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Action Comics (1938 DC) 595D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4000808002

Direct Edition. Cover art by John Byrne. The Ghost of Superman starring Superman and the Martian Manhunter, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Keith Williams; to stop the Silver Banshee, Superman fakes his death. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 595D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4099940001

Direct Edition. Cover art by John Byrne. The Ghost of Superman starring Superman and the Martian Manhunter, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Keith Williams; to stop the Silver Banshee, Superman fakes his death. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 284 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Right Side Edge has gapping, inner well and book are unaffected.

Label #0935786004

Direct Edition. Gang War: Part 1 of 5 -- "And Who Shall Stand Against Them...?" Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts), Brett Breeding (pencils), and Joe Rubinstein (inks). Cover by Ron Frenz. The Kingpin has left New York! And now every crime boss, large or small, is vying for the top spot in the Big Apple! It's a bloodbath in the streets as the Hobgoblin, Rose, Jack O'Lantern, Hammerhead, Silvermane, and the Arranger battle for supremacy! And of course your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the crossfire! But this gang war is so big, the web-slinger may get help from other super-heroes (or anti-heroes)...whether he wants it or not! Cameo appearances by Betty Leeds, Flash Thompson, Ben Urich, Lance Bannon, Roderick Kingsley, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, and the Punisher. Flashback cameos by Daredevil and the Kingpin. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 284N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. Gang War: Part 1 of 5 -- "And Who Shall Stand Against Them...?" Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Jim Owsley. Art by Ron Frenz (layouts), Brett Breeding (pencils), and Joe Rubinstein (inks). Cover by Ron Frenz. The Kingpin has left New York! And now every crime boss, large or small, is vying for the top spot in the Big Apple! It's a bloodbath in the streets as the Hobgoblin, Rose, Jack O'Lantern, Hammerhead, Silvermane, and the Arranger battle for supremacy! And of course your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the crossfire! But this gang war is so big, the web-slinger may get help from other super-heroes (or anti-heroes)...whether he wants it or not! Cameo appearances by Betty Leeds, Flash Thompson, Ben Urich, Lance Bannon, Roderick Kingsley, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, and the Punisher. Flashback cameos by Daredevil and the Kingpin. 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 286N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4698070025

Newsstand 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) 289N VF 8.0

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.) 52 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

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

Paper: White

Label #4698070014

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 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3759338004

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) Annual 21N VF 8.0 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 FN/VF 7.0 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) 283 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700686024

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"Whom the Gods Would Destroy!" Part 3 of 5. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Trapped on the Pathway to Infinity, Earth's Mightiest Heroes face Pluto and the hordes of Hades in a desperate life-and-death struggle! But thanks to the awesome power of Captain Marvel and the Prince of Asgard, the Avengers dramatically escape the Netherworld and return to Olympus! Hold on though, that's like jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire! Are the seven avengers ready to battle Zeus again? Wisely the crescent city avenger decides on a different course of action…diplomacy! And with great success the Sub-Mariner and Thor recruit Aphrodite, Athena, Apollo, and Hephaestus to their side! But the treacherous Ares is still pushing his father to crush the Avengers! Will the four Olympians be able to calm the rage of Zeus? Cameo appearances by Artemis, Hercules, Prometheus, and the Wasp. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, Sub-Mariner, and Thor. (Note: Ares previously battled Earth's Mightiest Heroes in the classic Avengers 100.) 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 404 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0150200030

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 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) 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) 405 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4692154013

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) 405N VF+ 8.5

First Printing. Newsstand 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) 406D VF 8.0

Partial interior miswrap.

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) 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.

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.

Batman (1940) 412 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4744778005

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.

Bullwinkle and Rocky (1987 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698214014

Comic book version of the classic cartoon series. In this issue, Bullwinkle inadvertently invents a flashlight which will makes things invisible. Then, everybody wants that invention, including the evil Boris and Natasha in "The Invisible Ray or ----" and "Not Seeing is Believing or Who Put Out the Lights?" Issue also has "Fractured Fairy Tales" featuring the tale of two witches and how one wanted to meet a dashing young prince and "Bullwinkle's Corner gag strip. Scripts by David Manak and art by Ernie Colon & Al Milgrom. Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 325N CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570017

Newsstand Edition. "Slugfest" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. After receiving a distress call concerning Nomad, Captain America rushes to Miami to help his former partner fight the Slug. Nomad and Cap sneak on board the Slug's ferry and then the free-for-all begins! 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 327N CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570018

Newsstand Edition. "Clashing Symbols" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Steve Rogers travels to Madison, Wisconsin to visit Bernie Rosenthal. There happens to be a large charity concert going on in Madison at which the Super-Patriot is one of the speakers. Captain America confronts the Super-Patriot about the activities of his partners, and a mega-battle erupts! Who will win round one between Steve Rogers and John Walker? Meanwhile in Washington D.C., an Internal Revenue Service auditor takes special interest in Steve Rogers' tax return. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 335N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570011

Newsstand Edition. "Baptism of Fire" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Tom Morgan and Dave Hunt. Cover by Tom Morgan and Joe Sinnott. It's the first assignment for the new Captain America! Cap and Bucky are sent to Georgia to confront an extremist group called the Watchdogs. 36 pages 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.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 575D VF- 7.5

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+ 6.5

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.

