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Comic books April 1988

  • Issue #5
    !Gag! (1987) 5
    Published Apr 1988 by Harrier.

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    Cover art by Phil Elliott. British satire comic goes to a magazine format, featuring self-published small press titles and artists. "The Chain Letter," script and art by Paul Grist; The perils of ignoring the chain letter. Untitled story, script and art by Phil Elliott; Meyssac goes on a cruise while Daniel remains at home. "Sparta Valley Scrap-Book," script and art by John Bagnall. "The Scapegoat," script and art by Ed Pinsent; Problems caused by the Dead Sea Scrolls. "Skating" starring Captain Oblivion, script and art by Glenn Dakin; Abe goes skating. "A Tale From Gimbley," script and art by Phil Elliott; Gimbley worries about nuclear attack. "Doctor Blood, Vampyre Hunter," script by Glenn Dakin, art by Ed Pinsent; A series of newspaper style gag strips. "Booboo's Kecks," script and art by Eddie Campbell; Booboo has new trousers. "Mr Slugg Stands Up For Comics," script and art by Steve Way; Mr Slugg discusses comics and violence. Van Gogh illustration by Eddie Campbell. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #568
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 568

    Features include Rogue Trooper in "The Hit Parade" (HIt Two) (script by Simon Geller, art by Steve Dillon), Strontium Dog in "Stone Killers' part 9 (scirpt by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Judge Dredd in "Oz" part 24, "Cosmin Surfin'" (script by Wagner/Grant, art by Barry Kitson), Tyranny Rex (script by John Smith, art by Dillon), and Tharg's Future-Shocks, "Conquering the Galaxy on $10 a Day" (script by Philip Barber, art by Simon Harrison). Dillon front cover. Cosmin Surfin' back cover by Kitson.

  • Issue #569
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 569

    Features include Rogue Trooper in "Message ina Bottle" (script by Simon Geller, art by Steve Dillon), Tharg's Future-Shocks, "Heroic Failure" (script by Alex Stewart, art by Paul Marshall), Strontium Dog in "Stone Killers" part 10 (script by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Judge Dredd in "Oz" part 25, "Gasoline Alley" (script by Wagner/Grant, art by Jim Baikie), and Tharg's Future-Shocks, "Of Glooking Globs and Gloins" (script by Corderoy, art by Massimo Belardinelli). John Higgins front cover. Judge Dred back cover by Liam Sharp.

  • Issue #570
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 570

    Features include Rogue Trooper in "Venus Must Have Heard My Plea" (script by Simon Geller, art by Steve Dillon), Strontium Dog in "Stone Killers" part 11 (script by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Judge Dredd in "Oz" part 26 (script by Wagner/Grant, art by Jim Baikie), and Tharg's Future-Shocks: "Disconnected" (script by Jon Murphy, art by Massimo Belardinelli). Baikie front cover.

  • Issue #571
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 571

    Features include Rogue Trooper in "A World of Our Own" (script by Simon Geller, art by Steve Dillon), Strontium Dog in "Stone Killers" part 12 (script by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Judge Dredd in "Hitman" part 1 (script by Wagner/Grant, art by Jim Baikie), Tharg's Future-Shocks: "Bliss" (script by Alan McKenzie, art by Mark Farmer), and Summer Magic, episode 1 (script by McKenzie, art by John Ridgway). Dillon front cover. Joe Pineapples back cover by Simon Bizley.

  • Issue #572
    2000 AD (1977 IPC/Fleetway/Rebellion) UK 572

    Features include Rogue Trooper in "Staying Alive" (script by Simon Geller, art by Steve Dillon), Strontium Dog in "Stone Killers" part 13 (script by Alan Grant, art by Carlos Ezquerra), Judge Dredd in "HItman" part 2 (script by Wagner/Grant, art by Jim Baikie), Tharg's Future-Shocks: "Wally Saves the Day" (script by Dillon, art by Belardinelli), and Summer Magic, episode 2 (script by Alan McKenzie, art by John Ridgway). Baikie front cover. Bad Company back cover by Brett Ewins.

  • Issue #23
    2000 AD Monthly/Presents/Showcase (1986 2nd Series) 23

    John Workman cover; Dan Dare; Tom Tully script; Dave Gibbons art; The Star Warriors (this guy looks a lot like Sylvester Stallone in "Rambo"); Alan Mackenzie script; M.K. Williams art; Clive McGee letters; Rick Random in "The Riddle of the Astral Assassin"; Steve Moore script; Ron Turner art; Steve Potter letters; Cover price $1.25.

