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Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4400965025

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4400965013

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4400965020

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4400965018

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 164 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4425713006

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. The Phantom from 5,000 Fathoms!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani; Trying to make his way home, Hulk leaps from iceberg to iceberg as he attempts to cross the ocean but eventually ends up in the water; He is immediately attacked by a U.S. submarine which he tears to pieces; As both Hulk and the sub sink, they are saved by Captain Omen and brought aboard his ship; Once Hulk realizes that Omen wants to use him as a servant in his bid to claim the ocean floor as his own, Hulk tries to escape; Using the pressure of the deep ocean as a trap, Omen dooms the Hulk to walk the ocean floor under his command forever; Fury makes planes to rescue Ross. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 165 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4425713003

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. The Green-Skinned God!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani; Hulk has been trapped on the ocean floor by Omen but is helped by Omen's traitorous son who wants the Hulk to lead his people back to the surface world; When Omen catches wind of the betrayal, he unleashes Aquon to battle the Hulk and quell the rebellion; The fight damages Omen's submarine badly enough that he has no choice but to rise to the surface and capitulate to Filius' demands; As the Infra-Worlders joyously experience the surface for the first time, they begin to explode in the new lighter pressure; Talbot and company finish their training and head off to rescue Ross from the Russians. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 166 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4425713002

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. The Destroyer From the Dynamo!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Sal Trapani; Hulk swims ashore in New York City just in time to assist Hawkeye in taking on the electrical menace of Zzzax; Meanwhile, in Russia, Talbot and his forces successfully rescue Thunderbolt Ross from his captors but Talbot ends up getting captured himself. The story continues from Avengers 109 and continues into Defenders 7. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 181 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4338801002

First full Wolverine story (cameo appearance in previous issue). Cover art by Herb Trimpe. And Now...The Wolverine!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Jack Abel; Canadian super-agent Wolverine teams up with the Hulk to battle Wendigo; Once the monster is felled, however, Wolvie turns on the Hulk and the two battle; Marie goes ahead with her plans of trying to transfer the power of the Wendigo into the Hulk but when the guilt becomes too much for best friend Georges who feels responsible for Paul's monstrous condition, he works the change on himself; Paul Cartier is returned to human form and Georges becomes the Wendigo. Wendigos story continues in Monsters Unleashed 9.Marvel Value Stamp #54 (Shanna). Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 182 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4377612008

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 182 CGC 6.0 Qualified

Paper: Off white to white

Marvel Vale Stamp missing from page 10.

Label #4304930017

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Cover art by Herb Trimpe. First appearance of Hammer and Anvil in "Between Hammer and Anvil!," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; The Canadian government reins agent Wolverine back in from his unaccomplished mission of destroying the Hulk; He reluctantly retreats, and they send their special-op commandos to take on the brute; When even that doesnt work, they detonate a huge sleeping gas bomb at him, which finally puts the Hulk out; When the Hulk comes to, he is flying high above the forest, carried by the agents in a steel cage; The Hulk angrily breaks free of his prison, and jumps away to safer pastures. Next Wolverine in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Marvel Value Stamp Series A: The Golem. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 258 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #3947344013

"...to Hunt the Hulk!" Guest-starring the Soviet Super Soldiers. Captain America cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Cover by Frank Miller. The Hulk's powerful legs propel him into Russia. Seeing him as a threat the Russian military calls in the Soviet Super Soldiers to handle it. But do Crimson Dynamo, Darkstar, Vanguard, and Major Ursa even have the power to stop the Hulk's rampage. Their titanic tussle draws the attention of a powerful evil, the Presence! Meanwhile, Rick Jones goes to the Avengers to ask for their help to save the Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4432557003

1st appearance of Sabretooth - next appearance is in Power Man and Iron Fist # 66. "Snowfire!" Guest-starring Colleen Wing. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dan Green. Cover by Dave Cockrum, and Al Milgrom. Lost and wounded somewhere in the Canadian wilderness, Iron Fist must summon all his energy and skills to survive an encounter with the deadly man called Sabretooth. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 47 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4419920015

Barry Smith art. Origin retold. "Why Must There Be An Iron Man?" Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Barry Smith and Jim Mooney. Cover by Gil Kane. These are difficult days for Tony Stark as many people around him are questioning the purpose of Iron Man following the death of Kevin O'Brien. However, after lengthy soul-searching, Tony decides he is not going to quit being Iron Man. (Note: This issue features the retelling of the origin of Iron Man.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4384438002

