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Giant Size Chillers Featuring Dracula (1974) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3803598002

52-page giant. Origin and 1st appearance of Lilith (Dracula's daughter) in a new Dracula story, "Night of the She-Demon." Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Two-page text history of Dracula in Marvel Comics by Wolfman. Reprints: "Have You Ever Seen a Huge, Black Vampire" (script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr. from Mystic 25); "The Village Graveyard" (art by Russ Heath from Weird Worlds 4). Romita cover. Title becomes Giant-Size Dracula with # 2. Cover price $0.35.

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.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 4 CBCS 7.5 SS Gerry Conway

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 3/13/2022.

Label #22-072EB80-002

3rd appearance of the Punisher in "To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Punisher has discovered that an evil mastermind is testing biological weapons on kidnapped Americans somewhere in South America. After recruiting the web-slinger to help him, the Punisher and Spider-Man break into the offices of the shadowy Deterrence Research Corporation in New York City. However during the attack, the wall-crawler is captured and transported to the death camp of Moses Magnum! Can the Punisher rescue the Amazing Spider-Man and the captive civilians before they meet a horrible fate? First appearance of Moses Magnum. (Note: The Punisher appears next in Marvel Preview Magazine 2.) Back up story: "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man and the Master of the Mystic Arts team up to battle Xandu! Reprinted from Doctor Strange 179. (Notes: The story originally appeared in Amazing Spiderman Annual 2, and was later reprinted in Doctor Strange 179. A reprint of the cover of Doctor Strange 179 is included in the issue.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men Fantomex (2020 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Gist Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #3841268004

Variant cover by EM Gist. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Rod Reis. HICKMAN AND REIS TAKE ON THE WORLD! The hit creative team of Jonathan Hickman & Rod Reis (NEW MUTANTS) turn their attention to the covert activities of the Weapon Plus program's Weapon XIII! A bred killer who choses the life of a gentleman super-thief, Fantomex has always defied expectations... For example, who would expect him to break into the World, the artificial realm of his creation? And then again? And then… again? 36 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2CF024C-006

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4040878015

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4411714008

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Gold Goblin (2022 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8 Checcetto Variant

Paper: White

Checcetto Variant Cover A.

Label #4201021005

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Lan Medina. Cover by Marco Checcetto. IT'S NOT EASY BEING...GOLD? Norman Osborn's sins may have been cleansed, but his memories weren't and he's done plenty of horrific things to remember. Norman's worked hard to avoid all things "Goblin" and to stay on the straight and narrow. Consequences in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN pushed him to try super-heroing, and he liked it. But when the media dub him the Gold Goblin, he has to start wondering - can he ever get away from the Goblin inside? Cover price $3.99.

Gold Goblin (2022 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Quah "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4242204007

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, Comic Traders, Anti-Hero Gallery, and The 616 Comics) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Alan Quah. Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Lan Medina. IT'S NOT EASY BEING...GOLD? Norman Osborn's sins may have been cleansed, but his memories weren't and he's done plenty of horrific things to remember. Norman's worked hard to avoid all things "Goblin" and to stay on the straight and narrow. Consequences in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN pushed him to try super-heroing, and he liked it. But when the media dub him the Gold Goblin, he has to start wondering - can he ever get away from the Goblin inside? Cover price $3.99.

Guardians of Knowhere (2015) 1F CBCS 9.8 Guillory Variant

Paper: White

Gwen Stacy Variant

Label #0009329-AA-010

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Mike Deodato. Cover by Rob Guillory. A single moon orbits Battleworld. But no, that's no moon. It's a space station. It's Knowhere. The head of a dead Celestial, somehow saved in the universal collapse, a colony brimming with convicts and criminals. The Galaxy may be gone, but that doesn't mean there aren't places that still need heroes. Places that need champions. That need GUARDIANS. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

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 (2013 3rd Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Manara 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Manara Retailer Incentive.

