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Action Comics (1938 DC) #1 Reprints 1.1987.NEST.10 CGC 9.4 Nestle 10c Variant

Paper: White

Label #4729977001

16-page reprint of complete Superman story from Action Comics #1. 1987 Nestle Quik reprint with 10 cent cover price in black box. Paper cover. Nestle Quick ad on back cover. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 584 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698071019

Cover art by John Byrne. Squatter starring Superman and the Teen Titans, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Dick Giordano; David Gunderson uses a machine to control Superman's mind, making him destructive. Action Comics: In the Beginning... article by John Byrne. Postcard insert for contest to win The Man of Steel trade paperback, art by Byrne. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Action Force (UK 1987-1988 Marvel) Magazine 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

United Kingdom.

Label #4689399025

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Weekly British G.I. Joe series. Cover price $1.00.

Action Force (UK 1987-1988 Marvel) Magazine 2 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

United Kingdom.

Label #4689400002

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GI Joe goes international in these overseas adventures! Includes: "Cut and Run!" Starring Flint, Scarlet and Snake Eyes. There's a Cobra Eel on the loose in Action Force's secret London base. Consequently, Snake Eyes and Scarlett, just off the plane from America, find that their welcome to England is not quite what they expected! Plus, "Best Defense: Part 2!" Starring Beach Head, Flint, Hawk, Lady Jaye, and Stalker. And, "My Brother's Keeper: Part 1!" A bonus tale of two brothers in the US Air Force. 24 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Heroes (1981) 117 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697022007

In this issue: A Horse of a Different Color - article on Dark Horse Comics & interview with Randy Stradley; Alpha Flight - why Marvel's Canadian super-team never worked; Captain EO - from 3-D movie to 3-D comic; David Michelinie on Spider-Man's impending marriage; 10 of a Kind - star-crossed super-heroes. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; Doc's Bookshelf; Comics in Review - In Praise of Super-Hero Comics, Part 2; Amazing Readers; Don Rosa's Information Center. Cover features Tom Yeates' interpretation of Michael Jackson from Eclipse Comics' adaptation of the Walt Disney Company movie Captain EO. Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 286 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4729102009

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) 287N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4727283022

Newsstand Edition. Gang War: Part 4 of 5 -- "And There Shall Come a Reckoning" Guest-starring Daredevil and the Falcon. Script by Jim Owsley. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Art Nichols. Cover by Kyle Baker. At last the Kingpin is returning to New York! And the Falcon, Sergeant Tork, and Daredevil are going to make sure the wall-crawler doesnt interfere with the fat man's arrival! Wait a minute! Whose side are these guys on? The fighting mad web-slinger will take on all three to reach the Kingpin of Crime! In the meantime the crossing and double-crossing among the Rose, Hobgoblin, and Kingpin reaches new heights as each man maneuvers to finish on top when the gang war finally ends...next issue! Cameo appearances by the Arranger, Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Karen Page, Roderick Kingsley, Lance Bannon, and Redwing. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 474,098; average paid circulation 276,064.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 290 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698070017

Direct Edition. "The Big Question!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by John Romita Jr. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Al Milgrom. With the Hobgoblin saga drawing to a close, things are finally settling down in Peter Parker's life. However, there is still something or someone missing. And Aunt May's nephew is determined to fill the void...in his life and more importantly in his heart! But when the wall-crawler arrives at Mary Jane's apartment, he finds the enchanting redhead distressed by a phone call from her estranged family. Oh no, will Peter's proposal go down in flames? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, J. Jonah Jameson, and New York Mayor Ed Koch. Flashback cameo by Uncle Ben. (Notes: This is the second time Peter proposes to Mary Jane -- the first occurred in Amazing Spider-Man 182. The final page of the story features a classic full-page panel of Peter asking Mary Jane to marry him. This issue includes a full-page ad by Klaus Janson for the new Punisher (2nd) series. David Michelinie begins his 7-year run as the primary writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 293 FN/VF 7.0

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) 293N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4729102010

Newsstand 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 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4729102011

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 21D VF 8.0 Direct Variant

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 CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4719529012

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 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 VF- 7.5

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 8.0

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.

