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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298D CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3978687002

Direct Edition. "Chance Encounter!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Chance is back in business and working a new job for the Life Foundation! The clandestine organization wants Chance to steal an arms shipment coming into the west side docks! That should be a piece of cake for the high-flying mercenary! However the Daily Bugle dispatches an undercover photographer to observe the delivery! And beneath the moonlit sky, fireworks explode when Chance and the Amazing Spider-Man throw down on the docks! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Eddie Brock (aka Venom). First appearance of Carlton Drake of the Life Foundation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joy Mercado, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Chance previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. This issue begins Todd McFarlane's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298D CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3978687003

Direct Edition. "Chance Encounter!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Chance is back in business and working a new job for the Life Foundation! The clandestine organization wants Chance to steal an arms shipment coming into the west side docks! That should be a piece of cake for the high-flying mercenary! However the Daily Bugle dispatches an undercover photographer to observe the delivery! And beneath the moonlit sky, fireworks explode when Chance and the Amazing Spider-Man throw down on the docks! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Eddie Brock (aka Venom). First appearance of Carlton Drake of the Life Foundation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joy Mercado, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Chance previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. This issue begins Todd McFarlane's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298D CBCS 8.5 SS Todd McFarlane

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Todd McFarlane (on 1st page).

Label #23-48C0D37-001

Direct Edition. "Chance Encounter!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Chance is back in business and working a new job for the Life Foundation! The clandestine organization wants Chance to steal an arms shipment coming into the west side docks! That should be a piece of cake for the high-flying mercenary! However the Daily Bugle dispatches an undercover photographer to observe the delivery! And beneath the moonlit sky, fireworks explode when Chance and the Amazing Spider-Man throw down on the docks! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Eddie Brock (aka Venom). First appearance of Carlton Drake of the Life Foundation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joy Mercado, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Chance previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. This issue begins Todd McFarlane's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 298N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2042724005

Newsstand Edition. "Chance Encounter!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Chance is back in business and working a new job for the Life Foundation! The clandestine organization wants Chance to steal an arms shipment coming into the west side docks! That should be a piece of cake for the high-flying mercenary! However the Daily Bugle dispatches an undercover photographer to observe the delivery! And beneath the moonlit sky, fireworks explode when Chance and the Amazing Spider-Man throw down on the docks! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Eddie Brock (aka Venom). First appearance of Carlton Drake of the Life Foundation. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Joy Mercado, and Joe Robertson. (Notes: Chance previously appeared in Web of Spider-Man 15. This issue begins Todd McFarlane's 2-year run as the penciler of the Amazing Spider-Man series.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 69 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4552049015

"Into the Breach" finds the Joes trying to get the American Ambassador out of Sierra Gordo before the whole country falls apart. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Roadblock; Psyche-Out; Wild Bill; Maverick; Crazylegs (1st); VILLAINS: Destro (1st Gold armor); Zarana; Dreadnoks; Cobra Soldiers; Iron Grenadier (1st). Written by Larry Hama, with art by Tony Salmons and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Tony Salmons and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 69 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4552049016

"Into the Breach" finds the Joes trying to get the American Ambassador out of Sierra Gordo before the whole country falls apart. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Roadblock; Psyche-Out; Wild Bill; Maverick; Crazylegs (1st); VILLAINS: Destro (1st Gold armor); Zarana; Dreadnoks; Cobra Soldiers; Iron Grenadier (1st). Written by Larry Hama, with art by Tony Salmons and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Tony Salmons and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 69 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4552049013

"Into the Breach" finds the Joes trying to get the American Ambassador out of Sierra Gordo before the whole country falls apart. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Roadblock; Psyche-Out; Wild Bill; Maverick; Crazylegs (1st); VILLAINS: Destro (1st Gold armor); Zarana; Dreadnoks; Cobra Soldiers; Iron Grenadier (1st). Written by Larry Hama, with art by Tony Salmons and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Tony Salmons and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 69 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4552049014

"Into the Breach" finds the Joes trying to get the American Ambassador out of Sierra Gordo before the whole country falls apart. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Roadblock; Psyche-Out; Wild Bill; Maverick; Crazylegs (1st); VILLAINS: Destro (1st Gold armor); Zarana; Dreadnoks; Cobra Soldiers; Iron Grenadier (1st). Written by Larry Hama, with art by Tony Salmons and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Tony Salmons and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

Hellblazer (1988) 3 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4533003007

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Written by Jamie Delano. Art by John Ridgway. Cover by Dave McKean. Going For It; John Constantine must face demon yuppies from Hell, who are plaguing London. 36 pages, full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 38 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4521629019

A force intent on battling the Decepticons approaches Earth as Spike, Buster Witwicky's older brother arrives on the scene and gets swept up into the adventure as everyone tries to track down the missing Autobots in "Trial By Fire." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Jose Delbo & Dave Hunt. Cover by Frank Springer and Dave Hunt. Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 36D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3751899024

Direct Edition. "Phreak-Out!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. The young scientist from the previous issue is still on the loose, and now he has built his own powerful exo-skeleton. The Phreak goes to Peter Parker's apartment and abducts Mary Jane; setting the stage for a showdown with Spider-Man over Times Square! Meanwhile, Joe Robertson is horrified to see a chilling old acquaintance and a soon-to-be new villain for Spider-Man. First appearance of Tombstone. 32 pages Cover price $0.75.