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Dark Horse Comics (1992) 22 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-022

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Cover by Ronnie Del Carmen. You better stock up on ammo, because this issue of Dark Horse Comics brings you "Aliens: Mondo Pest," a new solo adventure of Herk Mondo, that cigar-chomping, tail-kicking Alien-hunter extraordinaire! Mondo answers a general distress call, hoping for a hefty bit of dosh from a bunch of grateful colonists, but finds himself at the business end of the planetary defense system... All this and bugs too! Also, in part 2 of "Mecha: Urban Renewal," Mecha realizes that he may be on the wrong side in this urban war and the cost of his commitment may be too high to keep! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 23 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-023

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Cover by Ted Naifeh. The Way of the Flesh, a mysterious and twisted cult, has targeted Steel Harbor and -- worse -- the Hammerhead Bar as its latest conquest. But the Hammerhead has its own defender: Avram Roman, better known as The Machine! This issue of Dark Horse Comics brings you part 1 of "The Machine: Under My Skin," written by Eric Luke and pencilled by Howard Cobb. If you haven't tried the Comics' Greatest World line of superheroes, here's your opportunity! Also, don't miss part 2 of "Aliens: Mondo Pest." A wounded Herk Mondo escapes from the underground hive, but finds the terraformer colony overrun with Aliens! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 24 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-024

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Cover by Nelson. Eric Luke (Ghost Special) and Howard Cobb (Virus) bring you the stunning finale of "The Machine: Under My Skin," in Dark Horse Comics #24. The twisted creature Flesh controls Mecha for now, but when The Machine dives into the fray, two superheroes may be more than it can handle. The result is too terrible to contemplate, but judge for yourself. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 25 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-025

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Cover by Russ Heath, Paul Mendza and Jim Royal. We've got a double bill this issue that would sell out any movie house in the country! In "James Bond: Minute of Midnight," a saboteur holds the fate of the world in his hands, prepared to unleash a nuclear holocaust of unimaginable proportions. Can James Bond, the British Secret Service's agent extraordinaire, stop the madman? Catch the mile-a-minute excitement from Doug Moench and comics legend Russ Heath as they take you on Bond's most thrilling adventure yet! Also in this issue, Randy Stradley and Phill Norwood bring you "Aliens vs. Predator: Blood Time," a violent glimpse into alien rites of passage. The price of failure is death! Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Insider Vol. 2 (1991) 17 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2C71484-002

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2-page Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi strip (Part 3 of 6) by Tom Veitch, Chris Gossett and Mike Barreiro

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 61 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-023

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Cover by Frank Miller. Still on the trail of Goldie's killer, Marv seeks new clues in Sin City's red light district. Story and art by Frank Miller. Only one more issue to go in this acclaimed serial! In The Creep, Oxel Karnhus brand new gun proves itself a necessary tool. Story by John Arcudi, art by Dale Eaglesham. And in Earth Boys, our four heroes leave the president a gift that keeps on giving--giving alien invaders directions to Earth, that is! Story by Cliff Biggers and Brett Brooks, art by David Johnson. Full-color cover by Frank Miller & Lynn Varley. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 67 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-024

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Cover by Ray Largo and Jordan Raskin . Beginning in this double-sized issue: Part 1 of a three-part lead-in to the upcoming miniseries, Predator: Race War. Story by novelist Andrew Vachss (Hard Looks), adapted by Randy Stradley (Aliens vs. Predator) and artists Jordan Raskin and John Beatty (Punisher). Also in this issue: the tragic conclusion to "An Accidental Death," by Ed Brubaker and Eric Shanower; "The Selfish Giant" (based on the Oscar Wilde short story) by P. Craig Russell; "Money For Nothing," by Jo Duffy and Maya Sakamoto; and, from Rich Hedden and Tom McWeeney's Roachmill, the wacky, behind-the-scenes-at-Dark-Horse exposé: "Zoo-Lou vs. Editor"! Cover by Ray Lago (Hellraiser). 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 68 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-058

