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X-Men (1991 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-099

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Cover art by Art Thibert. Broken Mirrors, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Art Thibert, inks by Art Thibert, Dan Panosian, and Trevor Scott; After his father dies (actually, is killed by Maverick in X-Men #11), Carter Ryking kidnaps his boyhood friend Professor X to try and figure out what their fathers were working on at a genetic research facility when the two were kids. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 30 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-1476548-020

The wedding of Scott Summers and Jean Grey in "The Ties That Bind." Script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Matt Ryan. Includes 3 Fleer Ultra cards celebrating the wedding of Scott and Jean (painted art by Bob Larkin). Kubert/Ryan wraparound cover. Cover price $1.95.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 34 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2737CC8-022

Cover pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Matt Ryan. Life and Consequences, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Matt Ryan; The X-Men invade Sinister's lab to find out what he knows about the Legacy Virus only to find Threnody running the place. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 37A CBCS 9.8 Kubert

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2737CC8-024

Holofoil cover. Wraparound cardstock cover. Cover pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Matt Ryan. The Phalanx Covenant Book One Generation Next Part 4: The Currents Shift, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Matt Ryan and Mike Sellers; The Phalanx makes a final bid for capturing the next generation of new mutants; Blink sacrifices herself to save the team and end the threat; Cont. from Uncanny X-Men #317; Cont. in Uncanny X-Men #318. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 45A CBCS 9.8 Kubert Fold-Out

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29CF5FE-008

HOLOGRAM LETTERS, double fold-out cardstock cover; 48-page giant. Cover pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Cam Smith. The Enemy of My Enemy..., script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Cam Smith; Rogue and Iceman are on a road trip trying to deal with the things Rogue absorbed from Gambit when she kissed him; Gambit shows up and Rogue decides to leave him and the X-Men for awhile; The connection between Remey and Mr. Sinister is revealed. Cover price $3.95.

X-Men (2021 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.J CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Illuminati Ngu Virgin Exclusive.

Label #21-43A27A3-011

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, and Street Level Hero) exclusive Virgin cover by Kael Ngu. Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Pepe Larraz. THESE X-MEN ARE... FEARLESS! The heroes of Krakoa are here to save the planet! Things might be complicated between the nation of Krakoa and the rest of the world, but to the X-MEN, things are simple - you do what's right, you protect those who need protecting and you save the world we all share. Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Sunfire, Rogue, Wolverine, Synch and Polaris are the chosen champions of mutant-kind, and they will not shrink from any battle for their home planet. Writer Gerry Duggan (MARAUDERS, DEADPOOL, UNCANNY AVENGERS) reteams with superstar artist Pepe Larraz (HOUSE OF X, X OF SWORDS, UNCANNY AVENGERS) to chart the course of the X-Men in a world of the Reign of X! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

X-Men (2021 Marvel) 2ILLUMINATI.B CBCS 9.8 Nakayama Illuminati Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Illuminati Virgin Exclusive.

Label #21-43A27A3-023

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) exclusive Virgin Cover by David Nakayama. Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Pepe Larraz. ALWAYS BET ON X! As threats hurtle toward the Earth from all sides, the fearless X-Men fight a seemingly unstoppable wave of annihilation…but even more dangerous threats lurk in the darkness, ready to strike in secret. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

X-Men 2099 (1993 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.2 Lim Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248E175-028

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Direct Edition Blue Foil Cover. The Gathering - Written by John Francis Moore. Art and Cover by Ron Lim & Adam Kubert. In the year 2099, mutant is still a four letter word. Fortunately, so is X-Men. It's here at last! This monumental new series introduces Marvel's most celebrated super team, 2099 style. That's right: Brand new characters. Brand new continuity. It's a whole new world for the X-Men, and it starts here in a foil-stamped premiere issue! And to give X-Men 2099 readers a glimpse into Ravage 2099, Spider-Man 2099, Punisher 2099 and Doom 2099, Marvel has included a 16-page preview in this premiere issue! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $1.75.

X-Men 2099 (1993 Marvel) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-248E175-029

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Synge City Blues - Written by John Francis Moore. Art and Cover by Ron Lim & Adam Kubert. With all-new characters and continuity, this blistering-hot series finds the X-Men at the mercy of a family who plans to avenge their father's death! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

X-men Ashcan Edition (1994 Marvel) 1B CBCS 9.8 Sienkiewicz Variant

Paper: White

Label #19-2AD1D20-173

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$0.75 Cover price Edition Variant cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Ashcan presenting the history of the X-men up to 1994, as told by Professor X. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Cover price $0.75.

X-Men Unlimited (1993 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-119

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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Whispers Scream, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Mike McKone, inks by Mark McKenna, Mick Gray, and Steve Moncuse; Sabretooth comes to the X-Mansion. Sabretooth Vs. Maverick: Severed Ties illustration, pencils by Mike McKone, inks by Mark McKenna. 68 pgs. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

X-Men Unlimited (1993 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A9668F-120

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Cover art by Steve Geiger. Horse Latitude, script by Larry Hamma, pencils by Val Semeiks, inks by Bob McLeod; the X-Men battle Bloodscream and Belasco. 68 pgs. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.8 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-006

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.8 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-017

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.6 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-015

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.4 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-003

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.4 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-005

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Bob Layton on 9/13/2015 & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2015.

