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Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $94.75 View scans Paper: White Direct Edition Label #17-06CBEF9-007 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Written by: Bill Mantlo Pencils by: Mike Mignola. Animal Crackers Readers are reintroduced to the world of Half-World, Rocket Raccoon, Wal-Rus, and Llyla from their first appearance in Incredible Hulk 271. Lord Mole has started a toy war by killing the chief toysmith of Lord Dyvyne. Rocket Raccoon and his crew, with the oath of protecting the loonies of Cuckoo's Nest, find themselves involved in the struggle to ensure that their subjects receive the toys they need. Lord Dyvyne sends the Black Bunny Brigade to capture Llyla to obtain her stake in her toy empire. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CBCS 9.4 $72.00 View scans Paper: White Label #7011697-AA-023 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Written by: Bill Mantlo Pencils by: Mike Mignola. The Masque of the Red Breath Realizing he can obtain the wealth himself, Blackjack, the leader of the Black Bunny Brigade, intends to wed Llyla. Rocket must recapture his love Llyla before she is forced to marry Blackjack. Lord Dyvyne releases the Red Breath, which erases anything it touches from existance. Meanwhile Uncle Pylo interprets the Gideon Bible and learns the true history of Half-World. Cover price $0.75.

Written by: Bill Mantlo Pencils by: Mike Mignola. The Book of Revelations Rocket is on the run from the many forces at play in the toy war. Blackjack, having to side with Rocket, guides the crew to the robot half of Half-World. There the group is met by Uncle Pylo who reveals the true history of Half-World and a way to end the war. Cover price $0.75.

Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. Written by: Bill Mantlo Pencils by: Mike Mignola. Animal Crackers Readers are reintroduced to the world of Half-World, Rocket Raccoon, Wal-Rus, and Llyla from their first appearance in Incredible Hulk 271. Lord Mole has started a toy war by killing the chief toysmith of Lord Dyvyne. Rocket Raccoon and his crew, with the oath of protecting the loonies of Cuckoo's Nest, find themselves involved in the struggle to ensure that their subjects receive the toys they need. Lord Dyvyne sends the Black Bunny Brigade to capture Llyla to obtain her stake in her toy empire. Cover price $1.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $78.00 View scans Paper: White $1.00 Canadian Price Variant. Label #00-7001008-AA-039 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. Written by: Bill Mantlo Pencils by: Mike Mignola. The Masque of the Red Breath Realizing he can obtain the wealth himself, Blackjack, the leader of the Black Bunny Brigade, intends to wed Llyla. Rocket must recapture his love Llyla before she is forced to marry Blackjack. Lord Dyvyne releases the Red Breath, which erases anything it touches from existance. Meanwhile Uncle Pylo interprets the Gideon Bible and learns the true history of Half-World. Cover price $1.00.

Story and Art by Skottie Young. ALL-NEW, IN-CONTINUITY SERIES! As defenders of the cosmos go, Rocket Raccoon has faced his fair share of galactic battles. He's been a hero to the weak, a champion of good, a protector of the innocent, a heartthrob to the many intergalactic female species and now--a raccoon on the run?! ( I'm sorry, I'm sorry, a 'formidable-and-expert-Guardian' on the run. Rocket is NOT a raccoon, okay?) Rocket's high-flying life of adventure and heroism may soon be a thing of the past when he becomes a wanted man-and the authorities are not the only one on his TAIL! (We'll definitely be overusing that pun!) Superstar creator Skottie Young brings his A-game as writer and artist on the series we've been waiting decades for. Because let's be real, this is the only Guardian of the Galaxy you actually care about. Am I right? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by David Peterson. Story and Art by Skottie Young. ALL-NEW, IN-CONTINUITY SERIES! As defenders of the cosmos go, Rocket Raccoon has faced his fair share of galactic battles. He's been a hero to the weak, a champion of good, a protector of the innocent, a heartthrob to the many intergalactic female species and now--a raccoon on the run?! ( I'm sorry, I'm sorry, a 'formidable-and-expert-Guardian' on the run. Rocket is NOT a raccoon, okay?) Rocket's high-flying life of adventure and heroism may soon be a thing of the past when he becomes a wanted man-and the authorities are not the only one on his TAIL! (We'll definitely be overusing that pun!) Superstar creator Skottie Young brings his A-game as writer and artist on the series we've been waiting decades for. Because let's be real, this is the only Guardian of the Galaxy you actually care about. Am I right? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

