Auctions: comic books 1985
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Item #60408381
Published Apr 1985 by Thoughts & Images.Albedo (1985 1st Series Thoughts and Images) 3 CGC 9.2
Paper: White
Label #3719811007
Starts Apr 6 2nd appearance of Usagi Yojimbo. Front cover art by Steven A. Gallacci/back cover by Stan Sakai. "Erma Felna" (W/A) Gallacci. "Lone Rabbit and Child!" (W/A) Stan Sakai; Usagi Yojimbo meets Tomoe and Lord Noriyuki. Sergio Argonès art on letters page. 36 pgs. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.
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Item #57148106
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsAlpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 21 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-273936C-005
Starts Apr 29 "Love wrought New Alchemy...!" Part 2 of 2. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Bob Wiacek. The monstrous Sasquatch and beautiful Aurora continue their confrontation with the macabre Gilded Lily. What is the mysterious connection with this sinister harpy and one of the Fantastic Four's most dangerous enemies the diabolical alchemist - Diablo? Cover price $0.65.
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Item #57148808
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsAlpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 27 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-273936C-011
Starts May 6 "Betrayal!" Part 3 of 5. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Keith Williams. The returned Guardian has been revealed to be the sinister robot, Delphine in disguise. Now, Omega Flight puts Shaman in the impossible situation of saving his teammates from certain death or losing his daughter forever! Story continues in Secret Wars II (1985) #4. Cover price $0.65.
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Item #56788815
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 260), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 260D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-19832FF-011
Starts Apr 6 Direct Edition. "The Challenge of Hobgoblin!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein and Brett Breeding. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Hobgoblin and the Rose unleash their two-pronged attack on Harry Osborn! The goblin ambushes Harry at his corporate office, while the Rose's henchmen kidnap Liz Osborn and Mary Jane! Auspiciously, the wondrous wall-crawler is close by to lock horns with the Hobgoblin! But who is going to save MJ and Harry's expectant wife? Could it be the Green Goblin?! Stay tuned! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant Leeds, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Susan Richards, Franklin Richards, and the alien symbiote (costume). (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 274.) Cover price $0.60.
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Item #57944039
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 260), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 260D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-26FEB0D-003
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. "The Challenge of Hobgoblin!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein and Brett Breeding. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Hobgoblin and the Rose unleash their two-pronged attack on Harry Osborn! The goblin ambushes Harry at his corporate office, while the Rose's henchmen kidnap Liz Osborn and Mary Jane! Auspiciously, the wondrous wall-crawler is close by to lock horns with the Hobgoblin! But who is going to save MJ and Harry's expectant wife? Could it be the Green Goblin?! Stay tuned! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant Leeds, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Susan Richards, Franklin Richards, and the alien symbiote (costume). (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 274.) Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60680957
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 260), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 260D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant
Paper: White
Label #0119598002
Starts Apr 22 Direct Edition. "The Challenge of Hobgoblin!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein and Brett Breeding. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. The Hobgoblin and the Rose unleash their two-pronged attack on Harry Osborn! The goblin ambushes Harry at his corporate office, while the Rose's henchmen kidnap Liz Osborn and Mary Jane! Auspiciously, the wondrous wall-crawler is close by to lock horns with the Hobgoblin! But who is going to save MJ and Harry's expectant wife? Could it be the Green Goblin?! Stay tuned! Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Betty Brant Leeds, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Susan Richards, Franklin Richards, and the alien symbiote (costume). (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 274.) Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60680791
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 264), Print Run StatisticsAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 264 CGC 9.4
Paper: Off white
Label #0078146001
Starts Apr 22 "Red 9 and Red Tape!" Script by Craig Anderson. Art by Paty Cockrum. Cover by William Johnson and Joe Rubinstein. It's an off-beat tale as the Amazing Spider-Man takes on a double menace! A crazy football player from Baytown, Texas; and the New York state healthcare system! Unbelievable! Where are Doc Ock and the Hobgoblin when you really need them? The two storylines intertwine after Red 9 and the web-slinger crash through a hospital window! As Spider-Man attempts to clean up the broken glass, he learns that the grumpy old man in the room is about to be discharged...because the state thinks he's dead! In good conscious the wall-crawler can't let that happen! If Spidey can blitz the bureaucrats and avoid Red 9's tackles, he might just create a happy ending for all! (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 461,591; average paid circulation: 281,064.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.
