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Sirius Gallery (1999) 1999 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-248D6B1-027

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Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Stories and art by Jason Alexander, Jason Asala, Mark Crilley, The Fillbach Brothers, Drew Hayes, Kyle Hotz, Nat Jones, Joseph Michael Linsner, Mark Smylie, Jill Thompson and Greg Williams, aka The Dark One. A sampler and pinup gallery featuring the stable of artists from Sirius Entertainment, showcasing Dawn, Poison Elves, Artesia and more. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers.

Spawn (1992 Image) 69D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4013574019

Direct Edition. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane, and Chance Wolf. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. "Freaky!" Sam and Twitch discover the remains of Spawn, crucified and headless in a deep alley. When they attempt to remove the body, they find themselves between warring alley gangs. Just as Sam and Twitch gain control of the angry mass, the Freak takes Twitch hostage. During negotiations over the alley turf and Twitch's life, the worms, maggots, rats and flies revive the nectoplasmic master. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Chris Carter. Cover price $1.95.

Spider-Man (1998) Wizard 1/2 1A CBCS 9.8 Leonardi

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-033

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Wizard 1/2 edition with certificate of authenticity.

Star Wars Boba Fett Agent of Doom (2000) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-39B6F03-009

Written by John Ostrander. Art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Francisco Luis Velasco. Some jobs are too much of a risk for even the best bounty hunters -- but that never stopped Boba Fett! The Imperial "Death Ship" Azgoghk , designed for the sole purpose of exterminating alien species, continues its duties long after the Empire has fallen apart. Now it's time for justice and REVENGE. When the last member of a dying species seeks to exact revenge on the Azgoghk and its crew, there's only one man he can turn to -- BOBA FETT! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Chewbacca (2000 Dark Horse) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-25FF9E2-001

by Darko Macan, Igor Kordey, and TBA; cover by Sean Phillips Dark Horse proudly releases a series detailing, for the first time ever, the history of the galaxy's greatest Wookiee! Each issue will feature several chapters, each illustrated by a different artist, featuring the greatest tales of Chewbacca, narrated by the characters who know him best! This special first issue features stories narrated by Mallatobuck, Chewbacca's wife, and Attichitcuk, Chewbacca's father. Later issues will feature Luke Skywalker, Lando Calrissian, Princess Leia, Han Solo (of course!), and many more! No true Star Wars fan can be without this series?so don't be left behind! On sale January 19 FC, 32pg (1 of 4)" Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Episode 1 Obi-Wan Kenobi (1999) 1B CBCS 9.8 Photo Variant

Paper: White

Photo Variant.

Label #21-26010F6-005

Written by Henry Gilroy. Art by Martin Egeland and Howard Shum. Though all eyes are on the boy Anakin Skywalker, there is another young man making his rite of passage. The only thing standing between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Knighthood is a lesson he must learn from his Jedi Master, but the only place where he can learn that lesson is in the middle of an intergalactic war! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Episode 1 Phantom Menace (1999) 2A CBCS 9.2 Fleming Art

Paper: White

Label #22-11A3106-021

Written by Henry Gilroy. Art by Rodolfo Damaggio and Al Williamson. Cover by Hugh Fleming. Dark Horse Comics proudly presents the comics adaptation of the long-awaited first Episode of the Star Wars saga. Adapted for comics by Henry Gilroy from an original screenplay by master movie maker George Lucas and artfully illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio and comics legend Al Williamson, make sure you catch this legendary series that's sure to please Star Wars fans of all ages. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Episode 1 Phantom Menace (1999) 3A CBCS 9.8 Fleming

Paper: White

Label #21-1038D04-004

Written by Henry Gilroy. Art by Rodolfo Damaggio and Al Williamson. Cover by Hugh Fleming. Dark Horse Comics proudly presents the comics adaptation of the long-awaited first Episode of the Star Wars saga. Adapted for comics by Henry Gilroy from an original screenplay by master movie maker George Lucas and artfully illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio and comics legend Al Williamson, make sure you catch this legendary series that's sure to please Star Wars fans of all ages. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Episode 1 Queen Amidala (1999) 1A CBCS 9.8 Bradstreet Art

