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3-D Zone Presents (1986) 16A CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #24-11D641B-001

#16 Space Vixens. Dave Stevens story and art. Bruce Jones script. Originally distributed with 3-D glasses bound in; check individual item notes to see if they are still present. Cover price $2.50.

Aliens (1989 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3787926002

1st printing. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Denis Beauvais. The world goes mad for Hicks and Newt. In their desperate attempt to escape an Earth overrun with Aliens, their ship lands at a top secret Marine Base where a crazed General is attempting to train Aliens for use in battle! FC Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 312 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0777925006

Direct Edition. "The Goblin War!" Inferno crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 47. With his family in danger, the Green Goblin rides again! Oh my, does Harry know what he's doing by challenging the might of the Hobgoblin? In the skies above the Osborn Chemical Company, the pumpkin bombs fly as the goblins clash! And naturally your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the middle! Meanwhile the effects of Inferno begin affecting Dr. Curt Connors. Uh-oh, could an appearance from the Lethal Lizard be in the near future? Yesss! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 147. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Liz Osborn, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: Harry Osborn dons the garb of the Green Goblin for the first time since Amazing Spider-Man 180.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 312N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. "The Goblin War!" Inferno crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 47. With his family in danger, the Green Goblin rides again! Oh my, does Harry know what he's doing by challenging the might of the Hobgoblin? In the skies above the Osborn Chemical Company, the pumpkin bombs fly as the goblins clash! And naturally your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is caught in the middle! Meanwhile the effects of Inferno begin affecting Dr. Curt Connors. Uh-oh, could an appearance from the Lethal Lizard be in the near future? Yesss! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 147. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Liz Osborn, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: Harry Osborn dons the garb of the Green Goblin for the first time since Amazing Spider-Man 180.) 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 315N GD 2.0

Interior tearing.

Newsstand Edition. "A Matter of Life and Debt!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Life is full of challenges and on this day Peter Parker and his web-spinning alter-ego face three! The first, Hydro-Man attempts a payday robbery! But the Spectacular Spider-Man stops the heist! The second, Nathan Lubensky steals money from Aunt May to pay his gambling debts! However, Peter quickly shuts down his operation! And the fateful third...Venom escapes from the Vault! Wow, this challenge will be more difficult and more deadly starting next issue! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Kristy Watson. (Notes: Venom previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man 300.) The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 451,930; average paid circulation 271,100. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316 VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However, first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316 VF 8.0

Signed by David Michelinie, and Todd McFarlane (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Direct Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However, first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 317 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3696043005

Direct Edition. "The Sand and the Fury!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After fleeing from Venom last issue, the web-slinger returns to the sanctuary of Aunt May's home in Queens! Peter and Mary Jane have only been living there for a few days and haven't had any visitors. But suddenly their first one knocks on the door: Venom! What?! Is the crazed villain going to slay Aunt May and her elderly boarders? No, the savage psychopath just stopped by to issue a challenge to her wall-crawling nephew! Meet in the morning at Montauk Point off Long Island Sound for a duel to the death! Wow, does the web-slinger have a chance vs. the overpowering Venom? The situation does not look good for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Cameo appearance by the Thing (aka Ben Grimm). (Notes: Venom appears next in the Avengers' graphic novel: Death Trap The Vault. Venom returns to torment the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 332 & 333.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 320D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4741110021

Direct Edition. The Assassin Nation Plot begins in "License Invoked" Part 1 of 6. Guest-starring Paladin. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. What starts as a simple investigation into a Lower Manhattan robbery takes the Amazing Spider-Man on a journey across the globe and into a web of international espionage and murder! After seeing bodies lying on the ground, the web-slinger busts inside a warehouse and discovers his erstwhile ally Paladin! What is the purple-clad mercenary doing in this neck of the woods? He's probing into the Life Foundation --- an organization the wall-crawler knows all too well! The doomsday profiteers always play for keeps...as Paladin and Spidey find out...the hard way! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, and Silver Sable. (Notes: Paladin and the web-slinger previously worked together in Spectacular Spider-Man 105 & 106. The letters page includes a letter from Topps comics publisher Charles Novinskie.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 46 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4735000006

