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Comic books May 1988, graded by CBCS

  • Item #54206627
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    $1,995.00
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    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Scuffing on back of case
    • Label #16-19B5702-003
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    Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

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  • Item #60147660
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300D CBCS 9.4 Direct Variant

    1st full app. Venom

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    Label #19-3BB47DB-002

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    Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #58073607
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    Published May 1988 by DC.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Signed by Jim Starlin on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con.
    • Label #16-32D8E72-009
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    The KGBeast does the unthinkable in an effort to escape from Batman in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 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 #57965893
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    Published May 1988 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-3B8C92F-065
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    The KGBeast does the unthinkable in an effort to escape from Batman in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 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 #55672819
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    $285.00
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    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #17-3C1DA8A-022
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    Direct Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson. First appearance of Typhoid Mary in Typhoid!, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Al Williamson; Typhoid Mary blows into town and starts robbing the Kingpin's operations; Thinking he has finally found a way to get to Daredevil, Kingpin offers Typhoid a million dollars if she can make DD fall in love with her and then crush him; Matt meets Mary. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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  • Item #58365881
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    Published May 1988 by Marvel.
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    • Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-1981F70-004
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    In "Bailout," the Joes and Dreadnoks team up to get out of Sierra Gordo. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Wild Bill; Maverick; Crazylegs; VILLAINS: Destro; Zarana; Dreadnoks; Iron Grenadier. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #59390311
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    Published May 1988 by Marvel.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-1981F70-003
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    In "Bailout," the Joes and Dreadnoks team up to get out of Sierra Gordo. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Wild Bill; Maverick; Crazylegs; VILLAINS: Destro; Zarana; Dreadnoks; Iron Grenadier. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

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    Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 13 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #21-1D3D0D2-018

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    Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

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    Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #22-2D0A2F1-029

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    "Nova!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Joe Rubinstein. Even though the Heralds of Galactus are imbued with the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer teaches Nova (Frankie Ray) the universe is still a very dangerous place. Hopefully Nova will listen to Norrin Radd's council as they've been charged with finding the Contemplator, the last Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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    • Newsstand Edition
    • Label #19-47253CB-004
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    "Nova!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Joe Rubinstein. Even though the Heralds of Galactus are imbued with the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer teaches Nova (Frankie Ray) the universe is still a very dangerous place. Hopefully Nova will listen to Norrin Radd's council as they've been charged with finding the Contemplator, the last Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #56895238
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    • Label #21-25956DD-015
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    "Down Under!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. A new era for Marvel's Merry Mutants begins here. The world believe the X-Men dead. Perished while saving the world from the demonic Adversary (see Uncanny X-Men #225-227). The X-Men use this opportunity to do some real good anonymously. First order of business, securing a base of operations. The Reavers base will do just fine. It's mutants vs. an army of killer cyborgs in the Mighty Marvel Manner! NOTE: 1st appearance of the Reavers and Gateway. Cover price $1.00.

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