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Spawn (1992 Image) 88 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4478803001

Todd McFarlane Productions (P) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki (S) Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin (C) Brian Haberlin "Seasons of Change..."?It has been a time of great upheaval for everyone connected to Spawn; for his widow Wanda and her husband Terry, the detectives Sam and Twitch, and for Spawn's erstwhile mentor, Cogliostro. As the storm clears, a distinct pattern emerges amid all the wreckage. But what does it mean for the HellSpawn and the Great War to come? And what about one of Heaven's dirty little secrets Spawn stumbles upon? FC, 32pg Cover price $1.95.

Spawn (1992 Image) 133N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. (W) Brian Holguin and Todd McFarlane (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane FC32pp$2.50Ongoing monthly series In stores the week of April 30th. The Concept: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected from the ashes of his own grave in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons is reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. This Issue: "God is a Bullet, Part 3"?Held captive in a rotting prison in a distant war- torn nation, a broken and battered Al Simmons clings desperately to life. He came here to kill a tyrant -- a tyrant he had a hand in making -- but so far things haven't gone as planned. Now the betrayal of an old friend has put his life in peril. But Simmons still has one ace up his sleeve. Its name: Spawn. Cover price $2.50.

Spawn (1992 Image) 204 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4499611010

Written by WILL CARLTON, TODD MCFARLANE & JON GOFF. Art & cover by SZYMON KUDRANSKI. A MASSIVE MANHUNT ERUPTS IN THE PAGES OF THIS MONTH'S SPAWN! After a stint of silence, and unwillingness to give his enemies answers, Spawn suddenly loses the only person that matters in his life. Sara's kidnapping sends Clown and Spawn on a wild chase through the city, but a surprise attack by Bludd throws them off course. Can they find Sara before she takes her last breath? Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 216B VF+ 8.5

Limited 1 in 8 Variant Cover by TODD MCFARLANE story WILL CARLTON art SZYMON KUDRANSKI & TODD MCFARLANE 'THE GATHERING STORM,' Part Four Who is Jim Downing? Or, more importantly, who WAS Jim Downing? Very powerful people have worked very hard to keep Jim, and the world, in the dark about who he really is. Old truths are set to be revealed as the first pieces of the newest Hellspawn's mysterious past begin to fall into place, following last issue's shocking cliffhanger. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 222A NM 9.4 McFarlane

Cover by Todd McFarlane (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski SPAWN'S 20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR! THE NEXT CHAPTER IN THE SECRET HISTORY OF JIM DOWNING! AND THE RETURN OF TREMOR! SPAWN and Tremor join forces to uncover the secrets of the clandestine military project that made them both monsters. The history of the SPAWN universe and Jim's place within its vast mythology continues to unfold as new details and mysteries come to the forefront. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 227A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4044450013

Cover by Todd McFarlane (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski DE-PROGRAMMED,' Part Three: 'The Life and Death of Jason Wynn' - Conclusion Since his sudden awakening from a mysterious coma in the pages of SPAWN 185, Jim Downing, the world's newest Hellspawn, has been searching for his past. At every turn answers were given in the form of more questions, but his time spent looking back has come to an end. As Jason Wynn weaves his final tale, the great manipulator will set Spawn up for something they both long for - freeing Jim of the burden of his human past, and unwittingly paving the way for a threat far greater than any imagined. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 227A CGC 9.8 SS Todd McFarlane

Paper: White

Signed By Todd McFarlane on 1/20/20.

Label #2504902003

Cover by Todd McFarlane (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Szymon Kudranski DE-PROGRAMMED,' Part Three: 'The Life and Death of Jason Wynn' - Conclusion Since his sudden awakening from a mysterious coma in the pages of SPAWN 185, Jim Downing, the world's newest Hellspawn, has been searching for his past. At every turn answers were given in the form of more questions, but his time spent looking back has come to an end. As Jason Wynn weaves his final tale, the great manipulator will set Spawn up for something they both long for - freeing Jim of the burden of his human past, and unwittingly paving the way for a threat far greater than any imagined. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn (1992 Image) 265SCORPION.A CGC 9.8 SS McFarlane

Paper: White

Signed by Todd McFarlane on 12/13/16 Red Sketch Edition

Label #1960711002

Scorpion Comics Blank Red Sketch Variant - Limited to 1,500 copies. Story and Art by Todd McFarlane and Erik Larsen. Cover by Erik Larsen. Introducing a new villain to the SPAWN mythos as someone joins SPAWN's villainous rogue gallery. 28 pages, full color.

