Comic books January 1986, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $99.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #21-2edb900-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.97) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Make Way for Slyde!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Kyle Baker. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. A new sleek and savvy super-villain bursts onto the scene! Slyde! And this guy is slipperier than a greased pig! When the teflon-coated speedster robs a bank, he garners the attention of the wondrous wall-crawler! But even Spidey can't lay a glove on him! Can anyone stop (the) Slyde? First appearance and origin of Slyde. Cameo appearance by Puma. Last 65¢ issue. (Notes: Slyde returns in Web of Spider-Man 23. Kyle Baker's inks over Sal Buscema's pencils create a very distinctive look. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 282.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $65.00 Paper: White Label #17-18474FC-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.95) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

Return of Jean Grey: Part 1 of 3 - "What Lurks Below?" X-Factor tie-in. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. While attempting to escape from the police, the Enclave's charter jet skids off the runway and crashes into Jamaica Bay! The plane erupts into a giant fireball, but one piece of cargo safely sinks to the bottom of the bay. Captain Marvel is the first avenger on the scene and finds a strange energy cocoon half-buried in the bay floor. Did the cocoon come from the Enclave's plane or has it been resting at the bottom of the bay for several years? The Avengers investigate further and discover that a sentient being is inside the sunken capsule! After bringing the capsule back to Avengers Mansion, the mystery grows! Story continues in Fantastic Four 286. Cameo appearances by Jean Grey, Scourge, and the Melter. Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and Her (aka Kismet). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl) previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 100.) Story continues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $52.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-030 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.56) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Return of Jean Grey: Part 1 of 3 - "What Lurks Below?" X-Factor tie-in. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. While attempting to escape from the police, the Enclave's charter jet skids off the runway and crashes into Jamaica Bay! The plane erupts into a giant fireball, but one piece of cargo safely sinks to the bottom of the bay. Captain Marvel is the first avenger on the scene and finds a strange energy cocoon half-buried in the bay floor. Did the cocoon come from the Enclave's plane or has it been resting at the bottom of the bay for several years? The Avengers investigate further and discover that a sentient being is inside the sunken capsule! After bringing the capsule back to Avengers Mansion, the mystery grows! Story continues in Fantastic Four 286. Cameo appearances by Jean Grey, Scourge, and the Melter. Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and Her (aka Kismet). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl) previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 100.) Story continues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $25.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Direct Edition. Witnessed Sig: CARL POTTS on 5/19/2019 & RICK LEONARDI on 6/16/2019. Label #19-276BF92-040 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.75) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Secret Wars II tie-in. Last 65-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Terry Austin. Ultimatums, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Terry Austin; The Beyonder enters the lives of Cloak and Dagger. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 89 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-0F1235F-009

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Metropolis Wasn't Built in a Day...or Was It? - Written by Bob Rozakis and Todd Klein. Art by Alex Saviuk and Ricardo Villagrán. Cover by Denys Cowan and Bob Smith. The Omega Men make camp for the night and then wake up in Metropolis. What happened and how did they get there? That's what the Omega Men and Superman want to know. Characters in this issue: The Omega Men [Harpis; Tigorr]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Oho-Besh; Ili. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $29.48 or Best Offer Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #25-310C04E-021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.88) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

Metropolis Wasn't Built in a Day...or Was It? - Written by Bob Rozakis and Todd Klein. Art by Alex Saviuk and Ricardo Villagrán. Cover by Denys Cowan and Bob Smith. The Omega Men make camp for the night and then wake up in Metropolis. What happened and how did they get there? That's what the Omega Men and Superman want to know. Characters in this issue: The Omega Men [Harpis; Tigorr]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Oho-Besh; Ili. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $135.25 Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition Label #24-436EABE-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.06) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. 64-page Halloween Special. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Elvira inside front cover illustration by David Goldner. "Elvira's Quest," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Ron Wagner, inks by Bob Oksner; The House of Mystery sends Elvira on a quest to find Cain. "The Realm," script by Philip Clarke, Jr., pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Irwin Hasen. "Death Likes a Lullaby," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Arthur Geroche. "Once Upon a Time," script by Dennis Yee, pencils by Dennis Yee, inks by Jim Fern, Dan Adkins, and Tex Blaisdell. "Vengeance in the Creature Feature!", script by Jack C. Harris, art by Dan Spiegle. "The Witch's Cauldron," script and art by Ma's Fay; A witch conjures up demons and a little boy conjures up Superman and Batman. Back cover and inside back cover photographs of Elvira. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $52.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition Label #24-30febfb-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.56) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $41.80 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #22-3F879FE-008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

