Comic books 1980-1989, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $160.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2EE8333-039 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.80) will be charged at checkout.

Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $189.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2EE8333-043 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout.

Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $90.24 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-3347DD7-022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.71) will be charged at checkout.

Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $160.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter & John Romita Jr. on 7/29/2022, Chris Claremont on 10/8/2022 & Bob McLeod & Louise Simonson on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B31804-024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Ou, La La -- Badoon! - Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Brent Anderson and Bob McLeod. Cover by Brent Anderson. The X-Men and the Invisible Girl travel to Arkon's world to save the rest of the Fantastic Four (who have been captured) and free Arkon's people from a Badoon invasion. Characters in this issue: X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler; Kitty Pryde]; Arkon; Sashia; Imperions; D'syndri (first appearance and death); Moira MacTaggert; Franklin Richards; Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch; Thing]; VILLAINS: Brotherhood of the Badoon. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $57.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #21-2EE6FD2-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.71) will be charged at checkout.

The Adventures of Lockheed the Space Dragon and His Pet Girl, Kitty - Script by Chris Claremont. Original Concept by Mary Jo Duffy. Art and Cover by Steve Leialoha. Kitty Pryde takes center stage in Illyana's fairy tale. Characters in this issue: X-Men [Professor X; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Nightcrawler; Rogue; Kitty Pryde; Rachel Summers]; GUESTS: Stevie Hunter; Amanda Sefton; Lockheed; Lilandra; New Mutants [Cannonball; Sunspot; Wolfsbane [Rahne Sinclair]; Dani Moonstar [Mirage]; Magma; Illyana Rasputin [Magik]; Warlock]; VILLAINS: White Queen [Emma Frost]; Sebastian Shaw. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $120.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-40F2430-072 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout.

1st appearance of the X-Babies. Performance - Written by Chris Claremont. Art and Cover by Art Adams and Terry Austin. Mojo turns the X-Men into children and the New Mutants must become the X-Men to save them. Longshot joins the team. Characters in this issue: X-Men [Magneto; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Rogue; Nightcrawler; Kitty Pryde; Psylocke]; GUESTS: Longshot (joins); Lockheed; New Mutants [Cannonball; Sunspot; Dani Moonstar [Mirage]; Illyana Rasputin [Magik]; Wolfsbane [Rahne Sinclair]; Magma; Cypher [Doug Ramsey]; Warlock; Karma]; VILLAINS: Mojo I; Spiral; Major Domo; CAMEOS: Bratpack [Butch; Darla; Alfie]; Walt Simonson; Louise Simonson; Puddlegulp (and other Frogs from Thor); Carrie Kelly [Robin from Dark Knight Returns]. 48 pages, full color. NOTE: The cover for this issue is an homage to the cover by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum for Giant Size X-Men (1975) #1. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $190.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022, Art Adams on 8/26/2022, Chris Claremont on 10/8/2022 & Louise Simonson on 10/28/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B31804-021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

1st appearance of the X-Babies. Performance - Written by Chris Claremont. Art and Cover by Art Adams and Terry Austin. Mojo turns the X-Men into children and the New Mutants must become the X-Men to save them. Longshot joins the team. Characters in this issue: X-Men [Magneto; Storm; Wolverine; Colossus; Rogue; Nightcrawler; Kitty Pryde; Psylocke]; GUESTS: Longshot (joins); Lockheed; New Mutants [Cannonball; Sunspot; Dani Moonstar [Mirage]; Illyana Rasputin [Magik]; Wolfsbane [Rahne Sinclair]; Magma; Cypher [Doug Ramsey]; Warlock; Karma]; VILLAINS: Mojo I; Spiral; Major Domo; CAMEOS: Bratpack [Butch; Darla; Alfie]; Walt Simonson; Louise Simonson; Puddlegulp (and other Frogs from Thor); Carrie Kelly [Robin from Dark Knight Returns]. 48 pages, full color. NOTE: The cover for this issue is an homage to the cover by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum for Giant Size X-Men (1975) #1. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $77.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2EE8333-058 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.31) will be charged at checkout.

Captain Britain and the X-Men battle Horde in "Lost in the Funhouse." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Paul Neary. Davis/Neary cover. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE8333-060

Evolutionary War crossover, "Resurrection!" and the X-Babies star in "I Want My X-Men!" Scripts by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Bob Wiacek. The High Evolutionary part 7, "Demon Knight." Script by Mark Gruenwalk, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Tony DeZuniga. (High Evolutionary story continued in Web of Spider-Man Annual 3.) Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $112.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2EE8333-064 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.36) will be charged at checkout.

Evolutionary War crossover, "Resurrection!" and the X-Babies star in "I Want My X-Men!" Scripts by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Bob Wiacek. The High Evolutionary part 7, "Demon Knight." Script by Mark Gruenwalk, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Tony DeZuniga. (High Evolutionary story continued in Web of Spider-Man Annual 3.) Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $109.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #19-470573A-037 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.27) will be charged at checkout.

