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Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4204073002

Cover by John Byrne. First appearance of new Spider-Woman in "And Then There Was One!", script by Howard Mackie, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Scott Hanna; Mattie Franklin has given herself a new identity of Spider-Woman; In the opening pages she stops a gang who are robbing a bank of Gold; The Media is very interested and she poses for cameras as she answers question; Meanwhile another much more sinister Spider-Woman is stealing the powers of former Spider-Women; The story switches to Jessica Drew in Madripoor where she uses her powers to fight this new mysterious villain but is quickly defeated; Back in New York Mary Jane is ready to go on a fashion shoot when she almost finds out Peter is hiding his Spider-Man costume in her carry-on bag; Julia Carpenter has fallen victim to the new mysterious Spider-Woman two days earlier; At the Daily Bugle, Jameson is hassling an intern to get the paper out on the streets with the headline "Who is the New Spider-Woman?" 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Astonishing X-Men (1999 2nd Series) 1B CGC 9.8 Peterson DF Marvel Authentix Variant

Paper: White

Marvel Authentix Sketch Cover.

Label #3764225006

Dynamic Forces Marvel Authentix Edition limited to 3,500 with Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 316 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4011787022

"Spiders and Stars!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Order has been restored to the universe! But the lady that caused the chaos is still on the loose! Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the wondrous wall-crawler blast off into outer space to rendezvous with Nebula's massive starship on the other side of the moon! Shell-Head and the synthezoid avenger arrive at the spaceship first and begin working their way through Nebula's guard force! And minutes later Cap, Thor, Spidey, and Sersi join the attack! Meanwhile inside the ship's command center, Starfox's pleasure power puts Nebula and her henchmen under his spell! By all accounts it looks like the Avengers will finish this caper without expending too much energy! But stranger things have happened in outer space…very strange! Cameo appearance by the Stranger. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 318 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4072884009

"A Vengeful God!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Nebula does it again! After almost destroying the cosmos with the universal compressor three issues ago, the vengeful super-villainess steals the power of the Infinity Union and threatens stellar genocide once more! But just like last time, the Mighty Avengers stand in her way! On the Stranger's gigantic planet-ship; the star-spangled avenger, golden avenger, synthezoid avenger, Asgardian, Eternal, and amazing one fight to the finish against Nebula! With help from the Stranger, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes bring the universe back from the brink one more time? Cameo appearance by Quasar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Nebula returns in Silver Surfer 38.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 360 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29CF5FE-001

The Gatherers Saga: Part 10 of 178 - "Alternate Visions" Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Bronze foil embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. Inside the citadel of the Gatherers, Proctor holds his newest avenger captive! The Vision! What diabolical plan does Proctor have in store for the synthezoid avenger? A simple one really. Transplant the Vision's artificial mind into another Vision from an alternative reality! And send the new "evil" Vision to kill the Avengers! A synthetic wolf in sheep's clothing! With Earth's Mightiest Heroes in disarray (after Sersi's rash behavior last issue), will the Vision's teammates even notice the change? First appearance of the Anti-Vision. Cameo appearances by Captain America, Lockjaw, and the Swordsman. Backup feature: "Overviews" Script by Bob Harras. Art by Hector Collazo. Designs by Suzanne Gaffney. The Black Widow brings Cap up-to-date on everything he's missed with the Avengers over the past several weeks. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue begins the 30th anniversary celebration of the Avengers. The Vision returns to his familiar red-hued body for the first time since West Coast Avengers 40. This issue includes a two-page Avengers pin-up by Ron Frenz and Tom Palmer. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 267,483; average paid circulation: 175,025.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 363 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-129

