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Exiles (1993 1st Series Malibu) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AF890E-022

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Exiles (1993 1st Series Malibu) 4 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AF890E-023

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The Exiles don't fare too well in the final issue of the series, in "Fatal Flaws." Amber Hunt's journey continues in Break Thru (1993) #1. Script by Steve Gerber. Art by R.R. (Robb) Phipps & Dave Simons. Cover by Jason Pearson. Cover price $1.95.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 199 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Multi-Pack Edition.

Label #4408092007

Whitman Variant. "The Son of Doctor Doom!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The FF are helplessly imprisoned in Dr. Doom's transference globes while their powers are transferred into the body of Victor Von Doom the second! While the transfer takes place, the people's rebellion, lead by Zorba, grows outside Doom's castle! It looks like the invincible Doctor Doom is in supreme control, but when the Fantastic Four break out, Zorba breaks in, and Doom's son breaks down...the good doctor is under attack from all sides! 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Forever People (1971 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #20-3084086-003

1st full appearance of Darkseid (his 3rd appearance anywhere). Superman guest stars--Odd fact: DC didn't like Kirby's rendition of Superman in this issue, so they had another artist redraw Superman (in the standard Curt Swan fashion of the day) in every panel of the comic! Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Forever People come to earth and are greeted by Superman. A Visit with Jack Kirby by Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4400949005

Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Ramona Fradon, Juan Canale, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dick Giordano. The Super Sniper; The Freedom Fighters battle a homicidal lawyer who has been transformed into SKRAGG, the SUPER-SNIPER after being bathed in an energy beam by a pair of mischievous alien explorers. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4380743001

Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Ramona Fradon, Juan Canale, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dick Giordano. The Super Sniper; The Freedom Fighters battle a homicidal lawyer who has been transformed into SKRAGG, the SUPER-SNIPER after being bathed in an energy beam by a pair of mischievous alien explorers. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4323359003

Written by Bob Rozakis. Art by Dick Ayers and Jack Abel. Cover by Rich Buckler and Jack Abel. The Emperor of the North Pole; The Freedom Fighters travel to the New York Christmastime attraction SANTALAND, where they find themselves face to face with the evil ELF, and face off against his weapons of choice-deadly doll recreations of the Justice League of America, including Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Robin and Wonder Woman! 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Freex (1993 Malibu) 1A CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-010

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Cover by Walter Simonson. Freaked, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Mike Christian; The police chase after a teenage shoplifter into an alley, where they are confronted by a large being made of rock; The police officers shoot him, but to no avail; The rock being, Boomboy, knocks out the police officer and runs with the shoplifter, Anything, but are surrounded by more police officers; Pressure shows up and tries to blast the officers with her super power, but Anything takes the brunt of the blast on purpose; They continue to escape into the sewers; Anything thinks about his past; Boomboy, Anything, and Pressure arrive at their safe haven and find a new person, Sweetface, waiting there; It is revealed that the four youths are all runaways and have been joined together by one person, Plug. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Freex (1993 Malibu) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AFB550-012

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Cover by Ben Herrera. Blown Apart, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Mike Christian; The Freex first meeting ends in fights and arguments; Pressure leaves and is confronted by police officers; Before they can arrest her or she can resist, a person named Rush runs by and grabs her; Rush, an ultra with the ability of super speed, informs Pressure that she could use her powers for money, even if it may be breaking the law; Meanwhile, the other members of Freex try to come to terms with their situation while some of them reflect on their origins. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Freex (1993 Malibu) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AFB550-013

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Cover pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Mike Christian. Targets, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Mike Christian and Jasen Rodriguez (assists); A speedster seems to provide a way out, a way to a better life for Pressure...until she realizes the newbie comes with dangers of his own. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Freex (1993 Malibu) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-014

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Cover by Steve Rude. Hounded, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by David Williams, inks by Mike Christian; The group is chased to by a mercenary team that doesn't care if any innocents are hurt in the crossfire. Rune flip-book cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. E: The Cursed, script by Barry Windsor-Smith (plot) and Chris Ulm (plot, script), pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Floyd; Rune origin, part 5; cont'd between Hardcase #5/Prototype #3. Rune the Cursed E, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Floyd. Night Man promo. Third Chapter humor page featuring Magnor, script by Mark Evanier, art by Sergio Aragones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $2.50.