"Beware the Blood Brothers!" First appearance of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark Marvel issues of the Bronze Age. Drax the Destroyer is a prisoner of Thanos at the evil Titan's Earth-fortress. In an effort to escape, Drax telepathically reaches out to Tony Stark for assistance; but before Iron Man can come to the rescue, Shell-Head is ambushed by the Blood Brothers! Can Drax and the golden avenger defeat the Blood Brothers and Thanos? Also first appearances of Drax the Destroyer, Starfox (in a flashback), and Mentor. (Note: Iron Man 55 was reprinted as a Marvel Milestone Edition in 1992.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4364244015

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4427612015

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4392330011

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "The Sad Saga of Willy the Weeper!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; The Joker teams up with Willie the Weeper when Willie breaks him out of Arkham; The Joker then helps him steal platinum but is thwarted by Gordon. Superman ad. 1 page Joker text article "The Wildest Card, Part 2," about the history of the Joker. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 5 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4392330014

Cover by Ernie Chan. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "The Joker Goes 'Wilde'!" In this tale, the Joker battles the Royal Flush Gang. Written by Martin Pasko, with art by Irv Novick and Tex Blaisdell. Cover price $0.25.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 5 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4425713004

Black Panther stories begin. Cover art by John Romita. The Monarch and the Man-Ape! (reprinted from Avengers 62), script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by George Klein; When the Black Panther and his fellow Avengers return to Wakanda they are captured by M'Baku, who plans to kill the Black Panther. Ad for The Ultimate Fan Club! FOOM! Friends Of Ol' Marvel. Monsters Unleashed ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 13 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4408153011

The Black Panther stars in Panther's Rage part 8, "The God Killer, script by Don McGregor, pencils by Billy Graham, inks by Craig Russell; he Panther fights and defeats one of the once-thought mythical white gorillas; introduction of Chandra, Kono (introduction), Jakak (introduction) and Wenzori (introduction). Pin-ups: the Black Panther from Avengers 73 by Frank Giacoia/Sam Grainger, and Venomm by Graham. Marvel Value Stamp. Letter from editor and writer Ralph Macchio. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Justice Inc. (1975) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4323269012

Cover art by Joe Kubert. "Batman and the Mummy" Hostess Twinkies ad. "This Night, an Avenger Is Born!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Al McWilliams; Origin and intro of the Avenger, and his support organization Justice, Inc.; The Avenger was Richard Benson; Due to the traumatic kidnapping of his wife and child the muscles in his face were frozen; This enabled him to literally mold his face into any shape. "Justice Incorporated" by Allen Asherman. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Ka-Zar (1974 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4425713007

Cover art by John Buscema. "Return to the Savage Land!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Paul Reinman, inks by Mike Royer; The son of an English nobleman, KA-ZAR grew up in the Savage Land alongside his loyal tiger Zabu after the death of his parents; Read his unbelievable origin here! It! Shanna the She-Devil cameo. The Living Colossus house ad. Marvel Bullpen Bulletins. FOOM house ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Madame Xanadu (1981 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Severe front/back scuff(s).

Label #3972691006

Step thru the doorway into nightmare with Madame Xanadu in the 25-page "Dance For Two Demons." Script by Steve Englehart, art by Marshall Rogers. Madame Xanadu centerfold by Michael W. Kaluta. Plus: A disease that transforms and corrupts is explored in the 7-page science fiction tale "Falling Down to Heaven..." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Brian Bolland. Cover by Michael W. Kaluta. Cover price $1.00.

Madame Xanadu (1981 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4016754010

Step thru the doorway into nightmare with Madame Xanadu in the 25-page "Dance For Two Demons." Script by Steve Englehart, art by Marshall Rogers. Madame Xanadu centerfold by Michael W. Kaluta. Plus: A disease that transforms and corrupts is explored in the 7-page science fiction tale "Falling Down to Heaven..." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Brian Bolland. Cover by Michael W. Kaluta. Cover price $1.00.

