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Alien Worlds (1982 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4708673002

Three tales written by Bruce Jones. Featuring a (near) perfect woman! Undersea adventure! Sword fights! "Planet Perfict" art by Jim Sullivan & Arthur Suydam, "The Test" art by Roy G. Krenkel & Val Mayerik, "Pride of the Fleet" art by Frank Brunner & Mike Mignola. Cover by Frank Brunner. Recommended for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 10 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4534814020

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"Blood Battle!" Part 2 of 2. Story and art by John Byrne. Can even the monstrous strength of Sasquatch survive against the deadly Super-Skrull, an alien villain who possesses all the powers of the famed Fantastic Four? Includes the back-up feature: The Origins of Alpha Flight. "Family Ties!" Starring Northstar. Story and art by John Byrne. NOTE: The Super-Skrull's story continues in Silver Surfer (1987-1998 2nd Series) Annual #1. Cover price $0.60.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 14 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4512504016

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"Biology Class!" Sub-Mariner cameo. Story and art by John Byrne. The team continues to deal with Guardian's death. However, Puck and Heather may soon be joining Guardian in the afterlife when they meet "What Lurks Below!" Cover price $0.60.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4344009012

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"Dreams Die Hard...!" Guest-starring Wolverine and the X-Men (in a flashback). Includes an 8-page excerpt from Uncanny X-Men #109. Story by John Byrne and Chris Claremont (dialogue on pages 8-11 & 13-16). Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin (inks on pages 8-11 & 13-16). Heather Hudson and her dear friend, Wolverine of the X-Men, reminisce about James Hudson and his first outing as the hero Vindicator. Meanwhile, Dr. Langkowski continues to test Aurora's abilities. All this plus Alpha Flight gets a new leader. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 249 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Secrets!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finishes). Cover by John Byrne. A mysterious individual is blackmailing the movers and shakers of New York City! And the group of victims includes Harry Osborn and J. Jonah Jameson! At the prestigious century club in Manhattan, the distinguished businessmen assemble to meet their tormentor...the Hobgoblin! The goblin plans to make his prey squirm in their seats! But there happens to be two other men relaxing at the club this afternoon...Mr. Wilson Fisk and Mr. Peter Parker! Perhaps better known as the Kingpin and the Amazing Spider-Man! Wow, is a three-way throw down about to erupt? Retelling of the Green Goblins origin. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameos by Norman Osborn and the Scorpion. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in the 1992 trade paperback: The Origin of the Hobgoblin; and the 2011 trade paperback also titled: The Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 249N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "Secrets!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finishes). Cover by John Byrne. A mysterious individual is blackmailing the movers and shakers of New York City! And the group of victims includes Harry Osborn and J. Jonah Jameson! At the prestigious century club in Manhattan, the distinguished businessmen assemble to meet their tormentor...the Hobgoblin! The goblin plans to make his prey squirm in their seats! But there happens to be two other men relaxing at the club this afternoon...Mr. Wilson Fisk and Mr. Peter Parker! Perhaps better known as the Kingpin and the Amazing Spider-Man! Wow, is a three-way throw down about to erupt? Retelling of the Green Goblins origin. Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameos by Norman Osborn and the Scorpion. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in the 1992 trade paperback: The Origin of the Hobgoblin; and the 2011 trade paperback also titled: The Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 251N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. "Endings!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson. After a pumpkin bomb sets his hideout ablaze, the furious Hobgoblin drives away in his battle van! But unbeknownst to the goblin, the web-slinger is holding on for dear life underneath! When Spider-Man crawls inside...the ferocious fight begins! As the Hobgoblin and the wall-crawler trade blows, the battle van careens into the Hudson River! Is the Hobgoblin going to sleep with the fishes? Only time will tell. Several hours later Spider-Man is drawn towards a mammoth citadel in Central Park...and then suddenly disappears! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns briefly in Amazing Spiderman 255. Tom DeFalco begins his 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title. Likewise, Ron Frenz begins his 3-year run as the primary penciler. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series (where the web-slinger appears next). This three-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 259, 260, and 261.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #3712331002

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252N CGC 9.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4683768025

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252N CGC 9.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4683768021

