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Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 93 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-024

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2 Covers (Flip-Book) Wolverine by Todd Foxx & Ghost Rider/Cable by Sam Kieth; Wolverine in "Wild Frontier part 1 - Lost Horizons" by Timothy Truman (script) & Todd Foxx (art); Nova (Galatctus' Herald) in "And Ye Shall Remember This part 1 - The Precious Few" by Susan Kennedy (script) & Gavin Curtis (art); Ghost Rider & Cable in "Servants of the Dead part 4 - Nothing to Fear..." by Howard Mackie (script) & Guang Yap (art); Daredevil & Black Widow in "Split Seconds" by Dan Slott (script) & Dwayne Turner (art); Hydra, "Dum Dum" Dugan (S.H.I.E.L.D.), Galactus appearance. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 96 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-27E95DC-029

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Cover art by Sam Kieth. Wild Frontier Part 4: Danger in the Hills starring Wolverine, script by Timothy Truman, pencils by Todd Foxx, inks by Gary Kwapisz. And Ye Shall Remember This Day Part 4: Salvation starring Nova, script by Gavin Curtis and Susan Kennedy, pencils by Gavin Curtis, inks by Ian Akin. Servants of the Dead Part 7: The Bride starring Ghost Rider and Cable, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Guang Yap, inks by Bud LaRosa. Class Clown starring Speedball, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Dennis Jensen, inks by Don Hudson. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 97D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2AD1D20-081

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Direct Edition. Cover art by Sam Kieth. Wild Frontier Part 5: Blind Fury, script by Timothy Truman, pencils by Todd Foxx, inks by Gary Kwapisz. Collision Course starring Silver Surfer, script by John Figueroa, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Bud LaRosa. Servants of the Dead Part 8: Death's Servant starring Ghost Rider and Cable, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Guang Yap, inks by Bud LaRosa. Where Everybody Knows Your Alias, script by Sholly Fisch, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Don Hudson. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 99 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #19-27E95DC-032

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Flipbook. Both covers by Sam Keith. Cover pencils by Sam Kieth, inks by Terry Austin. Hauntings starring Wolverine, plot by Rob Liefeld, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Jim Valentino, inks by Bud LaRosa. Razer's Edge starring Puck, script by Paula Foye and Raz Mesinai, pencils by Joe Madureira, inks by Joe Rubinstein. D'Spryte Times, D'Spryte Measures Part 2: Fallen Spirits starring Ghost Rider, script by Dan Slott, art by Jimmy Palmiotti. Has Anybody Seen My Gal? starring Spider-Man, script by Susan Kennedy, pencils by Malcolm Davis, inks by Don Hudson and Andrew Pepoy. 32 pgs.

NOTE: The cover for this issue is an homage to the artwork by John Byrne and Terry Austin for the last panel on the last page of Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) #132. - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

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Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 101 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

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Label #19-27E95DC-010

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Cover art by Sam Kieth. Male Bonding Part 1: In the Center Ring... starring Wolverine and Nightcrawler, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Al Williamson. Against A Rogue God Part 1: The Gods Return starring Young Gods, script by Gerry Conway, art by Tom Sutton. Doorway to Darkness Part 1: Running starring Ghost Rider and Dr. Strange, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti. Vices starring the Punisher, script by Ron Marz, pencils by Scott Kolins, inks by Jonathan Holdredge. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 102 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

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Label #19-27E95DC-012

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Cover art by Sam Kieth. Male Bonding Part 2: Wherever We Go starring Wolverine and Nightcrawler, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Al Williamson. Against A Rogue God Part 2: A Meeting With The Masters starring Young Gods, script by Gerry Conway, art by Tom Sutton. Doorway to Darkness Part 2: Gathering starring Ghost Rider and Dr. Strange, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Rick Leonardi, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti. Stunt Show starring Phantom Rider, script by Gary Barnum, pencils by Dave Hoover. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 107 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

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Label #19-27E95DC-017

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Cover art by Sam Kieth. Male Bonding Part 7: Whatever We Do, We'll Muddle Through It Together starring Wolverine and Nightcrawler, script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Al Williamson. Against A Rogue God Part 7: Behold, Nauda starring Young Gods, script by Gerry Conway and Eric Fein, pencils by Scott Kollins, inks by Jonathan Holdredge. Return of the Braineaters Part 1: Bad Moon Rising starring Ghost Rider and Werewolf By Night, script by Chris Cooper, pencils by John Stanisci, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti. Fuel For The Fire starring Red Wolf, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by James Blackburn, inks by Jonathan Holdredge and Chris Ivy. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.2 $33.00 Paper: White Direct Edition Label #23-3F9BF9F-006 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.99) will be charged at checkout.

