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  • Item #58033975
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    Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 4 CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

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    Newsstand Edition

    Label #21-342363F-023

    Starts Jun 10

    "The Lake of the Unknown." Script by Roy Thomas and Clara Noto, art and cover by Frank Thorne. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Madam Web!" Cover price $0.30.

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    Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 15 CBCS 7.5

    Paper: White

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    Label #22-0FD4FF7-037

    Starts Jun 10

    Final issue of the series. 40-cent cover price. "The Tomb of Three Dead Kings!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Tony DeZuniga. Iron Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Brains Over Brawn!" Dave Cockcum cover. Cover price $0.40.

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    Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 VG/FN 5.0

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    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.

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    Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 1 CBCS 3.0

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    Label #23-47F5AB7-008

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

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    Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 13 CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4366598016

    Starts May 20

    "To Catch an Assassin!" Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ric Estrada. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children, #8" (pencils by Curt Swan?). Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua")/Vince Colletta cover. Cover price $0.30.

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    Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter (1975) 16 CGC 8.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4366598018

    Starts Jun 3

    Cover art by Al Milgrom. The Doom Seer starring Richard Dragon Kung Fu Fighter, O-Sensei, Benjamin Turner, Lady Shiva, Ojo, Luke Lewis, and The Blades-Men, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Ric Estrada; Richard Dragon battles The Doom Seer in the cold northern tundra. 32 pgs. $0.35. 1st appearance of Professor Ojo. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #59923845
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    Published Oct 1979 by Warren.

    Rook (1979 Magazine) 1 VF/NM 9.0

    Ends May 20 9:12 PM CST
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    After appearing in Eerie for two and a half years, The Rook gets his own magazine. Painted cover art by Richard Corben. Ads for Alien Invasion Comix and Movie Aliens Illustrated. The Original Master Of Time Part 1, script by Bill DuBay, art by Lee Elias; Restin Dane sets out to find out what became of Adam Dane, the first master of time, and travels to the future, whilst sending Bishop Dane back to 1892 to start searching from there; Story is prefaced with a couple of paragraphs from H.G. Wells' The Time Machine (1895); It is implied that the character Herbert is Wells himself. They Came Out Of The Picadillies starring Buck Blaster And The Starbusters, script by Nicola Cuti and Bill Dubay, pencils by Jim Janes, inks by Rudy Nebres. The Time To Be Forgotten!, script by Bill Dubay, pencils by Jim Janes, inks by Alfredo Alcala. Untitled Bolt story, script by Rich Margopolis, art by Alex Nino. Magazine size. 76 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

  • Item #59055452
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    Savage Sword of Conan (1974 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #23-11CBD69-063

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    Starts Jun 10

    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.

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    Savage Tales (1971 Magazine) 2 CGC 7.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4387943004

    Ends May 20 9:14 PM CST
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    Conan stars in "Red Nails" (script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith); adapted from the story by Robert E. Howard. Story continued in Savage Tales 3. Conan also stars in "Cimmeria," a Howard poem illustrated by Windsor-Smith (5 pages). King Kull stars in "The Skull of Silence" (script by Thomas, art by Berni Wrightson; adapted from the story by Howard; reprinted from Creatures on the Loose 10, plus the original unused cover by Wrightson). Also in thie issue: "Dark Tomorrow" (script by Gerry Conway, art by Gray Morrow) and a reprint, "The Crusader" (script by Stan Lee, art by Joe Maneely; from The Black Knight 1 in May 1955). Text feature, "A Probable Outline of Conan's Career" by P. Schuyler Miller and John D. Clark. Illustrations by Windsor-Smith, Al Williamson, and Frank Brunner. John Buscema cover painting. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #60884000
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    Published Apr 1978 by Marvel.

    Scooby-Doo (1977 Marvel) 4 FN+ 6.5

    Ends May 20 9:14 PM CST
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  • Item #60884001
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    Published Aug 1978 by Marvel.

