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Batman Adventures Holiday Special (1995) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4571093008

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Cover by Bruce Timm. Stories by Paul Dini with Bruce Timm and Ronnie Del Carmen. Art by Bruce Timm, Ronnie Del Carmen, Kevin Altieri & Butch Lukic, Dan Riba and Glen Murakami. December in Gotham City -- that's the theme of THE BATMAN ADVENTURES HOLIDAY SPECIAL, a 64-page one-shot special featuring five thrilling, funny or touching yuletide stories by a slew of creators from The Adventures of Batman & Robin, the hit cartoon from Warner Bros. Animation. Emmy award-winning writer/producer Paul Dini writes all five stories. Art for the lead feature "Jolly Ol' St. Nicholas," featuring Detective Harvey Bullock teaming with Batgirl in a tense battle against Clayface, is by director/producer Bruce Timm, Dini's collaborator on the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning THE BATMAN ADVENTURES: MAD LOVE. Also in the Special, artist Ronnie Del Carmen illustrates "The Harley and the Ivy," a tale of Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy in which the duo kidnaps millionaire Bruce Wayne so they can go on an unlimited shopping spree. A madcap New Year's Eve with the Joker is the subject of "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?", the story pencilled by director Kevin Altieri, while elsewhere, Batman and Commissioner Gordon take time out to share some New Year's cheer in "Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot," with art by director Dan Riba. And the icing of Gotham City is just the beginning of the poignant Mr. Freeze story "White Christmas," illustrated by artist Glen Murakami. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman Ghosts (1995 DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3752531011

A Legends of the Dark Knight Halloween Special. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and Cover by Tim Sale. This new tale of Halloween horror from writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale -- the same team that brought us the first two Batman Halloween Specials -- is a Dickensian nightmare come to life! Bruce Wayne's tortured sleep is violated by four specters: the spirit of his murdered father, the Ghost of Halloween Past (Poison Ivy), the Ghost of Halloween Present (the Joker), and a mysterious Ghost of Halloween Future. But what do they want of the Dark Knight? Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Bone HC (1995-2004 Cartoon Books) B&W Edition 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Signed and remarked by Jeff Smith(first Page). No autograph certification is included.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. "Out From Boneville!" Collects Bone (1991-2004) #1-6. Story and art by Jeff Smith. Follow the adventures of the three Bone cousins - Fone, Phoney, and Smiley - as they strike out from Boneville to find their destiny. This ultimate presentation of the adventures of the Bone cousins is a perfect gift for adults and children alike! Hardcover, 144 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.95.

Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4574852003

Newsstand Edition. Cardstock Embossed Cover. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Joe Madureira and Jimmy Palmiotti. Fiends In High Places; David Xanatos is up to his same tricks as and Demona try to capture the Gargoyles; They do this by setting up the Gargoyles and making them look bad; It is up to Eliza Maza to protect the Gargoyles' reputation but things are made more difficult for her when Goliath won't stay out of it and she has to hide things from her new partner Matt Bluestone. Written In Stone introduction to the characters and creative team, written by Hildy Mesnik, art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4553654005

Newsstand Edition. Cardstock Embossed Cover. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Joe Madureira and Jimmy Palmiotti. Fiends In High Places; David Xanatos is up to his same tricks as and Demona try to capture the Gargoyles; They do this by setting up the Gargoyles and making them look bad; It is up to Eliza Maza to protect the Gargoyles' reputation but things are made more difficult for her when Goliath won't stay out of it and she has to hide things from her new partner Matt Bluestone. Written In Stone introduction to the characters and creative team, written by Hildy Mesnik, art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1G CGC 9.8 Lopez Lin-Gen-Re Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #3745913004

Lin-Gen-Re cover by Michael Lopez. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Genus (1993-1997 Antarctic Press) 10 FN 6.0

Ghost (1995 1st Series) 1N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4660747015

Newsstand Edition. Written by Eric Luke. Art by Adam Hughes and Mark Farmer. Cover by Adam Hughes. Being new to the world of the living dead, Ghost is asking several questions of herself: Why was I killed? Who killed me? Why do I hate so much? Ghost begins to search for answers by investigating the life of her sister Margo, but once she learns her sibling's dark secret, she may want to mind her own business. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Green Lantern Silver Surfer Unholy Alliances (1995) 1A CGC 9.6 Banks

