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Many thanks to the collaborators, who all volunteered their time and advice to make this 2019 guide edition possible; readers are encouraged to support these superstars of our great hobby by patronizing their stores and sending them your variant wishlists! Let us know if you like our guide — your continued suggestions, corrections, and feedback are greatly appreciated!

Last year we published our inaugural 2018 edition, our hobby’s first comprehensive price guide for 1980’s newsstand-exclusive cover price variants from Marvel and D.C. — covering the two heavyweight comic book publishers of the era. This year we continue to cover Marvel & D.C. and have expanded our coverage with eighteen additional 1980’s titles which astute readers like you reported as missing. Readers should note that there are other publishers who produced Type 1A variants during this timeframe as well, beyond Marvel & D.C. — collectors interested in exploring variants from other publishers such as Archie (not to mention other types of variants) are encouraged to read Jon McClure’s article published in the Overstreet Price Guide #40, p. 1010-1033, entitled “A History of Publisher Experimentation and Variant Comic Books” (also available to read online here).

Entering the 1980’s, Marvel and D.C. each sold comics through two distinct distribution channels: “Direct Edition” copies were directly sold to comic shops on a non-returnable (but discounted) basis; “Newsstand” copies meanwhile were distributed to newsstands across North America, and unsold copies could be returned. In the beginning of the 1980’s, all of North America got the same identical newsstand copies.

But starting in October of 1982, due to currency fluctuation, publishers could no longer afford to charge the same 60¢ price on newsstands in population centers like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal — i.e. places where buyers would be paying in Canadian currency. For this reason, publishers started to demand 75 cents from those newsstand customers north of the border. But instead of placing both US and Canadian prices on newsstand copies as they eventually did, from 10/1982, out to 8/1986 for Marvel and out to 9/1988 for D.C., these publishers produced two distinct batches of newsstand copies: a higher cover price batch and a lower cover price batch.

Each batch was produced simultaneously with the other copies by the publisher on the same manufacturing equipment, so all are 1st print copies (each batch involving only a change of the black/key plate), but the number of copies created for each batch was different, with each batch sized to fit the corresponding market: the Direct Edition batch size was informed by comic shop order levels, and each of the two Newsstand batch sizes were informed by the size of the target market and newsstand sales trends. The smaller batch of higher cover price newsstand copies — the copies today known as “Type 1A” variants — were therefore sold in vastly smaller numbers, were purchased mostly by readers, and have estimated survivorship of ~2% of copies (CGC census data for most issues shows variant rarity between 1-2% of census copies), as we illustrate below:





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The Top 50 (& Runners Up) By Median Advisor Variant Value

Issue Direct Edition NM- Value Type 1A Variant

Cover Price Type 1A Variant

NM- Value Confirmed at CGC

1 Amazing Spider-Man #238 $160 $0.75 $425 65

Marvel, 3/1983 1st Appearance of Hobgoblin; Came with Tattooz

Angelo notes: A 9.6 CGC variant sold in August 2018 for $2,300. Many record-breaking prices in other grades (raw and graded). This has become the must have book for the serious C.P.V. collector and/or investor.

Paul notes: 75¢ variants of this issue did indeed come with Tattooz included; book is considered incomplete at CGC (green qualified label) if absent — read Jon’s note as well, regarding CGC’s treatment. A VF- Amazing Spider-Man #238 variant sold at

