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Solitaire (1993) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-028

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"Curse of the Monkey Woman" - Written by Gerard Jones. Art by Patrick Rolo and Bobby Rae. Cover by Jeff Johnson and Barbara Kaalberg. Young women are disappearing into a strange cult, victims of the Monkey Woman, America's most powerful voodoo queen. Solitaire learns she's using her power to profit from murderous schemes in which one of Solitaire's old acquaintances is involved. Plus, more revelations of the mysterious past of Solitaire! Also: 2-page The Night Man origin illustrated by Kevin Maguire! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Solitaire (1993) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-029

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"Bad Monkey" - Written by Gerard Jones. Art and Cover by Jeff Johnson and Barbara Kaalberg. Revealed at last: the origin of Solitaire! And a bizarre twist in Solitaire's battle with his father's forces, as his final showdown with the Monkey Woman and her army of Simian assassins leads to a shocking revelation about his father's voodoo connections! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Solution (1994) 0 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case; Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2AFFCAF-030

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Written by James D. Hudnall. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson and Barbara Kaalberg. The Solution goes to a safe house for training, but three Darkurian commandos find them! 32 pages, full color.

Solution (1994) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-033

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Rune flip-book by Barry Windsor-Smith; 1 page Mighty Magnor by Sergio Aragones. "Showdown" - Written by James Hudnall. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson and Mike Miller. The Solution -- ultraheroes for hire -- has a new client: the former Soviet Union. Missiles are missing and The Solution has to find them before Rex Mundi and Quattro get their hands on these ultimate weapons. Plus: Rune flip-book by Barry Windsor-Smith, Chris Ulm and John Floyd! Also: 1-page Mighty Magnor story "Last Part" by Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragones! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Solution (1994) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-034

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"The Hunted" - Written by James Hudnall. Art and Cover by Darick Robertson and Barbara Kaalberg. The Solution goes to Hollywood. Their new client, located in Los Angeles, must meet with Tech and the rest of the team. Vurk, not wanting the added publicity, parts from the group, only to meet with a menace of his own. Can Vurk survive a fight with a lethal ultrahunter? Or will Shadowmage be able to save the day? Guest appearances by Hardcase, Choice, The Alternate and Harmonica! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Solution (1994) 4 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-2AFFCAF-035

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"Racing To The Moon" - Written by James Hudnall. Art by Darick Robertson and Barbara Kaalberg. Gatefold Cover by Darick Robertson and Mike Miller. A Break-Thru title. Hardcase and The Solution are hot on the trail of the source of power which Amber is channeling. The race is on. Will they beat Mundi's agents to the artifact's location and prevent them from using the power source to advance Mundi's mad schemes of destroying all the ultras on Earth? 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Solution (1994) 5 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well

Label #19-2AFFCAF-036

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"It's a Hard World" - Written by James Hudnall. Art by Alan Jacobsen and Larry Welch. Cover by Tim Divar and Larry Welch. DropKick goes solo with his first case, more deadly than anything faced by The Solution! Can DropKick save a child's life as his former masters, the inscrutable, all powerful Monks of the Trine, shadow his every move? Plus: 2-page The Strangers origin illustrated by Adam Hughes! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Solution (1994) 6 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AFFCAF-037

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"Payback: Part One" - Written by James D. Hudnall. Art by John Statema, Dennis Jensen and Mark Stegbauer. Cover by Kevin Maguire. Beginning the three part origin of The Solution. Lela Cho inherits a huge electronics firm only to lose it to a criminal organization. She develops a "Solution" to her problem. Be there when it all starts! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Son of Satan (1975) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2AF7A13-038

"The Homecoming." Script by John Warner, art by Jim Mooney. Splash page pencilled by Jim Starlin. Daimon Hellstrom is the son of Satan, born of a human mother, so his two natures are constantly at war. A warrior of God, he seeks to destroy his father's minions lest they consume the world of man. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 13 (Dr. Strange by Steve Ditko). The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twins of Evil!" Gil Kane cover pencils, Mike Esposito cover inks. Cover price $0.25.

