Comic books graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $514.42 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #0002998-AC-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.43) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Carl Burgos. "They Wouldn't Believe Him!," art by Pete Tumlinson; A woman three thousand years hence flees into the past to avoid marrying a bore. "The Masterpiece" text story. "The Last Chance," art by Paul Reinman; In order to avoid a costly war, a marriage is suggested between two rival factions, but the man finds the girl homely and is not interested. "The Hole in the Ground!," art by Bob Brown; Aliens from another dimension kidnap people in an apartment building. "Jigsaw!," art by Doug Wildey; A man buys a jigsaw puzzle where the pieces fly out of his hand as he tries to place them. "The Survivor!," art by Dave Berg; A man washes up on a beach populated by tiny people. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $514.42 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #20-3BB5F81-015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.43) will be charged at checkout.

Number/month on cover: 90210-801, no month listed. Comic book version of the original Star Trek TV series that starred William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy. This issue features "Planet of No Life" in which Captain Kirk and Lt. Jinz, a new officer on the enterprise, visit a inhabited planet and find more than they bargained for. Story by Arnold Drake and art by Al McWilliams. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $513.00 Paper: White Label #7008669-AA-034 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.39) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

Direct Edition. Special giant-sized issue. Guest-starring Silver Surfer. A 250th celebration brought to you by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. The Earth trembles when titans clash. It's the nigh unstoppable Incredible Hulk vs. the former Herald of Galactus, the Silver Surfer. Imprisoned on Earth by his former master, the Silver Surfer intends to add the immeasurable power of the Hulk to his own and break the barrier that keeps him from his home Zenn-La and his beloved. The only problem is, the Hulk has never been known for his generosity. 52 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $510.00 Paper: White Label #17-103FFE9-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.30) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Comic book version of the classic pulp magazine hero Doc Savage. Issue features "The Man of Bronze," part one of an adaptation of the Kenneth Robeson novel of the same name in which Doc and his team try to track down who killed his father. Issue also has a one-page text feature on Doc Savage's team members. Script by Roy Thomas and Steve Englehart and art by Ross Andru and Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.20.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $510.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Joseph Michael Linsner on 9/29/2018. Label #18-4089A0D-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.30) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Stories and art by Joseph Michael Linsner, Michael Dubisch, Frank Forte, C.D. Regan, Jim Brooks Jr. and Joe Monks. An urban horror anthology with art from Dawn creator Linsner. A Short and Fat Little Christmas Story; Killing Old Man Heesner; Rotation Play. 32 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.25.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $509.99 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #21-34D248A-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.30) will be charged at checkout.

"The Spider of the Man?" Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's the 100th anniversary issue of the Amazing Spider-Man title -- with an all-time cover! Peter Parker wants to live a normal life with Gwen Stacy. But he doesn't think he can as long as he has his spider-powers. So, with that thought in mind, the young scientist creates a special potion -- which he believes will eliminate his remarkable abilities. After Peter drinks the potion, he lies down to sleep. And when he wakes up...he gets the biggest shock of his amazing life! Flashback cameos by Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Gwen Stacy, and Captain Stacy. (Notes: There have been many homages to John Romita's classic cover including the covers to Marvel Tales 100, Ultimate Spider-Man (2000) 100B, and Peter Parker (2017) #1EBAY. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #14 and Marvel Tales 253.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $500.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Mike Vasquez Variant. Witnessed Signatures: Chris Parnell & Spencer Grammer (& "Summer") on 11/2/2024. Label #25-1AB842C-040 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Written by Kyle Starks and Magdalene Visaggio. Art by Marc Ellerby and CJ Cannon. Cover by Mike Vasquez. The Smith family finally gets to spend some quality time together... until an alien abduction brings feelings to the forefront. Plus, Morty and Jerry explore the intricacies of consciousness in a new backup comic written by Magdalene Visaggio (Kim & Kim)! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $500.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jay Leisten on 6/18/2023, Greg Land on 7/29/2023, Ed McGuinness on 8/6/2023, Wade Von Grawbadger on 9/10/2023 and Esad Ribic (With Sketch) and Steve McNiven on 10/15/2023. NYCC 2017 ComicXposure Exclusive E Label #24-0760D3D-067 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

