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Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 583B.4TH CGC 9.0 Obama Variant 4th Printing

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Fourth Printing.

Label #1253837002

4TH PRINTING - Special Obama Variant Cover! Spidey meets President Barack Obama - Written by MARK WAID. Pencils by BARRY KITSON. Cover by PHIL JIMENEZ. YOU ASKED FOR IT, YOU GOT IT! PETER PARKER ON A DATE! After the revelations of 'Mind on Fire', love is in the air for more than one member of the cast and Pete finally gets some time out with the ladies. (and who better to bring it to you than two men who both had dates as recently as 1987!) Amidst the romance though, forces are gathering that will spell trouble for Peter in the months to come. From Marvel Comics. Also to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama, Marvel proudly presents this new printing of Amazing Spider-Man #583 with an all-new bonus story teaming one of the world's most recognizable political figures with the world's greatest super-hero! Written by Zeb Wells with art by Todd Nauck & Frank D'Armata, the new story takes place in Washington, DC on Inauguration Day as one of Spider-Man's oldest foes attempts to thwart the swearing in ceremony of the 44th President of the United States! Rated A Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 600D CBCS 9.8 Quesada 1:15 Variant

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Quesada Retailer Incentive.

Label #21-25C850D-002

Limited (1 for 15) Wraparound Variant Cover by Joe Quesada. Written by DAN SLOTT, STAN LEE, JOE KELLY, ZEB WELLS, BOB GALE, MARC GUGGENHEIM & MARK WAID. Art by JOHN ROMITA, JR., MARCOS MARTIN, MAX FIUMARA, DEREC DONOVAN (although some press for the issue had it as DEREC AUCOIN instead of DONOVAN), MARIO ALBERTI, COLLEEN DORAN, MITCH BREITWEISER & KLAUS JANSON. Plus, JEPH LOEB, ED BRUBAKER, MATT FRACTION, BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS, MIKE McKONE, ANDY LANNING & JANSON give you the Spider-Man covers you'll never see! The greatest Marvel super hero of all celebrates his 600th issue with the biggest all-original issue of Amazing Spider-Man EVER! This one's got it all! The return of Doctor Octopus, Daredevil, a wedding you never predicted, and the return of one of the most important people in Peter Parker's life in a giant-sized lead story by Dan Slott and John Romita Jr. Doc's back in town, but it's only a prelude to darker days ahead as Spidey unknowingly prepares for a gauntlet he can't even see coming. On top of all that, witness the return of one of Spider-man's creators, Smilin' Stan Lee (along with Masticatin' Marcos Martin) as he presents a story of unbridled passion, drama and angst as Spidey reflects over his many, many years of adventures. But that ain't all...as the rest of the Spidey Web-Heads bring you several short features showcasing some rarely explored aspects of both Spidey and Pete's life, drawn by some of the greatest artists in comics. Plus, several other surprises and NO REPRINTS! 104 pages of goodness brought to you by some of the best creators that have ever worked on Spidey! 104 pages, full color.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 638D CGC 9.8 2nd Printing

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Second Printing.

Label #4418460005

SECOND PRINTING. One Moment in Time: Part 1 of 4 - Written by JOE QUESADA Penciled by PAOLO MANUEL RIVERA and JOE QUESADA. Spidey Sundays backups by STAN LEE and MARCOS MARTIN The questions have been haunting readers throughout Spider-Man's Brand New Day and now the answers are here in four double-sized issues! What really happened at the wedding of Spider-Man and Mary Jane? What does Mary Jane know about Spider-Man today? How did ONE MORE DAY affect the Marvel U? Joe Quesada and Paolo Rivera are here to pull back the curtain and fill in every blank...but the answers may come at a cost to all that Peter Parker loves. This 4-part arc will hold answers, resolutions, and set up the course of Spider-Man's life for years to come... ...and all will be revealed with a whisper. And in Part 2, it's Mary Jane's turn to come clean. What secrets has she been keeping? And who REALLY saved Aunt May? You may think you know the answer, but you're about to find out the truth! Cover price $3.99.

