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Absolute Carnage (2019 Marvel) 1J CBCS 9.8 Bagley 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Mark Bagley Retailer Incentive.

Label #19-2E40F65-001

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Stegman. Cover by Mark Bagley. After turning Venom's world upside down a year ago, DONNY CATES and RYAN STEGMAN are about to put the Sinister Symbiote through hell again, only this time CARNAGE has come calling, and everyone who's ever worn a symbiote is dead in his sights! He's skirted the periphery of the Marvel Universe for months, but Cletus Kasady at last stands poised to make his grand return to New York in a blistering 60-PAGE story… and he wants to paint the town red! 72 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 15 CBCS 1.5

Paper: Off white to white

Piece Missing from 2nd page, affects story: Incomplete.

Label #20-0B182CC-002

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of Kraven the Hunter in Kraven the Hunter!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Chameleon hires his old friend Kraven the Hunter to hunt down Spider-Man. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 10 and 153. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 16 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-260C190-005

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Duel with Daredevil, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; When the Circus of Crime comes to town, they advertise that Spider-Man will be appearing in an attempt to fill the big top before they rob it; Spider-Man sees the advertisements and decides he will show up; He is hypnotized along with the rest of the audience, but unfortunately for the Circus of Crime, the Daredevil is in attendance and immune to the Ringmaster's hat. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 11 and 154. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 122 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #18-156EDBE-003

Death of the Green Goblin (aka Norman Osborn) in "The Goblin's Last Stand!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. In unfathomable fashion atop the Brooklyn Bridge, Gwen Stacy perished at the hands of the Green Goblin. Spider-Man is devastated. And he furiously lashes out at the goblin, but the purple and green-clad killer gets away! However, a while later, the wall-crawler receives a tip from Joe Robertson about Norman Osborn's whereabouts. And in an abandoned and decrepit warehouse, the Amazing Spider-Man and the Green Goblin fight for the final time! At the end of their epic battle, Peter Parker painfully realizes that revenge is bittersweet. The passing of the goblin won't bring back Gwen. He must find a way to move forward with his life. Perhaps Mary Jane Watson will help. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The stunning death scene of the Green Goblin inspired a similar moment in the2002 Spider-Man movie. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales #99 and again in issue 192.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 128 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #24-08FF093-007

"The Vulture Hangs High!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. In spectacular style, the wondrous wall-crawler saves himself from his freefall after the Vulture dropped him in mid-air! And now back on terra firma, Peter Parker can dive into the murder mystery from last issue. When the web-slinger discovers that Adrian Toomes is still in prison, he knows that someone else has assumed the Vulture's identity -- and that someone is connected to Empire State University! After Spider-Man saves Mary Jane for a second time, he rushes to the ESU campus for the final flight of the new Vulture! Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Ned Leeds, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 105.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 166 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #20-4916215-001

"War of the Reptile-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita and Frank Giacoia. It's a classic three-way Christmas confrontation! The Lizard vs. Spider-Man vs. Stegron! The key to victory for the web-slinger is to get the Lethal Lizard (aka Dr. Connors) to fight with him...instead of against him! But the Lizard usually just wants to kill Spidey! In snowy Central Park, the three combatants and a pack of dinosaurs come together for a Jurassic-style rumble! Is a Christmas miracle in the offing for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? An uplifting issue! Cameo appearances by Martha Connors, Billy Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Dr. Marla Madison, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson. (Notes: Stegron returns many years later in the Lethal Foes of Spider-Man (1993) Limited Series. The Lizard appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 33 & 34.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361A CBCS 9.8 Verified Sig Stan Lee/Bagley 1st Printing

Paper: White

Verified Sigs: Stan Lee & Mark Bagley.

Label #17-286ED55-005

First Printing. Direct Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1998 2nd Series) 30 CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Hanna

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Scott Hanna on 09/22/2024.

