Comic books in 'Marvel', 1980-1989, graded by CGC

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 132 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1256534007

"The Phantom of Gamma-Ray Flats!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Don Perlin and Kim DeMulder. Cover by Sandy Plunkett and Alan Weiss. A grizzled old prospector, barely alive, comes to the Angel's doorstep for help! What possible problem could he pose? When the New Defenders let him in, the results are unexpected, to say the least! Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $69.00 Paper: White Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s) Label #0967695005

Cover art by Michael Golden. Duel of Fire!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Dan Green; Shialmar spies on Dr. Strange, Clea, Wong, and a group of freedom fighters led by Silver Fox (who plans to usurp her rule); Strange battles the Shadowqueen; Clea uses the Eye of Agamotto to revive Dr. Strange. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. The Power of Dr. Strange!, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Marshall Rogers (breakdowns) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin; origin recap of Brother Voodoo; Strange battles Damballah; intro Morganna Blessing, a passer-by with a slight ability in the occult who becomes a supporting character. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $130.00 Paper: White Slab: Minor side edge crack Label #0170951018

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. This Menace Reborn!, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Dr. Strange and Clea participate in a mystical activity for recreation, unaware that they are being watched in secret by Baron Mordo, who has survived his previous encounter with Dr. Strange and is plotting revenge against the Sorcerer Supreme; Later, as Strange is using the Orb of Agamotto to make sure all is well in other mystical realms, Strange is interrupted when Sara Wolfe advises him of a phone call; This momentary distraction allows Mordo (who has been gaining new power in another realm) to cast a spell that gives him direct access to the telephone conversation between Strange and his caller: Morgana Blessing; Morgana explains to Stephen that she is a writer and after learning that he is an expert in the Black Arts is inviting him over to her place to hear her proposal to be consultant for her next book of fiction which would center on the occult. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. The Cat & the Cataclysm, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Dormammu manipulates Baron Mordo; cameos by Sgt Fury the Howling Commandos. Appearance by Nightmare. Last 50-cent cover price. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. The Cat & the Cataclysm, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Dormammu manipulates Baron Mordo; cameos by Sgt Fury the Howling Commandos. Appearance by Nightmare. Last 50-cent cover price. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. Land of the Pharaohs, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Marshall Rogers (breakdowns) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin; Trying to prevent the soul of Morgana Blessing from travelling deeper into the past, which would end all human existence, Dr. Strange, with the aid of Nightmare, is sent to Ancient Egypt, where Strange is shocked to find within the Great Sphinx a futuristic hideout; Trapped inside a cryogenic device, he dispatches his astral form to try and find the past incarnation of Morgana in this era; He is shocked to find that the Fantastic Four are in the past as well, trying to find a cure for Alicia Master's blindness; The FF have been taken prisoner by Rama-Tut. NOTE: The events of this very issue can be seen from different points of view in the pages of Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #19 and Avengers West Coast (1985) #22. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover pencils by Frank Cirocco, inks by Dan Green. Power Be the Prize, script by Roger Stern, pencils by Dan Green, inks by Rick Magyar; As Dracula's power continues to be augmented by the Darkholders, Dr. Strange, Wong, Blade, Frank Drake and Hannibal King journey to Castle Mordo in Transylvania to retrieve the Darkhold and attempt to unleash its power against vampires; However, Dracula realizes what they're doing and pursues them to the castle. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.60.

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Cover art by Mark Badger. And Now... the Beyonder!, script by Peter B. Gillis, art by Mark Badger; Clea stays in the Dark Dimension as queen; Strange battles the Beyonder in this Secret Wars II tie-in; Continued from Secret Wars II #5. Cover price $0.65.