Freex (1993 Malibu) 5 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-015

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Cover pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Mike Christian. Up Against the Wall, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Larry Welch; Origin of Plug; death of Master of the Hunt. Cont'd in Break-Thru #1. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Freex (1993 Malibu) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFB550-016

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Cover pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Jasen Rodriguez. Who Do You Trust?, script by Steve Englehart (plot) and Gerard Jones (plot, script), pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Jasen Rodriguez and Mike Christian; The well-meaning vigilante Night Man endangers the team due to the persuasive efforts of a villain with his own reasons for targeting the kids. Cont'd between Night Man #2/3. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1G CGC 9.8 Lopez Lin-Gen-Re Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #3745913004

Lin-Gen-Re cover by Michael Lopez. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1H CGC 9.4 Pearson GEN-Et Jackson Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover H.

Label #4391184005

Gen-et Jackson cover by Jason Pearson. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1K CGC 9.8 Verti-Gen Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover K.

Label #4391184004

Verti-GEN cover. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 4 VF+ 8.5

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

Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. "Tourist Trap!", script by Brandon Choi, J. Scott Campbell, and Jim Lee, pencils by J. Scott Campbell and Jim Lee, inks by Alex Garner (pages 1-12,16,18,20,21), Scott Williams (pages 13-15,17,19), Richard Friend (Assist), and JD (Assist); Fairchild finds romance! Grunge finds that his ultimate fantasy isn't quite what he'd hoped!; And the team find themselves in the middle of a battle between the Coda and a group of pirates! "Robot Ruckus" Part 2, script and art by Tom McWeeney. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 5D VF 8.0

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

Direct Edition. Story by Choi Lee and J. Scott Campbell. Art by J Scott Campbell, Alex Garner, and Scott Williams. Cover by J Scott Campbell. Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 8 VF/NM 9.0

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

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 53 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-048

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WRITTEN BY JOHN LAYMAN. ART AND COVER BY DAN NORTON. A special issue focusing on the villains that menace GEN13! Ever since our heroes moved back to New York, they've been ambushed and attacked by mysterious and malevolent super-scum. Now we learn the reasons why, as we spotlight a sad-sack super-villain, who, once humiliated by GEN13, has come looking for revenge. And this time around, he's got some powerful friends backing him up! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

Giant Size Defenders (1974) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1206979004

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). New story: "The Way They Were!", script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom; Valkyrie learns the origins of the Hulk, Namor and Dr. Strange and the Defenders stop Rasputin. Reprints: "Banished to Outer Space", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The military captures Rick and Ross convinces him that they need the Hulk to test a new experimental rocket for national security; Rick tricks the jade giant into the capsule but once it is shot into space, he realizes that Ross deceived him to get rid of his foe. Bird of Prey! starring Sub-Mariner and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. "To Catch a Magician!" starring Doctor Strange and Mr. Rasputin, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Denny O'Neil (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko. "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby; inks by Frank Giacoia; featuring Quasimodo. The Dynamic Defenders! illustration by Sal Buscema. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Defenders (1974) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes

Chipping to upper back side corner bracket.

Label #4254485022

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Defenders (1974) 3 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-038

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Green Lantern Green Arrow (1983) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Direct Edition.