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252N CGC 9.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4683768024

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252N CGC 9.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4729102023

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252N VF+ 8.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252N CGC 8.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4683769003

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252N CGC 8.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4729103002

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252N VF 8.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252N VF- 7.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 253 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2009125006

Direct Edition. "By Myself Betrayed!" First appearance of the Rose. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Bill Anderson. Cover by Rick Leonardi. It's the debut of a new underworld super-villain...the Rose! And as the web-slinger finds out...this rose has plenty of nasty thorns! The star quarterback of New York's football team is on the take! And when the Rose orders him to throw his upcoming playoff game, the QB fights back! But the Rose's thugs are coming on an all-out blitz! And without the wall-crawler's help, the quarterback will get sacked...permanently! Meanwhile, Peter tells his aunt that he has dropped out of graduate school. It does not go well...to say the least! Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Aunt May. (Notes: The Rose becomes a major adversary for Spider-Man over the next three years. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 267.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 256 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #2088913023

Direct Edition. "Introducing...Puma!" Part 1 of 2. First appearance of Puma. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Rose is tired of the web-slinger interfering in his criminal activities! So, the underworld boss brings in an assassin from the American Southwest! Puma! Spidey doesn't much about Puma (aka Thomas Fireheart), but he will...very soon! In the meantime, the black symbiote costume keeps Peter Parker up past his bedtime...and then some! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Mary Jane Watson, Betty Brant Leeds, and Joe Robertson. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 270 & 271.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 257 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0144748005

Direct Edition. "Beware the Claws of Puma!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. On a Manhattan rooftop, Puma lines up the wounded wall-crawler for the kill shot, but the Black Cat intervenes at the last possible moment! With a brilliant display of her powers, the cat fights off Puma! And helps the web-slinger limp back to his apartment! After Felicia leaves Peter's pad, Mary Jane walks through the door! And then Puma smashes through the window! Wow, how is Peter going to save Mary Jane much less himself from the wrath of Puma? And so much for the whole secret identity bit! Everything is coming apart at the seams for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man (including his new costume)! Cameo appearances by the Rose, Kingpin, and Arranger. (Note: In this issue Mary Jane tells Peter that she knows...he is the Amazing Spider-Man.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 252 VF+ 8.5

Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Blue Devil (1984) 2N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700939009

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Newsstand Edition. Blue Devil takes on Shockwave to recover the precious cargo stolen from S.T.A.R. Labs in "Get Me Outta Here!" Script by Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Gary Martin. Cullins cover. Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 290 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4737570025

Direct Edition. "Echoes" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Ron Frenz and Steve Leialoha. Cover by John Byrne. A new evil plot is in the works against the allies of Captain America and the friends of Steve Rogers. Who are the conspirators? Baron Zemo, Mother Superior, and maybe even the Red Skull! Cameo appearance by the Wasp. (Note: This storyline and its subplots will continue to issue 300.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 299 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668534011

Red Skull in "The Bunker" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Paul Neary and Roy Richardson. Cover by Paul Neary. Fierce battles are raging at Skull-House! Baron Zemo and Mother Superior are savagely battling to the death; while nearby Nomad, the Falcon, and Bernie fight for their lives against the Sisters of Sin, and of course neither conflict is the main attraction! Captain America and the Red Skull, the two aging warriors from World War II, are set to rumble in the bunker under Skull-House! Meanwhile, Earth's Mightiest Heroes are assembling for a rescue mission. Will the Avengers arrive in time? Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Vision, Starfox, and the Wasp. 36 pages Cover price $0.60.

Conan the Barbarian (1970 Marvel) 163 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713511008

Cover art by Ernie Chan. Cavern of the Vines of Doom! starring Conan, Fafnir, and Krylxxa (death), script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Charles Vess; Fafnir rescues a lovely, but odd woman; Taking her home, they meet a race of plant creatures. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Dalgoda (1984) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4614907003

Factions - Written by Jan Strnad. Art and Covers by Dennis Fujitake. More than man's best friend...mankind's last hope! Characters in this premiere issue: Dalgoda; Posey Ravencraft; Broderick; Rand Kneedam; Trione; Frank; Kill-Drone. Includes mini-bios of Strnad and Fujitake. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.25.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 68 CGC 9.0 SS Conway

Paper: White

Signed by Gerry Conway on 9/26/25.

