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Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (1988 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3986080009

Direct Edition. Based on the TSR role playing game - "The Gathering!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Michael Fleisher and Jan Duursema. Art by Jan Duursema. An ancient evil rises and once again threatens the Realms. Only a motley band of adventurers can stop it now. A surly dwarf warrior and his benevolent centaur companion, a gladiator who survived the Manshaka Arena of Blood, a fallen paladin, and a timid half-elf must somehow find a way to work together if the Realms are going to survive the coming darkness. Includes character sheets and information (to be used for the TSR Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game) for the Guardsmen of Waterdeep, Character: Priam Agrivar, human paladin, and the Magic Item: Staff of Withering. Cover price $1.25.

Akira (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4660816001

1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Akira (1988) 1 VG/FN 5.0

1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

ALF (1988) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4646301017

Direct Edition. Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. It's a big problem when ALF's spaceship gets accidently picked up by the garbage men in "At Your Disposal." Then ALF goes along on the family's ski resort vacation but struggles with having to stay indoors and out of sight, especially when Brian is having bully problems in "Snow Skin Off My Nose." And in "Play Misty for Me," ALF tells Willie and Kate about his "glory days" as an orbit guard on Melmac. Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin. Photo cover. Cover price $1.00.

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4635974011

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. In deep space, a salvage crew is attacked by seemingly unstoppable monsters. The marines are called in, but they need someone with experience. Soon Hicks (the horribly scarred survivor from Aliens) and Newt (now almost eighteen) find themselves on a mission to locate and destroy the Aliens' homeworld! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4668465017

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. In deep space, a salvage crew is attacked by seemingly unstoppable monsters. The marines are called in, but they need someone with experience. Soon Hicks (the horribly scarred survivor from Aliens) and Newt (now almost eighteen) find themselves on a mission to locate and destroy the Aliens' homeworld! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4668465019

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. Hicks breaks Newt out of the mental hospital where she is being held, and the two of them, along with a crack squad of battle-hardened Marines, blast-off for the Aliens' homeworld. But is the Alien menace really as far away as Hicks believes, or is the threat closer to Earth than anyone imagines? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4664106010

Direct Edition. "Chance Encounter!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Chance is back in business and working a new job for the Life Foundation! The clandestine organization wants Chance to steal an arms shipment coming into the west side docks! That should be a piece of cake for the high-flying mercenary! However, the Daily Bugle dispatches an undercover photographer to observe the delivery! And beneath the moonlit sky, fireworks explode when Chance and the Amazing Spider-Man throw down on the docks! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Eddie Brock (aka Venom). First appearance of Carlton Drake of the Life Foundation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joy Mercado, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Chance previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. This issue begins Todd McFarlane's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Chance Encounter!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Chance is back in business and working a new job for the Life Foundation! The clandestine organization wants Chance to steal an arms shipment coming into the west side docks! That should be a piece of cake for the high-flying mercenary! However, the Daily Bugle dispatches an undercover photographer to observe the delivery! And beneath the moonlit sky, fireworks explode when Chance and the Amazing Spider-Man throw down on the docks! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Eddie Brock (aka Venom). First appearance of Carlton Drake of the Life Foundation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joy Mercado, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Chance previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. This issue begins Todd McFarlane's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298 FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. "Chance Encounter!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Chance is back in business and working a new job for the Life Foundation! The clandestine organization wants Chance to steal an arms shipment coming into the west side docks! That should be a piece of cake for the high-flying mercenary! However, the Daily Bugle dispatches an undercover photographer to observe the delivery! And beneath the moonlit sky, fireworks explode when Chance and the Amazing Spider-Man throw down on the docks! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Eddie Brock (aka Venom). First appearance of Carlton Drake of the Life Foundation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joy Mercado, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Chance previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. This issue begins Todd McFarlane's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. "Chance Encounter!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Chance is back in business and working a new job for the Life Foundation! The clandestine organization wants Chance to steal an arms shipment coming into the west side docks! That should be a piece of cake for the high-flying mercenary! However, the Daily Bugle dispatches an undercover photographer to observe the delivery! And beneath the moonlit sky, fireworks explode when Chance and the Amazing Spider-Man throw down on the docks! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Eddie Brock (aka Venom). First appearance of Carlton Drake of the Life Foundation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joy Mercado, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Chance previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. This issue begins Todd McFarlane's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. "Chance Encounter!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Chance is back in business and working a new job for the Life Foundation! The clandestine organization wants Chance to steal an arms shipment coming into the west side docks! That should be a piece of cake for the high-flying mercenary! However, the Daily Bugle dispatches an undercover photographer to observe the delivery! And beneath the moonlit sky, fireworks explode when Chance and the Amazing Spider-Man throw down on the docks! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Eddie Brock (aka Venom). First appearance of Carlton Drake of the Life Foundation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joy Mercado, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Chance previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. This issue begins Todd McFarlane's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4550601016

