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Auctions: comic books 1986-1988, graded by CBCS

  • Item #53953973
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    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 33D CBCS 9.6

    1st app. Lady Deathstrike

    Paper: White

    Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #20-3F90F26-001

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    Starts Jun 10

    Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Yuriko Oyama as Lady Deathstrike. Yuriko Oyama first appeared in Daredevil #197. "A Friend in Need!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. Cover by Mike Mignola. As Heather attempts to learn how to control the powers of the Vindicator suit she runs into the mutant heroes known as the X-Men. But her reunion with her friend Logan is cut short when an enemy from Wolverine's past shows up seeking revenge. Plus, what is Marrina up to and what does the barbarian Attuma want with her? NOTE: Marvel begins their 25th Anniversary celebration with a new logo in top left corner of the front covers of their books for one year (12 issues). Cover price $0.75.

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    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 35 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-273936C-017

    Starts May 13

    "The Child is Father to the Man!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Gerry Talaoc. Marrina is at the mercy of the undersea tyrant known as Attuma. Snowbird is undergoing a bizarre transformation that her teammates in Alpha Flight are powerless to stop. Meanwhile, Shaman goes on a sojourn of rediscovery and just may be the only one who can help his ailing teammate. That is if he survives. Cover price $0.75.

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    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 37 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-273936C-019

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    "Death, Birth!" Sub-Mariner cameo. Part 1 of 2. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Gerry Talaoc. An Ancient and powerful evil arises and only the Canadian super heroes, Alpha Flight, can stop it now. But first they'll have to face and overcome their greatest fears. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #57497799
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 272D CBCS 9.8

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-2EDB900-003

    Starts Jun 10

    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 65ยข 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.

  • Item #60147660
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300D CBCS 9.4 Direct Variant

    1st full app. Venom

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-3BB47DB-002

    Starts Jun 10

    Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #55875587
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    Armor (1985 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

    Label #19-2AC2DFF-005

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    Starts Jun 10

    The Amazing Origin Of Armor, Part 5. Story by Neal Adams. Art by Bart Sears, Rudy Nebres and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams and Rudy Nebres. Sci-fi superheroics from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Armor and Silver Streak lead the human slaves in revolt against the alien slaver Rage, and his own forces turn against him. Cover features a fine example of Continuity's famously overwrought cover dialogue. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

  • Item #57574906
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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 269 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #21-34264BD-009

    Starts Jun 10

    "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.

  • Item #60873955
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1986 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 399 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #16-3717D5B-058

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #52441168
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Jul 1987 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 410REP CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Third Printing.

    Label #19-2A91623-023

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    Starts Jun 10

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

  • Item #52441170
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1987 by DC.

    Batman (1940) 411REP CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Second Printing.

    Label #19-2A91623-024

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    Starts Jun 10

    2nd or later printing. In "Second Chance", Jason Todd's connection to Two-Face causes Todd to lose control. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Don Heck. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #59490100
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    Blue Beetle (1986 DC 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.0 SS Paris Cullins

    Paper: White

    Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

    Verified Signature: Paris Cullins. Sketch on cover. Newsstand Edition.

    Label #21-40F4D50-001

    Starts Jun 10

    Scientist and entrepreneur Ted Kord, a.k.a. the Blue Beetle, has a rematch with Firefist, the Incendiary Man, in "Out From The Ashes!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Len Wein, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cullins/Patterson cover. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #52043087
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    Cloak and Dagger (1985 Marvel 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: White

    Slab: Scuffing on back of case

    Direct Edition

    Label #19-279A9AA-156

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Terry Austin. Festival!, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Terry Austin; With the help of Mayhem, Cloak and Dagger stop the family from using religious statue to smuggle heroin throughout the city. Announcement of the New Universe coming in the summer by Jim Shooter. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #60170370
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    Published Aug 1986 by Marvel.

    Dakota North (1986 Marvel) 2 CBCS 9.2 SS Larry Hama

    Paper: Off white to white

    Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition. Label Error: Signature date may be incorrect.

    Label #21-1982DFD-007

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Tony Salmons. Pet Tricks, script by Martha Thomases, art by Tony Salmons; To protect an experimental nerve gas sample hidden in a pen, a retired spy pursued by foreign agents lets Dakota's brother Ricky win the pen from him in a poker game. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #56296470
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    Dakota North (1986 Marvel) Canadian Price Variant 1 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    $.95 Canadian Price Variant.

    Label #21-1C2C0F0-002

    Starts Jun 10

    Canadian edition with $.95 cover price - Cover by Tony Salmons. Design for Dying, script by Martha Thomases, art by Tony Salmons; Dakota North is hired to protect a fashion designer from someone who is trying to sabotage his new clothing line. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

  • Item #58943128
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    Published Jan 1986 by DC.

    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 89 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #22-3985F7A-002

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover by Mike Mignola. The Omega Men make camp for the night and then wake up in Metropolis. What happened and how did they get there? That's what the Omega Men and Superman want to know in "Metropolis Wasn't Built in a Dayโ€ฆOr Was it?" Script by Bob Rozakis & Todd Klein and art by Alex Savilik & Ricardo Villagran. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #57762582
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    Published Feb 1986 by Marvel.