New York Comic Con ComicXposure exclusive "Black Panther" Cover by Mike Deodata. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Esad Ribic, Steve McNiven, Russell Dauterman, Chris Samnee, Alex Maleev, Stuart Immonen, Pepe Larraz, Jim Cheung, Daniel Acuna, Greg Land and Ed McGuinness. EVERYTHING STARTS HERE! It begins at the dawn of the human race, and ends with a child's prayer! In between, empires fall, mysteries brew, secrets are revealed, quests are undertaken and legends are forged! All leading up to the dramatic return you've been waiting for - and one you've been dreading! Jason Aaron (MIGHTY THOR) and Esad Ribic (SECRET WARS) usher in a new dawn - one whose rays will touch every corner of the Marvel Universe in the days to come! MARVEL LEGACY: It's everything you've been longing for - and more! 64 pages, full color. ONE-SHOT/Rated T+

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $500.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Signature: Ed McGuinness. Witnessed Signatures: Jay Leisten on 6/18/2023, Kevin Nowlan on 7/8/2023, Greg Land on 7/29/2023, Wade Von Grawbadger on 9/10/2023 & Alex Maleev, Esad Ribic & Steve McNiven on 10/15/2023. Label #24-0760D3D-085 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Esad Ribic, Steve McNiven, Russell Dauterman, Chris Samnee, Alex Maleev, Stuart Immonen, Pepe Larraz, Jim Cheung, Daniel Acuna, Greg Land and Ed McGuinness. Cover by Joe Quesada and Kevin Nowlan. EVERYTHING STARTS HERE! It begins at the dawn of the human race, and ends with a child's prayer! In between, empires fall, mysteries brew, secrets are revealed, quests are undertaken and legends are forged! All leading up to the dramatic return you've been waiting for - and one you've been dreading! Jason Aaron (MIGHTY THOR) and Esad Ribic (SECRET WARS) usher in a new dawn - one whose rays will touch every corner of the Marvel Universe in the days to come! MARVEL LEGACY: It's everything you've been longing for - and more! 64 pages, full color. ONE-SHOT/Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $500.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Angel Medina on 7/1/2023 and Lou Ferrigno on 11/4/2023. Label #24-06BFB03-098 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. Guest-appearances galore. "Hulk Fiction!" Story by Peter David. Art by Angel Medina and Robin Riggs. In the aftermath of last issue's explosive finale, the Hulk is gone. Betty Banner's life with the Hulk has been a tumultuous one at best. She takes a few quiet moments to write her auto biography. 36 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $500.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Joe Rubinstein (With Sketch) and Ron Frenz on 7/29/2023, Bob McLeod on 9/10/2023 and Jim Shooter and Louise Simonson on 10/15/2023. Direct Edition Label #24-0788E11-052 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.00) 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 8.5 $500.00 or Best Offer CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Sig: Marv Wolfman on 04/08/2018. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-15A898D-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.00) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Black Cat in "Never Let The Black Cat Cross Your Path!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series! The dazzling debut of the Black Cat! The wall-crawler has spent the first 193 issues of his title chasing super-villains! But tonight he's going to kiss one instead! Wow! Does the web-slinger stand a chance against the beauty and charm of Felicia Hardy? Not when the alluring cat has his tongue! And maybe later his heart! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat is the creative highlight of the Wolfman-Pollard run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. Dave Cockrum designed the cat's costume. The letters page includes an alternate cover (for issue 194) by Keith Pollard. It also includes an alternate cover to Spider-Woman 9 by Carmine Infantino. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $500.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Frank Miller on 4/8/2022, Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022, Joe Rubinstein (with sketch), Chris Claremont & Frank Miller on 10/8/2022 & Louise Simonson on 10/28/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B31804-033 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River 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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $500.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Spencer Grammer (& commented) & Chris Parnell on 11/2/2024. Andrew Maclean Variant. Label #25-1ABC466-038 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Written by Daniel Mallory Ortberg. Art by CJ Cannon and Nick Filardi. Cover by Andrew MacLean. Learn the secret stories and hidden pasts of your favorite Rick and Morty characters in Oni Press's new quarterly series of one-shots: RICK AND MORTY PRESENTS! In this issue, writer Mallory Ortberg (co-founder of THE TOAST) joins series artists CJ Cannon and Nick Filardi to tell the tale of KROMBOPULOS MICHAEL, the professional assassin who just loves killin'. Discover the roots of Rick's relationship with the galaxy-trotting killer with no code of ethics: children, animals, old people... it doesn't matter! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $500.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Sarah Stern Variant. Witnessed Signatures: Chris Parnell & Spencer Grammer (& "Summer") on 11/2/2024. Label #25-1AB842C-081 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Written by James Asmus and Jim Festante. Art by CJ Cannon. Cover by Sarah Stern. A message from Mr. Meeseeks: You ASKED for it, and we're obligated to deliver! That's what Meeseeks DO, after all! But WAIT… who the asked us to find the MEANING OF LIFE?!? If you make this hard for us, things are gonna get reeeaaal ugly for YOU…! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $500.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Tony Fleecs Variant. Witnessed Signatures: Chris Parnell & Spencer Grammer (& "Summer") on 11/2/2024. Label #25-1AB842C-030 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Story and Art by Tom Fowler. Cover by Tony Fleecs. After being goaded into an argument with Jerry about the 'noble nature' of sport, Rick takes Jerry and Morty to the biggest game in the Galaxy, where parents bet on their children as they fight to the death in a giant murdertorium! And Morty gets a front row seat! Will Rick save Morty in time to prevent him competing? Will Jerry manage to elude the space mob? Will Morty find love in the bowels of the arena before it's too late? Probably not. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $500.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #21-073800E-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.00) will be charged at checkout.