Label #19-1E8DD8F-037

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Cover art by Neal Adams. Stories reprinted from Green Lantern 78 and 79. "A Kind of Loving, a Way of Death!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Frank Giacoia; After a group of thugs overpower her and steal her bike, Black Canary is found by mind-controlling cult leader Joshua; When Green Lantern and Green Arrow encounter the thugs later and recognize Canary's bike, they set off in search of their friend. "Ulysses Star Is Still Alive!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dan Adkins; Green Lantern and Green Arrow get involved in a dispute over logging rights on Native American land; While GL searches for documentation for the Indians' claim, GA tries to inspire them with the ghost of their ancestor. Interview with Dick Giordano about his involvement in the Green Lantern / Green Arrow series. "Meanwhile" column; Dick relates how he came to comic books, some of his biography, and his vision for comics. Reprinted covers of Green Lantern 78 and 79, art by Neal Adams. DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Green Lantern Green Arrow (1983) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1449783-003

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Cover art by Neal Adams. Stories reprinted from Green Lantern 82 and 83. "How Do You Fight a Nightmare?", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano and Bernie Wrightson (p. 13); When Green Arrow and Black Canary are confronted by harpies, GA calls Green Lantern for help; GL follows the harpies into a trap laid by The Witch Queen on behalf of her brother Sinestro; Following a lead, GA and BC meet a group of Amazons, who, impressed by Black Canary's fighting skills, explain how in the distant past they were banished to another plane by a wizard, but have been allowed to return by The Witch Queen to make all men pay. A "Denny O'Neil Neal Adams Index"; Synopses of all the non-GL/GA DC stories by O'Neil and Adams, with three cover reproductions. "And a Child Shall Destroy Them!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Green Lantern and Green Arrow accompany Dinah as she begins a job at a private school where they are greeted by the cook Grandy, a little girl with psychic powers named Sybil, and the owner Jason Belmore; After Belmore asks the costumed heroes to leave, Dinah is confronted by Grandy, who explains that in Sybil he finally found a way to keep the children of the school in order. Reprinted covers of Green Lantern 82 and 83, art by Neal Adams. DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 27 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289ce8f-011

Infinity War Tie-In: Part 1 of 3 - "Back from the Future!" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. The Guardians of the Galaxy travel back in time to the 20th Century and come face-to-face with the Uncanny Inhumans! Plus, the startling secret of Talon is revealed. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 62 FN 6.0

Double-Sized Final Issue - The Starhawk Saga: Part 4 of 4 - "Endgame!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Kevin West and Steve Montano. Can the One Who Knows get past the mechanical monster Pathbreaker and reach Vesper to find Kismet, his mother? "Time to Go!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Sandu Florea. Guardians of the Galaxy, past and present, unite for an adventure destined to forever change the very fabric of reality. What would be the outcome of the infamous Martian Invasion of Earth if the aliens were intercepted by Icarus, the starship of the Guardians?! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2023 Marvel) 1B CBCS 9.8 Ross Variant

Paper: White

Timeless Variant.

Label #23-3A751AB-001

Written by Collin Kelly; Jackson Lanzing. Art by Kev Walker. Cover by Alex Ross. WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY? One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were destroyed. Their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they rediscover their heroism and humanity on the bleakest frontier? Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Writers JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY (CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY) team up with artist KEV WALKER (PREDATOR) for a Guardians story like no other! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2023 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8 Chew Virgin 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Chew "Virgin" Edition

Label #4383994023

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Collin Kelly; Jackson Lanzing. Art by Kev Walker. Cover by Derrick Chew. WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY? One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were destroyed. Their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they rediscover their heroism and humanity on the bleakest frontier? Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Writers JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY (CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY) team up with artist KEV WALKER (PREDATOR) for a Guardians story like no other! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2023 Marvel) 6B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Plastic debris between case and inner well

Variant Edition

Label #4332426015

Written by Collin Kelly; Jackson Lanzing. Art by Alex Lins. Cover by Peach Momoko. THE ORIGIN OF GROOTFALL! One year ago, the Guardians were more than a team, they were the galaxy's SUPER HEROES… Now the Guardians are outlaws, guns for hire roaming the frontier in hopes of stopping one of their own. How did the Guardians fall apart, and what changed Groot into the monster he is now? The untold story is finally revealed! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Hellions (2020 Marvel) 16C CBCS 9.8 SS Joe Jusko Jusko Marvel Masterpieces Variant

Paper: White

Marvel Masterpiece Variant. Witnessed Signature: Joe Jusko on 11/17/2023.