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The Gatherers Saga: Part 13 of 18 - "A Gathering of Hate!" Double-size issue. Script by Bob Harras. Pencils by Steve Epting. Inks by Tom Palmer. Silver foil embossed cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. It's all-out action in the Andes Mountains as Earth's Mightiest Heroes have at long last located Proctor's secluded citadel! The Black Knight leads the charge inside and in mere seconds the epic battle erupts! Seven fighting-mad avengers vs. Cassandra, Sloth, Magdalene, Tabula Rasa, and Proctor! The rage and fury of Dane Whitman and the Prince of Power push the Gatherers back on their heels, but the awesome power of Proctor stalls the Avengers' march to victory! During the furious fight, new details emerge about the relationship between Sersi and Proctor; and the Black Knight's connection to both of them! Could Sersi somehow be a greater threat to the Avengers than Proctor? First appearance of Deathcry. Cameo appearances by the Watcher, Empress Lilandra, Henry Pym, Bill Foster, and the Swordsman. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. Second feature: One-page pin-up of the Vision vs. Proctor by Art Nichols and Hector Collazo. Third feature: One-page pin-up of the Blood Wraith. Fourth feature: One-page pin-up of Captain America vs. the Gatherers. Fifth feature: One-page pin-up of Sersi by Brian Pelletier and Tom Palmer. Sixth feature: One-page pin-up of the Anachronauts by Dan Panosian. Seventh feature: Two-page pin-up of the Avengers vs. the Gatherers by Art Nichols, Hector Collazo, and Harry Candelario. (Note: The letters page previews George Perez's 30th anniversary Avengers poster in the typeset background.) 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 370 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1218769001

"Delta Force" Part 1 of 2. Script by Glenn Herdling. Art by Geof Isherwood (layouts), Al Milgrom (finishes), and Tom Yates (finishes). Cover by Steve Epting and Tom Palmer. The Avengers' epic adventure in Genosha is over, but there's no time for rest after a priority alert comes in from the South Pacific! Since the west coast avengers have been disbanded, the Black Widow sends Cap, Crystal, Sersi, Hercules, and the Black Knight to explore the ocean depths of Lemuria! But hold on, Lemuria…isn't that where the Deviants call home? Yes! And in very short order the Avengers are under attack! Only Sersi escapes the surprise ambush! And proceeds to desperately fly to the Pentagon to reach one of the friendly deviants, Kro! In order to help Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Kro rounds up a motley mixture of friendly deviants and prepares them for battle in Lemuria! Deviants Assemble?! Cameo appearance by Lord Ghaur. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Black Widow, Captain America, Crystal, Giant-Man, Hercules, Sersi, and the Vision. Deviant Lineup: Dragona, Enigmo, Karkas, Kro, Ransak, Red Bull, and Tzabaoth. (Notes: Lord Ghaur previously appeared in the conclusion of the Atlantis Attacks storyline in Fantastic Four Annual 22. The final issue of the Avengers West Coast series was published the same month as Avengers 370.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Avengers (1996 2nd Series) 1B CBCS 9.8 Yaep Variant

Paper: White

Chap Yaep Variant.

Label #21-1984276-016

Yaep cover - "Awaken the Thunder!" Plot by Rob Liefeld. Script by Jim Valentino. Pencils by Chap Yaep (pgs 1-19) and Rob Liefeld (pgs 20-41). Inks by Jonathan Sibal and Marlo Aquiza. Cover by Chap Yaep and Jonathan Sibal. Following the events of Onslaught Marvel Universe (1996) #1, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are back! But the Avengers are not quite the same...and also not in the same universe! A new creative team reimagines the Avengers for their second volume! On Avengers Island (in the Heroes Reborn Universe), Earth's Mightiest Heroes assemble for their first official mission! The team is traveling to Norway (of all places) to investigate a mysterious man encased in amber! And that man happens to be none other than the Prince of Asgard! If Thor is alive and well in this strange universe, can Loki be far behind? In the Norwegian snowscape, the new Avengers battle alongside the Mighty Thor to thwart Loki's sinister scheme! Cameo appearances by Hank Pym, Janet van Dyne, Agatha Harkness, Ultron-1, and the Enchantress. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Hellcat, Scarlet Witch, Swordsman, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Avengers' chronology continues from Avengers (1st series) 402. The Heroes Reborn universe is also known as Franklin Richards' pocket universe. The Avengers eventually return to the normal Marvel universe and continuity in the Heroes Reborn: The Return Limited Series in December 1997; and the Avengers 3rd series in January 1998. This issue features a 2-page pin-up of the new team.) 56 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Avengers (1996 2nd Series) 5B CBCS 9.8 Liefeld Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984276-018

