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Amazing Heroes (1981) 1 VG

In this spectacular first issue: John Byrne interview; Dial "H" for Hero - Hero History and index; Walt Disney's Condorman movie preview. Plus: Editorial; Star Wars by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; Star Hawks by Archie Goodwin and Gil Kane; Comics Report. Fantastic Four cover by John Byrne. The Shadow illustration on inside back cover by Mitch O'Connell. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Heroes (1981) 69 FN 6.0

In this issue: Frank Miller interview (guest appearance by Bill Sienkiewicz); Hero History of the Phantom Stranger; Star Hawks by Gil Kane and Roger McKenzie - "Deathsearch" concludes. Plus: Editorial; Newsflashes; Coming Distractions; The Comic Book Heroes book excerpt; The Golden Age Directory - JSA and the Marvel Family; Comics in Review by R.A. Jones - The Badger, The Shadow War of Hawkman, Captain Britain, Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham, Somerset Holmes, Moonshadow; Amazing Readers. Batman/Elektra cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley. Cover price $1.95.

Amazing Heroes (1981) 197 VG/FN 5.0

The Once & Future Wonder Woman - Dan Thorsland, Jill Thompson & William Messner-Loebs take the world's most famous super-heroine in new directions; The Original Princess Diana, an essay/feature by Richard Howell - in the fifty years since her creation, Charles Moulton's brainchild has probably survived more changes (in politics, editors and fashion) than any other comics character; a look at the history of Marvel super-hero action figures; Joe Matt interview. Wonder Woman cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $3.95.

Archie and Friends Superheroes (2021 Archie) 1COLLECTOR.A CGC 9.8 Parent Collector Veronica Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition C.

Label #4543590007

Collector's Edition Veronica Cover by Dan Parent - Limited to 300 copies. Written by Ian Flynn. Art by Pat Kennedy, Tim Kennedy, and Jeff Shultz. Get ready for some super heroics featuring Archie and the Gang… along with some very super appearances by classic Archie characters like Bob Phantom and Blackjack! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Bizarre Heroes (1990) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4651646006

The original 1990 printing of Don Simpson's Bizarre Heroes. "The Origin of Unleash" plus "Project Mainstream and the meddler". Cover price $2.50.

Creed (1994 1st Series Hall of Heroes) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667964007

Story, art and cover by Trent Kaniuga. The first appearance of Kaniugas popular character Creed, from indy publisher Hall of Heroes. Average kid Mark Farley finds the Dream Stone, which allows him to enter and even control a dream dimension, aided by the mysterious talking frog named C.J. But all he really wants to do is impress his cute classmate Mary. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4505131004

Direct Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 1D VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Direct Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 4D FN/VF 7.0

First printing. Direct Edition. "Operation: Wingfield!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Al Milgrom. Hawk, Grunt, and Snake-eyes infiltrate a survivalist military camp suspected of being funded by Cobras. What they find is far more than they bargained for! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 7D VF 8.0

First printing. Direct Edition. "Walls of Death!" - Part 2 of 2 - Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC.NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 7D FN+ 6.5

First printing. Direct Edition. "Walls of Death!" - Part 2 of 2 - Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC.NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 10D FN 6.0

First printing. Direct Edition. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. "A Nice Little Town Like Ours..!" The Joes have their work cut out for them as they investigate an entire town that is a front for a Cobra operation. Featuring the 1st flashbacks of to Snake-eyes' mysterious past and ninja training. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Dr. Venom. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 11D FN/VF 7.0

First Printing. Direct Edition. "The Pipeline Ploy!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. More new Joes are introduced: Gung-Ho, Doc, Snow Job, Airborne, and Wild Bill. Plus, who is the mysterious new enemy - Destro and what is the secret of the deadly HISS tanks. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 12N CGC 8.5 SS Hama

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Larry Hama on 06/14/2024. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4459983011

First printing. Newsstand Edition. "Three Strikes for Snake-Eyes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Kwinn (last seen in G.I. Joe #2) returns! Plus, the 1st appearance of notorious Cobra Officer simply known as ScarFace. Stalker, Gung-Ho, Breaker, and Snake-Eyes head to South America to see what Dr. Venom and the Baroness are cooking up, but not all of them are coming back! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 14D VF+ 8.5

First printing. Direct Edition. "Destro Attacks!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken Cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 17REP.2ND CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Second Printing.