Ben notes: Classic cover contender. Also refer to my prior note

Jon notes: Amazing Spider-Man #238 is not incomplete without Tattooz. It was printed in a standard, old fashioned way, independent of the Tattooz inserted later, just like many other in-house or paid advertisement inserts from any era. I believe this problem originates from the fact that the comic’s cover mentions Tattooz, as does the cover to Fantastic Four #252(3/83). Ideally, the Tattooz ARE absent due to the slow degradation of the contents that will eventually effect paper quality inside. Overstreet listings are confused, forced to respond to CGC’s myopic view. Once upon a time, I called Bob Overstreet and told him that the FF #252’s Tattooz were being used as ASM #238’s Tattooz and that the cure was to list them as same value, which he agreed with and subsequently did so. Collectors aren’t sure what to believe and that’s how the CGC myth is perpetuated, the myth of being incomplete without Tattooz. At some point, although my original note remains in the guide about the switching of Tattooz between books, this was changed back to the original mistaken listing (including the explicit mistaken statement that NO Type 1a Canadian variants exist with Tattooz) with two values, with and without Tattooz. The FF #252s are listed in Overstreet #48(2018) at $8 with Tattooz and $6 without in NM-, and ASM #238 is listed at $160 with and $80 without in NM-, a discrepancy that highlights this dilemma, with Tattooz worth between $2 and $80 for the same item. All CGC would have to do is say ”no Tattooz” on the label and have a blue label, leaving it to the collector to decide on the relative importance of its inclusion. There is little difference between the mistaken use of the term ”Canadian Edition” for Type 1A variants and insisting books without inserts are incomplete. Any real NM- or better copy will and should be taken seriously with or without the insert. Tattooz were inserted in Amazing Spider-Man #238 and Fantastic Four #252 and advertised on the covers; Captain America #279(3/83) and Star Wars #69(3/83) were given Tattooz without advertising on the covers. Because neither of the latter books are considered incomplete without the inserts and would receive CGC blue labels, it stands to reason that ASM #238 and FF #252 are not incomplete without Tattooz either, as the books are complete, having been printed in a standard way, independent of the Tattooz that were then inserted. The only difference is the ads on the covers, and those are irrelevant as they are part of the printing process of the book itself. Angelo notes: A 9.6 CGC variant sold in August 2018 for $2,300. Many record-breaking prices in other grades (raw and graded). This has become the must have book for the serious C.P.V. collector and/or investor.Paul notes: 75¢ variants of this issue did indeed come with Tattooz included; book is considered incomplete at CGC (green qualified label) if absent — read Jon’s note as well, regarding CGC’s treatment. A VF- Amazing Spider-Man #238 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $160.00 on 2/23/2018Ben notes: Classic cover contender. Also refer to my prior note in this separate blog post » Jon notes:#238 is not incomplete without Tattooz. It was printed in a standard, old fashioned way, independent of the Tattooz inserted later, just like many other in-house or paid advertisement inserts from any era. I believe this problem originates from the fact that the comic’s cover mentions Tattooz, as does the cover to#252(3/83). Ideally, the Tattooz ARE absent due to the slow degradation of the contents that will eventually effect paper quality inside. Overstreet listings are confused, forced to respond to CGC’s myopic view. Once upon a time, I called Bob Overstreet and told him that the FF #252’s Tattooz were being used as ASM #238’s Tattooz and that the cure was to list them as same value, which he agreed with and subsequently did so. Collectors aren’t sure what to believe and that’s how the CGC myth is perpetuated, the myth of being incomplete without Tattooz. At some point, although my original note remains in the guide about the switching of Tattooz between books, this was changed back to the original mistaken listing (including the explicit mistaken statement that NO Type 1a Canadian variants exist with Tattooz) with two values, with and without Tattooz. The FF #252s are listed in Overstreet #48(2018) at $8 with Tattooz and $6 without in NM-, and ASM #238 is listed at $160 with and $80 without in NM-, a discrepancy that highlights this dilemma, with Tattooz worth between $2 and $80 for the same item., leaving it to the collector to decide on the relative importance of its inclusion. There is little difference between the mistaken use of the term ”Canadian Edition” for Type 1A variants and insisting books without inserts are incomplete. Any real NM- or better copy will and should be taken seriously with or without the insert. Tattooz were inserted in#238 and#252 and advertised on the covers;#279(3/83) and#69(3/83) were given Tattooz without advertising on the covers. Because neither of the latter books are considered incomplete without the inserts and would receive CGC blue labels, it stands to reason that ASM #238 and FF #252 are not incomplete without Tattooz either, as the books are complete, having been printed in a standard way, independent of the Tattooz that were then inserted. The only difference is the ads on the covers, and those are irrelevant as they are part of the printing process of the book itself.

2 Batman #357 $140 $0.75 $295 4

DC, 3/1983 1st Appearance of Jason Todd; Killer Croc appearance (cameo); Cont. in Detective Comics 524

Angelo notes: A 9.8 CGC variant sold in early 2018 for $1,500.

Walter notes: This is becoming a signifigant key with lots of interest.

Ben notes: A 2% type 1A variant survivorship assumption against the 97,741 total circulation statement number would imply under 2,000 surviving variant copies; of those, the vast majority of survivors likely are in the 2.0 to 8.0 condition range. Near-Mint-range survivors are therefore quite scarce indeed, reflected in the very low CGC census count of variants.

Doug notes: Low Print = 97,741 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; FIRST appearance of JASON TODD (Later becomes the RED HOOD); FIRST brief appearance of Waylon Jones aka KILLER CROC; (See Detective #523 for First cameo appearance; See Detective #524 for First FULL appearance);

3 Saga of the Swamp Thing #37 $145 $0.95 $265 11

DC, 6/1985 1st Appearance of John Constantine

Angelo notes: A CGC 9.6 variant sold in 2018 for $750.

