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Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 267 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2761B6A-024

"Nanny!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Whilce Portacio, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams. Cover by Whilce Portacio, Jim Lee, and Bob Wiacek. Not only do Storm and Gambit have to deal with the murderous Hounds, but now Nanny and the Orphan Maker decide to get involved as well. Can these world class thieves manage to escape this two-pronged attack? Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 273 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2595C7E-007

"Whose House is this Anyway?!" Guest-starring X-Factor and the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. The halls of Xavier's Institute are becoming very crowed. This very special issue, featuring the talents of an army of the industries best, answers the question "what happens when there too many mutants?" Plus, Lila Cheney arrives with dire news about Professor X! Featuring art by Whilce Portacio, Klaus Janson, John Byrne, Rick Leonardi, Marc Silvestri, Michael Golden, Larry Stroman, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 273 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2595C7E-008

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"Whose House is this Anyway?!" Guest-starring X-Factor and the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. The halls of Xavier's Institute are becoming very crowed. This very special issue, featuring the talents of an army of the industries best, answers the question "what happens when there too many mutants?" Plus, Lila Cheney arrives with dire news about Professor X! Featuring art by Whilce Portacio, Klaus Janson, John Byrne, Rick Leonardi, Marc Silvestri, Michael Golden, Larry Stroman, Jim Lee, and Scott Williams. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 283 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-0AD24C4-020

1st full appearance of Bishop. "Bishop's Crossing!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. His name is Bishop and he's arrived here from the future to set the wrong things right. Even if he has to go through the X-Men to do it. Plus, whatever happened to Jean Grey and Emma Frost? Cover price $1.00.

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.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 300 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40D5B35-117

An X-Men Anniversary Spectacular - "Legacies!" Story by Scott Lobdell. Art and cover by John Romita, Jr. And Dan Green. Tired of simply reacting, the X-Men decide to take the fight to their enemies. It's all-out mutant action as the Uncanny X-Men battle Magneto's Acolytes with the fate of mankind hanging in the balance. Plus, Nightcrawler returns to the pages of the X-Men! And, one member of the X-Cast contracts the lethal Legacy Virus! NOTE: An unknown percentage of the print run was produced with the foil design misaligned. We do not differentiate between the two, but any slabbed copies listed here with misaligned foil noted on the label will have that notation in our listings as well. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 305D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40F3235-121

Direct Edition. Cover by Jan Duursema and Richard Bennett. The Measure Of The Man, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Jan Duursema, Jose Marzan, and Jan Duursema; Iceman, Rogue and Bishop save Opal from a mysterious group of men in battle suits; Xavier asks Storm to steal for him. Story takes place between Uncanny #304 and X-Men #25. 36 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 310 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40F4BBA-016

Cover by John Romita Jr. and Dan Green. ...Show Me The Way To Go Home..., script by Scott Lobdell, art by John Romita Jr. and Dan Green; Cyclops is late for his own Bachelor Party as he and Cable save the White Queen from the X-Cutioner. May or may not include bound-in fleer trading cards. 38 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 312A CBCS 9.8 Madureira

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40F4BBA-025

First $1.50 cover price. This issue contains bound-in Marvel Masterprint Spider-Man card sheet (art by Mark Bagley/Jim Sanders). Cover by Joe Madureira. Romp, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Joe Madureira (first art on the title), Dan Green, and Harry Candelario; Storm, Gambit and Yukio take on the Phalanx; The mystery of the Iceman/White Queen switch deepens. 40 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 315 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40F4BBA-060

Cover by Roger Cruz and Kevin Conrad. Peers, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Roger Cruz, Dan Green, Joe Rubinstein, Bud Larosa, and Hilary Barta; There is trouble in Avalon as an Acolyte betrays Magneto. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26FB899-014

Days of Future Present part four of four "You Must Remember This" Guest starring the Fantastic Four, the New Mutants, and X-Factor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Steve Mancuse. First appearance of Gambit (brief cameo). Wolverine, Jubilee, and Psylocke star in "The Fundamental Things." Script by Claremont, pencils by Mark Heike, inks by Geof Isherwood. Pin-ups by Kevin Nowlan and Michael Golden. Adams cover. Cover price $2.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 14 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26FB899-004

Days of Future Present part four of four "You Must Remember This" Guest starring the Fantastic Four, the New Mutants, and X-Factor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Steve Mancuse. First appearance of Gambit (brief cameo). Wolverine, Jubilee, and Psylocke star in "The Fundamental Things." Script by Claremont, pencils by Mark Heike, inks by Geof Isherwood. Pin-ups by Kevin Nowlan and Michael Golden. Adams cover. Cover price $2.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 14 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #22-0311B7D-018

