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Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 13D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349694020

Direct Edition. Sub-City: Part 1 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. To investigate mysterious disappearances, Spidey dons his old black and white suit and enters the macabre world of "Sub-City." The horror of his situation becomes most apparent when Spider-Man come face-to-face with the leader of the underground dwellers - Morbius the Living Vampire! Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 13D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349694017

Direct Edition. Sub-City: Part 1 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. To investigate mysterious disappearances, Spidey dons his old black and white suit and enters the macabre world of "Sub-City." The horror of his situation becomes most apparent when Spider-Man come face-to-face with the leader of the underground dwellers - Morbius the Living Vampire! Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 13D VF 8.0

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Direct Edition. Sub-City: Part 1 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. To investigate mysterious disappearances, Spidey dons his old black and white suit and enters the macabre world of "Sub-City." The horror of his situation becomes most apparent when Spider-Man come face-to-face with the leader of the underground dwellers - Morbius the Living Vampire! Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 13D VF 8.0

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Direct Edition. Sub-City: Part 1 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. To investigate mysterious disappearances, Spidey dons his old black and white suit and enters the macabre world of "Sub-City." The horror of his situation becomes most apparent when Spider-Man come face-to-face with the leader of the underground dwellers - Morbius the Living Vampire! Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-030

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Sub-City: Part 2 of 2. Story, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. It's the conclusion to Spider-Man's brutal showdown with one of his most horrifying foes - Morbius the Living Vampire! What will be the ultimate fate of the citizens of Sub-City? Cover price $1.75.

Stalkers (1990 Marvel) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-045

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Part 2 of the first adventure, setting up the world of the Stalkers. Why pick up a McDonald's franchise when you can become anti-terrorists-for-hire keeping the peace and making big bucks in a deadly and violent future? This issue, the Detroit franchise has to stop the detonation of two separate nuclear devices while coping with enemies from within. Written by Jan Strnad and Mark Verheiden, with art and cover by Mark Texeira. Cover price $1.50.

Stalkers (1990 Marvel) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-046

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A Sleeper falls in love and a conspiracy unfolds! Written by Jan Strnad and Mark Verheiden, with art by Val Mayerik and Mark Texeira. Cover by Mark Texeira. An Epic comic. Cover price $1.50.

Stalkers (1990 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-049

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Detroit is nuked off the face of the Earth, and the Stalkers are the lucky ones dealing with the aftermath. Then, savage action and a surprise wedding as the 'Sleeper' story reaches an offbeat conclusion. Written by Jan Strnad and Mark Verheiden, with art by Val Mayerik and Mark Texeira. Cover by Mayerik. Cover price $1.50.

Stalkers (1990 Marvel) 10 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-042

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A movie studio is under siege, a heavily-armed killer is tracking his victims, and the psychic Stalker must follow the trail through the minds of the dead. Written by Jan Strnad and Mark Verheiden, with art by Mike Parobeck, Jeff Johnson and Chris Ivy. Cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $1.50.

Stalkers (1990 Marvel) 11 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-043

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This Stalkers unit has a new leader - an escaped murderer with an apparently doctored resume. Written by Jan Strnad and Mark Verheiden, with art and cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $1.50.

Stalkers (1990 Marvel) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-044

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Final issue forest frolic! The explosive final issue with two showdowns - one with the Chicken Bomber, the other over the animated version of The Last Temptation of Christ. Written by Jan Strnad and Mark Verheiden, with art and cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-041

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To regain the honor lost by the Federation in the wake of the Raimonan Primarch's missing will, Riker willingly enters into deadly combat with the planet's champion. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 3 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-042

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Picard sends an away team to investigate a derelict spaceship...that shifts to high warp speed with the team inside. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-043

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In "The Hero Factor," the Enterprise races after the decoy vessel while Worf attempts to disable the alien ship. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-044

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A rescue mission that's not what it appears on the surface reunites Geordi with an old lover. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-047

