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Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-44C56E4-010

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1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. All hell breaks loose as Hicks, Newt and the Marines arrive on the Aliens' homeworld! While back on Earth, a misguided religious fanatic frees the Alien Queen captured by the Bionational Corp.! Even if Hicks and Newt survive their mission, will there be an Earth to come home to? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens Earth War (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-019

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1st Printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Sam Keith. Cover by John Bolton. The Aliens still dominate the Earth, but Hicks and Newt are determined to free the planet- no matter the cost! Now, they are not alone in their struggle. An old friend and comrade comes out of hiding to aid them in their struggle, but will that be enough to win the day? Cover price $2.50.

Aliens Earth War (1990) 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-021

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Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Sam Keith. Cover by John Bolton. This issue we're in for lots of female trouble when Ripley and her crew travel to the Aliens' home planet in an effort to capture the Alien Queen mother. Her highness has other plans, however, as she sends her "babies" to take out Ripley's team, leaving the two species' feistiest females to battle it out one-on-one! Meanwhile, the armored personnel carrier, which has transported the crew to the Alien hive, is headed for a nuclear meltdown -- leaving our team stranded on the planet with no way to return to their ship! 32 pages, FC Cover price $2.50.

Aliens Genocide (1991) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1E5FE3D-002

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Written by JOHN ARCUDI and MIKE RICHARDSON. Art by DAMON WILLIS and KARL STORY. Colors and painted cover by ARTHUR SUYDAM. Humans have just pulled themselves out of the ruins caused by the Alien infestation of Earth. The last thing anyone wants to see is more Aliens, right? So why is billionaire Daniel Grant leading an expedition to the Alien homeworld? Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 0 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-248C197-001

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Collecst the Aliens vs. Predator Prequel story from Dark Horse Presents #34-#36 - Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Mike Mignola Originally published in three installments in Dark Horse Presents, this edition collects the blockbuster "prequel" tale written by Randy Stradley and illustrated by Phillip Norwood. This storyline takes place prior to events contained in the Aliens vs. Predator four-issue, full-color series. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-005

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. The quiet settlement on the planet Ryushi is turned into a battleground as the Predators clash with the vastly superior numbers of the Alien horde--with the few remaining humans caught in the middle fighting both sides! However, when it becomes apparent that the Aliens are winning, the humans and the Aliens are faced with a tough choice: trust each other--or die! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-009

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Chris Warner and Robert Campanella. Cover by Dave Dorman. Action is the key word for this final issue of comicdom's best-selling direct-sale comic book series! Machiko's only allies against the ever-increasing Alien horde are a lone Predator and a man on the brink of death! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2AA367E-001

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Direct Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 329 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2DC8414-018

Acts of Vengeance Aftermath - "Power Prey!" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Erik Larsen and Al Gordon. The Acts of Vengeance is over! But Loki, Graviton, and Sebastian Shaw still want another shot at your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Inside Shaw Industries, the X-Men's long-time foe tinkers with past and present Sentinel robots! High above the Earth, the Asgardian god of mischief takes notice and decides to push along Shaw's research by merging the prototypes into the Tri-Sentinel! And then Loki sends the gigantic robot to destroy the Amity Point nuclear power plant! Is the end near for New York City? Not quite! In a brilliant flash of light, the Amazing Spider-Man transforms into Captain Universe! And with the enigma force pulsing through his veins, the wondrous wall-crawler charges the Tri-Sentinel! Can the spectacular one prevent a nuclear meltdown in the Big Apple? In Spidey we trust! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and the Black Cat. (Notes: This issue begins Erik Larsen's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This story was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Cosmic Adventures.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 333 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDBB5B-018

"Stalking Feat!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen and Mike Machlan. In an abandoned subway tunnel below Manhattan; the web-slinger, Venom, and Styx & Stone come together for a donnybrook to the death! But the amazing one can't beat Venom; and Venom can't beat Styx & Stone! And the crazy pair of assassins can't lay a glove on the wall-crawler! It looks like a three-way struggle to a stalemate! But finally someone breaks through! Will it be the end of the line for Styx, Stone, Venom, or your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Jonathon Caesar. (Notes: Venom battles the wall-crawler again in Amazing Spider-Man 346. Styx and Stone return in Amazing Spider-Man 376.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 334 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDBFBB-006

