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Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 13 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4411714002

Cover pencils by Mike Manley. Heart of the Hawk, Part 4: Journey, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Darkhawk stows away on a plane bound for Bazin's hideout in the Caribbean; The plane crashes on Venom's island and he and Darkhawk fight; Meanwhile, Grace Powell is captured by men stealing the Savage Steel armor from police storage. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Darkhawk (1991 Marvel) 14 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4411714003

Cover pencils by Mike Manley. Heart of the Hawk, Part 5: The Antidote for Civilization, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Mike Manley, inks by Ricardo Villagran; Darkhawk and Venom fight until Venom senses that Darkhawk is an innocent and feigns his own death so Darkhawk will leave; Darkhawk travels on raft to Althea Island where Philippe Bazin holds Mike Powell captive. Darkhawk defeats Lodestone and Mike Powell kills Bazin, but Bazin kills Powell as well; Mike Powell's dying wish is that Darkhawk protect his family and be the edge against crime. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

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.

Darkhold (1992 Marvel) 1U CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-4826BB2-007

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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.

Dazzler (1981) 1A CGC 9.4 Corrected

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4400986002

Corrected version with pages 24 & 25 printed in color. Dazzler origin in "So Bright This Star." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romite Jr., inks by Alfredo Alcala. Guest appearances by Spider-Man, the X-Men (Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Sprite), the Avengers (Hawkeye, the Beast, Iron Man, the Wasp, and Captain America), and the Enchantress. This issue was not sold on newsstands, but available only from direst-sale outlets. Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $0.50.

Dazzler (1981) 1A CGC 9.2 Corrected

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4400986003

Corrected version with pages 24 & 25 printed in color. Dazzler origin in "So Bright This Star." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romite Jr., inks by Alfredo Alcala. Guest appearances by Spider-Man, the X-Men (Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Sprite), the Avengers (Hawkeye, the Beast, Iron Man, the Wasp, and Captain America), and the Enchantress. This issue was not sold on newsstands, but available only from direst-sale outlets. Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $0.50.

Dazzler (1981) 1A CGC 9.0 Corrected

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4400986004

Corrected version with pages 24 & 25 printed in color. Dazzler origin in "So Bright This Star." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romite Jr., inks by Alfredo Alcala. Guest appearances by Spider-Man, the X-Men (Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Sprite), the Avengers (Hawkeye, the Beast, Iron Man, the Wasp, and Captain America), and the Enchantress. This issue was not sold on newsstands, but available only from direst-sale outlets. Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $0.50.

Dazzler (1981) 1A CGC 7.5 Corrected

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4400986001

Corrected version with pages 24 & 25 printed in color. Dazzler origin in "So Bright This Star." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by John Romite Jr., inks by Alfredo Alcala. Guest appearances by Spider-Man, the X-Men (Storm, Wolverine, Colossus, Nightcrawler, and Sprite), the Avengers (Hawkeye, the Beast, Iron Man, the Wasp, and Captain America), and the Enchantress. This issue was not sold on newsstands, but available only from direst-sale outlets. Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $0.50.

Dazzler (1981) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-019

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The Dazzler and the Fantastic Four battle Doctor Doom in "Here Nightmares Abide." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Danny Bulanadi and Armando Gil. Springer cover. Cover price $0.50.

Dazzler (1981) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-020

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The Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four) and the Beast (of the Avengers) appear in "Tell Joey I Love Him." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Ricardo Villamonte. Cameos by Doctor Doom, Nightmare, and the Enchantress. Springer cover. Cover price $0.50.

Dazzler (1981) 7D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-021

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Direct Edition. Cover art by Frank Springer. Fort Apache, The Hulk!, script by Tom DeFalco (plot) and Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Armando Gil (pages 1-7) and Frank McLaughlin (pages 8-30); The Enforcers are hired to kill Harry S. Osgood and the Techmaster is watching Dazzler's continued fight with the Hulk. 32 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Dazzler (1981) 10 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27C178C-016

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Galactus origin retold in "In the Darkness, a Light." Script by Tom DeFalco and Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Vince Colletta. Quasar appearance. Cameos by the X-Men (Wolverine, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus), the Enchantress, Doctor Doom, Klaw, the Hulk, Silver Surfer, Gabriel, and Firelord. Springer/Colletta cover. Cover price $0.50.