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Cover art by Chris Warner. Fata Morganna!, script by Peter B. Gillis, pencils by Chris Warner, inks by Randy Emberlin; Morgana Blessing, Sorcerer Supreme?; Defeated in demonic battle, Doctor Strange lies injured and powerless; Yet somehow, his mystic abilities have merged with Morgana!; The Sanctum Santorum is nearly razed; Will Morgana embrace black magic? 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover art by Aleret Carlson. Don't Pay the Ferryman, script by Peter B. Gillis, pencils by Chris Warner, inks by Randy Emberlin; This may be the end of the road for Stephen Strange; Nearly killed in battle, the Sorcerer Supreme is now fading fast on an operating table…and without the assistance of his mystic powers; Is mortal medicine the only cure for Doctor Strange?; An out-of-body experience may yield answers- answers that involve Sara Wolfe! The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 220,625; average paid circulation 122,498. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

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Cover art by Aleret Carlson. Don't Pay the Ferryman, script by Peter B. Gillis, pencils by Chris Warner, inks by Randy Emberlin; This may be the end of the road for Stephen Strange; Nearly killed in battle, the Sorcerer Supreme is now fading fast on an operating table…and without the assistance of his mystic powers; Is mortal medicine the only cure for Doctor Strange?; An out-of-body experience may yield answers- answers that involve Sara Wolfe! The letters page contains a statement of ownership--average print run 220,625; average paid circulation 122,498. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $140.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #3956026005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.20) will be charged at checkout.

Final issue of this series. Cover art by Kevin Nowlan. The Tongues of Men and Angels, script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Chris Warner, inks by Randy Emberlin; Rintrah, an alien being (looks like a demon, anthropomorphic bull), is imbued with Dr. Strange's powers; Topaz regains her entire soul. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $114.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #4211622015 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($3.42) will be charged at checkout.

New Frank Brunner pin-up. All of the stories are Steve Englehart/Frank Brunner reprints: "Through an Orb Darkly" (from Doctor Strange (1974) 1), "A Separate Reality" (DS 2), "Where Bound'ries Decay" (DS 4), and "Cloak and Dagger" (DS 5). New Berni Wrightson wraparound cover. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $134.95 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Slab: Scratch on back of case Label #1497673025 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.05) will be charged at checkout.

Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Dragonslayer." In this issue, villagers from the kingdom threatened by a dragon appeal to the wizard Ulrich to help them against the creature. But when Ulrich is killed, it's up to his apprentice Galen to do something in part one of this adaptation. Script by Dennis O'Neil and art by Marie Severin & John Tartaglione. Cover price $0.50.

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Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Dragonslayer." In this issue, villagers from the kingdom threatened by a dragon appeal to the wizard Ulrich to help them against the creature. But when Ulrich is killed, it's up to his apprentice Galen to do something in part one of this adaptation. Script by Dennis O'Neil and art by Marie Severin & John Tartaglione. Cover price $0.50.

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Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 3

1st printing. "Dreadstar: The Metamorphosis Odyssey: Book 3!"

Story and art by Jim Starlin. Introduction by Steve Englehart.

Concluding the epic story which introduces Vanth Dreadstar and the other characters whose saga continues in Dreadstar (1982-1986 Marvel/Epic) #1.

Softcover, 48 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

Cover price $4.95.

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Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 3

1st printing. "Dreadstar: The Metamorphosis Odyssey: Book 3!"

Story and art by Jim Starlin. Introduction by Steve Englehart.

Concluding the epic story which introduces Vanth Dreadstar and the other characters whose saga continues in Dreadstar (1982-1986 Marvel/Epic) #1.

Softcover, 48 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

Cover price $4.95.

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Reprinted from Marvel Comics Super Special 36. Comic adaptation of the 1984 David Lynch movie starring Kyle MacLachlan. In this issue, it's the year 10,191 and the most precious substance is the spice which is vital for almost everything and exists on only one planet in the universe: a desolate and dry world of deserts, the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. And on the planet, Paul Atreides is undergoing training and tests as he learns about the planet and the people. Script by Ralph Maccho and art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $0.75.

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Reprinted from Marvel Comics Super Special 36. Comic adaptation of the 1984 David Lynch movie starring Kyle MacLachlan. In this issue, it's the year 10,191 and the most precious substance is the spice which is vital for almost everything and exists on only one planet in the universe: a desolate and dry world of deserts, the planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. And on the planet, Paul Atreides is undergoing training and tests as he learns about the planet and the people. Script by Ralph Maccho and art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $0.75.

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"Hell and Back." Featuring the hard boiled writing of Frank Miller and the surrealistic renderings of Bill Sienkiewicz, Elektra: Assassin takes place several years after the title character's "death." This first issue (of eight) reveals Elektra's past through flashbacks as she undergoes a dangerous mission. Written by Frank Miller. Pencils, inks, and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $1.50.