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Item #60428370
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 265), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 265A.D CGC 9.8 1st Printing
1st app. Silver Sable
Paper: White
Label #1239291008
Starts Apr 6 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.
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Item #60542416
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 265), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 265A.D CGC 9.8 1st Printing
1st app. Silver Sable
Paper: White
Label #3700495008
Starts Apr 22 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.
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Item #60437034
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 265), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 265A.D CGC 9.6 1st Printing
1st app. Silver Sable
Paper: White
Label #4368718023
Starts May 13 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.
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Item #60632223
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 265), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 265A.D FN/VF 7.0 1st Printing
1st app. Silver Sable
Starts Apr 22 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.
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Item #56814780
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 268), Secret Wars II (part 2.2)Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 268 CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-26F82CB-008
Starts Apr 6 "This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.
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Item #57372919
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 268), Secret Wars II (part 2.2)Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 268 CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2EDB61E-014
Starts May 20 "This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.
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Item #60478846
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 269), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 269 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4367423002
Starts Apr 6 "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.
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Item #60598010
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Amazing Spider-Man (part 269), Spider-ManAmazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 269 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4379408003
Starts May 20 "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.
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Item #59521564
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 379 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4037002010
Starts Apr 6 Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Bedtime Stories" starring Julia Remarque, Alfred Pennyworth, Vicki Vale, Nocturna, Mad Hatter, Jason Todd (Robin), and Lucius Fox, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; The Mad Hatter attacks Gotham City again using a gang of hoods who are turned into his zombies by their hats. Missive by letter hack T.M. Maple. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #59521689
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 383 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4037002008
Ends Bid History 3 bids Current Bid $12 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Cover pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Dick Giordano. "Just As Night Follows Day" starring Batman, Robin (Jason Todd), Alfred Pennyworth, Julia Remarque, Vicki Vale, Commissioner Gordon, and Harvey Bullock; script by Doug Moench, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Alfredo Alcala; The Batman badly needs sleep, but is forced to cope with routine problems during the day as Bruce Wayne and criminals plague Gotham City at night; He must deal with a construction crew that has been hired to make repairs Wayne Manor, meet with Jasons school principal, meets with Vicky Vale, and more. Statement of ownership; Average # copies per issue, previous year: 214,465. Missive by letter hack T.M. Maple. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60671307
Cloak and Dagger (1985 Marvel 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Slab: Significant scratch(es) front or back
Label #3855807001
Starts Apr 6 Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Terry Austin. Sinners All!, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Terry Austin; Cloak and Dagger take down a porno shop employing slave labor; Dagger decides to visit her birth mother after getting the information from Father Delgado; origin retold. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.
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Item #60666230
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part 1)Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 1 CGC 9.8
1st app. Alexander Luthor, Pariah
Paper: White
Label #4167326004
Starts Apr 6 "The Summoning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. This is it, the biggest, and arguably most important, event in the history of the DCU. A wave of unstoppable destructive force is sweeping across the multiverse and indiscriminately destroying everything in its path. Nothing seems able to stop it. The Crime Syndicate of Amerika (evil versions of the JLA) of Earth-3 die trying, along with their world. Batman receives an ominous warning from the Flash. Weather and natural disasters are out of control. An eclectic group of heroes and villains from around the multiverse are assembled to halt the death and destruction, and the being known as the Monitor may be the only one who can help them. 1st appearance of Alexander Luthor. Featuring the deaths of the Crime Syndicate of Amerika and Lex Luthor of Earth-3. NOTE: What can I say about "Crisis" accept that it's epic, meaningful, engrossing, and grand in scope. As an eleven year old comic fan, I remember being absolutely blown away by this story. Marv Wolfman and George Perez are truly masters of their craft. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60615579
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part 1)Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 1 CGC 8.5
1st app. Alexander Luthor, Pariah
Paper: White
Label #4389492018
Ends Bid History 3 bids Current Bid $7 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "The Summoning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. This is it, the biggest, and arguably most important, event in the history of the DCU. A wave of unstoppable destructive force is sweeping across the multiverse and indiscriminately destroying everything in its path. Nothing seems able to stop it. The Crime Syndicate of Amerika (evil versions of the JLA) of Earth-3 die trying, along with their world. Batman receives an ominous warning from the Flash. Weather and natural disasters are out of control. An eclectic group of heroes and villains from around the multiverse are assembled to halt the death and destruction, and the being known as the Monitor may be the only one who can help them. 1st appearance of Alexander Luthor. Featuring the deaths of the Crime Syndicate of Amerika and Lex Luthor of Earth-3. NOTE: What can I say about "Crisis" accept that it's epic, meaningful, engrossing, and grand in scope. As an eleven year old comic fan, I remember being absolutely blown away by this story. Marv Wolfman and George Perez are truly masters of their craft. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60309196
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part 7)Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7D CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4349575024
Ends Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $17 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. 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.
