Comic books 1984-1986, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $135.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022, Joe Rubinstein (with sketch) on 10/8/2022 & Walt Simonson on 10/28/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B31804-052 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. Return of Jean Grey: Part 3 of 3 - "Third Genesis!" Mr. Fantastic cameo. Avengers flashback cameo. Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice, Bob Layton, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. Story continued from Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #263 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. Charles Xavier is gone, whisked away to the far side of the universe by the Shi'Ar Empire (see Uncanny X-Men #200), but his dream is not dead. His original X-Men, Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Ice Man, and the recently resurrected Jean Grey, have reunited as the super-group called X-Factor to see his dream of mutants and humans co-existing in peace realized and brought to fruition. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $155.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Signature: Joe Rubinstein. Sketch on cover. Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter (twice) on 7/29/2022, Chris Claremont on 10/8/2022 & Walt Simonson on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B31804-055 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.65) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Newsstand Edition. Return of Jean Grey: Part 3 of 3 - "Third Genesis!" Mr. Fantastic cameo. Avengers flashback cameo. Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice, Bob Layton, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. Story continued from Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #263 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. Charles Xavier is gone, whisked away to the far side of the universe by the Shi'Ar Empire (see Uncanny X-Men #200), but his dream is not dead. His original X-Men, Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Ice Man, and the recently resurrected Jean Grey, have reunited as the super-group called X-Factor to see his dream of mutants and humans co-existing in peace realized and brought to fruition. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $140.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Signature: Joe Rubinstein. Sketch on cover. Witnessed Signature: Ron Frenz on 6/24/2022 & Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B31804-058 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.20) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Regression Obsession!" Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Dr. Carl Maddicks continues his bizarre experiments on the Beast, attempting to reverse genetic mutation. Meanwhile, the rest of X-Factor stages a daring rescue attempt of their kidnaped friend. It all ends with a startling new look for one of the members of the team. NOTE: Marvel begins their 25th Anniversary celebration with a new logo in top left corner of the front covers of their books for one year (12 issues). Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $140.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Signature: Joe Rubinstein. Sketch on cover. Witnessed Signature: Ron Frenz on 6/24/2022 & Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B31804-059 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.20) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Trials and Error!" Story by Bob Layton. Art by Keith Pollard and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. In order to find and protect fellow mutants from growing mutant-hating hysteria, the original X-Men, Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Ice Man, and Jean Grey, formed X-Factor. Now, they race against the clock to save the fire-starting mutant Rusty from a super-strong mutant named Frenzy. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #24-10360BD-001

"Tapped Out!" Part 1 of 2. 1st appearance of Apocalypse (shadowed cameo). Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. It's a classic super-hero/super-villain throw-down when X-Factor must battle the Alliance of Evil (Frenzy, Tower, Stinger, and Timeshadow) for the life of a mutant. Featuring a new menace by the name of Apocalypse, an evil mutant who will become a major thorn in the sides of the X-Men and X-Factor. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $195.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Bob Layton on 11/19/2016 and Joe Rubinstein on 8/11/2017. Direct Edition. Label #18-0794C8C-086 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Tapped Out!" Part 1 of 2. 1st appearance of Apocalypse (shadowed cameo). Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. It's a classic super-hero/super-villain throw-down when X-Factor must battle the Alliance of Evil (Frenzy, Tower, Stinger, and Timeshadow) for the life of a mutant. Featuring a new menace by the name of Apocalypse, an evil mutant who will become a major thorn in the sides of the X-Men and X-Factor. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $265.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Ron Frenz on 6/24/2022, Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022, Joe Rubinstein (with sketch) on 10/8/2022 & Bob McLeod & Louise Simonson on 10/28/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B31804-060 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.95) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Tapped Out!" Part 1 of 2. 1st appearance of Apocalypse (shadowed cameo). Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. It's a classic super-hero/super-villain throw-down when X-Factor must battle the Alliance of Evil (Frenzy, Tower, Stinger, and Timeshadow) for the life of a mutant. Featuring a new menace by the name of Apocalypse, an evil mutant who will become a major thorn in the sides of the X-Men and X-Factor. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $45.12 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 2/26/2022. Newsstand Edition Label #22-0F6BDE3-014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.35) will be charged at checkout.

