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Action Comics (1938 DC) 587 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0957592005

Cover art by John Byrne. Comics Buyer's Guide 1986 Fan Awards. Cityscape! starring Superman and the Demon, art by John Byrne, inks by Dick Giordano; To stop Morgan Le Fay, Superman teams up with the Demon of 1987 and the Demon of 1162. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 286 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0153569010

Direct Edition. Gang War: Part 3 of 5 -- "Thy Father's Son!" Script by Jim Owsley. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg. Inks by Jim Fern and Art Nichols. Cover by Bob Hall and Al Milgrom. New York City is on fire! Specifically in Jackson Heights where a meeting between the Rose and the Blue Boys has turned into a disaster! And the situation on the ground is suddenly every man for himself! The Rose, Hobgoblin, and Jack O'Lantern try to escape the fiery chaos while New York's finest and the wall-crawler attempt to restore order! Both Spider-Man and the Rose have the power of life and death in their hands! One will choose life. The other will not. A powerful story! Appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Sergeant Tork, and Lance Bannon. Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Vanessa Fisk. (Note: This issue features a full-page ad for the Fallen Angels (1987) Limited Series with art by Kerry Gammill and Tom Palmer.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 288 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609477008

Direct Edition. Gang War: Part 5 of 5 -- "Gang War Rages On!" Guest-starring Daredevil and the Falcon. Script by Jim Owsley. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg. Inks by Jim Fern. Cover by Steve Geiger and Bob McLeod. The final act of the gang war draws near as the Kingpin plans to liquidate his organization! And he's not talking about selling off the furniture! At Midnight the Kingpin gathers his most distrusted lieutenants and leads them to the slaughter! But a quartet of heroes interrupts the premeditated massacre! Will the web-slinger, Black Cat, Falcon, and Daredevil finally corral the corrupt crime boss? Or will the Kingpin of Crime remain his usual one step ahead? Appearances by the Rose, Hobgoblin, and Sergeant Tork. Cameo appearances by the Punisher, Hammerhead, Jack O'Lantern, Arranger, Mary Jane Watson, Lance Bannon, Flash Thompson, Betty Leeds, Vanessa Fisk, and Aunt May. (Note: Elements of the story continue in the Spider-Man vs. Wolverine (1987) one-shot.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 291 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4681552015

Direct Edition. "Dark Journey!" Part 2 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom. In disappointing fashion, Mary Jane says "no" to Peter's proposal! Mainly because she has to leave immediately for Pittsburgh after receiving troubling news about her sister! A dejected Peter wonders what to do next, but that question is quickly answered when the spider-slayer attacks! The web-slinger fights off the new and improved slayer and makes plans to follow Mary Jane to the Steel City! Will the amazing one arrive in time to help the woman he loves? Cameo appearance by Gayle Watson Byrnes. (Note: Alistair Smythe previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 19.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 21D VG 4.0 Direct Variant

Water damage.

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Direct Edition. The marriage of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson in "The Wedding." Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita Sr. Direct Edition. At long last wedding bells ring for Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson! What an exciting day! The blushing bride will need something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue! While the Amazing Spider-Man will need to take care of two things before the big day! First, the easy task...short circuit Electro's latest scheme! And second, the tough one...put the memory and heartache of Gwen Stacy in the past forever. Will another trip to the Brooklyn Bridge bring peace to the wondrous wall-crawler? Or will the ghosts of days gone by derail a bright future with Mary Jane? Carpe diem, web-slinger! Appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Betty Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Willi Smith. Flashback cameos by the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, and Uncle Ben. (Notes: Peter and Mary Jane go on their honeymoon in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 7. The Direct Edition cover features Peter Parker's friends and family. The Newsstand Edition depicts Spider-Man's friends and foes. Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 was one of the first issues Marvel published with two different covers. This story was reprinted in the 1991 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man - The Wedding.) 52 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 21N VF/NM 9.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. The marriage of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson in "The Wedding." Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita Sr. Newsstand Edition. At long last wedding bells ring for Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson! What an exciting day! The blushing bride will need something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue! While the Amazing Spider-Man will need to take care of two things before the big day! First, the easy task...short circuit Electro's latest scheme! And second, the tough one...put the memory and heartache of Gwen Stacy in the past forever. Will another trip to the Brooklyn Bridge bring peace to the wondrous wall-crawler? Or will the ghosts of days gone by derail a bright future with Mary Jane? Carpe diem, web-slinger! Appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Betty Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Willi Smith. Flashback cameos by the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, and Uncle Ben. (Notes: Peter and Mary Jane go on their honeymoon in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 7. The Direct Edition cover features Peter Parker's friends and family. The Newsstand Edition depicts Spider-Man's friends and foes. Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 was one of the first issues Marvel published with two different covers. This story was reprinted in the 1991 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man - The Wedding.) 52 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 21N VG 4.0 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. The marriage of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson in "The Wedding." Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita Sr. Newsstand Edition. At long last wedding bells ring for Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson! What an exciting day! The blushing bride will need something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue! While the Amazing Spider-Man will need to take care of two things before the big day! First, the easy task...short circuit Electro's latest scheme! And second, the tough one...put the memory and heartache of Gwen Stacy in the past forever. Will another trip to the Brooklyn Bridge bring peace to the wondrous wall-crawler? Or will the ghosts of days gone by derail a bright future with Mary Jane? Carpe diem, web-slinger! Appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Betty Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Willi Smith. Flashback cameos by the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, and Uncle Ben. (Notes: Peter and Mary Jane go on their honeymoon in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 7. The Direct Edition cover features Peter Parker's friends and family. The Newsstand Edition depicts Spider-Man's friends and foes. Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 was one of the first issues Marvel published with two different covers. This story was reprinted in the 1991 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man - The Wedding.) 52 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 285N CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4532982001