First appearance of the Great Lakes Avengers in "Franchise" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. After the traumatic events of the Vision Quest storyline, the West Coast Avengers need some time off and some time away. So to that end, Hawkeye and Mockingbird travel to Milwaukee to check out a group of light-hearted, super-powered individuals calling themselves the Great Lakes Avengers! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes going to open a Midwest branch? Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Tigra, and the U.S. Agent. GLA Lineup: Big Bertha, Dinah Soar, Doorman, Flatman, and Mr. Immortal. (Notes: The GLA appear next in Avengers 309. This issue was reprinted in 2016 in the Avengers Omnibus by John Byrne. The hardcover collects issues #42 thru #62.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4678971012

The tale begins on a treacherous mountain climb to track a killer. It ends with the birth of the LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT. On his quest to apprehend the killer, Bruce Wayne meets a tribal shaman who has a lasting impact on his life, influencing him, upon his return to Gotham City, to take up the cowl of Batman. Then, strange, ritualistic murders start occurring, and a mysterious bat-like person is seen. "Shaman" is a 5-part story that examines the early days of Batman...and leads off the first new regular Batman title in years. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Ed Hannigan and John Beatty. Inner cover painting by George Pratt. Deluxe format. NOTE: Outer cover has four different color variations and are not listed individually within our system. Cover price $1.50.

Batman Movie (1989) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4668491025

First Printing. Deluxe Format. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Jerry Ordway. This prestige format one-shot is an adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film, which starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Kim Basinger as Vicky Vale, and Michael Gough as Alfred. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Movie (1989) 1B.D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4728857023

Direct Edition. Standard Format. Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Jerry Ordway. Adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film. Cover price $2.50.

Batman Movie (1989) 1B.D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4728857025

Direct Edition. Standard Format. Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Jerry Ordway. Adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film. Cover price $2.50.

Batman Movie (1989) 1B.D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4728857021

Direct Edition. Standard Format. Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Jerry Ordway. Adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film. Cover price $2.50.

Batman Movie (1989) 1B.D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4728858002

Direct Edition. Standard Format. Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Jerry Ordway. Adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film. Cover price $2.50.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 349N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570008

Newsstand Edition. "Ice Cap" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Battlestar flies to Hydro-base to ask the Captain (aka Steve Rogers) for help in rescuing John Walker at the Arctic Circle. The Captain, D-Man, and Battlestar journey to the Arctic to battle the Flag Smasher, however, they end up joining forces with him instead! Can the Flag Smasher and the Captain destroy the Ultimatum device? 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 355N CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4683768002

Newsstand Edition. "Missing Persons" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Sersi. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Rich Buckler and Al Milgrom. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Bernie Rosenthal makes a desperate phone call for help to Steve Rogers! Teenagers including Bernie's sister are mysteriously disappearing. After undergoing a transmutation from Sersi, Captain America goes under cover as a teenager to investigate! Also in this issue, Battlestar teams up with the Falcon to battle Coachwhip, Puff Adder, and Rock Python. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 356N CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737570012

Newsstand Edition. "Camptown Rages!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Al Milgrom. A teenage Steve Rogers has successfully infiltrated Mother Night's indoctrination camp; but now he must somehow stay alive for the next 30 hours until Sersi's incantation wears off, and the adolescent Steve Rogers returns to the full size and strength of Captain America. The situation looks hopeless when the young Cap is thoroughly beaten by the Sisters of Sin after he tries to escape. Is this the end? Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 360D CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4737570002

Direct Edition. "Blood in the Sea" Part 4 of 6. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Kieron Dwyer and Al Milgrom. Off the Bermuda shore, an undersea battle is in progress among Captain America, Batroc, Machete, and Zaran; when suddenly a school of sharks decides to join the action! Meanwhile, Diamondback sneaks on board Baron Zemo's yacht and pilfers two of the bloodstone jewels. At the end of the day, Cap and Diamondback have two of the five bloodstone jewels and Baron Zemo has one. The hunt for the remaining two continues in Egypt. First appearance of Crossbones. Back up story: "Conflagration" Part 3 of the Night of the Scourge. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. The U.S. Agent battles Scourge, but only one of them will be left standing by night's end! 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 363N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4737570013

