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GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 172C CBCS 9.0 SS Larry Hama Hama Sketch 1:10 Variant

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Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2021. From The Personal Collection of Larry Hama. Larry Hama Retailer Incentive/File Copy. Label Error: Signature date may be incorrect.

Label #21-21FD03D-019

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Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Larry Hama. Larry Hama (w) o S L Gallant (a) o Gallant, Herb Trimpe (c) A G.I. JOE team led by FLINT has embarked on a dangerous operation and succeeded... but at what cost? With one of the Joes in critical condition, as well as the captured DARKLON in an injured state, desperate measures must be taken to ensure no casualties. Meanwhile, SNAKE EYES, STORM SHADOW and BILLY face the largest threat to the Arashikage clan yet! It's tough decisions and tougher Joes in this issue of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero! Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 174C CBCS 7.5 SS Larry Hama

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Label #21-21FD03D-021

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Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover C by Larry Hama. Larry Hama (w) o S L Gallant (a) o Herb Trimpe, Gallant (c) Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow are on the hunt, tracking down the members of the deadly Blue Ninja clan and bringing them to justice before they cause more harm to the Arashikage. But these adversaries may prove too difficult for the ninjas to face alone... it may be time to call in reinforcements! It's a deadly ninja showdown in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #174, don't miss it! Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 175C CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama

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Label #21-21FD03D-025

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Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Larry Hama. Larry Hama (w) o S L Gallant (a) o Herb Trimpe, Gallant (c) The Blue Ninja clan have proven to be worthy adversaries for Snake Eyes and Storm Shadow. To take down the rogue ninja clan, strange alliances must be formed, enemies become partners, and unexpected team-ups lead to an all-out assault against the Blue Ninjas. Will the tenous alliance of Snake Eyes and Baroness be enough to finally bring them down? Don't miss the team-up you've all been waiting for in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #175!""(W) Larry Hama (A) S. L. Gallant (CA) Herb Trimpe, S. L. Gallant Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 184RI CBCS 9.2 SS Larry Hama

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Label #21-22C837D-013

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Limited 1 for 10 Variant Cover by Larry Hama (W) Larry Hama (A) S. L. Gallant Just as Cobra Commander begins to settle into his new COBRA base on the west coast, trouble starts brewing. Destro and Baroness, Road Pig and Zarana, Darklon, Zartan: every one of them pursuing their own agenda and getting in Cobra Commander's way. Not to mention G.I. JOE following all their activities, waiting for the right time to step in. The stakes are raised in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #184! Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 212RE.EMER CGC 9.8

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Emerald City Comics Edition

Label #4408351015

Emerald City Wraparound Roster Variant. Written by Larry Hama. Art by S. L. Gallant. Cover by Adam Riches. G.I. JOE faces a force unlike anything they've ever encountered before… and the only way to control it is by reviving Serpentor, the Cobra Emperor himself! But bringing him backs sets into motion drastic events that lead to the death of the original Ninja Commando! The Death of Snake Eyes begins here in G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #212! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 242A CBCS 9.0 SS Larry Hama Gallant

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Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF LARRY HAMA. File Copy.

Label #21-2491E90-022

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Written by Larry Hama. Art and Cover by S. L. Gallant. Just when things seem back to normal for the Joes - well, as normal as things can get for our heroes - nefarious forces once again plot their doom! Who will step up this time to face off against the latest threat to justice, freedom, and liberty? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 245A CBCS 9.0 SS Larry Hama Gallant

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Label #21-25C6DBE-016

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Written by Larry Hama. Art and Cover by S. L. Gallant. As the war for hearts and minds continues to rage between G.I. Joe and Cobra on multiple fronts, shocking events are in the works that will change lives on both sides of the battle lines forever! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 246RIA CBCS 9.2 SS Larry Hama Hama 1:10 Variant

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Label #21-25C837C-003

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Netho Diaz. Cover by Larry Hama. 'Dawn of the Arishikage,' Part One! While opposing forces-both good and evil-battle to control the young ninja girl Dawn Moreno, she fights her own personal war within her fragile mind… one that will change the pages of G.I. JOE: A REAL AMERICAN HERO forever! It's the dawning of a new age, where old meets new, bloody past collides with an even bloodier present… and an ALL-NEW SNAKE-EYES RISES FROM THE ASHES! 28 pages, full color.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 247C CBCS 7.5 SS Larry Hama Diaz Variant 2nd Printing

