Comic books 1984-1986, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $139.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Label #0004699-AA-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.17) will be charged at checkout.

"This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $62.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-26F82CB-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.86) will be charged at checkout.

"This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 268 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDB61E-014

"This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $189.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #0006619-AA-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.67) will be charged at checkout.

"Burn, Spider, Burn!" Guest-starring Firelord. Part 1 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Firelord walks the Earth! And the former herald of Galactus is stirring up trouble in the Big Apple! On his way home from dinner at Aunt May's, the wondrous wall-crawler intercepts the cosmic-powered herald near the East River! However the web-slinger quickly realizes that he needs help from the Avengers or the Fantastic Four! Unable to locate either super team, the wall-crawler thinks about escaping Firelord by simply changing into his civilian clothes! But that course of action would be shirking his responsibility! So it's up to one hero to stop Firelord: the Amazing Spider-Man! (Notes: Firelord previously appeared in Thor 306. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 279 & 280.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $58.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2EDB61E-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.74) will be charged at checkout.

"Burn, Spider, Burn!" Guest-starring Firelord. Part 1 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Firelord walks the Earth! And the former herald of Galactus is stirring up trouble in the Big Apple! On his way home from dinner at Aunt May's, the wondrous wall-crawler intercepts the cosmic-powered herald near the East River! However the web-slinger quickly realizes that he needs help from the Avengers or the Fantastic Four! Unable to locate either super team, the wall-crawler thinks about escaping Firelord by simply changing into his civilian clothes! But that course of action would be shirking his responsibility! So it's up to one hero to stop Firelord: the Amazing Spider-Man! (Notes: Firelord previously appeared in Thor 306. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 279 & 280.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 269 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDB61E-022

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"Burn, Spider, Burn!" Guest-starring Firelord. Part 1 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Firelord walks the Earth! And the former herald of Galactus is stirring up trouble in the Big Apple! On his way home from dinner at Aunt May's, the wondrous wall-crawler intercepts the cosmic-powered herald near the East River! However the web-slinger quickly realizes that he needs help from the Avengers or the Fantastic Four! Unable to locate either super team, the wall-crawler thinks about escaping Firelord by simply changing into his civilian clothes! But that course of action would be shirking his responsibility! So it's up to one hero to stop Firelord: the Amazing Spider-Man! (Notes: Firelord previously appeared in Thor 306. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 279 & 280.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 272D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDB900-003

Direct Edition. "Make Way for Slyde!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Kyle Baker. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. A new sleek and savvy super-villain bursts onto the scene! Slyde! And this guy is slipperier than a greased pig! When the teflon-coated speedster robs a bank, he garners the attention of the wondrous wall-crawler! But even Spidey can't lay a glove on him! Can anyone stop (the) Slyde? First appearance and origin of Slyde. Cameo appearance by Puma. Last 65¢ issue. (Notes: Slyde returns in Web of Spider-Man 23. Kyle Baker's inks over Sal Buscema's pencils create a very distinctive look. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 282.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $82.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-273A968-018 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.46) will be charged at checkout.

