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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles the Last Ronin (2020 IDW) 4WICKEDGATOR.A CGC 9.8 SS Bishop/Delgado/Eastman/Escorza/Waltz Rooth Wicked Gator Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Signed by Ben Bishop, Luis Antonio Delgado, Kevil Eastman, Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza & Tom Waltz. Rooth Variant Cover.

Label #3986524003

Wicked Gator Comics and Yellow Snow Comics exclusive wraparound cover by Mike Rooth. Written by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird and Tom Waltz. Art by Esau Escorza, Isaac Escorza, Ben Bishop and Kevin Eastman. With a few key allies, the Ronin takes on the greatest risk yet to infiltrate Baxter Stockman's tech island! What happened many years ago to set the Ronin on this quest for vengeance? Find out in this action-packed penultimate issue! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Cerebus Postcard Print by Dave Sim

High quality print on glossy postcard stock. 5" x 7".

Teknophage (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AD1FA5-037

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Written by Rick Veitch. Art by Bryan Talbot and Angus McKie. Cover by Bryan Talbot. Rob Nichols, crooked businessman, is abducted to Kalighoul where he meets Claudia, who had been abducted thirty years previously from the property he was renovating. Kalighoul is ruled with an iron hand by a monsterous dinosaur. Written by Rick Veitch. Art by Rick Veitch. Rick narrates a prophetic dream about working with Neil Gaiman on a monstrous project. 36 pages, $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Teknophage (1995) 2 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1DA4D21-002

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Written by Rick Veitch. Art and cover by Bryan Talbot and Angus McKie. Claudia is taken by Phage's troops, while Page himself is in a hungry mood. Written by L. M. Bogad. Art by Bryan Talbot. Article about the Kalighoul currency. 36 pages, $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Teknophage (1995) 3 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1DA4D21-003

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Written by Rick Veitch. Art and cover by Bryan Talbot and Angus McKie. Rob and Boog start a dangerous journey, Mackaboy is proving indigestable, and Cladia approaches the vats. 36 pages, $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Teknophage (1995) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA4D21-004

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Written by Rick Veitch. Art and cover by Bryan Talbot and Angus McKie. Mr Henry Phage drags his structure through a hive of insects to search all residents for illegal off-world equipment, while dictating the story of his life to Claudia. 36 pages, $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Teknophage (1995) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA4D21-005

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Written by Rick Veitch. Art and cover by Bryan Talbot and Angus McKie. There's an opening for the position of Baron Wasteland's new assistant, and Mr. Henry Phage continues dictating his life story. 36 pages, $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Teknophage (1995) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA4D21-006

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Written by Rick Veitch. Art by Bryan Talbot and John Coulthart. Cover art by Angus McKie. Having outwitted Baron Wasteland, Rob has his opportunity to confront the Teknophage. 36 pages, $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Teknophage (1995) 7 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1DA4D21-007

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Teknophage (1995) 8 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-1DA4D21-008

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Teknophage (1995) 9 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1DA4D21-009

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Teknophage (1995) 10 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-1DA4D21-010

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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.

Terminal Point (1993) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-184

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Story and art by Bruce Zick. The unfolding dimensional drama in 1946 New York kicks into high gear as Robert Rhodes, a brilliant and ruthless industrialist, discovers that a being from another dimension is walking the streets of Manhattan! That remarkable being is none other than Pilot, who is embarking on his own quest to stop The Terminus Council's plot to control all of time. As Rhodes closes in on Pilot, so are the forces of The Terminus, setting the stage for a pitched battle between the future's warriors of time and yesterday's man of tomorrow! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator 2 Cybernetic Dawn (1996) 1 CBCS 9.2

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AF890E-044

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Working closely with James Cameron and Lightstorm Productions, this series takes place just after the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day. The T-1000 may have been destroyed in a pit of molten steel, but Sarah Connor isn't convinced the nightmare is over as she escapes the long arm of a government agency. And now she must ensure the safety of her son, John, who is destined to lead the Human Resistance against the Machines in the future war. What does SKYNET have in mind this time to make sure she fails? Find out here! Script by Dan Abnett. Art by Rod Whigham and Jack Snider. Painted cover by Rob Prior. (Note: This series is linked to Future War timeline in Terminator 2 Nuclear Twilight (1995) #1-4.) Cover price $2.50.