Label #24-3575845-001

Direct Edition. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Story by J. Michael Straczynski, art by John Romita Jr. THE SCOOP: A new era unfolds as acclaimed writer J. Michael Straczynski takes the reins of Marvel's flagship character! THE STORY: As Peter Parker gets back into the swing of his life, a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger will forever change the way he will look at himself? And his alter ego, the ever-amazing Spider-Man. THE CREATORS: He's launched two hits with Rising Stars and Midnight Nation, and now Straczynski teams up with penciler John Romita Jr. to form the Spidey dream team supreme! And can you believe we have none other than J. Scott Campbell on covers? THE FORMAT: 36 pages, full color, with ads. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (2018 6th Series) 93A CBCS 9.8 Adams

Paper: White

Label #22-1417520-022

Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Patrick Gleason. Cover by Arthur Adams. THE BIG FINALE OF "BEYOND"!!! SPIDER-MAN VS. SPIDER-MAN! You may surprise yourself with who you're rooting for. Don't miss the conclusion to one of the most surprising Spider-Stories of the past decade. 52 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Avengers (1998 3rd Series) 21 CBCS 9.0 Witnessed+Verified Perez/Busiek/D'Onofrio

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: George Perez & Kurt Busiek. Witnessed Signatures: Vincent D'Onofrio on 3/25/2023 & Cate Blanchett on 5/22/2033. Direct Edition.

Ultron Unlimited Part 3 of 4."This Evil Unveiled" Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. In war-ravaged Slorenia, the Avengers attack! Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man tear into Ultron's robot army; while Firestar and the Black Panther attempt to locate the metal megalomaniac (and their missing teammates)! Eventually, in the skies over the parliament building, Earth's Mightiest Heroes confront their long-time foe! And the awesome battle erupts! The god of thunder, the King of Wakanda, the Sentinel of Liberty, the young fiery mutant, and the golden avenger vs. the utmost Ultron! Excelsior! Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Alkhema, and the Grim Reaper. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Firestar, Giant-Man, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, Vision, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Black Widow (2020 Marvel) 1D CBCS 9.8 Campbell Variant

Paper: White

J. Scott Campbell Variant.

Label #21-151DBC7-003

Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Elena Casagrande. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Natasha Romanoff has been a spy almost as long as she's been alive. And she's never stopped running, whether she was working for the good guys…or the bad. But Natasha's world is about to be upended. Beyond San Francisco's Golden Gate lies a mystery that only the Marvel Universe's greatest spy can solve. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 CBCS 4.0 Conserved

Conserved

Paper: Cream to off white

Professional Conservation Includes: Staples replaced.

Label #20-0B182CC-005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Carnage Black, White and Blood (2021 Marvel) 1G CBCS 9.8 Gleason Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #21-3DEFB5B-012

2nd Printing. Written by Al Ewing and Various. Art by Sara Pichelli. Cover by Patrick Gleason. CARNAGE RULES! Witness the cerebral chaos caused by CARNAGE, brought to life by some of the greatest creators at Marvel! But beware, True Believers, true to their titular character's namesake, these spine-chilling tales are not for the faint of heart and presented in BLACK, WHITE AND BLOOD! 36 pages, PC/B&W. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 18 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #23-34073B1-002

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. First appearance of the Gladiator in There Shall Come a Gladiator!, plot by Stan Lee, script by Lee (pages 1-7) and Dennis O'Neil (pages 8-20), pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Frank Giacoia; A burly costume store owner decides it is really the clothes that make the man and begins his career as the Gladiator; Foggy gets a Daredevil costume from Melvin who talks the tubby lawyer into setting up a staged super fight to impress Karen; Thinking his fight with Foggy will draw out the real DD, Gladiator goes after him for real and Matt has to take a hand in rescuing his friend; In the night and the fog, everyone assumes it is Foggy as Daredevil that beat the Gladiator back; cameos by Thor, Dr. Strange, Captain America, and Dr. Doom (as costumes in the Gladiator's costume shop). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Deadpool (2020 Marvel) 1H CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Christopher Christopher Variant

Paper: White

Witnesses Signature: John Tyler Christopher on 12/06/2024. John Tyler Christopher Variant.

Label #24-445DA35-002

Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Chris Bachalo. Cover by John Tyler Christopher. Deadpool's newest mercenary job has him going after the King of Monsters, who has claimed a new kingdom for his monstrous subjects…on Staten Island! But you know what they say, when you come at the king, you better not miss! The Merc with a Mouth finds himself neck deep in political intrigue, monster law, and a monster hunter out for blood! It's like The Crown but with even more swords and monsters! Can Deadpool's smooth charisma and deft diplomacy allow him to keep his head, or will he be royally screwed? 36 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool (2023 Marvel) 10BTC CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Waite

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Matthew Waite on 8/28/2023. BTC/Epic Nation Exclusive.

