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Dark Horse Comics (1992) 1 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-248C197-009

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Cover by Dave Dorman. Dark Horse proudly presents the newest addition to our winning stable: Dark Horse Comics! This monthly, color anthology will feature some of the hottest properties and creators in the known universe. Some of the storylines presented in the pages of Dark Horse Comics will spin off into their own monthly series. The first issue features a Predator story by Ian Edginton and Rick Leonardi; a RoboCop tale by John Arcudi (Aliens: Genocide) and John Paul Leon that marks the beginning of a major new series; "Renegade" by Chris Claremont (X-Men) and Vince Giarrano, which will introduce characters and situations that will be used in Claremont's upcoming Aliens vs. Predator series; and "Time Cop" by Mark Verheiden (Predator: Race War), Wayne Losey, and Chris Warner (Aliens vs. Predator). Plus, a special double-gatefold cover featuring all the characters painted by none other than Dave Dorman. Don't miss placing your bets on this pony -- it's sure to be a winner! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-1DA1FC5-002

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Cover by Mike Mignola. Join John Arcudi (Aliens: Genocide, The Mask), red-hot newcomer John Paul Leon, Jeff Albrecht, and RoboCop for a shopping spree at Insane Izzy's. "Renegade" by Chris Claremont (X-Men) and Vince Giarrano concludes in this issue, and sets the stage for Claremont's new Aliens vs. Predator series. Also, Ian Edginton and Rick Leonardi wrap up their Predator tale. Want more? You got it! "Time Cop," written by Mark Verheiden (The American) with pencils by Phil Hester, and inks by Chris Warner (Aliens vs. Predator) rounds out this month's stable. Color cover by Mike Mignola. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-052

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Cover by Leo Duranona. Month after month, Dark Horse Comics brings you four times the excitement of any other comic on the planet! Think we're crazy? Wait `til you read "Mad Dogs on the Loose" by John Arcudi, Andy Dimitt, and Chris Warner. The Predator's hunting grounds move to Japan in "Blood Feud" by Neal Barrett, Jr. (Hard Looks), and Leo Duranona (Race of Scorpions). "Aliens: Horror Show" continues, written by Sarah Byam (Billi 99) with art by David Roach (2000 AD), and the second chapter of "Indiana Jones and the Shrine of the Sea Devil" continues with story and art by Gary Gianni (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Hard Looks). Color Predator cover by Duranona. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-005

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Cover by Dave Dorman. Tired of fad diets and boring exercise? Let Dark Horse do the work, so you won't have to. Burn fat along with "Mad Dogs on the Loose" by John Arcudi, Andy Dimitt, and Chris Warner. The Predator hunts and slims your waist in "Blood Feud" by Neal Barrett, Jr. and Leo Duranona (Race of Scorpions). "Aliens: Horror Show" continues, written by Sarah Byam (Billi 99) with art by David Roach (2000 AD) and the third chapter of "Indiana Jones and the Shrine of the Sea Devil," with story and art by Gary Gianni (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Hard Looks). Color Indiana Jones cover painting by Gary Gianni. So good, and good for you. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 8 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-008

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Cover by Joe Phillips and Wade Grawbadger. Dark Horse Comics introduces comicdom's newest hero, "X," a violent force against crime in the dark and gritty underbelly of the city. Also included this issue is the premiere of a new James Bond adventure, "Light of My Death," and the continuation of our "RoboCop: Invasions" and "Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi" stories. "X" marks the spot on the comic racks this month. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-055

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Cover by Ray Lago. This month the action comes to a head as we wrap up our "Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi" and "RoboCop: Invasions" storylines, learn a little bit more about the mysterious "X," and delve deeper into James Bond's latest travails. You won't want to miss this issue of DHC, as all four of these stories will be leading into upcoming Dark Horse miniseries. To top this issue off, we've found the perfect RoboCop cover artist in Ray Lago, who provides a truly stunning fully-painted cover. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 10 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-010