Art of Doug Sneyd HC (2011 Dark Horse) 1A-REP FN 6.0

2nd or later printing. The scintillating carton works of Doug Sneyd, an artist for Playboy magazine since the eary 1960s, are now collected in this stunning art book. This book features the most lush, sumptuous, striking, and hilarious of Doug's full-page cartoons. Readers will be charmed with the lovely scantily (and even non-) clad "Sneyd" girls and the one-line jokes they so ably illustrate. Don't miss this collection by one of Playboy's veteran cartoonists! This book includes a foreword by Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, an introduction by Lynn Johnston, cartoonist of the nationally syndicated strip For Better or For Worse, and reflections from the artist himself! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 248 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $39.99.

Avatar The Last Airbender Star Wars Clone Wars (2011) FCBD 0 CBCS 9.6

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Label #22-125D35C-004

DARK HORSE COMICS (W) Johane Matte, J. Torres, Ryder Wyndam (A) Johane Matte, Gurihiru, Ben Dewey Dark Horse is thrilled to bring to readers of all ages Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Both FCBD stories are excellent entry points to these wonderfully charming and imaginative worlds! A spin-off television miniseries Avatar: Legend of Korra will premiere on Nickelodeon in 2011! Features Savage Opress - the vicious new character from The Clone Wars TV show, as well as Breakout Squad, from Grosset & Dunlap's Clone Wars: Secret Missions novels!

Black Panther (2009 Marvel 4th Series) 1D CGC 9.8 2nd Printing

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Second Printing.

Label #3737852006

Second Printing Variant Cover. Dark Reign tie-in - Deadliest of the Species: Part 1 - Written by Reginald Hudlin. Art by Ken Lashley & Paul Neary. "Deadliest of the Species, Part 1." The Black Panther is back...and she's badder than ever. That's right -- she! What happened to T'Challa? Who is the new Black Panther? Find out why the female is the deadliest of the species. 40 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Black Widow (2010 5th Series) 1B VF 8.0 Movie Photo 1:10 Variant

Limited 1 for 10 Iron Man 2 Movie Photo Variant Cover featuring Scarlet Johansen. Written by MARJORIE LIU. Art by DANIEL ACUÑA. The deadly super-spy from IRON MAN 2, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN and CAPTAIN AMERICA in her own ongoing series! Natasha Romanoff is not a super hero. She's not psychic. She doesn't fly. And yet as the Black Widow, she manages to hold her own against a world of incredibly powerful enemies...and allies. But now someone has tried to kill Natasha...and almost succeeded. Injured gravely, almost beyond her ability to recover, Black Widow sets out to find her attacker...with no suspects and no leads. Who could be deadly enough to get the drop on Natasha? And what connections do they have to some of her closest super hero friends...? Plus, a backup detailing the deadly history of the Black Widow! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Brightest Day (2010) 4B CGC 9.6 Reis 1:25 Variant

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Label #4065961002

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by IVAN REIS. Written by GEOFF JOHNS and PETER J. TOMASI. Art by IVAN REIS, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK, OCLAIR ALBERT, DAVID BEATY and VICENTE CIFUENTES. If this is the BRIGHTEST DAY then what is Black Lantern Firestorm doing on our cover?! Cover price $2.99.

Carnage (2010 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 SS Crain Crain

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Witnessed Sig: Clayton Crain on 2/29/2020

Label #20-0E0F837-010

Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN. Written by ZEB WELLS Pencils by CLAYTON CRAIN CARNAGE IS BACK! The fan-favorite villain returns to rock the Marvel Universe with the Amazing Spider-Man and the Invincible Iron Man first on his hit list. But just why -- and how -- has Carnage returned, and how many of Marvel's heroes will it take to stop him? Superstar creators Zeb Wells (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, NEW MUTANTS) and Clayton Crain (GHOST RIDER, X-FORCE) team up for the Spider-Man epic that'll leave jaws on the floor! Literally! 32 PGS./ Cover price $3.99.

Dark Avengers (2009 Marvel) 1C CBCS 9.8 Blank Variant

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Blank Variant.

