Auctions: comic books 1982-1984, graded by CBCS
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Item #60865530
Tags: SupermanAction Comics (1938 DC) 534 CBCS 9.8 SS Rosa
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: Off white to white
Witnessed Signature: Sam De La Rosa on 9/19/2021
Label #21-462D29B-001
Starts Jul 6 Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Two for the Death of One!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dave Hunt; Superman is snatched into the medieval past by Lord Satanis, who has been allowed to return to Earth in that time by making a bargain with the Devil; Both Satanis and Syrene try to use Supermans body as a filter through which they may gain the powers of the Runestone, but instead they pull him apart into two separate Supermen. "Air-Wave's Close Encounter!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Sam de la Rosa; Air Wave discovers an alien invader, whose partner turns out to be one of his teachers in disguise. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.60. Cover price $0.60.
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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 #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 #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 #60957459
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 CBCS 9.0 Newsstand Variant
1st app. black symbiote Spider-Man costume
Paper: Off white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-33DD71C-006
Starts Jun 10 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 #60898286
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 CBCS 7.0 Newsstand Variant
1st app. black symbiote Spider-Man costume
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition
Label #24-08F59C3-001
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Starts Jun 10 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 #59793627
Tags: Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 253N CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-2633E06-003
Starts Jun 10 Newsstand Edition. "By Myself Betrayed!" First appearance of the Rose. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Bill Anderson. Cover by Rick Leonardi. It's the debut of a new underworld super-villain...the Rose! And as the web-slinger finds out...this rose has plenty of nasty thorns! The star quarterback of New York's football team is on the take! And when the Rose orders him to throw his upcoming playoff game, the QB fights back! But the Rose's thugs are coming on an all-out blitz! And without the wall-crawler's help, the quarterback will get sacked...permanently! Meanwhile, Peter tells his aunt that he has dropped out of graduate school. It does not go well...to say the least! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Aunt May. (Notes: The Rose becomes a major adversary for Spider-Man over the next three years. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 267.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #57960552
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 256), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 256D CBCS 9.8
1st app Puma
Paper: Off white to white
Direct Edition.
Label #21-273A968-002
Starts Jun 10 Direct Edition. "Introducing...Puma!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of Puma. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Rose is tired of the web-slinger interfering in his criminal activities! So the underworld boss brings in an assassin from the American Southwest! Puma! Spidey doesn't much about Puma (aka Thomas Fireheart), but he will...very soon! In the meantime the black symbiote costume keeps Peter Parker up past his bedtime...and then some! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Joe Robertson. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 270 & 271.) Cover price $0.60.
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Item #57960554
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 259), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 259 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: Off white to white
Direct Edition.
Label #21-273A968-005
Starts Jun 10 "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 #58777665
Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 16 CBCS 9.0 SS Jim Shooter
1st app. Monica Rambeau 2nd Captain Marvel
Paper: White
Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2022. Newsstand Edition.
Label #22-1BACAAE-001
Starts Jun 10 "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 #59495956
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 372 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #20-291259A-014
Starts Jun 10 Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. What Price, the Prize?, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Batman looks for the evil Dr. Fang, who's into boxing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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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.
