Auctions: comic books 1984-1991, graded by CBCS

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-26F82CB-009

"This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 269D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDB61E-025

Direct Edition. "Burn, Spider, Burn!" Guest-starring Firelord. Part 1 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Firelord walks the Earth! And the former herald of Galactus is stirring up trouble in the Big Apple! On his way home from dinner at Aunt May's, the wondrous wall-crawler intercepts the cosmic-powered herald near the East River! However the web-slinger quickly realizes that he needs help from the Avengers or the Fantastic Four! Unable to locate either super team, the wall-crawler thinks about escaping Firelord by simply changing into his civilian clothes! But that course of action would be shirking his responsibility! So it's up to one hero to stop Firelord: the Amazing Spider-Man! (Notes: Firelord previously appeared in Thor 306. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 279 & 280.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 342D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDC4A8-005

Direct Edition. "The Jonah Trade" Powerless Part 2 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Al Gordon. Last issue the powerless web-slinger got by with a little help from his friends! But that was against the Tarantula! Next up: the Scorpion! Yikes! Similar to the Tarantula's modus operandi, the pointy-tailed villain takes a hostage (in this instance J. Jonah Jameson) and demands a swap for the wondrous wall-crawler! And again like last issue, the powerless Spider-Man makes a call for assistance...to the Black Cat! Will Felicia rush to the aid of her former boyfriend one more time? And what does Mary Jane think about all this? It doesn't matter now, because the Scorpion can't wait! First appearance of Dr. Elias Wirtham (aka Cardiac). Cameo appearances by Aunt May and the Chameleon. 32 pages. $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 348 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2EDC6FB-010

"Righteous Sand" Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Erik Larsen. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Erik Larsen and Randy Emberlin. In Avengers 329 both the Sandman and Spider-Man became reserve members of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! And while the web-slinger isn't overly concerned about gaining the acceptance of his new teammates; the Sandman sure is! So when William Baker (aka Flint Marko) gets a tip about a train hijacking at the Brooklyn railyards; he quickly calls the Avengers! And as expected Cap, Thor, and company (along with the web-slinger) make short work of the heavily-armed saboteurs! But for the Sandman the victory is bittersweet. His days with the Avengers may be over. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Ben Urich, J. Jonah Jameson, and the Black Fox. Avengers Lineup: Black Widow, Captain America, Quasar, Sersi, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1985 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 9.8 SS Gary Cohn

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-4289F63-006

75¢ standard cover price. Amethyst joins forces with her hated foe! And: who is the mysterious man who aids her? Written by Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn, with art by Ric Estrada and Bob Smith. Cover by Paris Cullins and Romeo Tanghal. Cover price $0.75.

Amethyst Princess of Gemworld (1985 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.6 SS Gary Cohn

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-4289F63-001

75¢ standard cover price. Once they owned the Gemworld, now they want it back! Can Amethyst stop them? Written by Gary Cohn, with art and cover by Ernie Colon (Amethyst co-creator) and Karl Kesel. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 434 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-40C731D-117

While Batman's on a case in Paris, the bodies of men found in Batman costumes continue to pile up in Gotham in "The Many Deaths Of The Batman, Chapter Two: How Many Times Can A Batman Die?" Part 2 of 3, continued from the previous issue. Story concludes next issue. Script by John Byrne, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Byrne cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 441 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2DCBDFF-003

Cover by George Perez. "A Lonely Place of Dying Chapter Three: Parallel Lines!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; As the Dark Knight and Two-Face face off, Dick Grayson and Tim Drake discuss the future of Batman and Robin; Tim Drake reveals how he deduced Batman was Bruce Wayne. Continued in The New Titans (1988-1996) #61. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 448 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-198539E-019

"The Penguin Affair: Pawns." Part 1 of 3 The Penguin has the brilliant Harold create for him a technology that can control birds. Continued in Detective Comics (1937-) #615. Plot by Marv Wolfman & Alan Grant. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Jim Aparo & Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Norm Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 449 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-198539E-021

