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Action Comics (1938 DC) 687D CGC 7.5 Gammill Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4534240013

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Die-cut cover by Jackson Guice; 687N cover by Kerry Gammill and Jackson Guice. Beginning the 'Reign of the Supermen,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #500. The Last Son of Krypton returns to action, and this Superman has no qualms about taking a human life...so long as it's the right thing to do! Also, Pa Kent reacts to Superman's tougher techniques. Bound into the center of this issue is a double-page miniposter of Superman, printed on cover stock. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. 44 pages, Full Color, $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 499 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4698272001

Part 5 of the 8-part 'Funeral for a Friend,' continued from Superman (1987) #76: Brooding over the death of his greatest obstruction, Superman, Lex Luthor becomes paranoid that Superman is pulling the same hoax on the world as Luthor did - faking his own death! Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #686. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.25.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 500U CGC 9.8 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #3863375017

Jerry Ordway script. This copy is not in original white polybag and does not include trading card. NOTE: Copies where the translucent sticker featuring Pa Kent's arm reaching out towards Superman have been removed will be graded in GD condition. Cover price $2.95.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 500U CGC 9.8 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4689553003

Jerry Ordway script. This copy is not in original white polybag and does not include trading card. NOTE: Copies where the translucent sticker featuring Pa Kent's arm reaching out towards Superman have been removed will be graded in GD condition. Cover price $2.95.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 501A CGC 9.6 JSA Hazlewood Grummett Collector's Edition

Paper: White

Doug Hazlewood Authenticated Autograph. Collector's Edition.

Label #4693629006

Collector's Edition with Die-Cut Cover. Reign of the Supermen! There's a youngster in town claiming to be Superman in "The Adventures of Superman...When He Was a Boy!" Guardian cameo. Written by Karl Kesel. Art & cover by Tom Grummett & Doug Hazlewood. Centerfold poster by Grummett & Hazlewood. Cover price $1.95.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 501A CGC 9.6 JSA Hazlewood Grummett Collector's Edition

Paper: White

Doug Hazlewood Authenticated Autograph. Collector's Edition.

Label #4693629007

Collector's Edition with Die-Cut Cover. Reign of the Supermen! There's a youngster in town claiming to be Superman in "The Adventures of Superman...When He Was a Boy!" Guardian cameo. Written by Karl Kesel. Art & cover by Tom Grummett & Doug Hazlewood. Centerfold poster by Grummett & Hazlewood. Cover price $1.95.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 502 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4698235001

'Reign of the Supermen' continues: When Supergirl is sent by Luthor to bring in the youngest Superman, sparks fly between the two heroes. All the Superman titles now use a new, upgraded color process that employs an increased color palette. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 375N CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #3863376003

Newsstand Edition. 30th Anniversary issue of Amazing Spiderman #1. "The Bride of Venom" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Gold foil holografix cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Inside an abandoned Brooklyn amusement park, the Lethal Protector holds Richard and Mary Parker captive! The disturbed Venom thinks he's just doing what's best for Peter's parents! But that's not going to work! No way, no how! So, the wall-crawler heads to the park knowing a fierce fight awaits! However, the web-slinger may have help this time from a very unlikely source...Eddie Brock's ex-wife! Wow, will there be a family reunion atop the Ferris wheel? Or perhaps a funeral beneath it? One way or another, the Amazing Spider-Man and Venom battle for the last time! Cameo appearances by Silver Sable, Battlestar, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "True Friends!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Patrick Olliffee. Inks by Mark McKenna. Aware of what the Human Torch did to Empire State University, Spider-Man vows to bring his friend to justice. Cameo appearance by Silver Sable. Plot crosses over with Fantastic Four 373 & 374. Third story: "The Monster Within" Script by Eric Fein. Art by Dan Panosian. JJJ tries to get his son, John Jameson, started in the field of journalism. Fourth story: "Echoes..." Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Don Hudson. The Chameleon visits the grave of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: Venom appears next in the first issue of his Lethal Protector (1993) series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 660,958. average paid circulation 544,900.) 68 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 377 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681551019

