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

Paper: White

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

Label #21-21F6F8D-012

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

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29D381B-011

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

Planet Comics (1988 Blackthorne) 1 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #24-1A602D2-004

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

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-273EEAB-013

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

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

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-2386FFA-010

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.

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

Paper: Off white to white

Label #24-1D1AD1D-001

1st printing (2 Color Cover) - 1st Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles one-shot spin-off and contains first drawing of the Turtles as a group from 1983. 7 1/2-in. x 11-in. Cover price $1.50.

Real Ghostbusters (1988 Now) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2DD19F6-019

Story by James Van Hise. Art by John Tobias. Cover by Andrew Pratt and Ken Steacy. The official comic adaptation of the popular 1980s cartoon series, inspired in turn by the hit movies. Time travelers release Captain Nemo in exchange for the power source of his ship, the Nautilus; meanwhile, the alien called Slg enlists the Ghostbusters to stop the time travelers from destroying the Earth. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Red Sonja The Superpowers (2021 Dynamite) 1THE616 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

616 Comics Exclusive Variant.

Label #21-181F108-020

616 Comics Exclusive Virgin Variant cover by Josh Burns. Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Jonathan Lau. FIRST STUNNING ISSUE! The She-Devil With A Sword has battled barbarians, scuffled with sorcerers, and managed magical creatures of all sizes. But when a collective of superheroes from THE PROJECT enter her world, will Sonja know how to adjust to their foreign ways, before they all kill each other? 32 pages, full color. Teen+ Cover price $3.99.

Ripped (2023 Imagination Inx) 1A CBCS 9.8 SS Ricketts Kickstarter

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Steve Ricketts on 01/25/2023. Kickstarter Exclusive.

Label #22-43587CC-006

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Written by Steve Ricketts. Art by Steve Ricketts. Coloring by Federico Pepto Sioc Jr. This is the story of Gary Growler. A young man who idolizes Friendlyman, the greatest Unique the world has ever known. Gary has long dreamed of being a "Unique", a term used because each wielder has powers that are very unique to them. Nobody completely understands how or even when Uniques acquire their abilities. These powers range from incredible to bizarre. With proper training they can be all be formidable. Or at least...entertaining. 32pgs. FC

Robocop (1990 Marvel) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-30661D6-014

Cover by Lee Sullivan and Kim DeMulder. War Monger!, script by Alan Grant, art by Lee Sullivan and Kim DeMulder; OCP is presented with the chance to finally test RoboCop in a war scenario; The Spanish military is at war with North Africa and pays for the services of RoboCop to assassinate their enemys leader, General Abu Dara aka the Desert Hawk; Dropped into Algeria with heavy artillery, RoboCop makes his way across the desert fighting robotic tentacles and motor cycle troops without his prime directives holding him back. 36 pgs., full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Robotech (2002 Wildstorm) 0 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-26CA393-007

WRITTEN BY TOMMY YUNE AND JAY FAERBER; ART BY JIM LEE, LEE BERMEJO, ALÉ GARZA, CARLOS D'ANDA, ADAM WARREN, KAARE ANDREWS, RANDY GREEN, LONG VO, DUSTIN NGUYEN, AND KERON GRANT; COVER BY YUNE In stores December 4. Robotech lives, in this prelude special containing a 12-page story illustrated in "jam" style by Jim Lee, Lee Bermejo, Alé Garza, and Carlos D'Anda! After a rescue mission, Captain Rick Hunter comes across Roy Fokker's Veritech, set to be dismantled. The sight of Roy's "old bird" takes Rick back to the day Roy left the Pop Hunter's Air Circus to fight in the world war. Plus, a pin-up section featuring the eye-popping artwork of Adam Warren, Kaare Andrews, Randy Green, Long Vo, Dustin Nguyen, and Keron Grant! And Tommy Yune discusses Robotech's past, present, and future! 32 PG. $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Robotech (2002 Wildstorm) 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Long Vo Variant.

Label #21-26CA393-012

WRITTEN BY TOMMY YUNE AND JAY FAERBER; ART AND COVER BY LONG VO AND UDON; VARIANT COVER BY STEVE SKROCE In stores December 18. The highly-anticipated return of Robotech is here in an all-new 6-issue miniseries! Ace fighter pilot Roy Fokker has gone to war and is making himself a legend through his tenacity and raw ability. His skills in the air also alienate him from his comrades, as he often outlives his wingmen. His next mission, though, will test even his ability and will bring him into conflict with a face familiar for any Robotech fan, Captain Gloval! But there's a new challenge on the horizon for both of them...and it's about to crash onto Macross Island! Cover price $2.95.

