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3-D Zone (1986) 16B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4486417006

Minimal Trade Dress Variant Cover. #16 Space Vixens. Dave Stevens story and art. Bruce Jones script. These copies appear to have been distributed without 3-D glasses bound in. Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 312D VF/NM 9.0

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.) Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 326 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4491076017

"Gravity Storm" Acts of Vengeance crossover. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Colleen Doran. Inks by Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Colleen Doran and Al Gordon. Peter and Mary Jane throw a housewarming party in their new Soho loft! It's a really cool place right above Harry and Liz Osborn's loft! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, Graviton stops by in search of Spider-Man! Whoa, the master of gravity usually tangles with the Avengers and the Fantastic Four! Why is he after the wondrous wall-crawler? It's all part of the act! The Acts of Vengeance that is! Is Spidey ready to step up his game? Cameo appearances by Flash Thompson, Glory Grant, and Aunt May. (Notes: Elements of the story continue in Spectacular Spider-Man 158. Graviton previously appeared in Fantastic Four 322.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 45 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2156CE3-115

Vision Quest Part 4 of 4. "New Faces" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Vision has been reassembled thanks to the brilliance and hard work of Hank Pym. But complications remain. First, the Vision's appearance has changed due to the trauma his bio-synthetic skin suffered during his disassembly. And second, while Hank has restored the Vision's memories, he can't recreate the emotional attachment to them. For that the brain patterns of Simon Williams are needed. But when Wanda finds Simon and asks him to cooperate, he refuses. Then Wonder Man faces the wrath of the Scarlet Witch! Wow, the West Coast Avengers are approaching rock bottom. And the recent addition of the U.S. Agent is not helping. (Notes: The cover to this issue is an homage to John Buscema and George Klein's classic cover to Avengers (1st series) #57 -- the first appearance of the silver age Vision. The white Vision debuted in the MCU in the final episode of the WandaVision Disney+ series. The Vision Quest storyline was a distressing read for long-time fans of the Avengers. Several years later during the Gatherers saga, the Vision regains his red-hued body. [See Avengers 360.] The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 306,775; average paid circulation 178,125.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4494507002

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.

Rocketeer Adventure Magazine (1988) 2 VF 8.0

Cover by Dave Stevens and Dave Dorman. "Nightmare at Large." 14 pages. Part 7 of 8. Story by Dave Stevens, Paul DeMeo and Danny Bilson. Layouts by Mike Kaluta. Art by Dave Stevens. Cliffs shadowy new colleague sends him on a mission to track down a killer who is murdering members of a circus troupe Cliff once belonged to. "Pitcairns Autogiro." 3 pages. Text feature. "All Souped Up and Nowhere to Blow." 10 pages. Story by Elaine Lee. Art by Michael Kaluta. Hi-jinks abound as the Galactic Girl Guides prepare their entry for the Soup Can Rally. All the while making sure those dumb Boy Scouts dont steal their ideas. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.75.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 4 VF 8.0

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.

Secret Origins Special (1989) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412913020

A look at the secret origins of Penguin, the Riddler and Two-Face. Framing sequence is the making of a 'Steve Jones Investigates' special, taking a look at the costumed criminals of Gotham, in "Original Sins." Script by Neil Gaiman, art by Mike Hoffman & Kevin Nowlan. Origins: Penguin in "The Killing Peck." Script by Alan Grant, art by Sam Kieth; the Riddler in "When is a Door." Script by Neil Gaiman, art by Bernie Mireault & Matt Wagner; Two-Face in an untitled tale. Script by Mark Verheiden, art by Pat Broderick & Dick Giordano. Cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $2.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 21 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0717648006

"You Say you want...Obliteration!" Story by Marshall Rogers and Michael Higgins. Art by Marshall Rogers and Dave Cockrum. The Obliterator is an Elder of the Universe, a group of powerful and ancient cosmic beings who pursue a single purpose in life that keeps them alive through the eons. But, after a recent confrontation with the Silver Surfer, the Obliterator's purpose in life had been taken away. For this transgression, he will annihilate Norrin Radd's homeworld, Zenn-La. Cover price $1.00.

Slimer (1989) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4494461014

Stories by Hilarie Staton. Art by Dave Schwartz, Jorge Pacheco, and Gary Fields. Cover by Mitch O'Connell. An all-ages comic based on the Slimer cartoons from the Real Ghostbusters cartoon show. Slimer accidentally releases a ghost in the building while the Ghostbusters are out; Slimer tries to sneak back into the hotel so he can eat a giant cake with a woman inside it. A Kindly Ghost; Ghostly Plumbing. Plus puzzles, games and a Draw Slimer page. Cover is by Mitch O'Connell, later an acclaimed independent and mainstream artist. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 158N CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #1280462024

Newsstand Edition. Acts of Vengeance crossover. 1st cosmic powered Spider-Man. "The Paste and the Power!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema. At the Empire State University physics laboratory, Peter Parker agrees to help Professor Lubisch with an experiment involving extra-dimensional energy transfer. According to the good professor, the experiment is harmless and nothing unexpected will happen. However, the energy transfer overloads the apparatus and flows incredible power into the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger uses his new cosmic power to easily dispatch the Trapster, who had attacked him earlier in the day. Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 59. Cameo appearances by Doctor Doom, Kingpin, Magneto, and the Wizard. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) 2N CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition

Label #4484744004

First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Return of the Shredder (Part 2), script and art by Dave Garcia; Splinter's lifelong enemy, Saki (a.k.a. The Shredder) has returned from Dimension X and has begun a plot to discredit the Turtles. Health Education public service announcement with Archie, about AIDS. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1989) Reprints 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Fifth Printing.

Label #21-29C87C2-021

This includes all reprints 2nd and up. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4450247013

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 251 FN 6.0

"Fever Dream!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Wolverine is badly wounded and left to the mercies of the diabolical Donald Pierce and his deadly Reavers. But, what happened to the rest of the X-Men? The answer is shocking, to say the least. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 255N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4478404008

Newsstand Edition. "Crash & Burn!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Forge and Freedom Force face the deadly Reavers in a battle not everyone will walk away from. Plus, a familiar face shows up in China. NOTE: 1st appearance of Matsuo Tsurayaba. Cover price $1.00.

Walking Dead (1989 Aircel) 2 VF 8.0

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 58 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4487692007

"Rematch" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Maxwell Markham (aka the Grizzly) has been down on his luck since his last fight with Spider-Man several years ago. He decides that a rematch with the web-slinger on an Amtrak train would help him regain his confidence. Also in this issue, Spider-Man confronts the Puma (aka Thomas Fireheart) about his motives for buying the Daily Bugle. Cover price $1.00.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3820777023

The Gehenna Stone Affair: Part 2 of 6 - "Straits of San Francisco!" Written by Peter David. Art by John Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover by Kevin Nowlan. Wolverine and friends may have bitten off more then they can chew as they take on a gang of vampires in San Francisco. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 19N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4350384016

Newsstand Edition. Acts of Vengeance tie-in - Part 3 of 7 - "Heroes and Villains!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by John Byrne and Klaus Janson. Wolverine makes his way to war torn Tierra Verde only to find himself caught in the middle of a battle between the revolutionary La Bondera and the dangerous aquatic villain Tiger Shark. Meanwhile, more of Geist's villainous plan is revealed. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.