"Secrets, Puzzles, and Little Fears..." The Return of the Sinister Six Part 1 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen and Terry Austin. The Sinister Six storyline begins with a bang as Electro and Dr. Octopus clash with the web-slinger in an industrial warehouse! But the battle is short and sweet and inconclusive! Spider-Man doesn't know what Otto Octavius is planning, but right now helping his dear aunt takes priority! Meanwhile with Electro already in the fold, the six-armed super-villain reaches out to the Sandman! Is Doc Ock getting the band back together? Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Mary Jane Watson, and Aunt May. (Notes: The wall-crawler first battled the Sinister Six way back in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1. The Amazing Spider-Man title was published bi-monthly for the next 5 issues.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 335 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDBFBB-017

"Shocks!" The Return of the Sinister Six Part 2 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Terry Austin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Mike Machlan. Peter and Mary Jane attend a celebrity fundraiser at the New York Public Library! Everyone is having a great time until the Shocker pulls a brinks job on the charitable donations! Fortunately though, the web-slinger's old foe doesn't reach the exit before bumping into the wondrous wall-crawler! Will Spidey cancel the Shocker's cash withdrawal? In the meantime Dr. Octopus recruits two more blue chips to his super-villain sextet: the Hobgoblin and Mysterio! Cameo appearances by Captain America, Paul Shaffer, Aunt May, Ben Urich, Flash Thompson, and the Black Cat. (Note: This six-part storyline was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Return of the Sinister Six; and reprinted again in 2009 in the hardcover: Spider-Man -- Sinister Six.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 339 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDC278-013

"The Killing Cure" The Return of the Sinister Six Part 6 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan, Randy Emberlin, John Romita Sr., and Keith Williams. Cover by Erik Larsen and Hilary Barta. To Spider-Man's chagrin, Cordco's satellite launches into the stratosphere with Doc Ock's deadly poison onboard! Oh no, does this mean the Earth is doomed? Not exactly. Because the six-armed doctor's poison is actually just a cure for cocaine addiction! Otto Octavius' master plan is simply to extort rich addicts who have to keep using! But the poison has the side effect of destroying the ozone layer! And only Peter Parker and his labmates at ESU can save the planet now! Meanwhile at the TV studio across town, Mary Jane finds herself in a smaller scale life and death struggle vs. Jonathan Caesar! And only one of them will survive! Final appearance of Jonathan Caesar. Cameo appearances by the Sandman and Thor. (Note: This six-part storyline was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Return of the Sinister Six; and reprinted again in 2009 in the hardcover: Spider-Man -- Sinister Six.) 32 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 342D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2DC8414-031

Direct Edition. "The Jonah Trade" Powerless Part 2 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Al Gordon. Last issue the powerless web-slinger got by with a little help from his friends! But that was against the Tarantula! Next up: the Scorpion! Yikes! Similar to the Tarantula's modus operandi, the pointy-tailed villain takes a hostage (in this instance J. Jonah Jameson) and demands a swap for the wondrous wall-crawler! And again like last issue, the powerless Spider-Man makes a call for assistance...to the Black Cat! Will Felicia rush to the aid of her former boyfriend one more time? And what does Mary Jane think about all this? It doesn't matter now, because the Scorpion can't wait! First appearance of Dr. Elias Wirtham (aka Cardiac). Cameo appearances by Aunt May and the Chameleon. 32 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 343 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDC4A8-012

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"War Garden!" Powerless Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Al Gordon. The crafty Chameleon stands revealed as the mastermind behind the plot to kill the web-slinger by taking away his powers! Unfortunately though, when the Black Cat and the powerless Spider-Man catch up to the Chameleon at his headquarters in the Botanical Gardens; he's surrounded by the Scorpion, Tarantula, and Femme Fatales! Oh boy, can the Black Cat defeat all the super-villains by herself? The wall-crawler better figure out how to restore his powers ASAP! Or Felicia is going to take a catnap...permanently! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Normie Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Willie Lumpkin, and Cardiac. 32 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 345D CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1F1AFB3-001

