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Comic books September 1987, graded by CBCS

  • Item #59495920
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1987 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #18-1174754-026
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    Jason Todd origin, part 2 of 2. In "Second Chance", Jason Todd's connection to Two-Face causes Todd to lose control. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Don Heck. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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  • Item #52441170
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    Tags: Batman
    Published Sep 1987 by DC.
    $64.22
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    • Paper: White
    • Second Printing.
    • Label #19-2A91623-024
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    2nd or later printing. In "Second Chance", Jason Todd's connection to Two-Face causes Todd to lose control. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Don Heck. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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  • Item #56472804
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    $80.00
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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-2AF7A13-011
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    Direct Edition. Super Patriot (John Walker) becomes new Captain America. "The Replacement" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Tom Morgan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. The Commission is shocked by Steve Rogers' resignation and immediately begins a search for a new Captain America. Commission member Val Cooper has an idea: how about the Super-Patriot? John Walker accepts and becomes the next Captain America! (Note: Stan Lee is depicted on the left side of the cover.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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  • Item #58406755
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signatures: Bob McLeod, Jim Shooter and Michael Zeck on 10/22/2021 Newsstand Edition
    • Label #22-0692A42-154
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    Direct Edition. Super Patriot (John Walker) becomes new Captain America. "The Replacement" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Tom Morgan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. The Commission is shocked by Steve Rogers' resignation and immediately begins a search for a new Captain America. Commission member Val Cooper has an idea: how about the Super-Patriot? John Walker accepts and becomes the next Captain America! (Note: Stan Lee is depicted on the left side of the cover.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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  • Item #57961514
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    Published Sep 1987 by Marvel.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-19857F5-022
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    Mike Zeck cover. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #58356853
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    Published Sep 1987 by Marvel.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-198117D-014
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    Mike Zeck cover. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #58357132
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    Published Sep 1987 by Marvel.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-198117D-015
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    Mike Zeck cover. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #59052711
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    $72.65
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    Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

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  • Item #58365181
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021 Direct Edition
    • Label #21-21F6F8D-017
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    Cover by Joe Albelo. "Pig Out!", script by Mike Carlin, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Fat Cat tries to throw himself in the river, but the splash empties it, and attracts the attention of Bunsen, who tries to befriend him, but Fat Cat turns mean; Spider-Ham saves Bunsen, but they run into two more Fat Cats; Spider-Ham and the interns evade the cats, and head for a restaurant, but the Pig-Signal summons our hero to the prison, where the cats are planning to break in so they can eat and be left alone. "Secret Furs," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; Bruce Bunny has been transported to a weird world, along with many heroes and villains; The Bee-Yonder reveals the high concept of Secret Furs to him: The creation of the ultimate 24-hour independent TV network. Bruce gets angry, and turns into Hulkbunny, but The Bee-Yonder merely casts him in a TV show. Madballs ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #56645534
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    $54.29
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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #21-1D8FD6C-025
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    "Heaven!" Firebird cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Story picks up after West Coast Avengers Annual #2 and Avengers Annual #16. Empowered with the Power Cosmic the Silver Surfer is one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe. However, there exist beings whose powers rival and in some instances surpass even those of a former Herald of Galactus. When the Elders of the Universe decide the Surfer has become a liability to their plot, they dispatch one of their own to deal with him. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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  • Item #59681428
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    Published Sep 1987 by DC.
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    • Direct Edition
    • Label #20-3B0F755-034
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    "To Laugh and Die in Metropolis!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Karl Kesel. Tired of trading blows with that sour-puss Batman, the Clown Prince of Crime makes his way to Metropolis. However, the Joker just can't seem to fathom why the Man of Steel can't see the humor in this move. Meanwhile, billion dollar miscreant Lex Luthor sets out to prove that anybody can be bought, for the right price. Cover price $0.75.

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  • Item #59084670
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    • Paper: White
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    • Label #21-2EE6E3F-111
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    Goldbug and company run into trouble while out on the road and hide in a used car lot where one of them gets sold and the others have to not only deal with a Rapid Anti-Robot Assault Team but also used car dealer Steve Ludwig in "Used Autobots." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Ian Akin & Brian Garvey. Cover by Frank Springer. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #59650498
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 2/26/2022. Direct Edition
    • Label #22-0F6BDE3-013
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    Direct Edition. "Death by Drowning!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. It's the X-Men vs. the Marauders: Round 2! However, this time the Marauders have an ace up there sleeve - the Malice controlled Polaris! And, Rogue and Dazzler's turbulent past comes to a head (see Dazzler #24 & 28 for details about that past). When push comes to shove, will these former arch foes lay it on the line for one another? Plus, the man behind the scenes pulling the Marauders' strings is finally revealed! NOTE: 1st appearance of Mr. Sinister. Cover price $0.75.

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  • Item #52029721
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    Published Sep 1987 by Marvel.

    X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-2A9668F-026

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    "Children's Crusade!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by June Brigman and Randy Emberlin. X-Factor returns from their battle with the Horsemen of Apocalypse a little worse for wear, and it's up to the kids to take care of business. Rusty, Skids, Rictor, Artie, and Leech take center stage on a mission of goodwill for the future of mutant/human relations. Cover price $0.75.

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    X-Men Classic (1986-1995 Marvel) Classic X-Men 13 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-289AACD-017

    Starts Apr 29

    This issue integrates about 3 new pages into a reprint of Uncanny X-Men 105. "Phoenix Unleashed!" Script by Chris Claremont, new pencils by Bob Layton, reprint pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Layton. New Phoenix back-up story: "Lifesigns." Script by Claremont, art by John Bolton. Appearances by Dan Rand (Iron Fist), Misty Knight, and Colleen Wing. New Arthur Adams/Al Williamson illustration and front cover; new Bolton back cover. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #59276278
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter & Terry Kavanaugh on 7/29/2022, Art Adams on 8/26/2022, Chris Claremont on 10/8/2022 & Ann Nocenti on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #23-0AFB6AC-064
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    This issue integrates about 3 new pages into a reprint of Uncanny X-Men 105. "Phoenix Unleashed!" Script by Chris Claremont, new pencils by Bob Layton, reprint pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Layton. New Phoenix back-up story: "Lifesigns." Script by Claremont, art by John Bolton. Appearances by Dan Rand (Iron Fist), Misty Knight, and Colleen Wing. New Arthur Adams/Al Williamson illustration and front cover; new Bolton back cover. Cover price $1.00.

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