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Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-06FB12C-002

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Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-1BAEEBF-001

Direct Edition. "X-Men" is written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #1 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Characters: Intro: X-Men; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Magneto. Also: "A Man Called...X" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and John Verpoorten; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #38. Characters: Professor X; Agent Fred Duncan; Cyclops [Scott Summers]. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 14 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Off white

Label #22-0CD45F2-001

Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) in The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Green Goblin hires the Enforcers to help him defeat Spider-Man; To further his plan he convinces B.J. Cosmos to film a movie of Spider-Man fighting Goblin and the Enforcers in the desert; While filming, Goblin and the Enforcers attack Spider-Man and accidentally awaken the Hulk. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 9 and 152. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 30 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-09623D4-036

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Cat (not the same character who would be introduced in "The Cat" # 1 from 1972 who would later become Tigra). The Claws of the Cat!, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Jameson offers a thousand dollar reward for catching The Cat, and Spider-Man plans to collect; Betty tells Peter that Ned has asked her to marry him. Ad for Marvel T-Shirts. A letter from Jack C. Harris. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 23 and 169. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 31 CBCS 6.0

Paper: White

Exceptional White.

Label #22-083385D-001

Cover by Steve Ditko. First appearances of Gwen Stacy, Harry Osborn, and Professor Warren. First appearance of the Master Planner (revealed in issue 32 to be Doctor Octopus) in "If This Be My Destiny, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (script), art by Steve Ditko; Aunt May falls deathly ill on Peter's first day of college. Meanwhile, the Master Planner is stealing scientific gadgets. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins, art by Steve Ditko and Marie Severin; Bullpen Bulletins page discussing staff; Marvel Checklist; ads for Spider-Man T-Shirt and MMMS. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 24 and 170. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 75 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-29940AB-002

First 15¢ cover price. "Death Without Warning!" Plot by John Romita. Script by Stan Lee. Art by John Romita (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by John Romita. At last it's the conclusion to the Petrified Tablet saga! In a stroke of scientific brilliance, Dr. Curt Connors deciphered the tablet...and created a special potion to reverse aging. And now after drinking it, Silvermane is young again! And nobody can believe it! But the special potion may come with a fateful twist. Once the wall-crawler crashes into the Maggia's headquarters, Silvermane's luck begins to change! The amazing one challenges Man-Mountain Marko and the rejuvenated Silvermane -- to free Martha Connors and Billy! Can Spider-Man knock out his opponents before Dr. Connors transforms into you-know-who? Cameo appearances by Caesar Cicero and the Lizard. (Notes: Silvermane returns in Daredevil (1st series) 120-123. The Petrified Tablet saga was reprinted in 2020 in the trade paperback: Amazing Spider-Man The Secret of the Petrified Tablet Epic Collection. The TPB collects issues #68 thru #85.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 194N CBCS 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #19-060F63E-006

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Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Black Cat in "Never Let The Black Cat Cross Your Path!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man series! The dazzling debut of the Black Cat! The wall-crawler has spent the first 193 issues of his title chasing super-villains! But tonight he's going to kiss one instead! Wow! Does the web-slinger stand a chance against the beauty and charm of Felicia Hardy? Not when the alluring cat has his tongue! And maybe later his heart! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mysterio (in civilian clothes), and the burglar. (Notes: The Black Cat is the creative highlight of the Wolfman-Pollard run on the Amazing Spider-Man title. Dave Cockrum designed the cat's costume. The letters page includes an alternate cover (for issue 194) by Keith Pollard. It also includes an alternate cover to Spider-Woman 9 by Carmine Infantino. This two-part story was reprinted in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. the Black Cat (2005). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361B CBCS 9.8 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #21-1ADC1D1-001

2nd ptg (silver ink background, not white); 1st full app Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Pt. 1 of 2 Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 23SYNDICATE.B CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Syndicate Virgin Exclusive

Label #23-47D6840-001

The Syndicate (616 Comics, AntiHero Gallery, Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, and Street Level Hero) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Tiago Da Silva. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by John Romita Jr. WHAT DID PETER DO?! • We opened this series with a question. • The centerpiece of the answer is a flat-out fight. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Amazing Spider-Man (2022 7th Series) 27SYNDICATE.B CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Syndicate Virgin Exclusive

Label #23-47D6840-002

The Syndicate (The 616 Comics, Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, and Fandom Comic Shop) Exclusive Virgin Cover by Tiago Da Silva. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Ed McGuinness. Grief looms over Peter after last issue's shocking death! Spider-Man's villains are more than happy to keep him distracted… Your eyes don't deceive you, DOCTOR OCTOPUS IS BACK! 32 pages, full color. Rated T

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 131 CBCS 8.5 SS Roy Thomas

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Roy Thomas on 6/17/2023.

