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Mystique (2003) 3 VF+ 8.5

Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner. No certification is included.

DEAD DROP GORGEOUS: Part 3 of 6 - Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner Brian K. Vaughan (w) /Jorge Lucas (a) Professor X offers the mutant chameleon and former terrorist Mystique the chance for redemption by completing a clandestine mission in Cuba that got Xavier's former operative killed. With the Department of Homeland Security on her back, Mystique accepts Professor X's offer ... but what's her price? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/ALL AGES Cover price $2.99.

Mystique (2003) 4 VF/NM 9.0

Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner. No certification is included.

DEAD DROP GORGEOUS: Part 4 of 6 - Cover by Joseph Michael Linsner Brian K. Vaughan (w)/Jorge Lucas (a) Professor X has sent the mutant chameleon Mystique on a clandestine operation to Cuba. To what lengths will Mystique go to recover the stolen Sentinel technology that threatens the lives of Cuban mutants? 32 PGS. WITH ADS/FC/MARVEL PG Cover price $2.99.

Mystique (2003) 5 VF 8.0

Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner. No certification is included.

DEAD DROP GORGEOUS: Part 5 of 6 - Written by BRIAN K. VAUGHAN Pencils by JORGE LUCAS Cover by JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER ? Mystique gets in deeper trouble as she searches for the stolen Sentinel technology! 32 PGS./MARVEL PG Cover price $2.99.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4523566016

Direct Edition. Regular series begins (first appearance is in Marvel Graphic Novel 4). Cover art by Bob McLeod. Initiation!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Bob McLeod, inks by Mike Gustovich; The New Mutants get acclimated to their new home, new talents, new friends, and new teachers, unaware that they are being watched; Moira learns that Professor X has a son; and Psyche is attacked in the Danger Room by an unknown assailant; Origin of Karma. Second appearance of the New Mutants (after Marvel Graphic Novel #4). Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 25D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1237944003

Direct Edition. Last 60-cent cover price issue. 1st appearance of Legion (cameo). Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Only Thing to Fear . . ., script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Professor X talk with Cloak and Dagger, then asks Magik to transport them all to Limbo; Magik and Rogue succeed in Cloak and Dagger's powers from Sunspot and Wolfsbane back to Cloak and Dagger; Cloak and Dagger renew their fight against injustice. David Charles Haller and Lila Cheney illustrations by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 26D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1237944002

Direct Edition. First 65-cent cover price issue. 1st full appearance of Legion. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Legion, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Gabrielle Haller's autistic son begins exhibiting telepathic, telekinetic, and pyrotic powers; Prof. X and the New Mutants come to help; Wolfsbane encounters Rev. Craig again; Emma Frost gives Empath an ultimatum; Magneto and Aleytys begin a relationship. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 34D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4520485007

Direct Edition. Cover art by Steve Leialoha. With a Little Bit of Luck!, script by Chris Claremont, art by Steve Leialoha; Magik and Warlock come to an understanding; Magik teleports back in time to learn the nature of their foe; Magik frees her teammates, and together they defeat Amahl Farouk, who has been controlling Karma; Karma begins the process of healing. This story contains a detailed flashback to the events of Uncanny X-Men #117. Ad for Hulk Hogan Saturday morning show with art by Gil Kane. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 87D CGC 9.4 Liefeld Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #1223728001

First printing. Direct Edition. 1st full appearance of Cable. Liefeld art. Liefeld/McFarlane. Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Todd McFarlane. A Show of Power!, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Bob Wiacek; The Mutant Liberation Front attacks more research stations; Mystique threatens Skids; a federal agent shoots Rusty; he and Skids allow the MLF to rescue them; the New Mutants return to New York; after trying to stop the MLF, Cable weighs his options. Part 2 of 4. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #2093899001

1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98D NM- 9.2 Direct Variant

1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98D VF- 7.5 Direct Variant

1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 100D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0261221003

