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Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26F7CA7-011

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4411882006

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Direct Edition.

Label #21-32485F5-008

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4021898013

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crow (1989 Caliber) 1-1ST CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4294615022

1st Printing dated February 1989. Book One: Pain. Story, art and cover by James OBarr. The first Crow miniseries, and the characters second appearance (after Caliber Presents #1). Murdered by thugs, Eric Draven is resurrected as The Crow, a deathless spirit of vengeance. 32 pages, B&W. Mature Readers. Cover price $1.95.

Dakota North (1986 Marvel) 2 CBCS 9.2 SS Larry Hama

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition. Label Error: Signature date may be incorrect.

Label #21-1982DFD-007

Cover art by Tony Salmons. Pet Tricks, script by Martha Thomases, art by Tony Salmons; To protect an experimental nerve gas sample hidden in a pen, a retired spy pursued by foreign agents lets Dakota's brother Ricky win the pen from him in a poker game. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Dakota North (1986 Marvel) Canadian Price Variant 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

$.95 Canadian Price Variant.

Label #21-1C2C0F0-002

Canadian edition with $.95 cover price - Cover by Tony Salmons. Design for Dying, script by Martha Thomases, art by Tony Salmons; Dakota North is hired to protect a fashion designer from someone who is trying to sabotage his new clothing line. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 162 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4385453001

Cover art by Steve Ditko. Requiem For a Pug!, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Steve Ditko; origin of Daredevil retold; Matt has amnesia and becomes a boxer; Mr. Hyde is the villain in the story. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 163 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4418460013

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Blind Alley, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson (pages 1-2) and Joe Rubinstein (pages 3-18); DD tries to help Bruce Banner out and gets himself badly beaten by the Hulk for his trouble; Ben hears Heather call DD "Matt" during the battle; appearances by Tony Stark (Iron Man) and J. Jonah Jameson. Cover price $0.40.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 163 VG- 3.5

1/2" Spine split from bottom. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Blind Alley, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson (pages 1-2) and Joe Rubinstein (pages 3-18); DD tries to help Bruce Banner out and gets himself badly beaten by the Hulk for his trouble; Ben hears Heather call DD "Matt" during the battle; appearances by Tony Stark (Iron Man) and J. Jonah Jameson. Cover price $0.40.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 165 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4385453002

Last 40-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Arms of the Octopus, script by Frank Miller (plot) and Roger McKenzie (plot, script), pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Heather finds out that her company is doing business with Doctor Octopus, and DD has to come to her rescue when she is captured; The Black Widow realizes her relationship with Matt is through and leaves New York. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 170 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418460012

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. The Kingpin Must Die, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Kingpin, retired in Japan, sends his wife to New York to hire Nelson and Murdock so he can turn states evidence against the East Coast crime bosses; Vanessa is captured by the mob so they can lure Kingpin back to New York so they can kill him; Daredevil gets in the way and has a confrontation with Bullseye. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 170 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4385453003

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. The Kingpin Must Die, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Kingpin, retired in Japan, sends his wife to New York to hire Nelson and Murdock so he can turn states evidence against the East Coast crime bosses; Vanessa is captured by the mob so they can lure Kingpin back to New York so they can kill him; Daredevil gets in the way and has a confrontation with Bullseye. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 171 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4385453004

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. In the Kingpin's Clutches, script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Matt goes undercover and joins the Kingpin's gang so he can steal the info Fisk has collected on the underworld; Kingpin catches him in the act and beats him senseless; During the Kingpin's exchange with the men holding his wife, Vanessa is apparently killed; this issue marks the first actual meeting between DD and The Kingpin. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 171 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4418460011

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. In the Kingpin's Clutches, script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Matt goes undercover and joins the Kingpin's gang so he can steal the info Fisk has collected on the underworld; Kingpin catches him in the act and beats him senseless; During the Kingpin's exchange with the men holding his wife, Vanessa is apparently killed; this issue marks the first actual meeting between DD and The Kingpin. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 172 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418461013

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Gang War!, script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Thinking his wife is dead, Kingpin takes control of the mob and hires Bullseye as his assassin; DD comes calling and takes Bullseye down but leaves the Kingpin in power to rebuild his organization. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 174N CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4418461002

