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Alien Worlds (1982 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4498591016

Three tales written by Bruce Jones. Featuring a beautiful woman on a mission! A close encounter! Wishes coming true! Some twists and turns! "Aurora" art & story by Dave Stevens, "Vicious Circle" art by Ken Steacy, "A Mind of Her Own" art by Bruce Jones. Cover by Dave Stevens. Cover price $1.50.

Alien Worlds (1982 1st Series) 2 CGC 8.5

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Label #4498591015

Three tales written by Bruce Jones. Featuring a beautiful woman on a mission! A close encounter! Wishes coming true! Some twists and turns! "Aurora" art & story by Dave Stevens, "Vicious Circle" art by Ken Steacy, "A Mind of Her Own" art by Bruce Jones. Cover by Dave Stevens. Cover price $1.50.

Alien Worlds (1982 1st Series) 2 CGC 8.5

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Label #4498591014

Three tales written by Bruce Jones. Featuring a beautiful woman on a mission! A close encounter! Wishes coming true! Some twists and turns! "Aurora" art & story by Dave Stevens, "Vicious Circle" art by Ken Steacy, "A Mind of Her Own" art by Bruce Jones. Cover by Dave Stevens. Cover price $1.50.

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

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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 Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238A.N CGC 7.0 Newsstand Variant Tattooz included

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Newsstand Edition

Label #4173671008

IMPORTANT: Issue 238A HAS the Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. Newsstand Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 238B.D CGC 6.5 Qualified Tattooz not included

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Tattooz Insert Missing.

Label #4473182011

IMPORTANT: Issue 238B DOES NOT come with Lakeside Skin Tattooz (insert may be present, but tattoo is missing either way). Direct Edition. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 239N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4346178001

Newsstand Edition. "Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!" Second appearance of the Hobgoblin. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom. It's the first fight between the Hobgoblin and the Amazing Spider-Man! And the all-out action begins after the web-slinger bumps into the new goblin at one of Norman Osborn's old hideouts! Spidey is very familiar with the goblin's bag of tricks! But the overmatched Hobgoblin doesn't have any idea about the wall-crawler's speed, strength, and agility! Is the Hobgoblin's criminal career going to be over before it even starts? An outstanding issue! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Madame Web, Captain DeWolff, and the Black Cat. (Notes: The Hobgoblin returns in Amazing Spider-Man 244. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 258.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 227D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4510282019

Direct Edition. 2nd appearance, the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau). "Testing...1...2...3!" Script by Roger Stern. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Brett Breeding. Cover by Brett Breeding. After a quick test of her amazing powers, the Avengers offer membership to the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau). Meanwhile at Ryker's Island, a psychiatrist visits Hank Pym to determine his fitness to stand trial for his crimes in Avengers 217. But as the former avenger prepares for his trial, Egghead gets ready for Hank's trial too! Everyone is headed to the courthouse next issue! Origin of Ant-Man, Giant-Man, Goliath, and Yellowjacket. Cameo appearances by the Plant-Man, Wizard, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and Egghead. Flashback cameos by the Black Panther, Hulk, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, Ultron, Vision, and Wonder Man to recap the history of Henry Pym. Second appearance of the new Captain Marvel. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Captain Marvel debuted in Amazing Spider-Man Annual 16. Roger Stern begins his 5-year run as the writer for the Avengers title. This issue features a two-page ad for the Spider-Man vs. Green Goblin Atari video game.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 365 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4501652008

Last 60-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Ruins" starring Batman, Barbara Gordon, Jason Todd, and The Joker, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Bruce Wayne gets Jason Todd back to Wayne Manor after promising to go out with him as Batman; While Bruce is away from Gotham, Bullock faces the reality of what he had done to Commissioner Gordon; Gordon has suffered a stroke after Bullock told Gordon that Batman was dead; Vicki Vale gets in trouble in Guatemala while taking pictures of the rebels; Alfred leaves mysterious note at Wayne Manor and is nowhere to be found. Batman gets ambushed in the jungle; Batman as he faces the Joker and a camp of rebel fighters. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 526 VG/FN 5.0

Canadian Edition 2.00 cover price - This special 68-page square-bound giant edition commemorates Batman's 500th appearance in Detective Comics. The lead story for this issue, "All My Enemies Against Me!" kicks off with an impressive two-page splash featuring a rogue's gallery of Batman's greatest foes--17 of Gotham's worst villains. The Joker isn't depected only because he arrives late to the council of criminals. It's one wild, book-length saga as Batman, Robin and Batgirl mix it up with the 17, plus the Joker, Catwoman and Killer Crock. This enjoyable story is written by Gerry Conway with impresive art by Don Newton and skilled inking from Alfredo Alcala. Cover price $2.00.

