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Item #58941337
ROM (1979 Marvel) 71 CBCS 9.0
Paper: Off white to white
Direct Edition
Label #22-2D0A2F1-022
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Starts Jun 10 Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Steve Ditko and P. Craig Russell. Rom's ranks grow as Unam the Unseen and Vola the Trapper join him, Scanner, and Seeker. They come across yet another planet under attack by the deadly Dire Wraiths but this time the evil aliens are being led into battle by a traitor, the Spaceknight known as Raak the Breaker. It's Spaceknight vs. Spaceknight and one Spaceknight will not make it to the end of this issue alive. 32 pages. Cover price $0.65.
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Item #58941764
ROM (1979 Marvel) Annual 1 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #22-2D0A2F1-004
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Starts Jun 10 Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Pat Broderick and Mike Gustovich. Introducing the sinister menace Stardust. Rom is accused by those he has sworn to protect of taking the life of children. He must find and stop this new menace from the stars who feeds on life-force. But how can even a Spaceknight defeat a foe who can strip away his armor and very being at will? And can Rom return and save the fading children in time before the spark of life leaves them forever? Plus, a bonus story from Rom's past. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #58940185
Tags: ROM The Final Battle (part 0.5)ROM (1979 Marvel) Annual 3 CBCS 9.4
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #22-069BD64-036
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Starts Jun 10 Guest-starring Professor X and the New Mutants (story continues in Rom #61). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by W.M. Johnson. As Rom and Starshine confront Dire Wraiths who threaten children, Rom soon realizes Brandy is losing her humanity within the cold steel of her Spaceknight armor. That's when Rom's old enemy the mutant known as Hybrid attacks. What sinister plans does this creature have for Starshine? One thing is for sure, she will never be the same again. Luckily Professor Xavier and his students arrive to lend a helping hand, or have they only arrived to meet their doom? Find out in "Prodigal Son!" 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #59923845
Rook (1979 Magazine) 1 VF/NM 9.0
Ends May 20 9:12 PM CST Bid History 2 bids Current Bid $7 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. 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.
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Item #57497213
Saga of Crystar (1983 Marvel) 5 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade exceeds the top grade in the CGC census, 9.6.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2761B6A-014
Starts Jun 10 "The Story They Said Couldn't Be Done!" Ika inadvertently drops the Caverns of Chaos next to the crystal palace in Galax. Script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by Ricardo Villamonte, inks by Dave Simmons. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #59187433
Tags: HulkSavage She-Hulk (1980) 1D CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant
1st app. She-Hulk
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2B6CBFF-003
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Starts Jun 10 Direct Edition. 1st appearance and origin of the She Hulk. "The She-Hulk Lives!" Guest-starring Bruce Banner. Story by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Chic Stone. Jennifer Walters is on the verge of death after an attempted assassination, and the only thing that will save her life is a blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner...AKA the Incredible Hulk! His gamma-irradiated blood sparks a startling transformation in his cousin, and she will forevermore be known as the Savage She-Hulk! Cover price $0.40.
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Item #60884177
Tags: HulkSavage She-Hulk (1980) 1D VF 8.0 Direct Variant
1st app. She-Hulk
Ends May 20 9:13 PM CST Bid History 10 bids Current Bid $40 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. Direct Edition. 1st appearance and origin of the She Hulk. "The She-Hulk Lives!" Guest-starring Bruce Banner. Story by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Chic Stone. Jennifer Walters is on the verge of death after an attempted assassination, and the only thing that will save her life is a blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner...AKA the Incredible Hulk! His gamma-irradiated blood sparks a startling transformation in his cousin, and she will forevermore be known as the Savage She-Hulk! Cover price $0.40.
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Item #57710282
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: She-Hulk (part 1)Savage She-Hulk (1980) 1N CBCS 7.5 Newsstand Variant
1st app. and origin She Hulk
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition.
Label #21-2735EC6-004
Starts Jun 10 Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance and origin of the She Hulk. "The She-Hulk Lives!" Guest-starring Bruce Banner. Story by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Chic Stone. Jennifer Walters is on the verge of death after an attempted assassination, and the only thing that will save her life is a blood transfusion from her cousin, Bruce Banner...AKA the Incredible Hulk! His gamma-irradiated blood sparks a startling transformation in his cousin, and she will forevermore be known as the Savage She-Hulk! Cover price $0.40.
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Item #59052742
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: She-Hulk (part 8)Savage She-Hulk (1980) 8 CBCS 9.0
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #22-0FD3AC2-049
Starts May 20 "Among the Ogres!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring the Man-Thing. Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Chic Stone. Cover by Michael Golden. At the mercy of bizarre swamp dwellers, can She-Hulk escape before their mysterious liquid disfigures her making her as grotesque as they are? Plus, the macabre Man-Thing emerges from the murky swamp, but is he friend or foe? Cover price $0.50.