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Cover by John Watkiss. Starting this month are two exciting new features in Dark Horse Comics. For all of you Godzilla fans out there, we've got a new two-part tale of the King of the Monsters that sets the stage for an infestation of monsters in Dark Horse's future. We've also got the beginning of a beautifully rendered three-part African story of that monomaniacal hunter of the Galaxy, Predator. As if that weren't enough, we're also wrapping up the three-part introductory story of "Who is X?" as well as bringing you Part 3 of "James Bond: Light of My Death." That's Bond. James Bond... in a very debonair color cover drawn by John Watkiss. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 13 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-013

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Cover by Kilian Plunkett. Okay, what are the odds here? A small group of Colonial Marines, deep underground, with no usable transport and minimal firepower. Forty bazillion ill-tempered Aliens. Could be bad. Find out for sure in part 2 of "Aliens: Backsplash"! It's just a paintball game, right? Nothing to cry over. In "Predator: Bad Blood," part 2, Chris discovers that not all the players are obnoxious city slickers. Nor are they all human. Also in this issue... There's nothing wrong with doing a little research... unless your research involves the deadliest organism on Earth. Catch "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," part 1 of a new 4-part "Thing" series. Forget the skies -- watch your back! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 14 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-014

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Cover by Jim Rohn. Dark Horse Comics #14 premieres part one of "The Mark: Taking Back the Streets," a sharp-edged tale of a country torn by revolution. Lutzany's current leader, The Archon, leaves for the United States. But will he be able to return or will he become Lutzany's newest political exile? Also this month, in the final installment of "Predator: Bad Blood," the Predator decides it's time to really go to town... with a vengeance. Although laboratories are supposed to be safe, clean, and efficient, when tempers flare, accidents can happen. In part 2 of "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," when accidents happen, THINGS get very much out of control. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 15 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-015

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Cover by John Higgins. "The Mark: What Goes Around" concludes in this issue of Dark Horse Comics when the Archon, Lutzany's despotic leader, finds himself in America at a time when his country is ripped apart by revolution and riot. But the Archon has his own plan and no revolution in the world can stop it now. Gerald Coile was a smuggler of Alien products -- Royal Jelly, Xeno-Zip, and... other "things." It was a lucrative occupation, but without retirement benefits, so he arranged his own retirement benefits via the Drug Enforcement Agency. In part 1 of "Aliens: Cargo," he discovers that such a plan definitely has a down side. Also, in part 3 of "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," the scientific team aboard the Donachek discovers that their research really can get the best of them. What can you do when your experiment has its own hidden and horrifying agenda? FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 16 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-016

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Cover by George Pratt. Tony Vincenzo is what you might call "a family man." So is Bernie Jinks. Up until now, they had their own little disputes in the heart of Manhattan. But this time around someone's knocking off both Vincenzo's and Jinks' boys. Vincenzo's in the slammer, but he isn't telling everything. The truth is too unbelievable. But he has a plan. Don't miss this issue's premiere of "Predator: The Hunted City." Also, "Aliens: Cargo" concludes in this issue with part 2 as Coile realizes being trapped with an Alien isn't as bad as he thought -- after all, he has his wits and a five-minute head start. What more do you need when you're faced with the universe's most voracious and hungry xenomorph? In the pyrokinetic conclusion to "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," Douglas finally realizes what he has unleashed, and it's up to him to stop The Thing in its tracks -- even if it means sacrificing himself in the process! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 17 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-017

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Cover by Bill Hughes. To his tribe, Suom isn't yet a man. But he has seen the Night Reaper, whose hideous reign of fear and death strikes at night and steals away by morning. Only Suom has seen the face of the Reaper and survived, and only he can conquer this beast in part one of "Alien," featuring beautiful art by Paul Mendoza and the story of a horrifying coming of age by John Arcudi. It was a time before the fall of the Republic and the rise of the Empire. Dark Horse Comics is proud to debut "Droids," its latest Star Wars tale, featuring C-3PO and R2-D2, caught in the crossfire between Olag, a ruthless trader, and a deadly battle droid. Part 2 of "Predator: The Hunted City" continues as Max is pursued by warring families, each intent on discovering who or... what... has been killing them off. The only thing they know for sure is that Max knows more than he's telling -- and they'll beat it out of him if they have to. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 18 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-018

