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Scarce
Cover and story features NYC Hip Hop crew The Lost Boyz - MC Mr. Cheeks, DJ Spigg Nice, Pretty Lou, and Freaky Tah
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Scarce
Cover and story features NYC Hip Hop crew The Lost Boyz - MC Mr. Cheeks, DJ Spigg Nice, Pretty Lou, and Freaky Tah
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Includes a trading card, pogs and a CD with the song Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kill Me by U2
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Includes a trading card, pogs and a CD with the song Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kill Me by U2
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Distributed at the Black Entrepreneur Convention in 1995 held at the Javits Center in 1995
Published by Motown Animation, a division of Motown Records
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Distributed at the Black Entrepreneur Convention in 1995 held at the Javits Center in 1995
Published by Motown Animation, a division of Motown Records
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Polybagged with cassette tape
Cassette includes an audio reading of the comic book with sound effects that instructs the reader to turn the page when the tape says 'Word!'
Three original songs by rapper KRS-One
Value reflects sold data of comic with cassette in original polybag
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Polybagged with cassette tape
Cassette includes an audio reading of the comic book with sound effects that instructs the reader to turn the page when the tape says 'Word!'
Three original songs by rapper KRS-One
Value reflects sold data of comic with cassette in original polybag
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Second printing, wraparound cover art by Kevin Eastman
First work on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by long-time artist Eric Talbot in a story titled 'Ghouls Night Out' which was published as an original back-up story for the second printing
'Ghouls Night Out' is a reference to a Misfits song
Etched on tombstones are the names of the members of the band [Glenn] Danzig, Jerry Only, Doyle [Wolfgang von Frankenstein] and Robo
Interior 'special announcement' first reveals the licensing agreement secured by Mirage Studios for an animated series and action figure line
A black and white preview of the action figures is the first indication of characters BeBop and Rocksteady and first mention of Krang
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Second printing, wraparound cover art by Kevin Eastman
First work on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles by long-time artist Eric Talbot in a story titled 'Ghouls Night Out' which was published as an original back-up story for the second printing
'Ghouls Night Out' is a reference to a Misfits song
Etched on tombstones are the names of the members of the band [Glenn] Danzig, Jerry Only, Doyle [Wolfgang von Frankenstein] and Robo
Interior 'special announcement' first reveals the licensing agreement secured by Mirage Studios for an animated series and action figure line
A black and white preview of the action figures is the first indication of characters BeBop and Rocksteady and first mention of Krang
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Eight-page ashcan
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Cover art inspired by Entertainment, the 1979 UK debut album by Gang of Four
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Cover art inspired by Entertainment, the 1979 UK debut album by Gang of Four
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Cover art inspired by the 1987 album by Big Black
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Cover art inspired by the Bad Brains debut 1982 album, released on cassette
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Cover art inspired by the Bad Brains debut 1982 album, released on cassette
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20-page one-shot in A3 format measuring 11.7 in. x 16.5 in.
Written by Ninja and Yo-Landi, a South African Zef (hip-hop/rap) duo
Limited edition, estimated at 1,000 copies sold online and at San Diego Comic Con 2017
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20-page one-shot in A3 format measuring 11.7 in. x 16.5 in.