Label #23-307403E-001

Big Time Collectibles and Epic Nation Collectibles Exclusive Variant Cover by Matthew Waite. Written by Alyssa Wong. Art by Luigi Zagaria. HEART -> BROKEN! Things aren't looking great for Deadpool and his new paramour, Valentine Vuong. You know how it can be in love - you just want to be together, but there is always some secret society of killers that gets in the way and your heart and/or glass arms get shattered. 28 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-17D0DE4-002

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"The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 251N CBCS 8.5 Verified Sig Stan Lee

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Sig: Stan Lee on First Page.

Label #16-452E048-001

Newsstand Edition. "Into the Negative Zone!" Part 1 of 9. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. The Fantastic Four embark on their most perilous adventure to date, as they venture to explore the infamous Negative Zone. Can Marvel's First Family discover the secrets of this foreboding place, or will they succumb to the dangers and evils with dwell there? 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 2 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #22-11B1166-002

2 new Doctor Doom stories, "Origin of Doctor Doom!" and "The Final Victory of Dr. Doom!" Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Six pages of pin-ups by Kirby/Sol Brodsky. This issue also reprints "Prisoners of Doctor Doom" (from FF 5). Kirby/Stone cover. 76 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Hawkeye (1983 1st Series) 2D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0C6DFA9-003

Direct Edition. "Point Blank!" Guest-starring Mockingbird. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (pencils) and Brett Breeding (inks & embellishes). Cover by Mark Gruenwald and Bob Layton. Clint Barton's idyllic life has unraveled quickly in the past 48 hours as his great job and perfect girlfriend are gone! The beleaguered bowman still has his rocket-sled however and also a new ally! After Hawkeye and Mockingbird regroup from last issue's narrow escape, they go back to Cross Headquarters to search for evidence! But ashadowy super-villain called the Silencer intercepts them! Is this novice going to derail Clint's quest to take down his former employer? Be careful Hawkeye! Silence can be deadly! Retelling of Mockingbird's origin. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 35 Cent Variant 15ER CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Manufactured with magenta and yellow inks out of order on 4 pages. 35 Cent Price Variant/Manufacturing Error.

Label #20-00DE997-017

Error Edition - 35 cent variant edition, extremely limited distribution. Gene Colan.

NOTE: The Error Edition has four pages where the plates for the magenta and yellow were hung on the wrong cylinders. Example: In the advertisement for the Godzilla comic book, Godzilla appears purple rather than green. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk vs. Superman (1999) 1 CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Milgrom

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Al Milgrom on 09/21/2024.

Label #24-3575845-011

"Double Lives!" Story by Roger Stern. Art by Steve Rude and Al Milgrom. One is half a ton of primordial rage and fury and the product of modern science. The other is the last son of the doomed planet Krypton and endowed with abilities far beyond those of mortal men. Rendered in nostalgic 1950's-style artwork, this book tells the tale of "What if these two met?" What if these comic book icons had been born under the same banner? What will happen when the man-monster known as the Hulk, the strongest one there is, meets Superman, the Man of Steel and perhaps the greatest superhero of them all? Cover price $5.99.

Iron Man (1996 2nd Series) 1A CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Portacio Portacio

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Verified Sig: Whilce Portacio.

Label #19-2286342-010

Heroes Reborn. "Heart of the Matter!" Guest-starring the Hulk. Story by Jim Lee and Scott Lobdell. Art by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams. Witness the rebirth of the Invincible Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk! The greatest heroes of the Marvel Universe (The Avengers and the Fantastic Four) perished in battle with the mutant menace known as Onslaught. However, their story goes on. Told in the tradition of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, modern comics legend Jim Lee (X-Men and WildC.A.T.s) re-imagines the Golden Avenger and Green Goliath for the new millennium. Cover price $2.95.

Longshot (1985 Limited Series) 1D CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Adams

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Art Adams. Direct Edition.

