Auctions: comic books 1984-1991, graded by CGC

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 3 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4429061005

"Siege in Silver and Stone!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. Panthro steps to the forefront to help Tessa, a beautiful young witch, fulfill her destiny. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412817022

Part 1 of 3 - "Jaga Quest!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. One-by-one the Thundercats fall. Can even Lion-O stand alone against the power of Mumm-Ra, the Ever-Living?! Plus, who is the mysterious Lynxana the Hunter? 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.75.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 15 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4450247009

"The Time Capsule!" Based on the screenplay by Peter Lawrence. Adapted by Tom DeFalco. Art by Jose Delbo and Dave Simons. In order to find the mysterious Time Capsule the Thundercats must brave the dangers of the wilds of Third Earth. 32 pages, FC Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 10D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4424679020

First Printing. Direct Edition. Shockwave creates some new allies, the Constructicons, and sends them out into battle while G.B. Blackrock has formed an alliance with the Autobots and learns what is going on in "The Next Best Thing to Being There." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Ricardo Villamonte & Brad Joyce. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 25D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4420419021

First Printing. Direct Edition. Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Ian Akin & Brian Garvey. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Now in possession of the hydrothermocline, an energy generator, the Decepticons plan to use the generator to repair the dimensional bridge to Cybertron. Meanwhile, Megatron, obsessed over Optimus Prime's death in the last issue, goes on a rampage in "Gone But Not Forgotten." Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 26 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4429061019

Feeling down and depressed after failing to revive Optimus Prime, Ratchet visits an auto parts junkyard in search of parts and then accidently gets involved with some car thieves, including one called "the Mechanic" who turns out to be a formidable foe in "Funeral for a Friend." Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Don Perlin & Brett Breeding. Cover by Herb Trimpe. Cover price $0.75.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 33 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4461864020

Charles Vess cover. Early comic book version of the famous "transforming" robots. This issue features a story from the British version of the Transformers comic book. A young boy, Sammy Harker, stumbles across one of the Autobots near the area of Stangham Castle which leads into an ancient legend of a warrior known as the "Man of Iron." Script by Steve Parkhouse and art by John Ridgway. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 36D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4461864022

Direct Edition. Script by Bob Budiansky and art by Jose Delbo & Ian Akin & Brian Garvey. Cover by Frank Springer, Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. The four kids who helped Blaster and the other Transformers in the last issue are on board Blast Off, the Decepticon spaceship, and traveling in space when they get captured by other Transformers. And then the Transformers have to figure out what to do with the kids in "Spacehikers." $1.00 cover price. Cover price $1.00.

Transformers (1984 Marvel) 61 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4441564006

The Autobot pretenders Grimlock, Jazz and Bumblebee and the Micromaster Rescue Patrol are taken deep within their home-world, Cybertron, and come face-to-face with Primus, their maker and are able to find out about the birth of the Transformers in Primal Scream. Script by Simon Furman and art by Geoff Senior & Jim Massara. Cover by Don Perlin and Vince Mielcarek. Issue also has profile pages on Triggerhappy Decepticon and Landfill, Quickmix, and Scoop Autobots. Cover price $1.00.

Twilight Zone (1990 2nd Series Now) 1E CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3959179015

Direct Sale cover reprint. Bill Sienkiewicz cover. Reprints "Crazy as a Soup Sandwich" by Harlan Ellison. Illustrated by Neal Adams. 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $2.50.

Twilight Zone (1991 3rd Series Now) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4435991013

Blind Alley - Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art by Todd Fox and Enrique Villagran. Painted Cover by Bob Eggleton. A story written by one of the writers of The Twilight Zone TV series! It's a sociological thriller about a writer who thinks he's seen it all! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 177 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3910695023

"Sanction!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and John Romita, Sr. Mystique and the brotherhood of Evil Mutants plot revenge on their hated rivals - the Uncanny X-Men. NOTE: This is the issue that first suggest that there is a connection between Nightcrawler and Mystique. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 189 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4412156024

"Two Girls Out to Have Fun!" Guest-starring Magma of the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. Rachel and the fiery mutant Magma battle the psychic-vampire Selene, the Black Queen of the Hellfire Club. Plus, more is revealed about the dystopian world of "Days of Future Past!" And, what ancient evil ceases the moment to reassert itself into the world of man? Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 200 CGC 9.8 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Claremont on 06/15/2024.