Spawn Batman (1994) 1D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4096854004

Cover pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Kiko Taganashi. This prestige format one-shot pits the legendary Dark Knight against Todd McFarlane's now classic creation, Spawn! Batman travels to New York City where he finds himself unwittingly manipulated by a twisted humanitarian into a confrontation with the Hellspawn himself! Features pin-ups by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane and Frank Miller. 60 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Spawn Batman (1994) 1D CGC 9.0 Direct Variant

Paper: White

Label #4400734008

Cover pencils by Todd McFarlane, inks by Kiko Taganashi. This prestige format one-shot pits the legendary Dark Knight against Todd McFarlane's now classic creation, Spawn! Batman travels to New York City where he finds himself unwittingly manipulated by a twisted humanitarian into a confrontation with the Hellspawn himself! Features pin-ups by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane and Frank Miller. 60 pages, full color. Cover price $3.95.

Spawn Kills Every Spawn (2024 Image) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4491336024

Written by John Layman. Art by Rob Duenas. Cover by Todd McFarlane. Mini-Series Premiere. What happens when you find out you're not the only Hellspawn? What if you also find out you're not the coolest Hellspawn? Easy-you kill them all! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Spawn Kills Everyone Too (2018 Image) 4B CGC 9.8 McFarlane Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B

Label #3738340025

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Will Robson. Cover by Todd McFarlane. MINISERIES FINALE! The big villain Clownos looks to take the mantle as the king of parody characters. But he collides with our baby Spawn and EVEN WORSE, the baby's baby Spawns. THE EXCITING CONCLUSION OF SPAWN KILLS EVERYONE TOO MINISERIES!! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Stray Dogs Dog Days (2021 Image) 1DF.B CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Dynamic Forces Edition B.

Label #4004064440

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Cover by Tony Fleecs and Trish Forstner. ("Evil Dead II" movie poster cover homage") Written by Tony Fleecs. Art by Trish Forstner. A series of vicious short stories howling straight out of the pages of STRAY DOGS, 2021's surprise cartoon/horror smash hit! In DOG DAYS, each stray will get their moment to shine-questions will be answered, mysteries will be solved, and old wounds will be torn open. Starting this December…every dog has its day. REGISTER PITCH: The Lady and the Tramp meets Silence of the Lambs horror thriller that took the industry by storm is back in this standalone spinoff. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Tech Jacket (2002) 1 VF 8.0

(W) Robert Kirkman (J) E.J. Su (C) Val Staples (Cover) E.J. Su FC 32pp $2.95 Monthly In stores the week of November 20th. The Concept The Geldarians are a race of incredibly intelligent, yet physically weak and fragile beings. To compensate for their frailty they have invented the "Tech Jacket," a vest that every Geldarian is equipped with upon birth. Each jacket grows and matures with its host, specializing in tasks that the host will find most useful. A fully developed Tech Jacket is considered to be one of the most powerful weapons in the universe. Zack Thompson, through an event of sheer chance, has come to possess a Tech Jacket of his own. Now it appears that the fate of the entire universe rests on his shoulders as he learns that with infinite power comes infinite responsibility. This Issue ORIGIN ISSUE! In the far reaches of space, past any regions known to man, a war rages on. The Geldarians, a peaceful race, have been defending their home world against the violent and savage Kresh for nearly a millennium. When it begins to look as though neither side can gain the upper hand, the Geldarians dispatch a scout team to search the neighboring galaxies for civilizations that may aid them. Disaster strikes and one of the scout ships is forced to crash land on earth. When mild mannered teenager, Zack Thompson comes across the wreckage... things really get interesting. Cover price $2.95.

Twig (2022 Image) 1SOC CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Baldari Variant Cover.

Label #4063511017

State of Comics and Warp Zone Comics Exclusive Cover by Nicoletta Baldari. Written by Skottie Young. Art by Kyle Strahm. SERIES PREMIERE Eisner Award-winning I HATE FAIRYLAND and MIDDLEWEST writer SKOTTIE YOUNG and artist KYLE STRAHM (SPREAD, UNEARTH) come together for an all-new epic fantasy/adventure miniseries! It's the first day of Twig's new job as a journeyer on a JEFF SMITH's Bone-esque quest to save a The Dark Crystal/Labyrinth-style world. Join our hesitant hero for an inspiring and imaginative tale of hope, heartache, and determination to overcome insurmountable odds! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Unnatural (2018 Image) 12SADLEMON.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sad Lemon Comics "SFW" Edition

Label #2076726020

Sad Lemon exclusive SFW variant cover by Kenrick "Kunkka" Lim. Story, Art Mirka Andolfo. SERIES FINALE! THIS IS THE END! The grand finale of MIRKA ANDOLFO's groundbreaking story is here! Don't worry, we won't spoil the ending for you; let's just say it's Leslie vs. the Glance with the Wolf in between. And yes, it's gonna be epic. But will Leslie live happily ever after? 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Unnatural (2018 Image) 12SADLEMON.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sad Lemon Comics "Nsfw" Edition

Label #2076726019

Sad Lemon exclusive NSFW variant cover by Kenrick "Kunkka" Lim. Story, Art Mirka Andolfo. SERIES FINALE! THIS IS THE END! The grand finale of MIRKA ANDOLFO's groundbreaking story is here! Don't worry, we won't spoil the ending for you; let's just say it's Leslie vs. the Glance with the Wolf in between. And yes, it's gonna be epic. But will Leslie live happily ever after? 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

W0rldtr33 (2023 Image) 2E CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Variant Cover E.