Paper: White

Label #4668491019

First printing. "Unholy Alliances!" Story by Ron Marz. Art by Darryl Banks and Terry Austin. The Emerald Knight and the Sentinel of the Spaceways come together in an epic adventure that will rock the heavens. Strange new villains never before seen in their universes pop up to cause chaos and destruction. Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner) must face off against the despot and former Herald of Galactus, Terrax. Meanwhile, the Silver Surfer comes face-to-face with the Cyborg-Superman that destroyed Coast City. But this is only the beginning as the cosmic beings known as Thanos and Parallax start manipulating the game board. NOTE: This story was the set-up for the now classic DC vs. Marvel mini-series. Story continues in DC vs. Marvel #1. Cover price $4.95.

Groo the Wanderer (1985 Marvel) 120 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4675255003

Story by Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragones. Art and cover by Sergio Aragones. Sword and sorcery comedy from Sergio Aragones, as Groo's skill with the sword is only exceeded by his stupidity, making him dangerous to friend and foe alike. The presence of Groo leads to an iron-age arms race, in the last Marvel/Epic issue. Also, a bigger dog keeps taking Rufferto's food; a puzzle page. Final issue of the series; followed by Death of Groo the Wanderer GN (1987 Marvel). The Final Battle; Rufferto. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Hilly Rose Space Adventures (1995) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4645033019

Cover art by B. C. Boyer. A Blossom By Any Other Name, script and art by B. C. Boyer; When Mr. Bach comes to offer Hilly a newspaper job on Earth, her father Steeltrap pays Sidney to create news stories to keep her home on Splatt-4. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Impulse (1995) 1D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4030471001

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher. The Single Synapse Theory, script by Mark Waid, pencils by Humberto Ramos, inks by Wayne Faucher; Impulse moves to Manchester Alabama with Max Mercury. Article on Impulse by Brian Augustyn. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Lady Rawhide (1995 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4657810008

Lady Rawhide intervenes when a mob goes after a Russian man suspected of murdering the town's women in "It Can't Happen Here - Part 1." Story by Don McGregor, pencils by Mike Mayhew, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti. Also: "A Chronicling of the Making of a Bad Girl Phenomenon - Part 1" text piece by Don McGregor; McGregor's script for Zorro & Lady Rawhide art sample page; Mayhew's pencils for art sample page. Cover by Mayhew & Palmiotti. Cover price $2.95.

Last Avengers Story (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0052158002

"The Last Avengers Story" Part 1 of 2. Script by Peter David. Art by Ariel Olivetti. Painted cover by Ariel Olivetti. Time has marched on for Earth's Mightiest Heroes and many of the well-known avengers from the silver and bronze ages have moved into retirement or sadly fallen in battle. But many of the avengers' old villains are still around and in one fell swoop they destroy the current avengers with a nuclear weapon. After Ultron-59 threatens Hank Pym and the Wasp, Hank knows that he must try to round up the old avengers and any other available heroes for one final battle; even though most of them are no longer as powerful as they once were. Fortunately, Cannonball, the Human Torch, Bombshell, Hotshot, and She-Hulk's daughter answer Hank's call to muster; while Mockingbird declines, and Hawkeye and Mr. Fantastic cannot help due to permanent disabilities. However, before Hank is ready to engage Ultron, Kang, Oddball, and the Grim Reaper; he must add one more former avenger to his team...the Vision! Will a group of middle age heroes be able to recapture the magic and score a most improbable victory? (Notes: Two-issue miniseries. Squarebound binding with acetate cover over the painted cover. Marvel alterniverse logo in the upper left corner. No advertisements inside.) 48 pages Cover price $5.95.

Little Mermaid (1994 2nd Series) 5 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4668490004

Direct Edition. Story by Trina Robbins. Art by Walter Carzon and Dave Hunt. Cover by Bill Fugate and Dave Hunt. Cover price $1.50.

