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1963 (1993 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Veitch

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFC92-012

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Cover pencils by Rick Veitch, inks by Dave Gibbons. Mayhem on Mystery Mile!, script by Alan Moore, pencils by Rick Veitch and Murphy Anderson, inks by Dave Gibbons and Murphy Anderson; things start going wrong with the automatic defenses of the underground fortress of Mystery Incorporated when the Neon Queen sees a strange man reverse waling in the Maybe Machine room; Fantastic Four homage. Spoof of the old Marvel Bullpen Bulletins pages. A fake letter page with letters for an issue that was never published. Pin-ups of Crystal Man, Planet and Kid Dynamo from Mystery Incorporated. Pin-up of Neon Queen from Mystery Incorporate by Melinda Gebbie. Phony ad for courses in speaking better English by Veitch. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

1963 (1993) Ashcan 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-47C8A16-001

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Alan Moore script. Ashcan edition for 1963, Book Five: Horus, Lord of Light. Rare Alan Moore item. Very low print run. Cover price $1.95.

Adventures of the Super Mario Brothers (1991) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4341767024

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.

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) 265B CGC 9.6 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4065959023

2nd printing (Silver inks in background). 1st appearance of Silver Sable. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 344D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #2613254021

Direct Edition. First appearance of Cletus Kasady aka Carnage in "Hearts and Powers." Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. In a warehouse on the waterfront, the Spectacular Spider-Man runs into a new costumed crusader...Cardiac! Is he a hero or villain or vigilante or all of the above? After a brief confrontation, the web-slinger isn't quite sure! But later on at a chemical plant in the Bronx, Cardiac and the wall-crawler are forced to team up to tackle the rampaging Rhino! So Spidey will consider Cardiac a friend...for now! Meanwhile in Ryker's Island, Eddie Brock gets to know his new cellmate: Cletus Kasady...the future Carnage! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Mary Jane Watson. 32 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 344D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4403191014

Direct Edition. First appearance of Cletus Kasady aka Carnage in "Hearts and Powers." Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. In a warehouse on the waterfront, the Spectacular Spider-Man runs into a new costumed crusader...Cardiac! Is he a hero or villain or vigilante or all of the above? After a brief confrontation, the web-slinger isn't quite sure! But later on at a chemical plant in the Bronx, Cardiac and the wall-crawler are forced to team up to tackle the rampaging Rhino! So Spidey will consider Cardiac a friend...for now! Meanwhile in Ryker's Island, Eddie Brock gets to know his new cellmate: Cletus Kasady...the future Carnage! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Mary Jane Watson. 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) 361A.D CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4391227021

Direct Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 362A.D CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4076856025

Direct Edition. "Savage Alliance!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After getting a taste of Carnage's raw power last issue, the wall-crawler knows he needs serious help! To that end the amazing one does the unthinkable! He pays a visit to Venom! Wow, is that a good idea? However as a precaution the web-slinger brings Johnny Storm along for the ride to Venom's deserted island! And following an intense battle, Venom surprisingly agrees to help his good pal Spidey! So in a truly unlikely pairing, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Lethal Protector join forces to take down Carnage! You have to see it to believe it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The issue includes a full-page ad for the Toxic Crusaders (1992) series with art by Sam Kieth.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. 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 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1250966010

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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 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1296429024

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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 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2016754011

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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 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4256138017

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) 374 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3798926003

"Murder on Parade" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Several days ago Richard and Mary Parker experienced the upside of having a son who is a superhero. But today they experience the downside...in spades! Venom believes that the Parkers need protection from their web-slinging son! So the Lethal Protector tries to kidnap them! But the amazing one won't let that happen without a fight! And what a fight it is! Venom and the wall-crawler battle from block to block for the same goal: saving the Parkers! Truly a bizarre twist! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Ben Urich, Joy Mercado, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The letters page previews the cover to Amazing Spider-Man 375.) Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 375D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3810044002

