Auctions: comic books 1990-1992, graded by CBCS

666 The Mark of the Beast (1991) 9 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2AD1FA5-002

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Cover by Ken Barr; "Freaks" by Peter Milligan (script) & John Higgins (art); "Zap" by Alex Stewart (script) & Kev Hopgood (art); "The Mind of Wolfie Smith" by Tom Tully & Vano'; Cover price $1.95.

666 The Mark of the Beast (1991) 10 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2AD1FA5-001

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Cover by Ken Barr; "The Drowning Pond" by Unknown; "The Future That Never Was!" by Unknown; "The Loser" by Unknown; "Ghost Hunters" by Unknown; "Phantom Pilot" by Unknown; "Absolute Nightmare" by Unknown; "Cold as Marble" by D. Anderson (script) & M. Belardinelli; Cover price $1.95.

Alien 3 Movie Adaptation (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2D13FCF-001

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Written by Steven Grant. Art by Christopher Taylor and Rick Magyar. Cover by Arthur Suydam. Ripley, probably the most practiced Alien-fighter in known space, finds herself up against the beast one more time in this adaptation of the most eagerly awaited film of the summer! FC Cover price $2.50.

Alien 3 Movie Adaptation (1992) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2D13FCF-008

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Written by Steven Grant. Art by Christopher Taylor and Rick Magyar. Cover by Arthur Suydam. Ripley finds that the most horrifying thing about fighting Aliens may actually be the battle within. FC Cover price $2.50.

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 Hive (1992) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-248C197-003

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Written by JERRY PROSSER. Art and cover by KELLEY JONES. Stanislaw Mayakovsky once wrote a book about the cybernetic ant he designed to infiltrate a hive in order to gain precious knowledge about the species. Now a beautiful young thief has approached him to recreate his experiment by designing an Alien to infiltrate an Alien hive to gain something else precious: the Alien Queen Mother's royal jelly, the galaxy's most valuable commodity! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens Hive (1992) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-029

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Written by JERRY PROSSER. Art and cover by KELLEY JONES. Stanislaw Mayakovsky and his new "partner" have designed a cyberantic Alien to steal the Alien Queen Mother's royal jelly, the galaxy's most valuable commodity. This issue the cyberantic Alien's big test comes as "Norbert" is sent deep into the heart of an Alien hive! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens Hive (1992) 3 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-248C197-005

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Written by JERRY PROSSER. Art and cover by KELLEY JONES. Stranded on the hive world's surface with a storm coming, Stan, Julie and Gill have only one path to safety - through the Alien's hive! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens Hive (1992) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-032

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Written by JERRY PROSSER. Art and cover by KELLEY JONES. Surrounded by Aliens and a hostile Grant Corporation ship, Stan, Julie and Gill are running low on options. When there seems to be no possible means of escape, Stan discovers that there's always one more way out! 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.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 107 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-081

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World Tour '92: Part 1 of 3. "Rage against the Dying of the Light!" Guest-starring X-Factor. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Tom Morgan. Alpha Flight begins a world tour that will take them around the globe. First they'll pay a visit to the mutant heroes known as X-Factor. The teams are taken aback when a sorcerous bride to be awakens the undead to see that her wedding goes forward without a hitch. What happens next is right out of horror show. Cover price $1.75.

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) 331 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2DC8414-021

"The Death Standard" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen and Terry Austin. To destroy the largest cocaine stockpile in the United States, the Punisher and the wondrous wall-crawler break into a secret federal installation in upstate New York! The web-slinger can't believe the government has joined the drug trade! But the Punisher doesn't care who's doing what! He's going to obliterate those drugs or die trying! Meanwhile in Colorado, Venom escapes from the Vault again! And in Soho, the Black Cat scares Mary Jane! Big problems are looming for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man next issue! Cameo appearance by Microchip. (Note: Spider-Man and the Punisher previously worked together in Punisher War Journal (1988 1st series) 14 & 15.) 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) 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.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 349 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDC6FB-017

"Man of Steal!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. The Black Fox is on the prowl again! And on this occasion the renowned jewel thief has his eye on the Trask diamond! Coincidentally, the Daily Bugle sends its ace photographer to cover the diamond's unveiling at the Trask Center! So when the wily fox makes his move, the web-slinger swings into action! It looks like Spider-Man is going to stop the fox dead in his tracks and recover the diamond! But someone else wants the diamond too! A certain Eastern European monarch known for clashing with the Fantastic Four! Wow, is the wall-crawler going to challenge Doctor Doom? Caution is advised! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 350 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDD78F-005

