Auctions: comic books 1984-1991, graded by CGC

Action Force (UK 1987-1988 Marvel) Magazine 23 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4249841014

GI Joe goes international in these overseas adventures! Includes: "Gas Masque!" Starring Alpine, Flint, Heavy Metal, and Quick Kick. Plus, "The Mountain: Part 2!" Starring Major Bludd and Zartan. And, "The Crystal Connection: Part 5!" Starring Shang-Chi, Master of Kung-Fu. 24 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters (1986) 9 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4186752013

Stories by Don Chin and Mark Martin. Art by Sam Kieth, Chuck Fiala, Christopher Parsonavich, Ken Meyer, Jr. and Mark Martin, plus pinups by Ty Templeton, Herb Wood, Bryan Robles, Ron Lim, and Mike Dringenberg. Cover by Brent Anderson. One of the many martial-arts funny-animal comics that appeared in the wake of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles success, and nearly broke the comics industry. This one features hamsters with space-borne super-combat skills, and was the most popular, other than TMNT itself. A final-issue retrospective of the series, featuring tributes by all the artists involved and behind-the-scenes info from Don Chin. Reminiscing; Bruce and the Magic Sax; Disciples of Discipline...A Warped Morality Play; Spend Christmas with Adolescent Radioactive Big Butt Hamhocks; Hamsters Cancelled. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

Adventures of the Super Mario Brothers (1991) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4341767024

Airboy (1986 Eclipse) 5 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4416265024

As Airboy engages in a showdown with General Orista, Hirota, the Heap and others take on Misery in "Misery Takes a Holiday." Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Stan Woch & Willie Blyberg & Emily Novak. Cover by Dave Stevens Cover price $0.50.

Akira (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379386001

1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Akira (1988) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4404322016

1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4350856002

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. In deep space, a salvage crew is attacked by seemingly unstoppable monsters. The marines are called in, but they need someone with experience. Soon Hicks (the horribly scarred survivor from Aliens) and Newt (now almost eighteen) find themselves on a mission to locate and destroy the Aliens' homeworld! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4403191003

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. Hicks breaks Newt out of the mental hospital where she is being held, and the two of them, along with a crack squad of battle-hardened Marines, blast-off for the Aliens' homeworld. But is the Alien menace really as far away as Hicks believes, or is the threat closer to Earth than anyone imagines? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4403191004

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. Hicks breaks Newt out of the mental hospital where she is being held, and the two of them, along with a crack squad of battle-hardened Marines, blast-off for the Aliens' homeworld. But is the Alien menace really as far away as Hicks believes, or is the threat closer to Earth than anyone imagines? 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens (1988 Dark Horse) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4292891025

1st printing - Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Mark A. Nelson. This is it! The dramatic conclusion to the hottest miniseries of the year! Their mission to the Aliens homeworld a costly failure, Hicks, Newt, and what's left of their Marine contingent return to Earth--only to find conditions horribly changed and mankind on the run from ravaging Alien hordes! 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 0 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3827280018

Collecst the Aliens vs. Predator Prequel story from Dark Horse Presents #34-#36 - Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Mike Mignola Originally published in three installments in Dark Horse Presents, this edition collects the blockbuster "prequel" tale written by Randy Stradley and illustrated by Phillip Norwood. This storyline takes place prior to events contained in the Aliens vs. Predator four-issue, full-color series. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

Aliens vs. Predator (1990) 0 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3827280011

Collecst the Aliens vs. Predator Prequel story from Dark Horse Presents #34-#36 - Written by Randy Stradley. Art by Phill Norwood and Karl Story. Cover by Mike Mignola Originally published in three installments in Dark Horse Presents, this edition collects the blockbuster "prequel" tale written by Randy Stradley and illustrated by Phillip Norwood. This storyline takes place prior to events contained in the Aliens vs. Predator four-issue, full-color series. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 251 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4367884001

"Endings!" Part 3 of 3. Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson. After a pumpkin bomb sets his hideout ablaze, the furious Hobgoblin drives away in his battle van! But unbeknownst to the goblin, the web-slinger is holding on for dear life underneath! When Spider-Man crawls inside...the ferocious fight begins! As the Hobgoblin and the wall-crawler trade blows, the battle van careens into the Hudson River! Is the Hobgoblin going to sleep with the fishes? Only time will tell. Several hours later Spider-Man is drawn towards a mammoth citadel in Central Park...and then suddenly disappears! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns briefly in Amazing Spiderman 255. Tom DeFalco begins his 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title. Likewise Ron Frenz begins his 3-year run as the primary penciler. This issue includes a full-page ad for the first Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series (where the web-slinger appears next). This three-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 259, 260, and 261.) Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252D CGC 7.5 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4356813001

