Auctions: comic books 1990-1992, graded by CBCS

Knights of Pendragon (1992 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-055

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"Quest World!," script by Dan Abnett and John Tomlinson, pencils by Phil Gascoine, inks by Adolfo Buylla; Mys-Tech's dimension hopping mercenaries have discovered Avalon and the Pendragons; Mys-Tech wants their power; On our Earth, Union Jack is caught up in a robot rebellion at Tony Stark's theme park, Quest World. 36 pgs., full color. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Lobo's Back (1992 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7372-003

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This is the 1st printing. 2nd printings are identified by having a Roman Numeral "II" in the price box on front cover. Everybody's favorite bad boy of comics returns! This time Lobo's taken a job as a skip-tracer, courtesy of his old friend Ramona, the skip-tracing hairdresser who's set him on the trail of his bounty, Loo. That's Loo, the self-proclaimed 'baddest bastich in the galaxy'...who may just be a match for Lobo himself. Yeah, right! LOBO'S BACK is a pulse-pounding, action-packed bonanza of violence, hilarity and more violence, brought to you by the creative team responsible for LOBO: THE LAST CZARNIAN and THE LOBO PARAMILITARY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: writers Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, and artist Simon Bisley, who provides both interior art and covers. All the covers, because issue #1 features three separate covers, but all three appear on every copy - no fraggin' variant editions here. Strongly and Vehemently Suggested for Mature Readers...so put it back, kid! New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Lobo's Back (1992 DC) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7372-002

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This is the 1st printing. 2nd printings are identified by having a Roman Numeral "II" in the price box on front cover. Everybody's favorite bad boy of comics returns! This time Lobo's taken a job as a skip-tracer, courtesy of his old friend Ramona, the skip-tracing hairdresser who's set him on the trail of his bounty, Loo. That's Loo, the self-proclaimed 'baddest bastich in the galaxy'...who may just be a match for Lobo himself. Yeah, right! LOBO'S BACK is a pulse-pounding, action-packed bonanza of violence, hilarity and more violence, brought to you by the creative team responsible for LOBO: THE LAST CZARNIAN and THE LOBO PARAMILITARY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: writers Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, and artist Simon Bisley, who provides both interior art and covers. All the covers, because issue #1 features three separate covers, but all three appear on every copy - no fraggin' variant editions here. Strongly and Vehemently Suggested for Mature Readers...so put it back, kid! New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 9 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bob Layton on 9/13/2015 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-0012287-AA-168

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Magnus returns to North Am but is not welcome and has to flee to the Goph level; Leeja remains in Synchron and tries to improve herself; and President Clane starts a war against Synchron in "The Xyrkol Trilogy Part One – The Rise." Script by Laura Hitchcock & Jim Shooter and art by Ernie Colon & Kathryn Bolinger & Ted Halsted. Cover price $1.95.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 10 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bob Layton on 9/13/2015 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002240-AA-012

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Afraid of Synchron and as North Am is helpless without power, President Clane decides to take desperate measures and has Xyrkol's mind freed from the pycho probe in order to get him to help North Am defend itself. But Xyrkol, of course, plays by his own agenda in "The Xyrkol Trilogy Part Two – Freedom's End." Script by Jim Shooter & Fred Pierce and art by Mark Moretti & Tom Ryder & Ted Halsted. Cover price $1.95.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 19 CBCS 9.8 SS Shooter/Layton

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2016 & Bob Layton on 5/15/2016.

Label #16-1C52C57-052

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A9 and E7's plans for Mekman to induce freewill in all robots begins and Magnus' job with Elzy's goph salvage and reconstruction yard has a lot more problems than he expected in "Probes." Script by Jim Shooter, Don Perlin, Steve Ditko & David Michelinie and art by Steve Ditko & Ralph Reese. Cover price $2.25.

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.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 34 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-051

The Grudge - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by J.J. Birch. Frenchie made Moonie swear to stay out of this -- it's HIS grudge match! Vs. Killer Shrike. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight Special Edition (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2636C18-008

Moon Knight and Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, band together to take down a deadly cult. Moon Knight reluctantly agrees to help Shang-Chi recover the 'Stolen Spirits' from Mordillo Island. The unlikely duo fight for their lives against terrifying adversaries, including terrorists and a deadly ninja team! Written by Doug Moench. Art by Art Nichols and Chris Ivy. Cover by Nichols and Jeff Albrecht. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 118U CBCS 9.4 Perez Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-072

