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Deadpool (2023 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Andrews "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4371480010

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, Comic Traders, Anti-Hero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Kaare Andrews. Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Martin Coccolo. MARVEL'S TOP MERC IS BACK IN BUSINESS! We all know Wade Wilson is one of the top mercenary/assassins in the Marvel Universe, even if he is simultaneously the most annoying one…but he's pushing to make that recognition official as he auditions for the elite group known as the Atelier. Now, he has 48 hours to kill one of the world's most famous supervillains. Only problem? He's been kidnapped, and something…strange…is GROWING INSIDE HIM. Things are going to get gross as writer Alyssa Wong (DOCTOR APHRA, IRON FIST) and artist Martin Coccolo (BANNER OF WAR) take out their pent up aggression on everyone's pizza-faced, jabber-mouthed, misguided, hate-to-love, love-to-hate fave…Deadpool! 40 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Deadpool (Mexican 2014 Editorial Televisa) Marvel Now 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Mexican Edition/ Variant Edition

Label #3927657009

Mexican series. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan. Art by Declan Shalvey and Scott Koblish. Reprints material from Deadpool (2013 3rd Series). 52 pages, full color, Spanish language.

Deadpool and the Mercs for Money (2016 Marvel 2nd Series) 8B CGC 9.8 Mayhew 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #1417589005

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Iban Coello. Cover by Mike Mayhew. AN INHUMANS vs. X-MEN TIE-IN! Deadpool and the Mercs are in a tussle with both the X-Men AND the Inhumans! Or ARE they Negasonic's abilities are more powerful than even the Mercs realize… 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Deadpool Badder Blood (2023 Marvel) 1NOMASSS.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Liefeld Variant Cover D

Label #4376578001

No Masss Comics and Stashhhloot Exclusive Cover by Rob Liefeld. Written by Rob Liefeld; Chad Bowers. Art by Rob Liefeld. DEADPOOL, WOLVERINE, CABLE - IT DOESN'T GET BADDER THAN THIS! WADE WILSON is back, and he's brought some frenemies! As the villainous THUMPER returns to take out the man who created him, WOLVERINE and CABLE step in for a daring rescue mission. But as DEADPOOL becomes embroiled in nefarious criminal machinations in MADRIPOOR, will the trio be able to join forces…or will Thumper's agenda put an end to their efforts? Don't miss the highly anticipated follow-up to DEADPOOL: BAD BLOOD, as Rob Liefeld returns to the Merc with a Mouth and introduces NEW characters into his wild world who are sure to become the next fan-faves, including the first appearance of SHATTERSTORM! 40 pages, full color. Rated: Parental Advisory. Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool Badder Blood (2023 Marvel) 1NOMASSS.C VF/NM 9.0

No Masss Comics and Stashhhloot Exclusive Virgin Cover by Rob Liefeld. Written by Rob Liefeld; Chad Bowers. Art by Rob Liefeld. DEADPOOL, WOLVERINE, CABLE - IT DOESN'T GET BADDER THAN THIS! WADE WILSON is back, and he's brought some frenemies! As the villainous THUMPER returns to take out the man who created him, WOLVERINE and CABLE step in for a daring rescue mission. But as DEADPOOL becomes embroiled in nefarious criminal machinations in MADRIPOOR, will the trio be able to join forces…or will Thumper's agenda put an end to their efforts? Don't miss the highly anticipated follow-up to DEADPOOL: BAD BLOOD, as Rob Liefeld returns to the Merc with a Mouth and introduces NEW characters into his wild world who are sure to become the next fan-faves, including the first appearance of SHATTERSTORM! 40 pages, full color. Rated: Parental Advisory. Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool Badder Blood (2023 Marvel) 1WHATNOT.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Whatnot Edition A

Label #4377455011

WhatNot Exclusive "Deadpool" Virgin Cover by Rob Liefeld. Written by Rob Liefeld; Chad Bowers. Art by Rob Liefeld. DEADPOOL, WOLVERINE, CABLE - IT DOESN'T GET BADDER THAN THIS! WADE WILSON is back, and he's brought some frenemies! As the villainous THUMPER returns to take out the man who created him, WOLVERINE and CABLE step in for a daring rescue mission. But as DEADPOOL becomes embroiled in nefarious criminal machinations in MADRIPOOR, will the trio be able to join forces…or will Thumper's agenda put an end to their efforts? Don't miss the highly anticipated follow-up to DEADPOOL: BAD BLOOD, as Rob Liefeld returns to the Merc with a Mouth and introduces NEW characters into his wild world who are sure to become the next fan-faves, including the first appearance of SHATTERSTORM! 40 pages, full color. Rated: Parental Advisory. Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool Black White and Blood (2021 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.8 Kirkham Unknown 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Kirkham Variant Cover.

