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How to Draw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1985) 1A FN+ 6.5

Standard wraparound cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. Written by Allan J. Fromberg. Art by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, and Rich Buckler. One of a series of how-to art books from Solson, the company run by the son of Marvel comics veteran Sol Brodsky. This volume features step-by-step instructions and illustrated examples of how to draw the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, using sketches and pinups drawn by Turtle co-creators Kevin B. Eastman and Peter Laird. Includes weaponry; turtle heads, hands, and feet; action scenes; motion; facial expressions; and even the proper way to draw turtle teeth and shells. Published during the height of the first wave of Turtlemania in comics. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Hunger Dogs GN (1985 DC ) By Jack Kirby 1-1ST FN 6.0

DC Graphic Novel Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Jack Kirby.

Don't miss the Death of Himon and the destruction of New Genesis. Featuring the sinister Darkseid and the New Gods - Orion, Lightray, Lonar, Highfather, Bekka, and Metron.

Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

NOTE: See New Gods (1984 6-Issue Mini-Series) #1-6 for the lead-in story.

Cover price $5.95.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 247 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-0F7594C-050

"Jarella's World!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Captain Marvel I. Doc Samson cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Betrayed by puny humans once again, the Hulk finds himself exiled to a strange and dangerous place unlike any he's ever been to. Here he will come face-to-face with an enemy even he may not be able to defeat. Here he will face the power of an Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 249 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1975098008

"Jack Frost Nipping at your Soul!" Iron Man cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko. The Hulk stumbles into the hidden lair of the villain formerly known as Jack Frost and Blizzaro. Will the Hulk find a way out of this arctic tomb or will he surrender to the icy touch of death. 32 pages. Includes a full page ad for Rom Spaceknight by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 254 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #0008060-AB-021

1st appearance of the U-Foes. "Waiting for the U-Foes!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Meet the evil Fantastic Four. Wanting to duplicate the accident that transformed the FF into super-powerful beings, millionaire Simon Utecht along with his cohorts expose themselves to the same cosmic rays. His genetic structure altered, Utecht becomes Vector, able to repel objects with violent force. His colleagues become the gaseous villainous, Vapor, the radioactive threat, X-Ray, and the monstrous Ironclad. The U-Foes will go on to be some of the Hulks most enduring foes. Witness their first epic battle. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 272 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4134026013

"Weirdsong of the Wendigo!" Guest-starring Sasquatch. Alpha Flight cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Bruce Banner arrives back on Earth, but must seek shelter quickly for he has landed in the Canadian wilderness in the middle of winter. Coming across a lone cabin, Banner soon discovers the remains of those murdered within. Then, he comes face-to-face with the horror responsible, the flesh eating Wendigo. Banner is startled as he realizes that his transformation is not triggered, and he is left at the mercy of this ravenous creature. Luckily the Sasquatch is on hand to help. However the Canadian hero will not last long against an opponent that has fought the Hulk to a stand still. Witness for the first time as Banner purposely triggers his transformation into the world's mightiest mortal and retains control over the Incredible Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 285 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #1002829021

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. Today Is the First Day of the Rest of My Life, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Chic Stone; Bruce Banner dictates his memoirs as Scott Lang supervises the building of Banner's new science lab for Stark Industries. When Zzzax appears at the construction site Banner must become the Hulk to defeat him. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 187,173. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 300N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4246447003

Newsstand Edition. Special double-size issue. "Days of Rage!" Guest-starring Power-Man and Iron Fist, S.H.I.E.L.D., Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Avengers, and Doctor Strange. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Gerry Talaoc. Free of Banner's influence, the Hulk is more enraged and savage than ever before. As he gets his mad-on in the middle of New York City, the green goliath makes short work of the local authorities and S.H.I.E.L.D., even Power Man and Iron Fist can not stand against this monster gone wild. As Spider-Man and Daredevil do all they can to run damage control and protect the innocent bystanders, help arrives. The mighty Avengers are on the scene and what follows is one of the greatest super-hero battles of all time. As the Incredible Hulk and Thor the god of thunder clash the very Earth trembles. As the battle escalates and threatens to destroy the city, Doctor Strange arrives with a spell that could save them all and change the Hulk's life forever. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 336 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4410363008

