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New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 8BUBBLE CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Bubblicious insert. Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-016

Bubblicious Insert Included. Cover art by Bob McLeod. The Road to . . . Rome?, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bob McLeod; The New Mutants and Sunspot's mother, journeying down the Amazon River, are attacked by natives; Cannonball captures one, who turns out to be not what she seems; their ship is destroyed, and they are captured by -- Romans?!? 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-017

Cover art by Bob McLeod. Arena, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Mandrake; The New Mutants and Amara are taken to Nova Roma, a hidden city near the headwaters of the Amazon, where they are caught in a power struggle involving Amara's father; the boys are forced to fight in the arena; and Wolfsbane is hailed as a god. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-005

Cover art by Bob McLeod. Betrayal!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Mandrake; As Cannonball, Sunspot, and Wolfsbane try to figure out what's going on, Psyche and Amara are captured and taken to Selene for a sacrificial ritual; Selene throws Amara into a lava pool, and Amara re-emerges with super-human powers, demanding vengeance. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-006

Assistant editors' month. Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Mandrake. Magma, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Mandrake; As Amara battles Selene, the New Mutants help Amara's father defeat Gallio; Sunspot learns the truth about his father; the New Mutants rescue Psyche and Amara; and Amara, a mutant, wonders whether she will become like the New Mutants, or like Selene. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 13 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-007

Cover art by Bret Blevins. School Daysze, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Mandrake; Magma arrives at the school; Kitty and her friend/computer whiz Doug Ramsey gain control over a government-owned Sentinel; Kitty feuds with the New Mutants; Prof. X worries about Sunspot and Wolfsbane; Magma begins to cope with her new responsibilities. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-008

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. Scaredy Cat!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Mandrake; Magik sends her astral form to the Massachusetts Academy and learns that the White Queen has captured Kitty and brainwashed Doug; the New Mutants learn that Magik is a sorceress; they head off to the rescue, but are met by the White Queen. Garfield cameo (as a giant stuffed animal in Illyana's room). 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 18D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-062

Direct Edition. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. 1st appearance of Warlock in Death-Hunt, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz (begins as regular artist); Danielle Moonstar knows that the Demon Bear that killed her parents is coming for her; Rachel Summers, displaced from her own time, tries to contact Professor X; Warlock tries to flee from Magus, his father; the Demon Bear comes for Danielle Moonstar and critically wounds her. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-065

Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Siege, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Danielle Moonstar fights for her life in surgery; Warlock and Magus fly past the Starjammers, who realize they are heading for Earth; Magik starts to manifest armor; the Demon Bear attacks again, transporting the New Mutants and two prisoners to his own dimension. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-010

Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Badlands, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; The New Mutants battle the Demon Bear; officer Tom Corsi and nurse Sharon Friedlander are transformed into Indians; Magik defeats the Demon Bear with her Soulsword; Danielle Moonstar's parents return from the dead, having been freed from the Demon Bear's power. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 22 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-011

Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Shadow Within, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Sunspot starts acting funny while training with Colossus; Professor X and Moira study Warlock; Selene makes a connection with the Hellfire Club; Wolfsbane writes a fairy tale, in which her beloved is consumed by shadow, and she kills the one responsible. Brief Colossus appearance. Wolfsbane, Mirage, and Magma pin-ups, art by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 23 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-012

Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Shadowman, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Selene and Emmanuel DaCosta join the Hellfire Club; Sunspot consumes Colossus; Aletys brings Magneto to his island; Mirage and Cannonball follow Wolfsbane into New York City, and realize that Wolfsbane and Sunspot have the powers of Cloak and Dagger. Warlock illustration by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 24 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-013

Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Hollow Heart, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Cannonball and Mirage tell Professor X their news; Magneto apologizes to Aleytys; Sunspot and Wolfsbane seek aid from Father Bowen; Wolfsbane rescues Colossus; Magik tries to restore Sunspot and Wolfsbane through sorcery; Cloak and Dagger offer their aid. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 25 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-014

Last 60-cent cover price issue. 1st appearance of Legion (cameo). Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Only Thing to Fear . . ., script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Professor X talk with Cloak and Dagger, then asks Magik to transport them all to Limbo; Magik and Rogue succeed in Cloak and Dagger's powers from Sunspot and Wolfsbane back to Cloak and Dagger; Cloak and Dagger renew their fight against injustice. David Charles Haller and Lila Cheney illustrations by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 28 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-42810A3-015

Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Soulwar, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Empath arranges to kidnap Magma and Sunspot; Professor X and company mount an assault on Jemail Karami, David's third personality, only to learn that Jemail is the key that holds David together; David begins his recovery and meets his father. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 59 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #22-0CB9D3E-007

