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Comic books February 1989, graded by CBCS

  • Item #58243278
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Sig: Jim Salicrup on 3/11/2017. Direct Edition.
    • Label #18-089E087-013
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    "The Goblin War!" Inferno crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 47. With his family in danger, the Green Goblin rides again! Oh my, does Harry know what he's doing by challenging the might of the Hobgoblin? In the skies above the Osborn Chemical Company, the pumpkin bombs fly as the goblins clash! And naturally your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the middle! Meanwhile the effects of Inferno begin affecting Dr. Curt Connors. Uh-oh, could an appearance from the Lethal Lizard be in the near future? Yesss! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 147. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Liz Osborn, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: Harry Osborn dons the garb of the Green Goblin for the first time since Amazing Spider-Man 180.) Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #58075173
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    Published Feb 1989 by DC.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sigs: Mike Decarlo on 4/27/2018, Denny O'Neil on 9/30/2018 and Jim Starlin on 10/7/2018. Direct Edition
    • Label #18-3CE0A84-006
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    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 4 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman and Superman talk to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status; The agent tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone; Batman goes to the Joker's hotel room; The Joker confirms that he killed Jason; The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone; At the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience; Fortunately, Superman sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it; The Joker activates bombs; Batman pursues him. 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 #59296242
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    Published Feb 1989 by DC.
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    • Witnessed Signatures: Mike DeCarlo on 7/29/2022 & Jim Starlin on 10/28/2022. Direct Edition.
    • Label #23-0AFB6AC-042
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    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 4 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman and Superman talk to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status; The agent tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone; Batman goes to the Joker's hotel room; The Joker confirms that he killed Jason; The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone; At the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience; Fortunately, Superman sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it; The Joker activates bombs; Batman pursues him. 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 #58356585
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    Published Feb 1989 by DC.
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    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #22-2DCBDFF-017
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    Raistlin's Pawn - Part 1 of 4. An unsuspecting mind becomes the recipient of a seed of evil...a seed that may help Raistlin defeat the Queen of Darkness. Written by Dan Mishkin, with art by Mike Collins, Ron Randall and Randy Elliott. Cover by Collins and Randall. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

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  • Item #56804237
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    Published Feb 1989 by Marvel.

    Excalibur (1988 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

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

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-289B7BE-020

    Starts May 6

    "Send in the Clowns!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. Arcade has lured Excalibur into his trap. Now, if this burgeoning super team is going save Courtney Ross from this madman, they will have to survive the most diabolical traps ever conceived. Featuring a full page pin-up of Captain Britain on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #57751428
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    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-27351AB-014
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    Inferno cross-over. "Orphan of the Storm!" Inferno Crossover. Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Keith Pollard and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four are patrolling the streets to protect the city from the Inferno madness, when they come across Mantis. Her baby is missing, and the FF agree to help Mantis find her child. However, Kang the Conqueror ambushes the four heroes, abducts Mantis, and heads for Mount Diablo, California. The FF follow in hot pursuit! Meanwhile, Aron the Watcher and Dragon Man continue to plot against the FF. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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  • Item #58366558
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    Published Feb 1989 by Marvel.
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    • Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-1981F70-020
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    While the Joes are foiling Cobra's plans to take out the Pit, Roadpig is breaking Zarana out of jail, despite the best efforts of Law and his dog Order, in "Roadpig." Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Law and Order; Spirit Iron-Knife; Quick Kick; Shipwreck; Lady Jaye; Dusty; Roadblock; VILLAINS: Roadpig; Zartan; Zarana; Zanzibar; Dr. Mindbender; Cobra Soldiers; CAMEO: Cobra Commander [Fred VII]. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Fred Fredericks. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #58366662
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    Published Feb 1989 by Marvel.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-1981F70-021
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    While the Joes are foiling Cobra's plans to take out the Pit, Roadpig is breaking Zarana out of jail, despite the best efforts of Law and his dog Order, in "Roadpig." Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Law and Order; Spirit Iron-Knife; Quick Kick; Shipwreck; Lady Jaye; Dusty; Roadblock; VILLAINS: Roadpig; Zartan; Zarana; Zanzibar; Dr. Mindbender; Cobra Soldiers; CAMEO: Cobra Commander [Fred VII]. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Fred Fredericks. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #58320791
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    Published Feb 1989 by Now.
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    • Label #22-2DD19F6-024
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    The Secret Empire. Story by James Van Hise. Art by John Tobias, plus a pinup by Guy Davis. Cover by Andrew Pratt and Ken Steacy. The official comic adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon series, inspired in turn by the hit movies. The Lunar Avenger and the Crimson Crimebuster, two superheroes from the 1930s, seek the Ghostbusters help with their old foe, Fu Fang, who has teamed up with Caldonis ghost mob from issue #4. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

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  • Item #57468263
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    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-2215763-056
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    Inferno; 1st new Hobgoblin. "When The Bugle Blows" Inferno crossover. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 312. The Hobgoblin is licking his wounds after going down to defeat at the hands of Spider-Man and the Green Goblin (aka Harry Osborn). In a drastic move, the downtrodden Hobgoblin visits N'astirh at the Empire State Building and offers to exchange his soul for greater power. Memo to the Hobgoblin...be careful what you wish for. Meanwhile, the Inferno madness hits the Daily Bugle Building and also Hal's Studio where Mary Jane is shooting a photo spread. Will the web-slinger and J. Jonah Jameson join forces to beat the demons? Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 48. Brief first appearance of the Demogoblin. Cameo appearance by the Green Goblin. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #58535918
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    Published Feb 1989 by Now.
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    • Label #22-2DFC43B-009
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    The Bee Stings. Story by Jack Herman. Art by Thomas Tenney. Cover by Ken Call. A spin-off of the hit movie series, focusing on humanitys battle against the Terminator robot army in the future year of 2031. The Terminator battles a black panther, and then swears to destroy the islands human population. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

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  • Item #55751659
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    Published Feb 1989 by Marvel.
    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-2EE4644-016
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    Inferno: Part 2 of 7 - "Fan the Flames!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. The X-Men continue their battle with the Marauders in the middle of a city gone mad! Plus, Mister Sinister reveals a startling secret to Madelyne Pryor. Story continues in X-Factor (Vol. 1) #37. NOTE: The Inferno also runs through New Mutants #71-73. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #58530095
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    Published Feb 1989 by Marvel.

    Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 47 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

    Label #22-1D84B02-015

    Starts Jun 10

    "The Face in the Mirror" Inferno crossover. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 146. The Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man wage a fierce battle at the Osborn chemical plant amid the Inferno chaos! After the battle Peter Parker visits Liz and Harry Osborn's home in Queens, but so does the Hobgoblin! Meanwhile, Harry finds an old familiar green and purple costume. What is Harry planning to do? Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 312. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #59066438
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    • Paper: White
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    • Label #22-2FA3252-044
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    Direct Edition. "Bloodsport!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art and Cover by John Buscema and Al Williamson. Back Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Tyger Tiger, head of Mandripoor's crime scene, is being harassed by enemy assassins, Roughhouse and Bloodsport. Naturally Wolverine is there to save her. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

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  • Item #58408684
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    • Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 10/8/2021 Direct Edition
    • Label #22-0692A42-677
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    Direct Edition. "Bloodsport!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art and Cover by John Buscema and Al Williamson. Back Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Tyger Tiger, head of Mandripoor's crime scene, is being harassed by enemy assassins, Roughhouse and Bloodsport. Naturally Wolverine is there to save her. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

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