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Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 24D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4645032017

Direct Edition. Double-Size 2nd Anniversary Issue! "Final Conflict!" Part 2 of 2. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Bob Wiacek. In order to save the team, Snowbird was forced to murder her teammate, Sasquatch. Now, to save Walter Langkowski's soul, Alpha Flight must journey to the mysterious and dangerous Kingdom of the Beasts! Includes a pin-up of Shaman by John Byrne. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 267 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609484014

Direct Edition. "The Commuter Cometh!" Script by Peter David. Art by Bob McLeod. Cover by Mark Bright and Kyle Baker. The Amazing Spider-Man leaves the big city and travels to the suburbs to catch a robber! But once the web-slinger arrives in Scarsdale, he discovers that suburban life is nothing like his daily life in New York City! Out in suburbia there aren't any tall buildings for web-swinging or rooftops to leap over! So, Spidey has to travel by foot and avoid the neighborhood watch patrol! Fortunately, the proportionate speed, strength, and agility of a spider play just as well in the 'burbs as they do in Manhattan! And the web-slinger eventually gets his man! Cameo appearances by the Human Torch and Matt Murdock. (Note: Spider-Man wears both of his costumes in this issue -- first the black one and then the traditional red and blue.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 268 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609476001

"This Gold is Mine!" Secret Wars II crossover. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Web of Spider-Man 6. In incredible fashion the Beyonder turned Power Man and Iron Fist's office building into gold! Everyone will be rich! But hold on...the world's financial markets will collapse with tons of gold dumped into the global economy! So, it's the federal government to the rescue! Under the wall-crawler's watchful eye, the military transports the gold to the west side docks and loads it on cargo ships bound for the Great Puerto Rican trench! However the Kingpin of Crime wants his cut of the gold! So, the Arranger and his henchmen hijack one of the ships! Will Spider-Man make the big city pirates walk the plank? Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and Firelord. (Notes: The cover of this issue can be paired with the cover of Web of Spider-Man 6 to form a complete image of the office building turned into gold. Avengers 258 offers a preview of the web-slinger's upcoming battle vs. Firelord. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 278.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.65.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 270 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4646942001

Direct Edition. "The Hero and the Holocaust!" Guest-starring Firelord. Part 2 of 2. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz. Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. In non-stop action Firelord and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from cover to cover across Manhattan…until only one man is left standing! Wow! Can the amazing one go toe-to-toe with the former herald of Galactus? This may be the wall-crawler's finest hour…or perhaps his final one! A fabulous fight! Cameo appearances by the Avengers, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. Avengers Lineup: Black Knight, Captain America, Hercules, Starfox, and the Wasp. (Notes: Firelord appears next in Avengers 258. The Frenz-Rubinstein cover is a swipe of Neal Adams and Tom Palmer's classic Avengers 96 cover.) 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Archie Giant Series (1954 Archie) 550 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4650887005

Betty and Veronica Summer Fun. Cover by Dan DeCarlo. Missing children public service announcement with the Archie gang. "Let's Pretend," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by James DeCarlo; Veronica tries to convince it's better to keep your opponent fooled in the game of romance. Betty and Veronica's Summer Fashions ad, inks by Dan DeCarlo. "Where the Boys Are," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by James DeCarlo; Betty and Veronica are camp counselors at a girls' summer camp and try in vain to meet the boys across the lake. "Delightful Dilemma," script by George Gladir, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by James DeCarlo; Veronica wins a contest to spend a week in England with her favorite rock star. "Darkroom Disaster," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Dan DeCarlo Jr., inks by James DeCarlo; Betty meets a photographer on the beach who wants to take her picture for a calendar. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.65.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

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

Label #3861900009

Direct Edition. "Teammates!" Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The Avengers West Coast team explodes on the scene with their own monthly series. This new team, with leader Hawkeye, consists of Mockingbird, former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent and Hawkeye's wife, Iron Man, founding member of the original team and now in his new red and silver Centurion Armor, Wonder Man, super humanly strong and renown actor, and Tigra, a cat-woman whose appetite for men is rivaled only by her speed and agility. When Hank Pym (former Giant-Man) comes to visit his ex-teammates, the Man-Ape attacks freeing the ionically powered Goliath (he was captured in Iron Man Annual #7). Things get worse when one of the Avenger's oldest foes leads the attack. Ultron, the nigh-unstoppable killing machine has come for his father. 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 386 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4509715011

