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Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72N CGC 9.2 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #3879212024

Newsstand Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 78 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4013749006

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 6), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Rumanian Rumble Part 2: Rude Awakening starring Nick Fury and Dracula, script by Doug Murray, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Games starring Iron Man, script by Doug Murray, pencils by Ken Steacey. Not Interested starring Hulk and Selene, script by Dwight Zimmerman, pencils by Brian Stelfreeze, inks by Karl Story. Back cover art by Al Milgrom. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 79 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379386013

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 7), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Rumanian Rumble Part 3: The Wages of Sin starring Sgt. Fury and Dracula, script by Doug Murray, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Tender and the Vulgar starring Sunspot, script by Daryl Edelman, pencils by John Byrne. A Nightmare on Bleecker Street starring Dr. Strange, script by Robert Campanella, pencils by Steve Geiger, inks by Mark McKenna. Back cover art by Mike Mignola. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

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) 56 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3908290008

Shanna stars in "Crimes of Pride" (part 1). Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bret Blevins. Back-up story: "Toys Night Out!" Script by Bill Mantlo, art by Don Heck. Appearances by Wolverine, Thor, the Hulk, Doctor Octopus, Spider-Man, the Punisher, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, the Hobgoblin, the Destroyer, and Mephisto. June Brigman portfolio: full-page illustrations of Dagger & Howard the Duck, Wolverine & Sabertooth, the Punisher, Thor, and Captain America. Hulk illustration by Jon Bogdanove. Statement of ownership: average print run 52,038; average paid circulation 51,338. Joe Chiodo painted front cover; Heck back cover. Cover price $2.25.

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.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present) 1st Edition 9-1ST VG- 3.5

Volume 9 - 1st printing. "The Avengers: Book 2!" Collects Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #11-20.

Written by Stan Lee.Art by Jack Kirby and Don Heck. Introduction by Stan Lee.

It was 1961 and out of the fertile imaginations of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and others emerged the Marvel Age. First came the Fantastic Four, soon to be followed by the Amazing Spider-Man, the Mighty Thor, the Incredible Hulk, Daredevil, Iron Man, and the Uncanny X-Men. These were Marvel's heroes, stalwart and true, ready to face any and all threats to mankind. Marvel Masterworks were created to give fans a chance to experience this phenomenon from the beginning.

Hardcover, 212 pages, full color.

NOTE: Limited to 160 copies.

Cover price $29.95.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 5 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4389513016

"When Destiny Calls" Guest-starring Thor. Script by Sue Flaxman. Pencils by Jim Valentino. Inks by Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. The Storm Giants and Frost Giants (including Ymir) join forces and attack Asgard! But the Mighty Thor and Vidar stand in their way! Appearances by Odin, Frigga, Sif, Hoder, and the Warriors Three. Second story: "Blast from the Past!" Guest-starring the Thing. Script by Dave Michelinie. Pencils by Ron Wilson. Inks by Al Milgrom. While traveling through Arizona, Ben Grimm stumbles upon an abandoned NORAD complex! However the Thing soon discovers that the former government facility is not empty! There's actually a survivalist group living inside! And the displaced member of the FF has to find out why! Third story: "Jolly Roger" Guest-starring Speedball. Plot and Pencils by Steve Ditko. Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Inks by Mark Badger. Speedball battles a pirate to keep his friends safe. Fourth story: "Call Waiting" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Dan Mishkin. Pencils by Vince Mielcarek. Inks by Chris Ivy. The Master of the Mystic Arts clashes with trolls in the telephone system. Cameo appearance by Wong. Fifth story: "Treasure" Guest-starring She-Hulk and Wyatt Wingfoot. Script by Dwight Jon Zimmerman. Pencils by Mike Clark. Inks by Jay Geldhof. She-Hulk protects a cargo ship from a Sea Serpent! (Note: The first and second stories are 22 pages each.) 80 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3931057009

