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300 (1998) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4643367023

Chapter 2: Duty - Story and art by Frank Miller. Color by Lynn Varley. The word is out: Sparta is on the march. From farms and hamlets rally brave Greeks -- to face hellish war in the narrow mountain pass called The Hot Gates. The odds are long, and the stakes are high: All hope for human freedom hangs in the balance! Cover price $2.95.

300 (1998) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4643367024

Chapter 3: Glory - Story and art by Frank Miller. Color by Lynn Varley. Dread Xerxes marshals all the armies of Asia against a tiny, plucky force of 300 Spartans -- and makes one last offer for peace. But peace means surrender. With stabbing spear and slashing sword, the Spartans respond. Their message is a simple one: These free men will not be slaves. There is no middle ground, no compromise to be had, between good and evil. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

300 (1998) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4643367025

Chapter 4: Combat - Story and art by Frank Miller. Color by Lynn Varley. Combat. Grueling, hateful, joyous slaughter. The Spartans do what they were born and bred to do: they fight, brother beside brother, shoulder to shoulder, shield against shield, their bristling spears driving back the slaves of the tyrant Xerxes till the dead are piled high as a mountain and the sacred, rocky soil of Greece is drenched deep in Persian blood. Story and art by Frank Miller, painted color by Lynn Varley. Cover price $2.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 431 VF+ 8.5

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.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 431 VF 8.0

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) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4668563009

"Lost Years." Robin disagrees with the interrogation methods of Batman, who grills a criminal mercilessly in front of the bad guy's family. This leads Batman to consider taking on a new sidekick. Script by Hilary J. Bader, pencils by Bo Hampton, inks by Terry Beatty. Cover by Ty Templeton. Cover price $1.95.

Battle Chasers (1998) 1C CGC 9.6 Another Universe Variant

Paper: White

Another Universe Edition.

Label #4632438014

Another Universe variant cover by Joe Madureira. NO GOLD FOIL TITLE Cover price $2.95.

Black Panther (1998 Marvel 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-0AD9338-024

Cover art by Mark Texeira. Background page providing information on the Black Panther. The Client, script by Christopher Priest, pencils by Joe Quesada (storytelling) and Mark Texeira, inks by Mark Texeira and Alitha Martinez (background assists); Leaving behind unrest among refugees in Wakanda, the Black Panther comes to New York to investigate scandal in the Tomorrow Fund. 38 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Presents (1997) Annual 1998 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #25-310C04E-016

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1st Buffy The Vampire Slayer story.

Hellboy Cover by Mike Mignola. This action packed 64-pages features the further adventures of Hellboy, My Vagabond Days, Skeleton Key, The Ark, Phineas Page, and . . . Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Save your allowance and get in line, children, 'cuz this one is gonna go fast! 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1997) Annual 1998 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #25-310C04E-017

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1st Buffy The Vampire Slayer story.

Hellboy Cover by Mike Mignola. This action packed 64-pages features the further adventures of Hellboy, My Vagabond Days, Skeleton Key, The Ark, Phineas Page, and . . . Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Save your allowance and get in line, children, 'cuz this one is gonna go fast! 64 pages, B&W. Cover price $4.95.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4618712012

Direct Edition. Cover art by Walter McDaniel. You Want Me to Do What?!, script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by John Livesay; DP continues to learn more about Landau, Luckman and Lake but is a little peeved when he finds out that they seem to have mapped out much of his destiny; Spurning his role as the Mithras, Pool returns home to make amends with Al; Ajax tracks down Killebrew; Cont. in Deadpool/Death '98 Annual. 38 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 19 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4618712013

Cover pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by John Livesay. Payback Part Two: The Quick and the Dead starring Deadpool, Blind Al, Dr. Killebrew (Death), Ilaney Brukner, Zoe Culloden, Monty, and Ajax, script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by John Livesay and Sean Parsons; Deadpool has a final showdown with Ajax. Cover price $1.99.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 21 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4618712014

Cover pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by John Livesay. Dead Reckoning Minus Two Months & Counting: Smells Like Prologue, script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by John Livesay; Zoe tries to get DP ready to become the Mithras and battle Tiamat by setting him up with battle armor but Pool rejects the suit in favor of his own mad merc skills; Noah and Dixon have words about Monty's mind wipe; Gerry visits Doc Strange and discusses the coming conflict. 46 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Inhumans (1998 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 JSA Jenkins

Paper: White

Paul Jenkins Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4665277007

Cover by Jae Lee. "Sonic Youth," script by Paul Jenkins, art by Jae Lee; All is not well in the Inhuman city of Attilan, located on the now-risen island of Atlantis; Despite the protective dome surrounding the great city as well as the impenetrable defenses, there is growing reason for concern; Humans crews are scouring the unoccupied portions of the island for their natural resources and Portuguese militias inch their tanks and soldier ever closer to Attilan's outer protective barrier; The Inhuman leader, Black Bolt is also acting out of character; Medusa, who has always been able to read the intention of every glance, every gesture, and every posture, knowing exactly what her husband is thinking can no longer read him. Karnak also remarks to Gorgon that he is unnerved that regardless of how long he has known their king and leader, he cannot spot a single flaw; It is his power to read the flaws in everything for every fortress no matter how impenetrable, every person friend or foe has a flaw, some crack in the armor that can be exploited; Black Bolt continues to show no such weakness. 36 pgs., full color. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.