Direct Edition. 1st printing with purple background (the 2nd printing has a gold cover; the 3rd printing has a silver cover). 52-page giant. Cover art by Rob Liefeld.1st appearance of the X-Force (cameo) in The End of the Beginning, script by Fabian Nicieza, plot and art by Rob Liefeld; Shatterstar shows up in the Danger Room and the New Mutants have to help him defeat Mojo's Soldiers; Feral also arrives at the Mansion and Cable helps get Masque off of her back; Agreeing to try Cable's new proactive stance in the mutant struggle, the New Mutants leave X-Mansion behind and officially become X-Force. Part 3 of 3. Final issue of the series; the story continues in X-Force 1. 52 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 100D CBCS 6.0 SS Liefeld

Paper: Cream to off white

Verified Sig: Liefeld Direct Edition

Label #18-459DD62-001

Direct Edition. 1st printing with purple background (the 2nd printing has a gold cover; the 3rd printing has a silver cover). 52-page giant. Cover art by Rob Liefeld.1st appearance of the X-Force (cameo) in The End of the Beginning, script by Fabian Nicieza, plot and art by Rob Liefeld; Shatterstar shows up in the Danger Room and the New Mutants have to help him defeat Mojo's Soldiers; Feral also arrives at the Mansion and Cable helps get Masque off of her back; Agreeing to try Cable's new proactive stance in the mutant struggle, the New Mutants leave X-Mansion behind and officially become X-Force. Part 3 of 3. Final issue of the series; the story continues in X-Force 1. 52 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) Annual 2D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. First U.S. appearances of Psylocke and Meggan in "Why Do We Do These Things We Do?!" Mojo captures Betsy (giving her new eyes and the name Psylocke), then Wolfsbane, Sunspot, Karma's siblings and the Bratpack; the New Mutants meet Captain Britain; Cypher merges with Warlock. Characters: Cannonball, Cypher, Karma, Magik, Magma, Mirage, Sunspot, Warlock, Wolfsbane; GS: Captain Britain, Psylocke (Betsy Braddock; O; first U.S. appearance), Bratpack; V: Mojo, Spiral; GA: Meggan (first U.S. appearance); OC: Leong and Nga Xui Manh. Script by Chris Claremont, with art and cover by Alan Davis. Notes: This story occurs between New Mutants (1983 1st Series) #44 & #45; Spiral, Mojo and the Bratpack (Butch, Darla and Alfie) appear here following the Longshot limited series; a sequel to this story appears in Uncanny X-Men (1963) Annual #10. Cover price $1.25.

New Mutants GN (1982 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4013036011

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Bob McLeod.

Featuring the Origin and 1st appearance of New Mutants.

Thinking that the X-Men are dead (they are actually only off in space facing the Brood), Moira convinces Professor Xavier to gather the next generation of mutants after she rescues a local girl who can turn into a wolf; Professor X begins contacting the kids only to find that the young mutants are being attacked by Hellfire Soldiers sent by Donald Pierce to kill them. Arriving in Kentucky, Xavier and Rahne are attacked by the rocket blasting Sam Guthrie who has been duped into working for Pierce and Professor X is captured. The young mutants band together to save Xavier before Pierce can suck his mind dry.

Returning to the mansion after the conflict, Professor X gives his new young charges uniforms and, once the penitent Sam comes calling and is accepted into their ranks, the roster is filled and the New Mutants are born.

Softcover, 48 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolfsbane, Sunspot, Cannonball, and Danielle Moonstar; Karma first appeared in Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #100.

Cover price $4.95.

New Mutants GN (1982 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST FN 6.0 1st Printing

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Bob McLeod.

Featuring the Origin and 1st appearance of New Mutants.

Thinking that the X-Men are dead (they are actually only off in space facing the Brood), Moira convinces Professor Xavier to gather the next generation of mutants after she rescues a local girl who can turn into a wolf; Professor X begins contacting the kids only to find that the young mutants are being attacked by Hellfire Soldiers sent by Donald Pierce to kill them. Arriving in Kentucky, Xavier and Rahne are attacked by the rocket blasting Sam Guthrie who has been duped into working for Pierce and Professor X is captured. The young mutants band together to save Xavier before Pierce can suck his mind dry.