Label #23-211DCD8-006

"A Quiet Half-Hour in Saigon!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Avengers search for clues about Mantis' origin in the streets of Saigon. However, their quest for answers continues to come up empty. Meanwhile in timeless limbo, a strange three-way battle among Kang, Immortus, and Rama-Tut concludes. Unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Conqueror emerges victorious! With Immortus' time machine at his disposal, Kang plucks six deceased villains from the time stream to form the unearthly Legion on the Unliving! Frankenstein's Monster, Wonder Man, the Flying Dutchman (aka the Ghost), Midnight, Baron Zemo, and the original (golden age) Human Torch. Wow, an all-star assemblage from the annals of Marvel! And with a spectacular bolt from the blue, Kang interrupts the Avengers' quiet day in Vietnam and transports the heroes to the labyrinths of limbo! Where a blockbuster battle looms next issue…between the quick and the dead! Cameo appearances by Nomad (aka Steve Rogers), Libra, and the Cotati (as the green-hued Swordsman). Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The build-up of suspense between issues 131 and 132 was tremendous, since most of the resurrected villains had not appeared in almost a decade. Wonder Man, Baron Zemo, and Immortus previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 9, 15, and 16, respectively. This issue is the third appearance of the original Human Torch in silver age/bronze age continuity. The first is Fantastic Four Annual 4 published in 1966. The second is Avengers 71 published in 1969. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #70 Super Skrull by Jack Kirby.) Cover price $0.25.

Avengers No Road Home (2019 Marvel) 5B CBCS 9.8 Noto Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #19-1141BFA-001

Written by Al Ewing, Jim Zub and Mark Waid. Art by Sean Izaakse. Cover by Phil Noto. THE ALL-NEW WEEKLY AVENGERS EVENT CONTINUES! As the Scarlet Witch works to escape Nyx's prison of darkness, the Hulk takes on Hypnos, Lord of Sleep, in the realm of Nightmare! LEGACY #712 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 159D CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #17-00FAC4D-007

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Marked for Murder!, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Slaughter gathers his men to take out DD; Bullseye decides to strike at Hornhead through the Black Widow; Bullseye appearance (primarily as Benjamin Pondexter); Black Widow cameo. One-page feature: Daredevil's Billy Club!, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 22 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #24-30B19A6-003

Cover art by Frank Brunner (which actually illustrates the story in issue 23). Mind Trip!, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Rudy Nebres; Clea's amnesia & magical rampage continues; Strange battles Clea, & helps cure her of madness implanted by Xander; Apalla, Queen of the Sun, first appears; hints of connection with Clea. The story continues from Doctor Strange Annual 1. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Cover price $0.30.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-2279E2B-001

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 14D CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #22-2D997FD-001

First printing. Direct Edition. "Destro Attacks!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom attempt to escape from a sunken Cobra island bunker. Meanwhile, Destro makes his first full appearance as he plans an ambush in Springfield for the Joes. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 27 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1984474-018

1st printing - "Snake-Eyes: The Origin: Part 2 of 2!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. As Cobra's elite fight for their lives in the swamp, Scarlet thinks back to the first time she ever met GI Joe's resident super ninja. The origin of Snake-Eyes continues! Plus, Storm Shadow and Snake-Eyes duel to the death and a startling secret about their rivalry is revealed! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 32 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1984E1B-001

1st printing - "The Mountain!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Can Spirit, Firefly, and Destro stop trying to kill each other long enough to survive the journey down THE MOUNTAIN? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1984E1B-012

1st printing - "Judgments!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Witness the trial of Cobra Commander's son! Will a father order the execution of his own child?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 119 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-27A0853-013

Androids, androids everywhere! Cobra Commander's horde of android doubles is poised to overrun the entire world...unless Snake-Eyes, Storm Shadow and Scarlett can stop them in time! "Double Trouble" is written, illustrated and colored by Herb Trimpe. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 141 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-197F604-022

GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 3 of 4 - "Sucker Punch!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Lieber and William Rosado. As Snake Eyes and Ninja Force attempt to pull Scarlet out of deep cover, Megatron decides to up the ante. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 143 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-19803A9-001

Scarlett's trapped...on Cobra's "Dark Island"! Characters: Scarlett; Rock 'N Roll; Breaker; Hawk. Note: This issue occurs between issues 134 & 135. Written by Eric Fein and Vic Sutherland, with art by Jesse D'Orozco, Tom Mandrake and Tim Tuohy. Cover by Jesse D'Orozco and Tim Tuohy. Cover price $1.25.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2CF024C-005

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2013B60-004

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2013 3rd Series) 5B CBCS 9.8 Rivera 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Paolo Rivera Retailer Incentive.

Label #24-27C208F-018

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Paolo Rivera. Consultant: Neil Gaiman. (W) Brian Michael Bendis. (A) Sara Pichelli Spinning out of the dramatic conclusion of Age of Ultron, dimensions collide and Heaven's most fearsome Angel pushes the Guardians back on their heels. Cover price $3.99.

Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-1D0658E-003

Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Infamous Iron Man (2016) 2B CBCS 9.8 Albuquerque 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Albuquerque Retailer Incentive

Label #1770123273701517-012327C-015

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Alex Maleev. Cover by Rafael Albuquerque. The secrets that propel Victor Von Doom's new quest as a hero start to reveal themselves, but that is nothing compared to the who's who of heroes AND villains looking for a piece of revenge for his past sins - beginning with Ben Grimm! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Infinity War (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8 SS Jim Starlin

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/24/2022. Direct Edition.

Label #22-17DE596-021

Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Al Milgrom. The sequel to Infinity Gauntlet. Somewhere deep in space on a nameless planet the titan Thanos discovers a new threat to the existence of the universe and investigates. Meanwhile, all across the globe key super-heroes are attacked by evil dopplegangers. Thanos comes face to face with the ones responsible, the Magus, evil counterpart to Adam Warlock, and the titan's own doppleganger. As Reed Richards gathers the world's heroes the World Devourer Galactus sends his herald to contact the Master of the Mystic Arts, Dr. Strange. All this plus the unholy alliance of Dr. Doom and Kang the Conqueror. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Al Milgrom. 48 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-298F3EF-043

"Beware the Blood Brothers!" First appearance of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark Marvel issues of the Bronze Age. Drax the Destroyer is a prisoner of Thanos at the evil Titan's Earth-fortress. In an effort to escape, Drax telepathically reaches out to Tony Stark for assistance; but before Iron Man can come to the rescue, Shell-Head is ambushed by the Blood Brothers! Can Drax and the golden avenger defeat the Blood Brothers and Thanos? Also first appearances of Drax the Destroyer, Starfox (in a flashback), and Mentor. (Note: Iron Man 55 was reprinted as a Marvel Milestone Edition in 1992.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Direct Edition. Damaged/broken/not intact. Minor front/back crack(s), under 1".

Label #19-418723C-003

Byte of the Binary Bug - Written by Marv Wolfman. Art and Cover by Steve Ditko. A brand new foe for X-51! Starring Machine Man, Peter Spaulding, Maggie Jones (introduction), Pamela Quinn (introduction), Byron T. Benjamin (introduction), Eddie White (introduction), Hiram Goldstein (introduction), Harry Wilkins (introduction), Frank Cirrado (introduction), Patrick Gilroy (introduction), James Anderson, Calvin C. Bryer (introduction), Binary Bug [Joseph Rambo] (introduction, villain), Khan (introduction), Gianelli (introduction) and Tinkerer. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 47 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #23-1098925-002

Cover art by Bob Layton. First Scott Lang as Ant-Man in "To Steal An Ant-Man!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finished art), inks by Bob Layton; What happens when Scott Lang, former electrician to the Avengers, steals Hank Pym's shrinking particles?; And why has this ex-con reverted back to his thieving ways?; Check out Scott Lang, Ant-Man, suited up for the first time! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Blue Galactus Variant

Label #21-2156ce3-088

Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 143 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-24A14BC-029

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Face-to-Face With the Lizard, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; reprints the first appearance of the Lizard; The Bugle challenges Spider-Man to put an end to the Lizard's rampage; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #6. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Nam (1986) 1A.D CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama 1st Printing

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 03/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21F3AF0-022

First Printing. Direct Edition. Vietnam the way it really was! Join Ed Marks and the men of the 23rd Infantry as they learn to survive in the steaming jungles of Southeast Asia. "First Patrol" is written by Doug Murray, with art by Mike Golden and Armando Gil. Cover by Mike Golden. Cover price $0.75.