Captain Eo Michael Jackson (1987) 1A VG+ 4.5

3-D Glasses are included.

Michael Jackson 3-D comic. May or may not include 3-D glasses (see individual item notes). Cover price $3.50.

Captain Eo Michael Jackson (1987) 1A VG+ 4.5

3-D Glasses are included.

Michael Jackson 3-D comic. May or may not include 3-D glasses (see individual item notes). Cover price $3.50.

Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697019023

The Cult of the Klaw has taken a classroom full of school kids hostage and they want the new Super Cruiser vehicle as their ransom. So Chuck Norris and his Karate Kommandos spring into action in "The Super Cruiser." Script by Jo Duffy and art by Steve Ditko & Art Nichols. Cover price $0.75.

Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4697019022

The Cult of the Klaw has taken a classroom full of school kids hostage and they want the new Super Cruiser vehicle as their ransom. So Chuck Norris and his Karate Kommandos spring into action in "The Super Cruiser." Script by Jo Duffy and art by Steve Ditko & Art Nichols. Cover price $0.75.

Conan The Reaver GN (1987 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST FN+ 6.5

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 28 - 1st printing.

Written by Don Kraar. Art by John Severin.

The promise of treasure lures Conan to Turan, but the path to that treasure might just cost the barbarian his life! Can Conan overcome a terrifying monster and the horde of assassins known only as the Red Mist?

Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

Cover price $6.50.

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) 575D FN/VF 7.0

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 FN+ 6.5

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.

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.

Flintstones 3-D (1988) 2 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4728857011

Sheriff for a Day. Story by John Stephenson. Art by Jorge Pacheco. Cover by Jorge Pacheco. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) # 22. Blackthorne Publishing presents another in its series of 3-D comics, this one featuring Americas favorite prehistoric family. This issue is a comics adaptation of a vintage 1965 Flintstones episode. The Flintstones and the Rubbles visit a Western town that has been targeted by outlaws, and Fred is recruited to fill in for the sheriff. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 60 CGC 9.4 SS Hama

Paper: White

Signed by Larry Hama on 12/6/25.

Label #4696741023

1st printing. Direct Edition. "Cross Purposes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Todd McFarlane and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes race against the clock to stop the Dreadnoks from sabotaging a shuttle launch. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Chuckles. Cover price $1.00.

Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told TPB (1987 DC) 1-1ST FN 6.0

1st printing. Collects Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #4, 13, 30, 53, 123, 125, 129, 132, 145, 149, 162, and 247; Action Comics (1938-2011 DC)#241; Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) #68; Forever People (1971-72 1st Series) #1; Annual #11; Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series #2; and "What if Superman Ended the War?" from Look Magazine, 1943. Featuring introductions by John Byrne and Mike Gold. Softcover, 336 pages, full color. NOTE: DC Greatest Stories Ever Told (1st Series) Vol. 1. Cover price $15.95.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 219 VF/NM 9.0

Direct Edition. First appearance of the Ghost. "Ghost Story" Part 1 of 3. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Layton. Cover by Bob Layton. Stark Enterprises is ready to make its first corporate acquisition: the Accutech Research and Development company! However a strange phenomenon (or perhaps strange person) has been plaguing Accutech and causing various accidents! Some employees blame it on a mysterious ghost! Does a ghost actually walk the halls of Accutech? Once Tony signs the contract to purchase the company, he finds out the answer! And Iron Man's first battle vs. the Ghost begins in earnest! First appearance of Abe Zimmer. Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes. (Notes: The Ghost debuted in the MCU in the 2018 movie: Ant-Man and the Wasp. This issue was reprinted in2015 in the softcover: Iron Man Stark Wars Epic Collection.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3892714005