Returning to the mansion after the conflict, Professor X gives his new young charges uniforms and, once the penitent Sam comes calling and is accepted into their ranks, the roster is filled and the New Mutants are born.

Softcover, 48 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolfsbane, Sunspot, Cannonball, and Danielle Moonstar; Karma first appeared in Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #100.

Cover price $4.95.

Powers of X (2019 Marvel) 2A CGC 9.8 Silva

Paper: White

Label #2085078001

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art and Cover by R. B. Silva. As Xavier sows the seeds of the past, the X-Men's future blossoms into trouble for all mutantdom. Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (NEW AVENGERS, INFINITY, FF) continues reshaping the X-Men's past, present and future with breakout artist R.B. Silva (UNCANNY X-MEN)! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Secret Wars (2015 3rd Series) 1A CGC 9.6 Ross

Paper: White

Label #4474352021

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Esad Ribic. Cover by Alex Ross. 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.

She-Hulk Omnibus HC (2022 Marvel) By Peter David 1A-1ST NM- 9.2

Mike Deodato, Jr. Cover

1st printing. Collects She-Hulk (2005-2009 2nd Series) #22-38, She-Hulk: Cosmic Collision (2008), X-Factor (2005-2013 3rd Series) #33-34, The Sensational She-Hulk (1989-1994) #12 and material from She-Hulk: Sensational (2010).

Written by Peter David. Art by Shawn Moll, Adriana Melo, Val Semeiks, Vincenzo Cucca, Pasquale Qualano, Vincenzo Acunzo, Steve Scott, Mahmud S. Asrar, Larry Stroman, Steve Leialoha, Dave Meikis, Victor Olazaba, Trina Robbins, Mariah Benes, Jon Sibal, Vincente Cifuentes, Jonboy Meyers, and Scott Hanna. Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr.

Gamma-powered HULK scribe Peter David crafts a whole new direction for the lean green fighting machine as the world's most dangerous lawyer takes on the world's most dangerous job! But why has Jennifer Walters become a bounty hunter? What happened to her once thriving legal career? And what startling secret is her new partner Jazinda hiding?

Okay, Jazinda is a Skrull - but what's her other secret?! As Shulkie tracks down criminals and wrestles with justice, she'll face the Absorbing Man, alien enforcers, a Celtic god and the might of the Man-Elephant! But will She-Hulk's allies the Lady Liberators cause an international incident or a cosmic crisis? And when the Skrulls launch their Secret Invasion, where will Jazinda's loyalties lie?

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 552 pages, full color. Rated T

Cover price $75.00.

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) 1N FN/VF 7.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vincent Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin Formula. "The Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Meet the Men of Marvel Productions" article; Information on Marvel Productons, includes photographs and some artwork. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 49 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. First X-Men crossover (same date as X-Men #3 - January, 1964), plus first Avengers crossover (without Captain America) in the Iron Man story, "The New Iron Man Meets the Angel!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Paul Reinman; The Angel is affected by an atomic test done at one of Stark's weapons plants. His personality is altered and now he wants to join the Evil Mutants; The X-Men call the Avengers for help but only Iron Man is available. "Strange Encounter," art by Joe Maneely. "The Saga of the Sneepers!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); An alien race watches humanity's progress, worried that they will one day overtake them; With the invention of the atomic bomb and the Cold War, they decide that humanity will wipe itself out before it poses a threat. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 109 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Magneto takes a break from pestering the X-Men to battle Thor in "When Magneto Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, ink by Chic Stone; Magneto is testing his powers in the city; He "attracts" Thor's attention; They battle aboard Magneto's submarine; Meanwhile, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants are out looking for the X-Men. Magneto flees from Thor in his escape vessel and the X-Men's submarine is seen pursuing him; Thor turns back to Don Blake and visits Jane Foster. She makes him a snack and gives him a glass of milk; Guest appearances by Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, Mastermind, the Toad, and Jane Foster; Cameos by Captain America, Iron Man, the Thing, Mr. Fantastic, and the Invisible Girl. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "Banished From Asgard!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Arkin the Weak betrays Asgard in an attempt to win the hand of Queen Knorda. First letters page. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 109 GD/VG 3.0