Label #4396325002

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire. Cover by Werther Dell'Edera. 'A new world is coming. And I helped build it.' That's what Ellison Lane's teenage brother told him after murdering 60 people. Something called the Undernet is influencing terrible acts of violence…and it may already be too late to stop it from spreading. Don't miss the next horror epic from multiple Eisner Award-winning writer JAMES TYNION IV (THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH) and FERNANDO BLANCO (Detective Comics)! 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 25 VF+ 8.5

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art & cover by CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN. Everything is different now. Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 26 NM- 9.2

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art & cover by CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN. The bold new direction for THE WALKING DEAD continues. Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 28 NM 9.4

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art & cover by CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN. Things get worse. Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 29 VF 8.0

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art & cover by CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN. Zombie attack! Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 30 VF/NM 9.0

Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art & cover by CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN. Near death. Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 34 VF/NM 9.0 1st Printing

1st printing. Safe for now... but for HOW LONG... and at what cost? RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 36 NM- 9.2

story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN Marriage proposal. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 40 VF 8.0

The BEGINNING is near... RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 41 VF+ 8.5

story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN Death surrounds them. RETAILER WARNING: MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 43 VF+ 8.5

Living safely among the dead for so long can make you let your guard down. You forget how dangerous they truly are. Mistakes are made... lives are lost. Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 48 VF/NM 9.0

story ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN Dead and buried. FEBRUARY 27 Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 50A VF 8.0 Adlard

Cover by CHARLIE ADLARD. All alone now. For this landmark 50th issue we present a special stand-alone tale that will both warm your heart and chill you to the bone. THE WALKING DEAD #50 story ROBERT KIRKMAN art CHARLIE ADLARD & CLIFF RATHBURN. ? 32 PAGES ? BW ? Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 100D.DF.SIGNED NM- 9.2 McFarlane DF Signed Variant

Dynamic Forces Exclusive Signed Edition by Charlie Adlard - Limited to 200 copies, COA Included. Cover by Todd McFarlane Something to Fear: Part 4 of 6 - (W) Robert Kirkman (A) Charlie Adlard, Cliff Rathburn 'SOMETHING TO FEAR' CONTINUES! This extra-sized chapter contains one of the darkest moments in Rick Grimes' life, and one of the most violent and brutal things to happen within the pages of this series. 100 issues later, this series remains just as relentless as the debut issue. Do not miss the monumental 100th issue of THE WALKING DEAD! NOTE: 1st Appearance of of Negan & Lucille.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 121 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #1287252011

Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Charlie Adlard & Various. Cover by Charlie Adlard, Dave Stewart. 'ALL OUT WAR,' Part Seven In the aftermath of the unthinkable. Cover price $2.99.

Walking Dead (2003 Image) 192B CGC 9.8 SS Kirkman Blank Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed and Sketch by Robert Kirkman on 5/20/16 Sketch Edition

Label #1438480004

First Printing. Blank Sketch Cover. Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Charlie Adlard & Various. 'AFTERMATH': Carl fights for the Commonwealth… but who is he fighting against? 36 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Walking Dead Compendium HC (2012 SDCC Exclusive) 1-REP VF+ 8.5

5th PRINTING.

Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Walking Dead (2003 Image) #1-48. Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN. Art by Charlie Adlard, and Tony Moore. Cover by Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn. The first eight volumes of this fan-favorite series collected into one massive hardcover collection, sold exclusively at San Diego Comic Con in 2012. Get it while supplies last. Hardcover, 1,088 pages, B&W. MATURE READERS.

Walking Dead Negan Lives (2020 Image) One-Shot 1B NM 9.4 Silver Foil Variant

Silver Variant. Written by Robert Kirkman. Art by Charlie Adlard and Cliff Rathburn. Cover by Charlie Adlard and Dave McCaig. The greatest f*@king comic book villain of ALL-TIME returns. 'Nuff said. 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 1A CBCS 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A68684-059

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Regular cover edition. "Resurrection Day!" Part 1 of 4.

Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

WildC.A.T.s created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi.

A diminutive homeless man wakes up one day and realizes he's actually an immortal alien warlord who has been at war for over a millennia. Jacob Marlowe forms the covert super-human squad known as WildC.A.T.s to battle the Daemonite hordes. As the story unfolds more and more players are drawn into the game and the stage is set for the final battle for the future of mankind.

1st appearance of Spartan, Grifter, Voodoo, Zealot, Void, Maul, Warblade, Lord Emp, Pike, and Helspont.

NOTE: "WildC.A.T.s is everything the X-Men should be. It's action-packed, character driven, and thoroughly enjoyable issue after issue. Jim Lee's contribution to the neophyte days of Image was certainly the cream of the crop." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $1.95.