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🖤🔥 **COLLECTOR SPOTLIGHT** 🔥🖤

💥 **VENOM #25 – Greg Horn Edition** 💥

**VENOM… but make it WAR MACHINE!** 🕷️⚙️

This incredible **Greg Horn Edition** features Venom decked out in the iconic **War Machine armor**, combining the terrifying power of the symbiote with some serious Stark-inspired firepower.

🎨 **Cover Artist:** Greg Horn

Known for his highly detailed, dynamic, and instantly recognizable style, Greg Horn delivers an unforgettable take on Venom. The combination of the symbiote and War Machine armor makes this cover an absolute standout for Marvel collectors.

🌎 **WHAT WAS HAPPENING IN THE WORLD?**

Released in **2020**, this issue arrived during a year that changed the world:

🦠 The COVID-19 pandemic was transforming everyday life across the globe.

🚀 NASA and SpaceX made history with the first crewed launch of a commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station.

🎮 The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S launched, ushering in a new generation of gaming.

🇺🇸 The United States held a major presidential election, with Joe Biden defeating Donald Trump.

🎬 The entertainment industry was heavily disrupted, with movie theaters closing and major film releases being delayed.

A wild year in the real world—and an equally wild combination on the cover: **Venom + War Machine armor = one seriously badass symbiote!** 🖤⚙️

💬 **What do you think—does Venom make a better War Machine than Rhodey?** 🕷️🔥

#Venom #Venom25 #GregHorn #WarMachine #VenomWarMachine #MarvelComics #Marvel #Symbiote #ComicCollector #ComicCollection #VariantCover #ComicBooks #MarvelCollectors #VenomFans #GregHornArt taken in Canada, Toronto by @loadsofgravy

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4 hours ago

🕷️ **Collector Spotlight** 🕷️

✨ **Amazing Spider-Man #1 (2022) – Artgerm Trade Dress Variant** ✍️ **Signed by Artgerm**

A spectacular start to a new era for the Web-Slinger! **Amazing Spider-Man #1 (2022)** launches a fresh chapter for Peter Parker, as mysterious events have left his relationships strained, his reputation damaged, and readers asking one big question… **what did Peter do?**

📖 **Writer:** Zeb Wells
🎨 **Interior Artist:** John Romita Jr.
🖌️ **Trade Dress Cover Artist:** Stanley "Artgerm" Lau

Artgerm's gorgeous Trade Dress cover perfectly captures Spider-Man in his classic red-and-blue suit, blending dynamic action with his signature polished style. Having this issue **signed by Artgerm** makes it an incredible collectible that celebrates one of today's most sought-after comic cover artists.

Whether you're a Spider-Man fan, a modern key collector, or an admirer of Artgerm's work, this book is a standout addition to any collection.

💬 Are you Team **Trade Dress** or **Virgin Variant**? Let me know which you prefer!

#AmazingSpiderMan #ASM1 #SpiderMan #Artgerm #StanleyLau #TradeDress #SignedComics #ZebWells #JohnRomitaJr #MarvelComics #ComicCollector #CGC #ComicCollection #ModernKeys #MarvelCollectors taken in Canada, Toronto by @loadsofgravy

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10 days ago

🚨 **Collector Spotlight** 🚨

⚡ **Uncanny X-Men #142** (February 1981) – **SIGNED by Chris Claremont** ✍️

One of the most iconic issues in X-Men history, this is the thrilling conclusion to the legendary **"Days of Future Past"** storyline. As the X-Men fight to prevent a dystopian future ruled by Sentinels, every decision carries the weight of humanity's survival. A defining issue that helped cement the X-Men as one of Marvel's greatest franchises.

Having this issue **signed by Chris Claremont**, the architect behind the X-Men's golden era, makes it an incredible centerpiece for any collection.

