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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 265A.D CGC 9.8 SS Frenz 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Ron Frenz on 6/15/24.

Label #4461580006

First printing. Direct Edition. First appearance of Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. "After the Fox!". The Black Fox is on the run! But it's not the Spectacular Spider-Man who's chasing him! It's Silver Sable! An adventurer for hire from the European country of Symkaria! Silver Sable and her Wild Pack pursue the fox through the streets of Manhattan and then later corner him on the waterfront! However, the aging international jewel thief has a wall-crawling guardian angel! Down on the docks, the sparks fly as the web-slinger gives Silver Sable a lesson in diplomacy...superhero-style! Second appearance of the Black Fox. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, and Normie Osborn. (Notes: Silver Sable appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 279. The Black Fox returns in Web of Spider-Man 14. There is a second printing of this issue published in 1992. The second printing features a gray cover and a yellow dog ear touting the first appearance of Silver Sable. This story was also reprinted in Marvel Tales 277.) Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 265A.D VF/NM 9.0 1st Printing

First printing. Direct Edition. First appearance of Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. "After the Fox!". The Black Fox is on the run! But it's not the Spectacular Spider-Man who's chasing him! It's Silver Sable! An adventurer for hire from the European country of Symkaria! Silver Sable and her Wild Pack pursue the fox through the streets of Manhattan and then later corner him on the waterfront! However, the aging international jewel thief has a wall-crawling guardian angel! Down on the docks, the sparks fly as the web-slinger gives Silver Sable a lesson in diplomacy...superhero-style! Second appearance of the Black Fox. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, and Normie Osborn. (Notes: Silver Sable appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 279. The Black Fox returns in Web of Spider-Man 14. There is a second printing of this issue published in 1992. The second printing features a gray cover and a yellow dog ear touting the first appearance of Silver Sable. This story was also reprinted in Marvel Tales 277.) Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 265A.D VF 8.0 1st Printing

First printing. Direct Edition. First appearance of Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. "After the Fox!". The Black Fox is on the run! But it's not the Spectacular Spider-Man who's chasing him! It's Silver Sable! An adventurer for hire from the European country of Symkaria! Silver Sable and her Wild Pack pursue the fox through the streets of Manhattan and then later corner him on the waterfront! However, the aging international jewel thief has a wall-crawling guardian angel! Down on the docks, the sparks fly as the web-slinger gives Silver Sable a lesson in diplomacy...superhero-style! Second appearance of the Black Fox. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, and Normie Osborn. (Notes: Silver Sable appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 279. The Black Fox returns in Web of Spider-Man 14. There is a second printing of this issue published in 1992. The second printing features a gray cover and a yellow dog ear touting the first appearance of Silver Sable. This story was also reprinted in Marvel Tales 277.) Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 265A.N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4458280006

First printing. Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. "After the Fox!". The Black Fox is on the run! But it's not the Spectacular Spider-Man who's chasing him! It's Silver Sable! An adventurer for hire from the European country of Symkaria! Silver Sable and her Wild Pack pursue the fox through the streets of Manhattan and then later corner him on the waterfront! However, the aging international jewel thief has a wall-crawling guardian angel! Down on the docks, the sparks fly as the web-slinger gives Silver Sable a lesson in diplomacy...superhero-style! Second appearance of the Black Fox. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, and Normie Osborn. (Notes: Silver Sable appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 279. The Black Fox returns in Web of Spider-Man 14. There is a second printing of this issue published in 1992. The second printing features a gray cover and a yellow dog ear touting the first appearance of Silver Sable. This story was also reprinted in Marvel Tales 277.) Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 266D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4438187003

Direct Edition. "Jump for My Love or Spring is in the Air" Script by Peter David. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Finishes by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Denys Cowan and Joe Rubinstein. The web-slinger catches a suicidal jumper in mid-leap! And to his surprise discovers that the jumper is none other than the Toad...of Brotherhood of Evil Mutants fame! The Toad is down of his luck, but suddenly thinks a partnership with Spider-Man would turn his life around! However the Toad's plan draws the ire of the Frog-Man and the Spider-Kid! They want to be the wall-crawler's partner too! What a group of misfits! Can Spider-Man gracefully bow out of this mess? Cameo appearance by the Black Cat. 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 257D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4372547010

