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Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 209 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4418462023

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - George Perez cover. "Crisis on Earth-Prime" Book Five of Five. Major cross-over event with Justice League of America (Earth-1), Justice Society (Earth-2), All-Star Sqadron (Earth-2), and Crime Syndicate (Evil doppelgangers from Earth-3). 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 210 CGC 9.6

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Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4418462022

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Even the world's greatest heroes are helpless..."When a World Dies Screaming!" Written by Gerry Conway, with art by Rich Buckler and Romeo Tanghal. Characters: Aquaman; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Batman [Earth-1]; Black Canary; Elongated Man; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Arrow [Earth-1]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl); Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Phantom Stranger; Red Tornado; Superman [Earth-1]; Wonder Woman [Earth-1] (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); The Treasurers (villains); George Arthur Stuart. Cover by Rich Buckler and Mike DeCarlo. Cover price $0.75.

Justice League of America (2006 2nd Series) 10A CGC 9.8 Turner

Paper: White

Label #4425756023

The Lightning Saga: Part 6 of 5 - Written by Brad Meltzer Art by Ed Benes & Sandra Hope Cover by Michael Turner. Best-selling author Brad Meltzer and superstar artist Ed Benes bring you the final chapter of 'The Lightning Saga,' as the villains are revealed! 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Justice Society of America (1991 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

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Label #3959179010

"Beware the Savage Skies!" Set in 1950, this eight-issue series helped revive the Golden Age versions of such heroes as Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman. This first issue finds Flash dealing with a living constellation while the original Starman falls prey to a mysterious villain. Script by Len Strazewski, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Burchett. Cover by Tom Lyle. Cover price $1.00.

Kamandi (1972 DC) 13 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

1st cover 9.0, interior cover 9.0. Double Cover. Exceptional White.

Label #21-34BDE0B-012

"Hell at Hialeah." Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. Cover by Kirby and Royer. Kamandi fails in his attempt to escape the Hialeah raceway and must participate in a race to the death with Bull Bantam. Cover price $0.20.

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

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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.

Kingdom Come (1996 DC) 3 CBCS 7.5 SS Waid

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

Label #22-380CCF5-015

A war is brewing in "Up in the Sky." The Gulag, which is a prison that houses super-powered villains, is on the verge of bursting open at the seams, and the heroes must act. An Elseworlds tale, written by Mark Waid with art by Alex Ross. Direct edition. Cover price $4.95.

Knight Terrors Angel Breaker (2023 DC) 2B CGC 9.8

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Variant Cover

Label #4338177023

Written by Tim Seeley. Art by Acky Bright. Cover by Ivan Tao. PROTECTING THE WAKING WORLD! Angel Breaker and Raptor are trapped in a Kobra Cult lab while the world sleeps. No one is coming to their rescue. Unable to trust even each other, they must now somehow protect teenagers from the horrific Nanny Gillo--a legendary slasher pulled directly from Angel Breaker's deepest, darkest fears. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4

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Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-061

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The universe's protectors incur the wrath of the intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo, and Dox's motives for liberating his home planet come under question. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

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Slab: Scuffing on back of case

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Label #19-2A91623-063

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Dox's plans for an intergalactic police force come together while the team learns more about Garryn Bek's mysterious life on Cairn. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark McKenna. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.6

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Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-062

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Lobo has a face-to-face confrontation with the space pirates who have been terrorizing the galaxy...and don't miss the debut of the new Lydea Mallor. Script by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark McKenna. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 17 CBCS 9.8

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Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

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Label #19-2B047C8-063

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It's an all-out assault on Dagon-Ra and his space pirates...but is it also a trap? Script by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark McKenna. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.0

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Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

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Label #19-2B047C8-064

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Vril Dox has deduced Lydea's identity and sends the Beks after Mr. Starr. Meanwhile, Stealth is up to something. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Jim Fern and John Nyberg. Cover by Garry Leach. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 23 CBCS 9.0

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Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

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Label #19-2B047C8-065

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Celebrate the L.E.G.I.O.N.'s third year with a special 52-page issue that answers the question, "Whatever happened to the Durlan?" A flashback story reveals the exact nature of the relationship between Vril Dox and the Durlan, who vanished from the L.E.G.I.O.N. some time ago, as well as the Durlan's fate. Written by Alan Grant. The 30-page flashback tale art is by Richard Piers Rayner and Kim DeMulder, while Jim Fern provides the pencils for the framing sequence. Cover by Rayner. New Format. Cover price $2.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 29 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-066

