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    Published Jul 2012 by Image.

    Revival (2012 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 Frison 1st Printing

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    Label #4616981014

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover by Jenny Frison (W) Tim Seeley (A) Mike Norton For one day in rural central Wisconsin, the dead came back to life. Now it's up to Officer Dana Cypress to deal with the media scrutiny, religious zealots, and government quarantine that has come with them. In a town where the living have to learn to deal with those who are supposed to be dead, Officer Cypress must solve a brutal murder, and everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect. A beautiful 'farm noir' that puts a new twist on the zombie genre, created by NYT Bestselling author TIM SEELEY and acclaimed artist MIKE NORTON. Cover price $2.99.

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    Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 FN 6.0

    Starts Jan 26

    Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    Rifleman (1960-1964 Dell/Gold Key) 10 GD/VG 3.0

    Classic unintentionally suggestive cover

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    Starts Jan 3

    Cover photo of Chuck Connors and Johnny Crawford. Stories and art by Warren Tufts, Eric Freiwald; Robert Schaefer, and Nat Edson. Rifle-toting rancher Lucas McCain helps keep order in the Old West, based on the popular TV Western. Lucas's old flame Nell returns, now tragically married to wanted outlaw Dan Dorne. A little girl escapes from a wagon train and is taken in by the McCains, who discover that her "father" is not who he appears to be. Plus the true-life Western tale of Charley Parker, who drove a stagecoach for 30 years before anyone ever discovered that Charley was a woman. Winter's Harvest; A Stranger Comes to North Fork; The Winner; Proof of Guilt; The Young Runaway; Getting Started; Runaway from Somewhere. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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    Ripped (2023 Imagination Inx) 1A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Ricketts Kickstarter

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    Witnessed Signature: Steve Ricketts on 5/16/2024 Kickstarter Exclusive

    Label #24-09703B8-011

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    Starts Jan 3

    Written by Steve Ricketts. Art by Steve Ricketts. Coloring by Federico Pepto Sioc Jr. This is the story of Gary Growler. A young man who idolizes Friendlyman, the greatest Unique the world has ever known. Gary has long dreamed of being a "Unique", a term used because each wielder has powers that are very unique to them. Nobody completely understands how or even when Uniques acquire their abilities. These powers range from incredible to bizarre. With proper training they can be all be formidable. Or at least...entertaining. 32pgs. FC

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    Rise of Ultraman #2B Cover Print by Art Adams

    Rise of Ultraman #2B Cover Print by Art Adams

    Signed by the artist. High quality print on heavy stock. 13" x 19".

    Starts Jan 19
  • Item #63842440
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    Rob Liefeld Ashcan Signed Lot of 3
    Published 1993 by Image.

    Rob Liefeld Ashcan Signed Lot of 3

    Ashcans of Bloodstrike (1993) 2, Youngblood (1992 1st Series) 1, and Brigade (1993 2nd Series) 2 signed by Rob Liefeld. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

    Starts Jan 19
  • Item #63891359
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    Published Jan 2022 by DC.

    Robin and Batman (2022 DC) 1C CGC 9.8 Albuquerque 1:25 Variant

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    Paper: White

    Albuquerque Variant Cover.

    Label #3981711018

    Starts Jan 19

    Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jeff Lemire. Art by Dustin Nguyen. Cover by Rafael Albuquerque. The legendary story of Batman and Robin has reached nearly mythic proportions: the crime-fighting Dynamic Duo, always one step ahead of the criminals they pursue and never meeting a case too big. This isnt that story. This is the story of a young Dick Grayson, newly orphaned, struggling to find his way in a strange, difficult, dark new world…This is the story of Robin and Batman. The bestselling creative team behind the Eisner-winning Descender, Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen, reunite in Gotham City to tell the story of a remarkable young man learning to navigate an incredible new world! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

  • Item #62396845
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    Published Feb 2022 by DC.