Staple added (not manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Magneto takes a break from pestering the X-Men to battle Thor in "When Magneto Strikes!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, ink by Chic Stone; Magneto is testing his powers in the city; He "attracts" Thor's attention; They battle aboard Magneto's submarine; Meanwhile, the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants are out looking for the X-Men. Magneto flees from Thor in his escape vessel and the X-Men's submarine is seen pursuing him; Thor turns back to Don Blake and visits Jane Foster. She makes him a snack and gives him a glass of milk; Guest appearances by Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch, Mastermind, the Toad, and Jane Foster; Cameos by Captain America, Iron Man, the Thing, Mr. Fantastic, and the Invisible Girl. "Tales of Asgard" back-up, "Banished From Asgard!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Arkin the Weak betrays Asgard in an attempt to win the hand of Queen Knorda. First letters page. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Ultimate X-Men Omnibus HC (2022 Marvel) 1A-1ST VF 8.0

Team Cover from Issue #10

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Ultimate X-Men (2001-2009 1st Series) #1-33, Ultimate X-Men (2001) Wizard 1/2, and Ultimate War (2003) #1-4.

Written by Mark Millar, Geoff Johns, and Chuck Austen. Art by Adam Kubert, Andy Kubert, Tom Raney, Tom Derenick, Essad Ribic, Chris Bachalo, Kaare Andrews, Ben Lai, David Finch, Aaron Lopresti, Art Thibert, Scott Hanna, Danny Miki, Lary Stucker, Livesay, Ray Lai, Rusty Beach, Joe Weems, Tim Townsend, Andy Owens, Aaron Sowd, and Joe Kubert. Cover by Adam Kubert.

The series that catapulted Marvel's mega-popular mutants into the 21st century!

In ULTIMATE X-MEN, Mark Millar and Adam Kubert - joined by a standout lineup of blockbuster artists - reinvented Cyclops, Jean Grey, Wolverine and more for a new era. Now, at last, their entire world-building run is collected in Omnibus form! Led by Charles Xavier, the X-Men are teens trained to use their genetic gifts to keep the peace between mutants and humans! But they're not ready for what's coming! Meet the Ultimate Universe's versions of Proteus, the deadly son of Professor X...the Phoenix, Jean's dark alter ego...and the master of magnetism, Magneto!

See the X-Men go to war with their world's equivalent of the Avengers, the Ultimates! And get to know your favorite mutants all over again!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,280 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $125.00.

Uncanny Avengers (2015 Marvel 3rd Series) 17 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

Label #2053945018

CIVIL WAR II Aftermath - Going Rogue: Part 3 of 3 - Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Steve McNiven. The former Avengers fight a rampaging zombie Hulk and ninjas in Japan. It's brother versus brother! Voodoo takes on his scheming brother in a climactic battle. And for 17 issues the Red Skull has plotted, lurked and waited for the time to destroy the Unity Squad. His wait is over… 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

NOTE: The Road to Immortal Hulk are moments that happened throughout Marvel History, all the times fate, enemies, allies, and even Bruce Banner himself have come close to actually killing the Green Goliath, and failed. These moments only made the Hulk stronger, angrier, and ultimately IMMORTAL. This issue features one of those moments. Immortal Hulk #1 launches summer of 2018! – Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $3.99.

Uncanny Spider-Man (2023 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Garbett Variant Cover.

Label #4535473020

Written by Si Spurrier. Art by Lee Garbett. Cover by Lee Garbett. THE NIGHTCRAWLING WALL-CRAWLER! On the darkest of days, he is the spark in the shadows! After the devastating events of the Hellfire Gala, Kurt Wagner is on the run - and having the time of his life?! Swashbuckling about NYC in disguise, the Uncanny Wallcrawler sets aside his mutant angst and dedicates himself to the hero's life: saving civilians, hanging with fellow wallcrawlers, battling baddies, and hunting down the best pizza on the planet. But he can't ignore the mutant plight forever… Si Spurrier and Lee Garbett launch a joyful, sexy series that will shake Nightcrawler to his foundations - and have a hell of a good time doing it! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 2 VG- 3.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. No One Can Stop the Vanisher starring Professor X, The Angel, The Beast, Cyclops, Marvel Girl [Jean Grey], Iceman, The Vanisher (first appearance), and Special Agent Fred Duncan, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The X-Men face a new foe: The Vanisher! 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 2 CBCS 1.5 Restored SS Stan Lee/Kirby