Dazzler (1981) 33N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4377376024

Newsstand Edition. Painted cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Chiller!, script by Mike Carlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Vince Colletta; Ali lands a job in a music video that bears an uncanny resemblance to Michael Jackson's Thriller. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Dazzler (1981) 33N CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4377376025

Newsstand Edition. Painted cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Chiller!, script by Mike Carlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Vince Colletta; Ali lands a job in a music video that bears an uncanny resemblance to Michael Jackson's Thriller. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 32 VG- 3.5

Tears in back cover, moisture damage.

Cover by Malcolm McNeill. Iron Fist illustrations by Rudy Nebres. Daughters of the Dragon, script by Chris Claremont, art by Marshall Rogers; Theres a Kung Fu assassin terrorizing the streets of China Town, and its up to the Daughters of the Dragon to deliver justice!; Colleen Wing and Misty Knight are the dearest of friends, and the closest of allies; Will the Daughters be able to defend themselves, and the public, from this Kung Fu menace? Serafim Karalexis interview by David Anthony Kraft. The Tiger-Sons Must Die!, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Sonny Trinidad (inks) and Michele Brand (tones). 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus HC (2016 Marvel) 1A-1ST VF- 7.5

Gabriele Dell'Otto Cover - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974-1977) #1-18, Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Special Album Edition (1974), and Deadliest Heroes of Kung Fu (1975). Kung-fu fever had struck the United States! Hot on the heels of the breakout hit MASTER OF KUNG FU, Marvel launched the amazing oversized DEADLY HANDS OF KUNG FU magazine - headlined by Shang-Chi, Iron Fist and the Sons of the Tiger! Artists including Rudy Nebres, George Pérez, Jim Starlin and Paul Gulacy gave DEADLY HANDS their all. With stunning painted covers by the likes of Neal Adams, issues of DEADLY HANDS featured not just the comic-art adventures of Marvel's greatest kung-fu heroes - but also extensive interviews; martial-arts guides; photo features; and movie, TV and book reviews! Whatever you wanted to know about martial arts, DEADLY HANDS had a kung-fu grip on it! Hardcover, 8-in.x 11-in., 1,120 pages, full color. Cover price $125.00.

Deadly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2022 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4339788005

Written by B. Earl, Taboo. Art by Juan Ferreyra. Cover by Rahzzah. The dawn rises after the demonic invasion of New York City, but what will that light reveal? It will reveal Chasm's final gambit and the new denizens of Hell he helped create and unleash on Spider-Man and the X-Men! See how Dark Web changed this city's landscape forever! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Deadpool (1994 Mini Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Direct Edition. Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #17-3578EEE-017

Cover pencils by Ian Churchill. If Looks Could Kill, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Ian Churchill, inks by Jason Minor; Black Tom is dying from his wooden infection and Banshee has Dr. Killebrew, a specialist in cellular regeneration, treat him in prison; Juggernaut breaks in, rescues Tom and captures Killebrew; Deadpool is out for a quiet drink when he is assaulted by Black Tom's goons but he gets a timely assist from old pal Banshee and his daughter, Siryn; During the battle, DP's hand is cut off and he blacks out as his healing factor fails to regenerate it. Waid's 1st work for Marvel. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4262963023

"Hey, It's Deadpool (or...Deadpool #1)" Written by Joe Kelly. Pencils by Ed McGuinness. Inks by Nathan Massengill and Norman LeeCover. pencils by Ed McGuinness, and inks by Nathan Massengill. After assisting a revolution in Bolivia (and getting paid in revolutionary bucks), Deadpool heads back to merc central to have words with Patch; Pool's next mission takes him to Antarctica to tangle with Sasquatch and blow up a gamma research station in the process; Finding out that the melting gamma core will irradiate the entire southern hemisphere, Deadpool fixes the problem and saves the day; DP is approached by Zoe and Noah and offered a position with Landau, Luckman and Lake but he quickly turns them down as being a good guy isn't exactly his style. Behind the Scenes text article: A look at the making of the issue including script fragmants, rough pencils, cover process and character designs. Promo of Generation X material. Cover price $2.95.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #4402527018