    Robin and Batman (2022 DC) 2A CGC 9.8 Nguyen

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    Label #4527770022

    Starts Jan 3

    Written by Jeff Lemire. Art and Cover by Dustin Nguyen. Dick Grayson is struggling in his training to be Robin, and the Batman decides the young man needs a break…and takes him to meet the Justice League! In an awe-inspiring moment, he meets the Worlds Greatest Heroes…and their sidekicks! Will these teen titans get along? 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

  • Item #63503572
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    Robocop (2003 Avatar) 1A.PRISM CGC 9.8

    One of only 2 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Prism Foil Cover.

    Label #4603777021

    Starts Jan 3

    Prism Foil Edition Cover by Frank Miller. Story and Art by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp. At long last, Frank Miller's never-before-seen full Robocop epic finally sees light of day! Robocop was one of the truly great bits of movie and pop culture magic from the 80s, and the cult of Robocop continues to grow strong to this day. In full-on action, the Robocop is told as Frank Miller always intended, composed straight from the master's original writings and scripts! The vast majority of Miller's insane ideas, vicious black humor, and robotic mayhem never made it to the screen, but every last bit is finally unleashed in this series. With sequential adaptation from Steven Grant and art by superstar Juan Jose Ryp, the series features covers by Frank Miller, who is also personally signing the creation of the entire project. FC, 32pg

  • Item #63503582
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    Published Jul 2003 by Avatar.

    Robocop (2003 Avatar) 1D CGC 9.8

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    Robosteel Edition.

    Label #4603777022

    Starts Jan 3

    Robosteel cover (wraparound). Limited to 2000 copies. by Frank Miller & Juan Jose Ryp At long last, Frank Miller's never-before-seen full Robocop epic finally sees light of day! Robocop was one of the truly great bits of movie and pop culture magic from the 80s, and the cult of Robocop continues to grow strong to this day. In full-on action, the Robocop is told as Frank Miller always intended, composed straight from the master's original writings and scripts! The vast majority of Miller's insane ideas, vicious black humor, and robotic mayhem never made it to the screen, but every last bit is finally unleashed in this series. With sequential adaptation from Steven Grant and art by superstar Juan Jose Ryp, the series features covers by Frank Miller, who is also personally signing the creation of the entire project. Cover price $14.95.

  • Item #63459804
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    Robocop 2 (1990) Deluxe Edition 1 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Deluxe Edition.

    Label #4609867009

    Starts Jan 3

    Deluxe format comic sized version, in color, of the official Marvel adaptation of the hit film! Written by Alan Grant (adaptation), Frank Miller (screenplay) and Walon Green (screenplay). Art by Mark Bagley and Tony DeZuniga. Painted Cover by John Rheaume. The cops are on strike. A new designer drug is tearing Old Detroit to pieces. The future of law enforcement is back on the beat. Part man, part machine, all cop! (Also see Robocop 2 (1990 Magazine) #1, which is in B&W, and Robocop 2 (1990 Marvel) #1-3, which are in color; all these adaptations of the film were released at the same time.) Softcover, 64 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

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    Robyn Hood The Curse (2017 Zenescope) 1G CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

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    Label #3796202006

    Starts Mar 2

    New Year's Eve Exclusive Variant Cover by Derlis Santacruz - limited to 350 copies. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Julius Abrera. After a daring and dangerous escape from a sadistic super-max prison, Robyn is finally back home where she belongs. But as she re-acclimates to her 'normal' life in New York City, Robyn gets a long distance call from her best friend, Marian Quin. A new evil has been released and Marian needs Robyn's help to send it back from where it came… But this battle is about to get more personal than either of these friends could have imagined, and nothing will ever be the same! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Robyn Hood The Curse (2017 Zenescope) 1G CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

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    Label #3796202005

    Starts Feb 2

    New Year's Eve Exclusive Variant Cover by Derlis Santacruz - limited to 350 copies. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Julius Abrera. After a daring and dangerous escape from a sadistic super-max prison, Robyn is finally back home where she belongs. But as she re-acclimates to her 'normal' life in New York City, Robyn gets a long distance call from her best friend, Marian Quin. A new evil has been released and Marian needs Robyn's help to send it back from where it came… But this battle is about to get more personal than either of these friends could have imagined, and nothing will ever be the same! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Robyn Hood The Curse (2017 Zenescope) 1G CGC 9.8