Doug notes: First FULL appearance of JOHN CONSTANTINE aka HELLBLAZER; ALAN MOORE Story;

4 G.I. Joe, a Real American Hero #21 $90 $0.75 $260 4

Marvel, 3/1984 1st Appearance of Storm Shadow; Silent issue

Angelo notes: A CGC 9.0 variant sold for $115 in 2018.

5 Transformers #1 $125 $1.00 $250 26

Marvel, 9/1984 1st Appearance of Transformers

Angelo notes: A good number of copies were printed with a manufactoring flaw due to a dull blade (top and/or bottom edge of covers). A raw variant described as 9.0-9.2 sold for $200 in September of 2018.

Ben notes: A CGC 9.6 variant sold in October 2018 for $385.

Bill notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold for $1,800 in December 2017

Doug notes: ORIGIN and FIRST appearance in Comics of the AUTOBOTS and the DECEPTICONS; The FIRST BATTLE between the Autobots & the Decepticons; The FIRST Appearance in Comics of; MEGATRON, Ravage, OPTIMUS PRIME, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Starscream, Rumble, Frenzy, Soundwave, Buzzsaw, Laserbeak, Bumblebee, Huffer, Ironhide, Sunstreaker, Cliffjumper, Sideswipe, Brawn, Blue Streak, Mirage, Prowl, Jazz, Windcharger, Gears, Ratchet, Wheeljack, Trailbreaker, Cybertron & the Ark; Soundwave, Optimus Prime, & Ravage will appear in the upcoming BUMBLEBEE Transformers MOVIE which Debuts on December 21/2018;

6 Amazing Spider-Man #252 $95 $0.75 $228 198

Marvel, 5/1984 1st Appearance of the black costume; Amazing Fantasy 15 cover homage

Angelo notes: In August 2018, a 9.8 CGC variant sold for $1,150 and a 9.6 CGC variant sold for $764. Record-breaking prices in other grades as well. Along with Marvel Team-up #141, Spectacular #90 and Secret Wars #8 this book is a must have for the Spider-man collector/investor interested in the black suit which eventually becomes Venom.

Paul notes: Example ASM #252 variant sales at

Ben notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold in October 2018 for $1,800.

Bill notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold for $1,282 in October 2018; back in December 2017 a CGC 9.8 variant sold for $1,000; a VG/FN variant sold for $107.58 in August 2018 Angelo notes: In August 2018, a 9.8 CGC variant sold for $1,150 and a 9.6 CGC variant sold for $764. Record-breaking prices in other grades as well. Along with Marvel Team-up #141, Spectacular #90 and Secret Wars #8 this book is a must have for the Spider-man collector/investor interested in the black suit which eventually becomes Venom.Paul notes: Example ASM #252 variant sales at PNJ Comics : A CGC 9.8 Amazing Spider-Man #252 variant sold for $1,020.00 on 12/24/2017, an NM+ variant sold for $250.00 on 3/7/2018, and an NM variant sold for $215.00 on 6/3/2018.Ben notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold in October 2018 for $1,800.Bill notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold for $1,282 in October 2018; back in December 2017 a CGC 9.8 variant sold for $1,000; a VG/FN variant sold for $107.58 in August 2018

7 Marvel Graphic Novel #4 $135 $5.95 $215 67

Marvel, 1982 Origin & 1st Appearance of The New Mutants, (Cannonball, Psyche, Sunspot & Wolfsbane).

Angelo notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold for $1,000 in July 2018.

Ben notes: We are including Marvel Graphic Novel in the guide this year due to popular demand, but readers should be aware that it does not fit the same mold as the newsstand-exclusive comic book variants that make up the rest of the guide. These Marvel Graphic Novel books are magazine-tier at CGC/CBCS, and beyond the size difference to regular comics the distribution differed as well, with these books distributed as graphic novels with just one version priced at $5.95 for Canada, as opposed to there being direct edition and newsstand versions.

8 Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #8 $75 $1.00 $175 78

Marvel, 12/1984 Origin of the alien symbiote that eventually becomes Venom.

Angelo notes: Along with ASM #252, Spectacular #90 and Marvel Team-up #141 this is another must own book for the Spider-man collector/investor interested in the black suit that eventually becomes Venom

Ben notes: Classic cover contender.

