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Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 495N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714023

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Yesterday's Clues! starring the Challengers of the Unknown, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by George Papp; Superboy meets new Legion member Sun Boy (who is later revealed to be an impostor); Meanwhile, reform school escapee Tom Tanner (a double for Clark Kent) tries to take over Clark's life in Smallville. Underworld Reward starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. The Man Without a World starring Captain Marvel, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck. The Legion of Super-Traitors! starring Superboy, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Crime Carnival starring Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Die, Spectre--Again!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Neal Adams. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 497N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714021

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover art by Gil Kane. All Together Now! starring Challengers of the Unknown, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Dan Adkins. The Boy With Ultra-Powers!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Ultra Boy must discover Superboy's secret identity as an initiation test for the Legion. The Explanation! starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Mighty Marvels Join Forces!, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck; The Marvel Family unites to battle the evil Black Adam. The Face Behind the Lead Mask!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte and Al Plastino [page 4 and some Superboy and Luthor heads only], inks by John Forte and Al Plastino. Stop that Kid... Before He Wrecks the World starring the Spectre, script and art by Neal Adams. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 499N CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714019

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover art by Gil Kane. Untitled Plastic Man story, script by Len Wein, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Smith; Plas fights the triple-jointed murdering ballet dancer Dimitri Dervish. The Fantastic Spy!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; New Legionnaire Matter-Eater Lad is accused of being a traitor. A Kingdom to Re-Build starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. The Talking Tiger starring Captain Marvel, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck. The Villain from Valhalla starring Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Stolen Super-Powers!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte. The Man in the Moon starring Captain Marvel, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck. Pilgrims of Peril! starring the Spectre, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Murphy Anderson. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 500N CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714018

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Following the death of Lightning Lad, the LSH recruits new member Legionnaire Lemon, or Marvel Lad, who turns out to be Mon-El, finally cured of his weakness to lead and able to leave the Phantom Zone to join the Legion full-time. The Legion of Substitute Heroes!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Return of Lightning Lad!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Part I: The Legion of Super-Monsters!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Part II: The Legion's Super-Showdown!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Doom of the Super-Heroes--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. 148 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

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

Paper: White

Label #3986099018

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.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3814153003

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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.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3697823017

Newsstand 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 Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238A.N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant Tattooz included

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4703709002

IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238A.N CGC 8.0 Newsstand Variant Tattooz included

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4738612003

IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 239N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 241 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2088913003

Direct Edition. "In the Beginning" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin. After clashing at the New York Coliseum, the Amazing Spider-Man pursues the Vulture to Staten Island! The cagey old bird has kidnapped his former business partner and taken refuge in a farmhouse (previously used as a hideaway)! The Vulture thinks he's given Spidey the slip! But instead, he's given the web-slinger a chance to clip his aged wings! It's another titanic tussle between the Vulture and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Origin of the Vulture. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The Vulture returns in Web of Spider-Man 3.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 241 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "In the Beginning" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Terry Austin. After clashing at the New York Coliseum, the Amazing Spider-Man pursues the Vulture to Staten Island! The cagey old bird has kidnapped his former business partner and taken refuge in a farmhouse (previously used as a hideaway)! The Vulture thinks he's given Spidey the slip! But instead, he's given the web-slinger a chance to clip his aged wings! It's another titanic tussle between the Vulture and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Origin of the Vulture. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Note: The Vulture returns in Web of Spider-Man 3.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 245 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Sacrifice Play!" Part 2 of 2. Fourth appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dave Simons (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Dave Simons. The wondrous wall-crawler thinks he knows who the Hobgoblin is! Lefty Donovan! Who? Apparently, the evidence from the police points in Lefty's direction! So, the web-slinger conducts a relentless search! And in the skies over Times Square, the Amazing Spider-Man and the (suddenly super-strong) Hobgoblin clash again! Will this battle solve the mystery of the goblin's identity? Or just add to the puzzle? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ned Leeds, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Note: The Hobgoblin appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 85 -- a must read to keep up with the Hobgoblin's development.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 246D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4745010001

