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Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D VF+ 8.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D VF+ 8.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. Cover price $0.75.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 23 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2767520-020

Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover. Northwind, Jade and Brainwave try to stave off Feithera's destruction (with a little help from Solomon Grundy) in "Feithera by Stormlight!" Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane and Mike Harris, inks by Steve Montano and Tony DeZuniga. 1-page pin-up of the Silver Scarab by McFarlane and DeZuniga. 28 pages of story. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.50.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 24 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40D9BCD-081

Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover. The Star-Spangled Kid and Jonni Thunder take on The Last Criminal and his goons in "Back From The Future!" Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane and Ron Harris, inks by Tony DeZuniga, Dick Giordano and Arnie Starr. 28 pages of story. Denys Cowan/Giordano cover. Cover price $1.50.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 252 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0232634004

Can Batman lead the League to victory against Despero and his infinite horde? Part 2 of 4, continued next issue. Written by Gerry Conway, with art by Luke McDonnell and Bill Wray. Cover by McDonnell and Kyle Baker. Cover price $0.75.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 257 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0232634009

Journey inside the mind of the mysterious Adam, in the stunning climax of a tale that forever changes Zatanna's life. Part 3 of 3. Written by J.M. DeMatteis, art and cover by Luke McDonnell and Bob Smith. Cover price $0.75.

Labyrinth (1986 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4410363005

Comic book adaptation of the 1986 Jim Henson movie starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. In this issue, annoyed with her younger brother, Sarah wishes that the goblins would take him away. And they do. So now Sarah has 13 hours to solve the riddle of the labyrinth before her baby brother becomes one of the goblins forever. Script by Sid Jacobson and art by John Buscema & Romeo Tanghal. Cover price $0.75.

Labyrinth (1986 Marvel) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4410363006

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 1-1ST CBCS 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-006

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First printing. Frank Miller introduction and cover. Wrongfully accused of plotting to overthrow the Shogun, Itto Ogami becomes an outlaw, wandering through the provinces of feudal Japan, seeking vengeance for the murder of his wife and family. Awesome stories by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojma, presented in fantastic black and white art. Each issue in this series runs approximately 60 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4381334006

First printing. Frank Miller introduction and cover. Wrongfully accused of plotting to overthrow the Shogun, Itto Ogami becomes an outlaw, wandering through the provinces of feudal Japan, seeking vengeance for the murder of his wife and family. Awesome stories by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojma, presented in fantastic black and white art. Each issue in this series runs approximately 60 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 2 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-007

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-008

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-009

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-010

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 6 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-011

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-012

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 8 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-013

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-014

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 10 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-015

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 11 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-016

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-017

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 13 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-018

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 14 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-019

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 15 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-020

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 16 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-021

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 17 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-022

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 18 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-023

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Man of Steel (1986) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0227267008

Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. In issue #5, Lex Luthor scans Superman's cellular and molecular structure, enabling one of his scientists to create a being with strength and powers (and memories) almost equal to Superman. In pre-Crisis continuity, Luthor created Bizzaro with an imperfect duplicating ray. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 37 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4125957008

Cover art by Charles Vess. "How You Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm After They've Seen Asgard?", script by Alan Zelenetz, art by Charles Vess; Here be Dragons!; The Warriors Three are caught up in a dreamscape illusion while trying to recover a missing Asgardian!; And Loki's to blame! Pin-ups: Storm by Brett Blevins; Spider-Man, the Black Cat, and the Hobgoblin by Arthur Adams; Iron Man by Walt Simonson; and the Man-Thing by Tom Sutton. "Synchronicity" starring Fantastic Four, She-Hulk, and Wyatt Wingfoot, script by Mark Borax, art by Norm Breyfogle. Back cover by Norm Breyfogle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 37 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2496D64-037

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Cover art by Charles Vess. "How You Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm After They've Seen Asgard?", script by Alan Zelenetz, art by Charles Vess; Here be Dragons!; The Warriors Three are caught up in a dreamscape illusion while trying to recover a missing Asgardian!; And Loki's to blame! Pin-ups: Storm by Brett Blevins; Spider-Man, the Black Cat, and the Hobgoblin by Arthur Adams; Iron Man by Walt Simonson; and the Man-Thing by Tom Sutton. "Synchronicity" starring Fantastic Four, She-Hulk, and Wyatt Wingfoot, script by Mark Borax, art by Norm Breyfogle. Back cover by Norm Breyfogle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 7-1ST VF/NM 9.0

1st Edition - Volume 7 - 1st printing. "X-Men: Book 2!" Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #11-21.