"X-Tremes!" Guest-starring X-Factor (Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Ice Man). Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane and Jim Sanders III. The Incredible Hulk vs. X-Factor! Seen as the Hulk, Bruce Banner is thought to be a mutant, so the mutant hunting X-Terminators are called in to handle this menace. Little does the mutant fearing public realize but the X-Terminators are in fact the original X-Men. Cyclops, Jean Grey, Ice Man, Beast, and the high flying Angel, now known as X-Factor, use the mutant hysteria as a cover to find and help mutants. The Hulk could care less, he just wants to smash something. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4250287013

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 340D CGC 8.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4020473008

Direct Edition. Fall of the Mutants crossover. "Vicious Circle!" Guest-starring Wolverine. Uncanny X-Men cameo. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane. The Canadian mutant and the Incredible Hulk have never had a friendly relationship. This is their second and arguably most vicious battle to date. As the X-Men make their way to their ultimate fate at Forge's tower in Dallas (also see Uncanny X-Men #225-227), Wolverine separates from the group to confront a familiar scent. Before the Canuckle-Head can explain that he's not here for a fight, the Hulk, who hasn't forgotten their last meeting, attacks. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 347 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418459021

"Crap-Shoot!" 1st appearance of Marlo. Story by Peter David. Art by Jeff Purves, Mike and Valerie Gustovich. Three months later. Welcome to Las Vegas. Sin City. The land of lights where dreams are made and broken. Meet Mickey Berengetti, casino owner and all around mafioso. When ever trouble rears its ugly head Mr. Berengetti simply calls in his new muscle to deal with it, Mr. Fixit. However, Fixit bears a striking resemblance to a certain Grey-Skinned Behemoth who's supposed to be dead. This is a great jumping on point for a new direction in the life of the Incredible Hulk. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 358 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418459018

Cover art by Jeff Purves. Inferno-2, Hulk-0, script by Peter David, pencils by Jeff Purves, inks by Marie Severin; The Hulk battles the demonic Ghoul across Las Vegas but they end up in Mike's place; Berengetti fires Joe for wrecking his casino (again). Form for Comics Buyer's Guide Fan Awards for 1988. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during the preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 163,850. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572024

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572015

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353572012

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353573014

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4353573017

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 VF- 7.5

While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 16 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4086989018

Fury faces Mr. Bones' cyanide touch when he crashes the team's Malibu pad in "They Call Him...Mr. Bones!" Part 1 of 3, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 23 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2767520-020

Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover. Northwind, Jade and Brainwave try to stave off Feithera's destruction (with a little help from Solomon Grundy) in "Feithera by Stormlight!" Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane and Mike Harris, inks by Steve Montano and Tony DeZuniga. 1-page pin-up of the Silver Scarab by McFarlane and DeZuniga. 28 pages of story. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.50.

Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 24 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40D9BCD-081

Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover. The Star-Spangled Kid and Jonni Thunder take on The Last Criminal and his goons in "Back From The Future!" Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane and Ron Harris, inks by Tony DeZuniga, Dick Giordano and Arnie Starr. 28 pages of story. Denys Cowan/Giordano cover. Cover price $1.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 150 FN 6.0