Cover pencils by Bret Blevins. Fang and Claw!, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Bret Blevins, inks by Terry Austin; The New Mutants are watched by the Animator, who created a host of mutated animals, and who works with Cameron Hodge and the Right; Sunspot and Warlock return to the mansion; the Ani-Mator captures the New Mutants, and confronts Bird Brain, his creation. Fall of the Mutants crossover with Uncanny X-Men #225-#227 and X-Factor #24-#26. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 1N CBCS 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-13E527A-004

Newsstand Edition. The mysterious Raven tries to convince Robin, Wonder Girl, Kid Flash, Changeling, Cyborg & Starfire to form a new Teen Titans team in "The New Teen Titans." Cameos by Bruce Wayne and Grant Wilson. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, finishes by Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Perez & Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 2D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #16-1EF5FFE-007

Direct Edition. First appearance of Deathstroke the Terminator in "Today...the Terminator!" Characters: Teen Titans [Robin; Kid Flash; Wonder Girl; Cyborg; Starfire; Raven; Changeling]; The Terminator [Slade Wilson] (1st; Later Deathstroke); The Ravager [Grant Wilson] (Intro; Death); Wintergreen (Intro); HIVE. Script by Marv Wolfman, with art by George Perez and Romeo Tanghal. Plus: an article by Marv Wolfman on the revival of the Teen Titans. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 2D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #16-368E178-011

Direct Edition. First appearance of Deathstroke the Terminator in "Today...the Terminator!" Characters: Teen Titans [Robin; Kid Flash; Wonder Girl; Cyborg; Starfire; Raven; Changeling]; The Terminator [Slade Wilson] (1st; Later Deathstroke); The Ravager [Grant Wilson] (Intro; Death); Wintergreen (Intro); HIVE. Script by Marv Wolfman, with art by George Perez and Romeo Tanghal. Plus: an article by Marv Wolfman on the revival of the Teen Titans. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $0.50.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 25 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-069BD64-032

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As war rages on Okaara, Robin, Cyborg and Changeling mount a rescue mission on the Citadel homeworld in "War!" Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues in New Teen Titans (1980-1988) Annual #1. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Bonus 15-page insert: Masters Of The Universe (guest-starring Superman) in "Fate is the Killer" by Paul Kupperberg, Curt Swan and Dave Hunt. Perez cover. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 60 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2760181-021

Reprints New Teen Titans (1984-1996 2nd Series) #1 - "Shadows in the Dark!" Part 1 of 5. Written by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by George Perez. Cover by Chuck Patton & Dick Giordano. Modern masters Marv Wolfman and George Perez take the next generation of heroes to the next level in this new prestige format series. Nightwing, Wonder Girl, Cyborg, Changeling, Jericho, Starfire, and Raven will be challenged like never before as the forces of darkness are aligning against them. Plus on the far side of the universe, a spaceship streaks toward Earth from Starfire's home planet, Tamaran. What news does this alien envoy bring, and how will it effect the future of the Teen Titans? Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) Annual 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1A8B6F0-005

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Part 4 of 4. "Final Conflict!" Guest-starring the Omega Men. Story by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by George Perez and Romeo Tanghal. Continued from New Teen Titans (Tales of...) #25. This is it, the final showdown in the ultimate sibling rivalry. Starfire and Blackfire will duel to the death and the fate of the galaxy rests on the outcome. Meanwhile, the Titans and the Omega Men try desperately to prevent the evil alien Gordanians and Branx warriors from unleashing the mad goddess X'Hal. If X'Hal should rise again it would mean the end of everything. Fasten your seat belts, this one is explosive. Includes three pin-ups by George Perez. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe (1983-1984 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-27E95DC-073

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1 - Character/artist listing: Abomination by Ron Wilson; Absorbing Man by Ron Wilson; El Aguila by Dave Cockrum; A.I.M. by Luke McDonnell; Ajak by Ron Wilson; Alpha Flight by John Byrne; Alpha Primitives by Ron Wilson; American Eagle by Ron Wilson; Anaconda by Mark Gruenwald; Angar the Screamer by Brian Postman; Angel by Brian Postman; Annihilus by Luke McDonnell; Ant-Man by Brian Postman; Aquarian by Mark Gruenwald; Arabian Knight by Mark Gruenwald; Arcade by Bob Budiansky; Ares, God of War by Paul Smith; Ariel by Paul Smith; Arkon by Bob Budiansky; Arnim Zola by Jack Kirby; Asgard by Peter B. Gillis; Asgardians by Ron Wilson; Atlantis by Peter B. Gillis; Atlanteans by Paty Cockrum; Attilan by Peter B. Gillis; Attuma by Walt Simonson; Aurora by John Byrne; Avengers by John Byrne; Avengers Mansion by Eliot Brown; Avengers Quinjet by Eliot Brown; Alien Races by Paty Cockrum. Ed Hannigan/Joe Rubinstein cover. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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) 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

Direct Edition.

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition

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

Paper: White

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

Direct Edition.

