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Adventures of Superman (1987) 499 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4698272001

Part 5 of the 8-part 'Funeral for a Friend,' continued from Superman (1987) #76: Brooding over the death of his greatest obstruction, Superman, Lex Luthor becomes paranoid that Superman is pulling the same hoax on the world as Luthor did - faking his own death! Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #686. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.25.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 500U CGC 9.8 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4689553004

Jerry Ordway script. This copy is not in original white polybag and does not include trading card. NOTE: Copies where the translucent sticker featuring Pa Kent's arm reaching out towards Superman have been removed will be graded in GD condition. Cover price $2.95.

Aliens Predator Deadliest of Species (1993) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4617143001

"Time of the Preacher." An alien captures Caryn Delacroix, a genetically engineered woman who was already dealing with nightmares and her husband's inappropriately amorous son. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by John Beatty. Cover by John Bolton. Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 373D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4019322001

Direct Edition. "The Bedlam Perspective" Invasion of the Spider-Slayers Part 6 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. In an abandoned meat-packing plant, the Parkers (father, mother, and son) team up against an FBI double agent and save each other's lives! Could this be the event that finally bonds Peter with his parents? In the meantime, the web-slinger at last locates Alistair Smythe's hideaway! And it's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Ultimate Spider-Slayer to conclude the invasion saga! Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Backup story: "The Getaway Scream!" Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd Smith. Venom escapes from police custody! And looks forward to meeting Spider-Man's parents next issue! Oh no! (Notes: Alistair Smythe returns in the first issue of Amazing Scarlet Spider (1995). Venom previously appeared in Ghost Rider Blaze Spirit of Vengeance 6.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man Double Trouble (1993) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3811916018

U.S. EDITION ($1.50 cover price). Written by Dwayne McDuffie with art by Herb Trimpe and inks by Christopher Ivy. This is the 2nd issue in a three issue set of three of anti-drug comics. The complete series consists of: Amazing Spider-Man #1: Skating on Thin Ice; Amazing-Spider-Man #2: Double Trouble; Amazing Spider-Man #3: Hit and Run! Cover price $1.50.

Aventuras de Batman (Spanish 1993 Ediciones Zinco) Batman Adventures 12 FN 6.0

Reprints Batman Adventures #12 in Spanish. "Batgirl: Day One." Barbara Gordon attends a costume party dressed as Batgirl. Unfortunately, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn also decide to show up. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck.

Bartman (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604244025

This is the direct edition with Silver Foil Cover and Bartman poster insert. Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. Matt Groening discusses the Bart Philosophy. The Comic Cover Caper!, script by Cindy Vance (co-plot) and Steve Vance, pencils by Steve Vance (layouts) and Phil Ortiz, inks by Bill Morrison and Tim Bavington (additional inks); Bartman puts a stop to a comic book collector scam. Bart's 40 least favorite items. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Batman (1940) 497 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4660981004

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Direct Edition with Overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 497N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4602231003

First Printing. Newsstand Edition (does not have an Overlay cover). Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 502 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2115215019

'KnightQuest: The Crusade,' following the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman, continues. As Batman, Azrael has broken with Robin and is now closing in on his target. What's most surprising is the unexpected ally the Dark Knight finds in Mayor Krol. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Mike Manley and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 12D CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1234735016

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a comic book. "Batgirl: Day One." Barbara Gordon attends a costume party dressed as Batgirl. Unfortunately, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn also decide to show up. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 12N GD+ 2.5

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a comic book. "Batgirl: Day One." Barbara Gordon attends a costume party dressed as Batgirl. Unfortunately, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn also decide to show up. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Grendel (1993) Ashcan 1PLATINUM VF- 7.5 Platinum Variant

Platinum Foil Variant Hero Premiere Edition # 2. The "Silver Moon" Platinum Edition has a limited print run of only 25 copies, that were awarded to the 1st 25 winners of a contest held in the premiere issue of Hero Illustrated Magazine.

Batman Judge Dredd Vendetta in Gotham (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699208017

In this second meeting between Fleetway's ultimate lawman and DC's Dark Knight, Judge Dredd comes to Gotham City seeking revenge on Batman. Much fighting between the two flagship characters ensues. Prestige format one-shot, written by Alan Grant and John Wagner with art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Mike Mignola. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Mask of the Phantasm (1993) 1A CGC 9.8 Timm

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4699209014

Deluxe Edition, $4.95 cover, Deluxe style. Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett. Cover by Bruce Timm. Has Bruce Wayne finally found love? Meanwhile, a new vigilante in Gotham has Batman running in circles as he takes out members of a crime family, and when the Joker gets things get cranked up to eleven! The official comics adaptation of the Warner Bros. animated movie. 6.75-in. x 10.25-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Vengeance of Bane (1993) 1 FN/VF 7.0 1st Printing

Signed by Glenn Fabry. No autograph certification is included. NOTE: Signature is heavily scuffed.