Terminator 2 Cybernetic Dawn (1996) 2 CBCS 9.8

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AF890E-045

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They're back! And this time there are three of them! While Sarah and John dodge the police and FBI, they attempt to contact Tarissa Dyson, the widow of Dr. Miles Dyson (Cyberdine Director of Special Projects). Will Sarah Connor be able to convince Tarissa Dyson that Miles' death was necessary? Or will Tarissa betray her to the government agents as revenge for causing Miles' death? In the meantime, SKYNET's children, the trio of terminators, have come back in time to protect and ensure that the ultimate computer is actually built. Script by Dan Abnett. Art by Rod Whigham, Gordon Purcell and Jack Snider. Painted cover by Rob Prior. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator 2 Nuclear Twilight (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Label #19-2AF890E-046

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Working closely with James Cameron and Lightstorm Productions, this series features the return of John Connor! In the future, Connor struggles to win the war against the Machines. As he flashes back to the first day he and the other survivors ascended from a fallout shelter to the first encounter with a death wielding army of terminators, John tries to piece together the rest of the game he must play to destroy SKYNET. Written by Mark Paniccia. Art by Gary Erskine. (Note: This series is linked to Present War timeline in Terminator 2 Cybernetic Dawn (1996) #0-4.) Cover price $2.50.

Terminator Endgame (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-248E175-017

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Written by James Robinson. Art by Jackson Guice and John Beatty. Cover by John Higgins. This is the big one: the last of Dark Horse's Terminator series. And what a way to go! In this final three-issue series, Skynet sends a big brawling mother of a Terminator from the future to change the past. His goal: to prevent the birth of John Connor, even as Sarah goes into labor! The rebel alliance is reduced to Colonel Mary Randall, the one woman who might save the future -- but at what cost to the present? Written by James Robinson, this series ties up all the loose ends from previous Terminator storylines while bringing us to a slam-bang finish. Pencil artist Jackson Guice (Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD) and inker John Beatty join forces to create powerful interior art; British artist John Higgins (The Thing from Another World) supplies the cover painting. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator Endgame (1992) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-188

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Written by James Robinson. Art by Jackson Guice and John Beatty. Cover by John Higgins. The half-Terminator Dudley and Colonel Mary Randall are reunited finally, as they resume their quest to save Sarah Connor and ensure the birth of her son, John. But Dudley is having problems controlling his Terminator half -- and Mary finds out the hard way! The penultimate chapter in Dark Horse's final Terminator series moves inexorably toward a climactic encounter with the new Terminator on the block. James Robinson teams with pencil artist Jackson Guice (Nick Fury: Agent of SHIELD) and inker John Beatty. British artist John Higgins (The Thing from Another World) supplies the cover painting. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator Endgame (1992) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack

Label #19-2B978A3-189

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Written by James Robinson. Art by Jackson Guice and John Beatty. Cover by John Higgins. The fight is on! Everything is coming to a head at Odessa Hospital on the day of John Connor's birth. Mary, Sloane, Catfish, and the Terminator battle over the future of mankind! Will Mary and Sloane be successful in changing history? Written by James Robinson, Dark Horse's final Terminator series comes to a rip-roaring conclusion. Jackson Guice handles the pencilling chores, complemented perfectly by John Beatty's inks. British artist John Higgins once again provides a startling cover painting. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator Hunters and Killers (1992) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-193

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Written by Toren Smith, Adam Warren and Chris Warner. Art by Bill Jaaska and Jeff Albrecht. Cover by John Taylor Dismukes. A new breed of Terminator threatens humanity's survival in the shattered landscape of the 21st Century. Copied from human subjects, and utilizing advanced "stealth" technology, these lethal infiltration units are virtually undetectable. As the war between man and machine reaches a crescendo, rebels in the Soviet Union discover a lost nuclear sub with a full complement of ICBMs, enough to finish Skynet or the human resistance, should the missiles fall into Skynet's hands! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator Hunters and Killers (1992) 3 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2B978A3-194