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Direct Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299 VG/FN 5.0

Direct Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299 VG+ 4.5

Direct Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300 CBCS 9.4 Verified Sig McFarlane Direct Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: Todd McFarlane. Direct Edition.

Label #19-1C9AA18-001

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300 CGC 8.5 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3698787002

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300 FN+ 6.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300 FN- 5.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300 VG+ 4.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300N CGC 6.5 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4216806001

Newsstand Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 301 PSA 9.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct.

Direct Edition. "The Sable Gauntlet!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The first 300 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man are in the books after the web-slinger's epic battle vs. Venom last issue! And now the next chapter in the wall-crawler's anthology begins with an encounter with his favorite mercenary: Silver Sable! The enchanting sable agrees to make a test run through the security systems of a new high-rise office building, but deadly danger awaits on the top floor! Will Spidey catch the elevator in time? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Morris Sloan. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: The cover is the same artwork (with different colors) as the cover to issue 300. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first appearance of Typhoid Mary in the Daredevil (1st) series -- art by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 469,913; average paid circulation 284,692. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 301 FN+ 6.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "The Sable Gauntlet!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The first 300 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man are in the books after the web-slinger's epic battle vs. Venom last issue! And now the next chapter in the wall-crawler's anthology begins with an encounter with his favorite mercenary: Silver Sable! The enchanting sable agrees to make a test run through the security systems of a new high-rise office building, but deadly danger awaits on the top floor! Will Spidey catch the elevator in time? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Morris Sloan. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: The cover is the same artwork (with different colors) as the cover to issue 300. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first appearance of Typhoid Mary in the Daredevil (1st) series -- art by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 469,913; average paid circulation 284,692. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 301N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4635974007

Newsstand Edition. "The Sable Gauntlet!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The first 300 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man are in the books after the web-slinger's epic battle vs. Venom last issue! And now the next chapter in the wall-crawler's anthology begins with an encounter with his favorite mercenary: Silver Sable! The enchanting sable agrees to make a test run through the security systems of a new high-rise office building, but deadly danger awaits on the top floor! Will Spidey catch the elevator in time? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Morris Sloan. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: The cover is the same artwork (with different colors) as the cover to issue 300. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first appearance of Typhoid Mary in the Daredevil (1st) series -- art by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 469,913; average paid circulation 284,692.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 301N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4665985009