1st appearance of Mephisto. "The Power and the Prize!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The valiant Silver Surfer comes face-to-face with the sinister creature who would go on to become his greatest adversary and one of the greatest forces for evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto! When the Lord of the Underworld kidnaps Shalla Bal, Norrin Radd has no choice but to venture into the stygian depths and face the devil himself to save the woman he loves. Includes the Watcher back-up "Why Won't They Believe Me?" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $500.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Kevin Eastman on 11/18/2022. Label #23-18AFC60-024

First printing. According to Overstreet, this issue has two additional printings, which can be identified as such on the inside cover. Counterfeit copies also exist for this issue, which have a glossy cover stock. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Scientist Baxter Stockman uses his invention, the robot Mousers, for crime. When his assistant confronts him, he sends his robots to attack her – and thats how the Turtles meet April O'Neil. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 4.5 $500.00 Paper: Off white to white

Cover by Steve Ditko. When Aliens Meet!, art by Don Heck; A ruthless outer space game hunter captures specimens for zoos, but when he is forced to crash land on an alien world the inhabitants see him as an animal and put him in a zoo. Trouble Bubble text story, art by Joe Maneely. I Fell to the Center of the Earth!, art by Matt Baker and Vince Colletta; A scientist drills into the core of the Earth, and somehow travels back in time, where he witnesses a dinosaur attacking Neanderthals. I Was a Man in Hiding!, art by John Buscema; A man in 2087 robs a payroll and flees to a primitive world to avoid detection by his electric wrist band. I Spent Eternity in a Deep Freeze!, art by Carl Burgos; A petty criminal volunteers to be sent in deep freeze to the end of the universe and back. My Job: Capture a Martian, art by Joe Sinnott. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $499.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #16-2266F11-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.97) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

1st appearance of Cloak and Dagger

Direct Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $499.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #16-371E882-160 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.97) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

1st printing. Newsstand Edition. "Like Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust...!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'Agostino. When Cobra tries to crash a hero's funeral, two ne recruits step up to the plate to save the day. Meet Duke and Roadblock! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Duke and Roadblock. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $499.00 or Best Offer From the Newsstand Mint Collection. Label #16-46D58DF-022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.97) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Jack Sparling. Steal Small-- Rob Big!, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by Sid Greene; Green Lantern investigates a series of strange robberies where only worthless items are stolen. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Batman ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $499.00 or Best Offer CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Signature: Jeremy Renner. Wizard World Comic Con Exclusive Label #24-07CA058-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.97) will be charged at checkout.