Longshot (1998 One-Shot) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401004

Finally, he's off Mojoworld and on Earth! And something tells him that he's not in Kansas anymore--well, actually, he is! Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Michael Zulli and Al Williamson. Cover price $3.99.

Pete the P.O.'d Postal Worker (1997) 3 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4645883002

Sailor Moon (1998) 1A VF 8.0

Story and Art by Naoko Takeuchi. The Phantom Champion Of Justice, Sailor V, script by Naoko Takeuchi and Stu Levy, art by Naoko Takeuchi and Kiyomi Fukuyama; The legendary Sailor V joins the team in her new identity of Sailor Venus; Darien struggles to regain his memories of his lost love. And Kunzite puts his plans for the final defeat of Earth into motion. Naoko Takeuchi relates some anecdotes from her trip to the San Diego Comic Con. Sailor Moon back cover illustration by Naoko Takeuchi. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 141 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2F40E84-009

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Sun Rise and Shadow Fall: Part 2. "Into the Macroverse!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Jon J. Muth. The Sky Rider has been trapped in a strange world by the power of the Coroner. Now, with only the creature known as Sama-D for company, the Surfer strives to find a way back and save his beloved, Alicia Masters. Cover price $1.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 142 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2F40E84-010

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Sun Rise and Shadow Fall: Part 3. "Return from Forever!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Jon J. Muth. Can the Silver Surfer somehow find a way to breach the barrier that confines him without losing himself in the process? And if he fails, how will Alicia ever return home again? Cover price $1.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 144 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2F40E84-011

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"Couplings!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Jon J. Muth. The Silver Surfer and Tenebrae are completely at the mercy of the diabolical Psycho-Man. Will these bitter enemies work together to escape or are they forever destined to try and destroy one another. Cover price $1.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) Annual 1998 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #22-3F879FE-027

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"Millennius!" Guest-starring Thor. Avengers cameo. Story by Tom DeFalco (with special thanks to J.M. DeMattis). Art by Ramon Bernado and Mark Pennington. Story takes place after Avengers (3rd Series) #3. The former Herald of Galactus, the Silver Surfer, and Thor, the Norse God of Thunder, are two of the mightiest heroes in Marvel's pantheon. But, do even these two have enough power to overcome Millennius. A nigh omnipotent immortal, Millennius was imprisoned long ago by the King of Asgard, Odin. Now, he is back and the only thing standing in his way and his righteous revenge is the Sentinel of the Spaceways and the Odinson. 48 pages. Cover price $2.99.

Silver Surfer (1998) Wizard 1/2 1A CBCS 9.8 Olivetti

Paper: White

Label #21-24924FC-002

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Wizard 1/2 Edition.

Spawn (1992 Image) 77D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4581277003

Direct edition. "Relics!" Written by Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin. Art by Dwayne Turner and Danny Miki. Cover by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane. Since Spawn was attacked by The Heap, he has become more and more painfully aware of the worlds darkness and suffering and he turns to Cog for answers. Cog finally reveals his own history and dilemma of being trapped between two worlds and neither claiming him. He then proposes that Spawn defeat Malebolgia and become the ruler of Hell, thus ending the war between Heaven and Hell. Meanwhile, Bobby sinks further into despair as he struggles to come to terms with Bootsy's death and Twitch takes a bullet as he and Sam search the alleys for Spawn. 32 pages, full color. NOTE: This issue is dedicated to Paul Stanley. Cover price $1.95.

Star Wars Handbook (1998) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-039

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X-Wing: Rogue Squadron - Written by Peet Janes. Art by Arthur Adams, Edvin Biukovic, Steve Crespo, Rodolfo Damaggio, Doug Mahnke, John Nadeau, Jordi Ensign and Stan n' Vince. Cover by John Nadeau. Beginning with the Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron ongoing series, Dark Horse will take a closer look at the various elements that make Star Wars so special: the characters, ships, planets, and aliens. No fan of Star Wars and X-Wing Rogue Squadron should be without this title! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Shadows of the Empire Evolution (1998) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-26010F6-021

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Written by Timothy Zahn. Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Cover by Kilian Plunkett. Mara Jade has destroyed many enemies of the Empire in her time, and has always carried out her missions with forethought and skill. But an unforeseen variable is about to enter the scene of her final mission for her dead employer, and Mara knows that her own survival is second to getting the job done! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 26 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #22-1A8B6F0-008

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Family Ties: Part 1 of 2 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Jim Hall and Gary Martin. Cover by John Nadeau. Wedge Antilles has some news that his fellow Rogues are not going to like. If they were hesitant to fly against Baron Fel, the Empire's greatest fighter ace, how are they going to feel if they have to fly with him? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 27 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-39728E8-002