Label #4371234008

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, and Street Level Hero) exclusive cover by Tyler Kirkham. LIKE A CLASSIC BLACK & WHITE MOVIE, BUT WITH WAY MORE BLOOD! What's black, white, and red all over? Three blood-drenched tales of violence and mayhem led by Marvel's Mirthful Mercenary himself, Deadpool! You want to see today's top talent take it to the hilt to bring you the wildest Wade Wilson adventures yet?! This is the book for you! It's as plain as black and white. And red. 36 pages, PC/B&W. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool Black White and Blood (2021 Marvel) 4A CGC 9.8 Brown

Paper: White

Label #4114413007

Cover by Ryan Brown. ALL BLED OUT! The grand finale of DEADPOOL: BLACK, WHITE AND BLOOD includes a Chris Yost and Martin Coccolo story that must be seen to be believed (and even then, you still wont believe it)… 36 pages, PC/B&W. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool Black White and Blood (2021 Marvel) 4C CGC 9.8 Panosian 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Panosian Variant Cover

Label #4075645009

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Cover by Dan Panosian. ALL BLED OUT! The grand finale of DEADPOOL: BLACK, WHITE AND BLOOD includes a Chris Yost and Martin Coccolo story that must be seen to be believed (and even then, you still wont believe it)… 36 pages, PC/B&W. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe (2012) 1A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4313790003

(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Dalibor Talajic (CA) Kaare Andrews What if everthing you thought was funny about Deadpool...was actually just disturbing? What if he decided to kill everyone and everything that makes up the Marvel Universe? What if he actually pulled it off? Would that be FUN for you? The Merc with a Mouth takes a turn for the twisted in a weekly horror comic like no other... Cover price $2.99.

Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe Again (2017) 1C CGC 9.8 Larraz 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Larraz Variant Cover

Label #4252334021

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Dalibor Talajic. Cover by Pepe Larraz. Remember the time Deadpool went a little TOO crazy and killed the entire Marvel Universe? Well, this isn't that. This is a DIFFERENT time. Writer Cullen Bunn and artist Dalibor Talajic (A.K.A. the creators behind DEADPOOL KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE) have reunited for ANOTHER tale of Deadpool taking out all of your faves in the most horrific ways possible! It's gonna hurt him more than it hurts you…and you're gonna love it! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Deadpool Lot of 10

Issues 1A, 2A, 3A, 4-7, 8A, 9A, 10A of Deadpool (2008 2nd Series). Most will grade in the VF- to VF+ range.

Deadpool Lot of 10

Issues 11A-18A, 19, 20 of Deadpool (2008 2nd Series). Most will grade in the VF range, with some grading at VF/NM.

Deadpool Lot of 10

Issues 21, 22A, 23A, 24-26, 27A, 28A, 29, 30 of Deadpool (2008 2nd Series). Most will grade in the VF to NM range, with 25 grading at GD/VG.

Deadpool Lot of 11

Issues 31-33, 33.1, 34A, 35-38, 39A, 40 of Deadpool (2008 2nd Series). Most will grade in the VF to VF+ range.

Deadpool Lot of 11

Issues 41-44, 45A, 46-49, 49.1, 50A of Deadpool (2008 2nd Series). Most will grade in the VF/NM range.

Deadpool Lot of 12

Issues 23-25, 34-37, 41-44 and 52 of Deadpool (1997 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to NM range, with #23 grading at GD/VG.

Deadpool Nerdy 30 (2021 Marvel) 1CRAIN.A CGC 9.8 Crain Webstore Variant

Paper: White

Crain Variant Cover A.