Label #4594773003

Destiny's Children! - Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson. Cover by Gil Kane. Vixen seeks Superman's help when a family friend disappears while playing inside a video game. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent]; Vixen [Mari McCabe]; Admiral Carlton Cerebrus (introduction, villain); Kip; Murph; Eddie; Jimmy Olsen. Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation in the book states that the average monthly number of sales of the comic is 119,559. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 535D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4648118005

Direct Edition. 1st Jason Todd in Robin costume. "One Hole in a Quilt of Madness!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Colan and Bob Smith. It's Jason Todd's first adventure as Robin the Boy Wonder and he has been seriously injured in battle with the Crazy-Quilt. However, the criminal underworld will soon learn there is more to this new Robin than meets the eye. Plus, Green Arrow's solo adventure continues in "On the Cheap...The Black Box III!" Part 3 of 4. Story by Joey Cavalieri. Art by Shawn McManus. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 545N CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4740461006

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dick Giordano. "By Darkness Masked," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith; The wounded Night-Slayer is found by a blind girl, who believes him to be the Batman; continues in Batman #379. "It's No Fair III: Fair Raid," script by Joey Cavalieri, art by Shawn McManus; Oliver Queen explains away his uniform to Bad Penny as a costume he is wearing for a play, and is admitted to the auto-automat; Shortly thereafter, he changes into his Green Arrow guise, defeats Penny and Pinball Wizard, and frees the hostages. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Reprint.

Label #4511213023

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Reprint.

Label #4511213016

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Reprint.

Label #4511214008

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Elfquest (1978 Warp Graphics) Magazine 20 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3700265009

Cover art by Wendy Pini. Quest's End Part 2, script by Wendy Pini (plot, script) and Richard Pini (plot), art by Wendy Pini; The Wolfriders find the Palace of the High Ones; The History of the High Ones is revealed. Elfquest portfolio plate 6 illustration. Woodlock/Rainsong/Shenshen back cover illustration by Wendy Pini. 44 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 273D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4651107010

Direct Edition. "Fathers and Others!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. While on an alternate Earth Reed runs into the last person he ever expected to see again...his father, Nathaniel Richards (1st full appearance)! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 21N VG 4.0 Newsstand Variant 1st Printing

Centerfold coming loose at one staple.

1st printing. Newsstand Edition - "Silent Interlude!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Leialoha. Cobra's deadly new agent - Storm Shadow - has captured Scarlett and brought her to Cobra's stronghold. Only one man has the bravery and skill to rescue her, and his name is Snake-Eyes. Plus, what is GI Joe's black-clad commando's mysterious link with Cobra's super ninja? 36 pages, FC.

NOTE: This is the classic "Silent Issue" with the 1st appearance of Storm Shadow. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 22N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4697939003

1st printing. Newsstand Edition. "Like Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust...!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'Agostino. When Cobra tries to crash a hero's funeral, two ne recruits step up to the plate to save the day. Meet Duke and Roadblock! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Duke and Roadblock. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 23D VF 8.0

1st printing. Direct Edition. "Cobra Commander Captured at Last!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'Agostino. Cover by Michael Golden. Duke and Roadblock prove their worth by taking on Cobra's elite agents - Major Bludd, Storm Shadow, and the Baroness - and capturing the big man, Cobra Commander, himself! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 24 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Chipping.

First printing. Direct Edition. "The Commander Escapes!" - Written by Larry Hama. Art by Russ Heath. Storm Shadow embarks on a daring rescue mission to free Cobra Commander from the clutches of those accursed Joes! Plus, the Commander introduces mysterious new ally. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Zartan (cameo). Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 25N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4697939017

First printing. Newsstand Edition. "Zartan!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Mike Gustovich. Cobra Commander introduces his deadly new ally! Joes meet Zartan! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st (full) appearance of Zartan. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 25N CGC 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 12/6/25. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4697027003

First printing. Newsstand Edition. "Zartan!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Mike Gustovich. Cobra Commander introduces his deadly new ally! Joes meet Zartan! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st (full) appearance of Zartan. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 26D VF/NM 9.0

First Printing. Direct Edition. - "Snake-Eyes: The Origin: Part 1 of 2!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Larry Hama and Steve Leialoha. At last! The strangest most startling secret of all is revealed...THE ORIGIN OF SNAKE-EYES! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 29 CGC 9.6 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 12/6/25.

