Auctions: comic books 1984-1991, graded by CGC

King Kong (1991) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4409212010

By Don Simpson Cover price $2.50.

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #1618456040

"Lies!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. NOTE: The events of this story take place after Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) #183. Heartbroken after her break up with Peter (Colossus), Kitty decides to go home to her parents to recoup. While there, she over hears a peculiar exchange between her father and some business associates from overseas. Fearing for her father's life, Kitty follows him to Japan to help in any way she can. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, Kitty is alone, cold, hungry, and soon finds herself in way over her head. But this is nothing compared to the startlingly revelation that her very own father may be falling in with the Yakuza. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Ogun (in civilian clothes). Cover price $0.75.

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #1618466012

"Lies!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. NOTE: The events of this story take place after Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) #183. Heartbroken after her break up with Peter (Colossus), Kitty decides to go home to her parents to recoup. While there, she over hears a peculiar exchange between her father and some business associates from overseas. Fearing for her father's life, Kitty follows him to Japan to help in any way she can. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, Kitty is alone, cold, hungry, and soon finds herself in way over her head. But this is nothing compared to the startlingly revelation that her very own father may be falling in with the Yakuza. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Ogun (in civilian clothes). Cover price $0.75.

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #1618466011

"Lies!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. NOTE: The events of this story take place after Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) #183. Heartbroken after her break up with Peter (Colossus), Kitty decides to go home to her parents to recoup. While there, she over hears a peculiar exchange between her father and some business associates from overseas. Fearing for her father's life, Kitty follows him to Japan to help in any way she can. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, Kitty is alone, cold, hungry, and soon finds herself in way over her head. But this is nothing compared to the startlingly revelation that her very own father may be falling in with the Yakuza. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Ogun (in civilian clothes). Cover price $0.75.

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #1618466010

"Lies!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. NOTE: The events of this story take place after Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) #183. Heartbroken after her break up with Peter (Colossus), Kitty decides to go home to her parents to recoup. While there, she over hears a peculiar exchange between her father and some business associates from overseas. Fearing for her father's life, Kitty follows him to Japan to help in any way she can. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, Kitty is alone, cold, hungry, and soon finds herself in way over her head. But this is nothing compared to the startlingly revelation that her very own father may be falling in with the Yakuza. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Ogun (in civilian clothes). Cover price $0.75.

Labyrinth (1986 Marvel) 2 CGC 9.6

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Label #4150757003

Comic book adaptation of the 1986 Jim Henson movie starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. In this issue, now in the labyrinth, Sarah has to deal with how it keeps changing, the puzzles along the way and all of the doors which lead to more problems and challenges. But now Sarah has Hoggle to help her get through the labyrinth and rescue her baby brother. Script by Sid Jacobson and art by John Buscema & Romeo Tanghal. Cover price $0.75.

Little Shop of Horrors (1987) 1 CGC 9.6

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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.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

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Label #4037847004

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Mage The Hero Discovered (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

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Label #4037847006

1st appearance of Kevin Matchstick. Outrageous Slings and Arrows - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. In the eternal struggle, it is the fact that men need heroes more than heroes need men. Kevin Matchstick is needed. He doesn't know it. Thrust into a battle that he doesn't understand, and experiencing a power that he can't control, Kevin is the hero reborn. Alone in the world and lost in the confusion spawned by the dark power of the minions of the Umbra Sprite, Kevin discovers that there IS a comrade for him...Mirth, the enigmatic and evasive world-mage. Note: Part 1 of 15 of the Hero Discovered story. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 5 CGC 9.6

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Label #4421040008

Rockin' At Midnight - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. The tragic secret of Midnight is revealed! Who is the Black Cat's new prey? And how can Moon Knight overcome the latest danger that threatens to destroy him? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 14 CGC 9.8

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Label #4412156009

Part 3 of 3. Long Day Dying - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Tom Palmer. This is it! Moon Knight's final battle with Bushman! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 27 CGC 9.6

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Label #4412156012

Scarlet Redemption: Part 2 of 5: Snares - Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Ron Garney & Tom Palmer. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Moon Knight must head off Stained-Glass Scarlet before she can implement plans to torch all of New York City! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 19 CGC 9.6

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Label #4411882014

Report on "the story behind the Avengers/JLA team-up controversy"; article on Fraggle Rock; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interview with Tom DeFalco; the origin of Star Comics; Star Comics. Cover (featuring Spider-Man). Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 33 CGC 9.8

