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Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-06FB12C-002

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Direct Edition. "Tundra!" Story and art by John Byrne. Exploding from the pages of the X-Men comes Canada's premier super-team - Alpha Flight! The monstrous Sasquatch, the mystical Shaman, the twins, Aurora and Northstar, the divine Snowbird, the tumbling Puck (1st appearance), the aquatic beauty, Marrina (1st appearance), and their leader, Vindicator, must reunite to stop the destructive elemental force known as Tundra. NOTE: Also 1st appearance of Omega Flight (Diamond Lil, Wild Child, Flashback,& Smart Alec). Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Adventures (1979 3rd Series) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-1BAEEBF-001

Direct Edition. "X-Men" is written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, with art by Jack Kirby and Paul Reinman; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #1 (pages 1-12 are reprinted). Characters: Intro: X-Men; Professor X [Charles Xavier]; Magneto. Also: "A Man Called...X" is written by Roy Thomas, with art by Werner Roth and John Verpoorten; reprinted from Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st Series #38. Characters: Professor X; Agent Fred Duncan; Cyclops [Scott Summers]. Cover price $0.40.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 275 CBCS 9.0 SS Rubinstein/Frenz/DeFalco

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signatures: Joe Rubinstein, Ron Frenz & Tom DeFalco on 6/16/2023. Direct Edition.

Label #23-211DCD8-003

"The Choice and the Challenge!" Part 1 of 2. Double-sized issue. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. Affairs of the heart take center stage for Peter, Mary Jane, Betty, Ned, Flash, and Sha Shan as the long-time group of friends deal with a variety of relationship problems! But amid the soap opera-style drama, there is a super-villain on the prowl...the Hobgoblin! Armed with a new weapons system, the goblin circles the Port Authority Bus Terminal to draw out the web-slinger! Surprisingly the Hobgoblin's plan works! And then so does his new weapon! Is the goblin finally going to put Spidey down for the count? Cameo appearances by the Kingpin, Arranger, and Rose. Flashback cameos by the Green Goblin, Gwen Stacy, and the Sin-Eater. (Notes: Woven into the story are 11 (reprinted) pages of Spider-Man's origin from Amazing Fantasy 15. Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. On the cover the web-slinger and Hobgoblin break through a page from Amazing Fantasy 15. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 283.) Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 352 CBCS 9.4 SS Emberlin

Paper: White

Direct Edition Verified Signature: Randy Emberlin.

Label #20-11793B3-002

"Death Walk!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Nova. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. While Nova battles the Tri-Sentinel from the outside, Spider-Man makes his way inside the deadly robot; but still finds himself hampered by its defensive measures! When the Life Foundation shows up to erase an incriminating computer disk (that Nova has taken), the Tri-Sentinel gets caught in their magnetic blast! Which stops the robot long enough for Spidey to release the Antarctic vibranium in the control center and cause the Tri-Sentinel to explode! 32 pages. Cover price $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-2E029DD-014

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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.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #24-2E029DD-015

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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.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 132 CBCS 7.0 SS Wilson/Thomas

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signatures: Ron Wilson & Roy Thomas on 6/17/2023.

Label #23-211DCD8-008

"Kang War II" Plot by Steve Englehart. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finishes). Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. In a malevolent manner, Kang the Conqueror has teleported Earth's Mightiest Heroes to the labyrinths of limbo! And now the Legion of the Unliving stalks the Avengers one by one through the endless maze of stone corridors! Frankenstein's Monster begins the action by ambushing the thunder god! Then Midnight blindsides Mantis! However, Hawkeye and Shell-Head accidentally bump into one another and a glimmer of hope emerges for the heroes! But seconds later Baron Zemo, Wonder Man, and the original Human Torch attack! The golden avenger is the first to fall to the unliving legion. And nearby in the maddening maze, the Vision goes down next. Two avengers mortally wounded. Three others wandering around completely lost and alone. In their glorious history, the Avengers have battled through 132 issues, but at this moment the chances of there even being an issue 133…do not look good. Story continues in Giant-Size Avengers 3. Cameo appearances by Immortus, Rama-Tut, Libra, and the Cotati. Avengers Lineup: Iron Man, Hawkeye, Mantis, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: Giant-Size Avengers 3 is simply a must-read. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mary Jo Duffy. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #78 The Owl by Gene Colan.) Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 314N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-40BAE71-015