Madame Xanadu (1981 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4088787024

Step thru the doorway into nightmare with Madame Xanadu in the 25-page "Dance For Two Demons." Script by Steve Englehart, art by Marshall Rogers. Madame Xanadu centerfold by Michael W. Kaluta. Plus: A disease that transforms and corrupts is explored in the 7-page science fiction tale "Falling Down to Heaven..." Script by J.M. DeMatteis, art by Brian Bolland. Cover by Michael W. Kaluta. Cover price $1.00.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400952019

Direct Edition. "Regeneration and Rebirth!" Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Jim Mooney and Bob Wiacek. Whoever knows fear BURNS at the touch of the Man-Thing. A group of scientist set out to cure the shambling mass of muck and flora the Man-Thing, a monstrous creature that was once known as Ted Sallis. But before they can treat the monster, they must capture it. A feat easier said than done. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 8C CGC 9.0 Magazine Size Variant

Paper: White

Label #4428320024

Painted cover by Bob Larkin. The official comic book adaptation of the original 1970s science fiction TV series, Battlestar Galactica, written by Roger McKenzie, with art by Ernie Colon; In a distant time and place, a terrible war was waged between man and machine...the humans lost; Now, guided by their last surviving warship - the mighty Battlestar Galactica - a handful of survivors travel through space in search of the lost home of their ancestors, a shining planet known through ancient records, a planet called Earth. Includes an interview with special effects artist John Dykstra and much background information on the Battlestar Galactica universe. The story was reprinted in issues #1-3 of the Battlestar Galactica comic. 50 pgs. Full-color. This printing is magazine-sized and has the yellow Spider-Man Marvel logo in the corner. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 18 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4428320002

Raiders of the Lost Ark. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas/Steven Spielberg classic, introducing Indiana Jones. Written by Walt Simonson, with art by John Buscema and Klaus Janson. Story later reprinted in Raiders of the Lost Ark #1-3 and Marvel Movie Spotlight #1. Full color; 68 pages. Painted cover by Howard Chaykin. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 20 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4428320025

Official adaptation of Dragonslayer, the movie. Also includes the creation of the Dragonslayer world and biographies of stars & directors. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 21 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4428320019

Conan the Barbarian. The official comic book adaptation of the Arnold Schwarzenegger film. Written by Michael Fleisher, with art by regular Conan artist John Buscema. Story later reprinted in Conan the Barbarian Movie Special #1-2 and the Marvel Illustrated paperback. Full color; 52 pages. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 24 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4428320022

The Dark Crystal. The official comic book adaptation of the Jim Henson fantasy film. Written by David Anthony Kraft, with art by Bret Blevins and Vince Colletta. Story later reprinted in The Dark Crystal #1-2. Includes numerous sketches by noted fantasy illustrator (and Dark Crystal concept designer) Brian Froud. Full color; 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 27 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4428320016

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The official comic book adaptation of the George Lucas classic. Luke Skywalker confronts his destiny while the Rebellion launches a desperate strike against the Empire. Written by Archie Goodwin, with art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Story later reprinted in Return of the Jedi #1-4. Full color; 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 28N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4428320018

Newsstand Edition. 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 $2.50.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3967993023

Origin of Warlock and Counter-Earth in "And Men Shall Call Him Warlock!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. This is the first appearance of Warlock, who was previously the character "Him" in Fantastic Four (see issues 66 and 67) and Thor (issues 165, 166) comics. High Evolutionary guest stars. Brief appearances by the Hulk and Thor. Kane/Adkins cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 58 CGC 9.8 SS

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Frank Miller on 4/17/23

Label #4231858004

Dr. Who stars in "Doctor Who and the Iron Legion Book Two: Against the Gods!" Script by Mills and Wagner, art by Dave Gibbons. Back-up: "K-9's Finest Hour." Script by Steve Moore, art by Paul Neary. Frank Miller/Terry Austin cover. Cover price $0.50.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 4 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4428320007

1st app. and origin Star-Lord. Cover art by Gray Morrow; Star-Lord illo by Bernie Wrightson; I Say It's Space Opera and I Say to Hell with It article by Archie Goodwin, pencils by John Fuller, inks by Rick Bryant; The Star-Lord article by Steve Englehart, art by Steve Gan; Star-Lord First House: Earth! written by Englehart, art by Steve Gan and Bob McLeod; Introduction…Sword in the Star article written by Edward S. Barkan and Bill Mantlo, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by McLeod; The Sword in the Star! Stave 1: Alas the Seeds of Man! written by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by P. Craig Russell and Rick Bryant; and Sherlock Holmes promo ad with art by Frank Thorne. 76 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Preview (1975 Magazine) 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3807656002