Label #4461579006

"The Trial of Magneto!" Guest-starring Lilandra, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. For his crimes against humanity, Magneto will be put on trial. Can the X-Men keep extremists from disrupting the trial thus sparking a mutant/human war?! Plus, a mortally wounded Charles Xavier forces Magneto to make a decision that will change the X-Men's lives forever! NOTE: 1st appearance of Fenris. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 200 CGC 9.4 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Claremont on 06/15/2024.

Label #4461579003

"The Trial of Magneto!" Guest-starring Lilandra, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Dan Green. For his crimes against humanity, Magneto will be put on trial. Can the X-Men keep extremists from disrupting the trial thus sparking a mutant/human war?! Plus, a mortally wounded Charles Xavier forces Magneto to make a decision that will change the X-Men's lives forever! NOTE: 1st appearance of Fenris. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 201 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4044649014

"Duel!" Guest-starring the New Mutants. Cameos by the Watcher, Binary, and the Starjammers. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Rick Leonardi and Whilce Portacio. Professor Xavier is gone. Taken by his beloved Lilandra, the Shi'ar Majestrix, to the far side of the galaxy to save his life. Magneto, the X-Men's one time deadliest adversary, has been left in charge of rearing the New Mutants. Thus, begins a new era for the Children of the Atom. Now they just need to decide on a leader. Cyclops duels a powerless Storm in the Danger Room for the right to lead the X-Men. Plus, Scott and Madelyne's son is born. NOTE: 1st appearance of Nathan Summers, the baby that will grow up to became the mutant freedom fighter known as Cable. Cover price $0.65.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 211D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0771130022

Direct Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover - Mutant Massacre tie-in - "Massacre!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr., Bret Blevins, and Al Williamson This issue continues one of the darkest chapters in mutant history. A mercenary force called the Marauders attempts to commit genocide on the outcast Morlocks, and the only thing standing in their way is the X-Men and X-Factor. This is a storyline that has repercussions on the X-titles for years to come. When the X-Men finally catch up to the murderous villains one of the costliest battles in X-Men history follows. It's a battle that will leave several members of the team severely injured. Story continues in New Mutants #46 and Power Pack #27. NOTE: Includes the Mutant Massacre Map, a key to following the events in this pivotal storyline Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 211N CGC 9.6 SS Romita Jr.

Paper: White

Chris Claremont and John Romita Jr. Authenticated Autographs Newsstand Edition

Label #4435654003

Newsstand Edition. Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover - Mutant Massacre tie-in - "Massacre!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Romita, Jr., Bret Blevins, and Al Williamson This issue continues one of the darkest chapters in mutant history. A mercenary force called the Marauders attempts to commit genocide on the outcast Morlocks, and the only thing standing in their way is the X-Men and X-Factor. This is a storyline that has repercussions on the X-titles for years to come. When the X-Men finally catch up to the murderous villains one of the costliest battles in X-Men history follows. It's a battle that will leave several members of the team severely injured. Story continues in New Mutants #46 and Power Pack #27. NOTE: Includes the Mutant Massacre Map, a key to following the events in this pivotal storyline Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 221D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4461865003

Direct Edition. "Death by Drowning!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. It's the X-Men vs. the Marauders: Round 2! However, this time the Marauders have an ace up there sleeve - the Malice controlled Polaris! And, Rogue and Dazzler's turbulent past comes to a head (see Dazzler #24 & 28 for details about that past). When push comes to shove, will these former arch foes lay it on the line for one another? Plus, the man behind the scenes pulling the Marauders' strings is finally revealed! NOTE: 1st appearance of Mr. Sinister. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 221D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4098744005

