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Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 10 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-079

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Story and art by John Byrne. What a way to spend Christmas -- hip deep in Siberian snow at the heart of Mother Russia, facing your own out-of-control Soviet counterparts. That's where the Next Men find themselves for the holidays, except for Danny, who has headed south for the winter to meet... Mom. "M4" continues, with more of Mark's beguiling story. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Nexus the Liberator (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-049

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Written by Stephan Petrucha. Art by John Calimee and John Nyberg. Nexus dreams of mass murderers -- and when he wakes, he's compelled to seek them out and assassinate them. This time Nexus' dreams send him to planet Uyl, where the religious despot Holy Gigo has ordered millions of his subjects killed. But Nexus finds himself doing double duty as he tries to carry out his mission while protecting the Thune refugees on his ship -- and to top it all off, it looks as if Gigo's claim of divine protection may be true! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Night Thrasher Four Control (1992 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-102

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"Four Control One: Strength!" Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Dave Hoover. From the pages of the New Warriors comes Night Thrasher in his very own limited series! Thrash races against the clock to stop the deadly assassin known as Bengal. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Nightstalkers (1992) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-4826BB2-050

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Not poly-bagged and no poster. Cover pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer. Untitled Nightstalkers story starring Ghost Rider, Blaze, Lillith, Blade, Frank King, Hannibal King, Morbius, and Dr. Strange, script by D. G. Chichester, pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer; Part of the 'Rise of the Midnight Sons' storyline; Other issues are Ghost Rider #28 (Part 1), Spirits of Vengeance #1 (Part 2), Morbius #1 (Part 3); Darkhold #1 (Part 4) and Ghost Rider #31 (Part 6). 52 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Power Pack Holiday Special (1992) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-075

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Predator vs. Magnus Robot Fighter (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-082

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Cover by Barry Windsor Smith. Written by Jim Shooter and John Ostrander. Art by Lee Weeks. A Predator stalks North Am 4001, searching for his most prized trophy -- the X-O Manowar helmet. The stolen trophy has fallen into the hands of a certain Goph, a man called Magnus, whose steel-mashing strength has earned him the title Robot Fighter -- thus the stage is set for the battle of the 41st century! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Predator vs. Magnus Robot Fighter (1992) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack; Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2B978A3-091

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Written by Jim Shooter and John Ostrander. Art by Lee Weeks. Valiant and Dark Horse combine their resources to produce the spectacular conclusion to this exciting face-off! Predator faces Robot Fighter -- and only one will walk away. Don't miss this historic match-up! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Psycho Killers (1992) 7 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-040

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Judias Buenoano Cover price $2.95.

Punisher War Zone (1992) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-081

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Cover art by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. Closer to the Flame, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Klaus Janson; while working undercover as Johnny Tower for the Carbone mob, Frank Castle, who hits on Rosalie, is knocked unconscious and trapped in a car that is set to explode. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Punisher War Zone (1992) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-27D449D-082

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Cover art by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. The Carrion Eaters, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Klaus Janson; Punisher, Mickey, and Shotgun disrupt a mob wedding, mobsters get shot and eaten by a shark on the Island of the Sleeping Sharks. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Rai (1992) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Glossy" Version

Label #2039666010

Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4). This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in "The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

Rai (1992) 8 CBCS 9.8 SS Bob Layton

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Bob Layton on 11/19/2016.

Label #16-4325678-007

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This issue does not have a card (coupon). This special story which focuses on the awful consequences of the Unity war to the world of 4001, is the foundation of the new Rai series and a unique event in comics history. "Vengeance for the Dead" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Peter Grau and Kathryn Bolinger. Characters: Icespike; Kazuyo Nakadai; Koji; Makiko Minashi; President Isao Seko; Rentaro Nakadai; Rokkie; Takashi Nakadai. Cover price $2.25.

Ravage 2099 (1992 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4048745018

Direct Edition. Paul-Phillip Ravage, commander of Eco Central, takes it seriously when a young man claims his father was killed by Eco agents while attempting to expose the pollution hierarchy in this untitled tale. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Keith Williams, inks assists by Steve Alexandrov. Gold foil stamped cover by Ryan. Also see Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995 1st Series) #117 for a Ravage 2099 tale. Cover price $1.75.

Ravage 2099 (1992 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4112446013

Direct Edition. Paul-Phillip Ravage, commander of Eco Central, takes it seriously when a young man claims his father was killed by Eco agents while attempting to expose the pollution hierarchy in this untitled tale. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Keith Williams, inks assists by Steve Alexandrov. Gold foil stamped cover by Ryan. Also see Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995 1st Series) #117 for a Ravage 2099 tale. Cover price $1.75.

