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Action Comics (1938 DC) 681 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Misc debris in case

Label #4271498004

S.T.A.R. Labs' Metropolis branch is being rebuilt, bringing about the return of Rampage. Plus, Clark Kent becomes increasingly suspicious of his next-door neighbors. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Art Thibert. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 101REP VF 8.0 2nd Printing

1st appearance of Morbius. 2nd printing, has silver background color. Cover price $1.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 358 CBCS 9.6 SS Emberlin

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Randy Emberlin. Sketch on cover. (#220/400). Includes COA.

Label #24-2838392-001

Final $1 cover price. "Out on a Limb" Round Robin: The Sidekick's Revenge Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring Moon Knight, Darkhawk, Night Thrasher, Nova, and the Punisher. Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Al Milgrom. The Amazing Spider-Man leads the charge in the grand finale of the Sidekick's Revenge storyline! Inside the Secret Empire's hideout, the web-slinger and his five allies fight from cover to cover vs. Midnight, Thunderball, Lynn Church, and the Seekers! Who will be the last man standing? Or perhaps the last cyborg standing? A non-stop battle issue! Last $1.00 issue. (Notes: Midnight and Lynn Church return many years later in Moon Knight (2006 3rd series) 6 & 7. This issue features a wraparound three-part foldout cover depicting all six superheroes in the story.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 360 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-24BF632-007

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"Death Toy!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Chris Marrinan. Mark Bagley. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. At the Tech-Toy warehouse, Cardiac and the wall-crawler come to a meeting of the minds about their pursuits of justice! Perhaps it's possible for them to work together after all! The next evening at Stane International, Spider-Man and Cardiac team up to stop the illegal manufacturing of military weapons! Could this be the beginning of a beautiful friendship? Not quite! Meanwhile, a new blood-hued super-villain makes his first savage kill...the first of many! Cameo appearances by Carnage, Mary Jane Watson, Ben Urich, Joy Mercado, and J. Jonah Jameson. Origin of Cardiac. (Notes: Cardiac returns in Amazing Spider-Man 376. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,075; average paid circulation 340,977.) 36 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361A.D CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4154056002

Direct Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361A.N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361A.N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 362A.D CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3915162001

Direct Edition. "Savage Alliance!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After getting a taste of Carnage's raw power last issue, the wall-crawler knows he needs serious help! To that end the amazing one does the unthinkable! He pays a visit to Venom! Wow, is that a good idea? However as a precaution the web-slinger brings Johnny Storm along for the ride to Venom's deserted island! And following an intense battle, Venom surprisingly agrees to help his good pal Spidey! So in a truly unlikely pairing, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Lethal Protector join forces to take down Carnage! You have to see it to believe it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The issue includes a full-page ad for the Toxic Crusaders (1992) series with art by Sam Kieth.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 362A.D CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4451040012

Direct Edition. "Savage Alliance!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After getting a taste of Carnage's raw power last issue, the wall-crawler knows he needs serious help! To that end the amazing one does the unthinkable! He pays a visit to Venom! Wow, is that a good idea? However as a precaution the web-slinger brings Johnny Storm along for the ride to Venom's deserted island! And following an intense battle, Venom surprisingly agrees to help his good pal Spidey! So in a truly unlikely pairing, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Lethal Protector join forces to take down Carnage! You have to see it to believe it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The issue includes a full-page ad for the Toxic Crusaders (1992) series with art by Sam Kieth.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 362A.N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4045954015

Newsstand Edition. "Savage Alliance!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After getting a taste of Carnage's raw power last issue, the wall-crawler knows he needs serious help! To that end the amazing one does the unthinkable! He pays a visit to Venom! Wow, is that a good idea? However as a precaution the web-slinger brings Johnny Storm along for the ride to Venom's deserted island! And following an intense battle, Venom surprisingly agrees to help his good pal Spidey! So in a truly unlikely pairing, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Lethal Protector join forces to take down Carnage! You have to see it to believe it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The issue includes a full-page ad for the Toxic Crusaders (1992) series with art by Sam Kieth.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 363D CGC 9.8 SS Bagley

