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  • Item #60953813
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    Eternals Thanos Rises (2021 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Ribic

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

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    Label #3940225213

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    Written by Kieron Gillen. Art by Dustin Weaver. Cover by Esad Ribic. Eternals are created, not born. They have families, but their families make no new children. It's simply not what Eternals do. Some of them thought they could find a way to change that and believed it would be for the best. They were terribly, terribly wrong. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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    Ex-Mutants (1992 2nd Series) 1A CBCS 9.8 Branch

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

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    Label #19-2AF890E-025

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    Starts Jun 10

    Written by Tom Mason, Chris Ulm & Dave Olbrich. Art and Cover by Paul Pelletier & Ken Branch. In the not too distant future, mankind has its first and last nuclear war. In the ruins of what once was the planet Earth, a new race inherits the world -- mutants. Genetically altered from the radiation, these deformed humanoids rule, and they in turn are controlled by the tyrannical Sluggo. But due to a daring scientific experiment, six individuals -- three men and three women -- are transformed into the perfect humans. Dubbed the Ex-Mutants, they are the last bastion in the battle for humanity! Their first test could possibly be their final one: stop Sluggo! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

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    Exiles (1993 1st Series Malibu) 1A CBCS 9.6

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    Label #19-2AF890E-018

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    Starts Jun 10

    Standard cover; no cover enhancements. Steve Gerber writer with Tom Mason art. Cover price $1.95.

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    Exiles (1993 1st Series Malibu) 2 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade exceeds the top grade in the CGC census, 9.0.

    Paper: White

    Label #19-2AF890E-021

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Fugitives" by Steve Gerber (script) & R. Phipps (art); Cover by Mike Gustovich; Catapult, Mustang, Bruut, Bloodbath, Mastadon app; Cover price $1.95.

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    Exiles (1993 1st Series Malibu) 3 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade exceeds the top grade in the CGC census, 9.2.

    Paper: White

    Slab: Scuffing on front of case

    Label #19-2AF890E-022

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    Starts Jun 10
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    Exiles (1993 1st Series Malibu) 4 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: White

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    Label #19-2AF890E-023

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    Starts Jun 10

    The Exiles don't fare too well in the final issue of the series, in "Fatal Flaws." Amber Hunt's journey continues in Break Thru (1993) #1. Script by Steve Gerber. Art by R.R. (Robb) Phipps & Dave Simons. Cover by Jason Pearson. Cover price $1.95.

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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Whitman Variants 199 CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Multi-Pack Edition.

    Label #4408092007

    Starts Jul 6

    Whitman Variant. "The Son of Doctor Doom!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Keith Pollard (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. The FF are helplessly imprisoned in Dr. Doom's transference globes while their powers are transferred into the body of Victor Von Doom the second! While the transfer takes place, the people's rebellion, lead by Zorba, grows outside Doom's castle! It looks like the invincible Doctor Doom is in supreme control, but when the Fantastic Four break out, Zorba breaks in, and Doom's son breaks down...the good doctor is under attack from all sides! 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

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    Forever People (1971 1st Series) 1 CBCS 8.5

    1st full app. Darkseid

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #20-3084086-003

    Starts Jun 10

    1st full appearance of Darkseid (his 3rd appearance anywhere). Superman guest stars--Odd fact: DC didn't like Kirby's rendition of Superman in this issue, so they had another artist redraw Superman (in the standard Curt Swan fashion of the day) in every panel of the comic! Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Forever People come to earth and are greeted by Superman. A Visit with Jack Kirby by Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

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    Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 3 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4400949005

    Starts Jul 6

    Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Ramona Fradon, Juan Canale, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dick Giordano. The Super Sniper; The Freedom Fighters battle a homicidal lawyer who has been transformed into SKRAGG, the SUPER-SNIPER after being bathed in an energy beam by a pair of mischievous alien explorers. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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    Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 3 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4380743001

    Starts Jul 6

    Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Ramona Fradon, Juan Canale, and Vince Colletta. Cover by Dick Giordano. The Super Sniper; The Freedom Fighters battle a homicidal lawyer who has been transformed into SKRAGG, the SUPER-SNIPER after being bathed in an energy beam by a pair of mischievous alien explorers. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #59814064
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    Freedom Fighters (1976 DC) 7 CGC 9.6

