Comic books in 'Hero/Villain Teams', graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $72.00 Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #4366919005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.16) will be charged at checkout.

Newsstand Edition. Wraparound Cover by J. Scott Campbell and Alex Garner. Contains interviews from J. Scott Campbell, Jim Lee, Brandon Choi, and Alex Garner. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $169.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4041881009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.07) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). New story: "The Way They Were!", script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom; Valkyrie learns the origins of the Hulk, Namor and Dr. Strange and the Defenders stop Rasputin. Reprints: "Banished to Outer Space", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The military captures Rick and Ross convinces him that they need the Hulk to test a new experimental rocket for national security; Rick tricks the jade giant into the capsule but once it is shot into space, he realizes that Ross deceived him to get rid of his foe. Bird of Prey! starring Sub-Mariner and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. "To Catch a Magician!" starring Doctor Strange and Mr. Rasputin, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Denny O'Neil (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko. "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby; inks by Frank Giacoia; featuring Quasimodo. The Dynamic Defenders! illustration by Sal Buscema. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $141.00 Paper: White Label #4438054005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.23) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). New story: "The Way They Were!", script by Tony Isabella, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Al Milgrom; Valkyrie learns the origins of the Hulk, Namor and Dr. Strange and the Defenders stop Rasputin. Reprints: "Banished to Outer Space", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The military captures Rick and Ross convinces him that they need the Hulk to test a new experimental rocket for national security; Rick tricks the jade giant into the capsule but once it is shot into space, he realizes that Ross deceived him to get rid of his foe. Bird of Prey! starring Sub-Mariner and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. "To Catch a Magician!" starring Doctor Strange and Mr. Rasputin, script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Denny O'Neil (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko. "The Peerless Power of the Silver Surfer," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby; inks by Frank Giacoia; featuring Quasimodo. The Dynamic Defenders! illustration by Sal Buscema. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $2,600.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4005411012 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($78.00) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Defenders (1974) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4495147025

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $390.00 Paper: White FROM THE COLLECTION OF JON BERK. Label #1485111001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($11.70) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $120.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4273662006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.60) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $995.00 Paper: White Label #2070492009 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($29.85) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $195.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #1618384005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.85) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $175.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #1618520011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.25) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 8.0 $175.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) Label #4178960001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.25) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $129.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #3963040014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.87) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $129.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #3722466015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.87) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $95.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3803594011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.85) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $75.00 Paper: White Label #3870475006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 7.0 $100.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Label #3993958004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Defenders (1974) 3 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4178935001

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 3.0 $28.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #3984063011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.84) will be charged at checkout.

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $349.95 or Best Offer Paper: White Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case Label #3719312005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($10.50) will be charged at checkout.

"Eelar Moves in Mysterious Ways!" Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Plot by Chris Claremont, Gerry Conway, Scott Edelman, Steve Gerber, Roger Slifer, and Len Wein. Script by Steve Gerber. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Jim Mooney, Mike Esposito, and Dave Hunt. Cover by Ron Wilson and Al Milgrom. Somewhere in the middle of New York Harbor, the Master of the Mystic Arts senses a disturbance in the Earth's time-stream! Valkyrie and the Hulk join Dr. Strange's search and discover a bizarre creature called Eelar! However, the slick human-sized eel slips past the Defenders and attacks the Hudson Tunnel! Meanwhile in Upstate New York, Nighthawk investigates the mysterious crash of a spaceship! A spaceship that belongs to the Guardians of the Galaxy Why have the 31st century guardians come to the 20th century? When Vance Astro, Martinex, and Yondu emerge from their ship, Nighthawk presses them for an answer! But speaking of answers, the Defenders are still looking for one against Eelar…now tearing up Times Square! The slippery eel holds off the Green Goliath and the fourth guardian Charlie-27! However, eventually the 20th century and 31st century super-heroes catch-up with Eelar! Will the Badoon-spawned beast finally go down to defeat? Cameo appearance by the adolescent Vance Astro. Flashback cameos by Trish Starr and the Squadron Sinister. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hulk, Nighthawk, and Valkyrie. First reprint story: "Quoth the Nighthawk, Nevermore!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. A new costumed vigilante, Nighthawk (aka Kyle Richmond), challenges the Man Without Fear! Flashback cameos by Captain America and the Grandmaster. Story originally published in Daredevil (1st series) 62. Notes: The Guardians of the Galaxy previously appeared in Marvel Two-in-One 5. This issue is their 3rd appearance. They appear next in Defenders 26. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro. First appearance of Justice (young Vance Astrovik) Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $99.95 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #3848631007 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.00) will be charged at checkout.

