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Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8

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Label #3883552009

Direct Edition. Part 1 of 9. "Earthfall!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. Months ago a nigh omnipotent being from beyond kidnaped the Earth's greatest heroes and most dangerous villains and whisked them away to the far side of the universe to fight for the ultimate prize. Now, the being simply known as the Beyonder has arrived on Earth seeking answers to his questions about life. Featuring Captain America, Iron Man (James Rhodes), the X-Men, Magneto, the New Mutants, and the Molecule Man.

Story continues in Captain America #308, Uncanny X-Men #196, Iron Man #197, New Mutants #30.

NOTE: See also the previous series, Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984).

Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 308 CGC 9.8

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Label #4610967012

"The Body in Question" Secret Wars II crossover. Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by John Byrne and Dennis Janke. Captain America is in Southern California after tracking the Beyonder to the west coast in the first issue of the Secret Wars II limited series. Cap decides to stop by the Avengers West Coast compound and encounters the Armadillo! Meanwhile, the Serpent Squad (Sidewinder, Anaconda, Black Mamba, Death Adder) continues to scheme. Cameo appearances by Hawkeye and Mockingbird. 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 268 CGC 9.8

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Label #4609476001

"This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So, it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So, the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 3D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4642858014

Direct Edition. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. "The World is Mine!" Part 3 of 9. The Beyonder decides to partake in all the pleasures life can offer. He devours drink, food, women, riches, and sights only beheld by a few, but finds this life of luxury a hollow existence. How can a nigh omnipotent being find contentment in mortal existence when the world is his oyster at the snap of his fingers? Featuring the Kingpin and the Molecule Man.

Story continues in Daredevil #223, Incredible Hulk #312, and Avengers #260.

Cover price $0.75.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.6

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Label #4664299023

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Part 5 of 9. "Despair!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. When depression threatens to overtake him, the One from Beyond finds himself at his most vulnerable. Will the heroes of Earth seize this moment and end the Beyonder's threat forever? Featuring the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, and New Mutants.

Story continues in Doctor Strange #74, Thing #30, and Fantastic Four #285.

1st appearance of Boom Boom (Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown).

Cover price $0.75.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4642858015

Part 5 of 9. "Despair!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. When depression threatens to overtake him, the One from Beyond finds himself at his most vulnerable. Will the heroes of Earth seize this moment and end the Beyonder's threat forever? Featuring the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, and New Mutants.

Story continues in Doctor Strange #74, Thing #30, and Fantastic Four #285.

1st appearance of Boom Boom (Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown).

Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 202D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4638955003

Direct Edition. Secret Wars II tie-in. - "...I've Gone to Kill the Beyonder!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Al Williamson. Rachel attempts to destroy the Beyonder. But what happens when even the power of the Phoenix pales in comparison to the power of the One from Beyond? Now in retaliation, the X-Men must yet again battle the mutant hunting automations known as the Sentinels. NOTE: This is one of my favorite X-Men covers. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 203 CGC 9.8

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Label #4638955002

Direct Edition. Secret Wars II tie-in. - "Crossroads!" Starjammers cameo. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Al Williamson. Phoenix continues her ill-fated quest to destroy the Beyonder. When the X-Men have the chance to end the Beyonder's threat forever, what decision will they make. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.