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    Label #3825495012

    Starts Feb 16

    New Year's Eve Exclusive Variant Cover by Derlis Santacruz - limited to 350 copies. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Julius Abrera. After a daring and dangerous escape from a sadistic super-max prison, Robyn is finally back home where she belongs. But as she re-acclimates to her 'normal' life in New York City, Robyn gets a long distance call from her best friend, Marian Quin. A new evil has been released and Marian needs Robyn's help to send it back from where it came… But this battle is about to get more personal than either of these friends could have imagined, and nothing will ever be the same! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Robyn Hood The Curse (2017 Zenescope) 6SDCC.A CGC 9.8 Santacruz SDCC Variant

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    Paper: White

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    Label #3828426008

    Starts Feb 9

    San Diego Comic Con 2018 exclusive cover by Derlis Santacruz - Limited to 500 copies. Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Julius Abrera. A darkness falls over the billionaire's mega-party and everyone who falls beneath its shadow will die! A nightmare god from the ancient past shows up in San Diego to judge every living soul. And the news is NOT good. Robyn and her bow may be the only thing that stands between civilization as we know and a world ruled by an angry deity with an appetite for human flesh. And Marian succeeds in freeing Sam from her curse. Or has she? 32 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Robyn Hood Vigilante (2019 Zenescope) 4E CGC 9.8

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    Label #3818398010

    Starts Feb 23

    St. Paddy's Day 15 Year Crystal Anniversary Collectible 'A' Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 250 copies. Written by Ben Meares. Art by Babisu Kourtis. Mayor Nyguen takes the first big step in her sinister plot to take control of New York City when she recites Robyn's last ally to her cause. Meanwhile, Robyn's sanctuary is compromised and she finds herself going toe-to-toe against the same robots who nearly killed her. But she soon realizes that the 'bots are the least of her worries when she meets the Vigilante Hunter Squad's newest member: a bio-mechanical monstrosity who makes her mechanical foes look like harmless toys. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Robyn Hood Vigilante (2019 Zenescope) 4E CGC 9.8

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    Label #3813093002

    Starts Feb 9

    St. Paddy's Day 15 Year Crystal Anniversary Collectible 'A' Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 250 copies. Written by Ben Meares. Art by Babisu Kourtis. Mayor Nyguen takes the first big step in her sinister plot to take control of New York City when she recites Robyn's last ally to her cause. Meanwhile, Robyn's sanctuary is compromised and she finds herself going toe-to-toe against the same robots who nearly killed her. But she soon realizes that the 'bots are the least of her worries when she meets the Vigilante Hunter Squad's newest member: a bio-mechanical monstrosity who makes her mechanical foes look like harmless toys. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Robyn Hood Vigilante (2019 Zenescope) 4E CGC 9.8

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    Label #3835633004

    Starts Jan 26

    St. Paddy's Day 15 Year Crystal Anniversary Collectible 'A' Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 250 copies. Written by Ben Meares. Art by Babisu Kourtis. Mayor Nyguen takes the first big step in her sinister plot to take control of New York City when she recites Robyn's last ally to her cause. Meanwhile, Robyn's sanctuary is compromised and she finds herself going toe-to-toe against the same robots who nearly killed her. But she soon realizes that the 'bots are the least of her worries when she meets the Vigilante Hunter Squad's newest member: a bio-mechanical monstrosity who makes her mechanical foes look like harmless toys. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Robyn Hood Vigilante (2019 Zenescope) 4E CGC 9.8

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    Label #3835633006

    Starts Feb 2

    St. Paddy's Day 15 Year Crystal Anniversary Collectible 'A' Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 250 copies. Written by Ben Meares. Art by Babisu Kourtis. Mayor Nyguen takes the first big step in her sinister plot to take control of New York City when she recites Robyn's last ally to her cause. Meanwhile, Robyn's sanctuary is compromised and she finds herself going toe-to-toe against the same robots who nearly killed her. But she soon realizes that the 'bots are the least of her worries when she meets the Vigilante Hunter Squad's newest member: a bio-mechanical monstrosity who makes her mechanical foes look like harmless toys. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Robyn Hood Vigilante (2019 Zenescope) 4E CGC 9.8