"The Night Before...!" Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Omega Men. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Eduardo Barreto and Romeo Tanghal. In the past they have been allies (see New Teen Titans Annual #1), what could have possibly happened to set the Titans against the alien freedom fighters known as the Omega Men? Could it be the fact that Starfire is being subjected to a prearranged marriage? Includes the back-up tale "Tales of Tamaran: Blackfire!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Dick Giordano. Learn more about the startling past of Starfire's sinister sister, Blackfire. No ads. NOTE 1: The events of this back-up tale take place moments after the end of New Teen Titans Annual #1. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist NOTE: 2: Cover touts the title as a 1984 Eagle Award winner. Unsigned cover looks to be by Dick Giordano. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $22.00 Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition. Label #22-45CD581-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.66) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

"Brothers." The Omega Men, Nightwing, Starfire, and Jericho battle Auron and Blackfire. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Pablo Marcos. "Demon with the Healing Hand" part two. An android whose touch can heal learns of his real identity and the reason why he is hunted. Script and art by Steve Parkhouse. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $671.00 Paper: White Label #21-360C198-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($20.13) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

Direct Edition. "Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $185.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Sigs: Michael Zeck & John Beatty on 8/18/2018. Direct Edition. Label #18-37AF1D8-021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 74 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-024

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and John Byrne. Ever since mighty Galactus banished Galador (Rom #27) to the furthest reaches of space, Rom and his allies the Spaceknight Squadron have trekked the universe in search of their homeworld. Upon returning they never thought they'd witness what has come to pass...Spaceknights slaughtering humans. Reunited with Brandy Clark, the Earth woman he fell in love with, Rom and the Squadron must confront these younger and more ruthless second generation Spaceknights. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $90.25 Paper: White Label #21-3DEFB5B-031 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.71) will be charged at checkout.

Leia alone on a world full of hostile aliens...and the only people she has to help her are four teenagers--and one badly wounded enemy! "TAI" is written by Jo Duffy, with art by Cynthia Martin and Art Nichols. Cover by Cynthia Martin and Steve Leialoha. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $119.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2CD884F-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.57) will be charged at checkout.