Label #21-4282AF3-011

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Blank Cover Variant. Dark Reign tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by MIKE DEODATO THE DARK REIGN IS HERE! The start of an explosive new era in the Avengers mythos! Who are the Dark Avengers? Who is the Iron Patriot? The answers will shock you! Brought to you by Brian Michael Bendis and Mike Deodato Jr. 32 PGS./Rated T+ $3.99 On-Sale ? 1/21 Cover price $3.99.

Dark Avengers (2009 Marvel) 8C CGC 9.8 Deodato 70th Frame 1:10 Variant

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Deodato Variant Cover

Label #3928187005

Limited (1 for 10) 70th Frame Variant Cover. Dark Avengers/X-Men Utopia: Part 5 of 6 - Written by MATT FRACTION. Pencils by LUKE ROSS, inks by RICK MAGYAR, MARK PENNINGTON & LUKE ROSS. Cover by MIKE DEODATO. Norman's X-Men, as led by Emma and Namor, are the face of mutant law and order! The X-Men look played out of position as Osborn's dark reign falls over California-- but Scott Summers isn't done yet. The X-Men strike at Norman, at H.A.M.M.E.R., at his fraud X-Men and his sham Avengers all at once! This is the book where, at long last, the Marvel Universe starts to fight back-- and it sets the stage for next month's unbelievable conclusion in Dark Avengers Uncanny X-Men Exodus (2009) #1! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Dark Avengers (2009 Marvel) 15 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-241339F-011

The Siege tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art by MIKE DEODATO JR. In the middle of SIEGE, Ms. Marvel and Hawkeye take center stage in a sick twisted battle, and launch their own agenda, revealing their true relationship, and their personal plans for Norman Osborn. 32 page, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Demo (2010 2nd Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-28C9FB8-011

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Written by Brian Wood. Art and cover by Becky Cloonan. 'A series of compelling but achingly brief short stories that each introduce extraordinary characters.' -THE ONION on DEMO VOL. 1 The pioneering indie masterwork returns! And here's the first of 6 brand-new, single-issue, done-in-one stories from Brian Wood (DMZ, NORTHLANDERS) and Becky Cloonan (AMERICAN VIRGIN, Buffy the Vampire Slayer), each one just as powerful and emotionally charged as the original run. In 'The Waking Life of Angels,' a woman is haunted by a recurring premonition; one of a person plummeting from a great height. Seriously sleep-deprived and with only fragments of images for clues, she abandons her life to travel halfway around the world in hopes of finding this person before her fateful accident occurs. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 850 VF+ 8.5

Batman: R.I.P: Prologue - The Return of Hush: Part 5 of 5 - Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Dustin Nguyen 'Heart of Hush' concludes in this anniversary double-sized issue! Catwoman's life hangs in the balance during this final battle between Batman and Hush! And the life of Bruce Wayne will never be the same as the confrontation with his childhood friend Tommy Elliot reveals a terrible and shocking secret! ? 48 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 854A CGC 9.8 Williams

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Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #3986279019

FIRST PRINTING. Elegy: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams and Cully Hamner. Cover by JH Williams. A new era in the history of DETECTIVE COMICS begins as Batwoman is unleashed on Gotham City! Marked by the blood-red bat, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. With a script by Greg Rucka and breath-taking art by JH Williams III, you've never seen anything like this! Featuring the debut of a new co-feature starring The Question written by Rucka! Odds against you? Alone and nowhere to turn? Willing to fight, but you don't know how? When you're searching everywhere for an answer, sometimes all you need to do is ask the right Question. Renee Montoya again dons the faceless mask to help those in need, all the while searching for her own answers in this new adventure with art by Cully Hamner (BLUE BEETLE). Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by JH Williams III ), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 24 ? 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 858A CBCS 9.8 Williams

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Label #21-242F872-023

Cover by JH Williams III. GO: Part 1 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner. The shocking and tragic origin story of Batwoman begins here! Young Kate Kane and her family are kidnapped by terrorists, and Kate's life - and the lives of her family - will never be the same! Plus, the mystery behind the villainous Alice is at last revealed! Then, in The Question co-feature, Renee's search for a missing girl comes to a bittersweet end, leaving Renee with more questions and an even bigger mystery for her to solve. As long as she can survive the night, that is... 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 871A CBCS 9.4 SS Scott Snyder 1st Printing

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Verified Signature: Scott Snyder.