Previously unpublished issue #25 of the Ms. Marvel (1st series). Originally written and drawn in 1979 (with several pages of new material). First chronological appearance of Rogue. "Cry, Vengeance!" Script by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Vosburg. To find the killer of her dear friend, Carol Danvers travels all the way to Hong Kong! But upon her arrival, Ms. Marvel finds herself caught between a rock and a hard place: the Hellfire Club and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! Wow, an all-star cast of X-villains! However with great skill and determination, Ms. Marvel survives her Asian adventure! But when she returns home to San Francisco (after the events of Avengers 200), her first and final battle vs. Rogue begins! Sadly, sometimes the good guys don't win. A heartbreaking end for Ms. Marvel. Appearances by Mystique, Destiny, Rogue. Pyro, Avalanche, Sebastian Shaw, Harry Leland, Donald Pierce, and Tessa. Cameo appearances by Iron Man, Spider-Woman, Wolverine, and Storm. (Notes: Carol Danvers story continues in Avengers Annual 10. The added material was scripted by Simon Furman and drawn by Mike Gustovich.) Second story: "Not to Touch the Earth!" Guest-starring Bill Foster as Giant Man. Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by Dwayne McDuffie. Pencils by Bob Budiansky and Don Hudson. Inks by Manny Manos and Chris Ivy. Giant Man battles a new villain who has the power to levitate! Third story: "Fireworks!" Guest-starring Ghost Rider (aka Johnny Blaze). Script by Tina Chrioproces. Pencils by Greg LaRocque. Inks by Vince Colletta. Johnny Blaze and Red Fowler roll into a small town and get mixed up with a dangerous survivalist colony! And the only way out...is to unleash the Ghost Rider! Fourth feature: Pin-up of Ms. Marvel and Mystique by Mike Vosburg. (Note: Cover by Bob Budiansky and Jeffrey Albrecht.) 80 pages. Cover price $2.50.

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.

Morbius the Living Vampire (1992) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2761B6A-009

Morbius the Living Vampire (1992) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2761B6A-010

Doctor Strange Cover price $1.75.

Morbius the Living Vampire (1992) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2761B6A-001

Morbius the Living Vampire (1992) 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2735474-010

Victims - Written by Gregory Wright. Art by Ron Wagner, Melvin Rubi and Andrew Pepoy. Cover by Ron Wagner and Andrew Pepoy. Guest-starring Martine, D'Spayre and Werewolf by Night. Morbius comes to grip with the suffering he has caused when his victims' families tell their gut-wrenching stories. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

Morbius the Living Vampire (1992) 24 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2761B6A-005

Return of the Dragon - Written by Pat Mills and Tony Skinner. Art and Cover by Nick Napolitano and Ralph Cabrera. Basilisk returns with a vengeance in a story only PUNISHER 2099 scribes Pat Mills and Tony Skinner could tell, as the ultimate Morbius villain puts the bite on the Midnight Sons fans' favorite living vampire. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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) 89 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4411528007

Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Todd McFarlane. The Gift, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Hilary Barta; Freedom Force catches up with Cable in New York; the New Mutants arrive on the scene, and decide to defend Cable; Cable promises them that he will find Rusty and Skids; Moira gives Cable her blessing to work with the New Mutants; Rictor remembers Cable. Part 4 of 4. Statement of ownership--average print run 313,910; average paid circulation 210,335. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #2094692002

1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: See item notes

Pieces chipped off on top left and right brackets on back of slab.

Label #4293598006

1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98D CGC 8.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4398614001

1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11. Cover price $1.00.

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 Mutants (1983 1st Series) Annual 6 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4351499008

Days of Future Present, part 3 of 4: "The Once and Future Mutant." Script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Terry Shoemaker and Chris Wozniak, inks by Scott Williams, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Harry Candelario. Guest starring the Fantastic Four. Sentinels appearance. Back-up story: "Tribute the Second." Script by Peter David, pencils by Gavin Curtis, inks by Dan Panosian. 2 pin-ups by Rob Liefeld (3 pages total). Liefeld/Williams cover. Cover price $2.00.

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.

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.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 57A CGC 9.8 Lee

Paper: White

Label #3913968016

DOUBLE COVER: Punisher photo cover inside with "Wanted: Dead or Alive" brown cover on the outside - Cover art by Jim Lee. America's Most Hunted, script by Mike Baron, pencils by Hugh Haynes, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti; his face damaged, Punisher runs from the law and battles Kingpin's gang members. Punisher illos by Ed Lazerrali and Bud LaRosa, and Mark Bagley and Don Hudson. 40 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Punisher 2099 (1993 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-0A2C7CD-016

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Foil stamped cover. Cover by Tom Morgan and Jimmy Palmiotti. Deadly Genesis, script by Pat Mills and Tony Skinner, art by Tom Morgan and Jimmy Palmiotti; After his family is murdered by the serial killer Kron Stone, Jake Gallows is outraged when Kron is set free with little more then a slap on the wrist due to his social status; Jake is disillusioned by the legal system of his era and then uses the War Journal of Frank Castle as his inspiration, taking up the mantle of The Punisher. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. See also Punisher War Journal #50. Cover price $1.75.