Part 3 of the 3-part 'The Penguin Affair,' continued from Detective Comics (1937- ) #615. The Penguin threatens the security of the United States...and there's not a thing Batman can do to stop him. Written by Marv Wolfman and Alan Grant, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Norm Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 459 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2599D8C-001

Batman and a vicious killer meet on the very spot where Thomas and Martha Wayne were murdered. And Commissioner Gordon thinks he's found a new lease on life in the form of Sarah Essen...but things may not be as rosy as Gordon believes. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 460 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2599D8C-003

Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Batman is on the trail of a gang responsible for the abduction of young women. Catwoman plans to steal a priceless Egyptian statue. When their paths cross on their separate pursuits, will they find themselves allied...or deadly enemies? Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Tim Sale. Cover by Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Blue Devil (1984) 1 CBCS 9.2 SS Paris Cullins/Gary Cohn

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Paris Cullins. Witnessed Signature: Gary Cohn on 11/20/2021. Sketch on cover. Direct Edition.

Label #21-40F4D50-009

Special effects master and stuntman supreme Dan Cassidy must contend with a real demon when Nebiros is freed from confinement in "How To Trap A Devil!" Script by Gary Cohn and Dan Mishkin, pencils by Paris Cullins, inks by Pablo Marcos. Cullins cover. Cover price $0.75.

Blueberry GN (1989-1990 Epic) 1-1ST CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #23-1913962-001

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Chihuahua Pearl!"

Written by Jean-Michael Charlier. Art and cover by Jean "Moebius" Giraud.

These are the tales of Mike Blueberry, a hard man traveling the lengths of the Old West. He's not frontiers lawman nor is he a legendary outlaw. Blueberry is simply a no nonsense cowboy that does whatever needs to be done to get by.

Originally published in France and Belgium.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Blueberry GN (1989-1990 Epic) 2-1ST CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-1913962-002

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Ballad for a Coffin!"

Written by Jean-Michael Charlier. Art and cover by Jean "Moebius" Giraud.

These are the tales of Mike Blueberry, a hard man traveling the lengths of the Old West. He's not frontiers lawman nor is he a legendary outlaw. Blueberry is simply a no nonsense cowboy that does whatever needs to be done to get by.

Originally published in France and Belgium.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.95.

Blueberry GN (1989-1990 Epic) 3-1ST CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-1913962-003

Volume 3 - 1st printing. "Angel Face!"

Written by Jean-Michael Charlier. Art and cover by Jean "Moebius" Giraud.

These are the tales of Mike Blueberry, a hard man traveling the lengths of the Old West. He's not frontiers lawman nor is he a legendary outlaw. Blueberry is simply a no nonsense cowboy that does whatever needs to be done to get by.

Originally published in France and Belgium.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Blueberry GN (1989-1990 Epic) 4-1ST CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-1914B32-001

Volume 4 - 1st printing. "The Ghost Tribe!"

Written by Jean-Michael Charlier. Art and cover by Jean "Moebius" Giraud.

These are the tales of Mike Blueberry, a hard man traveling the lengths of the Old West. He's not frontiers lawman nor is he a legendary outlaw. Blueberry is simply a no nonsense cowboy that does whatever needs to be done to get by.

Originally published in France and Belgium.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 10 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2767520-009

"Death at the Dawn of Time!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. In an attempt to finally crush his enemies, the Anti-Monitor travels to the Dawn of Time. In a coordinated effort by the heroes and villains of the DCU, they try to prevent this killing blow, and fail. Now, only the spirit of vengeance known as the Spectre stands defiant against the total annihilation of everything. But does even this immeasurably powerful being possess enough power to stop the Anti-Monitor when the villain has added the strength of all the heroes to his own? This is the end of everything as we know it and nothing will ever be the same again, literally. Includes a look at the Monitor's Tapes. Featuring the death of Psi-Mon and the end of the multiverse. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 614 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-236237D-002

Cover art by Norm Breyfogle. Street Demonz starring Batman, script by Alan Grant, pencils by Norm Breyfogle, inks by Steve Mitchell; Batman helps a group of teenage boys against a motorcycle gang. 32 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 623 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2362FF2-005

Part 2 of the 3-part 'Demon Within': Batman continues to follow the trail of the serial killer who is taking his inspiration from the unauthorized 'Batman' comic book. The main story is by John Ostrander, with art by Mike McKone and Jose Marzan, Jr.; the 'comic book' story-within-the story is by Ostrander, with art by Flint Henry. Cover by Golden Age Batman great Dick Sprang. Cover price $1.00.

