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Avengers (1998 3rd Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1984276-020

First appearances of Triathlon and Silverclaw in "Turbulence!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Kurt Busiek. Pencils by George Pérez. Inks by Al Vey. Cover by George Pérez. Edwin Jarvis, the Avengers' long-time butler, anxiously waits at the international terminal of Kennedy airport. For several years he has sponsored a child from the Central American country of Costa Verde. And at last she is visiting the United States! However the happy meeting is delayed after Moses Magnum's shock troops attack the terminal! Earth's Mightiest Heroes quickly respond, but find themselves under duress from Silverclaw and Magnum's high-tech weaponry! Fortuitously, a new superhero suddenly arrives on the tarmac: Triathlon! Can he turn the battle in the Avengers' favor? Cameo appearances by Jake Olson and Wonder Man. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Firestar, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Justice, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This issue features a gatefold cover. This two-part story was reprinted in 2001 in the trade paperback: Avengers Clear and Present Dangers. The TPB collects issues #8 thru #15.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Batman One Million (1998) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-22C9DCE-015

Today's Dark Knight must team with the Toy Wonder of the future to save the 853rd century! Incarnated in a new body, the Batman of 1998 awakens in the far future on the prison planet Pluto. In the midst of a jailbreak, he teams with Robin, the Toy Wonder, in an attempt to reach the one device that could save him...and the JLA. Written by Doug Moench. Art by Yvel Guichet and Sal Buscema. Cover by Rodolfo Damaggio. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. NOTE: The DC One Million series consists of 31 issues including a 4-issue mini-series and 27 one-shots. Cover price $1.99.

Cable (1993 1st Series) 53 CGC 9.8 SS Casey

Paper: White

Signed by Joe Casey on 7/10/15

Label #1320677008

Cover pencils by Jose Ladronn, inks by Juan Vlasco. The Hellfire Hunt Part 6: Beautiful Friend, script by Joe Casey, pencils by Jose Ladronn, inks by Juan Vlasco; Cable confronts Pierce and Shaw in Apocalypse's fortress for an explosive finale. 38 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Gangland (1998 DC/Vertigo) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25F6022-010

Some of the greatest names in comics contribute to this remarkable 4-issue crime-anthology miniseries, featuring a shocking painted cover (with a partial overcover) by Tim Bradstreet. In "Clean House" (written by Brian Azzarello and painted by Tim Bradstreet), a mob informant's new life takes a deadly twist; in "The Bear" (written and illustrated by Dave Gibbons), white snow runs red as old scores are settled in New Russia; in "Your Special Day" (written by Doselle Young with art by Frank Quitely), a lonely hitman stages a suicidal hit at the wedding of a Mob Boss's daughter; and in "Chains" (written and painted by Peter Kuper), a line of white powder links lives--and fates--from the Golden Triangle to the Big Apple. Mature Readers. FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format. Cover price $2.95.

Maxx (1993) 35 VF/NM 9.0

Written by Sam Kieth. Art by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair. Cover by Sam Kieth. Endings And Beginnings; Julie, Mark, Sara, Artie, Dave, and Gloria disappear from the world one by one; FBI agents, who have returned as giant sow bugs, shoots Artie in the head; In Pangea, the Jungle Queen and the Maxx see Artie and Sara, who are together at last; Dave and Dr. Pender work at the same community college; Julie and Mark live on a farm; Julie continues telling Mark about Megan. Sam Interviews Himself (Since Nobody Else Will . . .) by Sam Kieth. Final issue. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Maxx (1993) 35 FN+ 6.5

Written by Sam Kieth. Art by Sam Kieth and Jim Sinclair. Cover by Sam Kieth. Endings And Beginnings; Julie, Mark, Sara, Artie, Dave, and Gloria disappear from the world one by one; FBI agents, who have returned as giant sow bugs, shoots Artie in the head; In Pangea, the Jungle Queen and the Maxx see Artie and Sara, who are together at last; Dave and Dr. Pender work at the same community college; Julie and Mark live on a farm; Julie continues telling Mark about Megan. Sam Interviews Himself (Since Nobody Else Will . . .) by Sam Kieth. Final issue. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Pokemon The First Movie Pikachu's Vacation (1998) 1-1ST CBCS 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #21-276A13E-015

1st printing (1st printings have a product bar code on the cover). Cover price $3.95.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 138 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-1D90B3E-038