Label #22-12224D0-010

First Printing. The Black Mirror: Part 1 of 3 - Written by SCOTT SNYDER Art and cover by JOCK Co-feature art by FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA Up-and-coming writer Scott Snyder (AMERICAN VAMPIRE) and acclaimed artist Jock (THE LOSERS) make their debut as the new ONGOING creative team of DETECTIVE COMICS! In 'The Black Mirror' part 1 of 3, a series of brutal murders pushes Batman's detective skills to the limit and forces him to confront one of Gotham City's oldest evils. Plus, in the start of a COMMISSIONER GORDON second feature also written by Scott Snyder, when a figure from the past returns to Gotham, Jim Gordon must face some of his darkest demons. Featuring art by Francesco Francavilla (GARRISON). Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 880CON CBCS 9.8 Jock Convention Foil Variant

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Custom Variant.

Label #19-0EC9A25-003

Convention Exclusive Virgin Foil Variant. Written by SCOTT SNYDER. Art and cover by JOCK. It all comes down to this! The Joker is on the loose in the catacombs beneath Gotham City, more vicious and frightening than ever. But even as Batman closes in on The Clown Prince of Crime, he begins to suspect that the city may be the target of an even deadlier threat - one that could shake Gotham City to its core. 32 pg, FC, RATED T Cover price $2.99.

Gotham City Sirens (2009) 1A CBCS 9.8 March

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Label #17-2187C27-004

Cover by Guillem March. Written by Paul Dini Art by Guillem March. This all-new series features the bad girls of Gotham City! Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn are tired of playing by other people's rules regardless of which side of the law they're on. These tough ladies have a new agenda that's all their own, and they'll use any means necessary to pursue it. But can they get along and work as a team? And who will get hurt along the way? Cover price $2.99.

Hack Slash (2011 Image) 1NEWDIM CGC 9.8 SS Seeley/ Peligrosa

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Signed by Mariposa Peligrosa and Tim Seeley on 02/12/2011 on back cover. Convention Edition.

Label #1002984011

New Dimension Comics Florida Super Con Exclusive Flip Art/Photo Cover Variant. Front cover art by Tim Seely, back cover features photo model Mariposa Peligrosa posing as Cassie Hack.
HACK/SLASH returns in all-new ongoing series by the creative team behind the hit HACK/SLASH: MY FIRST MANIAC mini! Cassie Hack, killer of killers, and her partner Vlad hunt a slasher who haunts a small town's Make Out Point. Meanwhile, Cat Curio, Former Teen Detective, searches for the man who put her in a coma and the murderous cult that employed him. What she finds will set up the biggest HACK/SLASH story yet. A great jumping on point for new readers! RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES

Hulk (2008 Marvel) 8C CBCS 9.8 Buscema Variant

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Sal Buscema Variant.

Label #20-2ADAAF2-016

Variant Cover by SAL BUSCEMA. Written by JEPH LOEB Penciled by ART ADAMS & FRANK CHO. Looking to make a bombastically brilliant book? Here's what ya do: Have JEPH LOEB whip up two heaping helpings of Hulk. Get ART ADAMS to draw HULK vs. the maximum amount of WENDIGO monsters allowed on paper. Then get FRANK CHO to draw RULK whupping up on the gorgeous LADY LIBERATORS. Put both tales together, call the whole thing HULK #8. Bring to boil and serve. Plus, a tale of the colorful Hulks by Audrey Loeb & Chris Giarrusso. 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Hulk (2008 Marvel) 15A CBCS 9.6 Churchill

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Label #22-2D520EC-044

Cover by IAN CHURCHILL. CODE RED: Part 2 of 4 - Written by JEPH LOEB. Art by IAN CHURCHILL. The battle you've been waiting for: THE RED HULK VS. WOLVERINE. Plus: Deadpool! Elektra! Punisher! vs. X-Force! Plus: a tale of the colorful Hulks by Audrey Loeb & Dario Brizuela. All this and a shock ending that will have all of Marveldom twittering! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Hulk (2008 Marvel) 16A CBCS 9.6 Churchill