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Item #60640949
Tags: Hero/Villain TeamsCrisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7N CGC 9.2
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #4380679003
Ends Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $10 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Newsstand 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.
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Item #56520373
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part 8)Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 8 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Slab: Scuffing on front of case
Direct Edition.
Label #21-279B89B-010
Starts Apr 22 "A Flash of the Lightning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. Fresh off his set-back of last issue, the nefarious Anti-Monitor is reborn and he's more powerful and more determined than ever to destroy all life in the multiverse. As this sinister villain threatens to destroy all life in the positive universe, the only one left to stop him is the Flash, but at what cost. Don't miss one of the most heroic moments in the history of this medium as the Scarlet Speedster sacrifices all to preserve life in the DCU. Featuring the heroic death of the Flash (Barry Allen). NOTE: This was a character defining moment that can still be felt in the Post-Crisis DCU today. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60431823
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part 8)Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 8 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4365402021
Ends Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $32 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "A Flash of the Lightning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. Fresh off his set-back of last issue, the nefarious Anti-Monitor is reborn and he's more powerful and more determined than ever to destroy all life in the multiverse. As this sinister villain threatens to destroy all life in the positive universe, the only one left to stop him is the Flash, but at what cost. Don't miss one of the most heroic moments in the history of this medium as the Scarlet Speedster sacrifices all to preserve life in the DCU. Featuring the heroic death of the Flash (Barry Allen). NOTE: This was a character defining moment that can still be felt in the Post-Crisis DCU today. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60431830
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part 8)Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 8 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4365402020
Starts Apr 6 "A Flash of the Lightning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. Fresh off his set-back of last issue, the nefarious Anti-Monitor is reborn and he's more powerful and more determined than ever to destroy all life in the multiverse. As this sinister villain threatens to destroy all life in the positive universe, the only one left to stop him is the Flash, but at what cost. Don't miss one of the most heroic moments in the history of this medium as the Scarlet Speedster sacrifices all to preserve life in the DCU. Featuring the heroic death of the Flash (Barry Allen). NOTE: This was a character defining moment that can still be felt in the Post-Crisis DCU today. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60453308
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part 8)Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 8 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4365402013
Ends Bid History 5 bids Current Bid $36 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "A Flash of the Lightning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. Fresh off his set-back of last issue, the nefarious Anti-Monitor is reborn and he's more powerful and more determined than ever to destroy all life in the multiverse. As this sinister villain threatens to destroy all life in the positive universe, the only one left to stop him is the Flash, but at what cost. Don't miss one of the most heroic moments in the history of this medium as the Scarlet Speedster sacrifices all to preserve life in the DCU. Featuring the heroic death of the Flash (Barry Allen). NOTE: This was a character defining moment that can still be felt in the Post-Crisis DCU today. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60431821
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part 8)Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 8 CGC 9.4
Paper: White
Label #4365402019
Ends Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $13 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "A Flash of the Lightning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. Fresh off his set-back of last issue, the nefarious Anti-Monitor is reborn and he's more powerful and more determined than ever to destroy all life in the multiverse. As this sinister villain threatens to destroy all life in the positive universe, the only one left to stop him is the Flash, but at what cost. Don't miss one of the most heroic moments in the history of this medium as the Scarlet Speedster sacrifices all to preserve life in the DCU. Featuring the heroic death of the Flash (Barry Allen). NOTE: This was a character defining moment that can still be felt in the Post-Crisis DCU today. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60613449
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part 9)Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 9 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
1st Guy Gardner as Green Lantern
Paper: White
Slab: See item notes
Label #3962453009