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Label #21-25C837C-007

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2nd Printing. Written by Larry Hama. Art and Cover by Netho Diaz. 'Dawn of the Arashikage,' Part Two! Opposing forces threaten to tear Dawn Moreno apart at the seams as she fights her own internal battle for control of her mind. Whose memories will win out in the end-her own… or Snake-Eyes'? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 248A CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama Diaz

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Label #21-25C837C-010

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Written by Larry Hama. Art and Cover by Netho Diaz. 'Dawn of the Arashikage,' Part 3! Dawn Moreno's ultimate identity crisis continues as she battles to maintain her sanity against the dark memories of the original Snake-Eyes that haunt her every waking moment! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 253RI CBCS 6.5 SS Larry Hama Hama 1:10 Variant

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Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF LARRY HAMA. Larry Hama Retailer Incentive/File Copy.

Label #21-25C837C-022

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Netho Diaz. Cover by Larry Hama. 'Special Missions,' Part 3 (of 5). G.I. Joe. Cobra. Two opposing forces. Two powerful war machines, each made more lethal by the undeniable strength of their individual parts. But who and what are those parts? Living legend Larry Hama shares some of their amazing stories in 'Special Missions'-one-shot stories featuring a variety of characters and different artists to draw them! This issue, longtime G.I. Joe alum Brian Shearer joins forces with Larry to present G.I. Joe's intrepid first sergeant without equal: DUKE! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 253RI CBCS 5.5 SS Larry Hama Hama 1:10 Variant

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Label #21-25C837C-021

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Netho Diaz. Cover by Larry Hama. 'Special Missions,' Part 3 (of 5). G.I. Joe. Cobra. Two opposing forces. Two powerful war machines, each made more lethal by the undeniable strength of their individual parts. But who and what are those parts? Living legend Larry Hama shares some of their amazing stories in 'Special Missions'-one-shot stories featuring a variety of characters and different artists to draw them! This issue, longtime G.I. Joe alum Brian Shearer joins forces with Larry to present G.I. Joe's intrepid first sergeant without equal: DUKE! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 255RIA CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama Hama 1:10 Variant

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Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF LARRY HAMA. Larry Hama Retailer Incentive/File Copy.

Label #21-25C9345-007

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Larry Hama. Art by Harvey Tolibao. Cover by Larry Hama. 'Special Missions,' Part 5 (of 5)! G.I. Joe. Cobra. Two opposing forces. Two powerful war machines, each made more lethal by the undeniable strength of their individual parts. But who and what are those parts? Living legend Larry Hama shares some of their amazing stories in 'Special Missions'-one-shot stories featuring a variety of characters and different artists to draw them! This issue, Harvey Tolibao (Dungeons and Dragons) joins forces with Larry to present G.I. Joe's fiery field commander without equal: SCARLETT! 28 pages, partFC/part B&W. Cover price $4.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 256A CBCS 8.0 SS Larry Hama Joseph

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Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF LARRY HAMA. File Copy.

Label #21-25C9345-012

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Written by Larry Hama. Art and Cover by Ron Joseph. 'The Cobra's Venom,' Part 1 (of 5)! With a dangerously mysterious weapons shipment enroute to Springfield, can our Real American Heroes-at home and abroad-find a way to stop the evil machinations of… Dr. Venom?! A bombastic new chapter of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero lore from living legend Larry Hama and exciting new artist Ron Joseph (Revolutionaries)! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 257A CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama Joseph

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Label #21-25C9345-019

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Written by Larry Hama. Art and Cover by Ron Joseph. 'The Cobra's Venom,' Part 2! Dr. Venom continues his evil schemes, and not even his Cobra comrades are certain whose side he's on. The only thing for sure is that he needs to be stopped, no matter the cost! But is G.I. Joe up to the task? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (2010 IDW) 258A CBCS 8.0 SS Larry Hama Joseph

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Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF LARRY HAMA. File Copy.