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Label #22-2D520EC-046

Cover by Ian Churchill. CODE RED: Part 3 of 4 - Written by JEPH LOEB. Art by IAN CHURCHILL. Rulk, Deadpool, Elektra, Punisher, and Thundra, vs. Wolverine and X-Force: Round 2! Plus, the 2nd appearance of the Red She-Hulk. Plus: a tale of the colorful Hulks by Audrey Loeb & Dario Brizuela. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Invincible Iron Man (2008) 10A CGC 9.8 Larroca

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Label #3758156007

Dark Reign tie-in - World's Most Wanted: Part 3 . In the world-shaking wake of SECRET INVASION, everything has changed. Now a fugitive, Tony Stark initiates the deletion sequence that could save the world, but end his life...while Norman Osborn assumes the reins of power and brings the H.A.M.M.E.R. down. How much trouble are Tony, Pepper, and Maria in? Things go from bad to worse as WORLD'S MOST WANTED continues here! Cover by Salvador Larroca. Written by Matt Franction with art by Salvador Larroca 32 pages/Rated A Cover price $2.99.

Justice League (2011) 1A CBCS 8.5 SS Jim Lee Lee 1st Printing

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Witnessed Sig: Jim Lee on 4/2/2017.

Label #17-1456573-004

Cover by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS Written by GEOFF JOHNS Art by JIM LEE and SCOTT WILLIAMS Comics superstars Geoff Johns and Jim Lee make history! In a universe where super heroes are strange and new, Batman has discovered a dark evil that requires him to unite the World Greatest Heroes! Cover price $3.99.

Locke and Key (2009 3rd Series) Crown of Shadows 1JETPACK CBCS 9.8 Rodriguez Jetpack Variant

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From the IDW File Copies of Ted Adams and Robbie Robbins. Jetpack Comics Exclusive Variant

Label #20-0B0FAD5-013

Jetpack Comics Exclusive Cover. Prologue: 'The Haunting of Keyhouse.'Written by Joe Hill. Art by Gabriel Rodriguez. Sam Lesser may be dead and gone, but Dodge still has uses for him, and in the first chill days of October, will make contact with him again. The dead know things the living may not, and Sam's restless spirit has had time to discover the thing Dodge wants to know most of all... where to find the key to the black door. The third storyline in the Eisner-nominated series begins here! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Locke and Key (2011 5th Series) Clockworks 1A CBCS 9.8

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From the IDW File Copies of Ted Adams and Robbie Robbins.

Label #20-016611E-020

Cover A by Gabriel Rodriguez. Joe Hill (w) o Gabriel Rodriguez (a & c) Colonel Adam Crais's minutemen are literally trapped between a rock and a hard place; in the first days of the Revolutionary War, they find themselves hiding beneath 120 feet of New England stone, with a full regiment of redcoats waiting for them in the daylight... and a door into hell in the cavern below. The black door is open, and it's up to a 16-year-old smith named Ben Locke to find a way to close it. The biggest mysteries of the Locke & Key series are resolved as Clockworks opens, not with a bang, but with the thunderous crash of English cannons. Cover price $3.99.

New Avengers (2010 2nd Series) 7A CGC 9.8

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Label #0174790007

Cover by STUART IMMONEN Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by STUART IMMONEN After the devastating fallout of last issue's fatal battle for this dimension, the New Avengers have to figure out who really belongs on the team. Plus, Luke Cage and Jessica Jones need a nanny, and not just any nanny, they need to find a superpowered nanny. Who. Will. It. Be?! Plus: another illustrated chapter of the oral history of the Avengers! 32 PGS./Rated A Cover price $3.99.

New Avengers (2010 2nd Series) 15 CGC 9.8

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Label #1206315022

Fear Itself tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils & Cover by MIKE DEODATO FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN! With Avengers Mansion under siege and the Avengers scattered all over the globe, super nanny Squirrel Girl is forced to protect the Cage/Jones baby with everything she has! 32 PGS. Cover price $3.99.

New Avengers (2010 2nd Series) 16B CGC 9.8 DEODATO 1:26 Variant

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Variant Edition.

