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Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 192 CBCS 7.5

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Label #21-279720A-010

"The Lurker Beneath Loch Fear!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Joe Staton. The man-brute known as the Hulk has been returned home by the Shaper of Worlds. Now the green goliath is in for some mayhem on the Scottish Moors as he comes face-to-face with the lurker beneath loch fear! Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 200 CBCS 8.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-031

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Romita. An Intruder In the Mind!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Doc Samson shrinks the Hulk down so he can enter Glen Talbot's brain and try to restore his memories; While in Talbot's mind, the Hulk is attacked by a host of former friends and foes; Glen's memories are restored but Samson's machine accidentally shrinks the Hulk to nothingness. Marvel Value Stamp Series B #25: Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 200 CBCS 5.0

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Label #23-47F5AB7-012

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Romita. An Intruder In the Mind!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Joe Staton (finished art), inks by Joe Staton; Doc Samson shrinks the Hulk down so he can enter Glen Talbot's brain and try to restore his memories; While in Talbot's mind, the Hulk is attacked by a host of former friends and foes; Glen's memories are restored but Samson's machine accidentally shrinks the Hulk to nothingness. Marvel Value Stamp Series B #25: Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 201 CGC 8.0

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Label #4162936013

Script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Joe Staton. Rich Buckler/John Romita Sr. cover. Conan the Barbarian take-off in a story titled "The Sword and the Sorcer!" in which the Hulk encounters a barbarian named Kronak the Barbarian "from the frigid Northlands and the distant slopes of Agaron." Kronak looks a LOT like our old pal Conan. A fun story! Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 214 CBCS 7.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-033

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Ernie Chan. The Jack of Hearts Is Wild!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Ernie Chan (finished art), inks by Ernie Chan; After witnessing the Jade Giant's destructive capacity, Jack of Hearts tries to bring Hulk down. SHIELD appearance. First appearance of the second Bi-Beast (cameo). Letter from comics writer Kurt Busiek. 32 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 220 CBCS 8.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-036

"Fury at 5000 Fathoms!" Guest-starring Doc Samson. Story by Len Wein and Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Ernie Chan. The Jade Giant battles pirates and meets a kindred soul far below the turbulent surface of the sea. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 221 CBCS 7.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-037

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler [as Validar], inks by Joe Rubinstein. Show Me the Way To Go Home, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Alfredo Alcala (finished art), inks by Alfredo Alcala; Banner awakens on Walter Newell's boat and slips away when they arrive back to New York City; When Newell realizes that Bruce Banner was his mystery passenger, he attempts to find Bruce before the Hulk can do any damage, which leads to a battle between Sting-Ray and the Hulk, followed by the Hulk disappearing again. Doc Samson appearance. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 174,287. Spider-Man Hostess Cup Cakes ad, pencils by Ross Andru. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 223 CBCS 7.5

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Label #22-0F7594C-038

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler (as Validar), inks by Ernie Chan. "The Curing of Dr. Banner!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finished art), inks by Joe Rubinstein; While Hulk is leaping through the country, his gamma energy is released from his body; Hulk turns into a green Bruce and finally into the human Bruce; Somehow, Bruce Banner was cured from his curse!; Meanwhile, the Leader defeats Doc Samson and takes command of Gamma Base; Bruce hires McKraken, the pilot he contacted once to get to the Niagara falls (TIH #160) and flies to Gamma base to tell the good news; But the Leader locks him in a sealed room where Thunderbolt Ross and Doc Samson are kept as prisoners. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 234 CBCS 9.0

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Label #22-2D520EC-048

"Battlefield Berkeley!" Part 1 of 4. Quasar and Doc Samson cameo. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. Learn the intricate past of Trish Starr, the Hulk's erstwhile friend, and find out how the Hulk, Hank Pym, Doctor Strange and the Defenders' Nighthawk all fit into it. Plus, what happens when Machine Man shows up and kidnaps Trish? Quasar's story continues in Marvel Two in One (1974) #73. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 234 VG/FN 5.0

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"Battlefield Berkeley!" Part 1 of 4. Quasar and Doc Samson cameo. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. Learn the intricate past of Trish Starr, the Hulk's erstwhile friend, and find out how the Hulk, Hank Pym, Doctor Strange and the Defenders' Nighthawk all fit into it. Plus, what happens when Machine Man shows up and kidnaps Trish? Quasar's story continues in Marvel Two in One (1974) #73. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 237 CBCS 8.0

