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1963 (1993 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Veitch

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFC92-012

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Cover pencils by Rick Veitch, inks by Dave Gibbons. Mayhem on Mystery Mile!, script by Alan Moore, pencils by Rick Veitch and Murphy Anderson, inks by Dave Gibbons and Murphy Anderson; things start going wrong with the automatic defenses of the underground fortress of Mystery Incorporated when the Neon Queen sees a strange man reverse waling in the Maybe Machine room; Fantastic Four homage. Spoof of the old Marvel Bullpen Bulletins pages. A fake letter page with letters for an issue that was never published. Pin-ups of Crystal Man, Planet and Kid Dynamo from Mystery Incorporated. Pin-up of Neon Queen from Mystery Incorporate by Melinda Gebbie. Phony ad for courses in speaking better English by Veitch. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.95.

1963 (1993 Image) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3805929012

Cover by Steve Bissette. Showdown in the Shimmering Zone!, script by Alan Moore, art by Steve Bissette and John Totleben; N-Man, a Thing-like creature with Reed Richards-type intelligence, is sent to investigate the Shimmering Zone; he encounters Comrade Cockroach, a Russian who tries to stop him from investigating the dimensional rift so the Russians can claim it. Flipsville!, script by Alan Moore, art by Jimmy Valentino and Steve Bissette; the home of Johnny Beyond, a beatnik, is ground zero for a dimensional rift; he encounters his alternate reality counterpart from 1992; Johnny Beyond is similar to Dr. Strange. N-Man pin-up by Steve Bissette. Garab Dorje pinup by Melinda Gebbie. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

1963 (1993 Image) 6 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4066659002

Cover by Rick Veitch. From Here to Alternity!, script by Alan Moore, art by Rick Veitch, Don Simpson, and Dave Gibbons; The Tomorrow Syndicate, a team similar to The Avengers, undertake a mission to locate Mystery, Incorporated, who have gone missing; in a dimensional opening, they discover alternate realities; the identity of the mysterious backwards time traveler from issue one is revealed. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

1963 (1993) Ashcan 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-47C8A16-001

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Alan Moore script. Ashcan edition for 1963, Book Five: Horus, Lord of Light. Rare Alan Moore item. Very low print run. Cover price $1.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 374 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3798926003

"Murder on Parade" Part 1 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Several days ago Richard and Mary Parker experienced the upside of having a son who is a superhero. But today they experience the downside...in spades! Venom believes that the Parkers need protection from their web-slinging son! So the Lethal Protector tries to kidnap them! But the amazing one won't let that happen without a fight! And what a fight it is! Venom and the wall-crawler battle from block to block for the same goal: saving the Parkers! Truly a bizarre twist! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Ben Urich, Joy Mercado, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The letters page previews the cover to Amazing Spider-Man 375.) Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 375D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3810044002

Direct Edition. 30th Anniversary issue of Amazing Spiderman #1. "The Bride of Venom" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Gold foil holografix cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Inside an abandoned Brooklyn amusement park, the Lethal Protector holds Richard and Mary Parker captive! The disturbed Venom thinks he's just doing what's best for Peter's parents! But that's not going to work! No way, no how! So the wall-crawler heads to the park knowing a fierce fight awaits! However the web-slinger may have help this time from a very unlikely source...Eddie Brock's ex-wife! Wow, will there be a family reunion atop the Ferris wheel? Or perhaps a funeral beneath it? One way or another, the Amazing Spider-Man and Venom battle for the last time! Cameo appearances by Silver Sable, Battlestar, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "True Friends!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Patrick Olliffee. Inks by Mark McKenna. Aware of what the Human Torch did to Empire State University, Spider-Man vows to bring his friend to justice. Cameo appearance by Silver Sable. Plot crosses over with Fantastic Four 373 & 374. Third story: "The Monster Within" Script by Eric Fein. Art by Dan Panosian. JJJ tries to get his son, John Jameson, started in the field of journalism. Fourth story: "Echoes..." Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Don Hudson. The Chameleon visits the grave of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: Venom appears next in the first issue of his Lethal Protector (1993) series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 660,958. average paid circulation 544,900.) 64 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 375N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4361080016