Liefeld Cover - Part 2 of 2 - "...Let No Man Tear Asunder!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Written by Rob Liefeld and Jeph Loeb. Art by Rob Liefeld, Ian Churchill, and Chap Yaep. Cover by Rob Liefeld. The Avengers have fallen, all save one - the mighty Thor! Be can even a thunder god stand before the unbridled fury of the Incredible Hulk. Hulk vs. Thor! 'Nuff Said! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

Avengers (1998 3rd Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984276-020

First appearances of Triathlon and Silverclaw in "Turbulence!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. Edwin Jarvis, the Avengers' long-time butler, anxiously waits at the international terminal of Kennedy airport. For several years he has sponsored a child from the Central American country of Costa Verde. And at last she is visiting the United States! However the happy meeting is delayed after Moses Magnum's shock troops attack the terminal! Earth's Mightiest Heroes quickly respond, but find themselves under duress from Silverclaw and Magnum's high-tech weaponry! Fortuitously, a new superhero suddenly arrives on the tarmac: Triathlon! Can he turn the battle in the Avengers' favor? Cameo appearances by Jake Olson and Wonder Man. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This two-part story was reprinted in 2001 in the trade paperback: Avengers Clear and Present Dangers. The TPB collects issues #8 thru #15.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Avengers Forever (1998) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #0159150003

Westfield Exclusive Alternate Cover limited to 5,000 copies with Westfield Certificate of Authenticity. Cover pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by George Pérez. Destiny Made Manifest, script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Carlos Pacheco, inks by Jesús Merino; A war is brewing between Kang and Immortus, starting with Immortus trying to kill Rick Jones; In order to defeat these two foes, the Supreme Intelligence empowers Rick Jones with the Destiny Force again; Using his power, Rick--with Libra's help--randomly selects 7 Avengers from the past, present and future to his aid. 1st Appearance (Cameo) and Origin of 3rd Captain Marvel. 36 pgs. $2.99.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4401223022

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4401224004

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4401224001

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4401223024

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4401223025

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Battletide (1992 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

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.

Battletide (1992 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-010

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Starring Death's Head II & Killpower. Death's Head II & Killpower are now inextricably bonded so that they can fight on the battleworld, Colosseum. But they're not the only ones; Wolverine, Dark Angel, Psylocke & Hercules are just a few of the other contestants. Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Geoff Senior. Wraparound cover by Dell Barras. Cover price $1.75.

Beavis and Butt-Head (1994) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4332276004

Cover art by Rick Parker. Dental Hygiene Dilemma - Fart One, script by Mike Lackey, art by Rick Parker; Beavis and Butt-Head visit a yam-stuffed Maxi-Mart where they have an altercation with the clerk. The Punisher Parody one-pager. An advertisement for the Swedish band "Entombed" and the new limited-edition version of their "Wolverine Blues" CD. Dental Hygiene Dilemma - Part Two. Silver ink cover, first printing. Devil Dinosaur parody. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Beavis and Butt-Head (1994) 20 FN 6.0

The dense duo become golf caddies! Written by Glenn Herdling. Art and cover by Rick Parker. Cover price $1.95.

Black Axe (1993) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-134

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Heralding its debut, covers for the first three issues of this Marvel UK series are drawn by John Romita, Jr. And Death's Head II makes a guest appearance in #1! Written by Simon Jowett. Art by Edmund Perryman and Rod Ramos. Cover by John Romita, Jr. Cover price $1.75.

