Comic books 1983, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $44.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-1D1B4FC-024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.32) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. In Beta Ray Bill's second appearance, he comes to blows with Thor in "A Fool and His Hammer," script and art by Walt Simonson; Bill and Thor fight in single combat for the honor of wielding Mjolner and the alien bests the god of thunder. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Odin, Sif, Loki, Balder, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $235.00 Paper: White 75 Cent Canadian Price Variant. Label #17-2E01F28-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.05) will be charged at checkout.

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $118.75 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/25/2022 Direct Edition Label #22-2E6A667-013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.56) will be charged at checkout.

"Transfiguration!" Part 4 of 6. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Storm struggles desperately against the Brood embryo which gestates within her. She's in for the fight of her life. If she loses, the X-Men will perish and the Earth will be doomed. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $315.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Chris Claremont on 10/4/2019, Louise Simonson on 10/20/2019 & Bob Wiacek on 12/14/2019. Direct Edition. Label #19-476BAFE-048 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.45) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"The Goldilocks Syndrome! (or: Who's Been Sleeping in My Head?)" Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Starjammers, and the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men return home to Xavier's Institute to find they've been replaced. But their skirmish with the New Mutants is the least of their concerns. Charles Xavier has been impregnated with a Brood Queen. In order to save mankind, the X-Men may be forced to take the life of their beloved mentor. Plus, the Shi'ar Majestrix Lilandra visits a warning on Reed Richards for the crime of saving the life of Galactus (see Fantastic Four #244). Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $225.14 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Bob Wiacek on 2/22/2019. Direct Edition Label #19-0C0B15A-018 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.75) will be charged at checkout.

"The Goldilocks Syndrome! (or: Who's Been Sleeping in My Head?)" Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Starjammers, and the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men return home to Xavier's Institute to find they've been replaced. But their skirmish with the New Mutants is the least of their concerns. Charles Xavier has been impregnated with a Brood Queen. In order to save mankind, the X-Men may be forced to take the life of their beloved mentor. Plus, the Shi'ar Majestrix Lilandra visits a warning on Reed Richards for the crime of saving the life of Galactus (see Fantastic Four #244). Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $315.39 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) Witnessed Sig: Bob Wiacek on 2/22/2019 Direct Edition Label #19-0C0B15A-019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.46) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $28.99 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2D43E1C-012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.87) will be charged at checkout.

