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Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) comic books 1989-1991

  • Issue #35
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 35

    Secret Origins of Justice League International. First up, Booster Gold's secret origin is revealed in "From the Depths." Script & pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tim Dzon. Also: a look at the Martian Manhunter's past in an untitled tale. Script by Mark Verheiden, art by Ken Steacy. And the secret origin of Maxwell Lord in "Climbing Back Out." Plot & breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by Robert Loren Fleming, art by Eduardo Barreto. Cover by Jerry Ordway & Ty Templeton. Cover price $1.50.

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    $4 Secret Origins #35 VF/NM 1988 Martian Manhunter and Booster Gold
    1 day left Auction SECRET ORIGINS #35 DC COMICS 1989 newstand

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  • Issue #37
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 37

    The Legion of Substitute Heroes takes the spotlight as the secret origin of the 30th century's biggest losers is retold, written by Ty Templeton and drawn by Templeton and Anthony Van Bruggen. Also, the origin of a 20th century loser, the original Doctor Light, as told by Craig Boldman, Mike Parobeck and Ken Branch. Cover by Templeton. Cover price $1.50.

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    $4 Secret Origins (3rd Series) #37 (Feb 1989, DC) 8.5 VF+

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  • Issue #38
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 38

    First up, the origin and first case of Green Arrow, revealed by writer Mike Grell and artists Hannibal King, Dick Giordano and Arne Starr. Then it's Speedy's turn, as we learn the origin of GA's former sidekick as told by Elliot Maggin, John Koch and John Nyberg. Cover by Tom Grindberg and Giordano. Cover price $1.50.

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    $3 Secret Origins (3rd Series) #38 (March 1989, DC) 8.0 VF
    1 day left Auction Secret Origins 34,35,36,37,38 Dc Comics
    8 hours left Auction SECRET ORIGINS featuring GREEN ARROW & SPEEDY #38 1989 DC COPPER AGE COMIC BOOK

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  • Issue #39
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 39

    "The Secret Origin of Man-Bat" is by Jan Strnad (script) & Kevin Nowlan (everything else). Plus, Animal Man in "The Myth of the Creation." Script by Grant Morrison, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Doug Hazlewood. Animal Man tale continues in Animal Man (1988) #10. Cover by Michael W. Kaluta. Cover price $1.50.

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    2 days left Auction DC Comics Secret Origins Special Issue 39 April 1989 Comic Book Animal Man

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  • Issue #40
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 40

    There's a lot of monkey business going on this month as we present the origins of DC's greatest apes, beginning with the origin of Gorilla City, written by Cary Bates and Greg Weisman and drawn by Carmine Infantino and Mike DeCarlo. Also, the story behind Detective Chimp, as told by writer Andy Helfer and artist Mark Badger. And, last but not least, Congorilla, the story of a jungle explorer whose mind is trapped in the body of a golden gorilla, written by Tom Joyner, with art by Fred Butler and K.S. Wilson. Cover by Bill Wray. Cover price $1.50.

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    3 days left Auction Secret Origins # 40 Gorilla Grodd (DC 1989) Very Fine

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  • Issue #41
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 41

    The second Flash's Rogues' Gallery gets together for a final felonious mission, wherein we learn the secret origins of Captain Cold, Heat Wave, Pied Piper, Trickster, Weather Wizard and Captain Boomerang. Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, with art by Don Simpson, Howard Simpson, Trevor Von Eeden, Paris Cullins, Grant Miehm and Ian Carr. Cover by Mike Mignola. Cover price $1.50.

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    $20 Secret Origins #41 The Rouges' Gallery of Flash (Jun 1989)
    5 days left Auction DC Secret Origins 7,9,10,11,16,27,30,32,39,41! JLA! Phantom Stranger! See Pics!

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  • Issue #42
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 42

    The secret origin of one of the most mysterious Legionnaires, Phantom Girl, by Tom and Mary Bierbaum, with art by Dave Cockrum and Larry Mahlstedt. Also, the secrets of the Grim Ghost are revealed by Roy Thomas and Mike Bair. Cover by Dick Giordano and Karl Kesel. Cover price $1.50.

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    $1 Secret Origins (3rd Series) #42 (July 1989, DC) 4.0 VG

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  • Issue #43
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 43

    The secret origins of the original team of Hawk & Dove are revealed by writers Barbara and Karl Kesel, with art by Trevor Von Eeden and Akin & Garvey. Also, the story of how Nazi gold hidden deep inside the Earth sets the stage for the origin of Cave Carson, written by Bob Wayne, with art by Timothy Truman. Cover by Paris Cullins. Cover price $1.50.

