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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 142 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4384611003

"Dead Man's Bluff" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by John Romita. An angry wall-crawler scours Manhattan looking for Mysterio! The web-slinger's long-time foe has made the grave mistake of using the late Gwen Stacy as one of his illusions! And that's stepping way over the line! But what if Peter's sighting of Gwen was genuine? Hold on, that's impossible! Gwen died several months ago! Or did she? Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will dive into that mystery soon enough! But in the meantime, he's giving a piece of his mind to Mysterio! First (cameo) appearance of the Gwen Stacy clone. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Aunt May, Glory Grant, Betty Brant, Ned Leeds, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Note: This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 119.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 146 FN/VF 7.0

"Scorpion...Where is thy Sting?" Part 2 of 2. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by John Romita Sr., John Romita, Jr., Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and John Tartaglione. Cover by John Romita Sr. While Aunt May's nephew comes to grips with the return of Gwen Stacy (clone), the devious Jackal once more plots the wall-crawler's violent demise! And this time he uses the unsuspecting Scorpion as his pawn! The Scorpion thought he killed Spidey last issue, but once Mac Gargan learns the truth; he wants another shot! So the Jackal tells him to look in May Parker's hospital room! What a cruel thing to do! And as depicted on the dynamic cover, the Scorpion indeed pays Aunt May a visit! But the super-villain with a sting wasn't counting on a fighting mad web-slinger in the waiting room! The beleaguered Scorpion doesn't stand a chance! Elements of the story continue in Giant-Size Spider-Man 5. (Note: The Scorpion returns in Ms. Marvel (1977 1st series #1. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #67 Cyclops by George Tuska. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 123.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 149 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Label #21-279BDC8-005

First appearance of the Spider-Man Clone in "Even If I Live, I Die!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. One of the classic web-slinger issues of the bronze age! At Shea Stadium in Queens, the master plan of the Jackal finally comes together! On the infield grass, the Amazing Spider-Man fights to the finish against a carbon copy of himself - the Spider-Clone! With Ned Leeds in mortal danger, can the wondrous wall-crawler triumph over his clone and the Jackal too? But even if he wins, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man may still lose Gwen once again. An emotional ending for all. Origins of the Jackal and the Gwen Stacy clone. Apparent deaths of the Jackal and the Spider-Clone. Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Mary Jane Watson, and the Tarantula. Flashback cameos by Anthony Serba and Gwen Stacy. (Note: The Gwen Stacy clone returns many years later in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 8. The next story arc relating to the clone saga takes place in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) 25-31 - the introduction of Carrion, the clone of Professor Miles Warren. This issue completes Gerry Conway's unforgettable 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title - highlighted by the death of Gwen Stacy; the creation of the Punisher; and the Spider-Clone saga. Many future stories proceeded from Gerry Conway's bronze age scripts. The full clone saga was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: The Amazing Spider-Man - The Original Clone Saga. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 126.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 149 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage. Oxidation.

First appearance of the Spider-Man Clone in "Even If I Live, I Die!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. One of the classic web-slinger issues of the bronze age! At Shea Stadium in Queens, the master plan of the Jackal finally comes together! On the infield grass, the Amazing Spider-Man fights to the finish against a carbon copy of himself - the Spider-Clone! With Ned Leeds in mortal danger, can the wondrous wall-crawler triumph over his clone and the Jackal too? But even if he wins, your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man may still lose Gwen once again. An emotional ending for all. Origins of the Jackal and the Gwen Stacy clone. Apparent deaths of the Jackal and the Spider-Clone. Cameo appearances by Joe Robertson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, Mary Jane Watson, and the Tarantula. Flashback cameos by Anthony Serba and Gwen Stacy. (Note: The Gwen Stacy clone returns many years later in Spectacular Spider-Man Annual 8. The next story arc relating to the clone saga takes place in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) 25-31 - the introduction of Carrion, the clone of Professor Miles Warren. This issue completes Gerry Conway's unforgettable 3-year run as the writer of the Amazing Spider-Man title - highlighted by the death of Gwen Stacy; the creation of the Punisher; and the Spider-Clone saga. Many future stories proceeded from Gerry Conway's bronze age scripts. The full clone saga was reprinted in 2011 in the trade paperback: The Amazing Spider-Man - The Original Clone Saga. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 126.) 32 pages. 25c cover price. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 137 FN+ 6.5

