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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 330D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4011743018

First Printing. Direct Edition. "The Power Chase" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by Erik Larsen. The War on Drugs comes to the pages of the Amazing Spider-Man! As the web-slinger and the Punisher team up to track down a massive cocaine shipment coming into the Big Apple! On the Brooklyn docks, the wall-crawler and the gun-toting vigilante find what they're looking for in droves! The duo is not surprised that the coke is heavily guarded; however, they're shocked it's protected by the U.S. military! Are the feds dealing? Or perhaps better stated...double-dealing? Cameo appearances by Aunt May, Microchip, and Eddie Brock (aka Venom). Flashback cameos by Mary Jane Watson, Flash Thompson and the Black Cat. (Notes: There exists a JCPenney reprint of this issue (published in 1993) which can be identified by the words "The Amazing Spider-Man" in the UPC box on the front cover.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 182D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3924154001

Direct Edition. "She's Alive" Written by Frank Miller. Pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art). Inks by Klaus Janson. Cover pencils by Frank Miller with inks by Klaus Janson. Severely distraught with grief, Matt begins to believe that Elektra is really alive and proceeds to dig her up; Punisher escapes from prison; brief appearances by the Kingpin and the Punisher. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 183D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Child's Play, script by Roger McKenzie and Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; A young girl on drugs takes a dive out of her school window and dies, and her brother, DD and the Punisher are all trying to track down the dealer responsible; Matt proposes to Heather; Hogman [Peter Grunter] is the guest villain. The last few pages are probably penciled by Janson from Miller breakdowns. This story was originally scheduled for issue 167 but delayed because the Comics Code did not approve it in its original form. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Daredevil Shadowland Omnibus HC (2018 Marvel) 1st Edition 1A-1ST FN+ 6.5

John Cassaday Cover

John Cassaday Cover - 1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Dark Reign: The List - Daredevil (2009); Daredevil (1998-2011 2nd Series) #501-512; Shadowland (2010 Marvel) #1-5; SHADOWLAND 1-Shots: Elektra (2010), Bullseye (2010), Ghost Rider (2010), Spider-Man (2010), and After the Fall (2010 Marvel); Shadowland: Moon Knight (2010) #1-3; Shadowland: Blood on the Street (2010) #1-4; Shadowland: Daughters of Shadow (2010) #1-3; Thunderbolts (1997-2012 Marvel) #148-149; Shadowland: Power Man (2010) #1-4; and Daredevil: Reborn (2011 Marvel) #1-4.

Written by Andy Diggle, Antony Johnston, Zeb Wells, John Layman, Rob Williams, Dan Slott, Gregg Hurwit, Jason Henderson, Fred Van Lente, and Jeff Parker. Art by Billy Tan, Roberto De La Torre, Marco Checchetto, Emma Rios, Sean Chen, Clayton Crain, Paulo Siqueira, Bongo Dazo, Wellinton Alves, Ivan Rodriguez, Mahmud Asrar, Declan Shalvey, and Davide Gianfelice. Cover by John Cassaday.

The Man Without Fear casts his shadow over the Marvel Universe! Daredevil has become the leader of the Hand - but instead of reforming the ninja clan, are they corrupting him? As Daredevil crosses a shocking line in battle with Bullseye, and sets up a stronghold in the midst of Hell's Kitchen, his former friends and allies - including Spider-Man, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, Elektra and the Daughters of the Dragon - are determined to stop him. But can they save Daredevil's soul as New York City crumbles under the weight of his new order?

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in.x 11-in., 1,112 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $125.00.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4435846002

3rd appearance of the Punisher in "To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Punisher has discovered that an evil mastermind is testing biological weapons on kidnapped Americans somewhere in South America. After recruiting the web-slinger to help him, the Punisher and Spider-Man break into the offices of the shadowy Deterrence Research Corporation in New York City. However during the attack, the wall-crawler is captured and transported to the death camp of Moses Magnum! Can the Punisher rescue the Amazing Spider-Man and the captive civilians before they meet a horrible fate? First appearance of Moses Magnum. (Note: The Punisher appears next in Marvel Preview Magazine 2.) Back up story: "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man and the Master of the Mystic Arts team up to battle Xandu! Reprinted from Doctor Strange 179. (Notes: The story originally appeared in Amazing Spiderman Annual 2, and was later reprinted in Doctor Strange 179. A reprint of the cover of Doctor Strange 179 is included in the issue.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 2 CGC 2.5 SS Conway/Chaykin

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Gerry Conway on 7/31/22 & Howard Chaykin on 6/16/24.

Label #4477720001

Cover art by Gray Morrow; Death Sentence first origin story for the Punisher written by Gerry Conway, art by Tony DeZuniga; The Executioner Speaks Out! text article by David Anthony Kraft; The Power Broker Resolution! starring Dominic Fortune, written by Len Wein, art by Howard Chaykin; Thor promo ad with art by Virgilio Redondo; and an ad for all the Marvel magazines. 84 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4484628005

"Final Solution: Part 1!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Frank Castle tracks down the Punisher Hit Squad, a group of murders that includes Jigsaw that dress like the Punisher, to their source and discovers the mastermind behind it. But when he falls into their trap, will the real Punisher become just another brainwashed hit man? Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4059842005

Direct Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #2101421005

Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Continued from last issue. Frank has found the tape that shows the Rev murdering a man in cold blood. Can Castle deal out his brand of punishment to a man of God? The Punisher's war on crime does not discriminate. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (2014 10th Series) 1D CGC 9.6 Young Baby Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4490186008

(W) Nathan Edmondson (A) Mitch Gerads (CA) Skottie Young For years, The Punisher has waged a war on crime in New York City with an array of very large guns, but a lead on a major source of drugs, weapons, and more has set his many sights due west. NOW! Frank Castle's in the City of Angels, looking to give the devil his due. Things aren't all they appear, though, with a highly trained military hit squad hot on Frank's tail. Caught between a posse of Punisher predators and targets of his own one-man-war, Frank's manifest destiny may be a shallow grave! Cover price $3.99.