Cover art by Steve Lightle. Claws and Webs Part 1: Dream A Little Dream of Me starring Wolverine and Venom, script by Howard Mackie, art by Sam Kieth. Rest and Sweet Glory Part 5: Grand Unification starring Giant-Man, script by Dwayne McDuffie, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Ken Branch. Legion of Vengeance Part 5: A World of D'Kay starring Ghost Rider and Iron Fist, script by Joey Cavalieri, art by Shawn McManus. This Madness Unleashed starring Ravage 2099, script by Stan Lee, art by Paul Ryan. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $35.00 Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #22-171BB8E-003

Cover art by Sam Kieth. Claws and Webs Part 6: Nightmare's End starring Wolverine and Venom, script by Howard Mackie, art by Sam Kieth. Taped Confessions starring Speedball, script by Fabian Nicieza, pencils by Paris Karounos, inks by Ken Branch. And Let There Be Light Part 4: The Light Within starring Ghost Rider and Cloak and Dagger, script by Paula Foye, pencils by Alexander Morrissey, inks by Ken Branch and Tim Tuohy. Seeds of Winter starring Knights of Pendragon, script by Skip Dietz, pencils by Hoang Nguyen, inks by Don Hudson. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $70.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Art Adams on 8/16/2019, Charles Soule on 10/6/2019 & Rod Reis on 3/1/2020. Label #21-1EAEE22-230 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.10) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Written by Charles Soule, Ryan North, and D.C. Pierson. Art by Paulo Siqueira, Oren Junior, Rod Reis, and Alessandro Vitti. Cover by Arthur Adams. Welcome to the 21st century! A new age dawns for Logan in his mission to stop the demon Truth! Iron Man faces the biggest financial crisis of his lifetime! And a tale of a hero reborn for a new millennium, the Winter Soldier! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $48.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Witnessed Signatures: Art Adams on 8/16/2019, Charles Soule on 10/6/2019 & Rod Reis on 3/1/2020. Label #21-1EAEE22-231 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($1.44) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Written by Charles Soule, Ryan North, and D.C. Pierson. Art by Paulo Siqueira, Oren Junior, Rod Reis, and Alessandro Vitti. Cover by Arthur Adams. Welcome to the 21st century! A new age dawns for Logan in his mission to stop the demon Truth! Iron Man faces the biggest financial crisis of his lifetime! And a tale of a hero reborn for a new millennium, the Winter Soldier! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $95.00 CBCS Authentic Signature Paper: White Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well Witnessed Signatures: Charles Soule on 10/6/2019 & Rod Reis on 3/1/2020. Rahzzah Retailer Incentive. Label #21-1EAEE22-232 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.85) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Charles Soule, Ryan North, and D.C. Pierson. Art by Paulo Siqueira, Oren Junior, Rod Reis, and Alessandro Vitti. Cover by Rahzzah. Welcome to the 21st century! A new age dawns for Logan in his mission to stop the demon Truth! Iron Man faces the biggest financial crisis of his lifetime! And a tale of a hero reborn for a new millennium, the Winter Soldier! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $122.00 Paper: White Label #22-11A3106-008 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.66) will be charged at checkout.

Written by Charles Soule, Emily Lerner and Ethan Sacks. Art by Dio Neves, Oren Junior, Frank D'Armata, Marco Castiello, Dono Sanchez-Almara, Micheal Shelfer, and Carlos Lopez. Cover by Arthur Adams. The journey through Marvel history reaches the current decade as Wolverine's vigil takes a dark turn! Spider-Woman battles with disinformation on social media! And an all-new story featuring Korea's own super hero, White Fox! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) Canadian Price Variant 28 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-11CBD69-035

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Canadian edition with $3.00 cover price. Krull. The official comic book adaptation of the fantasy film and future cult classic. A hero and his ragtag band of allies fight to save their planet from a space tyrant. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Bret Blevins and Vince Colletta. Story later reprinted in Krull #1-2. Includes movie stills and behind-the-scenes material. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $3.00.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $49.00 Paper: White Label #20-3BB5F81-008

Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL. Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Art by TONCI ZONJIC. Diva (dee-vah), noun: An unusually glamorous and powerful woman. See: Patsy 'Hellcat' Walker; Felicia 'Black Cat' Hardy; Angelica 'Firestar' Jones; and Monica 'Photon' Rambeau. What happens when you take four of the Marvel Universe's most fabulous single girls and throw them together, adding liberal amounts of suds and drama? You get the sassiest, sexiest, soapiest series to come out of the House of Ideas since Millie the Model! Romance, action, ex-boyfriends, and a last page that changes everything! Let your inner divas out with this one, fellas, you won't regret it! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $49.00 Paper: White Label #20-3BB5F81-012

Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL. Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Art by TONCI ZONJIC. Diva (dee-vah), noun: An unusually glamorous and powerful woman. See: Patsy 'Hellcat' Walker; Felicia 'Black Cat' Hardy; Angelica 'Firestar' Jones; and Monica 'Photon' Rambeau. What happens when you take four of the Marvel Universe's most fabulous single girls and throw them together, adding liberal amounts of suds and drama? You get the sassiest, sexiest, soapiest series to come out of the House of Ideas since Millie the Model! Romance, action, ex-boyfriends, and a last page that changes everything! Let your inner divas out with this one, fellas, you won't regret it! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $49.00 Paper: White Label #20-3BB5F81-010

Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL. Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Art by TONCI ZONJIC. Diva (dee-vah), noun: An unusually glamorous and powerful woman. See: Patsy 'Hellcat' Walker; Felicia 'Black Cat' Hardy; Angelica 'Firestar' Jones; and Monica 'Photon' Rambeau. What happens when you take four of the Marvel Universe's most fabulous single girls and throw them together, adding liberal amounts of suds and drama? You get the sassiest, sexiest, soapiest series to come out of the House of Ideas since Millie the Model! Romance, action, ex-boyfriends, and a last page that changes everything! Let your inner divas out with this one, fellas, you won't regret it! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $49.00 Paper: White Label #20-3BB5F81-009

Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL. Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Art by TONCI ZONJIC. Diva (dee-vah), noun: An unusually glamorous and powerful woman. See: Patsy 'Hellcat' Walker; Felicia 'Black Cat' Hardy; Angelica 'Firestar' Jones; and Monica 'Photon' Rambeau. What happens when you take four of the Marvel Universe's most fabulous single girls and throw them together, adding liberal amounts of suds and drama? You get the sassiest, sexiest, soapiest series to come out of the House of Ideas since Millie the Model! Romance, action, ex-boyfriends, and a last page that changes everything! Let your inner divas out with this one, fellas, you won't regret it! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $49.00 Paper: White Label #20-3BB5F81-006

Cover by J. SCOTT CAMPBELL. Written by ROBERTO AGUIRRE-SACASA Art by TONCI ZONJIC. Diva (dee-vah), noun: An unusually glamorous and powerful woman. See: Patsy 'Hellcat' Walker; Felicia 'Black Cat' Hardy; Angelica 'Firestar' Jones; and Monica 'Photon' Rambeau. What happens when you take four of the Marvel Universe's most fabulous single girls and throw them together, adding liberal amounts of suds and drama? You get the sassiest, sexiest, soapiest series to come out of the House of Ideas since Millie the Model! Romance, action, ex-boyfriends, and a last page that changes everything! Let your inner divas out with this one, fellas, you won't regret it! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$3.99 Cover price $3.99.

Add to cart CBCS 4.0 $250.00 Paper: Off white Label #18-3C0F46D-017

Cover pencils by C. C. Beck. The Sivana Family Strikes at the Marvel Family--Part 1, script by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza; Having dropped out of sight for some time, the Sivana Family tries to measure the power of the "Shazam" lightning, but fails; However, Junior discovers the existence of an element named Protium that would provide the power needed to do so. The Sivana Family Strikes at the Marvel Family--Part 2: The Sinking of Atlantis, script by Otto Binder, art by Jack Binder; Mary travels into the past--to the lost city of Atlantis, seeking out Georgia Sivana. The Spectacular Spectator starring Kanvasback. The Money In the Shoe text story by John C. Adler. The Sivana Family Strikes at the Marvel Family--Part 3: Captain Marvel Faces Danger In the Deep!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza. The Sivana Family Strikes at the Marvel Family--Part 4: Atlantis Rises Again, script by Otto Binder, art by Bud Thompson. The Sivana Family Strikes at the Marvel Family--Part 5: The Marvel Family in The Battle of the Age!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by C. C. Beck, inks by Pete Costanza. Mary Marvel Enterprises dress ad. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart CBCS 6.5 $400.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #21-31C4038-018 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($12.00) will be charged at checkout.