Reprint. Wizard World Comic-Con Exclusive Variant Cover by Michael Golden. Written by Mark Millar Pencils & Sketch Cover by Michael Turner THE LANDSCAPE OF THE MARVEL U IS CHANGING AND IT'S TIME TO DECIDE: WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? A conflict has been brewing in the Marvel Universe for over a year, threatening to pit friend against friend, brother against brother--and all it will take is a single misstep to cost thousands their lives and ignite the fuse! As the war claims its first victims, no one is safe as teams, friendships, and families begin to fall apart. Civil War, a Marvel Comics event in seven parts, stars Spider-Man, the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and the entirety of the Marvel pantheon! Civil War - the cross-over that rewrites the rules - begins here in this double-sized first issue! Mark Miller story, Michael Turner cover. Steve Mcniven & Dexter Vines art. "Death" of the New Warriors, Speedfreak, Coldheart & Cobalt Man.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $495.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White 1970's Variant. Witnessed Signatures: Brian Azzarello on 4/22/2023, Peter J, Tomasi, Joe Prado & Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 9/10/2023 & Jock, Scott Snyder & Tony Daniel on 10/15/2023. Label #24-0760D3D-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Gary Whitta, Greg Miller, Denny O'Neil, Peter J. Tomasi, Paul Dini, Tom Taylor, Eduardo Medeiros, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Brian Azzarello. Art by Jock, Mikel Janin, Dan Mora, José Luis García-López, Joe Prado, Simone Bianchi, Riley Rossmo, Eduardo Risso, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Lee Bermejo. The Clown Prince of Crime celebrates 80 years of chaos! The Joker has been the greatest villain in comics since his debut and to celebrate we have a who's who of comics' finest talent giving the Harlequin of Hate the birthday roast he deserves. The stories feature a range of terror and anarchy, showing how the Joker has impacted Gotham City from the police to Arkham Asylum, from the local underworld to the Dark Knight and his allies! Make sure to RSVP to this birthday bash -- you wouldn't want to wake up with a Joker Fish on your doorstep, would you? Featuring: "Scars" by Scott Snyder and Jock; "What Comes After a Joke?" by James Tynion IV and Mikel Janin; "Kill the Batman" by Gary Whitta, Greg Miller and Dan Mora; "Introducing the Dove Corps" by Denny O'Neil, José Luis García-López and Joe Prado; "The War Within" by Peter J. Tomasi and Simone Bianchi; "The Last Smile" by Paul Dini and Riley Rossmo; "Birthday Bugs" by Tom Taylor and Eduardo Risso; "No Heroes" by Eduardo Medeiros and Rafael Albuquerque; "Penance" by Tony S. Daniel; and "Two Fell Into the Hornet's Nest" by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo. Plus pin-ups by Kelley Jones, Stjepan Šejić, Ivan Reis, Tim Sale, John Romita, Jr. and Danny Miki, and Fiona Staples. 96 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $495.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Chris Parnell & Spencer Grammer (& "Summer") on 11/2/2024. Label #25-1AB842C-043 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Written by Kyle Starks and Magdalene Visaggio. Art by Kyle Starks and marc Ellerby. Cover by CJ Cannon and Katy Farina. The Life and Times of Krombopulos Michael! Learn the secret history of the Gromflomite who 'just loves killing' in this special issue written and drawn by Kyle Starks (Sexcastle, Kill Them All). Plus, another backup comic by Magdalene Visaggio (Kim & Kim) and Marc Ellerby! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $495.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Will Kirby Variant. Chris Parnell & Spencer Grammer (& "Summer") on 11/2/2024. Label #25-1AB842C-079 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Written by Tini Howard. Art by Marc Ellerby and Katy Farina. Cover by Will Kirkby. Morty has made it through the labyrinth, and arrived at the Council of Ricks. Now he just has to gain entrance, defeat all the Ricks, and free all the Morties. Should be totally doable for a Morty, or not, who cares, the multiverse is endless and nothing matters - except for the epic finale of Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $495.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Direct Edition. Witnessed Signatures: Ron Frenz & Steve Leialoha on 6/14/2024, Jerry Ordway & Joe Rubinstein on 8/17/2024, Marc Silvestri on 8/24/2024, Bob Wiacek on 9/20/2024, Klaus Janson on 10/18/2024 & Al Milgrom on 10/19/2024. Label #25-1AF7C6A-041 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover - "Homecoming!" Story by Stan Lee and Jim Shooter. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith (pgs. 1-5); Barry Windsor-Smith, Kerry Gammill, and Vince Colletta (pgs. 6-10); Ron Frenz and Bob Wiacek (pgs. 11-20); Al Milgrom and Klaus Jansen (pgs. 21-30); John Buscema and Steve Leialoha (pgs. 31-40); Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubenstein (pgs. 41-49); Jerry Ordway and Joe Sinnott (pg. 50); Jerry Ordway and Bob Wiacek (pgs. 51-57); and Jerry Ordway and Joe Sinnott (pgs. 58-64). Don't miss the story that was 25 years in the making. Stan Lee returns to the pages of the Fantastic Four for one of the most important stories in their illustrious history and he's brought a host Marvel's best and most talented along with him for the ride. Reed and the team return to Monster Island in search of their missing friend - the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing. But what they find when they get there is the last "thing" they expected! Featuring the Mole Man, Wyatt Wingfoot, and a pin-up by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. 