Bill notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold for $1,000 in December 2017; a CGC 9.6 variant sold for $615 in 2018; a CGC 8.5 variant sold for $173.50 in August 2018

9 X-Factor #6 $95 $0.95 $165 31

Marvel, 7/1986 1st Appearance of Apocalypse

Angelo notes: Two separate variant copies in CGC 9.6 sold in 2018 for $650. Numerous copies were printed with a common manufactoring flaw (top right corner).

Bill notes: A CGC 9.6 variant sold for $750 in 2018

10 Batman #386 $80 $0.95 $160 5

DC, 8/1985 1st Appearance of Black Mask

Angelo notes: A CGC 9.6 variant sold for $600 in the summer of 2018. Black Mask will be the villian for the upcoming movie, “Birds of Prey”

Doug notes: Low Print = 75,303 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; FIRST appearance of ROMAN SIONIS aka the BLACK MASK cover & story = Part-1 of 3-Parts;

11 Punisher #1 $75 $1.50 $150 16

Marvel, 1/1986 Double-size

Angelo notes: A CGC 9.6 variant sold in May 2018 for $385; a raw copy described as NM+ sold for $300 in September of 2018

Doug notes: Double Size Giant; ORIGIN of Frank Castle the PUNISHER; JIGSAW becomes Punisher’s ARCH-ENEMY; FIRST appearances of; The Trust, Don Cervello, Gregario, Charlie Siciliano, Tony Massera & Aleric; PUNISHER is #27 on IGN’s 2014 Top 100 Comic Book Heroes of All-Time List; Classic Mike ZECK & and Phil Zemelman Painted Cover; Mike Zeck & John Beatty art;

12 Star Wars #68 $70 $0.75 $145 12

Marvel, 2/1983 1st Appearance of Fenn Shysa

Angelo notes: T.V. show was announced by Disney that supposedly will rely on elements from this particular issue. Jon Favreau will write and be the executive producer.

Doug notes: ORIGIN and Re-Introduction of BOBA FETT classic cover & Story;

13 Marvel Team-Up #141 $60 $0.75 $140 19

Marvel, 5/1984 Ties with Amazing Spider-Man 252 for first appearance of the black costume

Angelo notes: Along with ASM #252, Spectacular #90 and Secret Wars #8 this is another must own book for the Spider-man collector/investor interested in the black suit that eventually becomes Venom

14 Tales of the Teen Titans #44 $85 $0.95 $128 62

DC, 7/1984 1st Appearances of Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and Jericho; Origins of Deathstroke and Jericho

Angelo notes: 1st Appearances of Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and Jericho (Deathstroke’s son); Nightwing joins Titans; Origins of Deathstroke and Jericho. A CGC 9.8 variant sold in 2018 for $750; a PGX 9.4 variant sold in 2018 for $199. Rumor has it that a live action movie is being discussed

Paul notes: A CGC 9.4 Tales of the Teen Titans #44 variant sold at Angelo notes: 1st Appearances of Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and Jericho (Deathstroke’s son); Nightwing joins Titans; Origins of Deathstroke and Jericho. A CGC 9.8 variant sold in 2018 for $750; a PGX 9.4 variant sold in 2018 for $199. Rumor has it that a live action movie is being discussedPaul notes: A CGC 9.4 Tales of the Teen Titans #44 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $170.00 on 12/14/2017

15 Booster Gold #1 $35 $0.95 $126 11

DC, 2/1986 1st Appearance of Booster Gold (Michael Carter); Versus Blackguard

16 Marvel Tails #1 $4 $0.75 $125 1

Marvel, 11/1983 1st Appearance of Peter Porker

Angelo notes: 1st appearance of Spider-Ham, Hulk-Bunny, Goose Rider, Captain Americat, J.Jonah Jackal, May Porker & “Larval Earth,” canonically called Earth-8311. Spider-Ham will be starring in the upcoming Spider-Verse animated movie. Done right, this superhero parady and its universe MAY prove to have huge future potential. A raw variant copy in VF/NM sold in September 2018 for $95. This one-shot issue has huge untapped potential for both the small and big screen if done right.

Ben notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold in October 2018 for $1092.

17 Suicide Squad #1 $75 $1.00 $122 7

DC, 5/1987 Angelo notes: A raw 9.2 variant sold for $150 in 2018. Dark cover makes it tough to find in higher grades

Doug notes: New Modern Copper Age SUICIDE SQUAD Team s First series begins = Bronze Tiger, Captain Boomerang, DEADSHOT, Enchantress, Mindboggler, Nightshade, Plastique & Rick Flag; Amanda Waller Begins;

18 Rocket Raccoon #1 $65 $1.00 $105 7

Marvel, 5/1985

19 Amazing Spider-Man #239 $65 $0.75 $102 20

Marvel, 4/1983 2nd Appearance of Hobgoblin

Ben notes: First Spider-Man vs. Hobgoblin battle.