🌎 **What was happening in the world when this comic hit shelves (February 1981)?**
• 🇺🇸 Ronald Reagan had just begun his first term as President of the United States.
• 🚀 NASA was preparing for the historic first launch of the Space Shuttle *Columbia*, which would take place just two months later.
• 💻 The personal computer revolution was gaining momentum, with IBM preparing to launch its first PC later that year.
• 🎵 Pop culture was dominated by artists like Blondie, Queen, and REO Speedwagon, while arcade games such as *Pac-Man* were at the height of their popularity.

More than four decades later, **Uncanny X-Men #142** remains one of the most influential superhero comics ever published—and a Claremont signature only adds to its legacy.

💬 Is *Days of Future Past* your favorite X-Men storyline, or do you have another classic that tops your list?

#UncannyXMen #XMen142 #DaysOfFuturePast #ChrisClaremont #SignedComics #MarvelComics #ComicCollector #ComicBooks #CGC #ComicCollection #MarvelCollectors #KeyIssue #BronzeAgeComics #XMen #MutantKind taken in Canada, Toronto by @loadsofgravy

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19 days ago

🦸 X-Men #39 (Cover Date: December 1967)

🖊️ Writer: Roy Thomas
🎨 Penciler: Don Heck
🖌️ Inker: Vince Colletta

📖 Story: "The Fateful Finale!"
The X-Men bring the Factor Three saga to a close, uncovering that the mysterious Mutant Master is actually an alien trying to stop humanity from destroying itself through global war. It's one of the team's earliest stories with worldwide stakes and a surprising sci-fi twist.

🌎 What was happening in the world around that time?

- 🇺🇸 The Vietnam War was escalating, with over 485,000 U.S. troops deployed.
- 🚀 The Space Race was in full swing as NASA prepared for the Apollo Moon missions.
- 🎸 The Beatles had just released Magical Mystery Tour, while psychedelic rock was dominating music.
- ❤️ Dr. Christiaan Barnard performed the world's first successful human heart transplant in December 1967.
- ✊ The civil rights movement continued to shape North America, with equality and social justice becoming major public conversations—ideas that have always been central themes in the X-Men.

A classic Silver Age issue that reflected the fears and hopes of a world living through the Cold War.

#XMen39 #MarvelComics #SilverAge #ComicHistory RoyThomas DonHeck VintageComics ComicCollector OnThisDay taken in Canada, Toronto by @loadsofgravy

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22 days ago

The Amazing Spider Man 301

📅Released June 1988

📝David Micheline (writer)

🎨Todd McFarlane (art)

📖Inside the Issue
THE SABLE GAUNTLET! Supposedly, Franz Kraus hired Silver Sable to test a security system, but Kraus turns out to be a Nazi, Spider Man smells a rat

🔑Collector Respect
Iconic Todd McFalane cover
#Marvelcomics #AmazingSpiderman #Toddmcfarlane by @loadsofgravy

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a month ago

DC ALL IN SPECIAL #1

📅Released October 2024

📝 Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson (writer)

🎨 Daniel Sampere, Wes Craig (art)

📖Inside the Issue
Alpha Story (Main DC Universe)
Following the events of Absolute Power, Earth's heroes work to rebuild trust and restore the superhero community. The Justice League returns as a larger, more inclusive organization open to heroes across the globe.
While the heroes celebrate this new beginning, strange cosmic disturbances begin affecting reality. Investigations reveal that Darkseid has undergone a profound transformation after recent multiversal events and is pursuing a new objective beyond simple conquest.
Omega Story (Darkseid's Journey)
The second half follows Darkseid directly. He discovers that despite his immense power, he is constrained by the structure of the existing multiverse. Seeking freedom from those limitations, he travels through deeper layers of reality and encounters primordial cosmic forces connected to creation itself.
Darkseid learns that the heroes of the main DC Universe benefit from a reality that tends to favor hope, inspiration, and heroic outcomes. He decides to create a new reality built on the opposite principles.
🔑Collector Respect
• Key issue status – It marks the beginning of DC's "All In" initiative and the first appearance/origin of the Absolute Universe.
• Darkseid significance – Major developments involving Darkseid make it an important continuity issue.
• Launch point for new series – It leads directly into Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman, and Absolute Wonder Woman.
• Unique format – The flipbook "Alpha/Omega" structure makes it stand out from typical one-shots.
#dccomics #Absolutebatman #absolutesuperman by @loadsofgravy