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    Label #3835633003

    Starts Mar 2

    St. Paddy's Day 15 Year Crystal Anniversary Collectible 'A' Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 250 copies. Written by Ben Meares. Art by Babisu Kourtis. Mayor Nyguen takes the first big step in her sinister plot to take control of New York City when she recites Robyn's last ally to her cause. Meanwhile, Robyn's sanctuary is compromised and she finds herself going toe-to-toe against the same robots who nearly killed her. But she soon realizes that the 'bots are the least of her worries when she meets the Vigilante Hunter Squad's newest member: a bio-mechanical monstrosity who makes her mechanical foes look like harmless toys. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Robyn Hood Vigilante (2019 Zenescope) 4E CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

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    Label #3835633007

    Starts Mar 16

    St. Paddy's Day 15 Year Crystal Anniversary Collectible 'A' Cover by Elias Chatzoudis - limited to 250 copies. Written by Ben Meares. Art by Babisu Kourtis. Mayor Nyguen takes the first big step in her sinister plot to take control of New York City when she recites Robyn's last ally to her cause. Meanwhile, Robyn's sanctuary is compromised and she finds herself going toe-to-toe against the same robots who nearly killed her. But she soon realizes that the 'bots are the least of her worries when she meets the Vigilante Hunter Squad's newest member: a bio-mechanical monstrosity who makes her mechanical foes look like harmless toys. 32 pages, full color. Rated T

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    Rock N Roll Comics (1989 1st Printing) 3 CGC 9.8

    One of only 3 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4609507020

    Starts Jan 3

    This Book was never reprinted due to a restraining order. Bon Jovi by Todd Loren & Larry Nadolsky. Cover by Lyndal Ferguson. Cover price $1.95.

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    Rocketeer Adventures 2 (2012 IDW) 1JETPACK NM- 9.2 Jetpack Variant

    Starts Jan 26

    Jetpack Comics Edition Variant cover by Dave Stevens. (W) Marc Guggenheim, Peter David, Stan Sakai. (A) Sandy Plunkett, Bill Sienkiewicz, Stan Sakai. The second volume of Dave Stevens' Rocketeer blasts off with an all-new selection of great stories by some of the best in the biz! This issue starts off with a bang as Cliff finds himself in a dogfight, followed by a screening of everyone's favorite cartoon character, and ending on a high-note with a lovely and somewhat familiar story-plus a gorgeous pin-up by Arthur Adams! That's 25-count 'em, TWO FIVE-pages of topnotch comics!

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    Rogue and Gambit (2023 Marvel) 2ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.9

    Only copy at the top CGC grade of 9.9.

    Paper: White

    Nakayama "Virgin" Edition.

    Label #4667345021

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    Starts Jan 3

    Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, Anti-Hero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) Exclusive Virgin Cover by David Nakayama. Written by Stephanie Phillips. Art by Carlos Gomez. X-MEN VERSUS AVENGERS WITH THE FATE OF KRAKOA AT STAKE! The future of mutant-kind rests on Rogue and Gambits shoulders! Granted a vision of Krakoa's demise, Destiny knows the one way to save their paradise: Find Manifold and hide him away, somewhere so deep that no one, not even his allies on the Avengers, can find him. That…wont sit well with Earths Mightiest Heroes. The King of Wakanda comes for Marvels premier couple! But the Black Panther is just the first on a very long list of problems — and when someone else steals Manifold away, Rogue and Gambit find themselves in everyone's crosshairs. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

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    Rogue The Savage Land (2025 Marvel) 5JSC.A CGC 9.6

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    JScottCampbell.com Edition C.

    Label #4644495013

    Starts Jan 26

    JScottCampbell.Com Exclusive Wraparound Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Written by Tim Seeley. Art by Zulema Scotto Lavina. A powerless Rogue and Magneto race to stop Zaladane's plot before it plunges the Savage Land into a second Ice Age! But what can a girl from Mississippi do against a god? And, even if she can stop the ascension, is Rogue saving the Savage Land just to hand it over to Zaladane?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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    Rogue The Savage Land (2025 Marvel) 5JSC.B CGC 9.6

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    JScottCampbell.com Edition B.