20 Blip #1 $20 $1.25 $100

Marvel, 2/1983 1st Appearances of Donkey Kong and Mario; Video game magazine in comic-book format

Angelo notes: A very tough book to find in higher grade. 1st Appearance of Donkey Kong and Mario Bros. in comics

21 Wolverine Limited Series #3 $60 $0.75 $98 17

Marvel, 11/1982 Angelo notes: Dark cover in high grade makes it the most difficult book to find within the series

Doug notes: YUKIO kills Asano Kimura; Third appearance of Lord Shingen Yashida and YUKIO; MARIKO Yashida & The Hand appear; The TOUGHEST issue to find in HIGH GRADE due to the BLACK COLORS on the Cover;

22 Wolverine Limited Series #2 $60 $0.75 $96 19

Marvel, 10/1982 1st Appearance of Yukio

Doug notes: FIRST Canadian Price Variant in Title; Mariko Yashida, Yukio, Lord Shingen, The Hand, Katsuyori & Noburu-Hideki appear;

23 Superman Annual #11 $50 $1.60 $95

DC, 9/1985 Doug notes: FIRST appearance of BLACK MERCY cover & story; BLACK MERCY has appeared in the SUPERGIRL TV Series; Classic ALAN MOORE Story; MOGOL cover & story; MONGUL is #41 on IGN’s Top-100 Comic Book Villain Of All Time List; Batman, Robin & Wonder Woman-c/s;

24 Uncanny X-Men #201 $40 $0.75 $95 4

Marvel, 1/1986 1st Appearance of Cable as baby Nathan; Starjammers & Binary appearance; Storm becomes team leader

Ben notes: A CGC 8.5 variant sold for $119 in 2017

Doug notes: First appearance of Baby Nathan Summers who will grow up to become CABLE = Over FOUR YEARS (FIFTY MONTHS) Before His First full appearance in New MUTANTS #87;

25 Spectacular Spider-Man #90 $40 $0.75 $95 6

Marvel, 5/1984 New costume; Black Cat’s new powers

Angelo notes: A CGC 9.0 variant sold in February 2018 for $76. A must have book for any collector/investor interested in the black suit that eventually becomes Venom.

Doug notes: BLACK CAT Solo-c/s; Spider-Man in Alien BLACK COSTUME in Last Panel = TIES for First app;

26 Amazing Spider-Man #265 $40 $0.75 $94 11

Marvel, 6/1985 1st Appearance of Silver Sable

Angelo notes: “Silver and Black” movie coming. Female super-heroes is a market that has earned Marvel’s expansion interests. Undervalued in my opinion, and quite tough in very high grade.

Doug notes: FIRST appearance of Silver Sablinova aka SILVER SABLE; Spider-Man vs the Black Fox cover & story; Sony Pictures is developing a BLACK CAT / SILVER SABLE Big Screen MOVIE

27 Thor #337 $50 $0.75 $92 69

Marvel, 11/1983 1st Appearance Beta Ray Bill; 1st Simonson Thor

Angelo notes: Three separate copies sold in 2018 in CGC 9.8, for $396, $452 & $513

Paul notes: Example Thor #337 variant sales at

Ben notes: Classic cover contender.

Doug notes: FIRST appearance of BETA RAY BILL as he becomes new THOR, and the Series Begins; First appearance of LORELEI-c/s; Classic Walt Simonson-c/a begins; CBG’s 2012 Book Listed as the #2 Greatest Comic Cover of All-Time; A CGC 9.2 variant sold at Angelo notes: Three separate copies sold in 2018 in CGC 9.8, for $396, $452 & $513Paul notes: Example Thor #337 variant sales at PNJ Comics : A CGC 9.4 Thor #337 variant sold for $140.00 on 12/7/2017 and a CGC 9.2 variant sold for $120.00 on 1/20/2018Ben notes: Classic cover contender.Doug notes: FIRST appearance of BETA RAY BILL as he becomes new THOR, and the Series Begins; First appearance of LORELEI-c/s; Classic Walt Simonson-c/a begins; CBG’s 2012 Book Listed as the #2 Greatest Comic Cover of All-Time; A CGC 9.2 variant sold at dougcomicworld.com in 2018 for $129.

