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  • Item #52028585
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    Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8

    1st app. Puck

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #19-279A9AA-054

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    Starts Apr 5

    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.

  • Item #62336989
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    Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 299N CBCS 6.5 Winnipeg

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition/Winnipeg Copy.

    Label #24-36C428A-001

    Starts Apr 5

    Newsstand Edition. "Survival of the Hittist!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Todd McFarlane. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After their waterfront arms theft goes awry, the Life Foundation turns the tables on Chance! The mysterious survivalist group abducts the mercenary and takes him to their secret headquarters in northern New Jersey! But thanks to a well-placed spider tracer, the web-slinger infiltrates the foundation's secluded colony the next day...and rescues Chance! So now the adversaries of 24 hours ago suddenly become allies to avoid death...courtesy of the Life Foundation! First appearance (and cameo on the last page) by Venom. Cameo appearances by Eddie Murphy, Paul Schaffer, and Joe Robertson. Last 75¢ issue. 36 pages, full color. (Note: Chance returns in Amazing Spider-Man 336.) Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #61197184
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    Avengers (1963 1st Series) 195N CBCS 8.5

    Paper: Off white

    Newsstand Edition

    Label #21-254A14C-003

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    Newsstand Edition. "Assault on a Mind Cage!" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by Jack Abel and Dan Green. Cover by George Perez and Dan Green. The Wasp has taken it upon herself to invade the Solomon Institute and find out what's going on inside! Unfortunately though, it's been several hours since anyone's heard from her! So Yellowjacket and Ant-Man (aka Scott Lang) infiltrate the institute, while the remaining avengers wait outside in the snow! The three insect-size heroes are having an easy time defeating all the guards in the asylum, but their fortunes dramatically change when the institute's head honcho arrives...the Taskmaster! First (cameo) appearance of the Taskmaster. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Jocasta, Ms. Marvel, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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    Captain America (1968 1st Series) 243 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #0000463-AA-022

    Starts Mar 10

    "The Lazarus Conspiracy!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Roger McKenzie. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Cover by George Pérez and Joe Sinnott. At the Federal Courthouse in Lower Manhattan, Captain America interrupts a group of costumed thieves stealing the SHIELD master matrix -- which is used for creating Life Model Decoys. After the villains load the master matrix on a helicopter, Cap follows in hot pursuit! The trail leads to the Cameron Electronics Plant and a twisted dying old man inside -- looking to become the next Adonis. (Note: This issue includes a sideways full-page ad featuring Batroc the Leaper promoting Crazy Magazine.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

  • Item #61978835
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    Captain America Comics (German 1999) Facsimile 1 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: Off white to white

    German Edition

    Label #24-289AA9F-003

    Starts Later today

    Fascimile Edition of Captain America Comics #1 - reprints the original Joe Simon and Jack Kirby Captain America stories in German language. Distributed as an exclusive bonus comic in a foreign comic multi-pack (Marvel Jubiläum Pack 1) with four other Marvel Deutschland comics. 6 3/4" x 10 1/4", FC, 48 pages.

  • Item #62434061
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    Chamber of Darkness (1969 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #18-4158FD6-003

    Starts Apr 5

    Cover art by John Romita. It's Only Magic!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by John Verpoorten; Tommy steals a spellbook and summons a Djinn who plans to destroy the world. Mr. Craven Buys His Scream House!, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Tom Sutton; Creighton Craven tries to destroy his grandfather's house. Always Leave 'Em Laughing!, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Boswell Boliver builds a time machine to escape into the past where he believes that people won't laugh at him. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #62140950
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    Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 170 CBCS 9.4 SS Miller/Janson

    Paper: White

    Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s); Significant inner well scuff(s)

    Signed by Frank Miller 06/05/2016 and Klaus Janson on 06/04/2016 at Fan Expo Dallas.