Blaze (1994) 1 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1982DFD-002

Cover pencils by Henry Martinez, inks by Bud LaRosa. A Cold Blast From Ice Box Bob!, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Henry Martinez, inks by Bud LaRosa; Johnny Blaze battles the dead Ice Box Bob who has taken possession of the local storekeeper. Events of Johnny's life "told" in a tarot card reading, script by Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Blaze (1994) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-136

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Cover pencils by Henry Martinez, inks by Bud LaRosa. Swamp Fire!, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Henry Martinez, inks by Bud LaRosa; Blaze's attempt to find his missing kids leads him to Browning's Corners and the Man-Thing; He also hires Princess Python (of the Circus of Crime) to work in the Quentin Carnival. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289684017

Gold foil cover. Cover art by Art Thibert. Rocks and Waves, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Art Thibert, inks by Art Thibert, Trevor Scott, Dan Panosian, Danny Miki, and Al Milgrom; Kane is stranded in Cable's future and learns all he can about the mysterious Askani leader; Cable returns and informs the Clan Chosen that they must destroy a time displacement machine located in Niagra Falls; Kane has hopes that the machine can send him home before it is destroyed. 52 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 25A CBCS 9.8 Churchill Foil

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-142

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Collector's Edition Foil Wraparound Cover. Cover pencils by Ian Churchill, inks by Scott Hanna. What Was...What Is…, script by Jeph Loeb, pencils by Ian Churchill and Joel Thomas, inks by Scott Hanna, Matt Ryan, Bob Wiacek, Bud LaRosa, Al Vey, and W.C. Carani; Cable and Domino are pulled into the future to save the life of the young Dayspring (who is actually Cable as a youngster) and help Jenskot and the Clan Chosen defeat Stryfe. 52 pgs. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Cage (1992 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4332276005

Cover pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy. The Drowning Man, script by Marc McLaurin, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy; Luke Cage is hired by a Chicago newspaper as their resident superhero with Cage getting to take down bad guys for money and the newspaper getting the story; When Cage goes after a mobster, he ends up fighting Hardcore, a villain with an agenda that includes Cage. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Conan (1995 Marvel) 7 CGC 9.6 SS Thomas

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

Signed by Roy Thomas on 3/18/23

Label #2758276009

Conan battles the "Man of Iron," an inventor who's the Hyborean Age Iron Man! Can Conan best this invincible foe (and fend off the advances of his buxom wife)? Written by Larry Hama. Art and cover by Bret Blevins. Cover price $2.95.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 319A.N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4331915002

1st printing (white cover). Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Scott McDaniel. Fall From Grace Prologue: Temptation, script by D.G. Chichester, pencils by Scott McDaniel, inks by Hector Collazo and Harry Candelario; Daredevil keeps a homeless man from burning down a church; Hellspawn kills a voodoo priest; John Garrett, cyborg agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., thinks he's the President; former General Kenkoy hires Silver Sable to find his long-lost relative, Eddie. Elektra and the Kingpin make brief appearances. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 324 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3933078002

Elektra and Morbius appear in Fall From Grace part 5 of 6, "Descent." Script by D.G. Chichester, pencils by Scott McDaniel, inks by Collazo and Avon. McDaniel cover. Cover price $1.25.

Daredevil (1998 2nd Series) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3867671002

Painted cover by David Mack. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti welcome aboard new writer David Mack! As Matt Murdock attempts to rebuild his life from the ashes of the "Guardian Devil" story arc, old friends and new foes arrive! And when a mysterious man contacts Matt and claims to know the secret of Wilson Fisk's criminal empire, a new twist is added to the battle between Daredevil and his nemesis, the Kingpin!" Cover price $2.50.

Daredevil (1998 2nd Series) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4390859001

Painted cover by David Mack. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti welcome aboard new writer David Mack! As Matt Murdock attempts to rebuild his life from the ashes of the "Guardian Devil" story arc, old friends and new foes arrive! And when a mysterious man contacts Matt and claims to know the secret of Wilson Fisk's criminal empire, a new twist is added to the battle between Daredevil and his nemesis, the Kingpin!" Cover price $2.50.