Written by Ninja and Yo-Landi, a South African Zef (hip-hop/rap) duo
Limited edition, estimated at 1,000 copies sold online and at San Diego Comic Con 2017
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Full-length comic book inspired by a 1999 appearance on The Howard Stern Show with guests Insane Clown Posse, Coal Chamber and a then up-and-coming Slipknot
The synopsis of the story revolves around Slipknot beating Howard Stern to death
Unconfirmed print run of 2,500 copies, distributed by the website evilnow.com
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Full-length comic book inspired by a 1999 appearance on The Howard Stern Show with guests Insane Clown Posse, Coal Chamber and a then up-and-coming Slipknot
The synopsis of the story revolves around Slipknot beating Howard Stern to death
Unconfirmed print run of 2,500 copies, distributed by the website evilnow.com
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Variant cover art by Ken Lashley, limited to 3,000 copies
Collaboration by Marvel and hustl.com, a website that specializes in comic exclusives
Original retail price: $30
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Variant cover art by Ken Lashley, limited to 3,000 copies
Collaboration by Marvel and hustl.com, a website that specializes in comic exclusives
Original retail price: $30
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The Joker's real name revealed to be Jack Oswald White, inspired by the real-life musician Jack White who commissioned Mikel Janin to illustrate him for the album 'Fear of the Dawn' based on how the artist draws the Joker in comic books
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The Joker's real name revealed to be Jack Oswald White, inspired by the real-life musician Jack White who commissioned Mikel Janin to illustrate him for the album 'Fear of the Dawn' based on how the artist draws the Joker in comic books
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Variant cover art by Aaron Kuder
Cover art inspired by the Nirvana album 'Nevermind'
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Variant cover art by Aaron Kuder
Cover art inspired by the Nirvana album 'Nevermind'
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1st official team appearance of The Archies: Archie Andrews, Jughead, Reggie
In 1968 and 1969, The Archies had a successful run of Saturday morning cartoons in addition to a series of chart-topping singles
Archie had multiple bands prior to this more popular ensemble
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1st official team appearance of The Archies: Archie Andrews, Jughead, Reggie
In 1968 and 1969, The Archies had a successful run of Saturday morning cartoons in addition to a series of chart-topping singles
Archie had multiple bands prior to this more popular ensemble
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Unauthorized biography of Aerosmith with a back-up story featuring the Aerosmith/Run-DMC collaboration, 'Walk This Way'
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Unauthorized biography of Aerosmith with a back-up story featuring the Aerosmith/Run-DMC collaboration, 'Walk This Way'
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Variant cover art by Sam Wolfe Connelly, limited to 300 copies
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2011 exclusive
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Variant cover art by Sam Wolfe Connelly, limited to 300 copies
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2011 exclusive
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One-shot comic book produced by the jam band, Phish
Distributed at the 2021 Halloween concert, performed at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas
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One-shot comic book produced by the jam band, Phish
Distributed at the 2021 Halloween concert, performed at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas
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48-page one-shot, fantasy biography
30-page comic story adapts a biography of Ozzy Osbourne with fantastical elements including an afterlife appearance by famed guitarist, Randy Rhodes
Additional content includes a text article about Osbourne
Polybagged with a guitar pick
There also exists a gold, collectors edition
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48-page one-shot, fantasy biography
30-page comic story adapts a biography of Ozzy Osbourne with fantastical elements including an afterlife appearance by famed guitarist, Randy Rhodes
Additional content includes a text article about Osbourne
Polybagged with a guitar pick
There also exists a gold, collectors edition
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Copies ordered by retailers: 13,899
Stories written by Pat Boone, Gene Simmons, Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper
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Copies ordered by retailers: 13,899
Stories written by Pat Boone, Gene Simmons, Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper
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Unofficial biography of Michael Jackson
Cover art inspired by the book Gulliver's Travels
Values reflect first printing sales
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Unofficial biography of Michael Jackson
Cover art inspired by the book Gulliver's Travels
Values reflect first printing sales
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One-shot supplement to the Lord Huron 'Strange Trails' album
Distributed in 2015 with the vinyl record and through the band's webstore
Story by front man of the indie-folk band, Benjamin Schneider, scripts written by his sister, Caitlin Schneider
