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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 9.2 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4400952009

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2REP.3RD CGC 8.5 Corben Variant 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4400952011

Third printing; new Rich Corben cover Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 3A CGC 8.5 Eastman 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4044427004

First printing. According to Overstreet, this issue has one additional printing, which can be identified as such on the inside cover. Also, do not confuse this issue with the variant cover, which has "Laird's Photo" in white rather than in light blue. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. When Master Splinter is kidnapped, the Turtles must ask their new ally April O'Neil for help to find him. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white; 44 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4043111002

The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Teleported to another galaxy after their encounter with the Utroms, the Turtles meet the Fugitoid and cross swords with the Triceratons. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. First issue in comic-sized format. Black and white; 44 pages. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 351 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4408092014

Ragnarok and Roll: Part 4 of 6 - Cover by Walt Simonson. "Ragnarok and Roll, Too!", script and art by Walter Simonson; On earth, the Asgardians and heroes try to stem the tide of Surtur's demons; Surtur, meanwhile has made it to Asgard where he shatters the rainbow bridge before taking on Thor. Appearances by Beta Ray Bill, Sif, Fandral, Volstagg, the Vision, Mr. Fantastic, Balder, Karnilla, Hogun, and Odin. Cont'd between Avengers #350 and 351. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 362 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3803951014

Cover by Walt Simonson. The war against Hela continues in "Like a Bat Out of Hel!", script and art by Walter Simonson; The Asgardians race to leave the realm of Hel with Hela's minions hot on their trail, but the Executioner ensures their escape with his life. Appearances by the Enchantress, the Executioner, and Balder. Continued in part in Balder the Brave #2. Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.65. Cover price $0.65.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4412817015

Direct Edition. "Survival Run!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. When the Thundercats' homeworld is destroyed, a small group of survivors crash-land on the mysterious green world known as Third Earth. They soon find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against their mortal enemies the Mutants. However, things go from bad to worse when their battle with the vile Mutants awakens Mumm-Ra, an ancient ogre-mage whose dark magic powers know no rival. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 8D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2EE6791-078

First Printing. Direct Edition. As Shockwave continues his evil plans, Ratchet journeys to the Savage Land in Antarctica hoping to find help. And he does when he manages to locate the Dinobots in "Repeat Performance." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by William Johnson & Kyle Baker. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 8D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2EE6791-075

First Printing. Direct Edition. As Shockwave continues his evil plans, Ratchet journeys to the Savage Land in Antarctica hoping to find help. And he does when he manages to locate the Dinobots in "Repeat Performance." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by William Johnson & Kyle Baker. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2EE6791-084

The Autobots are back and have regained control of the Ark and still have to deal with Shockwave's evil plans. Meanwhile, Josie Beller, injured by the Decepticons, has recovered and wants revenge. Now in a new persona known as Circuit Breaker, she helps G.B. Blackrock in his quest to destroy the robots in "Dis-Integrated Circuits." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Mike Manley & M. Hands. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd, 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #1 to #9. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 10D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27A1834-009

First Printing. Direct Edition. Shockwave creates some new allies, the Constructicons, and sends them out into battle while G.B. Blackrock has formed an alliance with the Autobots and learns what is going on in "The Next Best Thing to Being There." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Ricardo Villamonte & Brad Joyce. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 10D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4294615004

First Printing. Direct Edition. Shockwave creates some new allies, the Constructicons, and sends them out into battle while G.B. Blackrock has formed an alliance with the Autobots and learns what is going on in "The Next Best Thing to Being There." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Ricardo Villamonte & Brad Joyce. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 10D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349575023

First Printing. Direct Edition. Shockwave creates some new allies, the Constructicons, and sends them out into battle while G.B. Blackrock has formed an alliance with the Autobots and learns what is going on in "The Next Best Thing to Being There." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Ricardo Villamonte & Brad Joyce. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 189 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4030760009

"Two Girls Out to Have Fun!" Guest-starring Magma of the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Rachel and the fiery mutant Magma battle the psychic-vampire Selene, the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club. Plus, more is revealed about the dystopian world of "Days of Future Past!" And, what ancient evil ceases the moment to reassert itself into the world of man? Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 190N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3922411018