Daredevil (1998 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-44F9D75-020

Painted cover by David Mack. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti welcome aboard new writer David Mack! As Matt Murdock attempts to rebuild his life from the ashes of the "Guardian Devil" story arc, old friends and new foes arrive! And when a mysterious man contacts Matt and claims to know the secret of Wilson Fisk's criminal empire, a new twist is added to the battle between Daredevil and his nemesis, the Kingpin!" Cover price $2.50.

Daredevil the Man without Fear (1993) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D520EC-031

Matt's passion for Elektra blinds him (no pun intended) to the truth about her, Elektra's bloodlust has her take on 5 thugs alone, and Stick has a warning for Matt. Part 3 of 5. Script by Frank Miller, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Al Williamson. Romita Jr./Williamson cover. Red foil and embossed cover. Cover price $2.95.

Daredevil the Man without Fear (1993) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D520EC-033

The Kingpin's child slavery ring is exposed, and Hell's Kitchen gets a defender by the name of...Daredevil. Part 5 of 5. Script by Frank Miller, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Al Williamson. Stick cameo. Humorous phone conversation recollections written by Romita Jr. Deleted pages by Romita Jr. and Williamson from #4. Unseen cover to #4 by Romita Jr. and Williamson. Book is dedicated to the memory of Dom 'Mickey' Romita. 25 pages of story. Romita Jr./Williamson cover. Red foil and embossing on cover. Cover price $2.95.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 1D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-001

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Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Manley. Dawn of the Darkhawk, script by Danny Fingeroth, art by Mike Manley; Chris Powell finds the Darkhawk amulet; Bazin is unable to bribe Chris' mother (an assistant DA), but bribes Chris' father (a cop) who then leaves the family; Bazin and Hobgoblin want the Darkhawk power; Saint Johnny gives Chris the name Darkhawk. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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) 5JCPENNEY CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4079264002

1992 reprint available only through JC Penney catalog. Cover pencils by Mike Manley. Fury From Beyond, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Darkhawk destroys his room after seeing his face in the mirror; A hitman is after Chris' mother. St. Johnny says he knew the last Darkhawk and that the face under the mask is the face we all deserve; Chris is shot in the leg as he foils hit on his mother; Portal, who looks similar to Darkhawk with the amulet ripped out of the chest, attacks him after he changes to Darkhawk; Guards from the Vault watch Portal in the hospital. 36 pgs. $1.00. NOTE: Low Print run. Can be identified by 30th Anniversary Spider-Man in UPC box and having X-Men trading card ad on back cover. Cover price $1.00.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 13 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4411714002

Cover pencils by Mike Manley. Heart of the Hawk, Part 4: Journey, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Darkhawk stows away on a plane bound for Bazin's hideout in the Caribbean; The plane crashes on Venom's island and he and Darkhawk fight; Meanwhile, Grace Powell is captured by men stealing the Savage Steel armor from police storage. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 14 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4411714003

Cover pencils by Mike Manley. Heart of the Hawk, Part 5: The Antidote for Civilization, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Darkhawk and Venom fight until Venom senses that Darkhawk is an innocent and feigns his own death so Darkhawk will leave; Darkhawk travels on raft to Althea Island where Philippe Bazin holds Mike Powell captive. Darkhawk defeats Lodestone and Mike Powell kills Bazin, but Bazin kills Powell as well; Mike Powell's dying wish is that Darkhawk protect his family and be the edge against crime. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-003

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Cover pencils by Mike Manley. Brave New World, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Mike Manley and Ricardo Villagran; Jason Powell returns home and the Powell family goes to Mike Powell's funeral; Chris becomes an intern at WRCK; The Peristrike Force attacks Midtown High School during a conference on superhuman youth. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 17 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-005

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Cover art by Mike Manley. Hostages, script by Danny Fingeroth, art by Mike Manley; Cheryl Colon and Mrs. Bauer free the hostages and Darkhawk defeats the Peristrike Force until their leader, Psi-Wolf, shows up; Assistant Principal Lopeski is killed by one of the henchmen. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 18 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-008

