Auctions: comic books 1992, graded by CBCS

Alien 3 Movie Adaptation (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2D13FCF-001

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Written by Steven Grant. Art by Christopher Taylor and Rick Magyar. Cover by Arthur Suydam. Ripley, probably the most practiced Alien-fighter in known space, finds herself up against the beast one more time in this adaptation of the most eagerly awaited film of the summer! FC Cover price $2.50.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 107 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-081

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World Tour '92: Part 1 of 3. "Rage against the Dying of the Light!" Guest-starring X-Factor. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Tom Morgan. Alpha Flight begins a world tour that will take them around the globe. First they'll pay a visit to the mutant heroes known as X-Factor. The teams are taken aback when a sorcerous bride to be awakens the undead to see that her wedding goes forward without a hitch. What happens next is right out of horror show. Cover price $1.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-113

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80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 26 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-122

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"Fortune and Steel" Guest-starring the New Warriors. Part 1 of the Hero Killers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Scott McDaniel. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Acting on separate tips; the web-slinger, Nova, Night Thrasher, and Namorita converge on Fortune, New Jersey to stop a potential catastrophe! A shadowy organization called Target Technologies plans to test a wave cannon on the city's population! But fortunately after wading through several henchmen, the heroes disable the powerful weapon and prevent the disaster! Later that night the web-slinger, Nova, and Namorita infiltrate Target Technologies' headquarters complex! But this time more formidable foes await: the Dreadnoughts! It's going to be a long night for the New Warriors and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer, Speedball, Auric, Silver, and the Sphinx. First backup story: "First Kill!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Bruce Jones. Venom meets the alien symbiote for the first time. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Second backup story: "The Wronged Man" Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Scott Koling. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Solo battles terrorists in Italy. Third backup story: "Making the Grade" Script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich. Art by Aaron Lopresti. The wall-crawler chats up the Looter about his many past foes. Fourth backup story: "Now Strikes the Lightmaster!" Part 1 of Evil's Light. Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Vince Evans. Inks by Don Hudson. The Lightmaster battles Cloak and kidnaps Dagger. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. (Note: Splash page art by Scott McDaniel and Keith Williams.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 26 CBCS 9.8 SS Lopresti/ De La Rosa

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Aaron Lopresti and Sam De La Rosa on 2/29/2020 Direct Edition

Label #20-0E0F837-003

"Fortune and Steel" Guest-starring the New Warriors. Part 1 of the Hero Killers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Scott McDaniel. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Acting on separate tips; the web-slinger, Nova, Night Thrasher, and Namorita converge on Fortune, New Jersey to stop a potential catastrophe! A shadowy organization called Target Technologies plans to test a wave cannon on the city's population! But fortunately after wading through several henchmen, the heroes disable the powerful weapon and prevent the disaster! Later that night the web-slinger, Nova, and Namorita infiltrate Target Technologies' headquarters complex! But this time more formidable foes await: the Dreadnoughts! It's going to be a long night for the New Warriors and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer, Speedball, Auric, Silver, and the Sphinx. First backup story: "First Kill!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Bruce Jones. Venom meets the alien symbiote for the first time. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Second backup story: "The Wronged Man" Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Scott Koling. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Solo battles terrorists in Italy. Third backup story: "Making the Grade" Script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich. Art by Aaron Lopresti. The wall-crawler chats up the Looter about his many past foes. Fourth backup story: "Now Strikes the Lightmaster!" Part 1 of Evil's Light. Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Vince Evans. Inks by Don Hudson. The Lightmaster battles Cloak and kidnaps Dagger. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. (Note: Splash page art by Scott McDaniel and Keith Williams.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 473 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2599D8C-023

Cover by Norm Breyfogle. "The Idiot!" Part 3 of 4, script by Peter Milligan, art by Norm Breyfogle; Held captive, Batman tries to reason with Dr. Crosby, but Crosby is too deluded by the Idiot's promises to listen; Before he can inject Batman with the idiot root extract, hes attacked by Zeno; Zeno ends up freeing Batman because conscience would not allow him to abandon a man who had saved his life; Crosby's angels attack Batman; The Idiot attacks Batman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 477 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-259AD0A-004