Spawn 25th Anniversary Director's Cut (2017 Image) 1B CGC 9.6 Crain Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B

Label #4415127017

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Story and Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Clayton Crain. 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of SPAWN, created by TODD McFARLANE. Spawn debuted to the public, selling 1.7 million copies in 1992 and is on track to be the longest running independent comic ever. Director's Cut edition of SPAWN #1 includes: Original SPAWN #1 art boards, Page commentary by TODD McFARLANE. Vintage surprises from the early days of SPAWN. 36 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $4.99.

Special Edition Comics (1940) 1 CBCS 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

From The Oxford Collection.

Label #21-26027AF-018

Special Edition Comics #1, published in 1940 by Fawcett Publications, was the only issue of the title. It appeared on the newsstands several months before Captain Marvel Adventures #1, and at the same time Whiz #8 was released. Note the costume of Captain Marvel shown on the cover. In this early version, he has a buckle on his sash with the initial M, does not have a buttoned shirt flap, and his arm bands are a bit different. Cover art by C. C. Beck. Untitled story, script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Billy is stunned, like the rest of the crowd, when the challenger in the heavy weight boxing match knocks out the champion with one punch; Trying to get an interview, Billy learns the truth behind what happened and is captured by a giant ape who is actually Dr. Allirog, who works for Slaughter Slade. "The Haunted House," script by Bill Parker, pencils, pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by C. C. Beck and Pete Costanza (backgrounds); In 1890, a recluse millionaire, with his dying breath, informs his servant that no one is to enter this house after his death; Anyone doing so will fall under the dying man's curse that will follow them to their grave. "Gamblers of Death," script by Bill Parker, pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza; Risking death, Billy investigates a phantom gambling ring which uses men's lives as chips in a fantastic game of murder for money. "Sivana the Weather Wizard," script by Bill Parker, art by C. C. Beck; Billy seeks to learn why there has been ten times as much damage by tornado, earthquake, hail storms, and floods than the previous. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1497596002

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #22-1A27865-005

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4372836010

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF 8.0

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #1618519036

"Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 29 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377862019

"Dust to Dust!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. Peter Parker and Carrion wage a savage life-and-death struggle in the ESU library! Carrion knows Spider-Man's secret identity and that has put the lives of Hector Ayala (aka the White Tiger) and Holly Gillis at risk! Can Peter escape from Carrion and uncover the mystery of the grisly villain? Last 35¢ issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 64D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0164656030

Direct Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 64N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 64N CBCS 5.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #21-27A4B66-007

Newsstand Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 69 CBCS 8.5 Double Cover

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition/Double Cover. 1st cover 8.5, interior cover 8.5.

Label #21-2E62824-009

"In Darkness Seldom Seen!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. Cloak and Dagger are back! And still waging their violent war on drugs! But now their activities are being noticed by criminal heavyweights...specifically Silvermane and the Kingpin! Is the duo ready for the big time? When Cloak and Dagger move in for the kill on Silvermane, the web-slinger will have a critical choice to make! Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Note: This issue features a full page ad for the first Hercules Limited Series. Art by Bob Layton.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 90D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. "Where, Oh Where Has My Spider-Man Gone?" Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man is missing! Where is he? The Black Cat is looking everywhere! She checks with everyone including Mrs. Muggins, Captain DeWolff, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, and the Avengers! When the web-slinger finally reappears on the final page, he's wearing his new black costume! Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Marvel Team-Up 141, and this issue. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 351,448; average paid circulation 172,290.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 158N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4294833020

