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IMPORTANT: Issue 238B DOES NOT come with Lakeside Skin Tattooz insert. First appearance of the Hobgoblin in "Shadow of Evils Past!" Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! And the beginning of the long secret identity mystery of the Hobgoblin! After escaping from the web-slinger, a bank robber stumbles upon an underground hideout of the (deceased) Green Goblin! Not knowing what to do with his discovery, the small-time hood shows the secret lair to an underworld associate! Unfortunately for the wondrous wall-crawler, the devious associate knows exactly what to do: resurrect the Green Goblin...with a twist! And a short time later a new super-villain is born! The Hobgoblin! Cameo appearance by Mary Jane Watson. Flashback cameo by Norman Osborn (aka the Green Goblin). (Notes: The secret identity of the original Hobgoblin takes many twists and turns over the next decade. Who actually operates as the Hobgoblin in this issue is revealed in the Spider-Man: Hobgoblin Lives (1997) Limited Series (written by Roger Stern). This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 257 and also in the 1992 trade paperback: the Amazing Spider-Man -- Origin of the Hobgoblin.) 32 pages.

First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266.) 32 pages.

First appearance of Spider-Man's new black (alien symbiote) costume in "Homecoming!" Plot by Roger Stern. Script by Tom DeFalco. Pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns) and Brett Breeding (finishes). Cover by Ron Frenz and Klaus Janson. One of the landmark issues of the Amazing Spider-Man! With a brilliant flash of light in Central Park, the wondrous wall-crawler is back! And he looks a whole lot different! Wow, a new costume! What happened during the Secret Wars on the Beyonder's world? The ominous truth will be revealed to both the readers and the web-slinger in the days and weeks ahead! Cameo appearances by the Black Cat, Dr. Curt Connors, J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson , Aunt May, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Thor, and the Wasp. (Notes: Marvel Age 12 contained sketches of the new costume two months prior to the publication of this issue. Spidey's new costume was also unveiled in Marvel Team-Up 141 and Spectacular Spider-Man 90. The first issue of the (1984) Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Limited Series was published the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 252. The web-slinger discovers his new costume in issue 8 of the limited series. The Frenz-Janson cover is a tribute to the iconic cover of Amazing Fantasy 15. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 470,527; average paid circulation: 241,762. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 266.) 32 pages.

Spider-Man versus Chance in "Chance Encounter!" Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Todd McFarlane (begins as regular artist), inks by Bob McLeod. First appearance of Eddie Brock (Venom)--cameo on last page. McFarlane cover.

Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane. This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume. Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo. McFarlane cover. In place of the letters page, there is a full-page column by Stan Lee.

Giant-sized 25th anniversary issue. First full appearance of Venom in "Venom!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Todd McFarlane. This is the last issue in which Spider-Man appears in his black costume. Thing (of the Fantastic Four) cameo. McFarlane cover. In place of the letters page, there is a full-page column by Stan Lee.

Spider-Man battles Venom in "Dead Meat." Script by David Michelinie, art and cover by Todd McFarlane. Also in this issue--Venom versus the Black Cat!

First appearance of the Sinister Six (Doctor Octopus, Electro, Kraven the Hunter, Mysterio, Sandman, and the Vulture) in a new 41-page story, "The Sinister Six!" Script by Stan Lee, art and cover by Steve Ditko. Cameos by the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Iron Man, Giant Man, and the Wasp. Lots of back-up features (all art by Ditko): 14 pages of pin-ups (Spider-Man's most famous foes); 9-page "The Secrets of Spider-Man"; 3-page "How Stan Lee and Steve Ditko Create Spider-Man!"; and other miscellaneous pin-ups. Giant 72-page issue! Most of this issue reprinted in Marvel Tales # 150.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases. Dinosaurs attack in "Stegron Stalks the City!" Script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Lizard cameo.

Distributed in the United Kingdom (England). Exact copy of American edition except for cover price. Cover art by Steve Ditko. First appearance of the Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) in The Grotesque Adventure of the Green Goblin!, script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Green Goblin hires the Enforcers to help him defeat Spider-Man; To further his plan he convinces B.J. Cosmos to film a movie of Spider-Man fighting Goblin and the Enforcers in the desert; While filming, Goblin and the Enforcers attack Spider-Man and accidentally awaken the Hulk.