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-26010F6-011

by Mark Schultz, Galen Showman, and P. Craig Russell; cover by Tim Bradstreet Her world has been blockaded and her people imprisoned, but the Young Queen Amidala, so recently elected to the throne of Naboo, is a teenager of uncommon wisdom. Exiled from her home and spirited away by a pair of Jedi, Amidala will look upon every experience as a potential key to her world¹s problems. But her salvation may rest in the hands of another... perhaps where she least expects it! On sale July 28 FC, 32pg (one-shot)$2.95" Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Shadows of the Empire Evolution (1998) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-26010F6-022

Written by Timothy Zahn. Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Cover by Kilian Plunkett. Mara Jade has destroyed many enemies of the Empire in her time, and has always carried out her missions with forethought and skill. But an unforeseen variable is about to enter the scene of her final mission for her dead employer, and Mara knows that her own survival is second to getting the job done! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Tellos (1999 Image) 7 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248E175-012

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(W) Todd Dezago (P) Mike Wieringo (I) Rob Stull (C) Paul Mounts/KenWolak BongoTone. "Darkness and Light"?Despite their losses in the violent and vicious battle, e 'HINDERS discover that Destiny has much more of a hand in their dealings than they once thought! Faced with the ever-encroaching Forces of Darkness sweeping across the Lands of Tellos, JAREK and his Comrades realize that they must come up with a plan to Defeat the vile MALESUR before he becomes too powerful! Many questions are answered here in Tellos 7... Don't miss it! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.50.

Thor (1998 Marvel 2nd Series) 1B CBCS 9.8 Romita Jr. Hammer Symbol Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25FD728-015

Variant cover. Heroes Return. "In Search of the Gods!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Klaus Jansen. One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers and Fantastic Four, fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. The Odinson has returned from the pocket universe of the Heroes Reborn only to discover that fabled Asgard lies in ruins, the Rainbow Bridged destroyed, and his fellow Aesir missing. Before he can begin his search for the missing gods of Asgard, the Might Thor is confronted by the one adversary he has never truly defeated, the unstoppable creation of Odin himself, the Destroyer. And not even Earth's Mightiest Heroes can help the Thunder God survive this epic battle! Cover price $2.99.

Thrillkiller '62 (1998) 1 CGC 9.8 SS Brereton/Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Dan Brereton & Howard Chaykin on 8/10/19.

Label #2533425011

Elseworlds. Debuting a one-shot sequel to the popular Thrillkiller miniseries by the team of writer Howard Chaykin and artist Dan Brereton. Batgirl Barbara Gordon, still reeling from Dick Grayson's fate, has teamed up with renegade police detective Bruce Wayne, now known as Batman. But when the Joker returns to become the new crimelord of Gotham City, will Barbara's desire for revenge mean the end of the Dynamic Duo? Written by Howard Chaykin. Painted art and cover by Dan Brereton. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Tomb Raider (1999) 1A CGC 9.8 Park

Paper: White

Label #4425730025

Andy Park Cover. Cover A: White background, art has Tomb raider standing in front of debris. (W) Dan Jurgens (P) Andy Park (I) Jon Sibal Lara Croft is BACK--in her own NEW SERIES!!! That's right, Top Cow proudly presents the long-awaited TOMB RAIDER series. This November, join Lara as she embarks on all-new adventures into exotic locales and dangerous surroundings. Pick up TOMB RAIDER while you can, or you just might miss what is sure to be one of the hottest books of 1999!!! RETAILER NOTE: To celebrate the launch of TOMB RAIDER, there will be three special covers in equal percentages by Marc Silvestri, David Finch and Andy Park! AND, for every 25 copies ordered, retailers will receive a special 5th holofoil cover. FC, 32pg" Cover price $2.50.

Tomb Raider (1999) 1B CGC 9.8 Finch Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #4425730023

David Finch Cover. Cover B: Jungle background, art has Lara in a tree. The Medusa Mask, Part 1, script by Dan Jurgens, art by Andy Park and Jonathan Sibal; Join Lara Croft on her adventure as she seeks out the fabled Medusa Mask; Gaining possession of this ancient relic means she will finally get her hands on the only treasure she truly wants, her mother's music box; This will not be easy though, as it turns out she's not the only one looking for the mask; Nor is she the only one willing to go to any lengths to get it. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Tomb Raider (1999) 1C CGC 9.6 Park Variant

Paper: White

Park Variant Cover.