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Cover by Paul Mendoza. Dark Horse Comics #18 features part 2 of "Alien," John Arcudi's terrifying tale of a village ripped apart by the mysterious Night Reaper. Young Suom and his hunting party finally locate the beast, but it may be the last thing they ever do. In part 2 of "Droids," IG-88, the infamous battledroid, forces R2-D2 to help steal a spaceship in a daring escape from the Hosk space station. And finally, everybody on the streets knows that Tony Vincenzo always finishes a fight. In the taut conclusion to "Predator: The Hunted City," he gets his chance. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 19 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-019

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Cover by Rick Leonardi and Jimmy Palmioti. Strap in and hold on, because Dark Horse Comics is about to catapult you back to Arcadia and the mysterious vigilante known only as X. X's debut in Dark Horse Comics #8 rocked the world of comics, and we're about to do it again with a new, stunning tale of deceit, double-cross, and revenge in "Welcome to the Jungle"! Next, after a daring escape in a stolen spaceship from the moonbase Hosk, Artoo-Detoo, See-Threepio, and their damaged battledroid captor are pursued by the ruthless Olag Greck. The battledroid proves to be an elusive quarry, but Olag Greck has a Corellian pilot who is determined to score a direct hit! Don't miss this final chapter in the "Star Wars: Droids" tale! And, in part 3 of John Arcudi's "Alien," the Faceless One may have saved Suom and Shius from the deadly Night Reaper, but at what cost to them, their village, and the future of Suom's tribe? FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 21 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-021

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Cover by Nelson. This issue of Dark Horse Comics showcases Mecha, in his first solo run in nearly a year. As one of Golden City's and -- more importantly -- Grace's superheroes, Mecha goes where he's told to go, and in "Urban Renewal," the action takes him to Chicago to stop a team of city-wrecking supervillians. Also, in the blood and dust-streaked conclusion to "Predator: Blood on Two-Witch Mountain," Enoch's grandfather faces his own devil under the hot desert sun. And don't expect the Predator to lose this time! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 22 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-022

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Cover by Ronnie Del Carmen. You better stock up on ammo, because this issue of Dark Horse Comics brings you "Aliens: Mondo Pest," a new solo adventure of Herk Mondo, that cigar-chomping, tail-kicking Alien-hunter extraordinaire! Mondo answers a general distress call, hoping for a hefty bit of dosh from a bunch of grateful colonists, but finds himself at the business end of the planetary defense system... All this and bugs too! Also, in part 2 of "Mecha: Urban Renewal," Mecha realizes that he may be on the wrong side in this urban war and the cost of his commitment may be too high to keep! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 23 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-023

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Cover by Ted Naifeh. The Way of the Flesh, a mysterious and twisted cult, has targeted Steel Harbor and -- worse -- the Hammerhead Bar as its latest conquest. But the Hammerhead has its own defender: Avram Roman, better known as The Machine! This issue of Dark Horse Comics brings you part 1 of "The Machine: Under My Skin," written by Eric Luke and pencilled by Howard Cobb. If you haven't tried the Comics' Greatest World line of superheroes, here's your opportunity! Also, don't miss part 2 of "Aliens: Mondo Pest." A wounded Herk Mondo escapes from the underground hive, but finds the terraformer colony overrun with Aliens! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 24 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-024

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Cover by Nelson. Eric Luke (Ghost Special) and Howard Cobb (Virus) bring you the stunning finale of "The Machine: Under My Skin," in Dark Horse Comics #24. The twisted creature Flesh controls Mecha for now, but when The Machine dives into the fray, two superheroes may be more than it can handle. The result is too terrible to contemplate, but judge for yourself. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 25 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-025