Direct Edition. Cover by Tom Mandrake. "Black Mask: Losing Face" starring Batman, Commissioner Gordon, Harvey Bullock, Black Mask (1st appearance and origin), and Lucius Fox, script: Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Roman Sionis loses his family's company, Janus Cosmetics, and turns to a life of crime as Black Mask. Part 1 of 3, continued in Detective Comics (1937) #553. Missive by letter hack T.M. Maple. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 307D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #1287252003

Direct Edition. "Stop Making Sense" Story by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Paul Neary and Dennis Janke. Cover by Paul Neary. It's the debut of a new fun villain: Madcap! And Nomad gets the first shot at him, while Captain America is returning from England. Also, the Serpent Squad begins a new evil endeavor. Cameo appearance by Captain Britain. 36 pages Cover price $0.65.

Care Bears (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4610967021

Direct Edition. Join the Care Bears in their magical home, the incredible land of Care-A-Lot. In this issue, the Care Bears try to find out why hail storms and blizzards are occurring during the summer and ruining everybody's fun and happiness. What is going on? It's all part of an evil plot by Glump. So the Care Bears have to do something about that in "The Plot to Steal Summer." Script by Howard Post and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. Cover price $0.65.

Care Bears (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4610967020

Direct Edition. Join the Care Bears in their magical home, the incredible land of Care-A-Lot. In this issue, the Care Bears try to find out why hail storms and blizzards are occurring during the summer and ruining everybody's fun and happiness. What is going on? It's all part of an evil plot by Glump. So the Care Bears have to do something about that in "The Plot to Steal Summer." Script by Howard Post and art by Howard Post & Roberta Edelman. Cover price $0.65.

Coyote (1983) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4630503011

1st Todd McFarlane art in comics. "The Heat!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Richard Howell. Has Coyote fallen for his enemy? Plus, The origin of "Slash!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover price $1.50.

Coyote (1983) 13 VF 8.0

"Snakes Alive!" Written by Steve Englehart. Art by Chas Truog and Frank Springer. OK, Tally's not dead, but she's still a werecoyote - so Coyote has to summon up some supernatural help to turn her back to normal. But there are forces on both sides of reality who don't want her changed. Plus, "Scorpio Rose: Part 2 of 3!" Written by Steve Enlehart. Art by Todd McFarlane. Rose and her friends face the fiend from beyond the stars for the sake of an unborn child - only to lose one of their own. 32 pages, FC. Mature Readers Cover price $1.50.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4664298021

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Direct Edition. "The Summoning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. This is it, the biggest, and arguably most important, event in the history of the DCU. A wave of unstoppable destructive force is sweeping across the multiverse and indiscriminately destroying everything in its path. Nothing seems able to stop it. The Crime Syndicate of Amerika (evil versions of the JLA) of Earth-3 die trying, along with their world. Batman receives an ominous warning from the Flash. Weather and natural disasters are out of control. An eclectic group of heroes and villains from around the multiverse are assembled to halt the death and destruction, and the being known as the Monitor may be the only one who can help them. 1st appearance of Alexander Luthor. Featuring the deaths of the Crime Syndicate of Amerika and Lex Luthor of Earth-3. NOTE: What can I say about "Crisis" accept that it's epic, meaningful, engrossing, and grand in scope. As an eleven year old comic fan, I remember being absolutely blown away by this story. Marv Wolfman and George Perez are truly masters of their craft. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 4N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4529156018

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Newsstand Edition. "Thus Shall the World Die!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Dick Giordano. 1st appearance of Lady Quark and the female Dr. Light. Another world succumbs to the destructive power of the relentless anti-matter wave, but this time the mysterious man known as Pariah is able to save the life of one person, if only for a little while longer. Meanwhile, the android known as Red Tornado is captured by the enemy, and the Monitor is betrayed by his most trusted ally. Featuring the death of the Monitor. Cover price $0.75.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604976003

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4632122005

Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 7 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664298019

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Direct Edition. "Beyond the Silent Night!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano, and Jerry Ordway. At last the origins of the most mysterious players in this story are revealed. Learn the secret pasts of Pariah, and why he is destined to witness world after world die, the tragic past of Harbinger, the mysterious Monitor, and evil incarnate, the Anti-Monitor. Plus, in order to stop the Anti-Monitor from destroying the last remaining Earths in the multiverse, a cadre of the DCU's most powerful heroes mount an all out assault on the villain's stronghold in the dangerous Anti-Matter Universe. It is a task not everyone will survive. Featuring the heroic and tragic death of Supergirl. Cover price $1.25.

Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985) 8 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664298020

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Direct Edition. "A Flash of the Lightning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Ordway. Fresh off his set-back of last issue, the nefarious Anti-Monitor is reborn and he's more powerful and more determined than ever to destroy all life in the multiverse. As this sinister villain threatens to destroy all life in the positive universe, the only one left to stop him is the Flash, but at what cost. Don't miss one of the most heroic moments in the history of this medium as the Scarlet Speedster sacrifices all to preserve life in the DCU. Featuring the heroic death of the Flash (Barry Allen). NOTE: This was a character defining moment that can still be felt in the Post-Crisis DCU today. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.75.

Crisis On Infinite Earths (1985) Canadian Price Variant 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Canadian Edition.

Label #2119321019

Canadian edition with $.95 cover price. "A Flash of the Lightning!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by George Perez and Jerry Odrway. Fresh off his set-back of last issue, the nefarious Anti-Monitor is reborn and he's more powerful and more determined than ever to destroy all life in the multiverse. As this sinister villain threatens to destroy all life in the positive universe, the only one left to stop him is the Flash, but at what cost. Don't miss one of the most heroic moments in the history of this medium as the Scarlet Speedster sacrifices all to preserve life in the DCU. Featuring the heroic death of the Flash (Barry Allen). NOTE: This was a character defining moment that can still be felt in the Post-Crisis DCU today. Cover price $0.95.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4632122004

Direct Edition. Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

Ewoks (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 1D FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. "The Rainbow Bridge!" Story by David Manak. Art by Warren Kremer and Marie Severin. The brave Ewoks from the Star Wars: Return of the Jedi get their very own comics series. Wicket and Teebo embark on an epic quest to save the village. FC, 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Green Lantern (1960 2nd Series DC) 184 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4663139017

Cover art by Gil Kane. This issue has only three new pages and reprints Green Lantern #59, which was the first appearance of Guy Gardner. "Earth's Other Green Lantern!", script by John Broome, pencils by Gil Kane and Dick Giordano (additions), inks by Sid Greene and Dick Giordano (additions); The Guardians show Hal Jordan what would have happened if Guy Gardner had been chosen by Abin Sur as his successor; In that alternate past, Guy travels to the planet Ghera, which Hal never had, and ends a civil war there; But he contracts a yellow plague which kills him and as he dies, he passes the power ring and battery to Hal Jordan; Intrigued, Hal meets and becomes friends with Guy Gardner after the Guardians' presentation is through. "Justice League of America vs the Avengers the Death of a Dream" article; Dick Giordano relates why the expected team-up comic between DC and Marvel will not be published. Super Powers Collection ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Jonah Hex (1977 1st Series) 92D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. In this last issue of Jonah Hex, Jonah goes out in "A Blaze of Glory!" Hex faces off with villains in the West when he suddenly disappears from the late 1880's and reappears in the 21st century sometime after a nuclear war. Continues in Hex (1985) #1. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by Gray Morrow. Cover by Denys Cowan and Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.75.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 242 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4571023009

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The League battles Amazo...and a broken heart! Aquaman can no longer live without Mera! But can he win her back? Part 2 of 3, concludes next issue. Written by Gerry Conway, with art by George Tuska and Mike Machlan. Cover by Chuck Patton and Machlan. Cover price $0.75.

Legion of Super-Heroes (1984 3rd Series) 7 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3796212004

The Legion is given "A Choice of Dooms"! Characters: Legion of Super-Heroes [Ultra Boy; Phantom Girl; Shrinking Violet; Element Lad; Chameleon Boy; Lightning Lass; Colossal Boy; Sun Boy; Cosmic Boy; Dream Girl; Star Boy; Invisible Kid [Jacques Foccart]; Shadow Lass; Blok; White Witch; Wildfire; Timber Wolf; Mon-El]; Proty Two; Computo; President Marte Allon; Chief Zendak; Shvaughn Erin; Batman (image); Controller. Written by Paul Levitz, with art by Steve Lightle and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Steve Lightle and Larry Mahlstedt. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.25.