"We Do Seek Out New Avengers!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita. The epic celestial madonna saga has concluded in Giant-Size Avengers 4. And now Earth's Mightiest Heroes need to replenish their ranks! Moondragon, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket quickly sign up, but the Avengers still need one more member, so Iron Man and Thor hold tryouts at Shea Stadium. Who will answer the call to join? The bombastic Beast! However, someone else shows up at Shea Stadium too...the powerful Stranger! Will Hank McCoy survive his tryout? Meanwhile, the Vision and the Scarlet Witch enjoy their honeymoon in French Polynesia; and Hawkeye leaves the Avengers to go back in time to find the Black Knight. Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, the Black Panther, Black Widow, Captain America, Hercules, and Quicksilver. Cover price $0.25.

Avengers (1963 1st Series) 139 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3892981005

"Prescription: Violence!!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by George Tuska. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Janet Pym still lies comatose in the hospital after being wounded in battle vs. the Toad two issues ago. While a stressed out Hank Pym and his fellow Avengers stand guard at her bedside, the Wasp receives a visitor! Is it an old friend? No, it's an old foe...the Whirlwind! The Pym's long-time adversary quickly flees, but during the brief battle Yellowjacket finally realizes the Whirlwind's secret identity! And when Yellowjacket confronts his former limo driver, the action begins! Can the Beast and a super-sized Hank Pym reign in the Whirlwind? Meanwhile, Iron Man and Moondragon fly to Latveria looking for Hawkeye. Cameo appearances by Patsy Walker, the Toad, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. (Notes: The Whirlwind previously appeared in Marvel Feature (1st series) 9. The letters page includes letters from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and comics historian Peter Sanderson, respectively.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 190 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4426146012

"Nightshade is Deadlier the Second Time Around!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Joe Sinnott. In a shock to everyone present, Nightshade is revealed as the architect of the craziness occurring at the SHIELD medical facility! She's not going to turn all the men into werewolves this time, but she has mind-controlled every male agent -- in order to take over the entire SHIELD organization! Thankfully, Sam Wilson regains his wits and remembers his heroic persona. So he helps Captain America knock out the "Wild Bill" robot! And then Cap, Falcon, Redwing, and Contessa Valentina Allegra make their final attempt to uproot Deadly Nightshade! Cameo appearance by Eric Koeing. Flashback cameo by Nick Fury to recap the events of Captain America 164. (Notes: Nightshade returns in Power Man and Iron Fist (1972) #51. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 192 CBCS 1.8

Paper: Off white

Marvel Value Stamp Missing From 10th Page, Does Not Affect Story. Incomplete.

Label #23-14ED31C-005

First appearance of Dr. Karla Sofen in "Mad-Flight!" Script by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by Frank Robbins. Inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by John Romita Sr. and Frank Giacoia. Steve Rogers is in a big hurry to get back to New York after the Falcon's trial. So he jumps on the first available flight departing from LAX. Unfortunately, the Living Legend doesn't bother to check the flight manifest before boarding the special charter jet! And as shown on the death-defying cover, that might be a fatal mistake! Cap is shocked when he sees Doctor Faustus and his cohorts on board! Hence he formulates a plan to commandeer the plane! Is a midflight takeover on the inflight menu? (Notes: Dr. Karla Sofen appears next in Incredible Hulk 228 where she makes her first appearance as the second Moonstone. Cap will encounter Moonstone in Captain America 230. Doctor Faustus appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 169 & 170. The final page announces and previews Jack Kirby's return to Marvel and the Captain America title. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp series A #56 The Rawhide Kid by Larry Lieber.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 38 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4427246024

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson. "No Way Out!", script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Al Milgrom (co-plot), pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson; The Lunatic Legion introduce themselves to the captive Mar-Vell, though in his delirious state he's barely aware of them; They are a group of blue-skinned Kree opposed to their race's intermixing with other species that produced the pink-skinned offshoot and to the Supreme Intelligence that fostered Kree culture away from their conservative ideals; They want to execute Mar-Vell, distrusting him as a pink Kree with mutated powers stationed near their Blue Area outpost; Before that happens, Mar-Vell recovers from Rick's drug-induced trip finding that the mind-expanding effects of the drug have combined with his Cosmic Awareness to make him even more fluid and alert; On top of that, Rick's and Mar-Vell's minds have merged more completely, which they find beneficial in doubling their mental power and allowing them to switch seamlessly even without the Nega-Bands; Together as Captain Marvel, they easily defeat the Lunatic Legion. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 39 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4427246014