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Written by Toren Smith, Adam Warren and Chris Warner. Art by Bill Jaaska and Jeff Albrecht. Cover by John Taylor Dismukes. As a Soviet commando team prepares to launch the world's last remaining nuclear weapons against the killing computers of Skynet, an assault team of Terminators--led by undetectable "stealth" units that copy real people in every detail--makes a desperate attempt to seize the missiles and use them to destroy the human resistance. Soviet commando Larisa Bandera becomes convinced that the former KGB missile technician needed to launch the missiles is not what he seems. As time runs out, Bandera is faced with a terrible dilemma: if she kills the technician, will she be protecting the missiles from a Terminator, or--if she's wrong--protecting the Terminators from the missiles? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator The Burning Earth (1990) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AC2DFF-031

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Part 4 of 5. Story by Ron Fortier. Art and cover by Alex Ross. The rebellion approaches the heart of Skynet itself, fighting through Terminators all the way. They had better hurry though, since the killer program has begun cleansing the Earth with atomic weapons. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

Terminator The Enemy Within (1991) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-408931A-075

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Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Vince Giarrano. Cover by Simon Bisley. Continuing from the Terminator: Secondary Objectives series. Dudley, the half-human/half Terminator must fight impulses that pressure him to eliminate the humans Mary Randall and Astin. With another Terminator still on their trail, the three must decide quickly whom to trust, and how to fight Terminators on both ends of the timeline! Think you've seen all the films? Wait until you see how the 88-model Terminator rebuilds itself from scrap! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator The Enemy Within (1991) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-196

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Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Vince Giarrano. Cover by Simon Bisley. Astin performs surgery on Dudley's terminator half to free him of its control. Or does he? Has Astin let his feeling for Mary make him do something foolish? Mary tries to enjoy a moment's peace, but with C890.L still on their trail, and now heavily armed, it's not really possible. And still more travelers arrive in the present from the future... 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator The Enemy Within (1991) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-197

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Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Vince Giarrano. Cover by Simon Bisley. Ed Astin finds himself with a very valuable piece of information, just what Hollister needs to keep Cyberdyne from going out of business. It's up to Mary and Dudley to keep the two from getting together, an easy mission complicated by a Terminator and...others. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator The Enemy Within (1991) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-198

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Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Vince Giarrano. Cover by Simon Bisley. All hell breaks loose at Cyberdyne's new plant, currently under construction. For Mary and Dudley, this plant is where it all started: this is where the time displacement equipment was housed...will be housed. Can't they stop Astin from giving the disk full of Terminator data to Hollister and bringing the Terminators into being? Not if C890.L catches up to them! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terrifying Tales (1953) 14 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4405338007

Cover by L. B. Cole. Pre-Code jungle adventures from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Jungle Goddess Rulah meets a face from her past, featuring Rulah's origin story, and art possibly by Matt Baker. The treasure of pirate Black Elsie is sought by her modern-day, redheaded descendant, featuring some delightful bad-girl art. Blonde femme fatale Nita plots to do away with her husband on safari, unless Rulah can intervene. Yet another great cover with bondage elements by L. B. Cole. Rulah: The Weird Idol; Rulah: The Terrible Treasure; Trail's End; Rulah: The Carnivorous Blonde. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Terrifying Tales (1953) 15 CGC 1.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4405338008

Cover by L. B. Cole. Pre-Code jungle adventures from L. B. Cole's Star Publications. Rulah, Jungle Goddess learns the strange story of the mysterious Leatherman, featuring art possibly by Matt Baker. Rulah battles crocodiles and a gorilla holding an unconscious blonde in its arms, featuring some fun action-girl art. Tarzan-like Zago battles the queen of the lions. One more top-notch action-girl cover by L. B. Cole. Rulah: The Grim Secret; The First Americans!; Rulah: The Ghoul of Galhalla; The Rangers Best Shot; Zago, Jungle Prince: Queen of Simba Land! Final issue of ther series. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Terror Illustrated (1955) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4378731004