"Dancin' in the Dark!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. In Alaska, Scott finds himself falling for Madelyne Pryor, a woman who bares an uncanny resemblance to the deceased Jean Grey. Meanwhile, Storm challenges Callisto in a duel to the death for the right to lead the Morlocks, an underground society of mutants who live apart from the humans who fear and hate them. Plus, Rogue leaves the brotherhood of Evil Mutants and makes a decision that will change her life forever. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $190.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Sigs: Walt Simonson and Louise Simonson on 7/8/2017 and Jim Shooter on 11/11/2017 Direct Edition. Label #18-0794C8C-060 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Rogue!" Guest-starring Binary. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Rogue has left the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and arrives at the doorstep of Xavier's Institute seeking sanctuary and help from her erstwhile enemies, the X-Men. However, not everyone is prepared to welcome her with open arms, as the immensely powerful Binary returns for a little payback. Plus, Scott learns a peculiar secret about Madelyne. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $175.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed by Walt Simonson and Jim Shooter on 10/10/2015 at New York Comic Con. Label #7508523-AA-013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Rogue!" Guest-starring Binary. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Rogue has left the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and arrives at the doorstep of Xavier's Institute seeking sanctuary and help from her erstwhile enemies, the X-Men. However, not everyone is prepared to welcome her with open arms, as the immensely powerful Binary returns for a little payback. Plus, Scott learns a peculiar secret about Madelyne. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $155.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Sigs: Walt Simonson and Louise Simonson on 7/8/2017 and Jim Shooter on 11/11/2017. Direct Edition. Label #18-0794C8C-059 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.65) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Rogue!" Guest-starring Binary. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Rogue has left the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and arrives at the doorstep of Xavier's Institute seeking sanctuary and help from her erstwhile enemies, the X-Men. However, not everyone is prepared to welcome her with open arms, as the immensely powerful Binary returns for a little payback. Plus, Scott learns a peculiar secret about Madelyne. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $80.74 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Bob Wiacek on 3/1/2019 Newsstand Edition Label #19-0C0B15A-020 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.42) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Rogue!" Guest-starring Binary. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Rogue has left the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and arrives at the doorstep of Xavier's Institute seeking sanctuary and help from her erstwhile enemies, the X-Men. However, not everyone is prepared to welcome her with open arms, as the immensely powerful Binary returns for a little payback. Plus, Scott learns a peculiar secret about Madelyne. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $142.50 Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont on 6/18/2023 & Walt Simonson on 7/28/2023. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-2286E19-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.28) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Rogue!" Guest-starring Binary. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Rogue has left the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and arrives at the doorstep of Xavier's Institute seeking sanctuary and help from her erstwhile enemies, the X-Men. However, not everyone is prepared to welcome her with open arms, as the immensely powerful Binary returns for a little payback. Plus, Scott learns a peculiar secret about Madelyne. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 5.5 $62.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Signed by Simonson on 7/9/2016 at Garden State Comic Fest. Label #16-28611C6-070 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.86) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Rogue!" Guest-starring Binary. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Rogue has left the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and arrives at the doorstep of Xavier's Institute seeking sanctuary and help from her erstwhile enemies, the X-Men. However, not everyone is prepared to welcome her with open arms, as the immensely powerful Binary returns for a little payback. Plus, Scott learns a peculiar secret about Madelyne. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 172 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-1800690-010

"Alter-Cations!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Story continued from Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #4. The X-Men arrive in Japan for Wolverine and Mariko's wedding. However, the sinister Viper and Silver Samurai plot from the shadows. Plus, Storm finds a kindred spirit in Logan's feisty paramour Yukio. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $202.34 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Bob Wiacek on 2/22/2019 Direct Edition Label #19-0C0B15A-021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.07) will be charged at checkout.

"To Have and Have Not!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men have been poisoned and don't have long to live. Now the only two immune to the poison, Wolverine and Rogue, must race against the clock to save the team. But when push comes to shove can Wolverine trust the former member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants to watch his back? Will Viper and the Silver Samurai let them live long enough to find out. Plus, Storm and Yukio's friendship grows. Storm gets a new look and Mariko informs Wolverine of a decision that will haunt him for years to come. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $225.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Verified Signature: Joe Rubinstein. Sketch on cover. Witnessed Signatures: Mandrake on 7/9/2022, Milgrom, Breeding, Shooter, Romita Jr., Golden & De La Rosa on 7/29/2022 & Claremont on 10/8/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B31804-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

The Impossible Man guest stars in "Scavenger Hunt." Script by Chris Claremont; breakdowns by Michael Golden; pencils by Bret Blevins (pages 28-32); inks by Golden, Tom Mandrake, Bob Wiacek, Terry Austin, Brett Breeding, Bill Anderson, Joe Rubinstein, Steve Leialoha, Sam DeLa Rosa, Al Milgrom, and Blevins. John Romita Jr. cover. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men at the State Fair of Texas (1983) 1 CBCS 6.0 SS Kerry Gammil

Paper: Cream to off white

Witnessed Signature: Kerry Gammil on 12/16/2023.

