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  • Item #58425725
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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 33 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

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    Label #22-0311B7D-012

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Dave Cockrum. Yesterday's Villain!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Steve Leialoha (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finished art), inks by Bruce Patterson; Spider-Woman battles Forever Man, who makes his first appearance. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 37 FN+ 6.5

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    Cover art by Steve Leialoha. Who Am I?, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Steve Leialoha (layouts) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin (pages 1-6), Bob Wiacek (pages 7-11, 28-30), Alan Weiss (page 12), Al Milgrom (page 14), and Frank Springer (pages 15-19); Spider-Woman finds herself up against Juggernaut, Black Tom and Tom's niece, Siryn, as they try to steal a government cache of vibranium. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #57466089
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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 46 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #21-241339F-025

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Steve Leialoha. Yakuza, script by Chris Claremont, art by Steve Leialoha; Spider-Woman faces double jeopardy in the form of the Mandroids and the Kingpin. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 49 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #21-241339F-026

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa. Runaway!, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by Brian Postman, inks by Sam de la Rosa; Spider-Woman faces off against Tigra. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #60918947
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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 44 CGC 9.0

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    Label #4416374003

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    "Time for Trouble!" Guest-starring Vision. Story by Michael Siporin and Alan Kupperberg. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Ricardo Villamonte. Spidey and the android Vison meets Dr. Time. Includes the 1-page features "All about the Vision," "Spidey's Super-Sense,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "The Wizard is Odd!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, Spidey battles Doc Ock in "No News is Good News!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #28 The Vision. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60918952
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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 45 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

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    Label #4416374004

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    "The Sunshine Machine!" Story by Jim Salicrup, Michael Siporin, and Webber. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Ricardo Villamonte. Spidey teams with the Sentinel of the Spaceways, the Silver Surfer, to battle Doctor Doom. Includes the 1-page features "The Silver Surfer's Fact Sheet," "The History of Spider-Man,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Gone Bananas!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, Spidey battles the Green Goblin in "Spidey gets the Runaround!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #29 The Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60919054
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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 47 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4416374006

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    Spider-Woman Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60918984
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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 50 CGC 9.0

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    Label #4416374008

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    She-Hulk Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60918988
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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 55 CGC 9.0

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    Label #4416374007

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    "The Dinosaur!" Story by Steve Grant and Duncan Seafil. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito. Spidey is caught in the middle of the Lizard and Stegron. Includes the 1-page features "Who is Mr. Fantastic?," "Facts on the Kingpin,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "The Fan!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, Spidey stars in "The Kingpin's back in Town!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #39 Stegron. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #51797158
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    Published Aug 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Trek (1980 Marvel) 5 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

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    Label #19-27ED9D3-066

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    Starts Jun 10

    "The Haunting of the Enterprises!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Dave Cockrum and Klaus Janson. Cover by Frank Miller. Why is the mad M'Gora laughing? And could Doctor McCoy actually be driven to murder? The answers may surprise you! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #51797159
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    Published Sep 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Trek (1980 Marvel) 6 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-27ED9D3-067

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    Starts Jun 10

    "The Enterprises Murder Case!" Written by Mike. W. Barr. Art by Dave Cockrum and Klaus Janson. Ambassador Phral was alive when he beamed up from the planet, but he was dead when he reached the Enterprise! A baffling murder aboard the Enterprise endangers interplanetary peace - and the career of Captain Kirk! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #51797819
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    Published Nov 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Trek (1980 Marvel) 8 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #19-27ED9D3-069

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    Starts Jun 10

    "The Expansionist Syndrome!" Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Dave Cockrum and Ricardo Villamonte. Upon entering the Agena System, the Enterprise is intercepted by a pair of alien craft. Their presence is being seen as an act of aggression and the brave crew's lives are put in jeopardy. Only Spock can save them now. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #56744244
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    Published Feb 1984 by DC.

