Comic books 1980-1989, graded by CBCS

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $62.00 Paper: White Label #16-D9D0A6E-017 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.86) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Twos Day" The Assassin Nation Plot Part 5 of 6. Guest-starring Captain America, Silver Sable, and Solo. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Al Gordon. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Action rages on two fronts! As Solo and the wall-crawler battle Ultimatum in New York City, while Silver Sable and the Living Legend wrestle with Sabretooth in Mexico! Both pairs are looking for answers about the mastermind behind the Assassin Nation Plot! But they both better focus on staying alive first! If Cap and Sable can declaw Sabretooth south of the border, the dashing duo will join the web-slinger in Washington D.C. for the grand finale next issue! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. (Note: Silver Sable and the star-spangled avenger team up again in Captain America 419.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $92.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Denny O'Neil on 9/30/2018. Newsstand Edition Label #18-39B9473-005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.76) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "The Book of the Vishanti" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Frank Miller. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Frank Miller. Doctor Doom and the Dread Dormammu conspire to bring the Bend Sinister phenomenon to Earth's dimension! And the Master of the Mystic Arts is the only person who understands the great evil that now threatens the planet! However Doom and Dormammu's earthly pawn captures Dr. Strange with a surprise attack in Greenwich Village! But before the good doctor goes down, he sends forth a psychic flare for help...to any superhero available in the Big Apple! On this moonlit night, there is only one hero present to answer the call: the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger usually deals with modest villains and small-time criminals; but tonight the wall-crawler tangles with the heavyweights! Earth's precarious future lies in the hands of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! (Notes: This issue features outstanding artwork by Frank Miller and Tom Palmer. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 200 and also in the (1994) Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) 48 pages Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $110.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom & Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.30) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "The Book of the Vishanti" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Frank Miller. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Frank Miller. Doctor Doom and the Dread Dormammu conspire to bring the Bend Sinister phenomenon to Earth's dimension! And the Master of the Mystic Arts is the only person who understands the great evil that now threatens the planet! However Doom and Dormammu's earthly pawn captures Dr. Strange with a surprise attack in Greenwich Village! But before the good doctor goes down, he sends forth a psychic flare for help...to any superhero available in the Big Apple! On this moonlit night, there is only one hero present to answer the call: the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger usually deals with modest villains and small-time criminals; but tonight the wall-crawler tangles with the heavyweights! Earth's precarious future lies in the hands of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! (Notes: This issue features outstanding artwork by Frank Miller and Tom Palmer. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 200 and also in the (1994) Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) 48 pages Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $415.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom & Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Frank Miller on 10/8/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0AFB6AC-023 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($12.45) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "The Book of the Vishanti" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Frank Miller. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Frank Miller. Doctor Doom and the Dread Dormammu conspire to bring the Bend Sinister phenomenon to Earth's dimension! And the Master of the Mystic Arts is the only person who understands the great evil that now threatens the planet! However Doom and Dormammu's earthly pawn captures Dr. Strange with a surprise attack in Greenwich Village! But before the good doctor goes down, he sends forth a psychic flare for help...to any superhero available in the Big Apple! On this moonlit night, there is only one hero present to answer the call: the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger usually deals with modest villains and small-time criminals; but tonight the wall-crawler tangles with the heavyweights! Earth's precarious future lies in the hands of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! (Notes: This issue features outstanding artwork by Frank Miller and Tom Palmer. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 200 and also in the (1994) Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) 48 pages Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $335.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signatures: Al Milgrom & Jim Shooter on 7/29/2022 & Frank Miller on 10/8/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.05) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. "The Book of the Vishanti" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Script by Denny O'Neil. Pencils by Frank Miller. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by Frank Miller. Doctor Doom and the Dread Dormammu conspire to bring the Bend Sinister phenomenon to Earth's dimension! And the Master of the Mystic Arts is the only person who understands the great evil that now threatens the planet! However Doom and Dormammu's earthly pawn captures Dr. Strange with a surprise attack in Greenwich Village! But before the good doctor goes down, he sends forth a psychic flare for help...to any superhero available in the Big Apple! On this moonlit night, there is only one hero present to answer the call: the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger usually deals with modest villains and small-time criminals; but tonight the wall-crawler tangles with the heavyweights! Earth's precarious future lies in the hands of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! (Notes: This issue features outstanding artwork by Frank Miller and Tom Palmer. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 200 and also in the (1994) Complete Frank Miller Spider-Man.) 48 pages Cover price $0.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 16 CBCS 9.0 SS Jim Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 3/26/2022. Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-1BACAAE-001