"Tapped Out!" Part 1 of 2. 1st appearance of Apocalypse (shadowed cameo). Story by Bob Layton. Art by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. It's a classic super-hero/super-villain throw-down when X-Factor must battle the Alliance of Evil (Frenzy, Tower, Stinger, and Timeshadow) for the life of a mutant. Featuring a new menace by the name of Apocalypse, an evil mutant who will become a major thorn in the sides of the X-Men and X-Factor. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $430.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Ron Frenz on 6/24/2022, Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022, Joe Rubinstein (with sketch) on 10/8/2022 & Bob McLeod & Louise Simonson on 10/28/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B31804-061 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($12.90) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Apocalypse Now!" Part 2 of 2. 1st full appearance of Apocalypse. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Bob McLeod. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops begins to worry that the group's X-Factor ads are fueling mutant paranoia among humans. Plus, the last time X-Factor fought the Alliance of Evil they were soundly defeated. Can they take down their adversaries in time to save the life of a fellow mutant, before it's too late? And, witness the fury and power of Apocalypse, a mutant tyrant who believes in a world where only the strong survive. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $375.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Ron Frenz on 6/24/2022, Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022, Joe Rubinstein (with sketch) on 10/8/2022 & Bob McLeod & Louise Simonson on 10/28/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B31804-063 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($11.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Apocalypse Now!" Part 2 of 2. 1st full appearance of Apocalypse. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Bob McLeod. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops begins to worry that the group's X-Factor ads are fueling mutant paranoia among humans. Plus, the last time X-Factor fought the Alliance of Evil they were soundly defeated. Can they take down their adversaries in time to save the life of a fellow mutant, before it's too late? And, witness the fury and power of Apocalypse, a mutant tyrant who believes in a world where only the strong survive. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $56.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #23-38F4EAA-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.68) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Apocalypse Now!" Part 2 of 2. 1st full appearance of Apocalypse. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Bob McLeod. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops begins to worry that the group's X-Factor ads are fueling mutant paranoia among humans. Plus, the last time X-Factor fought the Alliance of Evil they were soundly defeated. Can they take down their adversaries in time to save the life of a fellow mutant, before it's too late? And, witness the fury and power of Apocalypse, a mutant tyrant who believes in a world where only the strong survive. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $265.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Ron Frenz on 6/24/2022, Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022, Joe Rubinstein (with sketch) on 10/8/2022 & Bob McLeod & Louise Simonson on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B31804-062 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.95) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Newsstand Edition. "Apocalypse Now!" Part 2 of 2. 1st full appearance of Apocalypse. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Bob McLeod. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Cyclops begins to worry that the group's X-Factor ads are fueling mutant paranoia among humans. Plus, the last time X-Factor fought the Alliance of Evil they were soundly defeated. Can they take down their adversaries in time to save the life of a fellow mutant, before it's too late? And, witness the fury and power of Apocalypse, a mutant tyrant who believes in a world where only the strong survive. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 7 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-037

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"Fall Out!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Jackson Guice and Joe Rubinstein. X-Factor is perceived by the public to be humans who hunt down mutants for the good of humanity. The X-Terminators are believed by the public to be mutant terrorists who fight for mutant rights. The problem is both of these groups are the same people. X-Factor and the X-Terminators are actually the original X-Men - Cyclops, Angel, Beast, Ice Man, and Jean Grey - and they use this charade to secretly find and help mutants survive in a world where paranoia and fear of the unknown rules. This issue explores how they keep their secret identities safe from the public. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 8 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-047

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"Lost and Found!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubinstein. Freedom Force, the former Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and now government backed mutant hunters, show up to arrest Rusty (the fire-starter X-Factor has been looking after since X-Factor #1), who is wanted by the law. 1st appearance of Skids, a mutant whose personal force field allows her to avoid harm. Plus, Jean finds out that Scott and his wife Madelyne have a baby together. Cover price $0.75.

X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-052

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The Mutant Massacre! "Spots!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Terry Shoemaker and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubinstein. This issue begins one of the darkest chapters in mutant history. A mercenary force called the Marauders attempt to commit genocide on the outcast Morlocks, and the only thing standing in their way is the X-Men and X-Factor. This is a storyline that has repercussions on the X-titles for years to come. But first, X-Factor must battle the government sponsored Freedom Force for the future of a mutant who is under their protection. NOTE: Includes the Mutant Massacre Map, a key to following the events in this pivotal storyline. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $115.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Ann Nocenti on 05/17/2019, Jim Shooter on 07/16/2019, Chris Claremont on 08/08/2019 and Art Adams on 08/17/2019. Direct Edition. Label #19-3F5B7D4-111 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.45) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

This issue integrates 5 new pages into a reprint of Uncanny X-Men 94. "The Doomsmith Scenario!" Script by Chris Claremont, new and reprint art by Dave Cockrum. New Storm/Jean Grey back-up story: "First Friends." Script by Claremont, art by John Bolton. Moon Knight appearance. New Arthur Adams front cover; new John Bolton back cover. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $185.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Ann Nocenti on 05/17/2019, Chris Claremont on 08/08/2019 and Art Adams on 08/17/2019. Direct Edition. Label #19-3F5B7D4-112 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

This issue integrates about 2 new pages into a reprint of Uncanny X-Men 95. "Warhunt!" Script by Chris Claremont, new and reprint art by Dave Cockrum. New back-up story: "Mourning." Script by Claremont, art by John Bolton. Moon Knight appearance. New Arthur Adams front cover (frame art by John Romita Sr./Al Williamson); new John Bolton back cover. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $215.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Sigs: Roy Thomas on 8/18/2018, Michael Zeck & Tom Palmer on 9/30/2018 & Joe Caramanga on 10/7/2018. Direct Edition. Label #18-3BB3BB9-029 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.45) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Mike Zeck, inks by Tom Palmer. Reprints: "Do or Die, Baby" (pages 10-20 from Uncanny X-Men 59), script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; Cyke, Jean and Hank disguise themselves as Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch and Toad as they battle the Sentinels; Cyclops tricks the Sentinels into flying into the sun; They rescue Havok but he is injured. "In the Shadow of Sauron" (from UXM 60), script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; The X-Men take an injured Havok to be treated by one of Xavier's old buddies, Dr. Karl Lykos; Lykos is an energy vampire and drains mutant life energy from Havok, turning himself into the evil Sauron. "Monsters Also Weep" (pages 1-14 from UXM 61), script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Tom Palmer; The X-Men battle Sauron and his hypnotic powers but the villain gets away and the heroes do not make the connection between the flying dinosaur and Dr. Karl Lykos. X-Men #s 59, 60, and 61 cover reprints by Neal Adams. New Mike Zeck/Palmer splash page. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.