Newsstand Edition. "Along Came a Spider" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan. What if the universe disappeared for just a split second? That would be frightening! And what if the awesome weapon that could make that possible…fell into the hands of a sinister super-villainess? That would be terrifying! Unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes…the former and the latter are now both reality! At the Polydyne Industries laboratory in New Jersey, the genocidal Nebula has seized control of Professor Harker's incredible compressor unit! But even Nebula isn't exactly sure what the compressor unit can do! The Avengers fear the worst and ask Sersi and Spider-Man to help them! With Cap, Thor, Sersi, Jarvis, and the wall-crawler gathered in the underground control room, the universe disappears again! But the five heroes still remain! Now what? Cameo appearances by Starfox, Wonder Man, Hank Pym, and the Wasp. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Iron Man, Sersi, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: The Avengers previously battled Nebula in Avengers 259 and 260. This issue includes a full-page ad for Silver Surfer 34 and Fantastic Four 337.) 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 315D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-40BAE71-016

Direct Edition. "Doomsday Plus One!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by John Byrne. Art by Paul Ryan (breakdowns) and Tom Palmer (finishes). Cover by Paul Ryan and Tom Palmer. The universe has vanished! Except for two small pockets of life! One pocket is the Avengers control room with five souls inside! And the other is the Polydyne Industries laboratory with Nebula, Professor Harker, and a few assistants clinging to life! The professor's powerful universal compressor has run amok and now threatens to annihilate everything! Thor uses his mighty mjolnir to bring the Avengers into the Polydyne lab! And then and there, the star-spangled avenger, the Prince of Asgard, the enchanting Eternal, and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man fight to save the cosmos from total annihilation! 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Black Panther (2016 Marvel 5th Series) 1STANLEE CBCS 9.4 SS Stan Lee Horn Stan Lee Collectibles Variant

Paper: White

Middle East Film & Comic Con. Verified Signature: Stan Lee.

Label #21-3B4C283-006

Stan Lee Collectibles MEFCC Edition Cover by Greg Horn. A Nation Under Our Feet: Part 1 of 11 - Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Art by Brian Stelfreeze. A new era for the Black Panther starts here! Written by MacArthur Genius and National Book Award winner TA-NEHISI COATES (Between the World and Me) and illustrated by living legend BRIAN STELFREEZE, 'A Nation Under Our Feet' is a story about dramatic upheaval in Wakanda and the Black Panther's struggle to do right by his people as their ruler. The indomitable will of Wakanda -- the famed African nation known for its vast wealth, advanced technology and warrior traditions -- has long been reflected in the will of its monarchs, the Black Panthers. But now the current Black Panther, T'Challa, finds that will tested by a superhuman terrorist group called The People that has sparked a violent uprising among the citizens of Wakanda. T'Challa knows the country must change to survive -- the question is, will the Black Panther survive the change? 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Contest of Champions (2015) 1XD CBCS 9.4 SS Young Young Variant

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Skottie Young. Baby Variant

Label #24-1DCF242-001

Written by Al Ewing. Art by Paco Medina and Thomas Labourot. Cover by Skottie Young. Welcome to the BATTLEREALM--a broken section of space-time where cosmic beings gamble for the ultimate power while their unwilling pawns fight for their lives and a chance to return back to Earth. Who will survive... THE CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS? 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Daredevil (2019 7th Series) 25REP.2ND.E CBCS 9.8 Mack Virgin Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

David Mack Virgin Variant.

Label #22-1ECEEA5-008

2nd Printing. Virgin Cover by David Mack. Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Marco Checchetto. 'DOING TIME' Starts Here! After a landmark year that put Daredevil through the wringer, this December, CHIP ZDARSKY and MARCO CHECCHETTO are dropping the Man Without Fear into familiar territory: behind bars. But there are no conspiracies against Daredevil to be found here - just the truth that his actions led to a man's death. Faced with the reality and consequences of his actions, will Daredevil have the stomach to serve his term? Worse still, facing down a prison's worth of criminals he helped put away, will he survive it? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 9 CBCS 7.5 SS Englehart

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Steve Englehart.