"Who's That Lady?" First appearance of the second Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau. Guest-starring the Avengers and the Thing. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. It's the dazzling debut of the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau)! After gaining her powers in a freak accident on an offshore oil rig, the New Orleans native needs help controlling her awesome new abilities! Monica travels to New York City in hopes of finding the Fantastic Four! But she bumps into the Spectacular Spider-Man first! After eluding the web-slinger, Captain Marvel zooms to the Baxter Building! However, Ben Grimm can only offer moral support, so he sends the distressed captain to Avengers Mansion! Once there Shell-head and the Wasp attempt to stabilize Captain Marvel's runaway powers, but the wall-crawler inadvertently interferes! Is the new Captain Marvel's superhero career going to be over...before it even starts? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Liz (Allan) Osborn. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. First backup feature: "The Many Loves of Peter Parker" One-page breakdown of the various loves of Peter Parker's life. Second backup feature: "The Daily Bugle" One-page illustration of the cast of characters at the Daily Bugle. (Note: Captain Marvel appears next in Avengers 227.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 8.0 $45.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-41C52B7-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.35) will be charged at checkout.

"Who's That Lady?" First appearance of the second Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau. Guest-starring the Avengers and the Thing. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. It's the dazzling debut of the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau)! After gaining her powers in a freak accident on an offshore oil rig, the New Orleans native needs help controlling her awesome new abilities! Monica travels to New York City in hopes of finding the Fantastic Four! But she bumps into the Spectacular Spider-Man first! After eluding the web-slinger, Captain Marvel zooms to the Baxter Building! However, Ben Grimm can only offer moral support, so he sends the distressed captain to Avengers Mansion! Once there Shell-head and the Wasp attempt to stabilize Captain Marvel's runaway powers, but the wall-crawler inadvertently interferes! Is the new Captain Marvel's superhero career going to be over...before it even starts? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Liz (Allan) Osborn. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. First backup feature: "The Many Loves of Peter Parker" One-page breakdown of the various loves of Peter Parker's life. Second backup feature: "The Daily Bugle" One-page illustration of the cast of characters at the Daily Bugle. (Note: Captain Marvel appears next in Avengers 227.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 18 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289AACD-001

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"The Scorpion Takes a Bride!" Plot by Tom DeFalco. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Bob Layton and Jackson Guice. Cover by Ron Frenz and Jackson Guice. The publisher of the Daily Bugle is taking the plunge! J. Jonah Jameson and Dr. Marla Madison announce their plans to get married! But after hearing the joyous news, an uninvited guest plots to ruin the happy day! The Scorpion! Max Gargan still seeks revenge against Jonah for turning him into a monster many years ago! After escaping from a psychiatric hospital, the Scorpion abducts John Jameson and then stalks Marla! A while later the sinister super-villain corners Jonah, Marla, and John. The end seems near for the Jameson trio. But a red and blue savior arrives just in time! Can the Spectacular Spider-Man reject the Scorpion's deadly reprisal? Cameo appearances by Captain Jean DeWolff, Joe Robertson, and Betty Brant Leeds. (Note: The Scorpion returns in Amazing Spider-Man 318.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $175.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Direct Edition. Witnessed Signatures: Jim Salicrup on 3/26/2022 & David Michilinie & Jim Shooter on 10/24/2021. Label #22-1653D6D-019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

