Comic books January 1986, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $51.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2EDB900-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.53) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "Make Way for Slyde!" Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Kyle Baker. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. A new sleek and savvy super-villain bursts onto the scene! Slyde! And this guy is slipperier than a greased pig! When the teflon-coated speedster robs a bank, he garners the attention of the wondrous wall-crawler! But even Spidey can't lay a glove on him! Can anyone stop (the) Slyde? First appearance and origin of Slyde. Cameo appearance by Puma. Last 65¢ issue. (Notes: Slyde returns in Web of Spider-Man 23. Kyle Baker's inks over Sal Buscema's pencils create a very distinctive look. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 282.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $90.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-030 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Return of Jean Grey: Part 1 of 3 - "What Lurks Below?" X-Factor tie-in. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. While attempting to escape from the police, the Enclave's charter jet skids off the runway and crashes into Jamaica Bay! The plane erupts into a giant fireball, but one piece of cargo safely sinks to the bottom of the bay. Captain Marvel is the first avenger on the scene and finds a strange energy cocoon half-buried in the bay floor. Did the cocoon come from the Enclave's plane or has it been resting at the bottom of the bay for several years? The Avengers investigate further and discover that a sentient being is inside the sunken capsule! After bringing the capsule back to Avengers Mansion, the mystery grows! Story continues in Fantastic Four 286. Cameo appearances by Jean Grey, Scourge, and the Melter. Flashback cameos by Adam Warlock and Her (aka Kismet). Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hercules, Sub-Mariner, and the Wasp. Last 65¢ issue. (Note: Jean Grey (aka Marvel Girl) previously appeared in Uncanny X-Men 100.) Story acontinues in Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #286. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $43.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Direct Edition. Witnessed Sig: CARL POTTS on 5/19/2019 & RICK LEONARDI on 6/16/2019. Label #19-276BF92-040 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.29) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Secret Wars II tie-in. Last 65-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Terry Austin. Ultimatums, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Terry Austin; The Beyonder enters the lives of Cloak and Dagger. 36 pgs. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $66.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2767520-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.98) will be charged at checkout.

"Death at the Dawn of Time!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. In an attempt to finally crush his enemies, the Anti-Monitor travels to the Dawn of Time. In a coordinated effort by the heroes and villains of the DCU, they try to prevent this killing blow, and fail. Now, only the spirit of vengeance known as the Spectre stands defiant against the total annihilation of everything. But does even this immeasurably powerful being possess enough power to stop the Anti-Monitor when the villain has added the strength of all the heroes to his own? This is the end of everything as we know it and nothing will ever be the same again, literally. Includes a look at the Monitor's Tapes. Featuring the death of Psi-Mon and the end of the multiverse. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $27.49 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-3985F7A-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.82) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

Cover by Mike Mignola. The Omega Men make camp for the night and then wake up in Metropolis. What happened and how did they get there? That's what the Omega Men and Superman want to know in "Metropolis Wasn't Built in a Day…Or Was it?" Script by Bob Rozakis & Todd Klein and art by Alex Savilik & Ricardo Villagran. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $300.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Cassandra Peterson (as Elvira) on 11/3/2018. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-3D738AC-047 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

64-page Halloween Special. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Elvira inside front cover illustration by David Goldner. "Elvira's Quest," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Ron Wagner, inks by Bob Oksner; The House of Mystery sends Elvira on a quest to find Cain. "The Realm," script by Philip Clarke, Jr., pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Irwin Hasen. "Death Likes a Lullaby," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Arthur Geroche. "Once Upon a Time," script by Dennis Yee, pencils by Dennis Yee, inks by Jim Fern, Dan Adkins, and Tex Blaisdell. "Vengeance in the Creature Feature!", script by Jack C. Harris, art by Dan Spiegle. "The Witch's Cauldron," script and art by Ma's Fay; A witch conjures up demons and a little boy conjures up Superman and Batman. Back cover and inside back cover photographs of Elvira. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $85.00 Paper: Off white to white Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B31804-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.55) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