"Eelar Moves in Mysterious Ways!" Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Plot by Chris Claremont, Gerry Conway, Scott Edelman, Steve Gerber, Roger Slifer, and Len Wein. Script by Steve Gerber. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Jim Mooney, Mike Esposito, and Dave Hunt. Cover by Ron Wilson and Al Milgrom. Somewhere in the middle of New York Harbor, the Master of the Mystic Arts senses a disturbance in the Earth's time-stream! Valkyrie and the Hulk join Dr. Strange's search and discover a bizarre creature called Eelar! However, the slick human-sized eel slips past the Defenders and attacks the Hudson Tunnel! Meanwhile in Upstate New York, Nighthawk investigates the mysterious crash of a spaceship! A spaceship that belongs to the Guardians of the Galaxy Why have the 31st century guardians come to the 20th century? When Vance Astro, Martinex, and Yondu emerge from their ship, Nighthawk presses them for an answer! But speaking of answers, the Defenders are still looking for one against Eelar…now tearing up Times Square! The slippery eel holds off the Green Goliath and the fourth guardian Charlie-27! However, eventually the 20th century and 31st century super-heroes catch-up with Eelar! Will the Badoon-spawned beast finally go down to defeat? Cameo appearance by the adolescent Vance Astro. Flashback cameos by Trish Starr and the Squadron Sinister. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hulk, Nighthawk, and Valkyrie. First reprint story: "Quoth the Nighthawk, Nevermore!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. A new costumed vigilante, Nighthawk (aka Kyle Richmond), challenges the Man Without Fear! Flashback cameos by Captain America and the Grandmaster. Story originally published in Daredevil (1st series) 62. Notes: The Guardians of the Galaxy previously appeared in Marvel Two-in-One 5. This issue is their 3rd appearance. They appear next in Defenders 26. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro. First appearance of Justice (young Vance Astrovik) Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 7.5 $149.95 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #3848631006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.50) will be charged at checkout.

"Eelar Moves in Mysterious Ways!" Guest-starring the Guardians of the Galaxy. Plot by Chris Claremont, Gerry Conway, Scott Edelman, Steve Gerber, Roger Slifer, and Len Wein. Script by Steve Gerber. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Jim Mooney, Mike Esposito, and Dave Hunt. Cover by Ron Wilson and Al Milgrom. Somewhere in the middle of New York Harbor, the Master of the Mystic Arts senses a disturbance in the Earth's time-stream! Valkyrie and the Hulk join Dr. Strange's search and discover a bizarre creature called Eelar! However, the slick human-sized eel slips past the Defenders and attacks the Hudson Tunnel! Meanwhile in Upstate New York, Nighthawk investigates the mysterious crash of a spaceship! A spaceship that belongs to the Guardians of the Galaxy Why have the 31st century guardians come to the 20th century? When Vance Astro, Martinex, and Yondu emerge from their ship, Nighthawk presses them for an answer! But speaking of answers, the Defenders are still looking for one against Eelar…now tearing up Times Square! The slippery eel holds off the Green Goliath and the fourth guardian Charlie-27! However, eventually the 20th century and 31st century super-heroes catch-up with Eelar! Will the Badoon-spawned beast finally go down to defeat? Cameo appearance by the adolescent Vance Astro. Flashback cameos by Trish Starr and the Squadron Sinister. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hulk, Nighthawk, and Valkyrie. First reprint story: "Quoth the Nighthawk, Nevermore!" Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. A new costumed vigilante, Nighthawk (aka Kyle Richmond), challenges the Man Without Fear! Flashback cameos by Captain America and the Grandmaster. Story originally published in Daredevil (1st series) 62. Notes: The Guardians of the Galaxy previously appeared in Marvel Two-in-One 5. This issue is their 3rd appearance. They appear next in Defenders 26. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro. First appearance of Justice (young Vance Astrovik) Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $140.00 Paper: White Label #4349678001

"The Coming of the Invaders!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Long before the Avengers, there were the Invaders. Captain America, the world's first super soldier, Prince Namor, the world's first mutant, and the Human Torch, the world's first android, and their sidekicks Bucky and Toro to form the Invaders. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. Their first mission: the Invaders race against the clock to save the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill, from an assassination plot. NOTE: 1st appearance of Master Man. 68 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $139.00 Paper: Off white to white Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s) Label #3834277005