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Cover by Ray Largo. In part two of the three-part introduction to "Predator: Race War," a government-sanctioned task force is tracking Predator activity across the globe, and they've come to one conclusion: You have to hire a killer to find a killer. Story by novelist Andrew Vachss (Hard Looks), adapted by Randy Stradley (Aliens vs. Predator) and artists Jordan Raskin and John Beatty (Punisher). Also: "Swimming Lessons," by Jo Duffy and Maya Sakamoto -- a tie-in to their self-published Nestrobber series; prehistoric adventure in "Paleolove," by Gary Davis; and, from Eddie Campbell, sly looks at modern life! Painted cover by Ray Lago (Hellraiser). 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 69 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-062

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Cover by Ray Largo. Meet Cross: outlaw, freelance avenger, and, when the situation calls for it, professional killer. He's just the kind of person the Predators might take an interest in -- which is why the government's Predator Task Force wants him! Next month Predator: Race War debuts as a four-issue color miniseries. Story by novelist Andrew Vachss (Hard Looks), adapted by Randy Stradley (Aliens vs. Predator) and artists Jordan Raskin and John Beatty (Punisher). Also: Jo Duffy and Maya Sakamoto's Nestrobber preview concludes, and the heroine of Gary Davis' "Paleolove" seeks a love potion from Mudwike, the dwarf. Painted cover by Ray Lago (Hellraiser). B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Dark Horse Presents Aliens (1992) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #19-2A9840C-026

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All of the stand-alone stories from the past issues of Dark Horse Presents in one volume, and in color for the first time! This package includes stories by Mark Verheiden and Mark A. Nelson (DHP #24), Anina Bennett and Paul Guinan (DHP # 42-43), John Arcudi and Simon Bisley (DHP 5th Anniversary Special), and Arcudi, Guinan and Tony Akins (DHP #56). This volume is colored by Rachelle Menashe and Chris Chalenor. All wrapped up in a stunning new cover painting by Simon Bisley. Cover price $4.95.

Dark Horse Presents Aliens (1992) 1B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Platinum Edition.

Label #21-40D9BCD-038

Platinum Edition Cover price $4.95.

Darker Image (1993) 1AU CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4375738009

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

Darkhold (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-27C178C-013

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NOT-Polybagged. Cover pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 4: Black Letter, script by Christian Cooper, pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna; Vicki Montesi discovers an ancient order of evil. Continued from Morbius #1; Continued in Nightstalkers #1. 1 part of a six-part poster by Andy Kubert. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.75.

Darkstars (1992 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A91623-049

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First the Green Lantern Corps protected the universe alone. Then, L.E.G.I.O.N. joined the fight. Now, a new group of intergalactic warriors makes its presence known to Earth. They are the DARKSTARS and one of their number, Ferrin Colos, has been sent to Earth on a mission of grave importance. But not even his superiors are sure he's up to the job! DARKSTARS is firmly established in the heart of the DC Universe, its officers functioning as counterpoints for the Green Lantern Corps. Created and written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Larry Stroman and Scott Hanna. Cover by Travis Charest, Stroman and Hanna. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Deadline U.S.A. (1992 Dark Horse 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-027

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Hang loose, pilgrim - Stone Cold DEADLINE U.S.A. #8 comin' right back at ya! This issue presents the cosmic conclusion to D'israeli's Timulo, the mutant madness of Dave Cooper's My Life as a Rhythmatist, the extramarital exploits of Johnny Nemo by Peter Milligan and Brett Ewins, plus work by Julie Hollings, Shaky Kane, Brian Iverson, Nick Abadzis, Phil Hester, and more! And don't forget to bone up on the alternative music feature, tiger - there'll be a test later! Cover price $3.95.

Deadpool (1994 Mini Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Direct Edition. Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #17-3578EEE-017

Cover pencils by Ian Churchill. If Looks Could Kill, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Ian Churchill, inks by Jason Minor; Black Tom is dying from his wooden infection and Banshee has Dr. Killebrew, a specialist in cellular regeneration, treat him in prison; Juggernaut breaks in, rescues Tom and captures Killebrew; Deadpool is out for a quiet drink when he is assaulted by Black Tom's goons but he gets a timely assist from old pal Banshee and his daughter, Siryn; During the battle, DP's hand is cut off and he blacks out as his healing factor fails to regenerate it. Waid's 1st work for Marvel. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-0167452-050

Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3993676013

Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Death The High Cost of Living (1993) 1LTSIGNEDA CBCS 9.6 SS Bachalo McKean Treasured Editions Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Bachalo. HAS COA

Label #0005612-AA-003

Limited Treasured Editions Signed Edition. Signed by 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

Death's Head II (1992 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-033

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Death's Head comes to 1992 to prevent Charnel from altering the past. But future versions of Earth's greatest super heroes have also arrived to put an end to Death's Head! Guest-starring Wolverine, Spider-Man, the Punisher, the Avengers, Daredevil and the She-Hulk! Written by Dan Abnett, with art by Liam Sharp and Andy Lanning. Wraparound cover by Liam Sharp. Cover price $1.75.