Direct Edition. "Death by Drowning!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. It's the X-Men vs. the Marauders: Round 2! However, this time the Marauders have an ace up there sleeve - the Malice controlled Polaris! And, Rogue and Dazzler's turbulent past comes to a head (see Dazzler #24 & 28 for details about that past). When push comes to shove, will these former arch foes lay it on the line for one another? Plus, the man behind the scenes pulling the Marauders' strings is finally revealed! NOTE: 1st appearance of Mr. Sinister. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 221N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2082949010

Newsstand Edition. "Death by Drowning!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. It's the X-Men vs. the Marauders: Round 2! However, this time the Marauders have an ace up there sleeve - the Malice controlled Polaris! And, Rogue and Dazzler's turbulent past comes to a head (see Dazzler #24 & 28 for details about that past). When push comes to shove, will these former arch foes lay it on the line for one another? Plus, the man behind the scenes pulling the Marauders' strings is finally revealed! NOTE: 1st appearance of Mr. Sinister. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 222N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Newsstand Edition

Label #4447024023

Newsstand Edition. "Heartbreak!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. The battle between the Uncanny X-Men and the deadly Marauders continues at the Golden Gate Bridge. They fight for the future of Cyclops' estranged wife Madelyne. Meanwhile, Storm and the shaman Naze continue their desperate quest. But our they doomed to fail when they come face-to-face with the sinister Eye Killers?! Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 239 CGC 9.8 SS Claremont

Paper: White

Signed by Chris Claremont on 06/15/2024.

Label #4461579013

Inferno: Prologue - "Vanities!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Strange occurrences are happening all over the city of Manhattan. Mr. Sinister plots and schemes from the shadows. The X-Men are betrayed by one of their own. And, the Marvel Universe is about to engulfed by an all encompassing evil from which no one will escape. Welcome to the Inferno! Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 241 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0142977023

Inferno: Part 2 of 7 - "Fan the Flames!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. The X-Men continue their battle with the Marauders in the middle of a city gone mad! Plus, Mister Sinister reveals a startling secret to Madelyne Pryor. Story continues in X-Factor (Vol. 1) #37. NOTE: The Inferno also runs through New Mutants #71-73. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 244D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379386023

Direct Edition. "Ladies' Night!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Who are the M Squad and why are they about to ruin the girls' night out? Plus, the introduction of a brand new X-character! NOTE: 1st appearance of Jubilee. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 251 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4461865008

"Fever Dream!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Wolverine is badly wounded and left to the mercies of the diabolical Donald Pierce and his deadly Reavers. But, what happened to the rest of the X-Men? The answer is shocking, to say the least. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 251 CGC 9.6 SS

Paper: White

Chris Claremont Authenticated Autograph

Label #4435654005

"Fever Dream!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. Wolverine is badly wounded and left to the mercies of the diabolical Donald Pierce and his deadly Reavers. But, what happened to the rest of the X-Men? The answer is shocking, to say the least. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 266D CGC 8.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4455556009

Direct Edition. "Gambit!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Collins and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Andy Kubert. The Hounds are closing in on the young thief named Storm. Her only hope may lie in the hands of a mysterious and charming stranger. Plus, the Shadow King wants Mystique dead. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gambit. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 266D CGC 7.5 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #2074173015

Direct Edition. "Gambit!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Collins and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Andy Kubert. The Hounds are closing in on the young thief named Storm. Her only hope may lie in the hands of a mysterious and charming stranger. Plus, the Shadow King wants Mystique dead. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gambit. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 266N CGC 9.6 SS Kubert Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Signed by Andy Kubert on 06/05/2016.

Label #1409376001

Newsstand Edition. "Gambit!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Mike Collins and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Andy Kubert. The Hounds are closing in on the young thief named Storm. Her only hope may lie in the hands of a mysterious and charming stranger. Plus, the Shadow King wants Mystique dead. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gambit. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 268D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349607015

1st Printing. Direct Edition. "Madripoor Knights!" Guest-starring Captain America and Black Widow. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Cover by Jim Lee. In this classic flashback tale, during the second World War, a mysterious man by the name of Logan and a rookie Sentinel of Liberty must team up against the deadly Hand to save the life of a young girl. Meanwhile in the present, Wolverine, Jubilee, Psylocke, and Black Widow finish a caper that began nearly fifty years earlier. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exists with 30th Anniversary Spider-Man in UPC Box. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 268D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4349607022

