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Comic books October 1983, graded by CBCS

  • Item #59984237
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    • Label #22-1B615CA-023
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    Direct Edition. "Sacrifice Play!" Part 2 of 2. Fourth appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Dave Simons (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Dave Simons. The wondrous wall-crawler thinks he knows who the Hobgoblin is! Lefty Donovan! Who? Apparently the evidence from the police points in Lefty's direction! So the web-slinger conducts a relentless search! And in the skies over Times Square, the Amazing Spider-Man and the (suddenly super-strong) Hobgoblin clash again! Will this battle solve the mystery of the goblin's identity? Or just add to the puzzle? Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ned Leeds, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Note: The Hobgoblin appears next in Spectacular Spider-Man 85 -- a must read to keep up with the Hobgoblin's development.) Cover price $0.60.

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  • Item #59984146
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    It's Chicago in the year 2031 and when Reuben Flagg, former star of the "Mark Thrust" TV series, arrives as the new rookie Ranger, he tries to find out what is causing gangs to commit violence in "Hard Times." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $1.00.

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  • Item #57532613
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    "The Priest!" Written by Art and cover by Rick Leonardi and Terry Austin. Before the Runaways, there was Cloak and Dagger. The heroes of Dark and Light seek sanctuary with Father Delgado. But forces from without seek to tear them apart. NOTE: Ed Hannigan is credited as co-creator. The whole issue was sketched by Hannigan and these sketches were reprinted in Marvel Age. Cover price $0.60.

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  • Item #57924724
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    Published Oct 1983 by Marvel.
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    • Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #21-1984474-009
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    1st printing - "Night Attack!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. In Washington, D.C., Hawk goes hand to hand with Cobra Commander and Destro on the back of a rolling HISS tank and Major Bludd leaves The Baroness to die in an exploding tank. 1st appearance of Cover Girl and Trip-Wire. 1st time all of Cobra big wigs seen together. Introduction of Joes Wolverine tank. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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  • Item #58536294
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.
    • Label #21-4289F63-046
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    Cover by Mike Kaluta. Featuring: 9 page House of Mystery framing sequence "This Property Is Condemned!" starring Cain, Karen Berger, Joe Orlando, Gregory the Gargoyle, Brad the Doorman, Gary Cohn (cameo) and Dan Mishkin (cameo), written by Dan Mishkin & Gary Cohn and drawn by Adrian Gonzales; 8 page story "Government Vampire" written by J.M. DeMatteis and drawn by Frank Redondo; 1 page I... Baby Vampire! story by Stephen DeStefano; 4 page story "Can't Wait to Get Off Work" written by Dan Mishkin & Gary Cohn and drawn by Art Geroche; 1 page story "I Am a Middle-Aged Werewolf!" by Stephen DeStefano. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

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  • Item #57480724
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    • Label #21-22F82E4-018
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    "The Way It Began." Auron learns the secret origins of X'hal, Nimbus, himself, and the Complex-Complex. The origin of the Citadel. Script by Tod Smith, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Smith and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.25.

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  • Item #58941612
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    Published Oct 1983 by Marvel.
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    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. A young couple soon learn what lurks in the dark as a pare of Dire Wraiths reveal their terrible nature to them. Plus, Rom and Starshine arrive to a mysterious island and are accosted by creatures of fantasy and fairy-tale in "One Man's Toys...are another Man's Terror!" 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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    Published Oct 1983 by Marvel.
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    • Label #21-3B8717B-094
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    Luke, Leia and Kiro fight for their lives, Artoo comes to Lando, Chewie and Threepio's aid, and Darth Vader is most displeased with events on Iskalon in "Artoo-Detoo To The Rescue". Script by Jo Duffy, breakdowns by Ron Frenz, finishes by Tom Palmer. Palmer cover. Cover price $0.60.

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    Direct Edition. Cover and splash page by Bill Sienkiewicz. 'Chapter One: In The Hands Of Jabba The Hutt!', script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon; Darth Vader checks on the status of the second Death Star while The Rebels attempt to rescue Han Solo From Jabba The Hutt. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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  • Item #58353313
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    Direct Edition. Cover and splash page by Bill Sienkiewicz. 'Chapter One: In The Hands Of Jabba The Hutt!', script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon; Darth Vader checks on the status of the second Death Star while The Rebels attempt to rescue Han Solo From Jabba The Hutt. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

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