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Price: 2.7 USD
Location: Arlington, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-08T11:01:43.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Series Title: Mad Special
Publication Year: 1981
Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
Publisher: EC
Type: Comic Book
Grade: 4.0 Very Good
Tradition: US Comics
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Vintage: Yes
Language: English
Issue Number: 34