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a month ago

💥 COMIC GRAIL SPOTLIGHT 💥

📅 Release Date: February 1988
✍️ Writer: Peter David
🎨 Cover & Interior Artist: Todd McFarlane
🖋️ Inker: Bob Wiacek
🏢 Publisher: Marvel Comics

This legendary issue features one of the most iconic covers in comic book history — Wolverine reflected in Hulk’s claws 🔥 The story delivers an unforgettable rematch between Hulk and Wolverine, packed with savage action and the darker storytelling style that helped define Marvel in the late ‘80s.

Todd McFarlane’s artwork on this issue became instantly legendary and helped launch him into comic superstardom before creating Spawn years later. Hulk #340 remains one of the most sought-after Marvel keys for collectors worldwide. 💚🐺

#IncredibleHulk340 #Hulk340 #MarvelComics #ToddMcFarlane PeterDavid Wolverine Hulk ComicBooks ComicCollector KeyIssue CGC ComicBookCommunity MarvelKeys VintageComics ComicArt ComicCollection ComicBookGrail SlabbedComics MarvelUniverse ComicInvesting taken in Canada, Toronto by @loadsofgravy

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2 months ago

🟢 **Amazing Spider-Man #14 (1964) — 1st Green Goblin 🟢**

This is a heavyweight key—featuring the **first appearance of the Green Goblin**, one of Spidey’s most iconic villains.

👤 **Created by:**
Stan Lee & Steve Ditko

💥 **What’s happening in this issue?**
The mysterious Green Goblin bursts onto the scene—chaotic, unpredictable, and completely different from anything Spider-Man had faced before. No one knows who he is yet… just that he’s dangerous and here to stay.

🌍 **What was going on in 1964?**
• The Cold War continued shaping global tension
• The Beatles were dominating pop culture during the British Invasion
• Marvel was in the middle of redefining superheroes with more human, flawed characters

⚡ **Why it’s iconic:**
The Green Goblin would go on to become Spider-Man’s greatest enemy—making this one of the most important Silver Age keys in Marvel history.

🟢 Major villain debut. Classic Ditko cover.
This one hits every level.

#AmazingSpiderMan #SpiderMan #GreenGoblin #MarvelComics #SilverAgeComics #KeyIssue #ComicCollectors #VintageComics taken in Canada, Toronto by @loadsofgravy

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3 months ago

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🟡 **Watchmen #10 — Winnipeg Pedigree 🟡**

Part of one of the most important comic runs ever, Watchmen #10 is deep into the story where everything starts tightening up.

✍️ **Creative Team:**
Written by Alan Moore
Art by Dave Gibbons

❄️ **What’s happening in this issue?**
Rorschach’s investigation and the larger conspiracy begin to collide as the world edges closer to nuclear tension. Every piece is falling into place—and the pressure is building.

🌍 **What was going on in 1987?**
• The Cold War was still at a boiling point
• Nuclear anxiety was real and present in everyday life
• Comics were evolving—*Watchmen* helped redefine what the medium could be, alongside darker, more mature storytelling

🏆 **Winnipeg Pedigree:**
One of the most respected pedigrees in the hobby—known for high-grade, well-preserved copies. Books from this collection are always in demand.

⚡ **Why it’s a must-have:**
Not just a key issue—this is part of a series that changed comics forever. Add in the pedigree, and you’ve got something special.

🟡 Clean. Historic. Collector-level.