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

Paper: Off white to white

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

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

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

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

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.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 8 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21F617C-024

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Pigs Over Tokyo, or Kimono My House," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Tony Salmons, inks by Joe Albelo; Raymond Bear reports on Jacques Gooseteau's brush with terror, so Jonah calls Peter and the three interns into action, and they go to Japan, where they witness the emergence of Hog-zilla!; The monster goes on an eating binge, so the army sends in Mechano-Hog-Zilla, but the robot is defeated; Spider-Ham defeats the monster, but the director Cur-Asawa hires him, and our heroes head for home. "Silver Squirrel," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; The Watchdog introduces us to The Silver Squirrel, a reprehensible character who zaps everyone and everything by use of the Power Cosmic. After several zaps, The Watchdog gets fed up, and turns the Squirrel into a silver-plated water fountain. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 12 CBCS 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021 Direct Edition

Label #21-21F6F8D-003

Cover by Joe Albelo and John Romita (character border). "Edam and Weep, or The Gouda, The Bad, and The Ugly," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Jonah takes Peter and the interns to the Hockawottamie (Wisconsin) Cheese Queen Beauty Pageant; They get to see Hockawottamie Vice (Sonny Quacker and Ricardo Slug) catch a cheese thief; The interns interview the beauties, Spider-Ham and Vice catch a crook, a barn turns out to be the center of operations for The Kingpig, but Spider-Ham and Vice capture him and save the pageant. "Fantastic Fur," script and pencils by Michael Mellorm, inks by Vince Colletta; Galactypus transports the Fantastic Fur to a remote isle, where they confronted are by their evil twins. Just when things look bleakest, Galactypus decides he's too full to finish the planet, and leaves. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 13 CBCS 9.2 SS Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021 Direct Edition

Label #21-21F6F8D-007

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Old McDonald's House of Horrors!", script by Mike Carlin, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Spider-Ham captures The Pinhead of Crime. Jonah sends Peter and the interns to cover Quackula threatening citizens, and they stay at Old McDonald's Farm, which just happens to be where Dr. Chickenstein is creating a monster from vegetables; Spider-Ham arrives, and overcomes his fear to defeat Moooooooommy and the other horrors. "Nick Furry, Agent of S.H.E.E.P.", script and art by Mike Mellor; Nick and Dodo rush to capture the introspective and philosophical cyborg Deathsquawk, and Nick helps him discover his true destiny. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Phantom (1989 DC 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2DCBDFF-030

The Ghost Who Walks returns. As we pick up the adventures of the legendary protector of the jungle - who is believed to be immortal by those who fear and respect his authority and power - he is on the trail of a gang of gun runners looking to increase business by instigating a civil war that will tear a country apart. Can the Phantom stop them before war breaks out and a nation is destroyed...or will the hero of the downtrodden masses finally reach the end of his 400-year reign as the Ghost Who Walks? Only time, and the story beginning in THE PHANTOM #1, will tell the tale. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Mark Verheiden, with art by Luke McDonnell. Cover by McDonnell. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Phoenix The Untold Story (1984 Marvel) 1 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #23-2A9AEDB-003

Reprints Uncanny X-Men 137, but with five new pages containing the original ending in which Phoenix lives. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. This issue also contains a 13-page interview with Claremont, Byrne, Austin, Jim Shooter, Jim Salicrup, and Louise Jones discussing the story and why the changes were mad for issue 137. New Byrne/Austin pin-up (originally the splash page to issue 138) and wraparound cover. Cover price $2.00.

Power Pack (1984 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29CED65-019

Cover art by June Brigman and Bob Wiacek. "Reckoning" starring Gee (Alex Power), Lightspeed (Julie Power), Energizer (Katie Power), Mass-Master (Jack Power), Beta Ray Bill, and The Warriors Three (Hogun, Fandral, and Volstagg), script by Louise Simonson, pencils by June Brigman, inks by Bob Wiacek; Julie remains about being accused of cheating; Jack harasses Julie until she flies out the window; The others help Alex add wings to his costume and then go after her; Meanwhile, the Asgardians are return home from Earth; Julie considers sneaking into Asgard with them; Carmody sneaks up on her, getting the attention of Hogun, Fandral and Volstagg. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.65.

Power Pack (1984 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29CED65-020

Cover art by Brent Anderson and Jackson Guice. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Brent Anderson and Scott Williams, inks by Terry Austin, Scott Williams, and Sam de la Rosa. Giant-sized issue featuring Cloak and Dagger, Kitty Pryde, Wolverine, Beta Ray Bill, and Thor. 52 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Predator (1989) 1REP.2ND CBCS 9.6 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

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Second Printing. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Warner and Sam de la Rosa. The Predators are back, only this time their hunting ground isn't the tropical jungles of South America--it's the concrete and street jungles of New York City! It's the hottest summer on record, and Detective Schaefer suspects that his brother's disappearance is somehow tied to the wave of gruesome murders plaguing New York! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.