  • Issue #11
    3-D Zone (1986) 11

    Danse Macabre. Cover and art by Matt Fox. Cover price $2.50.

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    3 days left Auction 3-D ZONE * Danse Macabre #11 * Matt Fox Art * 1988 * underground classic

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  • Issue #1
    Aces (1998 Eclipse) 1

    Eclipse International and England's Acme Press present THE international adventure magazine, collecting, for the first time ever, three thrilling strips by top creators from around the world. From Italy comes Attilio Micheluzzi's "Air Mail," the saga of a high flying aviator, Clarence 'Babel' Man, who brawls his way through the roaring twenties! Spain offers "Morgan" by Antonio Segura and Jose Ortiz, where an ex-police commissioner turns rogue when he discovers his daughter murdered. Will a bullet long ago lodged next to his heart kill him before he exacts his revenge? And in a clear line Belgian style, Francois Riviere, J.L. Bocquet and Philippe Berthet portray the movies, murder and mayhem of 1939 Hollywood in "Hollywood Eye." Each of these great strips is serialized to continue in following issues of ACES. 8 1/2" x 11" Magazine, 32 pages, white paper. Cover price $2.95.

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    $15 ACES #1, ACME PRESS, ECLIPSE COMICS, 1988, ATTILIO MICHELUZZI, ANTONIO SEGURA NM
    9 days left Auction Eclipse ACES #1 (1988) Attilio Micheluzzi, Antonio Segura, Francois Riviere

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  • Issue #599
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 599
    Published Apr 1988 by DC.

    "Element 126" What do the Metal Men have to do with Luthor's newly created Kryptonoid Man? Story & figure inks by John Byrne, pencils by Ross Andru, background inks by Keith Williams. Bonus 16-page tale: Superman & Jimmy Olsen in "The Karma Baggers" by Joe Calchi, Britt Wisenbaker & James Scott. Cover by Byrne. 52 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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    $3 Action Comics (1938 series) #599 in Very Good + condition. DC comics
    $6 Vertigo Comic Action Comics #599 VG
    $12 Action Comics #599 Superman & Metal Men 1988 DC Comics Fine+ Sleeve & Board
    6 days left Auction Action Comics (1st Series) #599 written by JOHN BYRNE illustrated by ROSS ANDRU
    1 day left Auction ACTION COMICS #599 - DC Comics - Apr.1988 - Superman and Metal Men
    1 day left Auction Superman Action Comics #599 - Apr 1988

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  • Issue #599
    Action Comics (1938 DC) Canadian Price Variant 599

    Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. "Element 126" What do the Metal Men have to do with Luthor's newly created Kryptonoid Man? Story & figure inks by John Byrne, pencils by Ross Andru, background inks by Keith Williams. Bonus 16-page tale: Superman & Jimmy Olsen in "The Karma Baggers" by Joe Calchi, Britt Wisenbaker & James Scott. Cover by Byrne. Cover price $1.00.

  • Vol. 32 #4
    Adam (1956-1996 Knight Publishing Corp.^) Magazine 2nd Series Vol. 32 #4

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    April 1988. Vintage men's interest magazine featuring articles, fiction stories, adult humor comics and nude pin up girls. In this issue: Eating Well - all you need to know about the art of cunnilingus; Scarlot Harlot - hooker, comic and big-girl lover's delight; What to Do When a Headache Strikes You (or Her); Angela Baron - deep inside the German porn sensation; and Consuming Passions - selling sextoys on cable TV. Also: Club Adam swingers. 8-in. x 11-in. Mature Readers Cover price $3.75.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Unearthed Arcana HC (1985 TSR) 1-REP

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    Second and later printings. By Gary Gygax. This AD&D book further defines and describes the game system. Inside are new spells, character classes, magic items, weapons, and much more for both players and Dungeon Masters. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #3
    Adventurers Book II (1988) 3

    The Grail of Darkness: Chapter 3: City of the Damned - Written by Dan Greenberg. Art by Kent Burles and Steve Stiles. Cover by Iain McCaig. The Adventurers make their way through the Angor Jungle, battling the primitive Kre-gar, and reaching the Lost City. Characters in this story: Shadolok; Nightwind; Bladehelm; Eyamma; Sultar; Coron; Barak; Muldor; Avienne; Yerdik. Plus: 1-page World of Anoria map. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.95.

  • Issue #4
    Adventures of Luther Arkwright (1987 Valkyrie Press) 4
  • Issue #439
    Adventures of Superman (1987) 439

    After losing a hand in battle, Superman discovers that he's actually a robot in "Tin Soldiers". Script and co-plot by John Byrne, co-plot and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by John Beatty. Ordway cover. Cover price $0.75.

