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Action Comics (1938 DC) Annual 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4543412001

"Cry Vampire!" Guest-starring Batman. Written by John Byrne. Art and cover by Arthur Adams. The World's Finest may have bitten off more than they can chew when they investigate a series of murders and find themselves confronted with the immortal macabre power of the vampire! 48 pages, FC. NOTE: Fantastic horror story with amazing art by two of the all time greats. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 293 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4628214008

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt: Part 2 of 6 -- "Crawling" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 31. In a shocking development, Kraven the Hunter has buried the Amazing Spider-Man six feet under! And now the deranged hunter is wearing his own spider costume and fighting crime on the streets of New York City! Unbelievable! What in the world is going on?! That's what Mary Jane would like to know as she desperately searches for her newlywed husband! And to make matters worse, there's something horrific coming up from the sewers: Vermin! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 131. (Note: Vermin previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 128.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 294 VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt: Part 5 of 6 -- "Thunder" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 32. A furious web-slinger confronts Kraven inside his lair! However, the depraved hunter doesn't want to fight! He only wants to talk and show the wall-crawler his prized possession downstairs: Vermin! Spider-Man is confused. The man-rat is scared. And Kraven has gone off the deep end! When the disturbed hunter lets Vermin go, the amazing one has no choice but to battle the tormented creature and pursue him into the streets! Once Kraven is alone, he completes his final hunt in horrendous fashion. Story concludes in Spectacular Spider-Man 132. Death of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: In 1992 a sequel to this six-part saga was published: The Amazing Spider-Man Soul of the Hunter. An alternative reality in which Kraven actually killed Spider-Man is explored in What If (2nd series) 17. At the time of its publication, this issue generated considerable controversy due to Kraven's violent death by his own hands.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 21N FN- 5.5 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.

Batman (1940) 404 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4659541002

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) 404 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659541004

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) 404 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659540025

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) 404 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659540023

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) 404 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4659541003

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) 405 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4550408002

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. Harvey 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) 405 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659539004

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. Harvey 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.

Betty and Me (1966 Archie) 162 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4640414021

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Cover by Dan DeCarlo. You Don't Need Drugs ... public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Jelly Bread," script by Rod Ollerenshaw, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; Archie and Betty decide to go into the jelly-making business. Archie, of course, fouls things up. The New Archies ad. "Poor Butterfly," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty feels sorry for herself because she's always playing second-fiddle to Veronica in attracting Archie's attention. The New Archies ad. "For Whom the Ball Tolls," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty finally gets Archie to herself when Veronica goes on vacation, but Archie is obsessed with winning a bowling tournament. "A Weighty Matter," script by George Gladir, pencils by Henry Scarpelli, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty decides she needs to go on a diet to lose five pounds. 36 pgs Cover price $0.75.

Cherry Poptart (1982 Last Gasp/Kitchen Sink) #4, 1st Printing CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4664105007

1st Printing. 1987. ($2.50 cover price). Larry Welz story, cover and art. Stories include a Conan the Barbarian parody. 7" x 10", b&w, 44 pages. Adults Only. Cover price $2.50.

Critters (1986) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4615070008

Fantagraphics long-running anthropomorphic anthology (i.e., funny animal comic). The return of Jack Bunny, story and art by Mark Armstrong; Lionheart in Detour, Part One, story and art by Tom Stazer; a tribute to Walt Kellys Pogo by Ty Templeton. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover by Armstrong. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

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

Paper: White

Label #4398706004

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.

Elfquest (1985 Marvel) 18 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3825495002

Color reprints of original b&w series. Cover art by Wendy Pini. Riddle of Blue Mountain, script by Richard Pini and Wendy Pini, art by Wendy Pini; The rest of the Wolfriders enter Blue Mountain. Lord Voll sees his first elf child in many moons. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 330D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Double Cover: 1st cover 9.4, interior cover 9.8.

Label #4621814006

Direct Edition. 1st Todd McFarlane on the Incredible Hulk. "Head Games! (An old Soldier Dies!)" Story by Al Milgrom. Art by Todd McFarlane and Al Milgrom. A super parasite has infiltrated Gamma Base in search of the perfect host. When it attaches itself to Doc Samson can even the Hulk stop its malevolent plans? Plus, witness the death of a long time member of the Hulk's supporting cast. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Justice League America (1987) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4632155003

Direct Edition. When terrorists take the U.N. General Assembly hostage, Doctor Light (Kimiyo Hoshi) calls on the newly formed Justice League for help in "Born Again". Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Terry Austin. Batman, Guy Gardner, Black Canary, Mr. Miracle, Oberon, Captain Marvel, Martian Manhunter, Blue Beetle, Dr. Fate, Maxwell Lord. Maguire/Austin cover. Cover price $0.75.

Justice League America (1987) 3B CGC 9.4 Superman Test Logo Variant

Paper: White

Logo Variant.