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Item #59053181
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: She-Hulk (part 12)Savage She-Hulk (1980) 12 CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #22-0FD3AC2-031
Starts May 20 "Reason and Rage!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Morbius. Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. Dr. Morbius, the one time Living Vampire and arch-foe of Spider-Man, issues a serum to Jennifer Walters to help her better control her She-Hulk transformations. And just in time as the being known as Gemini appears seeking revenge on the reformed Doctor in the names of his many past victims. Cover price $0.50.
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Item #59053160
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: She-Hulk (part 14)Savage She-Hulk (1980) 14 CBCS 9.0
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #22-0FD3AC2-034
Starts Jun 10 "Life in the Bloodstream!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Hellcat (of the Defenders)and the Man-Wolf. Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. Can the Savage She-Hulk and her feral comrades stop fighting each other long enough to find a way to save the sub-atomic universe from certain destruction? Cover price $0.50.
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Item #59053151
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: She-Hulk (part 15)Savage She-Hulk (1980) 15 CBCS 9.0
Paper: White
Label #22-0FD3AC2-035
Ends May 20 9:13 PM CST Bid History 2 bids Current Bid $8 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "Delusions." Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. It's a Cinderella story with a message. Dahlia is a pretty young girl who grew up on the streets, but when a passing talent scout notices her she gets on the fast track to fame and fortune. But there's one catch, she has diabetes, and she refuses to heed the warning signs. Dahlia collapses into a diabetic coma and it is up to She-Hulk to get her to the hospital on time. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.
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Item #59053140
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: She-Hulk (part 17)Savage She-Hulk (1980) 17 CBCS 8.0
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #22-0FD3AC2-037
Ends May 20 9:13 PM CST Bid History 2 bids Current Bid $7 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "Make Way for the Man-Elephant." Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. The love triangle between Jennifer/She-Hulk, Richard, and Zapper comes to a head when one of them wants out. Plus, as a perceived menace to society, She-Hulk must contend with the hero of the people, the brute known as the Man-Elephant. 32 pages. Cover price $0.50.
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Item #59052991
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: She-Hulk (part 21)Savage She-Hulk (1980) 21 CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #22-0FD3AC2-041
Starts May 27 "Arena!" Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. As Jennifer's friends try to find her, She-Hulk must face-off against the sinister Seeker in the Arena. Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg and Frank Springer. Cover price $0.50.
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Item #59053193
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: She-Hulk (part 23)Savage She-Hulk (1980) 23 CBCS 9.2
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #22-0FD3AC2-043
Starts Jun 10 "The She-Hulk War!" Story by David Anthony Kraft. Art by Mike Vosburg, Al Milgrom, Dave Simons, and Jack Abel. Radius has failed to kill the She-Hulk, Well, Shade's next assassin, Torque, will not fail. Either that or he'll simply make the Savage One angry, and we all know what happens when a Hulk gets angry. Yep, bad things. Cover price $0.50.
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Item #59055452
Tags: ConanSavage 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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Item #60818779
Savage Tales (1971 Magazine) 2 CGC 7.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4387943004
Ends May 20 9:14 PM CST Bid History 3 bids Current Bid $26 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. 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.
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Item #60884000
Tags: CartoonScooby-Doo (1977 Marvel) 4 FN+ 6.5
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Item #60884001
Tags: CartoonScooby-Doo (1977 Marvel) 6 FN- 5.5
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Item #60435679
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.
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Item #58125802
Tags: Secret Wars II (part 3)Secret Wars II (1985 Marvel) 3 CBCS 9.8
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-390CD6F-018
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Starts Jun 10 Part 3 of 9. "The World is Mine!" Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Al Milgrom and Steve Leialoha. The Beyonder decides to partake in all the pleasures life can offer. He devours drink, food, women, riches, and sights only beheld by a few, but finds this life of luxury a hollow existence. How can a nigh omnipotent being find contentment in mortal existence when the world is his oyster at the snap of his fingers? Featuring the Kingpin and the Molecule Man.
Story continues in Daredevil #223, Incredible Hulk #312, and Avengers #260.
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Item #60865832
Sgt. Rock (1977) 370 CBCS 8.5 SS Kubert
Paper: Off white to white
Verifeid Signature: Joe Kubert. Newsstand Edition
Label #20-4944C3C-006
Starts Jun 10 "Surrender Ticket!" Written by Robert Kanigher. Art by Frank Redondo. Cover by Joe Kubert. Faced with impossible odds, the Nazis give Rock and Easy Co. an easy way out. But for Easy Co. there is no such thing as an easy way out. Includes the back-up tale "Big Fish/Little Fish!" Plus, "The Infiltrator!" By Randall. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.
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Item #60006501
Tags: Pulp AdventureShadow (1973 1st Series DC) 6 CGC 9.4
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4341795015
Ends May 20 9:18 PM CST Bid History 2 bids Current Bid $2 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "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.
