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Lieutenant Blueberry GN (1989 Marvel/Epic) 1-1ST CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #23-1912410-003

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Iron Horse!" Written by Jean-Michel Charlier. Art by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $12.95.

Lieutenant Blueberry GN (1989 Marvel/Epic) 2-1ST CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #23-1912410-002

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Steelfingers!" Written by Jean-Michel Charlier. Art by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $14.95.

Lieutenant Blueberry GN (1989 Marvel/Epic) 3-1ST CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-1912410-001

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "General Golden Mane!" Written by Jean-Michel Charlier. Art by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $12.95.

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.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2FA3252-013

Butcher's Moon - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. Cover by Marcus McLaurin, Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. Moon Knight's found Bushman. But the only way he's going to bring him to justice is by fighting through Bushman's army! Wait'll you see the shocking climax! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 13 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-031

Part 2 of 3. Brush Fire - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Tom Palmer. Moon Knight becomes a rebel leader in an attempt to destroy the Bushman. And Arsenal is out to kill both Bushman and Moon Knight! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Married with Children (1990 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2034093015

Shoe Zombies - Written by Katherine Llewellyn. Art by Dave Schwartz, Patrick Williams and David Mowry. Photo Cover of Peggy Bundy (Katey Sagal) and Bud Bundy (David Faustino). Featuring Al Bundy, Peggy Bundy, Bud Bundy, Kelly Bundy, Steve Rhoades, Jake, Chuck and Matt! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

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 Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 48 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2496D64-048

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She-Hulk stars in "World's Hero...Father's Shame!" Script by Dwight Jon Zimmerman, pencils by Kerry Gammill, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Jose Marzan. She-Hulk also stars in "California Dreaming." Script by Sue Flaxman, art by Don Perlin. The Vision stars in "Run Through the Jungle." Script by Michael Higgins, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Jim Sanders III. Gammill/Marzan front cover; Wilson/Sanders back cover. Cover price $1.95.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 49 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2496D64-049

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Cover art by Alan Weiss. "Strange On the Range," script and art by Alan Weiss; An American Indian has discovered a way to use magic to alter history!; How can Doctor Strange stop him?; Guest-starring Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. "Two Guns Against the Gang!", script by Mike W. Barr, art by Tod Smith; Two-Gun Kid (Matt Hawk) takes on "Bear" Bronson and "Rattler" Redlin. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

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.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 9-1ST VG- 3.5

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "The Avengers: Book 2!" Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #11-20.

Written by Stan Lee.Art by Jack Kirby and Don Heck. 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, 212 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 160 copies.

Cover price $29.95.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 223 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4392921006

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Cover art by Todd McFarlane. The Arms of Doctor Octopus!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, inks by Jim Mooney; From his prison cell, Doc Ock calls to his mechanical arms and even Spidey can't stop the inevitable reunion; Ock hijacks a plane and holds an Asian general hostage for ten million bucks but Spidey foils his plans; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #88. The Playpen of Peril!, script by Michael Eury, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Joe Albelo; Spider-Ham saves the Marvel Babies from the deadly playpen of Malpractus. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

New Gods (1989 3rd Series) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #19-37AE6EC-022

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Orion, Lightray, Eve Donner and Forager find themselves drawn to a renegade Apokolyptian insect colony in Nevada...founded on the site of an unstable nuclear missile depot. Written by Jim Starlin and Paris Cullins, with art by Cullins and Bob Lewis. Cover by Cullins and Al Vey. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 87 CGC 9.6 SS Liefeld/McFarlane Liefeld Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Rob Liefeld on 8/28/19 & Todd McFarlane on 2/19/23.