1st printing - In Batman Sword of Azrael (1992) #1-4, a major new hero was introduced to the Batman mythos. Now, another character is added to the Batman family. Only this time, it's a villain. Bane is the sole survivor of the Venom experiments (first revealed in Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #16-20), an attempt to create drug-enhanced killing machines. As a result of these tests, Bane has spent a lifetime as the toughest inmate in the worst prison on the South American island of Santa Prisca where he acquired his berserk strength, a savage, calculating intellect, and an unparalleled megalomania. He ultimately sets his sights on Gotham City, and goes gunning for the Dark Knight. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Eduardo Barreto. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Bone (1991 2nd Printing) 12 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4623698003

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2nd printing Cover price $2.95.

Bone (1991 3rd or Later Printing) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Fourth Printing.

Label #4623698002

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This is a 3rd or later Printing of this particular issue of Bone. Cover price $2.95.

Bone Holiday Special (1993) 1 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4623698010

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Hero Magazine giveaway. Features an interview with Bone creator Jeff Smith conducted by Frank Kurtz. Cover price $2.95.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 16 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4695336011

Cover by George Pratt. Tony Vincenzo is what you might call "a family man." So is Bernie Jinks. Up until now, they had their own little disputes in the heart of Manhattan. But this time around someone's knocking off both Vincenzo's and Jinks' boys. Vincenzo's in the slammer, but he isn't telling everything. The truth is too unbelievable. But he has a plan. Don't miss this issue's premiere of "Predator: The Hunted City." Also, "Aliens: Cargo" concludes in this issue with part 2 as Coile realizes being trapped with an Alien isn't as bad as he thought -- after all, he has his wits and a five-minute head start. What more do you need when you're faced with the universe's most voracious and hungry xenomorph? In the pyrokinetic conclusion to "The Thing from Another World: Questionable Research," Douglas finally realizes what he has unleashed, and it's up to him to stop The Thing in its tracks -- even if it means sacrificing himself in the process! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Death The High Cost of Living (1993) 1LTSIGNEDB FN 6.0 Treasured Signed Edition Variant

Limited Treasured Editions Signed Edition. Signed by Neil Gaiman and Chris Bachalo. Limited to 10,000 overall copies (the 10,000 includes books signed individually by Bachalo or Gaiman, or by both). Includes a numbered certificate of authenticity from Limited Treasured Editions.
(W) Neil Gaiman script (A) Chris Bachalo and Mark Buckingham

Eightball (1989 Fantagraphics) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4551049002

Cover art by Daniel Clowes. Grip Glutz and Shamrock Squid; Grip and Shamrock discuss old times. Part Ten--Like A Velvet Glove Cast In Iron; Clay undergoes a transformation. A Message to the People of the Future. Scripts and art by Daniel Clowes. 24 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.75.

Eightball (1989 Fantagraphics) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4552113016

Cover art by Daniel Clowes. Glue Destiny; Clyde is obsessed with Elizabeth. Question Authority; Hippypants and Peace Bear are out of touch with the times. The Origin of Dan Pussey; Dan's unfortunate childhood. Untitled Ghost World story; Enid has a garage sale. Scripts and art by Daniel Clowes. 24 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Ghost Rider Blaze Spirits of Vengeance (1992 Marvel) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3841049018

Direct Edition. "Last Rites"  Part 4 of 4.  Guest-starring Spider-Man.  Script by Howard Mackie.  Pencils by Adam Kubert.  Inks by Bill Reinhold.  Cover by Adam Kubert and Ken Steacy.  Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 96. In the final act of this four-part storyline, Ghost Rider and Venom wage a savage battle in the tunnels below Manhattan! Venom appears to have the advantage…until he gets a taste of the hellfire! However, before any finishing blows are delivered, the meddlesome Deathspawn interrupt the titanic clash! And once again Venom, Ghost Rider, and Johnny Blaze find themselves having to work together to avoid becoming Hag and Troll's sacrifices to Deathwatch! But the trio needs more than teamwork! They need the Spectacular Spider-Man! When the web-slinger returns to the tunnels, the final showdown commences! Can the Spirits of Vengeance along with Venom and the wall-crawler defeat the spirits of death (watch)? A frantic finish! (Note: Venom returns in Amazing Spider-Man 373.) 32 pages Cover price $1.75.

