Comic books 1978-1980, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $100.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont on 10/9/2021, Jim Shooter on 10/24/2021 and Jim Salicrup on 3/26/2022. Direct Edition Label #22-1683AAD-045 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 7 of 9 - "Dark Phoenix!" Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and the Silver Surfer. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The unfettered might of the Dark Phoenix is unleashed upon an unsuspecting universe, and the repercussions oar terrible. What can the X-Men do to stop their teammate who has gone mad with unimaginable power? Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $356.00 or Best Offer CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/24/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #22-2258953-020 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.68) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 7 of 9 - "Dark Phoenix!" Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and the Silver Surfer. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The unfettered might of the Dark Phoenix is unleashed upon an unsuspecting universe, and the repercussions oar terrible. What can the X-Men do to stop their teammate who has gone mad with unimaginable power? Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $175.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont on 10/9/2021, Jim Shooter on 10/24/2021 and Jim Salicrup on 3/26/2022. Newsstand Edition Label #22-1683AAD-044 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 7 of 9 - "Dark Phoenix!" Cameos by the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, and the Silver Surfer. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The unfettered might of the Dark Phoenix is unleashed upon an unsuspecting universe, and the repercussions oar terrible. What can the X-Men do to stop their teammate who has gone mad with unimaginable power? Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $170.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont on 10/9/2021, Jim Shooter on 10/24/2021 and Jim Salicrup on 3/26/2022. Newsstand Edition Label #22-1683AAD-046 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.10) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 8 of 9 - "Child of Light and Darkness!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men set out to stop their out-of-control teammate. But do they possess the power to stop the Phoenix gone mad? Don't bet on it. Enter: Professor Charles Xavier. Can even the most powerful mutant mind on Earth stand against a creature that can consume stars? Mankind's further existence depends on the outcome of this clash of titans. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 5.5 $40.34 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #21-2D43E1C-028 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.21) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 8 of 9 - "Child of Light and Darkness!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men set out to stop their out-of-control teammate. But do they possess the power to stop the Phoenix gone mad? Don't bet on it. Enter: Professor Charles Xavier. Can even the most powerful mutant mind on Earth stand against a creature that can consume stars? Mankind's further existence depends on the outcome of this clash of titans. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $3,700.00 or Best Offer CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front of case Verified Signatures: Chris Claremont, Jim Salicrup, Jim Shooter, Jim Steranko and John Byrne. Direct Edition. Label #21-05986A8-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($111.00) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 9 of 9 - "The Fate of Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Watcher. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The persona of the Dark Phoenix has subsided, but for how long? The Shi'ar Empire doesn't plan to wait and find out. While as Dark Phoenix, Jean murdered untold billions, and the alien empire plans to see her pay for her crimes. Now, the X-Men must battle the Shi'ar Imperial Guard in a dual to decide the fate of Jean Grey. Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the greatest X-Men saga of all time!

NOTE: "Elements of this story overlap with the events of Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #18. Plus, the Kree warrior, Bel-Dann, and the Skrull spy, Raksor, both whom appear in this issue, play a role in the 2020 Marvel event Incoming." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $825.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case Verified Sig: John Byrne. Witnessed Sigs: Famke Jansen (& "Phoenix") on 8/11/2018, Louise Simonson on 9/30/2018, Chris Claremont, Danny Fingeroth & Jim Salicrup on 10/7/2018. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-3CE0A84-029 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($24.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 9 of 9 - "The Fate of Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Watcher. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The persona of the Dark Phoenix has subsided, but for how long? The Shi'ar Empire doesn't plan to wait and find out. While as Dark Phoenix, Jean murdered untold billions, and the alien empire plans to see her pay for her crimes. Now, the X-Men must battle the Shi'ar Imperial Guard in a dual to decide the fate of Jean Grey. Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the greatest X-Men saga of all time!

NOTE: "Elements of this story overlap with the events of Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #18. Plus, the Kree warrior, Bel-Dann, and the Skrull spy, Raksor, both whom appear in this issue, play a role in the 2020 Marvel event Incoming." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $240.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Signature: John Byrne (on 1st page). Direct Edition. Label #23-4891FD0-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.20) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 9 of 9 - "The Fate of Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Watcher. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The persona of the Dark Phoenix has subsided, but for how long? The Shi'ar Empire doesn't plan to wait and find out. While as Dark Phoenix, Jean murdered untold billions, and the alien empire plans to see her pay for her crimes. Now, the X-Men must battle the Shi'ar Imperial Guard in a dual to decide the fate of Jean Grey. Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the greatest X-Men saga of all time!