Black Cover Sept. 11th issue. Michael Straczynski/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna. (MarvelPG)2.25

1ST PRINTING - Special Obama Variant Cover of Amazing Spider-Man! Spidey meets President Barack Obama - Written by MARK WAID Pencils by BARRY KITSON YOU ASKED FOR IT, YOU GOT IT! PETER PARKER ON A DATE! After the revelations of 'Mind on Fire', love is in the air for more than one member of the cast and Pete finally gets some time out with the ladies. (and who better to bring it to you than two men who both had dates as recently as 1987!) Amidst the romance though, forces are gathering that will spell trouble for Peter in the months to come. From Marvel Comics. Also to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama, Marvel proudly presents this new printing of Amazing Spider-Man #583 with an all-new bonus story teaming one of the world's most recognizable political figures with the world's greatest super-hero! Written by Zeb Wells with art by Todd Nauck & Frank D'Armata, the new story takes place in Washington, DC on Inauguration Day as one of Spider-Man's oldest foes attempts to thwart the swearing in ceremony of the 44th President of the United States! Rated A

Dynamic Forces Marvel Authentix Sketch Limited Edition of 6,500. Back cover by John Romita Sr. John Romita Jr. did the front cover. John Byrne art. Dynamic Forces Certificate of Authenticity.

This issue includes the following: reminiscences of Julie Schwartz by sci-fi writers and comic book pros; a piece on the Schwartz-led changes in DC titles after World War II; a preview of eleven new titles in 1975; a feature on the live action Captain Marvel TV show by E. Nelson Bridwell; Otto Binder in memoriam; an article about Indiana University's comic book course; a rare Julie Schwartz script featuring Green Lantern in a story called Safety First; and more. Cover by Joe Kubert.

Apparitions (1978) by Bernie Wrightson, is a portfolio published by Sal Q. Productions. Includes four horrifying pictures in magnificent color. 11-in. x 14-in. on slick card stock. Illustrated black-and-white envelope. NOT signed or numbered.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Sea King's Double Doom starring Aquaman, Aqualad, Mera, Sea Imp (intro), Kaltor, Luknan, and Starene, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman follows an undersea creature who has taken an Atlantean prisoner. Chief Hot Foot humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. They're Real, Live Fish! fact page. 36 pgs. $0.12.

"Master of the Plant World!" Script by Gardner Fox; pencils by Gil Kane; inks by Murphy Anderson. Letter to the editor from comics artist Dave Cockrum. Kane/Anderson cover.

"The Diamond of Deadly Dooms" and "The Specter of 3000-Moons Lake!" Scripts by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Kane/Anderson cover.

"Bat-Knights of Darkness." Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad.

1st solo Golden Age Atom appearance in Silver Age in "The Thinker's Earth-Shaking Robberies!" Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene. Statement of ownership--average print run 390,000; average paid circulation 232,850. Kane cover.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Untitled Manhunters - Guardians of the Law story. Untitled Scoop Daily story, art by Joey Cavallo; Scoop is uncovering a full fledged war in the making between the United States and Mexico. Murderer! starring Lucky Coyne; A man is killed for not paying his gambling debts. The White Death, art by Gus Ricca; The mysterious deaths of society women, all by the draining of their bodies of blood, prompts the Veiled Avenger to pose as a wealthy society dame in order to lure the perpetrators out of hiding. Untitled Lucky Coyne story; A murdered lady found in a runaway car. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Coming of the Avengers!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Iron Man, the Hulk, Ant-Man, the Wasp, and Thor join forces to defeat Loki. Roster for this first landmark issue: Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and Ant Man. The Fantastic Four and Rick Jones also appear. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman; The Space Phantom comes to Earth to defeat the Avengers; If he can, then nothing can stop his race from invading Earth. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant Man, and the Hulk, who leaves the team at the end of the issue. Rick Jones appearance. First appearance of the Avengers Mansion. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Captain America Joins... The Avengers!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos; Namor attacks a group of eskimos and throws their idol into the sea. When the ice melts, the figure trapped within turns out to be Captain America, in suspended animation since the end of World War II; The Avengers rescue Cap and return to New York. An alien figure turns our heroes to stone. When Cap and Rick Jones track him down, the alien agrees to restore the Avengers if they agree to help him recover his broken space ship in return; When doing so, the Avengers are attacked by Namor. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, Iron Man and Captain America. Rick Jones and Sub-Mariner appearances. First modern appearances of Captain America and Bucky. First appearance (shadowed cameo of face) of the first Baron Zemo. 36 pgs. $0.12.