Newsstand Edition. Acts of Vengeance crossover. 1st cosmic powered Spider-Man. "The Paste and the Power!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finishes). Cover by Sal Buscema. At the Empire State University physics laboratory, Peter Parker agrees to help Professor Lubisch with an experiment involving extra-dimensional energy transfer. According to the good professor, the experiment is harmless and nothing unexpected will happen. However, the energy transfer overloads the apparatus and flows incredible power into the Amazing Spider-Man! The web-slinger uses his new cosmic power to easily dispatch the Trapster, who had attacked him earlier in the day. Story continues in Web of Spider-Man 59. Cameo appearances by Doctor Doom, Kingpin, Magneto, and the Wizard. 32 pages Cover price $1.00.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 189A.D CBCS 9.8 Silver Hologram Variant

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-0D99340-089

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Direct Edition. The Osborn Legacy" First printing. Giant-Sized 30th Anniversary Special Issue. Silver hologram cover. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Harry Osborn has battled psychological problems his entire adult life, but this time hes really gone off the deep end! The Green Goblin kidnaps his wife, son, and brother-in-law (aka the Molten Man) and takes the trio to his fathers old house in the suburbs. For the first time Harry wears the goblin costume in front of his young son. However, Normie doesnt seems to understand the gravity or depravity of the situation and enjoys his fathers ranting and raving while the family sits down for dinner! Fortunately, the goblins diatribe buys the web-slinger time to track down his green and purple foe! And with help from the Molten Man, the Amazing Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin one more time! Second Story: The Night the World Died Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Bob McLeod. Aunt May still has nightmares about the night her husband, Ben Parker, was killed. But her recent encounter with Spider-Man (during the ordeal with the Vulture) has surprisingly brought her comfort. (Notes: This issue includes a fold out poster by Charles Vess featuring Spider-Man and the Hobgoblin. The second printing has a gold hologram cover and was published in November 1992.) 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 189B.D CBCS 9.8 Gold Hologram Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #21-289FE08-005

Second printing. Direct Edition. Second Printing with gold cover hologram. The Osborn Legacy" Giant-Sized 30th Anniversary Special Issue. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Harry Osborn has battled psychological problems his entire adult life, but this time he's really gone off the deep end! The Green Goblin kidnaps his wife, son, and brother-in-law (aka the Molten Man) and takes the trio to his fathers old house in the suburbs. For the first time Harry wears the goblin costume in front of his young son. However, Normie doesn't seems to understand the gravity or depravity of the situation and enjoys his fathers ranting and raving while the family sits down for dinner! Fortunately, the goblins diatribe buys the web-slinger time to track down his green and purple foe! And with help from the Molten Man, the Amazing Spider-Man battles the Green Goblin one more time! Second Story: The Night the World Died Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Bob McLeod. Aunt May still has nightmares about the night her husband, Ben Parker, was killed. But her recent encounter with Spider-Man (during the ordeal with the Vulture) has surprisingly brought her comfort. 48 pages Cover price $2.95.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 200 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-11F72CB-009

"Best of Enemies!" Giant-Sized Anniversary Issue. Silver foil cover. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils and Inks by Sal Buscema. Cover by Sal Buscema. The Green Goblin is on the loose again! And the first thing he does is grab Mary Jane and take her to the top of the Brooklyn Bridge! Oh no! Is the tragic history from Amazing Spider-Man 121 going to repeat itself?! Thankfully not this time as Mary Jane talks sense into the goblin! But Harry's mental state continues to fluctuate between lucidity and lunacy. And his hatred for the web-slinger grows by the day! When will the goblin strike again? The untenable situation has Peter and Mary Jane living on the edge…waiting for the next attack! The fateful day of destiny finally arrives when Harry traps Spider-Man inside his townhouse wired with explosives! The goblin is poised to administer the coup de grâce when he suddenly realizes that little Normie and Mary Jane have just entered the building! And now the wall-crawler's long-time foe (and Peter Parker's long-time friend) faces a series of critical decisions! Save his son? Save Mary Jane? Save Spider-Man? What will the Green Goblin do with three lives on the line? Will years of friendship or years of frustration guide Harry's choices? A heartbreaking ending. Death of Harry Osborn. An unknown percentage of the print run was produced with the foil design misaligned. We do not differentiate between the two, but any slabbed copies listed here with misaligned foil noted on the label will have that notation in our listings as well. 48 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 229A CBCS 9.2 Buscema

