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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 431 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1997388020

Cover pencils by Tom Lyle, inks by Bud LaRosa. "The Carnage Cosmic," script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Joe Bennett, inks by Bud LaRosa; Silver Surfer takes to space to fight the symbiote without harming innocents, leaving Spider-Man to assist the helpless Cletus Kasady; Martha Robertson is treated for her arm wound and condemns Robbie for thinking like a newsman instead of a concerned husband; Spidey brings Cletus to the same hospital, where it's discovered the symbiote was keeping his stomach cancer at bay; Escaping police capture and bystanders trying to collect the Bugle's bounty, Spidey decides to let the world deal with a symbiote-possessed Surfer without him until he sees the Surfer heading towards the hospital to restore the symbiote to Kasady; Spidey tries to stop him until Surfer convinces him otherwise; Carnage is restored, but the Surfer encases him in an ethereal energy shell so he can't harm anyone. Later, at the Bugle, Robbie hands Jonah his resignation. Galactus cameo. 38 pgs., full color. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Adventures The Lost Years (1998) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-2BB343D-008

Concluding the miniseries setting up the major changes taking place in The Adventures of Batman & Robin this season on Kids' WB!. Tim Drake has become the new Robin. Dick Grayson reaches the end of his journey and returns to Gotham City as Nightwing. Along with Batgirl, they now comprise a cadre of heroes to defend Gotham alongside Batman. Written by Hilary J. Bader. Art by Bo Hampton and Terry Beatty. Cover by Ty Templeton. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Villains Secret Files (1998) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4702044004

Batman Villains Secret Files (1998) Cover price $4.95.

Blade (1998 1st Series Marvel) 1A VF 8.0 Golden

Deadly debut issue! At the moment a vampire killed his mother, Blade was born! Now, armed with unique powers and an array of razor-sharp weapons, he stalks the night to eliminate the vampire plague that has descended upon humanity! Written by Don McGregor. Art by Brian Hagan and Sandu Florea. Cover price $3.50.

Danger Girl (1998 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. "Dangerously Yours," script by J. Scott Campbell (plot) and Andy Hartnell (script), pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner; Abbey Chase chases after Donavin in a "borrowed" jeep; Danger Girls are right behind, hot on the trail of Abbey; Abbey stops Donavin and reclaims a priceless skull from him; Abbey joins Operation Danger Girl. March Releases & Danger Girl Tour 1998 ad. 44 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 727 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698016003

Cover art by Brian Stelfreeze. Nest of Vipers (Road to No Man's Land) starring Batman, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by William Rosado, inks by Sal Buscema; in the aftermath of the earthquake, Firefly sets a toxic spill ablaze, Nightwing, Robin, and Oracle watch the Congressional hearings regarding federal aid for Gotham. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.99.

Flash (1987 2nd Series) 141 VF+ 8.5

"The Black Flash Part 3: The End." The Black Flash, who is essentially the Flash version of The Grim Reaper, pursues Wally. Jesse Quick, Max Mercury, and Wally battle Black Flash. Script by Mark Millar, pencils by Pop Mhan and Joshua Hood, inks by Chris Ivy. Cover art by Steve Lightle. Cover price $1.99.

Frank Frazetta Fantasy Illustrated (1998) 2C FN- 5.5

Wizard World Platinum Limited Edition of 500. Joe Madureira variant cover; 3 people, old man emitting blue energy between a guy and girl Elmore, Moebius, Madureira, Hildebrandts, Horley, Grindberg, Harris,

Moon Knight (1998 1st Mini Series) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4533072015

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Resurrection War Phase I: Eclipse - Written by Doug Moench. Art and Cover by Tommy Lee Edwards & Robert Campanella. He's back...and the night is no longer safe for evil! Marvel's foremost hero of the night returns, brought to you by the writer who created him, who is now joined by penciler Tommy Lee Edwards! Werewolf by Night appearance. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Pokemon The First Movie Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697999003

The official adaptation of the Warner Bros. film! Using powerful automated Pokeballs, Mewtwo captures the other trainer's Pokemon for use in its genetic experiments. Even Pikachu falls victim to the Pokeballs, forcing Ash to jump into the belly of the machine to set him free. But in the planet's darkest hour appears the rarest Pokemon of all... Mew! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. FC, 40pg (3 of 4)" Cover price $3.95.