Label #23-4352595-001

Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Stephen Segovia. Cover by Joe Jusko. FALLOUT! The wheels have come off the Hellions bandwagon. They might all hate one another, but Nanny LOVES her latest addition! Who would be so cruel as to stomp on her happiness? It's not who you think! 28 pages, full color. PARENTAL ADVISORY Cover price $3.99.

House of M (2005) 1A VF 8.0 Ribic

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS. Pencils by OLIVIER COIPEL. Cover by Esad Ribic. HE MARVEL EVENT OF THE DECADE IS HERE!! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers!! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN? Well, this time believe it, buster!! NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! 32 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up ...$2.99 please note: Each issue of house of m will have a special variant cover. Cover price $2.99.

House of M (2005) 1C CBCS 9.8 Coipel 1:20 Variant

Paper: White

Joe Quesada Variant.

Label #21-25C97A8-003

Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Pencils and Cover by OLIVIER COIPEL THE MARVEL EVENT OF THE DECADE IS HERE!! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers!! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN? Well, this time believe it, buster!! NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! 32 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up ...$2.99 please note: Each issue of house of m will have a special variant cover. Cover price $2.99.

House of M (2005) 1E CBCS 8.5 SS Stan Lee Madureira WW Chicago Variant

Paper: White

WW Chicago 2005 Exclusive. Verified Signature: Stan Lee. (#100/100). Includes Dynamic Forces COA.

Label #20-304447C-001

Limited Edition Wizard World Chicago with Joe Madureira cover. This LIMITED edition was a special cover printed for the return of Joe Madureira and Jeph Loeb to Marvel. - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS THE MARVEL EVENT OF THE DECADE IS HERE!! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers!! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN? Well, this time believe it, buster!! NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! 32 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up ...$2.99 please note: Each issue of house of m will have a special variant cover. Cover price $2.99.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 4 VF+ 8.5

Part 4 of 6. "Cosmic Battle on the Edge of the Universe!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim, George Perez, Joe Rubinstein, Bruce N. Solotoff. The surviving heroes of Earth mount an all-out assault on the Mad Titan, Thanos, and the power of his Infinity Gauntlet. But do even the most powerful heroes in the Marvel Universe have enough might to topple this nigh-omnipotent madman? Meanwhile, the mysterious man known as Adam Warlock waits and watches in the wings. What could he possibly have up his sleeve? 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 5 VF/NM 9.0

Part 5 of 6. "Astral Conflagration!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. The heroes of Earth mounted an all-out assault on Thanos and the power of his Infinity Gauntlet. They failed. Now, the Mad Titan stands defiantly before the cosmic gods of the universe. It's Thanos vs. the Stranger, Lord Order and Master Chaos, Chronos, the Celestials, Mistress Love and Sire Hate, Mephisto, Eon, Galactus, Lady Death, and Eternity in a battle that could very well mean the end of everything. However, an unexpected turn of events will change the playing field and nothing will ever be the same again. 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 6 VF 8.0

Part 6 of 6. "Power!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. The nigh-omnipotent power of the Infinity Gauntlet has fallen into the hands of Thanos' insane niece, Nebula. Now, the universe is maybe worse off now more so than before with such power at the disposal of such a scarred psyche. She has already swept aside the attack of Thor, Hulk, Drax, Firelord, and Doctor Doom as if they were but flies. All that stands in the way of the universe and ultimate annihilation is the man called Adam Warlock, Doctor Strange, the Silver Surfer, and the one who forged the Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos. Cover price $2.50.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-276811C-015

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572024

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572015

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572010

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353573016

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353573022

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 23 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2767520-020

Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover. Northwind, Jade and Brainwave try to stave off Feithera's destruction (with a little help from Solomon Grundy) in "Feithera by Stormlight!" Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane and Mike Harris, inks by Steve Montano and Tony DeZuniga. 1-page pin-up of the Silver Scarab by McFarlane and DeZuniga. 28 pages of story. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.50.