Label #21-25C9345-024

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Written by Larry Hama. Art and Cover by Ron Joseph. 'The Cobra's Venom,' Part 3! Dr. Venom has transferred himself into a giant android, but the transfer was incomplete. Dr. Venom's in there, it's true-but it's an INSANE version of him! Will G.I. JOE have what it takes to stop a true MECHANICAL MONSTER in its tracks?! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

GI Joe Americas Elite The Hunt for Cobra Commander 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-250A91C-003

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Even before the events of G.I. JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #0, General Hawk was desperately trying to find the greatest terrorist of our time: Cobra Commander! When former G.I.Joe agent Spirit is sent by Hawk to find the Commander, does he find him, or end up on a wild goose chase? And how does this all tie in to Hawk's current state-of-mind? This 25 cent special ties directly into continuity, with an all new short story featuring fan-favorite Spirit! Plus: a special comprehensive history of Cobra Commander, and a summary of the past year of ELITE! This one-shot special is everything you need to know to be ready for the explosive return of Cobra Commander in G.I. JOE: AMERICA'S ELITE #13! Cover price $0.25.

GI Joe and the Transformers (1987) 1N CGC 7.0

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Newsstand Edition

Label #4355836003

Newsstand Edition. "Blood on the Tracks!" Story by Michael Higgins. Art by Herb Trimpe and Vince Colletta. Worlds collide, as the Robots in Disguise and A Real American Hero meet for the very first time! When GI Joe unveils a new technology, Cobra wants a piece, but so do the diabolical Decepticons. But when Bumblebee is mistaken as an enemy, could a war between GI Joe and the Autobots be the result? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe Frontline (2002) 1B CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama Sharpe Variant

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Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Kevin Sharpe Variant.

Label #21-21F13CC-004

Cover by Kevin Sharpe. (W) Larry Hama (P) Dan Jurgens (I)Bob Layton FC32pp$2.95Ongoing monthly series. The Concept: G.I.Joe: Frontline expands the action of the regular G.I. JOE series into another title, featuring a cast of rotating creative teams. Frontline allows us to see the G.I. JOE universe through the eyes of different artists, and of course, is full of action action action. This Issue: It's the year 1994, just after the government mothballed the classic G.I. JOE organization... or did they? Cobra is still up to its dirty tricks, and there's only one group of people qualified to stop them. You can guess who that is! This story arc fills in many of the gaps between G.I. JOE of the 1980's, and the current Image Comics series, and features the return of original G.I. JOE writer, Larry Hama, joined by (Superman and Captain America) artist Dan Jurgens. Cover price $2.95.

GI Joe Frontline (2002) 4 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

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Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 03/23/2021.

Label #21-21F3AF0-005

(W) Larry Hama (P) Dan Jurgens (I) Bob Layton (C) David Beck In stores the week of January 8th. The Concept: G.I. Joe: Frontline expands the action of the regular G.I. JOE series into another title, featuring a cast of rotating creative teams. Frontline allows us to see the G.I. JOE universe through the eyes of different artists, and of course, is full of action, action, action! This Issue: The battle at the SILENT CASTLE comes to a head. The G.I.JOE team must do whatever it takes to stop Cobra from unleashing the power of the McGuffin Device. Worse yet, what will happen if they don't? This concludes the story arc by Larry Hama and Dan Jurgens, and finally gives some hints to why Cobra was eventually disbanded in the 90's. FC32pp$2.95Ongoing monthly series Cover price $2.95.

GI Joe Lot of 11

Issues 37-47 of GI Joe (1982 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF range.

GI Joe Lot of 11

Issues 48-58 of GI Joe (1982 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

GI Joe Lot of 11

Issues 59-69 of GI Joe (1982 Marvel). Most will grade in the VF to FN+ range.