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Unbagged; magazine only, no promo card. Article on Dinosaurs: A Celebration; article on writing by Peter David; article (part 2) on Marvel Masterpieces cards; interview with Alan Davis on Excalibur; 1-page Fred Hembeck strip; Doctor Strange illo by Darren Auck and Steve Alexandrov; Hulk cover by George Perez 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) 49 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2496D64-049

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

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 58 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2496D64-058

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Shanna stars in "The Political Animal" (part 3). Script by Steve Gerber, art by Bret Blevins. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch star in "Hometown!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sandy Plunkett, inks by Armando Gil. Pin-ups: Wonder Man (Jeff Johnson/Jack Torrance), Nick Fury (Jim Lee), and the Punisher (Andre Smith Coates). Joe Chiodo painted front cover; Plunkett back cover. Cover price $2.25.

Morbius the Living Vampire (1992) 1U.D CBCS 9.8 Wagner Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Supplemental materials included.

Label #19-4826BB2-046

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Unbagged Direct Edition; no poster. Ghost Rider & Johnny Blaze guest star in Rise of the Midnight Sons part 3 of 6. Cover price $2.75.

Namor the Sub-Mariner (1990 1st Series) 26 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-0FD4FF7-030

"Where is Namor?!" Guest-starring Namorita. Cameos by Captain America, Iron Fist, and the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by John Byrne. Art by Jae Lee and Bob Wiacek. Cover by Jae Lee. Six months after his fateful confrontation with the wizard Master Khan, Prince Namor remains missing. His friends have all but given up hope of ever finding him again. Meanwhile, far to the northwest, a stranger emerges from the woods with no memory of who he is and where he came from. It isn't long before this mysterious stranger gets caught up in a local feud that could mean death. Cover price $1.25.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 100D CBCS 9.6 SS

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Rob Liefeld. Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-014

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Direct Edition. 1st printing with purple background (the 2nd printing has a gold cover; the 3rd printing has a silver cover). 52-page giant. Cover art by Rob Liefeld.1st appearance of the X-Force (cameo) in The End of the Beginning, script by Fabian Nicieza, plot and art by Rob Liefeld; Shatterstar shows up in the Danger Room and the New Mutants have to help him defeat Mojo's Soldiers; Feral also arrives at the Mansion and Cable helps get Masque off of her back; Agreeing to try Cable's new proactive stance in the mutant struggle, the New Mutants leave X-Mansion behind and officially become X-Force. Part 3 of 3. Final issue of the series; the story continues in X-Force 1. 52 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

New Warriors (1990 1st Series) 24 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-289EB7E-004

Nothing But the Truth: Part 3 of 4 - "The Cheating Corner!" Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Chris Marrinan and Andrew Pepoy. Say it isn't so! The Warriors betrayed by Night Thrasher?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

New Warriors (1990 1st Series) 26 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289EB7E-005

"The Next Step!" Avengers cameo. Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Darick Robertson and Larry Mahlstedt. Is Marvel Boy really going to prison? Not if the New Warriors have anything to say about it! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-019

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Story and art by John Byrne. In this issue, titled "Worldview," the mutants have been separated for the first time. They're jailed, hospitalized, or...somewhere else. Jasmine is desperate for news of Jack. But how can she go to him if she's caged? Maybe her strange new abilities will help. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Nightstalkers (1992) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-4826BB2-050

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Not poly-bagged and no poster. Cover pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer. Untitled Nightstalkers story starring Ghost Rider, Blaze, Lillith, Blade, Frank King, Hannibal King, Morbius, and Dr. Strange, script by D. G. Chichester, pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer; Part of the 'Rise of the Midnight Sons' storyline; Other issues are Ghost Rider #28 (Part 1), Spirits of Vengeance #1 (Part 2), Morbius #1 (Part 3); Darkhold #1 (Part 4) and Ghost Rider #31 (Part 6). 52 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Nightstalkers (1992) 1U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-4826BB2-049

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Not poly-bagged and no poster. Cover pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer. Untitled Nightstalkers story starring Ghost Rider, Blaze, Lillith, Blade, Frank King, Hannibal King, Morbius, and Dr. Strange, script by D. G. Chichester, pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer; Part of the 'Rise of the Midnight Sons' storyline; Other issues are Ghost Rider #28 (Part 1), Spirits of Vengeance #1 (Part 2), Morbius #1 (Part 3); Darkhold #1 (Part 4) and Ghost Rider #31 (Part 6). 52 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Psycho Killers (1992) 7 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-040

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Judias Buenoano Cover price $2.95.

