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Comic books December 1978, graded by CBCS

  • Item #63704341
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white
    • Witnessed Signatures: Richard Pini and Wendy Pini on 06/14/2024.
    • Label #25-1A80C60-002
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    First printing (has a $1.00 cover price). NOTE: 2nd and 3rd printings exist only for issues 1-9. Cover art by Wendy Pini. An illustrated listing of all 17 Elfquest Wolfrider characters. The Challenge, script by Wendy Pini (plot, script) and Richard Pini (plot), art by Wendy Pini; Rayek challenges Cutter to a series of contests for Leetah's hand. Letters from Mark Evanier, Rick Norwood, and Trina Robbins. Rayek illustration Wendy Pini. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #62187113
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    Published Dec 1978 by Marvel.
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    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 6/15/2024. Newsstand Edition
    • Label #24-2AFF52B-045
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    "Of Lizards, Great and Small!" Part 1 of 8. Guest-starring Hank Pym (Giant Man) and the Wasp. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dan Green. This issue begins the most offbeat epic in Godzilla's history. Tired of getting his butt kicked by the giant lizard, S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Dum-Dum Dugan calls in the Avengers for some much needed help. Using Pym Particles, they shrink the mighty leviathan down to a manageable size. Cover price $0.35.

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  • Item #62582385
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    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #24-11CC766-005
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    "If Not For Love!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and Ms. Marvel. Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Howard Chaykin (breakdowns), Juan Ortiz (finishes), and Jeff Aclin (finishes). Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The Master of the Mystic Arts receives an ancient deck of tarot cards from an anonymous person. When Doctor Strange reads the cards a powerful magical force is unleashed inside his Greenwich Village townhouse! Fortunately, both Peter Parker and Carol Danvers are in the neighborhood and upon observing the commotion...the Amazing Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel along with Wong rush into Dr. Strange's home! After the dust settles, the web-slinger, Ms. Marvel, and the Sorcerer Supreme journey to New Orleans to find out who has stolen Clea's soul! And down on the bayou, the trio runs into Silver Dagger and Marie Laveau! 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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  • Item #59660752
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    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition
    • Label #17-29FE3F8-040
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    "Heroes for Hire!" Story by Ed Hannigan. Art by Lee Elias and R. Villamonte. Luke Cage and his new partner, Iron Fist, must confront the fiery menace of the Incinerator. Will this be the end of the newly formed Heroes for Hire duo? 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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  • Item #63718039
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    Published Dec 1978 by Marvel.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #21-3B4DBF3-020
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    "The Empire Strikes!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. After the destruction of the Death Star, Luke, Han, Leia, and the rest have become the most wanted people in the galaxy. So you can imagine the Empire's delight when the crew of the Millennium Falcon seemingly falls right into their grasp. Cover price $0.35.

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