GI Joe Yearbook (1985 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-3DACC9C-003

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Cover by Michael Golden(front and back). Includes material from GI Joe (1982-1994 Marvel) #1. Featuring everything you need to know about America's favorite heroes! Includes: "Operation Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. The first ever GI JOE adventure, complete and uncut. "The Pit!" From the Top Secret Files of GI JOE: a look at the Joes' old headquarters and their ultra modern new base deep beneath the Chaplains' Assistants School at Ford Wadsworth. "Profiles!" All the inside info on some of your favorite Joes and Cobra agents. And, "GI Joe on Television!" The Joes bring their brand of excitement to the home screen. 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Giant Size Avengers (1974) 2 FN/VF 7.0

"A Blast from the Past!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Ron Wilson. The story continues from Avengers 129 and the Earth's mightiest heroes are in dire straits! Kang the Conqueror has paralyzed Iron Man, Thor, and the Vision and placed each one inside a Macrobot. Now the three Macrobots are sent to China, the Soviet Union, and the United States to wreck havoc! Kang has also imprisoned Mantis, the Scarlet Witch, and Agatha Harkness in an abandoned Egyptian pyramid as he tries to determine who is the celestial madonna. So that leaves two Avengers, Hawkeye and the Swordsman, plus the ancient pharaoh Rama-Tut to rescue the Avengers and save the world! In his finest hour with the Avengers, can the Swordsman lead the team to victory or will tragedy strike? Simply a great story with a powerful ending. Back up story: Reprint of Fantastic Four 19 (1st series) featuring Rama-Tut. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Avengers (1974) 4 VF- 7.5

"Let All Men Bring Together!" Wedding of the Vision and Scarlet Witch. Story by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by Gil Kane, Al Milgrom, and John Romita (touch-ups). Story continues from Avengers 135. The Vision's quest through time to discover his origin is over. But instead of returning to Immortus' domain, the synthezoid avenger materializes at the center of the Earth! And shockingly the Dread Dormammu is there! With his captive…the Scarlet Witch! Wow, how did Wanda end up in the dreaded one's clutches? It doesn't matter now as the Vision must fight for the woman he loves! It's a supernatural showdown at Earth's core: The Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Agatha Harkness vs. the Dread Dormammu and Umar! Meanwhile in Vietnam, while the Cotati explains the mystery of the Celestial Madonna to Mantis and Moondragon; Hawkeye, Shell-Head, and the thunder god slip outside the temple and bump into the Titanic Three! However the three communist super-villains have been beaten badly! Who did this? Who else…but the Conqueror! And one more time, one final time, the assembled Avengers battle Kang…for the Celestial Madonna! An extraordinary ending for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by the Space Phantom, Crimson Dynamo, Radioactive Man, Titanium Man, and Gaea. Flashback cameos by the Swordsman, original Human Torch, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. First reprint story: "Betrayed by the Ants!" Plot by Stan Lee. Script by Larry Lieber. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dick Ayers. The Ant-Man battles Egghead. Originally published in Tales to Astonish 38. Second reprint story: "Then Came…the Black Widow" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Originally published in Amazing Adventures 1 (2nd series). (Notes: This issue marks the end of the Celestial Madonna saga. Truly a bronze age masterpiece. Kang appears next in Avengers 141. Mantis does not return until many years later in Silver Surfer (2nd series) 3 & 4. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch first met in Avengers 76. Elements of this story overlap with Doctor Strange (1st series) 8. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers…Vision and the Scarlet Witch. The letters page includes letters from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and comics artist Bill Blyberg, respectively.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Creatures (1974) 1 FN+ 6.5

52-page giant. New story: "Tigra the Were-Woman!", script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Vince Colletta; Greer Nelson, formerly known as The Cat, is transformed by the Cat People into Tigra. Tigra and the Werewolf By Night free the Cat People from Hydra. "Waiter, There's a Werewolf in My Soup!" article by Roy Thomas, art by Don Perlin; Text piece detailing the origins of the Werewolf By Night strip. "Where Walks the Werewolf!" (reprinted from Creatures on the Loose #13), script by Len Wein, art by Reed Crandall; A blind man has the eyes of a wolf transplanted into himself, and becomes a werewolf. "Tigra's Year" article by Tony Isabella; Details how the ideas behind Tigra came about. Includes the original pencil design sketch of Tigra by Gil Kane. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Giant Size Creatures (1974) 1 VG 4.0

Staple rust.