3rd Printing - Story and Art by Skottie Young. ALL-NEW, IN-CONTINUITY SERIES! As defenders of the cosmos go, Rocket Raccoon has faced his fair share of galactic battles. He's been a hero to the weak, a champion of good, a protector of the innocent, a heartthrob to the many intergalactic female species and now--a raccoon on the run?! ( I'm sorry, I'm sorry, a 'formidable-and-expert-Guardian' on the run. Rocket is NOT a raccoon, okay?) Rocket's high-flying life of adventure and heroism may soon be a thing of the past when he becomes a wanted man-and the authorities are not the only one on his TAIL! (We'll definitely be overusing that pun!) Superstar creator Skottie Young brings his A-game as writer and artist on the series we've been waiting decades for. Because let's be real, this is the only Guardian of the Galaxy you actually care about. Am I right? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Skottie Young. Art by Filipe Andrade. Cover by Simone Bianchi. It's a cosmic calamity as Rocket tries to fix his past...er... bad calls! Next stop: the dreaded WINTER PLANET! Winter all the time? Worst. Planet. Ever. Rocket Raccoon rockets into our hearts with the series beloved by Marvel fans everywhere! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Skottie Young. Stories by Joe Caramagna. Art by Adam Archer and Ty Templeton. As a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, Rocket Raccoon is part of a team that has saved the entire universe more times than he can count on one paw! But what does the rambunctious rodent do when he's not space hopping with his star-bound friends? When left to his own devices, is Rocket Raccoon still a hero...or will he only watch out for his own bushy tail? Find out in the all-new FREE COMIC BOOK DAY adventure "Business Opportunities"! Plus: re-presenting a cosmic tale featuring Spider-Man, White Tiger, Nova, Iron Fist and Power Man in..."Space Oddities"! 32 pages, full color.

1st printing. Collects Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #271, Rocket Raccoon (1985) #1-4 and material from Marvel Preview (1975-1981 Magazine) #7. Written by BILL MANTLO. Art by KEITH GIFFEN, MIKE MIGNOLA and SAL BUSCEMA. Covers by MIKE MIGNOLA. It's Rocket Raccoon, the deadliest weapons expert in the galaxy! Before he lent his expertise to the war effort during Annihilation, before he saved the universe as one of the Guardians of the Galaxy, Rocket Raccoon was the Guardian of the Keystone Quadrant! Experience his original adventures with the Incredible Hulk, and his anthropomorphic allies and enemies on his home planet of Halfworld! Hardcover, 144 pages, full color. NOTE: See Marvel Premiere Classic Library Edition HC Vol. 72 for Variant cover. Cover price $24.99.

Art by Pete Morisi and others. A collection of science fiction stories from Fox Feature. A Nazi scientist escapes to a planet where he gains dangerous tech, and only US Army Lt. Jock Macready can stop him; Fast-growing ivy mutated by atomic testing threatens to destroy humanity, in a story worthy of a 1950s B-movie; Time travelers to the far-off year 2035 send back a robotic arm and a chronicle of a devastating war with out-of-control robots on Earth's moon. Out of This World; Halley's Comet; Map Reading; The Ivy Invasion: The World Waits!; Robot Rebellion; Our Atomic Future. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories by Walter Gibson and Otis Adelbert Kline. Art by Charles Nicholas and Joe Orlando. Cover by Joe Orlando. A science-fiction tale based on the novel "Maza of the Moon" by Otis Adelbert Kline. An American inventor becomes the first human to land an object on the moon, by firing a giant space-gun at it. To his surprise, the people of the moon fire back. When he visits the satellite, he becomes caught up in the conflict between two warring peoples, one of which is ruled by a beautiful moon-princess. The story was written by Walter Gibson, best known as the author of The Shadows pulp adventures (under the name Maxwell Grant). Also featuring a Flash Harper backup story, and a classic space-opera cover by Joe Orlando. Rocket to the Moon; The Death Doll! 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Rocket's Blast #13 (16 pgs; ditto), with Adam Strange cover art by Buddy Saunders (owner of Lone Star Comics and mycomicshop.com). The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. This issue is from the impossible-to-find era before the zine merged with Ron Foss' The Comic Collector. It features: a piece on comics references in newspapers and on TV; a review of Galaxy magazine's Bodyguard short story collection by Robert Harner 3rd; an article on the use of politics in Marvel and DC comics by Rick Weingroff; a feature on Captain America by Raymond Miller; "The Rusty Man of Steel", which is an article by Paul E. Moslander denigrating Superman; a letters column; and classified comic book ads. Published by G. B. Love. 35-cent cover price. Cover price $0.35.