    Doctor Who (1984 Marvel) 17 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: Off white to white

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-26F71FB-008

    Starts Jun 10

    Written by Steve Parkhouse, John Peel and Steve Moore. Art by Dave Gibbons and John Stokes. Cover by Dave Gibbons. The Doctor stars in "The Tides of Time" parts 5 and 6 by Steve Parkhouse and Dave Gibbons, reprinted from Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) #65 and 66. Plus: Sea Devils in "Devil of the Deep" by John Peel and John Stokes, reprinted from Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) #61; Voc Robots tale "Crisis on Kaldor" by Steve Moore and John Stokes, reprinted from Doctor Who Magazine (UK 1979-Present Marvel UK/Panini) #50; part 2 of an interview with Peter Davison by Ken Hart; and 'Who Knows' by Patrick Daniel O'Neill, a monthly report on all things Doctor Who. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #60858409
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    Elvira Mistress of the Dark (1988 Magazine) 1D CBCS 9.0 SS Joe Jusko

    Paper: White

    Verified Signature: Joe Jusko. Direct Edition.

    Label #23-3A44982-003

    Starts Jun 10

    Direct Edition. Cover by Ernie Colon and Joe Jusko. Art by Ernie Colon and Romeo Tanghal. Adaptation of the 1988 "Elvira: Mistress of the Dark" movie. 1-shot, magazine-sized. Cover price $2.00.

  • Item #60719079
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    Elvira's House of Mystery (1986 DC) 4 CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-333729F-082

    Starts Jun 10

    All-new stories! "Someone Is Watching Her" is brought to you by writer and penciler Dennis Yee and inker Jim Fern. A doofy wimp hounds an innocent young woman but a dead thing is watching both of them! Cover by Mark Beachum and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #60876432
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    Elvira's House of Mystery (1986 DC) 5 CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #20-24EC60A-007

    Starts Jun 10

    New! Improved! More shock and schlock with the Mistress of the Dark! Tales written by Joey Cavalieri, Rory Metcalf and Robert Kanigher, and drawn by Mark Beachum, Tom Grindberg and Dick Ayers! Cover by Beachum. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #60873862
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    Published Oct 1988 by Marvel.

    Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #21-2BC5393-027

    Starts Jun 10

    Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 โ€“ "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #57724534
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CBCS 9.8

    Paper: White

    Label #0000473-AA-016

    Starts Jun 10

    Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

  • Item #60156955
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    Published Jan 1986 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 43 CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama

    Paper: White

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

    Label #21-1984E1B-018

    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing - "Crossroads!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. One brave soul will make the ultimate sacrifice! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #58574599
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    Published Jun 1986 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 48 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-47D43C8-020

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    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing - "Slaughter!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes have captured Zartan! Only problem is, Zartan has them right where he wants them. Plus, the toughest Joe yet makes his Marvel Comics debut! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Sgt. Slaughter. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #58574605
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    Published Aug 1986 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 50 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1D24259-028

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    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing - "The Battle of Springfield!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. It's all out action, as GI Joe celebrates 50 issues with a no holds barred throw down with Cobra and their new emperor - Serpentor! 48 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Zarana. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #58574611
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    Published Sep 1986 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 51 CBCS 9.2

    Paper: Off white to white

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1D26C85-001

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    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing - "Thunder Machine!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by John Byrne. The Dreadnoks head to GI Joe headquarters to break Zartan out of jail! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #56704197
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    Published Feb 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 56D CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-47D43C8-028

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    Starts Jun 10

    First Printing. Direct Edition. "Jungle Moves!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes score a much needed victory. Plus, more secrets revealed about the mysterious Destro. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #56704205
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    Published Mar 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 57 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-47D43C8-029

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    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing - "Strange Bedfellows!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ron Wagner and Kim DeMulder. Meet GI Joes newest ally - Destro?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #56705326
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    Published Jun 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 60 CBCS 7.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1D26C85-010

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    Starts Jun 10

    1st printing - "Cross Purposes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Todd McFarlane and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes race against the clock to stop the Dreadnoks from sabotaging a shuttle launch. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Chuckles. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #57062386
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    Published Nov 1987 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 65 CBCS 8.0

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #21-1D26C85-015

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    Starts Jun 10

    In "Shuttle Complex," it's an all out space war as the Joes launch a shuttle to try to keep Cobra Commander from destroying a number of spy satellites monitoring Cobra activity; the new Cobra Commander takes control; and Snake-Eyes and Scarlett join the circus. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Duke; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Rip-Cord; Lift-Ticket; Roadblock; Main-Frame; Payload; Hardtop; Sci-Fi; Roadblock;; Dial-Tone; GUESTS: Blind Master; White Clown (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Scrap-Iron; Techno-Vipers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #56705338
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    Published Jan 1988 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 67 CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1D26C85-017