Punisher (2014 10th Series) 1D CGC 8.5 Young Baby Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4490186009

(W) Nathan Edmondson (A) Mitch Gerads (CA) Skottie Young For years, The Punisher has waged a war on crime in New York City with an array of very large guns, but a lead on a major source of drugs, weapons, and more has set his many sights due west. NOW! Frank Castle's in the City of Angels, looking to give the devil his due. Things aren't all they appear, though, with a highly trained military hit squad hot on Frank's tail. Caught between a posse of Punisher predators and targets of his own one-man-war, Frank's manifest destiny may be a shallow grave! Cover price $3.99.

Punisher (2016 11th Series) 1E CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover

Label #4429546008

Written by Becky Cloonan. Art by Steve Dillon. Cover by Skottie Young. FRANK CASTLE LOSES CONTROL! A by-the-numbers drug bust is about to take Frank Castle by surprise…and he HATES surprises. The horrible fallout threatens to send The Punisher into the heart of darkness, but Castle won't make that journey alone: A DEA agent is on his trail and attempting to get into his head…but what horrors will she find there, and will she survive the experience? First-time Punisher writer Becky Cloonan and quintessential Punisher artist Steve Dillon are forcing Frank Castle out of his comfort zone and taking him to the edge of the world he thought he knew! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Punisher (2016 11th Series) 1E CGC 9.8 Young Variant

Paper: White

Young Variant Cover.

Label #4429546009

Written by Becky Cloonan. Art by Steve Dillon. Cover by Skottie Young. FRANK CASTLE LOSES CONTROL! A by-the-numbers drug bust is about to take Frank Castle by surprise…and he HATES surprises. The horrible fallout threatens to send The Punisher into the heart of darkness, but Castle won't make that journey alone: A DEA agent is on his trail and attempting to get into his head…but what horrors will she find there, and will she survive the experience? First-time Punisher writer Becky Cloonan and quintessential Punisher artist Steve Dillon are forcing Frank Castle out of his comfort zone and taking him to the edge of the world he thought he knew! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Punisher (2018 12th Series) 225 CGC 9.8 SS

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Clayton Crain Authenticated Autograph

Label #4473534017

Punisher: War Criminal: Part 2 - Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Guiu Vilanova. Cover by Clayton Crain. TARGET: PUNISHER! FRANK CASTLE is a man on the run! With his WAR MACHINE armor being tracked, Frank needs to stay one step ahead of NICK FURY if he wants to keep a handle on this heavy artillery. And for what the Punisher's got planned…he's gonna NEED IT! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Punisher 2099 (1993 Marvel) 13 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2075006019

THE FALL OF THE HAMMER: Part 5 of 5. All for One - Written by Pat Mills & Tony Skinner. Art by Tom Morgan & Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Ron Lim. In the conclusion to the first-ever 2099 crossover, Spider-Man 2099 teams up with Jake Gallows to save the doomed city of Valhalla! And what is the fate of the New Asgardians? Also featuring appearances by Doom 2099 and Ravage 2099. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.25.

Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe (2008 Edition) 1B FN- 5.5 Skull Variant

Variant Skull Cover. Written by GARTH ENNIS Pencils by DOUGIE BRAITHWAITE Reprinting Garth Ennis' first shot at writing the Punisher! What happens when Frank Castle's wife and kids are caught in the crossfire of a super-hero battle instead of a gangland slaying? Find out in this alternate-reality tale from 1995, as Castle vows vengeance on a world full of Marvel heroes as the Punisher! 48 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe (2008 Edition) 1B VG/FN 5.0 Skull Variant

Variant Skull Cover. Written by GARTH ENNIS Pencils by DOUGIE BRAITHWAITE Reprinting Garth Ennis' first shot at writing the Punisher! What happens when Frank Castle's wife and kids are caught in the crossfire of a super-hero battle instead of a gangland slaying? Find out in this alternate-reality tale from 1995, as Castle vows vengeance on a world full of Marvel heroes as the Punisher! 48 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Punisher Magazine (1989) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4448875001

Reprints Punisher mini-series #1. Painted cover art by Mike Zeck. "Circle of Blood Chapter One," script by Steven Grant, pencils by Mike Zeck, inks by John Beatty; The Punisher is in prison and runs up against Jigsaw; Punisher takes place in a prison break-out but prevents the criminals from escaping; The warden, who is a member of The Trust, promises to free the Punisher if he will fight for them. The Punisher illustration by Mike Zeck and Phil Zimelman. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4491219006

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Carl Potts and Scott Williams. An Eye for an Eye Chapter One Sunday in the Park, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; Punisher shoots some criminals and recalls his family's death in Central Park. Profiles of this issue's creators. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.