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Adventures of Captain Jack (1986) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4645780002

Mike Kazalehs space-faring hero faces The Beatniks from Space and A Wiz There Wuz. Story, art and cover by Kazaleh. Black and white; 32 pages. Mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

Airboy (1986 Eclipse) 5 VG 4.0

As Airboy engages in a showdown with General Orista, Hirota, the Heap and others take on Misery in "Misery Takes a Holiday." Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Stan Woch & Willie Blyberg & Emily Novak. Cover by Dave Stevens Cover price $0.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 273 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4609476018

Direct Edition. "To Challenge the Beyonder!" Secret Wars II Crossover. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Puma returns to New York City! And brings with him a wonderful idea: team up with Spider-Man and kill the Beyonder! What?! The web-slinger thinks that's crazy! However after a lengthy discussion in his apartment, Peter Parker reluctantly agrees to join Thomas Fireheart on his quest to find the one-from-beyond! Locating the Beyonder may be possible, but defeating him might be impossible! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 111. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ned Leeds, Betty Brant Leeds, and Flash Thompson. Flashback cameos by Captain America, Thor, Wolverine, and the Hulk. First 75¢ issue. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 283 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4619819019

Direct Edition. Avengers Under Siege: Part 5 of 8 -- "With Foes Like These" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Plot continues from Avengers 274. While searching for Flash Thompson, the web-slinger runs into Titania robbing a jewelry store! What brings the powerful super-villainess to Manhattan? Her new job: working for the Masters of Evil...and destroying the Avengers! But if Titania is in town, her boyfriend can't be far behind! When the wall-crawler tracks Titania to LaGuardia Airport, his clash with the titans begins! The Amazing Spider-Man vs. Titania and the Absorbing Man! In a few minutes, ol Spidey may wish he had called the Avengers instead! Plot continues in Avengers 275. First appearance of Mongoose. Cameo appearances by the Hobgoblin, Roderick Kingsley, Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson, Betty Leeds, and the Wasp. Flashback cameo by Doctor Doom. (Notes: This issue completes Tom DeFalcos (writer) and Ron Frenz (penciler) wonderful 3-year run on the Amazing Spider-Man title -- highlighted by the alien symbiote (black costume) storyline, the advancement of the Hobgoblin saga, and the creation of the Rose, Puma, and Silver Sable. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 291.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 401 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4609496004

Legends crossover: Chapter 1. Batman and Robin are on the case when Magpie commits murder in her compulsive quest to collect bird-themed gemstones. "A Bird In The Hand..." Script by Barbara J. Randall, art by Trevor Von Eeden. Magpie previously appeared in Man Of Steel #3. Brian Bolland pin-up. John Byrne cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST VF- 7.5 1st Printing

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5 1st Printing

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4630917003

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Booster Gold (1986 DC 1st Series) 1D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Mike DeCarlo. After negotiating a movie deal, media darling Booster Gold is put to the test when he battles Blackguard in the streets of Metropolis in "The Big Fall". Jimmy Olsen cameo. Jurgens cover. Cover price $0.75.

Booster Gold (1986 DC 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4649053003

Blackguard has a falling out with the Director, Booster goes on a date, and Mindancer doesn't take kindly to intruders in "The Night Has Two Thousand Eyes". Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Appearance by Thorn (a.k.a. Rose Forrest). Jurgens/DeCarlo cover. Cover price $0.75.

Booster Gold (1986 DC 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4649053004

It's the establishment versus non-conformists in a battle of ideologies, which turns into a battle of fists when Superman takes one side and Booster the other, in "The Lesson". Script and pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Jurgens/DeCarlo cover. Cover price $0.75.

