Auctions: comic books 1995

2099 AD (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4399790001

Acetate cover, pencils by Joe Quesada, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti, colors by Angus McKie. "Everything Is Fair," script by Terry Kavanagh, pencils by Marc Campos, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti; Doom 2099 consults with his Black Cabinet; Lohengrin is confronted by Polymire and Septymbre for an artifact; Hulk 2099 considers using an alien jar to bring Gawain back to life; Doom 2099 recruits Ghost Rider 2099; Spider-Man 2099 is informed of Doom's plans by Punisher 2099; Bloodhawk finds a hidden vault, while Meanstreak and Halloween Jack look for an artifact; Spider-Man, Punisher, X-Men and Ghost Rider come together to stop Septymbre from bringing back Wintre. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $3.95.

Aliens vs. Predator War (1995) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-004

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Written by RANDY STRADLEY. Art by MIKE MANLEY & RICARDO VILLAGRAN. Cover by RICHARD CORBEN. The Predators converge on the seed planet, Bunda, for the biggest bug hunt yet, each taking position to draw first blood. Machiko, the human survivor from Dark Horse's historic first ALIENS VS. PREDATOR series, and now a full-fledged member of the Predator clan, is forced into a duel in order to claim her rightful place in the upcoming hunt. But when a new group of humans shows up, including the three survivors from the end of ALIENS: BERSERKER, what began as sport becomes serious business. Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator War (1995) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #19-2A9840C-006

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Written by RANDY STRADLEY. Art by JIM HALL & RICARDO VILLAGRAN. Cover by RICHARD CORBEN. The quick death of a fractured spine, or the extended agony of birthing a chest burster. If you had your choice, which would it be? Find out how a band of displaced humans deals with this dilemma in the second issue, packed with adrenaline! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens vs. Predator War (1995) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A9840C-008

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Written by RANDY STRADLEY. Art by JIM HALL & RICARDO VILLAGRAN. Cover by RICHARD CORBEN. Aliens and Predators: two deadly species fighting for domination of an otherwise abandoned world. What they didn't count on was the added confrontation of the deadliest species of all...humans! Guns are pumped, knives are wrapped, and claws are sharpened in preparation for the all-out battle for the planet Bunda! Three bloodthirsty armies prepare themselves for an all-out WAR! Cover price $2.50.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 400A CGC 9.6 Embossed Gray

Paper: White

Die-Cut Cover.

Label #0108138001

EMBOSSED GRAY OVERLAY COVER. Regular giant-size edition; Death of Aunt May in "The Gift." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Scarlet Spider guest stars. Back-up story, "A Shock to the System." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by John Romita Sr. (Story continues in Spider-Man 57.) Back-up story, "The Morning After." Plot by J.M. DeMatteis, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Tom Grummett, inks by Al Milgrom. Covers by Bagley/Mahlstedt. Cover price $3.95.

Archangels The Saga (1995) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2ACB150-040

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Cover by Andy Orjuela. Untitled story , script by Patrick Scott (creator), John Leger (co-creator), and Andy Orjuela (co-creator, co-scripter), pencils by Andy Orjuela and John Legar (layouts), inks by Andy Orjuela; Distraught by a troubled past, the Archangel Cameron visits a cemetery where a young boy he once knew, Daniel McDermett, was laid to rest some 20 years ago; Cameron must now face his past as he is sent to protect a new youth, Justin Griffin, a troubled teenager who just lost his best friends in a tragic car accident; Unbeknownst to Justin however, their deaths were the result of a devious scheme woven by an evil, unseen empire led by the overlord Balera; Thus begins the story of the battle for the soul of one young man. Inside Eternal company bio. 32 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Ash (1994) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2B0472B-002

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Joe Quesada art Cover price $2.50.

Ash (1994) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B0472B-003

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Joe Quesada art Cover price $2.50.

Ash (1994) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2B0472B-004

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Joe Quesada art Cover price $2.50.

Ash (1994) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2B0472B-005

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As if their encounter with the Actor wasn't strange enough for Ashley & Bobby, they must also face Covenant in "Don't Fear the Reaper." Story by Joe Quesada & Jimmy Palmiotti, pencils by Quesada, inks by Palmiotti, with Covenant text by John Ingram & Covenant art by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt. Inner wraparound cover by Quesada & Palmiotti, outer wraparound cover by Greg & Tim Hildebrandt. Cover price $2.50.

Aster (1994) 0 CBCS 9.0 SS George Perez

Paper: White

Verified Signature: George Perez.