Ravage 2099 (1992 Marvel) 1D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-22F82E4-033

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Direct Edition. Paul-Phillip Ravage, commander of Eco Central, takes it seriously when a young man claims his father was killed by Eco agents while attempting to expose the pollution hierarchy in this untitled tale. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Paul Ryan, inks by Keith Williams, inks assists by Steve Alexandrov. Gold foil stamped cover by Ryan. Also see Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995 1st Series) #117 for a Ravage 2099 tale. Cover price $1.75.

Robocop Prime Suspect (1992) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3478A78-024

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Script by JOHN ARCUDI. Art by JOHN PAUL LEON & JEFF ALBRECHT. Painted cover by NELSON. Matthew Zieske had originally planned to offer his new creation to the Detroit police force, as an aid to RoboCop. Now Zieske's creation (the new ZED-309s, the debugged wonder robots with the newly-fixed "brains") will be used to hunt down RoboCop. ZED-309: the last word in modern policing. Also the last word RoboCop wants to hear. 32 color pages. Cover price $2.50.

Robocop Prime Suspect (1992) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3478A78-025

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Script by JOHN ARCUDI. Art by JOHN PAUL LEON & JEFF ALBRECHT. Painted cover by NELSON. Insane Izzy's murder has divided the ranks of the Detroit police department. The only possible suspect is one of their own, RoboCop, who is too busy holding off Matthew Zieske's new ZED-309s to defend himself. Marie has discovered the key to RoboCop's innocence... but will she survive long enough to tell him? 32 color pages. Cover price $2.50.

Robocop vs. Terminator (1992) 1 CBCS 9.6

Label #19-347A665-003

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Writer: Frank Miller. Artist: Walter Simonson. Cover Artist: Walter Simonson. Letterer: John Workman. Colorist: Rachelle Menashe. Genre: Science-Fiction, Action/Adventure. In the machine-dominated future of 2029, a human rebel gains access to the Skynet computer's Time Displacement Equipment and sends herself into the past on a desperate mission to kill officer Alex Murphy, a.k.a. RoboCop. But Skynet is onto her plan and dispatches a trio of Terminators to the past as well. The Terminators' mission: protect RoboCop at all costs. Just what the heck is going on here? Cover price $2.50.

Robocop vs. Terminator (1992) 2 CBCS 9.4

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-347A665-006

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Writer: Frank Miller. Artist: Walter Simonson. Cover Artist: Walter Simonson. Letterer: John Workman. Colorist: Rachelle Menashe Genre: Science-Fiction, Action/Adventure. Enter the weird, psychedelic mindscape of RoboCop's computer brain as he searches for a way to prevent the machine-ruled future of the Terminators from ever coming into existence. There's only one solution-Robocop must die! Cover price $2.50.

Robocop vs. Terminator (1992) 4 CBCS 9.8

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-347A665-010

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Writer: Frank Miller. Artist: Walter Simonson. Cover Artist: Walter Simonson. Letterer: John Workman. Colorist: Steve Oliff Genre: Science-Fiction, Action/Adventure. Trapped in the machine-ruled time of the Terminators, the newly constructed RoboCop of the future launches a full-scale war against the forces of Skynet. But that's just the first step for RoboCop: the final phase comes when he uses Terminator technology to send himself back to his own time to destroy not only the as-yet-unaware Skynet computer, but himself as well. Cover price $2.50.

Savage Dragon (1992 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3786743007

Direct Edition. Random Color variation. Story and art by Erik Larsen. The man known as the Dragon is found in a field of fire, and without any memory of who he is, or where he's from. Chicago is a city where the super-human villains out number, out gun, and out power the police, and the heroes are falling like flies. Can Lieutenant Frank Darling convince Dragon, perhaps the only person with the strength to stand up to the mutants, to join the police department? Includes bound-in poster (4 Different). NOTE: See Megaton #3 & 4 for 1st appearance of Dragon. Cover price $1.95.

Savage Dragon (1992 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4424959001

Newsstand Edition. Random Color variation. Story and art by Erik Larsen. The man known as the Dragon is found in a field of fire, and without any memory of who he is, or where he's from. Chicago is a city where the super-human villains out number, out gun, and out power the police, and the heroes are falling like flies. Can Lieutenant Frank Darling convince Dragon, perhaps the only person the strength to stand up to the mutants, to join the police department? Includes bound-in poster (4 Different). NOTE: See Megaton #3 & 4 for 1st appearance of Dragon. Cover price $1.95.