"The Coming of the Invaders!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Long before the Avengers, there were the Invaders. Captain America, the world's first super soldier, Prince Namor, the world's first mutant, and the Human Torch, the world's first android, and their sidekicks Bucky and Toro to form the Invaders. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. Their first mission: the Invaders race against the clock to save the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill, from an assassination plot. NOTE: 1st appearance of Master Man. 68 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

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"Encounter at Land's End!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Following his defeat in Fantastic Four #144, Doctor Doom and the Sub-Mariner duke it out in the Atlantic Ocean. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Darkoth, Shalla Bal, and the Silver Surfer. First reprint story: "In the Darkness Dwells Doom!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Johnny Craig. While running from the police, the Sub-Mariner seeks shelter in the Latverian Embassy. Of course he meets Doctor Doom...who else? Story originally published in Sub-Mariner #20. Second reprint story: "This Man – This Demon!" Story by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas. Pencils by Larry Leiber and Frank Giacoia. Inks by Vince Colletta. Dr. Doom enters into an uneasy alliance with Diablo in order to see Valeria again. Story originally published in Marvel Super-Heroes (1st series) 20. (Notes: The two reprint stories are intertwined with the feature story in this issue. Doctor Doom appears next in Fantastic Four #155. The two-issue Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up series preceded the Super Villain Team-Up series. The first issue of the regular SVTU series was published in August 1975. This issue includes a one-page essay from Roy Thomas explaining the plans for Super-Villain Team-Up.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

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story MARK ANDREW SMITH, art & cover ARMAND VILLAVERT & CARLOS CARRASCO Welcome to Gladstone's School for World Conquerors, a top-secret academy for the children of the world's greatest super villains to learn the trade. Join us as Kid Nefarious, Mummy Girl, Martian Jones, Ghost Girl, and the infamous Skull brothers unearth the School's and their parents' hidden past. Cover price $2.99.

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story MARK ANDREW SMITH art & cover ARMAND VILLAVERT While the Gladstone's cadets tune in to watch 'Battle in Tokyo' on Pay-Per-View, a real life epic battle breaks out outside the school. It's a good vs. evil free-for all, as their parents gallantly try their best to police their crew and maintain the delicate armistice between Super Heroes and Super Villains! Cover price $2.99.

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story MARK ANDREW SMITH art / cover ARMAND VILLAVERT The Skull Brothers pay their mother a visit in a maximum-security prison where villains keep the worst of their own kind; those who have turned on other villains. But, whose side are the Skulls really on? The delicate armistice between superheroes and villains is threatened and nothing is as it seems. Cover price $2.99.

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story MARK ANDREW SMITH art & cover ARMAND VILLAVERT The Skull Brothers battle an army of ancient Egyptian monsters while cupid's arrow strikes Mummy Girl and Kid Nefarious! And what secrets do comic books featuring the parents of our supervillains-in-training reveal about Gladstone's past? After this shocking discovery nothing will ever be the same. Cover price $2.99.

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story MARK ANDREW SMITH art / cover ARMAND VILLAVERT After finding old comic books in which the hero beats their parents again and again, the Gladstone's cadets band together to go head to head against the old superhero in an effort to restore their parents' villainous honor! Then things go horribly wrong... Cover price $2.99.

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story MARK ANDREW SMITH art / cover ARMAND VILLAVERT All Hell breaks loose when the Gladstone's Cadets take on their parents' old superhero nemesis. But have they bitten off more than they can chew? Can they restore their parents' villainous honor? It's an action-packed 'don't miss' issue, with far reaching events that change the Gladstone's universe forever. Cover price $2.99.

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Cover art by Neal Adams. Editorial in which Roger Silfer discusses the impact Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams' Green Lantern / Green Arrow series had on him and the comics industry. Intro in which Denny O'Neil talks about the experience of working on Green Lantern / Green Arrow with Neal Adams. Stories reprinted from Green Lantern 76 and 77. "No Evil Shall Escape My Sight!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Neal Adams; Green Arrow shows Green Lantern the plight of the people living in the tenements of slumlord Jubal Slade; But when the Guardians of the Universe observe GL roughing up Slade, they bring him to Oa and reprimand him. Vigilante ad. "Journey to Desolation!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Frank Giacoia; Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and the Old-Timer come across the company town of Desolation, where the boss Slapper Soames plans to execute Johnny Walden to silence the songs he sings which have inspired the people of Desolation to think about a better way of life; As Green Lantern joins the townspeople in attacking Soames' stronghold, the Guardians inform him that since he is on a leave of absence they have reduced the power of his ring. Reprinted covers of Green Lantern 76 and 77, art by Neal Adams. DC Comics presents the award-winning series that set new standards in comics excellence! 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

