Auctions: comic books 1982-1984
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Item #59187953
Tags: SupermanAction Comics (1938 DC) 536 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #23-0F1235F-001
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Starts Jun 10 Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Battle Beneath the Earth!", script by Paul Kupperberg (script) and Marv Wolfman (plot), pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Sal Trapani; The Omega Men, Lois Lane, and Cave Carson go in search of Superman , who lies bound to a post by the Mole before a large group of super-villains, one of whom will get the opportunity to kill him. "I Talk to the Seas, But They Don't Listen to Me!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Aquaman has a dream of Mera calling to him for help; After he awakens, he keeps an appointment to see Dr. Todd Carmel and Admiral Murphy at a S.T.A.R. sea station; They hope to learn how Aquaman telepathically "talks" to sea creatures, so that normal men will be able to do the same, by using a "brain-print" machine on Aquaman. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.60. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60799510
Published Dec 1982 by Pacific Comics.Alien Worlds (1982 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #1301702002
Starts Apr 29 Four tales written by Bruce Jones. Featuring alien encounters! Cavemen in battle! Robot children! A 'Traveling Tedi'! Twist endings! "The Few and the Far" art by Al Williamson, "Domain" art by Val Mayerik, "Head of the Class" art by Nestor Redondo, "Talk to Tedi" art by Tim Conrad. Cover by Joe Chiodo. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60799512
Published Jul 1983 by Pacific Comics.Alien Worlds (1982 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4036700018
Starts Apr 29 Three tales written by Bruce Jones. Featuring aliens fending off humans! Aerial combat! Adventures with robots! "The Inheritors" art by Scott Hampton, "Pi in the Sky" art by Ken Steacy, "Dark Passage" art by Tom Yeates. Cover by Bill Stout. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60799514
Published Dec 1983 by Pacific Comics.Alien Worlds (1982 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4036700020
Starts May 6 Four tales written by Bruce Jones. Featuring a desk job gone awry! Space combat! The few dying for the many! The risks of time travel! "Lip Service" art by John Bolton, "Gamewars" art by Ken Steacy, "Plastic" art by Adolpho Buylla, "Wasteland" art by Tom Yeates. Cover by John Bolton. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #52028580
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsAlpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8
1st app. Puck
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #19-279A9AA-049
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Starts Jun 10 "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.
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Item #57413005
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsAlpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8
1st app. Puck
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #19-279A9AA-021
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Starts Jul 6 "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.
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Item #52030413
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsAlpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6
1st app. Puck
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #19-279A9AA-052
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Starts Jun 10 "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.
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Item #60792034
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsAlpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6
1st app. Puck
Paper: White
Label #4350648002
Starts May 6 "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.
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Item #60534902
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsAlpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2
1st app. Puck
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition
Label #4039685022
Starts Apr 29 "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.
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Item #52032319
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsAlpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.0
1st app. Puck
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #19-279A9AA-036
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Ends Apr 29 6:08 PM CST Bid History 5 bids Current Bid $21 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.
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Item #60737567
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsAlpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1 CBCS 7.5
1st app. Puck
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #23-47F5AB7-001
Starts Jun 10 "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.