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Label #4379386010

Spider-Man conference featuring comments from Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Peter David, Marc Silvestri, David Michelinie, Kyle Baker, Rich Buckler, Brett Breeding and Joe Rubinstein; Steven Grant and Mike Zeck discuss The Punisher limited series; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interviews with Mike Carlin, Bob Layton, Jackson Guice, Roger Stern, John Byrne and Jim Shooter about X-Factor; 'It's Genetic' strip by Kyle Baker; X-Factor. Cover by Bob Layton and Jackson Guice. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 45 CGC 9.6

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Label #4420435018

Announcing the Official Marvel Index to the X-Men, with comments from Mike Higgins; The Attention, the Acclaim, the Ultimate Self-Sacrifice - Strikeforce: Morituri, with comments from Peter B. Gillis and Brent Anderson; Star Spotlight: Defenders of the Earth; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; a look at the Mephisto limited series, with comments from Al Milgrom, Ralph Macchio and John Buscema; Star Spotlight: Inhumanoids; a look at the graphic novel Dracula: A Symphony in Moonlight and Nightmares, with comments from Jon J Muth; Star Spotlight: Popples; The Marvel Age: 1973 (Part I). Mephisto cover by John Buscema & Tom Palmer. Forbush-Man back cover art by Ron Zalme and Wendy Pini. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 54 CGC 9.6

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Label #4420435019

'It's Genetic' strip by Kyle Baker; The Wedding of the Year - a look at the wedding of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson, with comments from Stan Lee, Jim Salicrup and Jim Shooter; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; 'Willie Lumpkin' strip by Stan Lee and Dan DeCarlo; Mary Jane Watson paper doll by Janet Jackson, Vince Colletta & John Romita, Sr.; Peter and Mary Jane star in Marvel Saga #22; Spider-Man bachelor party script; The Marvel Age: 1975 (Part I). Cover by John Romita, Sr. Back Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CGC 9.8

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Label #4028342024

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CGC 9.8

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Label #4400949018

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CGC 9.8

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Label #4400949009

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CGC 9.8

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Label #4400949022

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CGC 9.8

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Label #4400949024

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CGC 9.8

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Label #3853799014

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CGC 9.6

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Label #4400949017

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CGC 9.6

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Label #4400949012

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CGC 9.4

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Label #4400949010

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 79 CGC 9.8

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Label #4379386013

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Weapon X (chapter 7), script and art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Rumanian Rumble Part 3: The Wages of Sin starring Sgt. Fury and Dracula, script by Doug Murray, pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Tender and the Vulgar starring Sunspot, script by Daryl Edelman, pencils by John Byrne. A Nightmare on Bleecker Street starring Dr. Strange, script by Robert Campanella, pencils by Steve Geiger, inks by Mark McKenna. Back cover art by Mike Mignola. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 36 CGC 9.6

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Label #4125957007

Cover art by Charles Vess. "Fandral's Follies," script by Alan Zelenetz, art by Charles Vess; Loki tricks Una's father with one more false goat, leading him to commission Fandral to take the goat to the Isle of Love and get help from the priestess of Freya; The Isle of Love is populated only by maidens tending to the Temple of Freya, all of whom are sworn to vows forbidding them to love until their apprenticeship is over; Fandral nonetheless relentlessly flirts with every maiden he meets; He convinces the boat girl that even though she breaks her vows with him, he'll take her with him and marry her; When she notices him wooing other women immediately afterwards, she runs off heartbroken and prepares to leap from a cliff; Cameos by Thor, Volstagg, Hogun, and Loki. "Touch of Fire... Dawn of Fear!" starring Man-Thing, script by Michael Fleisher, art by Tom Sutton; Man-Thing deals with kidnappers. Man-Thing pin-up by Sutton. Back cover art by Charles Vess. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 39 CGC 9.6

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Label #4125957009

First $1.95 issue. Cover pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Kim De Mulder. Statement of Ownership average # of copies in preceding 12 months: 71,595. "The Cat's Tale," script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Kim De Mulder; Hawkeye encounters Black Crow, a Native American superhero. "#*@%&¢!", script by Michael Carlin, pencils by Bill Reinhold, inks by Jim Fern; Jake Lockley takes a man in Arabic clothing to the UN building; On the way, the man comments on the bright lights bothering him; Later, Jake is eating at Gena's when he hears on the TV that the same man is holding the UN building hostage with a bomb; Taking off, he changes into Moon Knight and enters the building; The man threatens to blow the bomb but Moon Knight flicks the lights off and on, causing the man to have an epileptic seizure. Bob Layton portfolio--full-page illustrations of the Black Knight, Doctro Doom, Galactus, Iron Man, and the Silver Surfer. Back cover pinup of Moon Knight by Bill Reinhold. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 57 CGC 9.8

