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Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3932925016

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

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3879876002

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

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4017317001

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

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D CGC 8.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3947666020

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

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) Reprint 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #21-342363F-018

2nd Printing. Cover price $0.75.

Metal Men (1963 1st Series) 38 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4014159024

Cover pencils by Mike Sekowsky. Witch Hunt--1969!, script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by George Roussos; the Metal Men battle demons that were unleashed on the world by a coven of male witches. One-page Fact File # 8 covers the Spectre. Full-page ad for The Brave and the Bold # 84 with a cover by Neal Adams. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.12.

New Gods (1971 1st Series) 1 GD/VG 3.0

1.5" Spine split from top. Cover detached at one staple. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Orion Fights for Earth!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Orion frees Lanza, Shane, Lincoln, and Lockman from Darkseid. One-page text feature, "A Visit With Jack Kirby" by Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

New Gods (1971 1st Series) 2 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. O' Deadly Darkseid, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Orion explains the nature of the war against Darkseid to Lanza, Shane, Lincoln, and Lockman. Second full appearance of Darkseid. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

New Gods (1971 1st Series) 7 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. The Pact!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; The history of the war between New Genesis and Apokolips is told, and the pact made between Izaya and Darkseid that brought a temporary peace between the two. Vykin the Black!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Vykin stops a monster in the tunnels under New Genesis. The Legend of the Silent Bear, script and art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. A World of Thinking Machines, script and art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

New Gods (1971 1st Series) 8 VF 8.0

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Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer. The Death Wish of Terrible Turpin!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Kalibak and Orion battle, doing massive destruction, while Turpin and the Metropolis police force try to stop them. Beat the Black Racer!!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Fastbak races Black Racer for the life of Esak. The Stone of Vengeance!, script and art by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 52 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

New Gods (1971 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4386899009

Cover by Al Milgrom. "Let loose the hounds of war…". Part 2 of 10. Story by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Don Newton. Inks by Dan Adkins. The battle for the Anti-life equation begins in earnest as the members of the Deep Six are sent after the humans who hold the equation. Orion leaps to the defense, but the measures he must take might play right into Darkseids hands. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.35.

New Gods (1971 1st Series) 18 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4386899021

Cover by Al Milgrom. "The song of the source". Part 7 of 10. Story by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Don Newton. Inks by Dan Adkins. Darkseid stages a final all out assault to gain the remaining pieces of the Anti-life equation. If he succeeds, all life in the universe may be at an end. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.35.

New Gods (1989 3rd Series) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #19-37AE6EC-022

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Orion, Lightray, Eve Donner and Forager find themselves drawn to a renegade Apokolyptian insect colony in Nevada...founded on the site of an unstable nuclear missile depot. Written by Jim Starlin and Paris Cullins, with art by Cullins and Bob Lewis. Cover by Cullins and Al Vey. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Noble Causes Family Secrets (2002) 3A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dell'Otto Retailer Incentive

Label #3741917007

(W) Jay Faerber (P) Ian Richardson & Jon Sommariva (I) John Wycough & Jon Sommariva Cover A by Mike Avon Oeming Cover B by Jim Valentino FC 32pp $2.95. The Concept: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize "until death do you part" would come so soon! Now, with Race dead, she's a stranger in a strange land ? an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue: It's guest-stars galore as Rusty goes on a rampage, interrogating various Image super-heroes who he thinks may have gotten Zephyr pregnant! Meanwhile, Doc makes a startling discovery of his own, and Liz has a confrontation with the person who leaked the latest Noble scandal to the press. Australian artist Jon Sommariva illustrates the back-up story, which provides a glimpse into Frost's troubled childhood. Cover price $2.95.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

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Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-101

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"Citadel War" chapter one. The Omega Men go to Broot's homeworld of Changralyn to try and convince the pacifist denizens to rise up against the Citadel. Story continued from Green Lantern 161. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2BC5393-062

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First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392598005

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4359415009

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4359415010

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2123843002

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4416265022

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4416265021

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 FN- 5.5

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-499E6DD-014

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"Breakdown." Primus vows to keep Tigorr from attacking the Citadel. Chapter three of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F82E4-016

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"Eye of the Tigorr." The Omega Men, led by Tigorr, attack the Citadel. Chapter four of the Citadel War. 2nd appearance of Lobo (cameo, two pages). Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F82E4-017

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"Victory." While battling the Citadel, Tigorr and his men learn more about the Citadel's secret master. Chapter five of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #21-22F82E4-018

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"The Way It Began." Auron learns the secret origins of X'hal, Nimbus, himself, and the Complex-Complex. The origin of the Citadel. Script by Tod Smith, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F82E4-019

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"Jubilation." Ex-Vegan ruler Alonzo Dulak attempts to get his crown back from Kalista. 3rd appearance of Lobo (3 page cameo). Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Contains "Star Raiders" Poster in centerfold. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 10 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