Newsstand Edition. "Moon Over Madripoor" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Kieron Dwyer and Danny Bulanadi. At the conclusion of the Bloodstone Hunt, Crossbones kidnapped Diamondback. Now he has taken her to Madripoor and set a trap for Captain America! Cameo appearance by Wolverine. Back up story: "Malus Aforethought" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Bright and Don Hudson. Dr. Karl Malus asks Vagabond for a favor concerning the Power Broker. 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Comic Art (Italian 1984 Comic Art) 58 FN 6.0

Italian series. Reprints Comics from Italy and around the world. Cover by Dave Stevens. This issue features work by Giancarlo Berardi, Jean Giraud (Moebius), Peiro (Manuel Peirotti), Alex Toth, Carlos Nine, Antonio Segura, Jordi Bernet, Daniel Bardet, Patrick Jusseaume, Didier Convard, and Christian Gine. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 10-3/4", 112 pages, color and B&W, Italian language, L. 7.000 cover price.

Crow (1989 Caliber) #1, 1st Printing CBCS 9.0 1st Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-260C190-034

1st Printing dated February 1989. Book One: Pain. Story, art and cover by James O'Barr. The first Crow miniseries, and the characters second appearance (after Caliber Presents #1). Murdered by thugs, Eric Draven is resurrected as The Crow, a deathless spirit of vengeance. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.95.

Crow (1989 Caliber) #1, 2nd Printing VG+ 4.5 2nd Printing

SECOND PRINTING dated October 1989. Book One: Pain. Story, art and cover by James O'Barr. The first Crow miniseries, and the characters second appearance (after Caliber Presents #1). Murdered by thugs, Eric Draven is resurrected as The Crow, a deathless spirit of vengeance. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Reader NOTE: The 1st printing was dated February 1989. Cover price $1.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 34 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646695007

Cover by Chris Warner. This issue of Dark Horse's premier title features the fantastic climax of Book Two of Leopoldo Duranona's Race of Scorpions, the final episode of the current adventures of Michael Kraiger's radioactive misfit, The Zone, and a special Aliens story by Phil Norwood and Randy Stradley that will kick off one of Dark Horse's most exciting projects! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 35 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3776653007

Cover by Chris Warner. Bursting out from the pages of their best-selling mini-series, the Predator's hunt continues as chronicled by Randy Stradley and Chris Warner! It's a lead-up to the biggest surprise project Dark Horse has planned for the upcoming year! Also included in this issue is another tale of human drama and humor starring Paul Chadwick's Concrete, as well as the debut of The Heartbreakers by Paul Guinan and Anina Bennet--action, excitement, and deadly clones in the 21st century! All of this adds up to another issue that is not to be missed! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 36A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3811124002

Cover by Chris Warner. The most eagerly-awaited storyline begins in this month's issue of Dark Horse Presents! They are the galaxy's most deadly alien races; now, the time has come for them to meet at last! It's the Aliens and Predator together in one story! The confrontation of the century brought to you by Randy Stradley and film designer (The Abyss and Robocop II) Phillip Norwood! The story will then continue in a full-color miniseries coming out next month! Also, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennet continue the story of The Heartbreakers--beautiful and deadly clones! Plus, the further "sword and sorcery" adventures of Delia and Celia by Gary Davis! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 36B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #3743159008

Cover by Chris Warner. The most eagerly-awaited storyline begins in this month's issue of Dark Horse Presents! They are the galaxy's most deadly alien races; now, the time has come for them to meet at last! It's the Aliens and Predator together in one story! The confrontation of the century brought to you by Randy Stradley and film designer (The Abyss and Robocop II) Phillip Norwood! The story will then continue in a full-color miniseries coming out next month! Also, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennet continue the story of The Heartbreakers--beautiful and deadly clones! Plus, the further "sword and sorcery" adventures of Delia and Celia by Gary Davis! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Eightball (1989 Fantagraphics) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Daniel Clowes. Like a Velvet Glove Cast in Iron; Clay sees a strange and compelling film titled 'Like A Velvet Glove Cast In Iron' and attempts to discover more about it. The Laffin' Spittin' Man; Lloyd's philandering has unforseen consequences. Young Dan Pussey; Satire about monthly mass-produced super-hero comics. Scripts and art by Daniel Clowes. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Hobbit (1989) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4727337019