The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #66 (102 pgs), with cover art by R. Kline. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: ads for Multicon 70, Graphic Showcase #2, The Comic World, The Cartoonist Cookbook, Xanadu #1, and Fantastic Fanzine; "EC Revisited" by Rich Hauser; homage to Alex Raymond centerfold by John Adkins Richardson; The Spectre art by Richards; the "RBCC Information Center"; The Savage Earth comic strip; a letters column; and classified comic book ads. Published by G. B. Love. 65-cent cover price. Circulation: 2000. Cover price $0.65.

The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #76 (132 pgs), with Flash Gordon cover art by Newton. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: Jan Strnad's Eyeing the Egos column; ads for Richard Corben's Fantagor, Captain George Presents, Something Better #1, Overstreet's The Comic Book Price Guide #1, Graphic Story Magazine #12&13. Erb-Dom, and The Buyer's Guide #1; "Comic Collector's Comments"; a horror drawing by Andy Warner; the "RBCC Information Center"; a letters column; and classified comic book ads. Published by G. B. Love. 75-cent cover price. Circulation: 2000. Cover price $0.75.

The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #90 (134 pgs), cover painted art by Don Newton. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the ?60s thru the ?80s. It features: "The Williamson Collector" by James Van Hise and Larry Bigman; "Miami Fandom Rides Again!!" by James Van Hise; a Captain America pinup by Machlan; "The RBCC Information Center" by Raymond Miller; "Pulps Era of Adventure" by James Van Hise and Robert Weinberg; a piece on the Fighting Devil Dogs serial by James Van Hise; "Comic Collector's Comments" by Howard P. Siegel; ads for Pulpcon 1, Phantasmagoria #2, Multicon '72, and The Monster Times; a letters column; and classified comic book ads. Published by G. B. Love. 1.00 cover price. Circulation: 2250. Cover price $1.00.

Issue #131 - Oct. 1976. Special Ray Bradbury issue. Cover by Steve Fabian, back cover by Tom Sutton. Interview with Ray Bradbury, centerspread by Mike Zeck, Bradbury and EC Comics, twelve pages of Pertwillaby Papers by Don Rosa, examination of Bradbury spoken word record albums, six-page comic by Ron Wilbur adapting Bradbury's Time in Thy Flight and much more. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 80 pages, black and white. Cover price $1.50.

The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #132 (80 pgs), with cover art by Mike Zeck. Back cover art by Ralph Fowler. The Rocket's Blast is THE classic comics adzine from the 60s thru the 80s. It features: an article on the film "Silent Running," Mike Zeck artist profile, Information Center by Don Rosa, Comicopia by R.C. Harvey, The Pertwillaby Papers (episode 130) by Rosa, an article on Adam Strange, the EC Artist Collector by Larry Bigman, and comics reviews. Cover price $1.50.

"The End of an Era" by William Parente looks at the demise of EC Comics. 8 pages; black and white; 8.5 x 11 in. John Fantucchio front cover; Buddy Saunders back cover. Cover price $0.65.

Stories by John Byrne, Roger Stern and Nicola Cuti. Art and cover by John Byrne, plus an inking assist by Bob Layton. Sometimes listed as The Complete Rog 2000 (1982) #1. Influential independent publisher Pacific Comics collects the comedic misadventures of Rog, the robot cabbie who starred in the earliest published work by legendary artist John Byrne. Includes his first appearance (from the Contemporary Pictorial Literature fanzine) and the backup stories from Charltons E-Man series. Also, essays by writers Roger Stern and Nicola Cuti and brief cameos by Man-Thing and Orion. Present at Conception; Who, How, and Where are they Now?; The Coming of the Gang; How to Draw Rogie 2000; Rog-2000; That Was No Lady; Withering Heights; The Wish; Rog 2000 vs. the Sog. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

Slip the bounds of Reality; let fall the veils of Illusion; see the Truth and enter the world of ROGAN GOSH. Be prepared for the experience of a lifetime as one of the most dazzlingly original comics ever published makes its North American debut. ROGAN GOSH is a psychedelic adventure through Rudyard Kipling's opium dreams, past modern-day London, and into a futuristic India where an extraordinary creature called Rogan Gosh awaits. It's a story that combines Hindu mysticism with science fiction, and spiritual enlightenment with lavishly written Indian restaurant menus. Originally published as a serial in the British anthology 'Revolver,' ROGAN GOSH features a story by Brendan McCarthy and Peter Milligan. McCarthy also provides the lavish illustrations, scripted by Milligan. With a foreword by McCarthy and an afterword by Milligan, along with never-seen character sketches, this 56-page one-shot will mesmerize any reader looking for a comic-book experience beyond the norm. Painted cover by McCarthy. Suggested for Mature Readers. Contains strong language. Prestige Format. Cover price $6.95.