"To Challenge the Beyonder!" Secret Wars II Crossover. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Puma returns to New York City! And brings with him a wonderful idea: team up with Spider-Man and kill the Beyonder! What?! The web-slinger thinks that's crazy! However after a lengthy discussion in his apartment, Peter Parker reluctantly agrees to join Thomas Fireheart on his quest to find the one-from-beyond! Locating the Beyonder may be possible, but defeating him might be impossible! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 111. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ned Leeds, Betty Brant Leeds, and Flash Thompson. Flashback cameos by Captain America, Thor, Wolverine, and the Hulk. First 75¢ issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $135.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter & Ron Frenz on 7/29/2022 & Joe Rubinstein on 10/8/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-013 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Lo, There Shall Come a Champion!" Secret Wars II Crossover. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts), James Fry (finishes), Tom Morgan (finishes), John Romita Sr. (finishes), Joe Rubinstein (inks), Russ Steffens (inks), and Jack Fury (assists). Front cover by Larry Lieber and John Romita Sr. Back cover by Larry Lieber and Joe Rubinstein. The Beyonder has run out of patience with the universe! And plans to wipe it from all existence! But before he can, Mephisto offers him a challenge...a mini-contest of champions! Spider-Man will be Mephisto's champion, and Zarathos (aka the Spirit of Vengeance) will be the Beyonder's! If the web-slinger wins the contest, the universe lives for another 24 hours! If Zarathos emerges triumphant, the universe ends at once! Over the skies of Manhattan, Zarathos attacks! And the battle for the life of the world begins! Even Mephisto is cheering for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Puma, Aunt May, Anna Watson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Zarathos previously appeared in Ghost Rider (1st series) 81. The fiery demon returns in Ghost Rider (2nd series) 43. The inside front and back covers form a poster of the front cover. This issue does not contain any advertisements except two in-house Marvel ads.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $105.25 or Best Offer CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Joe Rubinstein, Ron Frenz & Tom DeFalco on 6/16/2023. Direct Edition. Label #23-211DCD8-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.16) will be charged at checkout.

"The Choice and the Challenge!" Part 1 of 2. Double-sized issue. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Affairs of the heart take center stage for Peter, Mary Jane, Betty, Ned, Flash, and Sha Shan as the long-time group of friends deal with a variety of relationship problems! But amid the soap opera-style drama, there is a super-villain on the prowl...the Hobgoblin! Armed with a new weapons system, the goblin circles the Port Authority Bus Terminal to draw out the web-slinger! Surprisingly the Hobgoblin's plan works! And then so does his new weapon! Is the goblin finally going to put Spidey down for the count? Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Arranger, and Rose. Flashback cameos by the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, and the Sin-Eater. (Notes: Woven into the story are 11 (reprinted) pages of Spider-Man's origin from Amazing Fantasy 15. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. On the cover the web-slinger and Hobgoblin break through a page from Amazing Fantasy 15. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 283.) Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $100.00 Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition. Label #21-27A5A05-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout.

"The Rules of the Game!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Charles Vess. Peter Parker visits Matt Murdock inside a homeless shelter and is shocked to see the sad condition of his occasional crime-fighting ally. The Kingpin has ruined Matt's life. Somebody has to deliver the payback! Will it be the Amazing Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by the Arranger and Mary Jane Watson. Second story: "Cry of the Wendigo!" Script and art by Charles Vess. During a winter storm, a group of criminals kidnaps the young daughter of a Canadian diplomat! Auspiciously the web-slinger is close by and pursues the kidnappers into Central Park! However the combination of ice, wind, and snow disorient and debilitate the wall-crawler. Spider-Man needs help to save this young girl...perhaps help from the Wendigo! (Notes: The letters page includes a map of Central Park (by Charles Vess) showing where the action took place. This issue includes a full-page ad featuring Captain America and the "Hunt for Scourge" storyline. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 285.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $130.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Ron Frenz on 6/24/2022, Brett Breeding & Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Jim Shooter on 7/30/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.90) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Introducing the Sinister Syndicate!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts) and Brett Breeding (pencils/inks). Cover by Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding. The amazing one is back in town (after the events of Web of Spider-Man 18)! And Silver Sable wants him at Coney Island amusement park for a battle vs. Jack O'Lantern! However when Spidey and sable show up at the park, they get the Sinister Syndicate instead: Beetle, Boomerang, Hydro-Man, Rhino, and Speed Demon! What a revoltin' development! Five against two! This won't be a day at the beach! First appearance of the Sinister Syndicate. Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Sha Shan, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Leeds, Ned Leeds, Roderick Kingsley, the Kingpin, Rose, Arranger, and the Sandman. (Note: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 288.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 18 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289AACD-001