Direct Edition. 30th Anniversary issue of Amazing Spiderman #1. "The Bride of Venom" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Gold foil holografix cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Inside an abandoned Brooklyn amusement park, the Lethal Protector holds Richard and Mary Parker captive! The disturbed Venom thinks he's just doing what's best for Peter's parents! But that's not going to work! No way, no how! So the wall-crawler heads to the park knowing a fierce fight awaits! However the web-slinger may have help this time from a very unlikely source...Eddie Brock's ex-wife! Wow, will there be a family reunion atop the Ferris wheel? Or perhaps a funeral beneath it? One way or another, the Amazing Spider-Man and Venom battle for the last time! Cameo appearances by Silver Sable, Battlestar, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "True Friends!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Patrick Olliffee. Inks by Mark McKenna. Aware of what the Human Torch did to Empire State University, Spider-Man vows to bring his friend to justice. Cameo appearance by Silver Sable. Plot crosses over with Fantastic Four 373 & 374. Third story: "The Monster Within" Script by Eric Fein. Art by Dan Panosian. JJJ tries to get his son, John Jameson, started in the field of journalism. Fourth story: "Echoes..." Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Don Hudson. The Chameleon visits the grave of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: Venom appears next in the first issue of his Lethal Protector (1993) series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 660,958. average paid circulation 544,900.) 64 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 376 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-003

"Guilt by Association" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Jeff Johnson. Inks by Dan Panosian and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. While web-swinging through the city, the wondrous wall-crawler accidentally bumps into Styx and Stone! What are the strange pair of assassins doing in the Big Apple today? Apparently they are guarding the movie studio of a sleazy producer! However the web-slinger is the least of their concerns; because Cardiac wants to put that same slimy producer (and anyone that stands in his way) out of business! As expected it doesn't take long for the three-way battle to erupt: Cardiac vs. Styx & Stone vs. the Spectacular Spider-Man! Lights, Camera, Action! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Richard Parker, and Mary Parker. 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 380D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-014

Direct Edition. Guest stars galore! "Soldiers of Hope" Maximum Carnage Part 11 of 14. Guest-starring Captain America, Deathlok, Firestar, Iron Fist, and Nightwatch. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bagley (breakdowns) and Randy Emberlin (finishes). Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 103. The ranks of the good guys are growing! The wall-crawler, star-spangled avenger, living weapon, Demolisher, and Firestar scour the city looking for Carnage's gang of killers! And it doesn't take long to find one of them! Shriek is raising cain all by herself on the Upper East Side! But this could be an opportunity to divide and conquer! Can Spider-Man and Captain America silence Shriek? Meanwhile inside the Statue of Liberty's torch, Nightwatch and Morbius attempt to rescue Venom from Carnage's clutches! However, the nocturnal heroes will have to defeat the Demogoblin, doppelganger, and Carrion first! Story continues in Spider-Man 37. Cameo appearances by the Black Cat and Cloak. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 381 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-017

"Samson Unleashed!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-Starring Doc Samson and the Hulk. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Peter Parker and Leonard Samson attend the unveiling of an experimental psychiatric treatment based upon gamma radiation! The new "gamma virus" will help mentally ill people release their repressed hatred and anger! Hold on, is mixing hatred and anger with gamma radiation a good idea? One thing leads to another... and the new virus infects Doc Samson! And later in Washington Square Park, it infects the Hulk too! And that leaves the Amazing Spider-Man stuck between a rock and a hard place.. .and then some! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Richard Parker, and Mary Parker. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 382 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-022

"Emerald Rage!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-Starring Doc Samson and the Hulk. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. In the ruins of Empire State University, Doc Samson and the wondrous wall-crawler fight to the finish vs. the Incredible Hulk! The gamma virus has infected the Hulk and taken his rage to the next level! How in the world can the Green Goliath be stopped now? Meanwhile in Queens, Aunt May grows suspicious of Peter's newfound parents and hires a private investigator to check them out! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Richard Parker, Mary Parker, and Orwell Taylor. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 383 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE684-009

"Judgement Night!" Trial by Jury Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. The Jury has a new target: the Amazing Spider-Man! After failing to capture Venom several months ago, the heavily-armed vigilantes decide that the web-slinger is the next best thing! In the skies over Manhattan, the Jury (and Orwell Taylor) set a trap for the spectacular one! So much for voir dire! This Jury is already seated and going straight for a conviction! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Richard Parker, Mary Parker, and Nova. (Notes: The Jury previously appeared in the Venom Lethal Protector (1993) series. This issue includes a foldout back cover featuring upcoming Marvel releases.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

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

Paper: White

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.

