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Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

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Newsstand Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 223D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4520926006

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Direct Edition. "Of Robin Hoods and Roustabouts" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Greg LaRocque. Inks by Brett Breeding and helpers. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson. On a sunny afternoon in Nassau County, Clint Barton and Scott Lang attend a traveling carnival. Scott is there having fun with his daughter enjoying the attractions, while Clint is following a lead concerning possible criminal activity! Hawkeye's and Ant-Man's paths collide when a super-villain is discovered at the carnival! It's the Taskmaster! The man with the photographic reflexes! And inside a giant circus tent, Ant-Man and the ace archer will try to cancel the Taskmaster's act! Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, She-Hulk, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Taskmaster previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 103. The back cover features a Megaforce ad drawn by William Stout.) 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

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GameStop PowerUp Rewards Exclusive Variant Cover by Agustin Padilla. (W) Mike Neumann (A) Agustin Padilla. Roland.' For the millions and millions of fans of the smash-hit video game BORDERLANDS, a lingering question exists: how did the Vault Hunters get on the bus with Marcus in the first place? Find out how Roland got on the bus with Mordecai, Lilith, and Brick in this exciting look at the soldiers of the Crimson Lance and what made him leave their ranks and search for the Vault. Surprises abound in the first part of a four-issue series chronicling where Borderlands began!

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Cover by Jim Steranko. "Tomorrow You Live, Tonight I Die!", script by Jim Steranko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; Cap is ambushed by HYDRA assassins at the command of Madame Hydra; The mission fails and later Rick Jones joins Cap in a training session; Alone, Rick picks up a message meant for Cap that causes him to hallucinate; Abducted by Hydra Cap searches for Rick and is attacked by a Hydra robot; Rick escapes & tries to warn Cap, who realizes he could make a good partner; Cap appears to leap from a rooftop into the river through a barrage of HYDRA gunfire; The police only find his costume and a mask with the facial features of Steve Rogers, suggesting "Rogers" was a fake identity; Bucky Barnes cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 256MJ CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

"Mark Jewelers' insert. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4537216002

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Captain America (1968 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 257MJ CGC 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #4537216003

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Cover art by John Romita. The Ghost Still Walks, art by Joe Sinnott; A fraternity initiation leads to a death. House of Fear!, art by Jim Mooney; A haunted house investigator and a reporter visit an old mansion. My Brother... the Ghoul, script by Hank Chapman; A graverobber with an identical twin meets his doom. He Dwells in a Dungeon; A woman plans to kill her disfigured future brother-in-law, but makes a fatal mistake. 32 pgs.$0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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"Deadpool" Negative Space Edition Virgin Cover by John Tyler Christopher. Written by Benjamin Percy. Art by Joshua Cassara. DEATH BY FOSSIL (AND WE DON'T MEAN LOGAN)! Following last month's shock reveal, DEADPOOL and WOLVERINE follow the clues from their lost mission in an attempt to save the present. But not before a decidedly monstrous attack dredges up some new twists on ancient creatures! But if they can survive, they've got enemies on their tails: And MAVERICK wants answers! 28 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

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Newsstand Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 1 of 4. "Fear the Reaper!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. In a story that takes place in the Batman's early years, the Dark Knight comes face-to-face with the Reaper, a vigilante who has become judge, jury, and executioner on the criminal underworld. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 2 of 4. "Deal with the Devil!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane and Alfredo Alcala. As Bruce Wayne pursues a romantic relationship with Rachel Caspian, the Batman pursues the Reaper, a diabolical menace to the criminal underworld as well as the Gotham P.D. When Batman strikes a deal with Gotham's criminal element he comes face-to-face with Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 3 of 4. "Deadly Allies!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane and Alfredo Alcala. In order to catch the deadly Reaper, Batman must team-up with the last person on Earth he wants to, Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 4 of 4. "...So Shall Ye Reap..." Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane. It's the final showdown between the deadly Reaper and a young Batman, and only one of them is walking away from this confrontation alive. Plus, the ultimate fate of Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Hawkeye (1983 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4520926015