Direct Edition. "The Daydreamers!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by John Romita Jr. and Dan Green. The Watcher narrates the daydreams of four wishful souls: Felicia Hardy, J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, and Peter Parker! The Black Cat imagines robbing from the rich and giving to the poor alongside her favorite web-slinger! Jonah fantasizes about punching out the wall-crawler! Mary Jane dreams of seeing her name in the marquee lights of Broadway! And the Amazing Spider-Man yearns for respect as a photographer, scientist, and superhero! A fun issue! Cameo appearances (as part of dream sequences) by the Fantastic Four, Captain America, Iron Man, Doctor Doom, Doctor Octopus, Loki, the Absorbing Man, Kraven the Hunter, Meryl Streep, John Travolta, Woody Allen, and Cary Grant. (Note: This same month Spider-Man guest stars in Avengers 236 & 237.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

American Flagg (1983 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4741571013

It's Chicago in the year 2031 and when Reuben Flagg, former star of the "Mark Thrust" TV series, arrives as the new rookie Ranger, he tries to find out what is causing gangs to commit violence in "Hard Times." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 358D VG/FN 5.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. 1st full appearance of Killer Croc in "Don't Mess with Killer Croc!" starring Batman, Robin, Commissioner Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, Trina Todd, and The Squid, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Rodin Rodriguez; With the Squid eliminated, Killer Croc appoints himself the new head of the Gotham Underground as Batman puts together the pieces of Killer Croc's involvement in the Squid's death. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 361N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Harvey Bullock. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Most Successful Species!" starring Batman, Alfred Pennyworth, Commissioner Gordon, Jason Todd, Harvey Bullock, Man-Bat, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Pablo Marcos; Jason Todd has been taken by Man-Bat, who intends to transform him into a bat-boy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 366 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4083362005

Direct Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. The Joker Is Wild! starring Batman, Jason Todd, Harvey Bullock, Barbara Gordon, Alfred, Julia Remarque, and Vicki Vale, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Jason Todd disguises himself as Robin to help battle The Joker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) Canadian Price Variant 358 FN/VF 7.0

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. 1st full appearance of Killer Croc in "Don't Mess with Killer Croc!" starring Batman, Robin, Commissioner Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, Trina Todd, and The Squid, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Rodin Rodriguez; With the Squid eliminated, Killer Croc appoints himself the new head of the Gotham Underground as Batman puts together the pieces of Killer Croc's involvement in the Squid's death. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 32N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706716009

Newsstand Edition. All Superman reprints: "Solomon Grundy Wins on Monday" (script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Bob Oksner), "Power of the Parasite" (script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino), "The Ultimate Battle" (script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson), "The Man Who Murdered the Earth" (script by Len Wein, pencils by Swan, inks by Anderson), and "Mystery Mission to Metropolis" (script by Cary Bates, pencils by Swan, inks by Oksner). Rich Buckler cover pencils, Frank Giacoia cover inks. Cover price $1.25.

Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979) 34N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706716025

Newsstand Edition. Ed Hannigan/Bruce Patterson cover. Reprints: "The Flaming Fiend!" by Bob Kanigher, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito from Showcase #37 and #38; "The Deathless Doom!" by Bob Kanigher, Ross Andru and Mike Esposito from Showcase #39 and #40. Cover price $1.25.

Betty and Me (1966 Archie) 136 VF- 7.5

Cover by Dan DeCarlo. "Caught In The End," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Fearing the worst, Archie reluctantly agrees to go to a costume party with Betty as the back end of a horse. "Fit To Print," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; Betty takes her eight-year-old twin cousins to school to be fingerprinted for the local child protection drive. "The Shell Game," script by Frank Doyle, art by Stan Goldberg; Archie's father declares Betty and Veronica off-limits to Archie until his grades improve. "Tail Of Woe," script by Frank Doyle, art by Dan DeCarlo Jr.; The Royal Raccoons Lodge annual summer games becomes a battleground between Archie and Jughead, and Jason Blossom and his Pembrooke Academy cohorts. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Book of Man (1983 Jabberwocky Graphix) 1 FN 6.0