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson. "The Trial Of The Watcher," script by Steve Englehart (plot, script) and Al Milgrom (plot), pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson; Captain Marvel follows the Watchers' teleportation beam back to their home world; Mar-Vell insists on speaking in Uatu's defense at his trial, but the other Watchers refuse to acknowledge him and imprison him in a stasis field so he can't follow, then leave him in the jungle clearing where they arrived; Mar-Vell and Rick plan to switch in hopes of disrupting the field, but Mar-Vell can't even move his arms enough to clash the Nega-Bands. Instead, they put their minds together in an extension of their newfound ability to switch through will alone and ultimately free themselves from each other as well as the field; Their feat is witnessed from the shadows by a young Watcher named Aron as well as a jungle predator called a Rackcat; The Rackcat attacks as soon as Mar-Vell and Rick separate, forcing Mar-Vell to fend it off before they can search for the trial; The Rackcat pursues them persistently and Aron continues to observe out of fascination. Cameos by the Silver Surfer, the Fantastic Four, Galactus, the Molecule Man, Kang, the Super-Skrull, Electro, Thor, Him (Adam Warlock), Dormammu, Loki. Captain Marvel in The Big Bang!! Hostess snack cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 41 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4427246013

Cover art by Al Milgrom. "Havoc On Homeworld!", script by Steve Englehart (plot; script) and Al Milgrom (plot), pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Bernie Wrightson (page 3 figure; page 6 figures); P. Craig Russell (page 2 left tier; pages 7; 10-11; 15; 17; 27; top of 31 and face in panel 7); Bob McLeod (pages 14; 18); Terry Austin (backgrounds pages 2-6; bottom of 31); and Al Milgrom (pages 1; 16; 22-26); Captain Marvel, merged with Rick Jones, returns to Hala to report to the Supreme Intelligence about the Lunatic Legion; They're surprised and confused to find the Lunatic Legion waiting for them there to fight them at the Supreme Intelligence's behest; After Captain Marvel easily defeats them, the Supreme Intelligence praises him, revealing that everything Mar-Vell has experienced since first being assigned to Earth has been part of an elaborate plan to create a perfect opponent for himself in a battle that will either award him the mind of Rick Jones and its dormant ultimate power or else put the final nail in the coffin of the Kree's evolutionary dead-end; Mar-Vell isn't interested in playing the game, but the revelation that his leader might have orchestrated Una's death as part of his schemes sends him into a rage; The Supreme Intelligence counters the attack by separating Mar-Vell from Rick Jones in a way that leaves each of them with one of the Nega-Bands and summons Ronan the Accuser, the once traitor now under the Supreme Intelligence's control, to attack them. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 2 (Hulk). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 117 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4418461011

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita and Tony Mortellaro. Mind Tap!, script by Steve Gerber (plot) and Chris Claremont, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Vince Colletta; Owl has captured DD and threatens to sap his mind completely unless the Widow captures a very specific woman, Shanna the She-Devil; Black Widow and Shanna the She-Devil help DD take the Owl down; DD returns to New York without the Widow. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #88 (The Leader by Herb Trimpe). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 445 FN 6.0

Last 60-cent 96 Page Super Spectacular. In a new Batman story, the Caped Crusader is wanted for murder after being accused of murdering Talia, the daughter of his old enemy, Ra's al Ghul, in "Break-In at the Bighouse!" (script by Len Wein, art by Jim Aparo). New Robin story, "The Touchdown Trap!" (script by Bob Rozakis, art by Mike Grell). Star Hawkins reprint, "The Case of the Robot-Spy!" (from Strange Adventures 116; script by John Broome, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Bernard Sachs). Marty Moran, Headline Hunter reprint, "The Human Bomb!" (from Big Town 2; art by Dan Barry). Manhunters Around the World reprint, "The Swiss Border Patrol!" (from Star-Spangled 105). Perfect Crime Mystery reprint, "The Case of the Crooked Gambler!" (from Gang Busters 5). Roy Raymond, TV Detective reprint, "The Man Who Slept 200 Years!" (from Detective 222; art by Ruben Moreira). Elongated Man reprint, "Ten Miles to Nowhere!" (from Detective 327; script by Gardner Fox, art by Carmine Infantino). "24 Hours From Death" reprint (from Gang Busters 25). Dr. Midnite Golden Age reprint, "Case of the Talking Shadows!" (from All-American 101). Aparo cover. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 158 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-27946BA-004

