August Auction, Bronze Age (1970s)

"Deathstar, Rising!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. The new X-Men boldly go where no X-Men have gone before as their battle with the mutant hating Sentinels takes to the edge of space and beyond. But before they can stop the madman Steve Lang, the X-Men will come face-to-face with the last people they expected to see!

"Greater Love hath No X-Man...!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum. It's the old X-Men versus the new as Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Banshee, and Wolverine face off with Ice Man, Angel, Beast and Marvel Girl! But why are X-Men battling X-Men and with which side will Cyclops' loyalties fall? Plus, will another X-Man have to make the ultimate sacrifice? Don't miss the shocking answers to these questions and more the most out of this world X-Men extravaganza yet!

"Greater Love hath No X-Man...!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum. It's the old X-Men versus the new as Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Banshee, and Wolverine face off with Ice Man, Angel, Beast and Marvel Girl! But why are X-Men battling X-Men and with which side will Cyclops' loyalties fall? Plus, will another X-Man have to make the ultimate sacrifice? Don't miss the shocking answers to these questions and more the most out of this world X-Men extravaganza yet!

"Greater Love hath No X-Man...!" Part 3 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum. It's the old X-Men versus the new as Storm, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Banshee, and Wolverine face off with Ice Man, Angel, Beast and Marvel Girl! But why are X-Men battling X-Men and with which side will Cyclops' loyalties fall? Plus, will another X-Man have to make the ultimate sacrifice? Don't miss the shocking answers to these questions and more the most out of this world X-Men extravaganza yet!

"Like a Phoenix, from the Ashes!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. In the startling aftermath of last issue's events, the X-Men crash-land back on Earth, but they soon learn that a unbelievable change has come over Jean Grey. Don't miss the rise of the Phoenix! Meanwhile, the team decides to take in some much needed R&R. They head to Ireland to Banshee's ancestral home. However, nothing but danger and death wait for them here. NOTE: 1st appearance of Phoenix, 1st appeance of Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut cameo.

"Like a Phoenix, from the Ashes!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Frank Chiaramonte. In the startling aftermath of last issue's events, the X-Men crash-land back on Earth, but they soon learn that a unbelievable change has come over Jean Grey. Don't miss the rise of the Phoenix! Meanwhile, the team decides to take in some much needed R&R. They head to Ireland to Banshee's ancestral home. However, nothing but danger and death wait for them here. NOTE: 1st appearance of Phoenix, 1st appeance of Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut cameo.

"Phoenix Unleashed!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Firelord and Misty Knight. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Bob Layton. The sinister Eric the Red makes his move. Charles Xavier is stunned when he is finally confronted with the beauty from his visions. Plus, Phoenix must face the awesome power of Firelord, former Herald of Galactus! Story continues in Uncanny X-Men #107. NOTE: Lilandra's name is revealed for the 1st time.

"Armageddon Now!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Starjammers. Cameos by the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and Firelord. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. On the far side of the universe alone and cut off from their mentor, the X-Men must face their worst nightmares if they are going stop the mad Emperor D'Ken, from unleashing the unimaginable power of the M'Krann Crystal upon the universe. NOTE: This issue marks the first of a long and distinguished run by one of the greatest creative teams ever assembled - Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin. Over the course of the next 36 issues they will go on to tell some of the most prominent X-Men stories. Stories that still resonate to this day. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

"Visions of Death!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Ka-Zar. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The deadly and creature who feeds off the life-essence of mutants Sauron has returned! However, something even more dangerous then the sinister reptilian threatens to rise in the Savage Land, and Ka-Zar needs the X-Men's help to stop it. NOTE: 1st appearance of Zaladane.

"Psi War!" Misty Knight cameo. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's the origin of Professor Charles Xavier! In a time before the X-Men, Xavier ran into another mutant whose mental abilities rivaled his own. Witness the battle that decided the fate of mutant and mankind for generations to come. NOTE: 1st appearance of the Shadow King.

"Wanted: Wolverine! Dead or Alive!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Alpha Flight (1st appearance cameo). Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine's past comes back to haunt him yet again. First the Canadian government sent its super-agent Vindicator to retrieve the awol operative (see Uncanny X-Men #109). But when the X-Men proved too much for the lone Canadian super-hero. This time they will send a whole strike force and not even the X-Men may be powerful enough to stop them getting what they want.

"Cry for the Children!" Cameos by Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Colleen Wing , Black Tom Cassidy, and Juggernaut. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. While testing the limits of his incredible strength in the Danger Room, Colossus learns a valuable lesson about courage from Wolverine. Meanwhile, Jean Grey meets the mysterious man that will change her life forever, Jason Wyngarde. Plus, Storm learns a hard truth about life on the streets. NOTE: 1st appearance of Arcade.

