 'Who Knows' by Patrick Daniel O'Neill, a monthly report on all things Doctor Who. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Elvira Mistress of the Dark (1988 Magazine) 1D CBCS 9.0 SS Joe Jusko

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Joe Jusko. Direct Edition.

Label #23-3A44982-003

Direct Edition. Cover by Ernie Colon and Joe Jusko. Art by Ernie Colon and Romeo Tanghal. Adaptation of the 1988 "Elvira: Mistress of the Dark" movie. 1-shot, magazine-sized. Cover price $2.00.

Elvira Mistress of the Dark (1988 Magazine) 1D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. Cover by Ernie Colon and Joe Jusko. Art by Ernie Colon and Romeo Tanghal. Adaptation of the 1988 "Elvira: Mistress of the Dark" movie. 1-shot, magazine-sized. Cover price $2.00.

Elvira's House of Mystery (1986 DC) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Direct Edition.

Label #19-333729F-082

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) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #20-24EC60A-007

New! Improved! More shock and schlock with the Mistress of the Dark! Tales written by Joey Cavalieri, Rory Metcalf and Robert Kanigher, and drawn by Mark Beachum, Tom Grindberg and Dick Ayers! Cover by Beachum. Cover price $0.75.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2BC5393-027

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4041907023

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

Extremely Silly Comics (1986 Black and White) 1 VF- 7.5

Stories and art by Ben Dunn and others. A very early anthology from indy comics pioneer Antarctic Press. Featuring the obligatory Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spoof (by future Ninja High School creator Ben Dunn), Samurai Penguins (unrelated to the SLG character), as well as Stellar Losers, Machinegun Belly, and other extreme silliness. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CBCS 9.9

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2491A44-017

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0000473-AA-016

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0291108026

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 43 CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984E1B-018

1st printing - "Crossroads!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. One brave soul will make the ultimate sacrifice! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 48 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47D43C8-020

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1st printing - "Slaughter!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes have captured Zartan! Only problem is, Zartan has them right where he wants them. Plus, the toughest Joe yet makes his Marvel Comics debut! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Sgt. Slaughter. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 50 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D24259-028

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1st printing - "The Battle of Springfield!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. It's all out action, as GI Joe celebrates 50 issues with a no holds barred throw down with Cobra and their new emperor - Serpentor! 48 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Zarana. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 51 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D26C85-001

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1st printing - "Thunder Machine!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by John Byrne. The Dreadnoks head to GI Joe headquarters to break Zartan out of jail! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 53D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3886359009

Direct Edition. 1st printing - Marvel 25th Anniversary Edition Cover Featuring Snake-Eyes -"Pit-Fall!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Cobra attacks on GI Joe's home turf! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

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) 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 (1982 Marvel) 67 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D26C85-017

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In "Cold Snap," the captured Joes return from Borovia; Cobra begins its Terror-Drome operation; and Storm Shadow dispenses much ninja wisdom to Billy. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Dial-Tone; Stalker; Snow-Job; Quick-Kick; Outback; Lady Jaye; Flint; Roadblock; Leatherneck; Shipwreck; Doc; Tunnel Rat; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Psyche-Out; Jinx; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Billy; Blind Master; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 72 CBCS 9.0 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1981F70-005

"Stiletto" finds the new Cobra agent, Star-Viper, breaking into The Pit III and stealing an experimental and expensive black box mechanism from under the Joes' noses. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Gung-Ho; Dusty; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Iceberg; Mainframe; Tunnel Rat; Wildcard (1st); Skidmark (1st); Windmill (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Star-Viper (1st); Croc-Master (1st); Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 74 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4063353017

In "Alliance of Convenience," all-out war breaks out on Cobra Island between the Joes, Cobra Commander, Serpentor and Destro. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneek-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Duke; Roadblock; Beach-Head; Crank-Case; Clutch; Wild Bill; Doc; Leatherneck; Cutter; Tripwire; Short-Fuse; Stalker; Shipwreck; Sci-Fi; Lifeline; Fast-Draw; Crazylegs; Breaker; Maverick; Battleforce 2000; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Tomax; Xamot; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Tele-Viper; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 79 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4418460003

The Joes may have beaten the diabolical Dreadnoks before, but now, in the heart of a New Jersey swamp, they're on the Dreadnoks' home turf--and that could make all the difference in the world! "Dreadnoks Rule!" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Marshall Rogers and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner 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.