Label #4169856003

First printing (does not have gold logo as does second printing). 1st full appearance of Cable. Liefeld art. Liefeld/McFarlane. Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Todd McFarlane. A Show of Power!, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Bob Wiacek; The Mutant Liberation Front attacks more research stations; Mystique threatens Skids; a federal agent shoots Rusty; he and Skids allow the MLF to rescue them; the New Mutants return to New York; after trying to stop the MLF, Cable weighs his options. Part 2 of 4. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 89 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4411528007

Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Todd McFarlane. The Gift, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Hilary Barta; Freedom Force catches up with Cable in New York; the New Mutants arrive on the scene, and decide to defend Cable; Cable promises them that he will find Rusty and Skids; Moira gives Cable her blessing to work with the New Mutants; Rictor remembers Cable. Part 4 of 4. Statement of ownership--average print run 313,910; average paid circulation 210,335. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) Annual 6 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4351499008

Days of Future Present, part 3 of 4: "The Once and Future Mutant." Script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Terry Shoemaker and Chris Wozniak, inks by Scott Williams, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Harry Candelario. Guest starring the Fantastic Four. Sentinels appearance. Back-up story: "Tribute the Second." Script by Peter David, pencils by Gavin Curtis, inks by Dan Panosian. 2 pin-ups by Rob Liefeld (3 pages total). Liefeld/Williams cover. Cover price $2.00.

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.

Photo Journal Guide to Comic Books HC (1989 Gerber) 1-1ST VG/FN 5.0

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "A-J!"

By Ernest W. Gerber.

Gerber's lavishly illustrated reference books make it easy for fans to get a glimpse at thousands of hard-to-find comics. The Photo Journal Guide to Comic Books Vol. 1 covering A-J (1989), compiled by Ernest and Mary Gerber is published by the Gerber Publishing Company. Volume one contains 10,700 full color illustrations of comics in alphabetical order from A-J. Also included is a price and grading guide for comics.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 170 pages, full color.

NOTE: For Volume 3-4 see Photo Journal Guide to Mavel Comics HC (1991).

NOTE: The dust-jacket has a rough, groovy exterior and this is not considered a defect.

Cover price $75.00.

Photo Journal Guide to Comic Books HC (1989 Gerber) 2-1ST VG+ 4.5

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "K-Z!"

By Ernest W. Gerber.

E. Gerber's lavishly illustrated reference books make it easy for fans to get a glimpse at thousands of hard-to-find comics. The Photo Journal Guide to Comic Books Vol. 2 covering K-Z (1990), compiled by Ernest and Mary Gerber is published by the Gerber Publishing Company. Volume one contains 11,060 full color illustrations of comics in alphabetical order from K-Z. Also included is a price and grading guide for comics.

Hardcover, 10-in. x 13-in., 170 pages, full color.

NOTE: For Volume 3-4 see Photo Journal Guide to Mavel Comics HC (1991).

NOTE: The dust-jacket has a rough, groovy exterior and this is not considered a defect.

Cover price $75.00.

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.

Predator (1989) 1REP.2ND CBCS 9.6 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

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Second Printing. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Warner and Sam de la Rosa. The Predators are back, only this time their hunting ground isn't the tropical jungles of South America--it's the concrete and street jungles of New York City! It's the hottest summer on record, and Detective Schaefer suspects that his brother's disappearance is somehow tied to the wave of gruesome murders plaguing New York! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289EB7E-020

Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Continued from last issue. Frank has found the tape that shows the Rev murdering a man in cold blood. Can Castle deal out his brand of punishment to a man of God? The Punisher's war on crime does not discriminate. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F82E4-032

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Cover art by Carl Potts and Scott Williams. An Eye for an Eye Chapter One Sunday in the Park, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; Punisher shoots some criminals and recalls his family's death in Central Park. Profiles of this issue's creators. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Revengers Featuring Megalith (1985 Continuity) 4 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC2DFF-025

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If The Nuclear Warlock Has His Way. Story by Neal Adams and Elliot S! Maggin. Art by Louis Williams, Brian Garvey, Ian Akin, and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams. Continuity Comics presents its own super-team, cleverly called the Revengers. The Revengers are building a new headquarters in a remote town, only to find themselves attacked by freakish mutations under the direction of the New Clear Warlock. Featuring a script assist from DC legend Elliot S! Maggin. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Roger Rabbit (1990) 1N NM- 9.2

Newsstand Edition. "The Trouble with Toons!" Story by Kate Worley. Art by Rick Hoberg and Dave Simons. The Ink and Paint Club has been vandalized, and Roger is going to need the help of a no-nonsense detective to save the day. FC, 32 pages Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1197005023