Magic the Gathering The Shadow Mage (1995) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3888476021

NOTE: We sell polybagged, and unbagged copies of this book as the same item and may not include the promo card. "The Aster Fall" - This is the first in a series of limited series relating just one of the epic sagas set on Dominia, the world of Magic: The Gathering! SHADOW MAGE tells the story of young Jared, a boy who is rescued from a spectacular battle and then cared for by a lowly Spellsquire. The old man spends years preparing Jared to take vengeance on the immensely powerful Planewalker who slew his father. This is the first in a series of adventures featuring Jared! Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Val Mayerik and James Pascoe. Painted cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $2.50.

Magic the Gathering The Shadow Mage (1995) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3888476024

NOTE: We sell polybagged, and unbagged copies of this book as the same item and may not include the promo card. "The Aster Fall" - This is the first in a series of limited series relating just one of the epic sagas set on Dominia, the world of Magic: The Gathering! SHADOW MAGE tells the story of young Jared, a boy who is rescued from a spectacular battle and then cared for by a lowly Spellsquire. The old man spends years preparing Jared to take vengeance on the immensely powerful Planewalker who slew his father. This is the first in a series of adventures featuring Jared! Written by Jeff Gomez, with art by Val Mayerik and James Pascoe. Painted cover by Val Mayerik. Cover price $2.50.

Primortals: Origins (1995) 1GOLD VF 8.0

Special Gold Plate Signature Limited Edition, with Leonard Nimoy's signature stamped in gold on front cover (not hand-signed). 28 pages, $10.00 cover price. Cover price $10.00.

Scooby-Doo (1995 Archie) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4664105001

Newsstand Edition. Comic book version of the famous and popular cartoon series. Cover pencils by Weeks. "Monster of a Time"; A horrible scaly sea monster is threatening an amusement park, and it's up to the Scooby gang to save the day. Hanna-Barbera Comic News. "Birddog of Alcatraz"; To solve a mystery, Fred, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo go undercover inside a prison. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 110D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2081978013

Direct Edition. "The Trouble with Chix!" Guest-starring Legacy (Captain Marvel III). Story by Mike Lackey. Art by John Buscema and Geoff Isherwood. Legacy, the son of Captain Marvel, decides it is time for the Silver Surfer to take a moment for some much needed R&R. And where better to do that then on Pleasure World. But things take a turn for the worse when Nebula shows up. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer Ashcan (1995) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4675255002

75 cent ashcan. 16 pages b & w. History of Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.75.

Spider-Man and Batman (1995) 1D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Disordered Minds!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Mark Bagley, Scott Hanna, and Mark Farmer. Two of comic's biggest icons must team-up to take down two of their craziest villains. Can Batman, the Dark Knight Detective, and the Amazing Spider-Man set aside their differences long enough to stop the maniacal machinations of the psychotic Carnage and the Joker, Clown Prince of Crime? Squarebound edition with embossed cover. Cover price $5.95.

Star Wars Heir to the Empire (1995) 1D CGC 9.2 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4678500017

Direct Edition. Written by Mike Baron. Art by Olivier Vatine and Fred Blanchard. Cover by Mathieu Lauffray. The tyranny has ended. But what will take its place? It is now five years after Return of the Jedi. Leia and Han are married and have shouldered heavy burdens in the government of the New Republic. And Luke Skywalker is the first in a hoped-for new line of Jedi Knights. But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor's warlords, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has taken command of the remains of the Imperial fleet. Thrawn has made two vital discoveries that could destroy the Rebel Alliance's New Republic. The tale that emerges is a towering epic of action, invention, mystery, and a spectacle of galactic scale -- in short, a story that is worthy of the name Star Wars. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars Heir to the Empire (1995) 3 CGC 9.6 Qualified

Paper: White

Name and date written on cover in pen.