    Label #4644495010

    Starts Jan 26

    JScottCampbell.Com Exclusive "Border" Edition Variant Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Written by Tim Seeley. Art by Zulema Scotto Lavina. A powerless Rogue and Magneto race to stop Zaladane's plot before it plunges the Savage Land into a second Ice Age! But what can a girl from Mississippi do against a god? And, even if she can stop the ascension, is Rogue saving the Savage Land just to hand it over to Zaladane?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

  • Item #59660161
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    Published Dec 1979 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 1D CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Rubinstein

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    Witnessed Sig: Joe Rubinstein on 8/23/2019

    Label #19-33109B3-019

    Starts Jan 3

    Direct Edition. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Deep in space two centuries ago a decisive battle between the forces of good and evil was fought. The brave Spaceknights of Galador defeated the evil sorcery and super-science of the Dire Wraiths and scattered them to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. Now in present day their eternal struggle has spilled over to Earth. Rom, greatest of the Spaceknights, has arrived in Clairton, a small West Virginia town. Frightened by the arrival of a 7' alien, the people of Clairton have called in the National Guard. Can Rom convince those he came to save that the true enemy resides in their very ranks? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

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    Published Dec 1980 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 13 CBCS 9.2

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    Direct Edition

    Label #22-2D0A2F1-005

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    Starts Jan 19

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. After his battle with Jack of Hearts, Rom washes up to shore battered and suffering from amnesia. After befriending the young girl, Talley, Rom and his new found friend soon discover that evil lurks within the sea cave in which they explore. Can Rom regain his memories in time to stop the Plunderer (last seen in Fantastic Four #191) and his pirates from fulfilling their malevolent plans? Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

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    Published Apr 1981 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 17N CGC 9.8

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    Paper: Off white to white

    Newsstand Edition

    Label #4529044002

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    Starts Jan 3

    Newsstand Edition. Part 1 of 2 - Guest starring the Uncanny X-Men (Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Sprite). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Cerebro, the mutant detecting device of Professor Charles Xavier, has discovered a new mutant residing in Clairton, West Virginia. He immediately dispatches his students, the mutant heroes known as the X-Men, to find this new source of power. Rom, discovers that a disguised Dire Wraith has married and procreated with a human woman. Can even Rom stand against the psionic power and horrible evil of the Hybrid. 32 pages. NOTE: 1st appearance of Hybrid. Cover price $0.50.

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    Published May 1982 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 30D CBCS 9.2

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    Direct Edition

    Label #22-2D0A2F1-006

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    Starts Jan 19

    Direct Edition. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom bestows Torpedo with the ability to spot the shape-shifting Dire Wraiths. As Wraith activity escalates, a new threat arrives in the form of the Metal Master (last seen in Incredible Hulk #6) and his mechanical monstrosities. This encounter leaves Rom wondering if he will ever meat this Hulk he keeps hearing about. Flashback cameo appearance by the Incredible Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    ROM (1979 Marvel) 32 CBCS 7.0

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-007

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    Starts Jan 19

    By Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom stands against the united might of Hybrid and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. But, when the mutant known as Rogue turns her ability absorbing powers on the gallant Spaceknight, his innate nobility awakens a goodness within her that she did not realize she had (perhaps leading her to seek out membership with the Uncanny X-Men). 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    ROM (1979 Marvel) 34D CBCS 9.6

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-008

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    Starts Jan 19

    Direct Edition. Guest starring Prince Namor, the mighty Sub-Mariner. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Rom and Sybil have each lost much in the conflict with the Dire Wraiths. He, his humanity and homeworld and she, her parents and childhood. While, in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean the Savage Sub-Mariner soon learns that there is no where safe from the influence of the evil Dire Wraiths. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Published Sep 1984 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 58 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-012

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    Starts Jan 19

    Guest-starring Ant-Man and Alpha Flight. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Mel Candido. In the aftermath of last issue's devastating events the diminutive Avenger Ant-Man arrives to give our Spaceknights a helping hand. Using his Pym-Particles, Ant-Man, Rom, and Starshine shrink down and enter the bowels of the earth seeking answers. What they find would give pause to even the bravest of heroes. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Published Oct 1984 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 59D CBCS 9.4