    Star Trek (1984 1st Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-2794FAB-015

    Starts Jun 10

    Kirk, Bones, Scotty, Uhura, Sulu and Saavik lead the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise in search of the Klingons in "The Wormhole Connection". Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Ricardo Villagran. Marv Wolfman edits. U.S.S. Gallant appears. In Trek continuity, series starts after the events of the film Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan. George Perez cover. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #51753395
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    Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: White

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    Label #19-2C71484-041

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    Starts Jun 10

    To regain the honor lost by the Federation in the wake of the Raimonan Primarch's missing will, Riker willingly enters into deadly combat with the planet's champion. Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #51753398
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    Star Trek The Next Generation (1989 2nd Series) 3 CBCS 9.2

    Paper: White

    Slab: Minor side edge crack

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-2C71484-042

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    Starts Jun 10

    Picard sends an away team to investigate a derelict spaceship...that shifts to high warp speed with the team inside. Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Michael Jan Friedman, with art by Pablo Marcos. Cover by Jerome Moore. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

  • Item #60562115
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    Published Jan 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 31 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #7002207-AA-019

    Starts Jun 10

    "Return to Tatooine!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, and R2 D2 return to the barren planet of Luke's birth for a perilous mission that could decide the fate of the Rebel Alliance. Includes a 1-page ad for Rom the Spaceknight a comic series by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema inspired by the action figure of the same name. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60562188
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    Published Jan 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 31 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #7002506-AA-020

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    "Return to Tatooine!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, and R2 D2 return to the barren planet of Luke's birth for a perilous mission that could decide the fate of the Rebel Alliance. Includes a 1-page ad for Rom the Spaceknight a comic series by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema inspired by the action figure of the same name. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60572703
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    Published Jan 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 31 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #0009548-AA-013

    Starts May 20

    "Return to Tatooine!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, and R2 D2 return to the barren planet of Luke's birth for a perilous mission that could decide the fate of the Rebel Alliance. Includes a 1-page ad for Rom the Spaceknight a comic series by Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema inspired by the action figure of the same name. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60562119
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    Published May 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 35 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #16-1A7A937-049

    Starts Jun 10

    "Dark Lord's Gambit!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. Like pieces on the game board, the dark lord, Darth Vader, maneuvers the players into position for the coup de tat. The galaxy has just become a more dangerous place to be for the young Luke Skywalker, for the Sith Lord now knows the name of the man who thwarted him by destroying the Death Star. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #57476729
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    Published May 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 35 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: White

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    Label #21-3246A82-026

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Dark Lord's Gambit!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gene Day. Like pieces on the game board, the dark lord, Darth Vader, maneuvers the players into position for the coup de tat. The galaxy has just become a more dangerous place to be for the young Luke Skywalker, for the Sith Lord now knows the name of the man who thwarted him by destroying the Death Star. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60562194
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    Published Jun 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 36 CBCS 9.6

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    Label #0003600-AA-036

    Starts Jun 10

    "Red Queen Rising!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Wiacek. The Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader, increases his efforts to capture the hero who destroyed the Death Star and thus caused the Sith Lord his greatest defeat. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60573033
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    Published Jul 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 37N CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0011531-AA-027

    Starts Jun 10

    Newsstand Edition. "In Mortal Combat!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gen Day. Before "The Empire Strikes Back," there was this harrowing tale which finds young Luke Skywalker facing the most feared person in all the galaxy, Darth Vader. Barely trained int eh ways of the force, can Luke survive an encounter with the deadliest man in the galaxy on a world whose terrain is just a deadly as his adversary? Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60562213
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    Published Jul 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 37N CBCS 9.4

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    Label #0009452-AA-036

    Starts Jun 10

    Newsstand Edition. "In Mortal Combat!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Carmine Infantino and Gen Day. Before "The Empire Strikes Back," there was this harrowing tale which finds young Luke Skywalker facing the most feared person in all the galaxy, Darth Vader. Barely trained int eh ways of the force, can Luke survive an encounter with the deadliest man in the galaxy on a world whose terrain is just a deadly as his adversary? Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60573038
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    Published Aug 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0009452-AA-031

    Starts Jun 10

    "Riders in the Void!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Michael Golden. Art by Michael Golden and Terry Austin. Relentlessly pursued by the evil Empire, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia find themselves on their most harrowing adventure to date in this prelude to the classic "The Empire Strikes Back!" Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60562058
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    Published Aug 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #0011531-AA-025

