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Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 39 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4377862014

"The Vision Gambit!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Vision, Daredevil, and Yellow Jacket (Hank Pym). Story by Roger Slifer. Art by Ron Wilson and Marcos Pablo. A villain from the Fantastic Four's past has framed the Thing for a crime he did not commit, tried to kill him, and now wants to enslave the rocky hero. Luckily Bengy has friends like Daredevil and the Avengers to lend him a hand in his time of trouble. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4377862012

Cover by John Byrne and Walt Simonson. "The Way the World Winds Down!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and the Man-Thing. Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne. A former member of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) has stolen the experimental Cosmic Cube from Project: Pegasus, and the only thing standing in his way of total entropy is the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing. Plus, witness the macabre entrance of the mysterious Man-Thing. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1732912-005

"Death Watch!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man, the Thing, Captain Marvel, and the Avengers. Script by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein (finishes). Cover by Jim Starlin. Story continues from Avengers Annual 7. After Captain Marvel, Iron Man, and Thor destroyed Thanos' synthetic power gem, victory appeared close at hand for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. But the evil genius' back up plan has worked to perfection and knocked out the Avengers! Before succumbing to unconsciousness though, Moondragon sends a desperate plea for help back to Earth, specifically to Peter Parker! The web-slinger knows that cosmic battles in outer space are not his specialty, so he swings by the Baxter Building to scoop up a friend. After a quick pow-wow, the blue-eyed idol of millions and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man blast off to save the galaxy! It's an epic encounter onboard the mad Titan's space ark as the Thing, Thor, Spider-Man, and finally Adam Warlock test their mettle vs. Thanos! Simply a fantastic annual! First appearances of Master Order and Lord Chaos. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: Besides a surreal appearance in the Death of Captain Marvel Graphic Novel (1982), Thanos does not appear again until Silver Surfer (2nd series) #34 thirteen years later.) 48 pages Cover price $0.60.

MASK (1985 1st Series DC) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-27967D5-001

Premiere issue of a four-parter! Off the TV screen and onto the printed page! The forces of VENOM begin their plans for world domination by stealing the gold reserves of Fort Knox! "When Opportunity Knox" is written by Michael Fleisher, penciled by Mike Chen, inked by Joe Delbeato, with a cover by Chen and Delbeato. Cover price $0.75.

MASK (1985 1st Series DC) 1 CGC 9.6

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Label #4365403014

Premiere issue of a four-parter! Off the TV screen and onto the printed page! The forces of VENOM begin their plans for world domination by stealing the gold reserves of Fort Knox! "When Opportunity Knox" is written by Michael Fleisher, penciled by Mike Chen, inked by Joe Delbeato, with a cover by Chen and Delbeato. Cover price $0.75.

MASK (1985) Special Preview 1 CGC 9.8

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Label #4046084021

Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Mike Chen. The adventures of the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand in all-out battle action against the Vicious Evil Network Of Mayhem. 5 1/2-in. x 10-in., 16 pages, Full Color.

MASK (1985) Special Preview 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3953128024

Written by Michael Fleisher. Art by Mike Chen. The adventures of the Mobile Armored Strike Kommand in all-out battle action against the Vicious Evil Network Of Mayhem. 5 1/2-in. x 10-in., 16 pages, Full Color.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 18 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #1975536006

"Attack!" Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Al Milgrom. Shang Chi comes face-to-face with his diabolical father, Fu Manchu. But can even the Master of Kung Fu defeat his father's super-henchman with his hands tied behind his back? Includes Marvel Value Stamp series A # 62 (The Plunderer). Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 34 CGC 7.0 Double Cover

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Double Cover: 1st cover 7.5, interior cover 8.0. (typo on CGC label)

Label #4388865006

"Cyclone at the Center of a Madman's Crown!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Dan Adkins. Leiko Wu (second appearance) has been kidnaped by a madman. Now, Shang Chi and Reston must make a daring attempt to rescue her from an island where simple children's toys become deadly instruments of death. Letter to the editor from Eclipse Comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Twins of Evil!" Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 73 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4400986025

"Prisoners to the Crown!" Part 2 of 4. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck. Shang Chi and company return to the malevolently mutated Mordillo Isle. Cover price $0.35.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 74 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4400986024

"Bynocki Triumphant!" Part 3 of 4. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson. Though their master is since dead, the mischievous creations of Mordillo Island live on. Now, Shang Chi and his erstwhile adversary, Shock-Wave, must fight side-by-side to survive their experience here. Cover price $0.35.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3914024003

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3961034016

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3986091023

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3986091025

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Masters of the Universe Special Preview Insert (1982 DC) NN CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3985801009

Special Masters of the Universe preview supplement originally included inside various DC publications at the time.

