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666 The Mark of the Beast (1991) 9 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2AD1FA5-002

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Cover by Ken Barr; "Freaks" by Peter Milligan (script) & John Higgins (art); "Zap" by Alex Stewart (script) & Kev Hopgood (art); "The Mind of Wolfie Smith" by Tom Tully & Vano'; Cover price $1.95.

666 The Mark of the Beast (1991) 10 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2AD1FA5-001

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Cover by Ken Barr; "The Drowning Pond" by Unknown; "The Future That Never Was!" by Unknown; "The Loser" by Unknown; "Ghost Hunters" by Unknown; "Phantom Pilot" by Unknown; "Absolute Nightmare" by Unknown; "Cold as Marble" by D. Anderson (script) & M. Belardinelli; Cover price $1.95.

Alien 3 Movie Adaptation (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2D13FCF-001

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Written by Steven Grant. Art by Christopher Taylor and Rick Magyar. Cover by Arthur Suydam. Ripley, probably the most practiced Alien-fighter in known space, finds herself up against the beast one more time in this adaptation of the most eagerly awaited film of the summer! FC Cover price $2.50.

Alien 3 Movie Adaptation (1992) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2D13FCF-008

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Written by Steven Grant. Art by Christopher Taylor and Rick Magyar. Cover by Arthur Suydam. Ripley finds that the most horrifying thing about fighting Aliens may actually be the battle within. FC Cover price $2.50.

Aliens Hive (1992) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #21-248C197-003

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Written by JERRY PROSSER. Art and cover by KELLEY JONES. Stanislaw Mayakovsky once wrote a book about the cybernetic ant he designed to infiltrate a hive in order to gain precious knowledge about the species. Now a beautiful young thief has approached him to recreate his experiment by designing an Alien to infiltrate an Alien hive to gain something else precious: the Alien Queen Mother's royal jelly, the galaxy's most valuable commodity! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens Hive (1992) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-029

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Written by JERRY PROSSER. Art and cover by KELLEY JONES. Stanislaw Mayakovsky and his new "partner" have designed a cyberantic Alien to steal the Alien Queen Mother's royal jelly, the galaxy's most valuable commodity. This issue the cyberantic Alien's big test comes as "Norbert" is sent deep into the heart of an Alien hive! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens Hive (1992) 3 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #21-248C197-005

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Written by JERRY PROSSER. Art and cover by KELLEY JONES. Stranded on the hive world's surface with a storm coming, Stan, Julie and Gill have only one path to safety - through the Alien's hive! Cover price $2.50.

Aliens Hive (1992) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-032

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Written by JERRY PROSSER. Art and cover by KELLEY JONES. Surrounded by Aliens and a hostile Grant Corporation ship, Stan, Julie and Gill are running low on options. When there seems to be no possible means of escape, Stan discovers that there's always one more way out! Cover price $2.50.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 107 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-081

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World Tour '92: Part 1 of 3. "Rage against the Dying of the Light!" Guest-starring X-Factor. Story by Scott Lobdell. Art by Tom Morgan. Alpha Flight begins a world tour that will take them around the globe. First they'll pay a visit to the mutant heroes known as X-Factor. The teams are taken aback when a sorcerous bride to be awakens the undead to see that her wedding goes forward without a hitch. What happens next is right out of horror show. Cover price $1.75.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 358 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-101

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Final $1 cover price. "Out on a Limb" Round Robin: The Sidekick's Revenge Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring Moon Knight, Darkhawk, Night Thrasher, Nova, and the Punisher. Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Al Milgrom. The Amazing Spider-Man leads the charge in the grand finale of the Sidekick's Revenge storyline! Inside the Secret Empire's hideout, the web-slinger and his five allies fight from cover to cover vs. Midnight, Thunderball, Lynn Church, and the Seekers! Who will be the last man standing? Or perhaps the last cyborg standing? A non-stop battle issue! Last $1.00 issue. (Notes: Midnight and Lynn Church return many years later in Moon Knight (2006 3rd series) 6 & 7. This issue features a wraparound three-part foldout cover depicting all six superheroes in the story.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 358 CGC 9.0 SS Bagley

Paper: White

Signed by Mark Bagley on 4/13/24.