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"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.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $105.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Howard Chaykin on 10/28/2022. Label #23-0AFB6AC-024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.15) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Things heat up for Reuben Flagg as he still tries to take care of everything in western Candada and things also heat up in the Chicago mayoral race in "Northern Lights…Double Cross – Part 3." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Issue also has an "American Flagg Dossier" with pinups. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $98.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Howard Chaykin on 10/28/2022. Label #23-0AFB6AC-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.94) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Back home in Chicago, Reuben Flagg finds out quickly how the city's mayoral election will go in "Bullets and Ballots." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Issue also has "Mark Thrust – Sexus Ranger" in "Birthday Bullets" with script by Elliot S. Maggin and art by Judith Hunt & Larry Stroman. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $92.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Howard Chaykin on 10/28/2022. Label #23-0AFB6AC-026 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.76) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Reuben Flagg teams up with a new ranger, Bullets Kisco, while mayoral candidates Mandy and CK get a surprise in the mayoral race in "Bullets and Ballots – Part 2." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Issue also has "Mark Thrust – Sexus Ranger Birthday Bullets – Part 2" in "Executive Privilege" with script by Elliot S. Maggin and art by Judith Hunt & Larry Stroman. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $49.95 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-032 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.50) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Colón. "Broken Homes," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; The battle continues against the Emissaries of Varn on the grounds of the House of Ruby; One of the princess Emerald tent, with her younger sister, to join Amethyst's House to offer help; The red prince would be the first one who will hand over the Amethyst stone. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $56.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.68) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Colón. "And Into the Arms of Death!", script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Carnelian is still trying to put his hand on the fragment of the stone amethyst that Granch lost; The link between the Prince Topaz and Amethyst is becoming greater; The prince wants to convince his sister to change her mind and join the ranks of the princess rather than encouraging the fortress Opal; Amethyst goes with the young princess Emerald to try to retrieve the fragment that seeks Carnelian. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $90.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Ernie Colón. "Darkness Falls," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; In this last issue in the series, we will know the outcome of the battle between Amethyst and her allies against Dark Opal; Who will prevail?; Whatever the outcome, does Amethyst wish to return home to her adoptive family? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $90.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout.

$1.25 standard cover price - "Point of No Return!" Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn. Art by Ric Estrada and Pablo Marcos. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $109.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.27) will be charged at checkout.

75¢ standard cover price. Amethyst joins forces with her hated foe! And: who is the mysterious man who aids her? Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, with art by Ric Estrada and Bob Smith. Cover by Paris Cullins and Romeo Tanghal. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $105.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.15) will be charged at checkout.

75¢ standard cover price. Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn give us the secret of Prince Garnet, while a mystery from the Gemworld's past threatens its future. Written by Mishkin and Cohn, with art by Ric Estrada and Bob Smith. Cover by Ernie Colon and Smith. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $73.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.19) will be charged at checkout.

75¢ standard cover price. Fire Jade's true identity is revealed, and Citrina's fate is decided! But will Amethyst ever be the same again? Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, with art by Dan Jurgens and Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $105.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.15) will be charged at checkout.

75¢ standard cover price. The true origin of Gemworld is revealed in this two-part episode. Written by Gary Cohn, with art by Amethyst co-creator Ernie Colon and Karl Kesel. Cover by Colon and Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $69.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.07) will be charged at checkout.

75¢ standard cover price. Once they owned the Gemworld, now they want it back! Can Amethyst stop them? Written by Gary Cohn, with art and cover by Ernie Colon (Amethyst co-creator) and Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $109.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.27) will be charged at checkout.

75¢ standard cover price. Carnelian gets Dark Opal's clasp and the worst is yet to come! Plus: The Amethyst-Topaz-Turquoise love triangle comes to a boil. Who will Prince Topaz choose? Gary Cohn's story is penciled by Ernie Colon and inked by Karl Kesel, with a spectacular cover by Paris Cullins and Romeo Tanghal. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $105.00 Paper: White Label #21-25F6022-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.15) will be charged at checkout.

