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Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.0 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-3B4DBF3-062

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 3 of 6. "Death Star!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. The evil Galactic Empire tests its ultimate weapon on Princess Leia's homeworld with devastating results. Meanwhile, Ben Kenobi begins Luke Skywalker's training in the ways of the force. However things take a turn for the worse when the Millennium Falcon is captured within the unrelenting grasp of the Death Star's tractor-beam. Now, it's up to this small motley band of heroes to mount a daring rescue attempt of the Princess from within the very bowels of the Empire's most powerful weapon. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars Darth Vader (2020 Marvel) 3C CGC 9.8 Sprouse Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4413985017

Written by Greg Pak. Art by Raffaele Ienco. Cover by Chris Sprouse. GHOSTS OF VADER'S PAST! In his quest to destroy everyone who hid the existence of his son, Luke Skywalker, from him, Darth Vader has formed an unlikely partnership with an eerie shadow from his previous life. Now they return to Naboo where a powerful new host of vengeful ghosts awaits them. Delve deeper into Vader's past than you thought possible with this shocking tale of tragedy and revenge! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Darth Vader (2015 Marvel) 3A CBCS 9.6 Granov 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #22-127D393-001

Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Salvador Larroca. Cover by Adi Granov. When a Dark Lord needs help, who can he turn to? Meet Aphra-the galaxy's foremost raider of lost weaponry! Plus: could these be the deadly droids she's looking for? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 3 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2C71484-042

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Picard sends an away team to investigate a derelict spaceship...that shifts to high warp speed with the team inside. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Star Wars Crimson Reign (2021 Marvel) 3F CGC 9.6 Lopez 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Lopez Variant Cover

Label #4057832024

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Steven Cummings. Cover by David Lopez. ODYSSEY OF THE ARCHIVIST! LADY QI'RA'S ultimate plan to reshape the galaxy continues as we focus on one of her most key operatives - the mysterious SAVA MADELIN SUN, former expert in the DARK SIDE OF THE FORCE, now known only as THE ARCHIVIST. Qi'ra has given this woman a crucial task and put all the resources of CRIMSON DAWN at her disposal. The Archivist's search will find answers to mysteries at the very heart of the EMPIRE'S formation… …and the ultimate fall of THE JEDI ORDER. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Crimson Reign (2021 Marvel) 3H CGC 9.6 Nakayama 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Nakayama Variant Cover

Label #4057832025

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Steven Cummings. Cover by David Nakayama. ODYSSEY OF THE ARCHIVIST! LADY QI'RA'S ultimate plan to reshape the galaxy continues as we focus on one of her most key operatives - the mysterious SAVA MADELIN SUN, former expert in the DARK SIDE OF THE FORCE, now known only as THE ARCHIVIST. Qi'ra has given this woman a crucial task and put all the resources of CRIMSON DAWN at her disposal. The Archivist's search will find answers to mysteries at the very heart of the EMPIRE'S formation… …and the ultimate fall of THE JEDI ORDER. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-018

"The Garden of Evil" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. Hordak has Prince Adam trapped in his slippery Slime Pit! But that's just the start of trouble for He-Man's alter ego, because Hordak isn't Hordak any more -- now he's Hurricane Hordak! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars Dark Empire (1991) 3A CBCS 9.2 Dorman 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #22-074BA9D-014

1st printing - Written by Tom Veitch. Art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Dave Dorman. A war for the planet Calamari erupts over that planet's surface, already threatened by the massive World Destroyers. While Lando and Wedge take on the Imperial stormtroopers, Leia is tormented by visions of Luke being sucked into the darkness. Meanwhile, it seems that Han has run into some "old friends"! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Jedi vs. Sith (2001) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4078539012

by DARKO MACAN, RAMON F. BACHS and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON War rages on the battle torn planet of Ruusan. Tomcat and his cousin Bug finally reach the Jedi camp only to find that things aren't quite as they expected. The glorious Jedi Knights from the folktales Tomcat used to listen to weren't so common, so... human. And to make matters worse Tomcat's other cousin, Rain, is still lost in the wilds of Ruusan. As hopes flicker in the Jedi camp, there is conflict in the ranks of the Sith Brotherhood of Darkness. Lord Kaan and Darth Bane clash over how to conduct the Sith campaign -- indicating signs of greater trouble to come! Don't miss out on this third chapter in one of the most exciting Star Wars series of the year! On sale June 20 FC, 32pg (3 of 6) Cover price $2.99.

Star Wars Infinities Return of the Jedi (2003) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-4190C55-021

by ADAM GALLARDO, RYAN BENJAMIN, and SALEEN CRAWFORD cover by RODOLFO MIGLIARI Han is rescued, but Luke has been captured, and Leia's determination to free him has led to a precipitous and premature attack on the Death Star! Meanwhile the Rebel ground troops on Endor have run into their own problems. It all leads up to a surprising setback for the Rebel Alliance ? and for Luke Skywalker in particular! The events of Return of the Jedi have been altered from what you saw in the film! The characters are the same, but the adventure is all new! The possibilities are endless! Cover price $2.99.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC #3-204) 148 FN 6.0

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Cover art by Joe Kubert. Luck is a Puppy Named Schatzi starring Enemy Ace, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert; Von Hammer adopts an injured puppy he finds on the airfield as a good-luck token but the dog is killed during a firefight. Ad for Superman #222, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Fall of the Red Knight starring Warriors of the Sky, art by Ric Estrada. Aircraft Carriers Battle Album, art by Ken Barr. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

Label #7002437-AA-016

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 16WHITMAN CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7002437-AA-017

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 17WHITMAN CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #0010393-AA-020

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"Crucible!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Chris Claremont. Art by Herb Trimpe and Al Milgrom. This issue features a previously untold adventure of the hero at the Battle of the Death Star - Luke Skywalker. Back on the barren world of Tatooine, young Luke must face his fears and a band of Tusken Sandraiders to save his friend, Biggs, in order to grow into the hero he would certainly one day become. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Whitman 3-Pack Diamond Variants 17WHITMAN CBCS 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #7002436-AA-009

1st printing, Direct Market Edition - often referred to as Whitman Editions by collectors because the very early direct market editions, identified by the large diamond price boxes, were distributed almost exclusively in sealed Whitman value packs.

"Crucible!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Chris Claremont. Art by Herb Trimpe and Al Milgrom. This issue features a previously untold adventure of the hero at the Battle of the Death Star - Luke Skywalker. Back on the barren world of Tatooine, young Luke must face his fears and a band of Tusken Sandraiders to save his friend, Biggs, in order to grow into the hero he would certainly one day become. Cover price $0.35.