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    Starts Jun 10

    In "Cold Snap," the captured Joes return from Borovia; Cobra begins its Terror-Drome operation; and Storm Shadow dispenses much ninja wisdom to Billy. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Dial-Tone; Stalker; Snow-Job; Quick-Kick; Outback; Lady Jaye; Flint; Roadblock; Leatherneck; Shipwreck; Doc; Tunnel Rat; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Psyche-Out; Jinx; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Billy; Blind Master; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #58365887
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    Published Jun 1988 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 72 CBCS 9.0 SS Larry Hama

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1981F70-005

    Starts Jun 3

    "Stiletto" finds the new Cobra agent, Star-Viper, breaking into The Pit III and stealing an experimental and expensive black box mechanism from under the Joes' noses. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Gung-Ho; Dusty; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Iceberg; Mainframe; Tunnel Rat; Wildcard (1st); Skidmark (1st); Windmill (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Star-Viper (1st); Croc-Master (1st); Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #57489298
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    Gobbledygook (1986 2nd Series Mirage) 1 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #21-22F6136-051

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    Starts Jun 10

    New 8 page TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) story plus a Donatello/Michaelangelo 7 pg. story & a Gizmo story. An anthology featuring short stories and pin-up pages by the Mirage Studios artists and a few guests. An anthology featuring short stories and pin-up pages by the Mirage Studios artists and a few guests. Full Contents: Page 1: "Don't Sleep on Main Street" - Eastman and Laird Pages 2-3: "Only a Loser" - Eastman and Laird Pages 4-10: "Technofear!" - TMNT story by Peter Laird Pages 11-12: "Enchanted Pilgrim" illos by Peter Laird Page 13: SCAT magazine cover by Peter Laird Page 14: "The Technician" illo by Peter Laird Page 15: Untitled illo by Peter Laird Pages 16-19: "The Crossing" - short story featuring Splat & Beggar by Kevin Eastman Pages 20-24: Untitled Splat & Beggar short story by Eastman and Laird Pages 25-33: "The Louder the Better" - Splat & Beggar story by Eastman and Eric Talbot Page 34: Previously unpublished science fiction illo by Peter Laird Page 35: Triceraton illo by Peter Laird Pages 36-38: Dragon illos by Peter Laird Pages 39-42: "You Had To Be There" - B&W version of the color story that was published in TMNT #7 by Kevin Eastman and Richard Corben Pages 43-49: "Cosmic Crows" - humor strip by Ryan Brown and Bruce Hatten Pages 50-55: "Cola Wars" - Science fiction story by Kevin Eastman and Jim Lawson. Pages 56-57: Halloween cover illos for "Hampshire Life" by Peter Laird Page 58: Previously unpublished horror illo by Peter Laird Page 59: Cover illo for the "Smith College Alumnae Quarterly" by Peter Laird Page 60: "Cosmic Crows" - humor strip by Ryan Brown Page 61-70: "Pursuit" - science fiction story by Peter Laird Pages 71-73: Three one page shorts by Michael Dooney Pages 74-77: Previously unpublished comic book samples by Peter Laird Pages 78-81: "Shopping Spree" - Gizmo story by Michael Dooney Pages 82-89: "Crazy Man" - TMNT story by Kevin Eastman, Ryan Brown and Jim Lawson Page 90: "Cosmic Crows": humor strip by Ryan Brown Cover price $3.50.

  • Item #56786769
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    Published Feb 1986 by DC.

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

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-2767520-020

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #57946953
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    Published Mar 1986 by DC.

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

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-40D9BCD-081

    Starts May 20

    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.

  • Item #59052409
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    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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    Starts Jun 10

    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.

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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 2 CBCS 7.5

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    Label #21-1D3D0D2-007

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    Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

  • Item #59052704
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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 3 CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #21-1D3D0D2-008

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    Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 4 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #21-1D3D0D2-009

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    Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

  • Item #59052711
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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 5 CBCS 9.8

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    Label #21-1D3D0D2-010

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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 6 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #21-1D3D0D2-011

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    Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

  • Item #59052715
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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 7 CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #21-1D3D0D2-012

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    Starts Jun 10

    Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

  • Item #59052716
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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 8 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #21-1D3D0D2-013

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    Starts Jun 10

    Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

  • Item #59052720
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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 9 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #21-1D3D0D2-014

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    Starts Jun 10

    Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

  • Item #59052723
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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 10 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #21-1D3D0D2-015

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    Starts Jun 10

    Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

  • Item #59052293
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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 11 CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #21-1D3D0D2-016

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    Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $2.50.

  • Item #59052298
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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 12 CBCS 9.8

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    Label #21-1D3D0D2-017

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    Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $2.50.

  • Item #59052301
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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 13 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #21-1D3D0D2-018

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    Starts Jun 10

    Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 14 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #21-1D3D0D2-019

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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 15 CBCS 8.0

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    Label #21-1D3D0D2-020

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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 16 CBCS 9.4

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    Label #21-1D3D0D2-021

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    Starts Jun 10

    Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.