Label #4697027011

1st printing. Direct Edition. "Beached Whale!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Michael Golden. Can the Joes stop the diabolical Destro from escaping? Don't bet on it. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 30 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698308013

First printing. Direct Edition. "Darkness!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Dreadnoks cut loose and the Joes are not happy about it. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

Grimjack (1984) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2123769009

Written by John Ostrander, Art by Timothy Truman. Welcome to Cynosure, a city where the multiverse meets and reality is relative to where you're standing. The only constant: Munden's Bar, owned by a mercenary for hire named John Gaunt, aka Grimjack. In this issue: A Shade of Truth! A mysterious female hires Grimjack to find the truth surrounding her daughter's untimely death. It's dark and gritty, kick you in the stomach crime noir with an extra helping of sci-fi/cyberpunk on the side. Fans of Watchmen, Dark Knight, Authority, and Ennis' Punisher should not be without this! Cover price $1.00.

Grimjack (1984) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2098520021

Written by John Ostrander, Art by Timothy Truman. Welcome to Cynosure, a city where the multiverse meets and reality is relative to where you're standing. The only constant: Munden's Bar, owned by a mercenary for hire named John Gaunt, aka Grimjack. In this issue: A Shade of Truth! A mysterious female hires Grimjack to find the truth surrounding her daughter's untimely death. It's dark and gritty, kick you in the stomach crime noir with an extra helping of sci-fi/cyberpunk on the side. Fans of Watchmen, Dark Knight, Authority, and Ennis' Punisher should not be without this! Cover price $1.00.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 189 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4316303022

"A Thing That Bores From Within..." Part 1 of 2. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. The relationship between Tony Stark and James Rhodes continues to deteriorate! And Rhodey, still plagued by headaches, thinks the ex-Shell-Head is trying to subvert his career as Iron Man! While Tony is shocked to learn that Rhodey has joined the West Coast Avengers! But before the former friends can resolve their growing differences, a new super-foe attacks: the Termite! This intrusive villain is trying to destroy an electronics company for which Circuits Maximus has a contract! And the golden avenger must root him out! Does Iron Man have an exterminator on speed dial? First appearance of the Termite. Cameo appearances by Clytemnestra Erwin, Morley Erwin, and Obadiah Stane. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) Annual 2D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4737553009

Direct Edition. Cover by Chuck Patton and Dick Giordano. "…The End of the Justice League. Story by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Chuck Patton. Inks by Dave Hunt. JLA Detroit begins here. Disgusted that the Earth was almost conquered while many Leaguers were away, Aquaman dissolves the old League to create a new group committed to being a team full time. A few old members stick around, joined by new characters Steel, Vixen, Vibe and Gypsy. 48 pages. Full color. Cover price $1.25.

Magik (1983 Marvel) 4D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Brett Blevins, inks by Tom Palmer. "Darkchild," script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Palmer; Illyana defeats Belasco and becomes ruler of Limbo; Illyana returns to Earth. 36 pgs., color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 10 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4701549015

Interview with editor Louise Jones and writer Mary Jo Duffy about Star Wars; article on The Futurians; Archie Goodwin and Greg LaRocque discuss Power Man and Iron Fist; interview with writer Ann Nocenti about Beauty and the Beast (starring Dazzler and Beast); Frank Cirocco and Carl Potts discuss Alien Legion; Star Wars. Cover by Ron Frenz and Jack Abel. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D FN 6.0

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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. NOTE: Nearly all first printings contain a "Blue Galactus" from a printing error (a lack of magenta printing plates) that was corrected in later printings. While small number of First printings may have the correct colors, the majority of copies will have "Blue Galactus". Due to the frequency, "Blue Galactus" variants should be treated the same as other First Printings. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.