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4323359003

    Starts Jul 6

    Written by Bob Rozakis. Art by Dick Ayers and Jack Abel. Cover by Rich Buckler and Jack Abel. The Emperor of the North Pole; The Freedom Fighters travel to the New York Christmastime attraction SANTALAND, where they find themselves face to face with the evil ELF, and face off against his weapons of choice-deadly doll recreations of the Justice League of America, including Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Robin and Wonder Woman! 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #55875528
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    Freex (1993 Malibu) 1A CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #19-2AFB550-010

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover by Walter Simonson. Freaked, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Mike Christian; The police chase after a teenage shoplifter into an alley, where they are confronted by a large being made of rock; The police officers shoot him, but to no avail; The rock being, Boomboy, knocks out the police officer and runs with the shoplifter, Anything, but are surrounded by more police officers; Pressure shows up and tries to blast the officers with her super power, but Anything takes the brunt of the blast on purpose; They continue to escape into the sewers; Anything thinks about his past; Boomboy, Anything, and Pressure arrive at their safe haven and find a new person, Sweetface, waiting there; It is revealed that the four youths are all runaways and have been joined together by one person, Plug. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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    Freex (1993 Malibu) 2 CBCS 9.6

    This item's CBCS grade exceeds the top grade in the CGC census, 9.4.

    Paper: White

    Slab: Scuffing on front of case

    Label #19-2AFB550-012

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover by Ben Herrera. Blown Apart, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Mike Christian; The Freex first meeting ends in fights and arguments; Pressure leaves and is confronted by police officers; Before they can arrest her or she can resist, a person named Rush runs by and grabs her; Rush, an ultra with the ability of super speed, informs Pressure that she could use her powers for money, even if it may be breaking the law; Meanwhile, the other members of Freex try to come to terms with their situation while some of them reflect on their origins. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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    Freex (1993 Malibu) 3 CBCS 9.6

    This item's CBCS grade exceeds the top grade in the CGC census, 9.0.

    Paper: White

    Slab: Scuffing on back of case

    Label #19-2AFB550-013

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Mike Christian. Targets, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Mike Christian and Jasen Rodriguez (assists); A speedster seems to provide a way out, a way to a better life for Pressure...until she realizes the newbie comes with dangers of his own. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Item #55875525
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    Freex (1993 Malibu) 4 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade exceeds the top grade in the CGC census, 9.2.

    Paper: White

    Label #19-2AFB550-014

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover by Steve Rude. Hounded, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by David Williams, inks by Mike Christian; The group is chased to by a mercenary team that doesn't care if any innocents are hurt in the crossfire. Rune flip-book cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. E: The Cursed, script by Barry Windsor-Smith (plot) and Chris Ulm (plot, script), pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Floyd; Rune origin, part 5; cont'd between Hardcase #5/Prototype #3. Rune the Cursed E, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Floyd. Night Man promo. Third Chapter humor page featuring Magnor, script by Mark Evanier, art by Sergio Aragones. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $2.50.

  • Item #55875592
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    Freex (1993 Malibu) 5 CBCS 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #19-2AFB550-015

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Mike Christian. Up Against the Wall, script by Gerard Jones, pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Larry Welch; Origin of Plug; death of Master of the Hunt. Cont'd in Break-Thru #1. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

  • Item #55875589
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    Freex (1993 Malibu) 6 CBCS 9.8

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    Label #19-2AFB550-016

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Jasen Rodriguez. Who Do You Trust?, script by Steve Englehart (plot) and Gerard Jones (plot, script), pencils by Ben Herrera, inks by Jasen Rodriguez and Mike Christian; The well-meaning vigilante Night Man endangers the team due to the persuasive efforts of a villain with his own reasons for targeting the kids. Cont'd between Night Man #2/3. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

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    Published Feb 1994 by Image.