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Cream to off white

Verified Signatures: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (both on 1st page). Amateur Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #24-3B7F538-002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman. No One Can Stop the Vanisher starring Professor X, The Angel, The Beast, Cyclops, Marvel Girl [Jean Grey], Iceman, The Vanisher (first appearance), and Special Agent Fred Duncan, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The X-Men face a new foe: The Vanisher! 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 3 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

First appearance of the Blob. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Beware of the Blob!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; Professor X detects a new mutant and sends the X-Men to investigate; They arrive at a carnival and encounter the Blob, a very fat sideshow attraction who can bounce bullets off of his malleable hide as well as anchor himself to the earth and become immovable; The X-Men bring him back to the mansion as a potential member but the Blob spurns their invitation and returns to the carnival; Realizing that the Blob knows their secret, the X-Men lure him back to the mansion where Xavier wipes his memory. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 7 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Return of the Blob, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; The X-Men graduate from Xavier's school and the Professor tells them that he is taking a leave of absence; He puts Cyclops in charge while he is away and shows him his new mutant detecting machine, Cerebro; Magneto tracks down the Blob and invites him to join the Brotherhood; During a scuffle, Xavier's mental blocks dissolve and Blob remembers the secret of the X-Men; As this happens, the Blob's name lights up on Cerebro and Scott calls the X-Men away from a day of relaxation and back to battle with the evil mutants; During the battle with the Brotherhood, Magneto shoots missiles at the X-Men, even though the Blob is in the line of fire, and the hefty mutant, feeling betrayed, decides to return to carnival life. 1st appearance of Cerebro. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 8 VG- 3.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Unus, the Untouchable!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; After being attacked by a mutant hating crowd following his heroic rescue of a young boy, Beast gets fed up with protecting a humanity that fears and hates him and quits the X-Men; He becomes a professional wrestler but meets his match when he battles Unus, a mutant who cannot be touched; Unus is trying to leave show biz and join Magneto's Brotherhood so he takes on the X-Men as an initiation; The X-Men barely fend him off and, returning home, they find the Beast has constructed a machine that will actually increase Unus' powers; Thinking him a traitor, the X-Men try to prevent Hank from using the machine, but, once Unus has been zapped and powered up, he finds that he cannot even eat without the food being repelled out of his hands; Beast returns him to his former power level but with the promise that Unus will steer clear of Magneto. The Beast Special Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 12 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Origin of Professor X!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Alex Toth (pencils), inks by Vince Colletta; Cerebro detects a powerful mutant and Xavier fears that he knows who it is; The X-Men prepare the mansion for an all out assault; As the mysterious villain batters his way through the mansion's defenses, Professor X tells his students his origin story and how his step-brother changed from tormenting bully to an unstoppable Juggernaut; 1st appearance of the Juggernaut. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 12 CGC 1.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4480052005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Origin of Professor X!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Alex Toth (pencils), inks by Vince Colletta; Cerebro detects a powerful mutant and Xavier fears that he knows who it is; The X-Men prepare the mansion for an all out assault; As the mysterious villain batters his way through the mansion's defenses, Professor X tells his students his origin story and how his step-brother changed from tormenting bully to an unstoppable Juggernaut; 1st appearance of the Juggernaut. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 13 VG- 3.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Walks the Juggernaut!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Joe Sinnott; Juggernaut has invaded the mansion and the X-Men struggle to take down Xavier's unstoppable half-brother; Human Torch lends a hand and Professor X is able to bring his brother down. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 13 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. Where Walks the Juggernaut!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin], inks by Joe Sinnott; Juggernaut has invaded the mansion and the X-Men struggle to take down Xavier's unstoppable half-brother; Human Torch lends a hand and Professor X is able to bring his brother down. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 15 VG- 3.5

Cover loose at one staple. Cover oxidation.