"Dust to Dust" Part 2 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Jeff Johnson. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After their tenacious battle last issue, Cardiac determines that Styx has to be eliminated! So to that end Dr. Elias Wirtham tricks Stone into bringing Styx to a New Jersey medical facility for treatment. But Cardiac's scheduled tests will put Styx out of action... permanently! Wow, so much for the Hippocratic Oath! Fortunately though, a well-placed spider-tracer leads the web-slinger directly to Cardiac's location! And the Amazing Spider-Man clashes with Cardiac to save Styx and Stone! Talk about an ethical dilemma! Origin of Styx and Stone. Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Richard Parker, and Mary Parker. (Note: Styx and Stone appear next in the first issue of Spider-Man The Arachnis Project (1994) Limited Series.) 36 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 379 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681532001

Direct Edition. "The Gathering Storm" Maximum Carnage Part 7 of 14. Guest-starring Cloak, Deathlok, and Firestar. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 102. The heroes (if Morbius and Venom can be called heroes) scored a small victory over Carnage last night by driving off the serial killer and his vicious partners after they attacked a midtown nightclub. Now the web-slinger, Felicia, Cloak, and Venom meet to discuss ways to defeat Carnage permanently. Venom admits that the symbiote is vulnerable to sonic gun blasts or very intense heat! But where can both of those be found? Four Freedoms Plaza! Meanwhile at New York's Metropolitan Museum, Carnage begins another rampage! However, a powerful superhero has detected the incredible violence from cyberspace! Deathlok arrives on the scene and quickly scores hits on the Demogoblin, doppelganger, and Carrion! Wow, is the Demolisher going to end this carnage right here and now? Story continues in Spider-Man 36. (Notes: This issue features Marvel's Maximum Anniversary X-Perience! The 15-page insert celebrates the 30th anniversaries of both the X-Men and the Avengers.) 52 pages Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 382 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681532003

"Emerald Rage!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-Starring Doc Samson and the Hulk. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. In the ruins of Empire State University, Doc Samson and the wondrous wall-crawler fight to the finish vs. the Incredible Hulk! The gamma virus has infected the Hulk and taken his rage to the next level! How in the world can the Green Goliath be stopped now? Meanwhile in Queens, Aunt May grows suspicious of Peter's newfound parents and hires a private investigator to check them out! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Richard Parker, Mary Parker, and Orwell Taylor. 36 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 360 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699309023

The Gatherers Saga: Part 10 of 178 - "Alternate Visions" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Bronze foil embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Inside the citadel of the Gatherers, Proctor holds his newest avenger captive! The Vision! What diabolical plan does Proctor have in store for the synthezoid avenger? A simple one really. Transplant the Vision's artificial mind into another Vision from an alternative reality! And send the new "evil" Vision to kill the Avengers! A synthetic wolf in sheep's clothing! With Earth's Mightiest Heroes in disarray (after Sersi's rash behavior last issue), will the Vision's teammates even notice the change? First appearance of the Anti-Vision. Cameo appearances by Captain America, Lockjaw, and the Swordsman. Backup feature: "Overviews" Script by Bob Harras. Art by Hector Collazo. Designs by Suzanne Gaffney. The Black Widow brings Cap up-to-date on everything he's missed with the Avengers over the past several weeks. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue begins the 30th anniversary celebration of the Avengers. The Vision returns to his familiar red-hued body for the first time since West Coast Avengers 40. This issue includes a two-page Avengers pin-up by Ron Frenz and Tom Palmer. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 267,483; average paid circulation: 175,025.) 52 pages Cover price $2.95.

