Auctions: The War comic books issue 1

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2 1st Printing

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Label #4341933005

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2 1st Printing

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Label #4361978001

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. "A New Hope!" Part 1 of 6. Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha.

A Long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...the galaxy is engrossed in an intergalactic civil war. A small band of freedom fighters led by Princess Leia opposes the evil Galactic Empire and steals the plans to their most destructive weapon, the Death Star. Darth Vader, the most feared name in the galaxy, will stop at nothing to recover those stolen plans and the location of the Rebel's secret base of operations. Now, it's up to farm boy Luke Skywalker and a motley band of heroes to save the Princess and the galaxy from the darkness that has engulfed it. Cover price $0.30.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F82E4-032

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Cover art by Carl Potts and Scott Williams. An Eye for an Eye Chapter One Sunday in the Park, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; Punisher shoots some criminals and recalls his family's death in Central Park. Profiles of this issue's creators. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Star Wars Doctor Aphra (2020 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Remenar

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Label #4267517020

Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Marika Cresta. Cover by Valentina Remenar. NEW CREW, NEW MISSION! With the Rebel Alliance back on the run after their defeat at the Battle of Hoth, it's never been a more dangerous time for outlaws, scoundrels and the errant rogue archaeologist to make their way in the galaxy. But after a string of bad luck and near escapes, DOCTOR APHRA is back on the job! She's been keeping a low profile - jobs are scarce and credits scarcer. But the promise of the score of a lifetime is a chance too good for her to pass up. And to find the cursed RINGS OF VAALE, Aphra will need a crew of treasure hunters the likes of which the galaxy has never seen before! But RONEN TAGGE, heir to the powerful Tagge family, also has his eyes on the prize. Do Aphra and her team stand a chance at fortune and glory? 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CGC 9.4

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Label #4043111013

Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CGC 4.5

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Label #4286222002

Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Creepy (1964 Warren) 1 VG- 3.5

1" Spine split from bottom.

When the Comics Code Authority cracked down on the comic book industry in 1955, horror comics all but faded from the scene. Enter Creepy magazine, publisher James Warren's tribute (after a fashion) to EC's vaunted horror comics line, which couldn't survive the Code's strong arm censorship tactics. Magazines weren't subject to the same rules, giving Warren the freedom to publish more mature content. Eerie, Vampirella, and other Warren publications followed. Stories in this first issue of Creepy include: Voodoo by Bill Pearson and Joe Orlando; H2O World! by Larry Ivie, Al Williamson, and Roy G. Krenkel; Vampires fly at Dusk! by Archie Goodwin and Reed Crandall; Werewolf! by Larry Ivie and Frank Frazetta; Bewitched! by Larry Ivie and Gray Morrow; The Success Story by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson; and Pursuit of the Vampire! by Archie Goodwin and Angelo Torres. Features the first appearance of Uncle Creepy. Cover art by Jack Davis. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars The High Republic (2021 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Noto

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Label #3913958012

Written by Cavan Scott. Art by Ario Anindito. Cover by Phil Noto. BEFORE THE SKYWALKER SAGA! THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE JEDI! A new era of STAR WARS storytelling begins. It is centuries before the SKYWALKER SAGA. The JEDI are at their height, protecting the galaxy as REPUBLIC pioneers push out into new territories. As the Frontier prepares for the dedication of majestic STARLIGHT BEACON, PADAWAN KEEVE TRENNIS faces the ultimate choice - will she complete her Jedi Trials or rescue the innocent from disaster? New Jedi! New ships! New evils to fight! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars The High Republic (2021 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Noto

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Label #4291032017

Written by Cavan Scott. Art by Ario Anindito. Cover by Phil Noto. BEFORE THE SKYWALKER SAGA! THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE JEDI! A new era of STAR WARS storytelling begins. It is centuries before the SKYWALKER SAGA. The JEDI are at their height, protecting the galaxy as REPUBLIC pioneers push out into new territories. As the Frontier prepares for the dedication of majestic STARLIGHT BEACON, PADAWAN KEEVE TRENNIS faces the ultimate choice - will she complete her Jedi Trials or rescue the innocent from disaster? New Jedi! New ships! New evils to fight! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars The High Republic (2021 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Noto