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In "The Battle Within," Data must make a choice between the crew of the USS Enterprise...and a new life as a space-faring pirate. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Gordon Purcell and Pablo Marcos. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-048

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Dr. Crusher contracts a rare disease that forces Picard to ignore Starfleet orders in search of a cure...a cure that's in Ferengi hands. The price: the specs for the Enterprise's warp engines in exchange for Crusher's life. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Eric Peterson. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 12 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-207

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Another ship's pretending to be the U.S.S. Enterprise...and only Counselor Troi can hope to salvage the situation and stop the bloodshed. Part 3 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 14 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-035

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The crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise spends shore leave on a peaceful winter world...until the Ferengi show up and turn up the heat. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 15 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-036

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Though captives of the Ferengi, Riker and Geordi must try to prevent an insidious plot to gut an entire planet. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Starlog (1976) 141 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0215150003

Adventures of Baron Munchausen - Terry Gilliam's fantasy epic; Star Trek: The Next Generation - Diana Muldaur diagnoses Data; Harve Bennett previews Star Trek V; Leviathan - Amanda Pays vs undersea terror; Cocoon - the sequel you didn't see; The Fly II - Daphne Zuniga swats away; War of the Worlds - Jared Martin attacks. John Neville as Baron Munchausen cover. Cover price $3.50.

Super Mario Bros (1990 1st Series) 1 VG 4.0

Terminator The Burning Earth (1990) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AC2DFF-031

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Part 4 of 5. Story by Ron Fortier. Art and cover by Alex Ross. The rebellion approaches the heart of Skynet itself, fighting through Terminators all the way. They had better hurry though, since the killer program has begun cleansing the Earth with atomic weapons. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.75.

Terminator The Enemy Within (1991) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-408931A-075

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Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Vince Giarrano. Cover by Simon Bisley. Continuing from the Terminator: Secondary Objectives series. Dudley, the half-human/half Terminator must fight impulses that pressure him to eliminate the humans Mary Randall and Astin. With another Terminator still on their trail, the three must decide quickly whom to trust, and how to fight Terminators on both ends of the timeline! Think you've seen all the films? Wait until you see how the 88-model Terminator rebuilds itself from scrap! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator The Enemy Within (1991) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-196

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Written by Ian Edginton. Art by Vince Giarrano. Cover by Simon Bisley. Astin performs surgery on Dudley's terminator half to free him of its control. Or does he? Has Astin let his feeling for Mary make him do something foolish? Mary tries to enjoy a moment's peace, but with C890.L still on their trail, and now heavily armed, it's not really possible. And still more travelers arrive in the present from the future... 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Thanos Quest (1990) 1 VF/NM 9.0

1st Printing. "Schemes and Dreams!" Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim John Beatty. Six Soul Gems. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) #38. Thanos the Mad Titan has been resurrected by the entity known as Death. Resurrected and given a dark mission. In order to accomplish this mission, Thanos will seek ultimate power - the Soul Gems! Individually, they contain power beyond comprehension. Together, they could destroy a universe. And Thanos must have them all.… Featuring the Elders of the Universe Champion and Gardiner, and the nefarious In-Betweener. 48 pages, FC Cover price $4.95.

Thanos Quest (1990) 2 NM- 9.2 1st Printing

1st Printing. "Games and Prizes!" Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim John Beatty. In order to obtain ultimate power, the Mad Titan will challenge the Elders of the Universe for this prize. Six Soul Gems. They contain the power to control the universe. But can they give Thanos that which he desires most? Featuring the Elders of the Universe the Runner, Collector and the Grandmaster. NOTE: Story continues in Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) #44. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Torchy (1991 Innovation) 3 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4004663010

By Bill Ward. Cover by Olivia De Berardinis. Cover price $2.50.