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Cover by Russ Heath, Paul Mendza and Jim Royal. We've got a double bill this issue that would sell out any movie house in the country! In "James Bond: Minute of Midnight," a saboteur holds the fate of the world in his hands, prepared to unleash a nuclear holocaust of unimaginable proportions. Can James Bond, the British Secret Service's agent extraordinaire, stop the madman? Catch the mile-a-minute excitement from Doug Moench and comics legend Russ Heath as they take you on Bond's most thrilling adventure yet! Also in this issue, Randy Stradley and Phill Norwood bring you "Aliens vs. Predator: Blood Time," a violent glimpse into alien rites of passage. The price of failure is death! Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Insider Vol. 2 (1991) 17 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2C71484-002

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2-page Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi strip (Part 3 of 6) by Tom Veitch, Chris Gossett and Mike Barreiro

Dark Horse Insider Vol. 2 (1991) 48 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B978A3-056

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Final issue; 2-page interview with Mike W. Barr; 2-page interview with Toren Smith; Cover by Frank Miller (from GI Joe #1).

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 61 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-023

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Cover by Frank Miller. Still on the trail of Goldie's killer, Marv seeks new clues in Sin City's red light district. Story and art by Frank Miller. Only one more issue to go in this acclaimed serial! In The Creep, Oxel Karnhus brand new gun proves itself a necessary tool. Story by John Arcudi, art by Dale Eaglesham. And in Earth Boys, our four heroes leave the president a gift that keeps on giving--giving alien invaders directions to Earth, that is! Story by Cliff Biggers and Brett Brooks, art by David Johnson. Full-color cover by Frank Miller & Lynn Varley. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 67 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-024

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Cover by Ray Largo and Jordan Raskin . Beginning in this double-sized issue: Part 1 of a three-part lead-in to the upcoming miniseries, Predator: Race War. Story by novelist Andrew Vachss (Hard Looks), adapted by Randy Stradley (Aliens vs. Predator) and artists Jordan Raskin and John Beatty (Punisher). Also in this issue: the tragic conclusion to "An Accidental Death," by Ed Brubaker and Eric Shanower; "The Selfish Giant" (based on the Oscar Wilde short story) by P. Craig Russell; "Money For Nothing," by Jo Duffy and Maya Sakamoto; and, from Rich Hedden and Tom McWeeney's Roachmill, the wacky, behind-the-scenes-at-Dark-Horse exposé: "Zoo-Lou vs. Editor"! Cover by Ray Lago (Hellraiser). 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 68 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-058

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Cover by Ray Largo. In part two of the three-part introduction to "Predator: Race War," a government-sanctioned task force is tracking Predator activity across the globe, and they've come to one conclusion: You have to hire a killer to find a killer. Story by novelist Andrew Vachss (Hard Looks), adapted by Randy Stradley (Aliens vs. Predator) and artists Jordan Raskin and John Beatty (Punisher). Also: "Swimming Lessons," by Jo Duffy and Maya Sakamoto -- a tie-in to their self-published Nestrobber series; prehistoric adventure in "Paleolove," by Gary Davis; and, from Eddie Campbell, sly looks at modern life! Painted cover by Ray Lago (Hellraiser). 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 69 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-062

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Cover by Ray Largo. Meet Cross: outlaw, freelance avenger, and, when the situation calls for it, professional killer. He's just the kind of person the Predators might take an interest in -- which is why the government's Predator Task Force wants him! Next month Predator: Race War debuts as a four-issue color miniseries. Story by novelist Andrew Vachss (Hard Looks), adapted by Randy Stradley (Aliens vs. Predator) and artists Jordan Raskin and John Beatty (Punisher). Also: Jo Duffy and Maya Sakamoto's Nestrobber preview concludes, and the heroine of Gary Davis' "Paleolove" seeks a love potion from Mudwike, the dwarf. Painted cover by Ray Lago (Hellraiser). B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Dark Horse Presents Aliens (1992) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #19-2A9840C-026

