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Checkmate (1988 DC 1st Series) comic books 1989

  • Issue #10
    Checkmate (1988 DC 1st Series) 10

    Part 2 of 2, continued from last issue. A counterfeiting ring equipped with real U.S. Treasury printing plates could produce enough funny money to destroy the world economy...unless the Knights of Checkmate make sure the bucks stop here! Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by John Statema and Al Vey. Cover by Gil Kane. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

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    6 days left Auction CHECKMATE #10 Vintage DC Comic Checkmate

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  • Issue #11
    Checkmate (1988 DC 1st Series) 11
    Published Feb 1989 by DC.

    Invasion Extra: First Strike! When Earth becomes the target of the alien Invasion, the Knights of Checkmate are thrust into a plot by human sympathizers to assassinate the Queen of England. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Steve Erwin and Al Vey. Cover by Gil Kane. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #12
    Checkmate (1988 DC 1st Series) 12
    Published Mar 1989 by DC.

    Invasion Extra: Aftermath. There's a Knight in the space program as Checkmate goes undercover at Cape Canaveral to stop an inside plot to steal the space shuttle. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Steve Erwin and Al Vey. New Format. Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #13
    Checkmate (1988 DC 1st Series) 13

    Divorced dad Harry Stein tries to get away for a vacation with his kids, but when your job is heading up Checkmate, it's not easy to get away from work even when you're not in the office. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Steve Erwin, Rick Hoberg and Al Vey. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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    $4 27993: DC Comics CHECKMATE #13 VF Grade

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  • Issue #14
    Checkmate (1988 DC 1st Series) 14

    Black Thorn asks one of the Knights of Checkmate for help on a very personal mission in a trio of tales, all written by Paul Kupperberg and featuring art by guest artists Eduardo Barreto, Paris Cullins and Tod Smith. Cover by Art Thibert. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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    $4 27994: DC Comics CHECKMATE #14 VF Grade

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  • Issue #15
    Checkmate (1988 DC 1st Series) 15
    Published Jun 1989 by DC.

    "The Janus Directive," part 1 of 11. While a Knight faces the armored might of the mysterious assassin known as the Bishop, Amanda Waller sets in motion forces that could destroy Checkmate and the rest of America's intelligence community. Continued in Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) #27. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Steve Erwin and Al Vey. Cover by Gil Kane. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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    1 day left Auction DC Checkmate! #15 May1989 The Janus Directive "Knight Kill! Part 1 of 11 8.5 VF+

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  • Issue #16
    Checkmate (1988 DC 1st Series) 16
    Published Jul 1989 by DC.

    "The Janus Directive," part 3 of 11. Harry Stein sends a Knight, Black Thorn and Valentina Vostok to grab Amanda Waller before her efforts destroy the nation's spy agencies...the way General Eiling wants Major Force to destroy Checkmate's headquarters. Continued from Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) #27. Continued in Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) #28. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Rick Hoberg and Al Vey. Cover by Gil Kane. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #17
    Checkmate (1988 DC 1st Series) 17
    Published Aug 1989 by DC.

    "The Janus Directive," part 5 of 11. With their headquarters destroyed, the Knights of Checkmate are being killed off by the mysterious Blackadders as Suicide Squad, Black Thorn, Val Vostok and the Atom Project continue their search for the power behind the deadly Janus Directive. Continued from Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) #28. Continued in Manhunter (1988 1st Series) #14. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Steve Erwin and Al Vey. Cover by Gil Kane. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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    $3 27995: DC Comics CHECKMATE #17 VG Grade
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    1 day left Auction 4 Checkmate DC Comic Books #12 13 17 18 9 TJ6

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  • Issue #18
    Checkmate (1988 DC 1st Series) 18
    Published Sep 1989 by DC.

    "The Janus Directive," part 9 of 11. The Knights of Checkmate and the Suicide Squad prepare for an all-out assault on the death-dealing Space Ark of Kobra, the force behind the world-dominating scheme known as the Janus Directive. Continued from Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) #29. Continued in Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) #30. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Steve Erwin and Al Vey. Cover by Gil Kane. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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    $4 27996: DC Comics CHECKMATE #18 Fine Grade

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  • Issue #19
    Checkmate (1988 DC 1st Series) 19
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    While the Checkmate organization deals with the devastation wrought by the events of the Janus Directive, the Knights in the field are faced with a new menace that threatens to destroy them from within...a renegade agent who calls himself the Black Night. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Rick Hoberg and Al Vey. Cover by Gil Kane. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #20
    Checkmate (1988 DC 1st Series) 20

    A Knight in Moscow tracks down a Soviet mole in the U.S. State Department...and another makes a surprising return from the field. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Steve Erwin and Al Vey. Cover by Erwin and Dick Giordano. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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    $4 27997: DC Comics CHECKMATE #20 Fine Grade

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  • Issue #21
    Checkmate (1988 DC 1st Series) 21

    Part 1 of the 5-part 'Knight Wars': Checkmate launches into action to protect California's water supply...but can they trust the Knights involved? And who is the deadly Bishop who fights against them? Written by Paul Kupperberg, with art by Steve Erwin and Al Vey. Cover by Erwin and Kez Wilson. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

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    $4 27998: DC Comics CHECKMATE #21 VF Grade

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