    Gen 13 (1994 1st Series) 1D VF 8.0 Direct Variant 1st Printing

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    This is the DIRECT edition which DOES NOT have a barcode on the cover. $2.50 cover price. This is the first printing. Cover has girl (Fairchild) in a ripped up shirt. The 2nd printing cover has classified documents on desktop. Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. Untitled story, script by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi, pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner and Sandra Hope (assistant); Fairchild is brought into the Gen 13 program, introduced to her fellow gen actives and develops powers. Centerfold Poster, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Alex Garner. Gen 13 Sketchbook, art by J. Scott Campbell and Jim Lee; Design sketches for the Gen 13 characters. 42 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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    Published Mar 1995 by Image.

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

    Paper: White

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    Label #3745913004

    Starts Jul 6

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

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    Published Mar 1995 by Image.

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

    Paper: White

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    Label #4223519013

    Starts Jun 3

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

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    Published Mar 1995 by Image.

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

    Paper: White

    Variant Cover H.

    Label #4391184005

    Starts Jul 6

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

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    Published Mar 1995 by Image.

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

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    Variant Cover I.

    Label #4391184013

    Starts Jun 3

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

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    Published Jul 1995 by Image.

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

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

    Starts Jun 24

    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.

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

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

    Starts Jun 24

    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.

  • Item #60526167
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    Published Feb 1996 by Image.

    Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 8 VF/NM 9.0

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

    Starts Jun 24
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    Published Mar 1996 by Image.

    Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 9D VF+ 8.5

    Signed by cover artist J. Scott Campbell and artist Humberto Ramos. No certification is included.

    Starts Jun 3

    Direct Edition ($2.50 cover price) Cover price $2.50.

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    Published Apr 1996 by Image.

    Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 10D VF- 7.5 Campbell Variant

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

    Starts Jun 3

    Direct Edition. Cover pencils by J. Scott Campbell, inks by Alex Garner. "Rumble In Gamorra!", script by Brandon Choi, J. Scott Campbell, and Jim Lee, pencils by J. Scott Campbell and Ryan Odagawa (assist), inks by Alex Garner, JD, Tom McWeeney, Scott Williams, and Richard Friend (assist); While the various groups attack, Kaizen works to create his own Gen-Active. Ad for Wildstorms Collectible Card Game. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

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    Published May 1996 by Image.

    Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 11A.D VF/NM 9.0 Direct Variant

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

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    Direct Edition. Fire From Heaven chapter 9; J. Scott Campbell art Cover price $2.50.

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    Published Aug 1996 by Image.

    Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 12 NM- 9.2

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

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    Published Jul 2000 by Image.

    Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 53 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-22F6136-048

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    Starts Jun 10

    WRITTEN BY JOHN LAYMAN. ART AND COVER BY DAN NORTON. A special issue focusing on the villains that menace GEN13! Ever since our heroes moved back to New York, they've been ambushed and attacked by mysterious and malevolent super-scum. Now we learn the reasons why, as we spotlight a sad-sack super-villain, who, once humiliated by GEN13, has come looking for revenge. And this time around, he's got some powerful friends backing him up! FC, 32 PG. Cover price $2.50.

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    Giant Size Defenders (1974) 1 CGC 9.6

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #1206979004

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). New story: "The Way They Were!", script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom; Valkyrie learns the origins of the Hulk, Namor and Dr. Strange and the Defenders stop Rasputin. Reprints: "Banished to Outer Space", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The military captures Rick and Ross convinces him that they need the Hulk to test a new experimental rocket for national security; Rick tricks the jade giant into the capsule but once it is shot into space, he realizes that Ross deceived him to get rid of his foe. Bird of Prey! starring Sub-Mariner and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. "To Catch a Magician!" starring Doctor Strange and Mr. Rasputin, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Denny O'Neil (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko. "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby; inks by Frank Giacoia; featuring Quasimodo. The Dynamic Defenders! illustration by Sal Buscema. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    Giant Size Defenders (1974) 3 CGC 9.4

    1st app. Korvac

    Paper: White

    Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes

    Chipping to upper back side corner bracket.

    Label #4254485022

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    Giant Size Defenders (1974) 3 CBCS 6.5

    1st app. Korvac

    Paper: White

    Label #22-2D520EC-038

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #58575173
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    Green Lantern Green Arrow (1983) 2 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

    Direct Edition.