Avengers The Terminatrix Objective (1993) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699309013

Direct Edition. Holog-rafix Cover. "Borderlands" Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mike Gustovich. Inks by Bud LaRosa. Holographic cover by Mike Gustovich. At the end of Avengers Annual 21, Terminatrix (aka Ravonna Lexus) gained control of Kang's entire empire including the capital city of Chronopolis. But in the time since, she has learned just how difficult it is to govern seven millennia of time! At the moment Terminatrix's new empire is under attack from both ends of the time spectrum! A mysterious being called Alioth is pushing from 2,000 B.C., while an unknown adversary (aka Revelation) probes from 5,000 A.D.! To fight by proxy, Revelation plucks Thunderstrike, War Machine, and the U.S. Agent from the time stream and sends them into battle against Terminatrix! Caught off-guard by the three avengers' charge into Chronopolis, the new leader of Kang's empire flees back into time…and decides to recruit her own team of avengers to challenge Revelation next issue! Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Deathhunt 9000, Marcus Immortus, and Kang. Avengers Lineup: Thunderstrike, U.S. Agent, and War Machine. (Note: This issue includes a full-page preview of next issue's cover.) 32 pages Cover price $2.50.

Bartman (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604244024

This is the direct edition with Silver Foil Cover and Bartman poster insert. Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. Matt Groening discusses the Bart Philosophy. The Comic Cover Caper!, script by Cindy Vance (co-plot) and Steve Vance, pencils by Steve Vance (layouts) and Phil Ortiz, inks by Bill Morrison and Tim Bavington (additional inks); Bartman puts a stop to a comic book collector scam. Bart's 40 least favorite items. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Batman (1940) 497 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4660981010

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Direct Edition with Overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 497 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4660981012

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Direct Edition with Overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 497N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4602231003

First Printing. Newsstand Edition (does not have an Overlay cover). Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 502 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2115215019

'KnightQuest: The Crusade,' following the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman, continues. As Batman, Azrael has broken with Robin and is now closing in on his target. What's most surprising is the unexpected ally the Dark Knight finds in Mayor Krol. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Mike Manley and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 12D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4708127004

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a comic book. "Batgirl: Day One." Barbara Gordon attends a costume party dressed as Batgirl. Unfortunately, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn also decide to show up. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Judge Dredd Vendetta in Gotham (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699208012

In this second meeting between Fleetway's ultimate lawman and DC's Dark Knight, Judge Dredd comes to Gotham City seeking revenge on Batman. Much fighting between the two flagship characters ensues. Prestige format one-shot, written by Alan Grant and John Wagner with art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Mike Mignola. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Judge Dredd Vendetta in Gotham (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699208015

In this second meeting between Fleetway's ultimate lawman and DC's Dark Knight, Judge Dredd comes to Gotham City seeking revenge on Batman. Much fighting between the two flagship characters ensues. Prestige format one-shot, written by Alan Grant and John Wagner with art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Mike Mignola. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Judge Dredd Vendetta in Gotham (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699208016

In this second meeting between Fleetway's ultimate lawman and DC's Dark Knight, Judge Dredd comes to Gotham City seeking revenge on Batman. Much fighting between the two flagship characters ensues. Prestige format one-shot, written by Alan Grant and John Wagner with art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Mike Mignola. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Judge Dredd Vendetta in Gotham (1993) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699208011

In this second meeting between Fleetway's ultimate lawman and DC's Dark Knight, Judge Dredd comes to Gotham City seeking revenge on Batman. Much fighting between the two flagship characters ensues. Prestige format one-shot, written by Alan Grant and John Wagner with art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Mike Mignola. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Judge Dredd Vendetta in Gotham (1993) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4699208014

In this second meeting between Fleetway's ultimate lawman and DC's Dark Knight, Judge Dredd comes to Gotham City seeking revenge on Batman. Much fighting between the two flagship characters ensues. Prestige format one-shot, written by Alan Grant and John Wagner with art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Mike Mignola. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Mask of the Phantasm (1993) 1A CGC 9.8 Timm