Label #22-2D997FD-007

This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 18REP.2ND CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Second Printing.

Label #22-2D997FD-008

This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 21D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant 1st Printing

1st printing. Direct Edition - "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 36 pages, FC.

NOTE: This is the classic "Silent Issue" with the 1st appearance of Storm Shadow. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 50 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4523052010

First printing. Direct Edition. "The Battle of Springfield!" - Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. It's all out action, as GI Joe celebrates 50 issues with a no holds barred throw down with Cobra and their new emperor - Serpentor! 48 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Zarana. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 62 CGC 9.4 SS

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 06/14/2024.

Label #4459985011

Mike Zeck 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 #2 to #63. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 70D CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21EE224-020

Direct Edition. In "Fair Trade," two teams of Joes are grounded in Sierra Gordo and have to try to hoof it out of the country with hostile troops looking for them; Destro helps out. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Roadblock; Psyche-Out; Wild Bill; Maverick; Crazylegs; VILLAINS: Destro; Zarana; Dreadnoks; Iron Grenadier. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 73 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1981F70-007

In "Divided We Fall," it's civil war on Cobra Island between Serpentor and Cobra Commander, as the Joes and Destro both move in to join the fun. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Spirit Iron-Knife; Mutt and Junkyard; Wildcard; Skidmark; Flint; Lady Jaye; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneak-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Lift-Ticket; Slipstream; Keel-Haul (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Star-Viper; Firefly; Tomax; Xamot; Major Bludd; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 99 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

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Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-1982DFD-024

SEE: The return of the original Cobra Commander! WITNESS: The daring escape of Zartan and his evil cohorts! OBSERVE: As Zarana reveals her plans for the brainwashed Clutch and Rock 'N Roll! And THRILL TO the plight of two teen-aged girls as they stumble across the Joes' secret HQ! Face it, effendi--this one has it all! "Calm Before the Storm!" is written by Larry Hama, with pencils by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 100D CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-197E115-002

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 100th issue! In "Seeds of Empire," the Dreadnoks attack the Pit, helped by two Joes on the inside, and the original Cobra Commander, back in the saddle, invades the town of Millville, with Spirit and Mutt trapped! Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 101 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larr Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21EE224-002

In "The New Guard," Mutt and Spirit hook up with the teens of Millville to try to keep Cobra from taking over the town, while a team of Joes meets the new Oktober Guard and fights beside them against Darklon. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Spirit Iron-Knife; Mutt and Junkyard; Flint; Lady Jaye; Roadblock; Muskrat; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Sioban O'Hara; Oktober Guard--Daina; Dragonsky; Lt. Gorky; Sgt. Misha; VILLAINS: Darklon; Tele-Viper; Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 112 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21EE224-007

The Joe ninjas take on the Cobra ninjas, and Cool Breeze takes a bullet meant for Stalker in "Who's the Hero?" Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Jinx; Stalker; Sneak Peek; Cool Breeze; Ambush; Flint; Lady Jaye; Recoil; Cross-Country; GUEST: Storm Shadow; VILLAINS: S.A.W. Viper; Tomax; Xamot; Night Creepers; Faoud. Written by Larry Hama, with art by John Statema and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 114 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21EE224-008

Direct Edition. "Metal-Head!" As the Battle of Benzheen comes to a head, a group of Joes face off vs. a new Cobra ally, Metal-Head, who proceeds to make quick work of three Joe vehicles. Before he can be apprehended by the angry Joes, a call to cease hostilities goes out on both sides as the Emir was forced in a secret meeting in a neutral country with Cobra Commander to ally himself with Cobra. Characters: G.I. Joe [Salvo; Rock N Roll; Dusty; Hot Seat; Steeler]; Cobra [Iron Grenadiers [Metal-Head]]. Written by Larry Hama, with art by John Statema and Randy Emberlin. Plus: a Flint dossier drawn by Michael Golden. Cover pencils by Andy Kubert. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 133 VF 8.0