As of April 2024 there is only one copy graded by CGC
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One-shot supplement to the Lord Huron 'Strange Trails' album
Distributed in 2015 with the vinyl record and through the band's webstore
Story by front man of the indie-folk band, Benjamin Schneider, scripts written by his sister, Caitlin Schneider
As of April 2024 there is only one copy graded by CGC
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Variant cover art by Marco Mastrazzo
Turkish edition featuring Ozzy Osbourne and the Batman Who Laughs
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Variant cover art by Marco Mastrazzo
Turkish edition featuring Ozzy Osbourne and the Batman Who Laughs
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Promotional comic book included with a cassette sampler of the debut album from R.A. the Rugged Man
8 tracks comprise the cassette sampler which also included a sticker
Though recorded in 1992, the album was shelved by Jive Records and released two years later
The promotional comic and album title were inspired by the Mexican horror film Night of the Bloody Apes (1969)
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Promotional comic book included with a cassette sampler of the debut album from R.A. the Rugged Man
8 tracks comprise the cassette sampler which also included a sticker
Though recorded in 1992, the album was shelved by Jive Records and released two years later
The promotional comic and album title were inspired by the Mexican horror film Night of the Bloody Apes (1969)
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Biography of Alice Cooper
First printing, indicated in the copyright statement
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Biography of Alice Cooper
First printing, indicated in the copyright statement
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Trade paperback that collects issues #1 - #12 of The Pendulum comic book series, Insane Clown Posse Vol. 3 #1, Hallowicked #1
Includes a CD of all music tracks that were released on a CD with each individual polybagged issue plus an exclusive intro
Missing from the CD are the tracks from issue #7 which were going to be incorporated into an album that was never produced
Values below reflect item with CD
Original retail price: $34.95
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Trade paperback that collects issues #1 - #12 of The Pendulum comic book series, Insane Clown Posse Vol. 3 #1, Hallowicked #1
Includes a CD of all music tracks that were released on a CD with each individual polybagged issue plus an exclusive intro
Missing from the CD are the tracks from issue #7 which were going to be incorporated into an album that was never produced
Values below reflect item with CD
Original retail price: $34.95
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Preview appearance of Coheed Kilgannon
Sketches of characters and backstory information associated with the Amory Wars comic book series
Amory Wars is written by Claudio Sanchez, the frontman of the band Coheed and Cambira
The series offers additional context to the band's lyrics that tells an ongoing science fiction story
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Preview appearance of Coheed Kilgannon
Sketches of characters and backstory information associated with the Amory Wars comic book series
Amory Wars is written by Claudio Sanchez, the frontman of the band Coheed and Cambira
The series offers additional context to the band's lyrics that tells an ongoing science fiction story
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Biography of the band Oingo Boingo, a new wave band active during the 80s, formed by Danny Elfman, the composer of the Simpsons theme song, The Nightmare Before Christmas and other famous films
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Biography of the band Oingo Boingo, a new wave band active during the 80s, formed by Danny Elfman, the composer of the Simpsons theme song, The Nightmare Before Christmas and other famous films
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Variant cover art by Megan Hutchinson
Cover art inspired by the album 'The Slim Shady LP' by Eminem
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Variant cover art by Megan Hutchinson
Cover art inspired by the album 'The Slim Shady LP' by Eminem
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Cover art by Mike Allred
Cover art inspired by The Beatles 'Abbey Road' album
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Cover art by Mike Allred
Cover art inspired by The Beatles 'Abbey Road' album
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Biography of N.W.A., a hip-hop group established in the late 80s consisting of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and Eazy-E
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Biography of N.W.A., a hip-hop group established in the late 80s consisting of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and Eazy-E
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Biography of The Cure
Multiple printings need to be identified by interior front page
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Biography of The Cure
Multiple printings need to be identified by interior front page
Skin and Earth #1
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Dynamite Entertainment ⋅ 2017
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Premiere issue of a six-issue series
Written and illustrated by Canadian pop-singer, The Lights as a lead-in to her fourth album
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Premiere issue of a six-issue series