Paper: White

Signed by Mark Bagley on 4/13/24

Label #4429527005

Direct Edition. "Savage Grace!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Carnage takes J. Jonah Jameson hostage and drags him to a heavy metal concert at Madison Square Garden! The psychotic killer plans to execute JJJ in front of thousands of headbangers! But before Carnage can deliver the deathblow, Spider-Man and Venom strike! The ferocious fight leads into the subway tunnels and then back onto the concert stage! Where thanks to MSG's awesome sound system, the web-slinger tries to knock out both Carnage and Venom! The wall-crawler's ploy better work, because double-crossing Venom could have lethal consequences! A fantastic finish! First appearances of the Richard Parker and Mary Parker life model decoys (LMD's). Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Mr. Fantastic, and the Human Torch. (Notes: Venom appears next in the one-shot: Spider-Man Special Edition -- The Trial of Venom (1992). Carnage returns in the first issue of Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st series) to kick off the Maximum Carnage saga.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 363D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4011747017

Direct Edition. "Savage Grace!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Carnage takes J. Jonah Jameson hostage and drags him to a heavy metal concert at Madison Square Garden! The psychotic killer plans to execute JJJ in front of thousands of headbangers! But before Carnage can deliver the deathblow, Spider-Man and Venom strike! The ferocious fight leads into the subway tunnels and then back onto the concert stage! Where thanks to MSG's awesome sound system, the web-slinger tries to knock out both Carnage and Venom! The wall-crawler's ploy better work, because double-crossing Venom could have lethal consequences! A fantastic finish! First appearances of the Richard Parker and Mary Parker life model decoys (LMD's). Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Mr. Fantastic, and the Human Torch. (Notes: Venom appears next in the one-shot: Spider-Man Special Edition -- The Trial of Venom (1992). Carnage returns in the first issue of Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st series) to kick off the Maximum Carnage saga.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 363D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4451040013

Direct Edition. "Savage Grace!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Carnage takes J. Jonah Jameson hostage and drags him to a heavy metal concert at Madison Square Garden! The psychotic killer plans to execute JJJ in front of thousands of headbangers! But before Carnage can deliver the deathblow, Spider-Man and Venom strike! The ferocious fight leads into the subway tunnels and then back onto the concert stage! Where thanks to MSG's awesome sound system, the web-slinger tries to knock out both Carnage and Venom! The wall-crawler's ploy better work, because double-crossing Venom could have lethal consequences! A fantastic finish! First appearances of the Richard Parker and Mary Parker life model decoys (LMD's). Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Mr. Fantastic, and the Human Torch. (Notes: Venom appears next in the one-shot: Spider-Man Special Edition -- The Trial of Venom (1992). Carnage returns in the first issue of Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st series) to kick off the Maximum Carnage saga.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 363D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4460418004

Direct Edition. "Savage Grace!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Carnage takes J. Jonah Jameson hostage and drags him to a heavy metal concert at Madison Square Garden! The psychotic killer plans to execute JJJ in front of thousands of headbangers! But before Carnage can deliver the deathblow, Spider-Man and Venom strike! The ferocious fight leads into the subway tunnels and then back onto the concert stage! Where thanks to MSG's awesome sound system, the web-slinger tries to knock out both Carnage and Venom! The wall-crawler's ploy better work, because double-crossing Venom could have lethal consequences! A fantastic finish! First appearances of the Richard Parker and Mary Parker life model decoys (LMD's). Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Mr. Fantastic, and the Human Torch. (Notes: Venom appears next in the one-shot: Spider-Man Special Edition -- The Trial of Venom (1992). Carnage returns in the first issue of Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st series) to kick off the Maximum Carnage saga.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 363D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4467738013

Direct Edition. "Savage Grace!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Carnage takes J. Jonah Jameson hostage and drags him to a heavy metal concert at Madison Square Garden! The psychotic killer plans to execute JJJ in front of thousands of headbangers! But before Carnage can deliver the deathblow, Spider-Man and Venom strike! The ferocious fight leads into the subway tunnels and then back onto the concert stage! Where thanks to MSG's awesome sound system, the web-slinger tries to knock out both Carnage and Venom! The wall-crawler's ploy better work, because double-crossing Venom could have lethal consequences! A fantastic finish! First appearances of the Richard Parker and Mary Parker life model decoys (LMD's). Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, Mr. Fantastic, and the Human Torch. (Notes: Venom appears next in the one-shot: Spider-Man Special Edition -- The Trial of Venom (1992). Carnage returns in the first issue of Spider-Man Unlimited (1993 1st series) to kick off the Maximum Carnage saga.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 364 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDDBAD-021