Mendicino County Comix (1982 County Comix Group) 1 CGC 8.0

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Label #4249841008

8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 40 pages, B/W. Cover price $1.25.

Mickey Mouse (1941 Whitman) 208 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #1218752006

Whitman edition. This issue was only distributed in Whitman 3-pack. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 2 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-002

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Cover pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "Earth!", script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Joe Rubinstein; Escaping from Prince Shaitan and Baron Karza, the Micronauts arrive on Earth where they are the size of small toys; Prince Shaitan succeeds in following them and attacks them in the garden of the Coffin Family. "Time Traveller: character profile, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Josef Rubinstein. "An Irresistable Force!" Hostess Twinkies ad featuring Iron Man. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4386883018

Cover pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "Death-Duel at Daytona Beach!", script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein, inks by Joe Rubinstein; The battle continues between the Micronauts and the soldiers of Karza after the opponents travel throughout space and arrive on Earth; After a massive battle and a lot of destruction, the Micronauts win, but it wasn't a happy victory; Bug is missing, the Endeavor is crippled, and the tracking device permits Baron Karza to discover a other world to conquer. Baron Karza illustration, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Josef Rubinstein. "The Incredible Hulk Changes His Mind!" Hostess Cup Cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 3 CBCS 9.2

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-003

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Cover pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "Death-Duel at Daytona Beach!", script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein, inks by Joe Rubinstein; The battle continues between the Micronauts and the soldiers of Karza after the opponents travel throughout space and arrive on Earth; After a massive battle and a lot of destruction, the Micronauts win, but it wasn't a happy victory; Bug is missing, the Endeavor is crippled, and the tracking device permits Baron Karza to discover a other world to conquer. Baron Karza illustration, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Josef Rubinstein. "The Incredible Hulk Changes His Mind!" Hostess Cup Cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 4 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-004

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Death's stronghold! In "A Hunting We Will Go!", Slug looks for Argon; Coffins meet Phillip Prometheus at the Human Engineering Life Laboratories (HELL). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art and cover by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 5 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-005

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In "The Prometheus Pit!", Micros look for Bug; HELL's Prometheus Pit is a doorway to the Microverse; return of Argon. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art and cover by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 6 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-006

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In "The Great Escapes," it's the escape from HELL; Ray Coffin meets Time Traveller; Argon rescues Slug; Karza meets Prometheus. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art and cover by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 8 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-008

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In "Earth Wars!", Argon becomes Force Commander; Ray Coffin becomes Captain Universe; Captain Universe and the Micronauts vs. Karza at HELL. Introduction/first appearance of Captain Universe. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Bob McLeod. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 9 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-009

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The Micronauts return to Spartak (Acroyear's homeworld), and there's a battle on Homeworld in "Home is Where the Heart is!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 11 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-011

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Saga's end! It's Force Commander vs. Karza; introduction of Enigma Force; and Acroyears arrive in "We Are the Enigma Force!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 12 CBCS 9.2

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-012

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It's a history of Spartak, plus Acroyear vs. Shaitan in "To the Victors Belongs a World!" Written by Bill Mantlo and Michael Golden, with art by Michael Golden and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 13 CBCS 9.2

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-013

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The spotlight's on Bug, who returns to home planet Kaliklak, plus the introduction of Jasmine in "Be It Ever So Deadly!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 14 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-014

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"A Hot Time on the Old World!" has Bug and Jasmine on Kaliklak; the Micronauts leave Homeworld for exploring, and are soon joined by Acroyear and Cilicia. Fantastic Four cameo. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-015

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Microtron is injured in a fight with Psycho-Man's Antrons, and SHIELD tells the Fantastic Four about the Micronauts in "The Inside Job!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-016

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The Micronauts take on Psycho-Man, and the Fantastic Four arrives to try to save them in "Rendezvous in Sub-Atomica!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 17 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-017

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The Micronauts and the Fantastic Four versus Psycho-Man, and Biotron is destroyed, but rebuilt (along with Microtron) in "...The Harder They Fall!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-018

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The Micronauts return to Earth, then fight dolls animated by young girl Helen (of Saugerties, NY) in "Child Eyes!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-019

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Bug is captured by Odd John and mutated, ample reasons for the Micronauts to fight Odd John in "Divided They Fall." Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-020

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Ant-Man aids the Micronauts against mutated bugs and Odd John in "Enter: Ant-Man." Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 21 CBCS 9.0

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-021

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"Say it with Flowers!" is written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Plus: a "Tales of the Microverse" story, where Shaitan is resurrected on Spartak, by Bill Mantlo, Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 22 CBCS 9.6

