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Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 19 CBCS 9.8 SS Shooter/Layton

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2016 & Bob Layton on 5/15/2016.

Label #16-1C52C57-052

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A9 and E7's plans for Mekman to induce freewill in all robots begins and Magnus' job with Elzy's goph salvage and reconstruction yard has a lot more problems than he expected in "Probes." Script by Jim Shooter, Don Perlin, Steve Ditko & David Michelinie and art by Steve Ditko & Ralph Reese. Cover price $2.25.

Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) 20 CBCS 9.8 SS Shooter/Layton

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Witnessed Sigs: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2016 & Bob Layton on 5/15/2016.

Label #16-1C52C57-065

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This issue features an untold chapter from Magnus' youth when, during his training with 1-A, he becomes tired and despondent. So 1-A takes Magnus on a vacation and that leads to adventure and danger in "Hit or Kiss." Script by Jim Shooter & Fred Pierce and art by Ernie Colon. Cover price $2.25.

Malibu Sun (1991) 14 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #19-2AF890E-027

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Mall (2018 Scout) 1NYCC CGC 9.8 SS James Haick III Loureiro NYCC Variant

Paper: White

Signed By James Haick lll on 4/2/20. New York Comic Con Edition.

Label #1963808024

New York Comic Con exclusive cover by Rafael Loureiro. Written by Don Handfield and James Haick III. Art by Rafael Loureiro. Fresh from the pages of Scout Presents: The Mall Free Comic Book Day, the MALL is set in everyone's favorite decade, the 1980's. This coming of age crime story takes place in a small Florida town at the height of the popularity of indoor malls. When the head of the Cardini Mob Family mysteriously dies, his three illegitimate children each inherit a store in the mall. While the stores front as legal businesses, the real money is in the illegal businesses. The kids are thrust into a world of crime, all the while just trying to survive normal high school life. It's a John Hughes movie set in the Godfather universe. Co-written by History Channel's Knightfall writer Don Handfield and Solar Flare's James Haick III. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Man (1966 Print Mint) #1, 3rd Printing VF 8.0

3rd Printing - $0.75 cover price. Story and art by Vaughn Bode. 28 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.50.

Man of Steel (1986) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0227267008

Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences, changing certain aspects of the character in the process. In issue #5, Lex Luthor scans Superman's cellular and molecular structure, enabling one of his scientists to create a being with strength and powers (and memories) almost equal to Superman. In pre-Crisis continuity, Luthor created Bizzaro with an imperfect duplicating ray. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4285769006

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400952019

Direct Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4400952023

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4389475002

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4400952022

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4400952024

Newsstand Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #19-27D449D-063

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"Himalayan Nightmare!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. The shambling creature known as the Man-Thing suddenly finds itself transported to the cold, harsh peaks of the Himalayas. There he must fight off hungry wolves, a savage bear and treacherous men with guns. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-066

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"Death-Knell!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. The sinister warlock Baron Mordo has conceived a diabolical plan to have the burning touch of the Man-Thing destroy his hated enemy - Doctor Strange! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Story concludes in Doctor Strange (1974-1987 2nd Series) #41. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27d449D-067

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"Who Knows Fear!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. The swamp monster known as the Man-Thing wants nothing more than to help the lost girl Barbie Bannister. But when she looks upon his macabre form, she becomes terrified and whatever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-27D449D-068

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"Fraternity Rites!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Don Perlin and Bob Wiacek. The Man-Thing attempts to stop a frat boy prank from going horribly wrong. Cover price $0.50.

Man-Thing (1997 3rd Series Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379386008

"Shame!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Liam Sharp. The macabre Man-Thing returns in its very own series and takes its rightful place as the world's most startling swamp monster. Featuring the sorcery of the Sorcerer Supreme! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.99.

Man-Thing Lot of 10

Issues 5, 6 and 12-19 of Man-Thing (1974 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Man-Thing Lot of 8

Issues 3, 7, 9, and 10-13 of Man-Thing (1974 1st Series); and 1 of Giant Size Man-Thing (1974). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Mandy A Tribute to Dean Yeagle (2021 5Finity) Kickstarter 1G CGC 9.8 SS Nathan Szerdy

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Signed by Nathan Szerdy on 10/12/23. Manufactured with "142/400" printed on back cover. Variant Cover G.

Label #4347437022

Variant Cover G by Ryan Kincaid and Nathan Szerdy - limited to 400 copies. A Mandy tribute to Dean Yeagle with over 20 new pin-ups and variant covers by some of the hottest pin-up artists in the industry! - Kickstarter page. Pinups by Dean Yeagle, Ryan Kincaid & Nathan Szerdy, Glen Fernandez, Ana Sanchez, Pasquale Qualano & Rusty Gilligan, Monte Moore, Bill Maus, Patrick Finch, Andrew fielder, Jerry Carr, Pedro Perez, George Webber, Roger Andrews & Tom Chu/Ashilianna Felix, Nathan Szerdy, Shawn Van Briesen & Dean Yeagle, Mike DeBalfo & Ula Moss, Huy Truong, Ben Tan, and DLO.