Label #4028671017

Written by Mike Baron. Art by Olivier Vatine and Fred Blanchard. Cover by Mathieu Lauffray. When an Imperial assassin puts Leia in his cross-hairs, Chewbacca crosses the galaxy to take Leia to a place of safety. But there are things in the galaxy that are worse than being assassinated, and "safety" is only relative. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-155

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The Rebel Opposition: Part 1 of 4 – Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Mike Baron. Art by Allen Nunis and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Dave Dorman. Wedge Antilles is a combat-hardened X-Wing pilot, one of the only fliers to survive the missions against both Death Stars. After those two assignments and his post as leader of Rogue Squadron, you'd think he'd seen everything. But when he heads a rescue and retrieval for a downed man on the planet Mrisst, he finds something he'd never expected: a culture that hates the Empire... and hates the Alliance even more! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-164

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The Rebel Opposition: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Mike Baron. Art by Allen Nunis and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Dave Dorman. When Rogue Squadron leader Wedge Antilles is downed in a bloody battle against Imperial All-Terrain Scout Transports, he is forced to form an uneasy alliance with the Cilpari natives, whose dislike for the Rebels is only dwarfed by their hatred for the Empire. Wedge must regroup Rogue Squadron before the Cilpari alliance is shattered, and rejoin the battle to save the galaxy! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 3 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-181

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The Rebel Opposition: Part 3 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Mike Baron. Art by Allen Nunis and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Dave Dorman. Tycho Celchu has infiltrated the Imperial Forces. Now he can communicate vital strategic information that will give the Rebellion an upper hand! But when he's pressed to lead a raid on his old Rogue Squadron teammates, he must choose between saving his comrades and serving the cause. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Star Wars X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-0FC0DE1-016

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The Rebel Opposition: Part 4 of 4 - Written by Michael A. Stackpole and Mike Baron. Art by Allen Nunis and Andy Mushynsky. Cover by Dave Dorman. Tycho Celchu must make the hardest decision of his lifetime: choosing between saving his friends and supporting his cause. Disguised as an Imperial fighter pilot, Rogue Squadron flyer Tycho Celchu has successfully infiltrated the Imperial troops. But success turns sour when his TIE fighter unit encounters Wedge Antilles and Rogue Squadron! If he abandons his post with the Imperial fighters, he abandons the cause of the New Republic; but if he stands his ground, he risks killing his comrades. Either way this Rebel plays, he plays a losing game . . . Cover price $2.95.

Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1995 Reprint) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5

Comic-sized gold-bordered reprint of 1976 Treasury edition. Cover price $5.95.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 153 VF+ 8.5

'River Run' continues: Swamp Thing arrives in an alternative America - one in which the Nazis won World War II, where he is offered the chance to avenge millions of murdered souls. This issue is written by Mark Millar and illustrated by guest artist Chris Weston (2000 A.D.), with a painted cover by Brian Bolland. Suggested for Mature Readers. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

Tank Girl The Odyssey (1995) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4668563013

Armed with a full keg and a bad attitude, Tank Girl embarks on a wild odyssey around the world to save the soul and career of Booga, her kangaroo-boyfriend. Written by Peter Milligan, with art by Tank Girl co-creator Jamie Hewlett. Cover by Brian Bolland. Suggested for Mature Readers. Mando Format. Cover price $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 93 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4646994008

Part 5 of the 5-part 'The Contest,' continued from the previous issue. Artemis makes her first appearance in the outside world as the new Wonder Woman...and this hero is determined to uphold the Amazonian ideal - to the max! And check out Diana's new duds, who also guest-stars in this month's Hawkman (1993 3rd Series) #16 (also written by Messner-Loebs). Written by William Messner-Loebs, with art and cover by Mike Deodato. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 94 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4646994010

Part 1 of 7 - Written by William Messner-Loebs. Art by Mike Deodato. Cover by Brian Bolland. When both Diana and the new Wonder Woman oppose Julia Sazia's efforts to wipe out Boston's rival mob bosses, Sazia ups the ante by hiring Poison Ivy, Cheetah and Cheshire to do her dirty work for her. 36 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 96 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4646994007

Part 3 of 7 - "Jokers Holiday…!" Written by William Messner-Loebs. Art by Mike Deodato, Jr. The Jokes on Diana and Boston as the Joker come to town to take advantage of the mob-war-inflicted chaos affecting Beantown…and becomes embroiled in the mess when he kills one of the two rival mob bosses. Meanwhile, the new Wonder Woman is learning that her mission in man's world may be more complicated than she ever anticipated. 36 pages, FC. Cover price $1.50.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 98 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4646994006