Label #24-0843143-001

Birth. Story by Don Chin, Ronaldo Roxas and Narcisco Roxas. Art by Mark Vuycankiat and Luanne McClelland. Cover by George Perez. A spin-off from the Harriers sci-fi comic series. Aster, the last Celestial Knight, crash-lands on a planet after a battle in space. He is found and nursed back to health by the Mountsmen, who tell him their lore and lead him to his next quest. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

Avengelyne (1995 Maximum 1st Series) 2A CBCS 9.8 Sibal

Paper: White

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Label #19-2AD1FA5-004

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This issue originally came polybagged with a promo Avengelyne trading card and may or may not be polybagged with the card when purchased. Cover pencils by John Stinsman, inks by John Stinsman. Untitled Avengelyne story, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Robert Nafton (plot, script), pencils by John Stinsman, inks by Jonathan Sibal, Danny Miki, Marlo Alquiza, and Robert Hedden; She-demon H'lana lures Avengelyne into a fight and almost kills her. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Babylon 5 (1995) 4 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-0F1235F-002

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Cover pencils by Michael Netzer. The Price of Peace, script by Mark Moretti, pencils by Mike Netzer, inks by Rob Leigh; Agent Rabock does his worst to suppress any information provided by telepath Hall; Delenn argues Sinclair's case on Minbar. Sinclair offers his life in exchange for a stop to hostilities, as dictated by an ancient Minbari law. Based on the Warner Brothers Television Series. 36 pgs. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Bar Sinister (1995) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2AD1FA5-005

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The police have no idea how to stop Bar Sinister, so they call in the Big Guns...and the Bar Sinister team must reunite to swat the S.W.A.T. squad! When the police invade the cathedral that provides sanctuary for the world's ugliest superheroes, it all hits the fan in a story lovingly called "Bugjuice and Jabbersnatch"! Written by Mike Grell, with art by Rick Hoberg, Brian Snoddy and Tim Burgard. Cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $2.50.

Bar Sinister (1995) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2AD1FA5-006

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In screaming defiance, Animus Prime makes his stand in Bar Sinister's burned-out sanctuary, But can even the world's ugliest superheroes stand up to the onslaught of the Jabberwalkies? And who's that masked gun-totin' freelancer waiting in the wings? Mike Grell knows the answers, and around April Fool's Day, you will, too! Written by Mike Grell, with art by Rick Hoberg, Brian Snoddy and Tim Burgard. Cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $2.50.

Batman Vengeance of Bane II The Redemption (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #24-181823E-006

Bane is back, free from his insidious addiction and ready for another bone-crushing confrontation with Batman, armed with a mind and body both honed to a deadly razor's edge. With his withdrawal from the strength-enhancing narcotic Venom, Bane has lost his power and physique. But he soon proves he is one of Batman's most dangerous enemies, possessing a mind of calculating intelligence, relentless cunning and diabolical guile. Escaping from Blackgate, Bane returns to Gotham City to find Venom being sold on the streets, and he begins to follow a deadly trail to its mysterious source. But Bane isn't the only one following the trail, as his quest forces him into another savage collision with the Dark Knight. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Eduardo Barreto. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. Miraweb Format. Cover price $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Battlestar Galactica (1995 Maximum) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-002

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Cover art by Rob Liefeld. War of Eden (part 1 of 4), script by Rob Liefeld and Robert Napton, pencils by Hector Gomez and Karl Altstaetter (layouts), inks by Rene Micheletti; Yahren 7347 - five yahren since the flight from the colonies. Adama is dying of Kaitai syndrome; Apollo takes command of the fleet; The Seraphs provide the fleet with temporal overdrives to speed up their journey; They also provide Earth coordinates, because Earth needs them; Fifteen yahren later (7362), they make what they believe is their final leap to Earth. Original character sketches and page layouts for pages 8 & 9 of this story. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Brinke of Destruction (1995 High-Top) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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The official Brinke Stevens comic book! Color. Written by Todd A. Kaylor and Brinke Stevens, pencils by Mike Holliman and Mike Wolfer. Cover price $2.95.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 25A CBCS 9.8 Churchill Foil

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-142

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Collector's Edition Foil Wraparound Cover. Cover pencils by Ian Churchill, inks by Scott Hanna. What Was...What Is…, script by Jeph Loeb, pencils by Ian Churchill and Joel Thomas, inks by Scott Hanna, Matt Ryan, Bob Wiacek, Bud LaRosa, Al Vey, and W.C. Carani; Cable and Domino are pulled into the future to save the life of the young Dayspring (who is actually Cable as a youngster) and help Jenskot and the Clan Chosen defeat Stryfe. 52 pgs. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Chaos Quarterly (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Label #19-2A98398-017

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Lady Death; Purgatory; Cremator & Bedlam Stories. Cover by Julie Bell. Cover price $4.95.