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"The Choice!" Guest-starring the Thing. Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Roger Cruz and Matt Ryan. The Thing has returned from his year long exile in the world of Heroes Reborn (see Fantastic Four (Vol. 2) #1-13 and Heroes Reborn the Return #1-4 for details). Now Alicia must make a choice between her love for the man she thought was dead and the person she has come to love in his absence. But first the Thing and Silver Surfer must face the immeasurable power of the Cosmic Messiah. Cover price $1.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 140 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #22-3F879FE-023

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Sun Rise and Shadow Fall: Part 1. Story by J.M. DeMattis. Art by Jon J. Muth. Norrin Radd awakens on a Zenn-La that was never visited by Galactus. He is finally able to be with his beloved Shalla-Bal, but why does she look like the Earth woman, Alicia Masters? 32 pages. Cover price $1.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 141 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-041

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Sun Rise and Shadow Fall: Part 2. "Into the Macroverse!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Jon J. Muth. The Sky Rider has been trapped in a strange world by the power of the Coroner. Now, with only the creature known as Sama-D for company, the Surfer strives to find a way back and save his beloved, Alicia Masters. Cover price $1.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 142 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-042

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Sun Rise and Shadow Fall: Part 3. "Return from Forever!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Jon J. Muth. Can the Silver Surfer somehow find a way to breach the barrier that confines him without losing himself in the process? And if he fails, how will Alicia ever return home again? Cover price $1.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 144 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-1D90B3E-044

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"Couplings!" Story by J.M. DeMatteis. Art by Jon J. Muth. The Silver Surfer and Tenebrae are completely at the mercy of the diabolical Psycho-Man. Will these bitter enemies work together to escape or are they forever destined to try and destroy one another. Cover price $1.99.

Silver Surfer (1998) Wizard 1/2 1A CBCS 9.4 Olivetti

Paper: White

Label #19-470573A-012

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Wizard 1/2 Edition.

Space Dreams (1998 Sexy Fruit) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #0706299024

Story and art by Harumi Shimamoto. Cover price $3.50.

Spider-Man (1998) Wizard 1/2 1A CBCS 9.8 Leonardi

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-033

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Wizard 1/2 edition with certificate of authenticity.

Star Wars Shadows of the Empire Evolution (1998) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-26010F6-022

Written by Timothy Zahn. Art by Carlos Ezquerra. Cover by Kilian Plunkett. Mara Jade has destroyed many enemies of the Empire in her time, and has always carried out her missions with forethought and skill. But an unforeseen variable is about to enter the scene of her final mission for her dead employer, and Mara knows that her own survival is second to getting the job done! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Thor (1998 Marvel 2nd Series) 1B CBCS 9.8 Romita Jr. Hammer Symbol Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-25FD728-015

Variant cover. Heroes Return. "In Search of the Gods!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by John Romita, Jr. And Klaus Jansen. One year ago the greatest heroes in the Marvel Universe, the Avengers and Fantastic Four, fought the mutant menace known as Onslaught and were sucked into an alternate universe. The Odinson has returned from the pocket universe of the Heroes Reborn only to discover that fabled Asgard lies in ruins, the Rainbow Bridged destroyed, and his fellow Aesir missing. Before he can begin his search for the missing gods of Asgard, the Might Thor is confronted by the one adversary he has never truly defeated, the unstoppable creation of Odin himself, the Destroyer. And not even Earth's Mightiest Heroes can help the Thunder God survive this epic battle! Cover price $2.99.

Thrillkiller '62 (1998) 1 CGC 9.8 SS Brereton/Chaykin

Paper: White

Signed by Dan Brereton & Howard Chaykin on 8/10/19.

Label #2533425011

Elseworlds. Debuting a one-shot sequel to the popular Thrillkiller miniseries by the team of writer Howard Chaykin and artist Dan Brereton. Batgirl Barbara Gordon, still reeling from Dick Grayson's fate, has teamed up with renegade police detective Bruce Wayne, now known as Batman. But when the Joker returns to become the new crimelord of Gotham City, will Barbara's desire for revenge mean the end of the Dynamic Duo? Written by Howard Chaykin. Painted art and cover by Dan Brereton. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Wolverine (1988 1st Series) 125A.D CBCS 9.8 Yu Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-279E891-011

Direct Edition. Giant-sized issue. Cover pencils by Leinil Francis Yu, inks by Edgar Tadeo. Logan's Run!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Leinil Francis Yu, inks by Edgar Tadeo and Gerry Alanguilan; After battling all of the women in his life (and being rescued by a few as well), Wolverine confesses that he and Viper are married. 54 pgs. $2.99. Cover price $2.99.