    Scooby-Doo (1977 Marvel) 6 FN- 5.5

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  • Item #58064528
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    Secret Romance (1968) 10 GD+ 2.5

    Starts May 20

    Stories by unknown. Art by Charles Nicholas & Vince Alascia, Pat Boyette (as Bruce Lovelace) and unknown. Featuring: "A Rich Man's Kisses"; "Frozen Kisses!"; "Cry Forever"; "A Crown for a Broken Heart"; and the 1-page story "The First Time"! Plus: letters page "Just Jeannette" by Jeannette Copeland. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #60435679
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    Secret Society of Super Villains (1976) 2 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4368643022

    Starts Jul 6

    "No Man Shall I Call Master." Captain Comet (a hero circa 1950s), mistaking Green Lantern for a bad guy, returns to Earth and helps Gorilla Grodd and Hi-Jack defeat GL. Includes appearance by Darkseid lackey Mantis. Script by Gerry Conway and David Anthony Craft, pencils by Pablo Marcos, inks by Bob Smith. Cover by Dick Giordano and Terry Austin. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #60006501
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    Shadow (1973 1st Series DC) 6 CGC 9.4

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4341795015

    Ends May 20 9:18 PM CST
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    "Night of the Ninja." The Shadow must thwart a ninja assassin in Chinatown. Includes letter by artist Ken Meyer Jr. Script by Denny O'Neil, art by Michael Kaluta. Cover by Kaluta. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60807968
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    Tags: Superman
    Published Feb 1973 by DC.

    Shazam (1973) 1 FN+ 6.5

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    Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60884378
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    Tags: Superman
    Published Feb 1973 by DC.

    Shazam (1973) 1 FN+ 6.5

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    Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60795895
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    Showcase (1956-1978) 96 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4381088002

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover by Jim Aparo. "Defection!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bruce Patterson; The Doom Patrol returns home after their defeat of General Immortus to find a U.S. agent waiting for them in their headquarters; Lt. Matt Cable has been assigned by U.S. Intelligence to apprehend and arrest Russian ex-cosmonaut Lt. Col. Valentina Vostok, aka the new Negative Woman; The Doom Patrol defends their new teammate, and trap Lt. Cable in a locker; Robotman grills Negative Woman on her past, and she leaves; Her exit, though, is interrupted by the Cossack, a Russian agent assigned to bring her in. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 12 CBCS 5.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #21-2FFD315-007

    Starts Jun 10

    "Gather, Ye Witches!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Can even the Silver Surfer hope to survive an encounter with the awesome might of the Abomination, a creature whose strength rivals that of the Incredible Hulk himself? Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #57475616
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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 12 CBCS 3.0

    Paper: White

    Label #21-3246A82-012

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    Starts Jun 10

    "Gather, Ye Witches!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. Can even the Silver Surfer hope to survive an encounter with the awesome might of the Abomination, a creature whose strength rivals that of the Incredible Hulk himself? Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 13 CBCS 6.5

    Paper: White

    Label #22-066EAC8-026

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    Starts Jun 10

    "The Dawn of the Doomsday Man!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The ground rumbles and the citizens of New York City tremble in fear as the monstrosity known as the Doomsday Man rise from the bowels of the earth. Only the Silver Surfer, a being whom the people of Earth have ridiculed and alienated time and again, can save them now. Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 CBCS 7.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #16-A121F92-004

    Starts Jun 10

    "The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 CBCS 3.5

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    Label #22-066EAC8-027

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    Starts Jun 10

    "The Surfer and the Spider!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Captain America cameo. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. A misunderstanding sets the Amazing Spider-Man against the awesome power of the Silver Surfer. Letters to the editor from comic writers Doug Moench and Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 16 CBCS 5.5

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    Label #22-45CDBB5-003

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    Starts Jun 10

    Mephisto returns in "In the Hands of Mephisto!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Letters to the editor from comic artist Geof Darrow and writer Alan Brennert. Cover price $0.15.