Days of Future Present part four of four "You Must Remember This" Guest starring the Fantastic Four, the New Mutants, and X-Factor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Steve Mancuse. First appearance of Gambit (brief cameo). Wolverine, Jubilee, and Psylocke star in "The Fundamental Things." Script by Claremont, pencils by Mark Heike, inks by Geof Isherwood. Pin-ups by Kevin Nowlan and Michael Golden. Adams cover. Cover price $2.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 14 CBCS 6.0 SS

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: Art Adams. Direct Edition.

Label #21-20509E2-002

Days of Future Present part four of four "You Must Remember This" Guest starring the Fantastic Four, the New Mutants, and X-Factor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Steve Mancuse. First appearance of Gambit (brief cameo). Wolverine, Jubilee, and Psylocke star in "The Fundamental Things." Script by Claremont, pencils by Mark Heike, inks by Geof Isherwood. Pin-ups by Kevin Nowlan and Michael Golden. Adams cover. Cover price $2.00.

United States of Captain America (2021 Marvel) 1CLAN.B CBCS 9.8 SS Jusko

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Joe Jusko on 10/10/2021. Clan McDonald Virgin Exclusive.

Label #22-02CBD9F-050

Clan McDonald Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Joe Jusko. Written by Christopher Cantwell, Josh Trujillo. Art by Dale Eaglesham, Jan Bazaldua. The shield has been stolen! No one understands the value of the shield like those who've wielded it, so Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson set out on a road trip across America to chase down the thief. But instead, they find the Captains, everyday people from all walks of life who've taken up the mantle of Captain America to defend their communities. And for some reason, the shield thief wants them all dead. Can Sam and Steve get to them first? Christopher Cantwell and Dale Eaglesham lead a can't-miss miniseries to celebrate Captain America's 80th Anniversary, joined by a rotating series of creative teams to tell the stories of each new Captain-starting with Aaron Fischer, the Captain America of the railways, brought to life by Josh Trujillo and Jan Bazaldua! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 3A CBCS 9.8 SS Cates/ Stegman Stegman

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman on 2/29/2020

Label #20-0E0F837-046

Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Ryan Stegman. Still recovering from his injuries, Eddie Brock - the Wicked Web-Slinger known as VENOM - has to defend NYC against the most powerful foe he's ever faced! The only thing standing in his way? Miles Morales…SPIDER-MAN! Though Eddie and the symbiote have no qualms with this particular web-slinger, the same can't be said for Miles' feelings about Venom… 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 6B CBCS 9.8 SS Cates/Stegman/Ramos Ramos Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Donny Cates and Ryan Stegman on 08/09/2019 and Humberto Ramos on 08/22/2019. Cosmic Ghost Rider Vs. Variant.

Label #19-3FB9FF8-077

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Stegman, JP Mayer, and Frank Martin. Cover by Humberto Ramos. After a brief connection to the GOD-HOST, EDDIE and the VENOM symbiote have emerged with brand new powers! A good thing too, as they'll need every upgrade they can get as they head down a collision course with the primordial symbiote GRENDEL! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 7B CBCS 9.8 Sujin Jo Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Battle Lines Variant.

Label #21-43A99EF-028

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Iban Coello. Cover by Sujin Jo. 'THE ABYSS' STARTS HERE! Just when you thought the blockbuster story of the summer couldn't get any more intense, Donny Cates and special guest artist and Venom veteran IBAN COELLO (VENOMVERSE, VENOMIZED) turn the story on its head AGAIN! But face front, True Believers, because it won't be dragons and god-hosts and breakneck action this time. No, no. This time Donny and Iban are putting Eddie Brock through an emotional meat grinder the likes of which haven't been seen in the Marvel Universe ever before! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Venom (2018 Marvel) 16A CBCS 9.8 SS Cates Cassara

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Donny Cates on 08/09/2019.

Label #19-3FB9FF8-074

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Juan Gedeon. Cover by Joshua Cassara. After weeks on the run and battling the monsters of Asgard through the WAR OF THE REALMS, Eddie Brock finally has a moment to catch his breath. But without his symbiote, getting even the basic necessities will become a challenge for Eddie Brock. Which means that keeping his son, Dylan, alive will be too! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Venom Lethal Protector (1993) 1D CBCS 9.8 Red Foil Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Direct Edition.

