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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 328D CGC 9.2 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4487112006

Direct Edition. "Shaw's Gambit" Acts of Vengeance crossover. Guest-starring the Hulk. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Plot continues from Web of Spider-Man 60. The powerful cabal masterminding the Acts of Vengeance is still trying to kill the web-slinger despite his new cosmic powers! And the next super-villain gunning for Spidey is Sebastian Shaw! However the Hellfire Club's Black King likes to fight by proxy! And who better to use than the Hulk! Shaw picks up the former Green Goliath in the Nevada desert and drops him in the middle of Manhattan! And the battle is joined! The cosmic-powered wall-crawler and the gamma-radiated Hulk throw down from Times Square to the Roosevelt Island ruins! An out-of-this-world ending! Plot continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 160. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and Flash Thompson. (Notes: This issue completes Todd McFarlane's dynamic 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series -- highlighted by the co-creation of Venom (aka Eddie Brock) and the initial Venom story arcs in issues 298-300 and 315-317. This story was reprinted in 1993 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Cosmic Adventures.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 330N CBCS 9.0 SS Erik Larsen

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition. Verified Signature: Erik Larsen.

Label #23-127DEB0-001

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. "The Power Chase" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen. The War on Drugs comes to the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man! As the web-slinger and the Punisher team up to track down a massive cocaine shipment coming into the Big Apple! On the Brooklyn docks, the wall-crawler and the gun-toting vigilante find what they're looking for in droves! The duo is not surprised that the coke is heavily guarded; however, they're shocked it's protected by the U.S. military! Are the feds dealing? Or perhaps better stated...double-dealing? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Microchip, and Eddie Brock (aka Venom). Flashback cameos by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson and the Black Cat. (Notes: There exists a JCPenney reprint of this issue (published in 1993) which can be identified by the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" in the UPC box on the front cover.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 332N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4502966012

Newsstand Edition. "Sunday in the Park with Venom" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan, Jack Abel, Keith Wilson, Keith Williams, Brad Vancata, Joe Rosas, and Mickey Ritter. Cover by Erik Larsen and Mike Machlan. The web-slinger's worst nightmare is back again! Venom! And so is Mary Jane's! Jonathan Caesar! Add Styx and Stone to the volatile mix and the Parkers are in for a very rough day! The Amazing Spider-Man battles the psychotic Venom in Central Park, while Mary Jane confronts the deranged Caesar at Bedford Towers! Could the wall-crawler and his wife score a double victory against their respective nemeses? Mary Jane has a chance; Spider-Man not so much. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Jimmy Olsen, Jay Leno, and Malcolm Forbes. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 426,790; average paid circulation 266,100.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 318D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4072884015

Direct Edition. "A Vengeful God!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Nebula does it again! After almost destroying the cosmos with the universal compressor three issues ago, the vengeful super-villainess steals the power of the Infinity Union and threatens stellar genocide once more! But just like last time, the Mighty Avengers stand in her way! On the Stranger's gigantic planet-ship; the star-spangled avenger, golden avenger, synthezoid avenger, Asgardian, Eternal, and amazing one fight to the finish against Nebula! With help from the Stranger, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes bring the universe back from the brink one more time? Cameo appearance by Quasar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Nebula returns in Silver Surfer 38.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 450D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1266811023

Direct Edition. Unable to see the humor in things of a criminal nature, the Joker tries to find the joke again in "Wildcard!" Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Jim Aparo & Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Norm Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Cheval Noir (1989) 7 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4526567010

Cover by Dave Stevens. International flair with more of the finest comics from the word over! This issue features the continuation of The Demon of the Eiffel Tower- one of the Further Adventures of Adele Blanc-Sec- by Jaques Tardi, the return of Andreas with a hard-hitting story from the case files of Coutoo, and other exciting and humorous features by more of the world's finest comics creators. 64 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $3.50.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 1N NM- 9.2

Newsstand Edition. "Life's Blood!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch. Cover price $1.95.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 1N NM- 9.2

Newsstand Edition. "Life's Blood!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch. Cover price $1.95.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 1N VF/NM 9.0

Newsstand Edition. "Life's Blood!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch. Cover price $1.95.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 1N VF/NM 9.0

Newsstand Edition. "Life's Blood!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch. Cover price $1.95.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 1N VF+ 8.5

Newsstand Edition. "Life's Blood!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch. Cover price $1.95.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 1N VF+ 8.5

Newsstand Edition. "Life's Blood!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Javier Saltares and Mark Texeira. The Spirit of Vengeance returns! But who is this new Ghost Rider and what is his new mission. The House of Ideas redefines the supernatural for the 90s! Kingpin cameo. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Danny Ketch (Ghost Rider II) and 1st appearance of Deathwatch. Cover price $1.95.

