Comic books August 1988, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $92.00 Paper: White Label #21-2F369ED-007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.76) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

1st printing. Here it is – the first English translation of Katsuhiro Otomo's influential manga series, paving the way for the manga and anime craze to blossom in the English-speaking world. Decades after a mysterious explosion destroys Tokyo, teen bikers Tetsuo and Kaneda encounter a child with the face of an old man; his strange powers hold the key to the mystery. Story, art and cover by Otomo. Color by Steve Oliff, who pioneered the use of computer coloring with this series. Also includes an introductory article by Archie Goodwin. Mature readers. Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $95.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back Witnessed Sig: Jim Salicrup on 3/11/2017. Direct Edition. Label #18-089E087-012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Dock Savage!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. While trying to make up his mind about the research company's job offer in Kansas, the wondrous wall-crawler receives another employment offer! However this one is from Silver Sable and requires brawn not brains! The Symkarian mercenary wants Spider-Man to team up with the Sandman to take down a neo-nazi and his private army! The web-slinger quickly accepts sable's offer and swings into action! As for the other offer, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to talk to his wife first! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Beginning with this issue, Todd McFarlane produces small drawings in the UPC box on the front cover. These sketches only appear on the cover of the direct sales issues. The newsstand editions have the regular bar code.) Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $88.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Jim Salicrup on 3/11/2017. Direct Edition Label #18-089E087-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.64) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Dock Savage!" Guest-starring Silver Sable. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. While trying to make up his mind about the research company's job offer in Kansas, the wondrous wall-crawler receives another employment offer! However this one is from Silver Sable and requires brawn not brains! The Symkarian mercenary wants Spider-Man to team up with the Sandman to take down a neo-nazi and his private army! The web-slinger quickly accepts sable's offer and swings into action! As for the other offer, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has to talk to his wife first! Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: Beginning with this issue, Todd McFarlane produces small drawings in the UPC box on the front cover. These sketches only appear on the cover of the direct sales issues. The newsstand editions have the regular bar code.) Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $71.25 Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/24/2022 Direct Edition Label #22-17DE596-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.14) will be charged at checkout.

The 'Dumpster Slasher' meets his ultimate fate, while Robin starts to get reckless in "Just Desserts". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Steve Mitchell. Jerry Bingham cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $120.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Jim Starlin on 4/27/2018. Label #18-1D1332C-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Book one of a four-issue series, "Ordeal" finds Batman prisoner of a religious cult led by Deacon Joseph Blackfire. The cult tries to break Batman's will and have him join in their cause. Prestige format, written by Jim Starlin with art by Bernie Wrightson. Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $66.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed by Jim Starlin on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con. Label #16-32D8E72-015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.98) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Book one of a four-issue series, "Ordeal" finds Batman prisoner of a religious cult led by Deacon Joseph Blackfire. The cult tries to break Batman's will and have him join in their cause. Prestige format, written by Jim Starlin with art by Bernie Wrightson. Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $58.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Signed by Jim Starlin on 9/2/2016 at Baltimore Comic Con. Label #16-32D8E72-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.74) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Book one of a four-issue series, "Ordeal" finds Batman prisoner of a religious cult led by Deacon Joseph Blackfire. The cult tries to break Batman's will and have him join in their cause. Prestige format, written by Jim Starlin with art by Bernie Wrightson. Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $122.99 Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition Label #19-119A9E4-026 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.69) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson. The Bully, script by Ann Nocenti, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Williamson; Daredevil tracks down the killer putting cyanide in aspirin but ends up having to save him from Punisher's brand of justice; Crossover with Punisher #10; Both issues tell the same story from two different perspectives. Letter to the editor from Charles Novinskie (Topps Comics). 32 pgs. Cover price $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $73.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-289C433-007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.19) will be charged at checkout.

