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Transformers (1984 Marvel) comic books in grade FN or better

  • Item #64182054
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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

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    Label #4553654019

    Starts Jan 3

    Direct Edition. "The Transformers!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Ralph Macchio. Pencils by Frank Springer. Inks by Kim DeMulder. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Based on the extremely popular toyline and cartoon from the early eighties. For centuries, deep in space, on the techno-organic planet of Cybertron, a war has raged. This battle between the benevolent and peace loving Autobots, led by the heroic Optimus Prime, and the malevolent militaristic Decepticons, led by the dangerous Megatron, has now spilled over to the planet Earth. These Robots in Disguise will continue their eternal struggle and mankind is now caught in the middle. NOTE: This series was originally intended to be a four issue limited series. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #63868576
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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

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    Label #4612340013

    Starts Jan 3

    Direct Edition. "The Transformers!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Ralph Macchio. Pencils by Frank Springer. Inks by Kim DeMulder. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Based on the extremely popular toyline and cartoon from the early eighties. For centuries, deep in space, on the techno-organic planet of Cybertron, a war has raged. This battle between the benevolent and peace loving Autobots, led by the heroic Optimus Prime, and the malevolent militaristic Decepticons, led by the dangerous Megatron, has now spilled over to the planet Earth. These Robots in Disguise will continue their eternal struggle and mankind is now caught in the middle. NOTE: This series was originally intended to be a four issue limited series. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #64099831
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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

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    Label #4624500005

    Starts Apr 4

    Direct Edition. "The Transformers!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Ralph Macchio. Pencils by Frank Springer. Inks by Kim DeMulder. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Based on the extremely popular toyline and cartoon from the early eighties. For centuries, deep in space, on the techno-organic planet of Cybertron, a war has raged. This battle between the benevolent and peace loving Autobots, led by the heroic Optimus Prime, and the malevolent militaristic Decepticons, led by the dangerous Megatron, has now spilled over to the planet Earth. These Robots in Disguise will continue their eternal struggle and mankind is now caught in the middle. NOTE: This series was originally intended to be a four issue limited series. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #63837465
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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

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    Label #4635974005

    Starts Jan 3

    Newsstand Edition. "The Transformers!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Ralph Macchio. Pencils by Frank Springer. Inks by Kim DeMulder. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Based on the extremely popular toyline and cartoon from the early eighties. For centuries, deep in space, on the techno-organic planet of Cybertron, a war has raged. This battle between the benevolent and peace loving Autobots, led by the heroic Optimus Prime, and the malevolent militaristic Decepticons, led by the dangerous Megatron, has now spilled over to the planet Earth. These Robots in Disguise will continue their eternal struggle and mankind is now caught in the middle. NOTE: This series was originally intended to be a four issue limited series. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #64099856
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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 2D CGC 9.8

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    Label #4624500006

    Starts Apr 4

    Direct Edition. "Power Play!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Jim Salicrup. Art by Frank Springer and Kim DeMulder. The Decepticons attack a nearby refiner for its precious fuel. The Autobots are the only ones with the power to stop them. It's Optimus Prime vs. Megatron! But, what will happen to the benevolent Transformers when their own fuel supply begins to run dangerously low? 32 pages. Michael Golden cover. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #63369467
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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 2D CGC 9.6

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    Label #4588873010

    Starts Jan 3

    Direct Edition. "Power Play!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Bill Mantlo and Jim Salicrup. Art by Frank Springer and Kim DeMulder. The Decepticons attack a nearby refiner for its precious fuel. The Autobots are the only ones with the power to stop them. It's Optimus Prime vs. Megatron! But, what will happen to the benevolent Transformers when their own fuel supply begins to run dangerously low? 32 pages. Michael Golden cover. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #64099874
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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 3D CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4624500007

    Starts Apr 4

    First Printing. Direct Edition. "Prisoner of War!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Amazing Spider-Man. Nick Fury cameo. Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Frank Springer, Kim DeMulder and Mike Esposito. Cover by Mark Texeira. The Decepticons have taken control of a nuclear power plant. Now, with the world watching, the Autobots must stop their malevolent counterparts before it's too late. At least they'll get a little help from everyone's favorite Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #64182074
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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 4D CGC 9.6

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    Label #4663019022

    Starts Jan 26

    First Printing. Direct Edition. Part 4 of 4. Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Frank Springer, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Mark Texeira. It's the Autobots' last stand. Low on fuel and out matched, these benevolent Transformers fall before their oppressor rivals, the vile Decepticons. This story's end proves one thing...the good guys don't always win. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #64099878
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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 4D CGC 9.4