"The Pain of Fast Air" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. The web-slinger's bloody ordeal with Carnage is over. And your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man looks forward to sparring with some of his not-so-savage foes...like the Shocker! What has the Shocker been up to since the Deadly Foes of Spider-Man (1991) Limited Series? Just searching for ways to boost the power in his vibration gauntlets! But that quest will bring him into conflict with the wall-crawler and Aunt May! Meanwhile, a mysterious couple from overseas arrives at Kennedy airport. They sure look a lot like...but hold on, they died in a plane crash many years ago (as told in the classic Amazing Spider-Man Annual 5). So who are they? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Richard Parker, and Mary Parker. Flashback cameo by Scourge. 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-2E029DD-025

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80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Archer and Armstrong (1992) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Label #3889794007

Cover by Frank Miller. Unity Chapter 3 "Up Against the Wall, Mother," script by Jim Shooter (co-plot, script), Barry Windsor-Smith (co-plot), and Bob Layton (co-plot), pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Bob Layton; Archer and his peculiar partner are drafted by Armstrong's brother, the Eternal Warrior, to fight in war on the far side of time and space!; But who and what they find there offers ominous clues about what the future may hold for Archer & Armstrong and the final fate of the Valiant Universe; Characters: Albert; Archer; Armstrong [Aram Anni-Padda]; Erica Pierce; Eternal Warriors (of 1992 and of 4001); Geoff McHenry; the Harbinger kids [Flamingo; Kris; Sting; Zepplin]; Magnus; Mahmud; Rai [Tohru Nakadai]; Solar; X-O Manowar [Aric]. Continued from Eternal Warrior (Acclaim / Valiant, 1992 series) #1 and in Magnus Robot Fighter (Acclaim / Valiant, 1991 series) #15. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Batman (1940) 477 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4263664021

Part 1 of the 2-part 'A Gotham Tale.' Batman is trapped in a vault with two other people, with only enough air for two! As they wait for workers to break them free, each of the victims explains why he should survive. Continued next issue. Written by John Wagner, with art by Cam Kennedy. Photo cover by Tom Taggart. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Gallery (1992) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4271497010

Pin-ups by Neal Adams, Frank Miller, John Bolton, Brian Bolland, David Mazzucchelli, Don Newton, Garcia Lopez, George Perez, Todd McFarlane, Dave McKean, Joe Kubert, Walt Simonson, Marshall Rogers, and Jim Aparo. Cover by Joe Quesada/Kevin Nowlan Cover price $2.95.

Cage (1992 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4449765007

Cover pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Chris Ivy. Bad Debts, script by Marc McLaurin, pencils by Dwayne Turner, inks by Christopher Ivy; Cage tangles with Hardcore's strike force, the Untouchables. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Child's Play 3 (1992) 3 VF- 7.5

Eros Graphic Albums TPB (1991-2003 Eros Comix) 3-1ST FN 6.0

1st printing - Book 3: Anton's Collected Drek featuring Wendy Whitebread. Softcover, 8" x 10", 108 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $12.95.

Eternal Warrior (1992) 1GOLDFLAT CGC 9.8 Gold Flat Variant

Paper: White

Gold Variant Cover.

Label #3713453021

Gold Flat Edition - the word "WARRIOR" is in flat, black letters. Cover price $2.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 360 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3959178024

"At the Mercy of Dreadface!" Story by Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan. Art and cover by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. The Fantastic Four have returned home from their rescue mission in outer space, but they have not returned alone. Can the Thing and Human Torch survive when they are attacked by an alien symbiote with powers similar to that of Venom's. Cover price $1.00.