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-364AAAA-020

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"No More the Hero!" The Greatest Responsibility Part 3 of 3. Giant-sized extravaganza. Direct Edition. Script by Tom DeFalco. Art by Sal Buscema(breakdowns & finishes) and Bill Sienkiewicz (finishes). Wraparound acetate cover by Sal Buscema and Bill Sienkiewicz. Story continues from Spider-Man63. Its a race against time as Mary Jane has fallen deathly ill due to trace exposure to Peter's irradiated blood! Fortunately though Seward Trainer has an antidote en route to the hospital! But Dr. Octopus (aka Carolyn Trainer) and Master Programmer hijack the shipment! So now with MJ's pregnancy in serious jeopardy, the web-slinger and the Scarlet Spider rampage through the city to find Doc Ock! And once they do, the Spectacular Spider-Man goes for broke against the lady octopus! If the wall-crawler can wrest away the antidote and then save his wife, he'll have a life-changing decision to make about his future as your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man!(Notes: The Scarlet Spider appears next in the first issue of Web of Scarlet Spider (1995). Peter Parker and Mary Jane leave New York and appear next in the one-shot Spider-Man The Parker Years (1995); and then in the Spider-Man The Final Adventure (1995) Limited Series. The Spectacular Spider-Man title was briefly replaced in November 1995 by the Spectacular Scarlet Spider series.) 52 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Annual 2D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #19-27D449D-099

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Direct Edition. "Vengeance is Mine Sayeth the Sword!" Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by Jim Mooney and Mike Esposito. Cover by Bud Budiansky and Bob McLeod. Silvermane and his henchmen stop by the Daily Bugle and warn J. Jonah Jameson to stop running anti-organized crime stories. Spider-Man quickly retaliates, but Silvermane won't back off. Now the Rapier, Silvermane, and Spider-Man meet at the Cloisters in Fort Tryon Park to settle their differences. Is the Rapier a friend or foe? First appearance of the Rapier. (Note: This issue features a one-page pinup of Spider-Man.) 48 pages Cover price $0.75.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) Canadian Price Variant 90 FN+ 6.5

Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. "Where, Oh Where Has My Spider-Man Gone?" Script and Pencils by Al Milgrom. Inks by Jim Mooney. Cover by Al Milgrom. The Spectacular Spider-Man is missing! Where is he? The Black Cat is looking everywhere! She checks with everyone including Mrs. Muggins, Captain DeWolff, J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, and the Avengers! When the web-slinger finally reappears on the final page, he's wearing his new black costume! Cameo appearances by the Vision and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: Spider-Man's new costume debuted this month in Amazing Spider-Man 252, Marvel Team-Up 141, and this issue. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 351,448; average paid circulation 172,290.) 32 pages Cover price $0.75.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-005

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Covers by Humberto Ramos Paul Jenkins (w)/Humberto Ramos (p) The fan favorite team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Humberto Ramos reteam for the newest ongoing series starring the Amazing Spider-Man. And the series kicks off with a bang, as Spidey faces off against his deadliest foe, Venom! 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 (each) UPC: 5960605427-00111 UPC: 5960605427-00211 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-016

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Covers by Humberto Ramos Paul Jenkins (w)/Humberto Ramos (p) The fan favorite team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Humberto Ramos reteam for the newest ongoing series starring the Amazing Spider-Man. And the series kicks off with a bang, as Spidey faces off against his deadliest foe, Venom! 32 PGS. WITH ADS (each)/FC/MARVEL PG...$2.25 (each) UPC: 5960605427-00111 UPC: 5960605427-00211 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-026