Label #17-32776A6-014

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Milo Manara. (W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Steve McNiven. There's a new rule in the galaxy: No one touches Earth! No one!! Why has Earth become the most important planet in the Galaxy? That's what the Guardians of the Galaxy are going to find out!! Join the brightest stars in the Marvel universe: Star Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, Groot and--wait for it--Iron-Man, as they embark upon one of the most explosive and eye-opening chapters of Marvel NOW! These galactic Avengers are going to discover secrets that will rattle Marvel readers for years to come! Why wait for the movie? It all starts here! Cover price $3.99.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2013 3rd Series) 1LSC CBCS 9.6 Brooks Lone Star Variant

Paper: White

Lone Star Exclusive Variant

Label #22-069BD64-018

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Lone Star Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Mark Brooks! (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Steve McNiven There's a new rule in the galaxy: No one touches Earth! No one!! Why has Earth become the most important planet in the Galaxy? That's what the Guardians of the Galaxy are going to find out!! Join the brightest stars in the Marvel universe: Star Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, Groot and--wait for it--Iron-Man, as they embark upon one of the most explosive and eye-opening chapters of Marvel NOW! These galactic Avengers are going to discover secrets that will rattle Marvel readers for years to come! Why wait for the movie? It all starts here! Cover price $3.99.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2013 3rd Series) 5C CGC 9.8 Manara 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Manara Variant Cover

Label #4408114005

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Milo Manara. Consultant: Neil Gaiman. (W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Sara Pichelli Spinning out of the dramatic conclusion of Age of Ultron, dimensions collide and Heaven's most fearsome Angel pushes the Guardians back on their heels. Cover price $3.99.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2020 7th Series) 1I FN+ 6.5 Space 1:200 Variant

Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Space Variant Cover. Written by Al Ewing. Art by Juan Cabal. Once, they were a team of misfits. Now they're a family, and they've earned their peace. But the universe is not a peaceful place -- and it's only getting worse. The Great Empires are in turmoil. The rule of law is dead. And amidst the chaos, the Gods of Olympus have returned -- harbingers of a new age of war, reborn to burn their mark on the stars themselves. Someone has to guard the galaxy - but who will accept the mission? And will they survive it? Al Ewing (IMMORTAL HULK) and Juann Cabal (FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN) bring you in on the ground floor of a whole Marvel Universe of action and suspense! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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.

Gunhawks (1972) 1 VG 4.0

Cover art by Syd Shores. "The Thundering Herd," script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Sol Brodsky; Kid and Reno attempt to hunt some buffalo, in order to sell their hides, and raise some money; They fail horribly, and are almost trampled in a stampede; They are saved by an old man, who then threatens to kill them for poaching; However, he takes them back to his shack, and then sets and splints Kid's leg; While Kid heals, the old man teaches Reno to shoot the Buffalo Gun, a weapon he designed for hunting Buffalo; He also drills into him the distinction between hunting for food, and hunting for hides or sport; Once Reno masters the gun, they go Buffalo hunting, and encounter some poachers, and kill a bunch of them, including their leader, Milo Dawson. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Gwen Stacy (2020 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Hughes

Paper: White

Label #2106838019

Written by Christos N. Gage. Art by Todd Nauck. Cover by Adam Hughes. The First of Gwen Stacy's AMAZING Adventures! Gwen and Peter may not have met until AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #31, but that doesn't mean Gwen's life began on that page. Learn the never-before told origin of Gwen Stacy, top of her class, daughter of the Police Captain and, as her friend Harry Osborn calls her, 'The Beauty Queen of Standard High.' But she's way more that you even know! Gwen's got a science brain, a nose for trouble and a no-quit attitude that always gets her in trouble. In the early Marvel Universe, that's a recipe for disaster. Don't miss Gwen, Captain Stacy, Harry and Norman Osborn, Crimemaster, Wilson Fisk, Jean DeWolff, Yuri Wantanabe and even Spider-Man! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Gwenpool Special (2015) 1MIDTOWN CGC 9.8 Anka Midtown Variant

Paper: White

Midtown Comics Edition

Label #4258380008

Midtown Comics Variant. Written by Charles Soule, Margaret Stohl, Gerry Dugan and Christopher Hastings. Art by Langdon Foss, Juan Gedeon, Danilo S. Beyruth and Gurihiru. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. AN ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT MARVEL HOLIDAY SPECIAL! She-Hulk throws a holiday party and invites the entire Marvel U! Deadpool teams up with both Hawkeyes - Kate and Clint - to…stop a pickpocket?! Ms. Marvel takes on her most dangerous threat yet: the holiday blues! And then there's the reason for the season(al special): GWENPOOL! Yup, you read that right - Gwen. Pool. C'mon, you know you're curious. 60 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Hanna-Barbera Spotlight (1978 Marvel) 4 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4427246015

Cover art by Scott Shaw. Big Magilla in Space starring Magilla Gorilla and Mr. Peebles, script by Steve Gerber [as Reg Everbest], pencils by Pete Alvarado, inks by Carolyn Lay; NASA rents Magilla for a mission to orbit the moon. Cute Kitty starring Huckleberry Hound, script by Sharman DiVono, art by Scott Shaw. Chunky Chiller starring Snagglepuss, script by Mark Evanier, pencils by Scott Shaw, inks by Carolyn Lay; In this rare crossover, Snagglepuss and Huck must subdue a timid peanut-butter monster. 36 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.35.