    Label #16-20356A5-001

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    Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. The Kingpin Must Die, script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Kingpin, retired in Japan, sends his wife to New York to hire Nelson and Murdock so he can turn states evidence against the East Coast crime bosses; Vanessa is captured by the mob so they can lure Kingpin back to New York so they can kill him; Daredevil gets in the way and has a confrontation with Bullseye. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #54613775
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    Eternals (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
    1st app. Eternals, Ikaris, Makkari, Kro

    Paper: White

    Label #21-271F90B-003

    Starts Apr 5

    "The Day of the Gods." Written by Jack Kirby. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by John Verpoorten. What if all the stories were true? All myths...all the legends... What if all the stories about gods and monsters were true? For archeologist Doctor Damian and his daughter Margo, those legends are about to become reality. The gods are real and they've lived among us for centuries. 1st appearance of Ikaris, Makkari, Kro and the Eternals as a team . 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #61787827
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    Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #20-2A76D7E-017

    Starts Apr 5

    "Rites of Power!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer. When the Ewok village comes under attack by a band of warriors only Princess Kneesaa may hold the key to victory. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

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    Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 6 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #16-3717D5B-266

    Starts Apr 5

    "The Ice Demon!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Jon D'Agostino.. When Wicket falls under the thrall of the notorious Ice Demon it could spell the end for Logray, the Ewoks' Medicine Man. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

  • Item #61788167
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    Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 7D CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #16-3717D5B-269

    Starts Apr 5

    Direct Edition. "The Perilous Laughing Spell!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Jon D'Agostino.. When Wicket is ensnared by a laughing spell, it's up to Teebo and Princess Kneesaa to confront the menacing Mountain Spirit! FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #61788425
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    Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 8 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #16-371E882-052

    Starts Apr 5

    "Eye of the Kreegon!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Jon D'Agostino.. When the warlock, Morag, summons forth the monstrous Kreegon, it falls to Wicket and the gang to save the day. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #61788169
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    Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 10D CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #20-2A782B7-007

    Starts Apr 5

    Direct Edition. Written by Dave Manak. Art by John Romita, Warren Kremer and Jon D'Agostino. The unusual crossover that began in Star Wars Droids (1986 1st Series Marvel/Star Comics) #4 concludes in the prehistoric past of the Ewoks' world of Endor! How can the Ewoks, R2-D2 and C-3PO stop the destruction happening in their own time when they're faced with their own imminent destruction in the far past? Featuring "The Demons of Endor" (Part 3) and "A Race in Time" (Part 4). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #61788431
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    Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 12 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Slab: See item notes

    Direct Edition. Minor side/edge crack(s), less than 1".

    Label #20-3B16BE9-008

    Starts Apr 5

    The Thorn Monster - Written by Dave Manak. Art by Warren Kremer, Jon D'Agostino and Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover by Warren Kremer. Beware...the Thorn Monster! Characters in this issue: Wicket; Princess Kneesaa; Morag; Logray; Chief Chirpa. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #62438633
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 26 CBCS 4.0

    Paper: Off white

    Slab: Minor crack(s) front or back, under 1"

    Label #18-3C1A663-007

    Starts Apr 5

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Take Over!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as George Bell]; The Avengers join the fight against Hulk. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62414977
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 27 CBCS 5.0

    Paper: Off white

    Label #18-3C1A663-008

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    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Search for Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as Geo. Bell]; Sub-Mariner kidnaps Sue; He wants 24 hours to convince her to marry him; Reed wants to take her back. First Doctor Strange cross-over. Doctor Doom cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62414963
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 30 CBCS 5.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

    Label #21-4088DC5-009

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    "The Dreaded Diablo!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Chic Stone. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby with inks by Chic Stone. On a vacation in Transylvania, the FF encounter a castle inhabited by Diablo. Note: First Appearance of Diablo. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62314526
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 36 CBCS 5.0 SS Stan Lee

    1st app. Madame Medusa (Inhumans)

    Paper: Off white

    Verified Signature: Stan Lee (on 1st page).

    Label #24-3B7F538-001

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    Starts Apr 5

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Intro and first appearance of Madam Medusa (of the Inhumans) in The Frightful Four!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone; Reed and Sue announce their engagement. The Wizard forms the Frightful Four and attacks the Baxter Building. The Frightful Four include Medusa, the Wizard, the Sandman, and Paste-Pot Pete. Brief appearances by the Avengers, the X-Men, and Spider-Man. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62414880
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 45 CBCS 3.5

    1st app. Inhumans, Black Bolt, Crystal, Karnak, Triton, Lockjaw

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #23-0B6D49C-006

    Starts Later today

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott. First appearance of the Inhumans--Black Bolt, Crystal, Karnak, Triton, and Lockjaw—in Among Us Hide...the Inhumans, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Sinnott; Crystal lures Johnny into a trap where he is captured by the Inhumans; The rest of the FF hurry to his rescue. Appearances by Medusa, Gorgon, the Dragon Man, the Sandman, and the Trapster. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #61116896
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    Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 124 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: White

    Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

    Label #21-0E9C8F8-003

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    "The Return of the Monster!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The FF's cataclysmic confrontation with Galactus and the Silver Surfer is over! But on the way back to the Baxter Building, Reed collapses from total exhaustion; so Ben, Sue, and Johnny rush him to the East Side Medical Pavilion for recovery! Ironically, just a few hours earlier a strange monster was reported inside the medical pavilion. Is someone or something stalking the hospital? After the Thing is knocked out and the Invisible Girl is kidnapped, it certainly appears so! Fortunately though, the ever-present Human Torch is ready to challenge the monster! (Note: The Monster from the Lost Lagoon previously appeared in Fantastic Four 97.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #62336993
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    GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 1D CBCS 8.0

    1st app. Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and more

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #24-3726FFA-001

    Starts Apr 5

    Direct Edition. Giant size issue - "Operation: Lady Doomsday!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe and Bob McLeod. Cobra is a sinister terrorist organization bent on world domination! There is only one thing standing in their way - GI Joe, the free world's elite strike force and a band of highly trained super soldiers who fight for freedom, justice and the American way. Yo, Joe! 1st appearance of Hawk, Snake-eyes, Scarlett, Clutch, Rock 'n' Roll, Stalker, Breaker, Flash, Grand Slam, Short-Fuse, Grunt, Cobra Commander and the Baroness. Includes back-up story "Hot Potato!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Don Perlin and Jack Abel. Starring Snake-eyes, Scarlett, and Rock 'n' Roll. Also includes a 2-page diagram of "The Pit," the G.I. Joe Command Center. 52 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

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    GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 56D CBCS 9.2 SS Larry Hama

    Paper: White

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

    Label #21-19857F5-009

    Starts Mar 17

    First Printing. Direct Edition. "Jungle Moves!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Rod Whigham and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Mike Zeck. The Joes score a much needed victory. Plus, more secrets revealed about the mysterious Destro. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

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    GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 64 CBCS 9.2 SS Larry Hama

    Paper: White

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

    Label #21-198117D-017

    Starts Later today

    In "Maneuvering for Position," the newly deceased Snake-Eyes and Scarlett get ready to invade Borovia and help their captured comrades; Fred VII lands on Cobra Island proclaiming himself to be Cobra Commander, and the Baroness backs him up. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Snake-Eyes; Scarlett; Crank-Case; Fast-Draw (1st); Chuckles; Psyche-Out (1st); Lt. Falcon; Back-Stop (1st); Law and Order; Leatherneck; Hardtop (1st); Payload (1st); GUEST: Blind Master; VILLAINS: Cobra Commander II [1st; Fred VII]; Serpentor; Zartan; Dreadnoks; Baroness; Dr. Mindbender; Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Ron Wagner and Russ Heath. Cover by Mike Zeck and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

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    GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 82 CBCS 9.4 SS Larry Hama

    Paper: White

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

    Label #21-1981F70-019

    Starts Mar 24

    In "Weeding Out," three new recruits survive the ordeal of basic training, G.I. Joe style, and are sent on their first mission before they have barely had time to catch their breath. Characters: FEATURE: G.I. Joe--Hawk; Zap; Roadblock; Grand-Slam; Cover Girl; Steeler; Lightfoot (1st); Repeater (1st); Budo (1st); VILLAINS: Cobra Soldiers. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Marshall Rogers, Don Hudson and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.00.

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    GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 100 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #20-3C1D242-029

    Starts Mar 24

    Giant-sized 100th issue! In "Seeds of Empire," the Dreadnoks attack the Pit, helped by two Joes on the inside, and the original Cobra Commander, back in the saddle, invades the town of Millville, with Spirit and Mutt trapped! Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright and Randy Emberlin. Cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. Cover price $1.50.

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    GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 123 CBCS 9.6 SS Larry Hama

    Paper: White

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

    Label #21-21EE224-015

    Starts Mar 10

    Introducing a new team of heroes--the Eco-Warriors--and a new team of villains--drug lord Headman and the Headhunters! "Shots in the Dark!" is written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Randy Emberlin. Plus: a Hawk dossier drawn by Kevin Maguire. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.25.

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    GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 124 CBCS 9.2 SS Larry Hama

    Paper: White

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

    Label #21-21EE224-017

    Starts Mar 17

    This "Triptych" issue has three separate storylines. First the G.I. Joe drug elimination force battles Headman and his Headhunters. Second, Flint and his Eco-Warriors battle Cesspool and the Cobra Sludge-Vipers and Toxo-Vipers. Third, the G.I. Joe Ninja Force is drawn into international intrigue by Slice & Dice and the Red Ninja pawns. Written by Larry Hama, with art by Andrew Wildman and Randy Emberlin. Plus: a schematic of the Brawler missile launcher by Eliot Brown. Cover by Andrew Wildman. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #54556354
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    Published Aug 1977 by Marvel.

    Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #21-2CF024C-005

    Starts Apr 5

    "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.

  • Item #54729960
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    Published Aug 1977 by Marvel.

    Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #21-3290CD9-002

    Starts Later today

    "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.

  • Item #55322640
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    Published Aug 1977 by Marvel.

    Godzilla (1977 Marvel) 1 CBCS 9.8

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #21-1BD88B9-005

    Starts Jul 5

    "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.

  • Item #61788908
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    Heathcliff (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 6 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade exceeds the top grade in the CGC census, 9.6.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #20-2A782B7-019

    Starts Apr 5

    Comic book version of the popular comic strip cat, Heathcliff. In this issue, Heathcliff causes Santa Claus to have an accident and then has to help deliver Christmas presents in "Santa Claws." Script by Angelo DeCesare and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. In "Operation Baby Bait," Grandma gets robbed and Heathcliff resolves to do something about it. Script by Michael Gallagher and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Issue also has Iggy's version of the classic story "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Script by Michael Gallagher and art by Warren Kremer & Jacqueline Roettcher. Cover price $0.65.

  • Item #61788178
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    Howard the Duck (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #16-FA5510D-023

    Starts Apr 5

    Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Frank Brunner and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Frank Brunner. Howard the Barbarian; Legendary creators Steve Gerber and Frank Bruner present the audacious, quirky, downright filthy Howard the Duck in his own ongoing series!; Howards debut adventure guest stars a plethora of Marvel Heroes--Spider-Man, Conjurer, and many more; Howard is thinking of committing suicide and then finds himself involved in a bizarre adventure where he meets Beverly Switzler and Spider-Man for the first time, and faces off against Pro-Rata, the Financial Wizard. Continued from Giant-Size Man-Thing #5. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 109 CBCS 9.2

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #16-1D4C225-097

    Starts Later today

    Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin. The Monster and the Man-Beast!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Frank Giacoia (layouts) and Herb Trimpe, inks by John Severin; The Hulk stops a deadly Chinese missile from being launched but the huge detonation drops him into the Savage Land where he transforms back into Bruce Banner; Being rescued by Ka-Zar from the Swamp Men, the jungle lord asks for Banner's help in deactivating a mysterious machine that is making weather all over the world to go wild and will eventually lead to the destruction of earth; The Swamp Men renew their attack and Banner becomes the Hulk to face the threat, totally forgetting about the deadly machine he was supposed to deactivate. Letter to the editor from future pro Tony Isabella. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #62433378
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    Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 180 CBCS 6.5

    1st app. Wolverine (cameo)

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #24-42C6B9E-001

    Starts Apr 5

    First appearance of Wolverine (cameo last panel). Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And the Wind Howls...Wendigo!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Hulk is in Canada looking for some peace and quiet when he is mysteriously drawn to a cave inhabited by the sister of the man who became the Wendigo; Marie and Georges plan on transferring the power of the Wendigo to the Hulk, thus restorin Paul Cartier to his normal life; Marie's magic isn't strong enough, however, and just as Wendigo shows up, the Hulk wakes up from his magical slumber and the two battle; The Canadian government gets involved and sends in their own agent to take care of a recent Hulk sighting, the mutant known as Wolverine. Marvel Value Stamp Series A (Cyclops). 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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    Journey into Mystery (1952) 73 CBCS 6.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #23-3BA27CC-011

    Starts Apr 5

    Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Klein. "Where Will You Be, When...The Spider Strikes!," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A physicist working at an atomic research lab in New Mexico goes into work one day with a spider in his pants cuff. "What Lurks on Channel X?," pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A couple with a nasty landlord get a free TV set from a stranger; It is a device sent by aliens to enslave Earth by hypnotizing people through the sets in preparation for their landing force. "Menace from Mars!," art by Don Heck; Martians come to Earth to discover if humans represent a threat to them. "One Look Means Doom!," art by Steve Ditko; A couple moves to a cursed castle and the man discovers the imprisoned Medusa. 36 pgs., full color. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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    Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 1 CBCS 4.0 SS Millgnom/ Golden