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As Lobo violently handles some space-smugglers, Vril Dox makes his choice for a right-hand man. Dox's surprising decision is overshadowed when a military space shipment crashes on Cairn. Was Dox responsible for manipulating the accident? Script by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson. Cover by Kitson. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 32 CBCS 9.8

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Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-067

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It's the new L.E.G.I.O.N. recruits on their first mission...against a gang of insane juvenile space-bikers. Meanwhile, the impossible Vril Dox finds love, and Lobo's life is threatened by the galaxy's greatest assassin! Script by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark Pennington. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Karl Kesel. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 33 CBCS 9.8

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Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-068

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It's a busy month for the L.E.G.I.O.N. as Vril Dox falls in love, reports of brutality by L.E.G.I.O.N.naires outrage Lady Quark, and Lobo discovers one of his pet dolphins dead at the hands of the mysterious Ice Man. Script by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark Pennington. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Karl Kesel. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 35 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-070

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Lobo is iced by the Ice Man and Vril Dox tries to break up the L.E.G.I.O.N. while Phase and Garryn Bek plot to keep the group up and running. Script by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Karl Kesel. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 36 CBCS 9.8

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Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

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Label #19-2B047C8-071

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Vril Dox proposes marriage to Ig'nea...except her father doesn't approve! Phase and Bek bend the rules to hold the disbanded team together while Lobo returns from the grave to kill the Ice Man. Script by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Art Nichols. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Karl Kesel. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 37 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge cracks; Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-072

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Things fall apart as the headquarters is under assault by Max G'odd's intergalactic ninjas. Meanwhile, Vril Dox remains hopelessly in love with Ig'nea; Lobo tracks the Ice Man; and the R.E.C.R.U.I.T.S. decide to form their own splinter super-team of young ex-Legionnaires. Script by Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Robin Smith. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Karl Kesel. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 38 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-074

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It's a blood-boiling battle to the death between Lobo and the Ice Man in the Palace of Pleasure! Meanwhile, Vril Dox learns the awful truth behind his true love, and the remaining Legionnaires face off against the Max G'odd Squad. Script by Alan Grant, with pencils by Lee Moder. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Karl Kesel. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Legion (1989) Annual 2 CBCS 9.0

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Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-069

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The saga of ARMAGEDDON 2001 continues! Lobo's hair-raising possible future is examined as Waverider attempts to determine the identity of Monarch, the ruthless dictator of the future. Also, meet the Vril Dox of 2001, the cruel and evil tyrant who commands L.E.G.I.O.N. '01! Written by Alan Grant, with art and cover by Mike McKone and Jan Harpes. 68 pages. New Format. Cover price $2.95.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1989 4th Series) 22 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-076

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The Quiet Darkness, Part 2 of 4. Celeste, Jo Nah and Kent Shakespeare race to the planet Zuun to rescue Brainiac 5 and Furball (Timber Wolf) from the growing cosmic conspiracy that has caught two little girls in the middle of a vicious conflict. Fighting on one side are the Legionnaires...and on the other, Darkseid and Lobo! Written by Al Gordon, Keith Giffen, Tom Bierbaum and Mary Bierbaum, with art by Giffen, Jason Pearson, Michael Christian and Gordon. Cover by Giffen and Gordon. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1989 4th Series) 24 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2B047C8-078

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The Quiet Darkness, Part 4 of 4. Aria is Darkseid's captive, and the Legion is powerless to prevent him from using the child to create a super-powered slave. Also, the mystery of a 30th-century Lobo is revealed! Written by Al Gordon, Keith Giffen, Tom Bierbaum and Mary Bierbaum, with art by Giffen, Jason Pearson, Michael Christian and Gordon. Cover by Giffen and Gordon. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

Little Shop of Horrors (1987) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4411714009

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dave Hunt. "Little Shop of Horrors," script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dave Hunt; Seymour Krelborn, a shy, clumsy, good-hearted florist, discovers what a new kind of plant, but its an alien creature whose arrival on Earth is the first step in an invasion plot; Seymour names his discovery the Audrey Two, after his co-worker and love interest, Audrey, and before long the Audrey Two makes Seymour popular; People from all over find themselves strangely enamored of the plant, and it makes Seymour and his boss Mr. Mushnik a lot of money, since all the new visitors to their flower shop mean a lot of new business; Seymour struggles with his success and celebrity because only he knows that Audrey Two feeds on human blood. Based on the 1986 feature film, which was a musical. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Lobo (1990 1st Series DC) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-068

