Comic books October 1983, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $36.00 Paper: White Label #4165917023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.08) will be charged at checkout.

"Yesterday Man!" Sub-Mariner and Invisible Woman cameos. Part 2 of 3. Story and art by John Byrne. Marrina is at the mercy of the diabolical Master of the World! This arch fiend is all too gracious and reveals to the aquatic beauty his mysterious origin. Meanwhile, her teammates in Alpha Flight fight desperately to rescue her. NOTE: This issue's story runs congruent to Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) #260. Includes the back-up feature: The Origins of Alpha Flight. "Purpose!" Starring Guardian. Wolverine cameo. Story and art by John Byrne. Cover price $0.60.

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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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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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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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Canadian Edition with 75¢ Cover Price. "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 $0.75.

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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.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 236N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4148606005

Newsstand Edition. "I Want to be an Avenger!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Roger Stern. Art by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Amazing Spider-Man wants to join the Avengers! But the web-slinger passed on his first opportunity way back in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 3. Why is he ready to sign up now? Earth's Mightiest Heroes are lukewarm to the idea and brush off the wall-crawler. However, when Spider-Man sees a quinjet departing the mansion, he hitches a ride! After the quinjet lands at Project Pegasus, Captain America, She-Hulk, and Starfox aren't very happy to find their amazing stowaway. But that attitude changes in a heartbeat when the Avengers discover hordes of Lava Men on the loose! Not to mention Blackout, Electro, Moonstone, and the Rhino! It's pandemonium at Project Pegasus! Cameo appearances by Michael O'Brien (aka the Guardsman) and the Vision. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Captain Marvel, Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Note: This issue celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Avengers (1963-1983) and debuts a new cover logo for the series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $331.99 CGC Signature Series Paper: Off white to white Signed by Michael Zeck on 10/20/17 Label #1588237001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.96) will be charged at checkout.

"One Man in Search of Himself!" Part 1 of 3. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. The story begins in a war-ravaged New York City circa 1991. The mysterious being Godwulf sends a clone of Luther Manning back to 1983 to find Deathlok. The clone's quest for Deathlok leads to the abandoned Brand Corporation facility on Long Island. Meanwhile, Steve Rogers and Bernie Rosenthal are driving to Bernie's parents' house for supper, when their travel route takes them by...the abandoned Brand Corporation facility on Long Island. What happens when a clone from the future meets a living legend from the present? Cameo appearance by Deathlok. (Note: This three-part saga was reprinted in 1993 in a single volume titled "Captain America ? Deathlok Lives.") 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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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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BUBBLICIOUS Variant - "Daughter of a Dark Wind" Written by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by William Johnson. Inks by Danny Bulanadi. Cover pencils by Luke McDonnell with inks by Bob Wiacek. A healed Bullseye betrays Dark Wind and makes his way back to the States; Yuriko kills her father to save Daredevil's life (Yuriko next appears in Alpha Flight #33 as Lady Deathstrike). Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by Frank Cirocco, inks by Dan Green. Power Be the Prize, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Dan Green, inks by Rick Magyar; As Dracula's power continues to be augmented by the Darkholders, Dr. Strange, Wong, Blade, Frank Drake and Hannibal King journey to Castle Mordo in Transylvania to retrieve the Darkhold and attempt to unleash its power against vampires; However, Dracula realizes what they're doing and pursues them to the castle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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"Choices!" Part 2 of 3. Silver Surfer cameo. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Reed Richards is mysteriously missing, but Sue, Johnny, and Ben don't have long to worry as they are suddenly and savagely attacked by the alien tyrant Tyros the Terrible (Terrax, former Herald of Galactus)! Meanwhile, the Invisible Girl comes face-to-face with their greatest enemy - Doctor Doom! Cover price $0.60.

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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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Cover art by Neal Adams. Editorial in which Roger Silfer discusses the impact Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams' Green Lantern / Green Arrow series had on him and the comics industry. Intro in which Denny O'Neil talks about the experience of working on Green Lantern / Green Arrow with Neal Adams. Stories reprinted from Green Lantern 76 and 77. "No Evil Shall Escape My Sight!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Neal Adams; Green Arrow shows Green Lantern the plight of the people living in the tenements of slumlord Jubal Slade; But when the Guardians of the Universe observe GL roughing up Slade, they bring him to Oa and reprimand him. Vigilante ad. "Journey to Desolation!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Frank Giacoia; Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and the Old-Timer come across the company town of Desolation, where the boss Slapper Soames plans to execute Johnny Walden to silence the songs he sings which have inspired the people of Desolation to think about a better way of life; As Green Lantern joins the townspeople in attacking Soames' stronghold, the Guardians inform him that since he is on a leave of absence they have reduced the power of his ring. Reprinted covers of Green Lantern 76 and 77, art by Neal Adams. DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

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"Point Blank!" Guest-starring Mockingbird. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (pencils) and Brett Breeding (inks & embellishes). Cover by Mark Gruenwald and Bob Layton. Clint Barton's idyllic life has unraveled quickly in the past 48 hours as his great job and perfect girlfriend are gone! The beleaguered bowman still has his rocket-sled however and also a new ally! After Hawkeye and Mockingbird regroup from last issue's narrow escape, they go back to Cross Headquarters to search for evidence! But a shadowy super-villain called the Silencer intercepts them! Is this novice going to derail Clint's quest to take down his former employer? Be careful Hawkeye! Silence can be deadly! Retelling of Mockingbird's origin. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

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Machine Man returns in a new limited series, with comments from Tom DeFalco; An Annual Tradition - a look at the twelve 1983 Marvel Annuals; article by Jim Owsley on The Falcon limited series; The Office Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Jim Shooter; A Map of the Marvel Bullpen, with art by Bob Camp; Marvel Tails preview; a look at the X-Men and the Micronauts limited series, with comments from Bill Mantlo and Butch Guice; a look at the Dazzler graphic novel, with comments from Jim Shooter; Joe Rubinstein comments on Tim Sale's sample inks. X-Men and the Micronauts cover by Butch Guice and Bob Wiacek. Cover price $0.25.