Written by Stan Lee and Roy Thomas. Art by Jack Kirby, Werner Roth, and Alex Toth. Cover by Jack Irby. Introduction by Stan Lee.

It was 1961 and out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning.

Hardcover, 240 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.95.

MASK (1987 2nd Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27967D5-008

"The Ice Age!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Curt Swan and Kurt Schaffenberger. V.E.N.O.M. (Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem) has returned and the only force on Earth that can stop their sinister plans is Matt Trakker and the brave men and women of M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand)! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Did you know that M.A.S.K. is the special weapons division of G.I. Joe? – Odinson. Lone Star Comics Archivist. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379575016

Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-018

"The Garden of Evil" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. Hordak has Prince Adam trapped in his slippery Slime Pit! But that's just the start of trouble for He-Man's alter ego, because Hordak isn't Hordak any more -- now he's Hurricane Hordak! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Megaton (1983) 3 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3907206023

Cover by Erik Larsen. Edited by Gary Carlson. Stories by Gary Carlson, Mike Gustovich, S. Clarke Hawbaker, Angel Medina, and Frank Fosco. One of the first mainstream black & white anthology comics, featuring some key artists of the 80s and 90s. Vanguard battles the fully-formed hero now known as the Savage Dragon, in his official debut; Megaton pinups. 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Millennium (1987 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7A3B-011

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Millennium Week 1. Week one of DC's companywide crossover of 1987 gets underway by informing readers that the Manhunters were created as a force for good three-and-a-half billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. However, they have turned against their masters and are now gunning for Earth's heroes and for ten special "chosen ones" that have been selected by the Guardians. Various DC characters, such as Wally West's dad, are revealed to be Manhunters. Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75.

Millennium (1987 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7A3B-010

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Millennium Week 1. Week one of DC's companywide crossover of 1987 gets underway by informing readers that the Manhunters were created as a force for good three-and-a-half billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. However, they have turned against their masters and are now gunning for Earth's heroes and for ten special "chosen ones" that have been selected by the Guardians. Various DC characters, such as Wally West's dad, are revealed to be Manhunters. Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75.

Millennium (1987 DC) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7A3B-014

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Millennium Week 1. Week one of DC's companywide crossover of 1987 gets underway by informing readers that the Manhunters were created as a force for good three-and-a-half billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. However, they have turned against their masters and are now gunning for Earth's heroes and for ten special "chosen ones" that have been selected by the Guardians. Various DC characters, such as Wally West's dad, are revealed to be Manhunters. Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75.

Millennium (1987 DC) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7A3B-012

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Millennium Week 1. Week one of DC's companywide crossover of 1987 gets underway by informing readers that the Manhunters were created as a force for good three-and-a-half billion years ago by the Guardians of the Universe. However, they have turned against their masters and are now gunning for Earth's heroes and for ten special "chosen ones" that have been selected by the Guardians. Various DC characters, such as Wally West's dad, are revealed to be Manhunters. Written by Steve Englehart, with layouts by Joe Staton and finishes by Ian Gibson. Cover price $0.75.

Muppet Babies (1985-1989 Marvel/Star Comics) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #20-077742A-033

Nam (1986) 1B CGC 9.8 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4393363018

2nd printing. Vietnam the way it really was! Join Ed Marks and the men of the 23rd Infantry as they learn to survive in the steaming jungles of Southeast Asia. "First Patrol" is written by Doug Murray, with art by Mike Golden and Armando Gil. Cover by Mike Golden. Cover price $0.75.