The marriage of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson in "The Wedding." Plot by Jim Shooter. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita Sr. Direct Edition. At long last wedding bells ring for Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson! What an exciting day! The blushing bride will need something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue! While the Amazing Spider-Man will need to take care of two things before the big day! First, the easy task...short circuit Electro's latest scheme! And second, the tough one...put the memory and heartache of Gwen Stacy in the past forever. Will another trip to the Brooklyn Bridge bring peace to the wondrous wall-crawler? Or will the ghosts of days gone by derail a bright future with Mary Jane? Carpe diem, web-slinger! Appearances by Flash Thompson, Harry Osborn, Liz Osborn, Betty Leeds, Aunt May, Anna Watson, Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, and Willi Smith. Flashback cameos by the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, and Uncle Ben. (Notes: Peter and Mary Jane go on their honeymoon in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 7. The Direct Edition cover features Peter Parker's friends and family. The Newsstand Edition depicts Spider-Man's friends and foes. Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 was one of the first issues Marvel published with two different covers. This story was reprinted in the 1991 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man - The Wedding.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $510.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Acme & Dingo Boots Variant Label #19-37B707E-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.30) will be charged at checkout.

Exclusive Collector's Edition Promotional Comic presented by Acme and Dingo Children's Boots. Guest starring Spider-Woman. Cover by John Romita, Jr. "The Absorbing Man Breaks Loose!" written by David Anthony Kraft & Ed Hannigan, art by Alan Kupperberg & Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $70.00 Paper: White Label #22-1B615CA-027 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.10) will be charged at checkout.

It's Chicago in the year 2031 and when Reuben Flagg, former star of the "Mark Thrust" TV series, arrives as the new rookie Ranger, he tries to find out what is causing gangs to commit violence in "Hard Times." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $105.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Howard Chaykin on 10/28/2022. Label #23-0AFB6AC-024 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.15) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Things heat up for Reuben Flagg as he still tries to take care of everything in western Candada and things also heat up in the Chicago mayoral race in "Northern Lights…Double Cross – Part 3." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Issue also has an "American Flagg Dossier" with pinups. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $98.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Howard Chaykin on 10/28/2022. Label #23-0AFB6AC-025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.94) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Back home in Chicago, Reuben Flagg finds out quickly how the city's mayoral election will go in "Bullets and Ballots." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Issue also has "Mark Thrust – Sexus Ranger" in "Birthday Bullets" with script by Elliot S. Maggin and art by Judith Hunt & Larry Stroman. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $92.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Howard Chaykin on 10/28/2022. Label #23-0AFB6AC-026 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.76) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Reuben Flagg teams up with a new ranger, Bullets Kisco, while mayoral candidates Mandy and CK get a surprise in the mayoral race in "Bullets and Ballots – Part 2." Script and art by Howard Chaykin. Issue also has "Mark Thrust – Sexus Ranger Birthday Bullets – Part 2" in "Executive Privilege" with script by Elliot S. Maggin and art by Judith Hunt & Larry Stroman. Cover price $1.25.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1983 DC 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6 SS Gary Cohn Colón Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-4289F63-017

This is the 60 cent regular edition. Cover art by Ernie Colón. "The Birthright", script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Reaching 13 years old is a milestone in life, especially in the case of Amy Winston; Amy discovers many hidden truths about her past, foremost that she is actually the Princess Amethyst who comes from a world much different from her own, the Gemworld, far removed in time and space from planet Earth; Her eventual return to her family will not be without surprises and challenges. Dungeons & Dragons card game ad. Star Wars Jedi Arena video game ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $116.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-016 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.48) will be charged at checkout.

This is the 60 cent regular edition. Cover art by Ernie Colón. "The Birthright", script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Reaching 13 years old is a milestone in life, especially in the case of Amy Winston; Amy discovers many hidden truths about her past, foremost that she is actually the Princess Amethyst who comes from a world much different from her own, the Gemworld, far removed in time and space from planet Earth; Her eventual return to her family will not be without surprises and challenges. Dungeons & Dragons card game ad. Star Wars Jedi Arena video game ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $199.00 or Best Offer Paper: White 35 Cent Price Variant. Label #20-265BA98-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.97) will be charged at checkout.