"Invasion from the 5th (Count It, 5th!) Dimension" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Al Milgrom. A quiet Friday night at the Baxter Building is disrupted by Quicksilver! And after a brief skirmish with the Human Torch, the mutant speedster tells the FF that Attilan has been overrun by Xemu, the Master of the Fifth Dimension! Xemu plans to destroy the Earth with the Thunder Horn! Will Reed, Ben, Johnny, Medusa, and Pietro get back to the Hidden Land in time? Cameo appearance by the Invisible Girl. Flashback cameos by Iron Man and Thor to recap the events of Fantastic Four 150. (Notes: Xemu previously appeared in Strange Tales 103. The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 428,583; average paid circulation 218,330.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 163 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-04C89CD-006

"Finale!" Part 4 of 4. Script by Roy Thomas. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. It's the dramatic conclusion to the Fantastic Four's cross-dimensional saga! Ben Grimm battles Gaard one-on-one to destroy the universal nexus in hyperspace that could funnel energy to Arkon's world! While at the same time, the Human Torch and Alternate Earth Reed Richards slug it out on Polemachus with Arkon himself! Can the FF pull off two victories in two dimensions? Cameo appearance by Franklin. (Note: The Earth-721 Johnny Storm returns many years later as Vangaard in Fantastic Force 11 and 12.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 155MJ FR 1.0

INCOMPLETE. Marvel Value Stamp has been removed. Does not interrupt art or story.

Mark Jewelers Advertisement Insert Variant. "Battle Royal!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring the Silver Surfer. Script by Len Wein. Art by Rich Buckler (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. The Fantastic Four's afternoon walk through Central Park is interrupted...first, by a gang of thugs, and then by the Silver Surfer! Why is the former herald of Galactus attacking the FF? The surfer reveals in a surprising development that he's located his beloved Shalla Bal in a castle in the Balkans! Two major problems though: the castle is located in Latveria...and the castle is occupied by Doctor Doom! Will the Silver Surfer betray the FF in order to free Shalla Bal? (Notes: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Peter Gillis. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #16 Shang-Chi by Jim Starlin.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

First Issue Special (1975) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4320249016

"Atlas the Great!" While traveling far and wide, performing feats of strength for a living, Atlas finds the man who demolished his hometown. This series, similar to (but far less successful than) Showcase, was a spotlight for new and assorted characters. Script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by D. Bruce Berry. Cover by Kirby. Cover price $0.25.

First Issue Special (1975) 4 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4411714010

"Poisoned Love" Liza "Lady Cop" Written by Robert Kanigher. Pencils by John Rosenberger. Inks by Vince Coletta. Warner joins the police force after witnessing her roommates being killed. Her adventures include stopping a sexual assault, counseling a girl that has VD, and buying kids ice cream. Cover price $0.25.

Giant Size Avengers (1974) 4 VF- 7.5

"Let All Men Bring Together!" Wedding of the Vision and Scarlet Witch. Story by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by John Tartaglione. Cover by Gil Kane, Al Milgrom, and John Romita (touch-ups). Story continues from Avengers 135. The Vision's quest through time to discover his origin is over. But instead of returning to Immortus' domain, the synthezoid avenger materializes at the center of the Earth! And shockingly the Dread Dormammu is there! With his captive…the Scarlet Witch! Wow, how did Wanda end up in the dreaded one's clutches? It doesn't matter now as the Vision must fight for the woman he loves! It's a supernatural showdown at Earth's core: The Vision, Scarlet Witch, and Agatha Harkness vs. the Dread Dormammu and Umar! Meanwhile in Vietnam, while the Cotati explains the mystery of the Celestial Madonna to Mantis and Moondragon; Hawkeye, Shell-Head, and the thunder god slip outside the temple and bump into the Titanic Three! However the three communist super-villains have been beaten badly! Who did this? Who else…but the Conqueror! And one more time, one final time, the assembled Avengers battle Kang…for the Celestial Madonna! An extraordinary ending for Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Cameo appearances by the Space Phantom, Crimson Dynamo, Radioactive Man, Titanium Man, and Gaea. Flashback cameos by the Swordsman, original Human Torch, and Ultron. Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mantis, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. First reprint story: "Betrayed by the Ants!" Plot by Stan Lee. Script by Larry Lieber. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Dick Ayers. The Ant-Man battles Egghead. Originally published in Tales to Astonish 38. Second reprint story: "Then Came…the Black Widow" Script by Gary Friedrich. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by John Verpoorten. Originally published in Amazing Adventures 1 (2nd series). (Notes: This issue marks the end of the Celestial Madonna saga. Truly a bronze age masterpiece. Kang appears next in Avengers 141. Mantis does not return until many years later in Silver Surfer (2nd series) 3 & 4. The Vision and the Scarlet Witch first met in Avengers 76. Elements of this story overlap with Doctor Strange (1st series) 8. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback: Avengers…Vision and the Scarlet Witch. The letters page includes letters from comics publisher Dean Mullaney and comics artist Bill Blyberg, respectively.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Defenders (1974) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes

Chipping to upper back side corner bracket.

Label #4254485022

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Defenders (1974) 3 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-038

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Joe Sinnott. New story: 1st appearance of Korvac in "Games Godlings Play!", script by Steve Gerber (script, plot), Jim Starlin (plot), and Len Wein (plot), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), Dan Adkins (finished art), Don Newton (finished art), and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Dan Adkins (pages 1-7, 10-11, 22-27, 43), Don Newton (pages 14-19, 31-36, 38), and Jim Mooney (pages 8-9, 30, 37, 39, 44); The Grandmaster and the Prime Mover play a game for the fate of the Earth; The Grandmaster selects the Defenders for his "pieces" and the Prime Mover selects several alien "pieces" and combat begins. "The World Destroyers!" starring the Sub-Mariner, script and art by Bill Everett. "The House of Shadows!", script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Doctor Strange is on the scene to observe a TV crew as they prepare to enter & broadcast about a "Haunted House." Letter from Mary Jo Duffy. 68 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Power Man (1975) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4418494010

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 4 CBCS 7.5 SS Gerry Conway

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 3/13/2022.

Label #22-072EB80-002

3rd appearance of the Punisher in "To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Punisher has discovered that an evil mastermind is testing biological weapons on kidnapped Americans somewhere in South America. After recruiting the web-slinger to help him, the Punisher and Spider-Man break into the offices of the shadowy Deterrence Research Corporation in New York City. However during the attack, the wall-crawler is captured and transported to the death camp of Moses Magnum! Can the Punisher rescue the Amazing Spider-Man and the captive civilians before they meet a horrible fate? First appearance of Moses Magnum. (Note: The Punisher appears next in Marvel Preview Magazine 2.) Back up story: "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man and the Master of the Mystic Arts team up to battle Xandu! Reprinted from Doctor Strange 179. (Notes: The story originally appeared in Amazing Spiderman Annual 2, and was later reprinted in Doctor Strange 179. A reprint of the cover of Doctor Strange 179 is included in the issue.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Hercules Unbound (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4389543012

"Hercules Unbound." In the wake of World War III, Hercules breaks his chains, escaping the trap set for him by Ares, God of War. He then adopts (in a manner of speaking) a blind boy and his dog and sets off after Ares. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Wally Wood. Cover by Ernie Chua and Wood. Cover price $0.25.

Hercules Unbound (1975 DC) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416265006

"Hercules Unbound." In the wake of World War III, Hercules breaks his chains, escaping the trap set for him by Ares, God of War. He then adopts (in a manner of speaking) a blind boy and his dog and sets off after Ares. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Wally Wood. Cover by Ernie Chua and Wood. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 185 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Label #21-2797CC0-022

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. "Deathknell," script by Len Wein, art by Herb Trimpe; On the day that the President is expected to arrive at Hulkbuster Base to congratulate Glenn Talbot from escaping from the Russians, Colonel Armbruster has captured Bruce Banner and has him tranquilized and shackled up deep under Hulkbuster Base; As Banner is being overseen by Armbruster, General Ross and Betty Talbot, Armbruster tells Banner that he's lucky he was only tranquilized and that Armbruster could have easily have killed him; When Betty tries to get Bruce to talk, he angrily lashes out at her angry that everyone is focused on the Hulk that they've forgotten about Bruce Banner; Later in the day, Air Force One lands at Hulkbuster Base and President Gerald Ford is welcomed to Hulkbuster Base and is shown around by General Ross, Betty and Glenn Talbot; The Hulk breaks free and grabs Betty and tries to escape Hulkbuster Base. A Marvel Value Stamp was NOT printed in this issue. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 187 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-2798811-007