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Direct Edition. Quest for the Shield: Part 1 of 6 - "Guardians of the Galaxy!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Charlie 27 is a fifth generation militia-man and the sole survivor of Earth's Jupiter colony. Martinex, last survivor of Earth's colony on Pluto, can manipulate fire and ice and is the team's reluctant leader. Nikki, last survivor of Earth's Mercury colony, has super human agility and a fiery attitude to match. Major Vance Astro, first Earthman to the stars, is the last survivor of the 20th Century and the master of the mutant power of psychokinesis. Yondu, last son of Earth's only extra-stellar colony, Centauri IV, is a primitive mystic and weapons master. Aleta is the mistress of light. Starhawk, enigmatic mutant from the planet Arcturus, wields the power of light and shares his physical being with Aleta. He is "The One Who Knows." They are seven extraordinary super-beings, all survivors of interstellar war. Now they roam the cosmos of the 31st Century aboard the starship Captain America. Their mission – to safeguard the Milky Way! NOTE: For early adventures with the Guardians check out Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) #3-12, Thor (19662-96) Annual #6, and Avengers: The Korvac Saga HC (2010). Plus, Vance Astro is the future counterpart to the member of the New Warriors and future Avenger Marvel Boy/Justice. Cover price $1.00.

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Direct Edition. Quest for the Shield: Part 1 of 6 - "Guardians of the Galaxy!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Charlie 27 is a fifth generation militia-man and the sole survivor of Earth's Jupiter colony. Martinex, last survivor of Earth's colony on Pluto, can manipulate fire and ice and is the team's reluctant leader. Nikki, last survivor of Earth's Mercury colony, has super human agility and a fiery attitude to match. Major Vance Astro, first Earthman to the stars, is the last survivor of the 20th Century and the master of the mutant power of psychokinesis. Yondu, last son of Earth's only extra-stellar colony, Centauri IV, is a primitive mystic and weapons master. Aleta is the mistress of light. Starhawk, enigmatic mutant from the planet Arcturus, wields the power of light and shares his physical being with Aleta. He is "The One Who Knows." They are seven extraordinary super-beings, all survivors of interstellar war. Now they roam the cosmos of the 31st Century aboard the starship Captain America. Their mission – to safeguard the Milky Way! NOTE: For early adventures with the Guardians check out Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) #3-12, Thor (19662-96) Annual #6, and Avengers: The Korvac Saga HC (2010). Plus, Vance Astro is the future counterpart to the member of the New Warriors and future Avenger Marvel Boy/Justice. Cover price $1.00.

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Newsstand Edition. World of Mutants: Part 2 of 3 - "Tell Them the Overmen are Here!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Cover by Jim Valentino and Jim Lee. The people of Haven are revolting! Meanwhile, the Guardians face off with Rancor, the deadly descendant of Wolverine and her elite bodyguards, the Nine! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

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Spirit of Vengeance: Part 1 of 2 - "Spirit of Vengeance!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Jim Valentino and Steve Montano. Originally released with an "Upper Deck" insert, which may or may not be present. The exciting second year of Guardians of the Galaxy begins with the introduction of the Spirit of Vengeance of the 31st Century! And it could mean the death of Starhawk! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Spirit of Vengeance (Ghost Rider of the future). Cover price $1.00.

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Double-Sized Final Issue - The Starhawk Saga: Part 4 of 4 - "Endgame!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Kevin West and Steve Montano. Can the One Who Knows get past the mechanical monster Pathbreaker and reach Vesper to find Kismet, his mother? "Time to Go!" Written by Michael Gallagher. Art by Sandu Florea. Guardians of the Galaxy, past and present, unite for an adventure destined to forever change the very fabric of reality. What would be the outcome of the infamous Martian Invasion of Earth if the aliens were intercepted by Icarus, the starship of the Guardians?! 48 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

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The Korvac Quest - Part 4. Back in their own time, the Guardians must stop the birth of Korvac or their universe will end. Written by Jim Valentino, with art and cover by Valentino and Steve Montano. Cover price $2.00.