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Part 1 of the 2-part 'A Gotham Tale.' Batman is trapped in a vault with two other people, with only enough air for two! As they wait for workers to break them free, each of the victims explains why he should survive. Continued next issue. Written by John Wagner, with art by Cam Kennedy. Photo cover by Tom Taggart. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Cry for Dawn (1989) 9B CBCS 6.5 Signed Linsner, Monks

Paper: White

Slab: Scratch on front of case

Limited Edition. Centerfold detached. Verified Signatures: Joseph Michael Linsner & Joseph M. Monks (on interior front cover) (#1890/200).

Label #20-499E6DD-002

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Limited Signed Edition. Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner and Joseph Monks on the inside front cover. Limited to 2000 copies. Virgin wraparound cover by Linsner. Stories by Joseph Michael Linsner, Robb Horan, Joseph M. Monks, and US. B&W, 40 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-273838A-006

Cover art by Mike Manley. Portals of Power: Sleepwalker's Rage, script by Danny Fingeroth, art by Mike Manley; Sleepwalker attacks Portal, who creates a portal and travels to the headquarters of Thomas Fireheart where he sees his old friend Edgar Running Bear; Spider-Man, Darkhawk, and Sleepwalker arrive the next morning but Portal is gone and Edgar Running Bear has been kille by The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants; Sauron uses mind control on Portal and they fight the heroes; Spider-Man is sent to another dimension while Sleepwalker follows the Brotherhood to yet another dimension and Darkhawk stays in New York to save innocent lives; Meanwhile, some entity is travelling to Earth and the former Darkhawk is very nervous. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Darkhold (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-27C178C-013

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NOT-Polybagged. Cover pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 4: Black Letter, script by Christian Cooper, pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna; Vicki Montesi discovers an ancient order of evil. Continued from Morbius #1; Continued in Nightstalkers #1. 1 part of a six-part poster by Andy Kubert. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.75.

Darkhold (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Poly-Bag and Poster also included. Direct Edition.

Label #19-27C178C-012

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NOT-Polybagged. Cover pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 4: Black Letter, script by Christian Cooper, pencils by Richard Case, inks by Mark McKenna; Vicki Montesi discovers an ancient order of evil. Continued from Morbius #1; Continued in Nightstalkers #1. 1 part of a six-part poster by Andy Kubert. 52 pgs. Cover price $2.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 644 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2364435-011

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Part 1 of the 3-part 'Electric City': Buzz Galvan goes to the electric chair...and survives! After the courts decree that he must be set free, he begins a campaign of revenge becoming...the Electrocutioner against all who gathered to watch him die. Even Batman is on his list! Continued next issue. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $1.00.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 28D.U CBCS 9.8 Kubert Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-4826BB2-018

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Direct Edition. Rise of the Midnight Sons: Part 1 of 6 - " Visions!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Andy Kubert and Joe Kubert. Ghost Rider captures two criminals who murdered an elderly woman and deposits them in the mausoleum where he has kept Blackout, Stern, and dozens of other criminals captive. At the Ketch house, Stacy and Gerard Dolan console Francis Ketch over Dan's disappearance. Dolan then gets a call that the police are about to arrest Ghost Rider and leaves to assist. At the cemetery, a man calling himself the Caretaker greets Johnny Blaze and Ghost Rider and tells them the police have surrounded the cemetery. Ghost Rider opens the mausoleum to find all of his captives dead, and, within the void, Dan's spirit experiences a vision given to him by Lilith of an assemblage of supernatural heroes. Blackout and Stern emerge from the crypt and Blackout bites Ghost Rider, causing to experience Lilith's vision as well. Blackout realizes Lilith is his mother and vows to find her. Blackout and Stern flee the mausoleum amidst police gunfire. Michael Badilino, the officer in charge, enters the mausoleum to arrest Ghost Rider, but Caretaker hits him with a shovel and leads Ghost Rider and Blaze through underground tunnels to an unoccupied section of the cemetery. Blackout attempts to flee on a bike Blaze stored in the cemetery, but flees on foot when Blaze sets the bike ablaze hellfire. Blaze, on the flaming bike, and Ghost Rider leave to meet with the Quentin Carnival in Rhode Island, and Caretaker asks the arriving Doctor Strange if he believes he can defeat Lilith. Story continues in Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992) #1. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 31U.D CBCS 9.8 Kubert Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-4826BB2-024