52-page giant. New story: "Tigra the Were-Woman!", script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Don Perlin, inks by Vince Colletta; Greer Nelson, formerly known as The Cat, is transformed by the Cat People into Tigra. Tigra and the Werewolf By Night free the Cat People from Hydra. "Waiter, There's a Werewolf in My Soup!" article by Roy Thomas, art by Don Perlin; Text piece detailing the origins of the Werewolf By Night strip. "Where Walks the Werewolf!" (reprinted from Creatures on the Loose #13), script by Len Wein, art by Reed Crandall; A blind man has the eyes of a wolf transplanted into himself, and becomes a werewolf. "Tigra's Year" article by Tony Isabella; Details how the ideas behind Tigra came about. Includes the original pencil design sketch of Tigra by Gil Kane. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Giant Size Defenders (1974) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes

Chipping to upper back side corner bracket.

Label #4254485022

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Defenders (1974) 3 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-038

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Defenders (1974) 3 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 4 CBCS 7.5 SS Gerry Conway

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 3/13/2022.

Label #22-072EB80-002

3rd appearance of the Punisher in "To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Punisher has discovered that an evil mastermind is testing biological weapons on kidnapped Americans somewhere in South America. After recruiting the web-slinger to help him, the Punisher and Spider-Man break into the offices of the shadowy Deterrence Research Corporation in New York City. However during the attack, the wall-crawler is captured and transported to the death camp of Moses Magnum! Can the Punisher rescue the Amazing Spider-Man and the captive civilians before they meet a horrible fate? First appearance of Moses Magnum. (Note: The Punisher appears next in Marvel Preview Magazine 2.) Back up story: "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man and the Master of the Mystic Arts team up to battle Xandu! Reprinted from Doctor Strange 179. (Notes: The story originally appeared in Amazing Spiderman Annual 2, and was later reprinted in Doctor Strange 179. A reprint of the cover of Doctor Strange 179 is included in the issue.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 4 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4286222007

3rd appearance of the Punisher in "To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Punisher has discovered that an evil mastermind is testing biological weapons on kidnapped Americans somewhere in South America. After recruiting the web-slinger to help him, the Punisher and Spider-Man break into the offices of the shadowy Deterrence Research Corporation in New York City. However during the attack, the wall-crawler is captured and transported to the death camp of Moses Magnum! Can the Punisher rescue the Amazing Spider-Man and the captive civilians before they meet a horrible fate? First appearance of Moses Magnum. (Note: The Punisher appears next in Marvel Preview Magazine 2.) Back up story: "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man and the Master of the Mystic Arts team up to battle Xandu! Reprinted from Doctor Strange 179. (Notes: The story originally appeared in Amazing Spiderman Annual 2, and was later reprinted in Doctor Strange 179. A reprint of the cover of Doctor Strange 179 is included in the issue.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Super Heroes Featuring Spider-Man (1974) 1 VG+ 4.5

48-page giant. "Man-Wolf At Midnight!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Morbius the Living Vampire in stalking Manhattan again! His first target is John Jameson, the Man-Wolf; and his second one ? the Amazing Spider-Man! Once Morbius reattaches the moonstone to John Jameson's neck, the Man-Wolf becomes his to command! Now under the cover of darkness, the deadly duo heads to Empire State University to break into the research laboratory, but the ever-present web-slinger intercepts them along the way! Can Spider-Man defeat these two creatures of the night? This issue includes a 1-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the updated plans for Marvel's various Giant-Size series. This issue also contains a full-page Spider-Man pin-up by John Romita and a 6-page rogues' gallery of famous web-slinger foes drawn by Steve Ditko (reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1). Back up feature: "How Stan and Steve Create(d) Spider-Man!" 3-page story also reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1. (Note: The last panel of the main story indicates that there would be another issue of Giant-Size Super-Heroes; however, a second issue was never published.) Cover price $0.35.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men Fantomex (2020 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Gist Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #3841268004