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Label #4309784023

Written by Cavan Scott. Art by Ario Anindito. Cover by Phil Noto. BEFORE THE SKYWALKER SAGA! THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE JEDI! A new era of STAR WARS storytelling begins. It is centuries before the SKYWALKER SAGA. The JEDI are at their height, protecting the galaxy as REPUBLIC pioneers push out into new territories. As the Frontier prepares for the dedication of majestic STARLIGHT BEACON, PADAWAN KEEVE TRENNIS faces the ultimate choice - will she complete her Jedi Trials or rescue the innocent from disaster? New Jedi! New ships! New evils to fight! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars The High Republic (2021 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Noto

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Label #3985925006

Written by Cavan Scott. Art by Ario Anindito. Cover by Phil Noto. BEFORE THE SKYWALKER SAGA! THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE JEDI! A new era of STAR WARS storytelling begins. It is centuries before the SKYWALKER SAGA. The JEDI are at their height, protecting the galaxy as REPUBLIC pioneers push out into new territories. As the Frontier prepares for the dedication of majestic STARLIGHT BEACON, PADAWAN KEEVE TRENNIS faces the ultimate choice - will she complete her Jedi Trials or rescue the innocent from disaster? New Jedi! New ships! New evils to fight! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars The High Republic (2021 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Noto

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Label #3985925017

Written by Cavan Scott. Art by Ario Anindito. Cover by Phil Noto. BEFORE THE SKYWALKER SAGA! THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE JEDI! A new era of STAR WARS storytelling begins. It is centuries before the SKYWALKER SAGA. The JEDI are at their height, protecting the galaxy as REPUBLIC pioneers push out into new territories. As the Frontier prepares for the dedication of majestic STARLIGHT BEACON, PADAWAN KEEVE TRENNIS faces the ultimate choice - will she complete her Jedi Trials or rescue the innocent from disaster? New Jedi! New ships! New evils to fight! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars The High Republic (2021 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Anindito Variant

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Variant Edition.

Label #4304433020

Written by Cavan Scott. Art by Ario Anindito. Cover by Ario Anindito and Rain Beredo. BEFORE THE SKYWALKER SAGA! THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE JEDI! A new era of STAR WARS storytelling begins. It is centuries before the SKYWALKER SAGA. The JEDI are at their height, protecting the galaxy as REPUBLIC pioneers push out into new territories. As the Frontier prepares for the dedication of majestic STARLIGHT BEACON, PADAWAN KEEVE TRENNIS faces the ultimate choice - will she complete her Jedi Trials or rescue the innocent from disaster? New Jedi! New ships! New evils to fight! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars The High Republic (2021 Marvel) 1B CBCS 9.6 Anindito Variant

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Ario Anindito Variant.

Label #22-0FD9F82-015

Written by Cavan Scott. Art by Ario Anindito. Cover by Ario Anindito and Rain Beredo. BEFORE THE SKYWALKER SAGA! THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE JEDI! A new era of STAR WARS storytelling begins. It is centuries before the SKYWALKER SAGA. The JEDI are at their height, protecting the galaxy as REPUBLIC pioneers push out into new territories. As the Frontier prepares for the dedication of majestic STARLIGHT BEACON, PADAWAN KEEVE TRENNIS faces the ultimate choice - will she complete her Jedi Trials or rescue the innocent from disaster? New Jedi! New ships! New evils to fight! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars The High Republic (2021 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8 Hans Variant