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Item #60742378
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsAlpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #1560097003
Starts Apr 29 "Snowblind!" Story and art by John Byrne. The beautiful Snowbird fights alone against an ancient evil from the past. Includes the back-up feature: The Origins of Alpha Flight. "The Old Ways!" Starring Shaman. Doctor Strange cameo. Story and art by John Byrne. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #57147878
Tags: Hero/Villain Teams, Sub-MarinerAlpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-273936C-002
Ends Apr 29 6:09 PM CST Bid History 3 bids Current Bid $11 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "...And Forsaking all Others...!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Sub-Mariner. Wolverine cameo. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Bob Wiacek. Puck, Marrina, and the mighty Sub-Mariner battle the Master of the World with the fate of mankind hanging in the balance. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60679625
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 225), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 225D CGC 9.4
Paper: White
Label #0909310001
Ends Apr 29 6:23 PM CST Bid History 3 bids Current Bid $20 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Direct Edition. "Fools...Like Us!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Frank Giacoia. The man who does not suffer fools gladly...stalks Empire State University! And his first target is the Dean of Admissions! However a certain wall-crawling graduate student intercepts the Foolkiller at the Registrar's Office! After a brief struggle, the deranged vigilante escapes into the subway system! But the next afternoon he returns to campus to eliminate the foolish mailroom employees! In the nick of time though, the Spectacular Spider-Man swings into action; and the final duel with the Foolkiller is set! Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on Spidey! A top-notch story! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Debra Whitman. Flashback cameos by Hellcat and the Valkyrie to recap the Foolkiller's prior appearance in Defenders 74 & 75. (Notes: After appearing in Captain America 319, the Foolkiller returns in his self-titled Limited Series (1990). This issue includes a full-page ad for Dungeons & Dragons with art by Bill Willingham. The letters page previews the cover to next month's issue featuring the Black Cat. This story was reprinted in Spider-Man Megazine 1.) 32 pages. 50 cent cover price. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60671033
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 229), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 229 VF 8.0
Ends Apr 29 6:23 PM CST Bid History 9 bids Current Bid $22 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. One of the classic Spider-Man stories of the bronze age! Black Tom Cassidy is tired of losing to the X-Men and thinks that having Madame Webs powers on his side would reverse his fortune! So he sends his indestructible friend to grab her! But Madame Web foresees the danger and calls her wall-crawling friend to save her! And in the middle of Manhattan, the Amazing Spider-Man meets the Juggernaut...for the life of Madame Web! This may become one of the web-slingers greatest victories...or one of his bitterest defeats. A two-part masterpiece! Cameo appearances by Wong, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Notes: The Juggernaut previously appeared in Spider-Woman 38. Betty Brant was last seen in Amazing Spider-Man 197. This story was reprinted in 1989 in the trade paperback: The Sensational Spider-Man -- Nothing Can Stop the Juggernaut; and also in Spider-Man Megazine 3.) Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60671034
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 230), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 230D VF- 7.5
Ends Apr 29 6:24 PM CST Bid History 6 bids Current Bid $21 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Direct Edition. To Fight the Unbeatable Foe!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man and the Juggernaut battle from cover to cover across New York City! The web-slinger is furious after the Juggernaut ripped Madame Web out of her life support chair last issue! And with his clairvoyant friend now lying in a coma, the fighting mad wall-crawler vows to do whatever it takes to defeat his invincible foe! Spider-Man throws steel girders, wrecking balls, gasoline trucks, and the proverbial kitchen sink at the Juggernaut! But nothing works! Is there any way to stop the indestructible brute? Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will find it or die trying! (Notes: The Juggernaut returns in Uncanny X-Men 183. He clashes with the wall-crawler again in Marvel Team-Up 150. Madame Web appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 239.) Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60671012
Tags: Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 230N VF- 7.5
Starts Apr 29 Newsstand Edition. To Fight the Unbeatable Foe!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man and the Juggernaut battle from cover to cover across New York City! The web-slinger is furious after the Juggernaut ripped Madame Web out of her life support chair last issue! And with his clairvoyant friend now lying in a coma, the fighting mad wall-crawler vows to do whatever it takes to defeat his invincible foe! Spider-Man throws steel girders, wrecking balls, gasoline trucks, and the proverbial kitchen sink at the Juggernaut! But nothing works! Is there any way to stop the indestructible brute? Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will find it or die trying! (Notes: The Juggernaut returns in Uncanny X-Men 183. He clashes with the wall-crawler again in Marvel Team-Up 150. Madame Web appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 239.) Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60667508
Tags: Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 234N CGC 9.6
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #4380743018