Death's Head II (1992 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-040

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Cover pencils by Liam Sharp, inks by Paul Neary. The Lotus FX Part 1: X-Treme Prejudice, script by Dan Abnett, pencils by Liam Sharp and Bryan Hitch, inks by Andy Lanning and Cam Smith; Mutants are drawn to Paxton, Oregon like moths to a flame and the X-men arrive to find out why; Wraithchilde captures Tuck; The X-Men battle Death's Head. 38 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Death's Head II (1992 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-035

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Cover by Liam Sharp. Brief Encounter, script by Dan Abnett, pencils by Dell Barras, inks by Liam Sharp, Andy Lanning, and Robin Riggs; Death's Head II is accidentally transported to Un-Earth by Phaedra; The Un-Earth creates the Antibody to destroy Death's Head II; Mys-Tech sends the Warheads in. Death's Head II pinup by Cam Smith. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Death's Head II (1992 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-032

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Cover pencils by Liam Sharp, inks by Andy Lanning. Borgz 'N The Hood, script by Dan Anbett, pencils by Simon Coleby, inks by Andy Lanning; Tuck flees the Dactyl Air Squadron while Death's Head II fights Major Oak. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.95.

Death's Head II (1992 2nd Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-033

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Cover pencils by Liam Sharp, inks by Andy Lanning. Borgs in the Hood Part the Third: Dark Ages, script by Dan Abnett, pencils by Simon Coleby, inks by Sean Hardy & Co.; Tuck saves Death's Head from being executed by Oak; Necker captures Kite. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Death's Head II (1992 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-034

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Cover pencils by Anthony Williams, inks by Andy Lanning. Borgs in the Hood Part The Third: Losers Weep, script by Dan Abnett, pencils by Anthony Williams, inks by Andy Lanning; Death's Head has a final confrontation with Methinx in 3442 A.D. where he learns that the magician is really fueled by technology rather than the occult and also that Dr. Necker created him from the body of a dead man; After Methinx is defeated, he opens a portal to 2020 so that Death's Head can confront Necker at the time of his origin. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Death's Head II (1992 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-038

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Payback Time, script by Dan Abnett, art by Simon Coleby; Death's Head II arrives in 2020 to confront Dr. Necker at the moment of his origin but is stopped by the Light Brigade who tells him that he will destroy the future timeline if he continues; Inside the AIM complex, Death's Head I battles Minion but is killed, thus paving the way for the creation of his successor; Bette Noir sends Death's Head II back to 1993 to confront Necker at a time when it won't affect the future. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-026

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Cover pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Keith Williams. Men or Machines?, script by Gregory Wright, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Mike Manley; Deathlok and the Punisher save Nick Collins and take down Silvermane's drug gang. 44 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-027

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Cover pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Denys Cowan. The Ultimate War Machine, script by Gregory Wright, pencils by John Hebert, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti; Mainframe escapes from the Raft and fits Ben Jacobs with cybernetic body parts; The duo attack Deathlok in order to take control of his body; Deathlok manages to stave off the attack and the two villains escape. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4014323003

Cover art by Denys Cowan. Wake Up! It's Time To Die!, script by Gregory Wright, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Mike Manley; While the damaged cyborg Deathlok body battles the Ghost Rider, Michael Collins manages to free his soul from Nightmare's realm; Collins re-merges his mind into the Deathlok body ending his fight with the Ghost Rider. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-019

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Cover art by Denys Cowan. Welcome To The Terrordome, script by Dwayne McDuffie, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Mike Manley; Deathlok tracks down High-Tech, who had stolen Cybertek files from Magnum Munitions, and protects him from Moses Magnum's minion, Terrordome; First appearance of Curtis Carr (aka the first Chemistro) as High-Tech. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-020