Label #4185164006

Exclusive Variant Cover by Clayton Crain. Written and Art by Various. HE'S THE MERC WITH THE MOUTH! (FULL OF BIRTHDAY CAKE!) Deadpool's turning 30! And to help celebrate, we've assembled some of his classic storytellers to tell tales of Wade Wilson birthdays past, present and future! A first birthday with time-traveling assassins! A sweet sixteen party that would make Molly Ringwald weep! A 100th birthday that could only be celebrated in grand Deadpool style! Blow out the candles! Pin the cybernetic arm on the Cable! And open this present, just for you! 52 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4085098003

Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

Label #3827107024

Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3993676013

Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars (2015) 2B CGC 9.8 Bachalo Variant

Paper: White

Bachalo Variant Cover

Label #3933713013

Cover is first appearance of Gwenpool. Gwen Stacy Variant Cover. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Matteo Lolli. Cover by Chris Bachalo. If a secret war happens on a secret planet in secret space, and no one hears about it...DID IT REALLY HAPPEN?!?! That's what you'll be asking about this series for years to come! And the answer is YES! Deadpool really DID mess with the original Secret Wars! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars (2015) 2B CGC 9.8 Bachalo Variant

Paper: White

Bachalo Variant Cover.

Label #4387140003

Cover is first appearance of Gwenpool. Gwen Stacy Variant Cover. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Matteo Lolli. Cover by Chris Bachalo. If a secret war happens on a secret planet in secret space, and no one hears about it...DID IT REALLY HAPPEN?!?! That's what you'll be asking about this series for years to come! And the answer is YES! Deadpool really DID mess with the original Secret Wars! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Deadwood Dick Library (1912 Arthur Westbrook Co.) Vol. 2 #15 PR 0.5

Missing color cover.

"Deadwood Dick on Deck; or, Calamity Jane, the Heroine of Whoop-Up. A Story of Dakota" by Edward L. Wheeler. Dime novel series. Digest-sized, 5.25" x 7.5", 32 pages, B&W

Deadwood Dick Library (1912 Arthur Westbrook Co.) Vol. 2 #17 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4243491022

"Deadwood Dick of Deadwood; or, The Picked Party" by Edward L. Wheeler. Dime novel series. Digest-sized, 5.25" x 7.5", 32 pages, B&W

Deadworld (1986 1st Series Arrow/Caliber) 1 FN/VF 7.0

DeadWorld Vol. 1 (1986 Arrow/Calibur) story by Stuart Kerr, with art by Vincent Locke. After a supernatural holocaust has caused the dead to rise from their graves, humanity struggles to overcome the evil of The Zombie King and his otherworldly Masters! This was the first great zombie horror comic and arguably one of the best. Cover price $1.50.

Death of Captain Marvel GN (1982 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Jim Starlin. In the critically-acclaimed THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL, watch the dying hero tragically succumb to the cancer that ravages his body. This is one of the greatest super-hero stories ever told, by one of the medium's master storytellers - Jim Starlin! Featuring appearances by Thanos, Spider-Man, Hulk, Fantastic Four, the Avengers, X-Men, Defenders, Inhumans, Daredevil, and more. Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $5.95.

Death of Captain Marvel GN (1982 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Jim Starlin. In the critically-acclaimed THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL, watch the dying hero tragically succumb to the cancer that ravages his body. This is one of the greatest super-hero stories ever told, by one of the medium's master storytellers - Jim Starlin! Featuring appearances by Thanos, Spider-Man, Hulk, Fantastic Four, the Avengers, X-Men, Defenders, Inhumans, Daredevil, and more. Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $5.95.

Death of Doctor Strange Bloodstone (2022 Marvel) 1C CBCS 9.8 Leon Design 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Design Variant.

