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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.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 684REP.3RD CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4590648018

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This is a third printing of Action Comics 684. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 0A CGC 9.8 Kitson

Paper: White

Label #4657809016

Clark thinks back on his post-college time spent in Paris, while Conduit tries to get revenge once more in "Peer Pressure Part 3 - With Powers Beyond Those of Mortal Men." Continued from Superman (1987) #0. Continues in Action Comics #0. Written by Karl Kesel. Art & cover by Barry Kitson & Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 497D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610955025

First Printing. Direct Edition. Part 4 of the 7-part 'Doomsday': Continuing one of the most significant stories in the life of Superman, continued from Superman (1987) #74. With the Justice League beaten into retreat, Doomsday has at last found something that may be able to push back the Man of Steel himself! Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #684. 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 9.0 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4657810002

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.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 514DCU CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Multi-Pack Edition.

Label #4609496001

DC Universe UPC Multi-Pack Edition. Part 4 of the 5-part 'The Fall of Metropolis,' continued from Superman (1987) #91: Nerve gas is released to ensure that all living things remaining in Metropolis won't last long...unless Superman can overcome his deepest fears when he encounters Luthor's third fail-safe. Concluded in Action Comics (1938 DC) #701. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Peter Krause and Ron McCain. Cover by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

Akira (1988) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4308481018

Yamada puts his plot to kill Akira into motion, but Ryu is not happy about it. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Also includes an article about Otomos visit to New York. Mature readers. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Akira (1988) 38 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4659539001

After the battle, UN forces explore whats left of Neo-Tokyo. The first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomos influential manga series. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff. Includes a bonus story written by Larry Hama with art by Bret Blevins, another written by Warren Ellis with art by Terry Shoemaker, and a pinup gallery featuring Moebius, Joe Madureira, George Pratt, Mike Allred, John Romita, Alex Toth, Kevin O'Neill and John Van Fleet. Final issue of the series. Mature readers. Cover price $6.95. Cover price $6.95.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-052

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-043

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-022

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-049

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-026

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-047

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-013

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-036

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-035

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1B9C-009

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-031

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-040

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4619158012

Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1B9C-021

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-051

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-023

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-011

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-015

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1D83-008

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1B9C-006

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1B9C-025

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #24-34E1B9C-032

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Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Phill Norwood. Continuing the story begun in the pages of Dark Horse Presents #34-#36, this is it--Dark Horse Comics' most ambitious project to date! The inhabitants of the colony planet Ryushi are peaceful ranchers--men and women who lead simple lives. But their lives are tragically shattered as they become part of a "coming of age" ceremony for that race of deadly alien hunters--the Predators. However, the Predators' prey are not the human inhabitants of Ryushi, but rather something far more dangerous--Aliens! Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Heroes (1981) 197 VG/FN 5.0

The Once & Future Wonder Woman - Dan Thorsland, Jill Thompson & William Messner-Loebs take the world's most famous super-heroine in new directions; The Original Princess Diana, an essay/feature by Richard Howell - in the fifty years since her creation, Charles Moulton's brainchild has probably survived more changes (in politics, editors and fashion) than any other comics character; a look at the history of Marvel super-hero action figures; Joe Matt interview. Wonder Woman cover by Brian Bolland. Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 303MPI CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4675255001

MPI Audio Edition. "On the Waterfront..." Reprint of Amazing Spider-Man story Doc Savage from #303, written by David Micheline with art and inks by Todd McFarlane. Full color, 6-in. x 9-in., 28 pages (including covers), slick cover, white stock interior. NOTE: Originally released along with an MPI Audio Edition cassette. Comic only is offered here.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 328 VF+ 8.5 Direct Variant

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) 328 VF+ 8.5 Direct Variant

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) 328 VF 8.0 Direct Variant

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) 328 VF 8.0 Direct Variant

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) 328 VF 8.0 Direct Variant

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) 328 VF 8.0 Direct Variant

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) 328 VF- 7.5 Direct Variant

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) 328 VF- 7.5 Direct Variant

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) 328 FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant

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) 330 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4268100009

First Printing. Direct 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.) 36 pages Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 331 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4268100010