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Label #21-22F82E4-021

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"Compromising Positions." The Omega Men and Lobo team up against the Supreme Ruler and Harry Hokum. 1st full Lobo story. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-22F82E4-022

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"Of Vice and Virtue." The Omega Men and Mama Madame (in the brothel where Harpis once worked) form a fantasy that will reveal Mama's origin and restore her sanity. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2A91623-105

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"Heartaches and Heartbreaks." Broot and Shlagen go to the planet where Broot's wife has been taken and learn that she is in charge of enslaved child laborers. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 13 CBCS 9.2

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Label #21-22F82E4-024

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"The Sacrifice of Security." Broot gets back together with his wife, but wonders why she rules over enslaved Changrylinian children who work in mines. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22F82E4-025

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"Confessions." A bounty hunter named Bedlam pursues Primus and Tigorr on a jungle planet. Written by Todd Klein, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-249B5DA-001

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"Under Siege." Motivated by the prospect of gaining his wife back, Primus leads the Omega Men in an attack on Euphorix's force shield. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Smith and Ricardo. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

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Label #41-249B5DA-005

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"Beware of Sleeping Tigorr." Lobo attempts to save the Omega Men, who have fallen asleep on the giant Tigorr, who gives birth to a hundred Tigorr clones. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Smith and Dick Giordano. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 25 CBCS 8.0

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Direct Edition

Label #22-45CD581-002

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"Arbor of Enchantments Lost." Kalista reminisces about her childhood on Euphorix and realizes that Alonzo Dulak loves her. Meanwhile, Harry Hokum plots her assassination. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Shawn McManus, inks by Pablo Marcos. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 27 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-0F1235F-018

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"Transfiguration." The Psions conduct a dangerous test on the Omega Men. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Shawn McManus, inks by Bob Smith. "A Man's World." An alien biologist studies the Culacon race to learn how they have babies without the help of females. Script by Alan Moore, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Rick Magyar. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 34 CBCS 9.0

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Label #22-45CD581-003

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"Brothers." The Omega Men, Nightwing, Starfire, and Jericho battle Auron and Blackfire. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Pablo Marcos. "Demon with the Healing Hand" part two. An android whose touch can heal learns of his real identity and the reason why he is hunted. Script and art by Steve Parkhouse. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 37 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-249B5DA-023

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"I Alone Remain." The Psions plan to destroy the Omega Men's starship once it reaches Euphorix. Primus separates from Artin. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Martin King, inks by Greg Theakston. "Partners." Lobo is under contract against Bedlam, his former partner. 1st solo Lobo story. Script by Todd Klein, plot and art by Keith Giffen. Cover by Shawn McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 38 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-249B5DA-024

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Final Issue. "Omega." The Omega Men's individual decisions whether or not to go to the new colony world is broadcast all over the universe. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Shawn McManus, inks by Steve Montano. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) Annual 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3F879FE-011

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"The Testimony of Primus." Primus/Artin and Kalista reveal their origins and other info to each other to try and restore their relationship. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Shawn McManus, Ernie Colon, Tod Smith, Keith Giffen, and Kevin O'Neill, inks by McManus, Gary Martin, Ricardo Villagran, and O'Neill. Cover by McManus. Cover price $2.00.

Secret Avengers (2010 1st Series) 23B CBCS 9.8 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #17-0024E60-003

SECOND PRINTING The Descendants: Part 2 - Who are The Descendants? In this issue an Avenger will die to find out! JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH TO FIND THE ONE THEY CALL 'FATHER'! 32 PGS./Rated T+. (W) Rick Remender. (A) Gabriel Hardman. (CA) Arthur Adams. Cover price $3.99.

Secret War (2004) 1A CBCS 9.6 Dell'Otto

Paper: White

Label #23-304B97F-002

Black Cover; 1st printing. SECRET WAR: BOOK ONE (of FIVE) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Painted art & cardstock foil cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO The most popular and acclaimed writer in comics reveals the darkest chapter in MARVEL UNIVERSE history in this quarterly limited series MEGA-EVENT! When Nick Fury finds a disturbing connection between many of Marvel's deadliest villains, he puts together a ragtag team of the MU's most misunderstood heroes for a secret mission to do what the U.S. government could never allow, eventually leading to a super-powered blowout between a 'Who's Who' of NYC heroes and mutants! Featuring the American debut of the stunning, fully painted work of Italian artist Gabrielle Dell'otto. 48 pages (with ads) include special material detailing the events leading up to the war, who the major players are and what is the SECRET in this SECRET WAR? 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR. Cover price $3.99.