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"Hell and Back." Featuring the hard boiled writing of Frank Miller and the surrealistic renderings of Bill Sienkiewicz, Elektra: Assassin takes place several years after the title character's "death." This first issue (of eight) reveals Elektra's past through flashbacks as she undergoes a dangerous mission. Written by Frank Miller. Pencils, inks, and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $1.50.

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"Young Love." In this issue, readers should begin suspecting that Ken Wind is not all that he appears. Nick Fury makes appearance. Written by Frank Miller. Pencils, inks, and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $1.50.

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"Chastity." Elektra battles underwater, then uses ninja magic to transport her mind into S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Chastity's body. Written by Frank Miller. Pencils, inks, and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $1.50.

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"Chastity." Elektra battles underwater, then uses ninja magic to transport her mind into S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Chastity's body. Written by Frank Miller. Pencils, inks, and cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. Cover price $1.50.

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Cover by Paul Gulacy. Written by Roy Thomas, Jim Starlin, Archie Goodwin, Doug Moench, Dennis O'Neil, Mike W. Barr, Robert Wakelin, Paul Kirchner and Bruce Jones. Art by P. Craig Russell, Jim Starlin, George Bush, Paul Gulacy, Tim Conrad, Terry Lindall, Michael Golden, Robert Wakelin, Paul Kirchner and Michael Saenz. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. In this issue: Elric of Melnibone in "The Dreaming City (Part 1)" (Michael Moorcock adaptation) by Roy Thomas and P. Craig Russell; "Vanth (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter V)" by Jim Starlin; "Forest Magic" (illustrated text story) by Archie Goodwin and George Bush; "Libido" by Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy; Almuric in "Episode Two" (Robert E. Howard adaptation) by Roy Thomas and Tim Conrad; "The Worker in the City" by Goodwin and Terry Lindall; "The Gamesmen of Earth Prime" (illustrated text story) by Dennis O'Neil, Mike W. Barr and Michael Golden; "The Meeting (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter VI)" by Starlin; "A Midsummer Nights Dream" by Robert Wakelin; "My Room" by Paul Kirchner; and "Tomb Stones" by Bruce Jones and Michael Saenz. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover by Paul Gulacy. Written by Roy Thomas, Jim Starlin, Archie Goodwin, Doug Moench, Dennis O'Neil, Mike W. Barr, Robert Wakelin, Paul Kirchner and Bruce Jones. Art by P. Craig Russell, Jim Starlin, George Bush, Paul Gulacy, Tim Conrad, Terry Lindall, Michael Golden, Robert Wakelin, Paul Kirchner and Michael Saenz. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. In this issue: Elric of Melnibone in "The Dreaming City (Part 1)" (Michael Moorcock adaptation) by Roy Thomas and P. Craig Russell; "Vanth (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter V)" by Jim Starlin; "Forest Magic" (illustrated text story) by Archie Goodwin and George Bush; "Libido" by Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy; Almuric in "Episode Two" (Robert E. Howard adaptation) by Roy Thomas and Tim Conrad; "The Worker in the City" by Goodwin and Terry Lindall; "The Gamesmen of Earth Prime" (illustrated text story) by Dennis O'Neil, Mike W. Barr and Michael Golden; "The Meeting (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter VI)" by Starlin; "A Midsummer Nights Dream" by Robert Wakelin; "My Room" by Paul Kirchner; and "Tomb Stones" by Bruce Jones and Michael Saenz. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Cover by Paul Gulacy. Written by Roy Thomas, Jim Starlin, Archie Goodwin, Doug Moench, Dennis O'Neil, Mike W. Barr, Robert Wakelin, Paul Kirchner and Bruce Jones. Art by P. Craig Russell, Jim Starlin, George Bush, Paul Gulacy, Tim Conrad, Terry Lindall, Michael Golden, Robert Wakelin, Paul Kirchner and Michael Saenz. Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. In this issue: Elric of Melnibone in "The Dreaming City (Part 1)" (Michael Moorcock adaptation) by Roy Thomas and P. Craig Russell; "Vanth (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter V)" by Jim Starlin; "Forest Magic" (illustrated text story) by Archie Goodwin and George Bush; "Libido" by Doug Moench and Paul Gulacy; Almuric in "Episode Two" (Robert E. Howard adaptation) by Roy Thomas and Tim Conrad; "The Worker in the City" by Goodwin and Terry Lindall; "The Gamesmen of Earth Prime" (illustrated text story) by Dennis O'Neil, Mike W. Barr and Michael Golden; "The Meeting (Metamorphosis Odyssey Chapter VI)" by Starlin; "A Midsummer Nights Dream" by Robert Wakelin; "My Room" by Paul Kirchner; and "Tomb Stones" by Bruce Jones and Michael Saenz. Magazine, 96 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $2.00.

