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ALF (1988) 22 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697976019

Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. ALF tells Willie about the time back on Melmac when he had an experience with the greatest Melmacian team of super heroes in "X Marks the Spot," an ALF version of the X-Men. Then ALF and Willie become concerned about Lynn's summer job working for Chris the Caterer in "Food for Thought." Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin. Issue also has a page of Melmacian Carot Cards. Cover price $1.00.

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 6 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4512476017

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1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. This is it! The dramatic conclusion to the hottest miniseries of the year! Their mission to the Aliens homeworld a costly failure, Hicks, Newt, and what's left of their Marine contingent return to Earth--only to find conditions horribly changed and mankind on the run from ravaging Alien hordes! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 311 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4729103017

Direct Edition. "Mysteries of the Dead" Inferno crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Crazy things are happening in the Big Apple as a result of Inferno! When a brick building comes to life and crushes an innocent bystander, the wondrous wall-crawler is devastated that he couldn't save the poor man. However, the next day when he returns to the same location, the web-slinger senses a mystery. Or perhaps better stated...Mysterio! Under the cover of Inferno, the Master of Illusion attempts to wreak havoc on Spider-Man's life! Can the spectacular one see through the mist and fog and solve (the) Mysterio? Appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Normie Osborn, and the Hobgoblin. (Notes: Elements of the story continue in Spectacular Spider-Man 146.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 311N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. "Mysteries of the Dead" Inferno crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Crazy things are happening in the Big Apple as a result of Inferno! When a brick building comes to life and crushes an innocent bystander, the wondrous wall-crawler is devastated that he couldn't save the poor man. However, the next day when he returns to the same location, the web-slinger senses a mystery. Or perhaps better stated...Mysterio! Under the cover of Inferno, the Master of Illusion attempts to wreak havoc on Spider-Man's life! Can the spectacular one see through the mist and fog and solve (the) Mysterio? Appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Normie Osborn, and the Hobgoblin. (Notes: Elements of the story continue in Spectacular Spider-Man 146.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 312 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0777925006

Direct Edition. "The Goblin War!" Inferno crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 47. With his family in danger, the Green Goblin rides again! Oh my, does Harry know what he's doing by challenging the might of the Hobgoblin? In the skies above the Osborn Chemical Company, the pumpkin bombs fly as the goblins clash! And naturally your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the middle! Meanwhile the effects of Inferno begin affecting Dr. Curt Connors. Uh-oh, could an appearance from the Lethal Lizard be in the near future? Yesss! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 147. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Liz Osborn, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: Harry Osborn dons the garb of the Green Goblin for the first time since Amazing Spider-Man 180.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4717756002

Direct Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However, first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316 VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However, first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However, first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316 VF 8.0

Signed by David Michelinie, and Todd McFarlane (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Direct Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However, first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However, first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

Direct Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However, first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 317 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3696043005

Direct Edition. "The Sand and the Fury!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After fleeing from Venom last issue, the web-slinger returns to the sanctuary of Aunt May's home in Queens! Peter and Mary Jane have only been living there for a few days and haven't had any visitors. But suddenly their first one knocks on the door: Venom! What?! Is the crazed villain going to slay Aunt May and her elderly boarders? No, the savage psychopath just stopped by to issue a challenge to her wall-crawling nephew! Meet in the morning at Montauk Point off Long Island Sound for a duel to the death! Wow, does the web-slinger have a chance vs. the overpowering Venom? The situation does not look good for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Cameo appearance by the Thing (aka Ben Grimm). (Notes: Venom appears next in the Avengers' graphic novel: Death Trap The Vault. Venom returns to torment the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 332 & 333.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 318 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4694282006

Direct Edition. "Sting Your Partner!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. With new armament from Justin Hammer, the sinister Scorpion is back in business! But before Mac Gargan can resume his personal agenda, he has to do a job for Mr. Hammer! Fortunately, it's a fairly simple one: kidnap an army general from the Brooklyn National Guard Armory and hand him over to Hammer Industries! However, both Lance Bannon and the wondrous wall-crawler are also at the armory taking pictures for the Daily Bugle! When the Scorpion hears the name of the hated J. Jonah Jameson, he decides to go off-script! And he will regret that decision...post-haste! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, and the Chameleon. (Note: The Scorpion previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 18.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 442 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698308023

Direct Edition. Cover by George Perez. "A Lonely Place of Dying Chapter Five: Rebirth," script by George Perez (Co-Plot) and Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; With Batman and Nightwing trapped by Two-Face, there's only one person left to save the day; Prepare for the debut of the newest Robin, Tim Drake! Columns on "Bat Questions Answered," "Continuity Corner," and "From the Den," the latter by Denny O'Neil. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman Movie (1989) 1A-REP CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing/Prestige Format.