"Recon By Fire" Written by Larry Hama. Breakdowns by Andrew Wildman. Finishes by Stephen Baskerville. Cover by Andrew Wildman. As Cobra's assault on the Joes' HQ comes to a close, Duke, Roadblock, Snake-Eyes and Scarlett go off for a little R & R (reconnaissance and rescue). Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 142 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4592225025

GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 4 of 4 - "Final Transforamtion!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Jesse Orozcor and William Rosado. In the exciting conclusion, Scarlet vs. Megatron?! Believe it. Plus, with the arrival of the Autobots, the Joes may finally have a chance against Cobra and their powerful new ally. But you know Cobra has one last card to play. Don't miss the exciting conclusion to GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 196 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640412018

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Cover by SL Galant (W) Larry Hama (A) SL Galant THE ROAD TO #200 CONTINUES! As the COBRA connection in the turmoil in Sierra Gordo deepens, G.I. JOE begins to unravel the true nature of the situation... but what do the Blue Ninjas have to do with the insurgent rebels? The plot thickens and the action kicks off in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #196! Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 274EASTSIDE.A VF+ 8.5 Mayhew East Side Variant

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East Side Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Mike Mayhew. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Netho Diaz, Thiago Gomes and Maria Keane. Featuring EVERY SINGLE MEMBER OF G.I. JOE, including never-before-seen origins! 'SNAKE HUNT' Part 9 Cobra Commander wants a Snake Eyes of his own. The Joes have other ideas. It's all hands on deck for both G.I. JOE and Cobra as living legend Larry Hama and fan-favorite artists Robert Atkins and Netho Diaz continue this massive 10-issue event! There's no halftime break in this contest, folks! All action, all the time! 28 pages, full color.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 280B FN McKeown Variant

Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ron Joseph. Cover by Kieran McKeown. 'Untold Tales' Part 5! Bespectacled, beautiful, brilliant, and bombastic! BEWARE! The Baroness bewitches in the final untold tale from Living Legend Larry Hama, alongside hard-charger and fan-favorite G.I. Joe: ARAH alum, artist Ron Joseph! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2023 Image) 310SILVA CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Da Silva Variant Cover.

Label #4609240004

The 616 Comics and Comic Mint New York Comic Con Exclusive Virgin Cover by Tiago Da Silva. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Paul Pelletier & Tony Kordos. THE BATTLE FOR SPRINGFIELD! Cobra Commander has a plan. And that means no one is safe, as the conflict between the Joes and Cobra escalates! 28 pages full color. Rated T

GI Joe A Real American Hero GalaxyCon Edition (2019 IDW) 21GALAXY CGC 9.6 SS Edwards/Hama/Lydic/Seeley

Paper: White

Signed by Jeff Edwards, Larry Hama, Steve Lydic and Tim Seeley in 12/12/2021.

Label #2682338008

GalaxyCon Exclusive Variant cover by Jeff Edwards and Tim Seely. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha and George Roussos. Reprint of GI Joe (1982 Marvel) #21, available exclusively through GalaxyCon. "Silent Interlude!" Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja?

Giant Size Super Heroes Featuring Spider-Man (1974) 1 VF- 7.5

48-page giant. "Man-Wolf At Midnight!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Morbius the Living Vampire in stalking Manhattan again! His first target is John Jameson, the Man-Wolf; and his second one ? the Amazing Spider-Man! Once Morbius reattaches the moonstone to John Jameson's neck, the Man-Wolf becomes his to command! Now under the cover of darkness, the deadly duo heads to Empire State University to break into the research laboratory, but the ever-present web-slinger intercepts them along the way! Can Spider-Man defeat these two creatures of the night? This issue includes a 1-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the updated plans for Marvel's various Giant-Size series. This issue also contains a full-page Spider-Man pin-up by John Romita and a 6-page rogues' gallery of famous web-slinger foes drawn by Steve Ditko (reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1). Back up feature: "How Stan and Steve Create(d) Spider-Man!" 3-page story also reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1. (Note: The last panel of the main story indicates that there would be another issue of Giant-Size Super-Heroes; however, a second issue was never published.) Cover price $0.35.