Mantra (1993 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AFB550-036

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Many Deaths of Laila Starr (2021 Boom) 1B CGC 9.8 Mack Death Variant

Paper: White

Death Edition

Label #3886399002

Written by V. Ram. Art by Filipe Andrade. Cover by David Mack. A powerful new series for fans of The Wicked + The Divine and The Dreaming from Ram V (Justice League Dark) and Filipe Andrade (Captain Marvel) that explores the fine line between living and dying in Mumbai through the lens of magical realism. With humanity on the verge of discovering immortality, the avatar of Death is fired and relegated to the world below to live out her now-finite days in the body of twenty-something Laila Starr in Mumbai. Struggling with her new-found mortality, Laila has found a way to be placed in the time and place where the creator of immortality will be born... But will Laila take her chance to permanently reverse the course of (future) history...or does a more shocking fate await her? 24 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 3 CBCS 9.8

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Direct Edition

Label #22-2FA3252-013

Butcher's Moon - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. Cover by Marcus McLaurin, Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. Moon Knight's found Bushman. But the only way he's going to bring him to justice is by fighting through Bushman's army! Wait'll you see the shocking climax! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 13 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-031

Part 2 of 3. Brush Fire - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Tom Palmer. Moon Knight becomes a rebel leader in an attempt to destroy the Bushman. And Arsenal is out to kill both Bushman and Moon Knight! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412156009

Part 3 of 3. Long Day Dying - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by Sal Velluto & Tom Palmer. This is it! Moon Knight's final battle with Bushman! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 27 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4412156011

Scarlet Redemption: Part 2 of 5: Snares - Written by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Ron Garney & Tom Palmer. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Moon Knight must head off Stained-Glass Scarlet before she can implement plans to torch all of New York City! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 34 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-051

The Grudge - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by J.J. Birch. Frenchie made Moonie swear to stay out of this -- it's HIS grudge match! Vs. Killer Shrike. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 34 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-27E95DC-001

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The Grudge - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by J.J. Birch. Frenchie made Moonie swear to stay out of this -- it's HIS grudge match! Vs. Killer Shrike. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight Lot of 11

Issues 11-13, 17, 19-21, 25, and 27-29 of Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range.

Marc Spector Moon Knight Lot of 11

Issues 30, 31, 34, 35, 37, 39, 40, 44, and 47-49 of Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989). Most will grade in the VF- to FN range.

Marc Spector Moon Knight Special Edition (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2636C18-008

Moon Knight and Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu, band together to take down a deadly cult. Moon Knight reluctantly agrees to help Shang-Chi recover the 'Stolen Spirits' from Mordillo Island. The unlikely duo fight for their lives against terrifying adversaries, including terrorists and a deadly ninja team! Written by Doug Moench. Art by Art Nichols and Chris Ivy. Cover by Nichols and Jeff Albrecht. Cover price $2.50.

Mars Attacks (1994 Topps 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

Label #19-2AC6C05-033

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Flip Book Cover price $2.95.

Mars Attacks (1995 Topps 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2aC6C05-024

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Mars Attacks (1995 Topps 2nd Series) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AC6C05-026

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Mars Attacks (1995 Topps 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC6C05-027

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Mars Attacks (1995 Topps 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC6C05-028

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Mars Attacks (1995 Topps 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC6C05-029

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Walt Simonson cover Cover price $2.95.

Mars Attacks (1995 Topps 2nd Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC6C05-030

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Mars Attacks Image (1996) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248D6B1-001

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Cover pencils by Andy Smith, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz. Untitled story, script by Keith Giffen, pencils by Andy Smith, inks by Bill Sienkiewicz; The Martians launch their invasion of Earth, first taking out a Stormwatch Sentinel sattellite and then destroying 76.3% of Earth's military; Earth's super-heroes begin to notice the attack: Grunge and Caitlan Fairchild see reports on the television in California; Spawn defends his alley friends from giant insects in New York; Savage Dragon and Superpatriot rescue Alex Wilde on the streets of Chicago; and President Bill Clinton calls Jacob Marlowe to ask for the WildC.A.T.S. assistance; The Martians discuss that if they face too much trouble from Earth's heroes they will promise Earth's governments peace if they surrender their super-heroes. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Mars Attacks Red Sonja (2020 Dynamite) 5C CGC 9.8 Kitson Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover C

Label #4413985014

Written by John Layman. Art by Fran Strukan. Cover by Barry Kitson and Andrew Dalhouse. Oh no-looks like the bad guys have won! The good guys are defeated, and the leader of the Martian invasion has declared himself absolute ruler of all of Earth. And Red Sonja? Well, she died last issue, beheaded by her mighty Martian warrior counterpart-- Green Sonja. How is our Hyborian heroine supposed to come back from something like that? HOW INDEED?!?! Join us for the unforgettable conclusion of the most thrilling crossover in the universe! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Mars Attacks the Savage Dragon (1996) 1 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2A98398-077

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This comic originally came with a trading card inside. Copies sold here are comic only. Cover price $2.95.