Doctor Strange (1988 3rd Series) 28 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-289B7BE-009

"Strange Tales!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Ghost Rider. Story Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by Chris Marrinan and Mark McKenna. Cover by Michael golden. Story continued from Ghost Rider #12. Can the Sorcerer Supreme and the Spirit of Vengeance play nice long enough to thwart evil? Cover price $1.50.

DP7 (1986) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-17B3883-002

"The Clinic!" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Ryan and Romeo Tanghal. It's a world not unlike our own. Words like paranormal or super-hero are euphemisms only used in comic books and movies. That was until the White Event! In one blinding moment the landscape of the universe changed. Welcome to the New Universe. Seven very special people are brought together by their unique abilities at the mysterious facility known as "The Clinic for Paranormal Research." They soon find themselves caught up in a conspiracy bigger than anyone could have possibly realized. When they revolt against their oppressors and go on the lamb they will forever be known as D.P. 7 (Displaced Paranormals - 7). NOTE: Long before the television hit that is "Heroes," DP7 was the original normal-world/paranormals/conspiracy story. - Odinson, Lone Star Archivist Cover price $0.75.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 10D CBCS 9.6 SS Shooter

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Jim Shooter on 6/16/2017 Direct Edition

Label #17-21F0E49-004

Direct Edition. Ewoks and Droids in "The Demons of Endor" - Story by Dave Manak, Art by Warren Kremer and John Romita. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 271 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2764AF6-016

"Planet-Fall!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Wyatt Wingfoot. Story, art, and cover by John Byrne. Who is Reed Richards? Take an eye-opening look at the startling events that shaped the life of the man who would become Mister Fantastic, leader to the Fantastic Four! Featuring an appearances by the monstrous Gormuu! Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 274 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2764AF6-019

"Cowboys and Idioms!" Part 2 of 2. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Al Gordon. Cover by John Byrne. Story continued from Thing (Vol. 1) #19. What has the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing been up to since he left the team at the end of the Secret Wars (see Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #12)? Marvel's most lovable monster runs into two classic movie monsters - the wolfman and Frankenstein's Monster. Plus, remember that symbiote costume Spider-Man acquired during the Secret War (see Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars #8)? Don't miss its daring escape from the confines of Reed's lab. What does this mean for the future of the amazing wall-crawler? Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 291 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27655BE-007

"The Times They are A' Changing!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and P. Craig Russell. Cover by John Byrne. The Invisible Woman, She-Hulk, Human Torch, and Nick Fury find themselves trapped in the past, in the year 1936. Can they find a way back home before their very presence alters the course of human history? Cover price $0.75.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 350 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-2766063-022

"The More Things Change...or It's the Real Thing!" Part 1 of 4. Story and cover by Walt Simonson. Art by Walt Simonson and Al Milgrom. First, the one true Doctor Doom has returned and his first order of business is to get his throne back. Doom wages a full-scale assault on Latveria! Then, the arch villain turns his sinister attentions toward his most hated foes - the Fantastic Four. Story continues in Fantastic Four (1965-1996 1st Series ) #352. Note: Due to a scheduling mishap this story continues in #352. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $1.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Annual 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2767559-020