"Last Kiss" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Keith Pollard and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. The FF accompany Comet Man to his comet ship and then travel to Nuwali to investigate an alien race known as the Beyonders. However, the Nuwalis and their AIM liaison start a fight! The FF win the battle, but now must continue their odyssey in the Negative Zone. During the trip to Nuwali, Ben and Sharon realize that they care for one another. Story continues in Fantastic Four Annual 21. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $137.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-21EE224-022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.11) will be charged at checkout.

In "Alliance of Convenience," all-out war breaks out on Cobra Island between the Joes, Cobra Commander, Serpentor and Destro. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneek-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Duke; Roadblock; Beach-Head; Crank-Case; Clutch; Wild Bill; Doc; Leatherneck; Cutter; Tripwire; Short-Fuse; Stalker; Shipwreck; Sci-Fi; Lifeline; Fast-Draw; Crazylegs; Breaker; Maverick; Battleforce 2000; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Tomax; Xamot; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Tele-Viper; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $95.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition. Label #21-1981F70-008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.85) will be charged at checkout.

In "Alliance of Convenience," all-out war breaks out on Cobra Island between the Joes, Cobra Commander, Serpentor and Destro. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Spirit Iron-Knife; Flint; Lady Jaye; Mainframe; Dial-Tone; Tunnel Rat; Sneek-Peek; Gung-Ho; Lt. Falcon; Duke; Roadblock; Beach-Head; Crank-Case; Clutch; Wild Bill; Doc; Leatherneck; Cutter; Tripwire; Short-Fuse; Stalker; Shipwreck; Sci-Fi; Lifeline; Fast-Draw; Crazylegs; Breaker; Maverick; Battleforce 2000; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [Fred VII]; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Serpentor; Tomax; Xamot; Zartan; Zarana; Zandar; Dreadnoks; Destro; Iron Grenadiers; Tele-Viper; Crimson Guardsmen; Cobra Soldiers . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $89.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-289E094-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.67) will be charged at checkout.

"Whys and Wherefores." Guest-starring Nick Fury. Peter Parker (Spider-Man), Mary Jane, and J. Jonah Jamenson cameos. Story by Peter David. Art by Todd McFarlane, Erik Larsen, and Jim Sanders III. This story takes place before the events in Nick Fury vs. S.H.I.E.L.D. The Hulk is dead and the small hamlet of Middletown has been vaporized. Now someone has to answer for that. Clay Quartermain, Rick Jones, and Betty Banner must stand before a congressional hearing with the whole world watching and tell their story. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $46.82 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #21-1D3D0D2-021 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.40) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

Bill Sienkiewicz cover Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $86.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-306A463-045 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.58) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Mike Zeck. ..And the Nightcrawler Came Prowling, Prowling, script by Lein Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Spidey vs. Jigsaw; Nightcrawler, Colossus, Wolverine, and the Punisher appear; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #161. The Punfisher's Tail! Part II, script by Michael Eury, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Joe Albelo. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $46.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-1D8FD6C-008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.38) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by SlabSmart

"Silver Mirrors!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton, Joe Rubinstein, and Jose Marzan. Cover by Mike Mignola and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer finally confronts his evil doppelganger. It's Silver Surfer vs. Silver Surfer in a battle that will shake the heavens. And, the winner must face the ultimate judgment of Ronan the Accuser. This issue's epilogue continues in Silver Surfer Annual #1. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $73.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2EE41D0-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.19) will be charged at checkout.

"Earthfall!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Why are the outlaw heroes known as the X-Men after a man named Harry Palmer? What has this Denver based ambulance driver done to earn the mutant heroes' wrathful attention, and what do the sinister aliens known as the brood have to do with it? NOTE: This tale picks up after the subplot involving Havok and Polaris back in Uncanny X-Men #218. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $212.99 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white Witnessed Sig: Stan Sakai on 8/23/2019 Label #19-3233DB5-015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.39) will be charged at checkout.

First printing. Usagi encounters the enigmatic Jei, who is either a religious visionary or a dangerous lunatic; story, art and cover by Stan Sakai. Then, Usagi meets the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, in a story by TMNT creator Peter Laird. Black and white; 32 pages. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.