Auctions: comic books 1991-1993

Jack Kirby's Secret City Saga (1993) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Includes: Supplemental Materials.

Label #21-248C197-013

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Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 55 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-062

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"Reasons to Be Fearful" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Robin Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #528. Plus: "The Amazing Ant-Man" is written by Alan Grant, with art by Carlos Ezquerra; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #640. Also: "Fairlyhyperman" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Mike Collins and Mark Farmer; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #529-530. And: Tharg's Future Shocks story "Brand Loyalty" is written by Mike Collins, with art by Paul Marshall; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #638. Cover price $1.95.

Jurassic Park (1993) 1A CBCS 9.4 Kane

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Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AC6C05-014

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1st printing. Collector's Edition. Gil Kane art. George Perez inks. Walt Simonson script. NOTE: $2.95 cover price with black collectors edition box; originally came polybagged with trading cards and may or may not be polybagged with cards when purchased. Cover price $2.95.

Jurassic Park (1993) 2 CBCS 7.0 Kane Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Jurassic Park amberchrome contest insert missing.

Label #19-2AC6C05-016

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Gil Kane art. George Perez inks. Walt Simonson script. NOTE: $2.95 cover price; originally came polybagged with trading cards and may or may not be polybagged with cards when purchased. Cover price $2.95.

Jurassic Park (1993) 2N CBCS 9.8 Kane Newsstand Variant

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Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Dave Cockrum Variant.

Label #19-2A98398-067

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Gil Kane art. George Perez inks. Walt Simonson script. NOTE: $2.50 cover price. Cover price $2.50.

Jurassic Park (1993) 3 CBCS 8.5 Collectors Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AC6C05-017

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Gil Kane art. George Perez inks. Walt Simonson script. NOTE: $2.95 cover price; originally came polybagged with trading cards and may or may not be polybagged with cards when purchased. Cover price $2.95.

Jurassic Park (1993) 4 CBCS 9.6 Polybagged Variant

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC6C05-020

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Gil Kane art. George Perez inks. Walt Simonson script. NOTE: $2.95 cover price; originally came polybagged with trading cards and may or may not be polybagged with cards when purchased. Cover price $2.95.

Jurassic Park Raptor (1993) 1N CBCS 8.5 Golden Unbagged Variant

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Label #19-2AC6C05-022

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Issue 1N is not polybagged and does not include Zorro # 0. Cover price $2.95.

Jurassic Park Raptor (1993) 2N CBCS 9.6 Golden Variant

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Label #19-2AC6C05-023

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Issue 2N is not polybagged and does not include trading cards. Cover price $2.95.

Justice League Europe (1989) 34 CBCS 9.8

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Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-056

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Breakdowns Part 12, continued from Justice League America (1987) #58. Maxwell Lord teams up with the Extremists while Lobo, Despero and the Justice League fight towards a finish in which a Leaguer has to 'die' in order for Despero to be stopped. Continued in Justice League America (1987) #59. Written by Keith Giffen and Gerard Jones, with art by Darick Robertson and Randy Elliott. Cover by Robertson and Bruce Patterson. Cover price $1.00.

Kato of the Green Hornet II (1992 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 7.0

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Label #19-2B0472B-013

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Bad Boy. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Val Mayerik. Painted cover by Val Mayerik. A solo adventure featuring the martial-arts master who aids the Green Hornet. The Green Hornet asks Kato to play bodyguard to a rock star whose life has been threatened. Kato identifies several suspects, but the case is complicated by the rockers tendency to live dangerously. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-055

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

Knights of Pendragon (1992 2nd Series) 13 CBCS 9.8

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Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-070

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Cover art by John Royle. Night of the Hunters Part One of Three, script by Dan Abnett and John Tomlinson, pencils by John Charles [as John Mould], inks by Martin Griffiths; Gawain is hurting from dream visions; He runs away from the Green Chapel and is captured by Hobkin; Searching for Gawain, the other Pendragons meet up with Death's Head II. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

L'Eternauta Junior (Italian 1993 Comic Art) 1 VG+ 4.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Italian series. Reprints a variety of comics from various sources. Cover by Dave Stevens. Features 8 complete stories. 6-1/2" x 9 1/4", 132 pages, color and B&W, Italian language.

Legend of Zelda (1991 Valiant) Reprint series 4 CGC 8.0 Barcode On Left Variant

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4404322002

1991 series with $1.50 cover price, barcode on the left side of the cover. Cover price $1.50.

Legend of Zelda (1991 Valiant) Reprint series 5 CGC 8.5 Barcode On Left Variant

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4404322004

1991 series with $1.50 cover price, barcode on the left side of the cover. Cover price $1.50.