Newsstand Edition. 30th Anniversary issue of Amazing Spiderman #1. "The Bride of Venom" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Gold foil holografix cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Inside an abandoned Brooklyn amusement park, the Lethal Protector holds Richard and Mary Parker captive! The disturbed Venom thinks he's just doing what's best for Peter's parents! But that's not going to work! No way, no how! So the wall-crawler heads to the park knowing a fierce fight awaits! However the web-slinger may have help this time from a very unlikely source...Eddie Brock's ex-wife! Wow, will there be a family reunion atop the Ferris wheel? Or perhaps a funeral beneath it? One way or another, the Amazing Spider-Man and Venom battle for the last time! Cameo appearances by Silver Sable, Battlestar, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "True Friends!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Patrick Olliffee. Inks by Mark McKenna. Aware of what the Human Torch did to Empire State University, Spider-Man vows to bring his friend to justice. Cameo appearance by Silver Sable. Plot crosses over with Fantastic Four 373 & 374. Third story: "The Monster Within" Script by Eric Fein. Art by Dan Panosian. JJJ tries to get his son, John Jameson, started in the field of journalism. Fourth story: "Echoes..." Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Don Hudson. The Chameleon visits the grave of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: Venom appears next in the first issue of his Lethal Protector (1993) series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 660,958. average paid circulation 544,900.) 64 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 375N CGC 9.4 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4361080020

Newsstand Edition. 30th Anniversary issue of Amazing Spiderman #1. "The Bride of Venom" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Gold foil holografix cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Inside an abandoned Brooklyn amusement park, the Lethal Protector holds Richard and Mary Parker captive! The disturbed Venom thinks he's just doing what's best for Peter's parents! But that's not going to work! No way, no how! So the wall-crawler heads to the park knowing a fierce fight awaits! However the web-slinger may have help this time from a very unlikely source...Eddie Brock's ex-wife! Wow, will there be a family reunion atop the Ferris wheel? Or perhaps a funeral beneath it? One way or another, the Amazing Spider-Man and Venom battle for the last time! Cameo appearances by Silver Sable, Battlestar, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Second story: "True Friends!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Patrick Olliffee. Inks by Mark McKenna. Aware of what the Human Torch did to Empire State University, Spider-Man vows to bring his friend to justice. Cameo appearance by Silver Sable. Plot crosses over with Fantastic Four 373 & 374. Third story: "The Monster Within" Script by Eric Fein. Art by Dan Panosian. JJJ tries to get his son, John Jameson, started in the field of journalism. Fourth story: "Echoes..." Script by Terry Kavanagh. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Don Hudson. The Chameleon visits the grave of Kraven the Hunter. (Notes: Venom appears next in the first issue of his Lethal Protector (1993) series. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 660,958. average paid circulation 544,900.) 64 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 376 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-003

"Guilt by Association" Part 1 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Jeff Johnson. Inks by Dan Panosian and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. While web-swinging through the city, the wondrous wall-crawler accidentally bumps into Styx and Stone! What are the strange pair of assassins doing in the Big Apple today? Apparently they are guarding the movie studio of a sleazy producer! However the web-slinger is the least of their concerns; because Cardiac wants to put that same slimy producer (and anyone that stands in his way) out of business! As expected it doesn't take long for the three-way battle to erupt: Cardiac vs. Styx & Stone vs. the Spectacular Spider-Man! Lights, Camera, Action! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Richard Parker, and Mary Parker. 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 377 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-008

"Dust to Dust" Part 2 of 2. Plot by David Michelinie. Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Jeff Johnson. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After their tenacious battle last issue, Cardiac determines that Styx has to be eliminated! So to that end Dr. Elias Wirtham tricks Stone into bringing Styx to a New Jersey medical facility for treatment. But Cardiac's scheduled tests will put Styx out of action... permanently! Wow, so much for the Hippocratic Oath! Fortunately though, a well-placed spider-tracer leads the web-slinger directly to Cardiac's location! And the Amazing Spider-Man clashes with Cardiac to save Styx and Stone! Talk about an ethical dilemma! Origin of Styx and Stone. Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Richard Parker, and Mary Parker. (Note: Styx and Stone appear next in the first issue of Spider-Man The Arachnis Project (1994) Limited Series.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 380D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-014