Sabretooth (1993 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8 SS Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-21F6F8D-023

Die-cut cover, painted cover art by Mark Texeira. Home is the Hunter, script by Larry Hama, art by Mark Texeira; Sabretooth is tied down to an operating table with a bomb placed inside his chest; Tribune wants him to kill Mystique. The story takes place after the events in Wolverine #64.Wolverine appearance. Sabertooth pinup by Travis Charest. Sabertooth pinup by Michael Golden. Back cover art by Mark Texeira. 4-Issue Limited Series. 40 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Sabretooth (1993 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.6 SS Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-21F6F8D-025

Painted cover art by Mark Texeira. A Kiss Before Dying, script by Larry Hama, pencils by Mark Texeira and Michael Bair (Art Assist), inks by Mark Texeira; Sabretooth must kill Mystique, but he first goes after Birdy for betraying him; Mystique goes to the Eiffel Tower for her date with Wolverine. Sabertooth pinup by Michael Blair. 4-Issue Limited Series. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Sandman (1989 DC/Vertigo) 1 CBCS 9.8 SS Gaiman

Paper: White

Verified Sig: Neil Gaiman.

Label #18-3EDCEA3-001

52-page giant. 1st app of Morpheus, the Modern Age Sandman. Sleep of the Just [Master of Dreams Part 1], script by Neil Gaiman, art by Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg; Roderick Burgess, seeking to trap Death, snares her brother Dream instead; After many years of captivity, Morpheus is released and takes his revenge. Wesley Dodds (Golden Age Sandman) cameo appearance. (See also Books of Magic, Vertigo Jam, and Vertigo Preview)Catwoman ad, art by Michael Bair. 52 pgs., full color. $2.00. Cover price $2.00.

Savage Sword of Conan (2024 Titan) 1A CBCS 8.5 SS

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Joe Jusko on 6/16/2024

Label #24-21BCD7F-004

Written by John Arcudi & Various. Art by Max Von Fafner, Patch Zircher. Cover by Joe Jusko. THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN IS BACK from Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics! Featuring a new CONAN epic from John Arcudi and Max Von Fafner, the rousing return of SOLOMON KANE written and drawn by Patch Zircher, an electric prose story from Jim Zub, spectacular art pin-ups, and more, the SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Issue #1 heralds a new era of adrenaline-fueled adventure. 80 pages, full B&W. Rated M Cover price $6.99.

Shadowman (1992 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.8 SS Layton/ Hall

Paper: White

Verified Signatures: Bob Layton and Bob Hall.

Label #24-09703B8-014

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Part 2 of 3. Jack is finding it harder to distinguish between his everyday life as a musician and his role as Shadowman, purveyor of the night. Does he have superpowers or doesn't he? Well, he's sure going to need them as Master Darque's forces plot to take back the night from Shadowman. "The Day of Your Death" is written by Bob Hall, with art by Bob Hall and Tom Mandrake. Cover by Bob Hall and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.50.

Showcase (1956-1978) 39 CBCS 8.5 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Off white to white

Amateur Restoration Includes: Small Amount of Color Touch on Cover

Label #0004579-AA-001

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 3rd appearance of the Metal Men in "The Deathless Doom!", pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men are sent out into the field to take down Chemo; Mercury opts to go it alone, believing himself superior to his fellow Metal Men; After melting the tracks in front of a speeding train, Chemo encounters Mercury. The hot-headed Metal Man manages to dodge Chemo's first couple of volleys; The third expulsion, though, reduces Mercury to hundreds of inert globules, that Chemo tramples over; With Mercury's defeat, the other Metal Men move to engage the chemical monstrosity. Ad for Giant Batman Annual and Giant Lois Lane Annual. Superman Says... "Be a Good Citizen!" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Metal Facts and Fancies, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Ad for Giant Superman Annual. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Sigil (2000) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #24-28368C3-015

By Kesel, B. Lai, and R. Lai. Samandahl Rey is a man who's just been trying to get by. A veteran soldier and blood-gamer, he's survived the Human/Saurian wars and scored a spaceship of his own ? life is good. When he gets tapped to be one of the Sigil-Bearers, his power explodes through the universe. Suddenly, a new weapon exists, and there's a race to get it! But his pursuers don't realize that Sam is the weapon! Ben and Ray Lai are newcomers to the comics field, but the response to their art at last year's ComicCon International: San Diego was tremendous. These brothers, along with writer Barbara Kesel (Elseworld's Finest: Supergirl & Batgirl) and colorist Wil Quintana, promise to deliver space-faring adventure with a strong sense of attitude. FC, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #24-060AEF0-003

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2EA5793-014

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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.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1DA4D21-015

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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.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0BAA008-100