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Item #52053373
Camelot 3000 (1982) 10 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #19-2A91623-036
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Starts Jun 10 As world leaders are slain, Arthur, Tristan, Galahad and Gawain travel off-world to find and free Merlin, and Lancelot asks a favor of Elaine in "Prelude to War!" Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Brian Bolland & Terry Austin. Cover by Bolland. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #52054523
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Conan (part 148), ConanConan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 148 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case
Direct Edition
Label #19-279A9AA-190
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Starts Jun 10 The Plague of Forlek - Written by Bruce Jones. Art by John Buscema and Ernie Chan. Cover by John Buscema. A tribe fighting for survival in the wasteland; a forbidden fruit; a strange curse and a bizarre metamorphosis all add up to an exciting tale! Characters in this issue: Conan; Forlek (first appearance); Kalefan; Price Pelen; Princess Alitari; King Selt; Lamerak. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #55496058
DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 72 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2631FE7-006
Starts Jun 10 DC Comics Presents: Superman, the Phantom Stranger and the Joker - "Madness in a Dark Dimension!" Written by Paul Kuppergerg. Art by Alex Saviuk and Dennis Jensen. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Dick Giordano. Superman must once again face the dark power of Maaldor the Darklord! But this time his partner is none other the Clown Prince of Crime himself - the Joker?! Guest-starring the enigmatic Phantom Stranger. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #56536151
Tags: Mark Jeweler Edition, SupermanDC Comics Presents (1978 DC) Mark Jewelers 43MJ CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Mark Jewelers insert. Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-29986F7-014
Starts Jun 10 Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #52049890
Tags: Giant-Sized Issue, BatmanDetective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #19-2A91623-053
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Starts Jun 10 This special 68-page square-bound giant edition commemorates Batman's 500th appearance in Detective Comics. The lead story for this issue, "All My Enemies Against Me!" kicks off with an impressive two-page splash featuring a rogue's gallery of Batman's greatest foes--17 of Gotham's worst villains. The Joker isn't depicted only because he arrives late to the council of criminals. It's one wild, book-length saga as Batman, Robin and Batgirl mix it up with the 17, plus the Joker, Catwoman and Killer Crock. This enjoyable story is written by Gerry Conway with impresive art by Don Newton and skilled inking from Alfredo Alcala. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60901798
Tags: Giant-Sized Issue, BatmanDetective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526 CBCS 6.5
Paper: White
Label #23-0ACD457-003
Starts Jun 10 This special 68-page square-bound giant edition commemorates Batman's 500th appearance in Detective Comics. The lead story for this issue, "All My Enemies Against Me!" kicks off with an impressive two-page splash featuring a rogue's gallery of Batman's greatest foes--17 of Gotham's worst villains. The Joker isn't depicted only because he arrives late to the council of criminals. It's one wild, book-length saga as Batman, Robin and Batgirl mix it up with the 17, plus the Joker, Catwoman and Killer Crock. This enjoyable story is written by Gerry Conway with impresive art by Don Newton and skilled inking from Alfredo Alcala. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60170377
Published May 1984 by Continuity.Echo of Futurepast (1984) 1 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama
Paper: White
Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Label Error: Signature date may be incorrect.
Label #21-1982DFD-014
Starts Jun 10 Bucky O'Hare (script by Larry Hama, art by Michael Golden), Tippie Toe Jones (script by Lynley Farley, art by Louis Mitchell with Neal Adams), Frankenstein (script and art by Neal Adams), Virus (script and art by Jean Teule), and Mudwogs (script and art by Arthur Suydam). Adams cover. Cover price $2.95.
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Item #55602585
Tags: Trial of Reed Richards (Marvel) (part 3), Captain America, Doctor Strange, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, ThorFantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 244 CBCS 9.4
Paper: Off white to white
Slab: Minor side edge cracks
Direct Edition.
Label #21-05E9A35-006
Starts Jun 10 "Beginnings and Endings" Part 3 of 3. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. After an unprecedented victory over Galactus, the Avengers and the Fantastic Four face a major ethical decision: should they try to save the Ravager of Worlds or let him perish as his energies dwindle? Reed decides on the former and constructs a giant machine to revitalize Galactus! However, the Devourer of Worlds needs one more thing to complete his recovery...a new herald! In a stunning move, Frankie Raye volunteers! So where does that leave the Human Torch? First appearance of Nova (aka Frankie Raye). Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Wasp, and Doctor Strange. (Notes: This trilogy was reprinted in 1989 in the trade paperback titled "Fantastic Four: Trial of Galactus." Reed's decision to save Galactus will come back to haunt the FF beginning in Fantastic Four 257.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.