Starts Apr 6 "War Zone!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. This one is big. The dastardly duo of Brainiac and Lex Luthor assemble the greatest force for evil the multiverse has ever seen. With the heroes distracted by the Crisis, the villains of the DCU unite into an army the likes of which has never been seen before and perform a coup de tat on the remaining Earths. Can the heroes mount a counter attack and still remain vigilant against the Anti-Monitor? Plus, Guy Gardner, arguably the most rash character in the DCU, is finally given the Power Ring that was always meant to be his. Featuring the death of the Golden Age Lex Luthor of Earth-2 and Aquagirl. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60680114
Tags: SupermanDC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 85 CGC 9.4
Paper: White
Label #4389890018
Starts Apr 29 DC Comics Presents: Superman and Swamp Thing - "The Jungle Line!" Written by Alan Moore. Art by Rick Veitch and Al Williamson. Superman is dying and the only one that may be able to help him is the enigmatic creature of the Green known as Swamp Thing. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60238082
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part Tie-In), SupermanDC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #4349694002
Starts Apr 6 Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #60561818
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part Tie-In), SupermanDC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8
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Paper: White
Label #4332542024
Starts Jul 6 Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #60238120
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part Tie-In), SupermanDC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4349694007
Ends Bid History 8 bids Current Bid $41 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #60238132
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part Tie-In), SupermanDC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4349694011
Starts May 20 Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #60561822
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part Tie-In), SupermanDC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #4332542025
Starts Apr 22 Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #60635037
Tags: ElfquestElfquest (1985 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4
Paper: White
Label #4237489002
Ends Bid History 8 bids Current Bid $26 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Color reprints of original b&w series. Cover art by Wendy Pini. Fire and Flight, script by Richard Pini and Wendy Pini, art by Wendy Pini; The Wolfriders are burned out of their Holt by a fire set by careless humans. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #59064714
Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 278 CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #21-2491A44-013
Ends Bid History 2 bids Current Bid $7 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "True Lives!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. Cover by John Byrne. See the startling secret origin of Victor Von Doom through the eyes of Doctor Doom himself. Plus, don't miss Doom's ultimate attack on his hated enemies the Fantastic Four, as he launches the Baxter Building itself into outer space! Will Marvel's First Family survive long enough to find a way out of this predicament before they are cast into oblivion? Cover price $0.65.
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Item #60309702
Published Jun 1985 by Fishwrap/Apple.Fish Police (1985 Fishwrap) 1A CGC 9.4
Paper: White
Label #4349941001
Ends Bid History 3 bids Current Bid $7 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Inspector Gill is very interested when a mysterious female wants him to help her uncle Dr. Calamari, a scientist who is working a drug that will enable fish to live in the world filled with people who walk on two legs in "Hairballs." Script and art by Steve Moncuse. Cover price $1.25.
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Item #57946825
Published Apr 1985 by Marvel/Star Comics.Fraggle Rock (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-40D9BCD-053
Starts Apr 6 Comic book version of the TV show featuring the Fraggles, Gorgs, Doozers and other wonderful creatures living in the small fantastic place known as Fraggle Rock. Gobo comes across a metronome and thinks it's a time machine. And he brings the machine back to Fraggle Rock, it has a strange effect on everyone in "The Magic Time Machine" and "Can It Be Stopped?" Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. Cover price $0.65.
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Item #60065264
Published 1985 by Mirage Studios.Fugitoid (1985 Mirage) 1 CGC 9.8
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Paper: White
Label #4260706008
Starts Apr 6 Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. On a far off world, Dr. Honeycutt is attempting to perfect a mind over matter headband. A freak thunderstorm short circuits his plans and transfers his consciousness to his gardening droid. The authorities believe the droid killed the doctor, putting him/it on the run. After a long chase, they almost have him until the sudden arrival of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Story continues in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1985) #5. 44 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.
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Item #60156941
Tags: G.I. JoeGI Joe (1982 Marvel) 32 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.