64-page Halloween Special. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Elvira inside front cover illustration by David Goldner. "Elvira's Quest," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Ron Wagner, inks by Bob Oksner; The House of Mystery sends Elvira on a quest to find Cain. "The Realm," script by Philip Clarke, Jr., pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Irwin Hasen. "Death Likes a Lullaby," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Arthur Geroche. "Once Upon a Time," script by Dennis Yee, pencils by Dennis Yee, inks by Jim Fern, Dan Adkins, and Tex Blaisdell. "Vengeance in the Creature Feature!", script by Jack C. Harris, art by Dan Spiegle. "The Witch's Cauldron," script and art by Ma's Fay; A witch conjures up demons and a little boy conjures up Superman and Batman. Back cover and inside back cover photographs of Elvira. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.9 $855.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition Label #21-2491A44-017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($25.65) will be charged at checkout.

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 286 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0000473-AA-016

Last 65-cent issue. Return of Jean Grey: Part 2 of 3 - X-Factor tie-in. "Like a Phoenix!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Avengers. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Avengers (Vol. 1) #263. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! Story continues in X-Factor (1986-1998 1st Series) #1. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $123.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition. Label #21-197FA86-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.69) will be charged at checkout.

1st printing - "Crossroads!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. One brave soul will make the ultimate sacrifice! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $95.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-1984E1B-018 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.85) will be charged at checkout.

1st printing - "Crossroads!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. One brave soul will make the ultimate sacrifice! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $35.62 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition Label #22-45CD581-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.07) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

"Brothers." The Omega Men, Nightwing, Starfire, and Jericho battle Auron and Blackfire. Script by Todd Klein, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Pablo Marcos. "Demon with the Healing Hand" part two. An android whose touch can heal learns of his real identity and the reason why he is hunted. Script and art by Steve Parkhouse. Cover by McManus. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $84.50 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #20-077742A-124 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.54) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Mark Armstrong, inks by Joe Albelo. "The Old Goats at Home," script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Mark Armstrong, inks by Joe Albelo; Spider-Ham fails to stop the Senior Simians from robbing a bank. Jonah is fired by the Daily Beagle's new owner-editor, Charles Foster Pupp, who tries to befriend the three interns; Trying to make it as a reporter, Jonah misses several big stories, but discovers the hideout of the Senior Simians, who are then captured by Spider-Ham. "Tails of Arfgard," script and art by Steve Mellor; After chasing cars, Thrr returns to Arfgard, realm of the dogs, where he sees Herbdill the Watchdog, the great tree Hygga-Dygga, the awesome Odarn, and the evil Looky; They defeat Schmageggi, dogcatcher of the universe, and Thrr returns to car-chasing. 36 pgs., full color. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $145.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-21F617C-018 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.35) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Mark Armstrong, inks by Joe Albelo. "The Old Goats at Home," script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Mark Armstrong, inks by Joe Albelo; Spider-Ham fails to stop the Senior Simians from robbing a bank. Jonah is fired by the Daily Beagle's new owner-editor, Charles Foster Pupp, who tries to befriend the three interns; Trying to make it as a reporter, Jonah misses several big stories, but discovers the hideout of the Senior Simians, who are then captured by Spider-Ham. "Tails of Arfgard," script and art by Steve Mellor; After chasing cars, Thrr returns to Arfgard, realm of the dogs, where he sees Herbdill the Watchdog, the great tree Hygga-Dygga, the awesome Odarn, and the evil Looky; They defeat Schmageggi, dogcatcher of the universe, and Thrr returns to car-chasing. 36 pgs., full color. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6 SS Zeck

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Sig: Michael Zeck (with sketch) on 05/20/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #20-1C5DDE8-013

"Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $395.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Carl Potts on 10/16/2021 and Jim Shooter, John Beatty and Michael Zeck on 10/22/2021 Direct Edition Label #22-0692A42-454 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($11.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $195.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Carl Potts on 10/16/2021 and Jim Shooter, John Beatty and Michael Zeck on 10/22/2021 Direct Edition. Label #22-0692A42-453 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $230.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Sigs: Michael Zeck & John Beatty on 8/18/2018. Direct Edition. Label #18-37AF1D8-021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.90) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $98.00 Paper: White Label #21-273A1B7-010 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.94) will be charged at checkout.