Label #19-2286342-018

Direct Edition. 1st Art Adams pro work. Arriving on Earth unsure of his own identity, Longshot tries to rescue a kidnapped baby in "A Man Without a Past." Script by Ann Nocenti. Pencils by Arthur Adams (his first pro work). Inks by Whilce Portacio & Anderson. Cover by Adams. 1st appearance of Longshot and Spiral. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 90N CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #7002509-AA-007

Newsstand Edition. "Death on the Air" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Beast. Script by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Jack Abel. When the Modular Man and Killer Shrike steal a cutting edge Microwave Cellular Condensor from Empire State University Technology Exposition, the Amazing Spider-Man and the blue-furred Beast must battle the two villains atop the Empire State Building, before the Modular Man absorbs enough microwave energy (from cable TV antennas) to become a god! Will the web-slinger and the off-duty Avenger scramble his signal? This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 240. Notes: Killer Shrike's next appearance is in Spectacular Spider-Man 57. The letters page replies (by Chris Claremont) indicate that there was another story written and drawn for the 24th issue of the Ms. Marvel (1st) series. That story was finally published 13 years later in Marvel Super-Heroes (2nd series) 10. 36 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Mighty Thor (2017 3rd Series) 700UNKNOWN.C CBCS 9.8 Land Unknown Partial B&W Variant

Paper: White

Brain Trust/Unknown Virgin.

Label #19-37A24F9-085

Unknown Comics and Brain Trust Exclusive Partial B&W Virgin Cover by Greg Land. The Death of Mighty Thor: Part 1 of 7 - Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Walter Simonson, Russell Dauterman, Daniel Acuna, James Harren, Becky Cloonan, Das Pastoras, Chris Burnham, Andrew MacLean, Jill Thompson, Mike Del Mundo and Olivier Coipel. The final judgement comes as the Mangog arrives! The War Thor will meet the beast head on. But even the bloodthirst of this Ultimate Thor may pale in comparison to the might of the Mangog! The battle rages as Jane's cancer takes a turn for the worse, and she might not have to wait for the final judgment at all. The clock is ticking, and no hammer can save her this time. It's the beginning of the end that will lead to the most dramatic return in the Marvel Universe! PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and Valerio Schiti! 60 pages, full color. Rated T+ NOTE: Includes Marvel Value Stamp #1 of 53: Spider-Man.

NOTE: "This issue features seeds for the 2019 Marvel event The War of Realms." Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Mighty Thor (2017 3rd Series) 700UNKNOWN.C CBCS 9.8 Land Unknown Partial B&W Variant

Paper: White

Brain Trust/Unknown Virgin.

Label #19-37A24F9-088

Unknown Comics and Brain Trust Exclusive Partial B&W Virgin Cover by Greg Land. The Death of Mighty Thor: Part 1 of 7 - Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Walter Simonson, Russell Dauterman, Daniel Acuna, James Harren, Becky Cloonan, Das Pastoras, Chris Burnham, Andrew MacLean, Jill Thompson, Mike Del Mundo and Olivier Coipel. The final judgement comes as the Mangog arrives! The War Thor will meet the beast head on. But even the bloodthirst of this Ultimate Thor may pale in comparison to the might of the Mangog! The battle rages as Jane's cancer takes a turn for the worse, and she might not have to wait for the final judgment at all. The clock is ticking, and no hammer can save her this time. It's the beginning of the end that will lead to the most dramatic return in the Marvel Universe! PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and Valerio Schiti! 60 pages, full color. Rated T+ NOTE: Includes Marvel Value Stamp #1 of 53: Spider-Man.

NOTE: "This issue features seeds for the 2019 Marvel event The War of Realms." Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Mighty Thor (2017 3rd Series) 700UNKNOWN.C CBCS 9.8 Land Unknown Partial B&W Variant

Paper: White

Brain Trust/Unknown Virgin.