Cover by Reed Crandall. Stories by John Larner, Jack Oleck, and Al Feldstein (credited as Alfred E. Neuman). Art by Reed Crandall, Joe Orlando, George Evans, Graham Ingels, and Johnny Craig. Part of EC's Picto-Fiction line, published in response to the Comics Code, featuring horror tales in text stories copiously illustrated by EC's lineup of artists. A carnival barker plots to get away with murder by faking his own death, but he fakes it a little too well. Villagers learn the horrifying secret of the basket that Vincent always carries on his shoulder. A gorilla's paw purchased in a strange little shop grants wishes, but at a terrible price. Some stories are credited to Alfred E. Neuman, a name soon to be irrevocably connected to MAD Magazine. Lush cover by Reed Crandall. The Sucker; Sure-Fire Scheme; Rest In Peace; The Basket; The Gorillas Paw. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 60 pages, B&W with single-color accents. Cover price $0.25.

Terror Inc (1992 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-095

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Deal with the Devil - Written by D.G. Chichester. Art and Cover by Jorge Zaffino. It's the second issue of this hot new Big Guns title! Featuring the villainy of the demon Bezeel and the birth of a new supernatural super hero. Meanwhile, Terror makes his first dramatic move at invading Bezeel's domain! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Terror Inc (1992 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-097

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Hostile Takeover - Written by D.G. Chichester. Art and Cover by Jorge Zaffino. Cameo by Doctor Strange! Terror and his new ally, Hellfire, must defeat Beelzeboul's satanic forces to bring down the evil Barbatos and uncover the secrets to Hellfire's mysterious past! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Terror Inc (1992 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-098

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Give the Devil His Due - Written by D.G. Chichester. Art by Jorge Zaffino. Terror faces off with Hell's Demons and Hellfire to escape Beelzeboul...but at the gates of Hell, an even more powerful foe, Doctor Strange, awaits! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Thanos (2017 Marvel) 9A CGC 9.8 Deodato

Paper: White

Label #4039543003

Written by Jeff Lemire. Art by German Peralta. Cover by Mike Deodato. The God Quarry. None who enter have ever returned. Now, it's Thanos' turn. 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

The Pro (2002 Image) 1 CGC 9.8 SS Conner/Ennis/Palmiotti

Paper: White

Signed & Sketch By Amanda Conner on 3/19/22 & Signed By Garth Ennis & Jimmy Palmiotti on 3/19/22.

Label #2772724001

1st printing. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. The story of an unlikely superhero, a down on her luck prostitute given superpowers as the results of an intergalactic bet. Softcover, 56 pages, Full Color. Mature Readers Cover price $5.95.

The Pro (2002 Image) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-127CF55-013

1st printing. Written by Garth Ennis. Art by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti. The story of an unlikely superhero, a down on her luck prostitute given superpowers as the results of an intergalactic bet. Softcover, 56 pages, Full Color. Mature Readers Cover price $5.95.

Thing (1952 Charlton) 2 CGC 3.5 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Cream to off white

Restoration Includes: Tear Seals To Cover, Cover Re-attached With Glue.

Label #4405338003

Cover by Bob Forgione. "The Red Death," art by Bob Forgione; A terrible and deadly plague ravages a medieval king's land; While his peasants die, the king holds a masquerade ball. 'El Toro Diablo,' pencils by Albert Tyler, inks by Bob Forgione; A boy with the looks and the horns of a bull becomes famed matador Tomas Hernandez. "The Witch's House" text story. "The Creature," pencils by Albert Tyler, inks by Bob Forgione; The earth is befallen by mysterious cancerous growths. "The White Rat"; A doctor is bullied by his strong assistant; He invents a muscle growth serum and goes for payback. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Thing (1983 1st Series Marvel) 35 CBCS 8.5 SS De La Rosa

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Sam De La Rosa on 09/24/2022. Direct Edition.

Label #22-380CCF5-019

"Power Play!" Guest-starring Ms. Marvel (Sharon Ventura). Story by Mike Carlin. Art by Paul Neary and Sam De La Rosa. Sharon pays a clandestine visit to the notorious Power Broker that will change her life forever. Introducing the all-new Ms. Marvel! Featuring Demolition Dunphy (D-Man). 32 pages, FC NOTE: 1st appearance of Sharon Ventura as Ms. Marvel II Cover price $0.75.