28 Wolverine Limited Series #4 $60 $0.75 $90 20

Marvel, 12/1982 Death of Shingen Yashida

Angelo notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold shorlty after the last guide came out for $294

Doug notes: Mariko Yashida, Yukio, the Hand & X-MEN appear; Death of Lord Shingen Yashida & Noburu-Hideki; MARIKO Yashida and WOLVERINE get engaged;

29 Star Wars #81 $50 $0.75 $90 6

Marvel, 3/1984 First post-Return of the Jedi story

Doug notes: Classic BOBA FETT, Hans Solo, & Princess Leia PAINTED cover by Tom Palmer; BOBA FETT cover & story;

30 Saga of the Swamp Thing #20 $45 $0.95 $90 3

DC, 1/1984 Alan Moore scripts begin

Doug notes: First ALAN MOORE Story & CLASSIC Series Begins;

31 Avengers #257 $35 $0.75 $90 9

Marvel, 7/1985 1st Appearance of Nebula

Angelo notes: A 9.6 CGC variant sold in September 2018 for $255. Nebula seems to be gearing up for more exposure in the MCU.

Doug notes: First appearance of NEBULA; Karen Gillan playing NEBULA in the GUARDIANS of the GALAXY #1 Movie; A CGC 9.0 variant sold at Angelo notes: A 9.6 CGC variant sold in September 2018 for $255. Nebula seems to be gearing up for more exposure in the MCU.Doug notes: First appearance of NEBULA; Karen Gillan playing NEBULA in the GUARDIANS of the GALAXY #1 Movie; A CGC 9.0 variant sold at dougcomicworld.com in 2018 for $79.

32 Saga of the Swamp Thing #21 $34 $0.95 $90 2

DC, 2/1984 Origin of Swamp Thing (new origin)

Angelo notes: T.V. show was announced that supposedly will rely on elements from this particular issue. The story in this issue is second to none.

Doug notes: 2nd ALAN MOORE Script issue; First All-New ORIGIN of SWAMP THING by ALAN MOORE

33 Batman #423 $30 $1.00 $90 3

DC, 9/1988 Todd McFarlane cover

Angelo notes: A 9.4 CGC variant sold in the summer of 2018 for $250.

Ben notes: Classic cover contender.

Doug notes: LAST Canadian Price Variant in Title; Classic Todd McFARLANE Cover Art; Jim STARLIN story;

34 Brave and the Bold #200 $30 $2.00 $90 8

DC, 7/1983 1st Appearances of Geo-Force, Halo, Katana, Outsiders, and Brimstone; Giant-size; Final Issue

Angelo notes: A 9.8 CGC variant sold for $600 in early 2018

Paul notes: A CGC 9.6 Brave and the Bold #200 variant sold at

Doug notes: 68 Page GIANT; Scarcer LAST ISSUE; FIRST appearance of Tatsu Yamashiro aka KATANA; BATMAN and Golden Age BATMAN-c/s; 16 page Preview and FIRST appearance of BATMAN and the OUTSIDERS; Angelo notes: A 9.8 CGC variant sold for $600 in early 2018Paul notes: A CGC 9.6 Brave and the Bold #200 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $242.00 on 12/13/2017Doug notes: 68 Page GIANT; Scarcer LAST ISSUE; FIRST appearance of Tatsu Yamashiro aka KATANA; BATMAN and Golden Age BATMAN-c/s; 16 page Preview and FIRST appearance of BATMAN and the OUTSIDERS;

35 Marvel Movie Showcase #1 $55 $1.50 $80 4

Marvel, 11/1982 Reprints Star Wars 1-3

Angelo notes: A CGC 7.5 variant sold for $265 in April 2018 only to be auctioned once again shortly after for $208. Dark cover makes it difficult to find in higher grades.

36 Batman #366 $45 $0.95 $80 5

DC, 12/1983 1st Appearance of Robin (Jason Todd)

Angelo notes: A 9.2 CGC variant sold in March 2018 for $189 & a CGC 9.0 variant sold in June 2018 for $190.

Bill notes: A raw NM variant sold for $330 in 2018

Doug notes: Low Print = 97,741 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; Batman vs JOKER Battle cover & story; First appearance of Jason Todd as ROBIN in Costume; Early appearance of HARVEY BULLOCK; Alfred’s daughter Julia Remarque begins as a continuing character; Classic Walt Simonson cover;

37 Detective Comics #523 $42 $0.75 $80 2

DC, 2/1983 1st Appearance of Killer Croc in cameo

Angelo notes: A raw NM+ variant sold for $396 in 2018.

