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Comic books August 1990, graded by CBCS

  • Item #63047425
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    • Label #24-431721A-005
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    "The Wagers of Sin" The Return of the Sinister Six Part 3 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen and Bob Wiacek. Nathan Lubensky has been a gambler his whole life! And before Aunt May's fiancé shuffles off his mortal coil, he's going all-in one final time! Strangely enough New York bookies are taking action on whether an Atlantic City casino owner will be successfully assassinated! Nathan is sure the casino owner is a goner! But he doesn't know that the Vulture, Chance, and Spider-Man will play a part in the fateful hit! All the cards are on the table! Is Nathan going to lose everything? A heartbreaking ending. Death of Nathan Lubensky. Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange, Mary Jane Watson, Doctor Octopus, and the Kingpin. (Note: Nathan Lubensky first appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 47.) 36 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #63053647
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    • Label #22-01241E3-006
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    Direct Edition. "Rites and Wrongs!" The Return of the Sinister Six Part 4 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Terry Austin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Walt Simonson. The cover says it all: Six vs. One! The Sinister Six vs. the one and only Amazing Spider-Man! After assembling his sinister sextet, Doc Ock puts his diabolic plan into motion! Otto Octavius wants to sabotage the launch of Cordco's new space satellite! And use the satellite to spray a deadly poison over the entire planet! But the experimental ley line satellite is being sponsored by Empire State University! More specifically by the physics department with a graduate research assistant named Peter Parker! Will the web-slinger connect the dots in time? The countdown is on! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Jonathan Caesar, Nova, Wolverine, Flash Thompson, and the Black Cat. (Note: The first issue of Spider-Man (1990) -- the fourth Spider-Man title at the time -- was also published this month.) 36 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #63047437
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    Direct Edition. "Rites and Wrongs!" The Return of the Sinister Six Part 4 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Terry Austin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Walt Simonson. The cover says it all: Six vs. One! The Sinister Six vs. the one and only Amazing Spider-Man! After assembling his sinister sextet, Doc Ock puts his diabolic plan into motion! Otto Octavius wants to sabotage the launch of Cordco's new space satellite! And use the satellite to spray a deadly poison over the entire planet! But the experimental ley line satellite is being sponsored by Empire State University! More specifically by the physics department with a graduate research assistant named Peter Parker! Will the web-slinger connect the dots in time? The countdown is on! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Jonathan Caesar, Nova, Wolverine, Flash Thompson, and the Black Cat. (Note: The first issue of Spider-Man (1990) -- the fourth Spider-Man title at the time -- was also published this month.) 36 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #62506253
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    $140.00
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    • Label #20-2D8002D-002
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    Direct Edition. In "Amazing the Welkin," Storm Shadow blackmails the Jugglers to get Snake-Eyes a mission to get his mind off of Scarlett, while the Joe Team and the Oktober Guard battle at Sierra Gordo. Characters: Misha; Lt.Gorky; Daina; Dragonsky (All as The Oktober Guard); Spirit; Mutt; Russ; Scarlett; Jake The Foreman; Hawk; Raggedy-Mouf; Spike; Snake-Eyes; Stalker; Cobra Commander; Scarlett's Sister; Storm Shadow; Thurston; The Jugglers; Flint; Roadblock; Darklon; Muskrat; Lady Jaye. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

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    • Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 10/28/2023. Direct Edition
    • Label #24-06BFB03-071
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    Direct Edition. In "Amazing the Welkin," Storm Shadow blackmails the Jugglers to get Snake-Eyes a mission to get his mind off of Scarlett, while the Joe Team and the Oktober Guard battle at Sierra Gordo. Characters: Misha; Lt.Gorky; Daina; Dragonsky (All as The Oktober Guard); Spirit; Mutt; Russ; Scarlett; Jake The Foreman; Hawk; Raggedy-Mouf; Spike; Snake-Eyes; Stalker; Cobra Commander; Scarlett's Sister; Storm Shadow; Thurston; The Jugglers; Flint; Roadblock; Darklon; Muskrat; Lady Jaye. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #61672880
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    Published Aug 1990 by First Publishing.
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    • Label #19-2AD1FA5-019
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    • Label #19-2A98398-074
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  • Item #61563227
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    Published Aug 1990 by Eclipse.
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    • Label #24-184F222-003
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    Cover by Dave McKean. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Mark Buckingham. In this issue: Miraclewoman, John Gallaway and Anita star in "Skin Deep" (with art assist by Gail Pople). Plus: Kid Miracleman story "Trends"! And: The tale of Young Miracleman's revival continues in the 2-page story "Retrieval 2"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

  • Item #62527679
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    $93.49
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    • Label #19-47253CB-036
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    "Welcome to Dynamo City!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer arrives in the always dangerous Dynamo City to be presented with the Last Will and Testament of Thanos. And, that is only the beginning of the Surfer's problems. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #61644557
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    • Label #21-1D8FD6C-037
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    "Welcome to Dynamo City!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer arrives in the always dangerous Dynamo City to be presented with the Last Will and Testament of Thanos. And, that is only the beginning of the Surfer's problems. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #61691677
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    Published Aug 1990 by Marvel.