Underground mini comic created by Brad W. Foster, with contributions from Tom Brinkman, Kevin Eastman (TMNT fame), Par Holman, Patricia Newman (With Jim Thompson), and James Waltman. 4-1/4" x 5-3/8", 8 pages, B&W, mature readers.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 200D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. 64-page giant. Cover by Jim Aparo. Final issue of the series-1st Appearance of Katana, 1st appearance of Geo-Force, and 1st appearance of Halo. The Golden Age Batman stars in "Smell of Brimstone, Stench of Death!", script by Mike Barr, pencils by Dave Gibbons, inks by Dave Gibbons (1-3, 20-40) and Gary Martin (4-19); The story explains how 2 different personas for Brimstone exist: Both aware somehow of each others' existences on a spiritual level; In 1955, on Earth-2, Brimstone's defeated by Batman and sent to prison, but later transfers his 'spiritual' essence to his doppelganger on Earth-1 in 1983 to restart his criminal empire; He learns of a Batman on this world, but is also defeated here by him; When his essence returns to its own body, it is a vegetable by this time, trapping him there for the rest of his natural life, while his 'good' Earth-1 counterpart is unaware of what happened. The contemporary Batman stars in "Hell on Earth!", script by Barr, art by Gibbons. Back-up story: 1st appearance of Batman and the Outsiders in a 16-page sneak preview, script by Barr, art by Jim Aparo. One-page Bat-Mite strip by Stephen DeStefano. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) 200D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. 64-page giant. Cover by Jim Aparo. Final issue of the series-1st Appearance of Katana, 1st appearance of Geo-Force, and 1st appearance of Halo. The Golden Age Batman stars in "Smell of Brimstone, Stench of Death!", script by Mike Barr, pencils by Dave Gibbons, inks by Dave Gibbons (1-3, 20-40) and Gary Martin (4-19); The story explains how 2 different personas for Brimstone exist: Both aware somehow of each others' existences on a spiritual level; In 1955, on Earth-2, Brimstone's defeated by Batman and sent to prison, but later transfers his 'spiritual' essence to his doppelganger on Earth-1 in 1983 to restart his criminal empire; He learns of a Batman on this world, but is also defeated here by him; When his essence returns to its own body, it is a vegetable by this time, trapping him there for the rest of his natural life, while his 'good' Earth-1 counterpart is unaware of what happened. The contemporary Batman stars in "Hell on Earth!", script by Barr, art by Gibbons. Back-up story: 1st appearance of Batman and the Outsiders in a 16-page sneak preview, script by Barr, art by Jim Aparo. One-page Bat-Mite strip by Stephen DeStefano. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Captain Carrot (1982) 11N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700965007

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Newsstand Edition. "The Wuz-Wolf's Night to Howl." The Zoo Crew rescues Peter Porkchops, who has been captured by Wuz-Wolf. Porkchops gets his powers back. "The Sinister Salamandroid." An android attacks Rubberduck while he is alone. Script by Roy Thomas, E. Nelson Bridwell, and Scott Shaw, pencils by Stan Goldberg and Rick Hobert, inks by Al Gordon. Cover by Scott Shaw. Cover price $0.60.

Captain Carrot (1982) 11N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700965008

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Newsstand Edition. "The Wuz-Wolf's Night to Howl." The Zoo Crew rescues Peter Porkchops, who has been captured by Wuz-Wolf. Porkchops gets his powers back. "The Sinister Salamandroid." An android attacks Rubberduck while he is alone. Script by Roy Thomas, E. Nelson Bridwell, and Scott Shaw, pencils by Stan Goldberg and Rick Hobert, inks by Al Gordon. Cover by Scott Shaw. Cover price $0.60.

Captain Carrot (1982) 11N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700965006

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Newsstand Edition. "The Wuz-Wolf's Night to Howl." The Zoo Crew rescues Peter Porkchops, who has been captured by Wuz-Wolf. Porkchops gets his powers back. "The Sinister Salamandroid." An android attacks Rubberduck while he is alone. Script by Roy Thomas, E. Nelson Bridwell, and Scott Shaw, pencils by Stan Goldberg and Rick Hobert, inks by Al Gordon. Cover by Scott Shaw. Cover price $0.60.