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Cover pencils by Denys Cowan. Rabbit Is Dead, script by Dwayne McDuffie, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Mike Manley; Biohazard kills SHIELD agent Harry Angstrom and consumes his brain, learning all of Angstrom's memories; The creature is hunting for his past which somehow is connected to Deathlok; Deathlok returns home to his family. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 13 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-022

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Cover pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti. You Can't Keep A Good Man Down, script by Dwayne McDuffie, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Mike Manley (Pgs 1-11) and Jimmy Palmiotti (Pgs 12-22); Biohazard exhumes the corpse of Billy Hansen and consumes its brain. The creature grows a clone of Hansen to ask him about his past. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-023

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At Deathlok's Door, script by Dwayne McDuffie, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Mike Manley, John Heebink (Ink Assist), and Adam McClellan (Ink Assist); The Billy Hansen clone meets with Deathlok at his home to tell the cyborg about the previous Deathlok, John Kelly, and how Kelly's brain mutated into Biohazard; The Biohazard DNA takes over the Hansen clone and mutates it into a second version of Biohazard; The new Biohzard attacks the Collins family. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-024

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Cover pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti. Siege, script by Gregory Wright, pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by Kim DeMulder; John Kelly downloads his consciousness into one of the Cyberwarrior cyborg bodies and begins calling himself Siege; Deathlok, Siege and the Wild Pack continue to battle Cybertek's Cyberwarriors. 36 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-33163EA-006

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Cover pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by Brad Vancata. The Killing Stroke, script by Gregory Wright, pencils by Tom Raney and Joe Brozowski (as J.J. Birch), inks by Mark McKenna, Joe Brozowski (as J.J. Birch), and Tom Raney; Deathlok, Siege and Coldblood continue their battle against Cybertek and their Cyberwarriors; Harlan Ryker activates a bomb that will kill them and Deathlok's human body. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-33163EA-005

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Cover pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by Brad Vancata. The Killing Stroke, script by Gregory Wright, pencils by Tom Raney and Joe Brozowski (as J.J. Birch), inks by Mark McKenna, Joe Brozowski (as J.J. Birch), and Tom Raney; Deathlok, Siege and Coldblood continue their battle against Cybertek and their Cyberwarriors; Harlan Ryker activates a bomb that will kill them and Deathlok's human body. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Deathmate Black (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8 Silvestri

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2A9BC1C-090

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Written by Brandon Choi and Eric Silvestri. Art by Brandon Peterson, Brett Booth, Marc Silvestri, Jeffery Scott, Scott Clark, Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, Scott Williams, Sal Regla, Alex Garner and Trevor Scott. Cover by Marc Silvestri & Jim Lee. It's the first appearance of Gen 13! Featuring WildC.A.T.s/H.A.R.D. Corps. All is not as it should be. The Earth has become a colder and darker place. Jacob Marlowe is no longer a successful financier but one of the most powerful rulers of the Western hemisphere with Wildcore as his enforcers. Yet, it is Jacob who realizes that things are awry, and he must decide if Earth's greatest heroes will be sent to stop the Deathmate before the universe ceases to exist! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Deathmate Blue (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2A9BC1C-094

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Mike Leeke cover art. Story 1:"Battlestone vs. Magnus Robot Fighter" featuring characters from Magnus Robot Fighter and Brigade. Written by John Ostrander and drawn by Jim Calafiore. Story 2: "Secret Forces" featuring characters from Secret Weapons and CyberForce. Written by Joe St. Pierre and drawn by Sean Chen. Story 3: "Sacrifices" featuring characters from Harbinger, Brigade, & CyberForce. Written by Maurice Fontenot and drawn by Howard Simpson. Story 4: "Supremely Darque" featuring Characters from Solar Man of the Atom and Supreme. Written by Kevin Vanhook and drawn by Peter Grau. Cover price $4.95.

Deathmate Blue (1993) 1GOLD CBCS 9.6 Gold Variant

Gold Edition.

Label #19-2A9BC1C-467

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Gold edition Cover price $4.95.

Deathmate Preview (1993) 199308A CBCS 9.4 Pink

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Pink Variant.

Label #19-2A9BC1C-077

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August - Previews edition - PINK. 5-page preview (story continues in Deathmate Yellow). "Harbinger of Death" written by Kevin Vanhook with art by Yvel Guichet. Full color, 8 pages (cover to cover), slick paper stock.