The origin of the Beast. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Prisoners of the Mysterious Master Mold!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth [as Jay Gavin] (pencils), inks by Dick Ayers; The X-Men invade the Sentinel's underground complex but are captured; Beast is taken before the Sentinel's leader, Master Mold, and has his mind probed; Master Mold commands Trask to make an army of Sentinels so they can take over the world. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 19 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4543428009

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. Lo! Now Shall Appear--The Mimic!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Werner Roth (as Jay Gavin), inks by Dick Ayers; The X-Men are off to take a vacation when Bobby and Hank tussle with the mysterious Calvin Rankin who beats them by mimicking their powers; Calvin then has an encounter with Jean at a restaurant; Realizing he is dealing with the X-Men, Calvin follows Jean home and asks to join the X-Men; once he has absorbed all of their powers, however, he battles them and captures Jean; The team follows him to his secret hideout deep in an old mine where Mimic uses their combined powers to uncover a machine his father built that will allow him to keep the X-Men's combined powers for good; Realizing something at the last minute, Xavier allows Mimic to use the machine which doesn't give him powers but, rather, strips his mimic powers away; 1st appearance of the Mimic. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 24 VG/FN 5.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. The Plague of ... The Locust! starring Professor X, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast, Iceman, Ted Roberts, and The Locust [August Hopper], script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; August The Locust Hopper wants to unleash a plague of locusts on the world. Letter to the editor from comic inker D. Bruce Berry. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 27 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4543428006

Cover pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers. Re-Enter: The Mimic!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dick Ayers; Angel rests in the wake of getting hit with Cyclops' optic blast; Mimic recovers his powers and memoriesl X-Men battle the Puppet Master; Cameos by Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four.. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 30 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. The Warlock Wakes!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Jack Sparling, inks by John Tartaglione; the X-Men battle Warlock, who reveals that he used to be Merlin the Magician;Thor cameo. This issue contains a statement of ownership--average print run 412,086; average paid circulation 255,070.36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 32 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione. Beware the Juggernaut, My Son!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Tartaglione; the X-Men attend Icemans 18th birthday party; Xavier works on Juggernaut, who is unconscious in the basement of the mansion. Ad for The Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 35 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Dan Adkins. Along Came a Spider..., script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Dan Adkins; Banshee calls to the X-Men for help against a mysterious spider creature, and when the young mutants run across Spider-Man, they mistake him for their foe and a battle ensues. House ad for issue #2 of Not Brand Echh. Letter from future comics professional Mark Evanier, whose entry is in the form of a poem. Ad for The Merry Marvel Marching Society. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 36 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by George Roussos. Mekano Lives!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; the X-Men try to make money to go to Europe, where the Factor Three is; they battle Mekano and save the Central Library; First full appearance of Merkano. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 38 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4494971002

Cover art by Dan Adkins. The Sinister Shadow of...Doomsday!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; Mutant Master tells the Changeling about his plans to initiate the human in a third world war; Marvel Girl, Beast and Angel go to Europe; Iceman and Cyclops go to Washington. A Man Called...X--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; origin of Cyclops. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 39 FN 6.0

Cover art by George Tuska. The X-Men get new costumes in "The Fateful Finale!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta. Mastermind and Unus attack Cyclops and Iceman; Marvel Girl frees herself and others from jail and convince the Russians that Blob has a bomb and wants to initiate WWIII; the mutants battle the Mutant Master. Appearances by the Banshee, the Mutant-Master, the Changeling, the Blob, Mastermind, Unus the Untouchable, and the Vanisher. Back-up story with the origin of Cyclops in "Lonely Are the Hunted!" Script by Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Verpoorten. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 39 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by George Tuska. The X-Men get new costumes in "The Fateful Finale!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta. Mastermind and Unus attack Cyclops and Iceman; Marvel Girl frees herself and others from jail and convince the Russians that Blob has a bomb and wants to initiate WWIII; the mutants battle the Mutant Master. Appearances by the Banshee, the Mutant-Master, the Changeling, the Blob, Mastermind, Unus the Untouchable, and the Vanisher. Back-up story with the origin of Cyclops in "Lonely Are the Hunted!" Script by Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Verpoorten. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 42 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by John Buscema. If I Should Die...!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by George Tuska; the X-Men battle Grotesk the Sub-Human. The End...Or the Beginning?--The Origins of the Uncanny X-Men, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Herb Trimpe; Cyclops origin conclusion, the Living Diamond dies; includes Professor X. This issue contains a statement of ownership--average print run 445,763; average paid circulation 266,034. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0794329003

