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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 292D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4501652003

Direct Edition. "Growing Pains!" Part 3 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Alex Saviuk. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Al Milgrom. At the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers; the Amazing Spider-Man faces a double crisis! Alistar Smythe's spider-slayer roams the streets of Pittsburgh, while Mary Jane's crooked father attempts to steal a famous manuscript! First the wall-crawler and MJ have to smash the spider-slayer! And then turn the tables on the corrupt Philip Watson! If Peter and Mary Jane can score a double victory, they might just live happily ever after...together! Story continues in the landmark Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21. (Notes: In the final panel, Mary Jane accepts Peter's marriage proposal. Alistair Smythe returns in Amazing Spider-Man 368. The back cover features a full-page ad and cover preview of Amazing Spider-Man Annual 21 by John Romita Sr.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Dark Horse Presents (1986) 10 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4373733006

An anthology of original stories. Cover by Paul Chadwick. Straight in the Eye, script and art by Paul Chadwick; Concrete has agreed to help a man look for his lost brother who's last location was in the woods; The man's brother (Adam) is a stuntman who often takes enough fuel to fly and sleeps under the wing of his biplane. Masque (Part 1), script and art by Mark Badger; Two men arguing in a church in Manhattan about a man named Montoya; Cut to Newark airport where a group of what are assumed F.B.I agents are trying to find Montoya, after some squabbling he is apprehended but it turns out it's the wrong man; Montoya is then spotted and is chased into a bizarre room; The Masque appears and is subsequently shot. Sole Survivors, script by Randy Stradley, art by Tony Salmons; An Alien takes cover behind a rock and is in a Mexican standoff with another lone alien. 36 pgs., B&W. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 63 CBCS 9.8 SS Larry Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-19857F5-022

Mike Zeck cover. This is a first printing. All 2nd or 3rd printings have a 2nd 3rd printing notice on inside at bottom of indicia on first/splash page. 2nd printings were done for most issues from #2 to #63. Cover price $1.00.

Peter Porker the Spectacular Spider-Ham (1985 Marvel/Star Comics) 17 CBCS 9.2 SS Hama

Paper: White

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

Label #21-21F6F8D-017

Cover by Joe Albelo. "Pig Out!", script by Mike Carlin, pencils by Joe Albelo, inks by Pierre Fournier; Fat Cat tries to throw himself in the river, but the splash empties it, and attracts the attention of Bunsen, who tries to befriend him, but Fat Cat turns mean; Spider-Ham saves Bunsen, but they run into two more Fat Cats; Spider-Ham and the interns evade the cats, and head for a restaurant, but the Pig-Signal summons our hero to the prison, where the cats are planning to break in so they can eat and be left alone. "Secret Furs," script by Mike Mellor, art by Steve Mellor; Bruce Bunny has been transported to a weird world, along with many heroes and villains; The Bee-Yonder reveals the high concept of Secret Furs to him: The creation of the ultimate 24-hour independent TV network. Bruce gets angry, and turns into Hulkbunny, but The Bee-Yonder merely casts him in a TV show. Madballs ad. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $1.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 221D CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4498479014

Direct Edition. "Death by Drowning!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. It's the X-Men vs. the Marauders: Round 2! However, this time the Marauders have an ace up there sleeve - the Malice controlled Polaris! And, Rogue and Dazzler's turbulent past comes to a head (see Dazzler #24 & 28 for details about that past). When push comes to shove, will these former arch foes lay it on the line for one another? Plus, the man behind the scenes pulling the Marauders' strings is finally revealed! NOTE: 1st appearance of Mr. Sinister. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 221D CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4498479013

Direct Edition. "Death by Drowning!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. It's the X-Men vs. the Marauders: Round 2! However, this time the Marauders have an ace up there sleeve - the Malice controlled Polaris! And, Rogue and Dazzler's turbulent past comes to a head (see Dazzler #24 & 28 for details about that past). When push comes to shove, will these former arch foes lay it on the line for one another? Plus, the man behind the scenes pulling the Marauders' strings is finally revealed! NOTE: 1st appearance of Mr. Sinister. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 221D CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4498479022

Direct Edition. "Death by Drowning!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. It's the X-Men vs. the Marauders: Round 2! However, this time the Marauders have an ace up there sleeve - the Malice controlled Polaris! And, Rogue and Dazzler's turbulent past comes to a head (see Dazzler #24 & 28 for details about that past). When push comes to shove, will these former arch foes lay it on the line for one another? Plus, the man behind the scenes pulling the Marauders' strings is finally revealed! NOTE: 1st appearance of Mr. Sinister. Cover price $0.75.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 221D CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4498479018

Direct Edition. "Death by Drowning!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Marc Silvestri and Dan Green. It's the X-Men vs. the Marauders: Round 2! However, this time the Marauders have an ace up there sleeve - the Malice controlled Polaris! And, Rogue and Dazzler's turbulent past comes to a head (see Dazzler #24 & 28 for details about that past). When push comes to shove, will these former arch foes lay it on the line for one another? Plus, the man behind the scenes pulling the Marauders' strings is finally revealed! NOTE: 1st appearance of Mr. Sinister. Cover price $0.75.

Usagi Yojimbo (1987 1st Series Fantagraphics) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4478496001

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First printing. As the story of Usagis training continues, he enters a tournament, and encounters fellow warrior Gunichi for the first time. Parts 3 and 4 of Samurai. Story, art and cover by Stan Sakai, plus The Masked Apple by Dave Thorne. Black and white; 32 pages. Other titles featuring Usagi Yojimbo include Albedo, Doomsday Squad #3 and Space Usagi. NOTE: Some issues from #1-10 were reprinted. Reprints are so noted in the reprint edition's indica. Cover price $2.00.