Hawkeye (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2113277003

Direct 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.

Hawkeye (1983 1st Series) 1D FN/VF 7.0

Direct 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.

Hawkeye (2012 4th Series) 18 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-3BB61AF-059

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Matt Fraction (W) Annie Wu (A) David Aja (CA) Kate gets to the bottom of the greatest mystery in the entire Marvel Universe right this very hot second: just who the H is that guy in the trench coat that seems to live in her cat food aisle? The answer may surprise you. • Or maybe not, maybe youre super-good at this kind of thing. • Anyway a simple investigation dovetails into Kates desperate race to stay one step ahead of the woman thats sworn to kill her: Madame Masque and what started off as a zany summer vacation gets a little bloody. Buckle up, buttercups. Cover price $2.99.

Hellcat (2023 Marvel) 4A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4281085008

Written by Christopher Cantwell. Art by Alex Lins. Cover by Pere Perez. Hellcat has reached a breaking point as she is haunted by secrets from her past and hounded by the law, Sleepwalker AND her ex Daimon Hellstrom in the present. With the dark forces conspiring against her and the truth of Spalding Grantham's murder finally about to be exposed, Patsy will undergo a dramatic transformation. Prepare yourselves for the return of…DEMONIC HELLCAT! 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.

Hellstorm Prince of Lies (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1177E30-009

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Parchment cover. Cover by Michael Bair and Mark Beachum. "Storm Clouds," script by Rafael Nieves, art by Michael Bair; An occult investigation leads to the discovery of a second, more evil Hellstorm; Daimon sends his impersonator back to Hell. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Heroes Reborn (2021 Marvel) 1L CGC 9.8 Artgerm Virgin 1:200 Variant

Paper: White

Lau "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4208905004

Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Ed McGuinness. Cover by Artgerm. A WORLD WITHOUT AVENGERS! Welcome to a world where Tony Stark never built an Iron Man armor. Where Thor is a hard-drinking atheist who despises hammers. Where Wakanda is dismissed as a myth. And where Captain America was never found in the ice because there were no Avengers to find him. Instead this world has always been protected by Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Squadron Supreme of America. And now the Squadron faces an attack from some of their fiercest enemies, like Dr. Juggernaut, the Black Skull, the Silver Witch and Thanos with his Infinity Rings. But why is the Daywalker Blade the one man alive who seems to remember that the entire world has somehow been…reborn? 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Heroes Reborn Squadron Savage (2021 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Blatt Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #3864362014

Written by Ethan Sacks. Art by Luca Pizzari. Cover by David Blatt. ELEKTRA LEADS A TEAM OF THE WORLD'S DEADLIEST HEROES AND VILLAINS - WITH ALL OF REALITY HANGING IN THE BALANCE! There are some threats that require a more savage approach than the Squadron Supreme of America can offer. For those missions, the Department of Defense has put together a team consisting of Elektra, the Punisher, Crossbones, Cloak and the enigmatic Murder Hornet. They must fight their way through a team of super-powered terrorists known as the Redeemers-if they don't kill one another first! Prepare for twists, turns, double crosses and action aplenty! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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.

House of X (2019 Marvel) 1COMICMINT.A CGC 9.8 Maer Comic Mint Variant

Paper: White

Comic Mint Edition.

Label #4023727018

Comic Mint exclusive variant by Shannon Maer. Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Pepe Larraz. FACE THE FUTURE! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (SECRET WARS, AVENGERS, FANTASTIC FOUR) takes the reins of the X-Men universe! Since the release of Uncanny X-Men #1, there have been four seminal moments in the history of the X-Men. Giant-Sized X-Men. X-Men. Age of Apocalypse. New X-Men. Four iconic series that introduced a new era for Marvel's mutants and revolutionized the X-Men. In House of X, Charles Xavier reveals his master plan for mutantkind…one that will bring mutants out of the shadow of mankind and into the light once more. 56 pages, full color. Rated T+

House of X (2019 Marvel) 1K CGC 9.8 Ramos Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Ramos Variant Cover

