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Auctions: comic books January 1988

  • Item #60708609
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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 337 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition

    Label #4385888025

    Ends Apr 29 7:02 PM CST
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    "The Long Road Back" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Tom Morgan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. The Demolition Man, Falcon, Nomad and Vagabond are searching for Steve Rogers in Washington state. Once they find him, can they convince him to become a super hero again? First appearance of The Captain (aka Steve Rogers). Meanwhile, the Serpent Society (Black Racer, Copperhead, Fer-de-Lance, Puff Adder) is up to no good in Las Vegas. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #56705338
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    Published Jan 1988 by Marvel.

    GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 67 CBCS 9.4

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    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1D26C85-017

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    Starts Jun 10

    In "Cold Snap," the captured Joes return from Borovia; Cobra begins its Terror-Drome operation; and Storm Shadow dispenses much ninja wisdom to Billy. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Dial-Tone; Stalker; Snow-Job; Quick-Kick; Outback; Lady Jaye; Flint; Roadblock; Leatherneck; Shipwreck; Doc; Tunnel Rat; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Psyche-Out; Jinx; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Billy; Blind Master; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #59052720
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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 9 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #21-1D3D0D2-014

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    Starts Jun 10

    Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

  • Item #60227865
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    Published Jan 1988 by Marvel.

    Tales of GI Joe (1988) 1 VF+ 8.5

    Starts May 6

    Featuring material original presented in GI Joe (1982 Marvel) #1 - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Re-presenting the saga of America's greatest heroes! G.I. Joe - the ultimate weapon of democracy! Featuring a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. Plus, "Hot Potato!" Written by Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

  • Item #60666014
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    Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 4 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4389567015

    Ends Apr 29 9:43 PM CST
    Bid History 5 bids
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    An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. I, Monster. Casey and the Turtles meet the mysterious Rat King. Story, art and wraparound cover by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #60666018
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    Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 4 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4389567013

    Starts Apr 29

    An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. I, Monster. Casey and the Turtles meet the mysterious Rat King. Story, art and wraparound cover by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #60666019
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    Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 4 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4389567014

    Starts May 6

    An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. I, Monster. Casey and the Turtles meet the mysterious Rat King. Story, art and wraparound cover by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #60666012
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    Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 4 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4389567018

    Starts May 13

    An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. I, Monster. Casey and the Turtles meet the mysterious Rat King. Story, art and wraparound cover by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #60666013
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    Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 4 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4389567019

    Starts May 20

    An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. I, Monster. Casey and the Turtles meet the mysterious Rat King. Story, art and wraparound cover by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #60666016
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    Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 4 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4389567017

    Ends Apr 29 9:43 PM CST
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    An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. I, Monster. Casey and the Turtles meet the mysterious Rat King. Story, art and wraparound cover by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #60666015
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    Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 4 CGC 7.5

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    Label #4389567016

    Ends Apr 29 9:43 PM CST
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    An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. I, Monster. Casey and the Turtles meet the mysterious Rat King. Story, art and wraparound cover by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #60443650
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    Published Jan 1988 by Marvel.

    X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 24D CGC 9.4

    1st full app. Archangel

    Paper: White

    Label #4365945018

    Ends Apr 29 10:53 PM CST
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    Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants! Part 1 of 3. "Masks!" 1st full appearance of Archangel. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. One of the biggest mutant events to ever hit the comic racks begins here. The powerful mutant known as Apocalypse finally makes his move and unleashes his Four Horseman on an unsuspecting world. The only thing standing between humanity and total annihilation is X-Factor. However when the fourth and final Horseman, Death, reveals his true identity, the group will be rocked to its very core. This is a pivotal chapter in the lives of the original X-Men. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #60618438
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    Published Jan 1988 by Marvel.

    X-Factor (1986 1st Series) 24D VF- 7.5

    1st full app. Archangel
    Ends Apr 29 10:53 PM CST
    Bid History 3 bids
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    Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants! Part 1 of 3. "Masks!" 1st full appearance of Archangel. Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Walter Simonson and Bob Wiacek. One of the biggest mutant events to ever hit the comic racks begins here. The powerful mutant known as Apocalypse finally makes his move and unleashes his Four Horseman on an unsuspecting world. The only thing standing between humanity and total annihilation is X-Factor. However when the fourth and final Horseman, Death, reveals his true identity, the group will be rocked to its very core. This is a pivotal chapter in the lives of the original X-Men. Cover price $0.75.