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All of the stand-alone stories from the past issues of Dark Horse Presents in one volume, and in color for the first time! This package includes stories by Mark Verheiden and Mark A. Nelson (DHP #24), Anina Bennett and Paul Guinan (DHP # 42-43), John Arcudi and Simon Bisley (DHP 5th Anniversary Special), and Arcudi, Guinan and Tony Akins (DHP #56). This volume is colored by Rachelle Menashe and Chris Chalenor. All wrapped up in a stunning new cover painting by Simon Bisley. Cover price $4.95.

Dark Horse Presents Aliens (1992) 1B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Platinum Edition.

Label #21-40D9BCD-038

Platinum Edition Cover price $4.95.

Dark Knight Returns The Last Crusade (2016 DC) 1E CBCS 9.6 Lee 1:500 Variant

Paper: White

Jim Lee Variant.

Label #16-3AAAE09-003

Limited 1 for 500 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Peter Steigerwald. Cover by Jim Lee. Before the Dark Knight returned… The Joker. Poison Ivy. Selina Kyle. And the last Robin. Cover price $6.99.

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 3CE.B CBCS 9.8 SS Szerdy/Kincaid

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Nathan Szerdy & Ryan Kincaid on 3/5/2021. Comics Elite Exclusive Variant C.

Label #21-140A6B9-012

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Comics Elite Minimal Trade Dress Cover by Ryan Kincaid and Nathan Szerdy. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. All aboard! When the Justice League launches its assault on New Apokolips, the team's goal is to free Superman from his solar prison. But it's all going off the rails when they learn that the Man of Steel is gone for good thanks to the Anti-Life Equation. Plus, the deep secret of the Darkest Knight is revealed-but how much darker could the Batman Who Laughs possibly get? And don't miss the surprise return of everyone's favorite wanna be Robin! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 7A CBCS 9.8 Capullo

Paper: White

Label #21-34E2D3D-003

Written by Scott "Skull Crusher" Snyder. Art by Greg "Constrictor" Capullo, Yanick "Yell Master" Paquette, Bryan "Hatchet Man" Hitch, Jonathan "Gut Punch" Glapion, FCO "Plastique" Plascencia, Nathan "Fist of Steel" Fairbairn and Alex "Slicer" Sinclair. Cover by Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion and FCO Plascencia. The song remains anything but the same as the house lights start to come up on DCs biggest, baddest battle for control of the Multiverse! The Darkest Knight is on the verge of ending this concert once and for all, but Wonder Woman has more than just a greatest hit planned. The Amazonian warrior stands ready to shred the Darkest Knight, solo! Plus, this extra-sized finale issue includes not one but two mind-blowing epilogues that lead directly into the next phase of the DC Universe—and no fan will want to miss that! 48 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $5.99.

Dark Nights Metal (2017 DC) 5PCC.B CBCS 9.8 SS Capullo/ Snyder

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Greg Capullo and Scott Snyder on 2/18/2018 Planet Comicon 2018 Virgin A

Label #18-0B936DE-027

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Planet Comic Con Exclusive Wraparound Virgin cover by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. The Justice League faces the final extinguishing of our world, invaded on all sides by unimaginable nightmares, fueled on to the edge of oblivion only by the belief that there must be a light in the endless darkness-somewhere. But…what if there's not? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dark Nights Metal (2017 DC) 5PCC.B CBCS 9.8 SS Capullo/ Snyder

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Greg Capullo and Scott Snyder on 2/18/2018. Planet Comicon 2018 Virgin A

Label #18-0B936DE-062

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Planet Comic Con Exclusive Wraparound Virgin cover by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. The Justice League faces the final extinguishing of our world, invaded on all sides by unimaginable nightmares, fueled on to the edge of oblivion only by the belief that there must be a light in the endless darkness-somewhere. But…what if there's not? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dark Red (2019 Aftershock) 1B CBCS 9.8 Stroman 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Larry Stroman Retailer Incentive.