Written and illustrated by Canadian pop-singer, The Lights as a lead-in to her fourth album
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Officially licensed comic book series that adapts Grateful Dead songs into stories
Song adaptations include: Ripple, Eagle Mall, Attics of My Life
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Officially licensed comic book series that adapts Grateful Dead songs into stories
Song adaptations include: Ripple, Eagle Mall, Attics of My Life
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Officially licensed comic book series inspired by the Grateful Dead
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Officially licensed comic book series inspired by the Grateful Dead
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40-page, independently published comic book by Wayne Coyne, front man of the Flaming Lips
Described as fantasy-inspired and psychedelic
San Diego Comic-Con 2013 exclusive
A follow-up issue was also published and sold at Bonnaroo music fest in 2013
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40-page, independently published comic book by Wayne Coyne, front man of the Flaming Lips
Described as fantasy-inspired and psychedelic
San Diego Comic-Con 2013 exclusive
A follow-up issue was also published and sold at Bonnaroo music fest in 2013
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Origin of Iron Maiden
Wraparound cover art
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40-page one-shot commemorating the 10 year anniversary of Jenny Lewis' first solo album 'Rabbit Fur Coat'
Eight-page story, lyrics and 15 illustrations inspired by the song (album) Rabbit Fur Coat
Limited to 1,000 copies and sold during Lewis' Rabbit Fur Coat 10th Anniversary tour (2016)
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40-page one-shot commemorating the 10 year anniversary of Jenny Lewis' first solo album 'Rabbit Fur Coat'
Eight-page story, lyrics and 15 illustrations inspired by the song (album) Rabbit Fur Coat
Limited to 1,000 copies and sold during Lewis' Rabbit Fur Coat 10th Anniversary tour (2016)
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Variant cover by Jason Pearson
Cover art inspired by the September 1993 'Rolling Stone' magazine cover featuring Janet Jackson
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Variant cover by Jason Pearson
Cover art inspired by the September 1993 'Rolling Stone' magazine cover featuring Janet Jackson
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Biography of Pearl Jam
Biography of Soundgarden
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Biography of Queen
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Biography of the American electropunk band Mindless Self Indulgence (MSI)
One-shot written by members of the band that relate extreme but reportedly true stories of life as a touring band
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Biography of the American electropunk band Mindless Self Indulgence (MSI)
One-shot written by members of the band that relate extreme but reportedly true stories of life as a touring band
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Biography of the thrash metal band Slayer
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One-shot comic featuring Martha Splatterhead, the mascot of 1980s thrash-metal band 'The Accused'
Includes a flexi-disc, compatible with CD players, of the song 'Straight Razor' (Going for the Throat)
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One-shot comic featuring Martha Splatterhead, the mascot of 1980s thrash-metal band 'The Accused'
Includes a flexi-disc, compatible with CD players, of the song 'Straight Razor' (Going for the Throat)
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Five-issue series featuring the hip hop group Public Enemy
Public Enemy clashes with a villainous corporation called The Executives who are hunting down one of the group's fans who holds the key to their world domination
Written by Chuck D of Public Enemy
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Five-issue series featuring the hip hop group Public Enemy
Public Enemy clashes with a villainous corporation called The Executives who are hunting down one of the group's fans who holds the key to their world domination
Written by Chuck D of Public Enemy
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Unauthorized biography of Madonna
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Short stories including a graphic adaptation of the song, 'Wild Wild Sea' by Sting
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Short stories including a graphic adaptation of the song, 'Wild Wild Sea' by Sting
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Guest-starring The Beatles
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Written by Gerard (Garry) Way, writer of Umbrella Academy and frontman for My Chemical Romance, when he was only 16 years old
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Written by Gerard (Garry) Way, writer of Umbrella Academy and frontman for My Chemical Romance, when he was only 16 years old
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First published work in the comic book industry by Gerard Way, writer of Umbrella Academy and frontman for My Chemical Romance
Story about a serial killer written by Gerard Way (Garry Way) when he was 16 years old
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First published work in the comic book industry by Gerard Way, writer of Umbrella Academy and frontman for My Chemical Romance
Story about a serial killer written by Gerard Way (Garry Way) when he was 16 years old
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