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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 #4353572009

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) 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) 171 CGC 9.6 Winnipeg

Paper: White

Winnipeg.

Label #0987390002

"Ball and Chain" Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Luke McDonnell. Inks by Steve Mitchell. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Steve Mitchell. After informing the Avengers that he can no longer serve with the team, Rhodey (along with Morley Erwin) takes a drive to Niagara Falls! The duo is going to visit Morley's sister who works in a local power plant! However a certain Asgardian-enchanted super-villain arrives at the plant first... Thunderball! The erstwhile member of the Wrecking Crew demands an audience with his former girlfriend who lives in the area! But instead he gets an audience with the Invincible Iron Man! Is Jim Rhodes ready for his first solo adventure... against the mighty Thunderball? First appearance of Clytemnestra Erwin. Cameo appearances by Tony Stark and Heather Glenn. (Notes: Thunderball appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 247. The story's interlude with Heather Glenn continues in Daredevil 195.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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) 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.

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

Direct Edition

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

Direct Edition

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

Direct Edition

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

Direct Edition

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

Direct Edition

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.

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.

Legion (1989 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-063

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Dox's plans for an intergalactic police force come together while the team learns more about Garryn Bek's mysterious life on Cairn. Written by Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, with art by Barry Kitson and Mark McKenna. Cover by Kevin Maguire and Al Gordon. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Lieutenant Blueberry GN (1989 Marvel/Epic) 1-1ST CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #23-1912410-003

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "The Iron Horse!" Written by Jean-Michel Charlier. Art by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $12.95.

Lieutenant Blueberry GN (1989 Marvel/Epic) 2-1ST CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #23-1912410-002

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Steelfingers!" Written by Jean-Michel Charlier. Art by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $14.95.

Lieutenant Blueberry GN (1989 Marvel/Epic) 3-1ST CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-1912410-001

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "General Golden Mane!" Written by Jean-Michel Charlier. Art by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $12.95.

Lil Genius (1954) 55 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4331504001

Cover by Frank Johnson. Stories and art by Frank Johnson and others. Ollie Orwell is as much trouble as his better-known counterpart, Dennis the Menace. Ollie tries to make sense of his friend's new baby sister. Ollie gets a visit from his cousin Li'l Tomboy, who is exactly as much trouble as him, but in girl form. Ollie is a terror while visiting his mother's friend Mrs. Brown. New Baby; On Wings of Song; Lil Lumberjack: Animal Charmer; Visitin; Lil Genius and Lil Tomboy. Final issue of the series. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 1-1ST CBCS 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-006

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First printing. Frank Miller introduction and cover. Wrongfully accused of plotting to overthrow the Shogun, Itto Ogami becomes an outlaw, wandering through the provinces of feudal Japan, seeking vengeance for the murder of his wife and family. Awesome stories by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojma, presented in fantastic black and white art. Each issue in this series runs approximately 60 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4381334006

First printing. Frank Miller introduction and cover. Wrongfully accused of plotting to overthrow the Shogun, Itto Ogami becomes an outlaw, wandering through the provinces of feudal Japan, seeking vengeance for the murder of his wife and family. Awesome stories by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojma, presented in fantastic black and white art. Each issue in this series runs approximately 60 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 2 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-007

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-008

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-009

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-010

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 6 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-011

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-012

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 8 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-013

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-014

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 10 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-015

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $1.95.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 11 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-016

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-017

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Frank Miller introduction and cover Cover price $2.50.

Lone Wolf and Cub (1987 First) 13 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1D3D0D2-018

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.