Featuring: Gil Kane's Savage, plus The Flaming Carrot by Bob Burden. Also: Jan Strnad & Gilbert Hernandez, Scott Deschaine & Michael T. Gilbert, Mike Baron & Dave Garcia, Alex Toth, and Marc Hempel. Cover by Gil Kane. Recommended for mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $43.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition Label #20-44C3750-010

Josie and the Pussycats. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Missing children public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Owed To A Grecian Urn," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; While on tour in Greece, Alex is abducted and the felons demand that the Pussycats make the ransom drop. Katy Keene ad. "Track Record," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Taking in some beach time, Melody tries to discourage three males from following them, while Josie and Valerie try to encourage them. "Two Wrongs Make A Right," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Alex's order for new costumes for The Pussycats gets switched with his father's order for a fashion show. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

Armor (1985 1st Series) 1B CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-2AC2DFF-002

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Newsstand Edition (red logo) cover by Neal Adams. Story by Neal Adams. Art by Tom Grindberg, Brian Murray, Crusty Bunkers (Continuity house pseudonym) and Neal Adams. Sometimes listed as The Revengers featuring Armor and Silver Streak (the title on the indicia) #1. Sci-fi superheroics from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Alien space-slaver Rage abducts two human brothers, and one of them, Jack, is transformed into the superhuman being Armor. The backup story introduces the elemental heroes called The Basics, later known as Earth 4 or Urth 4. The Amazing Origin of Armor, Part 1; Urth, Ayre, Fyre, Watr. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $134.89 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Al Milgrom on 2/22/2019. Direct Edition Label #19-0C0B15A-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout.

"Late Night of the Super-Stars!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Hawkeye returns to Avengers Mansion with his new bride, Mockingbird! However, the Avengers are on their way to San Francisco, so only the Vision is home to greet the ace archer. Several minutes later Wonder Man calls...in need of a big favor! He's been booked on Late Night with David Letterman and needs several other avengers to appear with him! The Beast, Black Panther, Black Widow, and Hawkeye agree to join Simon on the show! But Fabian Stankowicz decides that he's ready for a guest appearance too! With the bright lights shining and the cameras rolling, the all-out action on the Late Night set begins! It's going to take all of the reserve avengers plus David Letterman to knock out Fabian and his annoying inventions! A fun issue! Assistant Editors' Month. Cameo appearance by Paul Shaffer. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Panther, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Wonder Man, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue includes the first meeting between Mockingbird and the Black Widow, two of Hawkeye's leading ladies. The letters page features a parody by Assistant Editor Mike Carlin.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $275.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-1C48906-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.25) will be charged at checkout.

"Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $75.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-1A34171-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

"Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $90.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-030 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Return of Jean Grey: Part 1 of 3 - "What Lurks Below?" X-Factor tie-in. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. While attempting to escape from the police, the Enclave's charter jet skids off the runway and crashes into Jamaica Bay! The plane erupts into a giant fireball, but one piece of cargo safely sinks to the bottom of the bay. Captain Marvel is the first avenger on the scene and finds a strange energy cocoon half-buried in the bay floor. Did the cocoon come from the Enclave's plane or has it been resting at the bottom of the bay for several years? The Avengers investigate further and discover that a sentient being is inside the sunken capsule! After bringing the capsule back to Avengers Mansion, the mystery grows! Story continues in Fantastic Four 286. Cameo appearances by Jean Grey, Scourge, and the Melter. Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and Her (aka Kismet). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl) previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 100.) Story acontinues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. Cover price $0.65.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 269 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-34264BD-009