Label #4429526023

Final $1 cover price. "Out on a Limb" Round Robin: The Sidekick's Revenge Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring Moon Knight, Darkhawk, Night Thrasher, Nova, and the Punisher. Script by Al Milgrom. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Al Milgrom. The Amazing Spider-Man leads the charge in the grand finale of the Sidekick's Revenge storyline! Inside the Secret Empire's hideout, the web-slinger and his five allies fight from cover to cover vs. Midnight, Thunderball, Lynn Church, and the Seekers! Who will be the last man standing? Or perhaps the last cyborg standing? A non-stop battle issue! Last $1.00 issue. (Notes: Midnight and Lynn Church return many years later in Moon Knight (2006 3rd series) 6 & 7. This issue features a wraparound three-part foldout cover depicting all six superheroes in the story.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361A.N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4390676025

Newsstand Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361A.N FN/VF 7.0

Newsstand Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361A.N FN+ 6.5

Newsstand Edition. First (full) appearance of Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Blood runs in the streets as a serial killer roams New York City! And as the web-slinger investigates the murders, he notices a very disturbing similarity to another killer's modus operandi! In a burned-out building in Brooklyn, the spectacular one comes face-to-face with his new homicidal foe...Carnage! Can the wall-crawler end Cletus Kasady's rampage in their very first encounter? Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Venom. (Note: This three-part story was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: Spider-Man -- The Vengeance of Venom.) 36 pages, full color. $1.25 cover price. NOTE: Most of these were distributed with slight printer tears in the bottom edge of the cover. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 361B CBCS 9.6 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #21-1A8A127-002

2nd ptg (silver ink background, not white); 1st full app Carnage in "Savage Genesis!" Pt. 1 of 2 Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 362A.D CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4076856025

Direct Edition. "Savage Alliance!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After getting a taste of Carnage's raw power last issue, the wall-crawler knows he needs serious help! To that end the amazing one does the unthinkable! He pays a visit to Venom! Wow, is that a good idea? However as a precaution the web-slinger brings Johnny Storm along for the ride to Venom's deserted island! And following an intense battle, Venom surprisingly agrees to help his good pal Spidey! So in a truly unlikely pairing, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Lethal Protector join forces to take down Carnage! You have to see it to believe it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The issue includes a full-page ad for the Toxic Crusaders (1992) series with art by Sam Kieth.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 362A.D CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #1488043002

Direct Edition. "Savage Alliance!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Mark Bagley. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. After getting a taste of Carnage's raw power last issue, the wall-crawler knows he needs serious help! To that end the amazing one does the unthinkable! He pays a visit to Venom! Wow, is that a good idea? However as a precaution the web-slinger brings Johnny Storm along for the ride to Venom's deserted island! And following an intense battle, Venom surprisingly agrees to help his good pal Spidey! So in a truly unlikely pairing, the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Lethal Protector join forces to take down Carnage! You have to see it to believe it! Cameo appearance by J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: The issue includes a full-page ad for the Toxic Crusaders (1992) series with art by Sam Kieth.) 32 pages. $1.25 cover price. Cover price $1.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-113

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80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Direct Edition.

Label #21-44F0FA4-003

80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-38F1BCD-002

80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365D CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-44F0FA4-002

80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365N CBCS 9.6 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Newsstand Edition.

Label #19-279A9AA-116

Newsstand edition. 80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365N CBCS 9.0 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-390CD6F-006

Newsstand edition. 80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 26 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-279A9AA-122

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"Fortune and Steel" Guest-starring the New Warriors. Part 1 of the Hero Killers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Scott McDaniel. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Acting on separate tips; the web-slinger, Nova, Night Thrasher, and Namorita converge on Fortune, New Jersey to stop a potential catastrophe! A shadowy organization called Target Technologies plans to test a wave cannon on the city's population! But fortunately after wading through several henchmen, the heroes disable the powerful weapon and prevent the disaster! Later that night the web-slinger, Nova, and Namorita infiltrate Target Technologies' headquarters complex! But this time more formidable foes await: the Dreadnoughts! It's going to be a long night for the New Warriors and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer, Speedball, Auric, Silver, and the Sphinx. First backup story: "First Kill!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Bruce Jones. Venom meets the alien symbiote for the first time. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Second backup story: "The Wronged Man" Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Scott Koling. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Solo battles terrorists in Italy. Third backup story: "Making the Grade" Script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich. Art by Aaron Lopresti. The wall-crawler chats up the Looter about his many past foes. Fourth backup story: "Now Strikes the Lightmaster!" Part 1 of Evil's Light. Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Vince Evans. Inks by Don Hudson. The Lightmaster battles Cloak and kidnaps Dagger. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. (Note: Splash page art by Scott McDaniel and Keith Williams.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 26 CBCS 9.8 SS Lopresti/ De La Rosa

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Aaron Lopresti and Sam De La Rosa on 2/29/2020 Direct Edition