Direct Edition. "Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Batman (1940) 386D GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Direct Edition. Cover by Tom Mandrake. "Black Mask: Losing Face" starring Batman, Commissioner Gordon, Harvey Bullock, Black Mask (1st appearance and origin), and Lucius Fox, script: Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Roman Sionis loses his family's company, Janus Cosmetics, and turns to a life of crime as Black Mask. Part 1 of 3, continued in Detective Comics (1937) #553. Missive by letter hack T.M. Maple. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 310N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4485129001

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of Diamondback . "Serpents of the World Unite! Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. The Serpent Squad has added five more members and upgraded to the Serpent Society. The society's leader, Sidewinder, decides to test his new team by dividing them into groups for three special missions. The first group (Anaconda, Cobra, Rattler) breaks into the Brand Corporation's Long Island factory to steal research equipment, but the star-spangled avenger is there to stop them! Also in this issue, Steve Rogers decides to pursue a career as a comic book artist. First appearance of Cap's future partner: Diamondback. Cameo appearances by Starfox and the Black Knight. Cover price $0.65.

Coyote (1983) 11 FN+ 6.5

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4366919010

"3 Earths! 3 Deaths!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. Using the mind-altering powers of the Psycho-Pirate, the sinister Anti-Monitor creates a wave of fear and paranoia which reaches out and engulfs the last three Earths in existence. While heroes battle heroes this monster's machiavellian schemes of total annihilation come closer and closer to fruition. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor is summoned before the robotic Brainiac. What could these life-long villains possibly be up to in this time of Crisis? 1st appearance of the new Wildcat (Yolanda Montez). Cover price $0.75.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3903215025

Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349694009

Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4424337003

Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 VF+ 8.5

Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1208086002

Newsstand Edition. "The Rainbow Bridge!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Marie Severin. The brave Ewoks from the Star Wars: Return of the Jedi get their very own comics series. Wicket and Teebo embark on an epic quest to save the village. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 275 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4484921007

"Cowboys and Idioms!" Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Al Gordon. Cover by John Byrne. In this solo adventure featuring She-Hulk, the Jade Amazon must track down some very revealing photos of herself before an unscrupulous publisher releases the racy pics to the public. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 32 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279D3CC-009

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 (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 (1982 Marvel) 33 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279D3CC-010

1st printing - "Celebration!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Who wants Cobra Commander dead? You'll never guess. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 36D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279D3CC-012

First printing. Direct Edition. "All the Ships at Sea!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham, Mark Bright, Bob Camp, and Larry Hama. Cover by Michael Golden. A crack squad of Joes fights for survival on the open seas. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (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 (1982 Marvel) 42 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-197FA86-019

1st printing - "Ties that Bind!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Storm Shadow and his pupil reach a crossroads. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 42 CGC 9.6 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 12/16/23

Label #4370575009

1st printing - "Ties that Bind!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Storm Shadow and his pupil reach a crossroads. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 17 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-276811C-018

Fury meets Mr. Bones' teammates in Helix, while the Silver Scarab dons a new costume before making a rescue attempt in "Home, Sweet Helix! (Or, Bad Day Near Bakersfield)" Part 2 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-276811C-019

Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover. Mr. Bones and the rest of Helix invade Beverly Hills, while Harbinger stops time to recruit Obsidian in "Helix Goes To Hollywood! (More Or Less)" Part 3 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Pablo Marcos. 1-page pin-up of Helix by McFarlane and Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 200 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4478358022

New logo. "Resolutions!" Double-Sized issue. First appearance of Silver Centurion Armor. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover by Mark Bright, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Finally it's here! The epic battle that has been brewing for more than three years! Obadiah Stane is Iron Monger. Tony Stark is Iron Man. With most of his friends either missing or dead, the former golden avenger must don the armor of Iron Man once again! But this time Tony will be putting on his brand new red and silver armor! Will it give him the upper hand during his life-and-death struggle vs. Iron Monger? Over the skies of Long Island, the Invincible Iron Man meets his adversary... and his destiny! A terrific issue! Cameo appearances by Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Clytemnestra Erwin, James Rhodes, Bethany Cabe, Madame Masque, Dr. Atlanta, Happy Hogan, Pepper Potts, Timothy Anders, and Mrs. Arbogast. Final appearance of Obadiah Stane. (Notes: Page 8 of the story features a brilliant full-page panel of the new Silver Centurion Armor. This issue begins Mark Bright's 3-year run as the primary penciler of the Iron Man title. This story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover: Iron Man Iron Monger. The hardcover collects Iron Man issues 193 thru 200.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Miracleman (1985) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4073026014