Label #18-0FAA945-023

Direct Edition. Red Foil Enhanced CardStock cover, art by Mark Bagley and Sam de la Rosa. Lethal Protector Part 1: Dark Soul Drifting, script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Al Milgrom and Sam de la Rosa; Venom moves to San Fransisco to try out his new protection of innocents racket; Venom and Spidey save a group of homeless folk. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Venom Tooth and Claw (1996) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25C97A8-021

Concluding Venom's war with Wolverine! Venom and Wolverine must prevent Chimera from unleashing the Cyber Wraiths on the universe, if they can tear themselves away from each other's throats long enough to do it! Written by Larry Hama. Art by Joe St. Pierre and Al Milgrom. Cover by Joe St. Pierre. Cover price $1.95.

Venus (1948 Marvel) 11 CBCS 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-478CA56-011

"The End of the World!" Venus manages to help a scientist with his love life and save the Earth from falling into the Sun. "Beyond the 3rd Dimension." A scientist dies, taking the secrets of dimensional travel with him. Also includes: "The Plot!" and "Perilous Patrol." With this issue, the title changes format, with "Stories of the Supernatural" appearing on the cover. Cover price $0.10.

War of the Realms New Agents of Atlas (2019 Marvel) 3C CBCS 9.6 Lim Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #22-0833E94-012

2nd Printing. Written by Greg Pak. Art and Cover by Gang Hyuk Lim. BURN, BABY, BURN! AMADEUS CHO has always been the cocky rebel, bucking authority to do the right thing. But now he's the authority - the de facto leader of a disparate group of heroes from all over the Pacific - each of whom has their own idea of the best way to free their countries from the fiery rule of the QUEEN OF CINDERS! Can Amadeus pull these NEW AGENTS OF ATLAS together - or will QUEEN SINDR succeed in her ultimate plan to drive north and turn all of Earth into NEW MUSPELHEIM? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 12 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #22-0833E94-013

Cover by Jim Starlin. "A Trollish Tale!", script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), inks by Steve Leialoha (finished art); Pip takes center-stage in this 'Trollish Tale'; Marvel's most dastardly troll runs into trouble at a cabaret, when performer Heater Delight catches his eye; But before love can bloom, Pip must take on Pro-Boscis, Heater's unrelenting, (and entirely cruel), owner; This issue contains the origin of Pip the Troll, though it may not be accurate. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Warlock (1972 Marvel 1st Series) 13 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #21-2333258-011

Cover by Jim Starlin. First appearance of the Star Thief in "Here Dwells the Star Thief!", script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts) and Steve Leialoha (finished art), inks by Steve Leialoha; In Wildwood Hospital lies young Barry Bauman who was born without any of the five senses; As Warlock decides what to do about the phenomena of the disappearing stars he realizes, that the Soul Gem wants him to investigate; He finds a world frozen because of the disappearance of its sun; With the help of the Soul Gem Warlock discovers, that just one Earth man is responsible for the vanishing stars; Barry Bauman is revealed to be the Star Thief; He wants revenge because nobody cared about his condition and before he turns his attention to Earth he wants to transport all surrounding suns into the endless dimension of his omnipotent brain so that the people know his loneliness before he destroys them. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Weapons of Mutant Destruction (2017 Marvel) 1D CBCS 9.6 Parrillo Variant

Paper: White

Lucio Parrillo Variant.

Label #17-388457B-404

Weapons of Mutant Destruction: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Greg Pak. Art by Mahmud A. Asrar. Cover by Lucio Parrillo. THE WEAPON X PROGRAM IS BACK! For years, the Weapon X Program has engineered the deadliest mutant killers on planet Earth, until they mysteriously vanished. Now, the Weapon X program is back, and it's deadlier than ever, and it isn't to use mutants for their lethal ends. Under the leadership of its mysterious new director, Weapon X has a new mission - ERADICATE ALL MUTANTS! And they're starting their hunt with the most dangerous group of mutants on planet Earth - Old Man Logan, Sabretooth, Domino, Lady Deathstrike, Warpath and…the Hulk?! But with an army of genetic cyborgs at their disposal, this may just be the beginning… Rated T+ NOTE: Story continues in Totally Awesome Hulk #20. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-15E834D-086

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

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 47 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-015

"The Face in the Mirror" Inferno crossover. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 146. The Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man wage a fierce battle at the Osborn chemical plant amid the Inferno chaos! After the battle Peter Parker visits Liz and Harry Osborn's home in Queens, but so does the Hobgoblin! Meanwhile, Harry finds an old familiar green and purple costume. What is Harry planning to do? Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 312. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 48 CBCS 9.0 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-018