Ends Apr 29 6:24 PM CST Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $37 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Newsstand Edition. "Now Shall Will-O'-the-Wisp Have His Revenge!" Part 2 of 4. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. Nose Norton is in the hospital; the Tarantula is severely wounded; and the web-slinger appears to have everything under control. But suddenly a wildcard enters the equation! Will-O'-the-Wisp! The Wisp wants revenge on the Brand Corporation! And the ghost-like villain begins his reprisal by destroying Brand's Boston facility! Meanwhile Aunt May's nephew infiltrates Brand's Queens facility to see what is happening there! And the amazing one gets an eyeful! The Brand Corp is trying to turn the Tarantula into a spider-man! The wall-crawler doesn't like that! And neither does Will-O'-the-Wisp! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue features a 16-page insert titled: "The Marvel Guide to Collecting Comics." Script by Mark Burbey. Cover illustration by Walt Simonson. Will-O'-the-Wisp previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 57.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60723199
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 238), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238B.D FN 6.0 Tattooz Not Included
1st app. Hobgoblin
Starts Apr 29 IMPORTANT: Issue 238B DOES NOT come with Lakeside Skin Tattooz (insert may be present, but tattoo is missing either way). Direct Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #59509580
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 239), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 239 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4294998005
Ends Apr 29 6:24 PM CST Bid History 10 bids Current Bid $51 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #59589541
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 239), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 239 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4037875001
Starts Apr 29 "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60632222
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 239), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 239 VF- 7.5
Ends Apr 29 6:24 PM CST Bid History 14 bids Current Bid $26 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60671013
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 250), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 250D VF- 7.5
Starts Apr 29 Direct Edition. "Confessions!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. The web-slinger's one-man war vs. the Hobgoblin continues! The amazing one privately contacts all the businessmen being extorted (by the goblin) in hopes of getting a lead on the super-villain's whereabouts! But eventually Spider-Man locates the Hobgoblin the old-fashioned way...with a spider tracer! In the Big Apple's Warehouse District, the wall-crawler comes face to face with his startled foe! Can the web-slinger score a quick victory and end the menace of the new goblin? Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson decides it's time to confess his involvement in the development of the Scorpion. The Daily Bugle's publisher prepares to take his mea culpa...in the pages of his own newspaper. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Roderick Kingsley. Flashback cameo by the Kingpin. (Notes: This issue completes the sensational 2-year Stern-Romita Jr. run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. A magnificent collection of issues featuring the Black Cat, Foolkiller, Juggernaut, Cobra, and the Vulture; and of course highlighted by the creation of the Hobgoblin.) Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60858346
Tags: Chronological Appearances of Spider-Man's Black Costume (part 08 (1st Official Debut)), Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 252), Secret Wars (1984) (part Aftermath 01), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252N CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant
1st app. black symbiote Spider-Man costume
Paper: White
Label #1618494015
Starts Jul 6 Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60542411
Tags: Chronological Appearances of Spider-Man's Black Costume (part 08 (1st Official Debut)), Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 252), Secret Wars (1984) (part Aftermath 01), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252N CGC 7.5 Newsstand Variant
1st app. black symbiote Spider-Man costume
Paper: White
Label #4061041001
Ends Apr 29 6:24 PM CST Bid History 10 bids Current Bid $151 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60776120
Tags: Chronological Appearances of Spider-Man's Black Costume (part 08 (1st Official Debut)), Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 252), Secret Wars (1984) (part Aftermath 01), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252N FN 6.0 Newsstand Variant
1st app. black symbiote Spider-Man costume
Starts May 13 Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #59509631
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 258), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 258D CGC 9.8
Paper: White
Label #4294998008
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. "The Sinister Secret of Spider-Man's New Costume!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Human Torch. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Chaos erupts at 410 Chelsea when Mary Jane Watson and the Black Cat meet inside Peter Parker's apartment! Wow, what a shocking development! To say that the web-slinger has some explaining to do...would be the understatement of the year! After the dust settles, the wall-crawler swings over to the Baxter Building to let Reed Richards analyze his new black costume. When Spider-Man learns his costume is "alive," he tries to pull it off; but the alien symbiote has other ideas! Can the Fantastic Four help Spidey with his major wardrobe malfunction? Cameo appearances by the Rose, Hobgoblin, and Puma. (Notes: The Black Cat and Mary Jane Watson are formally introduced to one another in Spectacular Spider-Man 123. The cover does not display the typical UPC box in the lower left-hand corner. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 272.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60653390
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 259), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 259 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4379575004
Starts May 6 "All My Pasts Remembered!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. After Mary Jane's bombshell revelation to Peter two issues ago, the pair of long-time friends takes a walk together through Central Park. MJ shares her family history with Peter...to make him comfortable with her knowing his secret identity. Where will their relationship go from here? Meanwhile, the Hobgoblin is back in business! And attempting to cut into the Kingpin's action (with help from his new ally: the Rose)! Origin of Mary Jane Watson. Cameo appearances by Mr. Fantastic, She-Hulk, and the alien symbiote. Flashback cameos by Aunt May and Anna Watson. (Notes. The Amazing Spider-Man returns to his original red and blue costume. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 273.) Cover price $0.60.