Cover pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Nathan Massengill. Why Is It to Save Me, I Must Kill You, script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Ed McGuinness, inks by Nathan Massengill and Norman Lee; In order for Killebrew to create a cure for Deadpool's condition, Pool needs to get a sample of blood from the Hulk; The Hulk turns out not to be too fond of this idea and the fight is on; DP is successful, however, and Killebrew injects him with a serum that should restore the merc with a mouth back to a healthy condition. Sketch art for the Daredevil/Deadpool '97 Annual, pencils by Bernard Chang. Cover price $1.99.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) 46 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0357758009

"cruel summer" part 1 (of 3). painted cover by joe jusko. jimmy palmiotti/paul chadwick/ron randall. ?THE SCOOP: Sparks fly as writer Jimmy Palmiotti (PUNISHER) and penciler Paul Chadwick (Concrete) drag Deadpool into the mean streets of crime fiction! THE STORY: Wade Wilson takes a job from one of New York's Finest?an assignment that just might get him whacked by the mob! Of course, these wiseguys have never had to deal with the Merc-With-The-Mouth before! And the topping off this tasty cake is a fully painted cover by Joe Jusko! Cover price $2.25.

Deadpool (1997 1st Series) Wizard 0 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3737204015

Deadpool # 0 Wizard exclusive edition. "You Only Die Twice." Script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Yancey Labat, inks by Sean Parsons. Featuring "the lamest dead people in the Marvel universe!"

Deadpool (2008 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4402527019

Cover by CLAYTON CRAIN. Secret Invasion tie-in - ONE OF US: PART 1 - Written by DANIEL WAY Penciled by PACO MEDINA. The Merc with a Mouth is back, even deadlier and more deranged than before! The planet has been invaded by Skrulls, everything's gone topsy-turvy...but, in Deadpool's world, that just means it's Monday! Crazy times call for crazy men, but c'mon, this guy's insane! Like it or not, Deadpool may be the only person on the planet who can save us...but who's to say he wants to? Be here for the explosive debut of the new ongoing series by writer Daniel Way (WOLVERINE: ORIGINS, GHOST RIDER, BULLSEYE: GREATEST HITS) and fan-favorite artist Paco Medina (NEW WARRIORS, NEW X-MEN)! Cover price $3.99.

Deadpool (2013 3rd Series) 6A CBCS 9.8 Baldus

Paper: White

Label #21-26F8605-018

Cover by Zach Baldus Dead Presidents: Part 6 of 6 - (W) Brian Posehn and Gerry Duggan (A) Tony Moore The epic finale of DEAD PRESIDENTS! Not everyone gets out alive! I mean, besides the Presidents, duh. Cover price $2.99.

Deadpool (2020 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8 Gomez Amazing Mary Jane Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4286938006

Written by Kelly Thompson. Art by Chris Bachalo. Cover by Carlos E. Gomez. Deadpool's newest mercenary job has him going after the King of Monsters, who has claimed a new kingdom for his monstrous subjects…on Staten Island! But you know what they say, when you come at the king, you better not miss! The Merc with a Mouth finds himself neck deep in political intrigue, monster law, and a monster hunter out for blood! It's like The Crown but with even more swords and monsters! Can Deadpool's smooth charisma and deft diplomacy allow him to keep his head, or will he be royally screwed? 36 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool Badder Blood (2023 Marvel) 1NOMASSS.C VF/NM 9.0

No Masss Comics and Stashhhloot Exclusive Virgin Cover by Rob Liefeld. Written by Rob Liefeld; Chad Bowers. Art by Rob Liefeld. DEADPOOL, WOLVERINE, CABLE - IT DOESN'T GET BADDER THAN THIS! WADE WILSON is back, and he's brought some frenemies! As the villainous THUMPER returns to take out the man who created him, WOLVERINE and CABLE step in for a daring rescue mission. But as DEADPOOL becomes embroiled in nefarious criminal machinations in MADRIPOOR, will the trio be able to join forces…or will Thumper's agenda put an end to their efforts? Don't miss the highly anticipated follow-up to DEADPOOL: BAD BLOOD, as Rob Liefeld returns to the Merc with a Mouth and introduces NEW characters into his wild world who are sure to become the next fan-faves, including the first appearance of SHATTERSTORM! 40 pages, full color. Rated: Parental Advisory. Cover price $4.99.