Direct Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 252N CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #1618494015

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 257N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4349021003

Newsstand Edition. "Beware the Claws of Puma!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. On a Manhattan rooftop, Puma lines up the wounded wall-crawler for the kill shot, but the Black Cat intervenes at the last possible moment! With a brilliant display of her powers, the cat fights off Puma! And helps the web-slinger limp back to his apartment! After Felicia leaves Peter's pad, Mary Jane walks through the door! And then Puma smashes through the window! Wow, how is Peter going to save Mary Jane much less himself from the wrath of Puma? And so much for the whole secret identity bit! Everything is coming apart at the seams for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man (including his new costume)! Cameo appearances by the Rose, Kingpin, and Arranger. (Note: In this issue Mary Jane tells Peter that she knows...he is the Amazing Spider-Man.) Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 258D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4294998008

Direct Edition. "The Sinister Secret of Spider-Man's New Costume!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Human Torch. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Chaos erupts at 410 Chelsea when Mary Jane Watson and the Black Cat meet inside Peter Parker's apartment! Wow, what a shocking development! To say that the web-slinger has some explaining to do...would be the understatement of the year! After the dust settles, the wall-crawler swings over to the Baxter Building to let Reed Richards analyze his new black costume. When Spider-Man learns his costume is "alive," he tries to pull it off; but the alien symbiote has other ideas! Can the Fantastic Four help Spidey with his major wardrobe malfunction? Cameo appearances by the Rose, Hobgoblin, and Puma. (Notes: The Black Cat and Mary Jane Watson are formally introduced to one another in Spectacular Spider-Man 123. The cover does not display the typical UPC box in the lower left-hand corner. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 272.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 263 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2069914022

"The Spectacular Spider-Kid!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Brett Breeding and John Beatty. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Ollie Osnick is back! And this time with a brand new moniker: the Spectacular Spider-Kid! In his own red and blue costume with mechanical arms, the Spider-Kid patrols the dangerous streets of New York City to fight crime! But once the novice superhero runs afoul of a local street gang, he needs help from his favorite web-slinger! Will the real wall-crawler pull Ollie's fat out of the fire one more time? Meanwhile at the hospital, Harry Osborn anxiously awaits the birth of his son. First appearance of Normie Osborn. Cameo appearances by Liz (Allan) Osborn, Mary Jane Watson, and the Black Cat. First 65¢ issue. (Notes: Ollie Osnick previously appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 72. Spider-Man dons his black (non-symbiote) costume in this issue. The first issue of the Web of Spider-Man (1st) series was also published this month. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 276.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 265A.D CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4368718023

First printing. Direct Edition. First appearance of Silver Sable. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. "After the Fox!". The Black Fox is on the run! But it's not the Spectacular Spider-Man who's chasing him! It's Silver Sable! An adventurer for hire from the European country of Symkaria! Silver Sable and her Wild Pack pursue the fox through the streets of Manhattan and then later corner him on the waterfront! However, the aging international jewel thief has a wall-crawling guardian angel! Down on the docks, the sparks fly as the web-slinger gives Silver Sable a lesson in diplomacy...superhero-style! Second appearance of the Black Fox. Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, and Normie Osborn. (Notes: Silver Sable appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 279. The Black Fox returns in Web of Spider-Man 14. There is a second printing of this issue published in 1992. The second printing features a gray cover and a yellow dog ear touting the first appearance of Silver Sable. This story was also reprinted in Marvel Tales 277.) Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 269 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379408003

"Burn, Spider, Burn!" Guest-starring Firelord. Part 1 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Firelord walks the Earth! And the former herald of Galactus is stirring up trouble in the Big Apple! On his way home from dinner at Aunt May's, the wondrous wall-crawler intercepts the cosmic-powered herald near the East River! However the web-slinger quickly realizes that he needs help from the Avengers or the Fantastic Four! Unable to locate either super team, the wall-crawler thinks about escaping Firelord by simply changing into his civilian clothes! But that course of action would be shirking his responsibility! So it's up to one hero to stop Firelord: the Amazing Spider-Man! (Notes: Firelord previously appeared in Thor 306. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 279 & 280.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 273 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #0142142010

