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Dreadstar (1982 Marvel/Epic) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4708673010

A summary of the origin of Vanth Dreadstar and how he came to the planet Caldor and what happened afterwards that caused him to form a team against the evil Lord High Papal and the powerful Instrumentality in "The Quest." Back cover is a full-color pinup of the evil Lord High Papal. Script and art by Jim Starlin. Published by First Comics beginning with # 27. Cover price $1.50.

EC Epitaphs from the Abyss (2024 Oni Press) 4D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4715508019

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by J Holtham, Amy Roy, Jay Stephens. Art by David Lapham, Claire Roe, Leomacs. Cover by James Stokoe. IF EVERY TOMBSTONE TELLS A TALE . . . YOU'RE IN LUCK, BECAUSE THIS GRAVEYARD IS FULL OF THEM! You know the drill, comic guys and gals . . . so let's VROOM, VROOM! Fueled by the vengeful spirit of the legendary EC Comics, we proudly present all-new tales of the macabre and merciless from some of the top talents with a penchant for dragging you down to the bottom stair of despair! This month: Live hard, die fast creators J. Holtham and Raúl Allén, Amy Roy and Claire Roe, and Jay Stephens and David Lapham welcome you in the cold grasp of the ABYSS-there's no need to RSVP, and time shares are available! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

EC Epitaphs from the Abyss (2024 Oni Press) 5D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4715508018

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Matt Kindt; Matthew Rosenberg, Joanne Starer. Art by Kano; Leomacs, Alexandre Tefenkgi. Cover by Naomi Franq. GIVE YOURSELF OVER TO EC'S SMASH-HIT TALES OF TORMENT AND TENSION-NOW A MONTHLY SERIES! Welcome back to the Grave-Digger's cemetery on the edge of the endless, black ABYSS that awaits us all . . . some sooner than others, heh heh! Inscribing this month's moribund epitaphs in so much funerary stone, we welcome scribes Matt Kindt (BRZRKR), Matthew Rosenberg (DC Vs. Vampires) and Joanne Starer (Sirens of the City) to write our rites of terror as arists Kano (Gotham Central), Alexandre Tefengki (The Good Asian) and more surprise guests rain down torrents of red ink in true and timeless EC Comics fashion! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

EC Epitaphs from the Abyss (2024 Oni Press) 6D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #4715508017

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by J. Holtham, Tim Seeley, Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Charlie Adlard, David Lapham, Tyler Cook. Cover by Tom Fowler. EC COMICS HAS AWOKEN FROM THE GRAVE, AND THE MONTHLY SERIES THAT JUST WON'T DIE IS BACK WITH ANOTHER 'ALL-KILLER' ISSUE! Yes, my ghastly ghouls, the horrific comic mag that AiPT! says is fueled by 'blood, gore, and the unease rising in your belly' won't stop until it has reaped its revenge! In this month's bountifully bloody issue, join our award-winning team of riotously relentless writers J. Holtham (The Horizon Experiment), Mark Russell (Batman: The Dark Age), and Tim Seeley (Local Man) and delightfully sinful artists Charlie Adlard (The Walking Dead) and David Lapham (Stray Bullets) among others as they set out to etch three all-new tales of pain, fright, and retribution into the tombstones that dot the Grave-Digger's cemetery like so many flies on a moldering corpse. Beware: We're only six issues in-and the fun is just getting started! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Epic Illustrated (1980 Magazine) 1 FN- 5.5

Cover by Frank Frazetta. Written by Stan Lee, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, John Poscik, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres, Wendy Pini, Leopoldo Duranona, Bob Larkin, Jim Starlin, Ray Rue, Thomas Blackshear, Mirko Ilic, Ernie Colon, Arthur Suydam, George Bush and Carl Potts. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. In this issue: A philosophical tale about God with Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds, and his herald the Silver Surfer in "The Answer" by Stan Lee, John Buscema and Rudy Nebres (with colors by Rick Veitch). Plus: Selah defies her father, Olbar, to be with Malak in the ElfQuest story "Homespun" by Wendy Pini; "Aware" by Leopoldo Duranona; "For the Next 60 Seconds" by Bob Larkin; "Aknaton (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter I)" by Jim Starlin; "Lullabye of Bedlam" by Ray Rue; "Elfspire" (preview excerpt of an illustrated text story) by John Poscik and Thomas Blackshear; 1-pagers by Mirko Ilic - "History of Human Absurdity Part 1," "The Victor" and "Shakti"; "Convert" by Ernie Colon; "Heads" by Arthur Suydam; "Za! (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter II)" by Starlin; "Juliet (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter III)" by Starlin; "Detour" (text story with one illustration) by George Bush; and "Topaz" by Carl Potts. Plus: Feedback comments on Epic Illustrated from Neal Adams, Ray Bradbury, George Pal, Joseph Stefano and Ian Summers. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.

Maxx (Swedish 1986 Epix) 1986, #6 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Sweden.

Label #4691148004

Nr6, 1986. Swedish Reprint Comics Magazine. Reprints Cover from Pacific Presents (1982) #1 (back cover). Reprints material from Starslayer (1982 Pacific/First) #2 and other titles from Pacific and First. Cover by Dave Stevens. 8" X 10 3/4". Swedish Language.

Star Wars Episode 1 Phantom Menace (1999) 3A CGC 9.6 Fleming

Paper: White

Label #3785592004

Written by Henry Gilroy. Art by Rodolfo Damaggio and Al Williamson. Cover by Hugh Fleming. Dark Horse Comics proudly presents the comics adaptation of the long-awaited first Episode of the Star Wars saga. Adapted for comics by Henry Gilroy from an original screenplay by master movie maker George Lucas and artfully illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio and comics legend Al Williamson, make sure you catch this legendary series that's sure to please Star Wars fans of all ages. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.