Label #1060503008

Limited 1 for 26 Marvel Architects Variant by John Romita Jr. Fear Itself tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by MIKE DEODATO FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN FEAR ITSELF has ripped through New York and now the New Avengers must reinvent themselves. And who better to help them then the guardian devil himself? It's finally happening...DAREDEVIL: AVENGER! Cover price $3.99.

New Avengers (2010 2nd Series) 16C CGC 9.8 DEODATO 1:52 Variant

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Sketch Cover.

Label #1060592008

Limited 1 for 52 Marvel Architects Sketch Variant by John Romita Jr. Fear Itself tie-in - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils by MIKE DEODATO FEAR ITSELF TIE-IN FEAR ITSELF has ripped through New York and now the New Avengers must reinvent themselves. And who better to help them then the guardian devil himself? It's finally happening...DAREDEVIL: AVENGER! Cover price $3.99.

Power Girl (2009 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 8.5 SS Gray/Conner/Palmiotti

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Verified Signatures: Justin Gray, Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti.

Label #23-1BEB7E2-001

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray. Art and cover by Amanda Conner. Vartox has already taken out Dr. Mid-Nite to win Power Girl's hand in marriage, and now he's made Power Girl mad! And that's the last thing you wanna do... 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Stripperella GN (2012 DP) Stan Lee's 1SDCC-1ST CBCS 9.8 SS Stan Lee/Winn

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Verified Signatures: Stan Lee and Anthony Winn. SDCC 2011 Exclusive Variant.

Label #24-181823E-038

San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Variant Cover by Anthony Winn. Written by Stan Lee. Art by Anthony Winn. From the imagination of legendary comic book creator Stan Lee comes a superheroine with a pair of huge attributes - courage and determination! Exotica Jones is a dancer by trade, but when she's not swinging from a pole and tucking twenties into her g-string, Exotica is the sexiest costumed superhero you've ever seen. While hot an heavy action and adventure are her forte, the object of Exotica's desire is Nick, who just may be the only man on earth who doesn't seem to notice her at all! Join Stripperella as she battles "The Macabre Menace of the Mad Melter." Softcover, 48 pages, full color.

Sweet Tooth (2009 DC/Vertigo) 1 VF 8.0

Story, Art and cover by Jeff Lemire. From out of the deep woods and the mind of acclaimed indie cartoonist Jeff Lemire (THE NOBODY, The Essex County Trilogy) comes a new Vertigo monthly ongoing series like no other! After being raised in total isolation, Gus - a boy born with deer-like antlers - is left to survive in an American landscape devastated a decade earlier by an inexplicable pandemic. Even more remarkable is that Gus is part of a rare new breed of human/animal hybrid children who have emerged in its wake, all apparently immune to the infection. Enter Jepperd, a violent, hulking drifter who soon takes in Gus and promises to lead him to 'The Preserve,' a fabled safe-haven for hybrid children. Along the way they'll have to contend with science militias, deadly scavengers, rival bounty hunters, and hybrid worshipping cultists as they fight to make it to safety and solve the mysteries of this deadly new frontier. This bizarre and haunting new series is boldly written and illustrated by Eisner-nominated creator Jeff Lemire and elegantly colored by fellow Eisner nominee Jose Villarubia. A little boy with antlers, a big man with guns, a world without hope32 pages, full color. MATURE READERS. Cover price $1.00.

True Blood (2010 IDW) 4RI.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sketch Cover.

Label #0173927008

Retailer Incentive Sketch Cover by Joe Corroney. Sam's attack on the evil spirit proves deadly for the local population, and it ends with him having to recount his most shameful memory... a secret powerful enough to re-energize the wounded spirit. Outside, Andy and the Sheriff have discovered the dome keeping them all trapped inside Merlotte's, but will they be able to break in before Jason recounts the dirty details his first time? The stormy night in Bon Temps continues, in this original idea by TRUE BLOOD creator Alan Ball. Cover price $3.99.

True Blood (2010 IDW) 6RI.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sketch Cover.