Label #19-1110B73-027

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tim Seeley. Art by Corin Powell. Cover by Larry Stroman. Charles 'Chip' Ipswich isn't one of those coastal elites with a liberal arts degree and a job at a social media start-up who knows where all the best brunch places are… No, Chip is one of the 'forgotten men.' He lives in a rural area in the middle of the country where Jesus still has a place at the dinner table and where factories send jobs to Calcutta. Chip is also a vampire. Stuck working the last shift at a gas station, Chip is lonely and bored…and then his dull, bleak life is turned upside down when SHE comes to town.Tim Seeley (BRLLIANT TRASH) and Corin Powell (Ghostbusters, X-Files Origins: Scully, Bat-Mite) bring you a contemporary and horrifying tale of vampirism in the heart of America - one that'll make you jump right out of your boots. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Darkhold (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-27C178C-013

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NOT-Polybagged. Cover pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 4: Black Letter, script by Christian Cooper, pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna; Vicki Montesi discovers an ancient order of evil. Continued from Morbius #1; Continued in Nightstalkers #1. 1 part of a six-part poster by Andy Kubert. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.75.

Darkstars (1992 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A91623-049

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First the Green Lantern Corps protected the universe alone. Then, L.E.G.I.O.N. joined the fight. Now, a new group of intergalactic warriors makes its presence known to Earth. They are the DARKSTARS and one of their number, Ferrin Colos, has been sent to Earth on a mission of grave importance. But not even his superiors are sure he's up to the job! DARKSTARS is firmly established in the heart of the DC Universe, its officers functioning as counterpoints for the Green Lantern Corps. Created and written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Larry Stroman and Scott Hanna. Cover by Travis Charest, Stroman and Hanna. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Dawn (1995) 1A CBCS 9.6 Linsner

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-028

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Regular edition. Lucifer's Halo Part 1. Darrian Ashoka & Jaynis Goldbaum's weekly jaunt to Times Square for a brutal 'free for all' takes a turn when Darrian meets Dawn in "Ascension." Story, art & cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Cover price $2.95.

Dawn (1995) 1C CBCS 8.5 Linsner Black Light Variant

Paper: White

Black Light Variant.

Label #22-066B5B6-008

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Variant cover featuring black light inks. "It's only a comic book" edition. Lucifer's Halo Part 1. Darrian Ashoka & Jaynis Goldbaum's weekly jaunt to Times Square for a brutal 'free for all' takes a turn when Darrian meets Dawn in "Ascension." Story, art & cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Cover price $2.95.

Dawn (1995) 2A CBCS 9.2 Linsner

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-030

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Lucifer's Halo Part 2. The man in charge of Heaven explains to Aurora (Dawn) why he wants her to go to Hell and bring back Lucifer's halo in "A Bag of Shells." Story, art & cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Cover price $2.95.

Dawn (1995) 5 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Limited Cover.

Label #21-248EB2E-007

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Lucifer's Halo Part 5. Darrian has a heart-to-heart with Adelle, demons battle angels, the Horned God makes his presence felt and Dawn provides some answers in "Everybody Dies." Story, art & cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Cover price $2.95.

Dawn (1995) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-042

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Lucifer's Halo Part 6. Darrian decides to summon Heaven and Hell before making a final, fateful decision about Lucifer's halo, and a side of Dawn we haven't seen is revealed in "Strike While the Iron is Hot." Story, art & cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Cover price $2.95.