Chaos Quarterly (1995) 2 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-2A98398-018

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Cyblade Shi The Battle for Independents (1995) 1B CBCS 9.8 Tucci Variant

Paper: White

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Billy Tucci Variant

Label #19-2A68684-010

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William Tucci variant cover. 1st appearance of Witchblade. Marc Silvestri art. Story continues in Shi Cyblade The Battle For Independents Cover price $2.95.

Cybrid (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AD1FA5-008

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Dark Horse Insider Vol. 2 (1991) 48 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2B978A3-056

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Final issue; 2-page interview with Mike W. Barr; 2-page interview with Toren Smith; Cover by Frank Miller (from GI Joe #1).

Dawn (1995) 1A CBCS 9.6 Linsner

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-028

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Regular edition. Lucifer's Halo Part 1. Darrian Ashoka & Jaynis Goldbaum's weekly jaunt to Times Square for a brutal 'free for all' takes a turn when Darrian meets Dawn in "Ascension." Story, art & cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Cover price $2.95.

Dawn (1995) 1C CBCS 8.5 Linsner Black Light Variant

Paper: White

Black Light Variant.

Label #22-066B5B6-008

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Variant cover featuring black light inks. "It's only a comic book" edition. Lucifer's Halo Part 1. Darrian Ashoka & Jaynis Goldbaum's weekly jaunt to Times Square for a brutal 'free for all' takes a turn when Darrian meets Dawn in "Ascension." Story, art & cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Cover price $2.95.

Dawn (1995) 2A CBCS 9.2 Linsner

Paper: White

Label #21-22F6136-030

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Lucifer's Halo Part 2. The man in charge of Heaven explains to Aurora (Dawn) why he wants her to go to Hell and bring back Lucifer's halo in "A Bag of Shells." Story, art & cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. Cover price $2.95.

Death of Lady Vampre (1995) 1A CBCS 9.6 Mignola

Paper: White

Label #19-2AD1FA5-009

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Mike Mignola cover Cover price $2.95.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 682A CBCS 9.8 Nolan

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24270B3-019

Embossed cover, Part 3 of the 4-part 'Troika': A new era is underway for the Dark Knight, with the return of Bruce Wayne as Batman in a new costume, crossing swords with Romana as the Troika's hold on Gotham's underworld tightens. Continued from Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #35. Concludes in Robin (1993-2009) #14. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover 682A by Nolan and Terry Austin. Cover 682B by Nolan and Hanna. Cover price $2.50.

Eleven or One (1995) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3847872024

Story, art and cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. A solo reprinting of a story that originally appeared in Linsners Angry Christ Comix collection. A successful freelance artist suddenly has six fingers on one hand, and tries to figure out how this has happened and what it means for his life. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

Evil Ernie vs. the Superheroes (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #19-2B0472B-008

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Lady Death and Smiley the Psychotic Button guest appearances. Written by Brian Pulido. Penciled by Justiniano. Inked by Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover art and Lady Death mini centerfold poster by Hughes. Evil Ernie takes on The American Man and other parody heroes. Cover price $2.95.

Evil Ernie Youth Gone Wild (1995) Director's Cut 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2A98398-046

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Youth Gone Wild Director's Cut Limited Edition. Cover price $4.95.

Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4038521001

Direct Edition. Cardstock Embossed Cover. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Joe Madureira and Jimmy Palmiotti. Fiends In High Places; David Xanatos is up to his same tricks as and Demona try to capture the Gargoyles; They do this by setting up the Gargoyles and making them look bad; It is up to Eliza Maza to protect the Gargoyles' reputation but things are made more difficult for her when Goliath won't stay out of it and she has to hide things from her new partner Matt Bluestone. Written In Stone introduction to the characters and creative team, written by Hildy Mesnik, art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1G CGC 9.8 Lopez Lin-Gen-Re Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #3745913004

Lin-Gen-Re cover by Michael Lopez. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1G CGC 9.4 Lopez Lin-Gen-Re Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #4223519013

Lin-Gen-Re cover by Michael Lopez. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1H CGC 9.4 Pearson GEN-Et Jackson Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover H.

Label #4391184005

Gen-et Jackson cover by Jason Pearson. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1I CGC 9.6 Campbell Gen 13 Bunch Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover I.

Label #4391184013

Gen 13 Bunch cover by J. Scott Campbell. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 4 VF+ 8.5

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

Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. "Tourist Trap!", script by Brandon Choi, J. Scott Campbell, and Jim Lee, pencils by J. Scott Campbell and Jim Lee, inks by Alex Garner (pages 1-12,16,18,20,21), Scott Williams (pages 13-15,17,19), Richard Friend (Assist), and JD (Assist); Fairchild finds romance! Grunge finds that his ultimate fantasy isn't quite what he'd hoped!; And the team find themselves in the middle of a battle between the Coda and a group of pirates! "Robot Ruckus" Part 2, script and art by Tom McWeeney. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 5D VF 8.0

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

Direct Edition. Story by Choi Lee and J. Scott Campbell. Art by J Scott Campbell, Alex Garner, and Scott Williams. Cover by J Scott Campbell. Cover price $2.50.

