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Cyblade Shi The Battle for Independents (1995) 1SPECIALB CGC 9.8 Silvestri Boxed Set Edition B Variant

Paper: White

Special Edition

Label #4157275004

Special Edition originally included with the Limited Edition Boxed Set. Marc Silvestri cover art. 1st appearance of Witchblade. Story continues in Shi Cyblade The Battle For Independents. Cover price $2.95.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 5 VF 8.0

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Bob Larkin. Includes: "The Way of the Tiger." An editorial by Tony Isabella. Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, stars in "Two Goals to Seek/One Path to Glory!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on issue #3. "Kung Fu vs. Karate: Which is Better?" An illustrated fact feature by Frank McLaughlin. "And Men Shall Call Him...Samurai!" A review of the film Lightning Swords of Death by Chris Claremont. "The Casket of Hsien Hang!" A Deadly Hand's exclusive comic. Story by Mary Skrenes. Art by Paul Gulacy and Duffy Vohland. "King Kung Fu!" An article by David Anthony Kraft on the series of paperbacks by Marshall Macao. Plus, Captain America battles Batroc the Leaper in "The Blitzkrieg of Batroc!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia. Black and white. Cover price $0.75.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 6 FN+ 6.5

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Bob Larkin. Includes: "The Way of the Tiger." An editorial by Tony Isabella. The Sons of the Tiger star in "the Way of the Jackal!" Story by Jim Dennis. Art by George Perez and Frank Springer. "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on issue #4. "Bruce Lee Triple Feature!" Movie reviews on The Chinese Connection, Enter the Dragon, and Fists of Fury by John David Warner. "Karate Foot Attack: Mai Geri (Front Kick)!" A 3-page instructional on the fundamentals of martial arts. "How to Create a Dragon!" An article by Jim Dennis on the creation of Richard Dragon, a new kung fu hero. Plus. Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, stars in "Lesson of the Locust!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Vosburg and Bob McLeod. Cover price $0.75.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 7 VF- 7.5

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Earl Norem. Includes: Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, stars in "The Past-Assassins!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Vosburg and Al Milgrom. "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on issue #4 (again), and a readers' poll. "The Way of the Dragon vs. the Mass-Sell Menace!" An in-depth article on the Bruce Lee movie Return of the Dragon, co-starring Chuck Norris, by Don McGregor. "The Basic Technique of Blocking!" A 3-page instructional on the fundamentals of martial arts. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger star in "Tigers in a Mind-Cage!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Perez and Bob McLeod. Includes a poster of Bruce Lee. Black and white. Cover price $0.75.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 19 VF+ 8.5

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Cover by Bob Larkin. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. An editorial by Archie Goodwin. Iron fist stars in "Shall I Love the Bird of Fire?" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rudy Nebres. "Dragon of the Mind!" An interview with kung fu master Ling Chi by Dan Hagen. "Karate: A History of the Empty Hand!" An article by Steve Clement. "World's Deadliest Fighting Secrets NOT Revealed!" An article by Val Eads. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger star in "An Ending!" Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by George Perez and Jack Abel. Includes a B&W poster of Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu, by Jim Starlin. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 23 VF- 7.5

Stan Lee Presents: The Deadly Hands of Kung Fu. Special Movie issue. Cover by Ken Barr. Includes: "Enter the Letters!" A letters page with readers' thoughts on previous issues. An editorial by John David Warner. Iron fist stars in "Bridge of Sorrow, Bridge of Pain!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rudy Nebres. "Killers in Review!" A look at Sam Peckinpah and the martial arts by John David Warner. "The Dragon Flies!" An article by David Kraft. Plus, the Sons of the Tiger and the White Tiger star in "Revenge is the Jack of Hearts, Tiger!" Guest-starring Jack of Hearts (2nd appearance). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Gil Kane and Rico Rival. Includes a B&W poster of Shang Chi, the Master of Kung Fu. Black and white. Cover price $1.00.

Deadly Hands of Kung Fu (1974 Magazine) 32 VF 8.0

Cover by Malcolm McNeill. Iron Fist illustrations by Rudy Nebres. Daughters of the Dragon, script by Chris Claremont, art by Marshall Rogers; Theres a Kung Fu assassin terrorizing the streets of China Town, and its up to the Daughters of the Dragon to deliver justice!; Colleen Wing and Misty Knight are the dearest of friends, and the closest of allies; Will the Daughters be able to defend themselves, and the public, from this Kung Fu menace? Serafim Karalexis interview by David Anthony Kraft. The Tiger-Sons Must Die!, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Sonny Trinidad (inks) and Michele Brand (tones). 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #17-1075EEB-025