Captain Carrot (1982) 11N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700965009

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Newsstand Edition. "The Wuz-Wolf's Night to Howl." The Zoo Crew rescues Peter Porkchops, who has been captured by Wuz-Wolf. Porkchops gets his powers back. "The Sinister Salamandroid." An android attacks Rubberduck while he is alone. Script by Roy Thomas, E. Nelson Bridwell, and Scott Shaw, pencils by Stan Goldberg and Rick Hobert, inks by Al Gordon. Cover by Scott Shaw. Cover price $0.60.

Creation Convention Program (1971 Gary Berman & Adam Malin) 1983 VG 4.0

1.25" Spine split from top.

1983 Creation Entertainment Convention program. Creation Edge of Chaos cover. 8 1/4" x 10 7/8", 32 Pages, B&W.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 524D VG+ 4.5

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Deathgrip," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dick Giordano; Story continued from Batman #357. Batman escapes the Squids giant-squid deathtrap, but the Squid himself is assassinated by Croc. "Mob Rule! II: Heat of the Moment!", script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Ron Randall; Green Arrow finally defeats the Executrix with reflector-signal arrows and pumps her for information about Machiavelli; In the meantime, Machiavelli is huddling with the Wall Street Irregulars and convinces them that criminals can run Star Citys government better than its elected officials; Later, Machiavelli and his group crash a town meeting on the anti-strike clause, at which the villain gives a political speech and is greeted with Mac for mayor! cries. 1st appearance Jason Todd (cameo only). 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3827683011

Direct Edition. Cover art by Terry Austin. The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones, script by John Byrne, pencils by John Byrne (layouts) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin; Indiana Jones goes after the Ikons of Ikammanen, "statues" of solid gold, after Charlie Dunne is murdered in the attempt; Indiana encounters Edith, Charlie's sister, and Solomon Black, who are both after the Ikons; Edith and Indiana are captured by a cult worshipping the Ikons. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 9 FN 6.0

This issue does not have a Lakeside Tattooz insert (or insert opened and the sample tattoo removed).

1st printing. Direct Edition. "The Diplomat!" Written by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Mike Esposito and Chic Stone. Scarlett gets the spotlight, as she races against the clock to stop a Cobra assassin. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 14N VF+ 8.5

First printing. Newsstand 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) 15D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4736544002

Direct Edition. First printing. "Red-Eye to Miami!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. After escaping the island bunker, can Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom work together long enough to escape South America?. 1st appearance Major Bludd (cameo). 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 15D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. First printing. "Red-Eye to Miami!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. After escaping the island bunker, can Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom work together long enough to escape South America?. 1st appearance Major Bludd (cameo). 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 15D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. First printing. "Red-Eye to Miami!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. After escaping the island bunker, can Snake-Eyes, Kwinn, and Dr. Venom work together long enough to escape South America?. 1st appearance Major Bludd (cameo). 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 16D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4734838004

First printing. Direct Edition. "Night Attack!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. In Washington, D.C., Hawk goes hand to hand with Cobra Commander and Destro on the back of a rolling HISS tank and Major Bludd leaves The Baroness to die in an exploding tank. 1st appearance of Cover Girl and Trip-Wire. 1st time all of Cobra big wigs seen together. Introduction of Joes Wolverine tank. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 16D VF/NM 9.0

First printing. Direct Edition. "Night Attack!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. In Washington, D.C., Hawk goes hand to hand with Cobra Commander and Destro on the back of a rolling HISS tank and Major Bludd leaves The Baroness to die in an exploding tank. 1st appearance of Cover Girl and Trip-Wire. 1st time all of Cobra big wigs seen together. Introduction of Joes Wolverine tank. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Groo the Wanderer (1982 Pacific) 2 VF+ 8.5

Signed and remarqued by Sergio Aragones. No autograph certification is included.

Cover art by Sergio Aragonés. "The Missive!", script by Sergio Aragonés (co-plot) and Mark Evanier (co-plot & dialogue), art by Sergio Aragonés; Groo becomes a guard for the Lord of Michokan's messenger and is still pondering who tried to kill him. Information on the creators on the Groo comic book by Mark Evanier. "The Travels of the Wanderer," script by Mark Evanier, art by Sergio Aragonés; The Wanderer's travels thus far. Untitled Sage story, script by Sergio Aragonés (co-plot) and Mark Evanier (co-plot & dialogue), art by Sergio Aragonés. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.00.