Variant cover by EM Gist. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Rod Reis. HICKMAN AND REIS TAKE ON THE WORLD! The hit creative team of Jonathan Hickman & Rod Reis (NEW MUTANTS) turn their attention to the covert activities of the Weapon Plus program's Weapon XIII! A bred killer who choses the life of a gentleman super-thief, Fantomex has always defied expectations... For example, who would expect him to break into the World, the artificial realm of his creation? And then again? And then… again? 36 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Giant Size X-Men Tribute Wein and Cockrum (2020 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Granov

Paper: White

Label #3858104020

Cover by Adi Granov. CELEBRATING THE CLASSIC'S 45TH ANNIVERSARY! Written by Len Wein. Art by Alex Ross, Kevin Nowlan, Chris Samnee, Marcus To, Siya Oum, Stephen Segovia, Marguerite Sauvage, Carmen Carnero, Bernard Chang, Aaron Kuder, Takeshi Miyazawa, Juann Cabal, Gurihiru, Mark Brooks, Kris Anka, Phil Noto, Valerio Schiti, Leinil Francis Yu, Matteo Lolli, Ema Lupacchino, Carlos Gómez, Iban Coello, R.B. Silva, Ramon Rosanas, Joshua Cassara, David Baldeon, Marcelo Ferreira, Roberto Poggi, Javier Garrón, Rod Reis, Javier Rodríguez, Pepe Larraz, Jen Bartel, Mike del Mundo, Rahzzah, Marco Checchetto and Mike Hawthorne. Forty-five years ago, a comic book came out that would change the face of Marvel Comics forever. Writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum revamped the X-Men completely, replacing the bulk of the teen heroes with a completely new international cast! The legendary one-shot took comic fans by storm and set the series off in a new direction, setting the stage for the legendary X-scribe Chris Claremont to make them the most popular heroes in the Marvel Universe! Now, get ready for a unique tribute from superstar creators you wont believe! More details to be announced soon! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Glarien (2021 Charlie Stickney) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4229232013

Kickstarter exclusive variant cover by Rosi Kampe. Written by Charlie Stickney. Art by Conor Hughes & Various. Just in time for Valentine's Day, White Ash returns with three all-new tales exploring the romantic and bloody history of Glarien, the most dangerous elf to be found in the nine realms. This White Ash one shot is a perfect collection of stories for fans of Deja Thoris, Red Sonja, or people who like seeing an elf who knows how to handle a sword. 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

GLX-Mas Special (2005) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1206557004

Written by DAN SLOTT Penciled by MATT HALEY, GEORGES JEANTY, MIKE WIERINGO, MIKE KAZALEH, TY TEMPLETON & PAUL GRIST Cover by PAUL PELLETIER. Marvel's own Milwaukee-based Misfits are back?in their very own, double sized X-mas special! Sure, they survived the GLA mini-series, but can Squirrel Girl, Mr. Immortal, and pals survive... the HOLIDAYS?!? 6 all-new features of mockery, morbidity, and merriment-- including the return of Grasshopper, Deathurge... and the Yuletide tyranny of Dr. Tannenbaum?! By Dan Slott (GLA), Georges Jeanty (Gambit), Paul Grist (Jack Staff), Mike Kazaleh (Ren & Stimpy), and special guest, Mike Wieringo (Friendly Neighborhood something-or-other). 48 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Gobbledygook (1986 2nd Series Mirage) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-051