"To Challenge the Beyonder!" Secret Wars II Crossover. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Puma returns to New York City! And brings with him a wonderful idea: team up with Spider-Man and kill the Beyonder! What?! The web-slinger thinks that's crazy! However after a lengthy discussion in his apartment, Peter Parker reluctantly agrees to join Thomas Fireheart on his quest to find the one-from-beyond! Locating the Beyonder may be possible, but defeating him might be impossible! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 111. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ned Leeds, Betty Brant Leeds, and Flash Thompson. Flashback cameos by Captain America, Thor, Wolverine, and the Hulk. First 75¢ issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 293D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349021013

Direct Edition. Kraven's Last Hunt: Part 2 of 6 -- "Crawling" Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Mike Zeck. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 31. In a shocking development, Kraven the Hunter has buried the Amazing Spider-Man six feet under! And now the deranged hunter is wearing his own spider costume and fighting crime on the streets of New York City! Unbelievable! What in the world is going on?! That's what Mary Jane would like to know as she desperately searches for her newlywed husband! And to make matters worse, there's something horrific coming up from the sewers: Vermin! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man 131. (Note: Vermin previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 128.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 296 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4347876004

"Force of Arms" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Byrne. Doc Ock has a problem! He's scared of the wall-crawler! And unable to sleep peacefully at the psychiatric hospital where he's undergoing rehabilitation! The doctors don't know what to do! But a surprise reunion with four mechanical friends proves to be the cure-all! And suddenly Doctor Octopus prowls the streets again! Now the person who can't sleep...is your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300D CGC 9.2 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #2058444001

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 300D CGC 7.5 SS Todd McFarlane Direct Variant

Paper: White

Signed By Todd McFarlane on 1/16/20.

Label #2561739001

Direct Edition. Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!", script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane; Spidey's old alien costume has merged with reporter Eddie Brock who thinks his career was ruined by Spider-Man and the symbiote of the two, Venom, takes on the web slinger; At MJ's request, Spidey returns to the blue and red costume as she now finds his black duds way too creepy; This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume; Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo.. Stan's Soapbox Special in place of letters page: Full page editorial by Stan on the occasion of Spider-Man's 300th issue. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 305 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4039723003

"Westward Woe!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Prowler. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Hector Collazo, Chris Ivy, Ken Lopez, Mark McKenna, Rodney Ramos, Pat Redding, and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Todd McFarlane. In dashing fashion the Black Fox absconds with the precious chalice! And leaves the web-slinger wondering to where he disappeared! But this time there's someone else besides the wall-crawler hunting the fox! The Prowler! Hobie Brown needs the chalice to clear his wife's name in a criminal investigation! The following night at the Long Beach docks; Spider-Man, the Prowler, the Black Fox, and Transcorp's gun-toting goons come together! Who will hoist the cup of victory? Cameo appearances by Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon. (Notes: The Black Fox returns in Amazing Spider-Man 348. The Prowler formerly appeared in Spectacular Spider-Man 47.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 316D CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3913156010

Direct Edition. "Dead Meat" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Venom is back in New York City! And the deranged Eddie Brock is looking to kill Peter Parker or Spider-Man with extreme prejudice! However first the psychotic symbiote has to find where the Parkers are living! At the web-slinger's former Bedford Towers residence, Venom runs into and then runs roughshod over the Black Cat! But Felicia doesn't know where the wall-crawler is either! Later on Peter learns that his worst nightmare has returned and his family is in grave danger. Spider-Man can't wait for Venom to make the first move. The web-slinger must attack! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Glory Grant, and Eduardo Lobo. (Note: This two-part story was reprinted in 1990 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man vs. Venom.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 318 CGC 9.6 SS McFarlane

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 10/5/22

Label #4130416004

"Sting Your Partner!" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. With new armament from Justin Hammer, the sinister Scorpion is back in business! But before Mac Gargan can resume his personal agenda, he has to do a job for Mr. Hammer! Fortunately it's a fairly simple one: kidnap an army general from the Brooklyn National Guard Armory and hand him over to Hammer Industries! However both Lance Bannon and the wondrous wall-crawler are also at the armory taking pictures for the Daily Bugle! When the Scorpion hears the name of the hated J. Jonah Jameson, he decides to go off-script! And he will regret that decision...post-haste! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, and the Chameleon. (Note: The Scorpion previously appeared in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 18.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 320 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0161226003

The Assassin Nation Plot begins in "License Invoked" Part 1 of 6. Guest-starring Paladin. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. What starts as a simple investigation into a Lower Manhattan robbery takes the Amazing Spider-Man on a journey across the globe and into a web of international espionage and murder! After seeing bodies lying on the ground, the web-slinger busts inside a warehouse and discovers his erstwhile ally Paladin! What is the purple-clad mercenary doing in this neck of the woods? He's probing into the Life Foundation --- an organization the wall-crawler knows all too well! The doomsday profiteers always play for keeps...as Paladin and Spidey find out...the hard way! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Aunt May, and Silver Sable. (Notes: Paladin and the web-slinger previously worked together in Spectacular Spider-Man 105 & 106. The letters page includes a letter from Topps comics publisher Charles Novinskie.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 338 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3952405006