NOTE: "Elements of this story overlap with the events of Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #18. Plus, the Kree warrior, Bel-Dann, and the Skrull spy, Raksor, both whom appear in this issue, play a role in the 2020 Marvel event Incoming." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $350.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing on back of case Verified Sig: John Byrne. Witnessed Sigs: Louise Simonson, Chris Claremont, Danny Fingeroth & Jim Salicrup on 10/7/2018. Direct Edition. Label #18-3BAE20A-059 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 9 of 9 - "The Fate of Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Watcher. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The persona of the Dark Phoenix has subsided, but for how long? The Shi'ar Empire doesn't plan to wait and find out. While as Dark Phoenix, Jean murdered untold billions, and the alien empire plans to see her pay for her crimes. Now, the X-Men must battle the Shi'ar Imperial Guard in a dual to decide the fate of Jean Grey. Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the greatest X-Men saga of all time!

NOTE: "Elements of this story overlap with the events of Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #18. Plus, the Kree warrior, Bel-Dann, and the Skrull spy, Raksor, both whom appear in this issue, play a role in the 2020 Marvel event Incoming." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $140.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #19-2794D0D-028 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.20) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 9 of 9 - "The Fate of Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Watcher. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The persona of the Dark Phoenix has subsided, but for how long? The Shi'ar Empire doesn't plan to wait and find out. While as Dark Phoenix, Jean murdered untold billions, and the alien empire plans to see her pay for her crimes. Now, the X-Men must battle the Shi'ar Imperial Guard in a dual to decide the fate of Jean Grey. Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the greatest X-Men saga of all time!

NOTE: "Elements of this story overlap with the events of Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #18. Plus, the Kree warrior, Bel-Dann, and the Skrull spy, Raksor, both whom appear in this issue, play a role in the 2020 Marvel event Incoming." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $270.75 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/18/2023. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-211DCD8-035 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.12) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 9 of 9 - "The Fate of Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Watcher. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The persona of the Dark Phoenix has subsided, but for how long? The Shi'ar Empire doesn't plan to wait and find out. While as Dark Phoenix, Jean murdered untold billions, and the alien empire plans to see her pay for her crimes. Now, the X-Men must battle the Shi'ar Imperial Guard in a dual to decide the fate of Jean Grey. Don't miss the stunning conclusion to the greatest X-Men saga of all time!

NOTE: "Elements of this story overlap with the events of Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #18. Plus, the Kree warrior, Bel-Dann, and the Skrull spy, Raksor, both whom appear in this issue, play a role in the 2020 Marvel event Incoming." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 138 CBCS 9.2 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/24/2022. Direct Edition.