Love and Rockets (1982 1st Series) Magazine 13 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4584621009

Cover art by Jaime Hernandez. Untitled story, script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Maggie and Hopey hit the thrift stores, then trail around town trying to find a new place to live; Terry is cold on the idea of putting Maggie up; Maggie heads back to Izzy's to get ready for work, and hears from Izzy how Hopey took the (misreported) news of Maggie's death in Chepan. "Boys Will Be Boys," script and art by Gilbert Hernandez; Heraclio and Pepo try to fix newcomer Anacleto up with one of the women of Palomar. Lloyd Llewellyn character profile by Daniel Clowes. Untitled Lloyd Llewellyn story, script and art by Daniel Clowes; Irving Melvin plays his last practical joke. One-page La Toña story, script and art by Jaime Hernandez. "Young Locas," script and art by Jaime Hernandez; Maggie is planning on leaving Sal's Garage because her job there is causing her to lose her friends; She forgets all about it when Harvey introduces her to her first pro-solar job. "An American in Palomar," script by Gilbert Hernandez, art by Gilbert Hernandez; Howard Miller walks the streets of Palomar photographing its citizens; He has an encounter with Tonantzin, who gets the idea he can help her get noticed by Hollywood. Joint letter to the editor from comic book creators Adam Philips and Kurt Busiek. 1st printing (2nd to 5th printings exist for most issues in this series). Mature readers. 44 pgs., B&W. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 178 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401016

Direct Edition. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #39. Cover art by John Romita, Sr. "How Green Was My Goblin!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr. (who begins as regular penciler), inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo] and John Romita, Sr. (touch-ups). Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile; Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas; not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin; the Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion; trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn. According to Les Daniels in "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" (Abrams, 1991), artist Steve Ditko resigned because of a disagreement over the Goblin's identity. Ditko wanted it to be someone anonymous--a new, unknown guy; Lee wanted it to be a familiar character that would startle readers. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 179 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401021

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #40. Green Goblin origin in "Spidey Saves the Day!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; F: The Green Goblin; GA: Harry Osborn, Professor Stromm (f/b), Aunt May, Anna May Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant; Cameos: Ned Leeds, The Enforcers (Ox, Montana, Fancy Dan), Human Torch, Lucky Lobo, Crime Master (all flashback); Dr. Bromwell. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita, Sr. cover pencils. Cover price $0.65.

Miracleman (1985) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4044453021

Written by Alan Moore, with art by Gary Leach. Mickey Moran was just a regular bloke with a wife and a job, until one day he *remembered*...that he was Miracleman, a glistening new god with powers far beyond those of mortal ken. He also remembered that, years ago, he and his sidekicks -- Young Miracleman and Kid Miracleman -- were in a horrible accident that left Young Miracleman dead. When Moran goes to see Kid Miracleman to help him piece together his past, our hero finds that his youthful protege has changed...for the worse. Much worse. If you've never read this series, be assured it ranks right up there with Alan Moore's other classic, Watchmen. Cover price $0.75.

New Age Comics (1985) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4663019016

Comic News previews for Renegade Press, Fantagraphics, Comics Interview, Kitchen Sink Press, and others. 24 pages all newsprint. standard comic size. Cover price $0.35.

New Age Comics (1985) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4662996003

Comic News previews for Renegade Press, Fantagraphics, Comics Interview, Kitchen Sink Press, and others. 24 pages all newsprint. standard comic size. Cover price $0.35.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 62 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-016

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Guest-starring Forge. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Cover by Mike Zeck. As Forge remembers the attempt on his life by the alien Dire Wraiths (which took place in Uncanny X-Men (1963) #187-188), he struggles with the decision to help the very government that persecutes mutant-kind and would use his inventions to keep the super-hero community under its thumb. But after witnessing the true horror of the Dire Wraiths, Forge reassures Rom that he has a new and powerful ally. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 63 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-017

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Guest-starring Forge. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Brett Breeding. Under the guidance of Forge, the man with the mutant ability to invent and build anything, Rom and the united governments of the world begin construction of an Orbiting Global Neutralizer. However, the shape-shifting Dire Wraiths are revealed to be within their ranks. The sinister aliens attempt to sabotage the efforts of our heroes. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 68 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-019

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Brett Breeding. Rom becomes caught in the middle of two warring factions. Humans on one side and machines on the other with neither willing to give an inch. Rom, being a cyborg, is trapped between man and machine...which side will he choose? 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 69 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-020