Label #20-0E0F837-003

"Fortune and Steel" Guest-starring the New Warriors. Part 1 of the Hero Killers. Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Scott McDaniel. Inks by Keith Williams. Cover by Mark Bagley and Randy Emberlin. Acting on separate tips; the web-slinger, Nova, Night Thrasher, and Namorita converge on Fortune, New Jersey to stop a potential catastrophe! A shadowy organization called Target Technologies plans to test a wave cannon on the city's population! But fortunately after wading through several henchmen, the heroes disable the powerful weapon and prevent the disaster! Later that night the web-slinger, Nova, and Namorita infiltrate Target Technologies' headquarters complex! But this time more formidable foes await: the Dreadnoughts! It's going to be a long night for the New Warriors and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Cameo appearances by Justin Hammer, Speedball, Auric, Silver, and the Sphinx. First backup story: "First Kill!" Part 1 of 3. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Sal Buscema. Pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Inks by Bruce Jones. Venom meets the alien symbiote for the first time. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. Second backup story: "The Wronged Man" Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Scott Koling. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Solo battles terrorists in Italy. Third backup story: "Making the Grade" Script by Tom Brevoort and Mike Kanterovich. Art by Aaron Lopresti. The wall-crawler chats up the Looter about his many past foes. Fourth backup story: "Now Strikes the Lightmaster!" Part 1 of Evil's Light. Script by Eric Fein. Pencils by Vince Evans. Inks by Don Hudson. The Lightmaster battles Cloak and kidnaps Dagger. Story continues in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 12. (Note: Splash page art by Scott McDaniel and Keith Williams.) 64 pages. Cover price $2.25.

American Tail Fievel Goes West (1992) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4413401013

The beginning of the 3-part adaptation of the Steven Spielberg animated film. Fievel Mousekewitz and his family embark on their hazardous journey way out West. Written by D.G. Chichester, with art by George Wildman. Cover price $1.00.

American: Lost in America (1992 Dark Horse) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-035

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Written by Mark Verheiden. Art by Chris Marrinen and Brian Garvey. Cover by Dave Dorman. Reporter Dennis Hough sees a golden opportunity (not to mention dollar signs) when he's asked to help with a governor's re-election campaign. The only catch is...Hough must deliver the American as the governor's new spokesman, and the American has joined s mysterious cult and disappeared! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Archer and Armstrong (1992) 3 CBCS 9.8 SS Jim Shooter

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Jim Shooter.

Label #22-0668043-002

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Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. "And Then There Were Nuns," script and pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Bob Wiacek; Transported back from the Lost Land, Archer and Armstrong are abducted by Mahmud's Sect troops; They are taken into captivity, leaving Armstrong's magic satchel to be stolen; The pair awaken, chained in a dungeon beneath the Vatican; When they try to escape, they are forced to flee from the Sect pursuit of Mahmud, Constantino, the Roman Candle, and those uzi-packing nuns, the Sisters of Doom!; Characters: Archer; Armstrong; Cardinal Cyn; Constantino; Daryl; Mahmud; Pope John Paul II; the Sisters of Doom. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.50.

Armor (1985 1st Series) 13A CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2AC2DFF-003

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Direct Edition cover by Neal Adams. A Splash of Scarlet. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Sal Velluto, Rudy Nebres and Neal Adams. Sci-fi superheroics from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. After their battle with Serabo, Silver Streak and Armor face the assassin Scarlet Streak - who turns out to be their long-lost sister. Final issue of the series; followed by Armor (1993 2nd Series) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.00.

Back to the Future (1992 Harvey) Forward to the Future 1 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Nelson Dewey. Forward to the Future, script by Dwayne McDuffie, pencils by Nelson Dewey; Verne has finally shown some interest in studying . . . about robots. So Doc Brown takes the family (and Marty) to 2585 -- the Robot Age. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 473 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-2599D8C-023

Cover by Norm Breyfogle. "The Idiot!" Part 3 of 4, script by Peter Milligan, art by Norm Breyfogle; Held captive, Batman tries to reason with Dr. Crosby, but Crosby is too deluded by the Idiot's promises to listen; Before he can inject Batman with the idiot root extract, hes attacked by Zeno; Zeno ends up freeing Batman because conscience would not allow him to abandon a man who had saved his life; Crosby's angels attack Batman; The Idiot attacks Batman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 477 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-259AD0A-004

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Part 1 of the 2-part 'A Gotham Tale.' Batman is trapped in a vault with two other people, with only enough air for two! As they wait for workers to break them free, each of the victims explains why he should survive. Continued next issue. Written by John Wagner, with art by Cam Kennedy. Photo cover by Tom Taggart. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2B047C8-026