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    Label #4624500008

    Starts Jan 19

    First Printing. Direct Edition. Part 4 of 4. Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Frank Springer, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Mark Texeira. It's the Autobots' last stand. Low on fuel and out matched, these benevolent Transformers fall before their oppressor rivals, the vile Decepticons. This story's end proves one thing...the good guys don't always win. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #63059521
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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 8D CGC 9.6

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    Label #4574852016

    Starts Feb 2

    First Printing. Direct Edition. As Shockwave continues his evil plans, Ratchet journeys to the Savage Land in Antarctica hoping to find help. And he does when he manages to locate the Dinobots in "Repeat Performance." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by William Johnson & Kyle Baker. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #64174027
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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 9D CGC 9.4

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    Label #4642858018

    Starts Jan 26

    First Printing. Direct Edition. The Autobots are back and have regained control of the Ark and still have to deal with Shockwave's evil plans. Meanwhile, Josie Beller, injured by the Decepticons, has recovered and wants revenge. Now in a new persona known as Circuit Breaker, she helps G.B. Blackrock in his quest to destroy the robots in "Dis-Integrated Circuits." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Mike Manley & M. Hands. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 10D CGC 9.8

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    Label #4513998015

    Starts Jan 3

    First Printing. Direct Edition. Shockwave creates some new allies, the Constructicons, and sends them out into battle while G.B. Blackrock has formed an alliance with the Autobots and learns what is going on in "The Next Best Thing to Being There." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Ricardo Villamonte & Brad Joyce. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #63822425
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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 26 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4612038003

    Starts Jan 19

    First Printing. Direct Edition. Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Brett Breeding. Cover by Herb Trimpe. "Funeral for a Friend." Feeling down and depressed after failing to revive Optimus Prime, Ratchet visits an auto parts junkyard in search of parts and then accidently gets involved with some car thieves, including one called "the Mechanic" who turns out to be a formidable foe in Cover price $0.75.

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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 56D VF- 7.5

    Starts Jan 19

    Direct Edition. While Ratchet, the Autobots chief surgeon, is haunted by his failed attempts to save injured and broken Autobots, the Decepticons Air Strike Patrol strikes at and takes over an air force base and its Optimus Prime and company to the rescue in Back from the Dead. Script by Simon Furman and art by Jose Delbo & Dave Hunt. Issue also has profile pages on Battletrap, Blot, and Cutthroat Decepticons and Goldbug, Rollbar, and Wide Load Autobots. Cover price $1.00.

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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 57 VF- 7.5

    Starts Jan 26

    Megatron, who blew himself up back in issue #25, is back and has Ratchet prisoner in the Ark while Optimus Prime realizes that the attack on the air base was a ruse. And how did Megatraon survive that explosion? Find out in The Resurrection Gambit. Script by Simon Furman and art by Jose Delbo & Dave Hunt. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Issue also has profile pages on Overkill and Slugfest Decepticons and Cloudraker Autobot. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #64138899
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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 58 FN 6.0

    Starts Feb 2

    "All the Familiar Faces!" Megatron...alive! Ratchet...a prisoner! Optimus...out of control! Written by Simon Furman, with art by Jose Delbo and Dave Hunt. Cover by Jose Delbo. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #64137990
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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 59 FN/VF 7.0

    Starts Jan 19

    Battles between Decepticons and Autobots rage on Cybertron, on the Ark and on Earth. Who will win and who will lose and who will die? It will all be revealed in Skin Deep. Script by Simon Furman and art by Jose Delbo & Dave Hunt. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Issue also has profile pages on Nautilator, Overbite, Seawing, Skalor, Snaptrap, Tentakil, and Piranacon Decepticons. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #64137991
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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 60D VF- 7.5

    Starts Feb 9

    Direct Edition. They're back! Jazz, Grimlock and Bumblebee! The Autobots have three great heroes...but not for long! Plus, introducing Bludgeon. Written by Simon Furman, with art by Jose Delbo and Dave Hunt. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

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    Transformers (1984 Marvel) 64 VF- 7.5

    Starts Feb 9

    The Matrix Quest, the search for the creation matrix, continues as the Autobots try to stop Longtooth, who is on a dangerous and obsessive quest which may lead him to committing a horrible act and destroying a clue to the whereabouts of the creation matrix in Deadly Obsession. Script by Simon Furman and art by Jose Delbo & Al Williamson & Dan Reed. Issue also has profile pages on Crankcase and Needlenose Decepticons. Cover price $1.00.