Part 5 of 7 - "Sisters!" Written by William Messner-Loebs. Art by Mike Deodato, Jr. Diana seeks the truth behind Artemiss unprecedented success as the new Wonder Woman…a truth Artemis is loath to accept. The White Magician decides it's time for the gloves to come off as he takes the first steps to acquire greater power...even if it means the loss of what remains of his humanity! 36 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 99 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4646995025

Part 6 of 7 - "The Rest of the Story!" Written by William Messner-Loebs. Art by Mike Deodato, Jr. Diana is back on Paradise Island to confront Hippolyta and finally learns why her mother lied and turned against her to allow Artemis to become the new Wonder Woman…and the answer means she must return to mans world to meet her fate! Meanwhile, the White Magician makes a deal with a powerful demon that results in providing him with near infinite power! 36 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 101 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4646994012

Second Genesis: Part 1 of 4 - Story and art by John Byrne. Beginning an exciting new era for the Amazing Amazon as John Byrne takes over the story and art on WONDER WOMAN! With the events of Boston and Paradise Island behind her, Diana takes up residence in a new location, Gateway City, to start her life anew…and finds herself immediately drawn into Darkseid's quest to learn the fate of the old gods! 36 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 102 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4646994011

Second Genesis: Part 2 of 4 - Story and art by John Byrne. Wonder Woman and her Gateway City police companion take an unplanned journey from Earth to Apokolips, where an encounter with Metron leads to startling revelations about the history of Themyscira…and Diana's return home to Paradise Island to save her Amazon sisters from the wrath of Darkseid. 36 pages, FC. Cover price $1.95.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 103 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4646994013

Second Genesis: Part 3 of 4 – "Against Apokolips!" Story and art by John Byrne. Darkseid turns Themyscira into a raging battleground in his quest to discover the fate of the Greek gods as Wonder Woman and her Amazon sisters fight the lord of Apokolips's deadly shock troops to preserve their home and their lives! 36 pages, FC. NOTE: The events of this issue take place before New Gods (1995 4th Series) #1. Cover price $1.95.

X-Man (1995 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4674602009

Age of Apocalypse: Part 1 of 4 - "Breaking Away!" Story by Jeph Loeb. Art by Steve Skroce. Story continued from X-Men #41. Welcome to the Age of Apocalypse. North America resides under the iron rule of the tyrant Apocalypse. It is here that the scholarly Toad, the reptilian Soaron, the illusionist Mastermind, and the monstrous Brute join their leader Forge as a small band of resistance fighters posing as circus performers roaming the countryside helping when and where they can. They are joined by a mysterious young man with immense psionic powers. Nate doesn't remember his past but the future of mutant and mankind may rest in his hands. Cover price $1.95.

X-Men Omega (1995) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4659542016

Newsstand Edition. Wraparound chromium cover pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Klaus Janson. Conclusion to "Age of Apocalypse" storyline, Endings, script by Scott Lobdell (plot) and Mark Waid (script), pencils by Roger Cruz, inks by Bud LaRosa, Tim Townsend, Karl Kesel, Harry Candelario, Scott Hanna, and Al Milgrom; Apocalypse has a captured Magneto at his citadel and a piece of the M'kaan crystal; His plan is for the X-men to walk into his trap so he can finish them once and for all. Meanwhile Cyclops and Jean Grey had liberated the pens (A detention center for low level mutants and humans that were constantly being experimented on by the dark Beast) and are attempting to get them out of New York; What they don't know is that Havok is sneaking along with escapees waiting for the perfect moment to strike. 52 pgs., full color. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 37 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-037