"Kung Fu Killer!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Adkins. Iron Fist is framed for a murder he did not commit, and now he's on the run from the law. Can the Living Weapon clear his name before it's too late? Luckily, he has friends like Misty Knight and Colleen Wing to help him. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 13 FN/VF 7.0

"Target: Iron Fist!" Guest-starring Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Adkins. The assassin known as Boomerang is back and he is deadlier than ever. And this time he is here for Iron Fist. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 15 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4492226001

Final issue. 1st appearance of Bush Master. "Enter the X-Men!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Danny arrives at Misty Knight's apartment to find his friend missing However, this apartment also belongs to one Jean Grey, and a misunderstanding has Iron Fist in pitch battle against the Uncanny X-Men. Meanwhile, Misty Knight is deep undercover infiltrating the organization of none other than Bush Master (Power Man's erstwhile foe)! The subplot of the dragon branded bruiser that has ambushed Iron Fist is wrapped up in Marvel Team-up #63-64, and Iron Fist's further adventures continues in Power Man and Iron Fist #48. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 15 FN- 5.5

Final issue. 1st appearance of Bush Master. "Enter the X-Men!" Guest-starring the Uncanny X-Men and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum. Danny arrives at Misty Knight's apartment to find his friend missing However, this apartment also belongs to one Jean Grey, and a misunderstanding has Iron Fist in pitch battle against the Uncanny X-Men. Meanwhile, Misty Knight is deep undercover infiltrating the organization of none other than Bush Master (Power Man's erstwhile foe)! The subplot of the dragon branded bruiser that has ambushed Iron Fist is wrapped up in Marvel Team-up #63-64, and Iron Fist's further adventures continues in Power Man and Iron Fist #48. Cover price $0.30.

Raphael (1985 Mirage Studio) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1 CGC 8.0 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4443315001

1st printing (2 Color Cover) - 1st Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles one-shot spin-off and contains first drawing of the Turtles as a group from 1983. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in. Cover price $1.50.

Ronin (1983) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4210241005

Cover by Frank Miller. Ronin: Book One, script and art by Frank Miller; When Lord Ozaki is killed, a young samurai becomes Ronin to protect the Lord's magic sword; Ronin and the demon Agat battle thru time to a post-apocalyptic New York. Back cover testimonials by Will Eisner, Walter Simonson, and Klaus Janson, art by Frank Miller. 52 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Shang-Chi (2020 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.4 Cheung

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #4096460016

Written by Gene Luen Yang. Art by Dike Ruan and Philip Tan. Cover by Jim Cheung. THE MASTER RETURNS! An ancient and evil secret society has stayed in hiding since the death of their leader, Zheng Zhu. But now his successor has been chosen to shift the balance of power in the world…Zheng Zhu's son, Shang-Chi! Witness the Marvel Universe's greatest fighter return to a world of death and destruction he thought he left behind long ago…and discover the secrets to Shang-Chi's past that will change his world forever. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 1REP.3RD CGC 7.0 3rd Printing

Paper: White

Third Printing

Label #4360135001

Third printing Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 1REP.4TH FN 6.0 New Wraparound Full Color Variant 4th Printing

Fourth printing of issue #1 does not have printing information in indicia. Front cover says "Reprinting the First Issue of" above the title. $1.50 color price, full color wraparound cover. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 2 CGC 9.2 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4443315002

First printing. According to Overstreet, this issue has two additional printings, which can be identified as such on the inside cover. Counterfeit copies also exist for this issue, which have a glossy cover stock. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Scientist Baxter Stockman uses his invention, the robot Mousers, for crime. When his assistant confronts him, he sends his robots to attack her – and thats how the Turtles meet April O'Neil. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 3A CGC 8.5 Eastman 1st Printing

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4443315003

1st printing. Main print run edition - Letters of 'Laird's Photo' in the background of cover are almost entirely blue. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. When Master Splinter is kidnapped, the Turtles must ask their new ally April O'Neil for help to find him. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Black and white; 44 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 4 CGC 8.0 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4443315004

First printing. According to Overstreet, this issue has one additional printing, which can be identified as such on the inside cover. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Searching for Splinter, the Turtles encounter the alien androids known as the Utroms. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Final issue in magazine format; series continues in comic format as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1985). Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984) 46 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4046816001

Masks, Part 1. An encounter with time-traveling Renet and their old foe Romero sends the Turtles back to feudal Japan to save history from being changed. Story, art and cover by Michael Dooney. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) 80KRS CGC 9.8 SS Lashley

Paper: White

Signed by Ken Lashley on 3/3/18 KRS Comics Edition

Label #1600848002

KRS Comics Convention Exclusive Virgin Cover by Ken Lashley. Written by Tom Waltz and Kevin Eastman. Art by Brahm Revel. 'Invasion of the Triceratons,' Part 5 of 5. Lines have been crossed, and New York teeters on the brink of complete destruction! When the times comes, will the Turtles be able to defeat the enemy they dread to fight? The devastating final chapter in the blockbuster 'Invasion of the Triceratons' story arc! 28 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2011 IDW) 100WALTZ CGC 9.8 SS Eastman/ Waltz