This is the 35-cent cover-priced edition which was test marketed only in St. Louis, Missouri and Austin, Texas. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Ernie Colón. "Cat and Mouse," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; After an unsuccessful attempt by Lord Sardonyx to capture the princesses Amethyst, Carnelian, the son of Dark Opal, tries his luck at the task. DC Anniversary Issues ad. Article that introduces Amethyst and the creators behind it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1983 DC 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4 SS Gary Cohn

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-4289F63-025

Cover art by Ernie Colón. "Tangled Web," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; In this issue we find a quest, a capture and a tearful confrontation; We learn more about the wide powers of Amethyst and the ultimate scheme of Dark Opal; We come to the beginning where Dark Opal is talking to his son Carnellian; We learn that Dark Opal has reigned for 20 years unchallenged until the heir of Amythest has returned; Carnellian has returned with the citrine jewel; He wonders why Daddy wanted a lesser powerful gem; It is used to bait the new heir and suppose to lead to her downfall he tells Carnellian; Princess Amythest and her dog Taffy a golden Lab return to earth from Gemworld. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1983 DC 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.6 SS Gary Cohn

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-4289F63-027

Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Colón. "Last Goodbyes," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Amethyst explains everything to her parents about the Gemworld and her many recent disappearances; Back at the Castle Amethyst, she takes a long time to train and become increasingly strong in different disciplines; For his part, Granch, with his siblings, attacked the fortress Opal. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $49.95 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-032 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.50) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Colón. "Broken Homes," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; The battle continues against the Emissaries of Varn on the grounds of the House of Ruby; One of the princess Emerald tent, with her younger sister, to join Amethyst's House to offer help; The red prince would be the first one who will hand over the Amethyst stone. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $56.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.68) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by George Perez, inks by Ernie Colón. "And Into the Arms of Death!", script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; Carnelian is still trying to put his hand on the fragment of the stone amethyst that Granch lost; The link between the Prince Topaz and Amethyst is becoming greater; The prince wants to convince his sister to change her mind and join the ranks of the princess rather than encouraging the fortress Opal; Amethyst goes with the young princess Emerald to try to retrieve the fragment that seeks Carnelian. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $90.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-022 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Ernie Colón. "Darkness Falls," script by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, art by Ernie Colón; In this last issue in the series, we will know the outcome of the battle between Amethyst and her allies against Dark Opal; Who will prevail?; Whatever the outcome, does Amethyst wish to return home to her adoptive family? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $90.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.70) will be charged at checkout.

$1.25 standard cover price - "Point of No Return!" Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn. Art by Ric Estrada and Pablo Marcos. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $109.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.27) will be charged at checkout.

75¢ standard cover price. Amethyst joins forces with her hated foe! And: who is the mysterious man who aids her? Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, with art by Ric Estrada and Bob Smith. Cover by Paris Cullins and Romeo Tanghal. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $105.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.15) will be charged at checkout.

75¢ standard cover price. Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn give us the secret of Prince Garnet, while a mystery from the Gemworld's past threatens its future. Written by Mishkin and Cohn, with art by Ric Estrada and Bob Smith. Cover by Ernie Colon and Smith. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $73.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.19) will be charged at checkout.

75¢ standard cover price. Fire Jade's true identity is revealed, and Citrina's fate is decided! But will Amethyst ever be the same again? Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, with art by Dan Jurgens and Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $105.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.15) will be charged at checkout.

75¢ standard cover price. The true origin of Gemworld is revealed in this two-part episode. Written by Gary Cohn, with art by Amethyst co-creator Ernie Colon and Karl Kesel. Cover by Colon and Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $69.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.07) will be charged at checkout.