Label #19-37A24F9-087

Unknown Comics and Brain Trust Exclusive Partial B&W Virgin Cover by Greg Land. The Death of Mighty Thor: Part 1 of 7 - Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Walter Simonson, Russell Dauterman, Daniel Acuna, James Harren, Becky Cloonan, Das Pastoras, Chris Burnham, Andrew MacLean, Jill Thompson, Mike Del Mundo and Olivier Coipel. The final judgement comes as the Mangog arrives! The War Thor will meet the beast head on. But even the bloodthirst of this Ultimate Thor may pale in comparison to the might of the Mangog! The battle rages as Jane's cancer takes a turn for the worse, and she might not have to wait for the final judgment at all. The clock is ticking, and no hammer can save her this time. It's the beginning of the end that will lead to the most dramatic return in the Marvel Universe! PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Story by Robbie Thompson and Valerio Schiti! 60 pages, full color. Rated T+ NOTE: Includes Marvel Value Stamp #1 of 53: Spider-Man.

NOTE: "This issue features seeds for the 2019 Marvel event The War of Realms." Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Miracleman (2014) 1WWP.B CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Adams Adams WW Portland Sketch Variant

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Neal Adams. WW Portland 2014 Exclusive.

Wizard World Portland Sketch Edition with cover by Neal Adams. Limited to 2,500 copies.
Written by The Original Writer, Mick Anglo. Art by Garry Leach, Don Lawrence, Mick Anglo. KIMOTA! With one magic word, a long-forgotten legend lives again! • Freelance reporter Michael Moran always knew he was meant for something more -- now, a strange series of events leads him to reclaim his destiny! • Relive the ground-breaking eighties adventures that captured lightning in a bottle -- or experience them for the first time -- in these digitally restored, fully relettered editions! • Issue 1 includes material originally presented in WARRIOR #1 and MIRACLEMAN #1, plus the MARVELMAN PRIMER.

Moon Knight Black White and Blood (2022 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 Sienkiewicz

Paper: White

Label #25-2791B0A-017

Note : copies of this issue have a printing defect in the form of a small black smudge on the back cover

Written by Jonathan Hickman and Marvel Various. Art by Chris Bachalo and Marvel Various. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. A BLOOD MOON RISES - AND ITS CONTENTS ARE BLACK, WHITE & RED! A bevy of comicdom's finest creators put their mark upon the Fist of Khonshu in stories depicted in stark black, white and blood-red! Jonathan Hickman and Chris Bachalo introduce the all-different Moon Knight of the future! Marc Guggenheim and Jorge Fornés tell a Moon Knight adventure in reverse! And Murewa Ayodele and Dotun Akande team the white-clad crusader up with the Amazing Spider-Man for a harrowing night of adventure! 36 pages, PC/B&W. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98D CBCS 9.8 Verified Sig Liefeld/Stan Lee Direct Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Sigs: Rob Liefeld & Stan Lee.

Label #17-286ED55-009

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

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 98D CBCS 9.0 Direct Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Label #24-4024862-001

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

Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #20-3F331EA-020

Cover by Jim Steranko. First appearance of Scorpio in "Who Is Scorpio?", script by Jim Steranko, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; Fury sneaks into an island fortress, only to get shot in the back. Surprise!; It's an L.M.D., and the shooter is the real Fury!; But on examination, Dugan informs Fury the L.M.D.'s been shot 4 times, not 3 - which means, someone tried to assassinate him!; The only clue is a tiny badge with a "Scorpio" symbol on it; In San Francisco, comic Flip Mason's on the run from gambling debts; In Kansas City, racketeer Mitch Hackett looks forward to joining the mob. In NYC, Fury & Val walk in the rain; At the Monza Autodrome, Count Julio Scarlotti wins a race - and we see he has a Scorpio tattoo on his wrist; Days later in Nevada, Fury helps test an "EPB G-System" (Entrope Phase Barrier Guard System), a force field which is hoped may one day protect entire armies. As SHIELD prepares one final test (with an H-Bomb!) we see the tech firing the missile has a Scorpio tattoo on his wrist; Fury suddenly realizes the EPB's down, and nobody answers his comm; He races across the desert to a rocket sled used by NASA to escape as the missile descends on the spot he was relaxing; At the U.S. Government Research Center in Las Vegas, everyone's been put to sleep with gas by Scorpio - when Fury arrives via motorcycle. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. Cover price $0.12.