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and P. Craig Russell. Rom lands on a strange and extraordinary planet, the like of which he has never seen before. As he ventures into the bowels of the earth he finds Spaceknights and Dire Wraiths alike being held within. Rom must confront the one foe even mighty Galactus could not defeat, Ego the Living Planet. 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 70 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-021

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Kim DeMulder. Reunited with his Spaceknight comrades Seeker and Skera the Scanner, Rom lands on a harsh and dangerous swamp covered planet in search of yet another missing Spaceknight. The trio soon find hundreds of Dire Wraiths enslaved. What power in the universe could possibly hold sway over such terrible creatures? The answer will surprise you in "The Hidden God." 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 71 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-069BD64-034

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and P. Craig Russell. Rom's ranks grow as Unam the Unseen and Vola the Trapper join him, Scanner, and Seeker. They come across yet another planet under attack by the deadly Dire Wraiths but this time the evil aliens are being led into battle by a traitor, the Spaceknight known as Raak the Breaker. It's Spaceknight vs. Spaceknight and one Spaceknight will not make it to the end of this issue alive. 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 73 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #22-2D0A2F1-023

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and Joe Sinnott. Continued from last issue and Rom Annual # 4, Brandy has arrived on Galador, homeworld to her beloved Rom. But she soon learns that this is not the plush paradise it once was. A war is in progress and humans are targeted for termination by...Spaceknights? By tales end, Rom along with his allies the Spaceknight Squadron, and thanks in no small part to the Shi'ar, have returned to Galador to set things right. 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 3D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4642858014

Direct Edition. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. "The World is Mine!" Part 3 of 9. The Beyonder decides to partake in all the pleasures life can offer. He devours drink, food, women, riches, and sights only beheld by a few, but finds this life of luxury a hollow existence. How can a nigh omnipotent being find contentment in mortal existence when the world is his oyster at the snap of his fingers? Featuring the Kingpin and the Molecule Man.

Story continues in Daredevil #223, Incredible Hulk #312, and Avengers #260.

Cover price $0.75.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4664299023

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Part 5 of 9. "Despair!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. When depression threatens to overtake him, the One from Beyond finds himself at his most vulnerable. Will the heroes of Earth seize this moment and end the Beyonder's threat forever? Featuring the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, and New Mutants.

Story continues in Doctor Strange #74, Thing #30, and Fantastic Four #285.

1st appearance of Boom Boom (Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown).

Cover price $0.75.

Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4642858015

Part 5 of 9. "Despair!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. When depression threatens to overtake him, the One from Beyond finds himself at his most vulnerable. Will the heroes of Earth seize this moment and end the Beyonder's threat forever? Featuring the Avengers, West Coast Avengers, X-Men, and New Mutants.

Story continues in Doctor Strange #74, Thing #30, and Fantastic Four #285.

1st appearance of Boom Boom (Tabitha Smith (X-Force's Meltdown).

Cover price $0.75.

Seduction of the Innocent 3-D (1985) 1A VG 4.0

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover by Dave Stevens. Written by Gene Fawcette and unknown. Art by George Roussos, Mike Sekowsky, Mike Peppe, Gene Fawcette, Mort Meskin, Mike Roy, Serge Desmodus and Alex Toth. 3-D separations by Ray Zone and Tony Alderson. The entire contents of this issue were intended for issue #15 of Adventures into Darkness (1952). Featuring: 1-page illo by George Roussos; 1-page story "The Evil Ones" with art by Mike Sekowsky and Mike Peppe; "Death Dives Deep" by Gene Fawcette; "Harvest of Death" with art by Mort Meskin and Roussos; half-pagers "Do You Believe..." and "The Velvet Vampire" by Fawcette; "That Stray Cat" with art by Mike Roy; 2-page text story "Blood Will Tell" with art by Serge Desmodus; "Gift of Murder" with art by Alex Toth (as Scott) and Peppe (as Scott); 1-page story "Charms" with art by Sekowsky and Peppe; and "Tryst with Terror" with art by Meskin and Roussos. 32 pages, with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.25.

Seduction of the Innocent 3-D (1985) 1A GD 2.0

Water damage. Staple rust.