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-013

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    Starts Jan 19

    Direct Edition. Guest-starring Ant-Man. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko (legendary Spider-Man artist) and Bob Layton. As Ant-Man and the military try to stay alive amidst a swarm of mutated insects, Rom and Starshine venture into the sub-atomic realm in search of the source that has caused the insects transformation. Also, Starshine learns a valuable of lesson in mercy. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Published Nov 1984 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 60 CBCS 8.5

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-014

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    Starts Jan 19

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Tom Palmer. Rom, Starshine, and Rick Jones come upon a massacre where the sole survivor is a little girl whose mother saved her life at the expense of her own. But not before the girl absorbed the horrible memories of the Wraith who attacked her. Now, she must live with the horrible truth of what these evil beings have in store for mankind. Plus, the events of Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #349 spill over into this very issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Published Dec 1984 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 61 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-015

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    Starts Jan 19

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Jackson Guice. Continued from Rom Annual #3. Rom confronts a vast flock of Wraiths in the form Deathwings in "The Beginning of the End of the World!" Plus, government Agent Henry Gyrich, oft nemesis of the Avengers and X-Men, arrives to tell the military and Rom that there is a man who has successfully duplicated Rom's most powerful weapon, the Neutralizer. That man's name is Forge. 32 Cover price $0.60.

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    Published Jan 1985 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 62 CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-016

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    Starts Jan 19

    Guest-starring Forge. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Cover by Mike Zeck. As Forge remembers the attempt on his life by the alien Dire Wraiths (which took place in Uncanny X-Men (1963) #187-188), he struggles with the decision to help the very government that persecutes mutant-kind and would use his inventions to keep the super-hero community under its thumb. But after witnessing the true horror of the Dire Wraiths, Forge reassures Rom that he has a new and powerful ally. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Published Feb 1985 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 63 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-017

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    Starts Jan 19

    Guest-starring Forge. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Brett Breeding. Under the guidance of Forge, the man with the mutant ability to invent and build anything, Rom and the united governments of the world begin construction of an Orbiting Global Neutralizer. However, the shape-shifting Dire Wraiths are revealed to be within their ranks. The sinister aliens attempt to sabotage the efforts of our heroes. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Published Jul 1985 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 68 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-019

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    Starts Jan 19

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Brett Breeding. Rom becomes caught in the middle of two warring factions. Humans on one side and machines on the other with neither willing to give an inch. Rom, being a cyborg, is trapped between man and machine...which side will he choose? 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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    Published Aug 1985 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 69 CBCS 9.0

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-020

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    Starts Jan 19

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and P. Craig Russell. Rom lands on a strange and extraordinary planet, the like of which he has never seen before. As he ventures into the bowels of the earth he finds Spaceknights and Dire Wraiths alike being held within. Rom must confront the one foe even mighty Galactus could not defeat, Ego the Living Planet. 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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    Published Sep 1985 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 70 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-021

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    Starts Jan 19

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Kim DeMulder. Reunited with his Spaceknight comrades Seeker and Skera the Scanner, Rom lands on a harsh and dangerous swamp covered planet in search of yet another missing Spaceknight. The trio soon find hundreds of Dire Wraiths enslaved. What power in the universe could possibly hold sway over such terrible creatures? The answer will surprise you in "The Hidden God." 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

  • Item #58940181
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    Published Oct 1985 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 71 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #22-069BD64-034

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    Starts Jan 19

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and P. Craig Russell. Rom's ranks grow as Unam the Unseen and Vola the Trapper join him, Scanner, and Seeker. They come across yet another planet under attack by the deadly Dire Wraiths but this time the evil aliens are being led into battle by a traitor, the Spaceknight known as Raak the Breaker. It's Spaceknight vs. Spaceknight and one Spaceknight will not make it to the end of this issue alive. 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

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    Published Dec 1985 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 73 CBCS 9.0