Ren and Stimpy Show (1992) 1U CGC 9.4 Kazaleh Variant Unbagged

Paper: White

Label #4248628006

Cover art by Mike Kazaleh. Ren & Stimpy "Go Bad!" Powdered Toast Man Vs. The Kings Of Crime! Alien Attack starring Commander Hoek & Cadet Stimpy. Scripts by Dan Slott, art by Mike Kazaleh. 32 pgs. $2.25. UNBAGGED COPY. Issue #1 originally came polybagged with a scratch & sniff Ren or Stimpy air fowler. Cover price $2.25.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 43 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4375387001

Cover art by John Byrne. Battle? Why? starring She-Hulk and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; opening sequence with John Byrne drawing in another artist's style; Renee Witterstaetter appears and tells John to start the story over and use his art style. What's Xemnu With You? starring She-Hulk, Weezi Mason, Big Enilwen, U.S. Archer, Al the Alien, Retread, Poppa Wheelie, Wideload Annie, and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; She-Hulk vs. Xemnu. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 43 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392597004

Cover art by John Byrne. Battle? Why? starring She-Hulk and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; opening sequence with John Byrne drawing in another artist's style; Renee Witterstaetter appears and tells John to start the story over and use his art style. What's Xemnu With You? starring She-Hulk, Weezi Mason, Big Enilwen, U.S. Archer, Al the Alien, Retread, Poppa Wheelie, Wideload Annie, and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; She-Hulk vs. Xemnu. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 43 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392597006

Cover art by John Byrne. Battle? Why? starring She-Hulk and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; opening sequence with John Byrne drawing in another artist's style; Renee Witterstaetter appears and tells John to start the story over and use his art style. What's Xemnu With You? starring She-Hulk, Weezi Mason, Big Enilwen, U.S. Archer, Al the Alien, Retread, Poppa Wheelie, Wideload Annie, and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; She-Hulk vs. Xemnu. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 43 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392597003

Cover art by John Byrne. Battle? Why? starring She-Hulk and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; opening sequence with John Byrne drawing in another artist's style; Renee Witterstaetter appears and tells John to start the story over and use his art style. What's Xemnu With You? starring She-Hulk, Weezi Mason, Big Enilwen, U.S. Archer, Al the Alien, Retread, Poppa Wheelie, Wideload Annie, and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; She-Hulk vs. Xemnu. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 43 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392597001

Cover art by John Byrne. Battle? Why? starring She-Hulk and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; opening sequence with John Byrne drawing in another artist's style; Renee Witterstaetter appears and tells John to start the story over and use his art style. What's Xemnu With You? starring She-Hulk, Weezi Mason, Big Enilwen, U.S. Archer, Al the Alien, Retread, Poppa Wheelie, Wideload Annie, and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; She-Hulk vs. Xemnu. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 50 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-055BF3E-020

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52-page giant; John Byrne art and script, Frank Miller (2 pages), Howard Chaykin, Austin, and Walt Simonson art . Embossed green foil cover . John Byrne app ears in story . Also features 1 page by Dave Gibbons, 2 pages by Wendy Pini, 2 pages by Adam Hughes and 1 page by Howard Mackie. Plus: The 10-page tale "War Zone" by Michael Eury, Todd Britton and Mike DeCarlo. Cover price $2.95.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 52 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2082805017

Cover art by Adam Hughes. To Die and Live in L.A.! Part 1 of 6: Visit L.A. and Die!, script by Michael Eury, pencils by Todd Britton, inks by Mike DeCarlo; She-Hulk battles the Rumbler, to the death! Mr. Fantastic and The Thing appear. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) -1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-18DCEC4-005

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Abduction - Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art and Cover by Ron Garney & Bob Wiacek. Flashback! Presenting for the first time ever: the Silver Surfer's first contact with the human race! In this flashback episode, the Surfer, still Galactus' herald, encounters an alien race called "The Other," a race who've just abducted a woman from Earth! How will this encounter eventually lead to Norrin Radd's fateful decision to defy his master? 40 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.