Written by Gerry Finley-Day. Art by Brett Ewins, Cam Kennedy and Colin Wilson. Cover by John McCrea. The adventures of the only surviving Genetic Infantryman continue! In this issue, take in the finale of 'Bagman Blues,' meet the oddball 'Body Looters,' and begin the epic 'All Hell on the Dix-I Front'! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Origin of the Red Rube retold; Steel Sterling in "The Gruesome Twosome" (art by Irv Novick); Senor Banana; the Slap Happy Applejacks; Chimpy, and Ginger. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $389.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Direct Edition Label #19-2EFB2BA-008 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $174.99 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Sig: Joe Rubinstein on 8/23/2019 Label #19-33109B3-019 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $815.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter & John Romita Jr. on 7/29/2022, Frank Miller & Joe Rubinstein on 10/8/2022 & Sal Buscema on 10/31/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-056 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 9.0 $780.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Slab: Misc debris in case Witnessed Signatures: John Romita Jr. on 7/29/2022, Frank Miller, Jim Shooter & Joe Rubinstein (with sketch) on 10/8/2022 & Sal Buscema on 10/31/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-057 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics
Add to cart CBCS 8.5 $710.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: John Romita Jr. on 7/29/2022, Frank Miller, Jim Shooter & Joe Rubinstein (with sketch) on 10/8/2022 & Sal Buscema on 10/31/2022. Direct Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-059 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 7.0 $600.00 View scans CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: John Romita Jr. on 7/29/2022, Frank Miller, Jim Shooter & Joe Rubinstein (with sketch) on 10/8/2022 & Sal Buscema on 10/31/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-061 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics	Add to cart CBCS 4.5 $400.00 View scan CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: John Romita Jr. on 7/29/2022, Frank Miller, Jim Shooter & Joe Rubinstein (with sketch) on 10/8/2022 & Sal Buscema on 10/31/2022. Newsstand Edition. Label #23-0B0CC15-058 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Direct Edition. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Deep in space two centuries ago a decisive battle between the forces of good and evil was fought. The brave Spaceknights of Galador defeated the evil sorcery and super-science of the Dire Wraiths and scattered them to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. Now in present day their eternal struggle has spilled over to Earth. Rom, greatest of the Spaceknights, has arrived in Clairton, a small West Virginia town. Frightened by the arrival of a 7' alien, the people of Clairton have called in the National Guard. Can Rom convince those he came to save that the true enemy resides in their very ranks? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. After an encounter with yet another Dire Wraith disguised in human form, Rom returns to the small town of Clairton. Here he seeks out Brandy Clark, the one person who has befriended and believed him. However, thinking Brandy in danger, Steve, her boyfriend, summons the authorities. Once again Rom is forced to defend himself against those he has come to save. Meanwhile, a secret cabal of shape-shifting aliens meets and plans the destruction of the one being capable of thwarting their diabolical plans. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. As Rom stands overlooking the countryside he contemplates his lost humanity and longs to return home. However, the threat posed by the Dire Wraiths demands his attention yet again. Also, Brandy Clark can't get Rom and his warning out of her head as she returns home to find visitors of another kind in her apartment. Meanwhile, disguised Dire Wraiths use one man's own xenophobia to twist his hate and fear of Rom to their own ends. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Duped by the alien Dire Wraiths, a misguided human has been grafted to the armor of the fallen Spaceknight Firefall. And now, using the power of the Living Flame, he attacks Rom with the fury of Galador's most powerful energy source. While, Steve Jackson desperately pursues those who've kidnapped Brandy Clark, the woman he loves. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. After a night spent escaping Dire Wraiths disguised as government agents, a murderous human with the power of the fallen Spaceknight Firefall, and a house that was alive, Rom, Brandy, and Steve take a moment for some much needed rest. After having to deal with the knowledge that aliens walk among them Steve and Brandy must now try to return to their ordinary lives. While Rom stands statuesque in rest-mode, something dark and sinister lurks in the shadows. He has been found by the Hellhounds of the Dark Nebula. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Ms. Marvel (Warbird) makes a cameo appearance. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Michael Golden cover. Reeling from his battle with the monstrous Deathwing, Rom falls back into a shallow grave which gives way under his weight and sends the Spaceknight plummeting down into the depths of the earth. Far below, Rom soon discovers he is not alone. He comes face to face with Serpentyne, the Stalker in the Night. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Captured, Rom lies helpless and at the mercy of the vile Dire Wraiths of Project Safeguard. The evil aliens in human guise plan to learn the secrets of their greatest enemy's power and use that knowledge for their own malevolent ends. That is unless Archie Stryker, the man who would be Firefall the Spaceknight, can discover the hero within and at last find redemption. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Michael Golden cover. Super-Hero vs. Spaceknight. Believed to be a murderer, the humans of Safeguard call in some help, some super-human help. Can even Rom, greatest of the Spaceknights, stand up to the incredible explosive power of Jack of Hearts. Meanwhile, Steve proposes to Brandy, but what sinister secret is he hiding from her? 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. After his battle with Jack of Hearts, Rom washes up to shore battered and suffering from amnesia. After befriending the young girl, Talley, Rom and his new found friend soon discover that evil lurks within the sea cave in which they explore. Can Rom regain his memories in time to stop the Plunderer (last seen in Fantastic Four #191) and his pirates from fulfilling their malevolent plans? Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Rom returns to the home of Brandy Clark's parents to find it empty. Meanwhile, Clairton's County Coroner may have discovered evidence of something very strange going on in town. And, Steve escapes his Dire Wraith captors but can he reach the church on time and prevent Brandy from marrying his evil doppelganger. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Part 1 of 2 - Guest starring the Uncanny X-Men (Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Sprite). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Cerebro, the mutant detecting device of Professor Charles Xavier, has discovered a new mutant residing in Clairton, West Virginia. He immediately dispatches his students, the mutant heroes known as the X-Men, to find this new source of power. Rom, discovers that a disguised Dire Wraith has married and procreated with a human woman. Can even Rom stand against the psionic power and horrible evil of the Hybrid. 32 pages. NOTE: 1st appearance of Hybrid. Cover price $0.50.