Lobo (1990 1st Series DC) 1A.D CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3705664012

Direct Edition. His name is Lobo. His job is intergalactic bounty hunter. His methods are insane. From the pages of L.E.G.I.O.N. '90 comes the wild, unchained, devil-may-care character you love to hate in his first solo mini-series. And if you thought he was out of control before, wait until you see what happens here. You see, Lobo is the last survivor of his race...an entire civilization that he personally annihilated just because he wanted to be unique in the universe. But Lobo seems to have missed one, and now that survivor's gone and written an unauthorized biography of Lobo, which doesn't make our maniac very happy. But what's really got Lobo miffed is that he's accepted a contract from L.E.G.I.O.N. to escort his biographer across the universe to their headquarters - delivered alive! Of course, Lobo manages to make a few enemies along the way, complicating his mission as these factions embark on a wild chase across the cosmos to see who will get to Lobo first. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art and painted cover by Simon Bisley. New Format. Cover price $0.99.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 87D CGC 9.8 Liefeld Variant 1st Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4467548006

First printing. Direct Edition. 1st full appearance of Cable. Liefeld art. Liefeld/McFarlane. Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Todd McFarlane. A Show of Power!, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Bob Wiacek; The Mutant Liberation Front attacks more research stations; Mystique threatens Skids; a federal agent shoots Rusty; he and Skids allow the MLF to rescue them; the New Mutants return to New York; after trying to stop the MLF, Cable weighs his options. Part 2 of 4. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

New Mutants (1983 1st Series) 87D CGC 9.4 Liefeld Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4377376010

First printing. Direct Edition. 1st full appearance of Cable. Liefeld art. Liefeld/McFarlane. Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Todd McFarlane. A Show of Power!, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Bob Wiacek; The Mutant Liberation Front attacks more research stations; Mystique threatens Skids; a federal agent shoots Rusty; he and Skids allow the MLF to rescue them; the New Mutants return to New York; after trying to stop the MLF, Cable weighs his options. Part 2 of 4. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Rock N Roll Comics (1989 1st Printing) 7N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Newsstand Edition. Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.

Label #4201584019

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. The Who by Todd Loren & Thomas D. Luth. Who Cares by Todd Loren & Ken Landgraf. Sides of the Moon by Dean Hsieh. Twisted Image by Ace Backwords. Pin-Ups by Mark Coon & John Patrick Flaherty. Back Cover by Lyndal Ferguson. Cover price $1.95.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 18 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4033620019

Dream Country, Part 2 of 4: "A Dream of a Thousand Cats." The Dream Country saga continues, featuring pencils by Kelley Jones! Written by Neil Gaiman, with art by Jones and Malcolm Jones III. Painted cover by Dave McKean. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 33D CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-029

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First Printing. Direct Edition. Acts of Idiocy! (Acts of Vengeance spoof) "Nothing is Impossible, Man!" Story by Jim Valentino. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Join the Silver Surfer for his wackiest adventure yet. When the impish Impossible Man crosses the Silver Surer's path, the former Herald of Galactus finds himself in a no win situation. NOTE: This tale reminds me of those classic Superman/Mister Mxyzptlk stories from the Silver Age. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist. NOTE: This is the first printing. Second printing has a notice on the first page below the indicia. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 34 FN+ 6.5

Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 1 of 5 - "...Even Demigods must Dream!" Featuring the return of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer tours the realm of Death. And, by story's end, witness the triumphant return of one of the Marvel Universe's most dangerous villains, the Mad Titan, Thanos. 32 pages.

NOTE: "This is the Mad Titan's first in continuity appearance since his demise in Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual #2 thirteen years earlier." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 36 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-032

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 3 of 5 - "The Lesson?" Guest-starring the Avengers. Special flashback cameos by Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer visits his allies the Avengers to learn all he can about the arch fiend Thanos. But, the one lesson the Surfer will need to learn in order to defeat Thanos will not come from the Avengers' computer files. It will come from...the Impossible Man? Don't worry, it'll all make since by story's end. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 37 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-033

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 4 of 5 - "A Destructive Encounter!" Guest-starring Starfox and Drax the Destroyer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. With the threat of Thanos in the universe, the titan Chronos has activated his agent Drax the Destroyer again. However, when Drax was murdered by Moondragon his brain was severely damaged, a condition that has apparently carried over to his resurrection. Can the Silver Surfer reason with the powerhouse and reach the Mad Titan before it's too late? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 39 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0BAA008-111

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"The Fight Game!" Story by Alan Grant. Art by James Sherman. The Silver Surfer must fight for his life on a planet where only the strong survive. Can even the Power Cosmic stand against the power of Algol Demonstar? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 44N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4502966001