Paul notes: In my opinion, a very undervalued key copper age book. A CGC 9.4 Detective Comics #523 variant sold at

Doug notes: FIRST cameo appearance of Waylon Jones aka KILLER CROC anywhere (preceded 1st cameo in Batman #357 from 3/1983 by ONE MONTH); Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje played KILLER CROC in the 8/2016 SUICIDE SQUAD Movie; BATMAN vs SOLOMON GRUNDY Battle cover and Story; Angelo notes: A raw NM+ variant sold for $396 in 2018.Paul notes: In my opinion, a very undervalued key copper age book. A CGC 9.4 Detective Comics #523 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $232.00 on 12/14/2017Doug notes: FIRST cameo appearance of Waylon Jones aka KILLER CROC anywhere (preceded 1st cameo in Batman #357 from 3/1983 by ONE MONTH); Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje played KILLER CROC in the 8/2016 SUICIDE SQUAD Movie; BATMAN vs SOLOMON GRUNDY Battle cover and Story;

38 Saga of the Swamp Thing #25 $50 $0.95 $79 1

DC, 6/1984 1st Cameo Appearance of Constantine; Alan Moore story; Jason Blood appearance

Doug notes: ALAN MOORE Story; Etrigan the DEMON appears; FIRST Cameo appearance of JOHN CONSTANTINE aka HELLBLAZER = One panel Cameo, Appears ONE YEAR before the First FULL appearance in #37

39 Batman #404 $40 $1.00 $75 3

DC, 2/1987 Origin of Batman; Year One Part I

Doug notes: FRANK MILLER Scripts Begin; BATMAN Year One Part-1 of 4-Parts; First appearance of SEINA KYLE aka the Modern CATWOMAN; Camren Bicondova is playing Selina Kyle aka CATWOMAN in the GOTHAM Fox TV Series; First appearance of Carmine (the Roman) Falcone

40 New Mutants #26 $40 $0.75 $75 9

Marvel, 4/1985 1st Appearance of Legion (David Charles Haller)

Doug notes: FIRST FULL appearance of David Charles Haller aka LEGION, the mutant son of Professor Charles Xavier and Gabrielle Haller; Chris Claremont story; Bill Sienkiewicz painted cover & interior art; LEGION is affiliated with X-MEN and Muir Island X-Men; MULTIPLE MAN appears;

41 Batman #368 $40 $0.95 $70 9

DC, 2/1984 Versus Crazy-Quilt; Continued in Detective Comics #535

Angelo notes: A 9.8 CGC variant sold for $445 in April 2018.

Doug notes: Low Print = 89,217 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; First appearance of JASON TODD as he Officially becomes the NEW Second ROBIN cover & story; JASON TODD later becomes RED HOOD in Batman #635;

42 Batman #400 $40 $2.10 $70 3

DC, 10/1986 Anniversary edition; Double-size

Doug notes: Low Print = 89,747 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; 68 Page Giant ANNIVERSARY issue; 2 page intro by Stephen King; Bill Sienkiewicz-c/a; * ARTISTS Include, John Byrne, George Perez, Art Adams, Terry Austin, Joe Kubert, Brian Bolland; * PINUPS by Mike Grell, Michael W. Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, Steve Rude

43 Flash #324 $38 $0.75 $70 5

DC, 8/1983 Death of Reverse-Flash; Versus Reverse-Flash; Kid Flash appearance (as Wally West)

Doug notes: Lower Print Run; Barry Allen the FLASH Kills Professor ZOOM the REVERSE FLASH cover & story; Under-Valued & Hot Bronze Age KEY issue;

44 Flash #323 $38 $0.75 $70 1

DC, 7/1983 Flash Vs. Reverse Flash

Doug notes: Professor Zoom Reverse Flash

45 Legends #3 $30 $1.00 $70 10

DC, 1/1987 1st Appearance of new Suicide Squad; Death of Blockbuster (Mark Desmond)

46 Batman #359 $25 $0.75 $70 3

DC, 5/1983 Origin Killer Croc; Continued in Detective Comics #526

Angelo notes: A 9.2 CGC variant sold for $175 in February 2018.

Paul notes: A CGC 9.0 Batman #359 variant sold at

Bill notes: 1st Killer Croc cover with face revealed. A CBCS 9.8 copy sold for $520.00 in August 2016; a CGC 9.6 copy sold for $477 in October 2018.