Ghost Rider Crossroads (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29D381B-008

Die-Cut Cover - "Crossroads!" Written by Howard Mackie and Ivan Velez, Jr. Art by Cary Nord, Bob McLeod, and Al Milgrom. The sinister Blackheart kidnaps Danny Ketch and the villainous Scarecrow and draws them down into his abysmal realm. Then he re-bonds the demon Zarathos to the mortal Johnny Blaze with hopes of enslaving the Ghost Rider as his agent on Earthrealm. Meanwhile, Danny must somehow defeat the Scarecrow without the power of Ghost Rider or be forced to spend eternity in hell! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $3.95.

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 62 FN 6.0

Double-Sized Final Issue - The Starhawk Saga: Part 4 of 4 - "Endgame!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Kevin West and Steve Montano. Can the One Who Knows get past the mechanical monster Pathbreaker and reach Vesper to find Kismet, his mother? "Time to Go!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Sandu Florea. Guardians of the Galaxy, past and present, unite for an adventure destined to forever change the very fabric of reality. What would be the outcome of the infamous Martian Invasion of Earth if the aliens were intercepted by Icarus, the starship of the Guardians?! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

I Bots (1995 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2AD1FA5-020

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"Out of the Blue" - This is the big one, the debut issue of Tekno Comix's first superhero title. Isaac Asimov's I-Bots blends the science fiction concepts that made Isaac Asimov the master of the genre with the action and intensity of superhero comics. Brought to life through the talent of legendary artist George Perez, additional creative development from comics veteran Howard Chaykin, and the stellar scripting talents of Steven Grant, this book delivers superheroes like you've never seen them before. Isaac Asimov's I-Bots follows the adventures of five young android heroes hunted by the evil forces that created them, and adored by a public that worships them. Bound by the Three Laws of Robotics, they find themselves forced to defend a world they don't understand. Are they truly heroes of the people or are they just pawns in the schemes of evil men? After spoiling a bold kidnapping, the I-Bots begin to discover the conspiratorial forces shaping their destiny. They follow the trail back to WorldTech, the shadowy mega-corporation that spawned them, and then a violent confrontation leads to more clues about the true nature of the I-Bots. Who are they, and why were they created? Characters: Killaine; Stonewall; Psy-4; Radiant; Itazura. Creative development by Howard Chaykin, script by Steven Grant, pencils by George Perez, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Mike Witherby. Plus: preface & pin-up by Howard Chaykin, and a biography of Isaac Asimov. Cover by George Perez. Cover price $1.95.

Inhumans The Great Refuge (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-029

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An "Atlantis Rising" tie-in! The Kree demand the return of their former land, the mysterious Blue Area of the Moon! Will the Inhumans hand it over or go down fighting? After this shocker, the Inhumans' homeland of Attilan will be changed forever! Until now, the Inhumans have remained an enigmatic race on the fringe of the Marvel Universe, but this 64-page one-shot takes a microscope to their guarded secrets! Written by Skip Dietz. Art by Robert Brown and Rey Garcia. Cover price $2.95.

Lady Death Between Heaven and Hell (1995) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2B0472B-014

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Lady Justice (1995 Tekno) 1A CBCS 9.8

Label #19-2A98398-070

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Lady Justice (1995 Tekno) 1B CBCS 9.8

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Bill Sienkiewicz Variant.

Label #19-2A98398-071

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Variant cover Cover price $1.95.

Little Mermaid (1994 2nd Series) 11 VF 8.0

The evil sorceress-queen, Sharkeena, wants to take a bite out of King Triton! Can Ariel and her friends save her father from an early (watery) grave? Written by Trina Robbins. Art by Walter Carzon and Dave Hunt. Cover by Hoover. Cover price $1.50.

Lost Universe (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-2AD1FA5-014

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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $1.95.

Lost Universe (1995) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-016

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Bill Sienkiewicz cover. Cover price $1.95.

Magic the Gathering The Shadow Mage (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3923761010

NOTE: We sell polybagged, and unbagged copies of this book as the same item and may not include the promo card. "The Aster Fall" - This is the first in a series of limited series relating just one of the epic sagas set on Dominia, the world of Magic: The Gathering! SHADOW MAGE tells the story of young Jared, a boy who is rescued from a spectacular battle and then cared for by a lowly Spellsquire. The old man spends years preparing Jared to take vengeance on the immensely powerful Planewalker who slew his father. This is the first in a series of adventures featuring Jared! Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Val Mayerik and James Pascoe. Painted cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $2.50.