75¢ standard cover price. Once they owned the Gemworld, now they want it back! Can Amethyst stop them? Written by Gary Cohn, with art and cover by Ernie Colon (Amethyst co-creator) and Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $109.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition. Label #21-4289F63-004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.27) will be charged at checkout.

75¢ standard cover price. Carnelian gets Dark Opal's clasp and the worst is yet to come! Plus: The Amethyst-Topaz-Turquoise love triangle comes to a boil. Who will Prince Topaz choose? Gary Cohn's story is penciled by Ernie Colon and inked by Karl Kesel, with a spectacular cover by Paris Cullins and Romeo Tanghal. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $105.00 Paper: White Label #21-25F6022-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.15) will be charged at checkout.

Featuring: Gil Kane's Savage, plus The Flaming Carrot by Bob Burden. Also: Jan Strnad & Gilbert Hernandez, Scott Deschaine & Michael T. Gilbert, Mike Baron & Dave Garcia, Alex Toth, and Marc Hempel. Cover by Gil Kane. Recommended for mature readers. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $48.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition Label #20-44C3750-010

Josie and the Pussycats. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Missing children public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Owed To A Grecian Urn," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; While on tour in Greece, Alex is abducted and the felons demand that the Pussycats make the ransom drop. Katy Keene ad. "Track Record," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Taking in some beach time, Melody tries to discourage three males from following them, while Josie and Valerie try to encourage them. "Two Wrongs Make A Right," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Jim DeCarlo; Alex's order for new costumes for The Pussycats gets switched with his father's order for a fashion show. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $320.00 Paper: Off white to white Newsstand Edition. Label #18-2630E34-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.60) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

American Edition (60¢ cover price). First appearance of Cheryl Blossom (cover and interior story). The controversial Cheryl also appeared in Jughead #325 (published the same month), but was not featured on the cover. Cover art by Dan DeCarlo. Hold That Line, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jimmy DeCarlo; Veronica traces her lineage, much to the chagrin of the others. Betty and Veronica Fashion Short Cuts page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Dare To Be Bare, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Sexy redheaded bombshell Cheryl Blossom shocks Betty and Veronica by arriving on the beach in a bikini that barely covers anything. Cheryl Blossom's Fashion Frolic page, art by Dan DeCarlo. Driven to Distraction, script by Claire Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by Rudy Lapick; Bikini clad Betty and Veronica would rather watch soap operas on the beach rather than keep on eye on frisky Archie Andrews. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $78.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition Label #22-0692A42-053 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.34) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Stan Goldberg, inks by Rudy Lapick. The Gamblers, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Archie and Jughead drive Veronica crazy by placing million-dollar bets on everything they do. Snob Hill, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo; Cheryl Blossom and her brother Jason are warned that they face "demerits and public disgrace" if they continue their pursuit of those two low-class townies, Archie and Veronica. Cheryl Blossom's Fashion page, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Jim DeCarlo. Critic's Award, script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; A door-to-door Mavis Cosmetics saleslady tries to sell Veronica some products. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Armor (1985 1st Series) 1B CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-2AC2DFF-002

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Newsstand Edition (red logo) cover by Neal Adams. Story by Neal Adams. Art by Tom Grindberg, Brian Murray, Crusty Bunkers (Continuity house pseudonym) and Neal Adams. Sometimes listed as The Revengers featuring Armor and Silver Streak (the title on the indicia) #1. Sci-fi superheroics from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Alien space-slaver Rage abducts two human brothers, and one of them, Jack, is transformed into the superhuman being Armor. The backup story introduces the elemental heroes called The Basics, later known as Earth 4 or Urth 4. The Amazing Origin of Armor, Part 1; Urth, Ayre, Fyre, Watr. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Armor (1985 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2AC2DFF-005