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    Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 17 CBCS 5.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #21-24C87C6-026

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    Starts Jun 10

    Mephisto and Nick Fury guest star in "The Surfer Must Kill!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. Barry Windsor-Smith cover pencils. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #51695079
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    Published Aug 1975 by Marvel.

    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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    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #57153991
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    Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CGC 9.2

    1st app. Shang Chi

    Paper: White

    Label #2067567005

    Starts Jul 6

    Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60147644
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    Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CBCS 6.5

    1st app. Shang Chi

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    Label #19-3BB47DB-013

    Starts Jun 10

    Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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

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    Paper: White

    Label #1497596002

    Starts Jul 6

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

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

    Starts Jun 3

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

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

    Starts May 20

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

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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5

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

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

    Starts May 27

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

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

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    Paper: White

    Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

    Label #1618519036

    Starts Jul 6

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

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

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    Paper: White

    Label #1618519051

    Ends May 20 9:27 PM CST
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    "Kraven Is The Hunter!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Al Milgrom and Frank Giacoia. Kraven and the Tarantula team up to kidnap the Empire State University chancellor. When Peter Parker hears about the abduction, the web-slinger rushes to ESU to investigate, but the hunter is lying in wait! Kraven and the Spectacular Spider-Man battle from Central Park to the top of a movie theater marquee! And there the wall-crawler will come eye-to-eye with Kraven...and his sharp hunting knife! Meanwhile at the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson hires Glory Grant to be his new secretary. Cameo appearances by Dr. Curt Connors and Edward Lansky. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." (Note: The letters page features an essay from Gerry Conway.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #60645338
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    Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 29 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4377862019

    Starts Jul 6

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

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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4385953001

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    Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4332277019

    Starts May 20

    Cover art by Joe Sinnott. ...A Future Uncertain!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Spider-Woman tries to get her life together after her childhood experiences with the High Evolutionary and her recent break with Hydra; origin story. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4345064011

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Steve Leialoha. The Man Who Could Not Die! starring Spider-Woman, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; Jessica comes across a man who is seemingly immortal, yet desperately wishes to die. The Suit! starring Spider-Woman, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon. 32 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.6

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    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #21-241339F-022

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. And Dolly Makes Three starring Spider-Woman [Jessica Drew], Jerry Hunt, Charles Magnus, Brothers Grimm [Jake Dolly, William Dolly], and Madame Doll [Priscilla Dolly], script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; Spider-Woman vs. Brother Grimm. The Power of the Spider-Woman. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4386967007

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Bob McLeod. Suddenly... The Shroud! starring Spider-Woman, Magnus, and SHIELD, script by Mark Gruenwald, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Al Gordon; Jessica joins a therapy group, not knowing that they are far more than they appear to be. Puts Himself in the Picture! Hostess Twinkies starring Spider-Man. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 21 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-241339F-024

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by John Tartaglione. Beware the Spider-Woman--Bounty Hunter!, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Frank Springer (breakdowns) and Mike Esposito (finished art), inks by Mike Esposito; Spider-Woman goes head to head against the Bounty Hunter. 32 pgs. $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 22 CGC 9.8

    One of only 4 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4416265014

    Starts Jul 6

    "Doc Ock is Back in Town!" Story by Jim Salicrup. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito Cover by John Romita, Sr. Spidey must face off with the always dangerous Lizard. Includes the 1-page features "Who is Ms. Marvel?" and "The Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Gone with the Windbag!" By Kolfax Mingo. Based on the Electric Company script by Thad Mumford. Plus, Spidey has a team-up with Marvel's very own super-woman to battle the Beetle in "Ms. Marvel, Ms. Marvel!" Guest-starring (you guessed it) Ms. Marvel. Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #6 Ms. Marvel. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 24 CGC 9.8