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Newsstand Edition. "Twilight of the Gods!" Part 5 of 5. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The senses-shattering slugfest rages on! The Avengers have knocked out the other Olympians and now turn their full attention to the King of Olympus…Zeus himself! Can the Lord of the Lightning withstand the combined might of the Sub-Mariner, Captain Marvel, She-Hulk, Black Knight, and Thor? Surprisingly the mighty Zeus begins to waver under the onslaught from the five powerful avengers and the mystic enchantment of the knight's ebony blade! Unbelievable! Could the Lord of Olympus actually fall in battle to mortal men and women? However, the Son of Cronus and Rhea hasn't ruled Olympus for eons, because he was a lightweight! And even when Hercules joins the fight, Zeus will not yield! Can anyone or anything break the stalemate? It's a truly momentous outcome for the pantheon of Olympus! Cameo appearances by Apollo, Ares, Athena, Dionysus, Hera, Hermes, Neptune, Prometheus, and Marrina. (Notes: This five-part story blends magnificently with the classic Greek mythology. This issue completes Roger Stern's outstanding 5-year run as the writer of the Avengers series.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 403 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4700891012

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Tommy Carma (from #402) escapes from Arkham Asylum and discovers a mysteries cave...a cave with a giant penny and dinosaur...in "One Batman Too Many". Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Greg Brooks. Cowan/Dick Giordano cover. 1st printing (White space on cover says Adventures of Superman #424 is coming OR has barcode). 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 (1940) 404 VF 8.0

First Printing. Direct Edition. Batman Year One, Chapter One: "Who I Am, How I Came To Be".Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins the Gotham police force. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Selina Kyle appearance. Mazzucchelli 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 (1940) 406D VF+ 8.5

First Printing. Direct Edition. Batman Year One, Chapter Three: "Black Dawn". Part 3 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. An injured and cornered Batman is up against the police, James Gordon crosses a line, and Selina Kyle becomes Catwoman. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Mazzucchelli 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 (1940) 412 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681552005

Batman and Robin must stop the silent...yet deadly...rampage of the maladjusted Mime in "The Sound of Silence". Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Don Heck. Kevin Nowlan 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.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 333D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Super Patriot (John Walker) becomes new Captain America. "The Replacement" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Tom Morgan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. The Commission is shocked by Steve Rogers' resignation and immediately begins a search for a new Captain America. Commission member Val Cooper has an idea: how about the Super-Patriot? John Walker accepts and becomes the next Captain America! (Note: Stan Lee is depicted on the left side of the cover.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 571 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689554007

Direct Edition. The Scarecrow offers Jack Hogan, 3-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, the antidote for the Pharaoh of Phobias' new fear-removing drug, but the price he's asking is too steep for Batman and Robin in "Fear For $ale." Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Alan Davis & Paul Neary. Cover by Davis. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 575D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689554009

Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 1 of 4. "Fear the Reaper!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. In a story that takes place in the Batman's early years, the Dark Knight comes face-to-face with the Reaper, a vigilante who has become judge, jury, and executioner on the criminal underworld. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 576D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4643661023

Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 2 of 4. "Deal with the Devil!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane and Alfredo Alcala. As Bruce Wayne pursues a romantic relationship with Rachel Caspian, the Batman pursues the Reaper, a diabolical menace to the criminal underworld as well as the Gotham P.D. When Batman strikes a deal with Gotham's criminal element he comes face-to-face with Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 576D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4668490012

Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 2 of 4. "Deal with the Devil!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane and Alfredo Alcala. As Bruce Wayne pursues a romantic relationship with Rachel Caspian, the Batman pursues the Reaper, a diabolical menace to the criminal underworld as well as the Gotham P.D. When Batman strikes a deal with Gotham's criminal element he comes face-to-face with Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 577D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4668490014

Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 3 of 4. "Deadly Allies!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane and Alfredo Alcala. In order to catch the deadly Reaper, Batman must team-up with the last person on Earth he wants to, Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Elvira's House of Mystery Special (1987 DC) 1 FN- 5.5

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Elvira's Haunted Holidays. Cover by José Luis García-López. Written by Joey Cavalieri, Michael Fleisher, Barbara Randall and Ed Hannigan. Art by Frank Springer, Jack Sparling, Stephen DeStefano, Craig Boldman and Ed Hannigan. Boo! Did we scare you? No? Well, we'll do a lot better with this holiday treasury of terror, introduced by everybody's favorite hostess of horror, Elvira! Featuring: Elvira, Cain, Abel and Destiny in "Elvira's Christmas Carol" by Joey Cavalieri and Frank Springer; Santa Claus in "Oh, What Fun to Laugh and Sing a Slaying Song Tonight!" by Michael Fleisher and Jack Sparling; "O, Christmas Tree..." by Barbara Randall, Stephen DeStefano and Craig Boldman; and "'Twas the Night before X-Mas..." by Ed Hannigan. Plus: Elvira pin-up by Paul Gulacy. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

Excalibur The Sword Is Drawn (1988) 1D CGC 9.8 Davis Variant

Paper: White

Label #3898649020

48-page squarebound edition (no ads). First appearance of Excalibur in "The Sword is Drawn." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Paul Neary (with Mark Farmer). Davis/Neary cover. Cover price $3.25.

Excalibur The Sword Is Drawn (1988) 1D CGC 9.8 Davis Variant

Paper: White

Label #3896010003

48-page squarebound edition (no ads). First appearance of Excalibur in "The Sword is Drawn." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Paul Neary (with Mark Farmer). Davis/Neary cover. Cover price $3.25.

Flash (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4713544002

Direct Edition. On his way to deliver a heart for transplant, Wally West comes across Vandal Savage. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Mike Baron, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Teen Titans cameo. Guice/Mahlstedt cover. Cover price $0.75.

Flash (1987 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4460958004

Newsstand Edition. On his way to deliver a heart for transplant, Wally West comes across Vandal Savage. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Mike Baron, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Teen Titans cameo. Guice/Mahlstedt cover. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 57 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-198117D-011

1st printing - "Strange Bedfellows!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Ron Wagner and Kim DeMulder. Meet GI Joes newest ally - Destro?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 62 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-19857F5-020

Mike Zeck cover. 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 #2 to #63. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 65 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-198117D-018

In "Shuttle Complex," it's an all out space war as the Joes launch a shuttle to try to keep Cobra Commander from destroying a number of spy satellites monitoring Cobra activity; the new Cobra Commander takes control; and Snake-Eyes and Scarlett join the circus. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Duke; Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Rip-Cord; Lift-Ticket; Roadblock; Main-Frame; Payload; Hardtop; Sci-Fi; Roadblock;; Dial-Tone; GUESTS: Blind Master; White Clown (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Scrap-Iron; Techno-Vipers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe and the Transformers (1987) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4595768011

Newsstand Edition. "Blood on the Tracks!" Story by Michael Higgins. Art by Herb Trimpe and Vince Colletta. Worlds collide, as the Robots in Disguise and A Real American Hero meet for the very first time! When GI Joe unveils a new technology, Cobra wants a piece, but so do the diabolical Decepticons. But when Bumblebee is mistaken as an enemy, could a war between GI Joe and the Autobots be the result? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Good Girls (1987) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4704471014