Label #4698527011

Second or later printing. Deluxe Format. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Jerry Ordway. This prestige format one-shot is an adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film, which starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Kim Basinger as Vicky Vale, and Michael Gough as Alfred. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Movie (1989) 1B.D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4728857025

Direct Edition. Standard Format. Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Jerry Ordway. Adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film. Cover price $2.50.

Batman Movie (1989) 1B.D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4728858002

Direct Edition. Standard Format. Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Jerry Ordway. Adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film. Cover price $2.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 363N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570013

Newsstand Edition. "Moon Over Madripoor" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. At the conclusion of the Bloodstone Hunt, Crossbones kidnapped Diamondback. Now he has taken her to Madripoor and set a trap for Captain America! Cameo appearance by Wolverine. Back up story: "Malus Aforethought" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. Dr. Karl Malus asks Vagabond for a favor concerning the Power Broker. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Comic Art (Italian 1984 Comic Art) 58 FN 6.0

Italian series. Reprints Comics from Italy and around the world. Cover by Dave Stevens. This issue features work by Giancarlo Berardi, Jean Giraud (Moebius), Peiro (Manuel Peirotti), Alex Toth, Carlos Nine, Antonio Segura, Jordi Bernet, Daniel Bardet, Patrick Jusseaume, Didier Convard, and Christian Gine. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 10-3/4", 112 pages, color and B&W, Italian language, L. 7.000 cover price.

Crow (1989 Caliber) #1, 1st Printing CBCS 9.0 1st Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-260C190-034

1st Printing dated February 1989. Book One: Pain. Story, art and cover by James O'Barr. The first Crow miniseries, and the characters second appearance (after Caliber Presents #1). Murdered by thugs, Eric Draven is resurrected as The Crow, a deathless spirit of vengeance. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 34 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4422411006

Cover by Chris Warner. This issue of Dark Horse's premier title features the fantastic climax of Book Two of Leopoldo Duranona's Race of Scorpions, the final episode of the current adventures of Michael Kraiger's radioactive misfit, The Zone, and a special Aliens story by Phil Norwood and Randy Stradley that will kick off one of Dark Horse's most exciting projects! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 34 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646695007

Cover by Chris Warner. This issue of Dark Horse's premier title features the fantastic climax of Book Two of Leopoldo Duranona's Race of Scorpions, the final episode of the current adventures of Michael Kraiger's radioactive misfit, The Zone, and a special Aliens story by Phil Norwood and Randy Stradley that will kick off one of Dark Horse's most exciting projects! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 332 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4521648016

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"Love's Labour Lost!" Story by John Harkness. Art by Rich Buckler and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. While still being held in suspended animation, the next member of the Fantastic Four has a dream: the Human Torch. And Johnny's dream involves Crystal! 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Glamour International (1983-1999 GI) 2nd series 13 VG- 3.5

"Bizarre Life" Edited by Alberto Becattini. Cover by Franco Saudelli. Italian erotic comic anthology. Softcover, 12-in. 12-in., 96 pages, B&W. NOTE: Text is in Italian.

Glamour International (1983-1999 GI) 2nd series 14 VG 4.0

"Les Biches" Edited by Alberto Becattini. Cover by Vittorio Giardino. Italian erotic comic anthology. Softcover, 12-in. 12-in., 96 pages, B&W. NOTE: Text is in Italian.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 238 CGC 9.6 SS Guice

Paper: White

Signed by Butch Guice on 06/14/11.