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Part 2 of the 4-part "The Last Arkham." Batman is imprisoned in Arkham Asylum, a helpless victim of the mad, vengeful Jeremiah Arkham. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2B047C8-028

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Part 4 of the 4-part "The Last Arkham." Batman discovers the secret behind Mr. Zsasz's ghastly spree and accepts help from Nightwing to stop him. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Battletide (1992 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-007

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Starring Death's Head II & Killpower. Tag-team wrestling--inter-galactic style! It's everyone's favorite cyborg vs. everyone's favorite assassin as Death's Head II and Killpower find themselves in a world where war is an everpresent reality. With Dark Angel, Psylocke, Motormouth, Tuck & Wolverine. Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Art by Geoff Senior. Cover by Dell Barras. Cover price $1.75.

Beauty and the Beast (1992 Disney) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Piece from top right bracket chipped off on back of slab.

Label #4290826004

Cover pencils by Cosme Quartieri, inks by Roberto Bat. Bewitched; Mrs. Potts tells her son Chip the story of how the young Prince (the future Beast) was cruel and heartless in his youth; Belle recalls the time when, as a child, she was chased by a bear. Bewildered; Mrs. Potts tries to warm the Beast's cruel heart by getting him interested in love poetry and fine literature. Scripts by John Blair Moore, art by Jorge Sanchez. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Brigade (1992 1st Series) 1N CBCS 9.2 Liefeld Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Newsstand Edition

Label #19-2A68684-005

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1st appearance of Genocide. "Sabotage" by Rob Liefeld (co-plot, script, & cover), Marat Mychaels (co-plot & art), & Hank Kanalz/Eric Stephenson (script). Battlezone, Coldsnap, Seahawk, Atlas, Thermal, Kayo, Stasis, Genocide app; Pin-ups of Battlestone & Brigade by Marat Mychaels; Cover price $1.95.

Brigade (1992 1st Series) 2A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFC92-003

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Includes centerfold insert coupon for Image Comics #0, as well as two trading cards. Cover price $1.95.

Catwoman Defiant (1992) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-29D381B-004

1st Printing. In this one-shot story, Catwoman is used as a pawn in a trap to capture a Gotham City crime boss, forcing Batman to save 'the beauty' before she is destroyed by the Beast. Written by Peter Milligan, with art by Tom Grindberg and Dick Giordano, and colors by Steve Oliff. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze, designed to interconnect with the cover of Penguin Triumphant (1992) #1. 52 pages. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Crazyman (1992 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-007

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Embossed cover. Dr. Will Aker convinces Danny (Crazyman) to try to rescue his daughter Christine in an African country in this untitled tale written by Tim Ryan, pencilled by Will Jungkuntz, inked by Neal Adams, Romeo Tanghal and Darrell Goza. Second tale: Danny is abducted, drugged and put to work by Dr. Aker's rival in "In the Dreamtime." Written by Whiz Buckley, pencils by Will Jungkuntz, inks by Neal Adams. Cover price $3.95.

Crazyman (1992 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-010

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Buried Alive! Story by Peter Stone. Art by Tristian Shane and Neal Adams. Cover by Neal Adams and Brian Bolland. Hotshot troubleshooter Danny Brody uses his emotional instability as a superpower, giving him added strength and pain resistance - or at least, that's what he believes. During a mission, CrazyMan is plagued by nightmares of being buried alive. When the dreams come true, it's too crazy even for him to stand. Featuring a rare pairing of Neal Adams and Brian Bolland on the cover. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Crazyman (1992 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-011

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Story by Peter Stone. Art by Dan Barry and Richard Bennett. Cover by Richard Bennett and Neal Adams. Hotshot troubleshooter Danny Brody uses his emotional instability as a superpower, giving him added strength and pain resistance - or at least, that's what he believes. Terrorists target a bank, and CrazyMan targets the terrorists; the bank job has a connection to his next mission as well. Final issue of the series; followed by Crazyman (1993 2nd Series) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Cry for Dawn (1989) 9B CBCS 6.5 Signed Linsner, Monks

Paper: White

Slab: Scratch on front of case

Limited Edition. Centerfold detached. Verified Signatures: Joseph Michael Linsner & Joseph M. Monks (on interior front cover) (#1890/200).

Label #20-499E6DD-002

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Limited Signed Edition. Signed by Joseph Michael Linsner and Joseph Monks on the inside front cover. Limited to 2000 copies. Virgin wraparound cover by Linsner. Stories by Joseph Michael Linsner, Robb Horan, Joseph M. Monks, and US. B&W, 40 pages, standard paper stock. Mature readers.