Direct Edition. Guest stars galore! "Soldiers of Hope" Maximum Carnage Part 11 of 14. Guest-starring Captain America, Deathlok, Firestar, Iron Fist, and Nightwatch. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Mark Bagley (breakdowns) and Randy Emberlin (finishes). Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 103. The ranks of the good guys are growing! The wall-crawler, star-spangled avenger, living weapon, Demolisher, and Firestar scour the city looking for Carnage's gang of killers! And it doesn't take long to find one of them! Shriek is raising cain all by herself on the Upper East Side! But this could be an opportunity to divide and conquer! Can Spider-Man and Captain America silence Shriek? Meanwhile inside the Statue of Liberty's torch, Nightwatch and Morbius attempt to rescue Venom from Carnage's clutches! However, the nocturnal heroes will have to defeat the Demogoblin, doppelganger, and Carrion first! Story continues in Spider-Man 37. Cameo appearances by the Black Cat and Cloak. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 381 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE368-017

"Samson Unleashed!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-Starring Doc Samson and the Hulk. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Peter Parker and Leonard Samson attend the unveiling of an experimental psychiatric treatment based upon gamma radiation! The new "gamma virus" will help mentally ill people release their repressed hatred and anger! Hold on, is mixing hatred and anger with gamma radiation a good idea? One thing leads to another... and the new virus infects Doc Samson! And later in Washington Square Park, it infects the Hulk too! And that leaves the Amazing Spider-Man stuck between a rock and a hard place.. .and then some! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Richard Parker, and Mary Parker. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 383 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDE684-009

"Judgement Night!" Trial by Jury Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. The Jury has a new target: the Amazing Spider-Man! After failing to capture Venom several months ago, the heavily-armed vigilantes decide that the web-slinger is the next best thing! In the skies over Manhattan, the Jury (and Orwell Taylor) set a trap for the spectacular one! So much for voir dire! This Jury is already seated and going straight for a conviction! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Richard Parker, Mary Parker, and Nova. (Notes: The Jury previously appeared in the Venom Lethal Protector (1993) series. This issue includes a foldout back cover featuring upcoming Marvel releases.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Angels and Visitations HC (1993 A Miscellany by Neil Gaiman) 1LTD-1ST VF+ 8.5

1st printing. Limited Edition - Signed by Neil Gaiman, Steve Bissete, Randy Broecker, David McKean, P. Craig Russell, Jill Karla Schwarz, Bill Sienkiewicz, Charles Vess, and Michael Zulli - Limited to 400 Copies. Limited Edition comes in leather slipcase. A Miscellany by Neil Gaiman. This collection of Neil Gaiman's short fiction features an odd assortment of enigmatic and wonderful tales - including Troll Bridge, Chivalry, and Cold Colours - to amuse and delight, illustrated by Charles Vess, P. Craig Russell, Jill Carla Schwarz, Michael Zulli, and Randy Broecker. Hardcover, 168 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $20.00.

Batman (1940) 497D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4381293014

This is the direct edition with the overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 500D CBCS 7.0 Die-Cut Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-010

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THIS COMIC IS NOT POLYBAGGED. KnightFall Part 19. The concluding chapter of KnightFall finds Batman (Jean-Paul Valley) determined to break Bane the way the villain broke his predecessor in "Dark Angel." Nightwing cameo. Written by Doug Moench. Art for Chapter 1 ("The Fall") by Jim Aparo & Terry Austin. Art for Chapter 2 ("The Descent") by Mike Manley. Comes with 2 postcards: 'Classic Batman' by Jim Aparo and 'The New Batman' by Mike Manley. Wraparound die-cut cover by Joe Quesada & Kevin Nowlan. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.95.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 12D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1983761006

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a comic book. "Batgirl: Day One." Barbara Gordon attends a costume party dressed as Batgirl. Unfortunately, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn also decide to show up. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Grendel (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8 SS Matt Wagner

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Matt Wagner.

Label #22-0668043-006

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BATMAN/GRENDEL pits the relentless determination of the Dark Knight Detective against the diabolic methodology of Hunter Rose, the first incarnation of Matt Wagner's now-classic creation, Grendel. While Bruce Wayne and Hunter Rose play power games in Gotham's high society, Batman finds himself up against a new and vicious foe of uncanny intellect and evil intent, one more than capable of testing the Dark Knight's formidable skills to their limits. Written and illustrated by Grendel creator Matt Wagner. Painted cover by Wagner. Prestige Format. Co-published by DC and Comico, the Comic Company. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Grendel (1993) 2 CBCS 9.6 SS Matt Wagner

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Matt Wagner.