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.

Jon Sable Freelance (1983) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4263592024

Written and Illustrated by Mike Grell. Move over James Bond! Get out of the way Boba Fett! Make space Dr. Seuss?! It's Jon Sable, the best bounty hunter/secret agent in the world, and his "alter ego" B.B. Flemm, popular children's book author. Intrigue, espionage, and good ol' fashioned punch 'em in the mouth action abound in this series by noted Jack of all trades, Mike Grell. In this issue: "The Iron Monster!" When a conspiracy to kill then President, Ronald Reagan, transpires, Ronnie himself takes matters into his own hands and hires Jon Sable. Turns out, the hired assasin is an old war buddy of Sable's who is every bit as good as he is. Will Sable be able to save the leader of the free world in time, or will it be bedtime for Bonzo? Cover price $1.00.

Krull (1983) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727336006

Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1983 movie "Krull." In this issue, on the day of his wedding, Colwyn's bride, Lyssa, is kidnapped and so the young prince, with the help of an ancient weapon, Ynyr the Old One, Ergo a shapeshifter and a group of thieves, sets out on a quest to rescue her in part one of this adaptation. Script by David Michelinie and art by Bret Blevins & Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.60.

Krull (1983) 2D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4727336007

Direct Edition. Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1983 movie "Krull." In this issue, Colwyn and his brave group continue on their quest to rescue the princess Lyssa and they find many threats and obstacles in their way including the problem of how to find the location of the Black Fortress, where the princess is imprisoned in part two of this adaptation. Script by David Michelinie and art by Bret Blevins & Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 27 FN- 5.5

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Luke Skywalker confronts his destiny while the Rebellion launches a desperate strike against the Empire. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Return of the Jedi #1-4. Full color; 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3865200012

"Back in the U.S.S.R." Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Plot by Ralph Macchio and George Perez. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by J.J. Sinnabel (aka Joe Sinnott pp. 1, 6, 8, 10-11, 17 and Jack Abel pp. 2-5, 7, 9, 12-16). Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Undercover in the Soviet Union, Natasha falls in love with a fellow defector only to see him killed by KGB agents! Meanwhile, a mysterious figure sets a trap for the Black Widow in Hong Kong that involves no less than six assassins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Damon Dran. Second story: "Kaa's Hunting" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" concludes. Special feature: This issue includes four pin-ups: Cloak and Dagger by Terry Austin; the Hulk by Jim Shooter and Terry Austin; The Man-Thing by Bob Wiacek; and Dr. Strange by P. Craig Russell (his unpublished cover to issue #8). (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by Sandy Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover Black Widow Web of Intrigue (2009) Marvel Premier Edition.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 132 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4737553004

Direct Edition. "The Common Denominator!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Mr. Fantastic. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Paul Smith. During a quiet Saturday afternoon in the Baxter Building, Reed Richards receives a surprise visitor...his nephew Larry! There's just one problem with Larry though, he's the homicidal maniac known as Every-Man! And shortly after arriving, he knocks out Mr. Fantastic! Fortunately about an hour later, another visitor drops by the Baxter Building...the Amazing Spider-Man! Once the web-slinger revives the leader of the Fantastic Four, the duo begins searching everywhere for Every-Man! Can the wall-crawler and Mister Fantastic stop the rampage of Every-Man? Cameo appearance by Doctor Faustus. Flashback cameo by Captain America to recap Every-Man's prior appearance in Captain America 267. 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 95 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4734839018

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "The Power to Live...the Power to Die!" Guest-starring the Living Mummy. Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Alan Kupperberg and Jon D'Agostino. When Alicia Master is possessed by a malevolent spirit from ancient Egypt, the Thing heads overseas to save his sweety. Plus, the Living Mummy stalks his prey across the sands of time. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1982 DC) 3D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. 'Within These Walls…Armageddon!" Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by George Tuska and Alfredo Alcala. The mysterious cosmic being known as Zodac, Rider of the Spaceways, brings forth a warning. And thus the stage is set for the ultimate battle between good and evil. Its He-Man and his brave allies vs. Skeletor and his vile henchmen for the fate of not only Eternia, but the very cosmos as well. Who will be the Masters of the Universe?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.