Newsstand Edition. "An Age Undreamed Of!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers, the New Mutants, and Spider-Man. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Get ready for the most fantastic X-Men adventure yet. The ancient and powerful warlock Kulan Gath has taken control of the Manhattan Island. His dark sorcery has transformed the city and its residents into something right out of Dungeons & Dragons! Now, only a motley crew of heroes and the man called the Spider stand on the way of the wizard and total victory. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 191 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4021855024

"Raiders of the Lost Temple!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers, the New Mutants, Doctor Strange, and Spider-Man. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The X-Men, Avengers, and New Mutants must unite and defeat some of their own to stop the sinister warlock Kulan Gath before his dark magic encompasses the Earth, turning everything into a fantasy world of sword and sorcery. The key to victory lies with the man known as the Spider! Plus, a mysterious new threat arrives from the future. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nimrod. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 191 CGC 5.0

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Label #4030760008

"Raiders of the Lost Temple!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers, the New Mutants, Doctor Strange, and Spider-Man. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The X-Men, Avengers, and New Mutants must unite and defeat some of their own to stop the sinister warlock Kulan Gath before his dark magic encompasses the Earth, turning everything into a fantasy world of sword and sorcery. The key to victory lies with the man known as the Spider! Plus, a mysterious new threat arrives from the future. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nimrod. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 192D CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4030760007

Direct Edition. "Fun 'N' Games!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Warlock's, the techno-organic creature that has befriended the New Mutants, past comes back to haunt his new friends. Colossus , Nightcrawler, and Rogue find themselves in the fight of their lives when Warlock's malevolent father Magus comes calling. Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 193 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE31F0-007

Double Sized Issue - "Warhunt 2!" Guest-starring the New Mutants and Firestar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The warrior mutant Thunderbird comes seeking revenge on the X-Men for the death of his brother, the original Thunderbird (see Uncanny X-Men #95 for Thunderbird's death). His fellow Hellions (the Hellfire Club's version of the New Mutants) Roulette, Empath, and a duped Firestar are coming along for the ride. But when Thunderbird finally comes face-to-face with the man he blames for his brother's death, Charles Xavier, is he ready f to hear the truth? Plus, what is the mysterious Nimrod up to. NOTE: 1st appearance of Firestar. This issue celebrates the first 100 issues of the New X-Men. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 193 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE31F0-012

Double Sized Issue - "Warhunt 2!" Guest-starring the New Mutants and Firestar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The warrior mutant Thunderbird comes seeking revenge on the X-Men for the death of his brother, the original Thunderbird (see Uncanny X-Men #95 for Thunderbird's death). His fellow Hellions (the Hellfire Club's version of the New Mutants) Roulette, Empath, and a duped Firestar are coming along for the ride. But when Thunderbird finally comes face-to-face with the man he blames for his brother's death, Charles Xavier, is he ready f to hear the truth? Plus, what is the mysterious Nimrod up to. NOTE: 1st appearance of Firestar. This issue celebrates the first 100 issues of the New X-Men. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 193 VF 8.0

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Double Sized Issue - "Warhunt 2!" Guest-starring the New Mutants and Firestar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The warrior mutant Thunderbird comes seeking revenge on the X-Men for the death of his brother, the original Thunderbird (see Uncanny X-Men #95 for Thunderbird's death). His fellow Hellions (the Hellfire Club's version of the New Mutants) Roulette, Empath, and a duped Firestar are coming along for the ride. But when Thunderbird finally comes face-to-face with the man he blames for his brother's death, Charles Xavier, is he ready f to hear the truth? Plus, what is the mysterious Nimrod up to. NOTE: 1st appearance of Firestar. This issue celebrates the first 100 issues of the New X-Men. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 193 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4030760006

Double Sized Issue - "Warhunt 2!" Guest-starring the New Mutants and Firestar. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The warrior mutant Thunderbird comes seeking revenge on the X-Men for the death of his brother, the original Thunderbird (see Uncanny X-Men #95 for Thunderbird's death). His fellow Hellions (the Hellfire Club's version of the New Mutants) Roulette, Empath, and a duped Firestar are coming along for the ride. But when Thunderbird finally comes face-to-face with the man he blames for his brother's death, Charles Xavier, is he ready f to hear the truth? Plus, what is the mysterious Nimrod up to. NOTE: 1st appearance of Firestar. This issue celebrates the first 100 issues of the New X-Men. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 194 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE31F0-015