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Unbagged. Direct Edition. Rise of the Midnight Sons: Part 6 of 6 - Guest-starring Nightstalkers, Blade, Frank Drake, Hannibal King, Morbius and Doctor Strange. Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Andy Kubert and Joe Kubert. Story continued from Nightstalkers (1992) #1. Danny Ketch's spirit walks a path between dimensions seeking to return to life. Meanwhile, after an unsuccessful battle against the Midnight Sons in Boston, the demon Lilith orders her offspring Portal to teleport her and her Lilin children to Greenland, and the remains of the Leviathan within which Atlantean sorcerers trapped her for millennia. Once there, Lilith begins a spell to return the rest of her long-lost Lilin to earth. Having detected her actions, Dr. strange gathers the Midnight Sons, teleporting them to the Leviathan site. As they attacked the Lilin, Lilith opens in interdimensional rift in her own body, and reaches in, snatching Dan sold from the void and pulling it to Earth, transformed into a monstrous Lilin. Filled with battle lust, he attacks both sides until Ghost Rider restrains him, then throws him back through the rift. The Midnight Sons slay almost all the Lilin, and Ghost Rider forcibly folds Lilith into her own body's rift, causing her to seemingly explode. After the Sons depart, the sole surviving Lilin, Nakota, emerges from the snow; Lilith appears, and needing sustenance to restore herself, devours her child, vowing the Lilin will be reborn and destroy the Midnight Sons. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Ghost Rider Blaze Spirits of Vengeance (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.8 Kubert Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-27ED9D3-002

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NOT polybagged. Written by Howard Mackie. Art and cover by Adam Kubert. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 2: Spirits of Vengeance; Lilith is re-born and begins gathering her children; Blaze and Ghost Rider try to save John's family from Lilith's minions. Continued From Ghost Rider #31; Continued in Morbius #1. 52 pages, full color. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Ghost Rider Blaze Spirits of Vengeance (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.6 Kubert Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-4826BB2-031

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NOT polybagged. Written by Howard Mackie. Art and cover by Adam Kubert. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 2: Spirits of Vengeance; Lilith is re-born and begins gathering her children; Blaze and Ghost Rider try to save John's family from Lilith's minions. Continued From Ghost Rider #31; Continued in Morbius #1. 52 pages, full color. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 27 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289ce8f-011

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

Lobo's Back (1992 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7372-003

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This is the 1st printing. 2nd printings are identified by having a Roman Numeral "II" in the price box on front cover. Everybody's favorite bad boy of comics returns! This time Lobo's taken a job as a skip-tracer, courtesy of his old friend Ramona, the skip-tracing hairdresser who's set him on the trail of his bounty, Loo. That's Loo, the self-proclaimed 'baddest bastich in the galaxy'...who may just be a match for Lobo himself. Yeah, right! LOBO'S BACK is a pulse-pounding, action-packed bonanza of violence, hilarity and more violence, brought to you by the creative team responsible for LOBO: THE LAST CZARNIAN and THE LOBO PARAMILITARY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: writers Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, and artist Simon Bisley, who provides both interior art and covers. All the covers, because issue #1 features three separate covers, but all three appear on every copy - no fraggin' variant editions here. Strongly and Vehemently Suggested for Mature Readers...so put it back, kid! New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Lobo's Back (1992 DC) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7372-002