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

Signed by Kevin Eastman and Tom Waltz on 6/14/20 Tom Waltz Edition

Label #2536963002

"Tom Waltz" Edition Variant Cover by Kevin Eastman. City at War: Part 8 of 8 - Written by Tom Waltz and Kevin Eastman. Art by Dave Wachter. Things have never been worse for the TMNT and their allies, but there's still one desperate gambit to try if the family can come together in time. Will it be worth the cost? Over eight years of TMNT storytelling have led to this game-changing moment! Don't miss it! 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies. Cover price $7.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024 IDW) 1SHATTERED.A CGC 9.8 SS DiMasi

Paper: White

Signed by Matthew DiMasi on 8/7/24 DiMasi Variant Cover A

Label #2718142011

Shattered Comics and The Comic Mint Exclusive Variant Cover by Matthew DiMasi. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Joelle Jones. NEW SERIES PREMIERE! NEW JUMPING-ON POINT!The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have all left New York to pursue their own interests, but there are forces gathering that will pull them back together—whether the bad guys like it or not. First up: Raphael! But why is everyones favorite brawler in prison?! When a surprise attack behind bars puts Raphs position in jeopardy, he needs to figure out how to get out of jail and warn his brothers that trouble is coming.Superstar writer Jason Aaron (The Mighty Thor, Batman: Off-World) teams up with Joëlle Jones (Lady Killer, Catwoman) for the first issue of a new TMNT series that will start a bold new era, celebrating the TMNTs 40th anniversary while setting them up for the next 40 years to come! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $8.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024 IDW) 2RIB CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition B

Label #4510869008

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Rafael Albuquerque. Cover by Darick Robertson. Michelangelo is living in Tokyo, where hes become a big TV star. Its a pretty cool life, full of fame and fortune, but if hes being honest, Mikey misses his brothers and the sense of purpose they had together. Well, in a classic case of be careful what you wish for, that old life looks like its coming to find him when ninjas show up in his apartment armed to the teeth!Continuing the all-new ongoing series from writer Jason Aaron (Action Comics, Thor), this time joined by Detective Comics and American Vampire artist Rafael Albuquerque, this spotlight story on everyones favorite jokester puts the second piece of the puzzle together for the future of TMNT. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2024 IDW) 2RIB CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition B

Label #4510869009

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Rafael Albuquerque. Cover by Darick Robertson. Michelangelo is living in Tokyo, where hes become a big TV star. Its a pretty cool life, full of fame and fortune, but if hes being honest, Mikey misses his brothers and the sense of purpose they had together. Well, in a classic case of be careful what you wish for, that old life looks like its coming to find him when ninjas show up in his apartment armed to the teeth!Continuing the all-new ongoing series from writer Jason Aaron (Action Comics, Thor), this time joined by Detective Comics and American Vampire artist Rafael Albuquerque, this spotlight story on everyones favorite jokester puts the second piece of the puzzle together for the future of TMNT. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1988) 1 CGC 9.4 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4044717011

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures (1988) 1N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #3970479002

Newsstand Edition. Cover price $1.00.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Color Special (2009 Mirage) 1RECALL CGC 9.8 Recall Variant

Paper: White

Error Edition

Label #4347370003

This is the RECALLED Printing. The initial printing (print run 1,000) had a black dot pattern in the margins of some interior pages and a heavier font on the inside front cover, making the text harder to read. Story and Art by Kevin Eastman, and Peter Laird. As the year winds down and Mirage's 25th anniversary comes to a close, we celebrate the momentous first issue by printing the comic in all-new full color for the first time ever! Long-time Mirage Studios colorist Steve Lavigne returns to add his blazing hues to this classic tale of love and revenge by Eastman and Laird! Cover price $3.25.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Saturday Morning Adventures: IDW Endless Summer (2023 IDW) 1RIA CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Retailer Incentive Edition A.

Label #4403576025

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Dave Baker. Art by Tango. Cover by Tango. Do you ever wish summer could last forever? Well, at IDW, it can! Were bringing you an endless summer with everyones favorite characters in four unique one-shots! Having just defeated another foe, the TMNT notice that Michelangelo seems down about something. After confessing he feels cooped inside while everyone else enjoys the NYC summer, his brothers come up with an idea: visit their favorite theme park at Concrete Island for a day of fun and roller coasters! The park is even having a themed costume day so the Turtles can go incognito. But when Leonardo notices something suspicious about the park staffers things take a turn for the worse… Can the Turtles save their end of summer bash or will the baddies kill good vibes? 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.