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Hans Variant Cover

Label #4386640017

Written by Cavan Scott. Art by Ario Anindito. Cover by Stephanie Hans. BEFORE THE SKYWALKER SAGA! THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE JEDI! A new era of STAR WARS storytelling begins. It is centuries before the SKYWALKER SAGA. The JEDI are at their height, protecting the galaxy as REPUBLIC pioneers push out into new territories. As the Frontier prepares for the dedication of majestic STARLIGHT BEACON, PADAWAN KEEVE TRENNIS faces the ultimate choice - will she complete her Jedi Trials or rescue the innocent from disaster? New Jedi! New ships! New evils to fight! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Secret Wars (2015 3rd Series) 1F CBCS 9.8 Conner Women of Marvel Variant

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Women of Marvel Variant.

Label #21-2768C3D-013

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Women of Marvel Variant Cover by Amanda Conner. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Esad Ribic. THE FINAL INCURSION IS HAPPENING! THE MARVEL UNIVERSE IS COLLIDING WITH THE ULTIMATE UNIVERSE! AND NEITHER WILL SURVIVE! 52 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars Darth Vader (2015 Marvel) 1H CGC 9.8 Christopher Action Figure Variant

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Action Figure Variant Cover

Label #4205570006

Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Salvador Larroca. Cover by John Tyler Christopher. The original Dark Lord of the Sith stars in his first ongoing series! Ever since Darth Vader made his first on-screen appearance, he became the one of the most popular villains to ever haunt an audience's dreams! Now, follow Vader straight from the ending of A NEW HOPE (and the pages of the new STAR WARS comic book) into his own series, showing the Empire's war with the Rebel Alliance from the other side! 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Batman Catwoman the Gotham War Scorched Earth (2023 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

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Lim Foil Edition.

Label #4358944020

Written by Chip Zdarsky, Tini Howard. Art by Mike Hawthorne, Nikola Cizmesija. Cover by Kendrick "Kunkka" Lim. THE GOTHAM WAR ENDS HERE! The final chapter of this epic crossover is here, and Batman and his family must find a way to overcome the endgame of an ancient enemy! Can the Bat and the Cat set their differences aside? Is this the end of the Bat-Family? Lives change forever in this action-packed conclusion! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and John Romita (alterations). First Appearance of the Soul Gem in "The Day of the Prophet!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Sutton; The hero of Counter-Earth vs. the Man-Beast!; The High Evolutionary saves Counter-Earth from destruction following his promise to Warlock; Warlock and his band of teenage followers encounter the Prophet, a faithful man claiming that Counter-Earths savior will return; Who is this savior the Prophet speaks of? The story continues from Marvel Premiere 2. Letters to the editor from comics writers Marc DeMatteis and Steven Grant, plus Richard Pini (Elfquest). 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Star Wars Han Solo and Chewbacca (2022 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.6 Noto 1:25 Variant

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Noto Variant Cover

Label #4057832012

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art by David Messina. Cover by Phil Noto. But wait! Isn't HAN still frozen in Carbonite? Yes. But you can't keep a good smuggler down. Set a few years before Episode IV: A New Hope, Han, his partner, CHEWBACCA and GREEDO, embark on a heist for JABBA THE HUTT. It's supposed to be an easy job. What could possibly go wrong? Well, for starters, how about a reunion with the very last person Han expected to see? The last page is a jaw-dropper... 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars Han Solo and Chewbacca (2022 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4 Hughes 1:50 Variant

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Hughes Variant Cover

Label #4057832011

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Marc Guggenheim. Art by David Messina. Cover by Adam Hughes. But wait! Isn't HAN still frozen in Carbonite? Yes. But you can't keep a good smuggler down. Set a few years before Episode IV: A New Hope, Han, his partner, CHEWBACCA and GREEDO, embark on a heist for JABBA THE HUTT. It's supposed to be an easy job. What could possibly go wrong? Well, for starters, how about a reunion with the very last person Han expected to see? The last page is a jaw-dropper... 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars Adventures (2020 IDW) 1BTC.A CGC 9.8 SS Giang

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Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Signed and sketch by John Giang on 04/20/2021. Big Time Collectibles Edition.