Label #1049279008

"Two Live or Die in L.A.!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Jackson Guice (pencils) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Jackson Guice and Bob Layton. In downtown Los Angeles the Rhino busts Blizzard out of city lockup! Tony Stark hears about the jailbreak on the radio, but he has too much personal business going on to intervene! His first priority is meeting with Captain America to mend fences following their altercation during the Armor Wars. After visiting with Cap, the Stark Enterprises CEO learns that the Rhino is tearing up LAX! So the armored avenger rushes to the airport to lock horns with the rampaging Rhino! And as shown on the cover, it's a fiery fight! Cameo appearances by Madame Masque, Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Kathy Dare, Mrs. Arbogast, and the Ghost. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Lunatic Fringe (1989) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4555001004

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Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735711019

Wild Midnight - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Russ Heath. He's danger incarnate! He's Moon Knight's old foe, Midnight! At least, that's what Moon Knight thinks! But wait'll you see the shocking truth, and the role the Black Cat plays in the brutal confrontation! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 230N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4511378019

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Todd McFarlane. Bewitched, Bothered and Be-Dazzled!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Mike Esposito and Friends; Lightmaster tries to use Dazzler's mutant powers to augment his own, but Spidey gets in the way; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #203. Cult of Dolts, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Joe Albelo; Peter Porker is captured and bewitched by a band of hero worshipping Larval Zombies. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Mayhem (1989 Dark Horse) 1 FN- 5.5

Water damage.

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Cover by Chris Warner. This new series is guaranteed to live up to its title! Each issue contains 3 twelve-page, action-packed stories of Mayhem! John Arcudi and Doug Mahnke (the team from Dark Horse Presents' Homicide) create strange, violent new tales of The Mask; new writer Tim Eldred and artists Harrison Fong and Robert Caracol carry the cast of Mecha into all-out war; and Jerry Prosser and new artist Wayne Tanaka continue the adventures of The Mark as he battles against the fascist regime of the Archon! B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Mister Miracle (1989 2nd Series) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4605143011

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Mr. Miracle, Big Barda, and guests Booster Gold and Blue Beetle battle the Ivo threat in "With An Ivo Her, An Ivo There, An Ivo, Ivo Everywhere." Script by J.M. DeMatteis and Len Wein and art by Joe Philips and Bruce Patterson. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 74 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4556509021

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The Right Stuff, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Bret Blevins, inks by Bob Wiacek; Magneto and Sebastian Shaw come to blows; the X-Terminators invite the New Mutants to X-Factor's Ship; Ship freaks out at Gosamyr; she decides to return home; the New Mutants return to their mansion, but are surprised at what they find. Statement of Ownership: Total No. Copies Printed (net press run): Average no. of copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 352,295. Single issue nearest to filing date: 307,790. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Predator (1989) 1 CGC 7.5 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4690703020

First Printing. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Warner and Sam de la Rosa. The Predators are back, only this time their hunting ground isn't the tropical jungles of South America--it's the concrete and street jungles of New York City! It's the hottest summer on record, and Detective Schaefer suspects that his brother's disappearance is somehow tied to the wave of gruesome murders plaguing New York! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

Predator (1989) 1 FN/VF 7.0 1st Printing

First Printing. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Warner and Sam de la Rosa. The Predators are back, only this time their hunting ground isn't the tropical jungles of South America--it's the concrete and street jungles of New York City! It's the hottest summer on record, and Detective Schaefer suspects that his brother's disappearance is somehow tied to the wave of gruesome murders plaguing New York! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 16N CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4532961009

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Newsstand Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams. Mr. Kliegg bushwhacks Frank and Reese, murders the young recruit, and gets the drop on Castle. But, he soon learns the rest of Punisher's squad can deal out death as well and with deadly precision. The Punisher unit robs the Kingpin to obtain funds to finance their war on crime. However, Wilson Fisk is not so eager to let his money go, nor allow Frank and his groupies to live another day. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.6 SS Jim Lee

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Lee on 04/05/15.

Label #2615380004

Direct Edition. Cover art by Jim Lee and Carl Potts. Sniper, script by John Wellington and Carl Potts, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Scott Williams and Don Hudson; Punisher tries to prevent the sniper from his old Vietnam unit from killing his former comrades. Punisher War Journal Equipment Page by Eliot R. Brown. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 6D CGC 9.6 SS Jim Lee

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Lee.