Die Spinne Comic Album TPB (German 1979-1995 Condor) Spider-Man 18-1ST VG 4.0

German series. 1st Printing. Comic-Album Nr. 18. Collects material from Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) #78-79. Softcover, 52 pages, full color, 8.25" x 11.5", German language.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) Canadian Price Variant 323 CGC 9.2

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Canadian Price Variant

Label #4509715018

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Run, Flash--Run For Your Wife, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez; A Guardian warns Barry that Reverse-Flash has been freed from limbo; Barry, late for his wedding with Fiona, battles Reverse Flash, who killed Barry's first wife, Iris. All-Demons Adieu, script by Nicola Cuti, pencils by Chuck Patton and Keith Giffen, inks by Gary Martin; The black market drug storyline continues, starring the Creeper. Tron Atari 2600 ad. Dungeons & Dragons Basic and Expert Set ad. Meanwhile… column by Dick Giordano. SGT Rock vehicles and weapons toy ad from Remco. Star Wars Jedi Arena Atari 2600 ad. Lock N Chase Intellivision ad. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) Canadian Price Variant 324 CGC 9.6

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Canadian Price Variant

Label #4509715015

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. The Slayer and the Slain, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Dennis Jensen; While Fiona Webb waits at the altar, Flash engages in an epic battle with Reverse-Flash and ends up killing him to save Barry's bride to be; Kid Flash makes a guest appearance; This leads to the dominant story-line of the last 26 issues, the trial of Flash for the murder of Prof Zoom. Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Intellivision ad. Warlord toy ad from Remco. Batman and the Outsiders ad, art by Jim Aparo. Meanwhile… column by Dick Giordano. Universal Monsters model kits ad from Monogram. Tron Atari 2600 ad. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 17 VF- 7.5

1st printing - "Loose Ends!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Snake-Eyes and Kwinn break out of a Miami jail. In Washington, D.C., Hawk is down and Cobra Commander, Destro, and Major Bludd are on the lam. Naturally, the Joes are more determined than ever to stop them. 1st appearance of Ace. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.60.

Kull the Conqueror (1983 3rd Series) 1 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4487692009

Cover art by Joe Jusko. "Eye of the Tigress," script by Bruce Jones and April Campbell, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Bob Wiacek and Dan Green; Kull, King of Valusia, goes to a royal wedding of the heiress of Thule to the crown-prince of Verulia; Ku-Var, the ruler of Atlantis, is there; Kull is amazed by his chief guard, a fierce woman named Iraina, who is dressed in an impressive outfit made of tiger skin; Following the wedding theres a series of contests; The king of Thule calls for Kull and Ku-Var to choose two of their best fighters to face each other in combat. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)

Label #4510194001

"Switch Witch" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Scarlet Witch. Plot by Mike W. Barr and Sandy Plunkett. Script by Mike W. Barr. Pencils by Sandy Plunkett. Inks by P. Craig Russell. Cover by P. Craig Russell. The evil sorcerer Xandu is still seeking revenge on the wondrous wall-crawler and still trying to revive his beloved Melinda! And by taking possession of the Scarlet Witch, Xandu thinks he can achieve both goals at the same time! But Wanda and the web-slinger are going to fight him every step of the way! Flashback cameo by Doctor Strange to recap the events of Marvel Team-Up 21. Second story: "The Showdown!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by Charles Vess. A novice sorcerer arrives in Greenwich Village to challenge the Master of the Mystic Arts! First appearance of Ian McNee. Cameo appearance by Wong. (Notes: The back cover features Doctor Strange with art by Charles Vess. Printed on glossy paper. This story was reprinted in 2008 in the trade paperback: Marvel Fanfare Strange Tales.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4510194004

Last $1.25 cover price. Cover pencils by Joe Barney, inks by George Freeman. With Friends Like These..., script by Steven Grant, pencils by Joe Barney, inks by George Freeman; The Hulk invades the circus where Blob and Unus are working. Bless the Beasts & Children..., script by Bill Mantlo, art by George Freeman; Daredevil tries to do something about cruelty towards animals. Daredevil back cover art by George Freeman. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 3 CGC 8.5

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Label #4498523002

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Omega Men (1983 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3776053023

"Eye of the Tigorr." The Omega Men, led by Tigorr, attack the Citadel. Chapter four of the Citadel War. 2nd appearance of Lobo (cameo, two pages). Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo. Cover price $1.00.