    Paper: Off white to white

    Witnessed Sigs: Al Milgnom And Michael Golden on 6/16/2018. Newsstand Edition

    Label #18-26628BA-006

    Starts Mar 3

    In "Homeworld!", Commander Rann returns from his 1000 year space voyage to find that the Warp Drive has been invented, which has allowed Baron Karza to take over the Microverse while he slept in suspended animation. Rann is captured and sent to the Pleasure Pits where his escape is orchestrated by the others, including those who would become members of the Micronauts. Characters: Micronauts (intro) [Commander Arcturus Rann [Space Glider]; Marionette [Princess Mari]; Biotron; Microtron; Acroyear; Bug]; Baron Karza (Villain); Prince Argon; Acroyear Warriors; Dog Soldiers; Oberon (Prince Argon's Horse); Time Traveler; Prince Shaitan (Acroyear Warrior); Shadow Priest; Endeavor (Rann's spaceship). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

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    Muppet Babies (1985-1989 Marvel/Star Comics) 7 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #20-262039A-011

    Starts Apr 5

    Comic book version of the animated TV series about the Muppet Babies – Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Scooter, Skeeter, Rowlf, Animal and all of the extraordinary friends who pop into their lives. In this issue, Bunsen and Beaker visit the nursery and let Fozzie try out their new invention: a funny hat. But when Fozzie uses the hat, he starts time traveling and it's up to Kermit and the other Muppet Babies to travel back in time too and help him in "Lost In Time" and Wocka Wocka." Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. Cover price $0.75.

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    Muppet Babies (1985-1989 Marvel/Star Comics) 8 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade exceeds the top grade in the CGC census, 9.6.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #20-077742A-051

    Starts Apr 5

    Comic book version of the animated TV series about the Muppet Babies – Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Scooter, Skeeter, Rowlf, Animal and all of the extraordinary friends who pop into their lives. In this issue, Piggy gives a birthday party in the nursery even though it's no one's birthday. But when they make a wish and blow out the candles on the birthday cake, they are magically transported to a strange land and have to figure out how to get back home in "The Storyland Caper" and "The Chicken Dragon." Script by Stan Kay and art by Marie Severin. Cover price $0.75.

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    Muppet Babies (1985-1989 Marvel/Star Comics) 16 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade exceeds the top grade in the CGC census, 9.6.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #20-077742A-041

    Starts Apr 5

    Stories by Laura Hitchcock. Art and Cover by Marie Severin. Comic book version of the animated TV series about the Muppet Babies -- Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Scooter, Skeeter, Rowlf, Animal and all of the extraordinary friends who pop into their lives. In this issue: A new Secret Agent "Double-O-F" mystery! Ever wonder what the face of the Muppet Babies' Nanny looks like? Well, in the off-the-wall spy mystery "We Spy or The Spy in Striped Socks," the Muppet Babies have to describe Nanny, and the result is full of surprises! Plus: "The Big Mess-take"! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

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    Muppet Babies (1985-1989 Marvel/Star Comics) 17 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade exceeds the top grade in the CGC census, 9.0.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #20-2A79B15-006

    Starts Apr 5

    Comic book version of the animated TV series about the Muppet Babies – Kermit, Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie, Scooter, Skeeter, Rowlf, Animal and all of the extraordinary friends who pop into their lives. In this issue, after the Muppet Babies learn all about dinosaurs, they are surprised when they get a dinosaur visitor and their nursery transforms into a dinosaur swamp where it's time for the "Dinosaur Party." Issue also has "Company Halt" in which Bunsen and Beaker visit the nursery and team up with Piggy to start their own beauty company. Scripts by Laura Hitchcock and art by Marie Severin. Cover price $1.00.

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    Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 1 CBCS 6.5 SS Steranko

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Sig: Jim Steranko on 6/16/2017.

    Label #17-21B91AA-006

    Starts Apr 5

    Cover by Jim Steranko. First appearance of Scorpio in "Who Is Scorpio?", script by Jim Steranko, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; Fury sneaks into an island fortress, only to get shot in the back. Surprise!; It's an L.M.D., and the shooter is the real Fury!; But on examination, Dugan informs Fury the L.M.D.'s been shot 4 times, not 3 - which means, someone tried to assassinate him!; The only clue is a tiny badge with a "Scorpio" symbol on it; In San Francisco, comic Flip Mason's on the run from gambling debts; In Kansas City, racketeer Mitch Hackett looks forward to joining the mob. In NYC, Fury & Val walk in the rain; At the Monza Autodrome, Count Julio Scarlotti wins a race - and we see he has a Scorpio tattoo on his wrist; Days later in Nevada, Fury helps test an "EPB G-System" (Entrope Phase Barrier Guard System), a force field which is hoped may one day protect entire armies. As SHIELD prepares one final test (with an H-Bomb!) we see the tech firing the missile has a Scorpio tattoo on his wrist; Fury suddenly realizes the EPB's down, and nobody answers his comm; He races across the desert to a rocket sled used by NASA to escape as the missile descends on the spot he was relaxing; At the U.S. Government Research Center in Las Vegas, everyone's been put to sleep with gas by Scorpio - when Fury arrives via motorcycle. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor. Cover price $0.12.