Label #4425730021

Andy Park Cover. Cover C: Purple background, art has Lara on a rock. The Medusa Mask, Part 1, script by Dan Jurgens, art by Andy Park and Jonathan Sibal; Join Lara Croft on her adventure as she seeks out the fabled Medusa Mask; Gaining possession of this ancient relic means she will finally get her hands on the only treasure she truly wants, her mother's music box; This will not be easy though, as it turns out she's not the only one looking for the mask; Nor is she the only one willing to go to any lengths to get it. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 360B.N CBCS 9.6 SS Bachalo

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Chris Bachalo on 11/12/2017. Newsstand Edition

Label #17-40B5B46-118

Standard Newsstand Edition, no cover enhancement. 35th anniversary issue. Children Of The Atom, script by Steve Seagle, pencils by Chris Bachalo, inks by Tim Townsend, Jordi Ensign, Aaron Sowd, Jon Sibal, and Peter Palmiotti; At Cape Citadel, Florida, a mysterious rocket is about to be launched whose secret and sinister purpose is to track and terminate mutants on a global scale; With Excalibur disbanded, Kitty, Peter and Kurt are relaxing on a cruise ship when they are attacked by a group calling themselves the X-Men; Kitty is captured and taken to see the missing Professor X who has a little computer problem for her to decipher; The real X-Men are on the way to Cape Citadel when the fake X-Men attack; Colossus and Nightcrawler join them in battle. Story continues in X-Men 80. Steve Rude pin-up. A few thoughts on the X-Men with a reprint of the cover to X-Men #1 and a cover for Mutant X, art by Jack Kirby and Tom Raney. 38 pgs., full color. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

Untold Tales of Chastity (2000) 1A CGC 9.6 Vale

Paper: White

Label #0132117021

by Steven Grant & Peter Vale It's Halloween in New York, 1982. Sweet talkin' ladies man, Slade, lost his life ? and his world ? in a gangland hit that stole his niece's young life as well. On the anniversary of his death, Slade returns from the dead to exact his revenge. Can Chastity Marks, the lovable vampire assassin, save her dear friend Slade from a head-on collision with a life of crime? Or is it too late already? Regardless, she's gonna have to go undercover to get the job done. It's a pop-cultural melting pot as the goth scene meets blaxploitation (with a dash of hip hop thrown in for good measure!), all with a supernatural twist! FC, 32pg Cover price $2.95.

Untold Tales of Chastity (2000) 1G CGC 9.6 Glow Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Premium Edition

Label #0132117026

Glow-in-the-dark cover edition.

Venom Finale (1997) 3 VF- 7.5

This is it, the final issue of the final Venom limited series--a shocker that will reposition him as Spider-man's deadliest foe! It ain't over till it's over, but Eddie Brock may have reached that point! Hunted, hounded and pursued by everyone, Eddie must make a final, fatal choice--one that may spell the end of the Lethal Protector! Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mark Pajarillo and Robert Jones. Cover price $1.99.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 125A.D CBCS 9.8 Yu Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279E891-011

Direct Edition. Giant-sized issue. Cover pencils by Leinil Francis Yu, inks by Edgar Tadeo. Logan's Run!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Leinil Francis Yu, inks by Edgar Tadeo and Gerry Alanguilan; After battling all of the women in his life (and being rescued by a few as well), Wolverine confesses that he and Viper are married. 54 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 150A CBCS 9.8 Skroce

Paper: White

Label #20-2C1A2CC-023

White cover; green sidebar to the right thet reads "Revolution" THE SCOOP: A bold new era for the X-Men begins! THE STORY: "Blood Debt." The next chapter in Wolverine's life starts in this double-sized extravaganza! While old friends return to Wolverine's life, some brand-new?and decidedly vicious?enemies make their move! It's been six months since the war with Apocalypse, the return of his adamantium, the taking of his free will and the heartrending sacrifice. Now, as Logan grapples with the emotional repercussions, a new evil arises that targets his very heart! Who is Lord Haan, and how might his vile bloodline consume Wolverine? Plus: What are Silver Samurai and Yukio doing back in Logan's life? THE CREATORS: Starting with this double-sized issue, Steve Skroce takes over as both writer and penciler. Steve is best known for his kinetic art on AMAZING SPIDER- MAN and GAMBIT and for his work as storyboard artist for the hit movie, The Matrix. Skroce's thoughts on Wolverine: "He's a man with a shady past that's still torn between his animal and his human sides. I want to explore that without walking too much on worn territory. I want to focus less on the one-liners and more on the quiet beats between events." Inks by Lary Stucker. Skroce cover. THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.99.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 155D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279EE3E-009