68 pages and No ads! Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $495.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Stuart Sayger FOC Incentive. Witnessed Signature: Stuart Sayger (with sketch) on 10/15/2023. Label #24-0635627-051 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Limited 1 for 15 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Scott Lobdell. Art by Ariel Medel. Cover by Stuart Sayger. The rebirth of the bad boy of comics continues in this high voltage rock n' roll fantasy by writer Scott Lobdell and artist Ariel Medel! This issue opens with a tale from the past… how far back are we going? Well, we're getting medieval on Ernie's ass, that's for sure. How does our tale from the past affect our Ernie in the here and now? You'll find out in this issue! Lobell and Medel are joined this month by Phillip Tan (Uncanny X-Men), who joins the zombie king himself - Arthur Suydam -- to deliver the hottest horror covers around! Evil Ernie first appeared in December 1991! Celebrate 30 years of CHAOS! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $495.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White 2010's Variant. Witnessed Signatures: Brian Azzarello on 4/22/2023, Peter J. Tomasi, Joe Prado & Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 9/10/2023 & Jock, Scott Snyder & Tony Daniel on 10/15/2023. Label #24-0760D3D-030 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover by Jock. Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Gary Whitta, Greg Miller, Denny O'Neil, Peter J. Tomasi, Paul Dini, Tom Taylor, Eduardo Medeiros, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Brian Azzarello. Art by Jock, Mikel Janin, Dan Mora, José Luis García-López, Joe Prado, Simone Bianchi, Riley Rossmo, Eduardo Risso, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Lee Bermejo. The Clown Prince of Crime celebrates 80 years of chaos! The Joker has been the greatest villain in comics since his debut and to celebrate we have a who's who of comics' finest talent giving the Harlequin of Hate the birthday roast he deserves. The stories feature a range of terror and anarchy, showing how the Joker has impacted Gotham City from the police to Arkham Asylum, from the local underworld to the Dark Knight and his allies! Make sure to RSVP to this birthday bash -- you wouldn't want to wake up with a Joker Fish on your doorstep, would you? Featuring: "Scars" by Scott Snyder and Jock; "What Comes After a Joke?" by James Tynion IV and Mikel Janin; "Kill the Batman" by Gary Whitta, Greg Miller and Dan Mora; "Introducing the Dove Corps" by Denny O'Neil, José Luis García-López and Joe Prado; "The War Within" by Peter J. Tomasi and Simone Bianchi; "The Last Smile" by Paul Dini and Riley Rossmo; "Birthday Bugs" by Tom Taylor and Eduardo Risso; "No Heroes" by Eduardo Medeiros and Rafael Albuquerque; "Penance" by Tony S. Daniel; and "Two Fell Into the Hornet's Nest" by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo. Plus pin-ups by Kelley Jones, Stjepan Šejić, Ivan Reis, Tim Sale, John Romita, Jr. and Danny Miki, and Fiona Staples. 96 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $495.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White 1990's Variant. Witnessed Signatures: Brian Azzarello on 4/22/2023, Peter J. Tomasi, Joe Prado & Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 9/10/2023 & Jock, Scott Snyder & Tony Daniel on 10/15/2023. Significant front/back scuff(s). Label #24-0760D3D-028 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Gary Whitta, Greg Miller, Denny O'Neil, Peter J. Tomasi, Paul Dini, Tom Taylor, Eduardo Medeiros, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Brian Azzarello. Art by Jock, Mikel Janin, Dan Mora, José Luis García-López, Joe Prado, Simone Bianchi, Riley Rossmo, Eduardo Risso, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Lee Bermejo. The Clown Prince of Crime celebrates 80 years of chaos! The Joker has been the greatest villain in comics since his debut and to celebrate we have a who's who of comics' finest talent giving the Harlequin of Hate the birthday roast he deserves. The stories feature a range of terror and anarchy, showing how the Joker has impacted Gotham City from the police to Arkham Asylum, from the local underworld to the Dark Knight and his allies! Make sure to RSVP to this birthday bash -- you wouldn't want to wake up with a Joker Fish on your doorstep, would you? Featuring: "Scars" by Scott Snyder and Jock; "What Comes After a Joke?" by James Tynion IV and Mikel Janin; "Kill the Batman" by Gary Whitta, Greg Miller and Dan Mora; "Introducing the Dove Corps" by Denny O'Neil, José Luis García-López and Joe Prado; "The War Within" by Peter J. Tomasi and Simone Bianchi; "The Last Smile" by Paul Dini and Riley Rossmo; "Birthday Bugs" by Tom Taylor and Eduardo Risso; "No Heroes" by Eduardo Medeiros and Rafael Albuquerque; "Penance" by Tony S. Daniel; and "Two Fell Into the Hornet's Nest" by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo. Plus pin-ups by Kelley Jones, Stjepan Šejić, Ivan Reis, Tim Sale, John Romita, Jr. and Danny Miki, and Fiona Staples. 96 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