Homage Swimsuit Special (1993) Ashcan 1 NM 9.4

Special Ashcan edition limited to 5000 copies. Pin-ups by Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, Marc Silvestri, Brian Stelfreeze, and many others.

Image Zero (1993) 0 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3811919013

Mail-offer exclusive giveaway only obtainable by redeeming coupons found in very early issues of various Image titles. The cover art is the collaborative work of Todd McFarlane, Erik Larsen, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, Rob Liefeld, Whilce Portacio, and Jim Lee, with each character being penciled by their respective creator. Contains an anthology of abridged comic teasers: Rob Liefeld's Troll (1st appearance), Jim Lee's Stormwatch, Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon, Marc Silvestri's Stryker, and Jim Valentino's Shadowhawk. Plus, Todd McFarlane provides 4 full-page character pin-ups (where he introduces the "Freak" for the first time, who would next appear in Spawn #34). FC, 32 pages.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 57 VF+ 8.5

Cover art by Stephen Platt. Black Sheep, script by Terry Kavanagh, pencils by Stephen Platt, inks by Chris Ivy, Al Vey, and Scott Koblish; The Goddess sends Moon Knight to stop the intruding Spider-Man from interfering with her plans. Infinity Crusade crossover. History of the Bloodline Moon Knight article, art by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 122 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3811919014

Cover art by Sam Kieth. Claws and Webs Part 6: Nightmare's End starring Wolverine and Venom, script by Howard Mackie, art by Sam Kieth. Taped Confessions starring Speedball, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Paris Karounos, inks by Ken Branch. And Let There Be Light Part 4: The Light Within starring Ghost Rider and Cloak and Dagger, script by Paula Foye, pencils by Alexander Morrissey, inks by Ken Branch and Tim Tuohy. Seeds of Winter starring Knights of Pendragon, script by Skip Dietz, pencils by Hoang Nguyen, inks by Don Hudson. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Maxx (1993) 1A.D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3874193005

Direct Edition. Cover art by Sam Kieth. Maxx, script by Sam Kieth (plot) and William Messner-Loebs (script), pencils by Sam Kieth, inks by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair (finishes); Social worker Julie goes above and beyond the call of duty when she bails the Maxx out of jail yet again. Back cover features Kieth's art for the cover of #2. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Morbius the Living Vampire (1992 Marvel) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4040165025

Neil Gaiman 1993 Chicago Comic Con Guest of Honor Ashcan (1993) 0SIGNED NM- 9.2

2,500 copies signed and numbered by Neil Gaiman. 14 pages Black and White. Mature Readers. The creators who contributed to this book: Scott McCloud, Mike Dringenberg, Todd McFarlane, Karen Berger, Dave Sim, Rick Veitch, Michael Zulli, Jill Thompson, Eddie Campbell, Steve Bissette, Mark Buckingham, Cat Yronwode, & Larry Marder.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 21 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0131087007

NOTE: 1st appearance of Mike Mignola's Hellboy (1st full app. in comic books) - Faith: Part 3 of 4 - Story and art by John Byrne. Cover by Mike Mignola. Guest-starring Hellboy. When Legends clash! (Or crossover!) Presenting the first "official crossover" within the Legend line -- the Next Men meet Mike Mignola's HELLBOY! Danny is actually the lucky one to have his path cross that of the World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator, in a segment drawn by guest Legend star Mike Mignola. Meanwhile, we present the life of Christ as seen through the eyes of Jack, whose imagination infuses the well-known story with some familiar faces. In the ongoing saga of Mark, a.k.a. MIV, we find out just what he's been doing during the missing seven years of his life. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Ninja High School (1986 Antarctic/Eternity) 37 CGC 9.2 SS Dunn

Paper: White

Signed by Ben Dunn on 08/24/2024.

Label #4492384008

Cover art by Ben Dunn. FRAGILE INNOCENCE, script and pencils by Ben Dunn, inks by Captain Amazing Paper; Lendo and Mimi go to Hell to try to rescue Jeremy's soul. Mimi is captured by demons that force her to relive childhood traumas; Professor Azland tries to explain why Mita Celande is disappearing from the current time stream. A letter written in Japanese by Ben Dunn. BY STEAM WITH LOVE Worryied Zetra3, script and art by Michiaki Fukuda [as Franco]; Phrank visits Ichi's "Ninja Counsel" booth and asks for advice on dealing with his attraction to Mikey; Ichi uses examples of famous gay samurai to reassure Phrank and encourage him to express his feelings for Mikey. Sun Vulcan spoof; Peanuts spoof. Back cover ad for a Sun Corporation of America contest offering a chance to appear in a DC comic. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Poison Elves (1993 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4634952022

Cover art by Drew Hayes. Hyena, script and art by Drew Hayes; Lusiphur takes the dead doppelganger to his ex-wife, Hyena, a sorceress; He offers to trade the corpse for a magical gadget; he ends up taking a lamp with a genie in it. 28 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Prophet (1993 1st Series) Ashcan 5 NM- 9.2

Signed by Stephan Platt.