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4699209012

Deluxe Edition, $4.95 cover, Deluxe style. Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett. Cover by Bruce Timm. Has Bruce Wayne finally found love? Meanwhile, a new vigilante in Gotham has Batman running in circles as he takes out members of a crime family, and when the Joker gets things get cranked up to eleven! The official comics adaptation of the Warner Bros. animated movie. 6.75-in. x 10.25-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Mask of the Phantasm (1993) 1A CGC 9.8 Timm

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4699209013

Deluxe Edition, $4.95 cover, Deluxe style. Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett. Cover by Bruce Timm. Has Bruce Wayne finally found love? Meanwhile, a new vigilante in Gotham has Batman running in circles as he takes out members of a crime family, and when the Joker gets things get cranked up to eleven! The official comics adaptation of the Warner Bros. animated movie. 6.75-in. x 10.25-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Mask of the Phantasm (1993) 1A CGC 9.0 Timm

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4699312010

Deluxe Edition, $4.95 cover, Deluxe style. Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett. Cover by Bruce Timm. Has Bruce Wayne finally found love? Meanwhile, a new vigilante in Gotham has Batman running in circles as he takes out members of a crime family, and when the Joker gets things get cranked up to eleven! The official comics adaptation of the Warner Bros. animated movie. 6.75-in. x 10.25-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Vengeance of Bane (1993) 1 FN/VF 7.0 1st Printing

Signed by Glenn Fabry. No autograph certification is included. NOTE: Signature is heavily scuffed.

1st printing - In Batman Sword of Azrael (1992) #1-4, a major new hero was introduced to the Batman mythos. Now, another character is added to the Batman family. Only this time, it's a villain. Bane is the sole survivor of the Venom experiments (first revealed in Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #16-20), an attempt to create drug-enhanced killing machines. As a result of these tests, Bane has spent a lifetime as the toughest inmate in the worst prison on the South American island of Santa Prisca where he acquired his berserk strength, a savage, calculating intellect, and an unparalleled megalomania. He ultimately sets his sights on Gotham City, and goes gunning for the Dark Knight. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Eduardo Barreto. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Bill the Bull Burnt Cain (1993) NN FN 6.0

Signed by Hart D. Fisher on front cover, no certification is included.

Story by Hart Fisher. Art by Duncan Rouleau. A minotaurish former Chicago cop goes freelance to investigate a mystery. Bill and his partner Nick are hired to find a missing millionaire, a search that leads them to some very dark places in the homes of both the rich and poor. Includes a eulogy for publisher Hart Fishers murdered girlfriend Michelle Davis. 64 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $4.75.

Bloodstrike (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4679401017

Blood Brothers: Prelude. Story by Rob Liefeld and Eric Stephenson . Art by Rob Liefeld, Dan Fraga, and Danny Miki. When the government needs a job done, they call in the best, they call in Bloodstrike. An elite group of metas and efficient killers who accomplish their missions with deadly precision. Created out of Project: Born Again, Bloodstrike consists of Fourplay, giantess with four arms of terror, Deadlock, psychotic ex-member of the nefarious Four, Tag, the lassie with the freezing touch, Shogun, robotic killing machine, and Cabbot, their leader who has a mysterious connection to Battlestone, the leader of Brigade. Story continues in Brigade (2nd Series) #1. Cover price $1.95.

Bone (1991 2nd Printing) 12 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4623698003

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2nd printing Cover price $2.95.

Bone Holiday Special (1993) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4623698010

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Hero Magazine giveaway. Features an interview with Bone creator Jeff Smith conducted by Frank Kurtz. Cover price $2.95.