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The Amazing Origin Of Armor, Part 5. Story by Neal Adams. Art by Bart Sears, Rudy Nebres and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams and Rudy Nebres. Sci-fi superheroics from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. Armor and Silver Streak lead the human slaves in revolt against the alien slaver Rage, and his own forces turn against him. Cover features a fine example of Continuity's famously overwrought cover dialogue. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $720.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Verified Sig: Bob Budiansky, Witnessed Sigs: Jim Salicrup on 06/29/2019, Jim Shooter on 07/16/2019, George Perez on 08/17/2019 and David Michelinie on 10/18/2019. Direct Edition. Label #19-3F5B7D4-103 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($21.60) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Assault on a Mind Cage!" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel and Dan Green. Cover by George Perez and Dan Green. The Wasp has taken it upon herself to invade the Solomon Institute and find out what's going on inside! Unfortunately though, it's been several hours since anyone's heard from her! So Yellowjacket and Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang) infiltrate the institute, while the remaining avengers wait outside in the snow! The three insect-size heroes are having an easy time defeating all the guards in the asylum, but their fortunes dramatically change when the institute's head honcho arrives...the Taskmaster! First (cameo) appearance of the Taskmaster. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Jocasta, Ms. Marvel, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $190.00 Paper: White Label #0000810-AB-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

"Assault on a Mind Cage!" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel and Dan Green. Cover by George Perez and Dan Green. The Wasp has taken it upon herself to invade the Solomon Institute and find out what's going on inside! Unfortunately though, it's been several hours since anyone's heard from her! So Yellowjacket and Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang) infiltrate the institute, while the remaining avengers wait outside in the snow! The three insect-size heroes are having an easy time defeating all the guards in the asylum, but their fortunes dramatically change when the institute's head honcho arrives...the Taskmaster! First (cameo) appearance of the Taskmaster. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Jocasta, Ms. Marvel, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $28.50 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-3B8C92F-047 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.85) will be charged at checkout.

"Assault on a Mind Cage!" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel and Dan Green. Cover by George Perez and Dan Green. The Wasp has taken it upon herself to invade the Solomon Institute and find out what's going on inside! Unfortunately though, it's been several hours since anyone's heard from her! So Yellowjacket and Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang) infiltrate the institute, while the remaining avengers wait outside in the snow! The three insect-size heroes are having an easy time defeating all the guards in the asylum, but their fortunes dramatically change when the institute's head honcho arrives...the Taskmaster! First (cameo) appearance of the Taskmaster. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Jocasta, Ms. Marvel, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 4.5 $27.94 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-3B8C92F-048 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.84) will be charged at checkout.

"Assault on a Mind Cage!" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel and Dan Green. Cover by George Perez and Dan Green. The Wasp has taken it upon herself to invade the Solomon Institute and find out what's going on inside! Unfortunately though, it's been several hours since anyone's heard from her! So Yellowjacket and Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang) infiltrate the institute, while the remaining avengers wait outside in the snow! The three insect-size heroes are having an easy time defeating all the guards in the asylum, but their fortunes dramatically change when the institute's head honcho arrives...the Taskmaster! First (cameo) appearance of the Taskmaster. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Jocasta, Ms. Marvel, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $749.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #24-04A08CE-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($22.47) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "The Terrible Toll of the Taskmaster" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. A brand new villain, the Taskmaster, has turned the tables on the Wasp, Yellowjacket, and Ant-Man! The three insect-like super-heroes are prisoners inside the Taskmaster's training academy! The good news is that seven avengers are waiting outside the training compound, but the bad news...none of them know that their teammates are in grave danger! However, Earth Mightiest Heroes follow the ants, and the trail leads to the Taskmaster! Is the villain with the photographic reflexes ready to battle the Avengers? Choose wisely dear Taskmaster! First (full) appearance and origin of the Taskmaster. (Notes: The Taskmaster appears next in Marvel Team-Up 103. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $205.00 Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition. Label #22-1A80A5C-002 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.15) will be charged at checkout.