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THE WOLFBRIDGE AFFAIR - Part 1 of 4. Aric was a Goth attacking the Roman Empire when he was first captured by the Spider Aliens. Hundreds of years later, he escaped after stealing the aliens' most powerful weapon, the sentient X-O Armor. With this armor he has learned to survive in today's complicated world, a world that he first experienced just three years ago. One key to Aric's ability to adapt has been his friendship and love with the intelligent and beautiful Randy Cartier, a former Canadian Secret Service Agent. When Randy's friend and colleague Paul lost his life saving Aric from Spider Aliens, it was too much for Randy. She fled from Aric to Canada where she and her former Secret Service comrades met to remember Paul's passing. While in Canada, an old enemy of Randy and Paul's unit begins to kill members one by one. Thus begins this incredible four-part story in which Aric goes to Canada to find Randy, where he too becomes embroiled in The Wolfbridge Affair! "Opening Gambit" is written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Rik Levins and Randy Elliott. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 42 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-042

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Part 1 of 2. X-O Manowar is exhausted. Having barely survived 'The Wolfbridge Affair,' and still at a standstill in his relationship with Randy, he heads down to the Big Easy for a well-deserved vacation. Things don't remain quiet for long, however, as X-O and his assistant Ken become entangled with New Orleans' champion of the night, Shadowman! Continues in Shadowman (1992 1st Series) #37. "First Impressions" is written by Jorge Gonzalez, with art by Luke Ross and Randy Elliott. Plus: a special 16-page X-O Manowar Birthquake prequel tale by Ron Marz, Bart Sears, Andy Smith and Ray Kryssing. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 44 CBCS 7.0

Paper: White

Label #25-1577B4C-015

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Birthquake. Part 1 of 4. Everything you thought you knew about X-O is wrong! Aric wakes up in a Roman prison in 409 A.D. to find his 43 present-day issues of adventure never happened! The X-O armor is just a figment of his imagination. Is Aric going mad, or is this the plot of a villain more deadly than any he's ever faced? "Reflections part one" is written by Ron Marz, with art and cover by Bart Sears and Ray Kryssing. Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 50O CBCS 8.5 Sears Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-051

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Part 2 of 2. Continued from #50X! Aric's fight with his old friend and new enemy, Alloy, continues. Aric's got his armor back, but it's not the armor he's used to! It's an all-new beginning for Aric and the X-O armor! "Transformations part two" is written by Ron Marz, with art and cover by Bart Sears and Ray Kryssing. Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 50X CBCS 8.5 Smith Variant

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-050

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Part 1 of 2. The X-O armor strikes out on its own! All-out war breaks out as Aric fights to remaster the most powerful weapon in the universe. And to make matters worse, X-O sees an old friend become his deadliest enemy! Continues in #50O! "Transformations part one" is written by Ron Marz, with art and cover by Andy Smith and Ray Kryssing. Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 51 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-052

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After X-O Manowar survives the battle of his life and finds the world he knew destroyed, he returns home, searching for a new place on modern-day Earth. When he arrives in what used to be Dacia, Aric finds that his old world isn't ready to let go of him. Join X-O Manowar as he confronts an Orb Industries experiment gone horribly wrong! "Lummox" is written by Bart Sears, with art by Bart Sears, Ray Kryssing and Randy Elliott. Cover by Bart Sears and Mark Pennington Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 52 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-053

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They've taken a lot from X-O Manowar, and now they're ready to give some back! Crescendo's boys are back for Round Two, and now the fight is personal. It's armor vs. armor with a surprise ending that will blow X-O Manowar fans away! "A Blast from the Past" is written by Bart Sears, with art by Andy Smith and Randy Elliott. Cover by Andy Smith and Mark Pennington. Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 53 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-054

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X-O Manowar returns to space. The only thing Aric has left after Crescendo's attack is the X-O armor and his space to find the origin of his armor, a new purpose, and a new home. What he finds is not what he's looking for -- the X-O armor has strings attached and they're yanking Aric into the line of fire again. "Collision Course" is written by Jeff Bailey and Marty Golia, with art and cover by Bart Sears and Ray Kryssing. Cover price $2.50.

X-O Manowar (1992 1st Series) 54 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2498142-055

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Imprisoned in a stasis field in space, Aric discovers a new purpose when he's menaced by a new breed of aliens he's never seen before. This issue introduces the new, Earth-shattering aliens that give Aric a new mission in life. "Test Run" is written by Jeff Bailey and Marty Golia, with art by Andy Smith and John A. Guynn. Cover by Andy Smith and Ray Kryssing. Cover price $2.50.