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Item #58751857
Firestorm (1982 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 7.0 Signed Conway
Paper: White
Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition
Label #22-1D84B02-010
Starts Jun 10 Firestorm must contend with Black Bison, shaman of the Bison Cult, at the New York Museum of Natural History in "Day Of The Bison". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Broderick/Dick Giordano cover. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #58750931
Firestorm (1982 2nd Series) 23 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway
1st app. Felicity Smoak
Paper: White
Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Newsstand Edition
Label #22-1D84B02-011
Starts Jun 10 First appearance of Felicity Smoak in Byte 1/2. Firestorm must contend with the electric menace calling herself Byte at the computer fair in "Byte". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, plot by Carla Conway, pencils by Rafael Kayanan, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Firehawk. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #59629364
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 1N CBCS 9.6
1st app. GI Joe, Cobra, Snake-Eyes
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-2CD955B-006
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Starts Jun 10 Newsstand Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #57471058
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 3 CBCS 8.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-248C197-010
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - "The Trojan Gambit!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jack Abel. Cover by Al Milgrom. Cobra Commander infiltrates the Joe's secret headquarters and unleashes a killer-robot to wreak havoc in their Command Center. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #58574141
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #22-066EAC8-020
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - Part 2 of 2 - "Walls of Death!" Guest-starring the Oktober Guard. Written by Larry Hama and Herb Trimpe. Art by Herb Trimpe and Chic Stone. GI Joe and their Russian counterparts, the Oktober Guard, must set aside their differences and work together if they are to stop a Top Secret weapon from falling into the hands of Cobra. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue sports an amazing, dynamic cover. At the time this story was released, the Cold War was at its height and this was truly an amazing sight to behold - America and Russia, fighting side-by-side for the greater good. This is easily one of my all time favorite Joe tales in the history of the franchise. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.
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Item #57139955
GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 8REP.2ND CBCS 9.0
Paper: Off white to white
Second Printing.
Label #21-1D24259-029
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Starts Jun 10 This is a second printing. All 2nd printings have a 2nd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #57909940
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 9 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Label #21-33DD13B-094
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Starts Jun 10 This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed).
1st printing - "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60. -
Item #58730843
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 14 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #22-2D95C71-002
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - "Destro Attacks!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken Cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #58730847
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 18 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #22-2D95C71-004
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - "Destro Returns!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, along with Kwinn, are finally reunited with the rest of the Joes as they battle Destro on Coney Island. Hawk captures ScarFace. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #57474693
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 21N CBCS 8.0 Newsstand Variant 1st Printing
1st app. Storm Shadow
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-3246A82-004
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing. Newsstand Edition - "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 36 pages, FC.
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Item #57198493
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 30 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-19F6BD9-022
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Starts Jun 10 1st printing - "Darkness!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Dreadnoks cut loose and the Joes are not happy about it. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #58682988
Tags: Green LanternGreen Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 160 CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #22-1A8B6F0-004
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Starts Jun 10 "Head Trip." When the Headman abduct Green Lantern to destroy him as an offering to gain admittance to the Citadel, the Omega Men arrive on the scene. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Sam De La Rosa. "The Eyes of the Universe." Aliens boiling the oceans are merely energizing the sun to keep their own world from dying, and the Green Lantern of Penelo must find a away to save the planet. A Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup story. Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Rodin Rodriquez. Cover by Pollard. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #58939996
Tags: Green LanternGreen Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 161 CBCS 9.0
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition
Label #22-069BD64-017
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Starts Jun 10 "And They Shall Crush the Headmen." Green Lantern, the Omega Men, and Dorine Clay battle the Headmen to free the Calorians. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Keith Pollard, inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Pollard and Mike DeCarlo. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #58575173
Tags: Green Lantern, Hero/Villain TeamsGreen Lantern Green Arrow (1983) 2 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back
Direct Edition.
Label #19-1E8DD8F-037
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Starts Jun 10 Cover art by Neal Adams. Stories reprinted from Green Lantern 78 and 79. "A Kind of Loving, a Way of Death!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Frank Giacoia; After a group of thugs overpower her and steal her bike, Black Canary is found by mind-controlling cult leader Joshua; When Green Lantern and Green Arrow encounter the thugs later and recognize Canary's bike, they set off in search of their friend. "Ulysses Star Is Still Alive!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dan Adkins; Green Lantern and Green Arrow get involved in a dispute over logging rights on Native American land; While GL searches for documentation for the Indians' claim, GA tries to inspire them with the ghost of their ancestor. Interview with Dick Giordano about his involvement in the Green Lantern / Green Arrow series. "Meanwhile" column; Dick relates how he came to comic books, some of his biography, and his vision for comics. Reprinted covers of Green Lantern 78 and 79, art by Neal Adams. DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.