"Death from Above!" The Return of the Sinister Six Part 5 of 6. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen and Al Gordon. At last the Sinister Six make their move! Just minutes before Cordco's satellite launches into outer space, Dr. Octopus and his partners in crime storm the control center! If Doc Ock loads his poison-filled canisters on the satellite, the whole planet will be in jeopardy! Unfortunately by the time the web-slinger arrives at the launch pad; the Hobgoblin, Vulture, Mysterio, and Electro are running amok! But what about the Sandman? Would he help Spider-Man stop the launch? Time is running out! Cameo appearances by Mr. Fantastic, Aunt May, Jonathan Caesar, and Mary Jane Watson. 32 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 344D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #2613254021

Direct Edition. First appearance of Cletus Kasady aka Carnage in "Hearts and Powers." Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. In a warehouse on the waterfront, the Spectacular Spider-Man runs into a new costumed crusader...Cardiac! Is he a hero or villain or vigilante or all of the above? After a brief confrontation, the web-slinger isn't quite sure! But later on at a chemical plant in the Bronx, Cardiac and the wall-crawler are forced to team up to tackle the rampaging Rhino! So Spidey will consider Cardiac a friend...for now! Meanwhile in Ryker's Island, Eddie Brock gets to know his new cellmate: Cletus Kasady...the future Carnage! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Mary Jane Watson. 32 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 344D CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4403191014

Direct Edition. First appearance of Cletus Kasady aka Carnage in "Hearts and Powers." Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. In a warehouse on the waterfront, the Spectacular Spider-Man runs into a new costumed crusader...Cardiac! Is he a hero or villain or vigilante or all of the above? After a brief confrontation, the web-slinger isn't quite sure! But later on at a chemical plant in the Bronx, Cardiac and the wall-crawler are forced to team up to tackle the rampaging Rhino! So Spidey will consider Cardiac a friend...for now! Meanwhile in Ryker's Island, Eddie Brock gets to know his new cellmate: Cletus Kasady...the future Carnage! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Mary Jane Watson. 32 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 21B CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4043111011

The marriage of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson in "The Wedding." Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita Sr. Newsstand Edition. At long last wedding bells ring for Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson! What an exciting day! The blushing bride will need something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue! While the Amazing Spider-Man will need to take care of two things before the big day! First, the easy task...short circuit Electro's latest scheme! And second, the tough one...put the memory and heartache of Gwen Stacy in the past forever. Will another trip to the Brooklyn Bridge bring peace to the wondrous wall-crawler? Or will the ghosts of days gone by derail a bright future with Mary Jane? Carpe diem, web-slinger! Appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Betty Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Willi Smith. Flashback cameos by the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, and Uncle Ben. (Notes: Peter and Mary Jane go on their honeymoon in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 7. The Direct Edition cover features Peter Parker's friends and family. The Newsstand Edition depicts Spider-Man's friends and foes. Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 was one of the first issues Marvel published with two different covers. This story was reprinted in the 1991 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man - The Wedding.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 252 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant

Label #4399790024

Canadian edition with $0.75 cover price. First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 277MJ CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

"Mark Jewelers" Insert

Label #4030736004

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Spider-Man's quest to solve the mystery of the Hobgoblin brings him face to face with Matt Murdock (Daredevil) and the Kingpin in "The Rules of the Game!" Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Ron Frenz, inks by Bob Layton. This issue also has a cool twelve-page back-up story by Charles Vess, "Cryof the Wendigo." Vess cover. Spider-Man wears both his red-and-blue and his black costumes in this issue. Cover price $0.75.

