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Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 104 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4416401017

"Fight without Reason!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi comes face-to-face with the one man he has never truly defeated, Shen Kuei, the man called Cat. In the wake of last issue, Chi finds his rival in the arms of Leiko Wu, the woman he loves. Now, these two Masters of Kung Fu must engage in a martial arts battle to rival all others. For honor, for love. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 105 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4416401016

"The Razor Fist Connection!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. The assassin known as Razor Fist has come for Pavane. Can Shang Chi and Leiko save the feline vixen or will they have to fight Pavane too? Plus, a revelation about Razor Fist that will shock you. Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 106 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4416401015

"The Assassin Master!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day and Armando Gil. Shang Chi tracks down the third Razor Fist, but he also comes face-to-face with the Velcro the Master of Assassins. Cover price $0.50.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 25 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

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

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

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.

Moon Knight (1980 1st Series) 3 VF 8.0

"Midnight Means Murder!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Bill Sienkiewicz. Moon Knight confronts killer whose unorthodox methods may prove to be the masked avenger's undoing. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Movie 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #23-238605B-004

Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation. Script by Walt Simonson and art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.50.

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Movie 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4349156002

Marvel Comics' official comic adaptation of the 1981 movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark." In this issue, Indiana Jones' attempt to obtain a rare idol is foiled by his rival Belloq. And then Indy is contacted by the government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis do in part one of this adaptation. