Comic books 1980-1989, graded by CBCS

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-036

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"Mantis!" Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Elders of the Universe are some of the most powerful beings in existence, and the only thing standing in their way and their ultimate goal is the Silver Surfer. Luckily, the former Herald of Galactus has acquired a new ally, the woman known as Mantis. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-058

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"Seeds of War!" Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer has uncovered the truth behind the cosmic scheme of the Elders of the Universe. Plus, the Kree and Skrull renew their age old war. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 7 CBCS 9.2

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-069

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"Triangle!" Guest-starring Mantis. Avengers and Captain Marvel flashback cameos. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Kree Empire invades Zenn-La and soon learn this planet is under the protection of the Silver Surfer, wielder of the Power Cosmic. Meanwhile, Mantis watches from the shadows as the Elders of the Universe continue their scheming. Plus, Norrin Radd confronts the Supreme Intelligence, Master of a Thousand-Thousand Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #21-248D6B1-026

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"Soul Sweet Soul!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. In the aftermath of last issue's events, Norrin Radd awakens in a perfect world, but everything is not as it seems. It's the Silver Surfer vs. the Supreme Intelligence in the realm of the imagination, and the fate of the universe hangs in the balance. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 7.5

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-091

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"Doomsday!" Guest-starring Mantis and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The last seven issues have led to this moment. The Elders of the Universe confront the Devourer of Worlds, and the Silver Surfer is caught in the middle. How can the former Herald of Galactus hope to defeat these villains when Shalla Bal and Mantis, the women he loves, are the helpless prisoners of the Elders? The Surfer can only save one of them, but who will it be? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0BAA008-092

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Space is...Eternity!" Guest-starring Galactus. Special guest appearance by Eternity. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. The Elders of the Universe dared to try and defeat Galactus and failed. Now, they must face the retribution of the Devourer of Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #22-2D0A2F1-029

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"Nova!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Joe Rubinstein. Even though the Heralds of Galactus are imbued with the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer teaches Nova (Frankie Ray) the universe is still a very dangerous place. Hopefully Nova will listen to Norrin Radd's council as they've been charged with finding the Contemplator, the last Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #19-47253CB-004

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"Nova!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Joe Rubinstein. Even though the Heralds of Galactus are imbued with the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer teaches Nova (Frankie Ray) the universe is still a very dangerous place. Hopefully Nova will listen to Norrin Radd's council as they've been charged with finding the Contemplator, the last Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 12 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #19-47253CB-005

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"Sick!" Guest-starring Nova (Frankie Ray). Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer is the helpless prisoner of the space pirate Reptyl, the Non-Human. Can Nova fight her way through the corsair's defenses and rescue the former Herald of Galactus? Plus, witness the horrible, ultimate fate of the Contemplator. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 13 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-007

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"Masques!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Dave Cockrum. Someone has been leaving a trail of terror and destruction throughout the Kree Empire in the name of the Silver Surfer. Now, Norrin Radd and Nova must face the judgment of Ronan the Accuser and the power of his Cosmic Rod! 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 14 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-008

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"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.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 15 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-009

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"Evil Lurks Beyond the Black Hole!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. Galactus is dying, but there is one man who has saved the life of the Devourer of Worlds once before. Norrin Radd races across the galaxy to enlist the help of Reed Richards, the leader of the Fantastic Four and arguably the smartest man in the Marvel Universe. Plus, Ron Lim begins his legendary run on the Silver Surfer. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 16 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-47253CB-009

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"Malice: A Four Thought!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. To save the life of Galactus, the Silver Surfer, Reed Richards, and the Invisible Woman ventured into the heart of a black hole. But, things have really gone wrong because Sue is possessed by the Soul Gems and now wants her husband and friend dead. Witness the return of one of Marvel's most powerful villains. Plus, don't blink or you'll miss one of the most startling cameos of all. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 17 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-011

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"Resurrection!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. The malevolent agent of Lord Chaos and Master Order has returned. The In-Betweener will rise and not even the Silver Surfer has the power to stop him. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 18 CBCS 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #23-18DCEC4-012

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"Heavyweights!" Guest-starring Galactus, Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. It's a clash of titans on a cosmic scale! The universe trembles when the nigh omnipotent Galactus battles the cosmically powered In-Betweener. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 19 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0BAA008-099

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"Playing with Matches!" Guest-starring Starfox and Firelord. Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Keith Williams. Eros of Titan and Firelord, former Herald of Galactus, are in hot pursuit of the criminal Nebula. But, when their paths cross with the Silver Surfer and Nova things escalate into battle. It's the Silver Surfer vs. Firelord, and when two former Heralds fight...no good can come of it. Plus, witness the origin of Firelord and learn his connection to the other Nova (Richard Rider). 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 21 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-015

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"You Say you want...Obliteration!" Story by Marshall Rogers and Michael Higgins. Art by Marshall Rogers and Dave Cockrum. The Obliterator is an Elder of the Universe, a group of powerful and ancient cosmic beings who pursue a single purpose in life that keeps them alive through the eons. But, after a recent confrontation with the Silver Surfer, the Obliterator's purpose in life had been taken away. For this transgression, he will annihilate Norrin Radd's homeworld, Zenn-La. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 22 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-017

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"Monsters from the Ego!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Can even the Sentinel of the Spaceways survive an encounter with Ego, the Living Planet, a creature whose power once turned away mighty Galactus away? Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 23 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-018

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"Alien!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. When the Silver Surfer learns that the population of a planet is being systematically wiped out by a fire-breathing dragon, he quickly sets out to slay the beast. But by story's end, the Sentinel of the Spaceways learns a hard lesson in judging a book by its cover. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 24 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

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Label #19-47253CB-018

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"G.I.G.O." Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Randy Emberlin. When the Silver Surfer arrives on a planet that is one giant computer with A.I., the planet mistakes Norrin Radd for still being the Herald of Galactus and defends itself accordingly. Can even the Surfer survive an assault by an entire planet? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 25 CBCS 9.2

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Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-019

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Special Giant-Sized Issue. Kree/Skrull war. "Back to Black...?" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. The Kree and Skrull Empires renew their war that has gone on for countless generations, and the Silver Surfer is caught in the middle of all the schemes and double-dealings. 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 26 CBCS 8.5

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Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-021

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Kree/Skrull war. "Z-Day!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer, with the Super-Skrull and the new S'Byll by his side, are attacked by a cybernetically controlled fleet of Kree warships. They find it difficult to penetrate the crafts' coordinated defenses. That may be because they are under the control of the Kree Supreme Leader, who just so happens to be an awol Skrull in disguise. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 27 CBCS 8.5

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Label #19-47253CB-021

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Kree/Skrull War. "The R Complex!" Guest-starring the Super-Skrull. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The cosmic deity the Stranger has come for Empress S'Byll, the woman who will return the Skrull Empire to glory. Can even the combined might of the Silver Surfer and the Super Skrull dissuade this being of immeasurable power? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 28 CBCS 8.5

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Label #19-47253CB-022

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Kree/Skrull war. "Evolution of the Blue!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Shalla Bal has discovered the most dangerous secret in the universe. Plus witness the evolution of the Kree. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 30 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

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Label #19-47253CB-025

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Kree/Skrull War. "Running Down like Clockwork!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Kree Empire may have won the war against the Skrull, but there are far too many players still in the game for it to be that simple. Plus, what is the Stranger's ultimate plan? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 31 CBCS 7.0

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-027

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Special Giant-Size Issue. Kree/Skrull War: The Conclusion. "Nothing!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The War is over, but certain conflicts continue. The Silver Surfer confronts the Stranger, but they are interceded by the Living Tribunal, a being whose power and purpose in the cosmos dwarfs even their own. And for one brief moment Norrin Radd will know what it is truly like to be a god! 52 pages Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 32 CBCS 9.0

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Label #19-47253CB-027

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1st printing. "A Choice of Dooms!" Story by Jim Valentino. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. With the Kree/Skrull War behind him the Silver Surfer is once again free to soar the endless spaceways. But the good times can't last forever as an enemy from the past ceases this opportunity to attack. An enemy considered by many to be the embodiment of evil in the Marvel Universe. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $86.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #21-40CC5C8-078 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.58) will be charged at checkout.

Comic book based on the TV series of the first super androids with the minds of men and the muscles of machines. Con man and gambler Percunius Wadsworth Wellington arrives on the scene and asks the SilverHawks for help. He has been robbed and cheated by the mob controlled Starship Casino. The SilverHawks want to help but can't as they have no jurisdiction in the casinos. But the Copper Kid resolves to unofficially help Wellington in "Copper Kid Beats the Odds." Script by Steve Perry and art by Mike Witherby & Fred Fredericks. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $172.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-2DD4007-023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.16) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Mike Zeck. Star Burst! The Legend of Solarman, script by Stan Lee (adaptation), pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Dennis Janke; An aspiring comic book artist is given the power to become Solarman so he can save the earth from an alien overlord. The Solarman character created by David Oliphant first appeared in the Solarman: The Beginning (A Pendulum Illustrated Original) book from Pendulum Press in 1979. This comic was adapted from a Solarman TV cartoon pilot episode. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $140.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 9/25/2021 & Al Milgrom (with sketch) on 10/8/2021. Newsstand Edition. Label #22-0692A42-503 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.20) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $115.00 Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition/Double Cover. 1st cover 8.5, interior cover 8.5. Label #21-2E62824-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.45) will be charged at checkout.

"In Darkness Seldom Seen!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. Cloak and Dagger are back! And still waging their violent war on drugs! But now their activities are being noticed by criminal heavyweights...specifically Silvermane and the Kingpin! Is the duo ready for the big time? When Cloak and Dagger move in for the kill on Silvermane, the web-slinger will have a critical choice to make! Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Note: This issue features a full page ad for the first Hercules Limited Series. Art by Bob Layton.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $110.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-167B932-005

Direct Edition. "Relapse Times Two!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. A group of robbers makes Melvin Potter don his old Gladiator costume to protect them from the police. The reluctant Gladiator can handle the cops, but how will Daredevil's long-time foe fare against Spider-Man? Meanwhile, Dr. Octopus attacks Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in an attempt to kill the Black Cat, but the web-slinger fights him off. However, Spidey knows another showdown with Doc Ock is coming soon! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $110.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-167B932-004

Direct Edition. "Relapse Times Two!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. A group of robbers makes Melvin Potter don his old Gladiator costume to protect them from the police. The reluctant Gladiator can handle the cops, but how will Daredevil's long-time foe fare against Spider-Man? Meanwhile, Dr. Octopus attacks Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in an attempt to kill the Black Cat, but the web-slinger fights him off. However, Spidey knows another showdown with Doc Ock is coming soon! 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 6.0 $110.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Jim Salicrup on 3/26/2022 & Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-074 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.30) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Grave Memory" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Joe Robertson is a man haunted by his past. Many years ago in Philadelphia, he remained silent after witnessing Tombstone commit a homicide. Now Tombstone has come to New York, and Robbie decides that it's time to make amends. It's a decision that may cost Robbie his life, if the web-slinger doesn't get to Battery Park in time! Origin of Tombstone. Cameo appearance by the Arranger. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Charles Novinskie.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $130.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Salicrup on 3/26/2022 & Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-075 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.90) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Kill Zone" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Joe Robertson lies paralyzed in a hospital bed after being crushed by Tombstone in the previous issue. Now the Amazing Spider-Man is scouring New York City trying to find Tombstone, but someone else is also hunting for Joe's assailant. The two searchers rendezvous at the Statue of Liberty. Cameo appearance by the Punisher. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $75.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-2215763-056 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

Inferno; 1st new Hobgoblin. "When The Bugle Blows" Inferno crossover. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. Story continues from Amazing Spider-Man 312. The Hobgoblin is licking his wounds after going down to defeat at the hands of Spider-Man and the Green Goblin (aka Harry Osborn). In a drastic move, the downtrodden Hobgoblin visits N'astirh at the Empire State Building and offers to exchange his soul for greater power. Memo to the Hobgoblin...be careful what you wish for. Meanwhile, the Inferno madness hits the Daily Bugle Building and also Hal's Studio where Mary Jane is shooting a photo spread. Will the web-slinger and J. Jonah Jameson join forces to beat the demons? Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 48. Brief first appearance of the Demogoblin. Cameo appearance by the Green Goblin. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $66.00 Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition. Label #21-2CD7919-019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.98) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance crossover. 1st cosmic powered Spider-Man. "The Paste and the Power!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema. At the Empire State University physics laboratory, Peter Parker agrees to help Professor Lubisch with an experiment involving extra-dimensional energy transfer. According to the good professor, the experiment is harmless and nothing unexpected will happen. However, the energy transfer overloads the apparatus and flows incredible power into the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger uses his new cosmic power to easily dispatch the Trapster, who had attacked him earlier in the day. Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 59. Cameo appearances by Doctor Doom, Kingpin, Magneto, and the Wizard. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $265.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Salicrup on 3/26/2022, Gerry Conway on 7/29/2022 & Sal Buscema on 10/31/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-076 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.95) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance crossover. 1st cosmic powered Spider-Man. "The Paste and the Power!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema. At the Empire State University physics laboratory, Peter Parker agrees to help Professor Lubisch with an experiment involving extra-dimensional energy transfer. According to the good professor, the experiment is harmless and nothing unexpected will happen. However, the energy transfer overloads the apparatus and flows incredible power into the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger uses his new cosmic power to easily dispatch the Trapster, who had attacked him earlier in the day. Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 59. Cameo appearances by Doctor Doom, Kingpin, Magneto, and the Wizard. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Annual 2D CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-27D449D-099

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Direct Edition. "Vengeance is Mine Sayeth the Sword!" Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by Jim Mooney and Mike Esposito. Cover by Bud Budiansky and Bob McLeod. Silvermane and his henchmen stop by the Daily Bugle and warn J. Jonah Jameson to stop running anti-organized crime stories. Spider-Man quickly retaliates, but Silvermane won't back off. Now the Rapier, Silvermane, and Spider-Man meet at the Cloisters in Fort Tryon Park to settle their differences. Is the Rapier a friend or foe? First appearance of the Rapier. (Note: This issue features a one-page pinup of Spider-Man.) 48 pages Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $200.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Salicrup on 3/26/2022 & Gerry Conway & Mark Bagley on 7/29/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-084 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Evolutionary War. "Return to Sender" Guest-starring the Young Gods. Part 10 of the Evolutionary War storyline. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Mark Bagley and Keith Williams. Cover by Sal Buscema. After rescuing a young woman from two operatives of the High Evolutionary, the Spectacular Spider-Man suddenly finds himself face-to-face with the clone of Gwen Stacy. Peter Parker had not seen her since Amazing Spiderman 149, and now his long-buried memories and feelings are resurfacing. How will Peter handle the return of Gwen? And perhaps more importantly, how will his wife, Mary Jane? Meanwhile, the High Evolutionary is still trying to capture Gwen in order to study her genetic composition. Can the High Evolutionary discover the truth behind the Gwen Stacy clone? The Young Gods will try to help. The Evolutionary War storyline concludes in Avengers Annual 17. First back up story: "Opposing Forces" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Mark Bagley and Mike Esposito. The Young Gods travel to Jerusalem and battle a mysterious creature. Second back up story: "The Young Gods Fact Pages" A 5-page telling of the backgrounds and powers of the members of the Young Gods. Third back up story: "The Son of Earth" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Ron Lim and Tony DeZuniga. The 10th chapter of the history of the High Evolutionary includes confrontations with Adam Warlock and Galactus. 64 pages Cover price $1.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $105.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #22-2DD4007-031 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.15) will be charged at checkout.

Pressure from his high-powered, career minded parents, pressure at school and pressure from friends and classmates – what else can go wrong in Robbie Baldwin's life? Well, he has this incredible force and energy seething within him and is struggling to control them. But when his parents are threatened, Robbie has to use those powers in "Speedball the Masked Marvel." Script by Steve Ditko & Roger Stern and art by Steve Ditko & Jackson Guice. Then all is revealed as to how Robbie Baldwin got those mysterious powers and became a super hero in "The Origin of a Masked Marvel." Story and art credits: Not Listed. Cover price $0.75.

Speedball (1988) 1 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-248E175-004

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Pressure from his high-powered, career minded parents, pressure at school and pressure from friends and classmates – what else can go wrong in Robbie Baldwin's life? Well, he has this incredible force and energy seething within him and is struggling to control them. But when his parents are threatened, Robbie has to use those powers in "Speedball the Masked Marvel." Script by Steve Ditko & Roger Stern and art by Steve Ditko & Jackson Guice. Then all is revealed as to how Robbie Baldwin got those mysterious powers and became a super hero in "The Origin of a Masked Marvel." Story and art credits: Not Listed. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $190.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom on 7/31/2021, Jim Shooter on 9/25/2021, & Al Milgrom & John Romita Jr. on 10/8/2021. Newsstand Edition. Label #22-0692A42-508 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vincent Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin Formula. "The Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Meet the Men of Marvel Productions" article; Information on Marvel Productons, includes photographs and some artwork. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $189.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #16-E33C608-018 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vincent Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin Formula. "The Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Meet the Men of Marvel Productions" article; Information on Marvel Productons, includes photographs and some artwork. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $149.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #0010056-AA-007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vincent Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin Formula. "The Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Meet the Men of Marvel Productions" article; Information on Marvel Productons, includes photographs and some artwork. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $145.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter on 9/25/2021 & Al Milgrom & John Romita Jr. on 10/8/2021. Newsstand Edition. Label #22-0692A42-506 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.35) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Al Milgrom. "The Triumph of the Green Goblin," script by Dennis Marks (Original Screenplay) and Tom DeFalco, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Vincent Colletta; Green Goblin busts up a college costume party to steal his secret Goblin Formula. "The Hulk vs. the Phoomie Goonies" Hostess Fruit Pies ad. "Meet the Men of Marvel Productions" article; Information on Marvel Productons, includes photographs and some artwork. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 25 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0311B7D-011

Cover by Jim Mooney. "To Free a Felon!", script by Michael Fleisher, art by Steve Leialoha; The Spider-Woman has one minute to escape the Doomsday Room, an electrified room set to explode; Scurrying up the column she is bound to, the Spider-Woman snaps the column in half; The Spider-Woman uses the broken piece of column to pole vault across the room, crashing through a glass pane in the locked door; The Spider-Woman breaks her chains, then flees, as the room explodes behind her; Mister Big receives word that the Doomsday Room has self-destructed. Hostess Twinkies ad with the Human Torch. 36 pgs., full color. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 33 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0311B7D-012

Cover art by Dave Cockrum. Yesterday's Villain!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Steve Leialoha (breakdowns) and Bruce Patterson (finished art), inks by Bruce Patterson; Spider-Woman battles Forever Man, who makes his first appearance. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $210.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Chris Claremont on 10/7/2018. Newsstand Edition. Label #18-3B8C331-060 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.30) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover art by Steve Leialoha. Criminal at Large!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Steve Leialoha (breakdowns) and Bob Wiacek (finished art), inks by Bob Wiacek (pages 1-16), Danny Bulanadi (page 23), Bruce Patterson (page 26), and Alan Weiss (page 27-28); The X-Men help Spider-Woman take down Black Tom and his allies; Jessica becomes a private investigator. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 46 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-241339F-025

Cover art by Steve Leialoha. Yakuza, script by Chris Claremont, art by Steve Leialoha; Spider-Woman faces double jeopardy in the form of the Mandroids and the Kingpin. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.