Label #22-0668043-005

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The true aggressive evil of Grendel is revealed as, in his malevolent quest to prove his superiority over Batman, he slaughters a squad of Gotham City cops and kidnaps an innocent child to use as a pawn in his cruel games of duplicity and murder. But the Dark Knight is not so easily duped, and Grendel's extreme actions set them both up for a chilling confrontation! Written and illustrated by Grendel creator Matt Wagner. Painted cover by Wagner. Prestige Format. Co-published by DC and Comico, the Comic Company. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Grendel (1993) Ashcan 1GOLD CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Gold Foil Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-017

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Gold Foil Variant Hero Premiere Edition # 2. B & W preview Ashcan. Featuring 15 minutes with Matt Wagner.

Batman Vengeance of Bane (1993) 1 FN+ 6.5 1st Printing

1st printing - In Batman Sword of Azrael (1992) #1-4, a major new hero was introduced to the Batman mythos. Now, another character is added to the Batman family. Only this time, it's a villain. Bane is the sole survivor of the Venom experiments (first revealed in Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #16-20), an attempt to create drug-enhanced killing machines. As a result of these tests, Bane has spent a lifetime as the toughest inmate in the worst prison on the South American island of Santa Prisca where he acquired his berserk strength, a savage, calculating intellect, and an unparalleled megalomania. He ultimately sets his sights on Gotham City, and goes gunning for the Dark Knight. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Eduardo Barreto. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Bloodshot (1993 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-0160012-002

Bloodshot returns to England to work for Neville, the Eternal Warrior's solicitor. He soon learns several people on both sides of the law have scores to settle with him. "Death At 10,000 Feet!" is written by Kevin VanHook, with art by Don Perlin and John Dixon. Characters: Alicia Guerrero; Bloodshot; Cinder [Marco]; Colin King [a.k.a. Ninjak]; Glyder [Leigh Rosetti]; Jillian Alcott; Malcolm; Montblanc; Neville Alcott. Cover price $2.25.

Catwoman (1993 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4028591007

Bane's in charge and Catwoman's stealing on his behalf in "Life Lines Chapter 1: Rough Diamonds!" Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Jo Duffy, pencils by Jim Balent, inks by Dick Giordano. Balent embossed cover. Cover price $1.95.

Cherry's Jubilee (1992 Cherry Comics) #3, 1st Printing VF+ 8.5

1st Printing. Front cover art by Larry Welz. Back cover by Mark Bode. Larry Welz, Larry Welz, "Marv", Larry Todd, Dan Fogel, Justine Blanco, Chris Tirri, Leslie Sternbergh, Richard "Grass" Green, John J. Wozniak, Duke Roosevelt, and Molly Kiely stories and art. New Teen Titans/X-Men parody. 7" x 10 1/4", 44 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Concrete Eclectica (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-08A2B64-002

By PAUL CHADWICK. Harvey and Eisner award-winning creator Paul Chadwick returns for a 2-issue outing with new Concrete stories, as well as new non-Concrete tales. This issue, Concrete does his part for gun control and gets shot for his troubles in "King of the Early Evening." Also, installments of the new '100 Horrors' series, including the kids-can-be-so-cruel story "The Ugly Boy." The issue is rounded out with a look at art done by Chadwick for convention appearances and advertisements - including 4 beautiful watercolor paintings. Cover price $2.95.

Concrete Eclectica (1993) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-08A2B64-003

By PAUL CHADWICK. This issue features a whimsical story, "I Strive for Realism," in which Concrete meets the creator of his universe, and is temporarily transformed back into plain, human Ronald Lithgow. Also in this issue, a new 'Sky of Heads' story, more '100 Horrors,' and a few more of Paul Chadwick's wonderful watercolor paintings. Cover price $2.95.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 319A.N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4331915002

1st printing (white cover). Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Scott McDaniel. Fall From Grace Prologue: Temptation, script by D.G. Chichester, pencils by Scott McDaniel, inks by Hector Collazo and Harry Candelario; Daredevil keeps a homeless man from burning down a church; Hellspawn kills a voodoo priest; John Garrett, cyborg agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., thinks he's the President; former General Kenkoy hires Silver Sable to find his long-lost relative, Eddie. Elektra and the Kingpin make brief appearances. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 319A.N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4331915003

1st printing (white cover). Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Scott McDaniel. Fall From Grace Prologue: Temptation, script by D.G. Chichester, pencils by Scott McDaniel, inks by Hector Collazo and Harry Candelario; Daredevil keeps a homeless man from burning down a church; Hellspawn kills a voodoo priest; John Garrett, cyborg agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., thinks he's the President; former General Kenkoy hires Silver Sable to find his long-lost relative, Eddie. Elektra and the Kingpin make brief appearances. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4085098003

Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

Label #3827107024

Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3993676013

Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-33163EA-005

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Cover pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by Brad Vancata. The Killing Stroke, script by Gregory Wright, pencils by Tom Raney and Joe Brozowski (as J.J. Birch), inks by Mark McKenna, Joe Brozowski (as J.J. Birch), and Tom Raney; Deathlok, Siege and Coldblood continue their battle against Cybertek and their Cyberwarriors; Harlan Ryker activates a bomb that will kill them and Deathlok's human body. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Deathmate Black (1993) 1A NM- 9.2 Silvestri

Signed by artist J. Scott Campbell. No certification is included.

Written by Brandon Choi and Eric Silvestri. Art by Brandon Peterson, Brett Booth, Marc Silvestri, Jeffery Scott, Scott Clark, Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, Scott Williams, Sal Regla, Alex Garner and Trevor Scott. Cover by Marc Silvestri & Jim Lee. It's the first appearance of Gen 13! Featuring WildC.A.T.s/H.A.R.D. Corps. All is not as it should be. The Earth has become a colder and darker place. Jacob Marlowe is no longer a successful financier but one of the most powerful rulers of the Western hemisphere with Wildcore as his enforcers. Yet, it is Jacob who realizes that things are awry, and he must decide if Earth's greatest heroes will be sent to stop the Deathmate before the universe ceases to exist! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Deathmate Blue (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2A9BC1C-094

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Mike Leeke cover art. Story 1:"Battlestone vs. Magnus Robot Fighter" featuring characters from Magnus Robot Fighter and Brigade. Written by John Ostrander and drawn by Jim Calafiore. Story 2: "Secret Forces" featuring characters from Secret Weapons and CyberForce. Written by Joe St. Pierre and drawn by Sean Chen. Story 3: "Sacrifices" featuring characters from Harbinger, Brigade, & CyberForce. Written by Maurice Fontenot and drawn by Howard Simpson. Story 4: "Supremely Darque" featuring Characters from Solar Man of the Atom and Supreme. Written by Kevin Vanhook and drawn by Peter Grau. Cover price $4.95.

Demon (1990) Annual 2 FN+ 6.5

The BLOODLINES Summer Annual crossover event continues from Eclipso Annual (1992) #1. The Demon tastes New Blood when Gotham mob assassin Tommy Monaghan, en route to score a hit against a rival gang leader, is attacked by one of the alien parasites and becomes the well-armed Hitman (1st appearance), this Annual's infusion of New Blood in the DC Universe. BLOODLINES continues in Batman Legends of the Dark Knight Annual (1991) #3. Written by Garth Ennis, with art and cover by John McCrea. Cover price $3.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 666 CBCS 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signatures: Scott Hanna, Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan. (#1225/500) Direct Edition

Label #23-105C26A-004

Knightfall: Chapter 18. "The Devil You Know!" Story by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. The mantle of the Bat has passed to another, and his first order of business...find Bane and put him out of commission for good. It's the new Batman vs. Bane and Gotham City is at stake. But, we all know what happened to the last Batman that faced Bane. Story continues in Batman #500. Cover price $1.25.

Doom 2099 (1993 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289B7BE-004

Cover pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by John Beatty. Unto the Breach, script by John Francis Moore, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by John Beatty; After Doom steals some Tritonium, he plays Pixel corp against Tiger Wylde; Tiger Wylde figures out where Doom is and threatens to blow up the whole mountain. 32 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Doom 2099 (1993 Marvel) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289B7BE-005

Cover pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by John Beatty. Fire Answers Fire, script by John Francis Moore, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by John Beatty; Doom faces Tiger in person, and wins in a suicide gambit. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 134 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4385874024

Duke, Snake-Eyes, Lady Jaye and Roadblock continue their mission against Cobra, escalating the military action in "Throwdown in the Citadel!" Written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 135U CGC 9.2 Wildman Variant

Paper: White

Label #4385874022

Not polybagged. Part 1 of 4. This re-launch issue is a ninja spectacular! The Joes are regrouped into smaller strike teams. One such strike force, led by Snake-Eyes, must confront the Cobra Ninjas in a hair-raising mission. Characters: Snake-Eyes; Storm Shadow; Nunchuck; Scarlett; T'Jbang; Dojo; Jinx; Night Creepers; Cobra Commander; Zarana; Slice; Dice. "Ninjas Own the Night" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 136U CGC 9.6 Wildman Variant