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Item #60807968
Tags: SupermanShazam (1973) 1 FN+ 6.5
Ends May 20 9:18 PM CST Bid History 6 bids Current Bid $11 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. 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.
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Item #60884378
Tags: SupermanShazam (1973) 1 FN+ 6.5
Starts May 20 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.
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Item #60795895
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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Item #57723820
Tags: Fantastic FourSilver 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.
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Item #57475616
Tags: Fantastic FourSilver 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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Item #58757651
Tags: Fantastic FourSilver 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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Item #60934038
Tags: Fantastic Four, Spider-ManSilver 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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Item #58576683
Tags: Fantastic Four, Spider-ManSilver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 14 CBCS 3.5
Paper: Cream to off white
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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Item #58538854
Tags: Fantastic FourSilver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 16 CBCS 5.5
Paper: Off white to white
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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Item #57473464
Tags: Fantastic FourSilver 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.
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Item #56963646
Tags: Fantastic FourSilver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-1DA4D21-013
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Starts Jun 10 Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #58833451
Tags: Fantastic FourSilver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #19-2EA5793-010
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Starts Jul 6 Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #56963654
Tags: Fantastic FourSilver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CBCS 9.6
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-1DA4D21-015
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Starts Jun 10 Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #60848395
Tags: Fantastic FourSilver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CGC 9.4
Paper: White
Label #4411714011
Starts May 27 Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #51695079
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.
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Item #57153991
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.
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Item #60147644
Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 CBCS 6.5
1st app. Shang Chi
Paper: Off white to white
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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Item #57023629
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Spectacular Spider-Man (part 1), Spider-ManSpectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
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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Item #59701855
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Spectacular Spider-Man (part 1), Spider-ManSpectacular 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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Item #59701856
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Spectacular Spider-Man (part 1), Spider-ManSpectacular 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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Item #59701880
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Spectacular Spider-Man (part 1), Spider-ManSpectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF+ 8.5
Ends May 20 9:27 PM CST Bid History 6 bids Current Bid $26 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "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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Item #60723200
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Spectacular Spider-Man (part 1), Spider-ManSpectacular 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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Item #57731605
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Spectacular Spider-Man (part 2), Spider-ManSpectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
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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Item #57732128
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Spectacular Spider-Man (part 2), Spider-ManSpectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.8
Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Paper: White
Label #1618519051
Ends May 20 9:27 PM CST Bid History 4 bids Current Bid $25 Your Secret Max Bid If you'd like to bid, please log in or register. "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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Item #60645338
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Spectacular Spider-Man (part 29), Spider-ManSpectacular 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 35ยข issue. 32 pages Cover price $0.35.
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Item #60930236
Tags: Spider-ManSpectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 64N CBCS 5.5
Paper: White
Newsstand Edition
Label #21-27A4B66-007
Starts Jun 10 Newsstand Edition. "Cloak and Dagger!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. On a quiet night in Manhattan, the web-slinger is traveling across the city when he suddenly hears a desperate plea for help from a man running for his life! The frantic pharmacist is trying to escape from...Cloak and Dagger! The wall-crawler quickly engages the light-and-dark pair, but falls in battle to the duo's unusual powers. The next day Peter Parker picks up the investigation, and the trail of Cloak (aka Tyrone Johnson) and Dagger (aka Tandy Bowen) leads to Ellis Island! Is the Spectacular Spider-Man ready for round two with Cloak and Dagger? First appearance of Cloak and Dagger. (Notes: This issue includes a full-page ad/pin-up of Spider-Man fighting Dr. Octopus and promoting his four monthly titles. Bill Mantlo's script provides a nice history of Ellis Island. On page two Jim Mooney is erroneously listed as the inker. Al Milgrom is acknowledged as the correct inker in the letters page of issue 68. The back cover contains a Dungeons and Dragons ad with art by Bill Willingham. Cloak and Dagger appear next in Spectacular Spider-Man 69 and 70.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.
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Item #57723365
Tags: Marvel Legacy Numbering: Spectacular Spider-Man (part 69), Spider-ManSpectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 69 CBCS 8.5 Double Cover
Paper: Off white to white
Direct Edition/Double Cover. 1st cover 8.5, interior cover 8.5.
Label #21-2E62824-009
Starts Jun 10 "In Darkness Seldom Seen!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Cloak and Dagger. Script by Bill Mantlo. Pencils by Ed Hannigan. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. Cloak and Dagger are back! And still waging their violent war on drugs! But now their activities are being noticed by criminal heavyweights...specifically Silvermane and the Kingpin! Is the duo ready for the big time? When Cloak and Dagger move in for the kill on Silvermane, the web-slinger will have a critical choice to make! Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Note: This issue features a full page ad for the first Hercules Limited Series. Art by Bob Layton.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.