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Erik Larsen, inks by Randy Emberlin. Second appearance of.Cletus Kasady (Carnage) in "Gun From the Heart!" Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin; Through Silver Sable (and without his knowledge of who the real boss is), Justin Hammer hires Spidey to take down Cardiac and then hires Boomerang to take down Spidey; Eddie Brock is freed from prison by the Venom symbiote, but as he leaves his cell, a little drip from the costume stays behind to keep Cletus Kasady company; Venom cameo. The letters page has a statement of ownership--average print run 489,589; average paid circulation 334,893. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

Armor (1985 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC2DFF-006

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The Amazing Origin Of Armor, Part 7. Story by Neal Adams. Art by Brian Apthorp, Rudy Nebres and Neal Adams. Wraparound cover by Neal Adams. Sci-fi superheroics from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Silver Streak races to rescue an injured Armor from the crystal planet and get him medical attention - but first, they face one last test from the crystal entity. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Batman (1940) 443 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-198539E-006

Crimesmith enlists others to carry out robberies, and doesn't suffer betrayal well, in "The Coming Of Crimesmith". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Insert comic: 16-page promotion for Lightning Racers race car toys. Val Semeiks/Michael Bair cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 443 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-198539E-007

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Crimesmith enlists others to carry out robberies, and doesn't suffer betrayal well, in "The Coming Of Crimesmith". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Insert comic: 16-page promotion for Lightning Racers race car toys. Val Semeiks/Michael Bair cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 445 CBCS 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984276-024

Cover by Brian Bolland. "When the Earth Dies! Chapter One: Red Square! Bloody Square!" starrubg Slasher, Com. Gordon, Alfred, and Vicki Vale; script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman travels to the Soviet Union to track down the KGBeast's protege the NKVDemon, who is on a murdering spree; The brutal fight that ensues nearly costs Batman his life; Demon (protege of KGBeast, NOT Etrigan) appearance. "From the Den" column by Denny O'Neil. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 447 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-198539E-015

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The Demon (not Etrigan) is murdering leading members of the communist party, and his final target is Premier Mikhail Gorbachev in "Earth Day! Demon Night!" Part 3 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Jim Aparo & Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Brian Bolland. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 469 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2599D8C-018

Part 3 of the 3-part 'Shadow Box,' continued from the previous issue. King Snake wants Robin dead, but he'll have to go through Batman to get him...while the murderous Lynx does her best to help destroy the Boy Wonder. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Cover by Lyle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-030

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The tale begins on a treacherous mountain climb to track a killer. It ends with the birth of the LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT. On his quest to apprehend the killer, Bruce Wayne meets a tribal shaman who has a lasting impact on his life, influencing him, upon his return to Gotham City, to take up the cowl of Batman. Then, strange, ritualistic murders start occurring, and a mysterious bat-like person is seen. "Shaman" is a 5-part story that examines the early days of Batman...and leads off the first new regular Batman title in years. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Ed Hannigan and John Beatty. Inner cover painting by George Pratt. Deluxe format. NOTE: Outer cover has four different color variations and are not listed individually within our system. Cover price $1.50.

Bone (1991 1st Printing) 1 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-1E55638-001

Cover art by Jeff Smith. Bone, script and art by Jeff Smith; Fone Bone, Smiley Bone and Phoney Bone are run out of Boneville and get separated in the desert; Fone Bone finds his way to the valley. 1st Fone Bone; 1st Smiley Bone; 1st Phoney Bone; 1st Red Dragon; 1st Ted the Bug; 1st Rat Creatures. 1st printing ONLY! Cartoon Books #1-20, Image books #21-27, Cartoon Books #28 and up. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. 28 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Bucky O'Hare (1991) 4A CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2021. Direct Edition

Label #21-1982DFD-003

Direct Edition cover by Andre Coates and Michael Golden. Story by Larry Hama. Art by Michael Golden. Anthropomorphic action-adventure with Bucky O'Hare and the crew of the Righteous Indignation. In pursuit of Jenny, the ship arrives in a strange world; meanwhile, the Storm Toad Death Commandos are unleashed. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Concrete Celebrates Earth Day (1990 Dark Horse) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #22-05A906D-012