Evolutionary War crossover, "Resurrection!" and the X-Babies star in "I Want My X-Men!" Scripts by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Bob Wiacek. The High Evolutionary part 7, "Demon Knight." Script by Mark Gruenwalk, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Tony DeZuniga. (High Evolutionary story continued in Web of Spider-Man Annual 3.) Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $105.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2EE8333-069 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.15) will be charged at checkout.

Atlantis Attacks tie-in "Double Cross" Script by Terry Austin, art by Mike Vosburg. Story continued in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 23. "Jubilation Day" Jubilee back-up story. Script by Sally Pashkow, pencils by Jim Fern, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Saga of the Serpent Crown chapter 3, "Serpent in the Garden" Script by Peter Sanderson, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Keith Williams. Cameo by Robert E. Howard's King Kull. Story continued in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 23 (not 24, as listed). Vosburg/Austin cover. Cover price $2.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 13 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE8333-068

Atlantis Attacks tie-in "Double Cross" Script by Terry Austin, art by Mike Vosburg. Story continued in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 23. "Jubilation Day" Jubilee back-up story. Script by Sally Pashkow, pencils by Jim Fern, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Saga of the Serpent Crown chapter 3, "Serpent in the Garden" Script by Peter Sanderson, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Keith Williams. Cameo by Robert E. Howard's King Kull. Story continued in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 23 (not 24, as listed). Vosburg/Austin cover. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $297.81 or Best Offer CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well Witnessed Sig: Chris Claremont on 10/21/2018. Mark Jewelers insert. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-3CE9301-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.93) will be charged at checkout.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 6 of 9 - "Too Late, The Heroes!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men finally turn the tables on their captors, but too late to help Jean Grey. For months the Master of Illusion, Mastermind, in the guise of Jason Wyngarde, has been psychically seducing Jean. However, his mental tampering has unleashed the most dangerous creature this universe has ever seen. Thus, the Dark Phoenix is born, and no force on earth may be able to stop her. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $600.00 Paper: Off white to white Mark Jewelers insert. Label #21-44F9D75-053 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($18.00) will be charged at checkout.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. 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

Uncanny X-Men Days of Future Past TPB (1989 Marvel) 1-1ST CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2EE8333-073

1st printing. Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #141-142.

Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin.

In a post-apocalyptic future the mutant-hunting killing machines known as the Sentinels rule America with an iron fist. Almost all mutants, super-heroes, and villains have been exterminated. Only a handful remain to fight against their oppressive robotic overseers. Now, Kate Pryde must travel back in time and warn the X-Men of the coming danger and maybe prevent this horrible future from ever taking place.

It's Claremont and Byrne's final storyarc on the Merry Mutants and it's one of their best.

Softcover, 48 pages, full color.

Cover price $3.95.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 219 CBCS 9.8 SS Don Rosa

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Witnessed Signature: Don Rosa on 10/14/2022.

Label #22-3B0AC51-001

Cover art by Don Rosa. The Son of the Sun starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Flintheart Glomgold, script and art by Don Rosa. Portrait of the Artist as a Duck Man text article, script by Geoffrey Blum, art by Don Rosa. A Taxing Effort starring Donald Duck and Ludwig Von Drake, script by Bob Foster, art by Frank Smith. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

Uncle Scrooge (1972 Whitman) 181 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-069BFAB-009

Whitman edition. Reprints Four Color issue 495. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $285.00 Paper: White Label #21-241B38B-029 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.55) will be charged at checkout.

First printing. A duel puts Stan Sakai's rabbit samurai in an introspective mood, and he recalls his early combat training with the lion-maned Sensei Katsuichi. Parts 1 and 2 of Samurai. Story, art and cover by Sakai, plus Waddlewalk by Dennis Fujitake. Black and white; 32 pages. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $150.00 Paper: White Label #21-17F4422-028 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

First printing. A duel puts Stan Sakai's rabbit samurai in an introspective mood, and he recalls his early combat training with the lion-maned Sensei Katsuichi. Parts 1 and 2 of Samurai. Story, art and cover by Sakai, plus Waddlewalk by Dennis Fujitake. Black and white; 32 pages. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $202.34 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white Witnessed Sig: Stan Sakai on 8/23/2019 Label #19-3233DB5-015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.07) will be charged at checkout.