Written by Alan Moore, with art by Gary Leach. Mickey Moran was just a regular bloke with a wife and a job, until one day he *remembered*...that he was Miracleman, a glistening new god with powers far beyond those of mortal ken. He also remembered that, years ago, he and his sidekicks -- Young Miracleman and Kid Miracleman -- were in a horrible accident that left Young Miracleman dead. When Moran goes to see Kid Miracleman to help him piece together his past, our hero finds that his youthful protege has changed...for the worse. Much worse. If you've never read this series, be assured it ranks right up there with Alan Moore's other classic, Watchmen. Cover price $0.75.

Miracleman (1985) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4044453009

Written by Alan Moore, with art by Gary Leach. Mickey Moran was just a regular bloke with a wife and a job, until one day he *remembered*...that he was Miracleman, a glistening new god with powers far beyond those of mortal ken. He also remembered that, years ago, he and his sidekicks -- Young Miracleman and Kid Miracleman -- were in a horrible accident that left Young Miracleman dead. When Moran goes to see Kid Miracleman to help him piece together his past, our hero finds that his youthful protege has changed...for the worse. Much worse. If you've never read this series, be assured it ranks right up there with Alan Moore's other classic, Watchmen. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 57 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2760181-019

With Jinx now in their ranks, the Fearsome Five turn to freeing their sixth member, while Vic Stone (Cyborg) adjusts to his new (or is that old?) human appearance in "The End Of Cyborg; New York Nightmare; None Of The Above!" Part 2 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Chuck Patton, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Bonus 15-page insert: MASK in "Assault On Mount Mayhem" by Michael Fleisher, Mike Chen and Joe Delbeato. Patton/Tanghal cover. Cover price $0.75.

Rocket Raccoon (1985 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1396957002

Direct Edition. Written by: Bill Mantlo Pencils by: Mike Mignola. Animal Crackers Readers are reintroduced to the world of Half-World, Rocket Raccoon, Wal-Rus, and Llyla from their first appearance in Incredible Hulk 271. Lord Mole has started a toy war by killing the chief toysmith of Lord Dyvyne. Rocket Raccoon and his crew, with the oath of protecting the loonies of Cuckoo's Nest, find themselves involved in the struggle to ensure that their subjects receive the toys they need. Lord Dyvyne sends the Black Bunny Brigade to capture Llyla to obtain her stake in her toy empire. Cover price $0.75.

Rocket Raccoon (1985 Marvel) 1D CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4324460004

Direct Edition. Written by: Bill Mantlo Pencils by: Mike Mignola. Animal Crackers Readers are reintroduced to the world of Half-World, Rocket Raccoon, Wal-Rus, and Llyla from their first appearance in Incredible Hulk 271. Lord Mole has started a toy war by killing the chief toysmith of Lord Dyvyne. Rocket Raccoon and his crew, with the oath of protecting the loonies of Cuckoo's Nest, find themselves involved in the struggle to ensure that their subjects receive the toys they need. Lord Dyvyne sends the Black Bunny Brigade to capture Llyla to obtain her stake in her toy empire. Cover price $0.75.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6 SS Shooter

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Shooter on 4/13/24

Label #4429527021

Part 1 of 9. "Earthfall!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. Months ago a nigh omnipotent being from beyond kidnaped the Earth's greatest heroes and most dangerous villains and whisked them away to the far side of the universe to fight for the ultimate prize. Now, the being simply known as the Beyonder has arrived on Earth seeking answers to his questions about life. Featuring Captain America, Iron Man (James Rhodes), the X-Men, Magneto, the New Mutants, and the Molecule Man.

Story continues in Captain America #308, Uncanny X-Men #196, Iron Man #197, New Mutants #30.

NOTE: See also the previous series, Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984).

Cover price $0.75.