Direct Edition. "All Along the Watchtower" part 2. Plot and pencils by Rob Liefeld, script by Eric Stephenson, inks by Norm Rapmund. Liefeld cover.STORY: Captured by the mysterious group of zealots known as the Watchtower, can Wolverine free his fellow prisoners before they're martyred? And will Deadpool help him?or stand in the way? All this, and Siryn! Cover price $2.25.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 155D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279EE3E-015

Direct Edition. "All Along the Watchtower" part 2. Plot and pencils by Rob Liefeld, script by Eric Stephenson, inks by Norm Rapmund. Liefeld cover.STORY: Captured by the mysterious group of zealots known as the Watchtower, can Wolverine free his fellow prisoners before they're martyred? And will Deadpool help him?or stand in the way? All this, and Siryn! Cover price $2.25.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 155D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4329428005

Direct Edition. "All Along the Watchtower" part 2. Plot and pencils by Rob Liefeld, script by Eric Stephenson, inks by Norm Rapmund. Liefeld cover.STORY: Captured by the mysterious group of zealots known as the Watchtower, can Wolverine free his fellow prisoners before they're martyred? And will Deadpool help him?or stand in the way? All this, and Siryn! Cover price $2.25.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 154 VF 8.0

WRITTEN BY DOSELLE YOUNG; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GEORGE FREEMAN; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores January 26. Part 1 of the 2-part "Three Hearts." Wonder Woman joins forces with the lost Amazon Nu'Bia (from summer's WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #8) to battle the forces of Ahriman, the Prince of Lies, in an effort to free Nu'Bia's lost love from his entrapment. FC, 32 PG." Cover price $1.99.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 155 VF 8.0

WRITTEN BY DOSELLE YOUNG; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GEORGE FREEMAN; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores February 23. Concluding the 2-part "Three Hearts." Wonder Woman is caught beween a rock and hard place as a jump-started Dr. Echo prepares to make toast of Las Vegas again. Meanwhile, Nu'Bia decides to take vicious vengeance on her archenemy Arihman, the architect of all the destruction. Can Diana convince the Amazon that violence is not necessary for justice to be served? FC, 32 PG." Cover price $1.99.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 157 VF+ 8.5

WRITTEN BY ERIC LUKE; ART BY MATTHEW CLARK AND TOM SIMMONS; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores April 26. One of Diana's deadliest foes comes back in Part 2 of the 3-part "Devastation Returns!" Wonder Girl is out for blood for what Devastation did to her, and Wonder Woman can barely hold her back. But is everything what it seems? The apprentice has far out stepped the master this time around, and the ends will in no way justify the means for Cassie. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 158 VF/NM 9.0

WRITTEN BY ERIC LUKE; ART BY MATTHEW CLARK AND TOM SIMMONS; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores May 31. The conclusion of "Devastation Returns!" This time around it oughtta be devastation Defeated!" But at what price? Wonder Girl and Wonder Woman finally overcome the power of Deva's illusions and put the godling down (maybe even for good), but Cassie's trust in Diana may not survive the ordeal. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $1.99.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 159 VF- 7.5

WRITTEN BY ERIC LUKE; ART BY MATTHEW CLARK AND TOM SIMMONS; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores June 28. Many plot threads developed in the last few months are resolved as the WonderDome is brought to Earth as an embassy of peace. Diana sets her sights on the future, getting her life in perspective for the next phase of her career. FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.25.

X-Files (1995) 37 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-248C197-020

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Cover by Miran Kim. "The Face of Extinction." Story by John Rozum. Pencils by Alexander Saviuk. Inks by Rick Magyar. When Mulder and Scully investigate a killing supposedly perpetrated by a "Goatman", they find themselves confronted with a species trying to stave off extinction. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.

X-Files (1995) 38 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-24924FC-024

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Cover by Miran Kim. "Cam Rahn Bay." Story by John Rozum. Pencils by Alexander Saviuk. Inks by Rick Magyar. When dolphins in marine parks begin killing their trainers, Mulder and Scully are called in. They find all of the dolphins involved were originally part of a military operation in Vietnam. Now it appears someone is controlling the dolphins, causing them to revert to their earlier training. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.