Cover art by Earl Norem; The Haunt of Horror illo penciled by John Buscema, inked by Ernie Chan; editorial by Roger Slifer; Lilith, Daughter of Dracula illo penciled by George Perez, inked by Pablo Marcos, with text by Steve Gerber; Profits are Plunging! story by Gerber, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Springer; Slinking Through the Psycho-Ward story by Doug Moench, art by Mike Kaluta; Death of the Living Dead! story by David Kraft, pencils by Brown, inks by Marcos; Picture of Andrea story by Moench, art by Sonny Trinidad; and UFO Connection ad. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 9 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4419920013

Spider-Man and Iron Man star in "The Tomorrow War!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. Three hundred years into the future, Spider-Man and Iron Man find themselves in the middle of a war between Zarrko the Tomorrow Man and Kang the Conqueror! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and the Avengers. This story takes place before the web-slinger battles the Hulk in Amazing Spider-Man 119 and 120. The Tomorrow Man previously appeared in Journey Into Mystery (Thor) 102. 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4419920014

Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the Human Torch star in "Time Bomb!" Part 2 of 3 (Continues from previous issue). Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. Spider-Man, Iron Man, and the Human Torch continue their battle against Kang the Conqueror and Zarrko the Tomorrow Man. Cameo appearance by the Avengers. (This issue was published the same month as the classic Amazing Spider-Man 121.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4125690021

Spider-Man and the Werewolf by Night battle Moondark in "Wolf at Bay!" Plot by Gerry Conway, script by Len Wein, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Don Perlin. Daredevil and Black Widow cameos. Gil Kane/John Romita Sr. cover. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 24 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4419920011

"Moondog is Another Name for Murder!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Brother Voodoo. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Spider-Man gets mixed up in a supernatural slugfest between Moondog and Brother Voodoo! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #90 Hercules.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4427511016

1st printing. "Blood Church!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange, the Human Torch, and Valkyrie. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. Unless Dr. Strange and the Human Torch defeat the demonic hordes of the deranged, self-styled prophet Jeremiah, Valkyrie will die! Can the Master of the Mystic Arts and old Hot-Head free Valkyrie in time? Cameo appearance by Clea. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) 32 pages. Note: Hasbro reprinted this issue with Marvel Greatest Battles Comic Packs: included in the Spider-Man and Captain Britain pack. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 36 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4419904011

"Once Upon a Time, in a Castle" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Frankenstein Monster. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Mike Esposito. At some point in high school, Peter Parker probably read Mary Shelley's classic novel "Frankenstein." At no point though did Peter think he might someday team up with Victor Frankenstein's creation! But due to a strange series of events, the Amazing Spider-Man finds himself across the Atlantic Ocean, in the Balkans, and inside the castle of the evil Baron von Shtupf...with only one friend by his side: the Frankenstein monster! It's a literary team up for the ages as the wondrous wall-crawler and the man-monster from the pages of a 19th century novel join forces...to save the world! Cameo appearance by the Man-Wolf. (Notes: Frankenstein previously appeared in Frankenstein Monster 18. This issue includes a 2-page retelling of the origin of Frankenstein's monster.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 67 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4416374023

"Tigra, Tigra, Burning Bright!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Tigra. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. It's a fast moving story as Kraven the Hunter ambushes the web-slinger! Shortly thereafter, the captive wall-crawler is attacked by a mind-controlled Tigra! Can Spider-Man free Tigra from Kraven's clutches? The amazing one needs to quickly, because a stampede of wild animals is charging in his direction! (Notes: Kraven and Tigra previously battled in Marvel Chillers 4. Kraven appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 209. John Byrne inked page 10. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 203.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 68 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416374021

"The Measure of a Man!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Man-Thing. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Byrne and Joe Rubinstein. Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson are visiting the circus, when they notice a sad-looking creature imprisoned in a glass cage. It's the Man-Thing! What is he doing in New York? After nightfall, a sympathetic Spider-Man returns to the circus and frees his friend. The trip back to the Everglades is going smoothly until the plane crashes in the Florida swamp! One thing leads to another...and the web-slinger, Man-Thing, and Jennifer Kale wage a savage battle for survival against a new evil villain...D'Spayre! An outstanding story! First appearance of D'Spayre. (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Michael Higgins. The back inside cover contains a Star Wars ad with Neal Adams art. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 204.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 69 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416374022

