Comic books April 1983, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $125.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Newsstand Edition. Label #21-2A0A643-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.75) will be charged at checkout.

"Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $130.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Larry Hama on 6/24/2022, Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Klaus Janson on 10/8/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B02941-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.90) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Klaus Janson. Bitsy's Revenge, script by Larry Hama, art by Klaus Janson; DD is on the trail of some stolen missiles, and they lead him to a cruise ship and a traveling magician who doesn't know the gun she stole off of the guard she killed at the heist doesn't work; villains include Carmine Pesca and Willow. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $95.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-42BE1B6-024

"The Dark Crystal: Part 1 of 2!" Adapted by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Bret Blevins and Vince Colletta. This is the official comics adaptation of the Jim Henson epic fantasy adventure film! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $95.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #20-3B7E628-008

"The Dark Crystal: Part 1 of 2!" Adapted by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Bret Blevins and Vince Colletta. This is the official comics adaptation of the Jim Henson epic fantasy adventure film! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $29.00 Paper: White Label #20-3523277-022

Cover by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert. "Out of the dreaming city". Part 1 of 6. Story by Roy Thomas, adapting the novel Elric of Melnibone by Michael Moorcock. Art by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert. Prince Yyrkoon, cousin of Elric believes he should be on the throne of Melnibone, not Elric. While he plots, Elric and his lover Cymoril take a trip to the beach, where Elric dreams of the past, and fears for the future. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $45.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white Newsstand Edition Label #21-1ECF628-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.35) will be charged at checkout.

1st printing - "A Nice Little Town Like Ours..!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. The Joes have their work cut out for them as they investigate an entire town that is a front for a Cobra operation. Featuring the 1st flashbacks of to Snake-eyes' mysterious past and ninja training. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Dr. Venom. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $37.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-2f6bb83-012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.11) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Again, Arsenal," script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Sinnott; The story opens with the Leader sitting at his computer aboard Omnivac, his orbiting space station, plotting ways to conquer the world, now that he believes the newly intelligent Hulk, finally under the control of Bruce Banner, is no longer a threat; Back at the Empire Hotel, Tony Stark is informed by the management that Bruce Banner and his friends can no longer stay at the hotel after it was trashed in last issue's battle with the Leader; They relocate to Avengers Mansion to avoid more civil destruction; There, Bruce Banner helps Iron Man search for Ommivac, using Stark's Omnifunctional Detection Device; She Hulks origin is retold. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $78.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 10/22/2021 Direct Edition Label #22-0692A42-314 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.34) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Blackout!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. With Stark International in turmoil, Magma launches a ground assault on the Long Island campus! To halt Magma's advance, an inebriated Iron Man quickly counterattacks! But the unstable man inside the armor cannot stop his adversary's powerful land vehicle! Realizing he's in trouble, Shell-Head retreats to his laboratory and takes Rhodey with him! And then Tony passes out! So who's going to stop Magma now? The biggest decision of James Rhodes' life is coming up next issue! Cameo appearances by Daredevil, Obadiah Stane, Indries Moomji, Morley Erwin, Vic Martinelli, and Mrs. Arbogast. Flashback cameo by Spider-Man. (Note: Magma previously battled Iron Man in Marvel Team-Up 110. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $60.00 Paper: White Label #16-28611C6-015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.80) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Blackout!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. With Stark International in turmoil, Magma launches a ground assault on the Long Island campus! To halt Magma's advance, an inebriated Iron Man quickly counterattacks! But the unstable man inside the armor cannot stop his adversary's powerful land vehicle! Realizing he's in trouble, Shell-Head retreats to his laboratory and takes Rhodey with him! And then Tony passes out! So who's going to stop Magma now? The biggest decision of James Rhodes' life is coming up next issue! Cameo appearances by Daredevil, Obadiah Stane, Indries Moomji, Morley Erwin, Vic Martinelli, and Mrs. Arbogast. Flashback cameo by Spider-Man. (Note: Magma previously battled Iron Man in Marvel Team-Up 110. This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the softcover: Iron Man The Enemy Within Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-009

Cover art by Bob McLeod. Sentinels, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Bob McLeod, inks by Mike Gustovich; The Sentinels attack the New Mutants, who learn that they are caught up in a web of intrigue involving the government; the Hellfire Club wants the New Mutants; Col. Rossi returns from the dead; and Psyche's attack seems to have been initiated by Prof. X. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $115.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022, Chris Claremont on 10/8/2022 & Bob McLeod & Louise Simsonson. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.45) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Bob McLeod. Sentinels, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Bob McLeod, inks by Mike Gustovich; The Sentinels attack the New Mutants, who learn that they are caught up in a web of intrigue involving the government; the Hellfire Club wants the New Mutants; Col. Rossi returns from the dead; and Psyche's attack seems to have been initiated by Prof. X. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $59.46 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition Label #19-2A91623-101 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.78) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

"Citadel War" chapter one. The Omega Men go to Broot's homeworld of Changralyn to try and convince the pacifist denizens to rise up against the Citadel. Story continued from Green Lantern 161. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $110.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-167B932-005

Direct Edition. "Relapse Times Two!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. A group of robbers makes Melvin Potter don his old Gladiator costume to protect them from the police. The reluctant Gladiator can handle the cops, but how will Daredevil's long-time foe fare against Spider-Man? Meanwhile, Dr. Octopus attacks Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in an attempt to kill the Black Cat, but the web-slinger fights him off. However, Spidey knows another showdown with Doc Ock is coming soon! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $110.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-167B932-004

Direct Edition. "Relapse Times Two!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. A group of robbers makes Melvin Potter don his old Gladiator costume to protect them from the police. The reluctant Gladiator can handle the cops, but how will Daredevil's long-time foe fare against Spider-Man? Meanwhile, Dr. Octopus attacks Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in an attempt to kill the Black Cat, but the web-slinger fights him off. However, Spidey knows another showdown with Doc Ock is coming soon! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 49 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-241339F-026

Cover pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa. Runaway!, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa; Spider-Woman faces off against Tigra. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $331.99 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) Witnessed Sig: Bob Wiacek on 2/22/2019 Direct Edition Label #19-0C0B15A-019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.96) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. Cover price $0.60.