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"Shalla Bal." Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. For years Norrin Radd, the Silver Surfer and former Herald of Galactus, has dreamed of nothing else save returning to his home, the planet Zenn-La, and his beloved Shalla Bal. However, the Surfer will soon learn a hard truth...sometimes you can never return home. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #19-47253CB-046

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"Obliteration!" Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Elders of the Universe view the Silver Surfer and Mantis as a threat to their cosmic schemes and intend to eliminate them. Now, the Obliterator, an Elder over 5 billion years old and one who exterminated his entire race, has come seeking the death of the Surfer and his beautiful accomplice. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #19-47253CB-058

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"Seeds of War!" Guest-starring Mantis. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer has uncovered the truth behind the cosmic scheme of the Elders of the Universe. Plus, the Kree and Skrull renew their age old war. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-47253CB-091

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"Doomsday!" Guest-starring Mantis and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The last seven issues have led to this moment. The Elders of the Universe confront the Devourer of Worlds, and the Silver Surfer is caught in the middle. How can the former Herald of Galactus hope to defeat these villains when Shalla Bal and Mantis, the women he loves, are the helpless prisoners of the Elders? The Surfer can only save one of them, but who will it be? 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-002

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Space is...Eternity!" Guest-starring Galactus. Special guest appearance by Eternity. Fantastic Four cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Walt Simonson. The Elders of the Universe dared to try and defeat Galactus and failed. Now, they must face the retribution of the Devourer of Worlds. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-028

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"Nova!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Joe Rubinstein. Even though the Heralds of Galactus are imbued with the Power Cosmic, the Silver Surfer teaches Nova (Frankie Ray) the universe is still a very dangerous place. Hopefully Nova will listen to Norrin Radd's council as they've been charged with finding the Contemplator, the last Elder of the Universe. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 12 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0BAA008-094

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"Sick!" Guest-starring Nova (Frankie Ray). Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer is the helpless prisoner of the space pirate Reptyl, the Non-Human. Can Nova fight her way through the corsair's defenses and rescue the former Herald of Galactus? Plus, witness the horrible, ultimate fate of the Contemplator. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 13 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0BAA008-095

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"Masques!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton and Dave Cockrum. Someone has been leaving a trail of terror and destruction throughout the Kree Empire in the name of the Silver Surfer. Now, Norrin Radd and Nova must face the judgment of Ronan the Accuser and the power of his Cosmic Rod! 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 14 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-0BAA008-096

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"Silver Mirrors!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Joe Staton, Joe Rubinstein, and Jose Marzan. Cover by Mike Mignola and Joe Rubinstein. The Silver Surfer finally confronts his evil doppelganger. It's Silver Surfer vs. Silver Surfer in a battle that will shake the heavens. And, the winner must face the ultimate judgment of Ronan the Accuser. This issue's epilogue continues in Silver Surfer Annual #1. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 18 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-012

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"Heavyweights!" Guest-starring Galactus, Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Joe Rubinstein. It's a clash of titans on a cosmic scale! The universe trembles when the nigh omnipotent Galactus battles the cosmically powered In-Betweener. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 19 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-013

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"Playing with Matches!" Guest-starring Starfox and Firelord. Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman cameo. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Keith Williams. Eros of Titan and Firelord, former Herald of Galactus, are in hot pursuit of the criminal Nebula. But, when their paths cross with the Silver Surfer and Nova things escalate into battle. It's the Silver Surfer vs. Firelord, and when two former Heralds fight...no good can come of it. Plus, witness the origin of Firelord and learn his connection to the other Nova (Richard Rider). 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 20D CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-015

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Direct Edition. "Aftermatch!" Guest-stars galore. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim, Joe Rubinstein, and Tom Christopher. In this transition issue the Silver Surfer wonders if he is destined to roam the space ways alone, Firelord and Starfox continue their pursuit of Nebula, the Kree arrive on Zenn-La, the Super Skrull lets the universe know he's back, and following the events of Avengers West Coast (1985) #39, Mantis longs for the Surfer. Plus, Galactus feeds. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 22 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0BAA008-105

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"Monsters from the Ego!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Can even the Sentinel of the Spaceways survive an encounter with Ego, the Living Planet, a creature whose power once turned away mighty Galactus away? Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 24 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0BAA008-107

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"G.I.G.O." Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Randy Emberlin. When the Silver Surfer arrives on a planet that is one giant computer with A.I., the planet mistakes Norrin Radd for still being the Herald of Galactus and defends itself accordingly. Can even the Surfer survive an assault by an entire planet? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 27 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3F879FE-024

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Kree/Skrull War. "The R Complex!" Guest-starring the Super-Skrull. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The cosmic deity the Stranger has come for Empress S'Byll, the woman who will return the Skrull Empire to glory. Can even the combined might of the Silver Surfer and the Super Skrull dissuade this being of immeasurable power? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 29 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-024