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Elektra returns in The Assassination of Matt Murdock, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Kingpin secretly hires the Hand to take out Matt Murdock, but Elektra and Gladiator get in the way; When the Hand blows up his law office, DD loses his radar sense due to the blast; 1st appearance of The Hand (ninja assassins). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 176D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418461001

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. First appearance of Stick in Hunters, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; DD and Elektra hunt down Matt's old teacher Stick; Turk steals the Mauler uniform to try and take down DD; Elektra has a final confrontation with Kirigi. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 177 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418460025

Last 50-cent issue. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Where Angels Fear To Tread, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Stick helps his old pupil face his demons and regain his radar sense; The Bugle publishes an expose on Kingpin's candidate for Mayor of New York; Elektra is brought to Kingpin's attention; Daredevil origin retold; Jonah Jameson appearance; cameo by the Hand. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 178D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4418460024

Direct Edition. "Paper Chase" Written by Frank Miller. Pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson. Cover pencils by Frank Miller with inks by Klaus Janson. Foggy hires Power Man and Iron Fist to help protect the stooge who is going to help Nelson and Murdock link Mayoral candidate Cherryh to the Kingpin. Kingpin talks to Elektra about employment opportunities. Appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. Notes: Story continued in Power Man and Iron Fist #77. Promo Pin-Up for Power Man and Iron Fist #77 with art by Denys Cowan. First 60-cent issue. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 179 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418460023

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Spiked!, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Ben is warned off of the Kingpin/Cherryh story by Elektra and Cherryh himself; When Ben and DD continue to dig, Elektra shows up and beats DD right before she throws a sai through Ben Urich; Story is narrated by Urich. Letter to the editor from comics editor Diana Schutz. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 180D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4418461012

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. The Damned, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Following the lead on a photo Ben took, DD hunts for the Kingpin's missing wife in the sewers; Cherryh wins the mayoral election, but in exchange for his wife's return, Kingpin makes him concede; Kingpin orders Elektra to kill Foggy in retaliation; begins a chain of events that will result in Elektra's battle with Bullseye in issue 181. Letter to the editor from comics editor Diana Schutz. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 181N CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4403060004

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Last Hand, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Bullseye breaks out of prison; Elektra hunts down Foggy and is about to kill him until she recognizes him as Matt's buddy from college; Bullseye fights Elektra and kills her with her own sai; DD goes after Bullseye and ends up dropping him from a great height, breaking every bone in his body; Kingpin appearance; story narrated by Bullseye; story dedicated to the memory of Wally Wood 1927-1981. Full page pin-up ad for Marvel Fanfare, art by Michael Golden. Statement of Ownership average # of copies in preceding 12 months: 276,812. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 181N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Last Hand, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Bullseye breaks out of prison; Elektra hunts down Foggy and is about to kill him until she recognizes him as Matt's buddy from college; Bullseye fights Elektra and kills her with her own sai; DD goes after Bullseye and ends up dropping him from a great height, breaking every bone in his body; Kingpin appearance; story narrated by Bullseye; story dedicated to the memory of Wally Wood 1927-1981. Full page pin-up ad for Marvel Fanfare, art by Michael Golden. Statement of Ownership average # of copies in preceding 12 months: 276,812. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 181N VG/FN 5.0

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Last Hand, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Bullseye breaks out of prison; Elektra hunts down Foggy and is about to kill him until she recognizes him as Matt's buddy from college; Bullseye fights Elektra and kills her with her own sai; DD goes after Bullseye and ends up dropping him from a great height, breaking every bone in his body; Kingpin appearance; story narrated by Bullseye; story dedicated to the memory of Wally Wood 1927-1981. Full page pin-up ad for Marvel Fanfare, art by Michael Golden. Statement of Ownership average # of copies in preceding 12 months: 276,812. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 183D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4403060005

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Child's Play, script by Roger McKenzie and Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; A young girl on drugs takes a dive out of her school window and dies, and her brother, DD and the Punisher are all trying to track down the dealer responsible; Matt proposes to Heather; Hogman [Peter Grunter] is the guest villain. The last few pages are probably penciled by Janson from Miller breakdowns. This story was originally scheduled for issue 167 but delayed because the Comics Code did not approve it in its original form. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 183D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4418494016