    Label #19-1E8DD8F-037

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Neal Adams. Stories reprinted from Green Lantern 78 and 79. "A Kind of Loving, a Way of Death!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Frank Giacoia; After a group of thugs overpower her and steal her bike, Black Canary is found by mind-controlling cult leader Joshua; When Green Lantern and Green Arrow encounter the thugs later and recognize Canary's bike, they set off in search of their friend. "Ulysses Star Is Still Alive!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dan Adkins; Green Lantern and Green Arrow get involved in a dispute over logging rights on Native American land; While GL searches for documentation for the Indians' claim, GA tries to inspire them with the ghost of their ancestor. Interview with Dick Giordano about his involvement in the Green Lantern / Green Arrow series. "Meanwhile" column; Dick relates how he came to comic books, some of his biography, and his vision for comics. Reprinted covers of Green Lantern 78 and 79, art by Neal Adams. DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

  • Item #58575180
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    Green Lantern Green Arrow (1983) 4 CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1449783-003

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    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Neal Adams. Stories reprinted from Green Lantern 82 and 83. "How Do You Fight a Nightmare?", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano and Bernie Wrightson (p. 13); When Green Arrow and Black Canary are confronted by harpies, GA calls Green Lantern for help; GL follows the harpies into a trap laid by The Witch Queen on behalf of her brother Sinestro; Following a lead, GA and BC meet a group of Amazons, who, impressed by Black Canary's fighting skills, explain how in the distant past they were banished to another plane by a wizard, but have been allowed to return by The Witch Queen to make all men pay. A "Denny O'Neil Neal Adams Index"; Synopses of all the non-GL/GA DC stories by O'Neil and Adams, with three cover reproductions. "And a Child Shall Destroy Them!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Green Lantern and Green Arrow accompany Dinah as she begins a job at a private school where they are greeted by the cook Grandy, a little girl with psychic powers named Sybil, and the owner Jason Belmore; After Belmore asks the costumed heroes to leave, Dinah is confronted by Grandy, who explains that in Sybil he finally found a way to keep the children of the school in order. Reprinted covers of Green Lantern 82 and 83, 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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    Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 27 CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

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    Label #21-289ce8f-011

    Starts Jun 10

    Infinity War Tie-In: Part 1 of 3 - "Back from the Future!" Guest-starring the Inhumans. Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. The Guardians of the Galaxy travel back in time to the 20th Century and come face-to-face with the Uncanny Inhumans! Plus, the startling secret of Talon is revealed. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

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    Guardians of the Galaxy (2023 Marvel) 1B CBCS 9.8 Ross Variant

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    Timeless Variant.

    Label #23-3A751AB-001

    Starts Jun 10

    Written by Collin Kelly; Jackson Lanzing. Art by Kev Walker. Cover by Alex Ross. WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY? One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were destroyed. Their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they rediscover their heroism and humanity on the bleakest frontier? Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Writers JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY (CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY) team up with artist KEV WALKER (PREDATOR) for a Guardians story like no other! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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    Published Dec 2021 by Marvel.

    Hellions (2020 Marvel) 16C CBCS 9.8 SS Joe Jusko Jusko Marvel Masterpieces Variant

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    Paper: White

    Marvel Masterpiece Variant. Witnessed Signature: Joe Jusko on 11/17/2023.

    Label #23-4352595-001

    Starts Jun 10

    Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Stephen Segovia. Cover by Joe Jusko. FALLOUT! The wheels have come off the Hellions bandwagon. They might all hate one another, but Nanny LOVES her latest addition! Who would be so cruel as to stomp on her happiness? It's not who you think! 28 pages, full color. PARENTAL ADVISORY Cover price $3.99.

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    Tags: House of M (part 1)
    Published Aug 2005 by Marvel.

    House of M (2005) 1E CBCS 8.5 SS Stan Lee Madureira WW Chicago Variant

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    WW Chicago 2005 Exclusive. Verified Signature: Stan Lee. (#100/100).