Label #00-7002239-AA-003

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"The Most Powerful Man In the World!" X-O is stalked by the deadliest assassin in the world -- X-Caliber. Who hired him? A man named Harada. Written by Jim Shooter and Steve Englehart, with art by Sal Velluto, Tom Ryder and Ted Halsted. Cover by David Lapham and Bob Layton. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.

X-Treme X-Men (2001 1st Series) 1A CBCS 9.2 SS Chris Claremont

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Chris Claremont. (#451/1500).

Label #20-3C294B8-003

Cover by Salvador Larroca. Written by Chris Claremont. Penciled by Salvador Larroca. Humanity is at a crossroads, and will choose a future of glory... or of utter annihilation. The path they face was mapped a century ago by the blind mutant seer known as Destiny, and recorded in her 13 volumes of The Books of Truth. As seen in X-MEN #109, one volume has come into the possession of Professor X's charges and now Rogue, Beast, Bishop, Thunderbird, Psylocke, Sage (an all-new character) and Storm choose to leave the safety of the X-Mansion and search for the missing volumes. But what they don't know is that another force is embarked on the same quest, a man who is the first manifestation of the true homo sapiens superior the rightful inheritors of Earth and he considers mutants his mortal enemies... to be killed on sight! Cover price $2.99.

Xander in Lost Universe (1995) 0 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2AD1FA5-017

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You Promised Me Darkness (2021 Behemoth) 1SANCTUM.B CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

(#18/50). Sanctum Sanctorum Metal Variant.

Label #23-03AA1CF-029

Sanctum Sanctorum Exclusive Metal Cover by Damian Connelly - limited to 50 copies. Written and Art by Damian Connelly. Approximately every 75 years, Halley's Comet orbits around the sun, and every time this happens people around the world are born with incredible abilities, special auras that grant them with supernatural skills, but those auras can also be cursed. Yuko and Sebastian, two siblings with special auras are constantly running from an evil being, known as the 'Anti-everything', who feeds from these special auras, getting stronger with each intake. This being is obsessed with these brothers' auras and will not stop until he feasts on them. 36 pages, B&W. Cover price $3.99.

Young Avengers (2005) 6 CBCS 9.0 SS Jim Cheung

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Jim Cheung.

Label #23-1651B69-005

Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG. The 6-part SIDEKICKS story arc comes to a shattering conclusion when the Young Avengers lose one of their founding members, a new member arrives on the scene, and the entire team undergoes a radical transformation. It's a surprising new direction for the Young Avengers as they battle Kang, the Avengers, and each other to ensure the team's survival. 32 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Young Avengers (2005) 12 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-1A34171-029

Written by ALLAN HEINBERG Pencils & Cover by JIM CHEUNG "FAMILY MATTERS" As Earth once again becomes embroiled in the Kree-Skrull War, one Young Avenger is mortally wounded ? while another must sacrifice his future to keep the planet from being consumed in the conflict. Not even the combined forces of the YOUNG AVENGERS and the NEW AVENGERS can stem the tide of destruction. And in the battle's bloody aftermath, the YOUNG AVENGERS -- and their relationship to their would-be mentors -- are forever altered. The team's new status quo begins here! (Part 4 of 4) 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Young Avengers Presents (2008) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-097

Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX Penciled by MITCH BREITWEISER Cover by JIM CHEUNG Young Cassie Lang has an encounter with Kang's ubiquitous enforcer the GROWING MAN! However, her ordeal ends in tragedy as someone close to her is gravely injured in the process. And the effect on Cassie causes some unexpected problems from which she might never recover. Can the Young Avengers help Stature before an even greater tragedy befalls her? 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Young Avengers Presents (2008) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-2215763-075

Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by ALAN DAVIS Cover by JIM CHEUNG Kate Bishop wants to be a hero. Kate Bishop wants to be a leader. Kate wants to be strong, and proud, and true to her calling. Kate just wants to take care of everybody. Kate just wants to be friends. Kate wants to be stronger than all this. Kate Bishop never wanted anything more than she wants to be a Young Avenger. Kate Bishop wants to be Hawkeye. Here, she finally comes face to face with Clint Barton. Now Kate's gonna have to fight for each and every thing that she wants...especially her name. Wanting something can be miles away from actually earning it. By Matt Fraction (INVINCIBLE IRON MAN, PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL) and the legendary Alan Davis (CLANDESTINE, EXCALIBUR). 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Young Blueberry GN (1989-1990) 1-1ST CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #23-1911F64-001

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Blueberry's Secret!" Written by Jean-Michel Charlier . Art by Jean "Moebius" Giraud. This graphic novel tells the story of the early years of Mike Donovan a lieutenant in the US Calvary. Learn how he came to blow the Cattanooga Bridge sky high at the start of the Civil War, and how he cleared himself of murder charges. Plus, where did this western hero ever get the name "Blueberry?" Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

Young Blueberry GN (1989-1990) 3-1ST CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #23-1911F64-003

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "The Blue Coats!" Stories by Jean-Michel Charlier, plus an introduction by Randy and Jean-Marc Lofficier. Art and cover by Jean Giraud, credited as Gir but better known as Moebius. Translation by Randy and Jean-Marc Lofficier. The early life of Western hero Lt. Blueberry, featuring art by legendary Heavy Metal artist Moebius. Blueberry finds himself in the thick of the American Civil War. The Blue Coats; Double Cross; Thunder on the Sierra; plus an early Western story from a teenage Moebius, Blanco, King of the Prairie. Softcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95. Cover price $7.95.

Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) Hollywood 1N CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA4D21-030

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This is a newsstand version that collects issues 1 & 2 of the 1992 Dark Horse series. Cover price $2.50.

Youngblood (1992 1st Series) 0A CBCS 9.8 Liefeld Green Logo

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A68684-137

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Story by Rob Liefeld. Art by Rob Liefeld, Dan Fraga, and Danny Miki. Harken back to the early days of Youngblood. Long before Shaft and Badrock came on board, the team of Chapel, Die Hard, Boggs, Raines, Gamble, and Riptide was led into combat by the man called Battlestone. However, insubordination and casualties (Battlestone murders one of his own men in an act of rage), causes the government to take the Youngblood program in a whole new direction. New recruits Badrock, Vogue, and the mysterious Link join veterans Chapel and Die Hard to form the new Youngblood. The last ingredient is the take no lip and by the book leadership of Shaft. Includes Coupon #7 for Image # 0. 24 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Youngblood (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.8 Liefeld Beige Logo Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2A68684-133

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Story by Rob Liefeld. Art by Rob Liefeld, Dan Fraga, and Danny Miki. Harken back to the early days of Youngblood. Long before Shaft and Badrock came on board the team of Chapel, Die Hard, Boggs, Raines, Gamble, and Riptide was led into combat by the man called Battlestone. However, insubordination and casualties (Battlestone murders one of his own men in an act of rage), causes the government to take the Youngblood program in a whole new direction. New recruits Badrock, Vogue, and the mysterious Link join veterans Chapel and Die Hard to form the new Youngblood. The last ingredient is the take no lip and by the book leadership of Shaft. Includes Coupon #7 for Image # 0. 24 pages. Cover price $1.95.

Youngblood (1992 1st Series) 1REP CBCS 9.8 Liefeld Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side edge crack

Second Printing.

Label #19-2A68684-143

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Rob Liefeld art Cover price $2.50.

Youngblood Strikefile (1993) 1A CBCS 9.2 Liefeld

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AFFC92-025

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1st appearance of Glory, Giger, & the Allies. Flip-Book; Die-Hard on front cover. Chapel on back cover. Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Danny Miki. Back cover art by Jae Lee. Untitled story, script and pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Danny Mikil; Die Hard is asked to rescue Super Patriot from Cyberdata. Special Glory Pin-Up, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Danny Miki. Flip Jae Lee. Untitled story, script by Rob Liefeld (plot, script) and Eric Stephenson (script), art by Jae Lee; Chapel, Al and Duke are on a mission for Wynn when Chapel shoots and kills Duke for being a traitor to the team. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Youngblood Strikefile (1993) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2B047C8-113

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Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Danny Miki. Dead Set on Destruction, script by Rob Liefeld (story) and Eric Stephenson (script), pencils by Rob Liefeld (layouts) and Jeff Matsuda, inks by Danny Miki; Dr. Peterson is trying to reprogram Overtkill in the Youngblood complex when the villain is remotely activated by the mob boss who wants him back; Despite the best efforts of Youngblood, Overtkill's head detaches from his body and escapes. Ren & Stimpy cameo. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Zero Tolerance (1990) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2A98398-156

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Zorro (1993 Topps) 0A CBCS 9.6

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2ACB150-039

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Regular Edition. Originally came polybagged with Dracula vs Zorro (1993) #2. Drink the Blood Straight - Written by Don McGregor. Art by Mike Mayhew & John Nyberg. Painted Cover by Brian Stelfreeze. A cannon-blast of explosive excitement! A savage, mind-numbingly brutal tale! Issue Zero introduces a deadly new villain who will be playing a major part in the regular series. Buck Wylde is a huge, monstrous, renegade Mountain man who creates bizarre animal traps specifically designed to brutally cripple and maim before they kill. Because he is alone, in the middle of the remote, frontier wilderness, he is free to do anything and everything to his helpless quarry. Then Zorro almost falls victim to one of his hideous snares. From that moment on, Buck Wylde's sadistic bloodsport with wildlife is transformed into a savage blood-combat. To preserve the lifestyle he leads, Buck Wylde must slay Zorro. 16 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Zorro (1993 Topps) 1B CBCS 9.8 Miller Preview Edition Variant

Paper: White

Preview Edition.

Label #21-22C3810-029

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Preview Edition. 8 pages. Frank Miller cover.