Heroes Against Hunger (1986) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4595175012

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Written by Jim Starlin, Cary Bates, Elliot S. Maggin, Paul Levitz, Mike W. Barr, Michael Fleisher, Bob Rozakis, Roy Thomas, J.M. DeMatteis, Robert Bloch, Robert Loren Fleming, Marv Wolfman, Tony Isabella, Gerry Conway, Barbara Randall, Andy Helfer, Dan Mishkin, Len Wein, Ed Hanningan, Mindy Newell, Steve Englehart, Joey Cavalieri, Paul Kupperberg & Doug Moench. Art by George Perez, Kim DeMulder, Paris Cullins, Tony DeZuniga, Denys Cowan, Val Mayerik, Jan Duursema, Alfredo Alcala, Keith Giffen, Joe Staton, Ross Andru, Klaus Janson, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Jerry Ordway, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, Marshall Rogers, Karl Kesel, Bernie Wrightson, Michael Kaluta, Joe Brozowski, Gray Morrow, Sal Amendola, Jim Aparo, Curt Swan, John Byrne, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jeff Jones, Ernie Colon, Terry Austin, Walt Simonson, Steve Leialoha, Eduardo Barreto, Romeo Tanghal, Dave Gibbons, Bruce Patterson, Jack Kirby, Al Milgrom, Tony Salmons, Tom Mandrake, Dan Jurgens, Bill Wray, Joe Kubert, Joe Rubinstein, David Ross, Howard Chaykin, Jim Sherman, Greg Theakston & Alan Weiss. Front cover by Neal Adams & Dick Giordano. Back cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $1.50.

Heroes in Crisis (2018 DC) 1D CGC 9.8 Mattina 1:200 Variant

Paper: White

Mattina Variant Cover.

Label #4609241013

Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tom King. Art by Clay Mann. Cover by Francesco Mattina. There's a new kind of crisis threatening the heroes of the DC Universe, ripped from real-world headlines by C.I.A.-operative-turned-comics-writer Tom King: How does a superhero handle PTSD? Welcome to Sanctuary, an ultra-secret hospital for superheroes who've been traumatized by crime-fighting and cosmic combat. But something goes inexplicably wrong when many patients wind up dead, with two well-known operators as the prime suspects: Harley Quinn and Booster Gold! It's up to the DC Trinity of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman to investigate-but can they get the job done in the face of overwhelming opposition? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Heroes Reborn (2021 Marvel) 3F CGC 9.8 Momoko Stormbreakers Variant

Paper: White

Momoko Variant Cover.

Label #4668564025

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Federico Vicentini & Ed McGuinness. Cover by Peach Momoko. Chaos magic at Mach 5! Blur, the swiftest mortal alive, must win a race through the mind-bending Dread Dimension in order to save his soul from the hypersonic hexes of the Speedster Supreme, the Silver Witch. Plus a back-up tale takes us inside the dark secrets of the Ravencroft Asylum and its newest inmate, the Phoenix. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1973 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4634579002

All reprints. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Computo the Conqueror!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Brainiac 5's latest creation turns on its master and the rest of the Legion. The Trial of Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy is put on trial for the murder of Brent Wood. One-page text story, "The Timeless Legion" by Allan Asherman summarizing various Legion adventures. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1984 3rd Series) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3796212004

The Legion is given "A Choice of Dooms"! Characters: Legion of Super-Heroes [Ultra Boy; Phantom Girl; Shrinking Violet; Element Lad; Chameleon Boy; Lightning Lass; Colossal Boy; Sun Boy; Cosmic Boy; Dream Girl; Star Boy; Invisible Kid [Jacques Foccart]; Shadow Lass; Blok; White Witch; Wildfire; Timber Wolf; Mon-El]; Proty Two; Computo; President Marte Allon; Chief Zendak; Shvaughn Erin; Batman (image); Controller. Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Steve Lightle and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Steve Lightle and Larry Mahlstedt. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.25.

Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century (2007) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4616981011

Written by J. Torres Art by Chynna Clugston-Flores Cover by Steve Uy An all-new series spinning out of the smash-hit TV show, written by J. Torres (TEEN TITANS GO, Sidekicks, Alison Dare: Little Miss Adventures) and drawn by the creator of the indie favorite Blue Monday, Chynna Clugston-Flores! To stop the Fatal Five from destroying Metropolis, the Legion of Super-Heroes travel back in time for reinforcements, because this looks like a job for...Clark Kent?! Can six teenagers from the future help a mild-mannered reporter become the Man of Steel, or will the Fatal Five determine his destiny before it's even begun? Retailers: Please see the solicitation for the Free Comic Book Day Edition of this issue elsewhere in this issue of Previews. On sale April 18 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.25.

Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century (2007) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4574416009

Written by J. Torres Art by Chynna Clugston-Flores Cover by Steve Uy An all-new series spinning out of the smash-hit TV show, written by J. Torres (TEEN TITANS GO, Sidekicks, Alison Dare: Little Miss Adventures) and drawn by the creator of the indie favorite Blue Monday, Chynna Clugston-Flores! To stop the Fatal Five from destroying Metropolis, the Legion of Super-Heroes travel back in time for reinforcements, because this looks like a job for...Clark Kent?! Can six teenagers from the future help a mild-mannered reporter become the Man of Steel, or will the Fatal Five determine his destiny before it's even begun? Retailers: Please see the solicitation for the Free Comic Book Day Edition of this issue elsewhere in this issue of Previews. On sale April 18 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $2.25.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4037847021

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 12 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Giant-size issue. Series continues from Fantasy Masterpieces. Origin and first appearance of Captain Marvel in "The Coming of Captain Marvel!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. The rest of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: Captain America (from Men's Adventures # 28; 1954); the Human Torch by Dick Ayers (from Men's Adventures # 27; 1954); the Destroyer (from All Winners # 12; 1944); the Black Knight by Stan Lee and Joe Maneely (from Black Knight # 1; 1955); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett (from Sub-Mariner # 38; 1955). Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 15 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4650383016

Giant-size issue. Medusa bazttles the Trapster, Sandman, and the Wizard (of the Frightful Four) in "Let the Silence Shatter!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta. Guest starring Black Bolt. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely, "The Dawn of the Sub-Mariner" by Bill Everett, the Black Marvel, and "Captain America Turns Traitor!" by John Romita Sr. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 18 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4634242010

Giant-size issue. Origin and 1st appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner ("Courage"); and the All Winners Squad featuring Miss America, the Human Torch, and Captain America (from All Winners 21). Letter to the editor from comics writer Steven Grant. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 18 GD+ 2.5

Giant-size issue. Origin and 1st appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner ("Courage"); and the All Winners Squad featuring Miss America, the Human Torch, and Captain America (from All Winners 21). Letter to the editor from comics writer Steven Grant. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4664126011

Giant-size issue. Doctor Doom stars in "This Man, This Demon!" Script by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas, pencils by Lieber and Frank Giacoia, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("The Sub-Mariner Meets a New Enemy...Fire!"); and, from Young Men 24, the Human Torch, Captain America ("Back From the Dead!"), and the Sub-Mariner. This issue also contains a one-page ad for a Starhawk story that never appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes. John Buscema cover pencils. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4559112023

Giant-size issue. Doctor Doom stars in "This Man, This Demon!" Script by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas, pencils by Lieber and Frank Giacoia, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("The Sub-Mariner Meets a New Enemy...Fire!"); and, from Young Men 24, the Human Torch, Captain America ("Back From the Dead!"), and the Sub-Mariner. This issue also contains a one-page ad for a Starhawk story that never appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes. John Buscema cover pencils. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4631124020

Cover pencils by Patrick Archibald, inks by Don Hudson. Sterility "R" Us!, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Larry Alexander, inks by Harry Candelario; The X-Men must stop the Sentinels. Guardian Angel starring Cloak & Dagger, script by Peter David, pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Randy Emberlin. The Shroud vs. the Deacon, script by Steven Grant, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Steve Leialoha; The Shroud versus the Deacon. The Gator Show starring Marvel Boy, script by Barry Dutter, pencils by Vince Evans, inks by George Wildman; Vance and his Dad go to a wrestling match. 84 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.25.