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.

El Vibora Comix (1979) 89 VG/FN 5.0

Anthology of adult comics, including Spanish and American artists. Cover by Dave Stevens. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 92 pages, PC/PB&W.

Elvira's House of Mystery (1986 DC) 11D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Cover by Dave Stevens! Not only is this the spectacular final issue of horrordom's spookiest comic - not only does it feature double-sized stories and chills - not only does it contain the winners in our great 'Find Cain Contest' - not only does it feature comics' biggest and best letters section - but it's also got a cover of Elvira by Dave Stevens that's got to be seen to be believed! Howl! And that's not all - dare to look within for tales by Gene Colan, Tom and Mary Bierbaum, Dan Spiegle, Dennis Yee, Tom Grindberg and Gerry Talaoc! Cover price $1.25.

Ev'ry Little Bug (1987 Ordinary Records) Spirit Picture Disk 5001 NM 9.4

Vinyl Record. The Spirit Picture Disk featuring "Ev'ry Little Bug". Lyrics by Will Eisner. Music by Bill Harr and Jon Christensen. A and B sides both feature music and excerpts from the 1948 Spirit TV Show. Front and back side art by Will Eisner. NOTE: Originally came in clear plastic sleeve. Cover price $12.98.

Flash (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698390019

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.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 56D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698280025

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Jungle Moves!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes score a much needed victory. Plus, more secrets revealed about the mysterious Destro. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Honk! (1986) 2 FN- 5.5

Staple rust.

Cover art by Bill Watterson. "It's Spring," script and art by Marc Hempel; The joy of Spring. "Main Course," script and art by Trevs Phoenix and Eddie Campbell; Discursive food-related stories. "The Misadventures of Dostoyevsky," script and art by David Miller; Dostoyevsky ends up in one of his stories. "The Class Reunion," script and art by Bob Boze Bell; Strips and gags about class reunions. "A Dinner Treat," script and art by Marc Hempel; A man eats too much. "Paris: A Trashcan Travelogue," script and art by John Bagnall; A tour of Paris. "Light Conversation," script and art by Marc Hempel; Dating problems in cartoon land. "Rodney: The Premonition II," script by Eddie Campbell, art by Phil Elliott. "Brasso With Rosie" article by Alan Moore, art by Peter Bagge; Anecdotes about Moore's parents and relations. "Bill Watterson" article, script by Andrew Christie and Bill Watterson, art by Bill Watterson; An interview with Watterson accompanied by three cartoons and fourteen of his newspaper strips. "The Late Night World of Drew Friedman" article, script by Mark Waid and Drew Friedman, art by Drew Friedman; Interview with Friedman accompanied by ten samples of his work. Untitled A Tale from Gimbley story, script and art by Phil Elliott. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.75.

Justice League America (1987) 3B VG+ 4.5 Superman Test Logo Variant

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.

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.

Marvels Universum (Swedish 1987 Semic) 1987, #4 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Marvels Universum #4. Swedish Edition.

Label #4614140005

Swedish Reprint Series. Nr. 4, 1987. Reprints Cover from Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #141. Reprints Material from Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #141-143. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Swedish Language.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 5 FN 6.0

"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.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 6 FN+ 6.5

"From Here to Eternia" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art and Cover by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. All the weapons and warriors of Eternia explode into action when Skeletor launches the ultimate attack against He-Man's Caste Grayskull! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

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.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 57 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4556420005

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Cover pencils by Bret Blevins, inks by Terry Austin. Birds of a Feather, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Bret Blevins, inks by Terry Austin; The New Mutants try to make Bird-Brain comfortable in a Danger Room environment, then try to acclimate him to life in the "real" world; Magma leaves with Emma Frost for the Massachusetts Academy; Cypher begins to communicate with Bird-Brain. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Pirate Corps (1987 Eternity) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4558298009

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I Hate This Job. Story, art and cover by Evan Dorkin, plus color by Paty Cockrum. The first solo series from Dorkin, later an indie/mainstream star with Milk & Cheese and Dork. In the year 2074, a young crew of intergalactic space slackers has comedic misadventures as they try to scam their way across the galaxy. 24 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

Priority White Heat (1986) 2 VG+ 4.5

Story by Ed Stehlin. Art by Don Secrease, Dan Davis, John Dell and Mark Propst. Cover by Bill Marimon and Dell Barras. Female secret agent Shannon Fleming, aka White Heat, travels the world for the international espionage network known as Stratagem. In Brazil, Shannon discovers a Nazi plot to start a nuclear war, and only a last-minute kamikaze flight in a stolen jet can stop it. Final issue of the series. The Blitz of Vengeance, Part Two. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3898641008

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) 1D CGC 9.6 SS Conway/Defalco/Janson/Stan Lee

Paper: White

Signed by Gerry Conway, Tom Defalco, Klaus Janson & Stan Lee on 10/10/15.

Label #2512773016

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) 1D VF/NM 9.0

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) 1D VF/NM 9.0

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.

Question (1987 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4733930006

Cover pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz. ...That Small Rain Down Can Rain..., script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Rick Magyar; Junior pours acid on his face in hopes that it will make his father love him; The Question tries to stop Benno and Farley from killing the latter's father for mucking up an arms deal. Suggested for Mature Readers. Deluxe format. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.