Stories and art by Otto Binder, Bill Woolfolk, Howard Boughner, and Kurt Schaffenberger. Fawcett's most popular heroes, the original Captain Marvel (Shazam) and family, in solo and shared adventures. The Marvels help a farmer whose land has been taken over by squatters, only to discover these are interstellar squatters from another world. When a young matador falls for a vacationing Mary Batson, she tries to figure out how to help him in the bullfight ring. OG Captain Marvel flies into space to help scientists survive on the world's first space station. Plus a plethora of vintage comics-format ads, including a Tootsie Roll ad, Captain Tootsie's Counter-Spook, with art by Shazam co-creator CC Beck. Terrific cover, possibly by Pete Costanza. The Squatters From Space; Judge Smudge; Lazy Lee; Peewee Pete; Captain Marvel, Jr.: Crime Without Reason; The Marvel Family Puzzle Page; Mary Marvel: The Boy Matador; On the Job; Clarinet Clue; Captain Marvel: Danger at the Space Station. 48 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 2 CBCS 8.5 SS Michael Golden

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Michael Golden. Direct Edition.

Label #22-0668043-010

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Cover art by Michael Golden. To Sacrifice My Soul..., script by Chris Claremont, art by Michael Golden; Brainchild devolves Angel and Spider-Man into hideous monsters and sends them out to battle Ka-Zar and the Fall People; Tanya is captured and when Brainchild devolves her as well, Lykos gets involved and sucks the mutation out of his woman and our heroes returning them to normal but, unfortunately, causing him to transform into Sauron; Spidey and Angel leave the Savage Land with Sauron still at large. Annihilation, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Armando Gil; While working on a cure for Ben Grimm, Reed accidentally allows Annihilus access to our world. Trevor Von Eeden Mister Fantastic back cover art. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-470573A-009

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Wraparound cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod. Into the Land of Death..., script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod; On the hunt for Sauron, the X-Men invade the Savage Land only to quickly be engaged in battle with the Mutates; The X-Men are defeated and all but Angel are captured and taken to Sauron and Zaladane. Swashbucklers, script by Charlie Boatner, pencils by Trevor von Eeden, inks by Joe Rubinstein; El Aguila duels with Hawkeye to destroy a mind-control device. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 4 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

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Label #21-2496D64-004

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Wraparound cover art by Paul Smith. Lost Souls!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Paul Smith, inks by Terry Austin; With the rest of the X-Men captured by Sauron, it is up to Angel and Ka-Zar to mount a rescue; Xavier cures Karl Lykos of being Sauron for good (or so he thinks). Mindgame starring Deathlok, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Bob Downs. Ordeal! starring Iron Man, script by David Winn (visual plot) and David Michelinie (final plot; scripting), pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Dan Green. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #21-2496D64-005

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Wraparound cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by P. Craig Russell. "To Steal the Sorcerer's Soul!", script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Marshall Rogers (breakdowns) and P. Craig Russell (finishes), inks by P. Craig Russell; Hungry for power, Nicodemus attempts to steal Doctor Strange's abilities. Strange and Clea work together to set things right; Continued from events in The Defenders #53. "Shall Freedom Endure...," script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Luke McDonnell, inks by John Beatty; Captain America encounters Stryker Jr. Shooter's Page article, script and art by Jim Shooter. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 7 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-2496D64-007

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Last $1.25 cover price. Cover pencils by Joe Barney, inks by George Freeman. With Friends Like These..., script by Steven Grant, pencils by Joe Barney, inks by George Freeman; The Hulk invades the circus where Blob and Unus are working. Bless the Beasts & Children..., script by Bill Mantlo, art by George Freeman; Daredevil tries to do something about cruelty towards animals. Daredevil back cover art by George Freeman. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

