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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 264 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Label #0078146001

"Red 9 and Red Tape!" Script by Craig Anderson. Art by Paty Cockrum. Cover by William Johnson and Joe Rubinstein. It's an off-beat tale as the Amazing Spider-Man takes on a double menace! A crazy football player from Baytown, Texas; and the New York state healthcare system! Unbelievable! Where are Doc Ock and the Hobgoblin when you really need them? The two storylines intertwine after Red 9 and the web-slinger crash through a hospital window! As Spider-Man attempts to clean up the broken glass, he learns that the grumpy old man in the room is about to be discharged...because the state thinks he's dead! In good conscious the wall-crawler can't let that happen! If Spidey can blitz the bureaucrats and avoid Red 9's tackles, he might just create a happy ending for all! (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 461,591; average paid circulation: 281,064.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 265MJ VF- 7.5

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First printing of "After the Fox!" First appearance of Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Black Fox is on the run! But it's not the Spectacular Spider-Man who's chasing him! It's Silver Sable! An adventurer for hire from the European country of Symkaria! Silver Sable and her Wild Pack pursue the fox through the streets of Manhattan and then later corner him on the waterfront! However, the aging international jewel thief has a wall-crawling guardian angel! Down on the docks, the sparks fly as the web-slinger gives Silver Sable a lesson in diplomacy...superhero-style! Second appearance of the Black Fox. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, and Normie Osborn. (Notes: Silver Sable appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 279. The Black Fox returns in Web of Spider-Man 14. There is a second printing of this issue published in 1992. The second printing features a gray cover and a yellow dog ear touting the first appearance of Silver Sable. This story was also reprinted in Marvel Tales 277.) Cover price $0.65.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 35 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D24259-013

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1st printing - "Dreadnoks on the Loose!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham, Mark Bright, Bob Camp, and Larry Hama. Cover by John Byrne. The Dreadnoks return and chaos follows! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572022

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572023

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572015

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572017

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572009

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572012

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353573014

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353573017

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4353572004

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 NM- 9.2

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 193 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE31F0-007

Double Sized Issue - "Warhunt 2!" Guest-starring the New Mutants and Firestar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The warrior mutant Thunderbird comes seeking revenge on the X-Men for the death of his brother, the original Thunderbird (see Uncanny X-Men #95 for Thunderbird's death). His fellow Hellions (the Hellfire Club's version of the New Mutants) Roulette, Empath, and a duped Firestar are coming along for the ride. But when Thunderbird finally comes face-to-face with the man he blames for his brother's death, Charles Xavier, is he ready f to hear the truth? Plus, what is the mysterious Nimrod up to. NOTE: 1st appearance of Firestar. This issue celebrates the first 100 issues of the New X-Men. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 193 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3816673001

Double Sized Issue - "Warhunt 2!" Guest-starring the New Mutants and Firestar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The warrior mutant Thunderbird comes seeking revenge on the X-Men for the death of his brother, the original Thunderbird (see Uncanny X-Men #95 for Thunderbird's death). His fellow Hellions (the Hellfire Club's version of the New Mutants) Roulette, Empath, and a duped Firestar are coming along for the ride. But when Thunderbird finally comes face-to-face with the man he blames for his brother's death, Charles Xavier, is he ready f to hear the truth? Plus, what is the mysterious Nimrod up to. NOTE: 1st appearance of Firestar. This issue celebrates the first 100 issues of the New X-Men. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 193 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4236395003

Double Sized Issue - "Warhunt 2!" Guest-starring the New Mutants and Firestar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The warrior mutant Thunderbird comes seeking revenge on the X-Men for the death of his brother, the original Thunderbird (see Uncanny X-Men #95 for Thunderbird's death). His fellow Hellions (the Hellfire Club's version of the New Mutants) Roulette, Empath, and a duped Firestar are coming along for the ride. But when Thunderbird finally comes face-to-face with the man he blames for his brother's death, Charles Xavier, is he ready f to hear the truth? Plus, what is the mysterious Nimrod up to. NOTE: 1st appearance of Firestar. This issue celebrates the first 100 issues of the New X-Men. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 193 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4030760006

Double Sized Issue - "Warhunt 2!" Guest-starring the New Mutants and Firestar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The warrior mutant Thunderbird comes seeking revenge on the X-Men for the death of his brother, the original Thunderbird (see Uncanny X-Men #95 for Thunderbird's death). His fellow Hellions (the Hellfire Club's version of the New Mutants) Roulette, Empath, and a duped Firestar are coming along for the ride. But when Thunderbird finally comes face-to-face with the man he blames for his brother's death, Charles Xavier, is he ready f to hear the truth? Plus, what is the mysterious Nimrod up to. NOTE: 1st appearance of Firestar. This issue celebrates the first 100 issues of the New X-Men. Cover price $1.25.