Label #2574674005

Big Time Collectibles Exclusive Virgin Cover by John Giang. Written by Michael Moreci and Nick Brokenshire. Art by Ilias Kyriazis and Nick Brokenshire. An exciting new era begins! Each issue in this monthly series will feature two stories starring all your favorite Star Wars characters! Between the events of The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, Rey, Poe and Finn aren't finished fighting the First Order in "The Obstacle Course: Part 1" by Michael Moreci and Ilias Kyriazis. Plus: 'Tales of Villainy' -- Darth Vader stars in "Invasion of Echo Base" by Nick Brokenshire. 28 pages, full color.

Star Wars Adventures (2020 IDW) 1COMICMINT.B CGC 9.8

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Second Printing/ Besch "Virgin" Edition

Label #4358605022

2nd Printing. Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo The Comic Mint and Frankie's Comics exclusive Virgin cover by Rose Besch - limited to 1500 copies. Written by Michael Moreci and Nick Brokenshire. Art by Ilias Kyriazis and Nick Brokenshire. An exciting new era begins! Each issue in this monthly series will feature two stories starring all your favorite Star Wars characters! Between the events of The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, Rey, Poe and Finn aren't finished fighting the First Order in "The Obstacle Course: Part 1" by Michael Moreci and Ilias Kyriazis. Plus: 'Tales of Villainy' -- Darth Vader stars in "Invasion of Echo Base" by Nick Brokenshire. 28 pages, full color.

Star Wars Adventures (2020 IDW) 1SCORPION.B CGC 9.8 Momoko Scorpion Virgin Variant

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Scorpion Comics "Virgin" Edition

Label #3759157004

Scorpion Comics exclusive virgin variant cover by Peach Momoko - Limited to 501 copies. Written by Michael Moreci and Nick Brokenshire. Art by Ilias Kyriazis and Nick Brokenshire. An exciting new era begins! Each issue in this monthly series will feature two stories starring all your favorite Star Wars characters! Between the events of The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, Rey, Poe and Finn aren't finished fighting the First Order in "The Obstacle Course: Part 1" by Michael Moreci and Ilias Kyriazis. Plus: 'Tales of Villainy' -- Darth Vader stars in "Invasion of Echo Base" by Nick Brokenshire. 28 pages, full color.

Star Wars War of the Bounty Hunters (2021 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 McNiven

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Label #3879692016

Written by Charles Soule. Art by Luke Ross. Cover by Steve McNiven. AT WAR FOR THE GREATEST PRIZE OF ALL: HAN SOLO! THE HUNT BEGINS! Nobody. Steals. From BOBA FETT! The notorious bounty hunter will not stop until he gets what's rightfully his. For the thief, no corner of the galaxy is safe. Good thing for them that the REBEL ALLIANCE, THE EMPIRE and every bounty hunter in the galaxy is standing in Boba's way. With a last-page reveal that will blow this Death Star-sized story wide open, Issue #1 is just the beginning. The biggest crossover in STAR WARS history will continue raging through the pages of the WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS event miniseries and tie-in to STAR WARS, DOCTOR APHRA, DARTH VADER and BOUNTY HUNTERS through October. Only one hunter will be left standing, and the STAR WARS galaxy will never be the same! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars War of the Bounty Hunters (2021 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8 Tarr Pride Variant

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Tarr Variant Cover.

Label #3901422010

Written by Charles Soule. Art by Luke Ross. Cover by Babs Tarr. AT WAR FOR THE GREATEST PRIZE OF ALL: HAN SOLO! THE HUNT BEGINS! Nobody. Steals. From BOBA FETT! The notorious bounty hunter will not stop until he gets what's rightfully his. For the thief, no corner of the galaxy is safe. Good thing for them that the REBEL ALLIANCE, THE EMPIRE and every bounty hunter in the galaxy is standing in Boba's way. With a last-page reveal that will blow this Death Star-sized story wide open, Issue #1 is just the beginning. The biggest crossover in STAR WARS history will continue raging through the pages of the WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS event miniseries and tie-in to STAR WARS, DOCTOR APHRA, DARTH VADER and BOUNTY HUNTERS through October. Only one hunter will be left standing, and the STAR WARS galaxy will never be the same! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars War of the Bounty Hunters (2021 Marvel) 1F CGC 9.8 Larraz 1:50 Variant

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Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Larraz Variant Cover.