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Label #21-2496D64-008

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First $1.50 cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Terry Austin. Al Milgrom discusses the price increase in Marvel Fanfare. The Light That Never Was!, script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by P. Craig Russell; James Mandarn accidentally releases the Slitherer in Shadow during an occult ritual; Meredith must enlist the aid of Doctor Strange. Wolf-Boy, script by Rudyard Kipling (original story) and Gil Kane (adaptation), pencils by Gil Kane, inks by P. Craig Russell; Mother and Father Wolf take in a human child; Adapted from Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. The Bill Sienkiewicz Portfolio! (six pages). Hello, and Happy New Year! promo page by Jim Shooter. Mowgli back cover by P. Craig Russell. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.8

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Label #19-27E95DC-039

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"Rock 'n' Soul!" Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Script by J.M. DeMatteis. Pencils by Joe Brozowski. Inks by Gray Morrow (finishes). Cover by Joe Brozowski and Gray Morrow. It's an off-beat tale as a rock-n-roll singer flees to the Florida Everglades to get away from his demonic business manager! Apparently he and his bandmates sold their souls to the devil to achieve chart-topping hits! And now Beelzebub is ready to collect! But the Everglades are the home of the Man-Thing! And down in the swamp, the tormented beast picks the playlist! Second story: "Mowgli's Brothers" Script by Gil Kane. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" continues. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Jackson (Butch) Guice's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of Wolverine, Kitty Pryde, Power Man & Iron Fist, Gorgon, and Howard the Duck. (Notes: The back cover depicts the Black Widow with art by Al Milgrom. Printed on glossy paper.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 10 CBCS 9.2

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Label #21-2496D64-010

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"Widow" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Brett Breeding. Chapter 2 pencils by Bob Layton and Luke McDonnell. Cover by George Perez. SHIELD has a new assignment for Natasha Romanoff! And this one will take her back inside the Soviet Union! But before telling the widow about her next mission, Nick Fury details to Sam Sawyer the long history and origin of the Black Widow! Flashback cameos by the Red Guardian, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Goliath (aka Hank Pym), Daredevil, Spider-Man, Hercules, and Ivan Petrovich. Second story: "How Fear Came" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" continues. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Brent Anderson's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of the Thing, Captain America, Wolverine, Shang-Chi, and Moon Knight. (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in the one-shot Black Widow Web of Intrigue (1999).) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.8 $109.99 or Best Offer Paper: White Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case Direct Edition. Label #21-2092531-011 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.30) will be charged at checkout.

"Back in the U.S.S.R." Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Plot by Ralph Macchio and George Perez. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by J.J. Sinnabel (aka Joe Sinnott pp. 1, 6, 8, 10-11, 17 and Jack Abel pp. 2-5, 7, 9, 12-16). Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Undercover in the Soviet Union, Natasha falls in love with a fellow defector only to see him killed by KGB agents! Meanwhile, a mysterious figure sets a trap for the Black Widow in Hong Kong that involves no less than six assassins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Damon Dran. Second story: "Kaa's Hunting" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" concludes. Special feature: This issue includes four pin-ups: Cloak and Dagger by Terry Austin; the Hulk by Jim Shooter and Terry Austin; The Man-Thing by Bob Wiacek; and Dr. Strange by P. Craig Russell (his unpublished cover to issue #8). (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by Sandy Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover Black Widow Web of Intrigue (2009) Marvel Premier Edition.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Add to cart CBCS 9.6 $24.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Direct Edition. Label #21-320BCE5-019 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($0.72) will be charged at checkout.

"Back in the U.S.S.R." Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Plot by Ralph Macchio and George Perez. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by J.J. Sinnabel (aka Joe Sinnott pp. 1, 6, 8, 10-11, 17 and Jack Abel pp. 2-5, 7, 9, 12-16). Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Undercover in the Soviet Union, Natasha falls in love with a fellow defector only to see him killed by KGB agents! Meanwhile, a mysterious figure sets a trap for the Black Widow in Hong Kong that involves no less than six assassins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Damon Dran. Second story: "Kaa's Hunting" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" concludes. Special feature: This issue includes four pin-ups: Cloak and Dagger by Terry Austin; the Hulk by Jim Shooter and Terry Austin; The Man-Thing by Bob Wiacek; and Dr. Strange by P. Craig Russell (his unpublished cover to issue #8). (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by Sandy Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover Black Widow Web of Intrigue (2009) Marvel Premier Edition.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248D6B1-002