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Label #22-0F7594C-044

"When a City Dies!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Machine Man. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. The Hulk and Machine Man finally catch up to Trish Star's kidnappers and heaven help those who would wrong the Hulk. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 238 CBCS 7.0

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Label #22-0F7594C-045

"Post Hulk, Post Holocaust!" Special guest-appearance by President Jimmy Carter. Doc Samson cameo. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Jack Abel. In the wake of the Hulk, Central City lies in ruins leaving S.H.I.E.L.D. behind to clean-up the mess. Plus, the debut of the new villain Goldbug. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 240 CBCS 8.0

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Label #22-0F7594C-046

"...And now El Dorado!" Part 2 of 5. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Through the manipulations of those simply called They, the Hulk has been brought to the mystic land of El Dorado. What do these mysterious beings want with the Jade Giant and what does it mean for Bruce Banner? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 3 CGC 4.5

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Label #4055985016

Reprinting "To Live Again!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #70. "Like A Beast At Bay!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #71. "Within A Monster Dwells A Man!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #72. "Another World, Another Foe!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Bob Powell. Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #73. "The Wisdom of the Watcher!" Written by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby and Bob Powell. Inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). Originally from Tales to Astonish Vol. 1 #74. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 6 VF+ 8.5

Beware the Beehive! - Written by Len Wein & David Kraft. Art by Herb Trimpe, Frank Giacoia and Mike Esposito. Once before, the cocoon opened -- to unleash Adam Warlock! But what lurks within it now? Guest-starring Doctor Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts! 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

Iron Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CBCS 7.0

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Label #19-3BB47DB-005

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 Fist (1975 1st Series) 14 CGC 6.0

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Label #4115974003

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) 55 CGC 8.5

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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.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 67 FN+ 6.5

"Return of the Freak!" Story by Mike Friedrich. Art by George Tuska and Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. Eddie March is near death after his heroic effort to stop Dr. Spectrum in the previous issue. Tony Stark and Dr. Don Blake use the enervator to try to save Eddie's life, but the procedure goes awry and Eddie becomes the Freak! Now Iron Man has to stop his friend's rampage! (Note: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #80 the Ghost Rider.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 126 VG 4.0

"The Hammer Strikes!" Part 4 of 5. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. At last Tony Stark comes face-to-face with Justin Hammer! However the circumstances of their first meeting are not favorable to the CEO of Stark International! Tony is a prisoner on Hammer's floating Mediterranean fortress! And his only chance of escape lies in locating his briefcase that contains his backup suit of armor! As shown on the intense cover, the golden avenger indeed finds what he's looking for and successfully suits up! But Justin Hammer has an army of super-villains waiting for him! The battle royal is coming next issue! Cameo appearances by Jim Rhodes, Bethany Cabe, Ling McPherson, the Blizzard, Beetle, Constrictor, Discus, Leap-Frog, Man-Killer, Melter, Porcupine, Spymaster, Stiletto, Water Wizard, and Whiplash. Flashback cameos by Ant-Man and the Avengers. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

Journey into Mystery (1972 2nd series) 1 CBCS 4.5

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Label #23-253E131-003

Cover by Gil Kane and Tom Palmer. Dig Me No Grave!, script by Roy Thomas (adaptation) and Robert E. Howard (original story), art by Gil Kane and Tom Palmer; When John Grimlan dies, two of his friends must undertake a strange series of tasks that reveal dark secrets about the life of the dead man. House!, script by Steve Englehart, art by Ralph Reese; Jim Staton finds refuge in a deserted house during a storm, or so he thinks. You Show Me Your Dream -- I'll Show You Mine!!, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Starlin and Mike Ploog; A man and woman who have never met repeatedly dream the same weird dream, seeing each other and the figure of Death. House ad for Marvel Spotlight #6 and Luke Cage Hero for Hire #3, art by Mike Ploog and Billy Graham. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Jungle Action (1972 Marvel) 12 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Klaus Janson. The Black Panther stars in Panther's Rage part 7, "Blood Stains on Virgin Snow," script by Don McGregor, breakdowns by Billy Graham, finished art by Klaus Janson; The Panther infiltrates Killmonger's lair but is rendered unconscious by Sombre; He is dumped in the snowfield of the Land of Chilling Mists where it is expected he will be killed by wolves; The Panther defeats the wolves. 2-page backup, :The Hidden Land of Wakanda!, script by Don McGregor; Summary of the story so far, with reprinted panels from Jungle Action #6-11 superimposed over a map of Wakanda. Letters from editors Dean Mullaney and Meloney Crawford. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Ka-Zar (1970 1st Series) 1 CBCS 6.0

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Label #23-336D7D6-002

68-page squarebound giant. Reprints: "The Coming of Ka-Zar" (script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby; from Uncanny X-Men 10) and "The Mystery of the Midnight Stalker" (script by Lee, pencils by Gene Colan; from Daredevil 24). Also in this issue, a new Hercules story, "In His Footsteps, the Huntsman of Zeus" (script by Allyn Brodsky, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Dick Ayers). Guest starring the Avengers. Story continues in Sub-Mariner 29.. New Marie Severin/John Verpoorten cover. Cover price $0.25.