"The Once and Future Kang!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. In timeless limbo Earth's Mightiest Heroes and their long-time foe, Kang the Conqueror, are captives of the chief council Kang! However, the Lion of Olympus cannot be held for long in a simple paralysis beam! When Hercules breaks free, chaos breaks loose! The Avengers assemble to battle the chief council Kang, while the 41st century Kang also attacks his Kang-brother! Confusing indeed! But in the land of limbo things are seldom what they seem. And eventually the true orchestrator of events is revealed! With Ravonna by his side, Immortus stops the fighting and makes everything all right. Or does he? The Avengers aren't so sure, but of course only time will tell. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, and the Pharaoh Rama-Tut. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. (Notes: Immortus appears next in Avengers West Coast 48. The significance of this three-part story was the return of Kang the Conqueror as a major villain for the Avengers. This issue sets the stage for many great future encounters.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $120.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-0995D96-024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. In this key issue, Jason Todd begins as the new Robin (with a new costume) in a book-length story titled "A Revenge of Rainbows" starring Batman, Robin, Crazy-Quilt, Dick Grayson, Vicki Vale, Joker (flashback), Two-Face (flashback), Scarecrow (flashback), and Penguin (flashback), script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Dick Grayson officially passes along the mantle of Robin to Jason Todd, who accompanies Batman on a "shakedown cruise" around Gotham. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $125.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-0995D96-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. In this key issue, Jason Todd begins as the new Robin (with a new costume) in a book-length story titled "A Revenge of Rainbows" starring Batman, Robin, Crazy-Quilt, Dick Grayson, Vicki Vale, Joker (flashback), Two-Face (flashback), Scarecrow (flashback), and Penguin (flashback), script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Dick Grayson officially passes along the mantle of Robin to Jason Todd, who accompanies Batman on a "shakedown cruise" around Gotham. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $115.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #22-0995D96-021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.45) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. In this key issue, Jason Todd begins as the new Robin (with a new costume) in a book-length story titled "A Revenge of Rainbows" starring Batman, Robin, Crazy-Quilt, Dick Grayson, Vicki Vale, Joker (flashback), Two-Face (flashback), Scarecrow (flashback), and Penguin (flashback), script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Dick Grayson officially passes along the mantle of Robin to Jason Todd, who accompanies Batman on a "shakedown cruise" around Gotham. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $90.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-0995D96-019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. In this key issue, Jason Todd begins as the new Robin (with a new costume) in a book-length story titled "A Revenge of Rainbows" starring Batman, Robin, Crazy-Quilt, Dick Grayson, Vicki Vale, Joker (flashback), Two-Face (flashback), Scarecrow (flashback), and Penguin (flashback), script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Dick Grayson officially passes along the mantle of Robin to Jason Todd, who accompanies Batman on a "shakedown cruise" around Gotham. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $99.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #20-291259A-014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout.

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.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $95.00 Direct Edition. Label #20-291259A-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.85) will be charged at checkout.

Little Nemo tribute cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. The Slayer of Night, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Nocturna conjures nightmares, causing trouble for Batman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $180.49 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #7300851-AA-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.41) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. Cover by Tom Mandrake. "Black Mask: Losing Face" starring Batman, Commissioner Gordon, Harvey Bullock, Black Mask (1st appearance and origin), and Lucius Fox, script: Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Roman Sionis loses his family's company, Janus Cosmetics, and turns to a life of crime as Black Mask. Part 1 of 3, continued in Detective Comics (1937) #553. Missive by letter hack T.M. Maple. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $135.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Tom Mandrake on 7/9/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-036 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "Binary Brains," script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Batman, Catwoman, Robin, and Gordon meet on a rooftop; Batman and Robin go after Two-Face while Catwoman tracks down a woman who has a vendetta against Black Mask (Roman Sionis); Two-Face breaks in and takes some computers to help him decide which crimes to commit; He and his crew rob the Twin Towers Bank. Part 2 of 4, continued from Detective Comics (1937) #563. Continues in Detective Comics (1937) #564. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $125.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Tom Mandrake on 7/9/2022. Second Printing. Label #23-0AFB6AC-037 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

2nd or later printing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 399 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #16-3717D5B-058