Curse of the Molemen (1992) 1 FN- 5.5

RESTORATION. Color touch.

Story, Art and Cover by Charles Burns. Big Baby, the childlike hero with the baby face, investigates the invasion of his idyllic neighborhood by nightmarish creatures as only Charles Burns can draw them. Originally a Raw One-Shot in black and white, colored for this edition by Michael Newhall. 32 pages, Full Color. Mature readers. Cover price $2.95.

CyberRad (1991 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2BC24B4-024

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CyberRad grapples with what he must do to the real Simon Peake, while Rosie, Perseus and Simon's father try to prevent a catastrophe from happening at the club in "One Small Piece of Time!" Story by Peter Stone, layouts by Neal Adams, art by Richard Bennett. Cover price $2.00.

CyberRad (1992 2nd Series One Shot) 1A CBCS 9.8 Hologram

Paper: White

Label #19-2BC24B4-015

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Hologram cover by Richard Bennett. Just Say No. Story by Neal Adams and Peter Stone. Art by Richard Bennett and Neal Adams. Part of the Deathwatch 2000 crossover saga from Neal Adams' Continuity Comics. CyberRad, an amnesiac teen with cybernetic powers, encounters the Hellcycles - ninja motorcyclists - during the Deathwatch crisis. This issue has multiple variant covers, most featuring holograms, a popular publishing trend at the time. Followed by CyberRad (1993 3rd Series) #1. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.95.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 1 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-248C197-009

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Cover by Dave Dorman. Dark Horse proudly presents the newest addition to our winning stable: Dark Horse Comics! This monthly, color anthology will feature some of the hottest properties and creators in the known universe. Some of the storylines presented in the pages of Dark Horse Comics will spin off into their own monthly series. The first issue features a Predator story by Ian Edginton and Rick Leonardi; a RoboCop tale by John Arcudi (Aliens: Genocide) and John Paul Leon that marks the beginning of a major new series; "Renegade" by Chris Claremont (X-Men) and Vince Giarrano, which will introduce characters and situations that will be used in Claremont's upcoming Aliens vs. Predator series; and "Time Cop" by Mark Verheiden (Predator: Race War), Wayne Losey, and Chris Warner (Aliens vs. Predator). Plus, a special double-gatefold cover featuring all the characters painted by none other than Dave Dorman. Don't miss placing your bets on this pony -- it's sure to be a winner! FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-1DA1FC5-002

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Cover by Mike Mignola. Join John Arcudi (Aliens: Genocide, The Mask), red-hot newcomer John Paul Leon, Jeff Albrecht, and RoboCop for a shopping spree at Insane Izzy's. "Renegade" by Chris Claremont (X-Men) and Vince Giarrano concludes in this issue, and sets the stage for Claremont's new Aliens vs. Predator series. Also, Ian Edginton and Rick Leonardi wrap up their Predator tale. Want more? You got it! "Time Cop," written by Mark Verheiden (The American) with pencils by Phil Hester, and inks by Chris Warner (Aliens vs. Predator) rounds out this month's stable. Color cover by Mike Mignola. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2B978A3-052

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Cover by Leo Duranona. Month after month, Dark Horse Comics brings you four times the excitement of any other comic on the planet! Think we're crazy? Wait `til you read "Mad Dogs on the Loose" by John Arcudi, Andy Dimitt, and Chris Warner. The Predator's hunting grounds move to Japan in "Blood Feud" by Neal Barrett, Jr. (Hard Looks), and Leo Duranona (Race of Scorpions). "Aliens: Horror Show" continues, written by Sarah Byam (Billi 99) with art by David Roach (2000 AD), and the second chapter of "Indiana Jones and the Shrine of the Sea Devil" continues with story and art by Gary Gianni (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Hard Looks). Color Predator cover by Duranona. FC. Cover price $2.50.

Dark Horse Comics (1992) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #21-1DA1FC5-005

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Cover by Dave Dorman. Tired of fad diets and boring exercise? Let Dark Horse do the work, so you won't have to. Burn fat along with "Mad Dogs on the Loose" by John Arcudi, Andy Dimitt, and Chris Warner. The Predator hunts and slims your waist in "Blood Feud" by Neal Barrett, Jr. and Leo Duranona (Race of Scorpions). "Aliens: Horror Show" continues, written by Sarah Byam (Billi 99) with art by David Roach (2000 AD) and the third chapter of "Indiana Jones and the Shrine of the Sea Devil," with story and art by Gary Gianni (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Hard Looks). Color Indiana Jones cover painting by Gary Gianni. So good, and good for you. FC. Cover price $2.50.