Label #2075173004

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Humberto Ramos. FACE THE FUTURE! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (SECRET WARS, AVENGERS, FANTASTIC FOUR) takes the reins of the X-Men universe! Since the release of Uncanny X-Men #1, there have been four seminal moments in the history of the X-Men. Giant-Sized X-Men. X-Men. Age of Apocalypse. New X-Men. Four iconic series that introduced a new era for Marvel's mutants and revolutionized the X-Men. In House of X, Charles Xavier reveals his master plan for mutantkind…one that will bring mutants out of the shadow of mankind and into the light once more. 56 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

House of X (2019 Marvel) 2A CGC 9.8 Larraz

Paper: White

Label #2137152008

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art and Cover by Pepe Larraz. Learn the truth about one of the X-Men's closest allies…and then begin the fight for the future of mutantkind! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (AVENGERS, SECRET WARS, FANTASTIC FOUR) continues reshaping the X-Men's world with Marvel Young Gun artist Pepe Larraz (EXTERMINATION, AVENGERS)! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

House of X (2019 Marvel) 3C CGC 9.8 Pichelli Variant

Paper: White

Pichelli Variant Cover.

Label #2078984020

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Sara Pichelli. Learn the truth about one of the X-Men's closest allies…and then begin the fight for the future of mutantkind! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (AVENGERS, SECRET WARS, FANTASTIC FOUR) continues reshaping the X-Men's world with Marvel Young Gun artist Pepe Larraz (EXTERMINATION, AVENGERS)! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

House of X (2019 Marvel) 3E CGC 9.8 Asrar Variant

Paper: White

Asrar Variant Cover.

Label #2078984023

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Mahmud Asrar. Learn the truth about one of the X-Men's closest allies…and then begin the fight for the future of mutantkind! Superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (AVENGERS, SECRET WARS, FANTASTIC FOUR) continues reshaping the X-Men's world with Marvel Young Gun artist Pepe Larraz (EXTERMINATION, AVENGERS)! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-1D0DDD3-008

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 NM 9.4

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-0F7594C-021

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 3 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Water damage.

Howard becomes a Master of Quack Fu in the Kung Fu satire, "Four Feathers of Death!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Steve Leialoha. Spicer-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twinkie Takers." Rich Buckler cover pencils, Leialoha cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-24919FC-006

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Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Gene Colan and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. 1st appearance of KISS (cameo) in a comic book: Mind-Mush!; Howard wakes up in a jail cell and is set for a day in court?; What crime are they accusing Howard of committing? Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Sore Sir's Apprentices." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Howard the Duck (1979 Magazine) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-25C913A-017

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"Fowl of Fear!" Insane farmer Mister Chicken has his eyes on Howard and Bev. He thinks they would make good livestock. "From Hell It Cometh...Chair-Thing!" The Kidney Lady hassle Howard and Bev, who end up naked in bed on the final page. Also includes "The $64,000 Desperado!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Klaus Janson. Cover by Gary Hallgren. Cover price $1.00.

Howard the Duck (2023 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4371439023

Written by Chip Zdarsky & Joe Quinones; Daniel Kibblesmith, Jason Loo, Merritt K. Art by Jordan Gibson; Annie Wu, Derek Charm, Will Robson. Cover by Skottie Young. CELEBRATE HIS 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN THIS ALL-NEW ONE-SHOT! Meet Howard. He's a hard-boiled P.I. with problems by the duckload. But a cosmic, all-seeing friend(?) known as the Peeper(!) is giving him a chance to see what his life COULD be! The joys he COULD have! All the ways his life COULD suck way less than it does now! In other words: "Whaugh If?" 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Hulk (2008 Marvel) 1A.D CBCS 5.5 McGuinness Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Centerfold Detached.

Label #23-4154B54-003

Direct Edition with $2.99 cover price. Written by JEPH LOEB Pencils & Cover by ED MCGUINNESS. Superstars JEPH LOEB and ED MCGUINNESS will change the way you see THE HULK! In this startling origin epic, the breathtaking events that ended World War Hulk rocket into this brand-new Hulk title. When one of The Hulk's oldest cast members is murdered, everyone turns to the team of IRON MAN, SHE-HULK and LEONARD SAMSON to solve the grizzly case. All the evidence points to the Hulk as the killer-but {CLASSIFIED}! Join us for a brand--new story and a brand-new team who loves the Hulk as much as you do! Cover price $2.99.