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-023

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    Starts Jan 19

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Joe Sinnott. Continued from last issue and Rom Annual # 4, Brandy has arrived on Galador, homeworld to her beloved Rom. But she soon learns that this is not the plush paradise it once was. A war is in progress and humans are targeted for termination by...Spaceknights? By tales end, Rom along with his allies the Spaceknight Squadron, and thanks in no small part to the Shi'ar, have returned to Galador to set things right. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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    Published Jan 1986 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 74 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-024

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    Starts Jan 19

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and John Byrne. Ever since mighty Galactus banished Galador (Rom #27) to the furthest reaches of space, Rom and his allies the Spaceknight Squadron have trekked the universe in search of their homeworld. Upon returning they never thought they'd witness what has come to pass...Spaceknights slaughtering humans. Reunited with Brandy Clark, the Earth woman he fell in love with, Rom and the Squadron must confront these younger and more ruthless second generation Spaceknights. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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    ROM (1979 Marvel) Annual 3 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-025

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    Starts Jan 19

    Guest-starring Professor X and the New Mutants (story continues in Rom #61). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by W.M. Johnson. As Rom and Starshine confront Dire Wraiths who threaten children, Rom soon realizes Brandy is losing her humanity within the cold steel of her Spaceknight armor. That's when Rom's old enemy the mutant known as Hybrid attacks. What sinister plans does this creature have for Starshine? One thing is for sure, she will never be the same again. Luckily Professor Xavier and his students arrive to lend a helping hand, or have they only arrived to meet their doom? Find out in "Prodigal Son!" 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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    Ronin Lot of 5
    Published 1983 by DC.

    Ronin Lot of 5

    Issues 1 and 3-6 of Ronin (1983). Most will grade in the FN range with #1 grading VG.

    Starts Jan 26
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    Rot (2018 Source Point) 1 CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Hayes

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Sig David C. Hayes on 5/18/2018

    Label #18-1DE6547-005

    Starts Jan 3

    Written by David Hayes. Art by Sean Seal. Waking up in a field, the thing that used to be known as Dwight Cochran rises. His memories vague, his body weak, he finds strength and lucidity after 'feeding,' stealing the life force of living things through prehensile dead tissues in his hair and nails. His memories return... of his work as a contract killer, his time on death row, his terminal cancer, and his zealous faith. When a maniacal government scientist performed experiments on Cochran for the military, what did they create? And how much destruction will their creation leave in its wake? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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    Rot (2018 Source Point) 2 CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Hayes

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    Witnessed Sig: David C. Hayes on 5/18/2018

    Label #18-1DE6547-006

    Starts Jan 3

    Written by David Hayes. Art by Sean Seal. The thing that was once the man Dwight Cochran, now known as 'The Rot,' is leaving a plague-like trail of bodies in his wake. But he finds that he isn't alone in the world, as the residents of Bum Town rally to his side. Meanwhile, the CDC is on his tail as Heaven itself activates an avatar of The Rot's destruction. The world comes crashing. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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    Rot (2018 Source Point) 3 CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Hayes

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    Witnessed Sig: David C. Hayes on 5/18/2018.

    Label #18-1DE6547-007

    Starts Jan 3

    Written by David Hayes. Art by Sean Seal. The Rot gets a visit from a mysterious stranger, just before the newly awakened Templar comes to Bumtown to destroy him. Agent Miller of the CDC catches up with the Rot as well, and a final showdown of epic proportions takes place. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

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    Rough Riders (2016 Aftershock) 1A CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Glass Oliffe

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    Witnessed Sig: Adam Glass on 10/8/2016.

    Label #17-1876482-036

    Starts Jan 19

    Written by Adam Glass. Art and Cover by Pat Oliffe. Led by a young Theodore Roosevelt, a motley crew of soon-to-be American legends must work together to solve a mystery that threatens all of existence. Harry Houdini - street magician and master of misdirection. Annie Oakley - a washed-up entertainer, eager for a chance to prove herself in a real war. Jack Johnson - an undefeated brawler and the son of ex-slaves, determined to get his shot at the heavyweight championship… When a terrifying alien technology destroys the USS Maine, these unlikely allies set sail for bloody Cuba, into the heart of a brewing conflict, to wage a shadow war against the greatest threat mankind has ever known. Before they were famous, they were… ROUGH RIDERS. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.