"Night of the Living God!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Havok. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Dave Cockrum. During a quiet morning walk on Muir Isle, Alex Summers and Lorna Dane are attacked by a group of Egyptian henchmen! Meanwhile on the Empire State University campus, Peter Parker witnesses more Egyptian henchmen stealing a priceless ankh! Several hours later, the two storylines collide in New York City when Havok and the web-slinger team up to battle the Living Pharaoh! But after the pharaoh captures Havok and attaches the mystic ankh to the powerful mutant's neck...the Living Monolith walks the Earth again! What in the world is Spider-Man going to do now? Cameo appearances by Thor and the Beast. (Notes: The Living Pharaoh previously tried to tap into Havok's power in Uncanny X-men 54, 55, and 56. The subplot involving the Beast continues in Uncanny X-men 111. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 205 and 206.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 70 CGC 9.6

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Label #4416374024

"Whom Gods Destroy!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Havok, and Thor. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Tony DeZuniga. Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. The Living Monolith is rampaging thru Manhattan! And your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man needs some high-powered help to stop the awesome Egyptian giant! Enter the Mighty Thor! Wow, in no time at all a spectacular battle erupts in New York harbor between the Prince of Asgard and the Living Monolith! Will the thunder god's power be enough to stop the Egyptian behemoth? Perhaps, but only if the web-slinger can free Havok from his booby-trapped coffin! An excellent two-part story! (Notes: The Living Monolith returns in Power Man and Iron Fist 56 & 57. The letters page includes a special article taken from the Wichita Eagle in which the newspaper tells its readers that the daily Spider-Man comic strip will be returning to the paper after a one-week hiatus. A 3-panel strip with art by John Romita is also included. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Tales 206.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 71 CGC 9.6

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Label #4408162010

"Deathgarden" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Falcon. Script by Bill Kunkel. Pencils by Dave Wenzel. Inks by Dan Green. Cover by Ernie Chan. Someone has poisoned the Living Legend! And now Captain America lies near death! So it's up to Cap's former partner, the Falcon, and the Amazing Spider-Man to find the anti-toxin before time runs out! The two heroes' search leads to Long Island and the garden paradise of the Plantman! Can the web-slinger and the Falcon fight off the deadly vines and vegetation and save the star-spangled avenger? Cameo appearances by Nick Fury, Dum Dum Dugan, and Advanced Idea Mechanics. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 73 CGC 9.6

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Label #4427511017

"A Fluttering of Wings Most Foul" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Daredevil. Script by Gary Friedrich. Art by Kerry Gammill (1st professional comics work - breakdowns) and Don Perlin (finishes). Cover by Keith Pollard and Bob McLeod. Peter Parker visits the law offices of Nelson and Murdock for free legal advice concerning his aunt. However, Peter's counseling session is cut short when Matt Murdock detects the Owl's helicopter close by! Daredevil quickly swings into action to tackle the Owl's henchmen, but Spidey is already mixing it up with them! Eventually both the Man Without Fear and the wall-crawler pursue the helicopter to the Owl's new aerie in New Jersey, where the final showdown takes place! (Note: The Owl returns in Marvel Team-Up 98.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 74 CGC 9.8

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Label #4427511018

"Live From New York, It's Saturday Night!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Not Ready for Prime Time Players. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by Bob Hall. Inks by Marie Severin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Marie Severin. In a crossover ahead of its time, Marvel's premier superhero meets the cast of one of the hottest TV comedy shows of the 1970's! Mary Jane Watson and Peter Parker have tickets to Saturday Night Live! But before the show begins, John Belushi receives a package that contains a mystic ring. The ring seems harmless, so John puts the ring on his finger. However, someone else wants that ring very badly...the Silver Samurai! When Peter sees an SNL production member being attacked, the Amazing Spider-Man leaps into action! And on stage with the bright lights shining and the cameras rolling, the wall-crawler and John Belushi cross swords with the Silver Samurai! SNL cast members: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Jane Curtin, Garrett Morris, Bill Murray, Laraine Newman, Gilda Radner, and Lorne Michaels (producer). Cameo appearances by Stan Lee as the host of SNL; and the Muppets characters, Statler and Waldorf, as real people sitting in the balcony. (Note: The letters page of Marvel Team-Up 80 describes the development of this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.35.