Arachnophobia (1990) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Deluxe Edition

Label #4404322008

Official Movie Adaptation of the 1990 film. Photo cover. Archnophobia, script by William Rotsler, Don Jakoby (story, screenplay), Al Williams (story), and Wesley Strick (screenplay), art by Dan Spiegle; A species of South American killer spider goes to the United States in a coffin; they begin breeding and killing. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 255 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4186777004

"The Legacy of Thanos!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Painted cover by Tom Palmer. The Vision's plan to take over the world's computers has been stopped! But the ramifications from the Avengers' chairman's actions are just beginning! The Pentagon is hopping mad and wants some answers! The Vision and the Scarlet Witch depart the team and head to Washington D.C. (and into the pages of the second Vision and the Scarlet Witch Limited Series). Meanwhile during his scheme to deceive his teammates, the Vision sent Captain Marvel to Thanos' old starship on a false pretense. But once the Crescent City avenger infiltrates Sanctuary II, she discovers possible alien activity! Who is prowling around the mad Titan's former command ship? Flashback cameo by ISAAC. (Notes: This issue begins Buscema & Palmer's second run on the Avengers title (thru issue 300). The two artists had previously worked together on the Avengers series during the silver age. Their last collaboration was more than 150 issues ago on Avengers 97.) The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 406,623; average paid circulation 241,463. Cover price $0.65.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 257 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4403191007

"Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 257 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4403191006

"Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 305 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0776153015

"Avengers Assemble!" Part 1 of 3. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Byrne. Captain America calls a quick meeting of all the active avengers to make sure everyone understands that there is only one team of Avengers…with different branches on each coast. Meanwhile miles below New York Harbor, Jinku, the witch doctor of the Lava Men, cooks up a surprise for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Seemingly out of nowhere, a column of lava forms directly underneath Avengers Island (aka Hydro-Base) and lifts it high into the air! And then waves of Lava Men attack! In just a matter of minutes, the Avengers are knee deep in lava (men)! Can Cap, Thor, and their teammates fight off the little warriors made of molten rock? And do it before Hydro-Base slides off the mountain of lava? Cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Beast, Black Widow, Captain Marvel, Falcon, Firebird, Hellcat, Moondragon, Starfox, Sub-Mariner, and the West Coast Avengers. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Gilgamesh, Quasar, She-Hulk, and Thor. (Notes: The Lava Men previously appeared in Fantastic Four 313. John Byrne begins his 1-year stint as the writer for the Avengers series.) Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 316 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4011787022

"Spiders and Stars!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Order has been restored to the universe! But the lady that caused the chaos is still on the loose! Earth's Mightiest Heroes and the wondrous wall-crawler blast off into outer space to rendezvous with Nebula's massive starship on the other side of the moon! Shell-Head and the synthezoid avenger arrive at the spaceship first and begin working their way through Nebula's guard force! And minutes later Cap, Thor, Spidey, and Sersi join the attack! Meanwhile inside the ship's command center, Starfox's pleasure power puts Nebula and her henchmen under his spell! By all accounts it looks like the Avengers will finish this caper without expending too much energy! But stranger things have happened in outer space…very strange! Cameo appearance by the Stranger. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 318 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4072884009

"A Vengeful God!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. Nebula does it again! After almost destroying the cosmos with the universal compressor three issues ago, the vengeful super-villainess steals the power of the Infinity Union and threatens stellar genocide once more! But just like last time, the Mighty Avengers stand in her way! On the Stranger's gigantic planet-ship; the star-spangled avenger, golden avenger, synthezoid avenger, Asgardian, Eternal, and amazing one fight to the finish against Nebula! With help from the Stranger, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes bring the universe back from the brink one more time? Cameo appearance by Quasar. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Starfox, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Nebula returns in Silver Surfer 38.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4401223022

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4401224004

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4401224001

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4401223024

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4401223025

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 368 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4403190001

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. In this key issue, Jason Todd begins as the new Robin (with a new costume) in a book-length story titled "A Revenge of Rainbows" starring Batman, Robin, Crazy-Quilt, Dick Grayson, Vicki Vale, Joker (flashback), Two-Face (flashback), Scarecrow (flashback), and Penguin (flashback), script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Dick Grayson officially passes along the mantle of Robin to Jason Todd, who accompanies Batman on a "shakedown cruise" around Gotham. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 368 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4403190002

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. In this key issue, Jason Todd begins as the new Robin (with a new costume) in a book-length story titled "A Revenge of Rainbows" starring Batman, Robin, Crazy-Quilt, Dick Grayson, Vicki Vale, Joker (flashback), Two-Face (flashback), Scarecrow (flashback), and Penguin (flashback), script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Dick Grayson officially passes along the mantle of Robin to Jason Todd, who accompanies Batman on a "shakedown cruise" around Gotham. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 388 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4341493018

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "The Round-Trip Looking Glass!" starring Batman, Robin (Jason Todd), Alfred Pennyworth, Julia Remarque, Harvey Bullock, Mirror Master (Sam Scudder), and Captain Boomerang (Digger Harkness), script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; After trying to steal the same jade neckalce, Captain Boomerang and Mirror Master face off to decide who is the greater villain. Part 1 of 2, continued in Detective Comics (1937) #555. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.