"Masters of Evil!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Roster includes: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Rick Jones appearance. First full appearance of Baron Zemo. First appearance of the second Black Knight. Special bonus: The letter column in this issue leads off with a letter from Buddy Saunders, the owner of Lone Star Comics and mycomicshop.com. Oh, for the halcyon days of our callow youth! In the letter Buddy tells Stan and Jack that Avengers #4, with the return of Captain America, was one heck of a great issue. Time has certainly proven him right! Kirby/Stone cover.

"Masters of Evil!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Roster includes: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Rick Jones appearance. First full appearance of Baron Zemo. First appearance of the second Black Knight. Special bonus: The letter column in this issue leads off with a letter from Buddy Saunders, the owner of Lone Star Comics and mycomicshop.com. Oh, for the halcyon days of our callow youth! In the letter Buddy tells Stan and Jack that Avengers #4, with the return of Captain America, was one heck of a great issue. Time has certainly proven him right! Kirby/Stone cover.

"Their Darkest Hour!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Captain America. Rick Jones dons Bucky's costume this ish. Villains: the Enchantress, the Executioner, Baron Zemo, and Loki. Guest appearance by Odin. Kirby/Stone cover.

"Their Darkest Hour!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Roster includes Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Captain America. Rick Jones dons Bucky's costume this ish. Villains: the Enchantress, the Executioner, Baron Zemo, and Loki. Guest appearance by Odin. Kirby/Stone cover.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Kang, The Conqueror!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta cover; Kang appears and demands to be made ruler of the Earth; The Avengers attempt to stop him, but it comes down to Wasp and the Teen Brigade to slow Kang long enough for the rest of the Avengers to free themselves and put an end to Kang's threat. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Wasp, Giant-Man, and Rick Jones. First appearance of Kang. 36 pgs. $0.12.

"The Coming of the Wonder Man!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant-Man, and the Wasp. Villains: Executioner, the Enchantress, and Baron Zemo. First appearance of Wonder Man. Cameo appearance by Bucky. Jack Kirby cover pencils, Chic Stone cover inks.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Mighty Avengers Meet Spider-Man, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Chic Stone; Kang creates a robotic Spider-Man and sends him back in time to battle the Avengers. Roster: Captain America, Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Guest stars the Amazing Spider-Man. Villain: Kang. Cameo appearances by Zemo, the Executioner, Wonder Man, Dr. Doom, Magneto, Mysterio, the Unicorn, and Kraven the Hunter (all in Kang's files). Kang pin-up. 36 pgs. $0.12.

"This Hostage Earth!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. Villains: the Red Ghost, the Mole Man, and the first appearance of Monk Keefer. Flashback cameos by Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and Human Torch (of the Fantastic Four). Letters to the editor from science fiction writer George R.R. Martin and Steve Erickson (the writer?). Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 6. Jack Kirby cover pencils, Chic Stone cover inks.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. Even Avengers Can Die!, script by Stan Lee (plot), Larry Ivie [as Paul Laiken] (script), and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and Don Heck (pencils), inks by Chic Stone; In order to save the Wasp's life, the Avengers seek out the help of Dr. Svenson, only to find he's been replaced by an alien from the planet Kallu. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Giant Man, Wasp, and Rick Jones. First and only appearance of the villainous Ogor and the Kallusians. Guest appearance by the Watcher. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action #8. 36 pgs. $0.12.

"Four Against the Minotaur!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck (some faces retouched by Jack Kirby), inks by Dick Ayers. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, and Rick Jones. Villains: the Mole Man, the Leader, and the first and only appearance of a minotaur. Guest appearance by the Hulk. As this and the story from Tales to Astonish 69 take place at the same time, some panels are reproductions of the Astonish panels. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 11. Kirby/Frank Giacoia cover.

"The Coming of the Swordsman!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers. Avengers Roll Call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. First appearance of the Swordsman. Origin of Hawkeye. Letter to the editor from Cary Burkett. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 13. Jack Kirby/Frank Giacoia cover (vignettes by Don Heck).

"Enter Dr. Doom!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from writer Steve Utley. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 19. Jack Kirby/Ayers cover.

"Enter Dr. Doom!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Ayers. Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Guest appearance by the Fantastic Four. Letter to the editor from writer Steve Utley. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 19. Jack Kirby/Ayers cover.

The Avengers face Attuma in "Four Against the Floodtide!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia (as Frank Ray). Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Chet Huntley and David Brinkley cameos. Reprinted in Marvel Triple Action # 21. Jack Kirby/Giacoia cover.