    Unbagged Newsstand Edition. Torment: Part 1 of 5. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on Amazing Spider-Man, super-star artist Todd McFarlane is given the reigns to his very own Spidey title. Right out of the gate the wall-crawler will be challenged like never before as mysterious and ominous drums in the distance are driving the savage Lizard to cut a swath of death and destruction through the streets of New York City. Can Spider-Man discover the one responsible for this madness before his arch foe causes more damage? NOTE: Webbing on cover may be grey or purple. Cover price $1.75.

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    Published Aug 1990 by Marvel.

    Unbagged Newsstand Edition. Torment: Part 1 of 5. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Fresh off his legendary run on Amazing Spider-Man, super-star artist Todd McFarlane is given the reigns to his very own Spidey title. Right out of the gate the wall-crawler will be challenged like never before as mysterious and ominous drums in the distance are driving the savage Lizard to cut a swath of death and destruction through the streets of New York City. Can Spider-Man discover the one responsible for this madness before his arch foe causes more damage? NOTE: Webbing on cover may be grey or purple. Cover price $1.75.

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    $300.08
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    • Gold Variant.
    • Label #21-0FA47B3-008
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    2nd Printing, Black Cover with Gold Webbing. 2nd Printing, (Spidey's head in UPC box. This is NOT barcode version). Cover price $1.75.

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    2nd Printing, Black Cover with Gold Webbing. 2nd Printing, (Spidey's head in UPC box. This is NOT barcode version). Cover price $1.75.

  • Item #61693969
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    2nd Printing, Black Cover with Gold Webbing. 2nd Printing, (Spidey's head in UPC box. This is NOT barcode version). Cover price $1.75.

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    2nd Printing, Black Cover with Gold Webbing. 2nd Printing, (Spidey's head in UPC box. This is NOT barcode version). Cover price $1.75.

  • Item #61694514
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    This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

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    $128.60
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    • Slab: Scuffing on back of case
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    • Label #21-16D70E0-011
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    This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

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    This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

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    Polybag has been opened or removed completely; no price printed on cover. Silver ink on logo and background.

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    Tags: Infinity Gauntlet (part 0.05)
    Published Aug 1990 by Marvel.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 6/25/2022.
    • Label #22-2E6A667-003
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    1st Printing. "Schemes and Dreams!" Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim John Beatty. Six Soul Gems. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) #38. Thanos the Mad Titan has been resurrected by the entity known as Death. Resurrected and given a dark mission. In order to accomplish this mission, Thanos will seek ultimate power - the Soul Gems! Individually, they contain power beyond comprehension. Together, they could destroy a universe. And Thanos must have them all.… Featuring the Elders of the Universe Champion and Gardiner, and the nefarious In-Betweener. 48 pages, FC Cover price $4.95.

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    Tags: Infinity Gauntlet (part 0.05)
    Published Aug 1990 by Marvel.
    $95.00
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    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well
    • Label #0002747-AA-002
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    1st Printing. "Schemes and Dreams!" Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim John Beatty. Six Soul Gems. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) #38. Thanos the Mad Titan has been resurrected by the entity known as Death. Resurrected and given a dark mission. In order to accomplish this mission, Thanos will seek ultimate power - the Soul Gems! Individually, they contain power beyond comprehension. Together, they could destroy a universe. And Thanos must have them all.… Featuring the Elders of the Universe Champion and Gardiner, and the nefarious In-Betweener. 48 pages, FC Cover price $4.95.

  • Item #61415497
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Verified Signature: Joe Rubinstein. Sketch on Cover. Witnessed Signatures: Tom Defalco on 6/18/2023, Andy Kubert on 8/27/2023 and Chris Claremont on 10/15/2023. Direct Edition
    • Label #24-0788E11-016
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    Direct Edition. "Gambit!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Collins and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Andy Kubert. The Hounds are closing in on the young thief named Storm. Her only hope may lie in the hands of a mysterious and charming stranger. Plus, the Shadow King wants Mystique dead. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gambit. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #62617342
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    $225.00
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    • Label #21-0F896CE-016
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    Direct Edition. "Gambit!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Collins and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Andy Kubert. The Hounds are closing in on the young thief named Storm. Her only hope may lie in the hands of a mysterious and charming stranger. Plus, the Shadow King wants Mystique dead. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gambit. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #61416722
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Verified Signature: Joe Rubinstein. Sketch on Cover. Witnessed Signatures: Tom Defalco on 6/18/2023, Andy Kubert on 8/27/2023 and Chris Claremont on 10/15/2023. Direct Edition
    • Label #24-0788E11-015
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    Direct Edition. "Gambit!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Collins and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Andy Kubert. The Hounds are closing in on the young thief named Storm. Her only hope may lie in the hands of a mysterious and charming stranger. Plus, the Shadow King wants Mystique dead. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gambit. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.