Ghost Rider Blaze Spirits of Vengeance (1992 Marvel) 1U CGC 9.8 Kubert Variant

Paper: White

Label #3863006023

NOT polybagged. Written by Howard Mackie. Art and cover by Adam Kubert. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 2: Spirits of Vengeance; Lilith is re-born and begins gathering her children; Blaze and Ghost Rider try to save John's family from Lilith's minions. Continued From Ghost Rider #31; Continued in Morbius #1. 52 pages, full color. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Guardians of the Galaxy (1990 1st Series) 28 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-289ce8f-012

Infinity War Tie-In: Part 2 of 3 - "Villains, Villains, Everywhere!" Written by Jim Valentino. Art by Herb Trimpe and Steve Montano. Back in the 20th Century, the Guardians of the Galaxy struggle to defend Avengers Mansion against some of the most dangerous villains in the Marvel Universe! Featuring the diabolical villainy of Doctor Octopus, Absorbing Man, Titania, Yellowjacket, Oddball, Jackhammer, and Powderkeg. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 392 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4262882025

War and Peace 3 of 3. "Fortunes of War." Guest-Starring X-Factor (Havok, Polaris, Strong Guy, Wolfsbane, Quicksilver, and Madrox) Story by Peter David. Art by Dale Keown and Mark Farmer. This is it true believer. The conclusion to the battle between the Hulk and the now government sponsored X-Factor. Will they find out who the "bad guys" really are or will the mutants and Green Goliath simply become casualties of war? 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 400N CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4262882017

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. 400 Issue Special. Ghost of the Past 4 of 4. "Deus Ex-Machina!" Story by Peter David. Art by Jan Duursema and Mark Farmer. Marlo is dead. Will Rick do the unthinkable...will he strike a deal with the nefarious Leader to bring back the woman he loves? More importantly, will the Hulk let the Leader live long enough to do it? Includes pin-ups by Gary Frank, Mark Farmer, Mark Parcella, Dan Panosian, and Ernie Colon. Plus, reprints the 1st appearance of the Leader. Story by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko and Geo Bell. 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 282D VG 4.0

Direct Edition. "War Machine" Part 2 of 3. First (full) appearance of the War Machine armor. Script by Len Kaminski. Pencils by Kevin Hopgood. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by Kevin Hopgood and Bob Wiacek. The Masters of Silence came to Stark Enterprises last issue looking for a fight! And now the trio is getting one in spades thanks to the War Machine armor! In a remarkable display of firepower; Tony Stark, clad in the new gray & white armor, trounces his would-be assassins! In the meantime, Jim Rhodes contacts SHIELD to learn who framed Stark Enterprises for the deadly accident in Japan! And it turns out to be someone the armored avenger knows very, very well! Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer and Nick Fury. (Note: The cover to issue 282 was reprinted as the cover to Iron Man (1968 1st series) Marvel Legends Reprint 281.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Lobo's Back (1992 DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-1BB7372-003

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This is the 1st printing. 2nd printings are identified by having a Roman Numeral "II" in the price box on front cover. Everybody's favorite bad boy of comics returns! This time Lobo's taken a job as a skip-tracer, courtesy of his old friend Ramona, the skip-tracing hairdresser who's set him on the trail of his bounty, Loo. That's Loo, the self-proclaimed 'baddest bastich in the galaxy'...who may just be a match for Lobo himself. Yeah, right! LOBO'S BACK is a pulse-pounding, action-packed bonanza of violence, hilarity and more violence, brought to you by the creative team responsible for LOBO: THE LAST CZARNIAN and THE LOBO PARAMILITARY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: writers Keith Giffen and Alan Grant, and artist Simon Bisley, who provides both interior art and covers. All the covers, because issue #1 features three separate covers, but all three appear on every copy - no fraggin' variant editions here. Strongly and Vehemently Suggested for Mature Readers...so put it back, kid! New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Quarterly Report (1992) 3 CBCS 9.8 SS Romita

Paper:

Verified Signature: John Romita.

Label #24-1B8CE52-001

3rd Quarter 1992. Spider-Man and Stan Lee host this issue's Marvel Quarterly Report. Script by Gary Fishmand and Stan Lee, art by Alex Saviuk and John Romita Sr. 6.75-in. x 10.25-in.; full color; 6 pages.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 8D VG+ 4.5