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The War Machines: Part 4 - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by Mike Deodato. Tony and Rhodey are best friends on and off the battlefield but their friendship is tested in ways it never was before as the new power players in the Marvel Universe reveal themselves in a bloody and dangerous fashion that threatens everything they stand for. A Civil War II prologue story! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $495.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 11/19/2022. Label #23-0AE1106-037 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Verpoorten. First comic book appearance and origin of Conan. The Coming of Conan!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Conan battles at Vanaheim and sees his future; Tara returns to her dimension 1st comic book appearance of Kull (cameo). The letters page contains a map of Conan's world of the Hyborian Age drawn by Windsor-Smith (based on Robert E. Howard's own version) and a short essay on The World of Conan. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $495.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Artie Rosen Cover. Label #21-44F9D75-045 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.85) will be charged at checkout.

1st appearance of Sentry. Cover by Artie Rosen (John Romita, Sr.). Paul Jenkins/Jae Lee. THE SCOOP: In 1961, Stan Lee introduced the Fantastic Four. One week earlier he invented something else! Find out what as Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee (the same creative team that brought you the Eisner-award-winning INHUMANS limited series) reunite to tell a new adventure! THE STORY: In an amazing twist of fate, Marvel Comics and the Marvel Knights have unearthed what could be the most shattering conspiracy perpetrated on the comic book community! Our creative founding fathers introduced us to a pantheon of characters rivaled only by those of Greek mythology itself. One week prior to that, Stan?along with artist Artie Rosen?launched what should have been Marvel's flagship title. A title that contained within its four-color pages a being so powerful and so full of beauty and grace that it somehow didn't fit in the Marvel Universe as we know it. Somehow, somewhere, we were all forced to forget?made to simply pretend the title never existed. What was it about this god amongst human heroes that set these events in motion? What was it about this character that threatened the very fabric of the Marvel Universe? Find out in the new limited series that will uncover the life of this long-lost character, guest-stars our greatest heroes, and takes you on a journey of dark mysteries, heart-wrenching realization and ultimate heroism! THE CREATORS: Bringing you this tale of discovery is the award-winning INHUMANS creative team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Jae Lee. With several years of research?and the help of the legendary Stan "The Man" Lee himself?Jenkins and Lee will uncover the truth... and attempt to preserve our very existence! THE FORMAT: Each issue of this five-part limited series will be 32 pages, with ads. Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.9 $490.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Dan Parent and Fernando Ruiz on 08/16/2019. Montreal ComicCon 2019 Exclusive. This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Comiccon of Montreal variant cover by Dan Parent. Story and Art by Fernando Ruiz and Dan Parent. Cover by Fernando Ruiz. Kitty Ravencraft, a beautiful and magical young witch, is the star of her own popu-lar comic book. When her greedy, publicity-starved publisher wants to in-crease in-terest in her comic book, he does what many comic book publishers do nowa-days... he sets out to kill his main character, Kitty! Even worse, he decides to RE-ALLY spike sales by killing the REAL Kitty in REAL life! The question is though... how do you kill a witch? 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $490.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: J. Scott Campbell on 10/5/2018, Jay Leisten & Steve McNiven on 10/6/2018 & Charles Soule on 10/7/2018. (#1538/2000). NYCC 2018 Exclusive Variant. Label #18-3CE0A84-020 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