First printing. Frank Miller introduction and cover. Wrongfully accused of plotting to overthrow the Shogun, Itto Ogami becomes an outlaw, wandering through the provinces of feudal Japan, seeking vengeance for the murder of his wife and family. Awesome stories by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojma, presented in fantastic black and white art. Each issue in this series runs approximately 60 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3883950006

First printing. Frank Miller introduction and cover. Wrongfully accused of plotting to overthrow the Shogun, Itto Ogami becomes an outlaw, wandering through the provinces of feudal Japan, seeking vengeance for the murder of his wife and family. Awesome stories by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojma, presented in fantastic black and white art. Each issue in this series runs approximately 60 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699263010

Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699263012

Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Masters of the Universe The Motion Picture (1987) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

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

Label #4722654005

Direct 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.

Masters of the Universe The Motion Picture (1987) 1D VF- 7.5

Direct 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.

Masters of the Universe The Motion Picture (1987) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4734091003

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.

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.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1N FN/VF 7.0

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.

Question (1987 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4733930005

Cover pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Sacrifice, script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Rick Magyar; Hatch plans on sacrificing Jackie in a twisted ritual, but The Question comes in like an Angel of the Lord; Myra kills Hatch. Small promo ad for The Outsiders. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe format. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Robocop (1987 Magazine) 1 FN 6.0

Staple rust.

Official Marvel adaptation of the blockbuster movie sensation! Written by Bob Harras. Art by Javier Saltares, Alan Kupperberg and Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Mark Texeira. Part man, part machine, all cop! Step into the future and meet RoboCop, the half-man, half-machine cyborg policeman. But while many things may be different in the future, criminals are still as dangerous as ever! A Marvel Magazine. NOTE: While Direct Editions have a OCT cover date and Newsstand Editions have a NOV cover date, they are treated and sold as the same. 48 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Silverhawks (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. Comic book based on the TV series of the first super androids with the minds of men and the muscles of machines. The evil Mon-Star has escaped from the prison planet, reunited with his mob of evil doers and the galaxy is in trouble. So Commander Stargazer calls Earth for help and Earth sends their new team, the SilverHawks, which consists of Quicksilver, the Copper Kid, Bluegrass, Steelheart and Steelwill, to battle Mon-Star and his gang in "The Origin Story." Script by Steve Perry and art by Mike Witherby & Jim Sanders III. Cover price $1.00.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 125 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4729838018

"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.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 128D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4729838016

Direct Edition. "Spider Hunt" Script by Peter David. Pencils by Alan Kupperberg. Inks by Alan Kupperberg. Cover by Al Milgrom. J. Jonah Jameson has a new plan to bring down Spider-Man...hire Silver Sable's henchmen to do the job! They will try their best against the wall-crawler over the skies of Manhattan! Meanwhile, the Black Cat (in her new costume) continues her plot to frame the web-slinger. Cameo appearances by Daredevil, the Foreigner, and Stan Carter. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 132D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4729838017

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt - Part 6 of 6 - "Ascending" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finishes). Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 294. The hunt is almost over. Kraven is dead, but Vermin is still on the loose. Spider-Man must suppress his fears and enter the sewer to find Vermin. Can the web-slinger match Vermin's savagery and bring the rat-like killer to justice? It's an uplifting finale for the Amazing Spider-Man! (Note: This six-issue saga was reprinted as a trade book titled "Kraven's Last Hunt" in both 1989 and 2006.) 32 pages 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.

Spindelmannen (Swedish 1984-1987 Semic) Spider-Man 1987, #9 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Spindelmannen #9. Swedish Edition.

Label #4715510012

Swedish Reprint series. Reprints Cover from Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1. Reprints Material from Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1-2 and Amazing Spider-Man #260. Story by Jim Shooter and Tom DeFalco. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, and Ron Frenz. Cover by Mike Zeck. Swedish Language.

Star Wars Droids (1986 1st Series Marvel/Star Comics) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698785008

Direct Edition. Story by Dave Manak. Art by Ernie Colon and Marie Severin. R2D2 and C3PO from Star Wars Cover price $0.75.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4682739018

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.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4732279017

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.