Label #1034023016

Retailer Incentive Sketch Variant Cover by Joe Corroney. David Tischman, Mariah Huehner (w) o David Messina (a) o Messina, Joe Corroney (c) Sookie and Eric, Tara and Sam, Jason and Lafayette-they've all spilled their guts, revealing their deepest, darkest secrets-feeding the trickster spirit's need for shame; hoping he'll release them when they're finished. Now it's Bill's turn, and the 184-year old vampire's story of personal regret in post-civil war Louisiana is the most shameful of all! But the sun is coming up, and it's up to Sookie to uncover the spirit's true intentions. Will she discover the monster's secret in time? Cover price $3.99.

True Blood Tainted Love (2011 IDW) 1B CGC 9.8

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Label #1035303011

Cover B by Joe Corroney. Marc Andreyko & Michael McMillian (w) ? Joe Corroney (a) ? Corroney, J. Scott Campbell (c) 'Tainted,' part 1. Our friends in Bon Temps just can't seem to catch a break these days. Sookie Stackhouse's world is turned upside down when contaminated bottles of Tru Blood cause the Southern Vampire population to go berserk! Looks like those growing human/vampire tensions aren't going to simmer down anytime soon! But who (or what) is behind the bad 'Blood'? And Hoyt plans to do what for Jessica?! The latest 'head-turning' story arc of the True Blood comic series starts here! *2 regular covers will be shipped in a 1-to-1 ratio. FC ? 32 pages Cover price $3.99.

Ultimate Fallout (2011 Marvel) 4A.D FN- 5.5 Bagley Variant

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Miles Morales. Written by BRIAN BENDIS, JONATHAN HICKMAN & NICK SPENCER. Art by SARA PICHELLI, SALVADOR LARROCA & CLAYTON CRAIN. Cover by MARK BAGLEY. What will become of Captain America? Where have all the X-Men gone? And what is up with the new Spider-Man suit? Don't miss the final chapters of one of the most talked about Ultimate events ever. 36 PGS. (each)/Rated T+...$3.99 (each) Cover price $3.99.

Ultimate Fallout (2011 Marvel) 4C CGC 9.6 Bagley Variant 2nd Printing

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Second Printing.

Label #3825520014

2nd Printing. Written by BRIAN BENDIS, JONATHAN HICKMAN & NICK SPENCER. Art by SARA PICHELLI, SALVADOR LARROCA & CLAYTON CRAIN. Cover by MARK BAGLEY. What will become of Captain America? Where have all the X-Men gone? And what is up with the new Spider-Man suit? Don't miss the final chapters of one of the most talked about Ultimate events ever. 32 PGS. (each)/Rated T+...$3.99 (each) Cover price $3.99.

Ultimate Fallout (2011 Marvel) 4D CGC 9.8 Pichelli Variant 2nd Printing

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Pichelli Variant/ Second Printing

Label #4392180003

Second printing, Sarah Pichelli variant cover. Written by BRIAN BENDIS, JONATHAN HICKMAN & NICK SPENCER. Art by SARA PICHELLI, SALVADOR LARROCA & CLAYTON CRAIN. What will become of Captain America? Where have all the X-Men gone? And what is up with the new Spider-Man suit? Don't miss the final chapters of one of the most talked about Ultimate events ever. 32 PGS. (each)/Rated T+...$3.99 (each) Cover price $3.99.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2009 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-090

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Art and Cover by DAVID LAFUENTE. It's the end of the road for Miss Kitty Pryde as the law comes to Midtown High School to take her away. Will she go quietly into the night or will Peter Parker and his amazing friends come to her rescue? The answer will surprise you. Plus: the return of the Daily Bugle and J. Jonah Jameson, and the debut of an Ultimate villain that will take over Peter Parker's life in every way, shape and form. Don't miss the action as this fan favorite series kicks into high gear! Cover price $3.99.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2009 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-091

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Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Art & Cover by DAVID LAFUENTE After the shocking drama surrounding Kitty Pryde is exposed, an edict is made: 'No more super heroes!!' Will Peter and his friends be able to keep the costumes off?? Especially when J. Jonah Jameson reveals himself to be the biggest threat Spidey has faced in years? Looking for a Spidey adventure you've never seen before? Look no further as Eisner-nominated writer Brian Michael Bendis and fan-favorite artist David Lafuente, bring you another blockbuster story! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Ultimate Spider-Man (2009 2nd Series) 160AU CBCS 9.4 Bagley Variant