By Paul Chadwick & Charles Vess & Moebius. Cover by Paul Chadwick. On April 22, 1990, the world joined together in an effort to make the population of the Earth aware of the environmental dangers we face. As their contribution to the cause represented by Earth Day 1990, Paul Chadwick, and Dark Horse Comics have joined together to create a unique comic experience- Concrete Celebrates Earth Day. A 32 page full color comic, Concrete Celebrates Earth Day contains new stories featuring Chadwick's Harvey and Eisner award-winning character Concrete, plus stories by artists Moebius and Charles Vess, all designed to heighten our awareness of the environmental problems that threaten us all. It is a comics experience that is not to be missed. FC. Cover price $3.50.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 34 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #21-22F6136-024

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Cover by Chris Warner. This issue of Dark Horse's premier title features the fantastic climax of Book Two of Leopoldo Duranona's Race of Scorpions, the final episode of the current adventures of Michael Kraiger's radioactive misfit, The Zone, and a special Aliens story by Chris Warner and Randy Stradley that will kick off one of Dark Horse's most exciting projects! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 36A CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-22F6136-025

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Cover by Chris Warner. The most eagerly-awaited storyline begins in this month's issue of Dark Horse Presents! They are the galaxy's most deadly alien races; now, the time has come for them to meet at last! It's the Aliens and Predator together in one story! The confrontation of the century brought to you by Randy Stradley and film designer (The Abyss and Robocop II) Phillip Norwood! The story will then continue in a full-color miniseries coming out next month! Also, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennet continue the story of The Heartbreakers--beautiful and deadly clones! Plus, the further "sword and sorcery" adventures of Delia and Celia by Gary Davis! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 56 CBCS 9.8

Label #19-2A9840C-020

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Cover by Frank Miller, John Byrne, Paul Guinan and Dave Johnson. DHP's third giant-sized annual promises to be the best one yet! Frank Miller's ongoing adventure series Sin City headlines this all-star issue, which also includes part three of the four-part introduction to The Next Men by John Byrne; a two-part prologue to Aliens: Genocide by writer John Arcudi and artists Tony Atkins and Paul Guinan (Terminator); "Eldgytha," a tale of medieval sex and savagery by Rick Geary (who also provides the issue with a stunning back cover); the wacky adventures of Cliff Biggers, Brett Brooks, and Dave Johnson's Earth Boys; a bizarre case from the private files of The Creep, by John Arcudi and Dale Eaglesham; and misguided sorcery in Jo Duffy and Jo Chacon's Fancies. This is one issue you can't afford to miss. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-273838A-007

Cover pencils by Mike Manley. Power Play, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Chris practices with his Darkhawk powers, the family tries to manage without the father, and Chris is angry with his friends. Darkhawk walks into a trap and fights Bazin's men and Hobgoblin with Spiderman's help. Darkhawk tries to kill Hobgoblin and Spider-Man tells him off. At home, Chris gets a phone call warning him to "Beware the curse of the Darkhawk". 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-273838A-008

Cover pencils by Mike Manley. Savage Steel, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Darkhawk breaks into Ryker's island Prison to learn about his father from Louis McPhee and discovers he has a zoom focus power; The Powell family continues to deteriorate and Chris gets a second warning about the Curse of the Darkhawk; Darkhawk learns he can see in the dark; Fights Savage Steel who is shocked when he sees beneath Darkhawk's helmet; Savage Steel, who secretly works with the cops, kills Bazin's gang; Darkhawk removes his mask and is terrified by what he sees in the mirror. 40 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Deathstroke the Terminator (1991) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-11F72CB-004