Toxic Avenger (1991) 7 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4391042009

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 59 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4358693003

Battles between Decepticons and Autobots rage on Cybertron, on the Ark and on Earth. Who will win and who will lose and who will die? It will all be revealed in Skin Deep. Script by Simon Furman and art by Jose Delbo & Dave Hunt. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Issue also has profile pages on Nautilator, Overbite, Seawing, Skalor, Snaptrap, Tentakil, and Piranacon Decepticons. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 240 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #2050485022

Inferno: Part 1 of 7 - "Strike the Match!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Something strange is happening to New York City, and something strange is happening to Madelyne Pryor. But before the X-Men can figure that out, they have an old score to settle with their old friends - the Marauders! Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 242 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE4644-022

Giant-Sized Spectacular - Inferno: Part 4 of 7 - "Burn!" Guest-starring X-Factor. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Story continued from X-Factor (Vol. 1) #37. It had to happen...the original X-Men - Cyclops, Ice Man, Archangel, Beast, and Jean Grey - are back! But with the demonic spell cast over New York City will X-Man be forced to fight X-Man. Plus, more startling revelations about Scott and Madelyne's baby, and more twists and turns in the storyline that has consumed the Marvel Universe - Inferno! Story continued in X-Factor (Vol. 1) #38. NOTE: The Inferno also runs through New Mutants #71-73. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 243 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25934F9-001

Inferno: Part 6 of 7 - "Ashes!" Guest-starring X-Factor. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Hilary Barta. Cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Story continued from X-Factor (Vol. 1) #38. The demon N'astirh has been dealt with. The Goblin Queen has fallen. Now all that remains is the man called Sinister! Story concludes in X-Factor (Vol. 1) #39. NOTE: The Inferno also runs through New Mutants #71-73. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25993D7-017

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4349575003

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3940439004

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4399790018

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 246 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0109223012

"The Day of Other Lights!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. One of the X-Men's deadliest enemies returns with a vengeance. Featuring the final fate of Nimrod! NOTE: This story picks up after the events of the Wolverine/Havok: Meltdown mini series. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 251 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2CD884F-019

"Fever Dream!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Wolverine is badly wounded and left to the mercies of the diabolical Donald Pierce and his deadly Reavers. But, what happened to the rest of the X-Men? The answer is shocking, to say the least. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 253 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3922411019

"Storm Warnings!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. This one has a little something for everybody. The mutant Master of Magnetism, Magneto, pays a visit to Muir Island. Banshee makes a startling rescue in the North Atlantic. Wolverine and Jubilee continue to stay one step ahead of their pursuers. Forge returns. And, the sudden appearance of a young girl with familiar blue eyes sets in motion dire things to come. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 254 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE8333-018

"All New, All-Different...Here We Go Again!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. A brand new era in the lives of the X-Men begins right here. Out of necessity, a new team of super-human mutants assembles. But will their first mission be their last when they tangle with the killer cyborgs known as the Reavers. Plus, Forge enlist Freedom Force to his cause. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE8333-045

Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256 VF+ 8.5

Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256 VF- 7.5

Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 256 VF- 7.5

Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 257 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE8333-050

Acts of Vengeance: Part 2 of 3. "Lady Mandarin!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Jim Lee and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Jim Lee. Lady Mandarin is sent to take down the biggest threat to the Hand and the Mandarin's criminal empire - Wolverine! Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 261 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0149923029

"Harriers Hunt!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Cover by Jim Lee. Wolverine, Psylocke, and Jubilee are targeted by an elite group of mercenaries. Meanwhile, Forge and Banshee continue their search for the missing X-Men. Plus, from the pages of X-Factor - Jean Grey! NOTE: 1st appearance by Hardcase and the Harriers. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 262 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4367978024

"Scary Monsters!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Kieron Dwyer and Joe Rubinstein. Forge, Banshee, and Jean Grey have returned to the ruins of Xavier's School for the Gifted only to come face-to-face with "Scary Monsters!" Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 264 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0606832006

"Hot Pursuit!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Collins and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Jim Lee. Forge, Banshee, Jean Grey, and the Beast fight for the life of their friend. Featuring the final fate of Colossus. Cover price $1.00.