Dawn (1996) Wizard 1/2 1A CBCS 9.9 Artis

Paper: White

Label #20-486E3FB-006

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Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity. Featuring Dawn and Darrian as superheroes! Script, layouts & color guides by Joseph Michael Linsner. Pencils, inks & letters by Tom Artis. Plus: Dawn and Darrian concept sketches; a look at page 1, from layout to finished pencils; a look at the pencils for the covers.

Dawn 10th Anniversary Special (1999) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-036

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by Joseph Michael Linsner This special look back on ten years of Dawn includes new pin-ups, an in-depth interview with Dawn creator Joseph Michael Linsner, a comprehensive list of every single book and magazine that Linsner's work has appeared in (Dawn-related and otherwise) from 1987 to the present, as well as many previously unpublished works from Linsner's private sketchbooks. And as if that weren't enough, Linsner has plenty of other surprises planned for this full-color celebration to commemorate a decade of Dawn! Cover price $2.95.

Dawn Return of the Goddess (1999) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-037

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Regular cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Story and art by Joseph Michael Linsner. Continuing the saga of Linsners Dawn, a goddess of life. After several of her followers are murdered, an angered Dawn travels to the afterlife to take action. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Dawn Return of the Goddess (1999) 2SIGNED CBCS 9.2 SS Joseph Michael Linsner

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Joseph Michael Linsner. Limited Edition.

Label #22-0668043-009

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Limited edition cover by Joseph Michael Linsner, signed and numbered and limited to 3500 copies. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Story and art by Joseph Michael Linsner. Continuing the saga of Linsners Dawn, a goddess of life. After acquiring a special sword to aid her war against otherworldly forces, Dawn confronts Lucifer himself. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers.

Dawn Sketchbook (2002) 2003A CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-034

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By Joseph Michael Linsner. Joseph Michael Linsner has done it again! Following the sellout success that was last year's Convention Sketchbook, Joe and Image have teamed up again for the Dawn: 2003 Convention Sketchbook. 32 glorious full color pages of previously unpublished Dawn art that you won't find anywhere else -- commission pieces and art done for conventions, plus a sneak peek at the upcoming mini-series Dawn Three Tiers (2003). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

DC First Superman Lobo (2002) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #23-0ACD457-002

WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART BY CLIFF RATHBURN AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN In stores May 1. Here it is! The first encounter between the Man of Steel and the Main Man! It's the story all Superman fans have been hoping we'd never show: the very first encounter between the Man of Steel and the Main Man! How did their great relationship start off so well? Why does Superman grit his teeth every time he hears the word "frag"? And why does Lobo hate this milksop planet we call Earth? Read it and weep! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

DC Nation Presents DC Future State (2021 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Local Comic Shop Day Variant. Label Error: Wrong variant specified by CBCS.

Label #21-34E2D3D-016

Giveaway comic promoting the 2021 DC comics event Future State. 36 pages, full color.

DC Nation Presents DC Future State (2021 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Local Comic Shop Day Variant. Label Error: Wrong variant specified by CBCS.

Label #21-34E2D3D-017

Giveaway comic promoting the 2021 DC comics event Future State. 36 pages, full color.

DC Nation Presents DC Future State (2021 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Local Comic Shop Day Variant. Label Error: Wrong variant specified by CBCS.

Label #21-34E2D3D-019

Giveaway comic promoting the 2021 DC comics event Future State. 36 pages, full color.

Dead End Kids (2019 Source Point) 1FANEXPO CBCS 9.8 SS Gogol

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Fan Expo 2019 Exclusive Variant. Witnessed Signature: Frank Gogol on 8/18/2019.

Label #19-2FA73E8-001

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Fan Expo Boston exclusive cover by Ahmed Raafat. Written by Frank Gogol. It's 1999. Ben, Murphy, Tank, and Amanda are four screwed-up kids from broken homes... but they have had each other. When Ben is murdered, Murphy and his friends set out to find who killed him and find themselves in the cross-hairs! Dead End Kids is a dark coming-of-age murder mystery set in the '90s, from the creative team behind 2018's critically acclaimed Grief. 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.