Huntress (1989 1st Series) 1N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. She stalks the animals who prey on the innocent. She's the new Huntress, a woman for whom all semblance of a normal life ended when she was young. She was kidnapped when she was a child. Her family was murdered by criminals when she was in college. Both events hardened her heart and darkened her outlook. Who is Helena Bertinelli, the woman behind the mask of this all-new version of one of DC's most popular heroines? The story comes together here in THE HUNTRESS #1 as we begin to pierce the deadly "Code of Silence" that surrounds her and the terrible tragedies that have reshaped and redefined her life. Written by Joey Cavalieri, with pencils by Joe Staton and full craft-tint inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Note: First appearance of third Huntress (Helena Bertinelli). Cover price $1.00.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 238 CGC 9.6 SS Guice

Paper: White

Signed by Butch Guice on 06/14/11.

Label #1049279008

"Two Live or Die in L.A.!" Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Jackson Guice (pencils) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Jackson Guice and Bob Layton. In downtown Los Angeles the Rhino busts Blizzard out of city lockup! Tony Stark hears about the jailbreak on the radio, but he has too much personal business going on to intervene! His first priority is meeting with Captain America to mend fences following their altercation during the Armor Wars. After visiting with Cap, the Stark Enterprises CEO learns that the Rhino is tearing up LAX! So the armored avenger rushes to the airport to lock horns with the rampaging Rhino! And as shown on the cover, it's a fiery fight! Cameo appearances by Madame Masque, Jim Rhodes, Marcy Pearson, Kathy Dare, Mrs. Arbogast, and the Ghost. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Leather and Lace (1989 Aircel) 4ADULT CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4745010019

Issue 4. October 1989. Written and illustrated by Barry Blair. Adult content variant of Leather & Lace. 6.5" x 10.25". 32 pages. Black and white. Cover price $2.50.

Legends of the Stargrazers (1989) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4593409015

Partial-Wraparound Cover by Adam Hughes. Stories by Tony Isabella, Cynthy J. Wood and David Campiti. Art by Matt Thompson, Chris Tsuda and Randy Elliott. In the last issue (spoilers ahead), young Jason Bond wished to grow up to be a Stargrazer -- an impossible wish for a male! But his Aunt Selena, long a Stargrazer herself, would not rest until she made the dream come true! Meanwhile, Captain Rachel Lacey told of their need to keep Julie Green happy -- because, with the dragon bonding soon to come, the upcoming shore leave could well be Julie's last. THIS ISSUE: In "Landfall Rising" by Tony Isabella, Cynthy J. Wood, David Campiti, Matt Thompson and Randy Elliott, Julie Green and Sherree Rhys-Hollm embark on a dirtside romp -- in a search for the fabled Treasure of the Alallart. Sherree never suspected that she would be heralded as possible Queen of the Alallart -- just as she'd never believed the terrible depths of evil to which the last of the Alallart wizards would stoop, to prevent the coronation and force Julie Green to do his bidding! Plus: "Patterns" by David Campiti, Chris Tsuda and Randy Elliott. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735711020

Cover pencils by Sal Velluto, inks by Mark Farmer. Devils In the House, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Sal Velluto, inks by Tom Palmer; While the rest of the super hero community has their hands full with the Acts of Vengeance, Moon Knight and Midnight head out on a routine patrol; They come across an Ultimatum operation where they also encounter the Punisher on surveillance; MK sends Midnight home and he and the Punisher begin to track down Flag Smasher and his organization. Acts of Vengeance crossover. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Ninja High School (1996) 2nd Printing 6 FN 6.0

Second printing cover by Ben Dunn. To Be Or Not To Be. Story by James Hanrahan. Art by Ben Dunn. Lettered by Lone Star Comics own Craig Miller. The adventures of the teens at Quagmire High School, a student body comprised of novice ninjas, mages-in-training and undercover aliens. As Jeremys romantic complications get more complicated, the school faces the wrath of Stanley the Demonoid. 40 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Ninja High School Special Edition (1988) 4 VF 8.0

40 page special edition Cover price $2.25.