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New 8 page TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) story plus a Donatello/Michaelangelo 7 pg. story & a Gizmo story. An anthology featuring short stories and pin-up pages by the Mirage Studios artists and a few guests. An anthology featuring short stories and pin-up pages by the Mirage Studios artists and a few guests. Full Contents: Page 1: "Don't Sleep on Main Street" - Eastman and Laird Pages 2-3: "Only a Loser" - Eastman and Laird Pages 4-10: "Technofear!" - TMNT story by Peter Laird Pages 11-12: "Enchanted Pilgrim" illos by Peter Laird Page 13: SCAT magazine cover by Peter Laird Page 14: "The Technician" illo by Peter Laird Page 15: Untitled illo by Peter Laird Pages 16-19: "The Crossing" - short story featuring Splat & Beggar by Kevin Eastman Pages 20-24: Untitled Splat & Beggar short story by Eastman and Laird Pages 25-33: "The Louder the Better" - Splat & Beggar story by Eastman and Eric Talbot Page 34: Previously unpublished science fiction illo by Peter Laird Page 35: Triceraton illo by Peter Laird Pages 36-38: Dragon illos by Peter Laird Pages 39-42: "You Had To Be There" - B&W version of the color story that was published in TMNT #7 by Kevin Eastman and Richard Corben Pages 43-49: "Cosmic Crows" - humor strip by Ryan Brown and Bruce Hatten Pages 50-55: "Cola Wars" - Science fiction story by Kevin Eastman and Jim Lawson. Pages 56-57: Halloween cover illos for "Hampshire Life" by Peter Laird Page 58: Previously unpublished horror illo by Peter Laird Page 59: Cover illo for the "Smith College Alumnae Quarterly" by Peter Laird Page 60: "Cosmic Crows" - humor strip by Ryan Brown Page 61-70: "Pursuit" - science fiction story by Peter Laird Pages 71-73: Three one page shorts by Michael Dooney Pages 74-77: Previously unpublished comic book samples by Peter Laird Pages 78-81: "Shopping Spree" - Gizmo story by Michael Dooney Pages 82-89: "Crazy Man" - TMNT story by Kevin Eastman, Ryan Brown and Jim Lawson Page 90: "Cosmic Crows": humor strip by Ryan Brown Cover price $3.50.

God Country (2016 Image) 1D CGC 9.8 Shaw Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Third Printing.

Label #3987404024

3rd Printing. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Geoff Shaw and Jason Wordie. Cover by Geoff Shaw and Dave Stewart. SERIES PREMIERE Emmet Quinlan, an old widower rattled by dementia, isn't just a problem for his children-his violent outbursts are more than the local cops can handle. When a tornado levels his home-as well as the surrounding West Texas town-a restored Quinlan rises from the wreckage. The enchanted sword at the eye of the storm gives him more than a sound mind and body, however. He's now the only man who can face the otherworldly creatures the sword has drawn down to the Lone Star State... 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2CF024C-006

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1CE019B-005

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4040878015

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 FN/VF 7.0

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 FN+ 6.5

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1988 Dark Horse Limited Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4185348001

Story and art by Kazuhisa Iwata. Cover by Mark A. Nelson. Tokyo is in ruins, but the Japanese military refuses to give up. They unleash their "Main Sky Battle Tank"--the armored hover craft Super X! It's a war of futuristic technology versus prehistoric might in a battle to the death--setting the scene for next issue's exciting climax! This is Godzilla and Japanese manga at their best! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Goldie Vance (2016 Boom) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #2026814012

Limited 1 for 20 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Hope Larson. Art by Brittney Williams. Cover by Marguerite Sauvage. In a timeless story, 16-year-old Marigold 'Goldie' Vance lives at a Florida resort with her dad, who manages the place. Her mom, who divorced her dad years ago, works as a live mermaid at a club downtown. Goldie has an insatiable curiosity, which explains her dream to one day become the hotel's in-house detective. When Charles, the current detective, encounters a case he can't crack, he agrees to mentor Goldie in exchange for her help solving the mystery utilizing her smarts, random skills, and connections with the hotel staff and various folks in town. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Good Guys (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8 SS

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Verified Signature: Charles Yoakum, Grey, Jan Childress & Jim Shooter.

Label #19-20638AB-002

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Cover pencils by Grey, inks by Charles Yoakum. To Wish a Mile High, script by Jan Childress (co-plot, script) and Jim Shooter (co-plot), pencils by Jan Childress (layouts), Grey, Alan Weiss, and Adam Pollina, inks by Charles Yoakum, Alan Weiss, and Adam Pollina; The Good Guys get their powers, and have to stop an evil boy genius. 52 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Good Guys (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2B9A632-008

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Cover pencils by Grey. Steppin' Out!, script by Jan Childress, pencils by Grey, and Greg Boone, and Robert J. Laquinta, inks by Charles Yoakum; The Good Guys go to New Jersey to fight a swamp monster. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.