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    Not Brand Echh (1967) 1 CBCS 8.5

    1st Marvel parody book

    Paper: White

    Label #24-17E8556-047

    Starts Later today

    1st Marvel Parody book. 1st appearance of Forbush Man. Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Silver Burper, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Frank Giacoia; A comical re-telling of the Surfer's encounter with Dr. Doom from Fantastic Four #57-60, starring Thung (Bim Grimm), Weed Wichards, Human Scorch, and Inevitable Girl (Shrew Storm). The Fastest Gums in the West starring Too-Gone Kid, script by Roy Thomas, art by Marie Severin. The Battle of the Century, script by Roy Thomas, art by Ross Andru, Bill Everett, and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); The Human Scorch battles The Sunk-Mariner. A Day of Blunder! starring Sgt. Furious and His Hostile Commandos!!, script by Gary Friedrich, art by John Severin. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
    1st app. Nova

    Paper: White

    Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

    Label #21-1D73FE0-001

    Starts Jul 5

    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.

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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
    1st app. Nova

    Paper: White

    Label #21-32C57EC-003

    Starts Later today

    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.

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    Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 8 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #20-261F254-010

    Starts Apr 5

    Cover by Joe Albelo. "Pigs Over Tokyo, or Kimono My House," script by Steve Mellor, pencils by Tony Salmons, inks by Joe Albelo; Raymond Bear reports on Jacques Gooseteau's brush with terror, so Jonah calls Peter and the three interns into action, and they go to Japan, where they witness the emergence of Hog-zilla!; The monster goes on an eating binge, so the army sends in Mechano-Hog-Zilla, but the robot is defeated; Spider-Ham defeats the monster, but the director Cur-Asawa hires him, and our heroes head for home. "Silver Squirrel," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; The Watchdog introduces us to The Silver Squirrel, a reprehensible character who zaps everyone and everything by use of the Power Cosmic. After several zaps, The Watchdog gets fed up, and turns the Squirrel into a silver-plated water fountain. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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    Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 10 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #20-077742A-094

    Starts Apr 5

    Cover by Joe Albelo. "The Lost Temple of the Golden Retriever!", script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; The bank-robbing Terrible Terriers escape while Spider-Ham stops a building from collapsing; Jonah gets a lead on a jungle story (with the Terriers listening in), so he takes Peter and the interns to the Temple of the Golden Retriever; The "god" in charge turns out to be former reporter Winston Caribou, now insane. "Prince Kaymar, The Sub-Merchandizer!!", script by Steve Skeates, art by Howard Bender; Forced from his throne, Kaymar is now a salesman, traveling with Markup, his pet saber-toothed tiger shark. J. Hamilton Hampster falls into the bay, where nuclear waste turns him into a man-thing; He wanders past Kaymar, but remains oblivious, so Kaymar sells to a passing frogman. Star Signals ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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    Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 11 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #20-077742A-098

    Starts Apr 5

    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.

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    Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 14 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

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    Label #20-26624C1-001

    Starts Apr 5

    Cover by Joe Albelo. "Heavy Mental Music!", script by Mike Carlin, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; At an Ozzy Ostrich concert, the interns love the music, but Peter doesn't; all are impressed when Ozzy bites the head off a chocolate bunny; Spider-Ham fights Ozzy, but leaves when it turns out there was no crime; Ozzy's new guitar hypnotizes the crowd, but Peter has cotton in his ears. "Captain Americat," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; French sculptor Gopher Baroque turns himself into the stone-like Grey Gopher; when Captain Americat tries to stop him, he's turned into stone and becomes the Grey Gopher's slave, until the transformation wears off and the Gopher is captured. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

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    Peter the Little Pest (1969) 3 CBCS 8.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #24-17E8556-049

    Starts Later today
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    Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-1DA4D21-014

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    Starts Apr 5

    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.