Out of This World (1989) 1 FN- 5.5

Scuffing.

Nifty sci-fi reprints from the 1950s. Cover by Bruce Timm. From Strange Worlds (1950 Avon) #9: "Ransom -- One Million Decimars," art by Everett Kinstler; "World of the Monster Brain," and "Radium Monsters," art by Michael Becker? From Strange Worlds (1950 Avon) #6: Kenton of the Star Patrol in "Monster Men of Space," art by Kinstler and "The Man Who Owned the Earth," art by John Rosenberger; from Tomb of Terror (1952) #6: "The Survivors," art by Joe Certa; and "Ten Thousand Years Old," art by Ross Andru, which originally appeared in Weird Tales of the Future #1. B&W, standard paper stock. Cover price $3.50.

Predator (1989) 1 CGC 7.5 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4690703020

First Printing. Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Warner and Sam de la Rosa. The Predators are back, only this time their hunting ground isn't the tropical jungles of South America--it's the concrete and street jungles of New York City! It's the hottest summer on record, and Detective Schaefer suspects that his brother's disappearance is somehow tied to the wave of gruesome murders plaguing New York! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.25.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) Annual 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4129506018

Atlantis Attacks Tie-In – "Knight Fight!" Guest-starring Moon Knight. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Bill Reinhold. Frank Castle teams up with Marc Spector to take down Viper and her mysterious snake men. But when the Punisher gets infected with a virus that turns a human being into a cold-blooded killer, things get complicated. Then in "Dark Seeker!" Story by Roger Salick. Art by Tod Smith and John Beatty. When Microchip visits his favorite restaurant he soon finds himself in the middle of a hostage situation. Then in "Punishers Fighting Techniques!" Story by Roger Salick. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Frank and Microchip demonstrate why the Punisher is just a lethal unarmed as he is armed. Finally, in Saga of the Serpent Crown: Part 6 "Heirs Apparent!" Story by Peter Sanderson. Art by Mark Bagley and Keith Williams. The enigmatic Watcher continues to tell the tale of the notorious artifact – the Serpent Crown. 64 pages, FC. Cover price $2.00.

Punisher Magazine (1989) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4614639004

Newsstand Edition. Reprints Punisher mini-series #1. Painted cover art by Mike Zeck. "Circle of Blood Chapter One," script by Steven Grant, pencils by Mike Zeck, inks by John Beatty; The Punisher is in prison and runs up against Jigsaw; Punisher takes place in a prison break-out but prevents the criminals from escaping; The warden, who is a member of The Trust, promises to free the Punisher if he will fight for them. The Punisher illustration by Mike Zeck and Phil Zimelman. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 6D CGC 9.6 SS Jim Lee

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Lee.

Label #2729164003

Direct Edition. Cover art by Jim Lee. On the Track of Unknown Animals, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; at Microchip's behest, Punisher goes to Africa as part of a dinosaur hunting expedition; Punisher battles Wolverine in the African jungle. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Rambo (1989) 1 FN 6.0

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Story by Ron Fortier. Art by Aaron Lopresti and Donnie Jupiter. Cover by Lorenzo Lizana & Phil Haxo. Blackthorne Publishing presents a rare (for the time) original adventure featuring one of their licensed characters, John Rambo. Rambo, played by Sylvester Stallone in the movie series, is forced to rely on his Special forces training once again when he confronts a renegade soldier he believed to be dead. Instead, he's back for revenge, along with a squad of mercenaries, and there's a mountain lion on the loose to boot. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Red Ryder Comics Reprint Edition (1989) 48 GD- 1.8

16-page partial reprint of Red Ryder Comics #48. Reproduction Daisy ad from 1947 on back cover.

Sam and Max (1989) Special 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4279461019

Story, Art, and Cover by Steve Purcell. Cover price $2.75.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3807398002

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3918380003

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0946888013

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4690703012

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4690703013

The Sandman journeys into the depths of hell to battle a demon for possession of his stolen mystical helmet. Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.