Auctions: comic books published by Valiant, graded by CBCS

Bloodshot (1993 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-0160012-002

Bloodshot returns to England to work for Neville, the Eternal Warrior's solicitor. He soon learns several people on both sides of the law have scores to settle with him. "Death At 10,000 Feet!" is written by Kevin VanHook, with art by Don Perlin and John Dixon. Characters: Alicia Guerrero; Bloodshot; Cinder [Marco]; Colin King [a.k.a. Ninjak]; Glyder [Leigh Rosetti]; Jillian Alcott; Malcolm; Montblanc; Neville Alcott. Cover price $2.25.

Deathmate Blue (1993) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Label #19-2A9BC1C-094

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Mike Leeke cover art. Story 1:"Battlestone vs. Magnus Robot Fighter" featuring characters from Magnus Robot Fighter and Brigade. Written by John Ostrander and drawn by Jim Calafiore. Story 2: "Secret Forces" featuring characters from Secret Weapons and CyberForce. Written by Joe St. Pierre and drawn by Sean Chen. Story 3: "Sacrifices" featuring characters from Harbinger, Brigade, & CyberForce. Written by Maurice Fontenot and drawn by Howard Simpson. Story 4: "Supremely Darque" featuring Characters from Solar Man of the Atom and Supreme. Written by Kevin Vanhook and drawn by Peter Grau. Cover price $4.95.

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.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-249A44C-003

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Dr. Solar Man of the Atom tries to find a place in the world for someone like himself and goes to the Harbinger Foundation in "Second Death Part Three – Reality Check." Script by Jim Shooter and art by D. David Perlin & Bob Layton & Thomas Ryder. Issue also has part three 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 $1.75.

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.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.8 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-006

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.8 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-017

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.6 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-015

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.4 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-005

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 0B CBCS 9.2 Printing Error Variant

Paper: White

Ivory Production Variant.

Label #22-1BB786C-010

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Printing Error Edition. This is an unintentional variant of the regular chromium cover edition. Due to variations in the application density of the white inks printed on top of the chromium background, in this printing error variant some areas that should be white instead appear yellow, cream, or beige colored. This is particularly noticeable in the Valiant logo box in the upper left corner. Contrast this with the Gold Edition, which has a speckly gold background in the Valiant logo box. Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti art. Written by Bob Layton and Jorge Gonzales. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.50.