Seduction of the Innocent 3-D (1985) 1A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4438427009

Cover by Dave Stevens. Written by Gene Fawcette and unknown. Art by George Roussos, Mike Sekowsky, Mike Peppe, Gene Fawcette, Mort Meskin, Mike Roy, Serge Desmodus and Alex Toth. 3-D separations by Ray Zone and Tony Alderson. The entire contents of this issue were intended for issue #15 of Adventures into Darkness (1952). Featuring: 1-page illo by George Roussos; 1-page story "The Evil Ones" with art by Mike Sekowsky and Mike Peppe; "Death Dives Deep" by Gene Fawcette; "Harvest of Death" with art by Mort Meskin and Roussos; half-pagers "Do You Believe..." and "The Velvet Vampire" by Fawcette; "That Stray Cat" with art by Mike Roy; 2-page text story "Blood Will Tell" with art by Serge Desmodus; "Gift of Murder" with art by Alex Toth (as Scott) and Peppe (as Scott); 1-page story "Charms" with art by Sekowsky and Peppe; and "Tryst with Terror" with art by Meskin and Roussos. 32 pages, with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.25.

Sheena 3-D Special (1985) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4473936006

Stories by Morgan Thomas and S.M. 'Jerry' Iger. Art by Matt Baker, Llamuz, and Robert Hayward Webb, plus 3-D effects by Ray Zone and Tony Alderson. Cover by Dave Stevens. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #1. The first issue of Blackthorne's long-running 3-D series, featuring Jerry Igers classic jungle princess, hero of pulps, comics, and the big and small screens. Absent from comics for almost three decades, this presents some of her 1950s adventures in 3-D format, including one by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. But the main draw for many fans will be the stunning cover by beloved artist (and Rocketeer creator) Dave Stevens. Also featuring an introduction by creator Jerry Iger, a Snarzan the Ape spoof from Great Comics (1941) #1, and a Congo King story with art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Heroine in the Jungle; Sargasso of Lost Safaris; Snarzan the Ape in Mein Kemp Von Der Chungle; Congo King; Spoor of the Dancing Skeletons. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. NOTE: Copy may or may not include 3-D glasses. Cover price $2.00.

Sheena 3-D Special (1985) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4380393003

Stories by Morgan Thomas and S.M. 'Jerry' Iger. Art by Matt Baker, Llamuz, and Robert Hayward Webb, plus 3-D effects by Ray Zone and Tony Alderson. Cover by Dave Stevens. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #1. The first issue of Blackthorne's long-running 3-D series, featuring Jerry Igers classic jungle princess, hero of pulps, comics, and the big and small screens. Absent from comics for almost three decades, this presents some of her 1950s adventures in 3-D format, including one by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. But the main draw for many fans will be the stunning cover by beloved artist (and Rocketeer creator) Dave Stevens. Also featuring an introduction by creator Jerry Iger, a Snarzan the Ape spoof from Great Comics (1941) #1, and a Congo King story with art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Heroine in the Jungle; Sargasso of Lost Safaris; Snarzan the Ape in Mein Kemp Von Der Chungle; Congo King; Spoor of the Dancing Skeletons. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. NOTE: Copy may or may not include 3-D glasses. Cover price $2.00.

Sheena 3-D Special (1985) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Stories by Morgan Thomas and S.M. 'Jerry' Iger. Art by Matt Baker, Llamuz, and Robert Hayward Webb, plus 3-D effects by Ray Zone and Tony Alderson. Cover by Dave Stevens. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) #1. The first issue of Blackthorne's long-running 3-D series, featuring Jerry Igers classic jungle princess, hero of pulps, comics, and the big and small screens. Absent from comics for almost three decades, this presents some of her 1950s adventures in 3-D format, including one by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. But the main draw for many fans will be the stunning cover by beloved artist (and Rocketeer creator) Dave Stevens. Also featuring an introduction by creator Jerry Iger, a Snarzan the Ape spoof from Great Comics (1941) #1, and a Congo King story with art by legendary good-girl artist Matt Baker. Heroine in the Jungle; Sargasso of Lost Safaris; Snarzan the Ape in Mein Kemp Von Der Chungle; Congo King; Spoor of the Dancing Skeletons. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. NOTE: Copy may or may not include 3-D glasses. Cover price $2.00.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 98D FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. "True Confessions!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Black Cat finally tells the web-slinger the truth about the Kingpin's involvement in her gaining new powers. Spider-Man is shocked. Is this the beginning of the end for the wall-crawler and Felicia? Meanwhile, the alien symbiote has escaped from the Baxter Building and is on the prowl...looking for Spider-Man! First appearance of the Spot. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 107 VF- 7.5