Full Cycle: Part 1 of 4. "Assault!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Steve Erwin and Will Blyberg. Cover by Mike Zeck. Exploding from the pages of the New Teen Titans comes the DCU's most dangerous man - Deathstroke the Terminator. Slade Wilson is a super-soldier who uses 90% of his brain's capacity and this has allowed him to build a reputation as the best there is. With strength, speed, and cunning far beyond that of ordinary men, Deathstroke has even orchestrated the defeat of the heroes known as the Teen Titans (see New Teen Titans (1980) #42-44 and Annual #4). Now, even though they have been enemies in recent years, when Slade's ex-wife is hospitalized by an attack the man known as the Terminator decides to take action. Cover price $1.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 614 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-236237D-001

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Cover art by Norm Breyfogle. Street Demonz starring Batman, script by Alan Grant, pencils by Norm Breyfogle, inks by Steve Mitchell; Batman helps a group of teenage boys against a motorcycle gang. 32 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Elementals Sex Special (1991) 1A CBCS 9.8 Gould

Paper: White

Label #21-2491A44-001

Regular cover. Cover by Gould. "Sex, Lies, sans videotape." 16 pages. Story by Bill Willingham. Pencils by Mike Leeke. Inks by Mike Chen. Fathom has been trying to track down the metamorphing dolphin, Walker to enlist him in organizing the ocean's metahumans to fight in the war against the Oblivion planet. He's been looking for her for a totally different reason. "A little seduction." 10 pages. Story and pencils by Bill Willingham. Inks by Mike Chen and Dan Schaefer. F.I.S.H. agent Mary Lo has been tasked with obtaining secrets from Tommy Czuchra. The story's title should give you a clue as to how she goes about it. This issue was originally intended as issue 18 of the second Elementals series and thus, many of the plot elements are integral to that series. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289B7BE-020

"Send in the Clowns!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. Arcade has lured Excalibur into his trap. Now, if this burgeoning super team is going save Courtney Ross from this madman, they will have to survive the most diabolical traps ever conceived. Featuring a full page pin-up of Captain Britain on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289B7BE-022

Inferno Tie-In - "Goblin Morn!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. Can the heroes of Excalibur resist the enchantment which has settle over the city of New York? Featuring a frightening homage to A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. Also featuring a full page pin-up of Excalibur during Inferno on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289B7BE-023

"Excaliburs New York Adventure!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Jean Grey cameo. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. In the aftermath of Inferno, the team decides to take some R&R in the Big Apple. But in light of their recent actions during the demon invasion, some members of the team have some soul-searching to do. Featuring a full page pin-up of Excalibur and King Arthur on back cover by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Featuring a humorous cameo by none other than Clark Kent and Lois Lane. Cover price $1.50.

Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 35 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-058

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"Nosferatu" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #432-433; part 2 of 2. Plus: "The Law According to Judge Dredd" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Kevin O'Neill; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #474-475. Also: "Shok!" is by Rogan and Kevin O'Neill. Cover by Jim Fern and Mark McKenna. Cover price $1.50.

Law of Dredd (1989) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2a98398-072

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Brian Bolland reprints Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-061

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The universe's protectors incur the wrath of the intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo, and Dox's motives for liberating his home planet come under question. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-063

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Dox's plans for an intergalactic police force come together while the team learns more about Garryn Bek's mysterious life on Cairn. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark McKenna. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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.

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.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 70 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-289E094-010

Rob Liefeld cover; Wolverine & Ghost Rider in "Acts of Vengeance - Part 7: Confession is Good for the Soulless" by Howard Mackie (script) & Mark Texeira (art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 3: One Good Soul" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 2: Summertime Blues" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Dark Star, Starlight, & Black Widow in "One into Three Won't Go!" by Robert Campanell (script) & Larry Alexander (art); Deathwatch, The Presence appearance. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 85 CBCS 9.2 SS

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Jae Lee (On Back Cover)

Label #21-3D82531-001

Cover art by Sam Kieth. Blood Hungry Part 1: First Scent starring Wolverine, script by Peter David, art by Sam Kieth. Life During War Time Part 4: Fire In The Hole starring Firestar, script by Marcus McLaurin and Marie Javins, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy and Jose Marzan. Just Friends Part 1: Professor! starring Beast, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Rob Liefeld and Jae Lee, inks by Tim Dzon. The Dude In the Really Rad Armor! starring Speedball, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Chris Ivy. Back cover pencils by Jae Lee. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

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.