Now understanding his abilities a little better, Buster puts them to use and tries to help the Autobots in their battle against the Decepticons. But those plans don't go as intended. Meanwhile, the Autobots have rescued Optimus Prime but they don't realize that they have fallen into a trap in "Prime Time." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Herb Trimpe & Al Gordon. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $385.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter and Whilce Portacio on 10/15/2023, Rick Leonardi on 10/28/2023 and Ann Nocenti on 12/2/2023 Direct Edition Label #24-0777427-095 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($11.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Duel!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Cameos by the Watcher, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rick Leonardi and Whilce Portacio. Professor Xavier is gone. Taken by his beloved Lilandra, the Shi'ar Majestrix, to the far side of the galaxy to save his life. Magneto, the X-Men's one time deadliest adversary, has been left in charge of rearing the New Mutants. Thus, begins a new era for the Children of the Atom. Now they just need to decide on a leader. Cyclops duels a powerless Storm in the Danger Room for the right to lead the X-Men. Plus, Scott and Madelyne's son is born. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nathan Summers, the baby that will grow up to become the mutant freedom fighter known as Cable. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $350.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter and Whilce Portacio on 10/15/2023 and Rick Leonardi on 10/28/2023 Direct Edition Label #24-0777427-098 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.50) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Duel!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Cameos by the Watcher, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rick Leonardi and Whilce Portacio. Professor Xavier is gone. Taken by his beloved Lilandra, the Shi'ar Majestrix, to the far side of the galaxy to save his life. Magneto, the X-Men's one time deadliest adversary, has been left in charge of rearing the New Mutants. Thus, begins a new era for the Children of the Atom. Now they just need to decide on a leader. Cyclops duels a powerless Storm in the Danger Room for the right to lead the X-Men. Plus, Scott and Madelyne's son is born. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nathan Summers, the baby that will grow up to become the mutant freedom fighter known as Cable. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $285.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter and Whilce Portacio on 10/15/2023. Direct Edition Label #24-0777427-094 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Duel!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Cameos by the Watcher, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rick Leonardi and Whilce Portacio. Professor Xavier is gone. Taken by his beloved Lilandra, the Shi'ar Majestrix, to the far side of the galaxy to save his life. Magneto, the X-Men's one time deadliest adversary, has been left in charge of rearing the New Mutants. Thus, begins a new era for the Children of the Atom. Now they just need to decide on a leader. Cyclops duels a powerless Storm in the Danger Room for the right to lead the X-Men. Plus, Scott and Madelyne's son is born. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nathan Summers, the baby that will grow up to become the mutant freedom fighter known as Cable. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $245.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Rick Leonardi on 7/29/2023, Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter and Whilce Portacio on 10/15/2023 and Ann Nocenti on 12/2/2023. Direct Edition Label #24-0788E11-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.35) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Duel!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Cameos by the Watcher, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rick Leonardi and Whilce Portacio. Professor Xavier is gone. Taken by his beloved Lilandra, the Shi'ar Majestrix, to the far side of the galaxy to save his life. Magneto, the X-Men's one time deadliest adversary, has been left in charge of rearing the New Mutants. Thus, begins a new era for the Children of the Atom. Now they just need to decide on a leader. Cyclops duels a powerless Storm in the Danger Room for the right to lead the X-Men. Plus, Scott and Madelyne's son is born. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nathan Summers, the baby that will grow up to become the mutant freedom fighter known as Cable. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $195.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter, and Whilce Portacio on 10/15/2023 and Rick Leonardi on 10/28/2023 Label #24-0777427-096 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Duel!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Cameos by the Watcher, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rick Leonardi and Whilce Portacio. Professor Xavier is gone. Taken by his beloved Lilandra, the Shi'ar Majestrix, to the far side of the galaxy to save his life. Magneto, the X-Men's one time deadliest adversary, has been left in charge of rearing the New Mutants. Thus, begins a new era for the Children of the Atom. Now they just need to decide on a leader. Cyclops duels a powerless Storm in the Danger Room for the right to lead the X-Men. Plus, Scott and Madelyne's son is born. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nathan Summers, the baby that will grow up to become the mutant freedom fighter known as Cable. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $100.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter, and Whilce Portacio on 18/15/2023 Direct Edition Label #24-0777427-093 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Duel!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Cameos by the Watcher, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rick Leonardi and Whilce Portacio. Professor Xavier is gone. Taken by his beloved Lilandra, the Shi'ar Majestrix, to the far side of the galaxy to save his life. Magneto, the X-Men's one time deadliest adversary, has been left in charge of rearing the New Mutants. Thus, begins a new era for the Children of the Atom. Now they just need to decide on a leader. Cyclops duels a powerless Storm in the Danger Room for the right to lead the X-Men. Plus, Scott and Madelyne's son is born. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nathan Summers, the baby that will grow up to become the mutant freedom fighter known as Cable. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $135.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter and Whilce Portacio on 10/15/2023 and Rick Leonardi on 10/28/2023 Label #24-0777427-097 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Duel!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Cameos by the Watcher, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rick Leonardi and Whilce Portacio. Professor Xavier is gone. Taken by his beloved Lilandra, the Shi'ar Majestrix, to the far side of the galaxy to save his life. Magneto, the X-Men's one time deadliest adversary, has been left in charge of rearing the New Mutants. Thus, begins a new era for the Children of the Atom. Now they just need to decide on a leader. Cyclops duels a powerless Storm in the Danger Room for the right to lead the X-Men. Plus, Scott and Madelyne's son is born. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nathan Summers, the baby that will grow up to become the mutant freedom fighter known as Cable. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.