Savage Dragon (1992 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A68684-019

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"Rock this Town!" Guest-starring Badrock. Cameos by Spawn and Shaft. 1st appearance of Nurse (who later turns out to be Mighty Man of Freak Force). Story and art by Erik Larsen. Dragon is hospitalized after his confrontation with the new Super-Patriot. It is discovered that Dragon can regenerate damaged tissue at an amazing rate (he heals real fast). But he's not on his feet for long when he's inexplicably attacked by Badrock, the Boy of Stone. Why would Youngblood's resident strong guy attack an officer of the law? The answer may shock and, at the very least, amuse you. Dragon's story continues in Savage Dragon (1993- 2nd Series) #1. Cover price $1.95.

Sensational She-Hulk (1989) 43 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4375387001

Cover art by John Byrne. Battle? Why? starring She-Hulk and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; opening sequence with John Byrne drawing in another artist's style; Renee Witterstaetter appears and tells John to start the story over and use his art style. What's Xemnu With You? starring She-Hulk, Weezi Mason, Big Enilwen, U.S. Archer, Al the Alien, Retread, Poppa Wheelie, Wideload Annie, and Xemnu, script and art by John Byrne; She-Hulk vs. Xemnu. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Sex Trek The Next Infiltration (1992 Friendly Comics) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-258FC6E-016

X-Rated comic book spoof of Star Trek the Next Generation. 6.5" x 10", 32 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.8 SS Jim Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002239-AA-096

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UNITY Chapter 6. Shadowman finds himself side by side with Solar, sun and shadow allied against the One who sits at the center of UNITY. "Sunburn" is written by David Lapham, Jim Shooter and Faye Perozich, with art by David Lapham, Tom Ryder and Maria Beccari. Cover by Frank Miller. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Hall

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Witnessed Sigs: Bob Layton on 9/12/2015 & Bob Hall on 5/13/2016.

Label #16-1FCCB5B-019

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Shadowman discovers the other creature of the night...and begins the fight of his life. At stake: the power of the night. "Run For Your Death" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Jose Delbo, Don Perlin and John Dixon. Cover by Don Perlin and Stan Drake. Cover price $2.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 61 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-060

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"Carrier!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The nefarious Collector, and Elder of the Universe, makes the Silver Surfer an offer the former Herald cannot refuse - retrieve the Mondani Child for him or countless of lives will be lost. To make matters worse, the Collector is not the only one who seeks the Child. Meet the Collection Agency. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 62D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-103

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Direct Edition. "Battlelines!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Carrying a deadly virus threatens to kill countless of innocent lives, the Silver Surfer must battle the Collection Agency for the one being who can stop the madness, the Mondani Child. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 63 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-062

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"Down Among the Dead!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Part 3 of 4. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer finds himself in the land of the dead and powerless. How can he possible survive against hordes of the dead who want to add him to their ranks without the Power Cosmic? Maybe with a little help from a legendary hero from Marvel's past. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 64 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-063

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"Inner Turmoil!" Captain Marvel cameo. Part 4 of 4. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer battles a dark, twisted version of himself for the fate of his very soul. Even if he does survive, there is still the matter of the virus he carries and the Collector to deal with. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 66 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-065

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"Conflicting Emotions!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Steve Carr, Deryl Skelton, and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. Princess Alaisa Ruantha Pethnan of the Second Royal House of the Kharta'een Empire (try to say that tree time really fast) has decided to take Norrin Radd as a mate, whether he likes it or not. Featuring the cosmic power of Mistress Love and Master Hate. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 67 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-066

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Infinity War Crossover. "Sins of the Father!" Guest-starring Galactus, Doctor Strange, Starfox, and Firelord. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Kevin West and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. Story continued from Infinity War #1 and Doctor Strange #42. The Silver Surfer confronts his former master, Galactus. It seems the Devourer of Worlds requires the assistance of the Sorcerer Supreme and the Surfer intends to find out why, even if he must battle Nova (Frankie Ray) to do so. Story continues in Infinity War #2. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 68 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-067

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Infinity War Crossover. Guest-starring Galactus and Doctor Strange. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Kevin West and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. As the make-shift team of Doctor Strange, Galactus, Nova (Frankie Ray), and the Silver Surfer travel down the dimensional corridor in search of the problem which plagues the universe, they are attacked by an overwhelming force. Plus, witness the origin of the current Herald of Galactus. Story continues in Infinity War #3. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 69 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-068

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Infinity War Crossover. "The Explorer!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Kevin West, Tom Christopher and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Lim. The Silver Surfer, Nova, and Doctor Strange - all defeated by the power of Khoon the Explorer. Now the armored villain confronts mighty Galactus. That can't be smart, can it? Story continued in Infinity War #3. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 70 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-070