Pokemon The First Movie Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697999006

The official adaptation of the hit Warner Bros. film! The super clone Pokemon and their originals pair off in a great match, while Mew and Mewtwo have a fight of their own! And if Mewtwo wins, it will destroy the world! Will Ash be able to stop the madness? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. FC, 40pg (4 of 4) Cover price $3.95.

Resident Evil (1998 Magazine) 4 VF- 7.5

Three stories: "Night Stalkers" (script by Kris Oprisko, pencils by Rafael Kayanan), "Special Delivery" (script by Marc Mostman, pencils by Ryan Odagawa, inks by John Tighe), and "Zombies Abroad" (script by Ted Adams, art by Norman Felchle). Cover price $4.95.

Robotech (1997) 10 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4592225016

Variants, Part 3. Stories by Ted Nomura and Jochen Weltjens. Art by Ted Nomura and Jochen Weltjens. Cover by Colleen Doran. Antarctics English-language manga team presents new stories based on the beloved anime series. Officer Lisa Hayes discovers the truth about the alternate time-line where Admiral Fokker commands the SDF-1. Plus a back-up story set in the Robotech-verse by artist Jochen Weltjens. Cover by indy comics legend Colleen Doran. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

Robotech Annual (1998) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609507018

Stories by Curtis Allen and Thor Badendyck. Art by Lester OBrien Jr. and Thor Badendyck. Cover by Jochen Weltjens. Antarctic Press presents new stories based on the beloved anime series. The Annual features stories spanning the Robotech timeline, from Macross to Robotech Masters to the New Generation. A deadly sleeper agent stalks the halls of the SDF-1; Nova and Louie join forces to stop a series of terrorist attacks on Southern Cross bases; Scott and Rand race against time to master their Cyclone Armor before the Invid catch up to them. The First Person; The Science of Law; Shop Talk, or Why You Should Never Ride Without a Helmet. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.95.

Spider-Girl (1998) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2102801020

Legacy...In Black And White starring Spider-Girl (the alternate future daughter of Spider-Man), script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz. Choices starring Spider-Girl, script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Pat Oliffe, inks by Al Williamson; preview of Spider-Girl #1. Second Coming starring Avengers Next, script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding; preview of Avengers Next #1. Call The Kid...J2! starring J2, script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Lim, inks by Al Milgrom; Preview of J2 #1. 36 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

Spider-Girl (1998) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2102801021

Direct Edition. Choices starring Spider-Girl, script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Pat Olliffe, inks by Al Williamson; May Parker decides to stay Spider-Girl. Second Coming starring A-Next, script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Brett Breeding; A preview of the first 6 pages of A-Next #1. 36 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $1.99.

Stormwatch (1997 2nd Series) 4 FN/VF 7.0

Water spotting.

A Finer World: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Warren Ellis. Art by and cover Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary. StormWatch Black – a special unit of StormWatch that officially doesnt exist – discovered a deadly plot by International Operations to conduct biological war-games. Heading to Pavane, Louisiana the team began their investigation, despite the fact that the American government had forbid them from operating on U.S. soil. Exerting diplomatic pressure on France, Weatherman Jackson King was able to coerce its Prime Minister to invoke code perfect, the loophole that allows StormWatch to land and protect endangered citizens in any foreign territory. However, during the battle that ensued, StormWatch learned the secret identity of the man who helped facilitate the entire deadly chemical exercise – the mad ex-StormWatch Weatherman, Henry Bendix! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Apollo and The Midnighter. Cover price $2.50.