Boris the Bear (1986 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.4 Smith Variant

Paper: White

Label #4563629022

First Printing. Written by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley and James Dean Smith. Art and cover by James Dean Smith. In this issue Boris the Bear slaughters the Teenage Radioactive Black Belt Mutant Ninja Critters! And nobody is spared. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 319 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white

Direct Edition

Label #21-218A045-030

"Overkill" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Joe Sinnott. Both Captain America and Diamondback are hot on the trail of Scourge! Cap tries to work with her, but Diamondback has other things on her mind. Meanwhile, Firebrand has convened a meeting of 18 super-villains at The Bar With No Name to discuss the common threat of Scourge. It might be a good idea to check the identity of the bartender before starting the meeting. This issue includes the origin of Diamondback. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) Annual 8D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "TESS-One" Guest-starring Wolverine. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by John Beatty and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Captain America and Wolverine face off against a super-soldier killing robot in an attempt to avert a nuclear disaster! First appearance of TESS-One. Appearance by Bob Frank Jr. (aka Nuklo, son of the golden age Whizzer). Flashback cameo by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. (Notes: TESS-One returns in Avengers 288. Overrider appears again in Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (3rd series) 33. The plot in this annual resembles the story in Avengers Annual 9.) 52 pgs., $1.25 Cover price $1.25.

Cherry Poptart (1982 Last Gasp/Kitchen Sink) #1, 3rd Printing CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4597192003

3rd Printing. 1986. ($2.50 Cover price). Larry Welz story, cover and art. Larry Todd & Jay Kinney art. Back cover by Larry Todd. Adults Only. 28 pgs, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Critters (1986) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4651642003

Fantagraphics long-running anthropomorphic anthology (i.e., funny animal comic). Gnuff in Hello City Life, story and art by Freddy Milton; Captain Jack and His Crew, story and art by Mike Kazaleh; Chapter Two of Birthright by Steven A Gallacci. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover by Gallacci. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Critters (1986) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4615070004

Fantagraphics long-running anthropomorphic anthology (i.e., funny animal comic). Gnuff in Political Animals, story and art by Freddy Milton; the debut of Lionheart, story and art by Tom Stazer; Chapter Four of Birthright by Steven A Gallacci. Black and white; 32 pages. Painted cover by Ken Macklin. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Crossfire and Rainbow (1986 Eclipse) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4389292011

Dave Stevens cover. With Jay in jail and blamed for the murder of a police officer, Rainbow tries to find the real killer in "This Isn't Elvis." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Dan Spiegle. Issue also has "Text Page" by Mark Evanier. Cover price $1.25.

Crossfire and Rainbow (1986 Eclipse) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4656959007

Dave Stevens cover. With Jay in jail and blamed for the murder of a police officer, Rainbow tries to find the real killer in "This Isn't Elvis." Script by Mark Evanier and art by Dan Spiegle. Issue also has "Text Page" by Mark Evanier. Cover price $1.25.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 89 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-0F1235F-009

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Metropolis Wasn't Built in a Day...or Was It? - Written by Bob Rozakis and Todd Klein. Art by Alex Saviuk and Ricardo Villagrán. Cover by Denys Cowan and Bob Smith. The Omega Men make camp for the night and then wake up in Metropolis. What happened and how did they get there? That's what the Omega Men and Superman want to know. Characters in this issue: The Omega Men [Harpis; Tigorr]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Oho-Besh; Ili. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Donatello (1986 Mirage Studios) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3910996020

Donatello of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles meets an artist (based on comics legend Jack Kirby) who has discovered a way to bring his drawings to life. Part of a series of one-shots featuring the Turtles in solo stories. Story by Kevin Eastman and art by Peter Laird. Black and white; 40 pages. Cover by Laird. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Elvira's House of Mystery (1986 DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4646302008

Direct Edition. 64-page Halloween Special. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Elvira inside front cover illustration by David Goldner. "Elvira's Quest," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Ron Wagner, inks by Bob Oksner; The House of Mystery sends Elvira on a quest to find Cain. "The Realm," script by Philip Clarke, Jr., pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Irwin Hasen. "Death Likes a Lullaby," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Arthur Geroche. "Once Upon a Time," script by Dennis Yee, pencils by Dennis Yee, inks by Jim Fern, Dan Adkins, and Tex Blaisdell. "Vengeance in the Creature Feature!", script by Jack C. Harris, art by Dan Spiegle. "The Witch's Cauldron," script and art by Ma's Fay; A witch conjures up demons and a little boy conjures up Superman and Batman. Back cover and inside back cover photographs of Elvira. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 7D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659540018

Direct Edition. "The Perilous Laughing Spell!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Jon D'Agostino.. When Wicket is ensnared by a laughing spell, it's up to Teebo and Princess Kneesaa to confront the menacing Mountain Spirit! FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 296D CGC 9.4 SS Rubinstein

Paper: White

Signed by Joe Rubinstein on 7/26/23.