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The Korvac Quest - Part 4. Back in their own time, the Guardians must stop the birth of Korvac or their universe will end. Written by Jim Valentino, with art and cover by Valentino and Steve Montano. Cover price $2.00.

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The Korvac Quest - Part 4. Back in their own time, the Guardians must stop the birth of Korvac or their universe will end. Written by Jim Valentino, with art and cover by Valentino and Steve Montano. Cover price $2.00.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2023 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8 Chew Virgin 1:50 Variant

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Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Collin Kelly; Jackson Lanzing. Art by Kev Walker. Cover by Derrick Chew. WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY? One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were destroyed. Their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they rediscover their heroism and humanity on the bleakest frontier? Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Writers JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY (CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY) team up with artist KEV WALKER (PREDATOR) for a Guardians story like no other! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Collin Kelly; Jackson Lanzing. Art by Kev Walker. Cover by Kael Ngu. WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY? One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were destroyed. Their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they rediscover their heroism and humanity on the bleakest frontier? Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Writers JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY (CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY) team up with artist KEV WALKER (PREDATOR) for a Guardians story like no other! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Collin Kelly; Jackson Lanzing. Art by Kev Walker. Cover by Kael Ngu. WHO ARE THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY? One year ago, the Guardians of the Galaxy were destroyed. Their optimistic future shattered by the betrayal of one of their own. Now they ride the space lanes of a lawless corner of the galaxy, trying to outrun their tragedy. Can they rediscover their heroism and humanity on the bleakest frontier? Can they forgive the failures of their past? Or will they fade into the dark, eternally unforgiven? Writers JACKSON LANZING and COLLIN KELLY (CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY) team up with artist KEV WALKER (PREDATOR) for a Guardians story like no other! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

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Thunder Agents Cover price $1.00.

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East Side Comics exclusive cover by Mike Mayhew. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Stephen Segovia. BAD IS THE NEW GOOD! When Krakoa opened their doors to all mutants and forgave all past crimes, they might have known they'd have to accept some of their worst foes into the fold… but they didn't plan for what to do with them. Not to worry-Mister Sinister knows what to do with the troublemakers. Meet his new Hellions: Scalphunter, Wild Child, Empath, Nanny, Orphanmaker, Psylocke…and Havok?! Under Sinister's direction, they are sure to become productive members of mutant society. 44 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

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Unknown Comics virgin cover by Jay Anacieto. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Stephen Segovia. BAD IS THE NEW GOOD! When Krakoa opened their doors to all mutants and forgave all past crimes, they might have known they'd have to accept some of their worst foes into the fold… but they didn't plan for what to do with them. Not to worry-Mister Sinister knows what to do with the troublemakers. Meet his new Hellions: Scalphunter, Wild Child, Empath, Nanny, Orphanmaker, Psylocke…and Havok?! Under Sinister's direction, they are sure to become productive members of mutant society. 44 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

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Unknown Comics virgin cover by Jay Anacieto. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Stephen Segovia. BAD IS THE NEW GOOD! When Krakoa opened their doors to all mutants and forgave all past crimes, they might have known they'd have to accept some of their worst foes into the fold… but they didn't plan for what to do with them. Not to worry-Mister Sinister knows what to do with the troublemakers. Meet his new Hellions: Scalphunter, Wild Child, Empath, Nanny, Orphanmaker, Psylocke…and Havok?! Under Sinister's direction, they are sure to become productive members of mutant society. 44 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

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Unknown Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Jay Anacleto. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Stephen Segovia. THE DOMINANT SPECIES? The Hellions can barely keep from killing one another, let alone find a way to fit into Krakoan society. Of course, that might be just what Mister Sinister is counting on when he sends them to clean up his messes. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

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Comics Elite virgin variant cover by Mike Mayhew. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Stephen Segovia. Cover by Valerio Giangiordano MAD AS HELL! Krakoa's resident rabble are up against the grand dame of the damned - the Goblin Queen, Madelyne Pryor! Talk about a return that could raise some havoc! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

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Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) exclusive Virgin Cover by Jay Anacleto. Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Stephen Segovia. HAVOK STANDS ALONE! Krakoa's resident rabble are up against the grand dame of the damned - the Goblin Queen, Madelyne Pryor! Talk about a return that could raise some havoc! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

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Written by Zeb Wells. Art by Carmen Nunez Carnero. Cover by Alex Ross. X OF SWORDS, PART 6 Desperation. Help from unexpected places. An advance into the unknown. 32 pages, full color Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.