Cyberforce (1992 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4679402011

Cover pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Scott Williams. The Tin Men Of War Part Three, script by Eric Silvestri, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Dan Panosian, Marc Silvestri, and Trevor Scott; While Cyberdata fights against three mutants who have stolen some integral software data, Cyberforce arrives to stop them, especially since they have kidnapped Velocity and T.I.M.M.I.E.; The superhero known as Pitt has been sleeping in the three mutants home and enters the fray, quickly taking Cyberforce's side; Meanwhile, Mother-May-I tries to brainwash Velocity and T.I.M.M.I.E but Velocity is able to shake it off quickly enough to escape with her young comrade; Meanwhile, Stryker makes moves to infiltrate Mother-May-I's gang. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 16 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4695336011

Cover by George Pratt. Tony Vincenzo is what you might call "a family man." So is Bernie Jinks. Up until now, they had their own little disputes in the heart of Manhattan. But this time around someone's knocking off both Vincenzo's and Jinks' boys. Vincenzo's in the slammer, but he isn't telling everything. The truth is too unbelievable. But he has a plan. Don't miss this issue's premiere of "Predator: The Hunted City." Also, "Aliens: Cargo" concludes in this issue with part 2 as Coile realizes being trapped with an Alien isn't as bad as he thought -- after all, he has his wits and a five-minute head start. What more do you need when you're faced with the universe's most voracious and hungry xenomorph? In the pyrokinetic conclusion to "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," Douglas finally realizes what he has unleashed, and it's up to him to stop The Thing in its tracks -- even if it means sacrificing himself in the process! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Darker Image (1993) 1AU CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3811918002

Unbagged edition without any cards. Red title. Cover price $2.50.

Darker Image (1993) 1AU CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3811917024

Unbagged edition without any cards. Red title. Cover price $2.50.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 25 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3811918017

Giant sized issue. Cover art by Mike Manley. Return to Forever Part Five: Death and Life, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Mike Manley and Aaron McClellan; Darkhawk learns his origin while fighting Evilhawk; Mr. Fantastic and Thing appear. Gatefold 4 page pull out poster of highlights from the first 24 issues. Two page spread of the first 24 covers. 52 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Darkseed and Other Defamations (1993) 1 FN+ 6.5

Signed by Scott Stine and Andrew Wahl. No autograph certification is included.

b&w. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

Death The High Cost of Living (1993) 1LTSIGNEDB FN 6.0 Treasured Signed Edition Variant

Limited Treasured Editions Signed Edition. Signed by Neil Gaiman and Chris Bachalo. Limited to 10,000 overall copies (the 10,000 includes books signed individually by Bachalo or Gaiman, or by both). Includes a numbered certificate of authenticity from Limited Treasured Editions.
(W) Neil Gaiman script (A) Chris Bachalo and Mark Buckingham

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 664 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689555021

Knightfall: Chapter 12. Story by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. Story continued from Batman # 497. The diabolical man-brute known as Bane has broken the Batman. His back broken and left for dead, Batman is in no shape to stop Bane from taken Gotham for himself. Who will take up the fight? 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Dino-Betty (1993) 1 VG 4.0

Signed by R.A. Jones on front cover(personalized), no certification is included.

b&w. Mature Readers. M. Boas painted cover. Cover price $2.95.

Doom 2099 (1993 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3811919022

Direct Edition. When Doom suddenly arrives in Latveria in 2099, he finds he must contend with Tiger Wylde, the new man in charge, in "Muses of Fire!" Script by John Francis Moore, art & foil cover by Pat Broderick. Cover price $1.75.

Extreme Studios Tour Book (1993) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Rob Liefield and several other artists from extreme studios. Autograph certification from Wizard of Cards and Comics is included.