Label #2739684004

Direct Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover - "Homecoming!" Story by Stan Lee and Jim Shooter. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith (pgs. 1-5); Barry Windsor-Smith, Kerry Gammill, and Vince Colletta (pgs. 6-10); Ron Frenz and Bob Wiacek (pgs. 11-20); Al Milgrom and Klaus Jansen (pgs. 21-30); John Buscema and Steve Leialoha (pgs. 31-40); Marc Silvestri and Joe Rubenstein (pgs. 41-49); Jerry Ordway and Joe Sinnott (pg. 50); Jerry Ordway and Bob Wiacek (pgs. 51-57); and Jerry Ordway and Joe Sinnott (pgs. 58-64). Don't miss the story that was 25 years in the making. Stan Lee returns to the pages of the Fantastic Four for one of the most important stories in their illustrious history and he's brought a host Marvel's best and most talented along with him for the ride. Reed and the team return to Monster Island in search of their missing friend - the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing. But what they find when they get there is the last "thing" they expected! Featuring the Mole Man, Wyatt Wingfoot, and a pin-up by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. 68 pages and No ads! Cover price $1.50.

Gore Shriek (1986 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4617911014

Cover by Bruce Spaulding Fuller. 3 horror stories. An untitled story written by Greg Townsend with art by Greg Capullo (his 1st comic book work), "Zombie Toolshed" story and art by Fuller, and "Cottonmouth" story and art by Steve Bissette. 36pg, B&W with color cover. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

Incredible Hulk and Wolverine (1986) 1D CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3794749001

Direct Edition. Reprints: "And the Wind Howls Wendigo" (from Incredible Hulk 180) and "And Now, the Wolverine" (from Hulk 181) (scripts by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel); and "At the Sign of the Lion" (from Marvel Treasury Edition 28)(script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by Ken Landgraf, inks by George Perez). New 6-page text feature, "Wolverine: The Evolution of a Character" by Peter Sanderson. John Romita Sr. and Paul Smith sketches. John Byrne cover pencils, Jack Abel cover inks. Cover price $2.00.

Jonny Quest (1986 Comico) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4615070016

When a movie producer hires Dr. Quest and Race to find out who is sabotaging the making of his film, Race finds himself having to deal with a difficult and frustrating movie star in "Marley Frost is Here to Stay." Script by William Messner-Loebs and art by Tom Yeates & Dan Adkins. Issue also has a Jonny Quest pinup and a wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Jonny Quest (1986 Comico) 5 CGC 9.0 JSA Stevens

Paper: White

Dave Stevens authenticated autograph.

Label #4582771002

Jezebel Jade wants Race's help. But since he's not available, Jonny and Hadji come to her aid in "Jade Incorporated." Script by William Messner-Loebs and art by Mitch Schauer and John Nyberg. Issue also has Jonny Quest pinups inside and on back cover. Front cover is by Dave Stevens. Cover price $1.50.

Jonny Quest (1986 Comico) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4651642011

Dr. Zin invents a time machine and travels to the past to try to change history and it's up to the Quest team to stop him in "The Lady In Gray." Script by William Messner-Loebs and art by Dan Spiegle. Issue also has a Jonny Quest pinup and a wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Man of Steel (1986) 1A FN/VF 7.0 Direct

Signed by Dick Giordano (first page). No certification is included.

Special Collector's Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Man of Steel (1986) 1A FN+ 6.5 Direct

Signed by John Byrne Dick Giordano (first page). No certification is included.

Special Collector's Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Man of Steel (1986) 1B.D FN/VF 7.0 Newsstand Variant

Signed by John Byrne and Dick Giordano (first page). No certification is included.