Label #22-0FD9F82-008

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Ig Guara. Cover by Nico Leon. ELSA AND THE FAMILY BLOODSTONE! Who better to defend Earth from magical invaders than monster hunter ELSA BLOODSTONE?! Elsa is the best there is at what she does - tough, skilled and clever enough to handle any problem…except her brother, CULLEN. They have issues, and they'll have to put them aside not only to protect Earth but also to welcome the latest addition to the Bloodstone clan: their long-lost SISTER! Her awesome set of powers and unique Blood gem have placed a target on her back, and the worst horrors from beyond this realm are on the hunt. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Death of Doctor Strange Bloodstone (2022 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8 Leon Design 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Guara Variant Cover

Label #4017191024

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Ig Guara. Cover by Nico Leon. ELSA AND THE FAMILY BLOODSTONE! Who better to defend Earth from magical invaders than monster hunter ELSA BLOODSTONE?! Elsa is the best there is at what she does - tough, skilled and clever enough to handle any problem…except her brother, CULLEN. They have issues, and they'll have to put them aside not only to protect Earth but also to welcome the latest addition to the Bloodstone clan: their long-lost SISTER! Her awesome set of powers and unique Blood gem have placed a target on her back, and the worst horrors from beyond this realm are on the hunt. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Death of the Venomverse (2023 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Bagley Variant Cover

Label #4364253013

Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Gerardo Sandoval. Cover by Mark Bagley. THE END OF THE VENOMVERSE IS HERE! CULLEN BUNN and GERARDO SANDOVAL reunite to bring the symbiotic ax down on the VENOMVERSE! CARNAGE has been building his powers up, extracting unique abilities from many villains throughout the MARVEL UNIVERSE to the point of traversing the Multiverse with ONE GOAL: KILL ANY AND ALL VENOMS! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Death of the Venomverse (2023 Marvel) 2F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Vecchio Variant Cover

Label #4345693009

Written by Cullen Bunn; Marvel Various. Art by Gerardo Sandoval; Marvel Various. Cover by Luciano Vecchio. ENTER: THE SYMBIOTE SIX! Plus: DAVID MICHELINIE brings you a classic tale in the vein of LETHAL PROTECTOR…or is there more than meets the eye? AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Prepare yourself as Taigami introduces the world to...VENOM BOY! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Death of the Venomverse (2023 Marvel) 2ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Li "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4347183005

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, The 616 Comics, AntiHero Gallery, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Leirix Li. Written by Cullen Bunn; Marvel Various. Art by Gerardo Sandoval; Marvel Various. ENTER: THE SYMBIOTE SIX! Plus: DAVID MICHELINIE brings you a classic tale in the vein of LETHAL PROTECTOR…or is there more than meets the eye? AND THAT'S NOT ALL! Prepare yourself as Taigami introduces the world to...VENOM BOY! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Death of the Venomverse (2023 Marvel) 5ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lim "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4352477009

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, The 616 Comics, AntiHero Gallery, and Comic Traders) exclusive Virgin Cover by Kendrick "Kukka" Lim. Written by Cullen Bunn; David Michelinie, Taigami. Art by Gerardo Sandoval; Justin Mason, Taigami. CARNAGE WINS! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Death of Vampirella (1997) 1DF.SIGNED FN 6.0

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti and limited 250 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. Chromium cover by Amanda Conner. Full color, 32 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers.

Deathlok (1990 Mini-Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3837971001

Painted cover art by Joe Jusko. The Brains of the Outfit, script by Dwayne McDuffie and Gregory Wright, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Scott Williams; Michael Collins, a Cybertek employee, uncovers evidence of the Deathlok project and he confronts the company's head, Harlan Ryker. Ryker has Collins drugged and puts his brain in the Deathlok cyborg; While the Deathlok cyborg is on a mission for Roxxon putting down guerillas in the South American nation of Estrella, Collins' mind unexpectedly awakes and gains some control of the cyborg which is quickly recalled to Cybertek; At Cybertek, Collins achieves full control of the Deathlok cyborg and escapes. 52 pgs. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-33163EA-005

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Cover pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by Brad Vancata. The Killing Stroke, script by Gregory Wright, pencils by Tom Raney and Joe Brozowski (as J.J. Birch), inks by Mark McKenna, Joe Brozowski (as J.J. Birch), and Tom Raney; Deathlok, Siege and Coldblood continue their battle against Cybertek and their Cyberwarriors; Harlan Ryker activates a bomb that will kill them and Deathlok's human body. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Deathmate Black (1993) 1A NM- 9.2 Silvestri