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS Spidey plays detective and tries to uncover the connection between Venom and his latest victims! Part 3 of the debut 5-issue story arc! 32 PGS./MARVEL PG...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-00311 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-027

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS Still reeling from his last encounter with Venom, Spider-Man seeks out the help of the FANTASTIC FOUR. 32 PGS./MARVEL PG...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-00411 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 5 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-028

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS Eddie Brock is dying. His cancer has caught up to him and Venom has finally lost his ideal host. As Spidey tries to understand why Eddie has hated him all these years, he's forced to make an ultimate decision... Should Spidey save Eddie's life - allowing Venom to live? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-00511 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 6 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-029

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Covers & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS "COUNTDOWN" pts. 1 (of 5)-Doc Ock is out to destroy Spider-Man once and for all but this time he's doing it in style. Check out Humberto Ramos' cool new redesign of Spider-Man's most devious villain. FC, 32pg/MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 7 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-364AAAA-030

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Covers & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS "COUNTDOWN" pts. 2 (of 5)-Doc Ock is out to destroy Spider-Man once and for all but this time he's doing it in style. Check out Humberto Ramos' cool new redesign of Spider-Man's most devious villain. FC, 32pg/MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 8 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-364AAAA-031

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SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #8 Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS "COUNTDOWN" pt. 3 (of 5)?Doctor Octopus is out to ruin Spider-Man once and for all and has given the wall-crawler an ultimatum. For the safe release of the Palestinian ambassador, Spider-Man must reveal his identity to the entire world! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 9 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-364AAAA-032

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS "COUNTDOWN" pt. 4 (of 5)?It's High Noon in Times Square as a defeated Spider- Man confronts Doc Ock, with countless innocent lives hanging in the balance! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-00911 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 10 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-364AAAA-006

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SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #10 Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by HUMBERTO RAMOS "COUNTDOWN" Concludes (5/5)! Spidey & Doc Ock face off in a titanic, action-packed throwdown! But will the wall-crawler be forced to disclose his true identity in order to preserve world peace? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-01011 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 12 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-008

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Covers & pencils by DAMION SCOTT "THE LIZARD'S TALE" pt. 2 (of 3)?He's struggled for years to control the coiled reptile that dwells deep within his heart. But now, at the end of his rope, one bad day with change Dr. Curt Connors' life forever ? and the Lizard will stalk the streets once more! 32 PGS. (each)/MARVEL PSR...$2.25 (each) Issue #11 UPC: 5960605427-01111; #12: 5960605427-01211 · NEW STORY ARC! TWO ISSUES!! · ART BY DAMION SCOTT! * Look for the SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN v. 2 TPB in the Graphic Novels Section! Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 13 CBCS 9.4

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Label #19-364AAAA-009

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SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #13 Written by PAUL JENKINS Cover & pencils by DAMION SCOTT "THE LIZARD's TALE" pt. 3 (of 3)?As Curt Connors' self-destructive behavior escalates, Spidey must try to corral his out-of-control friend. But the Lizard may force the wall-crawler to kill, rather than cure! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-01311 · ART BY DAMION SCOTT! Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 15 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-011

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Penciled by MICHAEL RYAN Covers by STEVE EPTING The web-slinger is confronted by an all-new menace ? one whose very presence causes his spider-sense to go bananas! Can even guest-star Captain America help turn the tide against this soldier from a different age? AND HOW WILL THESE EVENTS AFFECT THIS SUMMER'S AVENGERS EPIC, BEGINNING NEXT MONTH IN AVENGERS #500? 32 PGS. (each)/MARVEL PSR ...$2.25 (each) Issue #15 UPC: 5960605427-01511; #16: 5960605427-01611 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 16 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-364AAAA-012