    One of only 4 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4416265016

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    "Trapped by the Collector!" Guest-starring Thundra. Story by Ralph Macchio and Kolfax Mingo. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito Cover by John Romita, Sr. Can even Spider-Man and the super-strong amazon Thundra defeat the Elder of the Universe known as the Collector. Includes the 1-page features "Lockjaw the Time Dog" and "The Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Humbugged!" Based on the Electric Company script by Tom Dunsmuir. Plus, Spidey and Lockjaw of the Inhumans must stop Kang the Conqueror before it's too late in "Time Trapped!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #8 Lockjaw. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 31 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4416374002

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    "Star Jaws!" Guest-starring Moondragon and Marvel Boy. Story by Kolfax Mingo. Art by Winslow Mortimer, and Mike Esposito Cover by Sal Buscema. Can Spidey and the psychic Moondragon stop the nefarious Doctor Doom from destroying the world? Includes the 1-page features "She's Bald and She's Beautiful" and "He's Out of this World." Includes the back-up tale "The Big Tow!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #15 Moondragon. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 34 CGC 9.8

    One of only 4 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4416374001

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    "They came form Outer Space!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Story by Jim Salicrup and Nick Cuti. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Don Perlin, and Mike Esposito Cover by Sal Buscema. Can Spidey and Prince Namor save the underwater kingdom of Atlantis? Includes the 1-page features "More about Namor," "Beware the Scorpion,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Spidey Meets the Spidey Kid!" Plus, Spidey battles one of his most dangerous adversaries the Scorpion in "Spidey meets the Zodiac People!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #18 Namor. Cover price $0.35.

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    Spidey Super Stories (1974) 43 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4416374005

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    "Spidey meets Daredevil!" Guest-starring Daredevil. Story by Jim Salicrup and Alan Kupperberg. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Ricardo Villamonte, and Owen McCarron. Spidey and the Man without Fear take on the Ringmaster from the Circus of Crime. Includes the 1-page features "Daredevil the Man without Fear," "Tony Stark is Iron Man,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Flight of the Human Kite!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, Spidey and the golden Avenger, Iron Man, try to save the car show in "Auto Show 1979!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #27 Daredevil. Cover price $0.40.

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    Spooky Spooktown (1961 Harvey) 41 CGC 9.8

    Only copy at the top CGC grade of 9.8.

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4346188007

    Starts Jul 6

    Harvey reprints classic stories of Spooky, Casper's cousin who loves to scare. Spooky faces a foe who causes confusion by stealing words. Casper finds that there's a limit to what niceness can achieve. Wendy tries to resolve the magical repercussions of a witches' brew gone bad. Boo Is Beautiful; Laundro-Haunts; The Word Snatcher; Bumblebrains Blunder; Ghostly Trio: Board Stiff; Casper: Boo Nice to Him!; Old Squinty; Imagination; Wendy: How Can a Brew Turn Bad! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Published Jan 1976 by DC.

    Stalker (1975 DC) 4 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4389567012

    Ends May 20 9:37 PM CST
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    Final issue of the series. "Invade the Inferno." Script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Wally Wood. Two-page Tarzan ad with art by Joe Kubert. Back-cover ad with art by Mort Drucker. Ditko/Wood cover. Cover price $0.25.

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    Published Jan 1976 by DC.

    Stalker (1975 DC) 4 CGC 9.2

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4389567011

    Starts May 20

    Final issue of the series. "Invade the Inferno." Script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Wally Wood. Two-page Tarzan ad with art by Joe Kubert. Back-cover ad with art by Mort Drucker. Ditko/Wood cover. Cover price $0.25.

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    Published Jan 1976 by DC.

    Stalker (1975 DC) 4 CGC 9.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4389567005

    Starts May 27

    Final issue of the series. "Invade the Inferno." Script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Wally Wood. Two-page Tarzan ad with art by Joe Kubert. Back-cover ad with art by Mort Drucker. Ditko/Wood cover. Cover price $0.25.