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This is the 1st printing. 2nd printings are identified by having a Roman Numeral "II" in the price box on front cover. Everybody's favorite bad boy of comics returns! This time Lobo's taken a job as a skip-tracer, courtesy of his old friend Ramona, the skip-tracing hairdresser who's set him on the trail of his bounty, Loo. That's Loo, the self-proclaimed 'baddest bastich in the galaxy'...who may just be a match for Lobo himself. Yeah, right! LOBO'S BACK is a pulse-pounding, action-packed bonanza of violence, hilarity and more violence, brought to you by the creative team responsible for LOBO: THE LAST CZARNIAN and THE LOBO PARAMILITARY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: writers Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, and artist Simon Bisley, who provides both interior art and covers. All the covers, because issue #1 features three separate covers, but all three appear on every copy - no fraggin' variant editions here. Strongly and Vehemently Suggested for Mature Readers...so put it back, kid! New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 34 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-051

The Grudge - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art and Cover by J.J. Birch. Frenchie made Moonie swear to stay out of this -- it's HIS grudge match! Vs. Killer Shrike. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 118U CBCS 9.4 Perez Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2AD1D20-072

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Unbagged; magazine only, no promo card. Article on Dinosaurs: A Celebration; article on writing by Peter David; article (part 2) on Marvel Masterpieces cards; interview with Alan Davis on Excalibur; 1-page Fred Hembeck strip; Doctor Strange illo by Darren Auck and Steve Alexandrov; Hulk cover by George Perez Cover price $1.50.

Morbius the Living Vampire (1992) 1U.D CBCS 9.8 Wagner Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Supplemental materials included.

Label #19-4826BB2-046

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Unbagged Direct Edition; no poster. Ghost Rider & Johnny Blaze guest star in Rise of the Midnight Sons part 3 of 6. Cover price $2.75.

Next Men (1992) John Byrne's 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-3F88BF3-019

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Story and art by John Byrne. In this issue, titled "Worldview," the mutants have been separated for the first time. They're jailed, hospitalized, or...somewhere else. Jasmine is desperate for news of Jack. But how can she go to him if she's caged? Maybe her strange new abilities will help. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Nightstalkers (1992) 1U CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-4826BB2-050

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Not poly-bagged and no poster. Cover pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer. Untitled Nightstalkers story starring Ghost Rider, Blaze, Lillith, Blade, Frank King, Hannibal King, Morbius, and Dr. Strange, script by D. G. Chichester, pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer; Part of the 'Rise of the Midnight Sons' storyline; Other issues are Ghost Rider #28 (Part 1), Spirits of Vengeance #1 (Part 2), Morbius #1 (Part 3); Darkhold #1 (Part 4) and Ghost Rider #31 (Part 6). 52 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Nightstalkers (1992) 1U CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Includes supplemental materials.

Label #19-4826BB2-049

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Not poly-bagged and no poster. Cover pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer. Untitled Nightstalkers story starring Ghost Rider, Blaze, Lillith, Blade, Frank King, Hannibal King, Morbius, and Dr. Strange, script by D. G. Chichester, pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer; Part of the 'Rise of the Midnight Sons' storyline; Other issues are Ghost Rider #28 (Part 1), Spirits of Vengeance #1 (Part 2), Morbius #1 (Part 3); Darkhold #1 (Part 4) and Ghost Rider #31 (Part 6). 52 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #22-25A1829-079

The conclusion of the Shadow War. Shadowman's battle against the Laugher in the Dark. One of the most haunting sequences of the year. "Death and Resurrection" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Yvel Guichet and John Dixon. Cover pencils by Yvel Guichet. (Note: First appearance of Master Darque (mentioned only as the 'Man in Shadows' in this issue), considered the most powerful villain in the Valiant Universe, and a regular adversary of Shadowman; also appeared in The Second Life of Dr. Mirage.) Cover price $2.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 61 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-060

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"Carrier!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The nefarious Collector, and Elder of the Universe, makes the Silver Surfer an offer the former Herald cannot refuse - retrieve the Mondani Child for him or countless of lives will be lost. To make matters worse, the Collector is not the only one who seeks the Child. Meet the Collection Agency. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 62D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-103