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Penciled by MICHAEL RYAN Covers by STEVE EPTING The web-slinger is confronted by an all-new menace ? one whose very presence causes his spider-sense to go bananas! Can even guest-star Captain America help turn the tide against this soldier from a different age? AND HOW WILL THESE EVENTS AFFECT THIS SUMMER'S AVENGERS EPIC, BEGINNING NEXT MONTH IN AVENGERS #500? 32 PGS. (each)/MARVEL PSR ...$2.25 (each) Issue #15 UPC: 5960605427-01511; #16: 5960605427-01611 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 18 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #19-364AAAA-014

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Written by Paul Jenkins Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS AVENGERS DISASSEMBLE TIE-IN! "Changes," part 2 of 4. His humanity slipping away from him, a danger to his friends and loved ones, Spidey grapples with the amazing transformation that's taken hold of him--while, in the depths of the world, the Queen awaits... 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-01811 SEE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN V. 3 IN THE GRAPHIC NOVEL SECTION! Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 19 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-364AAAA-015

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Written by Paul Jenkins Pencils & Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS AVENGERS DISASSEMBLED TIE-IN! "CHANGES" PART 3 (of 4) Betrayed by his body and suffering the painful effects of his slow transformation from man to arachnid, Spidey must once again confront the architect of his metamorphosis ? the Queen! But only Captain America holds the key to her defeat!! 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-01911 Cover price $2.25.

Spectacular Spider-Man (2003 2nd Series) 22 CBCS 9.6

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Label #19-364AAAA-019

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Written by PAUL JENKINS Pencils & Cover by TALENT CALDWELL Once he was the Mindworm, arch-nemesis of Spider-Man! But now he's a lonely, forlorn beggar, trapped in an infernal triangle of poverty, booze and dementia. How can Peter Parker help his one-time foe--and is Spidey himself responsible for his pitiable condition? 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.25 UPC: 5960605427-02211 Cover price $2.25.

Spectre (1967 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4312866001

Written by Gardner Fox. Art and cover by Murphy Anderson. The use of an experimental anesthetic on a sniper-shot ambassador causes him to be possessed by his ancestor, an 18th century pirate named Captain Skull who has received strong supernatural powers in the process. Only the Spectre can stand against him. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Speedball (1988) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248E175-004

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Pressure from his high-powered, career minded parents, pressure at school and pressure from friends and classmates – what else can go wrong in Robbie Baldwin's life? Well, he has this incredible force and energy seething within him and is struggling to control them. But when his parents are threatened, Robbie has to use those powers in "Speedball the Masked Marvel." Script by Steve Ditko & Roger Stern and art by Steve Ditko & Jackson Guice. Then all is revealed as to how Robbie Baldwin got those mysterious powers and became a super hero in "The Origin of a Masked Marvel." Story and art credits: Not Listed. Cover price $0.75.

Spider-Boy (2024 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4371439018

Written by Dan Slott. Art by Paco Medina. Cover by John Tyler Christopher. SECRETS OF SPIDER-BOY REVEALED! Spinning out of the pages of DAN SLOTT and MARK BAGLEY's monumental SPIDER-MAN run - here comes the spectacular SPIDER-BOY! After the events of THE END OF THE SPIDER-VERSE, Spider-Boy's secret history as Spider-Man's sidekick was nearly forgotten forever. But now those mysteries will be revealed while they embark on exciting new adventures…TOGETHER! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Spider-Boy (2024 Marvel) 1I CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4371439019

2nd Printing. Written by Dan Slott. Art by Paco Medina. Cover by John Tyler Christopher. SECRETS OF SPIDER-BOY REVEALED! Spinning out of the pages of DAN SLOTT and MARK BAGLEY's monumental SPIDER-MAN run - here comes the spectacular SPIDER-BOY! After the events of THE END OF THE SPIDER-VERSE, Spider-Boy's secret history as Spider-Man's sidekick was nearly forgotten forever. But now those mysteries will be revealed while they embark on exciting new adventures…TOGETHER! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.