Cover art by Herb Trimpe. There's a Gremlin In the Works!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Joe Staton; Banner stows away on a mission to the Soviet Union to rescue the captured Glenn Talbot, which brings the Hulk into conflict with the Gremlin, who has brainwashed Talbot. Statement of ownership: average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months (total paid circulation): 202,592. Spider-Man Hostess ad, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 190 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #3976440020

"The Man Who Came Down on a Rainbow!" Written by Len Wein. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Marie Severin. Even in the wastelands of Siberia, the Hulk can find no peace. In the last week he has been attacked time and again without provocation, first by the mad genius Gremlin, then by the mindless minions of the Mole Man. Now, the Russian Army wants him destroyed. Just when the green goliath gives up hope, he is visited by a golden stranger who comes to him on the rays of a rainbow. Glorian shows the Hulk a world where he is accepted and can live in peace. But, what is this golden stranger's connection to the Shaper of Worlds (last seen in Incredible Hulk #155)? Cover price $0.25.

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

Paper: Off white to white

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.

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) 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) 3 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4392330012

CreeperCover by Dick Giordano. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "The Last Ha Ha." Starring the Joker, the Creeper [Jack Ryder], Benny Khiss, Marvin Fargo and Sandy Saturn (first appearance). In this tale, the Creeper is blamed for one of the Joker's crimes, and he must clear his name. Written by Denny O'Neil, with art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua) and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 4 CGC 6.5

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Label #4392330013

Cover by Ernie Chan. Featuring: 18 page Joker story "A Gold Star for the Joker." Starring the Joker, Green Arrow [Oliver Queen], Black Canary [Dinah Lance] and Hector (Joker's Henchman). In this tale, the Joker kidnaps Dinah Lance and battles Green Arrow atop the Star City bridge. Written by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Vince Colletta. 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.

Marvel Chillers (1975) 1 CBCS 5.0

Paper: Off white

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 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) 37 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4419904009

"Snow Death!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Frankenstein Monster, and Man-Wolf. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and John Romita. If things weren't crazy enough inside Baron von Shtupf's castle with the Frankenstein Monster present...now enter the Man-Wolf! Where in the world did he come from? The wall-crawler doesn't have time to ponder that question as the claws and teeth of the Man-Wolf attack! Fortunately though, Victor Frankenstein's creation and the web-slinger are able to drive off John Jameson's ferocious alter-ego and also defeat the baron! However, Spider-Man knows he can't leave the dangerous Man-Wolf to freely roam the Balkan countryside. Will the amazing one be able to find the Man-Wolf in the snowy mountains? Or perhaps the better question...will he live (or not live) to regret it? It's a savage struggle for survival in the snow! (Notes: The Frankenstein Monster appears next in Iron Man 102. The Man-Wolf battles the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 189.) Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 38 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4419904010

Spider-Man and the Beast battle the Griffin in "Night of the Griffin!" Script by Bill Mantlo, breakdowns by Sal Buscema, finished art by Mike Esposito, inks assist by Dave Hunt. Angel cameo (from the original X-Men). Ron Wilson/Esposito cover. Cover price $0.25.

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 27 CBCS 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #21-279EE8B-011

"Just a Guy Named X!" Script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by George Perez, inks by Al McWilliams. When an overweight down-on-his-luck wrestler drinks a mysterious formula, he is endowed with super-human strength. Now, he's going to get back at everybody who laughed at him, starting with Luke Cage. Cover price $0.25.

Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 CBCS 3.0

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Label #23-47F5AB7-008

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Coming of a Dragon! starring Richard Dragon, Kung Fu Fighter (1st appearance), O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner (intro, later becomes the Bronze Tiger), script by Jim Dennis, art by Leopoldo Duranona; martial arts action based on the novel, Dragon's Fists. 32 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Savage Sword of Conan (1974 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #23-11CBD69-063

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Summer 1975. Conan reprints: "Beware the Wrath of Anu" (script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema; from Conan the Barbarian 10) and "The Web of the Spider-God" (also by Thomas/Windsor-Smith/Buscema, from a plot by John Jakes; from Conan the Barbarian 13). Kull reprints: "The Forbidden Swamp" (script by Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by John Severin) and "The Death-Dance of Thulsa Doom!" (also by Thomas/Severin/Severin). Windsor-Smith frontispiece (reprint). Badia cover. Cover price $1.25.