    Label #20-304447C-001

    Starts Jun 10

    Limited Edition Wizard World Chicago with Joe Madureira cover. This LIMITED edition was a special cover printed for the return of Joe Madureira and Jeph Loeb to Marvel. - Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS THE MARVEL EVENT OF THE DECADE IS HERE!! The Avengers and the X-Men are faced with a common foe that becomes their greatest threat: Wanda Maximoff! The Scarlet Witch is out of control and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers!! You know how sometimes you hear the phrase: AND NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN? Well, this time believe it, buster!! NOTHING WILL EVER BE THE SAME AGAIN! 32 PGS./T+ Suggested for Teens and Up ...$2.99 please note: Each issue of house of m will have a special variant cover. Cover price $2.99.

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    Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 1N VF- 7.5

    Starts Jun 3

    Newsstand Edition. Part 1 of 6. "God!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by George Perez, Joe Rubinstein and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Thanos Quest #1-2 and Silver Surfer (1987-98 2nd Series) #50. The Silver Surfer crashes to earth and into the Sanctum Sanctorum of one Doctor Strange. The Sentinel of the Spaceways, barely alive after a grueling ordeal, arrives with the warning that the mad Titan, Thanos, has achieved ultimate power. Combining the Infinity Gems into the ominous Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos has become master of the mind, space, time, power, reality and the soul. And with his first act of nigh-omnipotent power Thanos eradicates half the population in the universe. Can the surviving heroes of Earth mount an offensive against this supreme power for evil and destruction, plus who are the mysterious new players who've just arrived on the scene? Cover price $2.50.

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    Infinity Gauntlet (1991) 1N FN/VF 7.0

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    Newsstand Edition. Part 1 of 6. "God!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by George Perez, Joe Rubinstein and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Thanos Quest #1-2 and Silver Surfer (1987-98 2nd Series) #50. The Silver Surfer crashes to earth and into the Sanctum Sanctorum of one Doctor Strange. The Sentinel of the Spaceways, barely alive after a grueling ordeal, arrives with the warning that the mad Titan, Thanos, has achieved ultimate power. Combining the Infinity Gems into the ominous Infinity Gauntlet, Thanos has become master of the mind, space, time, power, reality and the soul. And with his first act of nigh-omnipotent power Thanos eradicates half the population in the universe. Can the surviving heroes of Earth mount an offensive against this supreme power for evil and destruction, plus who are the mysterious new players who've just arrived on the scene? Cover price $2.50.

  • Item #60248206
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    Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

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    1st Published Cover by Todd McFarlane

    Paper: White

    Label #4353572024

    Starts Jun 24

    While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

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    Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

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    1st Published Cover by Todd McFarlane

    Paper: White

    Label #4353572015

    Starts Jul 6

    While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

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    Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

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    1st Published Cover by Todd McFarlane

    Paper: White

    Label #4353572010

    Starts Aug 5

    While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

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    Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

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    1st Published Cover by Todd McFarlane

    Paper: White

    Label #4353573014

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    While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

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    Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

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    1st Published Cover by Todd McFarlane

    Paper: White

    Label #4353573016

    Starts Jul 22

    While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

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    Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

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    1st Published Cover by Todd McFarlane

    Paper: White

    Label #4353573017

    Starts Jun 3

    While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

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    Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.8

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    1st Published Cover by Todd McFarlane

    Paper: White

    Label #4353573022

    Starts Jul 29

    While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

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    Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 14 VF- 7.5

    1st Published Cover by Todd McFarlane
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    While on security detail at a rock concert, the team contends with Chroma's ballad of devastation in "Concert In The Key Of...Chroma". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Tony DeZuniga. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.25.

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    Published Feb 1986 by DC.

    Infinity Inc. (1984 DC 1st Series) 23 CBCS 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-2767520-020

    Starts Jun 10

    Crisis On Infinite Earths crossover. Northwind, Jade and Brainwave try to stave off Feithera's destruction (with a little help from Solomon Grundy) in "Feithera by Stormlight!" Script by Roy Thomas, co-plot by Dann Thomas, pencils by Todd McFarlane and Mike Harris, inks by Steve Montano and Tony DeZuniga. 1-page pin-up of the Silver Scarab by McFarlane and DeZuniga. 28 pages of story. McFarlane/DeZuniga cover. Cover price $1.50.