Limited Red Ashcan Edition, preview of issue #5. (W) Rob Liefeld (A) Stephen Platt. 16 pg, B&W.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 50 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3811920019

Embossed cover art by Steve Geiger. Unfriendly Skies, script by Chuck Dixon, art by Mark Texeira. Trespassers, script by Steven Grant, art by Shawn McManus. Punisher 2099 sneak preview, script by Pat Mills and Tony Skinner, pencils by Tom Morgan, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti. Preview of Punisher 2099 (1st app). Cover price $2.95.

Radioactive Man (1993 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6 Glow in the Dark Variant

Paper: White

Label #4374338016

Glow in the dark cover, pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. #1 has a May, 1952 cover date (although the comic was actually published in 1994). Homer Simpson of the Simpsons as Radioactive Man! The Origin of Radioactive Man, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison. Dr. Crab's Commie Comics, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison; Abandoned Warehouse District; Atom Smasher Ray; CCCP [Cartoon Conduct Code Program]; comics [Hartley; Crime Does Pay; Finger's House of Giant Props; Gloria Grand Show; Gold Record; Headlight; Lurid; Mount Zenith; Smart Mouth Comics]; Soviets; Stab Comics; Tales of Revolting Filth; the Containment Dome; the Geodesic Dome; US Congress; Vile; WZEN; Zenith Seafood Service. Jumbo poster insert. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Radioactive Man (1993 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6 Glow in the Dark Variant

Paper: White

Label #4374338019

Glow in the dark cover, pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. #1 has a May, 1952 cover date (although the comic was actually published in 1994). Homer Simpson of the Simpsons as Radioactive Man! The Origin of Radioactive Man, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison. Dr. Crab's Commie Comics, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison; Abandoned Warehouse District; Atom Smasher Ray; CCCP [Cartoon Conduct Code Program]; comics [Hartley; Crime Does Pay; Finger's House of Giant Props; Gloria Grand Show; Gold Record; Headlight; Lurid; Mount Zenith; Smart Mouth Comics]; Soviets; Stab Comics; Tales of Revolting Filth; the Containment Dome; the Geodesic Dome; US Congress; Vile; WZEN; Zenith Seafood Service. Jumbo poster insert. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Radioactive Man (1993 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6 Glow in the Dark Variant

Paper: White

Label #4374338017

Glow in the dark cover, pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. #1 has a May, 1952 cover date (although the comic was actually published in 1994). Homer Simpson of the Simpsons as Radioactive Man! The Origin of Radioactive Man, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison. Dr. Crab's Commie Comics, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison; Abandoned Warehouse District; Atom Smasher Ray; CCCP [Cartoon Conduct Code Program]; comics [Hartley; Crime Does Pay; Finger's House of Giant Props; Gloria Grand Show; Gold Record; Headlight; Lurid; Mount Zenith; Smart Mouth Comics]; Soviets; Stab Comics; Tales of Revolting Filth; the Containment Dome; the Geodesic Dome; US Congress; Vile; WZEN; Zenith Seafood Service. Jumbo poster insert. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Radioactive Man (1993 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.6 Glow in the Dark Variant

Paper: White

Label #4374338012

Glow in the dark cover, pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. #1 has a May, 1952 cover date (although the comic was actually published in 1994). Homer Simpson of the Simpsons as Radioactive Man! The Origin of Radioactive Man, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison. Dr. Crab's Commie Comics, script by Cindy Vance (Plot) and Steve Vance (Plot & Script), pencils by Steve Vance (Layout) and Bill Morrison (Finishes), inks by Bill Morrison; Abandoned Warehouse District; Atom Smasher Ray; CCCP [Cartoon Conduct Code Program]; comics [Hartley; Crime Does Pay; Finger's House of Giant Props; Gloria Grand Show; Gold Record; Headlight; Lurid; Mount Zenith; Smart Mouth Comics]; Soviets; Stab Comics; Tales of Revolting Filth; the Containment Dome; the Geodesic Dome; US Congress; Vile; WZEN; Zenith Seafood Service. Jumbo poster insert. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Ren and Stimpy Show (1992) 6D CGC 9.8 JSA Kazaleh

Paper: White

Mike Kazaleh Authenticated Autograph

Label #4689898004

Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Kazaleh. Clash of Titans Break-Fest of Chumpions starring Ren, Stimpy, Spider-Man, and Powdered Toast Man, script by Dan Slott, art by Mike Kazaleh. Untitled Ren and Stimpy story starring Spider-Man, art by Ken Mitchroney. Cover price $1.75.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.8 Verified Sig Layton/ Hall

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: Bob Layton and Bob Hall.