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

Paper: Off white to white

Label #24-27250BB-007

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.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-32C57EC-003

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-1D447CB-001

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-1098925-003

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-1FDEB0B-003

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #20-278991A-002

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 7 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-21F617C-022

First 75-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Mark Armstrong, inks by Joe Albelo. "A Blitz in Time," script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Mark Armstrong, inks by Joe Albelo; Jonah and the interns visit the Space Center, where a disgruntled scientist captures them to be guinea pigs for his Time-Matrix-Alternating Stabilizer; Dragging Spider-Ham along, they travel to World War II-era London; Peter is befriended by a nurse, while the other four get thrown in jail, then captured by a Nazi spy; Spider-Ham catches the spy, and everyone returns to the present, where the scientist is thwarted... but has history changed? "Deerdevil, The Cloven-Hooved Mammal Without Fear," script by Steve Skeates, art by Joe Albelo; Batt Burdock drops by the office just long enough to get a clue as to the whereabouts of Sanity Claws; As Deerdevil, he chases him down, restores him to sanity, and all's well that ends well. Ad for Spider-Man/Power Pack. Ad for Droids/Star Wars. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 17 CBCS 9.2 SS Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-21F6F8D-017

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Pig Out!", script by Mike Carlin, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Fat Cat tries to throw himself in the river, but the splash empties it, and attracts the attention of Bunsen, who tries to befriend him, but Fat Cat turns mean; Spider-Ham saves Bunsen, but they run into two more Fat Cats; Spider-Ham and the interns evade the cats, and head for a restaurant, but the Pig-Signal summons our hero to the prison, where the cats are planning to break in so they can eat and be left alone. "Secret Furs," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; Bruce Bunny has been transported to a weird world, along with many heroes and villains; The Bee-Yonder reveals the high concept of Secret Furs to him: The creation of the ultimate 24-hour independent TV network. Bruce gets angry, and turns into Hulkbunny, but The Bee-Yonder merely casts him in a TV show. Madballs ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $1.00.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 Marvel) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-2386FFA-009

Direct Edition. Cover by James Sherman. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation. Cover price $0.50.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1864831-004

Direct 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 (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248D6B1-023

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Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-3E3F807-009

Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-400F6A3-009

Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Star Wars Darth Vader (2015 Marvel) 3REP.3RD CBCS 9.8 SS Granov/ Larroca Granov Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: ADI Granov and Salvador Larroca. Third Printing

Label #21-121DD7B-068

3rd Printing - Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Salvador Larroca. Cover by Adi Granov. When a Dark Lord needs help, who can he turn to? Meet Aphra-the galaxy's foremost raider of lost weaponry! Plus: could these be the deadly droids she's looking for? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Star Wars Doctor Aphra (2017) 22B CBCS 9.8 SS Henry

Paper: White

Galactic Variant Verified Signature: Guy Henry

Label #20-2E39C77-001

Written by Si Spurrier. Art by Kev Walker. Cover by Rod Reis. STUCK IN A JUNKYARD JAIL AT WAR. IT CAN'T GET WORSE - RIGHT? I mean, unless you add a vengeful FORCE GHOST. And insane MURDERDROIDS. And a BOR BRAIN-LEECH. And a SENTIENT BIOHAZARD... Surely even rogue archaeologist DOCTOR APHRA can't find a way to make things even worse. Wrong. Because her current beau and her ex are just about to meet... 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Tales of Suspense (1959) 49 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #16-3DEBE11-040

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. First X-Men crossover (same date as X-Men #3 - January, 1964), plus first Avengers crossover (without Captain America) in the Iron Man story, "The New Iron Man Meets the Angel!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Paul Reinman; The Angel is affected by an atomic test done at one of Stark's weapons plants. His personality is altered and now he wants to join the Evil Mutants; The X-Men call the Avengers for help but only Iron Man is available. "Strange Encounter," art by Joe Maneely. "The Saga of the Sneepers!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by George Roussos (as G. Bell); An alien race watches humanity's progress, worried that they will one day overtake them; With the invention of the atomic bomb and the Cold War, they decide that humanity will wipe itself out before it poses a threat. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.