Standard Direct Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Man of Steel (1986) 2 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4532991018

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Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. In this issue Lois Lane drives off a pier in order to get Superman's attention so she can interview him for The Daily Planet. In addition, Clark writes his first story for the Planet. Unlike the pre-Crisis Lois Lane, the revised Lois doesn't spend time trying to uncover Superman's secret identity (since no one knows he has a secret identity). Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Man of Steel (1986) 5N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4532991017

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Newsstand Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. In issue #5, Lex Luthor scans Superman's cellular and molecular structure, enabling one of his scientists to create a being with strength and powers (and memories) almost equal to Superman. In pre-Crisis continuity, Luthor created Bizzaro with an imperfect duplicating ray. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) Annual 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4387654016

Original mini-tales: Daredevil by Steve Englehart, Louis Williams & Al Williamson; X-Factor by Louise Simonson, Tom Morgan & Art Nichols; X-Men by Louise Simonson, Alan Kupperberg & Art Nichols; New Mutants by Louise Simonson & Art Adams; Cloak and Dagger by Bill Mantlo, Rick Leonardi & Terry Austin; Fallen Angels by Jo Duffy & Kerry Gammill; Spider-Man by Adam Blaustein, Ron Frenz & Joe Rubinstein; Alpha Flight by Bill Mantlo, David Ross & Joe Rubinstein; Thor by Walt Simonson; Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham by Steve Mellor; Power Pack by Louise Simonson, Jon Bogdanove & Art Nichols; Doctor Strange by Peter Gillis & Chris Warner; Hulk by Al Milgrom; Avengers, Iron Man, Captain America & Fantastic Four by Roger Stern, John Buscema & Tom Palmer; Dakota North by Martha Thomases & Tony Salmons. Also: Li'l Fred strip by Fred Hembeck. Also: Bill Mantlo comments on Alpha Flight, Cloak and Dagger, Swords of the Swashbucklers; Walt Simonson comments on Animax, The Mighty Thor; Roger Stern comments on Avengers, Avengers vs X-Men, Fantastic Four, Grown-Up Thermonuclear Samurai Elephants; David Michelinie comments on The Bozz Chronicles, Iron Man, Web of Spider-Man; Mark Gruenwald comments on Captain America; Jo Duffy comments on Chuck Norris: Karate Kommandos, Fallen Angels; Bill Mumy comments on The Comet Man; Jim Owsley comments on Conan the Barbarian, Savage Sword of Conan, Amazing Spider-Man vs Wolverine; Steve Englehart comments on Daredevil, Silver Surfer, The West Coast Avengers; Peter Gillis comments on Doctor Strange, Strikeforce: Morituri; Larry Hama comments on G.I. Joe, Savage Tales, Wolfpack; Mark Evanier comments on Groo; Al Milgrom comments on The Incredible Hulk, Marvel Fanfare; Mike Carlin comments on Masters of the Universe; J.M. DeMatteis comments on Moonshadow; Doug Murray comments on The 'Nam; Chris Claremont comments on New Mutants, The Uncanny X-Men; Steve Mellor comments on Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham; Louise Simonson comments on Power Pack, X-Factor; Bob Budiansky comments on Transformers. Flip covers by Ron Frenz & Joe Sinnott and Richard Howell & Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.50.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609375006

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the popular animated series. In this issue, Skeletor is up to no good and a great evil is about to fall upon all Eternia. He-Man tries to prevent it from happening but Orko accidently causes the evil to be unleashed and then everyone has to face "The Coming of Hordak." Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 43N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4556509010

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Getting Even, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Steve Purcell, inks by Whilce Portacio; The New Mutants reunite; Sunspot convinces the team to pay Empath back for what he did to Tom and Sharon; the New Mutants torment Empath, making him beg for mercy; Cypher makes them back off, and the New Mutants and the Hellions part respectfully. Statement of Ownership: Total No. Copies Printed (net press run): Average no. of copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 477,295. Single issue nearest to filing date: 390,784. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 43N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4556509008