Cover by Dave Stevens. Written by Gene Fawcette and unknown. Art by George Roussos, Mike Sekowsky, Mike Peppe, Gene Fawcette, Mort Meskin, Mike Roy, Serge Desmodus and Alex Toth. 3-D separations by Ray Zone and Tony Alderson. The entire contents of this issue were intended for issue #15 of Adventures into Darkness (1952). Featuring: 1-page illo by George Roussos; 1-page story "The Evil Ones" with art by Mike Sekowsky and Mike Peppe; "Death Dives Deep" by Gene Fawcette; "Harvest of Death" with art by Mort Meskin and Roussos; half-pagers "Do You Believe..." and "The Velvet Vampire" by Fawcette; "That Stray Cat" with art by Mike Roy; 2-page text story "Blood Will Tell" with art by Serge Desmodus; "Gift of Murder" with art by Alex Toth (as Scott) and Peppe (as Scott); 1-page story "Charms" with art by Sekowsky and Peppe; and "Tryst with Terror" with art by Meskin and Roussos. 32 pages, with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 98N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4081571020

Newsstand Edition. "True Confessions!" Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Black Cat finally tells the web-slinger the truth about the Kingpin's involvement in her gaining new powers. Spider-Man is shocked. Is this the beginning of the end for the wall-crawler and Felicia? Meanwhile, the alien symbiote has escaped from the Baxter Building and is on the prowl...looking for Spider-Man! First appearance of the Spot. Cameo appearance by the Kingpin. 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 101D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. "Echoes" Script by Cary Burkett. Pencils by Juan Alacantara. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by John Byrne. A new era begins for the Spectacular Spider-Man as the Black Cat has departed his life. However, the breakup with Felicia has left the web-slinger in a melancholy mood, so he visits the site of his greatest heartbreak...the Brooklyn Bridge. The events of Amazing Spider-Man 121 still haunt the wall-crawler, but life goes on...and so does crime in the big city. When Blacklash takes a hostage after bungling a burglary attempt, the spectacular one swings into action! Flashback cameos of Gwen Stacy and the Green Goblin. First 65¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 337,108; average paid circulation 180,498.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 101N CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-337BB72-001

Newsstand Edition. "Echoes" Script by Cary Burkett. Pencils by Juan Alacantara. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by John Byrne. A new era begins for the Spectacular Spider-Man as the Black Cat has departed his life. However, the breakup with Felicia has left the web-slinger in a melancholy mood, so he visits the site of his greatest heartbreak...the Brooklyn Bridge. The events of Amazing Spider-Man 121 still haunt the wall-crawler, but life goes on...and so does crime in the big city. When Blacklash takes a hostage after bungling a burglary attempt, the spectacular one swings into action! Flashback cameos of Gwen Stacy and the Green Goblin. First 65¢ issue. (Note: The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 337,108; average paid circulation 180,498.) 32 pages Cover price $0.65.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1984 Mirage) 4 VF 8.0 Eastman Variant 1st Printing

First printing. According to Overstreet, this issue has one additional printing, which can be identified as such on the inside cover. The original series that introduced the Turtles to the world. Searching for Splinter, the Turtles encounter the alien androids known as the Utroms. Story, art and cover by Kevin Eastman & Peter Laird. Final issue in magazine format; series continues in comic format as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1985). Black and white; 40 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Thor (1962 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) 352 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4670300020

Direct Edition. Ragnarok and Roll: Part 5 of 6 -Cover by Walt Simonson. "Ragnarok and Ruin!", script and art by Walt Simonson; Odin faces off with Surtur in Asgard; The heroes of Earth and Asgard try to figure out how to close the gateway to Surtur's dimension and stop the ever increasing number of invading demons. Appearances by Hogun, Fandral, Volstagg, Mr. Fantastic, Beta Ray Bill, Sif, and the Human Torch, Cameos by the second Captain Marvel and Storm (of the X-Men). Bullpen Bulletins. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4646302014

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Survival Run!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. When the Thundercats' homeworld is destroyed, a small group of survivors crash-land on the mysterious green world known as Third Earth. They soon find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against their mortal enemies the Mutants. However, things go from bad to worse when their battle with the vile Mutants awakens Mumm-Ra, an ancient ogre-mage whose dark magic powers know no rival. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.

Thundercats (1985 1st Series Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4609376015

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Survival Run!" Written by David Micheline. Art by Jim Mooney and Brett Breeding. When the Thundercats' homeworld is destroyed, a small group of survivors crash-land on the mysterious green world known as Third Earth. They soon find themselves in a desperate fight for survival against their mortal enemies the Mutants. However, things go from bad to worse when their battle with the vile Mutants awakens Mumm-Ra, an ancient ogre-mage whose dark magic powers know no rival. 36 pages, FC Cover price $0.65.