Gobbledygook (1986 2nd Series Mirage) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-051

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New 8 page TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) story plus a Donatello/Michaelangelo 7 pg. story & a Gizmo story. An anthology featuring short stories and pin-up pages by the Mirage Studios artists and a few guests. An anthology featuring short stories and pin-up pages by the Mirage Studios artists and a few guests. Full Contents: Page 1: "Don't Sleep on Main Street" - Eastman and Laird Pages 2-3: "Only a Loser" - Eastman and Laird Pages 4-10: "Technofear!" - TMNT story by Peter Laird Pages 11-12: "Enchanted Pilgrim" illos by Peter Laird Page 13: SCAT magazine cover by Peter Laird Page 14: "The Technician" illo by Peter Laird Page 15: Untitled illo by Peter Laird Pages 16-19: "The Crossing" - short story featuring Splat & Beggar by Kevin Eastman Pages 20-24: Untitled Splat & Beggar short story by Eastman and Laird Pages 25-33: "The Louder the Better" - Splat & Beggar story by Eastman and Eric Talbot Page 34: Previously unpublished science fiction illo by Peter Laird Page 35: Triceraton illo by Peter Laird Pages 36-38: Dragon illos by Peter Laird Pages 39-42: "You Had To Be There" - B&W version of the color story that was published in TMNT #7 by Kevin Eastman and Richard Corben Pages 43-49: "Cosmic Crows" - humor strip by Ryan Brown and Bruce Hatten Pages 50-55: "Cola Wars" - Science fiction story by Kevin Eastman and Jim Lawson. Pages 56-57: Halloween cover illos for "Hampshire Life" by Peter Laird Page 58: Previously unpublished horror illo by Peter Laird Page 59: Cover illo for the "Smith College Alumnae Quarterly" by Peter Laird Page 60: "Cosmic Crows" - humor strip by Ryan Brown Page 61-70: "Pursuit" - science fiction story by Peter Laird Pages 71-73: Three one page shorts by Michael Dooney Pages 74-77: Previously unpublished comic book samples by Peter Laird Pages 78-81: "Shopping Spree" - Gizmo story by Michael Dooney Pages 82-89: "Crazy Man" - TMNT story by Kevin Eastman, Ryan Brown and Jim Lawson Page 90: "Cosmic Crows": humor strip by Ryan Brown Cover price $3.50.

Godzilla (1988 Dark Horse Limited Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4185348001

Story and art by Kazuhisa Iwata. Cover by Mark A. Nelson. Tokyo is in ruins, but the Japanese military refuses to give up. They unleash their "Main Sky Battle Tank"--the armored hover craft Super X! It's a war of futuristic technology versus prehistoric might in a battle to the death--setting the scene for next issue's exciting climax! This is Godzilla and Japanese manga at their best! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

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.

Greed Magazine (1988) 5 FN+ 6.5

Light staple rust.

Love and Rockets - Los Bros Hernandez and the Marvel of the Real. Plus: Swans, Tommy Keene, Dag Nasty, Clive Barker, Chester Brown, Frank & Sammy. Cover price $2.50.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 201D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #24-00EC56D-002

Direct Edition. "Setting Up Shop." Seven villains battle seven Green Lanterns. With this issue, this series is now called the Green Lantern Corps. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Mark Farmer. Cover by Staton and Bruce Patterson. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4250287013

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D CGC 8.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4020473008

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 344 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418460007

"Psychic Victory." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. It's the calm before the storm. The Redeemer and Rock, the Leader's new super-powered henchmen and former Hulkbusters, storm a top secret government facility to obtain Weapons of Mass Destruction. Meanwhile, Bruce and Betty's relationship has been a tumultuous one at best. Betty intends to confront the one responsible, the Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk and Wolverine (1986) 1 CBCS 9.4 SS BYRNE/ PEREZ/ SALICRUP/ RUBINSTEIN/ RO

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Verified Sig: JOHN BYRNE. Witnessed Sigs: GEORGE PEREZ, JIM SALICRUP & JOE RUBINSTEIN on 5/19/2019, JOHN ROMITA JR. on 6/20/2019, ROY THOMAS on 6/29/2019, LOU FERRIGNO & JIM SHOOTER on 7/6/2019.

Label #19-276BF92-077

Reprints: "And the Wind Howls Wendigo" (from Incredible Hulk 180) and "And Now, the Wolverine" (from Hulk 181) (scripts by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel); and "At the Sign of the Lion" (from Marvel Treasury Edition 28)(script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by Ken Landgraf, inks by George Perez). New 6-page text feature, "Wolverine: The Evolution of a Character" by Peter Sanderson. John Romita Sr. and Paul Smith sketches. John Byrne cover pencils, Jack Abel cover inks. Cover price $2.00.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 23 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2767520-020

Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover. Northwind, Jade and Brainwave try to stave off Feithera's destruction (with a little help from Solomon Grundy) in "Feithera by Stormlight!" Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane and Mike Harris, inks by Steve Montano and Tony DeZuniga. 1-page pin-up of the Silver Scarab by McFarlane and DeZuniga. 28 pages of story. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 204 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4420435017

"Crossing" Part 2 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Luke McDonnell, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. In a shocking turn of events, Madame Masque shoots Bethany Cabe! But she had to, because Bethany was about to kill Tony! Oh my, what kind of love triangle is this? That's what the surprised Iron Man would like to know! Apparently the demented Dr. Atlanta performed a psyche imprint transfer on Tony's ex-girlfriends when they were Obadiah Stane's prisoners! And now the situation is a full-blown mess! Can the procedure be reversed safely without Dr. Atlanta? Bethany and Tony will have to take that chance! Appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Jim Rhodes, and Yorgon Tykkio. (Note: Madame Masque returns in Iron Man 238.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.