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Cover art by Mike Manley. Mind Games, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Mike Manley, John Heebink, Adam McClellan, and Ande Parks; Darkhawk is mind-controlled by the Peristrike Force's leader, Psi-Wolf, and attacks the police; Chris Powell, as himself and as Darkhawk, later manages to defeat the Peristrike Force, but not before Siberion kills Professor Vonya. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-009

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Cover art by Mike Manley. Portals of Power, Part 1: The Mutant Agenda, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Mike Manley, John Heebink, and Aaron McClellan; Portal breaks into the Crestmore Research Labs where his armor is being studied and is attacked by the Guardsmen who are guarding it; The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants attacks the Guardsmen because they want the armor; Darkhawk and Spider-Man show up and defeat the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants with the help of Portal; Portal agrees to work with Darkhawk to find out where their powers come from just before Sleepwalker shows up saying he wants the armor. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 50 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4411714005

Cover pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Ian Akin. A Hawk Supreme Part Three: Glory! starring Darkhawk, Overhawk, Portal, Chris Powell, Ned, Philippe Bazin, Allegra Bazin, Savage Steel, Damek, Mike Powell, Spider-Man, Nova, and Speedball, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Ian Akin; Darkhawk and his allies save the Earth from Overhawk and the Mahari; Chris and Darkhawk merge once again. 52 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $2.50.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-011

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Assault on Armor City, Part 1 of 3. Iron Man once again is hunting down anyone wearing armor he thinks was illegally based on his own designs. And his first suspect is Darkhawk! Continues in Avengers West Coast (1986) Annual #7. Written by Danny Fingeroth. Art and cover by Mike Manley. Cover price $2.25. Cover price $2.95.

Darkhold (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Poly-Bag and Poster also included. Direct Edition.

Label #19-27C178C-012

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NOT-Polybagged. Cover pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 4: Black Letter, script by Christian Cooper, pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna; Vicki Montesi discovers an ancient order of evil. Continued from Morbius #1; Continued in Nightstalkers #1. 1 part of a six-part poster by Andy Kubert. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.75.

Darkhold (1992 Marvel) 1U CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4014323010

NOT-Polybagged. Cover pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 4: Black Letter, script by Christian Cooper, pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna; Vicki Montesi discovers an ancient order of evil. Continued from Morbius #1; Continued in Nightstalkers #1. 1 part of a six-part poster by Andy Kubert. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.75.

Deadpool (1994 Mini Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Direct Edition. Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #17-3578EEE-017

Cover pencils by Ian Churchill. If Looks Could Kill, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Ian Churchill, inks by Jason Minor; Black Tom is dying from his wooden infection and Banshee has Dr. Killebrew, a specialist in cellular regeneration, treat him in prison; Juggernaut breaks in, rescues Tom and captures Killebrew; Deadpool is out for a quiet drink when he is assaulted by Black Tom's goons but he gets a timely assist from old pal Banshee and his daughter, Siryn; During the battle, DP's hand is cut off and he blacks out as his healing factor fails to regenerate it. Waid's 1st work for Marvel. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool (1994 Mini Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2025219018

Cover pencils by Ian Churchill. If Looks Could Kill, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Ian Churchill, inks by Jason Minor; Black Tom is dying from his wooden infection and Banshee has Dr. Killebrew, a specialist in cellular regeneration, treat him in prison; Juggernaut breaks in, rescues Tom and captures Killebrew; Deadpool is out for a quiet drink when he is assaulted by Black Tom's goons but he gets a timely assist from old pal Banshee and his daughter, Siryn; During the battle, DP's hand is cut off and he blacks out as his healing factor fails to regenerate it. Waid's 1st work for Marvel. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) -1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4367283005

Paradigm Lost - Written by Joe Kelly. Art by Aaron Lopresti & Rachel Dodson. Cover pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Flashback! Before he became Deadpool, psycho killer, he was just Wade Wilson, psycho! Want to know when Landau, Luckman & Lake first started observing Wade? Be there for the pivotal moments that led to the creation of the fruitcake we like to call Deadpool! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.