Label #3901422006

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Luke Ross. Cover by Pepe Larraz. AT WAR FOR THE GREATEST PRIZE OF ALL: HAN SOLO! THE HUNT BEGINS! Nobody. Steals. From BOBA FETT! The notorious bounty hunter will not stop until he gets what's rightfully his. For the thief, no corner of the galaxy is safe. Good thing for them that the REBEL ALLIANCE, THE EMPIRE and every bounty hunter in the galaxy is standing in Boba's way. With a last-page reveal that will blow this Death Star-sized story wide open, Issue #1 is just the beginning. The biggest crossover in STAR WARS history will continue raging through the pages of the WAR OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS event miniseries and tie-in to STAR WARS, DOCTOR APHRA, DARTH VADER and BOUNTY HUNTERS through October. Only one hunter will be left standing, and the STAR WARS galaxy will never be the same! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars The High Republic Adventures (2021 IDW) 1 CGC 9.8 Tolibao Variant

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Label #1618523082

Written by Daniel Jose Older. Art and Cover by Harvey Tolibao. IDW joins The High Republic with all-ages adventures tying into the larger High Republic story! Flaming destruction is coming to Trymant IV! A remnant of the Hyperspace Disaster appears in the sky, and Zeen and her best friend Krix have only minutes to get to the Elders of the Path and find safety! Meanwhile, Master Yoda, Master Baro, and a group of Padawans are racing towards the disaster for a daring rescue mission. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

War of the Realms New Agents of Atlas (2019 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Tan

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Label #3720590009

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Written by Greg Pak. Art by Gang Hyuk Lim. Cover by Billy Tan. FEATURING MARVEL'S NEWEST HEROES WAVE, AERO & SWORD MASTER! A 'War of the Realms' tie-in series! As Sindr, Immortal Queen of Muspelheim, and her legions of Fire Demons march on Asia, it's time for a new band of heroes to unite to protect the Pacific Rim. Having brought together a ragtag team of heroes to defend the Earth from an alien invasion in the past, can Amadeus Cho reassemble his 'protectors' -- Shang-Chi, Silk and Jimmy Woo to save the world from incineration? And where is Kamala Khan? And just who are Crescent, Io and Luna Snow??? Featuring Marvel's newest heroes from China, Aero and Sword Master, and a mysterious new Filipino heroine named WAVE! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Warlock Chronicles (1993 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1289670025

Holografix and embossed cover, art by by Tom Raney and Keith Williams. Things Past, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Tom Raney, inks by Keith Williams; Infinity Crusade crossover; Darklore reviews the history of Adam Warlock and tries to take his Infinity Gem. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

World War Hulk (2007) 1C CBCS 9.6 Finch Diamond Sketch Variant

Paper: White

Diamond Exclusive. COA included.

Label #22-0A17814-028

Written by GREG PAK Penciled by JOHN ROMITA JR. Cover by DAVID FINCH Variant Cover by JOHN ROMITA JR. Marvel's massive summer smashfest begins! Exiled by a group of Marvel 'heroes' to the savage alien planet of Sakaar, the Hulk raged, bled and conquered through the pages of last year's 'Planet Hulk' epic, rising from slave to gladiator to king. Now the Hulk returns to Earth to wreak his terrible vengeance on Iron Man, Reed Richards, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt -- and anyone else who gets in his way. Stronger than ever, accompanied by his monstrous Warbound gladiator allies, and possessed by the fiercest and purest rage imaginable, the Hulk may just tear this stupid planet in half. The epic story of anger unbound begins with this special double-sized issue written by 'Planet Hulk' scribe Greg Pak and penciled by the legendary John Romita, Jr. 48 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars (2015) 1E CGC 9.8 Gazin Variant