Angels and Visitations HC (1993 A Miscellany by Neil Gaiman) 1LTD-1ST VF+ 8.5

1st printing. Limited Edition - Signed by Neil Gaiman, Steve Bissete, Randy Broecker, David McKean, P. Craig Russell, Jill Karla Schwarz, Bill Sienkiewicz, Charles Vess, and Michael Zulli - Limited to 400 Copies. Limited Edition comes in leather slipcase. A Miscellany by Neil Gaiman. This collection of Neil Gaiman's short fiction features an odd assortment of enigmatic and wonderful tales - including Troll Bridge, Chivalry, and Cold Colours - to amuse and delight, illustrated by Charles Vess, P. Craig Russell, Jill Carla Schwarz, Michael Zulli, and Randy Broecker. Hardcover, 168 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $20.00.

Back to the Future (1992 Harvey) Forward to the Future 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Nelson Dewey. Forward to the Future, script by Dwayne McDuffie, pencils by Nelson Dewey; Verne has finally shown some interest in studying . . . about robots. So Doc Brown takes the family (and Marty) to 2585 -- the Robot Age. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

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 #4401224006

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.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 25N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4349351006

Newsstand Edition. By Barbara Slate and Mary Wilshire. Cover by Amanda Conner and Jeff Albrecht. Barbie Fashion celebrates its landmark 25th issue! Skipper's friend, Tara, finds that she has a "Secret Admirer." Also, "Totally Hair" Barbie teaches Skipper and Courtney her styling tips, and Skipper copes with a friend's parents' divorce. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 469 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

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) 475 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2118073004

"Mustache Pete is Dead!" Pt. 1. Story by Alan Grant. Art by Norm Breyfogle. Fresh out of jail, the Ventriloquist and Scarface hit the streets looking to renew their scandalous ways. However, a new gang of toughs have moved into their old territory and are not looking to share the wealth. Scarface is beaten, broken and left for dead. Feeling free for the first time in a long time, the Ventriloquist soon learns that some devils refuse to go quietly into the night. Story continues in Detective Comics 642. Also, Vickie Vale gets a new partner who turns out to be much more then he appears. And, we are introduced to Officer Rene Montoya, a character that will become very prominent in the Batman Animated Series and later Gotham Central. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 477 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

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 (1940) 492PLAT VF 8.0 Jones Platinum Variant

PLATINUM EDITION. Knightfall Part 1. Bane Appears. 36 Pages, Full Color.

Batman (1940) 497REP FN+ 6.5 Reprint

Second or later printing. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 500D CGC 9.6 Die-Cut Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition

Label #0082429016

THIS COMIC IS NOT POLYBAGGED. KnightFall Part 19. The concluding chapter of KnightFall finds Batman (Jean-Paul Valley) determined to break Bane the way the villain broke his predecessor in "Dark Angel." Nightwing cameo. Written by Doug Moench. Art for Chapter 1 ("The Fall") by Jim Aparo & Terry Austin. Art for Chapter 2 ("The Descent") by Mike Manley. Comes with 2 postcards: 'Classic Batman' by Jim Aparo and 'The New Batman' by Mike Manley. Wraparound die-cut cover by Joe Quesada & Kevin Nowlan. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.95.