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Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. Issue #4 includes: Metamorphosis Odyssey: Delloran Revisisted by James Starlin, The Art of Shotaro Ishimori, The Dreaming City by Roy Thomas and P. Craig Russell, Stalking the Great Graphic Dream (article) by Archie Goodwin, Almuric: Part III by Roy Thomas and Tim Conrad, Elephant Grass by Marc Hempel, Retrospect by B.K. Taylor and James Fox, Survivors by Paul Kirchner, Solar Plexis by Rick Veitch, and Sleeping Dogs by Ken Steacy. Cover art by Mike Kaluta. Winter, 1980. Cover price $2.00.

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Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. Issue #9 includes: Metamorphosis Odyssey: Doomsday & Aftermath by Jim Starlin, The Last Centaur by Tim Conrad, Children of the Stars by Charles Vess, Weirdworld: The Dragonmaster of Klarn by Doug Moench, John Buscema, Marie Severin, and Steven Oliff, Tales of Torment by David Kasakove, Match and Set by Lee Marrs, and Isolation and Illusion by P. Craig Russell. Also includes Jim Starlin interview by Archie Goodwin and a letter by Catherine Yronwode. December, 1981. Cover price $2.00.

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Epic Illustrated was touted as a new experience in adult fantasy and science fiction adventure. Published by Marvel Comics, this magazine was aimed at a more mature audience. Issue #11 includes: Run for the Stars by Harlan Ellison and Ken Steacy, Abraxas and the Earthman: Initiation by Rick Veitch, An Imperial Message by Leo Duranona, Before the Law by Leo Duranona, Weirdworld: Journey to Skyhook Mountain by Doug Moench, John Buscema, Marie Severin, and Steve Oliff, Advice to a Barbarian by Robert Rodi and Joe Jusko, and Marada the She-Wolf by Christopher Claremont and John Bolton. Also includes The Art of Wallace Wood by Archie Goodwin. April 1982. Cover price $2.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.4 $600.00 or Best Offer CGC Signature Series Paper: White Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back; Significant scuff(s) inner well Signed by Bill Sienkiewicz on 9/9/21. Label #3875867001 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($18.00) will be charged at checkout. Other items consigned by NJ Comics

Bill Sienkiewicz cover art. Final Deliverance (Chapter VII) featuring The Sacred & The Profane, script by Dean Motter, art by Ken Steacy. Apocrypha, script and art by John Lakey and Laura Lakey. Indecision, script and art by Rick Geary. The Gardener, script and art by Michael Kaluta. His First Fifth starring Cerebus, script by Dave Sim, art by Dave Sim and Gerhard. The Shattered Stars (Chapter One)--The Last Galactus Story, script by John Byrne, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Terry Austin. Heart of Fire (Chapter II) starring Toadswart, script and art by Tim Conrad. Mediaview article by Dennis O'Neil. Landed, script and art by Keiichi Koike. 100 pgs. Oct, 1984. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

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"The Strategies of Suicide!" Written by Peter B. Gillis. Art by Sal Buscema and Al Gordon. Cover by Keith Pollard. Kro's tentative control over the demonic Deviants is beginning to waver. If he fails, the world will be engulfed within the cloud of war. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

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Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

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Direct Edition. Part 1 of 2 – "Warwolves of London!" Story by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. NOTE: This tale picks up after the events of Excalibur: The Sword is Drawn (1988). The world believes the mutant heroes the X-Men are dead (see Fall of the Mutants). Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler, almost fully recovered from severe injuries sustained during the Mutant Massacre, join the psychic Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), the British superman Captain Britain and his elf lover, Meggan, to form the super team Excalibur. However, dangerous adversaries are gathering and this new group will have to learn to be a team if they are going to survive the coming days. Featuring a full page pin-up of Phoenix II on back cover by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Widget. Cover price $1.50.