Label #2729164003

Direct Edition. Cover art by Jim Lee. On the Track of Unknown Animals, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; at Microchip's behest, Punisher goes to Africa as part of a dinosaur hunting expedition; Punisher battles Wolverine in the African jungle. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.4 SS Jim Lee

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Lee on 03/26/16.

Label #2652745005

Cover art by Jim Lee. Contrast In Sin, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Al Milgrom and Don Hudson; Punisher battles Bushwacker in this Acts of Vengeance crossover, cameos by Kingpin and Dr. Doom. Punisher's Arsenal Automag III profile by Eliot Brown. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Rocketeer Adventure Magazine (1988) 2 VG+ 4.5

Signed by creator Dave Stevens, does not include certificate of authenticity.

Cover by Dave Stevens and Dave Dorman. "Nightmare at Large." 14 pages. Part 7 of 8. Story by Dave Stevens, Paul DeMeo and Danny Bilson. Layouts by Mike Kaluta. Art by Dave Stevens. Cliffs shadowy new colleague sends him on a mission to track down a killer who is murdering members of a circus troupe Cliff once belonged to. "Pitcairns Autogiro." 3 pages. Text feature. "All Souped Up and Nowhere to Blow." 10 pages. Story by Elaine Lee. Art by Michael Kaluta. Hi-jinks abound as the Galactic Girl Guides prepare their entry for the Soup Can Rally. All the while making sure those dumb Boy Scouts dont steal their ideas. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.75.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3918380003

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3807398002

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4690703012

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) 23N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4575725006

Newsstand Edition. 1st cameo appearance of Oracle (Barbara Gordon) from Birds of Prey. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Karl Kesel. Weird War Tales, script by John Ostrander and Kim Yale, art by Luke McDonnell and Karl Kesel; The Squad splits up to fight aliens in Russia and Australia. Invasion tie-in. Story continued in Invasion #3. Deadshot, Amanda Waller, Thanagarians (Hawkman), Rocket Reds, New Guardians, Captain Boomerang app. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 50 VF 8.0

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Direct Edition. Double size issue featuring the conclusion of the Underbase Saga in which the Decepticon Starscream unleashes a plan to keep both the Decepticons and Autobots occupied while he obtains the Underbase, which contains more knowledge and power than any known object in the universe, and is heading toward Earth in "Dark Star." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Jose Delbo & Dave Hunt. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.50.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 51N FN 6.0

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by José Delbo, inks by Danny Bulanadi. "The Man in the Machine!", script by Bob Budiansky, pencils by José Delbo, inks by Dave Hunt; Spike Witwicky has quit! No longer is he binary bonded to the mighty Fortress Maximus; But now that Spike's broken the bond, he's become the helpless prey of the Decepticon Pretender Beasts Carnivac and Snsrktr! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 52 VF- 7.5

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Direct Edition. Cloudburst and Landmine, disguised as humans, are at the Grand Central Space Station trying to obtain microchips to repair battle damaged Autobots. But mechanical life forms are not welcome aboard the station and that leads the pair into a lot of trouble and adventure in Guess Who the Mecannibals are Having for Dinner? Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Jose Delbo & Dave Hunt. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 53N FN 6.0

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Newsstand Edition. Jim Lee cover. Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Jose Delbo & Dave Hunt. Now prisoners and in danger of becoming dinner for the robot-devouring black marketers known as the Mecannibals, Cloudburst and Landmine have to think and act fast to stay alive in Recipe for Disaster. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 54 FN/VF 7.0

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The Micromasters, the new Autobots, arrive on Earth as the Decepticons have established a new base with a plan to steal more energy than ever before in King Con. Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Jose Delbo & Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 55 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. It's man vs. machine...in a duel to the death! Plus, introducing the Decepticon Micromasters! Written by Bob Budiansky, with art by Bob Budiansky, Jim Fern and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 55 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. It's man vs. machine...in a duel to the death! Plus, introducing the Decepticon Micromasters! Written by Bob Budiansky, with art by Bob Budiansky, Jim Fern and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.