Embossed Black cover with gold-outlined lettering. NOTE: May or may not contain the Extreme Comics # 0 coupon.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 40 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3775672018

Midnight Massacre: Part 2 of 5 – "Hunters!" Guest-starring Frank Drake. Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Ron Garney and Christopher Ivy. Story continued from Nightstalkers (1992) # 10. Empowered by the Darkhold, Blade becomes Switchblade and begins a quest to eliminate all supernatural entities, killing Hannibal King and Johnny Blaze, and absorbing their supernatural abilities. In the Bronx, Switchblade slays a witch, while elsewhere, Demogoblin runs down a sorcerer who barters for his life by revealing the Demogorge has possessed Blade. Demogoblin tortures him for more information before killing him, the sorcerer's screams drawing Drake and Ghost Rider's attention. Coveting the Demogorge's power, Demogoblin escapes, but Drake adjusts his gun Linda to detect supernatural energies, allowing them to track Blade. At a club, Switchblade tracks down Seer, but before he can kill her Demogoblin appears to propose an alliance. Switchblade only wants to kill him, but the distraction allows Drake and Ghost Rider to catch up to them. Still hoping to broker a deal, Demogoblin takes Switchblade and Seer to the World Trade Center, with Ghost Rider close behind. Switchblade stabs both Ghost Rider and Demogoblin, slaying the latter. Seer teleports a way to warn the others of the Blood while Switchblade overpowers Ghost Rider; Drake arrives in time to rescue him, and, aware they cannot best Switchblade alone, sends Ghost Rider away to recruit allies. Story continues in Darkhold (1992) #1. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 132N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4585972003

Newsstand Edition. Casualties on both sides continue to rise as Cobra's attack on the Joes increases in ferocity. Meanwhile, Firefly and the zombified ninjas ransack Cobra Island. "Bump in the Night" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Rurik Tyler and Stephen Baskerville. Plus: a Zarana dossier drawn by Kevin Kobasic and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.25.

Hardcase (1993) 1H VF- 7.5

Signed by James Hudnall. No autograph certification is included.

1H Holographic Cover . This issue ties with Prime #1 & Strangers # 1 for the 1st full Holographic cover. Winners Never Quit, script by James Hudnall, pencils by Jim Callahan, inks by Norm Breyfogle; Hardcase was a member of the Squad, the first four ultrahumans the world has ever known; In their last battle against an inhuman foe, two members of the Squad died while another remained in a coma and the only one to survive was Hardcase; The incident caused him to change careers and become an actor; While on the set of one of his movies, he is approached by a police officer that wants an autograph and inquires why Hardcase won't return to being a superhero; Before their conversation concludes, the police officer is summoned to a bank robbery; Hardcase declines to join him and the police officer rushes ahead; As Hardcase films his next scene, he can hear gunshots from the bank robbery and goes to investigate; There he meets Head Knocker, another super-powered ultra, who is trying to rob the bank and killed several people. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Homage Swimsuit Special (1993) Ashcan 1 NM 9.4

Special Ashcan edition limited to 5000 copies. Pin-ups by Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri, Brian Stelfreeze, and many others.

Image Zero (1993) 0 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3811919013

Mail-offer exclusive giveaway only obtainable by redeeming coupons found in very early issues of various Image titles. The cover art is the collaborative work of Todd McFarlane, Erik Larsen, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, Rob Liefeld, Whilce Portacio, and Jim Lee, with each character being penciled by their respective creator. Contains an anthology of abridged comic teasers: Rob Liefeld's Troll (1st appearance), Jim Lee's Stormwatch, Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon, Marc Silvestri's Stryker, and Jim Valentino's Shadowhawk. Plus, Todd McFarlane provides 4 full-page character pin-ups (where he introduces the "Freak" for the first time, who would next appear in Spawn #34). FC, 32 pages.

L'Eternauta Junior (Italian 1993 Comic Art) 2 FN+ 6.5

Italian fumetti series. Reprints a variety of comics from various sources. Cover by Dave Stevens. Features 10 complete stories. 6-1/2" x 9 1/4", 132 pages, color and B&W, Italian language.

L'Eternauta Junior (Italian 1993 Comic Art) 2 VG/FN 5.0

Italian fumetti series. Reprints a variety of comics from various sources. Cover by Dave Stevens. Features 10 complete stories. 6-1/2" x 9 1/4", 132 pages, color and B&W, Italian language.