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52-page one-shot polybagged with vinyl cling decals
Worlds Collide: DC and Milestone crossover part seven
52-page one-shot polybagged with vinyl cling decals
Worlds Collide: DC and Milestone crossover part seven
Distributed with a cassette tape that is an audio retelling of this issue
Distributed with a cassette tape that is an audio retelling of this issue
Emily the Strange #1
Dark Horse
•
2005
•
Vol. 1
First series featuring Emily the Strange, a counter-culture thirteen-year-old girl who began as an icon on skateboards and other forms of graffiti art
Complete issues include two pages of stickers
[October 2024 - Warner Bros. and Bad Robot are teaming-up to develop an Emily the Strange movie with Pamela Ribon (Moana) writing and producers attached]
First series featuring Emily the Strange, a counter-culture thirteen-year-old girl who began as an icon on skateboards and other forms of graffiti art
Complete issues include two pages of stickers
[October 2024 - Warner Bros. and Bad Robot are teaming-up to develop an Emily the Strange movie with Pamela Ribon (Moana) writing and producers attached]
Futurama Comics #53
Bongo
•
2011
•
Vol. 1
Complete copy includes foldout blacklight poster in centerfold
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,098
Complete copy includes foldout blacklight poster in centerfold
Copies ordered by retailers: 6,098
Fantastic Four #252
Marvel
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
Horizontal format on cover and throughout entire story
Issue included the 'Tattooz' giveaway bound between the front cover and first page
Horizontal format on cover and throughout entire story
Issue included the 'Tattooz' giveaway bound between the front cover and first page
Star Wars #69
Marvel
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of a Mythosaur, skeletal remains only - The Mythosaur is a figure in Mandalorian mythology that is used in much of their symbolism including the tusked-skull logo
Issue included the 'Tattooz' giveaway bound between the front cover and first page
1st appearance of a Mythosaur, skeletal remains only - The Mythosaur is a figure in Mandalorian mythology that is used in much of their symbolism including the tusked-skull logo
Issue included the 'Tattooz' giveaway bound between the front cover and first page
Reprint of Super Mario Bros. #3 (1990)
Packaged with read-along cassette tape
This variant is identified by the Random House logo in the upper right corner
Values reflect sales of comic packaged with cassette
Reprint of Super Mario Bros. #3 (1990)
Packaged with read-along cassette tape
This variant is identified by the Random House logo in the upper right corner
Values reflect sales of comic packaged with cassette
United States Postal Service exclusive with a sheet of 20 stamps
Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #1
Reprint of Fantastic Four #1
Additional gallery of iconic cover art reproductions
United States Postal Service exclusive with a sheet of 20 stamps
Reprint of The Amazing Spider-Man #1
Reprint of Fantastic Four #1
Additional gallery of iconic cover art reproductions
Barbie #1
Marvel
•
1991
•
Vol. 1
Marvel begins publishing Barbie Comics although they previously published a magazine
Polybagged with a Barbie credit card or Do Not Disturb door hanger
Marvel begins publishing Barbie Comics although they previously published a magazine
Polybagged with a Barbie credit card or Do Not Disturb door hanger
Sonic the Hedgehog #1
Archie
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the first Sonic the Hedgehog ongoing series
Check interior for Sonic The Hedgehog cut-out bumper stickers to make certain the issue is complete
Premiere issue of the first Sonic the Hedgehog ongoing series
Check interior for Sonic The Hedgehog cut-out bumper stickers to make certain the issue is complete
Itchy & Scratchy Comics #1
Bongo
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Four-issue series featuring the Simpsons, in-episode animated series 'Itchy and Scratchy'
Includes a poster insert that connects to three other posters found in separate issues to create one Bongo Universe image
Four-issue series featuring the Simpsons, in-episode animated series 'Itchy and Scratchy'
Includes a poster insert that connects to three other posters found in separate issues to create one Bongo Universe image
Static X #1
Chaos! Comics
•
2002
•
Vol. 1
One-shot comic book featuring the band Static-X as cybernetically-enhanced laborers in a dystopian future, ran by The State
Polybagged with an exclusive CD that includes a live track by Static-X titled 'Black and White', a live music video and interview footage
One-shot comic book featuring the band Static-X as cybernetically-enhanced laborers in a dystopian future, ran by The State
Polybagged with an exclusive CD that includes a live track by Static-X titled 'Black and White', a live music video and interview footage
Captain Britain #1
Marvel
•
1976
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Captain Britain
1st cameo appearance of Roma
Debut of the Sword of Might
Captain Britain mask included inside of this issue as a bonus item
1st appearance of Captain Britain
1st cameo appearance of Roma
Debut of the Sword of Might
Captain Britain mask included inside of this issue as a bonus item
United Kingdom edition
Includes eight additional pages and a Batman button
United Kingdom edition
Includes eight additional pages and a Batman button
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #231
Marvel
•
1996
•
Vol. 1
Connecting
Variant cover art by Sal Buscema
Limited edition variant sold at Camelot Music stores
Polybagged with a Saturday Morning Cartoon cassette tape
Connecting cover with Amazing Spider-Man #408, Sensational Spider-Man #1 and Spider-Man #65
Variant cover art by Sal Buscema
Limited edition variant sold at Camelot Music stores
Polybagged with a Saturday Morning Cartoon cassette tape
Connecting cover with Amazing Spider-Man #408, Sensational Spider-Man #1 and Spider-Man #65
Marvel Comics Super Special #5
Marvel
•
1978
•
Vol. 1
42-page science-fiction story featuring the band, KISS
