Comic books April 1985, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $185.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Brett Breeding, Joe Rubinstein and Ron Frenz on 7/29/2023 and Jim Shooter and John Beatty 10/15/2023. Label #24-06BFB03-027 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"The Spectacular Spider-Kid!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Brett Breeding and John Beatty. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Ollie Osnick is back! And this time with a brand new moniker: the Spectacular Spider-Kid! In his own red and blue costume with mechanical arms, the Spider-Kid patrols the dangerous streets of New York City to fight crime! But once the novice superhero runs afoul of a local street gang, he needs help from his favorite web-slinger! Will the real wall-crawler pull Ollie's fat out of the fire one more time? Meanwhile at the hospital, Harry Osborn anxiously awaits the birth of his son. First appearance of Normie Osborn. Cameo appearances by Liz (Allan) Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, and the Black Cat. First 65¢ issue. (Notes: Ollie Osnick previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 72. Spider-Man dons his black (non-symbiote) costume in this issue. The first issue of the Web of Spider-Man (1st) series was also published this month. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 276.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $30.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition Label #18-23BB09E-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.90) will be charged at checkout.

"The Spectacular Spider-Kid!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Brett Breeding and John Beatty. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Ollie Osnick is back! And this time with a brand new moniker: the Spectacular Spider-Kid! In his own red and blue costume with mechanical arms, the Spider-Kid patrols the dangerous streets of New York City to fight crime! But once the novice superhero runs afoul of a local street gang, he needs help from his favorite web-slinger! Will the real wall-crawler pull Ollie's fat out of the fire one more time? Meanwhile at the hospital, Harry Osborn anxiously awaits the birth of his son. First appearance of Normie Osborn. Cameo appearances by Liz (Allan) Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, and the Black Cat. First 65¢ issue. (Notes: Ollie Osnick previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 72. Spider-Man dons his black (non-symbiote) costume in this issue. The first issue of the Web of Spider-Man (1st) series was also published this month. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 276.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $53.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Howard Chaykin on 10/28/2022. Label #23-0AFB6AC-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.59) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Back home in Chicago, Reuben Flagg finds out quickly how the city's mayoral election will go in "Bullets and Ballots." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Issue also has "Mark Thrust – Sexus Ranger" in "Birthday Bullets" with script by Elliot S. Maggin and art by Judith Hunt & Larry Stroman. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $1,565.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Direct Edition. Witnessed Signatures: Bill Sienkiewicz & Ralph Macchio on 10/17/2024 & Bob Dudiansky & Jim Shooter on 4/27/2025. Label #25-1A531AF-038 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($46.95) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. Reprinted from Marvel Comics Super Special 36. Comic adaptation of the 1984 David Lynch movie starring Kyle MacLachlan. In this issue, it's the year 10,191 and the most precious substance is the spice which is vital for almost everything and exists on only one planet in the universe: a desolate and dry world of deserts, the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. And on the planet, Paul Atreides is undergoing training and tests as he learns about the planet and the people. Script by Ralph Maccho and art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $130.31 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-19F6BD9-026 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.91) will be charged at checkout.

1st printing - "Shakedown!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. It's a duel in the sky, as Ace and Wild Weasel go head-to-head! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $120.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition Label #21-43c5820-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

1st printing - "Shakedown!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. It's a duel in the sky, as Ace and Wild Weasel go head-to-head! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $275.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Direct Edition. Witnessed Signatures: Lou Ferrigno on 7/14/2024, Carl Potts on 8/17/2024 & Jim Shooter on 4/27/2025. Label #25-1A531AF-051 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Crossroads: Part 7 of 14 - "Call me Ishmael, call me Hulk!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. As the Hulk and his fellow exile become more acquainted a horror of immeasurable magnitude arrives at the mystical crossroads, Klaatu, the accursed energy-eater from the stars! The behemoth is soon followed by Captain Xeron and his crew (last seen in Incredible Hulk #136). However, Xeron soon realizes that there is a change within his greenskin friend. Will a Bannerless Hulk help Xeron defeat Klaatu, or will the green goliath only add to the greater threat. 36 pages. Cover by Mike Mignola. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $80.00 Paper: White Exceptional White. Label #25-13F29B8-008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.40) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "...Nothing to Fear...!" Part 12 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Plus: Mike Mignola and Art Adams (some inks). This is it, the explosive conclusion to the most epic adventure of all. The Marvel heroes rally behind Captain America and confront a cosmically empowered Doctor Doom in a final showdown that will change everything. The end of this epic story has great ramifications throughout the Marvel Universe. Plot threads from this issue continue in Thing #11, Fantastic Four #265, Amazing Spider-Man #252, Avengers #243, and Secret Wars II #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 26D CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Direct Edition. First 65-cent cover price issue. 1st full appearance of Legion. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Legion, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Gabrielle Haller's autistic son begins exhibiting telepathic, telekinetic, and pyrotic powers; Prof. X and the New Mutants come to help; Wolfsbane encounters Rev. Craig again; Emma Frost gives Empath an ultimatum; Magneto and Aleytys begin a relationship. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $41.57 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition Label #21-249B5DA-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

"Arbor of Enchantments Lost." Kalista reminisces about her childhood on Euphorix and realizes that Alonzo Dulak loves her. Meanwhile, Harry Hokum plots her assassination. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Shawn McManus, inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $19.00 Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition. Label #22-45CD581-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.57) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

"Arbor of Enchantments Lost." Kalista reminisces about her childhood on Euphorix and realizes that Alonzo Dulak loves her. Meanwhile, Harry Hokum plots her assassination. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Shawn McManus, inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.9 $475.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2EE2D90-023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.25) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Fun 'N' Games!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Warlock's, the techno-organic creature that has befriended the New Mutants, past comes back to haunt his new friends. Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Rogue find themselves in the fight of their lives when Warlock's malevolent father Magus comes calling. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $165.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter, and John Romita Jr. on 10/15/2023 and Ann Nocenti on 12/2/2023 Direct Edition Label #24-0777427-080 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. "Fun 'N' Games!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Warlock's, the techno-organic creature that has befriended the New Mutants, past comes back to haunt his new friends. Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Rogue find themselves in the fight of their lives when Warlock's malevolent father Magus comes calling. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $180.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter, and John Romita Jr. on 10/15/2023 and Ann Nocenti on 12/2/2023 Newsstand Edition Label #24-0777427-079 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.40) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Newsstand Edition. "Fun 'N' Games!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Warlock's, the techno-organic creature that has befriended the New Mutants, past comes back to haunt his new friends. Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Rogue find themselves in the fight of their lives when Warlock's malevolent father Magus comes calling. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $285.08 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2D6013C-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.55) 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 $419.00 or Best Offer CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white 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 9.6 $146.60 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition. Label #21-293AF23-017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.40) 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.