NYCC Glow in the Dark variant by J. Scott Campbell limited to 2,000 copies. Written by Charles Soule. Art and Cover by Steve McNiven. HE'S BACK, BUB. 40 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $490.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Dexter Vines & Ed McGuinness on 10/6/2017. Label #18-07BDF33-067 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition with $2.99 cover price. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Cover by ED MCGUINNESS. Superstars JEPH LOEB and ED MCGUINNESS will change the way you see THE HULK! In this startling origin epic, the breathtaking events that ended World War Hulk rocket into this brand-new Hulk title. When one of The Hulk's oldest cast members is murdered, everyone turns to the team of IRON MAN, SHE-HULK and LEONARD SAMSON to solve the grizzly case. All the evidence points to the Hulk as the killer-but {CLASSIFIED}! Join us for a brand--new story and a brand-new team who loves the Hulk as much as you do! Cover price $2.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $490.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Klaus Janson on 10/9/2021, Frank Miller & Greg Capullo on 4/9/2022. Label #22-1657F1A-065 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Kiko Taganashi. This prestige format one-shot pits the legendary Dark Knight against Todd McFarlane's now classic creation, Spawn! Batman travels to New York City where he finds himself unwittingly manipulated by a twisted humanitarian into a confrontation with the Hellspawn himself! Features pin-ups by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane and Frank Miller. 60 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $489.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #22-1795E67-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.70) will be charged at checkout.

1st Printing. "The Blind Leading The Blind" Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Frank Miller (1st work on Daredevil). Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. One of the classic issues of the bronze age. Two blind super-heroes are on the trail of the Masked Marauder and the Tri-Man! Can Daredevil lead Spider-Man to the secret lair of the Maggia? The Man Without Fear and the web-slinger must hurry, because the Masked Marauder is set to launch his atomic bombdroid to destroy the city! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Carrion. (Notes: This issue includes a one-page retelling of Daredevil's origin. This issue was reprinted in 1984 in Spider-Man and Daredevil 1, in 1993 through JC Penney Catalog identifiable by having the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" printed in the UPC box, and again in 1994 in The Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man). 36 pages Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $488.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #22-066EAC8-024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.64) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

Formerly Tales to Astonish. Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. This World Not His Own!, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by George Tuska and Syd Shores; Bruce Banner is falling down a bottomless pit back to Midgard when the Enchantress plucks him back to Asgard out of curiosity; The Warriors Three consult Oldar the Oracle and find out the origins of the Hulk; Captured by Enchantress and Executioner, Banner transforms into the Hulk which enrages the Executioner who has fought the jade giant before (back in TTA #77); Leaving the Hulk behind, the evil duo lead an army of trolls against Asgard and the Hulk arrives on the scene just in time to lend a hand in the victory of Odin's forces. House ad for Not Brand Echh #7 and Daredevil #38. 36 pgs. This issue picks up after the events of Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #101. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $488.00 Paper: White Movie Photo Variant. Label #24-306B3B9-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.64) will be charged at checkout.