1st full appearance of Demogoblin. Inferno crossover. "Eyes of the Demon" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Frank Giacoia. Story continues from Spectacular Spiderman 147. The Inferno bedlam is continuing throughout New York City. Spider-Man has just saved the Daily Bugle staff from a demon attack, and now the web-slinger is looking for his wife, Mary Jane. However, the Hobgoblin finds Spider-Man first! Will Mary Jane save Spider-Man this time? Story continues in Amazing Spiderman 313. Cameo appearances by the Kingpin and the Lizard. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 50 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-019

48-page giant-size issue. "1,000 Words" Guest-starring the Prowler, Puma, Rocket Racer, Sandman, Silver Sable, and Will-O-the-Wisp. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Frank Giacoia. The Chameleon (while impersonating J. Jonah Jameson) runs an anti-web-slinger Daily Bugle headline that prompts Spider-Man's friends to come to the wall-crawler's defense. The six guest-stars have good intentions, but they end up fighting each other and at times Spider-Man too, while trying to sort out the situation. Meanwhile, the gang war between the Arranger and the Lobo Brothers is ramping up. (Note: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 409,982; average paid circulation 238,115.) 48 pages Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 59 CBCS 9.2 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022 Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-021

"Acts of Vengeance" story line. Cosmic powered Spider-Man. "With Great Power" Acts of Vengeance crossover. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. Following the events of Spectacular Spiderman 158, Peter Parker finds himself overwhelmed by the power cosmic he now possesses. However, the new powers come in handy when Titania charges into the Daily Bugle Building looking for Spider-Man! Titania quickly defeats the Puma, is the amazing one next? And why is Doctor Doom so interested in Spider-Man's new powers? 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 60 CBCS 9.6 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-023

"Acts of Vengeance" story line. Cosmic powered Spider-Man; Doctor Doom, Goliath. "The Harder They Fall" Acts of Vengeance crossover. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk. The cosmic-powered Spider-Man and Goliath (aka Eric Josten) battle on the Triborough Bridge! After another effort-less victory by the cosmic web-slinger, Peter Parker visits his Aunt May looking for advice on his new powers. Later on, Goliath attacks Spider-Man again -- this time at Battery Park. Will the result be any different? Cameo appearances by the Kingpin and Magneto. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 61 CBCS 9.4 SS Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 4/10/2022. Direct Edition

Label #22-1D84B02-024

"Dragon in the Dark" Acts of Vengeance crossover. Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Alex Saviuk and Keith Williams. Cover by Alex Saviuk and Andy Mushynsky. Peter Parker is growing more and more frustrated by his overwhelming cosmic powers, and he desperately wishes to go back to being just the regular web-slinger. However, the super-villain masterminds (Doctor Doom, Kingpin, Magneto, Mandarin, Red Skull, Wizard) are not giving the cosmic-powered wall-crawler a break! The Wizard dispatches the Dragon Man to hunt down Spider-Man. (Note: This issue includes a one-page ad for the Spider-Man trade paperback: "The Saga of the Alien Costume." Reprinting Amazing Spiderman issues 252 thru 259.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 119U CBCS 8.5 Not Polybagged

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1058D7B-013

"Exile Returns Part 3 of 4: Echoes Of Silence" Venom and Scarlet Spider appearances. Notes: This is the unbagged copy only, originally came polybagged with copy of Marvel Milestone Edition Amazing Spider-Man (1993) #150 and a proof of purchase checklist card. First appearance of Kaine. Cover price $1.50.

Werewolf by Night (1972 1st Series) 15 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2E62824-018

Marvel Value Stamp. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Death Of A Monster!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Flashback reveals how Baron Russoff became a Werewolf and began the curse on his family; In the present, Dracula attacks Jack and Topaz to retrieve a book that belonged to the Baron. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #20-02CDC8D-008

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Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 10 CBCS 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition Cover Detached

Label #23-14ED31C-009

Cover art by John Buscema. What if Jane Foster had Found -- the Hammer of Thor?, script by Don Glut, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dave Hunt; Jane Foster finds the Hammer instead of Don Blake and becomes "Thordis." Hostess Fruit Pie ad with Spider-Man, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Sinnott. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

What If (1977 1st Series) 29N CBCS 5.5 SS McLeod

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Bob McLeod on 9/19/2021. Newsstand Edition