Newsstand Edition. "The Sable Gauntlet!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The first 300 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man are in the books after the web-slinger's epic battle vs. Venom last issue! And now the next chapter in the wall-crawler's anthology begins with an encounter with his favorite mercenary: Silver Sable! The enchanting sable agrees to make a test run through the security systems of a new high-rise office building, but deadly danger awaits on the top floor! Will Spidey catch the elevator in time? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Morris Sloan. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: The cover is the same artwork (with different colors) as the cover to issue 300. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first appearance of Typhoid Mary in the Daredevil (1st) series -- art by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 469,913; average paid circulation 284,692.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 301N VG+ 4.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. "The Sable Gauntlet!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The first 300 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man are in the books after the web-slinger's epic battle vs. Venom last issue! And now the next chapter in the wall-crawler's anthology begins with an encounter with his favorite mercenary: Silver Sable! The enchanting sable agrees to make a test run through the security systems of a new high-rise office building, but deadly danger awaits on the top floor! Will Spidey catch the elevator in time? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Morris Sloan. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: The cover is the same artwork (with different colors) as the cover to issue 300. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first appearance of Typhoid Mary in the Daredevil (1st) series -- art by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 469,913; average paid circulation 284,692.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 301N VG- 3.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. "The Sable Gauntlet!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The first 300 issues of the Amazing Spider-Man are in the books after the web-slinger's epic battle vs. Venom last issue! And now the next chapter in the wall-crawler's anthology begins with an encounter with his favorite mercenary: Silver Sable! The enchanting sable agrees to make a test run through the security systems of a new high-rise office building, but deadly danger awaits on the top floor! Will Spidey catch the elevator in time? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Dr. Morris Sloan. First $1.00 issue. (Notes: The cover is the same artwork (with different colors) as the cover to issue 300. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first appearance of Typhoid Mary in the Daredevil (1st) series -- art by John Romita Jr. and Al Williamson. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 469,913; average paid circulation 284,692.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 302 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4619819020

Direct Edition. "(Mid) American Gothic!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Peter Parker receives a job offer from a high tech company in Kansas! So, Spider-Man's alter-ego travels to America's heartland to tour the company's facilities! But upon arrival Peter discovers that there's something rotten in the sunflower state! Good thing the web-slinger made the trip too! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Silver Sable, and the Sandman. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad for the Evolutionary War saga that ran through Marvel's 1988 annuals.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 303 VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Dock Savage!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. While trying to make up his mind about the research company's job offer in Kansas, the wondrous wall-crawler receives another employment offer! However, this one is from Silver Sable and requires brawn not brains! The Symkarian mercenary wants Spider-Man to team up with the Sandman to take down a neo-nazi and his private army! The web-slinger quickly accepts sable's offer and swings into action! As for the other offer, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to talk to his wife first! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Beginning with this issue, Todd McFarlane produces small drawings in the UPC box on the front cover. These sketches only appear on the cover of the direct sales issues. The newsstand editions have the regular bar code.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 303N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4667965020

Newsstand Edition. "Dock Savage!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. While trying to make up his mind about the research company's job offer in Kansas, the wondrous wall-crawler receives another employment offer! However, this one is from Silver Sable and requires brawn not brains! The Symkarian mercenary wants Spider-Man to team up with the Sandman to take down a neo-nazi and his private army! The web-slinger quickly accepts sable's offer and swings into action! As for the other offer, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to talk to his wife first! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Beginning with this issue, Todd McFarlane produces small drawings in the UPC box on the front cover. These sketches only appear on the cover of the direct sales issues. The newsstand editions have the regular bar code.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 303N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. "Dock Savage!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. While trying to make up his mind about the research company's job offer in Kansas, the wondrous wall-crawler receives another employment offer! However, this one is from Silver Sable and requires brawn not brains! The Symkarian mercenary wants Spider-Man to team up with the Sandman to take down a neo-nazi and his private army! The web-slinger quickly accepts sable's offer and swings into action! As for the other offer, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to talk to his wife first! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Beginning with this issue, Todd McFarlane produces small drawings in the UPC box on the front cover. These sketches only appear on the cover of the direct sales issues. The newsstand editions have the regular bar code.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 306N VF- 7.5

Newsstand Edition. "Humbugged!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The pesky Humbug is back! And the insect-infatuated villain wants to resume his research on the ESU campus! But the crazy entomologist runs into his most-reviled insect first: the Spectacular Spider-Man! Let the extermination begin! Meanwhile at Bedford Towers, Peter and Mary Jane's neighbor, Jonathon Caesar, is acting stranger and stranger...perhaps even a bit obsessive! Cameo appearances by the Chameleon, Aunt May, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Humbug previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 19. McFarlane's cover is a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Superman and the cover of Action Comics #1.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 307 VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "The Thief Who Stole Himself!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Peter Parker's next stop on his book signing tour is the Windy City! This should be a quick and easy trip to Chicago for the web-slinger! However an old foe from long, long ago elects to embark on a new criminal career in the second city! Can the amazing one capture the Chameleon before his next endeavor begins? Spidey will have to spot him first! In the meantime back in Manhattan, the deranged Jonathan Caesar makes his move on Mary Jane! Hurry home Spider-Man! (Note: The Chameleon previously battled the wall-crawler in Amazing Spider-Man 186.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 309 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4667964001