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Child's Play, script by Roger McKenzie and Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; A young girl on drugs takes a dive out of her school window and dies, and her brother, DD and the Punisher are all trying to track down the dealer responsible; Matt proposes to Heather; Hogman [Peter Grunter] is the guest villain. The last few pages are probably penciled by Janson from Miller breakdowns. This story was originally scheduled for issue 167 but delayed because the Comics Code did not approve it in its original form. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 183D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Child's Play, script by Roger McKenzie and Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; A young girl on drugs takes a dive out of her school window and dies, and her brother, DD and the Punisher are all trying to track down the dealer responsible; Matt proposes to Heather; Hogman [Peter Grunter] is the guest villain. The last few pages are probably penciled by Janson from Miller breakdowns. This story was originally scheduled for issue 167 but delayed because the Comics Code did not approve it in its original form. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 184D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4418460022

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Good Guys Wear Red!, script by Frank Miller and Roger McKenzie (uncredited), pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; DD and the Punisher hunt down Hogman for selling drugs to kids, but the two heroes clash over their methods; DD ends up shooting the Punisher with his own gun; 2nd part of Angel Dust story originally rejected by the CCA. Letter to the editor from comics editor Diana Schutz. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 184D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4403060003

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Good Guys Wear Red!, script by Frank Miller and Roger McKenzie (uncredited), pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; DD and the Punisher hunt down Hogman for selling drugs to kids, but the two heroes clash over their methods; DD ends up shooting the Punisher with his own gun; 2nd part of Angel Dust story originally rejected by the CCA. Letter to the editor from comics editor Diana Schutz. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 185 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4397754003

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Guts, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (layouts/breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Foggy begins to investigate why Heather's company is making bombs and this causes him to run up against both Eric Slaughter and the Kingpin; No problem for "Guts" Nelson and his partner Turk; DD is caught in an explosion that messes up his radar sense; story is narrated by Foggy Nelson. This issue marks Frank Miller doing rough breakdowns with Klaus Janson doing the major penciling work. Letter to the editor from comics editor Diana Schutz. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 186 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4418460021

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Turk becomes the new Stilt Man in Stilts, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Matt begins gathering criminal evidence to sink Glenn industries; Turk steals the Stilt Man armor and tries to prove himself to the Kingpin (and fails miserably); DD's hyper senses start going wild; Matt pressures Heather into accepting his proposal of marriage; Gladiator appearance. Back cover MegaForce art by William Stout. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 187 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4418460020

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Overkill, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; DD's hyper senses continue to get worse and he seeks out Stick for help; in a fight with the Hand, the Black Widow is poisoned; appearances by the Black Widow (in a new costume), Nick Fury, and ninja assassins. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 188 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4418460019

Cover art by Frank Miller. The Widow's Bite, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; The Widow is dying of poison she got in a fight with the Hand and is desperately trying to find Daredevil to help; Matt is recovering his hyper senses in an isolation chamber under the watchful eye of Stick and his ninja. Frank Miller's splash page for this issue demonstrating the difference between Frank Miller's rough breakdown sketch and Klaus Janson's pencilled art; Replaces letters page. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 189 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4418460018

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Siege, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; The Black Widow dies but is resurrected by Stone; DD and company have a free for all with the Hand in which Stick gives his life to save Matt; Widow and Foggy break up Heather and Matt; Stone tells DD that the Hand plans on resurrecting Elektra. Promo for next issue with Elektra replaces letters page, art by Miller. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 190 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4418460017

Giant-size issue. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Resurrection, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; DD, the Black Widow and Stone race to keep the Hand from resurrecting Elektra; Unbeknownst to Daredevil, Stone finishes the job the Hand started and Elektra lives again; Appearances by the Kingpin and ninja assassins. Two Elektra pinups by Miller and Janson. Letter to the editor from comics writer Fabian Nicieza. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 232 VF- 7.5

Cover art by David Mazzucchelli. God and Country starring Daredevil, Karen Page, Foggy Nelson, Glorianna O'Breen, Ben Urich, Kingpin, and Nuke [Sgt. Simpson] (1st), script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli; Matt helps Karen kick her drug habit; Kingpin hires a deranged Super Soldier to go after DD; part 6 of critically acclaimed Born Again storyline. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 34 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #21-22F6136-024

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Cover by Chris Warner. This issue of Dark Horse's premier title features the fantastic climax of Book Two of Leopoldo Duranona's Race of Scorpions, the final episode of the current adventures of Michael Kraiger's radioactive misfit, The Zone, and a special Aliens story by Chris Warner and Randy Stradley that will kick off one of Dark Horse's most exciting projects! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 36A CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-22F6136-025

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Cover by Chris Warner. The most eagerly-awaited storyline begins in this month's issue of Dark Horse Presents! They are the galaxy's most deadly alien races; now, the time has come for them to meet at last! It's the Aliens and Predator together in one story! The confrontation of the century brought to you by Randy Stradley and film designer (The Abyss and Robocop II) Phillip Norwood! The story will then continue in a full-color miniseries coming out next month! Also, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennet continue the story of The Heartbreakers--beautiful and deadly clones! Plus, the further "sword and sorcery" adventures of Delia and Celia by Gary Davis! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 36B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Chris Warner Variant.

