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Comic books January 1989, graded by CBCS

  • Item #58075581
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    Published Jan 1989 by DC.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sigs: Mike Decarlo on 4/27/2018, Denny O'Neil on 9/30/2018 and Jim Starlin on 10/7/2018. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #18-3B472B9-058
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    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 4 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman and Superman talk to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status; The agent tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone; Batman goes to the Joker's hotel room; The Joker confirms that he killed Jason; The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone; At the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience; Fortunately, Superman sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it; The Joker activates bombs; Batman pursues him. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #59296242
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    Published Jan 1989 by DC.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signatures: Mike DeCarlo on 7/29/2022 & Jim Starlin on 10/28/2022. Direct Edition.
    • Label #23-0AFB6AC-042
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    First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 4 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman and Superman talk to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status; The agent tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone; Batman goes to the Joker's hotel room; The Joker confirms that he killed Jason; The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone; At the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience; Fortunately, Superman sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it; The Joker activates bombs; Batman pursues him. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #58366530
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-1981F70-018
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    In "Weeding Out," three new recruits survive the ordeal of basic training, G.I. Joe style, and are sent on their first mission before they have barely had time to catch their breath. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Zap; Roadblock; Grand-Slam; Cover Girl; Steeler; Lightfoot (1st); Repeater (1st); Budo (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Marshall Rogers, Don Hudson and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #58366548
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-1981F70-019
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    In "Weeding Out," three new recruits survive the ordeal of basic training, G.I. Joe style, and are sent on their first mission before they have barely had time to catch their breath. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Zap; Roadblock; Grand-Slam; Cover Girl; Steeler; Lightfoot (1st); Repeater (1st); Budo (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Marshall Rogers, Don Hudson and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #61730700
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    Tags: Inferno (part 21), X-Men
    Published Jan 1989 by Marvel.
    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition
    • Label #21-40B8A7A-083

    Cover art by Bret Blevins. Limbo, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Bret Blevins, inks by Al Williamson; Illyana teleports the New Mutants to Limbo but finds that she cannot open another stepping disc to earth; The team battles Sy'm and his Limbo Demons who have been infected with the transmode virus; They learn about Magik's earlier life in Limbo and Illyana discovers that it was the demon N'astirh who saved her from S'ym when she was a young child being trained by Belasco; N'astirh urges Magik to battle S'ym; Magik defeats S'ym, transforms into a fiery red Darkchilde and brings the New Mutants to Times Square--along with hordes of demons as they have been betrayed by N'astirh who keeps the stepping disc opens so his forces can invade New York! Inferno part 1 of 3. Flashbacks to Uncanny X-Men #160 and Magik #1-4.36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #56644956
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    • Paper: White
    • Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-1D8FD6C-013
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    "Playing with Matches!" Guest-starring Starfox and Firelord. Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Keith Williams. Eros of Titan and Firelord, former Herald of Galactus, are in hot pursuit of the criminal Nebula. But, when their paths cross with the Silver Surfer and Nova things escalate into battle. It's the Silver Surfer vs. Firelord, and when two former Heralds fight...no good can come of it. Plus, witness the origin of Firelord and learn his connection to the other Nova (Richard Rider). 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #61412611
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signatures: Tom Defalco on 6/18/2023 and Chris Claremont on 10/15/2023 Direct Edition
    • Label #24-0788E11-039
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    Direct Edition. Part 3 of 3 - "The Black Blade!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Al Williamson. Oh no, Wolverine is possessed by the Black Blade and is about to sacrifice Jessica Drew, unless McCabe and Silver Samurai can stop him. Kevin Nowlan art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #58408819
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 10/8/2021 Direct Edition
    • Label #22-0692A42-676
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    Direct Edition. Part 3 of 3 - "The Black Blade!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Al Williamson. Oh no, Wolverine is possessed by the Black Blade and is about to sacrifice Jessica Drew, unless McCabe and Silver Samurai can stop him. Kevin Nowlan art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.