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Gazin Variant Cover

Label #4309784004

Run the Jewels Art Album Variant. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Matteo Lolli. Cover by Nick Gazin. NOT A SECRET WARS TIE-IN! Well...it is...but not THAT Secret Wars. Remember the original Secret Wars from 1984? And remember how Deadpool played a huge important role in it? Wait...you DON'T? Then you need to read this series immediately and be educated! From the team that brought you DEADPOOL KILLUSTRATED comes the most Secretest War of all! Plus: a bonus Deadpool Contest of Champions tale! 36 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Aliens Earth War (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2B978A3-019

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1st Printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Sam Keith. Cover by John Bolton. The Aliens still dominate the Earth, but Hicks and Newt are determined to free the planet- no matter the cost! Now, they are not alone in their struggle. An old friend and comrade comes out of hiding to aid them in their struggle, but will that be enough to win the day? Cover price $2.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.4

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Direct Edition.

Label #19-27ED9D3-085

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Chris Claremont script; Walt Simonson cover Cover price $1.00.

Secret War (2004) 1A CBCS 9.6 Dell'Otto

Paper: White

Label #23-304B97F-002

Black Cover; 1st printing. SECRET WAR: BOOK ONE (of FIVE) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Painted art & cardstock foil cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO The most popular and acclaimed writer in comics reveals the darkest chapter in MARVEL UNIVERSE history in this quarterly limited series MEGA-EVENT! When Nick Fury finds a disturbing connection between many of Marvel's deadliest villains, he puts together a ragtag team of the MU's most misunderstood heroes for a secret mission to do what the U.S. government could never allow, eventually leading to a super-powered blowout between a 'Who's Who' of NYC heroes and mutants! Featuring the American debut of the stunning, fully painted work of Italian artist Gabrielle Dell'otto. 48 pages (with ads) include special material detailing the events leading up to the war, who the major players are and what is the SECRET in this SECRET WAR? 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR. Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Return of the Jedi the Empire (2023 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4408352025

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jody Houser. Art by Jethro Morales. Cover by Ryan Brown. WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF THE EMPIRE TOOK OVER? As operations begin to take shape on the moon of ENDOR, a technician must figure out how to live under the control of THE EMPIRE. But if he can't stay out of trouble, what will the Empire do with him? Continuing the 40TH ANNIVERSARY celebration of RETURN OF THE JEDI, JODY HOUSER & JETHRO MORALES pull back the curtain of the Empire like never before! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars Return of the Jedi Ewoks (2023 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.6

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Slab: See item notes

Momoko Variant Cover. Minor side/edge crack(s), less than 1".

Label #4259261008

Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Caspar Wijngaard; Kyle Hotz; Lee Garbett. Cover by Peach Momoko. TALES OF THE EWOKS! • On the moon of Endor occupied by the species called Ewoks, a group of these stout creatures has gathered around the fire to recount tales of triumph, defeat…and horror! • In the art-forward manner of storytelling, watch an eclectic group of artists interpret the stories from the unique minds of Ewoks in a manner only they can envision! • This cant-miss issue for Star Wars fans of mirth, merriment and artistry is the book you've been craving! 36 pages, full CP/B&W. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars Return of the Jedi Ewoks (2023 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Virgin" Edition

Label #4390260003

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Caspar Wijngaard; Kyle Hotz; Lee Garbett . Cover by Ryan Brown TALES OF THE EWOKS! • On the moon of Endor occupied by the species called Ewoks, a group of these stout creatures has gathered around the fire to recount tales of triumph, defeat…and horror! • In the art-forward manner of storytelling, watch an eclectic group of artists interpret the stories from the unique minds of Ewoks in a manner only they can envision! • This cant-miss issue for Star Wars fans of mirth, merriment and artistry is the book you've been craving! 36 pages, full CP/B&W. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars The Force Awakens Adaptation (2016 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.2 Cassaday 1:50 Variant

