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Alien Encounters (1985 Eclipse) 14 FN 6.0

Cover by John Bolton. Written by Jack Butterworth, Beppe Sabatini, Chuck Dixon and Eric Dinehart. Art by John Ridgway, Graham Nolan, Thomas Wimbish and Tom Lyle & Romeo Tanghal. The illustrated science fiction magazine for mature readers. In this issue: "The Buster Crabbe Collector" by Jack Butterworth and John Ridgway; "In Other News, Aliens Landed Today!" by Beppe Sabatini and Graham Nolan; "J.D.'s" by Chuck Dixon and Thomas Wimbish; and "Stillborn" by Eric Dinehart, Tom Lyle and Romeo Tanghal. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers. Cover price $2.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 289N CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4490837016

Newsstand Edition. "The Hobgoblin Revealed!" Death of Ned Leeds (aka the Hobgoblin). Script by Peter David. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg and Tom Palmer. Inks by Jim Fern. Cover by Tom Morgan and Tom Palmer. Story continues from the Spider-Man vs. Wolverine (1987) one-shot. Finally! The mystery that began over 50 issues ago is at last revealed! Who is the Hobgoblin? Or perhaps better asked now: Who was the Hobgoblin? Sadly the story opens with Ned Leeds' body being returned to New York following his murder in Berlin. Jonah, Peter, Betty, and Robbie are in shock...and completely oblivious to what really happened to Ned overseas. But the Kingpin knows what took place! He's furious that the Foreigner and Jack O'Lantern (aka Jason Macendale) made the hit without his approval! To retaliate against Macendale (aka the new Hobgoblin), the Kingpin tells the web-slinger where to find him! And in very short order a new era of Spider-Man vs. Hobgoblin battles begins! Cameo appearances by the Rose, Black Cat, and Flash Thompson. Flashback cameo by Wolverine. (Notes: The story in Web of Spider-Man 29 occurs during this issue. Ned Leeds first appeared way back in Amazing Spider-Man 18. The web-slinger settles the score with the Foreigner in Spectacular Spider-Man 129. Additional details about who was operating as the real Hobgoblin are revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series written by Roger Stern.) Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 404 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3881756023

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) 404 VF+ 8.5

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) 405D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3986263006

First Printing. Direct Edition. Batman Year One, Chapter Two: "War Is Declared". Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Bruce Wayne dons the cape and cowl for the first time to take the fight to the criminal element, while James Gordon stirs up trouble within his own department. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Harvent Dent appears as Assistant District Attorney. 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) 405D VF/NM 9.0

First Printing. Direct Edition. Batman Year One, Chapter Two: "War Is Declared". Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Bruce Wayne dons the cape and cowl for the first time to take the fight to the criminal element, while James Gordon stirs up trouble within his own department. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Harvent Dent appears as Assistant District Attorney. 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) 407 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2831293-004

Batman Year One, Chapter Four: "Friend In Need". Part 4 of 4, continued from the previous issue. James Gordon is blackmailed, Catwoman gets in Batman's way and Bruce Wayne must come to the rescue sans cape and cowl. 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.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 10 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4373733006

An anthology of original stories. Cover by Paul Chadwick. Straight in the Eye, script and art by Paul Chadwick; Concrete has agreed to help a man look for his lost brother who's last location was in the woods; The man's brother (Adam) is a stuntman who often takes enough fuel to fly and sleeps under the wing of his biplane. Masque (Part 1), script and art by Mark Badger; Two men arguing in a church in Manhattan about a man named Montoya; Cut to Newark airport where a group of what are assumed F.B.I agents are trying to find Montoya, after some squabbling he is apprehended but it turns out it's the wrong man; Montoya is then spotted and is chased into a bizarre room; The Masque appears and is subsequently shot. Sole Survivors, script by Randy Stradley, art by Tony Salmons; An Alien takes cover behind a rock and is in a Mexican standoff with another lone alien. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 63 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-19857F5-022

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.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379575019

"Monstroid" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. The evil Skeletor calls up the gargantuan Monstroid to destroy He-Man. The even-more-evil Hordak tries to seize control of Monstroid to destroy them both! But can anyone truly control Monstroid? Plus: the amazing Extendar and the menacing Multi-Bot! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Moonshadow (1985 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4227662011

"Contradictions." Ira tells a variety of fictional origin stories to Moonshadow while imprisoned in the Unkshush dungeon. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and cover by Jon J. Muth. Inks by George Pratt. Cover price $1.50.

Moonshadow (1985 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4227662012

"With Joy to Hear." This issue finds followers of a religious cult searching for their spiritual leader. The final pages are absent of text, reinforcing the odd tone of the series. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and cover by Jon J. Muth. Inks by Kent Williams. Cover price $1.75.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 125 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1996284013

"Wrecking Havoc!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-woman. Script by Danny Fingeroth. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Vince Colletta and Art Nichols. Cover by Bob Hall and Al Milgrom. The story begins at the Dextron labs in Colorado as both the new Spider-woman (aka Julia Carpenter) and the Wrecking Crew are searching for a highly coveted computer disc. Despite her gallant effort, Spider-woman is unable to prevent the Wrecker, Bulldozer, Piledriver, and Thunderball from stealing the disc. A few days later in New York City, the Wrecker and Spider-woman renew their battle for the disc, but this time a third participant, the Spectacular Spider-Man, joins the fray! Are the two spider-heroes going to fight the Wrecker or each other? Meanwhile, the Wrecker's mother lies near death in Queens. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 34 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-273D6C9-010

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.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 221D VF- 7.5

Direct 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 there 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. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 222D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4498497012

Direct Edition. "Heartbreak!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. The battle between the Uncanny X-Men and the deadly Marauders continues at the Golden Gate Bridge. They fight for the future of Cyclops' estranged wife Madelyne. Meanwhile, Storm and the shaman Naze continue their desperate quest. But our they doomed to fail when they come face-to-face with the sinister Eye Killers?! Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 222D CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4498497004

Direct Edition. "Heartbreak!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. The battle between the Uncanny X-Men and the deadly Marauders continues at the Golden Gate Bridge. They fight for the future of Cyclops' estranged wife Madelyne. Meanwhile, Storm and the shaman Naze continue their desperate quest. But our they doomed to fail when they come face-to-face with the sinister Eye Killers?! Cover price $0.75.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 219 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3840843013

Cover art by Don Rosa. The Son of the Sun starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Flintheart Glomgold, script and art by Don Rosa. Portrait of the Artist as a Duck Man text article, script by Geoffrey Blum, art by Don Rosa. A Taxing Effort starring Donald Duck and Ludwig Von Drake, script by Bob Foster, art by Frank Smith. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 219 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3840843015

Cover art by Don Rosa. The Son of the Sun starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Flintheart Glomgold, script and art by Don Rosa. Portrait of the Artist as a Duck Man text article, script by Geoffrey Blum, art by Don Rosa. A Taxing Effort starring Donald Duck and Ludwig Von Drake, script by Bob Foster, art by Frank Smith. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

Watchmen Portolio (French 1987 Zenda Editions) 1-SET VF- 7.5

Portfolio is in good condition with some corner damage. Plates display some minor corner damage to the top left corners.

Printed in Paris, France. Limited to 2000 Copies and Signed by Alan Morre, Dave Gibbons, and John Higgins. This large portfolio contains a limited edition cover page with all three signatories. 6 full color posters featuring the french covers for the series, as well as 6 black, white, and red posters promoting the 12 issue Deluxe. All contained in a large 12" x 16" portfolio folder.