"Double Double" Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Paul Neary. Inks by Tony DeZuniga. Cover by Ron Frenz and Al Milgrom. Story continues from Fantastic Four 305. Doctor Doom wants Franklin Richards! To help the Latverian monarch finally win his annual battle against Mephisto for the soul of his departed mother! After distracting the fabulous foursome with a feinting attack, Doctor Doom slips away with Franklin! Now the Fantastic Four follows in hot pursuit to rescue Reed and Sue's son! The FF better hurry as Victor Von Doom plans to trade Franklin's soul for his mother's soul! However, someone else gets in the way of Dr. Doom's scheme...namely the confused Kristoff! It's a wild free-for-all inside Castle Latveria...Doctor Doom vs. Mephisto vs. Kristoff vs. the Fantastic Four and Crystal! 48 pages Cover price $1.25.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-258D28E-023

"Obsession!" Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Mark Texeira. From the pages of Captain America and Iron Man, the Spirit of Vengeance must face the macabre threat of the Scarecrow. Plus, the return of the demonic Blackout! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 26 CBCS 9.8 Signed Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #22-2D997FD-016

1st printing - "Snake-Eyes: The Origin: Part 1 of 2!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Larry Hama and Steve Leialoha. At last! The strangest most startling secret of all is revealed...THE ORIGIN OF SNAKE-EYES! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe (1982 Marvel) 32 CBCS 9.9 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 12/13/2020. Direct Edition.

Label #22-2D997FD-026

1st printing - "The Mountain!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. Can Spirit, Firefly, and Destro stop trying to kill each other long enough to survive the journey down THE MOUNTAIN? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe Yearbook (1985 Marvel) 4 CBCS 9.2 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 03/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21F3AF0-013

A complete update on America's Favorite Heroes! Includes: "Trade-Off!" An all-new tale featuring Cobra! "And the Adventure Continues!" An up-to-date survey of all the best GI Joe and Cobra action for the past year. "A Gallery of Cover!" Includes a look back at every cover for GI Joe (1982-1994 Marvel) #57-68. And, "Bystander!" A brand new 7-page story starring Snake-Eyes and Scarlett. 64 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 329 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-275FB9A-007

Story by Al Milgrom. Art by Al Milgrom and Danny Bulanadi. Rick Jones continues to hide from the government and wanders into the desert. Here he meets strange creatures, fauna who were mutated by the very same gamma bomb that created the Hulk. Shunned by their own kind and mankind alike, can the Rick/Hulk find a place among the "Outcasts?" 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 338 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-275FB9A-015

Cover pencils by Steve Geiger, inks by Bob McLeod. Mercy Killing, script by Peter David, pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Jim Sanders III; Bruce, Rick and Clay are on the run from SHIELD trying to find a cache of gamma bombs; The Hulk fights off the mysterious Mercy who tries to end his doomed existance by doing him the favor of killing him. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 347 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-275FB9A-016

"Crap-Shoot!" 1st appearance of Marlo. Story by Peter David. Art by Jeff Purves, Mike and Valerie Gustovich. Three months later. Welcome to Las Vegas. Sin City. The land of lights where dreams are made and broken. Meet Mickey Berengetti, casino owner and all around mafioso. When ever trouble rears its ugly head Mr. Berengetti simply calls in his new muscle to deal with it, Mr. Fixit. However, Fixit bears a striking resemblance to a certain Grey-Skinned Behemoth who's supposed to be dead. This is a great jumping on point for a new direction in the life of the Incredible Hulk. Cover price $0.75.

Justice Society of America (1991 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-2DCBDFF-025

"Beware the Savage Skies!" Set in 1950, this eight-issue series helped revive the Golden Age versions of such heroes as Flash, Green Lantern, and Hawkman. This first issue finds Flash dealing with a living constellation while the original Starman falls prey to a mysterious villain. Script by Len Strazewski, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Burchett. Cover by Tom Lyle. Cover price $1.00.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2FA3252-012

Hunter's Moon - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Sal Velluto & Mark Farmer. The Bushman has captured the woman Moon Knight loves. To keep Marlene from suffering a fate worse than death in Bushman's Freedomtown, Moon Knight must get help from Spider-Man! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 72D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-299E1A4-002