Limited 1 for 10 Iron Man 2 Movie Photo Variant Cover featuring Scarlet Johansen. Written by MARJORIE LIU. Art by DANIEL ACUÑA. The deadly super-spy from IRON MAN 2, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN and CAPTAIN AMERICA in her own ongoing series! Natasha Romanoff is not a super hero. She's not psychic. She doesn't fly. And yet as the Black Widow, she manages to hold her own against a world of incredibly powerful enemies...and allies. But now someone has tried to kill Natasha...and almost succeeded. Injured gravely, almost beyond her ability to recover, Black Widow sets out to find her attacker...with no suspects and no leads. Who could be deadly enough to get the drop on Natasha? And what connections do they have to some of her closest super hero friends...? Plus, a backup detailing the deadly history of the Black Widow! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $485.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Marc Ellerby Variant. Witnessed Signatures: Chris Parnell & Spencer Grammer (& "Summer") on 11/2/2024. Label #25-1AB842C-019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Written by Zac Gorman. Art by CJ Cannon. Cover by Marc Ellerby. The Rickfinity Crisis comes to its thrilling conclusion as Rick and Morty take on the evil Morty in a final showdown of epic proportions! Blood will be shed, tears will be cried, pants will be soiled! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $485.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Dan Panosian, Fabian Nicieza and Chris Eliopoulos on 10/07/2018, Zazie Beetz on 10/12/2018 and Rob Liefeld on 11/02/2018. Direct Edition. Label #18-3D738AC-079 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. First appearance of 'real' Domino (Neena Thurman). "Friendly Reminders" Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Trevor Scott. Friendly Reminders, script by Rob Liefeld (Plot) by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Mark Pacella, inks by Dan Panosian; Deadpool invades the X-Force complex to confront "Domino," really his old shapeshifting girlfriend Vanessa who has been spying on Cable and crew. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $485.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Chris Parnell & Spencer Grammer (& "Summer") on 11/2/2024. Label #25-1AB842C-035 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Written by Sean Vanaman and Olly Moss. Art and Cover by CJ Cannon and Katy Farina. A special one-shot written by Sean Vanaman of Campo Santo (the developer of the hit game Firewatch) and illustrator/graphic designer Olly Moss! Rick introduces Morty to a new invention: a device that measures any entity's potential to become a fascist dictator. What could go wrong? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $485.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Larry Welz (with sketch) on 11/23/2024. Larry Welz Foil Variant. Label #25-1AB0FAC-052 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Happy Comics Exclusive Foil Edition Variant Cover by Larry Welz - limited to 100 copies. Reprint created with the purpose of bringing the creator, Larry Welz, to the Big Apple Convention in 2024. MATURE READERS.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $480.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Mike Vasquez Retailer Exclusive. Witnessed Signatures: Chris Parnell (& "Jerry Smith") & Spencer Grammer (& "Summer") on 11/2/2024. Label #25-1AB842C-053 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.40) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Variant Cover by Mike Vasquez. Written by Kyle Starks and Josh Trujillo. Art by Rian Sygh and Rii Abrego. In this action-packed issue drawn by guest artist (and former series colorist) Katy Farina, Rick and Morty get arrested for smuggling and are being sent to the worst penal colony in the universe. Can they escape this space paddy wagon before they get locked up forever? Will there be additional shenanigans? You know there will be! Plus: another interconnected backup story by Josh Trujillo and Rii Abrego! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $480.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Direct Edition. Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022, Chris Claremont on 10/8/2022 & Louise Simonson on 10/28/2022. Label #23-0B2DE5F-056 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.40) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. Days of Future Past: Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants set out to assassinate a prominent senator, and if the X-Men can't stop them the fate of mutantkind will be sealed. Get your first glimpse of the dystopian post-apocalyptic future that will come to pass if Xavier's dream dies. Welcome to "Days of Future Past!" NOTE: 1st appearances of Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), Senator Kelly, Mystique, Destiny, Avalanche, and Pyro. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

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This issue not only marks George Perez's first pro comic art, but the first appearance of Deathlok! Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. A Cold Knight's Frenzy, script by Rich Buckler (Plot; Concept) and Doug Moench (Script), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Rich Buckler (Primary Inks), Klaus Janson (Ink Assist), Al Milgrom (Ink Assist), and Mike Esposito (Ink Assist); Deathlok is shown to be a robot with a human mind that has the ability to override its programming; Deathlok has a flashback showing that his old army buddy Major Simon Riker is responsible for his creation. Stan Lee's Soapbox, art by Rich Buckler. Creation of Deathlok article, art by Rich Buckler. Promo for Giant-Size Spider-Man #1. Deathlok creation satire, script by Doug Moench, pencils by George Perez, inks by Mike Esposito; George Perez' first published work. Marvel Value Stamp #68 featuring Daimon Hellstrom [Son of Satan]. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $475.00 or Best Offer CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Verified Signature: Jim Steranko. Label #21-11B3E30-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.25) will be charged at checkout.

Cover by Jim Steranko. First appearance of Scorpio in "Who Is Scorpio?", script by Jim Steranko, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; Fury sneaks into an island fortress, only to get shot in the back. Surprise!; It's an L.M.D., and the shooter is the real Fury!; But on examination, Dugan informs Fury the L.M.D.'s been shot 4 times, not 3 - which means, someone tried to assassinate him!; The only clue is a tiny badge with a "Scorpio" symbol on it; In San Francisco, comic Flip Mason's on the run from gambling debts; In Kansas City, racketeer Mitch Hackett looks forward to joining the mob. In NYC, Fury & Val walk in the rain; At the Monza Autodrome, Count Julio Scarlotti wins a race - and we see he has a Scorpio tattoo on his wrist; Days later in Nevada, Fury helps test an "EPB G-System" (Entrope Phase Barrier Guard System), a force field which is hoped may one day protect entire armies. As SHIELD prepares one final test (with an H-Bomb!) we see the tech firing the missile has a Scorpio tattoo on his wrist; Fury suddenly realizes the EPB's down, and nobody answers his comm; He races across the desert to a rocket sled used by NASA to escape as the missile descends on the spot he was relaxing; At the U.S. Government Research Center in Las Vegas, everyone's been put to sleep with gas by Scorpio - when Fury arrives via motorcycle. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. Cover price $0.12.