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Written by Brandon Choi and Eric Silvestri. Art by Brandon Peterson, Brett Booth, Marc Silvestri, Jeffery Scott, Scott Clark, Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, Scott Williams, Sal Regla, Alex Garner and Trevor Scott. Cover by Marc Silvestri & Jim Lee. It's the first appearance of Gen 13! Featuring WildC.A.T.s/H.A.R.D. Corps. All is not as it should be. The Earth has become a colder and darker place. Jacob Marlowe is no longer a successful financier but one of the most powerful rulers of the Western hemisphere with Wildcore as his enforcers. Yet, it is Jacob who realizes that things are awry, and he must decide if Earth's greatest heroes will be sent to stop the Deathmate before the universe ceases to exist! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Deathmate Blue (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2A9BC1C-094

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Mike Leeke cover art. Story 1:"Battlestone vs. Magnus Robot Fighter" featuring characters from Magnus Robot Fighter and Brigade. Written by John Ostrander and drawn by Jim Calafiore. Story 2: "Secret Forces" featuring characters from Secret Weapons and CyberForce. Written by Joe St. Pierre and drawn by Sean Chen. Story 3: "Sacrifices" featuring characters from Harbinger, Brigade, & CyberForce. Written by Maurice Fontenot and drawn by Howard Simpson. Story 4: "Supremely Darque" featuring Characters from Solar Man of the Atom and Supreme. Written by Kevin Vanhook and drawn by Peter Grau. Cover price $4.95.

Deathrage (2022 Merc Publishing) 6CLOWN.D.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Manufactured with "10/20" printed on cover. Kickstarter Edition/We Float Foil Ed. D.

Label #4375128008

Kickstarter Edition Foil "Clown" Cosplay Full Naughty Virgin Cover by Shikarii - Limited to 20 copies. Written by Murphey. Art by Emiliano Urdinola. DEATHRAGE AT DEATH'S DOOR! Pixel's true form has been revealed, and her lust for vengeance cannot be sated! Deathrage, Mr. Cuddles, Firekiss, Marla... no one is safe now that Pixel is free! Secrets are revealed and a new status quo is established in this final issue, telling the tale of Deathrage's first assignment gone horribly awry! 32 pages, full color.

Debbie Does Dallas Lot of 10

MATURE READERS, export-restricted. Issues 1-3, 6-9 and 16-18 of Debbie Does Dallas (1991 Aircel). Most will grade in the VF range.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 1 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 3 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Buscema (Silver Surfer), inks by Gil Kane and Sal Buscema (Silver Surfer figure). Four Against the Gods, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; The Defenders try to help Silver Surfer leave the Earth by taking him to another dimension; They encounter the Nameless One and free Barbara Norris. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 4 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by John Buscema and Jim Starlin (cover layout), inks by Frank Giacoia. The New Defender!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Enchantress transforms Barbara into the Valkyrie and turns the Black Knight to stone; Valkyrie takes Aragorn as her horse; Omegatron down to 89 hundredths. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 6 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Sal Buscema. The Dreams of Death!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Cyrus Black attacks Dr. Strange and is forced to deal with the Defenders. The Dynamic Defenders! illustration by Sal Buscema. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 VG/FN 5.0

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4384236005

"Power Play!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Dan Green. The Wrecking Crew has destroyed two of Kyle Richmond's skyscrapers in New York City! And are now threatening to demolish an unfinished third one! However, Doctor Strange and Nighthawk converge on the construction site to protect it! But unknown to the two defenders, someone else has already been hired to guard the skyscraper...Luke Cage! A genuine misunderstanding leads to a fierce struggle between Power Man and the Defenders! And that's just fine for the four super-villains lurking in the background! Cameo appearances by Walter Cronkite, Valkyrie, the Hulk, Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, and Piledriver. (Notes: The Wrecker previously appeared in Thor 171. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #20 Brother Voodoo.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 18 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-035

The Defenders face the Wrecking Crew--the Wrecker, Thunderball, Pile-Driver, and Bulldozer! "Rampage!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Dan Green." Power-Man guest-stars. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4350322003

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Sinnott. Night Moves!, script by David Anthony Kraft (plot), Roger Slifer (plot), and John Warner (script), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Nighthawk tries to relax at the new headquarters; Hellcat accidentally starts a fight between Wonder Man and the Defenders when she returns to Avengers Mansion with Valkyrie; Moon Knight rescues Jack Norriss from S.H.I.E.L.D. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Sore Sir's Apprentices. Cover price $0.30.