Lobo's Back (1992 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7372-003

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

Lobo's Back (1992 DC) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7372-002

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

Lost in Space (1991 Innovation) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4407731004

Painted cover art by Mike Okamoto. Seduction of the Innocent, script by Matt Thompson and David Campiti, pencils by Eddy Newell and Mark Jones; Several years after the events of the TV series, the Robinson family and friends find themselves on a planet of vicious plants; In a 2nd thread, Dr. Smith finds a data crystal that shows him sabotaging the Jupiter 2 at lift off from Earth. Essay about the events leading up to the creation of the 1st "Lost in Space" comic book. Where There's A Will, There's a Way article; Bill Mumy who played Will Robinson in the TV series reminisces about his thoughts about LIS over the years and his efforts to have a movie or comic book created. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Lost in Space (1991) Annual 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4407731005

Madman (1992 Tundra) 3 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4186752007

3-issue mini-series. Story, art and cover by Mike Allred. The first Madman miniseries. The conclusion of The Oddity Odyssey. Also features Madman flip-action comics in the page corners. Final issue of the series. Squarebound, 48 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $3.95.

Magneto (1993 Marvel) 0A CBCS 9.8 Bill Sienkiewicz

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-007

Bill Sienkiewicz cover. A Fire in the Night!, script by Chris Claremont, art by John Bolton; story of the early life of Magneto. I, Magneto!, script by Chris Claremont, art by John Bolton; Magneto works for Control as a Nazi Hunter; Control turns on him, and he begins his life of crime. Magneto Seminar, script by Fabian Nicieza, art by Jan Duursema, Dan Panosian, and Mickey Ritter (as Micky Ritter); brief overview of the life of Magneto. Reprints Classic X-Men 12 & 19. Pin-ups by John Byrne/Terry Austin, Steve Epting/Tom Palmer, and Greg Capullo/Kevin Conrad. 36 pgs., full color.

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

Paper: White

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

Label #00-0012287-AA-168

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

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

Paper: White

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

Label #00-7002240-AA-012

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

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

Paper: White

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

Label #16-1C52C57-052

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

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 20 CBCS 9.8 SS Shooter/Layton

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

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Label #16-1C52C57-065

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This issue features an untold chapter from Magnus' youth when, during his training with 1-A, he becomes tired and despondent. So 1-A takes Magnus on a vacation and that leads to adventure and danger in "Hit or Kiss." Script by Jim Shooter & Fred Pierce and art by Ernie Colon. Cover price $2.25.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 27 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4412156011

Scarlet Redemption: Part 2 of 5: Snares - Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Ron Garney & Tom Palmer. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Moon Knight must head off Stained-Glass Scarlet before she can implement plans to torch all of New York City! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 34 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-051

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

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2636C18-008

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

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 116 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4379575025

Obituaries - Anthony E. "Tony" Stark; 'The Bossmen' strip by Rick Parker; 1-page Fred Hembeck strip; a look at the "X-Cutioner's Song" storyline, with comments from Bob Harras and Peter David; a look at The Onyx Overlord, with comments from Jean-Marc Lofficier, Randy Lofficier and Jerry Bingham; a look at the Marvel toy line; a look at Darkhold, with comments from Christian Cooper; interview with Bob Harras on the X-Men animated series; Hot Sheet includes a quote from Lone Star Comics' Buddy Saunders. X-Men cover by Andy Kubert & Bob Wiacek. Back Cover has a Thor illo by Darren Auck & Joe Sinnott. Cover price $1.00.

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

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-072

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Unbagged; magazine only, no promo card. Article on Dinosaurs: A Celebration; article on writing by Peter David; article (part 2) on Marvel Masterpieces cards; interview with Alan Davis on Excalibur; 1-page Fred Hembeck strip; Doctor Strange illo by Darren Auck and Steve Alexandrov; Hulk cover by George Perez Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 70 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-289E094-010

Rob Liefeld cover; Wolverine & Ghost Rider in "Acts of Vengeance - Part 7: Confession is Good for the Soulless" by Howard Mackie (script) & Mark Texeira (art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 3: One Good Soul" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 2: Summertime Blues" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Dark Star, Starlight, & Black Widow in "One into Three Won't Go!" by Robert Campanell (script) & Larry Alexander (art); Deathwatch, The Presence appearance. Cover price $2.00.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4028342024

Direct 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) 72D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4400949013

Direct 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) 72D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4400949011

Direct 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) 72D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4400949020

Direct 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) 72D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4400949022

Direct 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) 72D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3871079002

Direct 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) 72D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3948922002

Direct 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) 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) 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 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.

Maxx (1993) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289665010

Cover art by Sam Kieth. Maxx, script by Sam Kieth (plot) and William Messner-Loebs (script), pencils by Sam Kieth, inks by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair (finishes); Social worker Julie goes above and beyond the call of duty when she bails the Maxx out of jail yet again. Back cover features Kieth's art for the cover of #2. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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