Direct Edition. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Michael Golden cover. Steve and Brandy return to the farmhouse where Rom battled the mutant Hybrid only to find Rom's Neutralizer. Where is the Spaceknight and why would he abandon his most powerful weapon? The answers lie in Limbo where Rom has been banished. Surrounded by scores of the very enemy he has banished to Limbo for the last 2 centuries, can Rom escape from where none before have? Also, Rom runs into an old friend and meets the sinister Space Phantom ruler of Limbo. Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom trains Torpedo to be his replacement as guardian of Clairton in his absence. However, when Torpedo's archenemies the Rocketeers invade the small West Virginia town, he and Rom soon learn they have more in common then they first realized. Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Guest starring Power Man and Iron Fist. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Continued from Power Man and Iron Fist #73. The Dire Wraiths manipulate the media into thinking that Rom is a killer robot meaning to destroy the Big Apple. With every local hero and the National Guard on the lookout for him, Rom, with the help of Luke Cage and Iron Fist, must make his way to the Baxter Building, home of the world's greatest superhero family. Cameo appearances by Spider-Man, Daredevil, Moon Knight, Captain America, Iron Man, and of course the Fantastic Four. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Hurtling through space on his way home, Rom crosses paths with Richard Ryder, a.k.a. Nova, the Human Rocket. Rom soon allies with the youthful hero and his super-powered friends to defend the planet Xandar from invading hordes of alien Skrulls. 32 pages.

NOTE: This story continues the struggle started in Fantastic Four #204-209 and completes the saga of Nova (Richard Rider), whose adventures began in his own short-lived series. Rider returns as Kid Nova in the pages of New Warriors (1990-1996 1st Series) #1. - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist Cover price $0.50.

Double-Sized issue. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Rom Greatest of the Spaceknights returns home to Galador only to find all is not well. Why is there another Rom and what do the Dire Wraiths and his former friend the Terminator have to do with it? Plus, an untold tale from Rom's time on Earth. Story by Steven Grant. Art by Greg Larocque and Steve Mitchell. 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Galactus has arrived on Galador! Can even the gallant and powerful Spaceknights stand against the Devourer of Worlds. Don't bet on it! 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. In the wake of the death of Starshine the Spaceknight, a disconsolate Rom investigates a possible new threat. What he discovers is a radioactive creature who has fought the mighty Hulk and survived. Can Rom defeat the man-brute known as the Missing Link (last seen in Incredible Hulk #179)? Special flashback cameo appearance by the Incredible Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Torpedo fights for his life against the Dire Wraith/human half-breed horror known as Hybrid. Meanwhile, Rom faces off against the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (Mystique, Rogue, Destiny, Avalanche, Pyro, and the Blob). 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.