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4085098003

Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well

Label #3827107024

Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool The Circle Chase (1993) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #3993676013

Direct Edition. The Circle Chase Round 1: Ducks in a Row - Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art and Cover by Joe Madureira and Mark Farmer. Sporting an outrageous cover -- an embossed figure of Deadpool is positioned leaning against a full cover sized embossed logo. This series pits Deadpool against Juggernaut, Black Tom Cassidy, Nyko and a wicked new villain, Slayback! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Deadpool vs. X-Force (2014) 1DF.SIGNED VF 8.0 Davis DF Signed Variant

Dynamic Forces edition signed in red by Duane Swierczynski, limited to 75 copies with a DF certificate of authenticity. Written by Duane Swierczynski. Art by Pepe Larraz. Cover by Shane Davis. Journey back to the heady days of the 1990s, when two characters debuted who would change the face of comics...Cable & Deadpool! In this all-new tale, we learn of the pair's first meeting, well before New Mutants #98, as Cable and his soon-to-be X-Force race through the timestream to stop the reckless mercenary Deadpool before he destroys American history for good! 28 pages, full color.

Deadpool's Secret Secret Wars (2015) 2B CGC 9.8 Bachalo Variant

Paper: White

Bachalo Variant Cover.

Label #4387140003

Cover is first appearance of Gwenpool. Gwen Stacy Variant Cover. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Matteo Lolli. Cover by Chris Bachalo. If a secret war happens on a secret planet in secret space, and no one hears about it...DID IT REALLY HAPPEN?!?! That's what you'll be asking about this series for years to come! And the answer is YES! Deadpool really DID mess with the original Secret Wars! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Death of Captain Marvel GN (1982 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Jim Starlin. In the critically-acclaimed THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL, watch the dying hero tragically succumb to the cancer that ravages his body. This is one of the greatest super-hero stories ever told, by one of the medium's master storytellers - Jim Starlin! Featuring appearances by Thanos, Spider-Man, Hulk, Fantastic Four, the Avengers, X-Men, Defenders, Inhumans, Daredevil, and more. Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $5.95.

Death of Captain Marvel GN (1982 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Jim Starlin. In the critically-acclaimed THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL, watch the dying hero tragically succumb to the cancer that ravages his body. This is one of the greatest super-hero stories ever told, by one of the medium's master storytellers - Jim Starlin! Featuring appearances by Thanos, Spider-Man, Hulk, Fantastic Four, the Avengers, X-Men, Defenders, Inhumans, Daredevil, and more. Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $5.95.

Death of Doctor Strange (2021 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Andrews

Paper: White

Label #4050142025

Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Lee Garbett. Cover by Kaare Andrews. DEATH COMES FOR THE SORCERER SUPREME! Doctor Stephen Strange is the world's greatest neurosurgeon and Earth's Sorcerer Supreme. He defends our planet from the supernatural and interdimensional threats no other hero is equipped to handle. But what would happen if he unexpectedly died? Who would protect Earth and keep the mystical evils at bay? And most importantly…who killed Stephen Strange?! The final chapter in the life of Doctor Strange starts here by Jed MacKay (Moon Knight, Black Cat) and Lee Garbett (Captain Marvel)! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Death of Doctor Strange (2021 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8 Momoko Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4050142022

Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Lee Garbett. Cover by Peach Momoko. DEATH COMES FOR THE SORCERER SUPREME! Doctor Stephen Strange is the world's greatest neurosurgeon and Earth's Sorcerer Supreme. He defends our planet from the supernatural and interdimensional threats no other hero is equipped to handle. But what would happen if he unexpectedly died? Who would protect Earth and keep the mystical evils at bay? And most importantly…who killed Stephen Strange?! The final chapter in the life of Doctor Strange starts here by Jed MacKay (Moon Knight, Black Cat) and Lee Garbett (Captain Marvel)! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Death of Doctor Strange Bloodstone (2022 Marvel) 1C CBCS 9.8 Leon Design 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Design Variant.