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Kree/Skrull War. "Our Complex!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Once the man known as Midnight was a master of kung fu, but in battle against Shang Chi, THE Master of Kung Fu, Midnight lost his life (Marvel Special Edition #16). Now, he has been genetically engineered by Kree super-science into the powerful being henceforth known as Midnight Sun. And, his first mission for his new masters is to kill the Silver Surfer. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 30 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-026

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Kree/Skrull War. "Running Down like Clockwork!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Kree Empire may have won the war against the Skrull, but there are far too many players still in the game for it to be that simple. Plus, what is the Stranger's ultimate plan? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 32 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-028

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1st printing. "A Choice of Dooms!" Story by Jim Valentino. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Sinnott. With the Kree/Skrull War behind him the Silver Surfer is once again free to soar the endless spaceways. But the good times can't last forever as an enemy from the past ceases this opportunity to attack. An enemy considered by many to be the embodiment of evil in the Marvel Universe. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 33D CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-029

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First Printing. Direct Edition. Acts of Idiocy! (Acts of Vengeance spoof) "Nothing is Impossible, Man!" Story by Jim Valentino. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Join the Silver Surfer for his wackiest adventure yet. When the impish Impossible Man crosses the Silver Surer's path, the former Herald of Galactus finds himself in a no win situation. NOTE: This tale reminds me of those classic Superman/Mister Mxyzptlk stories from the Silver Age. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist. NOTE: This is the first printing. Second printing has a notice on the first page below the indicia. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 35 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #17-245B843-040

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 2 of 5 - "The Name is Thanos!" Story by Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. One of the most dangerous arch fiends in Marvel's history has returned to the land of the living. The Mad Titan, Thanos, takes the Silver Surfer on a tour of the galaxy and gives the former Herald of Galactus some insight to his doctrine and his malevolent plans for the universe. Plus, in the epilogue of this issue witness the return of yet another being of immense power from the land of the dead. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 36 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D8FD6C-032

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 3 of 5 - "The Lesson?" Guest-starring the Avengers. Special flashback cameos by Captain Marvel and Adam Warlock. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer visits his allies the Avengers to learn all he can about the arch fiend Thanos. But, the one lesson the Surfer will need to learn in order to defeat Thanos will not come from the Avengers' computer files. It will come from...the Impossible Man? Don't worry, it'll all make since by story's end. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 37 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-033

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 4 of 5 - "A Destructive Encounter!" Guest-starring Starfox and Drax the Destroyer. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. With the threat of Thanos in the universe, the titan Chronos has activated his agent Drax the Destroyer again. However, when Drax was murdered by Moondragon his brain was severely damaged, a condition that has apparently carried over to his resurrection. Can the Silver Surfer reason with the powerhouse and reach the Mad Titan before it's too late? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 39 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-0BAA008-111

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"The Fight Game!" Story by Alan Grant. Art by James Sherman. The Silver Surfer must fight for his life on a planet where only the strong survive. Can even the Power Cosmic stand against the power of Algol Demonstar? 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 49 CBCS 9.4

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Label #19-47253CB-045

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Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Detour!" Guest-starring Starfox and Drax the Destroyer. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. As the Silver Surfer races to Earth to warn the heroes of Thanos and his malevolent intentions, he is confronted by a demonic agent of the Mad Titan. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 56 CBCS 9.4

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Label #19-47253CB-054

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Exodus!" Part 2. Guest-starring Adam Warlock. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim, Gavin Curtis, and Tom Christopher. Story continued from last issue. In the horrible aftermath of last issue's events Thanos is the supreme ruler of the universe and that means Death rules supreme. Through the power of the Infinity Gauntlet, the Silver Surfer has been enslaved and forced to bare witness to the Mad Titan's rule. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #4. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 57 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-055

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Inquisition!" Guest-starring Adam Warlock and the Heroes of Earth. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #4. Bare witness to the universe shaking aftermath of the events of Infinity Gauntlet #4 The heroes of Earth have finally confronted the Mad Titan, Thanos, and the power of the Infinity Gauntlet. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 59 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-057

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Infinity Gauntlet Crossover. "Field of Honor!" Guest-starring Adam Warlock, Doctor Strange, Hulk, Thor, Drax, Firelord, and Doctor Doom. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Tom Raney, Tom Christopher and Mike Witherby. Cover by Ron Lim. Story continued from Infinity Gauntlet #5. Nebula, the scared granddaughter of Thanos, is now in possession of the Infinity Gauntlet and she poses an even greater threat to the universe than the Mad Titan did. Now, the Silver Surfer and Thanos must settle their score in a mystical duel one of them may not survive. If one of them should fall so too might the universe. Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #6. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 76 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-1D8FD6C-076

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