First printing. Usagi encounters the enigmatic Jei, who is either a religious visionary or a dangerous lunatic; story, art and cover by Stan Sakai. Then, Usagi meets the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, in a story by TMNT creator Peter Laird. Black and white; 32 pages. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $499.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case Label #20-077980C-113 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.00) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $237.50 Paper: White Label #21-2215763-067 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.12) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $237.49 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on back of case Label #22-1586BDD-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.12) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $19.00 Paper: White Label #19-296778B-017

Carl Barks story/art reprint. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $70.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2F3BC32-039 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.10) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"The judge of all the Earth". Part 3 of 12. Story by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. How do you defeat an invincible foe who can see all of time at once? The mysterious villain does it to Dr. Manhattan by taking away everything he has ever cared about, causing him to abandon the Earth. Includes four page fictional text feature presenting chapters 5 and 6 of Hollis Masons book, "Under the Hood". 32 pages. Full color. No ads. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $60.00 Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition. Label #21-2F3BC32-040 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Fearful symmetry". Part 5 of 12. Story by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. As Rorschach continues to hunt for the mask killer, an attempt is make on Adrian Veidt's life. Meanwhile, Laurie and Dan become closer. Includes four page fictional text feature presenting Chapter 5 of the book, "Treasure Island treasury of comics". 32 pages. Full color. No ads. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $66.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2F3BC32-037 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.98) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Look on my works, ye mighty…". Part 11 of 12. Story by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. The story of Adrian Veidt is revealed, and we are shown behind the scenes of his motivations. This leads to a final battle with Rorschach and Night Owl. Includes four page fictional text feature with an interview with Adrian Veidt. 32 pages. Full color. No ads. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $92.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2F3BC32-038 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.76) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"A strong and loving world". Part 12 of 12. Story by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. All plotlines converge as the fates of all the characters are revealed. The final chapter of maybe the greatest series in comics history. 32 pages. Full color. No ads. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $419.00 or Best Offer CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case Direct Edition. Verified Signature: Charles Vess. Label #20-40537F8-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($12.57) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $315.87 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2D6013C-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.48) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Vess Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-15E834D-086

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Direct Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $162.44 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition. Label #21-293AF23-017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.87) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $152.00 or Best Offer CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Verified Signature: Charles Vess. Newsstand Edition Label #23-19BB97E-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.56) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $155.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Greg Larocque & Louise Simonson on 10/28/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B31804-028 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.65) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Iron Bars Do Not A Prison Make" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Cover by John Byrne. The Vulture is furious that the Vulturions are using his costume designs and modus operandi, so he busts out of prison to get revenge! And of course your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the middle. 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $108.29 or Best Offer Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case Direct Edition. Label #19-3344EF6-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.25) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. Missing in Action: Part 4 of 4 - Venom makes his first appearance in "The Longest Road!" Story by David Michelinie. Art by Marc Silvestri and Kyle Baker. Spider-Man disappeared in the aftermath of the battle in Virginia vs. Magma. After being unaccounted for in both Amazing Spiderman 279 and Spectacular Spiderman 117, Peter Parker finally returns to New York City with a lot of explaining to do! He tells his story to Mary Jane. Also in this issue, Peter is pushed in front of a subway train by a mystery villain (later revealed to be Venom). 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $100.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #19-2794D0D-024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 4 of 6 - "Resurrection" Story by J. M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 131. Spider-Man finally awakens from his drug-induced coma and busts out of his coffin! Peter quickly returns to his wife, Mary Jane, who has not seen him in two weeks. Meanwhile, Kraven has been committing crimes in New York City, while dressed as Spider-Man. Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 294. Cover price $0.75.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 47 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-015

"The Face in the Mirror" Inferno crossover. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 146. The Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man wage a fierce battle at the Osborn chemical plant amid the Inferno chaos! After the battle Peter Parker visits Liz and Harry Osborn's home in Queens, but so does the Hobgoblin! Meanwhile, Harry finds an old familiar green and purple costume. What is Harry planning to do? Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 312. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 48 CBCS 9.0 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-018

1st full appearance of Demogoblin. Inferno crossover. "Eyes of the Demon" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Frank Giacoia. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 147. The Inferno bedlam is continuing throughout New York City. Spider-Man has just saved the Daily Bugle staff from a demon attack, and now the web-slinger is looking for his wife, Mary Jane. However, the Hobgoblin finds Spider-Man first! Will Mary Jane save Spider-Man this time? Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 313. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin and the Lizard. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 50 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-019

48-page giant-size issue. "1,000 Words" Guest-starring the Prowler, Puma, Rocket Racer, Sandman, Silver Sable, and Will-O-the-Wisp. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Frank Giacoia. The Chameleon (while impersonating J. Jonah Jameson) runs an anti-web-slinger Daily Bugle headline that prompts Spider-Man's friends to come to the wall-crawler's defense. The six guest-stars have good intentions, but they end up fighting each other and at times Spider-Man too, while trying to sort out the situation. Meanwhile, the gang war between the Arranger and the Lobo Brothers is ramping up. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 409,982; average paid circulation 238,115.) 48 pages Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 59 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022 Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-021

"Acts of Vengeance" story line. Cosmic powered Spider-Man. "With Great Power" Acts of Vengeance crossover. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Following the events of Spectacular Spiderman 158, Peter Parker finds himself overwhelmed by the power cosmic he now possesses. However, the new powers come in handy when Titania charges into the Daily Bugle Building looking for Spider-Man! Titania quickly defeats the Puma, is the amazing one next? And why is Doctor Doom so interested in Spider-Man's new powers? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $82.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 9/25/2021 and Brett Breeding on 10/22/2021 Direct Edition Label #22-0692A42-670 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.46) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Avengers Assemble!" Guest-starring the Shroud. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Bob Hall and Brett Breeding. Earth's Mightiest Heroes are branching out! In Avengers 243, the Vision commissioned Hawkeye to form a new team on the west coast! And fortunately for Clint Barton, several former avengers already live in California! But can the ace archer and Mockingbird convince them to join the new Pacific-based team? Wonder Man, Tigra, and the new Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) promptly answer Hawkeye's call! However so does someone else... shrouded in secrecy! And just like that the West Coast Avengers begin their inaugural adventure! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Jessica Drew, Lindsay McCabe, and the Vision. (Notes: The west coast team appears next in Iron Man Annual #7. This four-part limited series was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover: Marvel Premiere Classic Library Edition #44.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $165.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Ron Wilson on 6/24/2022, Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Frank Miller on 10/8/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B31804-031 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.95) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. Cover art by Frank Miller. "What If Phoenix Had Not Died?", script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Jerry Bingham, inks by John Stuart (pages 1-21), Al Milgrom (page 26), and Terry Austin (pages 31, 34); Uatu ponders over the story of the Jean Grey as the Phoenix and recalls her journey alongside the X-Men; He sees an alternate reality where she did not die during the incursion with the Shi'ar; In this alternate reality, she was reborn again and when the X-Men are called to battle Galactus and Terrax in the Shi'ar galaxy, she unleashes the Phoenix force. Based on The X-Men (1963 series) #137. "Kree Encounter!", script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Bruce Patterson; Uatu recalls the story of Astron on the planet Uranus; He has found the Kree Sentry #213 destroyed; He goes to speak to his fellow exiled members and tells Uranos to stop the destruction of the Kree weapons; Uranos calls him a coward and says he is building a spaceship to travel back to Earth; Astron tells Uranos he is not leaving Uranus and he is left on the planet. "Spider-Man Vs. the Human Computer!" ad for Hostess Cup Cakes. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

What If (1977 1st Series) 29N CBCS 5.5 SS McLeod

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Bob McLeod on 9/19/2021. Newsstand Edition

Label #21-462D29B-007

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Michael Golden. "What If...the Avengers Were the Last Superheroes on Earth?", script by Steven Grant, pencils by Alan Kupperberg (breakdowns) and Al Gordon (finished art), inks by Al Gordon; The Avengers must defeat all other super-powered beings on Earth; Starring Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Giant Man, and the Wasp. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, the original X-men, Daredevil, Magneto, Electro, Doctor Octopus, Doctor Strange, and other assorted characters! "The Search for the Great Refuge!", script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Ron Wilson (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (figures); How the Eternals helped the Inhumans found the Great Refuge. "What If...Sub-Mariner Never Regained His Memory?", script by Steven Grant, pencils by Rick Buckler (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finished art), inks by Bob McLeod; The Human Torch never discovers Namor, so on this world the amnesiac Namor becomes a crew member on a ship searching for the fabled entrance to the center of the Earth. "Spider-Man Vs. the Human Computer!" ad for Hostess Cup Cakes. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $189.99 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Bob Wiacek on 3/22/2019 Newsstand Edition Label #19-0C0B15A-023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Bob Budiansky, inks by Bob Wiacek. "What If Wolverine Had Killed the Hulk?", script by Rich Margopoulos, pencils by Bob Budiansky, inks by Mike Esposito; Wolverine kills the Hulk and joins Magneto's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants; Co-starring the X-Men, Magneto, and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants; Cameos by Spider-Man, the Avengers, Daredevil, the Fantastic Four, and the Sentinels; Based on The Incredible Hulk #181. Dungeons & Dragons ad. "What If There Was No Fantastic Four?", script by Roger Stern (based on a plot by Bill Mantlo), pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Thing never joins the team which has repercussions throughout the Marvel Universe. "Daredevil's Longest Fight!" ad for Hostess Fruit Pies. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $750.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Signatures: Chris Claremont and Frank Miller (both in 1st page) Direct Edition. Label #23-20C0254-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($22.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Incredible Art Comics

Direct Edition. 1 of 4 Featuring Wolverine in his first solo series fighting in Japan. "Wolverine." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Back cover MegaForce ad with art by William Stout. Cover price $0.60.