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Label #0939194009

Shanna stars in "Murder by Friend" (part 2). Script by Steve Gerber, art by Bret Blevins (as "A. Novice"). Back-up story: the female Captain Marvel stars in "Power & Duty." Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by George Freeman, inks by Al Milgrom. Norm Breyfogle portfolio: full-page illustrations of Captain Marvel, Spider-Man & Elektro, the Hulk, and the Wasp. Joe Chiodo painted front cover; Freeman back cover. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Milestone Edition X-Men (1991) 1A CGC 9.6 SS Stan Lee Kirby

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Signed by Stan Lee on 04/25/2014.

Label #1235674001

1st Printing. Bright silver cover ink, printed on high-quality SLICK paper and the cover price is not inside a white box. Classic Jack Kirby art. Reprints Reprints X-Men 1 (1963). Cover price $2.95.

Marvel Saga (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #3961450022

"Book I: The Saga Begins!" Research done by Peter Sanderson. Wraparound cover by Rob Frenz and Bob Layton. Marvel Comics presents one of the most unique comics series in the history of the media. This series tells the Official History of the Marvel Universe from the very beginning in chronological order using actual scenes from the comics themselves. From Galactus and the enigmatic Watchers to the 1,000-year galactic war between the Kree and Skrull Empires to the Celestials' first visit to a young planet called Earth and the creation of the powerful Eternals and hideous Deviants. Peek in on the Hyborian Age when a mighty barbarian fought terrible wizards to an age when gods walked the earth and names like Hercules became legend. From King Arthur's Court to the heroes of the Wild West to the brave men and women that fought in World War II, it is all just prelude to the dawn of the Marvel Age! In this first spectacular issue, witness the origin of the Fantastic Four and their very first harrowing adventure to Monster Island to confront the diminutive Mole Man. Meanwhile, travel north of the border to Canada and watch as inventor James MacDonald plants the seeds of what will become Canada's greatest super heroes. Plus, another brilliant man, Henry Pym, makes a startling discover that allows him to shrink down to the size of an "ant!" And, the Fantastic Four come face-to-face with the shape-shifting aliens known as Skrulls for the very first time. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: This issue features material from Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) #1-2 and 273, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #27 and 44, Avengers (1963 1st Series) #227, Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) #2-3 and 12, and Thing (1983-1986 1st Series) #1 and 10. Pages 1-5 are original material (art by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom). Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 5 CGC 8.0

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Label #4389513016

"When Destiny Calls" Guest-starring Thor. Script by Sue Flaxman. Pencils by Jim Valentino. Inks by Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. The Storm Giants and Frost Giants (including Ymir) join forces and attack Asgard! But the Mighty Thor and Vidar stand in their way! Appearances by Odin, Frigga, Sif, Hoder, and the Warriors Three. Second story: "Blast from the Past!" Guest-starring the Thing. Script by Dave Michelinie. Pencils by Ron Wilson. Inks by Al Milgrom. While traveling through Arizona, Ben Grimm stumbles upon an abandoned NORAD complex! However the Thing soon discovers that the former government facility is not empty! There's actually a survivalist group living inside! And the displaced member of the FF has to find out why! Third story: "Jolly Roger" Guest-starring Speedball. Plot and Pencils by Steve Ditko. Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Inks by Mark Badger. Speedball battles a pirate to keep his friends safe. Fourth story: "Call Waiting" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Dan Mishkin. Pencils by Vince Mielcarek. Inks by Chris Ivy. The Master of the Mystic Arts clashes with trolls in the telephone system. Cameo appearance by Wong. Fifth story: "Treasure" Guest-starring She-Hulk and Wyatt Wingfoot. Script by Dwight Jon Zimmerman. Pencils by Mike Clark. Inks by Jay Geldhof. She-Hulk protects a cargo ship from a Sea Serpent! (Note: The first and second stories are 22 pages each.) 80 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 3D CGC 9.2

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Label #3977583005

Direct Edition. "Tempest Without, Crisis Within!" Part 3 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Can it be true? Do Marvel's Merry Mutants intend to betray the other heroes? Not if Spidey has anything to say about it. It's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Uncanny X-Men, and no matter who wins, the heroes lose. Meanwhile, Doctor Doom adds to his already formidable ranks. Enter: the super strong Titania and the fiery Volcana (1st appearance for both). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 6D CGC 9.0