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 1 of 6. "Initiation!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by M.C. Wyman and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. At long last, Nova has defied her master. Like others before her, Nova turns on Galactus and the Devourer of Worlds is not pleased about it. So, he does what he has done before, and seeks out a new Herald. Introducing Morg the Executioner. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 71 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-071

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 2 of 6. "Combustion!" Guest-starring Firelord. Story by Ron Marz. Art by M.C. Wyman and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Terry Austin. After Nova's betrayal, Galactus bestows the Power Cosmic on a new Herald. But, this Herald is different from those before him. He is ruthless and relishes the slaughter. He is Morg the Executioner and he has just defeated the Silver Surfer. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 72 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-072

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 3 of 6. "Liberation!" Guest-starring Firelord. Story by Ron Marz. Art by M.C. Wyman and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. The new Herald of Galactus, Morg the Executioner, is ruthless killer and now empowered with the Power Cosmic. The Silver Surfer and Firelord intend to free Nova from captivity and confront this new power. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 73 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-073

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 4 of 6. Guest-starring Firelord, Nova (Frankie Ray), and Airwalker. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. The former Heralds of Galactus marshal the forces for the final confrontation with the murderous new Herald, Morg the Executioner. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 74 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-074

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 5 of 6. "Negotiation!" Guest-starring Firelord, Nova (Frankie Ray), Airwalker, and Terrax. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Former Heralds of Galactus, Firelord, Nova, Airwalker, and the Silver Surfer, plan to combine their might and take down the Devourer of World's new malevolent Herald, Morg the Executioner. However, they'll need the help of one more to accomplish their task, and Terrax the Tamer (last seen in New Warriors #17) has never been one to play nice with others. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 75 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-467ABFC-004

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 6 of 6. "Destruction!" Guest-starring Firelord, Nova (Frankie Ray), Airwalker, and Terrax. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Former Heralds of Galactus, Silver Surfer, Firelord, Nova, Airwalker, and Terrax the Tamer, are all finally united. They confront the Devourer of World's new Herald, Morg the Executioner. But, Morg is a ruthless killer and empowered with more Power Cosmic than any of them. This is an epic battle not everyone will survive. Cover price $2.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-030

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Return of the Defenders. Part 3 of 4. "Blood Rites!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange, Hulk, and the Sub-Mariner. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Morgan. The original Defenders continue their reunion, but things go from bad to worse because Namor's body has been usurped by the villain, and the Scion of Atlantis now resides in the frail body of professional sidekick, Rick Jones. Story concludes in Doctor Strange Annual #2. "The Silver Surfer's Greatest Foes!" Written by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and James Sanders III. Firelord stars in "By Reason of Insanity!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Karl Alstaetter and Tom Christopher. Plus, pin-ups by John Buscema, Ron Lim, Jim Lee, Rick Leonardi, Jim Starlin, and Terry Austin. 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 7 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bob Layton on 9/13/2015 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002239-AA-029

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The saga of the two millennia war continues. Solar versus the X-O armor in "First Strike Part Three - Single Combat." Script by Jim Shooter, with art by D. David Perlin and Stan Drake. Issue also has part seven of "Alpha and Omega," a 10-part origin story of Solar Man of the Atom with script by Jim Shooter and art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. Each chapter of the origin story has a two-page pinup. When all 10 two-page pinups are put together, they form a gigantic page of the climax of the origin story. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 9 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bob Layton on 9/13/2015 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002239-AA-038

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The most amoral, self centered, selfish, evil and remorseless being on Earth has the power to kill billions. Solar faces his greatest struggle against the deadly power of the "Godchild." Issue also has part nine of "Alpha and Omega," a 10-part origin story of Solar Man of the Atom with script by Jim Shooter and art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. Each chapter of the origin story has a two-page pinup. When all 10 two-page pinups are put together, they form a gigantic page of the climax of the origin story. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover price $2.25.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 12 CBCS 9.8 SS Shooter/Jackson/Layton

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2016, Jay Jay Jackson on 3/27/2016 & Bob Layton on 5/15/2016.

Label #16-1C4C013-079

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How Doctor Erica Pierce became Mothergod and began her evil plans for the universe is revealed to Solar and upon knowing, he tries to stop her in "...And Then There Was None," chapter nine of the "Unity" saga which involved all of the comic titles published by Valiant at the time. Script by Jim Shooter and art by Don Perlin & Stan Drake. Frank Miller cover. Cover price $2.25.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2ED929F-018

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1D CGC 9.8 SS McFarlane Direct Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 1/20/20

Label #2504906024

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4314069003

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4423950002

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1N VF+ 8.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.