Label #21-462D29B-007

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Michael Golden. "What If...the Avengers Were the Last Superheroes on Earth?", script by Steven Grant, pencils by Alan Kupperberg (breakdowns) and Al Gordon (finished art), inks by Al Gordon; The Avengers must defeat all other super-powered beings on Earth; Starring Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Giant Man, and the Wasp. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, the original X-men, Daredevil, Magneto, Electro, Doctor Octopus, Doctor Strange, and other assorted characters! "The Search for the Great Refuge!", script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Ron Wilson (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (figures); How the Eternals helped the Inhumans found the Great Refuge. "What If...Sub-Mariner Never Regained His Memory?", script by Steven Grant, pencils by Rick Buckler (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finished art), inks by Bob McLeod; The Human Torch never discovers Namor, so on this world the amnesiac Namor becomes a crew member on a ship searching for the fabled entrance to the center of the Earth. "Spider-Man Vs. the Human Computer!" ad for Hostess Cup Cakes. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

What If (1989 2nd Series) 49 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-24924FC-013

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"What If the Silver Surfer Possessed the Infinity Gauntlet?" Script by Ron Marz, pencils by Scott Clark (with Kevin West), inks by Pamela Eklund. Guest starring Thanos and Adam Warlock. Appearances by Captain America, Mephisto, Doctor Strange, and Shalla-Bal. Cameos by Galactus, Wolverine, Cyclops, the Hulk, the Scarlet Witch, the Sub-Mariner, She-Hulk, Eros, the Vision, Cloak, Firelord, Drax the Destroyer, Thor, Nova, Quasar, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, Nebula, Terraxia, and Captain Marvel. Cover price $1.25.

What If Miles Morales (2022 Marvel) 4A CBCS 9.8 Medina

Paper: White

Label #23-0466284-072

Written by Yehudi Mercado. Art by Luigi Zagaria. Cover by Paco Medina. WHOSOEVER HOLDS THIS HAMMER… …if they be worthy, shall possess the power of…THOR. And what if…the Miles Morales of another universe was THOR, THE GOD OF THUNDER?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

What If Miles Morales (2022 Marvel) 4C CBCS 9.8 Medina Design 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Design Variant

Label #22-30822D2-028

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Yehudi Mercado. Art by Luigi Zagaria. Cover by Paco Medina. WHOSOEVER HOLDS THIS HAMMER… …if they be worthy, shall possess the power of…THOR. And what if…the Miles Morales of another universe was THOR, THE GOD OF THUNDER?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) 1D CBCS 9.4 SS Miller/ CLaremont

Paper: Off white

Signed By Frank Miller and Chris Claremont.

Label #16-16205E5-001

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Direct Edition. 1 of 4 Featuring Wolverine in his first solo series fighting in Japan. "Wolverine." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Miller/Rubinstein cover. Back cover MegaForce ad with art by William Stout. Cover price $0.60.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40F2430-095

"Roughhouse!" Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema and Al Williamson. At the royal palace, Wolverine takes on the behemoth Roughhouse and the deadly Bloodsport in an effort to save innocent lives. Just as things escalate to the point of no return, the Mandripoor Prince arrives in town. Todd McFarlane art on back cover. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27A2A13-024

"Promises to Keep!" Written by Peter David. Art and Cover by Gene Colan. Back Cover by Matt Wagner. In a tale from Logan's past, Wolverine remembers a promise he made to a nun and an act of retribution. This is a character defining story that fits a complicated character like Wolverine like a glove. Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2760E21-015

Part 2 of 7 - "All at Sea!" Cameos by Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man. Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by John Byrne and Klaus Janson. Geist reveals that he plans to turn Roughhouse into a drug-fueled super-warrior, like the misguided Nuke (from the classic tale in Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #232-233). Can Wolverine rescue his erstwhile sparring partner before Roughhouse rips him to pieces in a drug induced rage? Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 19D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27A2A13-018

Direct Edition. Acts of Vengeance tie-in - Part 3 of 7 - "Heroes and Villains!" Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by John Byrne and Klaus Janson. Wolverine makes his way to war torn Tierra Verde only to find himself caught in the middle of a battle between the revolutionary La Bondera and the dangerous aquatic villain Tiger Shark. Meanwhile, more of Geist's villainous plan is revealed. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 21 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27A45B2-002

Acts of Vengeance Aftermath - Part 5 of 7 - "Battlegrounds!" X-Men cameo. Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by John Byrne and Klaus Janson. Hopped up on tainted cocaine, Wolverine's healing factor is pushed to its limits figting the drug's hallucination inducing side effects. He soon discovers the true horror behind Geist's new drug, it's actually Spore, a living disease! 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.50.