    Starts Jun 10

    "Riders in the Void!" Written by Archie Goodwin and Michael Golden. Art by Michael Golden and Terry Austin. Relentlessly pursued by the evil Empire, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia find themselves on their most harrowing adventure to date in this prelude to the classic "The Empire Strikes Back!" Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #60532040
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    Published Sep 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 39N CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #0009452-AA-024

    Starts Jun 10

    Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 1 of 6. "The Empire Strikes Back." Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 1 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; both Williamson and Garzon pencil and ink the art for this series. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60940855
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 41D CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

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    Major side/edge crack(s), 1" to 5".

    Label #4290927010

    Starts May 20

    Direct Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 3 of 6. "Imperial Pursuit!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 3 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: 5-page text article "Building an Empire--Marvel Style." Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60538038
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 42D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

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    Label #3878860004

    Starts Jul 6

    Direct Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 4 of 6. And now...the bounty hunters! "To Be a Jedi!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 4 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: 5-page "Star Wars British Cover Gallery," featuring art by Carmine Infantino, Gene Day and Dan Green. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #59601952
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    Published Dec 1980 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 42N CBCS 8.5 Newsstand Variant

    1st comic app. Boba Fett

    Paper: Off white to white

    Newsstand Edition

    Label #21-232FCA0-043

    Starts Jun 10

    Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 4 of 6. And now...the bounty hunters! "To Be a Jedi!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 4 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: 5-page "Star Wars British Cover Gallery," featuring art by Carmine Infantino, Gene Day and Dan Green. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60562062
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    Published Jan 1981 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 43N CBCS 9.8 Newsstand Variant

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Label #0010422-AA-014

    Starts Jun 10

    Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 5 of 6. "Betrayal at Bespin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. After their narrow escape from the pursuing Empire Fleet, the crew of the Millennium Falcon sets down on the Cloud City of Bespin for repairs. Lando Calrissian, proprietor of the floating facility, is an old friend of Han's. But he is an old friend with some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Luke's training under the tutelage of the Jedi Master, Yoda, is cut short when the young padawan senses that his friends are in great danger. Against Yoda's better judgement Luke races to Cloud City and the stage is set for the greatest battle between the forces of good and evil. Includes 5 pin-ups by Terry Austin, Michael Golden, John Byrne, Marie Severin, and Frank Miller. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60940881
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 44D CGC 9.6

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    Label #4301096003

    Starts May 20

    Direct Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 6 of 6. "Duel a Dark Lord!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 6 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: pin-ups by Walt Simonson, Joe Jusko, Fred Hembeck, Bob Layton and Marshall Rogers. Also: letters page commentary and farewell by Goodwin. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60562248
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    Published Feb 1981 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 44N CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #0009452-AA-006

    Starts Jun 10

    Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 6 of 6. "Duel a Dark Lord!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 6 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: pin-ups by Walt Simonson, Joe Jusko, Fred Hembeck, Bob Layton and Marshall Rogers. Also: letters page commentary and farewell by Goodwin. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60532377
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    Published May 1981 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 47 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0003600-AA-052

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by James Sherman. "Droid World!", script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Carmine Infantino (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; A droid populated space station turns to anarchy as Rebel droids and Imperial droids fight for important schematics! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60532397
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    Published Nov 1981 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 53N CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #0010394-AA-027

    Starts Jun 10

    Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "The Last Gift from Alderaan!", script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Walt Simonson (pages 1-5) and Carmine Infantino (pages 6-21), inks by Tom Palmer (pages 1-5) and Alan Kupperberg (pages 6-21); Leia crashes on the planet Shiva IV, but what she finds is more Imperials! Hostess Cup Cakes ad featuring The Thing, "A Lesson To Be Learned." Note: Most of this issue is an unused John Carter of Mars story redrawn as a Star Wars story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #60562137
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    Published Jan 1982 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 55 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #0009447-AA-037

    Starts Jun 10

    First 60-cent cover price. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "Plif!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; Leia's choice for a new Rebel base on the forest planet known as Arbra may be a deadly decision! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #60562082
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    Published Mar 1982 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 57 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #7300667-AB-009