Nintendo Power (1988-2012 Nintendo of America) 1B CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4293773010

"Free Sample Copy" Edition Cover by Joan Gratz. Premiere Issue 1988. Originally distributed with a fold-out poster; see individual listings to see if it is present. The premiere gaming magazine for all things Nintendo. In this issue "Super Mario 2 - 20 page Spectacular, Zelda - Second Quest in depth review, Baseball Roundup, Over 50 pro tips. 110 Pages, Full Color, 8.25" x 10.75". Cover price $3.50.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 34 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #22-45CD581-003

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"Brothers." The Omega Men, Nightwing, Starfire, and Jericho battle Auron and Blackfire. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Pablo Marcos. "Demon with the Healing Hand" part two. An android whose touch can heal learns of his real identity and the reason why he is hunted. Script and art by Steve Parkhouse. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 37 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-249B5DA-023

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"I Alone Remain." The Psions plan to destroy the Omega Men's starship once it reaches Euphorix. Primus separates from Artin. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Martin King, inks by Greg Theakston. "Partners." Lobo is under contract against Bedlam, his former partner. 1st solo Lobo story. Script by Todd Klein, plot and art by Keith Giffen. Cover by Shawn McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 38 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-249B5DA-024

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Final Issue. "Omega." The Omega Men's individual decisions whether or not to go to the new colony world is broadcast all over the universe. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Shawn McManus, inks by Steve Montano. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 8 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21F617C-024

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Pigs Over Tokyo, or Kimono My House," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Tony Salmons, inks by Joe Albelo; Raymond Bear reports on Jacques Gooseteau's brush with terror, so Jonah calls Peter and the three interns into action, and they go to Japan, where they witness the emergence of Hog-zilla!; The monster goes on an eating binge, so the army sends in Mechano-Hog-Zilla, but the robot is defeated; Spider-Ham defeats the monster, but the director Cur-Asawa hires him, and our heroes head for home. "Silver Squirrel," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; The Watchdog introduces us to The Silver Squirrel, a reprehensible character who zaps everyone and everything by use of the Power Cosmic. After several zaps, The Watchdog gets fed up, and turns the Squirrel into a silver-plated water fountain. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 12 CBCS 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021 Direct Edition

Label #21-21F6F8D-003

Cover by Joe Albelo and John Romita (character border). "Edam and Weep, or The Gouda, The Bad, and The Ugly," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Jonah takes Peter and the interns to the Hockawottamie (Wisconsin) Cheese Queen Beauty Pageant; They get to see Hockawottamie Vice (Sonny Quacker and Ricardo Slug) catch a cheese thief; The interns interview the beauties, Spider-Ham and Vice catch a crook, a barn turns out to be the center of operations for The Kingpig, but Spider-Ham and Vice capture him and save the pageant. "Fantastic Fur," script and pencils by Michael Mellorm, inks by Vince Colletta; Galactypus transports the Fantastic Fur to a remote isle, where they confronted are by their evil twins. Just when things look bleakest, Galactypus decides he's too full to finish the planet, and leaves. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 13 CBCS 9.2 SS Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021 Direct Edition

Label #21-21F6F8D-007

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Old McDonald's House of Horrors!", script by Mike Carlin, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Spider-Ham captures The Pinhead of Crime. Jonah sends Peter and the interns to cover Quackula threatening citizens, and they stay at Old McDonald's Farm, which just happens to be where Dr. Chickenstein is creating a monster from vegetables; Spider-Ham arrives, and overcomes his fear to defeat Moooooooommy and the other horrors. "Nick Furry, Agent of S.H.E.E.P.", script and art by Mike Mellor; Nick and Dodo rush to capture the introspective and philosophical cyborg Deathsquawk, and Nick helps him discover his true destiny. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Planet Comics (1988 Blackthorne) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Stories by Bruce Jones. Art by Adrian Moro, Ken Hooper and Rico Rival. Cover by Dave Stevens. Blackthorne Publishing resurrects the original Planet Comics title published by Fiction House in the 1940s-50s. Writer Bruce Jones even revives Matt Baker's gypsy adventurer, Flamingo, and original Planet Comics heroes Bowman and Lyssa, Queen of the Lost World, battling the reptilian Voltamen to free Earth. Featuring a great cover by beloved good-girl artist (and Rocketeer creator) Dave Stevens. Hunt Bowman in The Lost World; Flamingo; Secret Circle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Popeye Special (1987) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0202534031

Summer 1987 issue. Popeye in book-length story, "Borned to the Sea!" written by Ron Fortier with art/inks by Ben Dunn. Cover price $1.75.