Thing Lot of 7

Issues 26, 30, 32, 35, and 36 of Thing (1983 1st Series Marvel); and 92 and 93 of Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 83 CGC 4.5 Restored

Restored: B1

Paper: White

Restoration Includes: Small Amount of Color Touch on Cover.

Label #4401539004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance and origin of Thor in "The Stone Men from Saturn!," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; A lame doctor vacationing in Norway runs across an alien invasion; While hiding from the aliens in a cave he finds an old cane that transforms him into the god Thor; Thor drives back the alien invasion. "Discovery" two-page text story, art by Joe Maneely. "The Perfect Crime," script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; A crook tries to kill and rob a man by pushing him off a cliff, but finds that he is a flying man from Mercury. "When the Jungle Sleeps," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; A lion is given superhuman intelligence by a nuclear test; It plans to attack humanity, but quickly loses its enhanced intelligence. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 91 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. 6" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "Sandu, Master of the Supernatural!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), art by Joe Sinnott; Loki gives a greedy carnival mystic magical powers in order to use him to attack Thor; Thor is overcome in their first battle, but with the help of Odin and his belt of strength he defeats Loki's pawn; Jane Foster appearance; first appearance of Odin's Valkyries (cameo). "The Party" text story. "The Seedlings," script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Sol Brodsky; Alien spores land on Earth and bloom into telepathic plants that would have conquered the world had they not been eaten by crows. "The Manikins!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; An odd man works with the manikins in a department store, but becomes upset when one of the female manikins is to be put in a bridal display; The employee disappears and the groom is replaced with a manikin that looks just like him. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 100 VG+ 4.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. "The Master Plan of Mr. Hyde!", script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Mister Hyde kidnaps Don Blake and Jane Foster and then tries to steal a submarine using Jane as a hostage; Jane stops Thor from catching Hyde because she thinks that Don is still in danger; The police realize that Hyde framed Thor for the bank robbery, but Jane's actions convince Odin that she is unworthy of immortality. "Tricky Travel" text story. "The Unreal!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A man recounts a dream to a psychiatrist, in which he meets and fights an alien on an expedition; The psychiatrist dismisses the importance of the dream, since the alien "human" that he describes couldn't exist. Fourth "Tales of Asgard" installment, "The Storm Giants!", script by Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; This is the first "Boyhood of Thor" story; Thor and Loki (as children) defeat three Storm Giants and return the Golden Apples of Iduna. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 102 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0776225002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Loki and the Tomorrow Man seek to make Thor's life miserable in "Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor helps Zarrko conquer the 23rd century world, but then turns on him and defeats him, winning back Odin's favor. "The Green Hat" text story. "The Menace!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; An alien lands in a central European village and restrains the villagers while he sets up a weapon; He uses the weapon to drive back an attacking space fleet, and the villagers realize he was actually trying to help them. The first appearance of Heimdall's sister Sif (though with blonde hair) is in the "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "Death Comes to Thor!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; Thor rescues Sif from Hela, goddess of Death, and earns the right to carry the Hammer of Odin; The story features young Thor, plus the first appearance of Hela, Goddess of Death, and the three Fates. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 102 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Interior residue.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Loki and the Tomorrow Man seek to make Thor's life miserable in "Slave of Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor helps Zarrko conquer the 23rd century world, but then turns on him and defeats him, winning back Odin's favor. "The Green Hat" text story. "The Menace!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; An alien lands in a central European village and restrains the villagers while he sets up a weapon; He uses the weapon to drive back an attacking space fleet, and the villagers realize he was actually trying to help them. The first appearance of Heimdall's sister Sif (though with blonde hair) is in the "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "Death Comes to Thor!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; Thor rescues Sif from Hela, goddess of Death, and earns the right to carry the Hammer of Odin; The story features young Thor, plus the first appearance of Hela, Goddess of Death, and the three Fates. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 103 VG+ 4.5

Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. "The Enchantress and the Executioner!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Loki and Odin conspire to end Thor's infatuation with Jane Foster by sending the Enchantress to seduce him away from his mortal love; The heavy handed Executioner fouls things up and the mission is unsuccessful; features the first appearance of the two title characters. "Poor Oscar" text story. "To Live Forever!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Chic Stone; In a future where capital punishment has been abolished, the maximum sentence is 90 years imprisonment; A brilliant scientist decides to find a way to make himself immortal, so he may commit crimes with impunity, but turns himself into a rock. This issue also has a statement of ownership: average print run 318,413; average paid circulation 187,740. "Thor's Mission to Mirmir!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor must reach Mirmir to tell him that Odin has decided it is time to create the human race. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 112 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0274014003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Mighty Thor Battles the Incredible Hulk!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Two rival fan clubs are debating who is stronger, Thor or the Hulk?; Thor happens to be passing by and drops in to offer his opinion; He relates the story of their epic battle (in Avengers #3) and describes a previously unseen scene in which he and the Hulk tussle; He goes into deep thought and when pressed, cannot say who is the stronger because he has insufficient proof!; Guest appearances by the Avengers (Iron Man, the Sub-Mariner, Giant-Man, and the Wasp) and Odin. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Coming of Loki!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Asgardians battle the Giants. Laufey, King of the Giants of Jotenheim, is slain; A bundle of cloth is found. It contains a baby; Odin adopts the child and names him Loki. The Merry Marvel Marching Society promo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 113 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2FFD315-010

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Thor reveals his secret identity to Jane Foster in "A World Gone Mad," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Thor upsets Odin again by declaring his love for Jane Foster; Don Blake reveals his secret identity to Jane, but she doesn't believe him; He stamps his cane and nothing happens because, unknown to him, Odin has removed the enchantment which allows him to become the God of Thunder; The Grey Gargoyle appears and attacks Don and Jane; They flee; Odin sends Honir the Hunter to aid Blake. Honir distracts the Gargoyle and grants Blake the ability to become Thor for 30 seconds, long enough to defeat the Gargoyle; Balder appearance. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "The Boyhood of Loki!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Origin of Loki continued; Thor defends Loki after Loki is caught engaging in mystical mischief; Loki resents Thor's popularity and physical superiority vowing that, one day, Thor must be destroyed! The Merry Marvel Marching Society promo. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 115 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. "The Vengeance of the Thunder God," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frankie Ray); Thor rescues Jane from Loki; Odin appears and accuses Thor of bringing Jane to Asgard; Loki denies all involvement and Thor calls him a liar; Odin orders the Trial of the Gods, but first Thor is granted 48 hours in which to defeat the Absorbing Man; Aided by reporter Harris Hobbs and a courageous police unit, Thor tricks Creel into absorbing some helium gas. The origin of Loki continues in this "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "A Viper in Our Midst!", script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "A Viper in Our Midst!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Loki aids the giant, Ghan, in escaping from the Asgardians; Ghan owes Loki a debt of gratitude; Loki plans to ask him to repay the favor when he makes his bid to claim the throne of Asgard; features young Thor and Loki. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 119 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Day of the Destroyer!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; The Destroyer is a near-indestructible automaton created by Odin countless ages ago to defend mankind from some unknown future foe; However, Loki, the god of mischief has manipulated a mortal into activating The Destroyer and having it target his half-brother Thor! Ad for Thor annual. "Tales of Asgard" back-up: "Gather, Warriors!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; With an army of hand-picked warriors, Thor prepares to sail into the unknown to discover what dread power has caused a crack in Odin's Oversword of Asgard, for if the crack should grow larger, it could spell the death of the universe; First appearances of Hogun, Fandrall, and Volstagg. The Merry Marvel Bullpen Page. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 121 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Power! The Passion! The Pride!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; While Thor and The Absorbing Man do battle in the streets of New York City, Jane Foster is being held prisoner by a unknown hooded man; Appearances by Loki, Balder, and Odin. The 1965 Marvel Annuals ad. Tales of Asgard tale: "Maelstrom!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Hoping to postpone Ragnarok, Thor leads his mighty crew into the Sea of Fear searching for the forces that threaten Asgard. Marvel Comics T-Shirts ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.