Direct Edition. "The Terrible Toll of the Taskmaster" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by George Perez and Joe Rubinstein. A brand new villain, the Taskmaster, has turned the tables on the Wasp, Yellowjacket, and Ant-Man! The three insect-like super-heroes are prisoners inside the Taskmaster's training academy! The good news is that seven avengers are waiting outside the training compound, but the bad news...none of them know that their teammates are in grave danger! However, Earth Mightiest Heroes follow the ants, and the trail leads to the Taskmaster! Is the villain with the photographic reflexes ready to battle the Avengers? Choose wisely dear Taskmaster! First (full) appearance and origin of the Taskmaster. (Notes: The Taskmaster appears next in Marvel Team-Up 103. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $29.86 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #21-3B8C92F-050 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.90) will be charged at checkout.

"To Avenge the Avengers!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by Alan Weiss. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Alan Weiss. In stunning fashion the Avengers and the Silver Surfer have gone down to defeat at the hands of the Molecule Man! Now only Tigra remains to confront the misguided maniac! However, Owen Reece appears to be lost in his own little world and allows the Avengers to regroup after their near death experience. But Iron Man and Thor are out of action! It's going to be Tony Stark, Donald Blake, Captain America, Tigra, and the Silver Surfer making the final valiant stand against the Molecule Man! A terrific two-part story! Cameo appearance by the Fantastic Four. (Notes: In this issue Captain America finally learns the secret identities of Iron Man and Thor. This two-part story established the awesome power of the Molecule Man that would be featured in the Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series. The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Kevin Dooley.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 7.5 $56.99 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: Off white to white Witnessed Signature: Jim Shooter on 2/26/2022 Direct Edition Label #22-0F6BDE3-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.71) will be charged at checkout.

"Of Robin Hoods and Roustabouts" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Greg LaRocque. Inks by Brett Breeding and helpers. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Klaus Janson. On a sunny afternoon in Nassau County, Clint Barton and Scott Lang attend a traveling carnival. Scott is there having fun with his daughter enjoying the attractions, while Clint is following a lead concerning possible criminal activity! Hawkeye's and Ant-Man's paths collide when a super-villain is discovered at the carnival! It's the Taskmaster! The man with the photographic reflexes! And inside a giant circus tent, Ant-Man and the ace archer will try to cancel the Taskmaster's act! Cameo appearances by Captain America, Iron Man, She-Hulk, and the Wasp. (Notes: The Taskmaster previously appeared in Marvel Team-Up 103. The back cover features a Megaforce ad drawn by William Stout.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $130.00 Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition. Label #21-303950B-002

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance, the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau). "Testing...1...2...3!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Brett Breeding. After a quick test of her amazing powers, the Avengers offer membership to the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau). Meanwhile at Ryker's Island, a psychiatrist visits Hank Pym to determine his fitness to stand trial for his crimes in Avengers 217. But as the former avenger prepares for his trial, Egghead gets ready for Hank's trial too! Everyone is headed to the courthouse next issue! Origin of Ant-Man, Giant-Man, Goliath, and Yellowjacket. Cameo appearances by the Plant-Man, Wizard, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and Egghead. Flashback cameos by the Black Panther, Hulk, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Ultron, Vision, and Wonder Man to recap the history of Henry Pym. Second appearance of the new Captain Marvel. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain Marvel debuted in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 16. Roger Stern begins his 5-year run as the writer for the Avengers title. This issue features a two-page ad for the Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin Atari video game.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $140.00 Paper: Off white to white Direct Edition. Label #21-303950B-001

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance, the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau). "Testing...1...2...3!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Brett Breeding. After a quick test of her amazing powers, the Avengers offer membership to the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau). Meanwhile at Ryker's Island, a psychiatrist visits Hank Pym to determine his fitness to stand trial for his crimes in Avengers 217. But as the former avenger prepares for his trial, Egghead gets ready for Hank's trial too! Everyone is headed to the courthouse next issue! Origin of Ant-Man, Giant-Man, Goliath, and Yellowjacket. Cameo appearances by the Plant-Man, Wizard, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and Egghead. Flashback cameos by the Black Panther, Hulk, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Ultron, Vision, and Wonder Man to recap the history of Henry Pym. Second appearance of the new Captain Marvel. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain Marvel debuted in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 16. Roger Stern begins his 5-year run as the writer for the Avengers title. This issue features a two-page ad for the Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin Atari video game.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $55.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #22-1B615CA-031 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.65) will be charged at checkout.