Ka-Zar (1974 2nd Series) 2 CGC 7.5 SS Friedrich

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Signed by Mike Friedrich on 11/3/23

Label #4342144001

Last 20-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. "The Fall of the Red Wizard," script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Jack Abel; KA-ZAR and SHANNA aren't too keen on the idea of becoming human sacrifices; But when a triceratops rampages through their village, the Fall People are convinced Ka-Zar's blasphemy is to blame; Continued origin of the Savage Land. The Shanna story continues in Daredevil 109. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #1259660022

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Machine Man (1978 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. "Machine Man," script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; While Machine Man is busy saving the life of a hiker in danger, he is unaware that Dr. Broadhurst is receiving a government agent who is informing him that Colonel Kragg has been assigned to terminate the last surviving X-51 unit; Machine Man walks deeper into the forest where he comes across Peter Spaulding, whose van is struck behind a fallen tree; After MM moves the tree out of the way, Peter offers Machine Man a lift; They make small talk in the van until Machine Man learns that Peter is a psychiatrist and becomes uncomfortable and exits the van in traffic; Using a skateboard built into his feet, Machine Man attracts the notice of the police, who in turn alert the troops of Col. Kragg. Mr. Machine renamed Machine Man; cont'd from 2001: A Space Odyssey #10. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Man-Thing (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

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Label #4285769006

"Battle for the Palace of the Gods!" Written by Steve Gerber. Art by Val Mayerik and Sal Tarpani. Cover by Frank Brunner. Now in its own magazine - the macabre Man-Thing, the most startling sawmp-creature of all! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Howard the Duck. Cover price $0.20.

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

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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.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.4

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Label #4400952023

Newsstand 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.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.0

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Label #4400952022

Newsstand 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.

Man-Thing (1979 2nd Series) 1N CGC 8.0

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Label #4400952024

Newsstand 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 Chillers (1975) 1 CBCS 5.0

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Label #21-3246A82-006

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. 1st appearance of Modred the Mystic in "Magic is Alive!", script by Marv Wolfman (inspiration) and Bill Mantlo, pencils by Ed Hannigan (page 1) and Yong Montano, inks by John Romita (page 1), Frank Giacoia (page 1), and Yong Montano; Janet Lyton and Grant Whittacker dig a tunnel to try and find the lost tower of Darkhold in England; They work through a storm, which washes out the supports of their tunnel, causing it to cave ; In the adjoining chamber they find what they believe is a perfectly preserved human body in a tomb dating back to the Dark Ages; The man comes to life, revealing himself to be Mordred, a magician's apprentice during the final years of Camelot. Reprint back-up story "It Happened in the Attic!" (from Mystical Tales 7), art by Frank Bolle; A man goes back in time and kills his ancestor. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Chillers (1975) 30 Cent Variant 6 CBCS 8.5

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30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #22-03106F5-016

30 cent cover price variant with circle price style. Tigra and Red Wolf star in "Soul Catcher." Script by Tony Isabella, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Frank Springer. Super-Skrull cameo. Letter to the editor from comic writer Ralph Macchio. Rich Buckler cover pencils, Mike Esposito cover inks. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 1 CBCS 8.0

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Label #23-11CBD69-006

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This is it – the notorious Marvel comic that actually had blood from the members of KISS mixed into the printers ink. If you want to own a piece of Gene Simmons, this is as close as youre going to get. The fact that the rock band is battling Dr. Doom and Mephisto almost pales in comparison. Written by Howard the Ducks Steve Gerber, of all people, with art by Alan Weiss, John Buscema, Rich Buckler, and Sal Buscema. Full color. Cover by Weiss and Gray Morrow. 68 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 2 CBCS 9.8

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Label #23-1EA4BC5-004

Conan: Revenge of the Barbarian. Written by Roy Thomas, with art by John Buscema, based on Robert E. Howards Black Vulmea's Vengeance. Includes a feature on the first Conan movie with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Full color. Cover by Earl Norem. 68 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 3 CBCS 8.0