Paper: White

Label #24-181823E-040

UNBAGGED Cover by MARK BAGLEY Written by Brian Michael Bendis Art by Mark Bagley CLASSIFIED 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Uncanny X-Force (2010 Marvel) 15B CGC 9.8 Deodato 1:26 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #0318640009

Limited 1 for 26 Marvel Architect Variant Cover by Mike Deodato Dark Angel Saga: Part 5 - Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by JEROME OPEÑA The Dark Angel Saga: part 5 Genocide has incinerated half of Wolverine's body, leaving only two remaining members of X-Force to defeat Archangel and his army. Someone has wiped out a small town in Northern Montana and in its place a new alien landscape has grown. What is Tabula Rasa? Can Fantomex and Deadpool work together to survive its harsh terrains long enough to unlock its mystery? The acclaimed team of Rick Remender (Venom, Punisher), Jerome Opeña (Punisher, Moon Knight) and Dean White (Avengers) return to introduce you to the strangest territory in the Marvel Universe. Cover price $3.99.

X-Force (2008 3rd Series) 18B CGC 9.8 CHOI 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #0166749010

Limited (1 for 10) 70th Frame Variant Cover by JASON LEVESQUE.'NOT FORGOTTEN' Part 2 of 4 - MESSIAH WAR AFTERMATH. Written by CHRISTOPHER YOST and CRAIG KYLE. Art and Cover by MIKE CHOI and SONIA OBACK.. X-23 is missing, and as horrific as her life has been...it's about to get worse. Elixir knows the truth about the mutant messiah. Wolverine confronts Cyclops about his decisions leading up to the War. Wolfsbane's journey back to X-Force begins. Bastion's master plan gets one step closer to fruition. And if all that weren't enough...Seline's forces are on the move. More action and drama than any one comic has a right to have! Part 2 (of 4) 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

X-Men (2010 2nd Series) 1F CGC 9.8 Blank Variant

Paper: White

Sketch Cover

Label #4412817025

Blank Variant Cover. X-Men: Curse of the Mutants: Part 1 - Written by VICTOR GISCHLER Penciled by PACO MEDINA THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE! 'MUTANTS VERSUS VAMPIRES,' PART 1 When a suicide bomber strikes in downtown San Francisco, it gets the immediate attention of the X-Men. But this is not your garden variety terrorist - and he's not acting alone. Vampires from around the globe are descending en masse on the City by the Bay, staking a brutal claim for the patch of land the X-Men call their home. What is their agenda? Who is their mysterious leader? The X-Men are about to find out, as they brace themselves for a war of the species that will wrack the Marvel Universe. 40 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

X-Men Origins Deadpool (2010) 1D CBCS 9.6 SS Brooks

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig Mark Brooks on 4/2/2017.

Label #17-143A449-016

Written by DUANE SWIERCZYNSKI Penciled by LEANDRO FERNANDEZ Cover by MARK BROOKS 'DEADPOOL: THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE' You may have heard there's a Deadpool movie in the works. Anyway, Wade Wilson's heard the same thing - and he's determined to tell his own story before Hollywood screws it up. Deadpool even hires his own screenwriter, who manages to get the Merc With a Mouth to open up like never before-revealing not only his origin story, but shocking details you've never heard before. We're talking Oscar? -worthy stuff here, people. That is, unless Hollywood manages to screw it up anyway... 48 PGS./ Cover price $3.99.

Zatanna (2010 2nd Series DC) 15 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #23-0ACBE66-005

Written by DEREK FRIDOLFS. Art by JAMAL IGLE and JOHN DELL. Cover by ADAM HUGHES. The long-simmering rivalry between Zatanna and The Spectre ignites in this issue! In an infernal courtroom beneath Alcatraz Prison, the Maid of Magic is on trial for her life, with the vengeful Spectre determined to find her just as guilty as the mystic criminals she fights. Will even Zatanna's powers be enough to save her from God's wrath? 32 pg, FC, RATED T+ Cover price $2.99.