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Getting Even, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Steve Purcell, inks by Whilce Portacio; The New Mutants reunite; Sunspot convinces the team to pay Empath back for what he did to Tom and Sharon; the New Mutants torment Empath, making him beg for mercy; Cypher makes them back off, and the New Mutants and the Hellions part respectfully. Statement of Ownership: Total No. Copies Printed (net press run): Average no. of copies each issue during preceding 12 months: 477,295. Single issue nearest to filing date: 390,784. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 45D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4439442006

Direct Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary. Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. We Were Only Foolin', script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Kyle Baker; One of the New Mutants' friends at Salem Center high school receives a note indicating that some of his classmates know that he is a mutant and will call X-Factor; he commits suicide; Shadowcat gives an impassioned speech about prejudice at his memorial. This story takes place during the days when X-Factor is believed to be a group of mutant hunters (X-Factor #1-#25). 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 46 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4521662015

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Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Bloody Sunday, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Kyle Baker; The X-Men return to the school from their battle in the Alley, with casualties; Magik brings Moira to help; the New Mutants try to help, but just get in the way; Karma's siblings are kidnapped; Magus attacks the New Mutants, and Magik teleports them away. A Mutant Massacre tie-in. The X-Men appear here between Uncanny X-Men #211 and #212. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) Annual 2D CGC 9.4 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Claremont on 7/21/20.

Label #2123193001

Direct Edition. First U.S. appearances of Psylocke and Meggan in "Why Do We Do These Things We Do?!" Mojo captures Betsy (giving her new eyes and the name Psylocke), then Wolfsbane, Sunspot, Karma's siblings and the Bratpack; the New Mutants meet Captain Britain; Cypher merges with Warlock. Characters: Cannonball, Cypher, Karma, Magik, Magma, Mirage, Sunspot, Warlock, Wolfsbane; GS: Captain Britain, Psylocke (Betsy Braddock; O; first U.S. appearance), Bratpack; V: Mojo, Spiral; GA: Meggan (first U.S. appearance); OC: Leong and Nga Xui Manh. Script by Chris Claremont, with art and cover by Alan Davis. Notes: This story occurs between New Mutants (1983 1st Series) #44 & #45; Spiral, Mojo and the Bratpack (Butch, Darla and Alfie) appear here following the Longshot limited series; a sequel to this story appears in Uncanny X-Men (1963) Annual #10. Cover price $1.25.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4660165019

Direct Edition. "Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4065972004

Direct Edition. "Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4629650005

Direct Edition. "Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 2D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4660165004

Direct Edition. "Back to War!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. NOTE: War Journal Entry: #1053. Out of jail, thanks to The Trust, the Punisher sets out to take out the biggest criminal of them all – the Kingpin. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 2D GD/VG 3.0

Signed by writer Steven Grant, artist Mike Zeck, and inker John Beatty with Lone Star Comics certificate of authenticity.

Direct Edition. "Back to War!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. NOTE: War Journal Entry: #1053. Out of jail, thanks to The Trust, the Punisher sets out to take out the biggest criminal of them all – the Kingpin. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 2N VG/FN 5.0

Newsstand Edition. "Back to War!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. NOTE: War Journal Entry: #1053. Out of jail, thanks to The Trust, the Punisher sets out to take out the biggest criminal of them all – the Kingpin. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 3D VG+ 4.5

Signed by writer Steven Grant, artist Mike Zeck, and inker John Beatty with Lone Star Comics certificate of authenticity.

Direct Edition. "Slaughterday!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. Punishers are taking out mob bosses! Only one catch, none of them are Frank Castle. Who is behind this coup? Plus, will Frank join The Trust? Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 3N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "Slaughterday!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. Punishers are taking out mob bosses! Only one catch, none of them are Frank Castle. Who is behind this coup? Plus, will Frank join The Trust? Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 4D VG 4.0

Signed by writer Steven Grant, artist Mike Zeck, and inker John Beatty with Lone Star Comics certificate of authenticity. Cover detached at one staple.

Direct Edition. "Final Solution: Part 1!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Frank Castle tracks down the Punisher Hit Squad, a group of murders that includes Jigsaw that dress like the Punisher, to their source and discovers the mastermind behind it. But when he falls into their trap, will the real Punisher become just another brainwashed hit man? Cover price $0.75.