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    $3 SECRET ORIGINS #43 (1989 DC) NM ORIGINAL HAWK & DOVE (TEEN TITANS), CAVE CARSON

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  • Issue #44
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 44

    Beginning in the pages of Detective Comics (1937- ) #604, the Darknight Detective will battle the combined forces of the four Clayfaces. You can learn the origins of all four of these malleable malefactors here. 'Clayface I and Clayface IV' are by Mike W. Barr, Keith Giffen and Al Gordon. 'Clayface II' is by Dan Raspler, Bernie Mireault and Denis Rodier. And 'Clayface III' is by Len Wein, Tom Grummett and Gary Martin. Cover by Kevin Nowlan (featuring Batman). Cover price $1.50.

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    6 days left Auction Secret Origins #44, 1st team app. Mud Pack
    6 days left Auction DC Secret Origins 44 Batman 1st Appearance Mud Pack VF/NM Combined Shopping

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  • Issue #45
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 45

    Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Citizen Jan starring Blackhawk, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Grant Miehm, inks by Terry Beatty; a skillful mix of the old and the current versions of Blackhawk. Folk Tales starring El Diablo, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by John Nyberg; ties in to the El Diablo book that began just two months previously. 52 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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  • Issue #46
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 46

    The headquarters of the featured teams play vital roles in the tales within. First up, the costumes of the Justice League of America come to life in "Ghosts of Stone." Script by Grant Morrison, pencils by Curt Swan, inks & colors by George Freeman. Next, The New Titans in "Tower in the Sky!" Script by Marv Wolfman, art by Vince Giarrano. And the Legion of Super-Heroes in "The Little Clubhouse That Could." Script by Gerard Jones, art by Curt Swan & Ty Templeton. Cover price $1.75.

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    $5 Secret Origins #46 FN 1st appearance of Arm Fall Off Boy
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  • Issue #47
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 47

    The secret origins of three members of the Legion of Super-Heroes who gave their lives in the line of duty: 'Ferro Lad,' written by Mike W. Barr with art by Curt Swan and Mark Badger; 'Chemical King,' written by Robert Loren Fleming with art by Chris Sprouse and Al Gordon; and 'Karate Kid,' by writers Tom and Mary Bierbaum, with art by Mike Parobeck and Paul Fricke. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Eric Shanower. Cover price $1.75.

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    1 day left Auction Secret Origins # 47, from 1989; Legion of Super Heroes, VG Condition

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  • Issue #48
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 48

    Whatever happened to Ambush Bug? Find out in the last ever Ambush Bug tale, as told by Keith Giffen and Robert Loren Fleming. Also, learn the secrets of Rex, the Wonder Dog, by Gerard Jones, Paris Cullins and Gary Martin. Then, the Trigger Twins appear in a tale by William Messner-Loebs and Trevor Von Eeden. And, last but not least, the story of Stanley and his Monster, by Phil Foglio and Kez Wilson. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. (Note: Batman & Robin appear on the cover, but not within.) Cover price $1.75.

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    $4 Secret Origins (3rd Series) #48 (April 1990, DC) 8.0 VF
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  • Issue #49
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 49

    The origin of the Cadmus Project is revealed in a tale of the new Newsboy Legion, with story and art by Karl Kesel. Also, journey back to the days of Camelot and learn the origin of the Silent Knight, as told by writer Jan Strnad, pencilled by John Koch, and inked by Gary Martin. Plus, a two-page origin of the Legion of Super-Heroes' Bouncing Boy, by Ty Templeton. Cover by Kesel. Cover price $1.75.

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    1 day left Auction Secret Origins Vol.3, #49 Bouncing Boy Newsboy Legion Karl Kesel DC 1990

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  • Issue #50
    Secret Origins (1986 DC 2nd Series) 50

    It's a 96-page blockbuster final issue of Secret Origins, featuring an illustrated prose retelling of the first meeting between Batman and Dick Grayson, written by Dennis O'Neil and illustrated by George Perez; "The Flash of Two Worlds," as retold by writer Grant Morrison and artists Mike Parobeck and Romeo Tanghal; Black Canary, by writer Alan Brennert and artists Joe Staton and Dick Giordano; Dolphin, by writer Richard Bruning, with art by Steve Bove and Kez Wilson; the origin of the western hero Johnny Thunder, written by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Alan Weiss and Giordano; and the story of the Space Museum, by writer Gerard Jones and artists Carmine Infantino and George Perez. Cover by Ty Templeton. Cover price $3.95.

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    $100 George Perez Pedigree Collection CGC 7.0 Secret Origins 50 Last Issue Batman Art

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