"Knightmare" Part 2 of 2. Double-Sized 150th Anniversary Issue. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. One of the classic Iron Man issues of the bronze age! In a staggering change of events, Doctor Doom and the armored avenger are transported back in time to medieval Camelot! Wow! And while the golden avenger takes counsel with King Arthur, Victor Von Doom bargains for the soul of his mother with Morgana Le Fey! The powerful sorceress agrees to help the Fantastic Four's greatest foe! But first he must lead an army of the undead against the knights of the round table! So the battle lines are drawn! King Arthur and the Invincible Iron Man vs. Morgana Le Fey and Doctor Doom! Truly a battle for the (middle) ages! Will Camelot survive? And how will Shell-Head make it back to the 20th century? An outstanding issue! Flashback cameo by Cynthia Von Doom. (Notes: The golden avenger and Doctor Doom meet again in Iron Man 249-250. What if (1977 1st series) 33 explores an alternate reality in which Tony Stark is left behind in Camelot.) 48 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 185 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0801757015

"Terror in Tulaluma!" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. After a few trials and tribulations; Rhodey, Tony, Morley, and Clytemnestra finally reach California soil! And now it looks like smooth sailing to Silicon Valley! But the quartet happens upon a young woman being chased by an angry mob! Iron Man rushes to rescue her... not realizing she's part of Aquarius' special trap! And in very short order, the modern day pilgrims find themselves in a life-and-death situation in an abandoned farmhouse! With tensions rising between Rhodey and Tony, can the new Shell-Head work with the old one to escape from Aquarius? They must! Otherwise a watery grave awaits! Cameo appearance by Nick Fury. (Note: This issue includes a special one-page Marvel subscription advertisement featuring the Fantastic Four with original art by John Byrne.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 171 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

75 Cent Canadian Price Variant.

Label #00-7002787-AA-010

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Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by Steve Mitchell. McDonnell/Mitchell cover. In "Ball and Chain", Rhodey's first solo assignment as Iron Man has him taking on Thunderball, while Stark sinks deeper into his compulsion. Cover price $0.75.

James Bond For Your Eyes Only (1981 Marvel) 1 CBCS 8.5 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 03/23/2021. Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-21F3AF0-016

Howard Chaykin art Cover price $0.50.

Judge Dredd (1986 Quality) 35 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-058

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"Nosferatu" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Ron Smith; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #432-433; part 2 of 2. Plus: "The Law According to Judge Dredd" is written by John Wagner and Alan Grant, with art by Kevin O'Neill; reprinted from 2000 AD (1977 United Kingdom) #474-475. Also: "Shok!" is by Rogan and Kevin O'Neill. Cover by Jim Fern and Mark McKenna. Cover price $1.50.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 207 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418462021

George Perez cover."Crisis on Earth-Prime" Book One of Five. Major cross-over event with Justice League of America (Earth-1), Justice Society (Earth-2), All-Star Sqadron (Earth-2), and Crime Syndicate (Evil doppelgangers from Earth-3) Cover price $0.60.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 223 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4418462025

In battle with the Beast-Men! It's the endgame in "Blood Sport." Written by Gerry Conway, with art by Chuck Patton and Romeo Tanghal. Characters: Superman [Earth-1]; Aquaman; Firestorm; Elongated Man; Flash [Barry Allen]; Zatanna; Wonder Woman [Earth-1]; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl); Hawkman [Katar Hol] (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); Maximus (villain); Reena; Dr. Lovecraft. Cover by Chuck Patton and Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 252 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0232634004

Can Batman lead the League to victory against Despero and his infinite horde? Part 2 of 4, continued next issue. Written by Gerry Conway, with art by Luke McDonnell and Bill Wray. Cover by McDonnell and Kyle Baker. Cover price $0.75.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 257 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0232634009

Journey inside the mind of the mysterious Adam, in the stunning climax of a tale that forever changes Zatanna's life. Part 3 of 3. Written by J.M. DeMatteis, art and cover by Luke McDonnell and Bob Smith. Cover price $0.75.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 208 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4418462020

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. George Perez cover. Masters of the Universe preview. "Crisis on Earth-Prime" Book Three of Five. Major cross-over event with Justice League of America (Earth-1), Justice Society (Earth-2), All-Star Sqadron (Earth-2), and Crime Syndicate (Evil doppelgangers from Earth-3) Cover price $0.75.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 209 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4418462023