Ronin (1983) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4210241005

Cover by Frank Miller. Ronin: Book One, script and art by Frank Miller; When Lord Ozaki is killed, a young samurai becomes Ronin to protect the Lord's magic sword; Ronin and the demon Agat battle thru time to a post-apocalyptic New York. Back cover testimonials by Will Eisner, Walter Simonson, and Klaus Janson, art by Frank Miller. 52 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Savage Sword of Conan (1974 Marvel) 85 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4490020020

Conan stars in "Daughter of the God King." Script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Danny Bulanadi and Nestor Redondo. Two-page Hyborian Age map by Tim Conrad. Pin-ups by Pablo Marcos (4) and Jeff Easley (1). Armando Gil frontispiece. Joe Chiodo cover. Cover price $1.50.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

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Label #2112918006

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 337N CGC 9.4 SS Walt Simonson Newsstand Variant

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Signed by Walt Simonson on 8/17/24. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4510552003

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. Beta Ray Bill (first appearance) becomes Thor in "Doom!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Nick Fury asks Thor's aid in investigating an alien ship heading for earth; Thor arrives and triggers the awakening of an alien protector, Beta Ray Bill; Bill bests Thor and takes up his hammer only to be accidentally summoned to Asgard by Odin who thinks he is summoning Thor. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Loki, Sif, Balder, Heimdall, Volstagg, and Odin. First appearance of Lorelei (sister of the Enchantress). Begins Walt Simonson's run on Thor (through #382). Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 338N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961419015

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. In Beta Ray Bill's second appearance, he comes to blows with Thor in "A Fool and His Hammer," script and art by Walt Simonson; Bill and Thor fight in single combat for the honor of wielding Mjolner and the alien bests the god of thunder. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Odin, Sif, Loki, Balder, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 338N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961415025

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. In Beta Ray Bill's second appearance, he comes to blows with Thor in "A Fool and His Hammer," script and art by Walt Simonson; Bill and Thor fight in single combat for the honor of wielding Mjolner and the alien bests the god of thunder. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Odin, Sif, Loki, Balder, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 338N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4044694006

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Walt Simonson. In Beta Ray Bill's second appearance, he comes to blows with Thor in "A Fool and His Hammer," script and art by Walt Simonson; Bill and Thor fight in single combat for the honor of wielding Mjolner and the alien bests the god of thunder. Brief appearances by Nick Fury, Odin, Sif, Loki, Balder, and Volstagg. Bullpen Bulletins. Star Frontiers TSR ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 165 CBCS 9.4 SS Claremont

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Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 6/25/2022 Direct Edition

Label #22-2E6A667-013

"Transfiguration!" Part 4 of 6. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Storm struggles desperately against the Brood embryo which gestates within her. She's in for the fight of her life. If she loses, the X-Men will perish and the Earth will be doomed. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 168N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. "Professor Xavier is a Jerk!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. Professor X has ordered Kitty to leave the ranks of the X-Men, a position she feels she's earned, and join the ranks of the neophyte heroes in training the New Mutants. Needless to say, Kitty is not happy about her mentor's decision. Wolverine begins a leave of absence from the team. Meanwhile, Xavier attempts to adjust to his new body... a body that enables him to walk! Plus, the deadly Sidrian Hunters return (last seen in Uncanny X-Men #154). And in Alaska, Scott runs into a very familiar face. Wolverine's story continues in Wolverine (1982 Limited Series) #1. NOTE: 1st appearance of Madelyne Pryor. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 171D CBCS 8.5 Signed Claremont/Simonson

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Witnessed Signatures: Chris Claremont on 6/18/2023 & Walt Simonson on 7/28/2023. Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-2286E19-004

Direct Edition. "Rogue!" Guest-starring Binary. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Rogue has left the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and arrives at the doorstep of Xavier's Institute seeking sanctuary and help from her erstwhile enemies, the X-Men. However, not everyone is prepared to welcome her with open arms, as the immensely powerful Binary returns for a little payback. Plus, Scott learns a peculiar secret about Madelyne. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 171N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "Rogue!" Guest-starring Binary. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Walt Simonson and Bob Wiacek. Rogue has left the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and arrives at the doorstep of Xavier's Institute seeking sanctuary and help from her erstwhile enemies, the X-Men. However, not everyone is prepared to welcome her with open arms, as the immensely powerful Binary returns for a little payback. Plus, Scott learns a peculiar secret about Madelyne. Cover price $0.60.

Vigilante (1983 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4072931014

Vigilante and his crew try to help people terrorized by the gangster Quilt and his hireling Brand in "A Fable for Our Times." Script by Marv Wolfman and art by Keith Pollard & Dick Giordano. Cover price $1.25.