Cover by Dave McKean. Imperfect Hosts [Master of Dreams Part 2], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Morpheus, King of Dreams, gets reacquainted with his home realm of The Dreaming and the colorful characters who populate it--including Cain, Abel and Lucien, the librarian; He also discovers how much his absence has affected the universe in the time since he was imprisoned. Superman ad, art by Kerry Gammill. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 14 CBCS 9.4 Signed Gaiman

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Neil Gaiman. Sketch on Cover. Direct Edition

Label #21-3D82531-004

The Doll's House, Part 5 of 7. A special double-sized issue as Sandman attends a convention of serial killers to find and confront the Corinthian. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $2.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D5943E-019

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Cover art by John Byrne. Second Chance, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; the Headmen hire the Circus of Crime to test She-Hulk's abilities. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3937944003

Cover art by John Byrne. Attack of the Terrible Toad Men or Froggy Came Cavortin', script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; She-Hulk vs. the Toad Men. and The Headmen, features the intro of Louise Mason, who will shortly be shown to be the ex-Blonde Phantom. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 5 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3914947004

Cover art by John Byrne. The Doctor Is In, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Bob Wiacek; She-Hulk finds herself in a world of cartoon characters and dinosaurs. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 7 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-069

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"Triangle!" Guest-starring Mantis. Avengers and Captain Marvel flashback cameos. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Kree Empire invades Zenn-La and soon learn this planet is under the protection of the Silver Surfer, wielder of the Power Cosmic. Meanwhile, Mantis watches from the shadows as the Elders of the Universe continue their scheming. Plus, Norrin Radd confronts the Supreme Intelligence, Master of a Thousand-Thousand Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248D6B1-026

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"Soul Sweet Soul!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. In the aftermath of last issue's events, Norrin Radd awakens in a perfect world, but everything is not as it seems. It's the Silver Surfer vs. the Supreme Intelligence in the realm of the imagination, and the fate of the universe hangs in the balance. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 9 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4328907005

"Doomsday!" Guest-starring Mantis and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The last seven issues have led to this moment. The Elders of the Universe confront the Devourer of Worlds, and the Silver Surfer is caught in the middle. How can the former Herald of Galactus hope to defeat these villains when Shalla Bal and Mantis, the women he loves, are the helpless prisoners of the Elders? The Surfer can only save one of them, but who will it be? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-091

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"Doomsday!" Guest-starring Mantis and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The last seven issues have led to this moment. The Elders of the Universe confront the Devourer of Worlds, and the Silver Surfer is caught in the middle. How can the former Herald of Galactus hope to defeat these villains when Shalla Bal and Mantis, the women he loves, are the helpless prisoners of the Elders? The Surfer can only save one of them, but who will it be? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0BAA008-092

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Space is...Eternity!" Guest-starring Galactus. Special guest appearance by Eternity. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. The Elders of the Universe dared to try and defeat Galactus and failed. Now, they must face the retribution of the Devourer of Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-029

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"Nova!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Joe Rubinstein. Even though the Heralds of Galactus are imbued with the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer teaches Nova (Frankie Ray) the universe is still a very dangerous place. Hopefully Nova will listen to Norrin Radd's council as they've been charged with finding the Contemplator, the last Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #19-47253CB-004

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"Nova!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Joe Rubinstein. Even though the Heralds of Galactus are imbued with the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer teaches Nova (Frankie Ray) the universe is still a very dangerous place. Hopefully Nova will listen to Norrin Radd's council as they've been charged with finding the Contemplator, the last Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 12 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-005

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"Sick!" Guest-starring Nova (Frankie Ray). Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer is the helpless prisoner of the space pirate Reptyl, the Non-Human. Can Nova fight her way through the corsair's defenses and rescue the former Herald of Galactus? Plus, witness the horrible, ultimate fate of the Contemplator. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 13 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-007

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"Masques!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Dave Cockrum. Someone has been leaving a trail of terror and destruction throughout the Kree Empire in the name of the Silver Surfer. Now, Norrin Radd and Nova must face the judgment of Ronan the Accuser and the power of his Cosmic Rod! 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.