1st Printing. Direct Edition. "Madripoor Knights!" Guest-starring Captain America and Black Widow. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Cover by Jim Lee. In this classic flashback tale, during the second World War, a mysterious man by the name of Logan and a rookie Sentinel of Liberty must team up against the deadly Hand to save the life of a young girl. Meanwhile in the present, Wolverine, Jubilee, Psylocke, and Black Widow finish a caper that began nearly fifty years earlier. NOTE: JC Penney reprint exists with 30th Anniversary Spider-Man in UPC Box. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 281A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3960953006

FIRST PRINTING with WHITE title logo (second printing has a red title logo). "Fresh Upstart!" Story by Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. It's a new era for Marvel's Merry Mutants. Xavier's original students have returned home and reunited with the X-Men to assemble the greatest team of super-human mutants ever assembled. But with new a new team comes new threats. Who are the Upstarts and what kind of threat do they pose to the X-Men, and mutantkind in general? Witness the ultimate fate of Donald Pierce, the Reavers, the White Queen and her Hellions. NOTE: 1st appearance of Fitzroy. ****death of Donald Pierce, the Reavers, Jetstream, Beef, and Tarot. 1st printing - white title. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 281A CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4001041005

FIRST PRINTING with WHITE title logo (second printing has a red title logo). "Fresh Upstart!" Story by Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. It's a new era for Marvel's Merry Mutants. Xavier's original students have returned home and reunited with the X-Men to assemble the greatest team of super-human mutants ever assembled. But with new a new team comes new threats. Who are the Upstarts and what kind of threat do they pose to the X-Men, and mutantkind in general? Witness the ultimate fate of Donald Pierce, the Reavers, the White Queen and her Hellions. NOTE: 1st appearance of Fitzroy. ****death of Donald Pierce, the Reavers, Jetstream, Beef, and Tarot. 1st printing - white title. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 282D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4461865011

Direct Edition. "Payback!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. In one fell swoop the Upstarts have destroyed the Reavers and crippled the Hellfire Club. Next up, the Mutant Liberation Front. Who can stop these powerful new foes? Enter: Bishop! NOTE: 1st appearance of Bishop. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 282D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0627287018

Direct Edition. "Payback!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. In one fell swoop the Upstarts have destroyed the Reavers and crippled the Hellfire Club. Next up, the Mutant Liberation Front. Who can stop these powerful new foes? Enter: Bishop! NOTE: 1st appearance of Bishop. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 282D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #3763355008

Direct Edition. "Payback!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. In one fell swoop the Upstarts have destroyed the Reavers and crippled the Hellfire Club. Next up, the Mutant Liberation Front. Who can stop these powerful new foes? Enter: Bishop! NOTE: 1st appearance of Bishop. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 282D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #3773259009

Direct Edition. "Payback!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. In one fell swoop the Upstarts have destroyed the Reavers and crippled the Hellfire Club. Next up, the Mutant Liberation Front. Who can stop these powerful new foes? Enter: Bishop! NOTE: 1st appearance of Bishop. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 283 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4044927010

1st full appearance of Bishop. "Bishop's Crossing!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. His name is Bishop and he's arrived here from the future to set the wrong things right. Even if he has to go through the X-Men to do it. Plus, whatever happened to Jean Grey and Emma Frost? Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 283 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4465744016

1st full appearance of Bishop. "Bishop's Crossing!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. His name is Bishop and he's arrived here from the future to set the wrong things right. Even if he has to go through the X-Men to do it. Plus, whatever happened to Jean Grey and Emma Frost? Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 283 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3964321013

1st full appearance of Bishop. "Bishop's Crossing!" Story by Whilce Portacio and John Byrne. Art by Whilce Portacio and Art Thibert. His name is Bishop and he's arrived here from the future to set the wrong things right. Even if he has to go through the X-Men to do it. Plus, whatever happened to Jean Grey and Emma Frost? Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3985861009