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48-page squarebound edition (no ads). The X-Babies guest star in "Mojo Mayhem." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Arthur Adams, inks by Terry Austin, Bob Wiacek, and others. Adams/Austin cardstock cover. Cover price $4.50.

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48-page squarebound edition (no ads). First appearance of Excalibur in "The Sword is Drawn." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Paul Neary (with Mark Farmer). Davis/Neary cover. Cover price $3.25.

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48-page squarebound edition (no ads). First appearance of Excalibur in "The Sword is Drawn." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Paul Neary (with Mark Farmer). Davis/Neary cover. Cover price $3.25.

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48-page squarebound edition (no ads). First appearance of Excalibur in "The Sword is Drawn." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Paul Neary (with Mark Farmer). Davis/Neary cover. Cover price $3.25.

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48-page squarebound edition (no ads). First appearance of Excalibur in "The Sword is Drawn." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Alan Davis, inks by Paul Neary (with Mark Farmer). Davis/Neary cover. Cover price $3.25.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $199.00 or Best Offer Paper: Off white to white Slab: Debris trapped between case and inner well; Other - see grading notes Top left peg chipped off. Label #3846419014 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.97) will be charged at checkout.

"Winners and Losers!" Story by Jim Owsley. Art by Paul Smith and Vince Colletta. Captain Americas partner steps into the spotlight! A gang war is stirring and threatens to destroy the city. Meanwhile, Falcon pushes his high-flying skills to the limit to stop an armored saboteur. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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"Winners and Losers!" Story by Jim Owsley. Art by Paul Smith and Vince Colletta. Captain Americas partner steps into the spotlight! A gang war is stirring and threatens to destroy the city. Meanwhile, Falcon pushes his high-flying skills to the limit to stop an armored saboteur. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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"Blastaar!" Part 1 of 2. Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Rubinstein. The FF's long-time foe from the Negative Zone is back! And the Living Bomb-Burst is more powerful than ever! How did Blastaar escape the Negative Zone and what is he planning for his visit to Earth? Meanwhile, Dr. Randolph James, one of Reed Richards' scientific contemporaries, experiments with an evolutionary acceleration device. Cameo appearances by Captain America and the Vision. Cover price $0.40.

Add to cart CGC 9.8 $145.00 or Best Offer Paper: White Newsstand Edition. Label #4387654005 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($4.35) will be charged at checkout.

Spider-Man helps the FF battle the Frightful Four in "When a Spider-Man Comes Calling!" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by John Byrne (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. Story continues from Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man 42. The Frightful Four have successfully captured Spider-Man, and now they have set their sights on the Fantastic Four! It's a terrific action issue as the Wizard, Trapster, Sandman, and Electro invade the Baxter Building and battle the FF! (Notes: The letters page includes a half-page pin-up of the Fantastic Four by Joe Sinnott. The FF cover logo returns to the silver age style. This issue was reprinted in 2005 in the trade paperback "Fantastic Four Spider-Man Classic.") 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

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"Firefrost And The Ebon Seeker" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Joe Sinnott. Thanks to the timely intervention of Firefrost, the Fantastic Four barely survive their offshore clash with the awesome Ebon Seeker! But while the FF regroup, the powerful being spawned from a black hole trudges back to Manhattan to do more damage. However, there is another group of heroes that calls Manhattan home...the Avengers! Will the FF let the Avengers battle the Ebon Seeker? Or could Earth's Mightiest Heroes actually ruin Reed's plan to use the Negative Zone to save the city? Avengers lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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"Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 232 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

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"Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

Add to cart CGC 9.6 $74.95 or Best Offer Paper: White Label #4046106004 This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($2.25) will be charged at checkout.

"Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.

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"Back to the Basics!" Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne and Terry Austin. A new era begins for the Fantastic Four as John Byrne starts his 5-year stint as writer and artist for the series. However, the new era kicks off with an old villain...Diablo! The Master of Alchemy cooks up four creatures of earth, wind, water, and fire to battle the FF! Cameo appearances by Doctor Strange and Frankie Raye. (Notes: John Byrne inks this issue under the pseudonym (or anagram) Bjorn Heyn. Diablo appears next in Iron Man 159.) 32 pages Cover price $0.50.