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Cassaday Variant Cover

Label #4037139002

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Chuck Wendig. Art by Luke Ross. Cover by John Cassaday. It's true-all of it! The biggest movie of the year jumps from the big screen to the comic book page! It's been three decades since the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star and toppled the Galactic Empire...but now, on the remote planet of Jakku...there is a stirring in the Force. A young scavenger named Rey...a deserting stormtrooper named Finn...an ace pilot name Poe...and a dark apprentice named Kylo Ren...Their lives are about to collide as the awakening begins. 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Warlock (1992 Marvel Limited Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-347BA2F-006

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Reprints Strange Tales 178, 179, and 180 by Jim Starlin. Cover price $2.50.

Warriors of Plasm (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B9A632-041

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Lorca and a clone of his beloved Laygen bear witness to the abduction of ten thousand humans from Earth...of which only five survive the reengineering process in "The Sedition Agenda Part 1: Metamorphosis." Script by Jim Shooter, pencils by David Lapham, inks by Michael Witherby. Cover by Lapham. Cover price $2.95.

Aliens vs. Predator War (1995) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-004

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Written by RANDY STRADLEY. Art by MIKE MANLEY & RICARDO VILLAGRAN. Cover by RICHARD CORBEN. The Predators converge on the seed planet, Bunda, for the biggest bug hunt yet, each taking position to draw first blood. Machiko, the human survivor from Dark Horse's historic first ALIENS VS. PREDATOR series, and now a full-fledged member of the Predator clan, is forced into a duel in order to claim her rightful place in the upcoming hunt. But when a new group of humans shows up, including the three survivors from the end of ALIENS: BERSERKER, what began as sport becomes serious business. Cover price $2.50.

Conan Serpent War (2019 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.6 Pacheco

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-008

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Written by Jim Zub. Art by Scot Eaton. Cover by Carlos Pacheco. THE WRATH OF THE SERPENT GOD! WARRIORS ACROSS TIME DEFY THE ELDER GODS! JAMES ALLISON will soon die. But it's not his first death. He's lived many lives, in many places - lives he can recall in vivid detail. But when an Elder God called the WYRM reaches across time to James, an ages-spanning quest begins! The serpent god SET plans to usher in an eternity of darkness, and only the chosen warriors across time and space have a hope of stopping him: CONAN THE BARBARIAN, SOLOMON KANE, DARK AGNES, and the man known as MOON KNIGHT! In an unprecedented comics event, Robert E. Howard's characters join forces along with Marvel's Moon Knight, in an all-new saga built on REH and Marvel lore from across the ages! 36 pages, full color. PARENTAL ADVISORY Cover price $4.99.

Silver Surfer Warlock Resurrection (1993) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-27E95DC-095

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Direct Edition. Cover by Jim Starlin. The Pact, script and art by Jim Starlin; The Silver Surfer thinks about his loss of Shalla Bal during his experience with the Great One; Pip tells him that Adam Warlock would like to see him; Drax helps Pip transport the Surfer to Monster Island to speak with Warlock; Warlock tells the Surfer that he plans to resurrect Shalla Bal; in return, Surfer must do a favor for Warlock sometime in the future; With the Surfer's help, the Soul Gem and the Mind Gem open a portal to another dimension. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Warheads (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-161

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Cover by Gary Erskine. Untitled story, script by Nick Vince, pencils by Gary Erskine, inks by John Beeston; It's bad enough a raid on a technological super-base goes horribly wrong for the Warheads; The portal that took them to the base also went back in time so if Liger doesn't handle the tragic events just so, time and space are at risk. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Star Wars Obi-Wan and Anakin (2016 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 Checchetto