Psycho Killers MIA Special (1992) 1 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-045

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Psycho Killers MIA Special (1992) 2 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-046

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Rai (1992) 8 CBCS 9.8 SS Bob Layton

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Bob Layton on 11/19/2016.

Label #16-4325678-007

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This issue does not have a card (coupon). This special story which focuses on the awful consequences of the Unity war to the world of 4001, is the foundation of the new Rai series and a unique event in comics history. "Vengeance for the Dead" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Peter Grau and Kathryn Bolinger. Characters: Icespike; Kazuyo Nakadai; Koji; Makiko Minashi; President Isao Seko; Rentaro Nakadai; Rokkie; Takashi Nakadai. Cover price $2.25.

Robin (1991 Limited Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Bolland Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-259B411-012

1st printing. Direct Edition. Tim Drake heads to Paris to study under the Tibetan Rahul Lama, then finds himself in a brawl with the Ghost Dragons gang in "Big Bad World." Script by Chuck Dixon, art by Tom Lyle and Bob Smith. Includes a poster of Robin by Neal Adams. Cover by Brian Bolland. See also Batman # 457. Cover price $1.00.

Samuree (1987 1st Series Continuity) 9B CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AC2DFF-027

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Direct Edition painted cover by Kristine Adams. The End of Pain. Story by Peter Stone. Art by Dave Hoover, Brian Garvey, Mark Beachum, and Neal Adams An orphaned American girl raised on an isolated island of Japanese martial arts experts becomes not a samurai or a sensei, but a samuree.  Someone with superhuman powers invades Jerri-Anne's home, but he's actually looking for Samuree. Final issue of the series; followed by Samuree (1993 2nd Series Continuity) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

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

Paper: White

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

Label #21-3D82531-004

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

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 26 CBCS 9.2 SS Pratt/ Gaiman

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Verified Signatures: George Pratt and Neil Gaiman (Both on 1ST Page)

Label #21-4630D29-002

Season of Mists, Part 5 of 7. It's time for the Sandman to hand over the keys to Hell...but to whom? Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Kelley Jones and George Pratt. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 28 CBCS 9.4 Signed Pratt/ Gaiman

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: George Pratt and Neil Gaiman (Both on 1ST Page) Direct Edition

Label #21-4630D29-003

Neil Gaiman script with Mike Dringenberg/George Pratt art. Seasons of Mist, part 7 of 7. Cover price $1.50.

Savage Dragon (1992 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A68684-019

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"Rock this Town!" Guest-starring Badrock. Cameos by Spawn and Shaft. 1st appearance of Nurse (who later turns out to be Mighty Man of Freak Force). Story and art by Erik Larsen. Dragon is hospitalized after his confrontation with the new Super-Patriot. It is discovered that Dragon can regenerate damaged tissue at an amazing rate (he heals real fast). But he's not on his feet for long when he's inexplicably attacked by Badrock, the Boy of Stone. Why would Youngblood's resident strong guy attack an officer of the law? The answer may shock and, at the very least, amuse you. Dragon's story continues in Savage Dragon (1993- 2nd Series) #1. Cover price $1.95.

Sex Trek The Next Infiltration (1992 Friendly Comics) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-258FC6E-016

X-Rated comic book spoof of Star Trek the Next Generation. 6.5" x 10", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.8 SS Jim Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002239-AA-096

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UNITY Chapter 6. Shadowman finds himself side by side with Solar, sun and shadow allied against the One who sits at the center of UNITY. "Sunburn" is written by David Lapham, Jim Shooter and Faye Perozich, with art by David Lapham, Tom Ryder and Maria Beccari. Cover by Frank Miller. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Hall

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Witnessed Sigs: Bob Layton on 9/12/2015 & Bob Hall on 5/13/2016.

Label #16-1FCCB5B-019

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Shadowman discovers the other creature of the night...and begins the fight of his life. At stake: the power of the night. "Run For Your Death" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Jose Delbo, Don Perlin and John Dixon. Cover by Don Perlin and Stan Drake. Cover price $2.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 34 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1853025-061

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 1 of 5 - "...Even Demigods must Dream!" Featuring the return of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer tours the realm of Death. And, by story's end, witness the triumphant return of one of the Marvel Universe's most dangerous villains, the Mad Titan, Thanos. 32 pages.