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price - George Perez cover. "Crisis on Earth-Prime" Book Five of Five. Major cross-over event with Justice League of America (Earth-1), Justice Society (Earth-2), All-Star Sqadron (Earth-2), and Crime Syndicate (Evil doppelgangers from Earth-3). 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 210 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4418462022

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Even the world's greatest heroes are helpless..."When a World Dies Screaming!" Written by Gerry Conway, with art by Rich Buckler and Romeo Tanghal. Characters: Aquaman; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Batman [Earth-1]; Black Canary; Elongated Man; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Arrow [Earth-1]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl); Hawkman [Katar Hol]; Phantom Stranger; Red Tornado; Superman [Earth-1]; Wonder Woman [Earth-1] (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); The Treasurers (villains); George Arthur Stuart. Cover by Rich Buckler and Mike DeCarlo. Cover price $0.75.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-035

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Cover art by Brent Anderson. "A New Dawn... a New World!", script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Ka-Zar wonders if he should leave the jungle and join modern civilization, and ultimately discovers a vast new section of the Savage Land called Pangea! "Spider-Man in The Rescue!" Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-27D449D-037

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Cover art by Brent Anderson. "To Forgive Dephine!", script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Ka-Zar and Shanna crash with the Pangean bird folk!; New ground is crossed in their relationship. Hostess Twinkies Cakes ad, "The Charge Of The Rhinos!" starring Iron Man. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-038

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Cover art by Brent Anderson. "When the Sea Gives Up Its Dead!", script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Leanne switches into Shannas body—and is helpless against a dinosaur attack! Iron Man in "The Charge of the Rhinos!" Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-27D449D-039

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Cover art by Brent Anderson. "The Ties That Bind!", script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Zabu is temporarily believed to be the rabid killer of Kapah, a young member of the Fall People; Sarak, Kapah's father, is driven insane by rabies and Ka-Zar is forced to take him down; Realizing that he will also succumb, Tongah (a supporting character from the old series) commits suicide; Ka-Zar watches a t-rex take down the rabid saber-toothed tiger and is relieved that it isn't Zabu. Dungeons & Dragons ad. The Fantastic Four in "Wonders of Nature" Hostess snack cakes ad. Missive from letterhack T. M. Maple. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-040

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Cover art by Brent Anderson. "Brief Encounters," script by Brent Anderson (plot) and Bruce Jones (plot, script), pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Shanna is having delusions due to the effects of the mind-switching device; Ka-Zar has been stung and poisoned by a giant scorpion, and Shanna starts seeing a ghostly figure; The apparition reveals that he is an ancient Atlantean, and that Pangea is actually an outpost of Atlantis; The ghostly figure reveals himself to be a scientist named Dherk, he predicted the city's eventual sinking, and due to this he is banished to Pangea; Dherk body was placed in suspended animation but is able to appear as a projection, but he can temporarily make himself tangible; Dherk first saw Shanna while she was in the mind transfer device and from their he has fallen in love with her. "The Human Torch in Hot-Tempered Triumph!" Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 7 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #19-27D449D-041

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Son vs. father--the nightmare is only beginning! "Nightmare" is written by Brent Anderson, Jerry Bingham and Bruce Jones, with art by Brent Anderson, Jerry Bingham and Carlos Garzon. Cover by Brent Anderson. Cover price $0.50.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-27D449D-042

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Ever since Ka-Zar discovered Pangea, the mysterious outpost of the once great Atlantean Empire, he and Shanna the She-Devil have been challenged by ancient perils. They discover a cave with a labyrinth of technology far more advanced than any other on Earth. Can they survive the attacks of the robotic caretaker long enough to discover the secrets of this wondrous place. "In the Beginning!" Story by Bruce Jones. Art by Brent Anderson and Carlos Garrion. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Ka-Zar the Savage (1981 Marvel) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-27D449D-043