Infinity War (1992) 3 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-069BD64-022

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Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Al Milgrom. The Magus is moving the pieces on his cosmic chess board into place. The factions of Galactus, Silver Surfer, and Dr. Strange; Thanos, Adam Warlock and the Infinity Watch; Earth's heroes; and Doom and Kang are all acting according to his diabolical plan. Once they are in place he springs his trap. As Earth's most powerful heroes launch a full scale attack on Thanos, Warlock, and the Infinity Watch those left behind are attacked by a full contingent of evil doppleganger. Plus, the Living Tribunal, the representative of the highest power in the universe heeds Eternity's call. 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Inhumans (1998 2nd Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4346178006

First Contact - Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and Cover by Jae Lee. Earth vs. Attilan -- war! The first salvo has been fired in the assault on the fabled Attilan, whose inhabitants must now decide between diplomacy and retaliation. And while Black Bolt and his closest confidantes weigh their options, the wheels of deception turn in the outside world, as Stalyenko turns to an unlikely source for aid in his campaign against the aliens that live at humanity's door. For all their power, can the Inhumans handle the lies, greed and politics of mankind? Plus: a special guest appearance by the Black Widow, who will soon be starring in her own Marvel Knights limited series! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Inhumans (1998 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0A17814-013

First Contact - Written by Paul Jenkins. Art and Cover by Jae Lee. Earth vs. Attilan -- war! The first salvo has been fired in the assault on the fabled Attilan, whose inhabitants must now decide between diplomacy and retaliation. And while Black Bolt and his closest confidantes weigh their options, the wheels of deception turn in the outside world, as Stalyenko turns to an unlikely source for aid in his campaign against the aliens that live at humanity's door. For all their power, can the Inhumans handle the lies, greed and politics of mankind? Plus: a special guest appearance by the Black Widow, who will soon be starring in her own Marvel Knights limited series! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Inhumans The Great Refuge (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-029

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An "Atlantis Rising" tie-in! The Kree demand the return of their former land, the mysterious Blue Area of the Moon! Will the Inhumans hand it over or go down fighting? After this shocker, the Inhumans' homeland of Attilan will be changed forever! Until now, the Inhumans have remained an enigmatic race on the fringe of the Marvel Universe, but this 64-page one-shot takes a microscope to their guarded secrets! Written by Skip Dietz. Art by Robert Brown and Rey Garcia. Cover price $2.95.

Invasion (1988 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-40D9BCD-084

"The Alien Alliance!" Written by Keith Giffen and Bill Mantlo. Art by Todd McFarlane and Craig Russell. When a coalition of alien empires decide to invade planet Earth, the World's Greatest Heroes unite! But against the power of the stars aligned against them, not even the World's Greatest Heroes may be enough to save the planet this time. 80 pages, FC. NOTE: Featuring early artwork by Spawn creator Todd McFarlane. Cover price $2.95.

Kingdom Come (1996 DC) 1 CBCS 8.5 SS Waid 1st Printing

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Mark Waid (on 1st page) 09/24/2022.

Label #22-380CCF5-012

"Strange Visitor" kicks off what is arguably the greatest Elseworlds tale ever told. Kingdom Come, replete with grand storytelling and biblical prophecy, takes place in the near future when Superman has retired and a new, ruthlessly violent generation of "heroes" has corrupted the Earth, their questionable deeds culminating in the destruction of Kansas. Written by Mark Waid, with art by Alex Ross. Direct edition. Cover price $4.95.