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Label #23-11CBD69-038

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind. The official comic book adaptation of the Steven Spielberg film. Written by Archie Goodwin with art by Walt Simonson and Klaus Janson. If the characters look strange, it's because Marvel did not get the rights to use the movie actors likeness. Full color. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 4 CBCS 8.5

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Label #23-11CBD69-055

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Marvel Comics Super Special #4: The Beatles Story. David Anthony Kraft story, Tom Palmer cover, George Perez and Klaus Janson art Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 5 CBCS 9.4

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Label #23-11CBD69-058

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Kiss stars in "The Land of Khyscz!" Plot by Ralph Macchio and Alan Weiss, script by Macchio, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Tony DeZuniga. Pull-out poster by George Bush (not the president). Bob Larkin painted cover. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 6 CBCS 7.5

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Label #23-11CBD69-059

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Jaws 2. The official comic book adaptation of Universals first shark sequel. Written by Richard Marschall, with art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Includes an interview with Jaws 2 director Jeannot Szwarc. Full color. Painted cover by Bob Larkin. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 8A CBCS 8.5 Treasury Size Marvel 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #23-11CBD69-060

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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. 48 pgs. Full-color. This first printing is treasury-sized and has the red Spider-Man Marvel logo in the corner. Cover price $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 9 CBCS 8.0

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Label #23-11CBD69-062

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The Savage Sword of Conan. Conan in Robert E. Howards Trail of the Bloodstained God, written by Roy Thomas, with art by John Buscema and Tony DeZuniga. Red Sonja in Day of the Red Judgment, written by Roy Thomas, with art by Howard Chaykin. Full color. Painted cover by Buscema. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 10 CBCS 7.5

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Label #23-11CBD69-007

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Star-Lord. The interstellar cop returns in World in a Bottle, written by Doug Moench, with art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. To Sleep, Perchance to Die, written by Marc Dacy, with art by Ernie Colon. Full color. Painted cover by Earl Norem. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 11 CBCS 8.0

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Label #23-11CBD69-009

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Warriors of the Shadow Realm. Part I of a Weirdworld epic written by Doug Moench, with art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres and Peter Ledger. Tyndall, Velanna and Mud-Butt encounter a lost race of elves and battle a fallen god. Detailed maps and background info on Weirdworld, despite this being the first Weirdworld story since creator Mike Ploog left Marvel in a contract dispute. Full color. Painted cover by Buscema. 50 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Comics Super Special (1977) 12 CBCS 9.0

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Label #23-11CBD69-013

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Warriors of the Shadow Realm. Part II of a Weirdworld epic written by Doug Moench, with art by John Buscema, Rudy Nebres and Peter Ledger. Tyndall, Velanna and Mud-Butt encounter a lost race of elves and battle a fallen god. Also includes a history of fantasy illustration by editor Richard Marschall. Full color. Painted cover by Buscema. 52 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0124484001

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.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4323252003

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) 3 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Frank Giacoia. While the World Spins Mad!, script by Barry Smith (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), pencils by Barry Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Sensing evil, Strange is so focused on seeking it out he's almost hit by a truck; He calls upon The Ancient One, who warns him of the nature of the evil, but is still mystified; Then he finds himself confronted by someone (or something) who takes his own form, and tells him he's "already defeated"; Only when he discovers his oldest enemy is at the bottom of it does he also realize he was hit by the truck--and has been in a hospital bed ever since!; On recovering, he erases the memory of the night's events from the doctor's mind, as "Many things there are that mankind must not know..." 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Premiere (1972) 47 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-1A09785-004

Cover art by Bob Layton. First Scott Lang as Ant-Man in "To Steal An Ant-Man!", script by David Michelinie, pencils by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finished art), inks by Bob Layton; What happens when Scott Lang, former electrician to the Avengers, steals Hank Pym's shrinking particles?; And why has this ex-con reverted back to his thieving ways?; Check out Scott Lang, Ant-Man, suited up for the first time! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Presents (1975 Marvel) 5 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4413218005

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Joe Sinnott. "Planet of the Absurd!," script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Al Milgrom (breakdowns) and Howard Chaykin (finished art), inks by Howard Chaykin; With support systems failing, Martinex sets about repairing the Guardians Spaceship and sends the remaining members to the planet below to bide their time; What waits for the team is a planet much like New York city, complete with a strange mix of gangsters and aliens, and the Guardians find themselves splat in the middle of an alien gang war! The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B # 56. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.