Label #23-20C0254-004

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"Divide and Conquer" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 4 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. Story continues from Avengers 116. The one-on-one battles for the Evil Eye continue! And the next battleground is Monterrey, Mexico! Iron Man checks in at the local university and finds the professor who is safekeeping the Evil Eye. But before Shell-Head can secure the eye, it's stolen by a defender! Which one? Why it's the Avengers' former ace archer, Hawkeye! And just like old times Hawkeye and Iron Man throw down in the streets of Monterrey! This should be an easy victory for the golden avenger, but the bow-slinger may have a trick or two in store for his former teammate! Next Chapter: "Dr. Strange vs. the Black Panther and Mantis!" The next piece of the Evil Eye rests in the heartland of America! Could one of the battles to save the world take place in an Indiana cornfield? Doctor Strange arrives in the Midwest first and locates the Evil Eye. The Sorcerer Supreme hopes to make a quick getaway; however, he can't escape the sharp detection skills of T'Challa and Mantis! So the two avengers have found the Master of the Mystic Arts, but now can they beat him in pitched battle? Story continues in Avengers 117. (Notes: Although the cover depicts three defenders rushing to aid Hawkeye, he fights alone vs. Iron Man. This issue includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2CF024C-002

"The Celestials!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The gods are real and they live among us! Archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, led by the enigmatic Ikaris, soon learn that they are not alone in this universe. But could the return of the space gods known as the Celestials possibly mean. Note: 1st appearance of Ajak and the Celestial Arishem the Judge. Cover price $0.25.

Eternals (1976 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-2279E2B-001

"The Devil in New York!" Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. The hidden chapters in the history of man are quickly being revealed. The Celestials have returned! Untouched for thousand years, a large crypt in an Incan ruin has discharged a living flight crew. As Margo's head spins from all the fantastic sights she has seen, sights no mortal before has seen, Ikaris introduces her to the fabulous Eternal beauty known as Sersi. Meanwhile, if the gods haves returned, can the monsters be far behind. The beastly Deviants, the sworn enemy of the Eternals and mankind, prepare to attack! Notes: 1st appearance of Sersi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Ralph Macchio. Cover price $0.30.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 27 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1984474-018

1st printing - "Snake-Eyes: The Origin: Part 2 of 2!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Frank Springer and Andy Mushynsky. As Cobra's elite fight for their lives in the swamp, Scarlet thinks back to the first time she ever met GI Joe's resident super ninja. The origin of Snake-Eyes continues! Plus, Storm Shadow and Snake-Eyes duel to the death and a startling secret about their rivalry is revealed! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 32 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1984E1B-001

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 A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 36D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279D3CC-012

First printing. Direct Edition. "All the Ships at Sea!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham, Mark Bright, Bob Camp, and Larry Hama. Cover by Michael Golden. A crack squad of Joes fights for survival on the open seas. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 38 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1984E1B-012

1st printing - "Judgments!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. Witness the trial of Cobra Commander's son! Will a father order the execution of his own child?! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 63 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-19857F5-022

Mike Zeck cover. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 63 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-198117D-014

Mike Zeck cover. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 78D CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1981F70-014

Direct Edition. The Joes not in captivity launch an assault to free Hawk with the help of Dr. Burkhart, and Destro shows up to put the nail in the Jugglers' coffin in "Payback!" Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Roadblock; Jinx; Rock 'N Roll; Grunt; Cover Girl; Dusty; Zap; Bazooka; Barbeque; Flash; Wetsuit; Snow-Job; Steeler; GUESTS: Storm Shadow; Billy; Dr. Adele Burkhart; The Jugglers; VILLAINS: Destro; Baroness . Written by Larry Hama, with art by Rod Whigham and Fred Fredericks. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 79 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-1981F70-016

The Joes may have beaten the diabolical Dreadnoks before, but now, in the heart of a New Jersey swamp, they're on the Dreadnoks' home turf--and that could make all the difference in the world! "Dreadnoks Rule!" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Marshall Rogers and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 80 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: Off white to white

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

Label #21-1981F70-017

In "Rolling Thunder," the Joes and Cobras battle over a new but unstable island that has emerged from the ocean close to the old location of Cobra Island. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Duke; Outback; Ripcord; Wild Bill; Lift-Ticket; Rumbler; Char-Broil (1st); Hardball (1st); Muskrat (1st); Hit 'N Run (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Commander [Fred VII]; Firefly; Dr. Mindbender; Tele-Viper; BATS; Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Tom Palmer. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 122D CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-21EE224-013