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Item #54064189
Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 16 FN 6.0
1st app. Monica Rambeau 2nd Captain Marvel
Starts May 6 "Who's That Lady?" First appearance of the second Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau. Guest-starring the Avengers and the Thing. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. It's the dazzling debut of the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau)! After gaining her powers in a freak accident on an offshore oil rig, the New Orleans native needs help controlling her awesome new abilities! Monica travels to New York City in hopes of finding the Fantastic Four! But she bumps into the Spectacular Spider-Man first! After eluding the web-slinger, Captain Marvel zooms to the Baxter Building! However, Ben Grimm can only offer moral support, so he sends the distressed captain to Avengers Mansion! Once there Shell-head and the Wasp attempt to stabilize Captain Marvel's runaway powers, but the wall-crawler inadvertently interferes! Is the new Captain Marvel's superhero career going to be over...before it even starts? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Liz (Allan) Osborn. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. First backup feature: "The Many Loves of Peter Parker" One-page breakdown of the various loves of Peter Parker's life. Second backup feature: "The Daily Bugle" One-page illustration of the cast of characters at the Daily Bugle. (Note: Captain Marvel appears next in Avengers 227.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #57953666
Tags: Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 18 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-289AACD-001
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Starts Jun 10 "The Scorpion Takes a Bride!" Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Bob Layton and Jackson Guice. Cover by Ron Frenz and Jackson Guice. The publisher of the Daily Bugle is taking the plunge! J. Jonah Jameson and Dr. Marla Madison announce their plans to get married! But after hearing the joyous news, an uninvited guest plots to ruin the happy day! The Scorpion! Max Gargan still seeks revenge against Jonah for turning him into a monster many years ago! After escaping from a psychiatric hospital, the Scorpion abducts John Jameson and then stalks Marla! A while later the sinister super-villain corners Jonah, Marla, and John. The end seems near for the Jameson trio. But a red and blue savior arrives just in time! Can the Spectacular Spider-Man reject the Scorpion's deadly reprisal? Cameo appearances by Captain Jean DeWolff, Joe Robertson, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Note: The Scorpion returns in Amazing Spider-Man 318.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #58537667
Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1983 DC 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6 SS Gary Cohn Colón Variant
Paper: White
Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.
Label #21-4289F63-017
Starts Jun 10 This is the 60 cent regular edition. Cover art by Ernie Colón. "The Birthright", script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Reaching 13 years old is a milestone in life, especially in the case of Amy Winston; Amy discovers many hidden truths about her past, foremost that she is actually the Princess Amethyst who comes from a world much different from her own, the Gemworld, far removed in time and space from planet Earth; Her eventual return to her family will not be without surprises and challenges. Dungeons & Dragons card game ad. Star Wars Jedi Arena video game ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #58537325
Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1983 DC 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4 SS Gary Cohn
Paper: White
Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.
Label #21-4289F63-025
Starts May 13 Cover art by Ernie Colón. "Tangled Web," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; In this issue we find a quest, a capture and a tearful confrontation; We learn more about the wide powers of Amethyst and the ultimate scheme of Dark Opal; We come to the beginning where Dark Opal is talking to his son Carnellian; We learn that Dark Opal has reigned for 20 years unchallenged until the heir of Amythest has returned; Carnellian has returned with the citrine jewel; He wonders why Daddy wanted a lesser powerful gem; It is used to bait the new heir and suppose to lead to her downfall he tells Carnellian; Princess Amythest and her dog Taffy a golden Lab return to earth from Gemworld. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #58537314
Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1983 DC 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.6 SS Gary Cohn
Paper: White
Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.
Label #21-4289F63-027
Starts May 6 Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Colón. "Last Goodbyes," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Amethyst explains everything to her parents about the Gemworld and her many recent disappearances; Back at the Castle Amethyst, she takes a long time to train and become increasingly strong in different disciplines; For his part, Granch, with his siblings, attacked the fortress Opal. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60633220
Tags: Canadian Price VariantAmethyst Princess of Gemworld (1983 DC 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 1 CGC 8.5
Paper: White
Canadian Price Variant.
Label #4389513003
Starts Apr 29 75¢ Canadian Edition Cover price $0.35.