"The Torch Is Passed...!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by John Buscema. Following the tragic events of last issue, the downtrodden X-Men attend Professor X's funeral. The graveside service is briefly interrupted when the young mutants spot Quicksilver paying his respects from a distance. After the service the X-Men return to their Westchester mansion and listen to a posthumous message from their beloved mentor in which he, Charles Xavier, officially passes the torch to his students. In the meantime Quicksilver returns to Magneto's Atlantic Island lair! But the erstwhile avenger is plagued with doubts about his decision to ally himself and his sister with the Master of Magnetism again! However Pietro doesn't have time to brood once Cyclops and his teammates discover Magneto's Atlantic hideaway! And the familiar battle is quickly joined: the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants vs. the Uncanny X-Men! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch and Toad. Second story: "Call Him... Cyclops" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Werner Roth. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page feature explains Cyclops' powers. (Notes: Elements of the story continue from Avengers (1963-1996 1st series) #49 in which Pietro and Wanda were duped into rejoining the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. This story was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #91.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 43 VG- 3.5

RESTORATION. Tear seal. 1/2" Spine split from bottom (glued). Two center wraps detached at one staple. Water spotting.

"The Torch Is Passed...!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by John Buscema. Following the tragic events of last issue, the downtrodden X-Men attend Professor X's funeral. The graveside service is briefly interrupted when the young mutants spot Quicksilver paying his respects from a distance. After the service the X-Men return to their Westchester mansion and listen to a posthumous message from their beloved mentor in which he, Charles Xavier, officially passes the torch to his students. In the meantime Quicksilver returns to Magneto's Atlantic Island lair! But the erstwhile avenger is plagued with doubts about his decision to ally himself and his sister with the Master of Magnetism again! However Pietro doesn't have time to brood once Cyclops and his teammates discover Magneto's Atlantic hideaway! And the familiar battle is quickly joined: the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants vs. the Uncanny X-Men! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch and Toad. Second story: "Call Him... Cyclops" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Werner Roth. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page feature explains Cyclops' powers. (Notes: Elements of the story continue from Avengers (1963-1996 1st series) #49 in which Pietro and Wanda were duped into rejoining the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. This story was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #91.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 43 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached and first wrap detached at one staple.

"The Torch Is Passed...!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by John Buscema. Following the tragic events of last issue, the downtrodden X-Men attend Professor X's funeral. The graveside service is briefly interrupted when the young mutants spot Quicksilver paying his respects from a distance. After the service the X-Men return to their Westchester mansion and listen to a posthumous message from their beloved mentor in which he, Charles Xavier, officially passes the torch to his students. In the meantime Quicksilver returns to Magneto's Atlantic Island lair! But the erstwhile avenger is plagued with doubts about his decision to ally himself and his sister with the Master of Magnetism again! However Pietro doesn't have time to brood once Cyclops and his teammates discover Magneto's Atlantic hideaway! And the familiar battle is quickly joined: the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants vs. the Uncanny X-Men! Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch and Toad. Second story: "Call Him... Cyclops" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Werner Roth. Inks by John Verpoorten. This five-page feature explains Cyclops' powers. (Notes: Elements of the story continue from Avengers (1963-1996 1st series) #49 in which Pietro and Wanda were duped into rejoining the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. This story was reprinted in Uncanny X-Men #91.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.12.