Newsstand Edition. Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Epiphany!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. 1st appearance of the Infinity Gauntlet. Story continued from Thanos Quest (1990) #1-2. The Sentinel of the Spaceways and Drax the Destroyer combine their considerable might to battle Thanos. But the Mad Titan has acquired the Infinity Gems and now possesses nigh-omnipotent power. If they fail to defeat this despot, here and now, the universe is doomed! Cover price $1.00.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1GOLD CGC 9.6 McFarlane Direct Gold Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Gold Edition

Label #4523260006

2nd Printing, Black Cover with Gold Webbing. 2nd Printing, (Spidey's head in UPC box. This is NOT barcode version). Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1GOLD CGC 9.2 McFarlane Direct Gold Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Gold Edition

Label #4523260007

2nd Printing, Black Cover with Gold Webbing. 2nd Printing, (Spidey's head in UPC box. This is NOT barcode version). Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition

Label #4467066023

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition

Label #4467066025

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition

Label #4467066020

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition

Label #4467066017

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition

Label #4467066006

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition

Label #4467066002

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.8 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition

Label #4467066003

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.6 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition.

Label #4509696013

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.6 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition.

Label #4509696012

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.6 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition.

Label #4509696008

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.6 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition.

Label #4509696006

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.6 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition.

Label #4509696004

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVER CGC 9.4 McFarlane Silver Variant

Paper: White

Silver Edition

Label #4523260005

This is an unbagged black cover with silver webbing and $1.75 cover price. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man (1990 Marvel) 1SILVERU CGC 9.6 McFarlane Unbagged No Print Price Variant

Paper: White

Poly-bagged Silver Edition.

Label #4527862025

Polybag has been opened or removed completely; no price printed on cover. Silver ink on logo and background.

Terminator (1990 1st Series Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4509696023

Written by John Arcudi. Art by Chris Warner and Paul Guinan. This first issue finds us 39 years in the future as humans continue to struggle under the extermination directive of the Machine. The story follows a small band of soldiers with a plan to return to the past- with three new Terminators in hot pursuit! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator (1990 1st Series Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4509696021

Written by John Arcudi. Art by Chris Warner and Paul Guinan. This first issue finds us 39 years in the future as humans continue to struggle under the extermination directive of the Machine. The story follows a small band of soldiers with a plan to return to the past- with three new Terminators in hot pursuit! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator (1990 1st Series Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4509696020

Written by John Arcudi. Art by Chris Warner and Paul Guinan. This first issue finds us 39 years in the future as humans continue to struggle under the extermination directive of the Machine. The story follows a small band of soldiers with a plan to return to the past- with three new Terminators in hot pursuit! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator (1990 1st Series Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4509696019

Written by John Arcudi. Art by Chris Warner and Paul Guinan. This first issue finds us 39 years in the future as humans continue to struggle under the extermination directive of the Machine. The story follows a small band of soldiers with a plan to return to the past- with three new Terminators in hot pursuit! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator (1990 1st Series Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4509696018

Written by John Arcudi. Art by Chris Warner and Paul Guinan. This first issue finds us 39 years in the future as humans continue to struggle under the extermination directive of the Machine. The story follows a small band of soldiers with a plan to return to the past- with three new Terminators in hot pursuit! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Terminator (1990 1st Series Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4509696015

Written by John Arcudi. Art by Chris Warner and Paul Guinan. This first issue finds us 39 years in the future as humans continue to struggle under the extermination directive of the Machine. The story follows a small band of soldiers with a plan to return to the past- with three new Terminators in hot pursuit! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 70 VF- 7.5

The ultimate Autobot/Decepticon team-up in "The Price of Life!" Where once there were two, now there is one...a fused horror no longer simply Decepticon or heroic Autobot! Written by Simon Furman, with art by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 73 VF+ 8.5

As Galvatron, on Cybertron, struggles to find a way to wake up Primus and help them against the approaching Unicron, the chaos-bringer, Autobots and Decepticons on Earth struggle against the Neo-Knights in Out of Time. Script by Simon Furman and art by Andrew Wildman & Stephanie Baskerville. Issue also has a double page Transformers pinup. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 266D CGC 8.5 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4508443007

Direct Edition. "Gambit!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Collins and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Andy Kubert. The Hounds are closing in on the young thief named Storm. Her only hope may lie in the hands of a mysterious and charming stranger. Plus, the Shadow King wants Mystique dead. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gambit. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 266D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Gambit!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Collins and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Andy Kubert. The Hounds are closing in on the young thief named Storm. Her only hope may lie in the hands of a mysterious and charming stranger. Plus, the Shadow King wants Mystique dead. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gambit. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 267 VF/NM 9.0

"Nanny!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Whilce Portacio, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams. Cover by Whilce Portacio, Jim Lee, and Bob Wiacek. Not only do Storm and Gambit have to deal with the murderous Hounds, but now Nanny and the Orphan Maker decide to get involved as well. Can these world class thieves manage to escape this two-pronged attack? Cover price $1.00.