Paper: White

Label #22-11A3106-030

Written by Charles Soule. Art and Cover by Marco Checchetto. Before their military heroism in the Clone Wars, before their tragic battle on Mustafar, and many decades before their final confrontation on the Death Star...they were Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Padawan learner, Anakin Skywalker. It's been a few years since Obi-Wan pledged to train the young 'chosen one,' but even as they have grown closer through training, it has been a difficult road. Now, called to a remote planet for assistance, Master and Padawan may be pushed to the breaking point. A tale of the Jedi at the height of their power... 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Shadows of the Empire (1996) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-0FD9F82-014

Written by John Wagner. Art by Kilian Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Hugh Fleming. While a grim Luke Skywalker reels from Darth Vader's revelation on the cloud city of Bespin, the tattered remnants of the Rebel fleet desperately seek sanctuary and time to muster new allies. Their forces are weak, and that has not escaped the notice of Emperor Palpatine -- ultimate victory lies within his grasp. All it will take is another blow to crush this Rebel Alliance, one more straw to break their backs. A blow, Palpatine reasons, that could be struck by the vast, criminal underworld that lurks within the Shadows of the Empire . . . 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars (2013 Dark Horse) Lucas Draft 1C CGC 9.8 Wheatley 1:40 Variant

Paper: White

Label #4165762020

Limited 1 for 40 Variant Cover by Doug Wheatley (W) J. W. Rinzler (A) Mike Mayhew Before Star Wars, there was The Star Wars! This is the authorized adaptation of George Lucas's rough-draft screenplay of what would eventually become a motion picture that would change the world. Annikin Starkiller is the hero . . . Luke Skywalker is a wizened Jedi general . . . Han Solo is a big green alien . . . and the Sith . . . Well, the Sith are still the bad guys. High adventure and derring-do from longer ago, in a galaxy even further away! Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars The Rise of Kylo Ren (2019 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.4 Crain

Paper: White

Label #4413985019

Written by Charles Soule. Art by Will Sliney. Cover by Clayton Crain. WITH BEN SOLO'S FALL… COMES KYLO REN'S RISE! Young Ben Solo is legendary Jedi Luke Skywalker's most promising pupil. As the son of Rebel Alliance heroes Leia Organa and Han Solo, as well as Luke's own nephew, Ben has the potential to be a great force for light in the galaxy. But the Skywalker legacy casts a long shadow, the currents of the dark side run deep, and Darth Vader's blood runs in Ben's veins. Voices call from both his past and his future, telling him who he must be. He will shatter, he will be reforged, his destiny will be revealed. Snoke awaits. The Knights of Ren await. Ben Solo's path to his true self begins here. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars Solo (2018) 1D CBCS 9.4 Movie 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Movie Photo Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-11A3106-031

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Movie Cover. Written by Robbie Thompson. Art by Will Sliney. FEATURING BACKSTORY AND SCENES NOT SEEN IN THEATERS! After leaving the IMPERIAL NAVY, a young HAN SOLO seeks adventure by joining a gang of galactic mercenaries - including a 196-year-old Wookiee named CHEWBACCA and a notorious gambler named LANDO CALRISSIAN. But there's more to the story of the galaxy's most beloved scoundrel than what you saw in theaters. Why does BECKETT trust him? And what is the connection between the woman who stole Han's heart and one of Han's closest friends? 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars Episode 1 Phantom Menace (1999) 2A CBCS 9.2 Fleming Art

Paper: White

Label #22-11A3106-021

Written by Henry Gilroy. Art by Rodolfo Damaggio and Al Williamson. Cover by Hugh Fleming. Dark Horse Comics proudly presents the comics adaptation of the long-awaited first Episode of the Star Wars saga. Adapted for comics by Henry Gilroy from an original screenplay by master movie maker George Lucas and artfully illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio and comics legend Al Williamson, make sure you catch this legendary series that's sure to please Star Wars fans of all ages. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.