Direct Edition. "Styx and Stone!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. The Amazing Spider-Man continues to comb the city for his dear wife Mary Jane! And word of the web-slinger's frantic search reaches Jonathan Caesar! As a result the demented businessman hires two creepy assassins to exterminate the wall-crawler! When Styx and Stone ambush the amazing one in Central Park, it looks indeed like Spidey's bones will be broken! But help from an unlikely redhead may save the day! First appearance of Styx and Stone. Cameo appearances by Glory Grant, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, and Sergeant Tork. (Note: Styx and Stone return in Amazing Spider-Man 332.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 299MJ VF 8.0

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 75-cent issue. First appearance of Venom (cameo) in "Survival of the Hittist!" Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Bob McLeod. Spidey and Chance team up. McFarlane cover. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 301MJ FN 6.0

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $1.00.

Appleseed Book 1 (1988) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4663019003

Story & art: Masamune Shirow. Beginning Eclipse's serialization of Japan's first mega-successful graphic novel! With new material still being done in Japan, Appleseed has earned Masamune Shirow the Japanese equivalent of our Hugo award, and Shirow's Appleseed artwork today hangs in a major display at the Osaka Art Gallery! Escaping nuclear destruction, Earth has nevertheless been laid waste by the conventional/biochemical conflagration that was World War Three. Two survivors, after years of seclusion, return to looking for the remnants of humanity. What they least expect to find is humanity looking for them! Deunan and her cyborg mentor, Briareos, must fight off a full-scale tank assault and learn the purpose of their assailants! 48 pg. B&W Classic Format. Cover price $2.50.

Batman (1940) 420N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4663019004

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. Batman tracks the KGBeast into the sewers, and tries his best to prevent the assassination of President Ronald Reagan in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 4 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 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) 423 CGC 9.0 1st Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4601497009

1st Printing. Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane 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) 423 VF- 7.5 1st Printing

1st Printing. Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane 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) 423REP CGC 9.4 Reprint

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4664106001

Second or later printing with TurboGrafx ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 426 FN/VF 7.0

First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. 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. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) Annual 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4573108018

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The grounds of a crumbling mansion are the scene for the Batman's hunt for two foes - one a ruthless killer, the other, something that may not even be human. Written by Mike Baron, with art by Ross Andru, Pablo Marcos and Denis Rodier. Plus, a special 'Private Lives' feature spotlighting Jason Todd, by Robert Greenberger and Norm Breyfogle. Cover by Michael Kaluta. Cover price $1.50.

Batman A Death in the Family TPB (1988 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4664106014

1st DC Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #426-429.

Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Aparo and Mike DeCarlo.

In defiance of Batman, Jason Todd, the second Boy Wonder, embarks on a quest to find his mother, but meets the Joker... and his final fate!

Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

NOTE: "Other recommendations - Batman: A Lonely Place of Dying TPB (1990) and Batman: Under the Hood TPB (2005 DC)Vol. 1-2." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $3.95.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4609864023

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Black Kiss (1988 Vortex) 4 CGC 8.5 SS Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Howard Chaykin on 7/18/22.

Label #4069988006

Howard Chaykin art & script. NOTE: Originally came in a factory polybag and may or may not be bagged when purchased. See also - Big Black Kiss. Cover price $1.25.

Black Kiss (1988 Vortex) 5 CGC 9.6 SS Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Howard Chaykin on 7/18/22.

Label #4069988007

Cover art by Howard Chaykin. Black Kiss Book Five, script and inks by Howard Chaykin, pencils by Howard Chaykin and Ella Vine (graphic design); Laine and Grove (who look virtually identical) provide Pollack with a lead as to where the reel is after the death of Father Murtaugh. This takes Pollack first of all to an occult bookshop called "The Oath of Incannabulata" where he steals a copy of a book about the mysterious "Order of Bonniface." Adults only. 16 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.