Doug notes: Low Print = 97,741 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; THIRD FULL appearance of KILLER CROC cover & story; FIRST Full KILLER CROC Cover (First time Face is Revealed on a Cover); Joker, Penguin, Scarecrow & Riddler appear on cover; FIRST comic book work by DAN JURGENS; Angelo notes: A 9.2 CGC variant sold for $175 in February 2018.Paul notes: A CGC 9.0 Batman #359 variant sold at PNJ Comics for $165.00 on 12/13/2017Bill notes: 1st Killer Croc cover with face revealed. A CBCS 9.8 copy sold for $520.00 in August 2016; a CGC 9.6 copy sold for $477 in October 2018.Doug notes: Low Print = 97,741 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; THIRD FULL appearance of KILLER CROC cover & story; FIRST Full KILLER CROC Cover (First time Face is Revealed on a Cover); Joker, Penguin, Scarecrow & Riddler appear on cover; FIRST comic book work by DAN JURGENS;

47 Smurfs #1 $22 $0.75 $70 1

Marvel, 12/1982 Doug notes: FIRST American Standard Format COMICS appearance of the SMURFS;

48 Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 $15 $1.25 $70

Marvel, 12/1982 1st Appearance of Captain Marvel (Monica Rambeau); Origin of Captain Marvel (Monica Rambeau)

Doug notes: First appearance & ORIGIN of Monica Rambeau, as she becomes the new Black Female CAPTAIN MARVEL cover & story; Monica Rambeau is currently known as Spectrum; Monica Rambeau Later became a Member of the AVENGERS;

49 Jonah Hex #92 $40 $0.95 $68 4

DC, 8/1985 Final Issue

Doug notes: LAST ISSUE; Scarcer LAST Canadian Price Variant in Title

50 Unknown Soldier #268 $40 $0.75 $65 1

DC, 10/1982 Fall of Berlin

Angelo notes: Fall of Berlin; Death of Unknown Soldier. One of the most infamous covers for price variants in the 1980’s. A tough book to obtain in very high grade.

Doug notes: LAST ISSUE; ONLY Canadian Price Variant in Title

51 Ewoks #1 $35 $0.75 $65 1

Star, 5/1985 Angelo notes: A raw 9.6 variant sold for $132 in 2018. Black cover makes it tough to find in the highest of grades.

Walter notes: Later Ewoks issues are much scarcer.

52 Thing #1 $32 $0.75 $65 9

Marvel, 7/1983 Origin of Thing (Ben Grimm); Origin of the Fantastic Four

Angelo notes: During the summer of 2018, a CGC 9.8 variant sold for $450 and a CGC 9.6 variant sold for $175. Beautiful cover by an artist that needs no introduction.

Doug notes: JOHN BYRNE cover art & story; ORIGIN and LIFE HISTORY of BEN GRIMM, from Yancy Street Gang Days, College Football Days, First Meeting with Reed Richards & the Rocket that Made him into the THING of the Fantastic Four

53 Web of Spider-Man #1 $28 $0.75 $65 22

Marvel, 4/1985 1st Appearance of the Vulturions

Angelo notes: A CGC 9.8 variant sold in April 2018 for $376. A book with future potential.

Ben notes: Charles Vess Painted Cover. Classic cover contender.

Bill notes: Spider-Man discovers that his spider sense does not work against the alien symbiote.

Doug notes: Fifth appearance of Spider-Man in BLACK Alien Costume cover & story; Classic CHARLES VESS Painted cover; First appearance of the Vulturions;

54 Batman #358 $10 $0.75 $65

DC, 4/1983 1st Killer Croc cover (face hidden); Versus Killer Croc; Continued in Detective Comics #525

Doug notes: Low Print = 97,741 Copies in Pub. Circ. Stmt; TIED with DETECTIVE #525 for SECOND FULL appearance of Waylon Jones aka KILLER CROC (same Month as DETECTIVE #525 from 4/1983); Tied with Detective #525 for First KILLER CROC Cover (Face is Hidden);

55 Detective Comics #566 $6 $1.00 $65

DC, 9/1986 Doug notes: Classic Batman ROGUES GALLERY cover & story; Villains Profiled includes; Joker, Penguin, Two-Face, Ras al Ghul, Poison Ivy, Riddler, & Mad Hatter; Doug Moench story; GENE COLAN & Bob Smith art; Dick Giordano cover; Green Arrow & Black Canary backup story with Onyx & Barricade;

56 Ghost Rider #81 $35 $0.75 $64 3