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"Back in the U.S.S.R." Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Plot by Ralph Macchio and George Perez. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by J.J. Sinnabel (aka Joe Sinnott pp. 1, 6, 8, 10-11, 17 and Jack Abel pp. 2-5, 7, 9, 12-16). Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Undercover in the Soviet Union, Natasha falls in love with a fellow defector only to see him killed by KGB agents! Meanwhile, a mysterious figure sets a trap for the Black Widow in Hong Kong that involves no less than six assassins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Damon Dran. Second story: "Kaa's Hunting" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" concludes. Special feature: This issue includes four pin-ups: Cloak and Dagger by Terry Austin; the Hulk by Jim Shooter and Terry Austin; The Man-Thing by Bob Wiacek; and Dr. Strange by P. Craig Russell (his unpublished cover to issue #8). (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by Sandy Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover Black Widow Web of Intrigue (2009) Marvel Premier Edition.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"Back in the U.S.S.R." Part 2 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Plot by Ralph Macchio and George Perez. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils by George Perez. Inks by J.J. Sinnabel (aka Joe Sinnott pp. 1, 6, 8, 10-11, 17 and Jack Abel pp. 2-5, 7, 9, 12-16). Cover by George Perez and Bob Layton. Undercover in the Soviet Union, Natasha falls in love with a fellow defector only to see him killed by KGB agents! Meanwhile, a mysterious figure sets a trap for the Black Widow in Hong Kong that involves no less than six assassins! Cameo appearances by Nick Fury and Damon Dran. Second story: "Kaa's Hunting" Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by P. Craig Russell. The adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book" concludes. Special feature: This issue includes four pin-ups: Cloak and Dagger by Terry Austin; the Hulk by Jim Shooter and Terry Austin; The Man-Thing by Bob Wiacek; and Dr. Strange by P. Craig Russell (his unpublished cover to issue #8). (Notes: The back cover features a scene from the Jungle Book adaption with art by Sandy Plunkett and P. Craig Russell. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2010 in the hardcover Black Widow Web of Intrigue (2009) Marvel Premier Edition.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.2

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"The Web Tightens!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Black Widow. Script by Ralph Macchio. Pencils (and co-plotting) by George Perez. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by George Perez. Cornered in a Hong Kong curio shop by six assassins, the Black Widow puts on a dazzling display of her powers to escape! And after teaming up with SHIELD agent James Woo, the widow descends into the sewers to find the Iron Maiden! Natasha and Agent Woo successfully locate the Iron Maiden! But unexpectedly run into the dangerous Snapdragon too! Second story: "Marvel Annfare" Script by Roger Stern and Ann Nocenti (story idea). Art by Al Milgrom. Roger Stern laments the lack of editors present in the Marvel bullpen! So Ann recommends he don the star-spangled avenger's uniform to get inspired to write a Cap story for Marvel Fanfare! Cameo appearances by Bill Mantlo and Captain America. Special feature: This issue includes a portfolio of Rick Leonardi's artwork. Five full-page illustrations/pin-ups of Iron Man, the Silver Surfer, Storm, Thor, and Angel. (Notes: The back cover illustrates a scene from the second story with art by Al Milgrom. The inside back cover features an essay from Robbie Carosella describing the work that takes place in Marvel's stat room. The Iron Maiden returns in Captain America 388. Printed on glossy paper. The four-part Black Widow story was reprinted in 2016 in the trade paperback: Black Widow Web of Intrigue.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 14 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-2496D64-014

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"Dangerous Vision" Guest-starring the Vision and the Fantastic Four. Script by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Rick Leonardi. Inks by Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Rick Leonardi and Joe Rubinstein. A troubled Vision takes an evening walk through Manhattan and bumps into his wife, the Scarlet Witch, under attack by the Fantastic Four! Wow, what is going on? Despite his best efforts, the synthezoid avenger falls in battle to the fabulous foursome and into the clutches of Klaw and the Mad Thinker! Precisely one hour later, the Vision invades the Baxter Building and overwhelms the FF with his full array of powers! Has the Mad Thinker finally defeated the Fantastic Four? Or has he made a slight (synthezoid) miscalculation? Cameo appearance by Jarvis. Second story: "Against Attilan" Plot and Script by Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Alan Weiss. Quicksilver helps his Inhuman cousins recover the royal sceptre! Cameo appearance by Black Bolt. (Notes: The back cover features Pietro, Gorgon, and Karnak with art by Alan Weiss. Printed on glossy paper. The letters page includes a statement of ownership: average print run 118,262; average paid circulation 115,232.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