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Family Ties: Part 2 of 2 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Jim Hall, Drew Johnson and Gary Martin. Cover by John Nadeau. Corellia may have somehow managed to avoid the devastating war between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance, but the back streets of Coronet City have their own brand of villains, and Rogue Squadron can be as heroic on the ground as they are in the sky! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 28 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #23-0F1235F-027

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Masquerade: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Drew Johnson and Gary Martin. Cover by John Nadeau. There are few occupations that are more dangerous than flying an X-wing for the Rebel Alliance, and Rogue Squadron is about to discover that in diplomacy things -- and diplomats -- are not always what they seem! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 29 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-24924FC-007

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Masquerade: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Drew Johnson and Gary Martin. Cover by John Nadeau. The Moff Leonia Tavira has returned, and Rogue Squadron is about to learn just how vindictive some teenagers can be! The woman known as "Iceheart" may have the Empire in her grasp, but Sate Pestage, the interim Emperor, is defecting to the Alliance, and as an example of negotiating in good faith, he offers them the keys to the Imperial Throneworld, Coruscant! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 31 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-24924FC-010

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Masquerade: Part 4 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Drew Johnson and Gary Martin. Cover by John Nadeau. Rogue Squadron faces off against the pirates of the Blazing Claw, but no sooner have they sent them packing than an Imperial Star Destroyer makes orbit! It's time for Baron Fel to show his true colors as the fate of Rogue Squadron hangs in the balance! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 32 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #24-2F0283E-016

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Mandatory Retirement: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Steve Crespo and Chip Wallace. Cover by John Nadeau. When Imperial Intelligence chief Ysanne Isard discovers that acting-Emperor Pestage has made a deal with the Rebel Alliance, it appears that the Rebels' ticket to Imperial Center has been punched. But a Rebel operative witnesses Pestage's capture, and Rogue Squadron is assigned to go after him. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 33 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4498568021

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Mandatory Retirement: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Steve Crespo and Chip Wallace. Cover by John Nadeau. Their rest and relaxation over, Rogue Squadron and a Rebel task force descend on the world where Sate Pestage, one-time Emperor-proxy, has gone into exile. If the New Republic wants to claim Imperial Center for themselves and turn the tide of the war, it is imperative that they rescue Pestage, wanted by the Empire for high treason. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 35 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #24-2F0283E-018

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Final Issue - Mandatory Retirement: Part 4 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole. Art by Steve Crespo and John Nadeau. Cover by John Nadeau. As Rogue Squadron prepares for a nightmare showdown against Imperial fighters and ground troops, Isard begins her own personal war in the corridors of power on Imperial Center. . . a war fought with hidden bombs, double-crossing servants, and knives in the back! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Warhammer Monthly (1998) 0 VF- 7.5

Preview issue for Warhammer Monthly (1998). "The Bridge" Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Simon Coleby. "Darkblade" Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Kev Hopgood. "Bloodquest" Written by Gordon Rennie. Art by Colin Macneil. "Shadowfast" Written by Michael Browne. Art by Simon Harrison. "Predator and Prey" Written by Gordon Rennie. Art by David Pugh. "Titan" Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Williams and Andy lanning. "Grundhelm's Grudge" Written by Pat Wills and Debbie Gallagher. Art by Karl Kopinski. "The Summoning" Written by Andy Jones. Art by Simon Davis. 16 Pages, B&W.

Warhammer Monthly (1998) 1 VF- 7.5

What If (1989 2nd Series) 105 VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. Legacy...., script by Tom Defalco (Plot and Script) and Ron Frenz (Plot), pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; In the future, the grown Normie Osborn becomes the Greeen Goblin and the daughter of Spider-Man must stop him; introduction and Origin of Spider-Girl. 38 pages, full color. Cover price $1.99.

X-Files (1995) 41B CBCS 9.8 Photo Variant

Paper: White

Photo Variant.

Label #25-310C04E-030

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"B" cover is the photo cover. "Severed." Story by John Rozum. Pencils by Alexander Saviuk. Inks by Rick Magyar. A string of murders seems to be attributable to werewolves. When a couple of the killers end up dead, from silver bullets no less, Scully and Mulder need to track down this killer of killers. Even though it appears he may be a werewolf himself. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $2.95.

X-Men (1998) Wizard 1/2 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4096844006

Wizard 1/2 Edition. Certificate of Authenticity. "Thrall" is written by Todd DeZago, with art and cover by Mike Wieringo and Brad Vancata. Cover price $6.95.

X-Men WildC.A.T.S.The Dark Age (1998) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4645927011

This is it, the final hour of the final day of the final year! It's the end of humanity, as well as super-humanity, unless the combined forces of the X-Men (including Wolverine, Storm, Kitty Pryde, Cable and Phoenix) and the WildC.A.T.s (including Warblade, Voodoo, Emp, Grifter and Zealot) can somehow manage to stop the Daemonites and the Sentinels...and the hellish hybrids they've unleashed on a ravaged world! Written by Warren Ellis. Art and cover by Mat Broome and Sean Parsons. Cover price $4.50.