Label #4632048007

While a Russian nuclear power plant heads for a meltdown, the Justice League is kept busy by the Rocket Red Brigade in "Meltdown". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Plot and breakdowns by Keith Giffen, script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Kevin Maguire, inks by Al Gordon. Gorbachev, the Silver Sorceress, Wandjina, Blue Jay. Maguire/Gordon cover. This is the yellow background limited variant with Superman test logo on cover in place of normal DC Logo. Cover price $0.75.

Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 400 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4640414020

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Cover pencils by Dan DeCarlo. "Meeting The Girls," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; When the guys go skiing, Dilton attracts the most girls due to his injury. Anti-drug public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Odd Girl Out," script by George Gladir, pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick; Alexandra joins the group and decides to take over, using the fact that her father financially backs the group to prevent resistance. "You Know You're In Love When," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; How to tell when you're in love. "The Rules," script by George Gladir, art by Samm Schwartz; Reggie, Jughead, and Dilton have a snowball fight. Archie's Club News. "400 Laughs...And Counting!", pencils by Stan Goldberg; Archie has good news to share, but he can't remember it; Meanwhile, the number 400 seems to surround him wherever he goes. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe The Motion Picture (1987) 1N VG+ 4.5

Newsstand Edition. Masters of the Universe: The Motion Picture - Written by Ralph Macchio (adaptation), David Odell (uncredited, original screenplay) and Stephen Tolkin (uncredited, original screenplay). Art by George Tuska and Art Nichols. Cover by Mike Zeck and Dennis Janke. Adaptation of the live-action 1987 film. Based on the toy line from Mattel and the animated television series produced by Filmation (1983-85). He-Man comes to Earth seeking a Cosmic Key that controls the power of the universe, stolen by cosmic villain Skeletor. Two teenagers become involved in this fantasy-adventure. Characters in this issue: He-Man; Teela; Skeletor; Man-at-Arms; Gwildor; Julie Winston; Kevin; Detective Lubic; Beastman; Karg; Blade; Saurod; Sorceress; Carl; Charlie; Evil-Lyn. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-262039A-020

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Porker Fried Rice, or Chung King of the Road," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Peter goes out for Chinese food for Mary Jane, but gets kidnapped by Paste Pot Peep as he evades the Agents of SHEEP; Peep and Baron Zebro fly off, are chased by Capt. Americat, and meet The Mad Stinker and his Ham-Droid at his submarine (Meanwhile, Mary Jane is dancing alone at home); The bad guys evade Doc Clamson, and go to China, where Magsquito defeats Iron Mouse, and they join The Mandaringtail and the dragon Doo Wop Doo; Spider-Ham fights The Mandaringtail. "Croak & Badger," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; The Mad Stinker, hoping to harness Badger's power, sends Ham-Droid to capture her; Ham-Droid distracts Croak by appealing to his Dark Hunger with Whiz-Um Brand Vinegar-Tabasco Chips; Croak rescues Badger, capturing The Mad Stinker in his Cloak of Darkness, and our heroes return to the nighttime streets. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $1.00.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.0 SS Bernthal

Paper: White

Signed by Jon Bernthal on 7/23/16.

Label #1424256010

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.

Raphael (1985 Mirage Studio) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1REP CGC 8.5 Eastman Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4216735019

2nd printing (Full Color Cover) - New wraparound cover and 8 new pages of art. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 1N CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643367008

Newsstand Edition. "Free!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the spaceways again. Now, after many years of exile, will the Silver Surfer finally be free to soar the heavens again? Plus, witness the savage attack of Champion, an Elder of the Universe (last seen in Marvel Two in One (1974) Annual #7), as events are set in motion for the next 10 issues. 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4631897005

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.

Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4646301022

An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. A Tale of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Casey's crooked cousin Sid gets the Turtles caught up in a search for hidden treasure on the farm. Story by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird; art by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Wraparound cover by Ryan Brown. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 18D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4646942006

Direct Edition. "Pumm-Ra!" Based on the screenplay by Julian Gardner. Adapted by Laura Hitchcock. Art by Ernie Colon and Al Williamson. Who is Cheetara's mysterious new friend, Pumm-Ra? Is he another survivor of Thundera? What sinister secret does he hide? 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 26 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4612038003

First Printing. Direct Edition. Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Brett Breeding. Cover by Herb Trimpe. "Funeral for a Friend." Feeling down and depressed after failing to revive Optimus Prime, Ratchet visits an auto parts junkyard in search of parts and then accidently gets involved with some car thieves, including one called "the Mechanic" who turns out to be a formidable foe in Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 213D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4667965002