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Item #58575180
Tags: Green Lantern, Hero/Villain TeamsGreen Lantern Green Arrow (1983) 4 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-1449783-003
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Starts Jun 10 Cover art by Neal Adams. Stories reprinted from Green Lantern 82 and 83. "How Do You Fight a Nightmare?", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano and Bernie Wrightson (p. 13); When Green Arrow and Black Canary are confronted by harpies, GA calls Green Lantern for help; GL follows the harpies into a trap laid by The Witch Queen on behalf of her brother Sinestro; Following a lead, GA and BC meet a group of Amazons, who, impressed by Black Canary's fighting skills, explain how in the distant past they were banished to another plane by a wizard, but have been allowed to return by The Witch Queen to make all men pay. A "Denny O'Neil Neal Adams Index"; Synopses of all the non-GL/GA DC stories by O'Neil and Adams, with three cover reproductions. "And a Child Shall Destroy Them!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Green Lantern and Green Arrow accompany Dinah as she begins a job at a private school where they are greeted by the cook Grandy, a little girl with psychic powers named Sybil, and the owner Jason Belmore; After Belmore asks the costumed heroes to leave, Dinah is confronted by Grandy, who explains that in Sybil he finally found a way to keep the children of the school in order. Reprinted covers of Green Lantern 82 and 83, art by Neal Adams. DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.
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Item #58536542
House of Mystery (1951-1983 1st Series) 313 CBCS 9.2 SS Gary Cohn
Paper: White
Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.
Label #21-4289F63-042
Starts Jun 10 Cover by Mike Kaluta. Featuring: 1 page House of Mystery introduction written by Karen Berger and drawn by Adrian Gonzales; 10 page I...Vampire! story "Side Effects" written by Dan Mishkin & Gary Cohn and drawn by Adrian Gonzales & Tom Sutton; 6 page story "Food For Thought!" written by Steve Skeates and drawn by Rodin Rodriguez; 5 page story "Germ of Greed!" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Carmine Infantino & Sal Trapani; 1 page I... Baby Vampire! story by Stephen DeStefano. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #57471006
Iron Man (1968 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 171 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
75 Cent Canadian Price Variant.
Label #00-7002787-AA-010
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Starts Jun 10 Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. In "Ball and Chain", Rhodey's first solo assignment as Iron Man has him taking on Thunderball, while Stark sinks deeper into his compulsion. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #51661834
Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 6 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case
Direct Edition
Label #19-27E95DC-002
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Starts Jun 10 Article by Bill Mantlo on the creation of Cloak and Dagger; article by Mark Gruenwald on the Hawkeye limited series; interview with Walt Simonson on Thor; a look at the Illyana and Storm limited series, with comments from Louise Jones. Cloak and Dagger cover by Rick Leonardi. Cover price $0.25.
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Item #59054783
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 21 CBCS 8.5
Paper: Off white to white
Newsstand Edition.
Label #23-11CBD69-028
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Starts Jun 10 Conan the Barbarian. The official comic book adaptation of the Arnold Schwarzenegger film. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by regular Conan artist John Buscema. Story later reprinted in Conan the Barbarian Movie Special #1-2 and the Marvel Illustrated paperback. Full color; 52 pages. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Cover price $2.50.
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Item #59052399
Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 22 CBCS 8.0
Paper: White
Label #23-14AAEF9-001
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Starts Jun 10 Blade Runner. The official comic book adaptation of the classic science fiction film. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Blade Runner #1-2. Includes movie stills and biographical material. Full color; 64 pages. Painted cover by Jim Steranko. Cover price $2.50.