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Squirrel Girl - "Three Strikes, Yer Out!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Michael Higgins. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Erik Larsen. The Uncanny X-Men aren't quite finished with the Sentinels...as Cynthia Chalmers transfers her consciousness into an old Mark II version and attacks one more time! In the land down under, can the children of the atom finally end the twisted legacy of the Chalmers family? Cameo appearances by Gateway and the Abomination. X-Men Lineup: Colossus, Havok, Psylocke, Rogue, Storm, and Wolverine. Second story: "Leftovers!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Chris Wozniak and Michael Lopez. Inks by Jeff Albrecht. Prince Namor visits the submerged former kingdom of the Bird People after discovering one of Oracle Inc's research platforms in disarray! Once inside the undersea citadel, the Avenging Son makes another discovery: Diablo! Wow, what does the Master of Alchemy want with the submerged Sky Isle? He's trying to steal the Bird People's technology that once controlled the Earth's ozone layer! However the Prince of Atlantis won't stand for that! With help from an unlikely ally, the Sub-Mariner duels with Diablo in the ocean depths! First appearance of Dania, the daughter of Red Raven. Flashback cameo by Red Raven to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) 26. Third story: "The Coming of...Squirrel Girl!" Guest-starring Iron Man. Plot by Steve Ditko. Script by Will Murray. Art by Steve Ditko. It's the debut of a new superhero: Squirrel Girl! And her first super-villain to battle is none other than Victor Von Doom! Fortunately though, she has the golden avenger and a horde of squirrels by her side! A fun tale! First appearance of Squirrel Girl. (Note: Squirrel Girl returns many years later in the Great Lakes Avengers (2005) Limited Series.) Fourth feature: Various Pin-ups by Jim Starlin featuring Adam Warlock, Sasquatch, the Thing, Hulk, Beast, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and Wolverine. 80 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Miracleman Apocrypha TPB (1992 Eclipse) 1-1ST FN 6.0

1st printing. Collects Miracleman: Apocrypha (1991 Eclipse) #1-3.

Written by Neil Gaiman. Art and cover by Matt Wagner.

Included are the 11 short graphic Miracleman stories by some of the best writers and artists in the world of comics, including: Neil Gaiman, Mark Buckingham, Alex Ross, Matt Wagner, James Robinson, Kelly Jones, Darick Robertson, Kurt Busiek, and many others.

This critically acclaimed and ground-breaking comic book series was originally created and written by the legendary Alan Moore. With Moore's departure from the series, Neil Gaiman stepped in to complete the run with equally impressive stories.

If you have never read Miracleman, then you are missing out on one of the finest comics ever written, and one that changed the comics industry, creating paradigm for all future Comic writers to follow.

Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $15.95.

Nightstalkers (1992) 1U CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4060771001

Not poly-bagged and no poster. Cover pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer. Untitled Nightstalkers story starring Ghost Rider, Blaze, Lillith, Blade, Frank King, Hannibal King, Morbius, and Dr. Strange, script by D. G. Chichester, pencils by Ron Garney, inks by Tom Palmer; Part of the 'Rise of the Midnight Sons' storyline; Other issues are Ghost Rider #28 (Part 1), Spirits of Vengeance #1 (Part 2), Morbius #1 (Part 3); Darkhold #1 (Part 4) and Ghost Rider #31 (Part 6). 52 pgs. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Punisher War Zone (1992) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4467738004

Cover art by John Romita Jr. Die-cut cover. Only the Dead Know Brooklyn, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Klaus Janson; Punisher follows Microchip, who's seeing a psychiatrist; Punisher goes undercover and is introduced to the Carbone family as Johnny Tower. 40 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Punisher War Zone (1992) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4467738005

Cover art by John Romita Jr. Die-cut cover. Only the Dead Know Brooklyn, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Klaus Janson; Punisher follows Microchip, who's seeing a psychiatrist; Punisher goes undercover and is introduced to the Carbone family as Johnny Tower. 40 pgs. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Ren and Stimpy Show (1992) 1U CGC 8.5 Kazaleh Variant Unbagged

Paper: White

Label #4004007009

Cover art by Mike Kazaleh. Ren & Stimpy "Go Bad!" Powdered Toast Man Vs. The Kings Of Crime! Alien Attack starring Commander Hoek & Cadet Stimpy. Scripts by Dan Slott, art by Mike Kazaleh. 32 pgs. $2.25. UNBAGGED COPY. Issue #1 originally came polybagged with a scratch & sniff Ren or Stimpy air fowler. Cover price $2.25.

Savage Dragon (1992 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4346178007

Direct Edition. Random Color variation. Story and art by Erik Larsen. The man known as the Dragon is found in a field of fire, and without any memory of who he is, or where he's from. Chicago is a city where the super-human villains out number, out gun, and out power the police, and the heroes are falling like flies. Can Lieutenant Frank Darling convince Dragon, perhaps the only person with the strength to stand up to the mutants, to join the police department? Includes bound-in poster (4 Different). NOTE: See Megaton #3 & 4 for 1st appearance of Dragon. Cover price $1.95.