Label #24-09703B8-019

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Part 2 of 3. Jack is finding it harder to distinguish between his everyday life as a musician and his role as Shadowman, purveyor of the night. Does he have superpowers or doesn't he? Well, he's sure going to need them as Master Darque's forces plot to take back the night from Shadowman. "The Day of Your Death" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and Tom Mandrake. Cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Ship That Sailed to Mars HC (1993 Stonewall) 1-1ST VF/NM 9.0

1st printing. Written and illustrated by William M. Timlin. Facsimile of the original 1923 edition. Hardcover, 9" x 12-1/2", 102 pages, full color. Cover price $25.00.

Simpsons Comics and Stories (1993 Bongo) 1D.P VF+ 8.5 Groening Polybagged Variant

Direct Edition. $2.95 cover price. Polybagged with poster. Story and art by Steve Vance and Bill Morrison. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Simpsons Comics and Stories (1993 Bongo) Butterfinger Edition 1BUTTERFINGER VG 4.0

1" Spine split. Cover oxidation.

Simpsons Comics and Stories Butterfinger Mini Comic Edition (1993) is a giveaway (despite the $2.50 cover price) variant of the full-size comic, with all the stories and ads that appear in the regular edition. The cool thing about this small-sized No. 1 is that it was found only in packages of Butterfinger candy bars. That's why it's so small. It may have come out BEFORE the actual No. 1 issue hit the stands, which would make this mini comic edition the first appearance of the Simpsons. As with the full-sized edition, stories include "Lo, There Shall Come a Bartman" (co-plot by Cindy Vance, script, layouts, and inks by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison and Mike Anderson), "Bring Me the Head of El Barto" (script and art by Morrison), and "Maggie's Excellent Adventure" (co-story and layouts by Steve Vance, co-story by Cindy Vance, finished art by Ray Supreme). Cover price $2.50.

Sonic the Hedgehog (1993 Archie) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4637391002

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Direct Edition. Cover art by Dave Manak. The Lizard Of Odd; Dr. Robotnik roboticizes a small lizard into a towering menace bent on destroying Sonic. Antoine's Vain Refrain. Horizont Al & Verti Cal. Bad-Niks Bazaar. Hair Styling. Tails' Little Tale; Tails tries to destroy one of Dr. Robotnik's factories without help from Sonic. Scripts by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Dave Manak, inks by Scripts by Michael Gallagher, pencils by Dave Manak, inks by Jon D'Agostino. Robotnik Birthday Card, art by Manak. Super Sonic Pin-Up, art by Manak. Inspired by the Sega Genesis videogame. 32 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Spawn (1992 Image) 7D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3811920007

Direct edition. "Payback!" Part 2 of 2. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. After barely surviving his encounter with the cybernetic juggernaut known as Overtkill, Spawn decides it's time to break out the heavy artillery. Using his special forces training and an arsenal of state of the art weaponry, Spawn proceeds to dismantle one of the most dangerous villains in the Image Universe. Thus cementing his role as a force to be reckoned with in the IU. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 9D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #1214513002

Direct Edition. "Angela!" 1st appearance of Angela, Cagliostro, and Medieval Spawn. Story by Neil Gaiman. Art by Todd McFarlane. Spawn is attacked by Angela, a warrior of Heaven who has been hunting Hellspawns for centuries. Includes a B&W poster of Angela by Jim Lee and Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 9D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4058648005

Direct Edition. "Angela!" 1st appearance of Angela, Cagliostro, and Medieval Spawn. Story by Neil Gaiman. Art by Todd McFarlane. Spawn is attacked by Angela, a warrior of Heaven who has been hunting Hellspawns for centuries. Includes a B&W poster of Angela by Jim Lee and Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 9D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4058648004

Direct Edition. "Angela!" 1st appearance of Angela, Cagliostro, and Medieval Spawn. Story by Neil Gaiman. Art by Todd McFarlane. Spawn is attacked by Angela, a warrior of Heaven who has been hunting Hellspawns for centuries. Includes a B&W poster of Angela by Jim Lee and Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.95.