The New Mutants and Loki guest star in "There's No Place Like Home." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Alan Gordon, Mike Mignola, and Adams. Adams/Walt Simonson cover (based on the Thor/Journey Into Mystery 83 cover by Jack Kirby). New Mutants x-over continued from New Mutants Special Edition (1985) issue 1. Cover price $1.25.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 219 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1497561001

Cover art by Don Rosa. The Son of the Sun starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Flintheart Glomgold, script and art by Don Rosa. Portrait of the Artist as a Duck Man text article, script by Geoffrey Blum, art by Don Rosa. A Taxing Effort starring Donald Duck and Ludwig Von Drake, script by Bob Foster, art by Frank Smith. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

Uncle Scrooge (1954-2008 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone/Gemstone) 219 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4411882020

Cover art by Don Rosa. The Son of the Sun starring Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Flintheart Glomgold, script and art by Don Rosa. Portrait of the Artist as a Duck Man text article, script by Geoffrey Blum, art by Don Rosa. A Taxing Effort starring Donald Duck and Ludwig Von Drake, script by Bob Foster, art by Frank Smith. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.95.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 30 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4377830011

Usagi and Kenichi invade the bandit stronghold to find Jotaro, but encounter the sinister Jei instead. Part 3 of Circles. Story, art and cover by Stan Sakai, plus a story by Don Dougherty. Black and white; 32 pages. Cover price $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

V for Vendetta (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4457084011

Part 1 of 10. The time is 1997. The place is Great Britain... and things have never been worse. It's a time of brooding darkness, chilling despair and oppressive tyranny. The time for V for Vendetta. Who is the mysterious V? Is his wrath aimed at the fascist rulers gripping Britain in their iron grasp...or are his motives more complex than any reasonable person can hope to understand? Welcome to the dark world of Alan Moore and David Lloyd's downbeat thriller, originally published in black and white in the British weekly comics magazine Warrior. Now, presented for the first time in this country, V for Vendetta debuts in full color. V for Vendetta is a 10-issue Deluxe Format maxi-series, featuring all the original episodes from Warrior and, beginning with the eighth issue, all-new material and the long-awaited finale by series creators writer Alan Moore and artist David Lloyd. David will also be coloring V for Vendetta for its Deluxe Format debut, as well as providing all-new covers. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $2.00.

Vanguard Illustrated (1983) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4457084010

Edited by David Scroggy. Cover by Dave Stevens. Written by David Campiti, Mike Baron, Darren Auck and Peter Milligan. Art by Cynthy J. Wood and Bob McLeod, Steve Rude, Darren Auck and Brendan McCarthy. Otherworldly tales of science fiction, some with elements of fantasy and the supernatural! Featuring: "Legends of the Stargrazers"; "Sales Call" (part 2 of 4, continues next issue); "The Guest"; and "Freakwave! Part 2: With Ceaseless Turmoil Seething..." (part 2 of 3, continues next issue). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Vigilante (1983 1st Series) 50 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4450889013

Final issue. Adrian Chase looks back on his life, and realizes that everyone who got near him...ended up dead...in "A Life!" Script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Steve Erwin, inks by Jack Torrance. Cover by Ken Steacy. Suggested for Mature Readers. Cover price $1.50.

Watchmen (1986) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #0916344005

Alan Moore's classic take on the superhero genre. Widely considered to be one of the greatest stories in modern comics history. Art by Dave Gibbons. 1st appearance Rorschach, Ozymandias, Dr. Manhattan, Silk Spectre & Nite Owl. Death of the Comedian. Cover price $1.50.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8 Vess Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #1213854015

Direct Edition. "Til Death Do Us Part!" Story by Louise Simonson. Art by Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney. Painted cover by Charles Vess. The alien symbiote (aka black costume) ambushes Peter Parker while he is getting dressed. Now Spider-Man must battle the black costume and the new Vulturions on his way to the Baxter Building! Meanwhile, Aunt May laments Peter's decision to drop out of graduate school. (Note: The Web of Spiderman series essentially replaced the Marvel Team-Up title as Marvel's third regular series featuring Spider-Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.