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Direct Edition. "Battlelines!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Carrying a deadly virus threatens to kill countless of innocent lives, the Silver Surfer must battle the Collection Agency for the one being who can stop the madness, the Mondani Child. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 63 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-062

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"Down Among the Dead!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Part 3 of 4. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer finds himself in the land of the dead and powerless. How can he possible survive against hordes of the dead who want to add him to their ranks without the Power Cosmic? Maybe with a little help from a legendary hero from Marvel's past. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 63 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-27E95DC-105

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"Down Among the Dead!" Guest-starring Captain Marvel. Part 3 of 4. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer finds himself in the land of the dead and powerless. How can he possible survive against hordes of the dead who want to add him to their ranks without the Power Cosmic? Maybe with a little help from a legendary hero from Marvel's past. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 64 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

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Label #19-47253CB-063

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"Inner Turmoil!" Captain Marvel cameo. Part 4 of 4. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer battles a dark, twisted version of himself for the fate of his very soul. Even if he does survive, there is still the matter of the virus he carries and the Collector to deal with. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 66 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-065

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"Conflicting Emotions!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Steve Carr, Deryl Skelton, and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. Princess Alaisa Ruantha Pethnan of the Second Royal House of the Kharta'een Empire (try to say that tree time really fast) has decided to take Norrin Radd as a mate, whether he likes it or not. Featuring the cosmic power of Mistress Love and Master Hate. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 67 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-066

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Infinity War Crossover. "Sins of the Father!" Guest-starring Galactus, Doctor Strange, Starfox, and Firelord. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Kevin West and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. Story continued from Infinity War #1 and Doctor Strange #42. The Silver Surfer confronts his former master, Galactus. It seems the Devourer of Worlds requires the assistance of the Sorcerer Supreme and the Surfer intends to find out why, even if he must battle Nova (Frankie Ray) to do so. Story continues in Infinity War #2. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 68 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-067

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Infinity War Crossover. Guest-starring Galactus and Doctor Strange. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Kevin West and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. As the make-shift team of Doctor Strange, Galactus, Nova (Frankie Ray), and the Silver Surfer travel down the dimensional corridor in search of the problem which plagues the universe, they are attacked by an overwhelming force. Plus, witness the origin of the current Herald of Galactus. Story continues in Infinity War #3. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 69 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-068

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Infinity War Crossover. "The Explorer!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Kevin West, Tom Christopher and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Lim. The Silver Surfer, Nova, and Doctor Strange - all defeated by the power of Khoon the Explorer. Now the armored villain confronts mighty Galactus. That can't be smart, can it? Story continued in Infinity War #3. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 70 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-070

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 1 of 6. "Initiation!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by M.C. Wyman and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. At long last, Nova has defied her master. Like others before her, Nova turns on Galactus and the Devourer of Worlds is not pleased about it. So, he does what he has done before, and seeks out a new Herald. Introducing Morg the Executioner. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 71 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-071

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 2 of 6. "Combustion!" Guest-starring Firelord. Story by Ron Marz. Art by M.C. Wyman and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim and Terry Austin. After Nova's betrayal, Galactus bestows the Power Cosmic on a new Herald. But, this Herald is different from those before him. He is ruthless and relishes the slaughter. He is Morg the Executioner and he has just defeated the Silver Surfer. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 72 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-072

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 3 of 6. "Liberation!" Guest-starring Firelord. Story by Ron Marz. Art by M.C. Wyman and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. The new Herald of Galactus, Morg the Executioner, is ruthless killer and now empowered with the Power Cosmic. The Silver Surfer and Firelord intend to free Nova from captivity and confront this new power. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 73 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-073

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 4 of 6. Guest-starring Firelord, Nova (Frankie Ray), and Airwalker. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Cover by Ron Lim. The former Heralds of Galactus marshal the forces for the final confrontation with the murderous new Herald, Morg the Executioner. 32 pages Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 74 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-074