Direct Edition. "Transformer!" All hell's breaking loose both inside and outside the castle as the Joes fight both the Cobra forces defending outside, and the Red Ninjas, Slice and Dice inside to get to Destro. Meanwhile, Destro has finished his subjection to the scanner to show his love to the Baroness, and transforms the castle into a new Castle Destro as Cobra Commander arrives! Written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Randy Emberlin. Plus: a Billy dossier drawn by Andrew Wildman. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 130 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-197F604-010

The action heats up as Cobra Commander leads the forces of Cobra in an all-out attempt to destroy the Pit--the Joes' headquarters. Meanwhile, Firefly and his zombified ninjas launch an attack of their own--on Cobra Island! "Point and Counterpoint!" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Stephen Baskerville. Plus: a Destro dossier drawn by Joe Madureira and Harry Candelario. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 140 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-197F604-018

GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 2 of 4 - "Goin' South!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Chris Batista. With a new and improved Megatron at their side, Cobra is all but unstoppable! Is this the end of the Joes, or can they find a ally of their own to match the might of next generation Decepticon? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 141 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-197F604-022

GI Joe and the Transformers: Generation 2: Part 3 of 4 - "Sucker Punch!" Story by Larry Hama. Art by Steve Lieber and William Rosado. As Snake Eyes and Ninja Force attempt to pull Scarlet out of deep cover, Megatron decides to up the ante. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 144 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-21F0204-005

"Snake-Eyes: The Tale Untold!" Characters: Wild Bill; Scarlett; Snake-Eyes; Stalker; Hawk; Road Block; Jinx; Dojo; Nunchuk; Rock 'N Roll; Grunt; Doc; Stalker. Note: Story takes place immediately after issue 142. Written by Larry Hama, with art and cover by William Rosado and Chip Wallace. Cover price $1.25.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 150 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-19803A9-015

Special giant-sized 150th issue spectacular! The battle you demanded--Snake-Eyes vs. Cobra Commander in "Slam Dance in the Cyber-Castle!" Written by Larry Hama, with art by Phil Gosier and Crusher Wallace. Plus: Marvel's greatest talents team up for an all-star gallery of your favorite Joes and Cobras, featuring pin-ups by Bret Blevins, Tom Lyle, Pat Broderick, Alex Saviuk, Randy Emberlin, Ron Lim and Sal Buscema. Cover by Phil Gosier and Randy Emberlin. Cover price $2.00.

Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-2013B60-004

"The Coming!" Guest-starring Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Herb Trimpe and Jim Mooney. The slumbering leviathan known as Godzilla has awaken and rises out of the sea off the shores of Alaska. This reptilian titan has already left Japan devastated and now has made his way to America. With a tail that can smash mountains to dust and fiery breath born out of the Atomic Age, is there anything that can stop this monster's rampage? Right from the Toho Productions' famed movie series comes Godzilla, King of the Monsters. Cover price $0.30.

Hulk (2022 Marvel) 3C CBCS 9.8 Nakayama Variant

Paper: White

Classic Homage Variant Edition

Label #22-0543CBE-046

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Ottley. Cover by David Nakayama. "SMASHSTRONAUT" PART 3 OF 6! There is another Bruce Banner! But where is his Hulk? The answer to that question? Well, it's a doozy. And it's about to change our Hulk's entire course of action! The most insane, action-packed HULK story you've ever read gets even MORE epic as Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley take things to a whole other level! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Hulk (2022 Marvel) 3D CBCS 9.8 Moore 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Tradd Moore Retailer Incentive

Label #22-077313D-008

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Ryan Ottley. Cover by Tradd Moore. "SMASHSTRONAUT" PART 3 OF 6! There is another Bruce Banner! But where is his Hulk? The answer to that question? Well, it's a doozy. And it's about to change our Hulk's entire course of action! The most insane, action-packed HULK story you've ever read gets even MORE epic as Donny Cates and Ryan Ottley take things to a whole other level! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-0EDC777-002

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CBCS 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #24-2E08A5E-004