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Item #60512946
Avengers (1963 1st Series) 215 CGC 9.2
Paper: White
Slab: Significant scratch(es) front or back
Label #4095839004
Starts Apr 29 "All the Ways of Power!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Alan Weiss. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Alan Weiss. While flying over the swamps of New Jersey, the Silver Surfer senses a powerful energy source lying among the weeds. It's a wand! Could a simple wand somehow threaten the cosmic sky-rider? Yes! Because it's the wand of the Molecule Man! After subduing the surfer, the Molecule Man decides to conquer the world! However, Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand ready to oppose the power-mad villain! It's a super showdown of heavyweight proportions: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, and the Silver Surfer vs. the Molecule Man! (and Tigra's in the mix too!) Cameo appearance by Ann Nocenti. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Galactus, and Shalla-Bal. First 60¢ issue. (Note: The Molecule Man previously appeared in Micronauts (1st series) 23.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60547321
Tags: AvengersAvengers (1963 1st Series) 236N CGC 9.2
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #4148606005
Ends Apr 29 6:43 PM CST Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $11 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Newsstand Edition. "I Want to be an Avenger!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Amazing Spider-Man wants to join the Avengers! But the web-slinger passed on his first opportunity way back in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 3. Why is he ready to sign up now? Earth's Mightiest Heroes are lukewarm to the idea and brush off the wall-crawler. However, when Spider-Man sees a quinjet departing the mansion, he hitches a ride! After the quinjet lands at Project Pegasus, Captain America, She-Hulk, and Starfox aren't very happy to find their amazing stowaway. But that attitude changes in a heartbeat when the Avengers discover hordes of Lava Men on the loose! Not to mention Blackout, Electro, Moonstone, and the Rhino! It's pandemonium at Project Pegasus! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien (aka the Guardsman) and the Vision. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Avengers (1963-1983) and debuts a new cover logo for the series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60776358
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 357 FN+ 6.5 1st Printing
1st app. Jason Todd, Killer Croc (cameo)
Water spotting.
Starts May 6 1st printing. 1st appearance of Jason Todd and Killer Croc (cameo). Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Squid" starring Batman, Dick Grayson, Commissioner Gordon, Hamilton Hill, Joey Taylor, Waldo Flynn, Olivia Ortega, and the Squid (first appearance), script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; The Squid comes to Gotham City to launch a takeover of its underworld, and to trap the Batman; A mobster offering crooked protection threatens a circus owner; Refusing to give in, the owner unwittingly puts a target on the heads of his star performers, a husband and wife trapeze act; Days later, a young boy discoveres that his parents had been brutally murdered. Taken in by the sympathetic millionaire Bruce Wayne (Batman) the boy trains and becomes his new mentor's sidekick as Robin, the boy wonder; Not Dick Grayson, though--This time it was the copycat story of Jason Todd, the second person to become Robin. Story continues in the pages of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) #524. Letter to the editor from comics editor/writer Kevin Dooley. 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60776458
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 358 VF- 7.5
1st full app. Killer Croc
Starts May 6 Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. 1st full appearance of Killer Croc in "Don't Mess with Killer Croc!" starring Batman, Robin, Commissioner Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, Trina Todd, and The Squid, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Rodin Rodriguez; With the Squid eliminated, Killer Croc appoints himself the new head of the Gotham Underground as Batman puts together the pieces of Killer Croc's involvement in the Squid's death. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60396297
Blip (1983 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6
1st app. Donkey Kong, Mario Bros. in comics
Paper: White
Label #4317884004
Starts May 13 1st Appearance of Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. in comics. Edited by Joe Claro. New from Marvel Comics, THE video game magazine to help you become a better gamer. This issue features tips on how to beat CENTIPEDE and MISSILE COMMAND! Cover price $1.00.
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Item #60456803
Blip (1983 Marvel) 1 VF 8.0
1st app. Donkey Kong, Mario Bros. in comics
Starts Jul 6 1st Appearance of Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. in comics. Edited by Joe Claro. New from Marvel Comics, THE video game magazine to help you become a better gamer. This issue features tips on how to beat CENTIPEDE and MISSILE COMMAND! Cover price $1.00.
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Item #60765364
Blue Devil (1984) 1 CBCS 9.2 SS Cullins/Cohn
Paper: White
Verified Signature: Paris Cullins. Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Sketch on cover.