Direct Edition. Wolverine in Weapon X: Prologue - by Barry Windsor-Smith (script, cover, and art); Shanna the She-Devil in "The Bush of Ghosts - Part 5: Ant Hills of the Savannah" by Gerard Jones (script) & Paul Gulacy (art); Daredevil in "Redemption Song - Part 4: A Momentary Taste of Being" by Sandy Plunkett (script & art) & Dwayne Turner (art); Red Wolf in "Flesh of My Flesh" by Fabian Nicieza (script) & Javier Saltares (art); Bengal, Lobo (wolf partner of Red Wolf) appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 8D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-021

Direct Edition. "The Getaway" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. He-Man finds his hands full with more trouble than even he thought possible when Mosquitor, Snake Face and Sssqueeze attack Eternia. The battle really heats up when He-Man breaks out the Scubatack and Cliff Climber action suits! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Nam (1986) 1A.D CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama 1st Printing

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 03/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21F3AF0-021

First Printing. Direct Edition. Vietnam the way it really was! Join Ed Marks and the men of the 23rd Infantry as they learn to survive in the steaming jungles of Southeast Asia. "First Patrol" is written by Doug Murray, with art by Mike Golden and Armando Gil. Cover by Mike Golden. Cover price $0.75.

Nam (1986) 8 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21F617C-001

The lives of the men known as Tunnel Rats are hauntingly revealed in two gripping stories of the Vietnam War. Who are Tunnel Rats? What exactly do they do? And why are their lives measured not in months and years, but in minutes...and inches! And what happens when a Tunnel Rat tries for one last tunnel? "In the Underground" and "Tunnel Rat" are written by Doug Murray, with pencils by Mike Golden. Cover by Mike Golden. Cover price $0.75.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 42 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2740C73-023

The Judas Contract: Part 1 of 4: The Eyes of Tara Markov! - Written by Marv Wolfman & George Perez. Art by George Perez & Dick Giordano. Cover by George Perez. Terra gathers intelligence for Deathstroke! Starring Joseph Wilson (intro/cameo, later Jericho in #44), Starfire, Wonder Girl, Dick Grayson, Changeling, Terra, Cyborg, Raven, Deathstroke the Terminator, Terry Long, Sarah Simms, Wintergreen and Adeline Wilson. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

NFL SuperPro (1991) Special Edition 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2FA3252-023

"Fourth and Goal to Go". Journalist Phil Grayfield would have been a football superstar but for injuries that destroyed his career. While on an assignment, he is accidentally doused in an experimental compound that enters his bloodstream and triples his reflexes, speed, agility, strength and stamina to make him the Superpro. As a reporter, he will have access to information leading to corruption throughout the world of sports. As Superpro, he will put a stop to that corruption. In this Special, he must stop the use of an illegal steroid that threatens both careers and lives. Written by Fabian Nicieza, with art by Jose Delbo, Bob Hall, Mike DeCarlo, Tom Morgan and Kim DeMulder. Cover painting by Joe Jusko. Cover price $2.00.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 11 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021. Direct Edition.

Label #21-21F617C-010

Cover by Joe Albelo. Dog Dame Afternoon, script by Mike Carlin, pencils by Art Nichols, inks by Vince Colletta; Jonah is hooked on "Die-Nasty" with Joan Collie, so it's up to the interns to send Peter to photo the giant mechanical wolf terrorizing the city; Spider-Ham races into action, and discovers Dragon-Lassy controlling the robot; He transforms the wolf-robot into a sheep-robot and gets kissed by Joan Collie, but Jonah is captured by Dragon-Lassy. Ant Ant, script and pencils by Michael Mellor, inks by Vince Colletta; Ant Ant, an ant with all the power of an ant, is taunted at the beach by Sandmanatee, embarassing him before his girlfriend Waspbunny; He tries various insect-power formulas, but Sandmanatee still wins, until Ant Ant turns himself into an unstoppable cockroach. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 12 CBCS 9.6 SS Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021 Direct Edition