Part 1 of 2 - "The Ring of the Nebulas!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age, Captain America, Human Torch, and Prince Namor alongside their sidekicks Bucky and Toro, unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. But when Captain America rescues a mysterious woman of great beauty, the Invaders suddenly find themselves confronted with a threat greater than anything they've ever faced before. 32 pages FC. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

John Carter Warlord of Mars (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-0EDC777-003

Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' Martian novels, John Carter Warlord of Mars ran for 28 issues. "Air Pirates of Mars, Part 1" finds John Carter rescuing Dejah Thoris from an army of Tharks and uncovering a plot to destroy his beloved Barsoom. Includes Welcome Back, Carter text editorial. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Kane and Cockrum. Cover price $0.30.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Direct Edition. Damaged/broken/not intact. Minor front/back crack(s), under 1".

Label #19-418723C-003

Byte of the Binary Bug - Written by Marv Wolfman. Art and Cover by Steve Ditko. A brand new foe for X-51! Starring Machine Man, Peter Spaulding, Maggie Jones (introduction), Pamela Quinn (introduction), Byron T. Benjamin (introduction), Eddie White (introduction), Hiram Goldstein (introduction), Harry Wilkins (introduction), Frank Cirrado (introduction), Patrick Gilroy (introduction), James Anderson, Calvin C. Bryer (introduction), Binary Bug [Joseph Rambo] (introduction, villain), Khan (introduction), Gianelli (introduction) and Tinkerer. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.40.

Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989) 24 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-041

The Trial of Marc Spector: Epilogue: Black Tide - Written by Chuck Dixon. Art by Sal Velluto & Chris Ivy. Cover by Denys Cowan. His encounter with Bo Ollsen last issue leads Moon Knight to Raposa, the man responsible for The Trial of Marc Spector. And Midnight is horrifyingly transformed into the Secret Empire's newest weapon! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Masterpieces Collection (1993) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-22F82E4-002

Joe Jusko Marvel art pinups. Cover price $2.95.

Marvel Masterpieces Collection (1993) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-22F82E4-003

Joe Jusko Marvel art pinups. Cover price $2.95.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 1D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Blue Galactus Variant

Label #21-2156ce3-088

Direct Edition. "The War Begins!" Part 1 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. This is it, the granddaddy of all epic events. Before Identity Crisis, Infinite Crisis, House of M, Civil War, and Infinity Gauntlet there was Secret Wars. A nigh omnipotent being from beyond has, for lack of a better word, kidnapped the greatest heroes and deadliest villains in the Marvel Universe and whisked them to the far side of the universe to battle for the ultimate prize. One thing is for certain, the lives of these heroes and villains will never be the same again. - This is the first printing. Any 2nd printing will have the words "Second Printing" at the bottom of the first page. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-1FDEB0B-001

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-1FDEB0B-002

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-1FDEB0B-003

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #23-1FB21F6-003

Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981 Marvel) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-2386FFA-009

Direct Edition. Cover by James Sherman. Script by Walt Simonson. Art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation. Cover price $0.50.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1864831-004

Direct Edition. 1st appearance and origin of the She Hulk. "The She-Hulk Lives!" Guest-starring Bruce Banner. Story by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Chic Stone. Jennifer Walters is on the verge of death after an attempted assassination, and the only thing that will save her life is a blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner...AKA the Incredible Hulk! His gamma-irradiated blood sparks a startling transformation in his cousin, and she will forevermore be known as the Savage She-Hulk! Cover price $0.40.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248D6B1-023

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Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-2837535-009

Covers by Humberto Ramos Paul Jenkins (w)/Humberto Ramos (p) The fan favorite team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Humberto Ramos reteam for the newest ongoing series starring the Amazing Spider-Man. And the series kicks off with a bang, as Spidey faces off against his deadliest foe, Venom! 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 (each) UPC: 5960605427-00111 UPC: 5960605427-00211 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #24-2837535-010

Covers by Humberto Ramos Paul Jenkins (w)/Humberto Ramos (p) The fan favorite team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Humberto Ramos reteam for the newest ongoing series starring the Amazing Spider-Man. And the series kicks off with a bang, as Spidey faces off against his deadliest foe, Venom! 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 (each) UPC: 5960605427-00111 UPC: 5960605427-00211 Cover price $2.25.