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "Strike Two!", script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Batman and Catwoman continue to try to get the goods on Roy Spivey, who has shrunk the head of his decapitated victim; The dead lady's head is mailed to her roommate's boyfriend; Batman stakes out and bugged the suspect's apartment; The surprises mount and an era comes to an end in this issue. Part 2 of 2, continued from Detective Comics (1937) #565. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $105.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed and "Gordon" by Ben McKenzie on 12/5/2015 at Walker Stalker Con. Label #16-DA89AF2-012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.15) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

2-page introduction by Stephen King. As Batman ponders the note 'Know Your Foes' sent to him as a warning, all of his foes are sprung from Arkham Asylum in "Resurrection Night!" Script by Doug Moench. Art by John Byrne (1 page), Steve Lightle & Bruce D. Patterson (6 pages), George Perez (4 pages), Paris Cullins & Larry Mahlstedt (3 pages), Bill Sienkiewicz (7 pages), Arthur Adams & Terry Austin (8 pages), Tom Sutton & Ricardo Villagran (6 pages), Steve Leialoha (3 pages), Joe Kubert (4 pages), Ken Steacy (3 pages), Rick Leonardi & Karl Kesel (6 pages), Brian Bolland (9 pages). Plus: pin-ups by Mike Grell, Michael W. Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, Steve Rude. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $72.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Art Adams on 8/11/2017. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-07C9D45-045 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.16) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

2-page introduction by Stephen King. As Batman ponders the note 'Know Your Foes' sent to him as a warning, all of his foes are sprung from Arkham Asylum in "Resurrection Night!" Script by Doug Moench. Art by John Byrne (1 page), Steve Lightle & Bruce D. Patterson (6 pages), George Perez (4 pages), Paris Cullins & Larry Mahlstedt (3 pages), Bill Sienkiewicz (7 pages), Arthur Adams & Terry Austin (8 pages), Tom Sutton & Ricardo Villagran (6 pages), Steve Leialoha (3 pages), Joe Kubert (4 pages), Ken Steacy (3 pages), Rick Leonardi & Karl Kesel (6 pages), Brian Bolland (9 pages). Plus: pin-ups by Mike Grell, Michael W. Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, Steve Rude. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $185.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Cream to off white Witnessed Signatures: Mike Grell on 7/29/2022, Art Adams on 8/26/2022 & Bill Sienkiewicz on 10/8/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-038 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

2-page introduction by Stephen King. As Batman ponders the note 'Know Your Foes' sent to him as a warning, all of his foes are sprung from Arkham Asylum in "Resurrection Night!" Script by Doug Moench. Art by John Byrne (1 page), Steve Lightle & Bruce D. Patterson (6 pages), George Perez (4 pages), Paris Cullins & Larry Mahlstedt (3 pages), Bill Sienkiewicz (7 pages), Arthur Adams & Terry Austin (8 pages), Tom Sutton & Ricardo Villagran (6 pages), Steve Leialoha (3 pages), Joe Kubert (4 pages), Ken Steacy (3 pages), Rick Leonardi & Karl Kesel (6 pages), Brian Bolland (9 pages). Plus: pin-ups by Mike Grell, Michael W. Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, Steve Rude. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $305.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Frank Miller & Klaus Janson on 10/8/2022. Second Printing. Label #23-0AFB6AC-052 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.15) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

2nd printing; Frank Miller script and art. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $99.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Second Printing. Label #16-3C7A099-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.97) will be charged at checkout.

2nd printing; Frank Miller script and art. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover price $2.95.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $245.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Frank Miller & Klaus Janson on 10/8/2022. Label #23-0AFB6AC-054 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.35) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

1st printing. NOTE: 1st printing has almost matching grey background on inside front cover and facing page. 2nd printing doesn't have matching gray background--grays are very different. 3rd printings are labeled as such. Cover by Frank Miller. "Dark Knight Triumphant," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; an aging Batman battles the Mutant gang and their anonymous leader; While walking to work, considering retirement, Jim Gordon is almost killed by a 17-year old boy with an M60; Carrie Kelly, a young girl who owes her life to Batman, seeks out her hero and becomes Robin. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.