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"That night..." Guest-starring the Thing and the Human Torch. Script and Art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. Johnny Storm plays a major league April Fools' joke on his long-time friend and teammate Ben Grimm! But the torch should have double-checked his calendar first! Second story: "Crimson Ash" Script by Roger McKenzie. Pencils by Jack Sparling. Inks by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. The Man Without Fear confronts a present day arsonist...whom he knows from his past! (Notes: The back cover features an illustration of Daredevil by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey. This issue features a full-page ad for Dave Cockrum's graphic novel: The Futurians (1983 Marvel). Printed on glossy paper. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Barry Dutter.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 37 CBCS 8.5

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Cover art by Charles Vess. "How You Gonna Keep 'Em Down on the Farm After They've Seen Asgard?", script by Alan Zelenetz, art by Charles Vess; Here be Dragons!; The Warriors Three are caught up in a dreamscape illusion while trying to recover a missing Asgardian!; And Loki's to blame! Pin-ups: Storm by Brett Blevins; Spider-Man, the Black Cat, and the Hobgoblin by Arthur Adams; Iron Man by Walt Simonson; and the Man-Thing by Tom Sutton. "Synchronicity" starring Fantastic Four, She-Hulk, and Wyatt Wingfoot, script by Mark Borax, art by Norm Breyfogle. Back cover by Norm Breyfogle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 48 CBCS 8.0

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She-Hulk stars in "World's Hero...Father's Shame!" Script by Dwight Jon Zimmerman, pencils by Kerry Gammill, inks by Joe Rubinstein and Jose Marzan. She-Hulk also stars in "California Dreaming." Script by Sue Flaxman, art by Don Perlin. The Vision stars in "Run Through the Jungle." Script by Michael Higgins, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Jim Sanders III. Gammill/Marzan front cover; Wilson/Sanders back cover. Cover price $1.95.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 49 CBCS 8.5

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Cover art by Alan Weiss. "Strange On the Range," script and art by Alan Weiss; An American Indian has discovered a way to use magic to alter history!; How can Doctor Strange stop him?; Guest-starring Nick Fury and Dum Dum Dugan. "Two Guns Against the Gang!", script by Mike W. Barr, art by Tod Smith; Two-Gun Kid (Matt Hawk) takes on "Bear" Bronson and "Rattler" Redlin. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.95.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 58 CBCS 9.2

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Shanna stars in "The Political Animal" (part 3). Script by Steve Gerber, art by Bret Blevins. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch star in "Hometown!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Sandy Plunkett, inks by Armando Gil. Pin-ups: Wonder Man (Jeff Johnson/Jack Torrance), Nick Fury (Jim Lee), and the Punisher (Andre Smith Coates). Joe Chiodo painted front cover; Plunkett back cover. Cover price $2.25.

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Giant-size issue. 2nd appearance of the Defenders. Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "Nightmare On Bald Mountain!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Sal Buscema; Dr. Strange, Hulk and Namor travel to Rutland, VT to stop a cult from releasing Dormammu into our dimension. "The Hidden World" featuring Betty Dean, Namora, and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Giant-size issue. 2nd appearance of the Defenders. Cover pencils by John Buscema and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "Nightmare On Bald Mountain!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Sal Buscema; Dr. Strange, Hulk and Namor travel to Rutland, VT to stop a cult from releasing Dormammu into our dimension. "The Hidden World" featuring Betty Dean, Namora, and Princess Fen, script and art by Bill Everett. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Ralph Reese. "A Titan Walks Among Us!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Bill Everett; Alien conqueror Xemnu uses his mental powers, broadcast through a kids' television show, to try and enslave mankind; The combined forces of the Defenders must rise to stop him. Xemnu the Titan previously appeared in Monsters on the Prowl (Marvel, 1971 series) #11 and #14, reprints of Journey Into Mystery (Marvel, 1952 series) #62 and #66. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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"Fear's the Way He Dies!" Guest-starring Ant-Man. Script by Mike Friedrich. Art by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Herb Trimpe. During the rescue mission last issue, Hank Pym was injected with a virus by the kidnappers! And now his body is stuck at three inches tall! After escaping a hungry hawk, the diminutive Ant-Man stumbles into a junkyard and into his long-time foe, Egghead! Why is Egghead chasing his niece, Trish Starr? Because the deranged genius has a devious plan to steal her mind! Once Egghead captures Trish and begins to siphon her intelligence, the situation looks grim. But the ant-like avenger fights on! Can the Astonishing Ant-Man snatch victory from the jaws of defeat? Or will Trish Starr meet a horrible fate? An excellent issue! First appearance of Trish Starr. Cameo appearance by the Wasp. (Notes: Egghead previously appeared in Avengers (1st series) 65. Hank Pym, Trish Starr, and Egghead cross paths again in Giant-Size Defenders 4 and then years later in the classic Avengers 217. This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel Super-Heroes 32 and Where Monsters Dwell 17.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