Direct Edition. "The Death Standard" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen and Terry Austin. To destroy the largest cocaine stockpile in the United States, the Punisher and the wondrous wall-crawler break into a secret federal installation in upstate New York! The web-slinger can't believe the government has joined the drug trade! But the Punisher doesn't care who's doing what! He's going to obliterate those drugs or die trying! Meanwhile in Colorado, Venom escapes from the Vault again! And in Soho, the Black Cat scares Mary Jane! Big problems are looming for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man next issue! Cameo appearance by Microchip. (Note: Spider-Man and the Punisher previously worked together in Punisher War Journal (1988 1st series) 14 & 15.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 332 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610966012

Direct 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.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 337 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4387239015

Direct Edition. "Rites and Wrongs!" The Return of the Sinister Six Part 4 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Terry Austin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Walt Simonson. The cover says it all: Six vs. One! The Sinister Six vs. the one and only Amazing Spider-Man! After assembling his sinister sextet, Doc Ock puts his diabolic plan into motion! Otto Octavius wants to sabotage the launch of Cordco's new space satellite! And use the satellite to spray a deadly poison over the entire planet! But the experimental ley line satellite is being sponsored by Empire State University! More specifically by the physics department with a graduate research assistant named Peter Parker! Will the web-slinger connect the dots in time? The countdown is on! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Jonathan Caesar, Nova, Wolverine, Flash Thompson, and the Black Cat. (Note: The first issue of Spider-Man (1990) -- the fourth Spider-Man title at the time -- was also published this month.) 36 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 337 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4638954014

Direct Edition. "Rites and Wrongs!" The Return of the Sinister Six Part 4 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Terry Austin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Walt Simonson. The cover says it all: Six vs. One! The Sinister Six vs. the one and only Amazing Spider-Man! After assembling his sinister sextet, Doc Ock puts his diabolic plan into motion! Otto Octavius wants to sabotage the launch of Cordco's new space satellite! And use the satellite to spray a deadly poison over the entire planet! But the experimental ley line satellite is being sponsored by Empire State University! More specifically by the physics department with a graduate research assistant named Peter Parker! Will the web-slinger connect the dots in time? The countdown is on! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Jonathan Caesar, Nova, Wolverine, Flash Thompson, and the Black Cat. (Note: The first issue of Spider-Man (1990) -- the fourth Spider-Man title at the time -- was also published this month.) 36 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 339 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4295440009

"The Killing Cure" The Return of the Sinister Six Part 6 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan, Randy Emberlin, John Romita Sr., and Keith Williams. Cover by Erik Larsen and Hilary Barta. To Spider-Man's chagrin, Cordco's satellite launches into the stratosphere with Doc Ock's deadly poison onboard! Oh no, does this mean the Earth is doomed? Not exactly. Because the six-armed doctor's poison is actually just a cure for cocaine addiction! Otto Octavius' master plan is simply to extort rich addicts who have to keep using! But the poison has the side effect of destroying the ozone layer! And only Peter Parker and his labmates at ESU can save the planet now! Meanwhile at the TV studio across town, Mary Jane finds herself in a smaller scale life and death struggle vs. Jonathan Caesar! And only one of them will survive! Final appearance of Jonathan Caesar. Cameo appearances by the Sandman and Thor. (Note: This six-part storyline was reprinted in 1994 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Return of the Sinister Six; and reprinted again in 2009 in the hardcover: Spider-Man -- Sinister Six.) 36 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 344 CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #2132546014

Direct Edition. First appearance of Cletus Kasady aka Carnage in "Hearts and Powers." Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. In a warehouse on the waterfront, the Spectacular Spider-Man runs into a new costumed crusader...Cardiac! Is he a hero or villain or vigilante or all of the above? After a brief confrontation, the web-slinger isn't quite sure! But later on, at a chemical plant in the Bronx, Cardiac and the wall-crawler are forced to team up to tackle the rampaging Rhino! So, Spidey will consider Cardiac a friend...for now! Meanwhile, in Ryker's Island, Eddie Brock gets to know his new cellmate: Cletus Kasady...the future Carnage! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Mary Jane Watson. 36 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.