Batman (1940) 500D CBCS 7.0 Die-Cut Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-016

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THIS COMIC IS NOT POLYBAGGED. KnightFall Part 19. The concluding chapter of KnightFall finds Batman (Jean-Paul Valley) determined to break Bane the way the villain broke his predecessor in "Dark Angel." Nightwing cameo. Written by Doug Moench. Art for Chapter 1 ("The Fall") by Jim Aparo & Terry Austin. Art for Chapter 2 ("The Descent") by Mike Manley. Comes with 2 postcards: 'Classic Batman' by Jim Aparo and 'The New Batman' by Mike Manley. Wraparound die-cut cover by Joe Quesada & Kevin Nowlan. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.95.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 12D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1983761006

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a comic book. "Batgirl: Day One." Barbara Gordon attends a costume party dressed as Batgirl. Unfortunately, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn also decide to show up. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Full Circle GN (1991 DC) 1-1ST CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2009507009

1st printing.

Written by Mike W. Barr. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer.

The Reaper, first seen in Batman: Year Two, returns from the grave to terrorize Gotham City. What mysterious ties does this skull-faced adversary hold to Batman's dark origins?

Softcover, 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $5.95.

Batman Grendel (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8 SS Matt Wagner

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Matt Wagner.

Label #22-0668043-006

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BATMAN/GRENDEL pits the relentless determination of the Dark Knight Detective against the diabolic methodology of Hunter Rose, the first incarnation of Matt Wagner's now-classic creation, Grendel. While Bruce Wayne and Hunter Rose play power games in Gotham's high society, Batman finds himself up against a new and vicious foe of uncanny intellect and evil intent, one more than capable of testing the Dark Knight's formidable skills to their limits. Written and illustrated by Grendel creator Matt Wagner. Painted cover by Wagner. Prestige Format. Co-published by DC and Comico, the Comic Company. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Grendel (1993) 2 CBCS 9.6 SS Matt Wagner

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Matt Wagner.

Label #22-0668043-005

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The true aggressive evil of Grendel is revealed as, in his malevolent quest to prove his superiority over Batman, he slaughters a squad of Gotham City cops and kidnaps an innocent child to use as a pawn in his cruel games of duplicity and murder. But the Dark Knight is not so easily duped, and Grendel's extreme actions set them both up for a chilling confrontation! Written and illustrated by Grendel creator Matt Wagner. Painted cover by Wagner. Prestige Format. Co-published by DC and Comico, the Comic Company. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Grendel (1993) Ashcan 1GOLD CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Gold Foil Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-017

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Gold Foil Variant Hero Premiere Edition # 2. B & W preview Ashcan. Featuring 15 minutes with Matt Wagner.

Batman Sword of Azrael (1992) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4365403025

It will prove to be one of Batman's most challenging adventures as a new hero joins the Dark Knight's continuing cast of characters in BATMAN: SWORD OF AZRAEL. Azrael is the enforcer for the secret Order of Saint Dumas, a society whose existence dates back to the time of the Crusades. When this bullet-riddled angel of death crashes into the midst of a Gotham City parade, Batman is drawn into the mystery of Azrael, launching them on a quest that leads both Batman and the young Azrael to Europe where they separately investigate the systematic slaying of the members of the Order of Saint Dumas. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Joe Quesada and Kevin Nowlan. Wraparound, gate-fold cover by Quesada and Nowlan showcases Batman, the old Azrael and the new Azrael. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Bloodshot (1993 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289662022

Bloodshot's war with the mob forces him into an impossible situation. In the year 4002, Rai faces a similar dilemma and only 'The Blood of Heroes' can save him from certain doom. "Blood On the Sands of Time" is written by Kevin VanHook, with art by Don Perlin and John Dixon. Characters: Benito Carboni; Bloodshot; Eternal Warriors (of 1993 and of 4002); Gino Canelli; Malev Emperor; Maria; Rai [Takao Konishi]; Rentaro Nakadai; Tony Barucci. Cover by Don Perlin and Kevin Nowlan. Cover price $2.25.

Bone (1991 1st Printing) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416265011

Cover art by Jeff Smith. Untitled story, script and art by Jeff Smith; While babysitting Miz Possum's children, Bone is chased by Rat Creatures, is saved by the Dragon and finally finds Thorn. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. 28 pgs. $2.95. This is a first printing. Most issues from #1-12, and possible some beyond, have been reprinted. Reprints may be identified by a 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc. printing notice inside the comic. Cover price $2.95.