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"Ant-Man No More!"  Guest-starring Ant-Man and the Wasp.  Script by Mike Friedrich.  Pencils by Craig Russell.  Inks by Frank Chiaramonte.  Cover by Craig Russell and Frank Giacoia.  Hank Pym has a brand new nemesis! Doctor Nemesis! After the good doctor saved Ant-Man and the Wasp from the ferocious feline last issue, it appeared that he might be a friend! But unfortunately he is definitely a foe! And now Dr. Nemesis wants Ant-Man to join him in a raid on Avengers Mansion! Or he will kill Janet! Left with no other options, Hank Pym infiltrates his old stomping ground with his devious blackmailer in tow! Is Doctor Nemesis setting a trap for the Avengers? Or is Ant-Man actually setting a trap for Doctor Nemesis? Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Captain America, Iron Man, and the Vision. Flashback cameos by Egghead and Whirlwind. First reprinted story: "The Itch" Art by Al Hartley. Originally published in Mystic 35 in 1955. Second reprinted story: "Hiding Place" Art by Tony DiPreta. Originally published in Mystic 14 in 1952. (Notes:  This issue completes the seven-issue run in the Marvel Feature title featuring Hank Pym as the Astonishing Ant-Man. The Wasp and Ant-Man appear next in Captain Marvel 35 & 37. They return to Earth's Mightiest Heroes in Avengers 137.)  32 pages Cover price $0.20.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Temple of Abomination!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Red Sonja enters a temple and is attacked by a race of Satyrs. Continued from KULL AND THE BARBARIANS #3. "Red Sonja," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Esteban Maroto, inks by Neal Adams and Ernie Chan; When Red Sonja returns with a tiara she was sent for by King Ghannif she learns her "reward" is to be made a part of his harem; from The Savage Sword of Conan #1. Of Swords and She-Devils article about Red Sonja by Roy Thomas. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Temple of Abomination!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano (figures) and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Red Sonja enters a temple and is attacked by a race of Satyrs. Continued from KULL AND THE BARBARIANS #3. "Red Sonja," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Esteban Maroto, inks by Neal Adams and Ernie Chan; When Red Sonja returns with a tiara she was sent for by King Ghannif she learns her "reward" is to be made a part of his harem; from The Savage Sword of Conan #1. Of Swords and She-Devils article about Red Sonja by Roy Thomas. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Frank Thorne. "Eyes of the Gorgon," script by Bruce Jones, pencils by Frank Thorne; Red Sonja comes to a town that is being attacked by a Gorgon, who is turning the townspeople to stone. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

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This year features a Wolverine story by Larry Hama and Michael Golden, the New Warriors by Fabian Nicieza, Darick Robertson and Larry Mahlstedt, Thanos by Jim Starlin, Ron Lim and Terry Austin, and Spider-Man by Stan Lee, Steve Lightle and Al Milgrom. It also includes pinups by Dave Cockrum, Ron Garney, Kerry Gammill and Rurik Tyler, plus more! Wraparound cover by Art Adams. 1993 on cover, indicia is c1992. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by Donny Cates. Art by Travel Foreman. Cover by Geoff Shaw. In celebration of the legendary imprint founded by Marvel's CCO Joe Quesada, a new crop of talent stands poised to tell a groundbreaking story across the Marvel Universe! In the cemetery, the blind man does not know who he is, or why he has come to this particular grave at this moment. He doesn't know the burly police officer with the wild story who has approached him. Or the strangely intense man who sits in the rear seat of the patrol car, his eyes flashing green. But all of that is about to change. Because Matt Murdock is beginning to remember… In a colorless world without heroes, the spark of light…must come from the dark. 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.