"Original Sin" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Daredevil. Script by Peter David. Pencils by Rich Buckler. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Rich Buckler. The critically acclaimed Death of Jean DeWolff storyline begins with this issue. In a stunning development, police captain Jean DeWolff is found murdered in her apartment. The entire city is in a state of shock over the killing including the police department, the staff at the Daily Bugle, and the Amazing Spider-Man. The web-slinger (in his black costume) begins investigating the homicide by meeting with the detective assigned to the case, Stan Carter. However, another superhero, Daredevil, gets the first shot at stopping the murderous rampage of the Sin-Eater! First appearance of the Sin-Eater. 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 94 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4433288004

Han, Luke, Leia, Chewie, Lando, C-3PO and R2-D2 are up to their ears in Ewoks and trouble when war breaks out between the Ewoks and Lahsbees! "Small Wars" is written by Jo Duffy, with art by Cynthia Martin and Tom Palmer. Cover by Cynthia Martin. Cover price $0.65.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 97 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-088

Luke, Kiro and Dani the Zeltron must fight alone against an army of Nagai invading a remote planet! This issue, a major character dies--could it be Luke's last stand? "Escape" is written by Jo Duffy, with art and cover by Cynthia Martin and Art Nichols. Cover price $0.65.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 1REP.3RD CGC 7.0 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing

Label #4360135001

Third printing Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 9.6 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing

Label #4400952007

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3875290008

Direct Edition. "Survival Run!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. When the Thundercats' homeworld is destroyed, a small group of survivors crash-land on the mysterious green world known as Third Earth. They soon find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against their mortal enemies the Mutants. However, things go from bad to worse when their battle with the vile Mutants awakens Mumm-Ra, an ancient ogre-mage whose dark magic powers know no rival. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 1.2ND FN- 5.5

2nd Printing. "Survival Run!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. When the Thundercats' homeworld is destroyed, a small group of survivors crash-land on the mysterious green world known as Third Earth. They soon find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against their mortal enemies the Mutants. However, things go from bad to worse when their battle with the vile Mutants awakens Mumm-Ra, an ancient ogre-mage whose dark magic powers know no rival. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 3D VF 8.0

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Prisoner of War!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Amazing Spider-Man. Nick Fury cameo. Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Frank Springer, Kim DeMulder and Mike Esposito. Cover by Mark Texeira. The Decepticons have taken control of a nuclear power plant. Now, with the world watching, the Autobots must stop their malevolent counterparts before it's too late. At least they'll get a little help from everyone's favorite Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 8D VF+ 8.5

First Printing. Direct Edition. As Shockwave continues his evil plans, Ratchet journeys to the Savage Land in Antarctica hoping to find help. And he does when he manages to locate the Dinobots in "Repeat Performance." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by William Johnson & Kyle Baker. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 10D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349575018

First Printing. Direct Edition. Shockwave creates some new allies, the Constructicons, and sends them out into battle while G.B. Blackrock has formed an alliance with the Autobots and learns what is going on in "The Next Best Thing to Being There." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Ricardo Villamonte & Brad Joyce. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 10D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349575016

First Printing. Direct Edition. Shockwave creates some new allies, the Constructicons, and sends them out into battle while G.B. Blackrock has formed an alliance with the Autobots and learns what is going on in "The Next Best Thing to Being There." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Ricardo Villamonte & Brad Joyce. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 190D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4481112022

Direct Edition. "An Age Undreamed Of!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers, the New Mutants, and Spider-Man. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Get ready for the most fantastic X-Men adventure yet. The ancient and powerful warlock Kulan Gath has taken control of the Manhattan Island. His dark sorcery has transformed the city and its residents into something right out of Dungeons & Dragons! Now, only a motley crew of heroes and the man called the Spider stand on the way of the wizard and total victory. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 191 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4481112023

"Raiders of the Lost Temple!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers, the New Mutants, Doctor Strange, and Spider-Man. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The X-Men, Avengers, and New Mutants must unite and defeat some of their own to stop the sinister warlock Kulan Gath before his dark magic encompasses the Earth, turning everything into a fantasy world of sword and sorcery. The key to victory lies with the man known as the Spider! Plus, a mysterious new threat arrives from the future. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nimrod. Cover price $0.60.