Label #22-225AE4F-007

"Elegy!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the tragic aftermath of last issue's stunning events, the X-Men bury one of their own. Scott relives the history of X-Men and reflects. Overcome with grief, Cyclops decides to leave the X-Men. The team is forced to push on without their heart, Jean Grey, and their soul, Scott Summers. As one member leaves a new member shows up. Featuring flashback appearances by Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Ka-Zar, the Stranger, Juggernaut, Master Mold and the Sentinels, Count Nefaria, Plant Man, Eel, Porcupine, the Living Laser, the Super-Adaptoid, Mimic, Cobalt Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Mole Man, Tyrannus, Grotesk, Mesmero, the Living Monolith, Sauron, Sunfire, Krakoa, the Ani-Men, Black Tom Cassidy, the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, Alpha Flight, Garokk the Petrified Man, Moses Magnum, Arcade, Jason Wyngarde/Mastermind, Proteus, the Hellfire Club, and the Dark Phoenix. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $120.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sigs: Louise Simonson on 9/24/2017, Chris Claremont on 10/8/2017 and Jim Shooter on 11/11/2017. Newsstand Edition Label #18-0794C8C-046 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Elegy!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the tragic aftermath of last issue's stunning events, the X-Men bury one of their own. Scott relives the history of X-Men and reflects. Overcome with grief, Cyclops decides to leave the X-Men. The team is forced to push on without their heart, Jean Grey, and their soul, Scott Summers. As one member leaves a new member shows up. Featuring flashback appearances by Magneto and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, Ka-Zar, the Stranger, Juggernaut, Master Mold and the Sentinels, Count Nefaria, Plant Man, Eel, Porcupine, the Living Laser, the Super-Adaptoid, Mimic, Cobalt Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Mole Man, Tyrannus, Grotesk, Mesmero, the Living Monolith, Sauron, Sunfire, Krakoa, the Ani-Men, Black Tom Cassidy, the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, Alpha Flight, Garokk the Petrified Man, Moses Magnum, Arcade, Jason Wyngarde/Mastermind, Proteus, the Hellfire Club, and the Dark Phoenix. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $51.45 or Best Offer Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-2D43E1C-007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.54) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. "...Something Wicked this Way Comes!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight's Vindicator, Shaman, and Snowbird. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Kitty Pryde joins the team and soon finds she live to regret her decision. Meanwhile, Wolverine and Nightcrawler head to Canada and come face-to-face with one of the deadliest killers in the Marvel Universe. Featuring a flashback cameo from Incredible Hulk (Vol. 1) #181 when Wolverine battled the Hulk and Wendigo. NOTE: 1st appearances of Stevie Hunter and Heather Hudson. First time Wolverine named Logan. First appearance of Wolverine tan/brown costume. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $220.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Sig: John Byrne. Witnessed Sigs: Louise Simonson on 9/30/2018 and Chris Claremont on 10/7/2018. Direct Edition Label #18-3CE0A84-030 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.60) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Rage!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight's Vindicator, Shaman, and Snowbird. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine and Nightcrawler must team-up with Canada's premier super-team Alpha Flight in order to coral one of the deadliest beasts walking the planet - the savage Wendigo! Plus, more secretes from Wolverine and Vindicator's past is revealed. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 140D CBCS 6.5 Direct Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE32C0-012

Direct Edition. "Rage!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight's Vindicator, Shaman, and Snowbird. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine and Nightcrawler must team-up with Canada's premier super-team Alpha Flight in order to coral one of the deadliest beasts walking the planet - the savage Wendigo! Plus, more secretes from Wolverine and Vindicator's past is revealed. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $341.99 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Newsstand Edition. Mark Jewelers insert. Label #21-1A19677-014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.26) will be charged at checkout.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Visions of Death!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The deadly and creature who feeds off the life-essence of mutants Sauron has returned! However, something even more dangerous then the sinister reptilian threatens to rise in the Savage Land, and Ka-Zar needs the X-Men's help to stop it. NOTE: 1st appearance of Zaladane. Cover price $0.35.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $297.81 or Best Offer CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well Witnessed Sig: Chris Claremont on 10/21/2018. Mark Jewelers insert. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-3CE9301-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.93) will be charged at checkout.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. The Dark Phoenix Saga: Part 6 of 9 - "Too Late, The Heroes!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The X-Men finally turn the tables on their captors, but too late to help Jean Grey. For months the Master of Illusion, Mastermind, in the guise of Jason Wyngarde, has been psychically seducing Jean. However, his mental tampering has unleashed the most dangerous creature this universe has ever seen. Thus, the Dark Phoenix is born, and no force on earth may be able to stop her. Cover price $0.40.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 153 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-1C18776-010

Uncle Scrooge in "A Case of Too Many Sea Monsters," a reprint from issue number 49, "Let Donald Do It," a reprint from issue number 51, and "The Invisible Intruder," a Carl Barks reprint from issue number 44. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 167 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #23-1C18776-012

Cover pencils by Tony Strobl. Bye-Bye, Money Bin starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Beagle Boys, script by Vic Lockman, pencils by Tony Strobl, inks by Steve Steere. Outfoxed Fox starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, and Huey, Dewey and Louie, script and art by Carl Barks. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Uncle Scrooge (1972 Whitman) 181 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-069BFAB-009

Whitman edition. Reprints Four Color issue 495. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $349.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Milton Chiffman File Copy. Label #19-44580A0-138 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.47) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. What If... the Avengers Had Been Formed During the 1950's?, script by Don Glut and Roy Thomas (concept), pencils by Alan Kupperberg (breakdowns) and Bill Black (finishes), inks by Bill Black; Heroes of the 1950s form their own Avengers team. Comics ad for the Grit newspaper. Hostess Twinkies ad with Thor, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #20-02CDC8D-008

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Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 CBCS 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition Cover Detached

Label #23-14ED31C-009

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.