Label #22-0FD9F82-008

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Ig Guara. Cover by Nico Leon. ELSA AND THE FAMILY BLOODSTONE! Who better to defend Earth from magical invaders than monster hunter ELSA BLOODSTONE?! Elsa is the best there is at what she does - tough, skilled and clever enough to handle any problem…except her brother, CULLEN. They have issues, and they'll have to put them aside not only to protect Earth but also to welcome the latest addition to the Bloodstone clan: their long-lost SISTER! Her awesome set of powers and unique Blood gem have placed a target on her back, and the worst horrors from beyond this realm are on the hunt. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Deathlok (1990 Mini-Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3837971001

Painted cover art by Joe Jusko. The Brains of the Outfit, script by Dwayne McDuffie and Gregory Wright, pencils by Jackson Guice, inks by Scott Williams; Michael Collins, a Cybertek employee, uncovers evidence of the Deathlok project and he confronts the company's head, Harlan Ryker. Ryker has Collins drugged and puts his brain in the Deathlok cyborg; While the Deathlok cyborg is on a mission for Roxxon putting down guerillas in the South American nation of Estrella, Collins' mind unexpectedly awakes and gains some control of the cyborg which is quickly recalled to Cybertek; At Cybertek, Collins achieves full control of the Deathlok cyborg and escapes. 52 pgs. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Deathlok (1991 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-33163EA-005

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Cover pencils by Walter McDaniel, inks by Brad Vancata. The Killing Stroke, script by Gregory Wright, pencils by Tom Raney and Joe Brozowski (as J.J. Birch), inks by Mark McKenna, Joe Brozowski (as J.J. Birch), and Tom Raney; Deathlok, Siege and Coldblood continue their battle against Cybertek and their Cyberwarriors; Harlan Ryker activates a bomb that will kill them and Deathlok's human body. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

Deathlok Special (1991) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4013577013

Reprints 1990 mini-series (Jackson Guice art). Cover price $2.00.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 1 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 3 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Buscema (Silver Surfer), inks by Gil Kane and Sal Buscema (Silver Surfer figure). Four Against the Gods, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; The Defenders try to help Silver Surfer leave the Earth by taking him to another dimension; They encounter the Nameless One and free Barbara Norris. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 4 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by John Buscema and Jim Starlin (cover layout), inks by Frank Giacoia. The New Defender!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Enchantress transforms Barbara into the Valkyrie and turns the Black Knight to stone; Valkyrie takes Aragorn as her horse; Omegatron down to 89 hundredths. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 6 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Sal Buscema. The Dreams of Death!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Cyrus Black attacks Dr. Strange and is forced to deal with the Defenders. The Dynamic Defenders! illustration by Sal Buscema. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 VG/FN 5.0

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4384236005

"Power Play!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Dan Green. The Wrecking Crew has destroyed two of Kyle Richmond's skyscrapers in New York City! And are now threatening to demolish an unfinished third one! However, Doctor Strange and Nighthawk converge on the construction site to protect it! But unknown to the two defenders, someone else has already been hired to guard the skyscraper...Luke Cage! A genuine misunderstanding leads to a fierce struggle between Power Man and the Defenders! And that's just fine for the four super-villains lurking in the background! Cameo appearances by Walter Cronkite, Valkyrie, the Hulk, Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, and Piledriver. (Notes: The Wrecker previously appeared in Thor 171. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #20 Brother Voodoo.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 18 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-035

The Defenders face the Wrecking Crew--the Wrecker, Thunderball, Pile-Driver, and Bulldozer! "Rampage!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Dan Green." Power-Man guest-stars. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4350322003

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Sinnott. Night Moves!, script by David Anthony Kraft (plot), Roger Slifer (plot), and John Warner (script), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; Nighthawk tries to relax at the new headquarters; Hellcat accidentally starts a fight between Wonder Man and the Defenders when she returns to Avengers Mansion with Valkyrie; Moon Knight rescues Jack Norriss from S.H.I.E.L.D. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Sore Sir's Apprentices. Cover price $0.30.