Paper: White

Label #4385874021

Not polybagged. Part 2 of 4. "Reversals and Betrayals!" Characters: Snake-Eyes; Storm Shadow; Nunchuck; Scarlett; T'Jbang; Dojo; Zarana; Cobra Commander; Road-Pig; Duke; Road Block; Baroness; Destro; Slice; Dice. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.75.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 139 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #21-197F604-017

GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 1 of 4 - "Realignments!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Chris Batista. The mighty Megatron arrives at Castle Destro and is not pleased with what he finds. But if Cobra Commander can somehow reason with the Cybertronian giant, Cobra may obtain a powerful new foe that could turn the scales in their war against GI Joe. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Good Guys (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8 SS

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Verified Signature: Charles Yoakum, Grey, Jan Childress & Jim Shooter.

Label #19-20638AB-002

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Cover pencils by Grey, inks by Charles Yoakum. To Wish a Mile High, script by Jan Childress (co-plot, script) and Jim Shooter (co-plot), pencils by Jan Childress (layouts), Grey, Alan Weiss, and Adam Pollina, inks by Charles Yoakum, Alan Weiss, and Adam Pollina; The Good Guys get their powers, and have to stop an evil boy genius. 52 pgs. $3.50. Cover price $3.50.

Icon (1993 DC) Milestone 1A.U CGC 9.2 Direct Variant Not Polybagged

Paper: White

Label #4066326005

NOT polybagged - "By Their Own Bootstraps" In 1839, an alien starliner malfunctioned and exploded. A jettisoned life pod crashed in a cotton field in the Deep South. The pod was equipped with a unique survival mechanism that was programmed to configure its passenger's genetic structure to match whatever life form it first encountered. And so it happened that Miriam, the slave who discovered the pod, found inside a baby boy with her mother's eyes. Today, the alien is still alive, in the guise of successful attorney Augustus Freeman IV of Dakota. Still marooned, he waits for Earth's technology to catch up to his life pod's. Secretly possessing superpowers, he quietly helps people in need, until recent events in the city of Dakota - and the arguments of a certain opinionated young woman - compel him to become more than just a silent friend to the community. He dons a costume to become Icon, the hero of Dakota. Written by Dwayne McDuffie, with art by Mark Bright and Mike Gustovich. Cover by Denys Cowan and Jimmy Palmiotti. Includes a 3-page preview of Static. Cover price $2.95.

Jurassic Park (1993) 1A CBCS 9.4 Kane

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2AC6C05-014

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1st printing. Collector's Edition. Gil Kane art. George Perez inks. Walt Simonson script. NOTE: $2.95 cover price with black collectors edition box; originally came polybagged with trading cards and may or may not be polybagged with cards when purchased. Cover price $2.95.

Jurassic Park (1993) 2N CBCS 9.8 Kane Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Dave Cockrum Variant.

Label #19-2A98398-067

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Gil Kane art. George Perez inks. Walt Simonson script. NOTE: $2.50 cover price. Cover price $2.50.

Maxx (1993) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4384154012

Cover art by Sam Kieth. Maxx, script by Sam Kieth (plot) and William Messner-Loebs (script), pencils by Sam Kieth, inks by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair (finishes); Social worker Julie goes above and beyond the call of duty when she bails the Maxx out of jail yet again. Back cover features Kieth's art for the cover of #2. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Maxx (1993) 1B FN/VF 7.0

Glow-in-the-dark cover; Sam Kieth art.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-085

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Story and art by John Byrne. Russia's Project Omega attacks the mutates on two levels: with straight-ahead superhero action and through the devastating truth. The Next Men learn more than they wanted to know about their origins and their tie to the out-of-control Russian mutates. Meanwhile, Danny learns what it means to live a "normal" human life. Then, in part four of "M4," Mark does a change of face... literally. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 11 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-081

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Story and art by John Byrne. Russia's Project Omega attacks the mutates on two levels: with straight-ahead superhero action and through the devastating truth. The Next Men learn more than they wanted to know about their origins and their tie to the out-of-control Russian mutates. Meanwhile, Danny learns what it means to live a "normal" human life. Then, in part four of "M4," Mark does a change of face... literally. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.