Cover art by Carol Lay. Ms. Lonelyhearts. Face the Facts of Love; Heiress Irene Van De Kamp was raised from infancy by Bongodians when her parents died in a crash; The Bongodians shape their faces and Irene gets a duck-face but can't find any suitor; She leaves with white traders who recognize she is the heiress but she can't find place in the world; She meets a blind man, Kurt, and they date but he flees after touching her face. Shutter-Bugged. Scripts and art by Carol Lay. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 331 FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. "Inconstant Moon." Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane and Kim DeMulder. In the tragic aftermath of last issue, the tenacious Hulkbusters pursue the Hulk. When will they learn, Hulk is the strongest one there is. Plus, who is this mysterious stranger lurking in the shadows and what is his connection to one of the Hulk's most enduring villains? 36 pages. Thus begins Peter David's legendary 12 year run as writer on the Incredible Hulk and marks the first appearance of the street-smart Grey Hulk, later going by the alias Mr. Joe Fixit. Cover price $0.75.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 261 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1296733005

Legends Chapter 21; The End of the Justice League of America, Part 4 of 4. "Last Stand" is written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art by Luke McDonnell and Bob Lewis. Characters: Justice League of America [Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz]; Vixen]; Amazo (flashback); Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (flashback); Wonder Woman (Earth-1) (flashback); Superman (Earth-1) (flashback); Flash [Barry Allen] (flashback); Vibe (flashback); Steel (flashback); Commander Steel; Dale Gunn; Gypsy (flashback). Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 54 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4636932015

'It's Genetic' strip by Kyle Baker; The Wedding of the Year - a look at the wedding of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson, with comments from Stan Lee, Jim Salicrup and Jim Shooter; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; 'Willie Lumpkin' strip by Stan Lee and Dan DeCarlo; Mary Jane Watson paper doll by Janet Jackson, Vince Colletta & John Romita, Sr.; Peter and Mary Jane star in Marvel Saga #22; Spider-Man bachelor party script; The Marvel Age: 1975 (Part I). Cover by John Romita, Sr. Back Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Saga (1985) 24 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4713544015

"Book XXIV!" Researched by Peter Anderson. "Book XXII!" Researched by Peter Anderson. Witness the mind-blowing origin of the Devourer of Worlds - Galactus! Featuring material from Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #47, Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #1 and Super Villain Classics: Galactus the Origin (1983) #1. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Nam (1986) 2D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4556901009

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Direct Edition. The reality of life and battle in the bases and jungles of Vietnam as seen through the eyes of Pfc. Marks and his platoon reveals heroism and cowardice, and the corruption that protects the cowards! "Dust Off" is written by Doug Murray, with art by Mike Golden and Armando Gil. Cover by Mike Golden. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D NM- 9.2

Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1994782001

Newsstand Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Speed Racer (1987) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4695110007

Cover art by Ken Steacy. Death of a Racer starring Greg "Speed" Racer, Pops Racer, Moms Racer, and the Colonel, script by Len Strazewski, pencils by Gary Thomas Washington, inks by Brian Thomas; The never-before-seen "origin" of Speed Racer is told for the first time. Based on the classic cartoon. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Spider-Man vs. Wolverine (1987 Marvel) 1st Edition 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0178996004

1st Printing. Direct Edition. "High Tide!" Giant-sized issue. Script by Jim Owsley. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by Mark Bright. Plot continues from Amazing Spider-Man 288. Ned Leeds is chasing the story of his career! The Daily Bugle's ace reporter uncovers evidence that a notorious cold war spy has resurfaced in divided Germany! After convincing Jonah to spring for the trip, Ned and Peter Parker fly to West Berlin to start their investigation! The infamous KGB operative (aka Charlemagne) is a long-time friend and associate of Wolverine! And when Logan hears that she's back in business, the Adamantium-laced X-Man likewise travels to Germany to find her! Sadly the Bugle-sponsored business trip turns tragic when Peter discovers Ned murdered in their hotel. Oh no, who killed Betty's husband? The Amazing Spider-Man invades East Berlin and teams up with Wolverine to unearth the truth! But the web-slinger's noble intentions lead him into a clandestine world of grisly violence and repulsive death! Is Wolverine going to help the wall-crawler cope with tragedy...or just add to his misery? An intense issue from start to finish! Story epilogues continues in Amazing Spider-Man #289 and Web of Spider-Man #29. 64 pages, FC.