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer. "Hello, Bespin, Good-Bye!", script by Louise Jones (plot), Walt Simonson (plot), and David Michelinie (script), pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; Can Luke and the crew clear Cloud City of its Imperial infestation? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #60532405
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    Published Apr 1982 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 58N CBCS 9.6 Newsstand Variant

    Paper: White

    Label #0010394-AA-025

    Starts Jun 10

    Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "Sundown!", script by Walt Simonson (plot) and David Michelinie (plot, script), pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Tom Palmer; When a malfunction threatens the Rebel fleet, it will be up to the droids to save the day! Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Fury Unleashed!" Statement of ownership--average print run 455,651; average paid circulation 229,901. Simonson cover. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #55612082
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    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 100 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-26FA348-005

    Starts Jun 10

    Special double-sized issue! The Nagai invade the Alliance HQ on Endor! A computer has grounded the best Alliance pilots--Han and Luke--and Princess Leia must face the brunt of the attack alone! "First Strike" is written by Jo Duffy, with art by Cynthia Martin, Art Nichols and Sam De La Rosa. Cover by Tom Palmer. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #55324990
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    Published Jan 1986 by Marvel.

    Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 103 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-2592D8D-011

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

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    Strontium Dog (1987 Quality) 1 CBCS 9.0

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    Slab: Scuffing on back of case

    Label #19-2A98398-137

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    Alan Grant story; Carlos Ezquerra art Cover price $1.25.

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    Published Jan 1987 by DC.

    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

    Label #0237095003

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    "Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

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    Published Jan 1987 by DC.

    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 7.5

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    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #23-47F5AB7-010

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    "Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

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    Published Apr 1987 by DC.

    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.6

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    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-34264BD-026

    Starts Jun 10

    "Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Karl Kesel. Imagine the death and destruction a sadistic madman could cause if he were able to have any weapon he could think of appear in his hand simply by wishing it to. Well the man called Bloodsport has this ability. Can Superman stop this maniacal killer before more innocent lives are lost? Featuring Jimmy Olsen. Cover price $0.75.

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    Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 49 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #2024858004

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    In the penultimate chapter of the American Gothic, Swamp Thing gathers forces to battle the monstrous evil that's vanquishing the world! Guest-starring Deadman, John Constantine and more! Written by Alan Moore, with art by Stan Woch and Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Stephen Bissette and John Totleben. Cover price $0.75.

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    Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 53 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4392653011

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    A double-sized tale of mayhem as Swamp Thing returns to Gotham City in search of Abby. It's the Batman once again in a struggle with the indestructible creature. Written by Alan Moore, with art by John Totleben. Cover by Stephen Bissette. Cover price $1.25.

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    Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 79 CGC 9.8

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    Label #4350011003

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    Swamp Thing's out to finally avenge his own murder...and he intends to take his revenge out on Lex Luthor. Provided, of course, he can get past Superman. Written and pencilled by Rick Veitch, and inked by Alfredo Alcala. Cover by Veitch and Tom Yeates. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

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    Tales of the Green Lantern Corps (1981) 2 CBCS 9.4

    1st app. Nekron

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    Label #21-11F72CB-010

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    1st appearance of Nekron. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Defeat!, script by Mike W. Barr (plot) and Len Wein (script), pencils by Joe Staton (breakdowns) and Frank McLaughlin (finished art), inks by Frank McLaughlin; the Green Lanterns battle Krona's army as Krona intends to revert the universe to its Primal Atom state and destroy OA. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $1.25.

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    Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 4 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4389567018

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    An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. I, Monster. Casey and the Turtles meet the mysterious Rat King. Story, art and wraparound cover by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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    Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 4 CGC 9.2

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    Label #4389567019

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    An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. I, Monster. Casey and the Turtles meet the mysterious Rat King. Story, art and wraparound cover by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

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    Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) 5 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4389429020

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    An anthology series exploring the Turtles world, published in alternate months with the original TMNT title. Complete Carnage and Radical. The superpowered beings Complete Carnage and Radical return, and that means trouble for the Turtles. Story by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird; art by Jim Lawson. Black and white; 40 pages. Wraparound cover by Ryan Brown. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.