Skull the Slayer (1975) 1 CBCS 7.5

Paper: White

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

Label #19-27E95DC-110

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Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. The Coming of Skull the Slayer, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Steve Gan; Pilot, special operative and Vietnam POW, James Scully, who after being freed from captivity, returns to find his world turned upside down; His wife has divorced him and is in the arms of another man, his parents have died of grief and his little brother is a dope fiend; When Jim returns to his parents' home (as he has nowhere else to go) his brother attacks him with a knife in a fit of grief and dope-induced hysteria; His brother ends up dead and Jim goes on the lam for fear of being blamed for his death; Months later, Jim is captured in Bermuda and is about to be transported to a maximum security prison - also on the flight are Dr. Raymond Corey, Ann Farrow Reynolds and Jeff Turner. Old Funny Animals article by Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 4 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4419904024

"Spidey: Beware of the Hair!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The Amazing Spider-Man duels with Medusa of the Inhumans! Includes the 1-page features "Meet Madame Medusa, the Lady with the Living Hair" and "Spidey's Greatest Talent." Includes the back-up tale "The Beastly Banana!" Featuring Jennifer of the Jungle and Paul the Gorilla. Based on the Electric Company script by Sara Compton. Plus, Spidey tackles his most dangerous adversaries in "Beat the Beetle!" Also includes a pin-up featuring Spidey, Aunt May, and the Short Circus. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 6 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4419904023

Iceman guest stars in "Webbing ina Winter Wonderland." Script by Jean Thomas, pencils by Winslow Mortimer, inks by Mike Esposito and Tony Mortellaro. Also: "The Book-Worm Bully" (based on the Electric Company script by Sara Compton) and "The Rage of the Thino!" John Romita Sr. cover pencils, Esposito cover inks. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 8 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4419904021

"Power to the People!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. The electrically powered menace of Electro causes a citywide blackout! Includes the 1-page features "How Electro was Born," "More about Webbing at Work," and "Easy Reader's Valentine." Includes the back-up tale "Spidey up Against the Wall!" Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Whedon (father of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Plus, Spidey tackles his most dangerous adversaries the Mole Man in "20,000 Feet Under the Ground!" Featuring the Short Circus. Also includes a pin-up featuring the cast of the Electric Company. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 9 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4419904022

"The Day of Doom!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Can the Amazing Spider-Man save the United Nations from the evil machinations of Doctor Doom?! Includes the 1-page features "Dr. Doom," "The Ape Escape," and "Another Garden Party." Includes the back-up tale "Spidey fights the Funny Bunny!" Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Whedon (father of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Plus, Spidey must face the power of the Incredible Hulk in "Guess what's coming to Dinner!" Featuring the cast of the Electric Company. Also includes a pin-up featuring Spidey and the cast of the Electric Company. Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4419904020

"The Law of the Claw!" Guest-starring the Cat. Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Spidey teams with the feline heroine the Cat to tackle the gangster known as the Owl! Includes the 1-page features "Call Her the Cat," "More of Peter Parker's Problems," and "Spidey Says: Stop Me if You've Heard this One." Includes the back-up tale "Trick the Tickler!" Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Whedon (father of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Plus, Spidey takes on The Purple Pirates and Evil McWeevil in "The Leader of the Pack!" Cover price $0.35.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 14 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4419904019

"Haunting Season!" Story by Jean Thomas. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Mike Esposito, and Tony Mortellaro. Cover by John Romita, Sr. Spidey and the Vampire (a character played by actor Morgan Freeman on the Electric Company) team-up to tackle the Mad Thinker. Includes the 1-page features "Shanna the Jungle Queen," "Peter Parker Packs a Peck of Trouble," and "Spidey Says: Stop Me if You've Heard this One." Includes the back-up tale "The Birthday Bandit!" Based on the Electric Company script by Sara Compton. Plus, Spidey and Shanna the She-Devil team-up in "The Trapper!" Also includes a pin-up featuring Peter Parker. Cover price $0.35.

Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) 178 CBCS 6.5 Signed Starlin

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Starlin on 4/22/2022.

Label #22-1EB985B-019

Cover art by Jim Starlin. Warlock begins in this title in "Who Is Adam Warlock?", script and art by Jim Starlin; Sphinxor retells the Origin of Warlock, his encounters with Thor and the High Evolutionary, the Creation of Counter-Earth and Warlock's Battle against the Man-Beast; First appearance of the Magus; Cameo appearances by the Hulk. The story continues from Incredible Hulk 178. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.