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    $8 The Adventures Of Superman Issue # 439 DC Comics 1988 NM (00179)

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  • Issue #439
    Adventures of Superman (1987) Canadian Price Variant 439

    Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. After losing a hand in battle, Superman discovers that he's actually a robot in "Tin Soldiers". Script and co-plot by John Byrne, co-plot and pencils by Jerry Ordway, inks by John Beatty. Ordway cover. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #372
    Adventures of the Big Boy (1957-1996 Webs Adv. Corp.) Restaurant Promo 372

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  • Issue #38
    Airboy (1986 Eclipse) 38

    Airboy, Valkyrie, Hirota and Iron Major search for Airboy's downed plane in the jungles of Bogantilla in "Jungle Fire." Script by Chuck Dixon and art by Gary Kwapisz & Tim Harkins. Issue also has an Airboy Index and "Family Ties – Part 1" in which we find out about some of the family members of the Heap. Script by Len Wein & Lou Mougin and art by Carmine Infantino & Mark Pacella. Cover price $1.75.

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    $10 Airboy #38 (1988) NM

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  • Issue #2
    ALF (1988) 2
    Published Apr 1988 by Marvel.

    Comic book version of the TV sitcom and cartoon that aired on NBC from 1986 to 1990 featuring an Alien Life Form (ALF) living with a family. ALF's anti-gravity belt causes problems for Brian at school in "All's Fair." Then ALF tells Willie and Kate about the time he went undercover on Melmac in "All My Life's a Cycle." And in "Jungle Love," the Tanner Family takes a trip to the Jungle Trails Park and ALF goes along in disguise. Scripts by Michael Gallagher and art by Dave Manak & Marie Severin. Cover price $1.00.

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    $13 ALF#2 Marvel Comics 1988 VF
    $65 ALF #2 CGC 9.4 NEWSSTAND 1988 Marvel

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  • Vol. 33 #4
    Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine (1956 Davis-Dell) Vol. 33 #4

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  • Issue #4
    Alien Legion (1987 2nd Series) 4

    "The Lucky and the Dead!" Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Larry Stroman and Mark Farmer. The lost Nomad Squadron has returned, but a stint in hell leaves scars, both physical and mental... Under Sarigar's command, a new strike team is created: Force Nomad. Their assignment is simple: stop a planetoid under the command of the Harkilon Empire! 32 pages, FC.32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

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    1 day left Auction 3 Alien Legion Epic Comics Books #4 5 6 20 JW8

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  • Issue #57
    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 57

    "Life!" Part 2 of 5. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Jim Lee and Tony DeZuniga. Lost in space, Alpha Flight sets down on a strange alien planet and soon learns that things are not what they seem. Who is this mysterious new villain gazing upon our heroes from the shadows. Cover price $1.00.

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    3 days left Auction Alpha Flight #57 - Marvel Comics - Combined Shipping
    1 day left Auction ALPHA FLIGHT #57 Apr 1988 Vintage Marvel Comics Part 2 of 5

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  • Issue #138
    Amazing Heroes (1981) 138

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    Swimsuit issue contributors include Eric Shanower, Mitch O'Connell, Frank Thorne, Charles Vess, John Workman, Paul Chadwick, Stan Sakai, Mark Nelson, Fred Hembeck, Chuck Austen, Jerry Ordway, Ty Templeton, Reed Waller, Tim Sale, Tom Grindberg, Michael Kaluta, Graham Nolan, Kurt Schaffenberger, Evan Dorkin and more. Neal Adams/Art Nichols cover. Cover price $3.50.

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    $18 AMAZING HEROES #138 Second ANNUAL Swimsuit Issue - Fantagraphics Books 4/1/1988

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  • Issue #139
    Amazing Heroes (1981) 139
    Auction opens May 6
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    In this issue: Mark Verheiden and Mike Richardson discuss Aliens; Mike Richardson discusses Godzilla; Eric Shanower interview on Oz graphic novels; Celebrating Superman - suggestions for new writers. Plus: Editorial; Newsline; Coming Distractions; First Look - The Trouble with Girls; The New Small Press Watch - Eccentricities & Attitudes; Don Rosa's Information Center; Comics in Review - Godzilla, Liberty Project, Justice Machine, more; Amazing Readers. Aliens cover by Mark A. Nelson. Cover price $2.75.