Direct Edition. Mutant Massacre tie-in: Wolverine vs. Sabretooth, Round 2: "Psylocke." Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. This story takes place after the events of Thor (Vol. 1) #374. In order to protect the injured, Psylocke must somehow stall the mutant assassin Sabretooth long enough for the X-Men to return from the Morlock tunnels. What follows is a deadly game of cat and mouse. That will have you on the edge of your seat until the last page is turned. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 213D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Mutant Massacre tie-in: Wolverine vs. Sabretooth, Round 2: "Psylocke." Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. This story takes place after the events of Thor (Vol. 1) #374. In order to protect the injured, Psylocke must somehow stall the mutant assassin Sabretooth long enough for the X-Men to return from the Morlock tunnels. What follows is a deadly game of cat and mouse. That will have you on the edge of your seat until the last page is turned. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 213D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Mutant Massacre tie-in: Wolverine vs. Sabretooth, Round 2: "Psylocke." Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. This story takes place after the events of Thor (Vol. 1) #374. In order to protect the injured, Psylocke must somehow stall the mutant assassin Sabretooth long enough for the X-Men to return from the Morlock tunnels. What follows is a deadly game of cat and mouse. That will have you on the edge of your seat until the last page is turned. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 214D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4634607001

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) 215 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4634608025

"Old Soldiers!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Alan Davis and Dan Green. This story takes place after the events of Uncanny X-Men Annual #10. When the scent of a woman once thought dead lets Wolverine's feral nature get the best of him, Storm is left alone to face three super-powered World War II criminals in "the most dangerous game." Plus, why are the mutant assassins known as the Marauders hounding Cyclops' estranged wife, Madelyne Pryor? NOTE: 1st appearance of Crimson Commando, Stonewall, and Super Sabre. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 217D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4634607022

Direct Edition. "Folly's Gambit!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Jackson Guise and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Walt Simonson & Bob Wiacek. In the wake of the Mutant Massacre affair (see Uncanny X-Men #210-213), the team has brought their wounded to Muir Island for rehabilitation. After an argument between Callisto and Dazzler, Alison heads into to town to blow off some steam. She ends up having an encounter with the unstoppable Juggernaut that may have deadly consequences for the X-Men's newest member. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 221D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3775786002

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 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.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 221N VG+ 4.5

Interior soiling.

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.

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

Paper: White

Label #4667965024

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?! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 222D VF/NM 9.0

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?! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 223D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4634607020

Direct Edition. "Omens & Portents!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Kerry Gammill and Dan Green. The mutant criminals Crimson Commando, Stonewall, and Super Sabre are offered membership into the government sanctioned strike force Freedom Force. But when their resident psychic Oracle foresees the X-Men's demise, will the former Brotherhood of Evil Mutants set out to help their erstwhile sparring partners? Meanwhile, Storm continues her perilous quest to find Forge. When she finds the man, she at once both loves and despises, can she be counted on to do what must be done? Old Naze has his doubts. Plus, two jilted and scorned people, Alex Summers and Madelyne Pryor, find solace in each other's company. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

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

Paper: White

Label #3846392006

Direct Edition. 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 #3846392007

Direct Edition. 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.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4614671023

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) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3863597014

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) 1 FN/VF 7.0

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.

Watchmen (1986) 12 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4631970003

"A strong and loving world". Part 12 of 12. Story by Alan Moore. Art and cover by Dave Gibbons. All plotlines converge as the fates of all the characters are revealed. The final chapter of maybe the greatest series in comics history. 32 pages. Full color. No ads. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 29D CGC 9.6

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Label #0933836008

"Mask" Guest-starring Wolverine. Story by Jim Owsley. Art by Steve Geiger and Art Nichols. The story opens at the funeral of Ned Leeds (aka the Hobgoblin). Peter Parker's life is in turmoil as he contemplates giving up being Spider-Man. Wolverine finds Peter and tries to convince him to do otherwise. The heroes join forces to battle a street gang and also have a brief encounter with the new Hobgoblin (aka Jason Macendale). Meanwhile, the Rose's criminal empire is crumbling all around him. (Note: This story takes place during Amazing Spiderman 289.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 31N VF+ 8.5

Newsstand Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 1 of 6 - "The Coffin" Story by J. M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. This is the first issue of the Kraven's Last Hunt storyline. A deranged Kraven begins his final quest to exterminate Spider-Man. He ambushes the web-slinger and successfully captures him. Now it appears that a comatose Spider-Man has been buried alive. The situation does not look good. Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 293. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 32D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 4 of 6 - "Resurrection" Story by J. M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 131. Spider-Man finally awakens from his drug-induced coma and busts out of his coffin! Peter quickly returns to his wife, Mary Jane, who has not seen him in two weeks. Meanwhile, Kraven has been committing crimes in New York City, while dressed as Spider-Man. Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 294. Cover price $0.75.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 1A.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3726698016

Direct Edition. In this post-Crisis on Infinite Earths re-imagining of the Wonder Woman mythos, Diana is born of clay, growing on Paradise Island to become the champion of the Amazons. "The Princess and the Power!" Part 1 of 6, continued next issue. Script by Greg Potter, co-plot and pencils by George Perez, inks by Bruce Patterson. Perez inks first 2 pages and the final page. Wrap-around cover. No ads. Perez cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.