"Juggernaut's Back in Town!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. If the super-sentinel from the future Nimrod has just easily trashed the unstoppable Juggernaut, what hope do the Uncanny X-Men have? Plus, Storm begins her sojourn in Africa. Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 194 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4030760005

"Juggernaut's Back in Town!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. If the super-sentinel from the future Nimrod has just easily trashed the unstoppable Juggernaut, what hope do the Uncanny X-Men have? Plus, Storm begins her sojourn in Africa. Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 196 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE29D8-002

Secret Wars II tie-in. - "What was That?!" Beyonder cameo. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Has Storm sojourn in Africa suddenly come to a deadly conclusion? Plus, when Professor X hears a stray thought in crowded auditorium, the X-Men race against the clock to prevent a murder. Plus, Magneto joins the X-Men?! And, the one from beyond makes an appearance. Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 197 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE27C2-004

"To Save Arcade?!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The mischievous Arcade begs the X-Men to save him from the wrath of Doctor Doom. Is this a call for help, or another ploy by the nefarious gamesman? Either way, Colossus and Kitty aim to find out. Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 197 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2594852-016

"To Save Arcade?!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. The mischievous Arcade begs the X-Men to save him from the wrath of Doctor Doom. Is this a call for help, or another ploy by the nefarious gamesman? Either way, Colossus and Kitty aim to find out. Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 198 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EE27C2-013

"Life and Death: Part 2!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Storm's journey of self discovery comes to an end, as all her past experiences, her triumphs and tragedies have brought her to this moment. How will the answers she find affect her future with the X-Me? NOTE: See Uncanny X-Men #186 for the first part to this story. Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 198 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2573226004

"Life and Death: Part 2!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Storm's journey of self discovery comes to an end, as all her past experiences, her triumphs and tragedies have brought her to this moment. How will the answers she find affect her future with the X-Me? NOTE: See Uncanny X-Men #186 for the first part to this story. Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 198 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #3850189015

"Life and Death: Part 2!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Storm's journey of self discovery comes to an end, as all her past experiences, her triumphs and tragedies have brought her to this moment. How will the answers she find affect her future with the X-Me? NOTE: See Uncanny X-Men #186 for the first part to this story. Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 200 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4030760002

"The Trial of Magneto!" Guest-starring Lilandra, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. For his crimes against humanity, Magneto will be put on trial. Can the X-Men keep extremists from disrupting the trial thus sparking a mutant/human war?! Plus, a mortally wounded Charles Xavier forces Magneto to make a decision that will change the X-Men's lives forever! NOTE: 1st appearance of Fenris. Cover price $1.25.

Voltron (1985 Modern) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4403191025

Direct Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Voltron (1985 Modern) 1D CGC 9.6

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Label #4359762009

Direct Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Voltron (1985 Modern) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4359762005

Direct Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Voltron (1985 Modern) 1D CGC 9.6

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Label #4403191016

Direct Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Voltron (1985 Modern) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4403191020

Direct Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Voltron (1985 Modern) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4403191018

Direct Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Voltron (1985 Modern) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4384441007

Direct Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Voltron (1985 Modern) 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4403191019

Direct Edition. "Will Power!" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Dick Ayers. The sinister Prince Lotor and the cruel witch Haggar conceive a diabolical plot to mind control the leader of the Voltron Force, Keith. Can Keith resist their evil power or is this the end of Voltron?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 Vess Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-15E834D-086

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Direct Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8 Vess Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #0265640012

Direct Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 1D FN 6.0 Vess Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4393338019

"Gold Rush!" Secret Wars II crossover. Story by Danny Fingeroth. Art by Mike Harris, Bob Layton, Jim Mooney, Dave Simons, and Mike Zeck. Cover by John Byrne. The Beyonder has just turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into solid gold! Now the building has collapsed upon itself, and office workers are trapped inside! It's up to Spider-Man to rescue the wounded and perhaps grab a golden souvenir after he is finished. The story continues in Amazing Spiderman 268. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin and President Reagan. (Note: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Amazing Spiderman 268 to form a complete image of the office building turned to gold.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.