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Lobo's pursuers are closing in on him, but he can't be bothered with that right now, not when he and Miss Tribb are embroiled in the deadliest contest of his career...a spelling bee. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art and painted cover by Simon Bisley. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Lobo (1993) Annual 1 CBCS 9.8

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Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-071

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BLOODLINES, DC's Summer Annual crossover event, begins here. From interdimensional space come lifeforms as ferocious and predatory as they are hideous...shape-shifting parasites that inhabit a living spaceship and harbor a terrible secret that threatens the planet Earth. It's death from beyond the stars for an angry Main Man when Lobo is ordered by Chief Dox to investigate a disturbing rift in space. But Dox places special L.E.G.I.O.N. agent Layla in charge of the mission and Lobo finds that he's met his match in the butt-kickin' department...especially when Layla goes on to become the first New Blood in the DC Universe! Continues in Superman The Man of Steel Annual (1992) #2. Written by Alan Grant, with art and cover by Christian Alamy. 68 pages. New Format. Cover price $3.50.

Lobo Blazing Chain of Love (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-073

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So, okay, BLAZING CHAIN OF LOVE pushes the boundaries of humorous adventure (and - sigh - love!) as only a bastich like Lobo can as the main man's working once again for Ramona, the hairdresser/skip tracer. This time he's on the trail of a beautiful murderess who's hiding in the harem of Sultan Algor...a harem the size of New Jersey full of very lovely - and lonely - ladies. But lonely enough to settle for the likes of Lobo? Will Lobo survive the bounty of feminine wiles? Will he still find his bounty? Who knows? YOU will, if you buy this comic. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art by Denys Cowan. Painted cover by Dan Brereton. New Format. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

Lobo Infanticide (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2A91623-074

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They're galactic pariahs - the rejected and downtrodden scum of the universe: hated an despised by all. They're the legion of illegitimate children of Lobo...and they're none too fond of dear old daddy. But when Su, one of his daughters, unites a hundred spawn of Lobo to get revenge on their marauding pop, she must choose their plan of attack carefully, making sure that Lobo is in a certain place at a certain time...so she arranges to have Lobo drafted! Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art and cover by Giffen. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Lobo Infanticide (1992) 2 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2A91623-075

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Lobo reports to boot camp on a moon of Czarnia, not knowing that everyone in training is one of his illegitimate offspring...all of whom want him dead! Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art and cover by Giffen. Proudly Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Lobo Infanticide (1992) 3 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2A91623-076

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It's all-out war as a pack of hostile aliens assault the bogus military base and Lobo is forced to fight alongside his horrible children. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art and cover by Giffen. Sternly Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Lobo's Back (1992 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7372-003

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This is the 1st printing. 2nd printings are identified by having a Roman Numeral "II" in the price box on front cover. Everybody's favorite bad boy of comics returns! This time Lobo's taken a job as a skip-tracer, courtesy of his old friend Ramona, the skip-tracing hairdresser who's set him on the trail of his bounty, Loo. That's Loo, the self-proclaimed 'baddest bastich in the galaxy'...who may just be a match for Lobo himself. Yeah, right! LOBO'S BACK is a pulse-pounding, action-packed bonanza of violence, hilarity and more violence, brought to you by the creative team responsible for LOBO: THE LAST CZARNIAN and THE LOBO PARAMILITARY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: writers Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, and artist Simon Bisley, who provides both interior art and covers. All the covers, because issue #1 features three separate covers, but all three appear on every copy - no fraggin' variant editions here. Strongly and Vehemently Suggested for Mature Readers...so put it back, kid! New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Lobo's Back (1992 DC) 1 CBCS 9.6

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Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7372-002

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This is the 1st printing. 2nd printings are identified by having a Roman Numeral "II" in the price box on front cover. Everybody's favorite bad boy of comics returns! This time Lobo's taken a job as a skip-tracer, courtesy of his old friend Ramona, the skip-tracing hairdresser who's set him on the trail of his bounty, Loo. That's Loo, the self-proclaimed 'baddest bastich in the galaxy'...who may just be a match for Lobo himself. Yeah, right! LOBO'S BACK is a pulse-pounding, action-packed bonanza of violence, hilarity and more violence, brought to you by the creative team responsible for LOBO: THE LAST CZARNIAN and THE LOBO PARAMILITARY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: writers Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, and artist Simon Bisley, who provides both interior art and covers. All the covers, because issue #1 features three separate covers, but all three appear on every copy - no fraggin' variant editions here. Strongly and Vehemently Suggested for Mature Readers...so put it back, kid! New Format. Cover price $1.50.