"Listen - Stop Me if You've Heard It - But this One will Kill You!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. One by one the X-Men are abducted. Now they must fight for their lives if they hope to survive the sinister creature of the diabolical Arcade - Murder World!

"He Only Laughs when I Hurt!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Terry Austin. How can the X-Men be expected to survive Arcade's sinister funhouse of death Murder World when their strongest teammate Colossus has been turned against them?

"The Quality of Hatred!" Part 2 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art and cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Wolverine's encounter with Proteus has left the feral mutant uncharacteristically shaken. Cyclops is forced to take drastic measures to rally his troops for the final showdown with Mutant X.

Jack Kirby/Berni Wrightson splash page. "Horoscope Phenomenon or Witch Queen of Ancient Sumeria?" Pencils by Jack Kirby. Also in this issue: "The Brothers Beaumont!" (art by Howard Purcell?). Michael Kaluta cover.

Cover art by Joe Kubert. New framing sequence with art by Joe Kubert. Fort Which Did Not Return!, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Russ Heath. The Story Behind the Cover, script and art by Joe Kubert. The End of the Sea Wolf, script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert. End of a Convoy text story. Baker's Dozen!, script by France Herron, art by Irv Novick. You Must Go, script and art by Joe Kubert. 52 pgs. $0.25.

Cover art by Joe Kubert. New framing sequence with art by Joe Kubert. Fort Which Did Not Return!, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Russ Heath. The Story Behind the Cover, script and art by Joe Kubert. The End of the Sea Wolf, script by Bob Haney, art by Joe Kubert. End of a Convoy text story. Baker's Dozen!, script by France Herron, art by Irv Novick. You Must Go, script and art by Joe Kubert. 52 pgs. $0.25.

Joe Kubert cover featuring a ghost soldier named "N. Adams" -- a nod to Neal? The Prisoner, script by Bob Haney, art by Alex Toth; story set in December 1944, Northern Italy. The Toy Jet!, script by Bob Haney, art by Russ Heath. Human Trigger!, script by France Herron, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Infantry...Queen of Battle--Table-Top Dioramas by Sam Glanzman. Face a Firing Squad!, script by France Herron, art by Carmine Infantino. Corporal Gerry Kisters--Medal of Honor, script and art by Norman Maurer. Slave, script by Willi Franz, art by Russ Heath. This Is It!, script by Bob Haney, art by Alex Toth. 52 pgs. $0.25.

Cover art by Joe Kubert. Robots, script by Bob Haney, art by Alex Toth. Pawns, script by Marv Wolfman [as Marvin Wolfman], art by Frank Thorne. Goliath of the Western Front!--War That Time Forgot, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Robot Fightin' Men, script by Bob Haney, art by Alex Toth. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Jonah Hex stars in "The Hoax." Script by John Albano, art by Tony DeZuniga. Luis Dominguez cover?

Jonah Hex stars in "Blood Brothers" with script by Arnold Drake, art by Tony DeZuniga. Back-up story: "Turnabout" with plot by Sergio Aragones, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Gil Kane. :uiz Dominguez cover.

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Eye Of The Beholder!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Jack and Buck escape the island with the Darkhold but are followed by Miles and Marlene Blackger who want the book back. House ad for Captain Marvel #22 and Marvel Premiere #4, pencils by Gil Kane and Barry Smith. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Cover art by Mike Ploog. The Mystery Of The Mad Monk!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; sFather Ramon Joquez, who was studying the Darkhold for Jack, is possessed by Aelfric who was trapped in the Darkhold. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Cover art by Mike Ploog. A Life For a Death!, script by Len Wein, art by Mike Ploog; Jack Russell is forced to try to kill a reclusive millionaire by Luthor Kane, who holds Jack's sister hostage. 36 pgs. $0.20.

Marvel Value Stamp. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Death Of A Monster!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Flashback reveals how Baron Russoff became a Werewolf and began the curse on his family; In the present, Dracula attacks Jack and Topaz to retrieve a book that belonged to the Baron. 36 pgs. $0.20.

"The stalker called Moon Knight!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane. Just as Jack Russell plunges into the horror of killing his best friend, the second night strikes and with it comes the stalker called MOON KNIGHT! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Moon Knight.

Giant-size issue; mix of new and reprint stories. "The Coming of Gunhawk." Script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sal Buscema. "Tales of Fort Rango!" Script by Gary Friedrich, art by Syd Shores. "Call Them Renegades." Script by Roy Thomas and Mike Friedrich, art by Tom Sutton. The original Ghost Rider in "Return of the Tarantula!" Script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Sutton. Reprints: "The Outlaw!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Ayers. "There's a Shoot-Out Comin'" Script by Lee, art by Sol Brodsky. Herb Trimpe cover?