Adaptation of the Masters saga of the1980s popular animated TV series, Robotech. All-out war may occur as the Robotech Masters gigantic flagship gets closer to Earth and Dana Sterling's 15th Squadron gets the call to handle this new and approaching threat in "Danger Zone." Script by Mike Baron and art by Neil Vokes & Keith Wilson. Wraparound cover. Issue also has advertisements for Robotech products and merchandise. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $98.00 Paper: White Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case Label #21-273A1B7-022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.94) will be charged at checkout.

Adaptation of the New Generation saga of the1980s popular animated TV series, Robotech. Yellow Dancer performs a concert as a diversion so that Scott Bernard and company can engage in a secret mission to obtain more Protoculture supplies in "Curtain Call." Script by Jack Herman and art by Jeff Dee and Sam Kieth. Issue also has advertisements for Robotech products and merchandise. Wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $124.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2592D8D-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.72) will be charged at checkout.

Leia alone on a world full of hostile aliens...and the only people she has to help her are four teenagers--and one badly wounded enemy! "TAI" is written by Jo Duffy, with art by Cynthia Martin and Art Nichols. Cover by Cynthia Martin and Steve Leialoha. Cover price $0.65.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 363 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE3FE4-008

Last 65-cent cover price. Cover by Walt Simonson. Thor battles Kurse in this Secret Wars II crossover, "This Kursed Earth...!", script and art by Walt Simonson; The Beyonder sets up a fight between Thor and Kurse for his own instruction and amusement. Appearances by Power Pack, the Beyonder, and Beta Ray Bill. Loki cameo. Oh, and on the last page, Thor turns into a frog! Cap'n Crunch Cereal ad with Spider-Man. Continued from Secret Wars II (Marvel, 1985 series) #6 and Power Pack (Marvel, 1984 series) #18. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $78.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2597333-023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.34) will be charged at checkout.

Last 65-cent cover price. Cover by Walt Simonson. Thor battles Kurse in this Secret Wars II crossover, "This Kursed Earth...!", script and art by Walt Simonson; The Beyonder sets up a fight between Thor and Kurse for his own instruction and amusement. Appearances by Power Pack, the Beyonder, and Beta Ray Bill. Loki cameo. Oh, and on the last page, Thor turns into a frog! Cap'n Crunch Cereal ad with Spider-Man. Continued from Secret Wars II (Marvel, 1985 series) #6 and Power Pack (Marvel, 1984 series) #18. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $95.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-270228D-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.85) will be charged at checkout.

Now understanding his abilities a little better, Buster puts them to use and tries to help the Autobots in their battle against the Decepticons. But those plans don't go as intended. Meanwhile, the Autobots have rescued Optimus Prime but they don't realize that they have fallen into a trap in "Prime Time." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Herb Trimpe & Al Gordon. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $94.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2EE29D8-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.82) will be charged at checkout.

"Duel!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Cameos by the Watcher, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rick Leonardi and Whilce Portacio. Professor Xavier is gone. Taken by his beloved Lilandra, the Shi'ar Majestrix, to the far side of the galaxy to save his life. Magneto, the X-Men's one time deadliest adversary, has been left in charge of rearing the New Mutants. Thus, begins a new era for the Children of the Atom. Now they just need to decide on a leader. Cyclops duels a powerless Storm in the Danger Room for the right to lead the X-Men. Plus, Scott and Madelyne's son is born. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nathan Summers, the baby that will grow up to became the mutant freedom fighter known as Cable. Cover price $0.65.