Four-page pull-out poster included
42-page science-fiction story featuring the band, KISS
Four-page pull-out poster included
Harbinger #1
Valiant
•
1992
•
Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Renegades, Harbinger Resistance Group
1st appearance of Sting, Peter Stanchek
1st appearance of Zephyr, Faith Herbert
1st appearance of Torque, Flamingo and Kris
1st team appearance of the Eggbreakers
Included in issues #1 - #6 was a Mail Away Coupon that, collectively, were redeemable for a variant of Harbinger #0 with a pink cover
[February 2022 - Deadline reports reports Wes Ball to direct for Paramount]
1st team appearance of the Renegades, Harbinger Resistance Group
1st appearance of Sting, Peter Stanchek
1st appearance of Zephyr, Faith Herbert
1st appearance of Torque, Flamingo and Kris
1st team appearance of the Eggbreakers
Included in issues #1 - #6 was a Mail Away Coupon that, collectively, were redeemable for a variant of Harbinger #0 with a pink cover
[February 2022 - Deadline reports reports Wes Ball to direct for Paramount]
Breed #1
Malibu
•
1994
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Breed, a soldier who discovers a monstrous power while deployed in Vietnam
Issue includes a sticker intended for the Bravura Gold Stamp program which was redeemable through the publisher to receive rare offerings
1st appearance of Breed, a soldier who discovers a monstrous power while deployed in Vietnam
Issue includes a sticker intended for the Bravura Gold Stamp program which was redeemable through the publisher to receive rare offerings
Fallen Empires: On the World of Magic the Gathering #2
Armada
•
1995
•
Vol. 1
Two-issue limited series with variant newsstand covers
Polybagged with Creature Tokens
Two-issue limited series with variant newsstand covers
Polybagged with Creature Tokens
2000 AD #1
Rebellion
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
Advertisement for 2000 A.D. #2 featuring Judge Dredd: Next week, meet...Judge Dredd. He is the law! And you'd better believe it!
Includes a 'Space Spinner' similar to a frisbee - issue is not considered incomplete without this item
Advertisement for 2000 A.D. #2 featuring Judge Dredd: Next week, meet...Judge Dredd. He is the law! And you'd better believe it!
Includes a 'Space Spinner' similar to a frisbee - issue is not considered incomplete without this item
2000 AD #3
Rebellion
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Judge Dredd
Includes a 'survival wallet' giveaway item
2nd appearance of Judge Dredd
Includes a 'survival wallet' giveaway item
Amazing Spider-Man #238
Marvel
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Hobgoblin, Roderick Kingsley
A complete issue includes the ‘Tattooz' giveaway insert, found between the final page and the back cover. See additional images - be aware that the insert may be there but the tattoos might still be missing
[Feb 2021 - a social media account associated with Sony seemingly teased the transformation of Ned Leeds into the Hobgoblin / June 2022 - Jacob Batalon reshared photo holding a Hobgoblin action figure which caused future movie speculation on social media / May 2023 - speculation Spider-Man 4's villain will be Hobgoblin]
1st appearance of the Hobgoblin, Roderick Kingsley
A complete issue includes the ‘Tattooz' giveaway insert, found between the final page and the back cover. See additional images - be aware that the insert may be there but the tattoos might still be missing
[Feb 2021 - a social media account associated with Sony seemingly teased the transformation of Ned Leeds into the Hobgoblin / June 2022 - Jacob Batalon reshared photo holding a Hobgoblin action figure which caused future movie speculation on social media / May 2023 - speculation Spider-Man 4's villain will be Hobgoblin]
2000 AD #2
Rebellion
•
1977
•
Vol. 1
1st appearance of Judge Dredd
Includes a sheet of 'biotronic' stickers meant to be affixed to one's skin to have the appearance of a cyborg
1st appearance of Judge Dredd
Includes a sheet of 'biotronic' stickers meant to be affixed to one's skin to have the appearance of a cyborg
Variant cover art by John Romita Jr.
Limited edition variant sold at Camelot Music stores
Polybagged with a cassette tape featuring The Ramones covering the Spider-Man TV theme song
Connecting cover with Spectacular Spider-Man #231, Sensational Spider-Man #1 and The Amazing Spider-Man 408
Higher value than the standard cover without cassette and polybag
Value reflects sold data without the cassette
Variant cover art by John Romita Jr.
Limited edition variant sold at Camelot Music stores
Polybagged with a cassette tape featuring The Ramones covering the Spider-Man TV theme song
Connecting cover with Spectacular Spider-Man #231, Sensational Spider-Man #1 and The Amazing Spider-Man 408
Higher value than the standard cover without cassette and polybag
Value reflects sold data without the cassette
Variant cover art by Dan Jurgens
Limited edition variant sold at Camelot Music stores
Polybagged with a cassette tape featuring The Ramones covering the Spider-Man TV theme song
Connecting cover with Spectacular Spider-Man #231, Amazing Spider-Man #408 and Spider-Man #65
Value reflects sold data without the cassette, value with the cassette is unknown
Variant cover art by Dan Jurgens
Limited edition variant sold at Camelot Music stores
Polybagged with a cassette tape featuring The Ramones covering the Spider-Man TV theme song
Connecting cover with Spectacular Spider-Man #231, Amazing Spider-Man #408 and Spider-Man #65
Value reflects sold data without the cassette, value with the cassette is unknown
Limited edition variant sold at Camelot Music stores
Polybagged with a cassette tape featuring The Ramones covering the Spider-Man TV theme song
Connecting cover with Spectacular Spider-Man #231, Sensational Spider-Man #1 and Spider-Man #65
Limited edition variant sold at Camelot Music stores
Polybagged with a cassette tape featuring The Ramones covering the Spider-Man TV theme song
Connecting cover with Spectacular Spider-Man #231, Sensational Spider-Man #1 and Spider-Man #65
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