Hercules unofficially joins the Avengers in "In Our Midst...an Immortal!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell). Avengers roll call: Captain America, Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Appearances by the Black Widow, the Enchantress, Nick Fury, the first Power Man, and the Swordsman. Gil Kane cover. (Vignettes retouched, possibly by John Romita Sr.)

Magneto continues battling the Avengers in "Mine is the Power!" Script by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema. Avengers roll call: Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, Hercules, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Buscema cover.

Hercules leaves the Avengers in "To Tame a Titan!" Script by Roy Thomas, art by John Buscema. Avengers roll call: Hawkeye, Goliath, the Wasp, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch. Letter to the editor from comics writer Tony Isabella. Buscema cover.

"Endgame!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Invaders (first appearance). Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Sam Grainger. Cover by Buscema and Grainger. The Avengers battle the Invaders in 1941 occupied France! Cameo appearances by Ravonna and the original 6th century Black Knight (aka Sir Percy). Notes: The plot of Avengers 71 overlaps with Invaders Annual 1 published eight years later in 1977. The last page is a pin-up featuring the Avengers. Kang returns in Incredible Hulk 135. This is the second appearance of the original Human Torch in Silver Age/Bronze Age continuity. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Super Action 32 and Giant Size (2008) Avengers Invaders. 32 pages.

"The Coming of Red Wolf!" Part 1 of 3. First appearance of Red Wolf. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Tom Palmer. Cover by John Buscema and Tom Palmer. During an evening walk through Manhattan, the Vision encounters a man and a wolf! But this isn't just any human and canine duo, it's the newest Marvel superhero Red Wolf, and his faithful partner Lobo! After a brief skirmish, the synthezoid avenger takes Red Wolf to Avengers Mansion to learn why the native American warrior has traveled so far from home. And regrettably the reason is a name Earth's Mightiest Heroes know very well: Cornelius Van Lunt! The ruthless businessman is using extortion to take land from Red Wolf's tribe! So the Avengers will be departing for big sky country very soon, right? Not so fast! Because the golden avenger has identified an urgent threat in the city: the resurgent Zodiac! Will the Avengers divide and conquer both menaces? Origin of Red Wolf. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Goliath, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page includes a full-page reply by Roy Thomas to a controversial fan letter (printed in Avengers 79) about the story in Avengers 73 & 74.) 32 pages.

"The Master Plan of the Space Phantom!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Jim Starlin (pages 1-3, 13-20) and George Tuska (pages 4-13) Inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Rich Buckler. The Space Phantom is back! And the Grim Reaper is right by his side! Four avengers have already fallen to the deadly duo and now only Captain America and the Vision remain free! The star-spangled avenger visits an old Hydra hideout to solve the mystery of his sudden flashbacks, while the synthezoid avenger wanders through Central Park. When the Grim Reaper catches up to the Vision, he makes him a final, yet different offer: Forget the body of Simon Williams, take the body of Captain America instead! Wow, would the Vision agree to that? Stay tuned! Flashback cameos by the original Avengers, Loki, Jane Foster, Rick Jones, and Madame Hydra to recap the events of Avengers (1st series) 2, Thor 108, and Captain America 113, respectively. Avengers Lineup: Black Panther, Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, and the Vision. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from Elfquest creator Wendy Pini.) 32 pages

COMIC ONLY, NO RECORD - Reprint from the Golden Record Comic set. Near exact replica of Avengers # 4, but there is no cover price or issue # and Golden Record ad on back cover. 4A does not include the record. "Captain America Joins the Avengers!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. Roster includes: Thor, Giant-Man, Wasp, Iron Man and Captain America. Rick Jones and Sub-Mariner appearances. First modern appearances of Captain America and Bucky. First appearance (shadowed cameo of face) of the first Baron Zemo. Kirby/Roussos cover.

A Game with Lucifer, art by Lou Cameron; Grandmaster Barry Archer plays chess with the Devil. Scourge of the Kentucky Hills, pencils by Jim McLaughlin; A dying doctor becomes a werewolf after his assistant gives him the transplanted heart of a wolf. Back from an Unhallowed Grave, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Count Ricco unwittingly unearths the body of a vampire (his niece). The Mummy's Curse text story. Terror Beneath the Tides, pencils by Mike Sekowsky; Newspaper publisher refuses to print his reporter's story about a murderous monster from the sea. 36 pgs. $0.10.