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Label #4300785005

Direct Edition. "A Little Death...!" Part 6 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. As Doctor Doom continues to explore the massive homeworld of Galactus, he discovers the nefarious Klaw and recruits the sound-master to his cause. Meanwhile, the X-Men, Cyclops, Rogue, and Wolverine, battle for their lives against four of Marvel's deadliest villains, Doctor Octopus, Titania, Molecule Man, and the Absorbing Man. Plus, within these pages, the first casualty of war. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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

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Label #4379834016

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) 8N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4379408013

Newsstand 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) 8N CGC 9.0 Newsstand Variant

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Newsstand Edition

Label #3977583010

Newsstand 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) 10D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

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Label #4420419003

Direct Edition. "Death to the Beyonder!" Part 10 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. It's Doctor Doom vs. the Beyonder. The nefarious villain has stolen vast amounts of cosmic energy from mighty Galactus and now stands in defiance before the nigh omnipotent Beyonder. What follows is a battle that will rock the cosmos, and only one shall survive. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

MASK (1985) Special Preview 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4046084021

Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Mike Chen. The adventures of the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand in all-out battle action against the Vicious Evil Network Of Mayhem. 5 1/2-in. x 10-in., 16 pages, Full Color.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 CGC 9.8

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Label #4379386019

Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 4 CGC 9.8

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Label #4411882016

"Snakes Alive!" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. Not even the merciless tyrant, Skeletor, is ready for the new heroes of Eternia: Rio Blast and Snout Spout! Together Rio Blast and Snout Spout have vowed to defeat Skeletor and his evil allies, the savage Snake Men! And defeat Skeletor they will -- if only they'll stop fighting with each other first! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Miracleman (1985) 1A CGC 9.8

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Label #4060893022

Written by Alan Moore, with art by Gary Leach. Mickey Moran was just a regular bloke with a wife and a job, until one day he *remembered*...that he was Miracleman, a glistening new god with powers far beyond those of mortal ken. He also remembered that, years ago, he and his sidekicks -- Young Miracleman and Kid Miracleman -- were in a horrible accident that left Young Miracleman dead. When Moran goes to see Kid Miracleman to help him piece together his past, our hero finds that his youthful protege has changed...for the worse. Much worse. If you've never read this series, be assured it ranks right up there with Alan Moore's other classic, Watchmen. Cover price $0.75.

Miracleman (1985) 19 CGC 9.6

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Label #1620488001

Cover by Dave McKean. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Mark Buckingham. In this issue: Mors, Andy Warhol, Dr. Gargunza and Winter Moran in "Notes From the Underground"! Plus: Mike Moran, April Lear, Kid Miracleman and Dickie Dauntless in the 2-page story "Retrieval 3"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Miracleman (1985) 22 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0219004002

Cover by Dave McKean. Written by Neil Gaiman. Art by Mark Buckingham. In this issue: Miracleman, John Gallaway, Anita, Rachel Cohn, Jason, Ida, Sharon, Mist, Ruth Browning and Firedrake in "Carnival"! Plus: Miracleman, Miraclewoman, Young Miracleman, Mors, Phon Mooda and Kana Blur in the 4-page story "Retrieval 6"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Moon Knight (1985 2nd Series) Fist of Khonshu 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4408114008

"Night of the Jackal!" Written by Alan Zelenetz. Art by Chris Warner and E.R. Cruz. Featuring the startling origin of Moon Knight as never told before. It's new beginning with all-new revelations! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412817014

Muppet Babies (1985-1989 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4411882017

Comic book version of the animated TV series about the Muppet Babies – Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Scooter, Skeeter, Rowlf, Animal and all of the extraordinary friends who pop into their lives. In this issue, it's a dark and stormy night and when a mysterious door magically appears in the Muppet Babies' nursery, they can't resist going through the door which leads them all into a haunted castle. They find all sorts of spooky and scary things in the castle and have to figure out how to get back to the nursery in "The Haunted Nursery" and "Say the Magic Word." Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. Cover price $0.65.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 26D CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4375432018

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

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 87GOLD CGC 9.4 Liefeld Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #1242608018

2nd Printing. The first full appearance of Cable in "A Show of Power!" Script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Bob Wiacek. X-Factor appearance. Liefeld/Todd McFarlane cover. Cover price $1.00.

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

Paper: White

Label #4417378010

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