Deathmate Preview (1993) 199308B CBCS 9.8 Orange Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-22C3810-011

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August - Previews edition - ORANGE. 5-page preview (story continues in Deathmate Yellow). "Harbinger of Death" written by Kevin Vanhook with art by Yvel Guichet. Full color, 8 pages (cover to cover), slick paper stock.

Deathmate Prologue (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8 Lee Silver Foil

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2A9BC1C-081

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Silver Foil Enhanced Cover by Jim Lee & Bob Layton; Chapter 1 "A Love to End All Time" by Bob Layton (script), Barry Windsor-Smith (art), & Jim Lee (inks); Solar, Man of the Atom, Void (WildC.A.T.S.) app; Chapter II "Universal Truth" by Bob Layton (script & inks) & Rob Liefeld (art); Bloodshot, Youngblood (Shaft, Die-Hard), Shadowman, WildC.A.T.S. (Zealot, Grifter, Voodoo), H.A.R.D. Corps, Magnus, Robot Fighter, Ripclaw, Spartan, Badrock, X-O Manowar, Prophet, Geoff the Geomancer, Berzerkers app; Cover price $2.95.

Deathmate Yellow (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2A9BC1C-121

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Mike Leeke cover art. Story 1: "Jerked Through Time" featuring characters from Archer & Armstrong and WildCATS. Mike Baron writer. Bernard Chang art. Rodney Ramos inker. Story 2: "Cat and Mouse" featuring characters from Ninjak and WildCATS. Jorge Gonzales writer. Don Perlin art. Mike Manley inks. Story 3: "The Dying Game" featuring characters from HardCORPS and WildCATS. David Michelinie and Bob Layton plot. Mike Leeke pencils. Tom Ryder inks. Story 4: "Revelations and Recruitments" featuring characters from Shadowman and WildCATS. Bob Hall writer. Mark Moretti art. John Dixon inker. Cover price $4.95.

Demon (1990 3rd Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-044

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As the cover says, it's 'The Utterly Disgusting Secret Origin of the Demon Etrigan' in which Lord Scapegoat, ruler of the Beyond Region and Etrigan's younger brother, tells the story of the Demon's childhood. This issue also features a bound-in, totally gratuitous Lobo and Demon mini-poster. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Val Semeiks and Randy Elliott. Cover by Semeiks and Bob Smith. New Format. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 644 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2364435-011

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Part 1 of the 3-part 'Electric City': Buzz Galvan goes to the electric chair...and survives! After the courts decree that he must be set free, he begins a campaign of revenge becoming...the Electrocutioner against all who gathered to watch him die. Even Batman is on his list! Continued next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $1.00.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 648 VF 8.0

Part 2 of the 3-part 'Return of the Cluemaster': Batman and Robin must figure out who is leaving clues and what they point to. The Cluemaster wants to know the same thing...and doesn't care who he has to kill in order to find out. Continued from the previous issue. Concludes next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Cover by Matt Wagner. 1st full appearance of the Spoiler. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 653 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2426234-004

Cover art by Travis Charest and Ray McCarthy. The Serpent Pit starring Batman, Robin, and the Huntress, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Graham Nolan, inks by Scott Hanna; Batman and the Huntress battle terrorists. 32 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 666 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signatures: Scott Hanna, Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan. (#1225/500) Direct Edition

Label #23-105C26A-004

Knightfall: Chapter 18. "The Devil You Know!" Story by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. The mantle of the Bat has passed to another, and his first order of business...find Bane and put him out of commission for good. It's the new Batman vs. Bane and Gotham City is at stake. But, we all know what happened to the last Batman that faced Bane. Story continues in Batman #500. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 670 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2426234-023

KnightQuest: The Crusade, featuring the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman, continues: Renee Montoya is spotlighted as she finds herself on a deadly collision course with a Batman more ruthless than the one she knew before. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Barry Kitson and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 673 CBCS 7.5 SS Dixon/ Nolan/ Hanna

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signatures: Chuck Dixon, Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. (#6/2500)

Label #23-105C26A-005

KnightQuest: The Crusade, following the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman, continues: Caught between a rock and a hard place, Batman has to face the climax of the Joker's homicidal foray into film production and try to cope with an internal struggle between the demands of the System and his own humanity. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. Cover price $1.50.