Savage Dragon (1992 1st Series) 2D CGC 9.8 Larsen Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3890044019

Direct edition. Variant cover lacks barcode and comic includes a bound-in poster. "Born Again Patriot!" Story and art by Erik Larsen. There's a new Police Officer in town. His name is Dragon, and he's using his super-human abilities to fight the mutants who terrorize the citizens of Chicago. Super-Patriot was a hero who had fallen in battle against the Vicious Circle and was left for dead. Now, more machine than man, Super-Patriot has returned. But being an officer of the law, Dragon cannot stand idly by while Patriot indiscriminately slaughters the bad guys. But does even the Dragon possess the power to stop a walking weapon of mass destruction? Cover price $1.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 76 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-076

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"Prisoners!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Jack of Hearts. Firelord and Airwalker cameos. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. In the tragic aftermath of last issues events, the Silver Surfer wonders if he is destined to forever wander the space ways alone. Then, Jack of Hearts, who is dying, comes to the Surfer for help. 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Solar Man of the Atom (1991) 10B CGC 9.8 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4367884012

Double-size issue in which a youngster named Geoffry goes off with a stranger and when he returns, he suddenly has extraordinary abilities and is the geomancer for the Eternal Warrior and his abilities lead him to Solar who he believes is "The Man Who Killed the World." Guest starring the Eternal Warrior and the Geomancer. Script by Jim Shooter and art by D. David Perlin & Stan Drake & John Dixon & Paul Autio. Issue also has the conclusion of "Alpha and Omega," a 10-part origin story of Solar Man of the Atom with script by Jim Shooter and art by Barry Windsor-Smith and Bob Layton. Each chapter of the origin story has a two-page pinup. When all 10 two-page pinups are put together, they form a gigantic page of the climax of the origin story. 2nd printing, has Roman numeral 2 "II" under valiant logo. Giant-size issue. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Cover price $3.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1A.D CGC 9.8 SS McFarlane Direct Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 01/20/2020.

Label #2504901023

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1A.D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #2110678002

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1A.D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4467531003

Direct edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1A.N CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #3819784012

Newsstand edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 1A.N CGC 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4450982024

Newsstand edition. "Questions!" Part 1 of 4. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. When government assassin Al Simmons is murdered, a deal with the devil brings him back to the realm of the living. But now he walks the shadows as the disfigured soldier of hell known as Spawn. Armed with unimaginable, but finite, magical abilities, Spawn is destined to play an important role in the upcoming Armageddon. But, what happens when this rebellious anti-hero decides he won't fight for either side? Superstar artist and Image co-founder, Todd McFarlane, creates a character who has gone on to inspire a major motion picture, an HBO animated series, numerous spin-off comic series, and one of the most successful toylines of all time. Spawn centerfold by Todd McFarlane & Ken Steacy. Pin-up of Spawn by George Perez. Pin-up of PITT by Dale Keown. Cover by McFarlane & Steacy. 1st app of Sam and Twitch Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 2D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4045966004

Direct Edition (has no bar code on cover) - "Questions!" Part 2 of 4. 1st appearance of the Violator. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane (1 page Rick Leonardi art). Meet the Violator, a diminutive little clown who hides a dangerous and deadly secret. Meanwhile, a sinister creature is committing horrible acts of violence on the criminal underworld of New York City, and Spawn will take the blame for it. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 2D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #3941623023

Direct Edition (has no bar code on cover) - "Questions!" Part 2 of 4. 1st appearance of the Violator. Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane (1 page Rick Leonardi art). Meet the Violator, a diminutive little clown who hides a dangerous and deadly secret. Meanwhile, a sinister creature is committing horrible acts of violence on the criminal underworld of New York City, and Spawn will take the blame for it. Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 5N CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4402777024

Newsstand Edition (has bar code on cover). "Justice!". Created, story, and art by Todd McFarlane. Billy Kincaid is convicted child killer. When he is released back into society, how long before he reverts to his sick twisted ways? This time though it not a failed justice system that Kincaid will have to face. He'll have to face the justice of Spawn! Includes a 2-page pin-up by Jason Pearson. Cover price $1.95.