"And Now Starfox!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Joe Sinnott and crew. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Starfox wants to join the Avengers! But he will have to undergo training first! And chasing down the Plantman will be an excellent start! To that end Captain Marvel, Thor, and Starfox (aka Eros from Titan) link up with a Naval Task Force to capture the Plantman! However, the elusive villain and his submarine are cruising the depths of the Atlantic Ocean floor! Are the three avengers ready to go deep sea fishing...for the Plantman? Meanwhile, the shield-slinger and the Wasp pay a visit to an inebriated Tony Stark and surprisingly learn that someone else is now wearing the famous red and gold armor. Cameo appearances by Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) and the Wizard. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $85.49 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #22-0B3765E-001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.56) will be charged at checkout.

"And Now Starfox!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Joe Sinnott and crew. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Starfox wants to join the Avengers! But he will have to undergo training first! And chasing down the Plantman will be an excellent start! To that end Captain Marvel, Thor, and Starfox (aka Eros from Titan) link up with a Naval Task Force to capture the Plantman! However, the elusive villain and his submarine are cruising the depths of the Atlantic Ocean floor! Are the three avengers ready to go deep sea fishing...for the Plantman? Meanwhile, the shield-slinger and the Wasp pay a visit to an inebriated Tony Stark and surprisingly learn that someone else is now wearing the famous red and gold armor. Cameo appearances by Iron Man (aka Jim Rhodes) and the Wizard. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $134.89 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Al Milgrom on 2/22/2019. Direct Edition Label #19-0C0B15A-003 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout.

"Late Night of the Super-Stars!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Hawkeye returns to Avengers Mansion with his new bride, Mockingbird! However, the Avengers are on their way to San Francisco, so only the Vision is home to greet the ace archer. Several minutes later Wonder Man calls...in need of a big favor! He's been booked on Late Night with David Letterman and needs several other avengers to appear with him! The Beast, Black Panther, Black Widow, and Hawkeye agree to join Simon on the show! But Fabian Stankowicz decides that he's ready for a guest appearance too! With the bright lights shining and the cameras rolling, the all-out action on the Late Night set begins! It's going to take all of the reserve avengers plus David Letterman to knock out Fabian and his annoying inventions! A fun issue! Assistant Editors' Month. Cameo appearance by Paul Shaffer. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Black Panther, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Mockingbird, Wonder Man, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue includes the first meeting between Mockingbird and the Black Widow, two of Hawkeye's leading ladies. The letters page features a parody by Assistant Editor Mike Carlin.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $275.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-1C48906-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.25) will be charged at checkout.

"Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $75.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-1A34171-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

"Holocaust in a Hidden Land!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ka-Zar and Shanna. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. Terminus is on a rampage through the Savage Land! And only Earth's Mightiest Heroes stand between the powerful alien and the utter destruction of the bottom of the world! Will the combined might of the Black Knight, shield-slinger, Starfox, Wasp, and Prince of Power be enough to prevent the annihilation of the hidden paradise? Or will Antarctica, centuries later, finally reclaim the Savage Land? A cold and bitter ending for Ka-Zar and the Avengers! Meanwhile light years away in outer space, Captain Marvel meets a new super-villain that will battle the Avengers for years to come! First appearance of Nebula. (Notes: The Savage Land first appeared in Uncanny X-Men (1st series) 10. The High Evolutionary attempts to restore the Savage Land in Uncanny X-Men Annual 12. This issue includes a full-page ad for the Secret Wars II Limited Series.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.