Mars Attacks the Savage Dragon (1996) 2 CBCS 9.6

Label #19-2A98398-079

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Marvel (2020 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.4 Ross

Paper: White

Label #22-069BD64-028

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Please Note: Copies of this issue have a printing defect on the back cover in the form of a minor impression. Cover by Alex Ross. Written by Alex Ross, Steve Darnall, Frank Espinosa, Sajan Saini and Kurt Busiek. Art by Alex Ross, Frank Espinosa and Steve Rude. This inaugural issue kicks it all off with superstar artist Frank Espinosa (Rocketo, Looney Tunes) telling an unusual Spider-Man story and Steve Rude (Nexus) teaming up with Kurt Busiek (Marvels, Avengers) for an Avengers story, framed by Alex Ross and Steve Darnall (Uncle Sam, Marvels) presenting a tale of the dread dreamland Nightmare, and his threat to the entire Marvel Universe…and possibly beyond. Featuring: Doctor Strange and Nightmare in "Overture" by Alex Ross and Steve Darnall; Spider-Man in "Make My Day" by Frank Espinosa and Sajan Saini; and the Avengers in "The Boy...and the Brute" by Kurt Busiek and Steve Rude. 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Marvel Action Spider-Man (2018 IDW) 1RIA CBCS 9.8 Baldari 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Baldari Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-090D258-002

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Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Delilah S Dawson. Art by Fico Ossio. Cover by Nicoletta Baldari. Readers of all ages can get tangled up in these all new adventures of Spider-Man and his astonishing friends! Peter Parker has thrown down with deadly villains and legendary heroes, but high school life might be his greatest challenge yet. Luckily, he has a shot at making the grade with a little help from his new friends… Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy! A Marvelous new era begins here! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-27E95DC-002

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Article by Bill Mantlo on the creation of Cloak and Dagger; article by Mark Gruenwald on the Hawkeye limited series; interview with Walt Simonson on Thor; a look at the Illyana and Storm limited series, with comments from Louise Jones. Cloak and Dagger cover by Rick Leonardi. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 19 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4411882014

Report on "the story behind the Avengers/JLA team-up controversy"; article on Fraggle Rock; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interview with Tom DeFalco; the origin of Star Comics; Star Comics. Cover (featuring Spider-Man). Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 33 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379386010

Spider-Man conference featuring comments from Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Peter David, Marc Silvestri, David Michelinie, Kyle Baker, Rich Buckler, Brett Breeding and Joe Rubinstein; Steven Grant and Mike Zeck discuss The Punisher limited series; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interviews with Mike Carlin, Bob Layton, Jackson Guice, Roger Stern, John Byrne and Jim Shooter about X-Factor; 'It's Genetic' strip by Kyle Baker; X-Factor. Cover by Bob Layton and Jackson Guice. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 33 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4379386012

Spider-Man conference featuring comments from Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Peter David, Marc Silvestri, David Michelinie, Kyle Baker, Rich Buckler, Brett Breeding and Joe Rubinstein; Steven Grant and Mike Zeck discuss The Punisher limited series; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interviews with Mike Carlin, Bob Layton, Jackson Guice, Roger Stern, John Byrne and Jim Shooter about X-Factor; 'It's Genetic' strip by Kyle Baker; X-Factor. Cover by Bob Layton and Jackson Guice. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 116 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4379575025

Obituaries - Anthony E. "Tony" Stark; 'The Bossmen' strip by Rick Parker; 1-page Fred Hembeck strip; a look at the "X-Cutioner's Song" storyline, with comments from Bob Harras and Peter David; a look at The Onyx Overlord, with comments from Jean-Marc Lofficier, Randy Lofficier and Jerry Bingham; a look at the Marvel toy line; a look at Darkhold, with comments from Christian Cooper; interview with Bob Harras on the X-Men animated series; Hot Sheet includes a quote from Lone Star Comics' Buddy Saunders. X-Men cover by Andy Kubert & Bob Wiacek. Back Cover has a Thor illo by Darren Auck & Joe Sinnott. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 118U CBCS 9.4 Perez Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-072

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Unbagged; magazine only, no promo card. Article on Dinosaurs: A Celebration; article on writing by Peter David; article (part 2) on Marvel Masterpieces cards; interview with Alan Davis on Excalibur; 1-page Fred Hembeck strip; Doctor Strange illo by Darren Auck and Steve Alexandrov; Hulk cover by George Perez Cover price $1.50.