Label #21-1984E1B-006
Starts Apr 6 1st printing - "The Mountain!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Can Spirit, Firefly, and Destro stop trying to kill each other long enough to survive the journey down THE MOUNTAIN? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60673411
Tags: Green LanternGreen Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 184 CGC 9.8
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Paper: White
Label #2100015012
Starts Apr 6 Cover art by Gil Kane. This issue has only three new pages and reprints Green Lantern #59, which was the first appearance of Guy Gardner. "Earth's Other Green Lantern!", script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Dick Giordano (additions), inks by Sid Greene and Dick Giordano (additions); The Guardians show Hal Jordan what would have happened if Guy Gardner had been chosen by Abin Sur as his successor; In that alternate past, Guy travels to the planet Ghera, which Hal never had, and ends a civil war there; But he contracts a yellow plague which kills him and as he dies, he passes the power ring and battery to Hal Jordan; Intrigued, Hal meets and becomes friends with Guy Gardner after the Guardians' presentation is through. "Justice League of America vs the Avengers the Death of a Dream" article; Dick Giordano relates why the expected team-up comic between DC and Marvel will not be published. Super Powers Collection ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60671648
Tags: Green LanternGreen Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 187 CGC 9.8
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Paper: White
Label #0935589028
Starts Apr 6 "A Day in his Life." John "Green Lantern" Stewart tries to rescue a space shuttle (and looks bad doing it) while the Predator beats up Hal Jordan. Script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Bill Willingham, inks by Rich Rankin. "Forever Blowing Bubbles." An invading warlord further complicates the life of a Green Lantern who is a mother and a glassblower in this Tales of the Green Lantern Corps story. Script by Mike Baron, art by Marshall Rogers. Cover by Paris Cullens and Romeo Tanghal. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60673678
Tags: Green LanternGreen Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 190 CGC 9.8
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Paper: White
Label #2080631013
Starts Apr 6 "Time Out of Mind." Guy Gardner awakes from his coma, John Stewart, Green Arrow and Black Canary realize that the Predator has messed with their memories, and Hal Jordan goes after the Predator. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. "Inset Trust" part two. The warring factions of Xaos unite against the Spider Guild. Meanwhile, Xax seems helpless in this Tales of the Green Lantern Corps backup tale. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #58498870
Tags: Green LanternGreen Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 191 CGC 9.8
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Paper: White
Label #4208511014
Starts Apr 6 "Macho." Predator merges with Carol Ferris to form Star Sapphire. Hal Jordan tries to rescue Ferris. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60520651
Tags: Green LanternGreen Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 191 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #3826033006
Starts Apr 22 "Macho." Predator merges with Carol Ferris to form Star Sapphire. Hal Jordan tries to rescue Ferris. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60520655
Tags: Green LanternGreen Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 192 CGC 9.4
Paper: White
Label #3826033008
Ends Bid History 2 bids Current Bid $7 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "First Star I See Tonight." The Zamarons summon Star Sapphire (who tells her origin to Hal Jordan) back to their world, where John Stewart, Katma Tui, and Dalor await. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60673417
Tags: Green LanternGreen Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 193 CGC 9.8
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Paper: White
Label #2080631016
Starts Apr 6 "Dead Ringer." Katma Tui and John Stewart fall in love and battle Replikon. Guy Gardner guest appearance. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60669977
Tags: Green LanternGreen Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 193 VF/NM 9.0
Signed by artist Joe Staton. No certification is included.
Starts Apr 22 "Dead Ringer." Katma Tui and John Stewart fall in love and battle Replikon. Guy Gardner guest appearance. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60680780
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part Tie-In), Green LanternGreen Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 195 CGC 9.8 SS Staton
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Paper: White
Signed by Joe Staton on 7/8/17
Label #1577212008
Starts Apr 6 Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover. "4" On Oa, Hal Jordan discovers that he will never be a Green Lantern again (as if!). Guy Gardner becomes the new Green Lantern. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #60671679
Tags: Crisis on Infinite Earths (part Tie-In), Green LanternGreen Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 195 CGC 9.6
Paper: White
Label #3891483010
Starts Apr 22 Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover. "4" On Oa, Hal Jordan discovers that he will never be a Green Lantern again (as if!). Guy Gardner becomes the new Green Lantern. Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson. Cover by Staton and Patterson. Cover price $0.75.