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 5 of 6. "Negotiation!" Guest-starring Firelord, Nova (Frankie Ray), Airwalker, and Terrax. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Former Heralds of Galactus, Firelord, Nova, Airwalker, and the Silver Surfer, plan to combine their might and take down the Devourer of World's new malevolent Herald, Morg the Executioner. However, they'll need the help of one more to accomplish their task, and Terrax the Tamer (last seen in New Warriors #17) has never been one to play nice with others. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 75 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-467ABFC-004

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The Herald Ordeal. Part 6 of 6. "Destruction!" Guest-starring Firelord, Nova (Frankie Ray), Airwalker, and Terrax. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Former Heralds of Galactus, Silver Surfer, Firelord, Nova, Airwalker, and Terrax the Tamer, are all finally united. They confront the Devourer of World's new Herald, Morg the Executioner. But, Morg is a ruthless killer and empowered with more Power Cosmic than any of them. This is an epic battle not everyone will survive. Cover price $2.50.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 7 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/Shooter

Paper: White

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

Label #00-7002239-AA-029

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The saga of the two millennia war continues. Solar versus the X-O armor in "First Strike Part Three - Single Combat." Script by Jim Shooter, with art by D. David Perlin and Stan Drake. Issue also has part seven of "Alpha and Omega," a 10-part origin story of Solar Man of the Atom with script by Jim Shooter and art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. Each chapter of the origin story has a two-page pinup. When all 10 two-page pinups are put together, they form a gigantic page of the climax of the origin story. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-3235501-018

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spider-Man 2099 (1992 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8 SS Peter David Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition. Verified Signature: Peter David.

Label #21-13E527A-008

Direct Edition. Miguel O'Hara may be a genius, but he's not quick enough to keep from getting addicted to Rapture. So he experiments on himself, but the outcome isn't quite what he expected in this untitled tale. Script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson. Red foil stamped cover by Leonardi & Williamson. Cover price $1.75.

Spider-Man 2099 (1992 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.0 Direct Variant

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0AD3836-016

Direct Edition. Miguel O'Hara may be a genius, but he's not quick enough to keep from getting addicted to Rapture. So he experiments on himself, but the outcome isn't quite what he expected in this untitled tale. Script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Al Williamson. Red foil stamped cover by Leonardi & Williamson. Cover price $1.75.

Star Wars Dark Empire (1991) 3A CBCS 9.2 Dorman 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #22-074BA9D-014

1st printing - Written by Tom Veitch. Art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Dave Dorman. A war for the planet Calamari erupts over that planet's surface, already threatened by the massive World Destroyers. While Lando and Wedge take on the Imperial stormtroopers, Leia is tormented by visions of Luke being sucked into the darkness. Meanwhile, it seems that Han has run into some "old friends"! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 284 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-3478A78-026

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"Into the Void!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Sunfire. Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. The X-Men head to Japan to help their old friend Sunfire against a mysterious new threat. Plus, more secrets are revealed about the man called Bishop and his compatriots from the future. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 285 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-3478A78-099

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"Down the Rabbit Hole!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Sunfire. Story by Whilce Portacio, Jim Lee, and John Byrne. Art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. Storm leads her team into a strange and mysterious land where Colossus come face-to-face with the last person he ever expected to see alive again. NOTE: 1st appearance of Mikail Rasputin. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 289 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-3478A78-033

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"Knots!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams. The X-Men take a moment to recuperate after the events of recent days. Bishop walks among the heroes of his yesterday. Archangel confronts a former enemy. Ice Man's past comes back to haunt him. And, Forge drops a bomb, figuratively, on Storm. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 292 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #19-3478A78-038

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"...The Morlocks Take Manhattan!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Rurik Tyler, Tom Raney, Joe Rubinstein, and Al Milgrom. The X-Men battle the Morlocks. Meanwhile, Ice Man is left alone to battle...Mikhail?! What can Peter's mysterious brother be up to? Cover price $1.25.