NOTE:
o Featuring The death of Ned Leeds (aka the Hobgoblin).
o Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson.
o Flashback cameos by Storm and Havok.
o Ned Leeds first appeared way back in Amazing Spider-Man #18.
o In a poetic twist, Spider-Man and the Hobgoblin's final interaction with one another occurs as co-workers on a special investigation as opposed to adversaries in the skies over Manhattan.
o Through a classic series of panels, Peter and Mary Jane realize they are more than friends; and that leads into Peter's proposal in Amazing Spider-Man 290.
o Marvel revisited this tale in 2008 in the one-shot What If: Spider-Man vs. Wolverine.
o This issue was reprinted in 1990 in the Spider-Man vs. Wolverine graphic novel.

Cover price $2.50.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4661372009

Direct Edition. "Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984 Mirage) 10 VF 8.0

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Silent Partner. Casey and April return just in time, as Shredder resurfaces and forces the Turtles into exile. Story, art and wraparound cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white; 42 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4612037008

"To the Victor, the Spoils!" Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Jose Delbo and Al Gordon. The Thundercats Olympics are interrupted when the diabolical Mutants attack in full force. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 9D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4612037012

Direct Edition. "The Price of Pride!" Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Jose Delbo and Al Gordon. After a misunderstanding, things escalate out of hand and the Thundercats go to war with the Rockmen of Third Earth. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 13 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4612037015

"Snarf Takes Up the Challenge!" Based on the screenplay by Peter Lawrence. Adapted by Tom DeFalco. Art by Jose Delbo and Marie Severin. The Thundercats are defeated. Now the only who can save the day is... Snarf?! 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 29D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4545700010

Direct Edition. Bumblebee, now calling himself Goldbug, and company meet with G.B. Blackrock to try to get information on the Decepticons. Meanwhile, a mysterious Transformer with a horrible threat has crash landed in the southwest in "Crater Critters." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Ian Akin & Brian Garvey. Cover by Bob Budiansky, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 34D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4545700017

Direct Edition. The issue features the conclusion a story from the British version of the Transformer comic book. Youngster Sammy Harker meets the rest of the Autobots who want to know all about the ancient legend of the Man of Iron warrior because their future and the humans' future depend on it in the conclusion of "Man of Iron." Script by Steve Parkhouse and art by Collins. Cover by Tom Morgan, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 35D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4545700018

Direct Edition. Four kids, playing one afternoon in the railroad yards, get caught between a battle of Transformers. Then things get really exciting when they stumble upon Blaster and free him from his mode lock in "Child's Play." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Ian Akin & Brian Garvey. Cover by Frank Springer, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers The Movie (1986) 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4415577025

"Unicron!" Part 3 of 3. Adapted by Ralph Macchio. Art by Don Perlin, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. This is it, the epic conclusion to the biggest Transformer adventure ever. The renegade Autobots must marshal their forces and confront the Decepticons in one final battle for the fate of Cybertron and the universe. Then, they must somehow defeat the planet-size menace known as Unicron. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 214D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699567009

Direct Edition. "With Malice Towards All!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Dazzler returns! But when the mutant villain Malice usurps control over her, the X-Men may wish she had stayed away. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 221N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0245520004

Newsstand Edition. "Death by Drowning!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. It's the X-Men vs. the Marauders: Round 2! However, this time the Marauders have an ace up their sleeve - the Malice controlled Polaris! And Rogue and Dazzler's turbulent past comes to a head (see Dazzler #24 & 28 for details about that past). When push comes to shove, will these former arch foes lay it on the line for one another? Plus, the man behind the scenes pulling the Marauders' strings is finally revealed! NOTE: 1st appearance of Mr. Sinister. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 1 FN+ 6.5

Staple rust.

First printing. A duel puts Stan Sakai's rabbit samurai in an introspective mood, and he recalls his early combat training with the lion-maned Sensei Katsuichi. Parts 1 and 2 of Samurai. Story, art and cover by Sakai, plus Waddlewalk by Dennis Fujitake. Black and white; 32 pages. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 1REP CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4668766001

Second printing. A duel puts Stan Sakais rabbit samurai in an introspective mood, and he recalls his early combat training with the lion-maned Sensei Katsuichi. Parts 1 and 2 of Samurai. Story, art and cover by Sakai, plus Waddlewalk by Dennis Fujitake. Black and white; 32 pages. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.