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    $100 Amazing Heroes #139 CGC 8.0 White Pages 1988 Early Aliens 1 Dark Horse Preview
    $189 CGC 8.5 VF+ AMAZING HEROES #139 1st ALIENS Preview DARK HORSE COMICS 1988

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  • Issue #299D
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299D
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    • CGC Signature Series
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    • 2-1/2" crack to upper back side of slab.
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    Direct Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #299N
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299N
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Paper: White
    • Newsstand Edition
    • Label #4407312006
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    • Signed by Todd McFarlane on 12/08/2022. Newsstand Edition.
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    Newsstand Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

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    $110 The Amazing Spider-Man #299 2nd Cameo Appearance of Venom CGC 8.0 GRADED

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  • Issue #299MJ
    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 299MJ
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    • "Mark Jewelers" insert. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #4340100003
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    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Last 75-cent issue. First appearance of Venom (cameo) in "Survival of the Hittist!" Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Bob McLeod. Spidey and Chance team up. McFarlane cover. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #4
    American (1987) 4

    Written by Mark Verheiden. Art and cover by Chris Warner. 32 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Vol. 108 #4
    Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact (1960-Present Dell) Vol. 108 #4

    April 1988. Stories: "Second Contact" by W.R. Thompson, "Seance" by Rick Cook, "Man of the Renaissance" by Michael A. McCollum, "I Ain't No Hero!" by P.M. Fergusson, and "Chicken Little and the Acme Little Giant" by Shirley Weinland. Science Fact article, "An Introduction to Psychohistory" (part 1) by Michael F. Flynn. Cover by Nicholas Jainschigg. Illustrations by Nicholas Jainschigg, Laura Lakey, Hank Jankus, Randy Asplund-Faith, and Doug Beekman. Softcover, 5.5-in. x 7.5-in.; 192 newsprint pages, B&W. Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #55
    Archie Andrews, Where are You? Digest (1981) 55

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  • Issue #89
    Archie Comics Digest (1973) 89

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    1 day left Auction VINTAGE Archie Comics Digest Magazine #89 - 1990 - 128 Pages

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  • Issue #22
    Area 88 (1987 Eclipse) 22

    Story & art: Kaoru Shintani. Discover the secrets of Ryoko's father and his brush with death in World War II, when Ryoko recalls the day she first met Shin aboard her father's plane. Meanwhile, around the world, Invulnerable Charlie has returned to Area 88...this time to kill Shin! Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #23
    Area 88 (1987 Eclipse) 23

    Story & art: Kaoru Shintani. Shin's actions may cost Saki his eyesight, and Shin discovers not only why Saki commands a mercenary air force, but the reason for the x-brand on his forehead. Aviation action ideal for new readers! Deluxe B&W Format. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #8
    Aristocratic Xtraterrestrial Time Traveling Thieves (1987) 8

    "Permits Permitting" Written by Henry Vogel. Art by Mark Propst. 24 Pages, B&W. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #8

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  • Vol. 21 #2
    Armchair Detective (1967-1997 Mysterious Press) Vol. 21 #2

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  • Vol. 12 #4
    Asimov's Science Fiction (1977-2019 Dell Magazines) Vol. 12 #4

    April 1988 - Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 180 pages, Text (With B&W illustrations and photos). Cover price $2.00.

  • Issue #290
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 290

    "The World According to the Adaptoid!" Part 5 of 5. Guest-starring Machine Man. Plot by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. Script by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Supreme-Adaptoid rules Hydro-Base! And after banishing Kubik to another galaxy, the former creation of A.I.M. sets his sights on world domination! The Adaptoid has a very simple plan…create five billion copies of himself and dispatch them to replicate every human being on Earth! Oh my, where are the Avengers? Unfortunately, trapped and helpless to stop the new robotic master of reality! But Kubik is still the original cosmic cube! And the awesome manipulator of reality transports the Captain (aka Steve Rogers) from California to Hydro-Base to battle the Supreme-Adaptoid! When the Adaptoid see his first foe from many years ago, he engages the Captain in hand-to-hand combat! But that might be the robot's first and last mistake! With the entire planet at risk, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes adapt and overcome the Supreme-Adaptoid? Cameo appearance by Stingray. Flashback cameos by the Fixer and Mentallo. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, the Captain, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Sub-Mariner. Last 75¢ issue. (Notes: Kubik appears next in Fantastic Four 319. The Super-Adaptoid returns to action in Fantastic Four 336.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

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    5 days left Auction AVENGERS 290 BLACK KNIGHT THE CAPTAIN MARVEL DRUID SHE-HULK NAMOR SUPER-ADAPTOID
    5 days left Auction Marvel Comics: The Avengers #290 April 1988
    1 day left Auction AVENGERS #290 (1988) Adaptoid, Dr. Druid, Ralph Macchio, John Buscema, Marvel
    3 days left Auction Avengers #290 - Adaptoid, Black Knight, She-Hulk, Captain Marvel - John Buscema