"Doom Service!" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized issue. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. At a Long Island resort, the Amazing Spider-Man battles Doctor Doom to protect the Black Fox! Is that a brave decision or a foolhardy one? Unfortunately, it's the latter as the web-slinger limps back home battered, bruised, and concussed! However the aging fox is still alive! But now the weakened wall-crawler has only 24 hours to find the jewel called the dragon's egg...or once more face the deadly wrath of Victor Von Doom! The next day in suburban New Jersey; the Latverian Monarch, the Black Fox, and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man come together again! Does anyone have the dragon's egg? Someone better...or someone will meet their doom! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Uncle Ben (hallucination). Flashback cameos by the Avengers and Sandman. Brief retelling of Spider-Man's origin. (Notes: This issue features a farewell art portfolio by Erik Larsen. First pin-up: Spider-Man and Mary Jane by Erik Larsen and John Romita Sr. Second pin-up: Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four by Erik Larson and Joe Sinnott. Third pin-up: Spider-Man and Daredevil by Erik Larsen and Al Williamson. Fourth pin-up: Cardiac, Solo, and Captain Universe by Erik Larsen and Sal Buscema. Fifth pin-up: Spider-Man split image by Erik Larsen and Todd McFarlane. This issue completes Erik Larsen's quality 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man title. This two-part story was reprinted in 1995 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Doctor Doom.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 358 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-101

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Final $1 cover price. "Out on a Limb" Round Robin: The Sidekick's Revenge Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring Moon Knight, Darkhawk, Night Thrasher, Nova, and the Punisher. Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Al Milgrom. The Amazing Spider-Man leads the charge in the grand finale of the Sidekick's Revenge storyline! Inside the Secret Empire's hideout, the web-slinger and his five allies fight from cover to cover vs. Midnight, Thunderball, Lynn Church, and the Seekers! Who will be the last man standing? Or perhaps the last cyborg standing? A non-stop battle issue! Last $1.00 issue. (Notes: Midnight and Lynn Church return many years later in Moon Knight (2006 3rd series) 6 & 7. This issue features a wraparound three-part foldout cover depicting all six superheroes in the story.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361B CBCS 9.6 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #21-1A8A127-002

2nd ptg (silver ink background, not white); 1st full app Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Pt. 1 of 2 Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-113

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80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Direct Edition.

Label #21-44F0FA4-003

80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-38F1BCD-002

80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-44F0FA4-001

80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-44F0FA4-002

80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365N CBCS 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-279A9AA-116

Newsstand edition. 80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365N CBCS 9.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-390CD6F-006

Newsstand edition. 80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 26 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-122

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"Fortune and Steel" Guest-starring the New Warriors. Part 1 of the Hero Killers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Scott McDaniel. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Acting on separate tips; the web-slinger, Nova, Night Thrasher, and Namorita converge on Fortune, New Jersey to stop a potential catastrophe! A shadowy organization called Target Technologies plans to test a wave cannon on the city's population! But fortunately after wading through several henchmen, the heroes disable the powerful weapon and prevent the disaster! Later that night the web-slinger, Nova, and Namorita infiltrate Target Technologies' headquarters complex! But this time more formidable foes await: the Dreadnoughts! It's going to be a long night for the New Warriors and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer, Speedball, Auric, Silver, and the Sphinx. First backup story: "First Kill!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Bruce Jones. Venom meets the alien symbiote for the first time. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Second backup story: "The Wronged Man" Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Scott Koling. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Solo battles terrorists in Italy. Third backup story: "Making the Grade" Script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich. Art by Aaron Lopresti. The wall-crawler chats up the Looter about his many past foes. Fourth backup story: "Now Strikes the Lightmaster!" Part 1 of Evil's Light. Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Vince Evans. Inks by Don Hudson. The Lightmaster battles Cloak and kidnaps Dagger. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. (Note: Splash page art by Scott McDaniel and Keith Williams.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 26 CBCS 9.8 SS Lopresti/ De La Rosa

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Witnessed Sigs: Aaron Lopresti and Sam De La Rosa on 2/29/2020 Direct Edition