#Watchmen #WinnipegPedigree #DCComics #AlanMoore #DaveGibbons #ComicCollectors #KeyIssue #VintageComics #StndrdGear taken in Canada, Toronto by @loadsofgravy

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3 months ago

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💀 **Chamber of Chills #19 (1953) — Iconic Cover** 💀

One look and you already know… this is **pre-Code horror at its peak**. That haunting skull cover is burned into comic history—raw, unsettling, and impossible to ignore.

Published by Harvey Comics, this issue stands as one of the most recognizable covers of the entire era.

🩸 **What’s inside?**
Classic early ‘50s horror—twisted tales of death, revenge, and the supernatural. No filters, no soft endings… just pure eerie storytelling.

🌍 **1953 — Right before the crackdown:**
• Backlash building, fueled by Fredric Wertham
• Horror comics under heavy scrutiny
• The Comics Code Authority was about to change everything

⚡ **Why this issue hits different:**
That cover became a symbol of how far comics pushed boundaries before censorship stepped in.

🧠 **This copy:**
A clean recreation by Macroverse—bringing that legendary cover back to life while keeping the pre-Code energy intact.

🖤 Old-school horror… refreshed for the collection.

#PreCodeHorror #ChamberOfChills #HarveyComics #Macroverse #GoldenAgeComics #IconicCover #ComicCollectors #VintageComics #StndrdGear taken in Canada, Toronto by @loadsofgravy

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3 months ago

FOR SALE - COMPLETE PUNISHER MINI SERIES 1 - 5 DM FOR DETAILS

💀 The Punisher #1 (1986) — CPV Edition 🇨🇦 💀

This is where it all begins… the first solo series for The Punisher—and the Canadian Price Variant (CPV) makes it that much harder to find.

✍️ Creative Team:
Written by Steven Grant
Art by Mike Zeck (inks by John Beatty)

🔥 What’s going on in this issue?
Frank Castle steps fully into the spotlight, taking his one-man war on crime to the next level. This debut sets the tone—cold, tactical, and relentless. No powers, just punishment.

🌍 What was happening in 1986?
The world was leaning into a darker, more real tone—just like this book.
• The Cold War was still shaping global fear and politics
• The Chernobyl disaster shocked the world with its fallout
• Crime-focused action films like Cobra and Aliens dominated pop culture
• Comics were shifting toward darker storytelling—right alongside hits like The Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen

Why the CPV matters:
Printed for the Canadian market with a higher cover price, CPVs had lower print runs—making them much scarcer than U.S. copies.

⚡ Why it’s iconic:
This mini-series turned The Punisher into a breakout anti-hero and defined the gritty edge of late ‘80s comics.

🖤 CPV copies don’t sit long… especially in clean condition.

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3 months ago

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🔥 Daredevil #176 (1981) 🔥

This issue sits right in the heart of the legendary run by Frank Miller (writer & penciller) with inks by Klaus Janson—a duo that completely redefined Daredevil’s world.

💥 What’s going on in this era?
The early ‘80s marked a turning point for Marvel. Grittier storytelling, darker themes, and street-level crime took center stage—and Daredevil led that shift. Miller introduced a noir tone that influenced comics for decades.

🩸 In Issue #176:
Matt Murdock is deep in the chaos surrounding Elektra, the Kingpin’s growing power, and the deadly presence of Bullseye. Tensions are rising, alliances are fragile, and every move feels like it could be the last. This run is where Daredevil truly becomes the tortured, layered character fans love today.

⚡ Why it matters:
This isn’t just another issue—it’s part of the iconic storyline that elevated Daredevil into one of Marvel’s most complex heroes. Miller’s storytelling + Janson’s gritty inks = pure comic book history.

🟥 OGs know… this is peak Daredevil.

#Daredevil #MarvelComics #FrankMiller #ComicCollectors #VintageComics #ComicBookArt #StndrdGear taken in Canada, Toronto by @loadsofgravy

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