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  • Issue #290MJ
    Avengers (1963 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 290MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The World According to the Adaptoid!" Part 5 of 5. Guest-starring Machine Man. Plot by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. Script by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. The Supreme-Adaptoid rules Hydro-Base! And after banishing Kubik to another galaxy, the former creation of A.I.M. sets his sights on world domination! The Adaptoid has a very simple plan…create five billion copies of himself and dispatch them to replicate every human being on Earth! Oh my, where are the Avengers? Unfortunately, trapped and helpless to stop the new robotic master of reality! But Kubik is still the original cosmic cube! And the awesome manipulator of reality transports the Captain (aka Steve Rogers) from California to Hydro-Base to battle the Supreme-Adaptoid! When the Adaptoid see his first foe from many years ago, he engages the Captain in hand-to-hand combat! But that might be the robot's first and last mistake! With the entire planet at risk, can Earth's Mightiest Heroes adapt and overcome the Supreme-Adaptoid? Cameo appearance by Stingray. Flashback cameos by the Fixer and Mentallo. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, the Captain, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and Sub-Mariner. Last 75¢ issue. (Notes: Kubik appears next in Fantastic Four 319. The Super-Adaptoid returns to action in Fantastic Four 336.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #31
    Avengers West Coast (1985) 31
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4060680011
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    "The Friday Night Frights!" Script by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom (layouts) and Mike Machlan (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. The Phantom Rider is back! And Mockingbird can't believe it! How is he alive in the present day at the Avengers' west coast compound? Didn't he fall down a cliff to his death in 1876? To unravel the mystery, Mockingbird will have to survive her own cliff-hanging moment first! Meanwhile, Arkon the Magnificent has also appeared at the Avengers' compound! And he wants revenge against Wonder Man! Why? Because Simon has been starring in Hollywood's movies about the Imperion of Polemachus! And Arkon considers that blasphemy! Cameo appearances by the Texas Twister, Black Knight, Captain Marvel, Doctor Druid, She-Hulk, and the Sub-Mariner. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in 2013 in the Avengers West Coast Omnibus #2. The hardcover collects issues #17 thru #41.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

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  • Issue #31MJ
    Avengers West Coast (1985) Mark Jewelers 31MJ

    Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "The Friday Night Frights!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom and Mike Machlan. The Phantom Rider returns to menace Mockingbird again. Who will be left hanging from a cliff this time? Arkon the Magnificent joins in the fight at the Avengers compound. Iron Man leaves the West Coast Avengers prior to the battle, because of the Armor Wars going on in his own series. Cameo appearance by the East Coast Avengers. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

  • Issue #34
    Badger (1983 1st Series Capital/First) 34

    After the Badger rescues a dog mistreated by some gang members and then teaches them some lessons about animal abuse, the gang members make a deal with a demon and go after the Badger at his home in "Underdog." Script by Mike Baron and art by Ron Lim & Jay Geldhof. Issue also has "Tales from the Clonezone – Safety First" with script by Mike Baron and art by Dooney. Cover price $1.75.

  • Issue #418
    Batman (1940) 418
    Published Apr 1988 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4367423008
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    The KGBeast proves to be a skilled and cunning foil for Batman, as the caped crusader attempts to halt the assassinations in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

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    $11 31193: BATMAN #418 VF Grade
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    $30 Batman #418-1988 vf 8.0 KGBeast Zeck Robin Jason Todd
    $100 BATMAN 417 418 419 420 (Ten Nights of the Beast, KGBeast,1st printing) 1988
    $100 Batman #418 CGC 9.0 1988
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  • Issue #418
    Batman (1940) Canadian Price Variant 418

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    Canadian edition with $1.00 cover price. The KGBeast proves to be a skilled and cunning foil for Batman, as the caped crusader attempts to halt the assassinations in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 1st printing. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #2
    Battle Beasts (1988) 2

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    The Guardians of Forgotten Relics. Story by John Stephenson. Art and cover by Andy Ice and Jorge Pacheco. Blackthorne Publishing presents a licensed comic based on Hasbros short-lived Battle Beasts toy line. After the Chameleon sabotages the sign ceremony, the Soulspirit tells Toad, Gorilla, and Owl that only they can save the mystic signs and restore order to The World. 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1423

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  • Issue #1425

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  • Issue #1426
    Battle Picture Library (UK 1961-1984 IPC/Fleetway) 1st Series 1426