Label #21-21F6F8D-001

Cover by Joe Albelo and John Romita (character border). "Edam and Weep, or The Gouda, The Bad, and The Ugly," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Jonah takes Peter and the interns to the Hockawottamie (Wisconsin) Cheese Queen Beauty Pageant; They get to see Hockawottamie Vice (Sonny Quacker and Ricardo Slug) catch a cheese thief; The interns interview the beauties, Spider-Ham and Vice catch a crook, a barn turns out to be the center of operations for The Kingpig, but Spider-Ham and Vice capture him and save the pageant. "Fantastic Fur," script and pencils by Michael Mellorm, inks by Vince Colletta; Galactypus transports the Fantastic Fur to a remote isle, where they confronted are by their evil twins. Just when things look bleakest, Galactypus decides he's too full to finish the planet, and leaves. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 15 CBCS 9.6 SS Hama

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Larry Hama on 3/23/2021 Direct Edition

Label #21-21F6F8D-012

Cover by Joe Albelo (homage to Amazing Spider-Man #50 cover). "To Oink or Not To Oink, or The Days of Swine and Roses," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; At the Daily Beagle, Peter works up the nerve to ask Batty Brant for a date, but she rejects him, plunging him into sorrow; Jonah and the interns become The Black Jackal and his Beagle Brigadeers (Bullet Bunny, Power Puss, Invisi-Jackal Junior), and they take Peter to a celebrity party; The Hobgobbler kidnaps Barbara Mandrill, and Spider-Ham rescues her; Arriving home, Aunt May introduces him to Mary Jane Waterbuffalo. "The Mighty Scavengers," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; The Futuro-Scope shows Kangaroo enslaving the 30th century, so The Scavengers take their time machine, primarily hoping for good publicity of defeating a villain; Ultrog falls for The Scarlet Pooch, but The Scavengers blow him up and take Kangaroo back to the 20th century, where they're still getting bad publicity. Heathcliff ad. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies sold during preceding twelve months: 184,045. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29D381B-011

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Porker Fried Rice, or Chung King of the Road," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Peter goes out for Chinese food for Mary Jane, but gets kidnapped by Paste Pot Peep as he evades the Agents of SHEEP; Peep and Baron Zebro fly off, are chased by Capt. Americat, and meet The Mad Stinker and his Ham-Droid at his submarine (Meanwhile, Mary Jane is dancing alone at home); The bad guys evade Doc Clamson, and go to China, where Magsquito defeats Iron Mouse, and they join The Mandaringtail and the dragon Doo Wop Doo; Spider-Ham fights The Mandaringtail. "Croak & Badger," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; The Mad Stinker, hoping to harness Badger's power, sends Ham-Droid to capture her; Ham-Droid distracts Croak by appealing to his Dark Hunger with Whiz-Um Brand Vinegar-Tabasco Chips; Croak rescues Badger, capturing The Mad Stinker in his Cloak of Darkness, and our heroes return to the nighttime streets. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $1.00.

Planet Comics (1988 Blackthorne) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #24-1A602D2-004

Stories by Bruce Jones. Art by Adrian Moro, Ken Hooper and Rico Rival. Cover by Dave Stevens. Blackthorne Publishing resurrects the original Planet Comics title published by Fiction House in the 1940s-50s. Writer Bruce Jones even revives Matt Baker's gypsy adventurer, Flamingo, and original Planet Comics heroes Bowman and Lyssa, Queen of the Lost World, battling the reptilian Voltamen to free Earth. Featuring a great cover by beloved good-girl artist (and Rocketeer creator) Dave Stevens. Hunt Bowman in The Lost World; Flamingo; Secret Circle. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 112 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-273EEAB-013

"The Legacy of Bad Ned!" Guest-starring Falcon and Captain Hero. Story by Jim Owsley. Art by Greg LeRocque and Jerry Acerno. Cover by John Byrne. Luke Cage fights for his life against a cadre of high tech terrorist known as Control 7 for the life of a kid he can not stand. Cover price $0.60.

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

Paper: Off white to white

Label #24-1D1AD1D-001

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.