Rocket Raccoon (2014 2nd Series) 1NYCC CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Young Smith NYCC Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Skottie Young on 04/23/2017. NYCC 2014 Exclusive Variant.

Label #17-187F75D-002

New York Comic Con Exclusive Variant. Cover by Jeff Smith. Story and Art by Skottie Young. ALL-NEW, IN-CONTINUITY SERIES! As defenders of the cosmos go, Rocket Raccoon has faced his fair share of galactic battles. He's been a hero to the weak, a champion of good, a protector of the innocent, a heartthrob to the many intergalactic female species and now--a raccoon on the run?! ( I'm sorry, I'm sorry, a 'formidable-and-expert-Guardian' on the run. Rocket is NOT a raccoon, okay?) Rocket's high-flying life of adventure and heroism may soon be a thing of the past when he becomes a wanted man-and the authorities are not the only one on his TAIL! (We'll definitely be overusing that pun!) Superstar creator Skottie Young brings his A-game as writer and artist on the series we've been waiting decades for. Because let's be real, this is the only Guardian of the Galaxy you actually care about. Am I right? 28 pages, full color.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 1N CBCS 7.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #20-495CDB8-002

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance and origin of the She Hulk. "The She-Hulk Lives!" Guest-starring Bruce Banner. Story by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Chic Stone. Jennifer Walters is on the verge of death after an attempted assassination, and the only thing that will save her life is a blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner...AKA the Incredible Hulk! His gamma-irradiated blood sparks a startling transformation in his cousin, and she will forevermore be known as the Savage She-Hulk! Cover price $0.40.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 3 CBCS 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-3883C7B-016

1st appearance of Mephisto. "The Power and the Prize!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The valiant Silver Surfer comes face-to-face with the sinister creature who would go on to become his greatest adversary and one of the greatest forces for evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto! When the Lord of the Underworld kidnaps Shalla Bal, Norrin Radd has no choice but to venture into the stygian depths and face the devil himself to save the woman he loves. Includes the Watcher back-up "Why Won't They Believe Me?" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 261 CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Romita Sr.

Paper: White

Verified Signature: John Romita Sr.

Label #22-46C45A3-004

"Bad Business" Goblins at the Gate Part 3 of 3. Plot by Roger Stern and Glenn Greenberg. Script by Glenn Greenberg. Pencils by Luke Ross. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by John Romita Sr. The goblins emerge triumphant at the Big Apple Hotel! The Green Goblin flies away with Daniel Kingsley, while the Hobgoblin glides away with the web-slinger! And several minutes later they rendezvous with Norman Osborn at the Multivex corporation! It looks like game, set, and match for Norman! But the Hobgoblin wants to unmask Spider-Man! While Norman just wants his missing journal! Are the powerful goblins of the past about to throw down in the present? Yes, they are! And the wondrous wall-crawler must be ready for anything! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, and Betty Brant. (Notes: Roderick Kingsley returns many years later in Amazing Spider-Man 648. This issue features a gatefold cover.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Spider-Verse (2015 2nd Series) 4B CBCS 9.8 Mayhew 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Mike Mayhew Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-056D9B7-012

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Mike Mayhew. Written by Mike Costa. Art by Andre Arujo. The Spiders of the multiverse are in a race against Mayor Norman Osborn to discover what exactly brought them all together! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 3 CBCS 5.5 Verified Sig Leialoha/Chaykin 1st Printing

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: Steve Leialoha (on 1st page) and Howard Chaykin.

Label #21-3672DD8-006

1st printing, standard 30 Cent Newsstand Edition with UPC. A New Hope: Part 3 of 6. "Death Star!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Roy Thomas. Art by Howard Chaykin and Steve Leialoha. The evil Galactic Empire tests its ultimate weapon on Princess Leia's homeworld with devastating results. Meanwhile, Ben Kenobi begins Luke Skywalker's training in the ways of the force. However things take a turn for the worse when the Millennium Falcon is captured within the unrelenting grasp of the Death Star's tractor-beam. Now, it's up to this small motley band of heroes to mount a daring rescue attempt of the Princess from within the very bowels of the Empire's most powerful weapon. Cover price $0.30.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 13 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-3B4DBF3-005