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Newsstand Edition. "Listen to the Mockingbird" Guest-starring Mockingbird. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (pencils) and Brett Breeding (inks & embellishes). Cover by Mark Gruenwald and Brett Breeding. At last the Avengers' ace archer has his own limited series! And at the moment life is great for Clint Barton with a new job, new rocket-sled, and new girlfriend! But a late night encounter with a mysterious woman called Mockingbird turns Hawkeye's dream world upside down! The ex-SHIELD agent tells the bow-slinger that his employer, Cross Technological Enterprises, is involved in criminal activities! But Hawkeye doesn't believe her! However he will... after he's double-crossed by Cross! Retelling of Hawkeye's origin. Flashback cameos by Barney Barton, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and the Swordsman. (Notes: Mockingbird previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 95. This four-part limited series was reprinted in 1988 in the trade paperback: Hawkeye; and again in 2009 in the trade paperback: Avengers Hawkeye.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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First Printing. Direct Edition. "Honey, I Shrunk the Hulk." Guest-starring Doc Samson. Story by Peter David. Art by Dale Keown and Bob McLeod. Ever wonder why the Hulk is so darn mad all the time? Super psychiatrist Doc Samson sits down with perhaps the most fractured psyche in the world and finds out what makes Bruce Banner tick. Samson, grey Hulk, green Hulk, and Banner delve deep into the scientist's sub-conscious and what they find will shock you. By story's end Bruce Banner and the Hulk will never be the same again. 40 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Premiere (1972) Mark Jewelers 21MJ CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

"Mark Jewelers" insert.

Label #4520926025

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Iron Fist stars in "Daughters of the Death-Goddess." Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Arvell Jones, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief appearance by Batroc. Gil Kane/Tom Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Premiere (1972) Mark Jewelers 21MJ CGC 6.0

Paper: White

"Mark Jewelers" insert.

Label #4520926024

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Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Iron Fist stars in "Daughters of the Death-Goddess." Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Arvell Jones, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief appearance by Batroc. Gil Kane/Tom Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

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Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Reprints Punisher mini-series #1. Painted cover art by Mike Zeck. "Circle of Blood Chapter One," script by Steven Grant, pencils by Mike Zeck, inks by John Beatty; The Punisher is in prison and runs up against Jigsaw; Punisher takes place in a prison break-out but prevents the criminals from escaping; The warden, who is a member of The Trust, promises to free the Punisher if he will fight for them. The Punisher illustration by Mike Zeck and Phil Zimelman. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Newsstand Edition. Miguel O'Hara may be a genius, but he's not quick enough to keep from getting addicted to Rapture. So he experiments on himself, but the outcome isn't quite what he expected in this untitled tale. Script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson. Red foil stamped cover by Leonardi & Williamson. Cover price $1.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 58 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4565087005

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"All the Familiar Faces!" Megatron...alive! Ratchet...a prisoner! Optimus...out of control! Written by Simon Furman, with art by Jose Delbo and Dave Hunt. Cover by Jose Delbo. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. They're back! Jazz, Grimlock and Bumblebee! The Autobots have three great heroes...but not for long! Plus, introducing Bludgeon. Written by Simon Furman, with art by Jose Delbo and Dave Hunt. Cover by Jose Delbo and Danny Bulanadi. Cover price $1.00.

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Big Time Collectibles Exclusive Variant Cover by Ivan Tao. Written by Daniel Warren Johnson. Art by Jorge Corona, Mike Spicer. Only Optimus Prime can save Earth and Cybertron. But will all of the Autobots stand with him? 28 pages, full color. Rated T

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Newsstand Edition. Acts of Vengeance: Part 1 of 3. "The Key that Breaks the Locke!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. A cabal made-up of some of Marvel's most dangerous villains has gathered together to pull their resources and finally destroy the heroes who oppose them. This inner circle consists of Doctor Doom, Magneto, the Kingpin, Wizard, Red Skull, the Mandarin, and a mysterious benefactor. Their plan is to surprise their enemies with foes whom they've never faced. In this issue, Iron Man's arch nemesis the Mandarin takes on a new apprentice - Lady Mandarin! The X-Men know her as Psylocke. NOTE: 1st appearance of the ninja Psylocke. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

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First Printing. Direct Edition. "Age of Apocalypse storyline". This is the first printing with a $3.95 cover price and a chromium cover. Written by Scott Lobdell, art by Cruz, cover by Joe Madureira. Cover price $3.95.