Label #20-0E0F837-003

"Fortune and Steel" Guest-starring the New Warriors. Part 1 of the Hero Killers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Scott McDaniel. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Acting on separate tips; the web-slinger, Nova, Night Thrasher, and Namorita converge on Fortune, New Jersey to stop a potential catastrophe! A shadowy organization called Target Technologies plans to test a wave cannon on the city's population! But fortunately after wading through several henchmen, the heroes disable the powerful weapon and prevent the disaster! Later that night the web-slinger, Nova, and Namorita infiltrate Target Technologies' headquarters complex! But this time more formidable foes await: the Dreadnoughts! It's going to be a long night for the New Warriors and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer, Speedball, Auric, Silver, and the Sphinx. First backup story: "First Kill!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Bruce Jones. Venom meets the alien symbiote for the first time. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Second backup story: "The Wronged Man" Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Scott Koling. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Solo battles terrorists in Italy. Third backup story: "Making the Grade" Script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich. Art by Aaron Lopresti. The wall-crawler chats up the Looter about his many past foes. Fourth backup story: "Now Strikes the Lightmaster!" Part 1 of Evil's Light. Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Vince Evans. Inks by Don Hudson. The Lightmaster battles Cloak and kidnaps Dagger. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. (Note: Splash page art by Scott McDaniel and Keith Williams.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.

American: Lost in America (1992 Dark Horse) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2B978A3-035

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Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Marrinen and Brian Garvey. Cover by Dave Dorman. Reporter Dennis Hough sees a golden opportunity (not to mention dollar signs) when he's asked to help with a governor's re-election campaign. The only catch is...Hough must deliver the American as the governor's new spokesman, and the American has joined s mysterious cult and disappeared! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Archer and Armstrong (1992) 3 CBCS 9.8 SS Jim Shooter

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Verified Signature: Jim Shooter.

Label #22-0668043-002

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Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. "And Then There Were Nuns," script and pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Bob Wiacek; Transported back from the Lost Land, Archer and Armstrong are abducted by Mahmud's Sect troops; They are taken into captivity, leaving Armstrong's magic satchel to be stolen; The pair awaken, chained in a dungeon beneath the Vatican; When they try to escape, they are forced to flee from the Sect pursuit of Mahmud, Constantino, the Roman Candle, and those uzi-packing nuns, the Sisters of Doom!; Characters: Archer; Armstrong; Cardinal Cyn; Constantino; Daryl; Mahmud; Pope John Paul II; the Sisters of Doom. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Armor (1985 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.6

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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.

Armor (1985 1st Series) 13A CBCS 9.4

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Label #19-2AC2DFF-003

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Direct Edition cover by Neal Adams. A Splash of Scarlet. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Sal Velluto, Rudy Nebres and Neal Adams. Sci-fi superheroics from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. After their battle with Serabo, Silver Streak and Armor face the assassin Scarlet Streak - who turns out to be their long-lost sister. Final issue of the series; followed by Armor (1993 2nd Series) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Batman (1940) 443 CBCS 9.8

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 (1940) 473 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-2599D8C-023

Cover by Norm Breyfogle. "The Idiot!" Part 3 of 4, script by Peter Milligan, art by Norm Breyfogle; Held captive, Batman tries to reason with Dr. Crosby, but Crosby is too deluded by the Idiot's promises to listen; Before he can inject Batman with the idiot root extract, hes attacked by Zeno; Zeno ends up freeing Batman because conscience would not allow him to abandon a man who had saved his life; Crosby's angels attack Batman; The Idiot attacks Batman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 477 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-259AD0A-004

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Part 1 of the 2-part 'A Gotham Tale.' Batman is trapped in a vault with two other people, with only enough air for two! As they wait for workers to break them free, each of the victims explains why he should survive. Continued next issue. Written by John Wagner, with art by Cam Kennedy. Photo cover by Tom Taggart. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) 2 CBCS 9.6

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Slab: Scuffing on back of case

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Label #19-2B047C8-026

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Part 2 of the 4-part "The Last Arkham." Batman is imprisoned in Arkham Asylum, a helpless victim of the mad, vengeful Jeremiah Arkham. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) 4 CBCS 9.6

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Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

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Label #19-2B047C8-028

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Part 4 of the 4-part "The Last Arkham." Batman discovers the secret behind Mr. Zsasz's ghastly spree and accepts help from Nightwing to stop him. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Battletide (1992 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2AD1D20-007

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Starring Death's Head II & Killpower. Tag-team wrestling--inter-galactic style! It's everyone's favorite cyborg vs. everyone's favorite assassin as Death's Head II and Killpower find themselves in a world where war is an everpresent reality. With Dark Angel, Psylocke, Motormouth, Tuck & Wolverine. Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Geoff Senior. Cover by Dell Barras. Cover price $1.75.