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Machine Man returns in a new limited series, with comments from Tom DeFalco; An Annual Tradition - a look at the twelve 1983 Marvel Annuals; article by Jim Owsley on The Falcon limited series; The Office Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Jim Shooter; A Map of the Marvel Bullpen, with art by Bob Camp; Marvel Tails preview; a look at the X-Men and the Micronauts limited series, with comments from Bill Mantlo and Butch Guice; a look at the Dazzler graphic novel, with comments from Jim Shooter; Joe Rubinstein comments on Tim Sale's sample inks. X-Men and the Micronauts cover by Butch Guice and Bob Wiacek. Cover price $0.25.

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Machine Man returns in a new limited series, with comments from Tom DeFalco; An Annual Tradition - a look at the twelve 1983 Marvel Annuals; article by Jim Owsley on The Falcon limited series; The Office Handbook of the Marvel Universe - Jim Shooter; A Map of the Marvel Bullpen, with art by Bob Camp; Marvel Tails preview; a look at the X-Men and the Micronauts limited series, with comments from Bill Mantlo and Butch Guice; a look at the Dazzler graphic novel, with comments from Jim Shooter; Joe Rubinstein comments on Tim Sale's sample inks. X-Men and the Micronauts cover by Butch Guice and Bob Wiacek. Cover price $0.25.

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"The Boy's Night Out!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Jack of Hearts. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. After growing tired of his virtual house arrest, Jack Hart busts out of his home looking for adventure! But the SHIELD agents assigned to monitor his whereabouts quickly attack! However, the Jack of Hearts eludes the agents and travels to the Empire State University campus to talk to his only friend...Marcy Kane. Meanwhile, Peter Parker is also on the ESU campus cleaning out his locker after dropping out of grad school. When the SHIELD agents storm the physics building, pandemonium erupts! And as usual the Spectacular Spider-Man is caught in the middle! Does the web-slinger have an ace in the hole to trump the Jack of Hearts? (Note: Marcy Kane and Jack Hart appear next in the Jack of Hearts Limited Series published in 1984.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

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"Delusions" Part 3 of 3. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Greg LaRocque. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Greg LaRocque and Al Milgrom. Peter Parker and Ben Urich attend the Punisher's arraignment hearing at the courthouse. It's a sad ending for Frank Castle as the once proud vigilante is sentenced to a mental institution for his attacks on the civilian populace. However, the one-man war against crime will return with a vengeance in his Limited Series! (Punisher 1st series 1986). Meanwhile, the Black Cat is gradually recovering from her injuries and suggests to the web-slinger the possibility of becoming his crime fighting partner. Brief origin on the Punisher. Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Notes: This three-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 220, 221, and 222. There was some controversy at the time over the characterization (mentally unstable/borderline psychotic) of the Punisher in these issues, as his persona was somewhat different from his prior appearances.) 32 pages Reprinted in Marvel Tales # 222. Cover price $0.60.

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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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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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Newsstand 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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"I, Monster!" Guest-starring Lockjaw. Story by John Byrne. Art by Ron Wilson and Hilary Barta. In this Twilight Zone-like tale, Ben and Lockjaw, the teleporting dog of the Inhumans, arrive back on Earth just in time to stand up for a "monster" that others would destroy. 32, FC Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 174 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4030736018

"Romances!" Guest-starring the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Cyclops must make a tough decisions - stay with the X-Men or leave the Earth with his father and the Starjammers. Plus, Kitty and Peter's first kiss. And, the startling return of one of the X-Men's deadliest adversaries! Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $57.00 Paper: White "Bubblicious" insert. Label #4224235011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.71) will be charged at checkout.

Bubblicious Insert Edition. "Romances!" Guest-starring the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Cyclops must make a tough decisions - stay with the X-Men or leave the Earth with his father and the Starjammers. Plus, Kitty and Peter's first kiss. And, the startling return of one of the X-Men's deadliest adversaries! Cover price $0.60.

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Cover art by Michael Golden. "What if Destiny had Not Destroyed Atlantis?", script by Alan Zelenetz, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Mel Candido; During a battle with Destiny, who was attempting to destroy Atlantis using his Helmet of Power, Namor the Sub-Mariner managed to defeat Destiny and he then swam to the bottom of the ocean, where he buried the Helmet of Power into the ground; While Namor was away, his cousin Byrrah manipulated the Emperor Thakorr into giving up his throne; Using the signet ring given to him by Thakorr, Byrrah used his newfound regent status to imprison Princess Fen, the mother of Namor; Following the imprisonment, Byrrah struck a deal with Warlord Krang to give Krang power in exchange for his service, followed by a similar deal struck up with the High Priest Kormok of the Temple of Neptune. Later that evening, Byrrah spoke to the populace of Atlantis against Namor the Sub-Mariner, turning them against the Avenging Son. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.00.