Secret War (2004) 1B CGC 9.8 Dell'Otto Commemorative Variant

Paper: White

Commemorative Edition

Label #0132429013

Commemorative Edition, with a white cover and gold foil title logo. SECRET WAR: BOOK ONE (of FIVE) Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS Painted art & cardstock foil cover by GABRIELE DELL'OTTO The most popular and acclaimed writer in comics reveals the darkest chapter in MARVEL UNIVERSE history in this quarterly limited series MEGA-EVENT! When Nick Fury finds a disturbing connection between many of Marvel's deadliest villains, he puts together a ragtag team of the MU's most misunderstood heroes for a secret mission to do what the U.S. government could never allow, eventually leading to a super-powered blowout between a 'Who's Who' of NYC heroes and mutants! Featuring the American debut of the stunning, fully painted work of Italian artist Gabrielle Dell'otto. 48 pages (with ads) include special material detailing the events leading up to the war, who the major players are and what is the SECRET in this SECRET WAR? 48 PGS./MARVEL PSR. Cover price $3.99.

Stormwatch (1997 2nd Series) 4 FN 6.0

A Finer World: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Warren Ellis. Art by and cover Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary. StormWatch Black – a special unit of StormWatch that officially doesnt exist – discovered a deadly plot by International Operations to conduct biological war-games. Heading to Pavane, Louisiana the team began their investigation, despite the fact that the American government had forbid them from operating on U.S. soil. Exerting diplomatic pressure on France, Weatherman Jackson King was able to coerce its Prime Minister to invoke code perfect, the loophole that allows StormWatch to land and protect endangered citizens in any foreign territory. However, during the battle that ensued, StormWatch learned the secret identity of the man who helped facilitate the entire deadly chemical exercise – the mad ex-StormWatch Weatherman, Henry Bendix! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Apollo and The Midnighter. Cover price $2.50.

Strangers (1993 Malibu) 1A CBCS 9.6 Hoberg coupon inside

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-040

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1A - Regular edition with coupon inside for Ultraverse Premiere #0. Jumpstart! - Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Rick Hoberg & Tim Burgard. Cover by Rick Hoberg. It is a Thursday morning at a quarter to nine, on the Powell Street Hill, in San Francisco. 59 strangers are riding a cable car on their way to work when a bolt of mysterious energy surrounds the car and irrevocably changes each one of the passengers, giving each one ultrahuman abilities. Some die instantly, their bodies unable to handle the strain. Others feel completely unaffected, the changes too small to feel. Some will become heroes, some villains. Confronted by a mysterious sorceress from the clouds who holds the key to unlocking this jumpstart event, six strangers join together to solve the secret of their origin...even if it means a fight to the death! Issue #1 features first appearances of the following Ultraverse characters: Atom Bob, Electrocute, Grenade, Lady Killer, Spectral, Yrial, Zip-Zap and the secret origin of the Night Man! Not to mention the other 53 ultrahuman passengers who will be appearing throughout the Ultraverse! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Super Heroes Battle Super Gorillas (1976) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4360720003

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Vince Colletta. "The Super-Gorilla from Krypton," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy summons Superman to Africa with his signal-watch when he encounters a gorilla with super-powers; Superman deduces that the giant ape is from Krypton, and later it sacrifices itself to save Superman from Green Kryptonite, revealing that it was really a Kryptonian human accidentally transformed into a gorilla. "Grodd Puts the Squeeze on Flash," script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; Gorilla Grodd speeds up the citizens of Central City and uses them to force Flash to free him from his prison in Gorilla City. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City," script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla; The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's bran put into the gorilla. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Thunderbolts (1997 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #2053835004

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This is the 1st printing (green background). 1st appearance Hallie Takahama (becomes Jolt). Pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell. Justice ... Like Lightning!, script by Kurt Busiek, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Vince Russell; Earth's newest heroic team, the Thunderbolts, bursts on the scene to widespread acclaim ... but all is not as it seems. 52 pgs.

NOTE: 1st appearance of Erik Josten as Atlas (formerly Power Man I, formerly the Smuggler, formerly Goliath). Cover price $2.99.

Tiger Division (2022 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Lee

Paper: White

Label #4175558023

Written by Emily Kim. Art by Creees Lee. Cover by Creees Lee. FIERCE FIGHTERS! The defenders of South Korea take center stage! In their first ever solo series, you'll learn more about TAEGUKGI, a powerhouse with a heart of gold; LADY BRIGHT, a card-wielding sorceress; MR. ENIGMA, a street-brawling demigod; THE GENERAL, a living totem; and GUN-R II, an android with an attitude. They're joined by fan-favorites WHITE FOX and LUNA SNOW to form an unstoppable team. Created by our own unstoppable team, writer EMILY KIM (SILK) and artist CREEES LEE (MARVEL VOICES), this is one epic series you won't want to miss! 32 pages, full color. Rated teen Cover price $3.99.

Wanted the World's Most Dangerous Villains (1972) 1 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4384477004

Edited by E. Nelson Bridwell. Cover by Murphy Anderson. Stories by Bill Finger, Sheldon Moldoff, Charles Paris, Ed (France) Herron, Lee Elias, John Broome, Gil Kane, and Joe Giella. Super-hero tales starring Batman, Green Arrow, and Green Lantern. Reprinted from Batman #112, Worlds Finest Comics #111, and Green Lantern #1. Article about the change in price and page count in DC comics. 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.