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-022

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The Micronauts versus a burglar in McDonald's in "The Best Darned Burglar in the Whole Wide World!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Plus: a "Tales of the Microverse" story, featuring Slug on Homeworld, by Bill Mantlo, Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 23 CBCS 8.5

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-023

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Biotron versus Molecule Man in "Field Trip!" Written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Danny Bulanadi. Plus: a "Tales of the Microverse" story, where a hypnotized Argon brings Slug to Shaitan in Aegypta, and Prince Pharoid is introduced, by Bill Mantlo, Pat Broderick and Danny Bulanadi. Also: a look at Michael Golden's unpublished cover for issue #1. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 24 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-024

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The Micronauts take on the computer intelligence "Computrex!" Written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Plus: a "Tales of the Microverse" story, where Pharoid tries to rescue Slug, by Bill Mantlo, Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 25 CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-025

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Mentallo! The Fixer! And the horror called..."Deathbirth!" Written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Plus: a "Tales of the Microverse" story, where Baron Karza's origin is revealed, by Bill Mantlo, Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Pat Broderick. Cover price $0.50.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 27 CBCS 9.2

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-027

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Commander Rann takes on Baron Karza in "To Snare Men's Souls!" Written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Pat Broderick. Cover price $0.50.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 29 CBCS 9.2

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Label #21-1D8DDAD.029

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From the pages of Doctor Strange--the one foe no man can defeat--Nightmare! "To Sleep...Perchance to Dream!" is written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Danny Bulanadi. Plus: a guest appearance by Doc Samson. Cover by Pat Broderick. Cover price $0.50.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 30 CBCS 9.4

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-030

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Microverse! "Home Sweet Homeworld!" is written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Pat Broderick. Cover price $0.50.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 31 CBCS 9.2

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Label #21-1D8DDAD-031

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A Time of Darkness there will be; Salvation lies in this Mystic Key! "My Body Lies Over Oceania" is written by Bill Mantlo and Pat Broderick, with art by Pat Broderick and Danny Bulanadi. Characters: Bug; Commander Rann; Marionette; Microtron; Biotron; Acroyear; Cilica; Dr. Strange; Aquon. Cover by Frank Miller. Cover price $0.50.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) Annual 1 CBCS 9.8

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Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

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Label #19-27E95DC-062

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Stories by Bill Mantlo. Art and cover by Steve Ditko. Three stories from before the Micronauts were formed are presented. "Time Stream." 11 pages. Commander Rann and Biotron arrive on a world protected by the Galactic Defender. A world with a macabre secret. "Coup." 11 pages. Baron Karza wearies of waiting to diplomatically take over rule of Homeworld, so he does it by force. This sends Princess Mari and Prince Argon into hiding. "Arena of Death." 11 pages. Acroyear and Bug fight to survive in Baron Karzas gladiatorial games. Also includes a 2 page pin up of all of the characters in the series so far. 48 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.75.

Miracleman (1985) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4060893022

Written by Alan Moore, with art by Gary Leach. Mickey Moran was just a regular bloke with a wife and a job, until one day he *remembered*...that he was Miracleman, a glistening new god with powers far beyond those of mortal ken. He also remembered that, years ago, he and his sidekicks -- Young Miracleman and Kid Miracleman -- were in a horrible accident that left Young Miracleman dead. When Moran goes to see Kid Miracleman to help him piece together his past, our hero finds that his youthful protege has changed...for the worse. Much worse. If you've never read this series, be assured it ranks right up there with Alan Moore's other classic, Watchmen. Cover price $0.75.

Mister Miracle (1971 1st Series) 1 CBCS 6.5

Paper: White

Label #20-3084086-005

"Murder Missile Trap." Elite soldier Scott Free escapes Apokolips and comes to Earth, where he assumes the role of Mister Miracle. Inspired by the real world exploits of Jim Steranko, who was a magician and escape artist prior to his career in comics, Mister Miracle was created by the great Jack Kirby for his epic Fourth World saga. Script, pencils, and cover by Jack Kirby. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover price $0.15.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 1D CBCS 9.8

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Label #21-1AF88B0-013

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Direct Edition. "The Macabre Moon Knight!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Mercenary, Wall Street wizard, a street smart cabbie, masked-avenger - Marc Spector is all of these things and more. Nothing before could have possibly prepared you for the strange world of Moon Knight! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Bushman. Cover price $0.50.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 1D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "The Macabre Moon Knight!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Mercenary, Wall Street wizard, a street smart cabbie, masked-avenger - Marc Spector is all of these things and more. Nothing before could have possibly prepared you for the strange world of Moon Knight! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Bushman. Cover price $0.50.