NOTE: "This is the Mad Titan's first in continuity appearance since his demise in Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual #2 thirteen years earlier." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 38 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-034

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 5 of 5 - "The Answer!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The space pirate known as Nebula (last seen in Avengers #318), the granddaughter of the Mad Titan, Thanos, finally meets her infamous relative. It is an encounter that will leave her scared to say the least. Plus, at last...the Silver Surfer confronts Thanos and these two immensely powerful beings engage in a battle only one of them will walk away from. Story continues in Thanos Quest #1. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 39 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-034

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"The Fight Game!" Story by Alan Grant. Art by James Sherman. The Silver Surfer must fight for his life on a planet where only the strong survive. Can even the Power Cosmic stand against the power of Algol Demonstar? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 40 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-037

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"Welcome to Dynamo City!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer arrives in the always dangerous Dynamo City to be presented with the Last Will and Testament of Thanos. And, that is only the beginning of the Surfer's problems. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 41 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-038

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"Job Hunting!" Featuring a 2-page splash page of all the heroes, villains, and supporting characters from the life of the Silver Surfer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. What would a former Herald of Galactus be doing standing in Dynamo City like some average Joe? What else...looking for work. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 42 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-039

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"A Second Chance!" Story by Jim Starlin and Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer's stay in Dynamo City continues as he finally meets the founder of gigantic free-floating satellite community whose sole purpose is commerce. Plus, the dim witted Drax the Destroyer stops by with news that the Mad Titan, Thanos still lives. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 43 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-040

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"Termination!" Story by Jim Starlin and Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Keith Williams. The Silver Surfer's unusual adventures in Dynamo City continue as his fate is in the hands of, dare I say it, lawyers! Will this be the Surfer's most crushing defeat to date? Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 44 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-041

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Epiphany!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. 1st appearance of the Infinity Gauntlet. Story continued from Thanos Quest (1990) #1-2. The Sentinel of the Spaceways and Drax the Destroyer combine their considerable might to battle Thanos. But the Mad Titan has acquired the Infinity Gems and now possesses nigh-omnipotent power. If they fail to defeat this despot, here and now, the universe is doomed! Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 45 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-042

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Guest-starring Drax the Destroyer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer and his erstwhile ally Drax the Destroyer confront the mad Titan, Thanos. But, even though these two beings have enough power between the two of them to destroy a small planet, they are as nothing next to the power of Thanos and the Infinity Gems. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 46 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2D95C71-008

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "...The Soul World!" Featuring the return of Adam Warlock. Guest-starring Drax the Destroyer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Utterly defeated by Thanos, the Silver Surfer and Drax the Destroyer awaken in the mysterious Soul World. While, Drax is kept busy by Gamora, the most dangerous woman in the universe, Norrin Radd seeks the council of the master of this realm...the enigmatic Adam Warlock. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 47 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-044

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Adam Warlock, Protector of Soul World!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Adam Warlock confronts Drax the Destroyer. Can the golden hero prevent the brute from destroying his paradise and restore the Silver Surfer to the realm of the living before it's too late? Plus, the Silver Surfer receives an ominous warning from his old foe Mephisto about Thanos' intentions for the universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 48 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-045

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Confronting One's Maker!" Guest-starring Galactus. Warlock and Drax cameos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Ever wonder how for years a noble being like the Silver Surfer as the Herald of Galactus could bear the guilt for the deaths of countless worlds. The answer may surprise you in this excellent tale about confronting past sins. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 50A CBCS 9.6 Lim

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-099

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Direct Market Edition - 1st printing Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Special Anniversary Issue. "Deeply Buried Secrets!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. In this 50th issue celebration the Silver Surfer fights for his life against a stone golem with all the power and visage of his arch foe Thanos. Plus, learn a dark secret from Norrin Radd's past. By story's end the Surfer plummets toward planet Earth. Broken physically and mentally, will he be able to warn Earth's heroes of the threat Thanos poses to the universe? Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #1. 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 51 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-049

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Hunger!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. As Galactus prepares to feed and restore his full power so that he may confront Thanos and the power of the Infinity Gauntlet, Nova thinks back to a meeting she had with the Silver Surfer (the meeting took place between Silver Surfer (1987-98 2nd Series) #43-44). Norrin Radd teaches Frankie Ray a terrible lesson in what it means to be a Herald of Galactus. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 52 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-050

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "The Hero in Absence!" Guest-starring Firelord, Starfox, Doctor Strange, and Drax the Destroyer. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #1. The Silver Surfer, on the verge of death, crash lands into the Sanctum Sanctorum of Doctor Strange. As the Surfer blacks out he utters simply, "Thanos is coming!" Meanwhile, the easily agitated Drax tries to murder the former Herald of Galactus, Firelord. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #2. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.