Label #21-40F4D50-007
Starts Apr 29 Special effects master and stuntman supreme Dan Cassidy must contend with a real demon when Nebiros is freed from confinement in "How To Trap A Devil!" Script by Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Pablo Marcos. Cullins cover. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #59490521
Blue Devil (1984) 1 CBCS 9.0 SS Paris Cullins/Gary Cohn
Paper: White
Verified Signature: Paris Cullins. Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Sketch on cover. Direct Edition.
Label #21-40F4D50-013
Starts May 6 Special effects master and stuntman supreme Dan Cassidy must contend with a real demon when Nebiros is freed from confinement in "How To Trap A Devil!" Script by Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Pablo Marcos. Cullins cover. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60670981
Tags: Giant-Sized IssueBrave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 200 FN- 5.5
1st app. Batman and the Outsiders
Starts Apr 29 64-page giant. Cover by Jim Aparo. Final issue of the series-1st Appearance of Katana, 1st appearance of Geo-Force, and 1st appearance of Halo. The Golden Age Batman stars in "Smell of Brimstone, Stench of Death!", script by Mike Barr, pencils by Dave Gibbons, inks by Dave Gibbons (1-3, 20-40) and Gary Martin (4-19); The story explains how 2 different personas for Brimstone exist: Both aware somehow of each others' existences on a spiritual level; In 1955, on Earth-2, Brimstone's defeated by Batman and sent to prison, but later transfers his 'spiritual' essence to his doppelganger on Earth-1 in 1983 to restart his criminal empire; He learns of a Batman on this world, but is also defeated here by him; When his essence returns to its own body, it is a vegetable by this time, trapping him there for the rest of his natural life, while his 'good' Earth-1 counterpart is unaware of what happened. The contemporary Batman stars in "Hell on Earth!", script by Barr, art by Gibbons. Back-up story: 1st appearance of Batman and the Outsiders in a 16-page sneak preview, script by Barr, art by Jim Aparo. One-page Bat-Mite strip by Stephen DeStefano. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #52053387
Camelot 3000 (1982) 2 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #19-2A91623-039
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Starts Jun 10 The whole world is witness to King Arthur's freeing of Excalibur from the stone, before he, Merlin and Tom Prentice search for the reincarnated Queen Guinevere and Sir Lancelot in "Many Are Called..." Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland & Bruce D. Patterson. 2-page text piece by Barr on "Sir Thomas Malory: The Knight of Newbold Revel." Pin-up by Bolland. Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #52053384
Camelot 3000 (1982) 3 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #19-2A91623-040
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Starts Jun 10 As Morgan Le Fay observes from afar, Percival, Kay, Galahad, Gawain and Tristan are recruited to join King Arthur's ranks in "Knight Quest!" Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland & Bruce D. Patterson. 2-page text piece by Barr: "Was There a Real King Arthur?" Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #52050307
Camelot 3000 (1982) 4 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #19-2A91623-041
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Starts Jun 10 U.N. Security Director Jordan Matthew bids Sgt. Owen McAllister take out King Arthur and his Knights of the Table Round in "Assault on New Camelot!" Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland & Bruce D. Patterson. 2 pages of Bolland's Queen Guinevere character designs. 1-page text piece by Barr: "King Arthur in Print." Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #52050892
Camelot 3000 (1982) 6 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #19-2A91623-043
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Starts Jun 10 The wedding of Arthur & Guinevere does not go off without a hitch, as an assassin makes his play and Tristan encounters two faces from her/his past in "Royal Funeral." Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland, Bruce D. Patterson & Dick Giordano. Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #52050888
Camelot 3000 (1982) 7 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #19-2A91623-045
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Starts Jun 10 Arthur and his Knights of the Table Round try to turn the tide of war against their alien foes, Tristan can't escape her self-loathing and a knight squanders his second chance in "Betrayal!" Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland & Terry Austin. Letters column includes a letter from Beau Smith. Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #52053677
Camelot 3000 (1982) 8 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #19-2A91623-046
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Starts Jun 10 As Arthur prepares to mete out the punishment for betrayal, and Merlin is nowhere to be found, Morgan Le Fay's forces attack in "Judas Knight." Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland & Terry Austin. Letters column includes a letter from Beau Smith. Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #52053676
Camelot 3000 (1982) 9 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #19-2A91623-047
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Starts Jun 10 Morgan Le Fay's ally Jordan Matthew remembers who he was in his past life, while Lancelot, Acton, Percival and Tom search for the Holy Grail in "Grailquest 3000." Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland & Terry Austin. Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.