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Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4344009012

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"Dreams Die Hard...!" Guest-starring Wolverine and the X-Men (in a flashback). Includes an 8-page excerpt from Uncanny X-Men #109. Story by John Byrne and Chris Claremont (dialogue on pages 8-11 & 13-16). Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin (inks on pages 8-11 & 13-16). Heather Hudson and her dear friend, Wolverine of the X-Men, reminisce about James Hudson and his first outing as the hero Vindicator. Meanwhile, Dr. Langkowski continues to test Aurora's abilities. All this plus Alpha Flight gets a new leader. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 259 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4729103008

Direct Edition. "All My Pasts Remembered!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. After Mary Jane's bombshell revelation to Peter two issues ago, the pair of long-time friends takes a walk together through Central Park. MJ shares her family history with Peter...to make him comfortable with her knowing his secret identity. Where will their relationship go from here? Meanwhile, the Hobgoblin is back in business! And attempting to cut into the Kingpin's action (with help from his new ally: the Rose)! Origin of Mary Jane Watson. Cameo appearances by Mr. Fantastic, She-Hulk, and the alien symbiote. Flashback cameos by Aunt May and Anna Watson. (Notes. The Amazing Spider-Man returns to his original red and blue costume. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 273.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Beauty and the Beast (1985 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3989988003

Direct Edition. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Beauty and the Beast Part 1, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Kim DeMulder; Beast is on vacation from the Defenders and heads to Hollywood to hang out with old Avenger's pal, Wonder Man; Dazzler, whose singing career was ruined when the world learned she was a mutant, is attending a party when she is approached by Alexander Flynn who wants her to perform at an experimental underground theater; Tired of being out of the limelight, she agrees and signs a contract with Hugo Longride; Hank and Simon run into Dazzler at another party and are disgusted by the sleazy new company she is keeping; Dazzler's powers begin to erupt out of control and she abruptly disappears; Beast tracks her down at the Heartbreak Hotel and promises to take care of her in her time of need. Continued from Marvel Graphic Novel #12 (Dazzler: The Movie where she was outed as a mutant). 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Beauty and the Beast (1985 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3989988005

Direct Edition. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Beauty and the Beast Part 1, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Kim DeMulder; Beast is on vacation from the Defenders and heads to Hollywood to hang out with old Avenger's pal, Wonder Man; Dazzler, whose singing career was ruined when the world learned she was a mutant, is attending a party when she is approached by Alexander Flynn who wants her to perform at an experimental underground theater; Tired of being out of the limelight, she agrees and signs a contract with Hugo Longride; Hank and Simon run into Dazzler at another party and are disgusted by the sleazy new company she is keeping; Dazzler's powers begin to erupt out of control and she abruptly disappears; Beast tracks her down at the Heartbreak Hotel and promises to take care of her in her time of need. Continued from Marvel Graphic Novel #12 (Dazzler: The Movie where she was outed as a mutant). 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 2 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4680529017

"Terror!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. Kitty Pryde has followed her father to Japan thinking that he may need her help, but what she finds will shake her to very core. Now, she's on the run, all alone, and in way over her head. And things go from bad to worse when the demon ninja sorcerer Ogun takes a liking to her. Meanwhile, after receiving Kitty's frantic phone call (see last issue), Wolverine arrives in the Land of the Rising Sun to find his missing teammate. But will he be too late to save her from a fate worse than death? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Ogun (as a ninja). Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4079551010

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D VF- 7.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 5.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #2062870010

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D VG/FN 5.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8N CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4679252009

Newsstand Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4729977020

Newsstand Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8N VG- 3.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 97 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4729838008

Direct Edition. "Hermit-Age!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. It's an unusual tale as an advertising executive, Timothy Quail, is forced to help a local crime boss plot his criminal activities. Poor Timothy just wants to be left alone. Can the web-slinger help him? Also in this issue, Spider-Man confronts the Black Cat about her bad luck powers and her connection to the Kingpin. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Mr. Fantastic, the Human Torch and the alien symbiote. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 188D CGC 8.0 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Claremont on 4/11/23

Label #4233892014

Direct Edition. "Legacy of the Lost!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The X-Men and Forge fight for their lives against the Dire Wraith's dark magic. Lee makes a startling discovery in the Bermuda Triangle. And Rachel reveals the terrible fate that awaits the X-Men in her future (a future that can been seen in the classic "Days of Future Past" storyline from Uncanny X-Men #141-142). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.