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Cover art by Brent Anderson. "Toward Shadowed Places," script by Brent Anderson (plot) and Bruce Jones (plot; script), pencils by Brent Anderson, inks by Carlos Garzon; Ka-Zar and Shanna help Dherk the ancient Atlantean, in his new robot body, rebuild his outpost when a steam vent explodes, revealing a new corridor; They find a room full of clear containers with tiny mystical creatures such as: a tiny unicorn, a tiny griffin, a tiny minotaur; Sometime later after Ka-Zar and Shanna have left the outpost, they're where woken up to Dherk in a frenzy, shouting, "Where is it?" Enroll in the Marvel Subscriber's Club! house ad. Spider-Man's Dream Girl! Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1618456040

"Lies!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. NOTE: The events of this story take place after Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) #183. Heartbroken after her break up with Peter (Colossus), Kitty decides to go home to her parents to recoup. While there, she over hears a peculiar exchange between her father and some business associates from overseas. Fearing for her father's life, Kitty follows him to Japan to help in any way she can. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, Kitty is alone, cold, hungry, and soon finds herself in way over her head. But this is nothing compared to the startlingly revelation that her very own father may be falling in with the Yakuza. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Ogun (in civilian clothes). Cover price $0.75.

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1618466013

"Lies!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. NOTE: The events of this story take place after Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) #183. Heartbroken after her break up with Peter (Colossus), Kitty decides to go home to her parents to recoup. While there, she over hears a peculiar exchange between her father and some business associates from overseas. Fearing for her father's life, Kitty follows him to Japan to help in any way she can. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, Kitty is alone, cold, hungry, and soon finds herself in way over her head. But this is nothing compared to the startlingly revelation that her very own father may be falling in with the Yakuza. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Ogun (in civilian clothes). Cover price $0.75.

Kitty Pryde and Wolverine (1984) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1618466012

"Lies!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by Al Milgrom. NOTE: The events of this story take place after Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) #183. Heartbroken after her break up with Peter (Colossus), Kitty decides to go home to her parents to recoup. While there, she over hears a peculiar exchange between her father and some business associates from overseas. Fearing for her father's life, Kitty follows him to Japan to help in any way she can. But in the Land of the Rising Sun, Kitty is alone, cold, hungry, and soon finds herself in way over her head. But this is nothing compared to the startlingly revelation that her very own father may be falling in with the Yakuza. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Ogun (in civilian clothes). Cover price $0.75.

Labyrinth (1986 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4410363005

Comic book adaptation of the 1986 Jim Henson movie starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. In this issue, annoyed with her younger brother, Sarah wishes that the goblins would take him away. And they do. So now Sarah has 13 hours to solve the riddle of the labyrinth before her baby brother becomes one of the goblins forever. Script by Sid Jacobson and art by John Buscema & Romeo Tanghal. Cover price $0.75.

Labyrinth (1986 Marvel) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4410363006

Law of Dredd (1989) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2a98398-072

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Brian Bolland reprints Cover price $1.50.

Legend of Aquaman Special (1989 DC) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0230091008

Today he's known as the King of the Seven Seas, but before that, he was Arthur Curry, son of a lighthouse keeper. THE LEGEND OF AQUAMAN SPECIAL #1 goes back to those unusual beginnings to reveal the complete inside story of Arthur Curry, from the meeting of his parents, to his growth from a boy with the power to wander the oceans of the world and control the creatures of the seas, to his often turbulent life as Aquaman. Plotted by Keith Giffen, scripted by Robert Loren Fleming, featuring art by Curt Swan and Eric Shanower. Cover by Swan and Shanower. 52 pages. New Format. Cover price $2.00.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-061

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The universe's protectors incur the wrath of the intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo, and Dox's motives for liberating his home planet come under question. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.