Label #24-00EC56D-004

Supplement to the Dallas Times Herald. Kerry Gammill and Alan Kupperberg art. Chic Stone inks. Rick Parker letters. Marie Severin colors. Jim Salicrup plot. David Kraft script. Cover art by John Romita. Magneto battles the X-Men at the State Fair of Texas. X-Men word and picture puzzles

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $119.49 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #24-14819C1-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.58) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "What if the Thing Continued to Mutate?", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Arvell Jones (layouts) and Sam de la Rosa (finishes), inks by Sam de la Rosa; Diverging from Marvel Two-In-One #82, a frustrated Thing runs off on his own before Captain America can let him know they've found MODOK's base and so he continues to mutate from Virus X, becoming a hideous radioactive form; Giant-Man and Cap raid MODOK's base on their own and are able to secure enough of the antidote that Bill can use the first dose on himself, curing his own cancer. "What if the Beast Had Truly Become a Beast?", script and pencils by Alan Weiss, inks by Jim Sherman; Diverging from Amazing Adventures #11, in a world where Hank McCoy's mutation formula was slightly more potent, his new form as the blue and furry Beast is as savage in mind as appearance; Sensing his former pupil's peril, Professor X sends Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and the Angel in an attempt to save him; Avengers and Ka-Zar cameos. "What if Galactus Had Turned the Silver Surfer Back into Norrin Radd?", script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Steve Mitchell; Diverging from Fantastic Four #50, Galactus decides to strip the Silver Surfer of the Power Cosmic for his betrayal on Earth and abandons him there; The powerless Norrin Radd still wants to return to his homeworld and Shalla Bal, and with help from the Fantastic Four and "non-interference" from the Watcher, they're able to use technology in the Watcher's home to find a way back there; Meanwhile, Galactus returns to Zenn-La to feed and when Shalla-Bal approaches him to learn what happened to the Silver Surfer, she offers to become his new Herald in hopes that she might see him again. Cover price $1.00.

What If (1977 1st Series) 37 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #24-14819C1-002

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Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "What if the Thing Continued to Mutate?", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Arvell Jones (layouts) and Sam de la Rosa (finishes), inks by Sam de la Rosa; Diverging from Marvel Two-In-One #82, a frustrated Thing runs off on his own before Captain America can let him know they've found MODOK's base and so he continues to mutate from Virus X, becoming a hideous radioactive form; Giant-Man and Cap raid MODOK's base on their own and are able to secure enough of the antidote that Bill can use the first dose on himself, curing his own cancer. "What if the Beast Had Truly Become a Beast?", script and pencils by Alan Weiss, inks by Jim Sherman; Diverging from Amazing Adventures #11, in a world where Hank McCoy's mutation formula was slightly more potent, his new form as the blue and furry Beast is as savage in mind as appearance; Sensing his former pupil's peril, Professor X sends Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and the Angel in an attempt to save him; Avengers and Ka-Zar cameos. "What if Galactus Had Turned the Silver Surfer Back into Norrin Radd?", script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Steve Mitchell; Diverging from Fantastic Four #50, Galactus decides to strip the Silver Surfer of the Power Cosmic for his betrayal on Earth and abandons him there; The powerless Norrin Radd still wants to return to his homeworld and Shalla Bal, and with help from the Fantastic Four and "non-interference" from the Watcher, they're able to use technology in the Watcher's home to find a way back there; Meanwhile, Galactus returns to Zenn-La to feed and when Shalla-Bal approaches him to learn what happened to the Silver Surfer, she offers to become his new Herald in hopes that she might see him again. Cover price $1.00.

X-Men Special Edition (1983) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-28A1F01-020

Cover art by Dave Cockrum. New Chris Claremont/Dave Cockrum story, plus Giant-Size X-Men 1 reprint. "Second Genesis," script by Len Wein, art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them. "A Day Like Any Other," script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Hilary Barta; Kitty shows Illyana around the mansion and talks about the X-Men. Kitty is thrown a surprise birthday party. Giant-Size X-Men Pinup by Dave Cockrum. Giant-Size X-Men #1 cover reprint, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $50.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-1B615CA-076 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.50) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Dave Cockrum. New Chris Claremont/Dave Cockrum story, plus Giant-Size X-Men 1 reprint. "Second Genesis," script by Len Wein, art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them. "A Day Like Any Other," script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Hilary Barta; Kitty shows Illyana around the mansion and talks about the X-Men. Kitty is thrown a surprise birthday party. Giant-Size X-Men Pinup by Dave Cockrum. Giant-Size X-Men #1 cover reprint, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.