Label #19-2A9840C-013

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Cover by Chris Warner. The most eagerly-awaited storyline begins in this month's issue of Dark Horse Presents! They are the galaxy's most deadly alien races; now, the time has come for them to meet at last! It's the Aliens and Predator together in one story! The confrontation of the century brought to you by Randy Stradley and film designer (The Abyss and Robocop II) Phillip Norwood! The story will then continue in a full-color miniseries coming out next month! Also, Paul Guinan and Anina Bennet continue the story of The Heartbreakers--beautiful and deadly clones! Plus, the further "sword and sorcery" adventures of Delia and Celia by Gary Davis! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Dazzler (1981) 1A CGC 7.5 Corrected

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4400986001

Corrected version with pages 24 & 25 printed in color. Dazzler origin in "So Bright This Star." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romite Jr., inks by Alfredo Alcala. Guest appearances by Spider-Man, the X-Men (Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Sprite), the Avengers (Hawkeye, the Beast, Iron Man, the Wasp, and Captain America), and the Enchantress. This issue was not sold on newsstands, but available only from direst-sale outlets. Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $0.50.

Dazzler (1981) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-019

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The Dazzler and the Fantastic Four battle Doctor Doom in "Here Nightmares Abide." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Danny Bulanadi and Armando Gil. Springer cover. Cover price $0.50.

Dazzler (1981) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-020

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The Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four) and the Beast (of the Avengers) appear in "Tell Joey I Love Him." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Ricardo Villamonte. Cameos by Doctor Doom, Nightmare, and the Enchantress. Springer cover. Cover price $0.50.

Dazzler (1981) 7D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-021

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Direct Edition. Cover art by Frank Springer. Fort Apache, The Hulk!, script by Tom DeFalco (plot) and Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Armando Gil (pages 1-7) and Frank McLaughlin (pages 8-30); The Enforcers are hired to kill Harry S. Osgood and the Techmaster is watching Dazzler's continued fight with the Hulk. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Dazzler (1981) 10 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-016

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Galactus origin retold in "In the Darkness, a Light." Script by Tom DeFalco and Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Vince Colletta. Quasar appearance. Cameos by the X-Men (Wolverine, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus), the Enchantress, Doctor Doom, Klaw, the Hulk, Silver Surfer, Gabriel, and Firelord. Springer/Colletta cover. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 26 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0281923004

Superman & Green Lantern story. 1st appearance of the New Teen Titans in preview story, featuring art by George Perez & Dick Giordano. 1st appearance of Raven, Cyborg, & Starfire. Marv Wolfman story. Jim Starlin cover. Jim Starlin and Steve Mitchell art. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 27 VF- 7.5

Superman and Manhunter from Mars star in "The Key That Unlocked Chaos!" First appearance of Mongul. Written by Len Wein, with art by Jim Starlin, Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin. Characters: Superman; Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz, Manhunter from Mars]; Mongul (intro, villain); Steve Lombard; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; The Warzoon (aliens, flashback); The Largas (aliens, flashback); green kryptonite. Plus: "Whatever Happened to Congorilla?" Written by Bob Rozakis, with art by Romeo Tanghal and Frank Chiaramonte. Characters: Congo Bill; Congorilla; Golden Gorilla; Janu; Mose; K'Bani (villain); Fred Cantrell (villain). Cover by Jim Starlin. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 72 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2631FE7-006

DC Comics Presents: Superman, the Phantom Stranger and the Joker - "Madness in a Dark Dimension!" Written by Paul Kuppergerg. Art by Alex Saviuk and Dennis Jensen. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Dick Giordano. Superman must once again face the dark power of Maaldor the Darklord! But this time his partner is none other the Clown Prince of Crime himself - the Joker?! Guest-starring the enigmatic Phantom Stranger. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.