"Day of the Dragon Lords!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin. At last, Luke is reunited with his friends. So why is the mighty Chewbacca trying to kill him? Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 16 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-3B4DBF3-014

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art and cover by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and the other heroes of Star Wars have just been targeted by one of the deadliest bounty-hunters in the galaxy - Valance the Hunter. What is this assassin's secret that makes him so dangerous? The answer may shock you. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 19 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-3B4DBF3-021

"The Hunter!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Continuing the saga began in the movie by George Lucas and released by Twentieth Century Fox, this tale finds Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, and the droids within striking distance of the evil Galactic Empire. Is this the end of our heroes, or can they somehow find a way to escape? Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 30 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-3B4DBF3-065

Direct Edition. "A Princess Alone!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. Trapped within an Imperial stronghold, the beautiful and brave Princess Leia must use her wits to escape certain death. Includes a 1-page ad for the Rom the Spaceknight action figure, the toy that inspired the comic series by the same name. Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 32D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-3B4DBF3-069

Direct Edition. "The Jawa Express!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Luke, Han, and Chewie are reunited on the planet where it all began. Opportunistic Jawas are at war with a cadre of Imperial Stormtroopers and the Rebel heroes are caught in the middle. Includes a 1-page ad for Rom the Spaceknight a comic series inspired by the action figure of the same name by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. Cover price $0.40.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 43N CBCS 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-3B8717B-012

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 5 of 6. "Betrayal at Bespin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. After their narrow escape from the pursuing Empire Fleet, the crew of the Millennium Falcon sets down on the Cloud City of Bespin for repairs. Lando Calrissian, proprietor of the floating facility, is an old friend of Han's. But he is an old friend with some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Luke's training under the tutelage of the Jedi Master, Yoda, is cut short when the young padawan senses that his friends are in great danger. Against Yoda's better judgement Luke races to Cloud City and the stage is set for the greatest battle between the forces of good and evil. Includes 5 pin-ups by Terry Austin, Michael Golden, John Byrne, Marie Severin, and Frank Miller. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 54 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-3B8717B-041

Direct Edition. Last 50-cent cover price. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "Starfire Rising!", script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Carmine Infantino (pages 1-18, 21) and Walt Simonson (pages 19; 22-31), inks by Frank Giacoia (pages 1-3, 8-18), Tom Palmer (pages 5, 21), and Al Milgrom (pages 7, 19, 22-31); On the planet Shiva IV, the Rebels fight another battle against the Empire that they may not all escape from. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 72D CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-283A255-025

Direct Edition. Chewie and Artoo enter the fray when Luke, Lando, Rik Duel and Dani are pursued by IG-88 and Bossk in "Fool's Bounty". Script by Jo Duffy, breakdowns by Ron Frenz, finishes by Tom Palmer. Frenz/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 74D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

Direct Edition. Piece of bracket chipped off on back of case at bottom right.

Label #21-283A255-028

Direct Edition. Lando, Luke, Leia, Chewie, Artoo and Threepio learn some vital details about rebels Yom Argo and Tay Vanis while on Iskalon in "The Iskalon Effect". Script by Jo Duffy, layouts by Ron Frenz, finishes by Tom Palmer. Palmer cover. Cover price $0.60.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 105 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-3DEFB5B-037

Direct Edition. Who has captured whom on Zeltros? That is what everyone wants to know when three different civilizations invade that world! It is up to Luke Skywalker and the Hoojibs to save the day. If that were not enough, Luke meets the villainous Toffs for the first time! "The Party's Over" is written by Jo Duffy, with art by Cynthia Martin, Steve Leialoha and Ken Steacy. Cover by Cynthia Martin and Ken Steacy. Cover price $0.75.

Star Wars Doctor Aphra (2017) 8BRAINTRUST.B CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Witter

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Ashley Witter on 4/6/2018. Brain Trust Virgin Exclusive.

Label #19-37425D2-006

The Brain Trust virgin cover by Ashley Witter. Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Andrea Broccardo. 'THE SCREAMING CITADEL' - PART 5 Jedi! Symbiotes! Rebels! Murderbots! Smugglers! Archaeologists! This one has it all! But can any survive the horrors of the Screaming Citadel? 28 pagess, full color. Rated T NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.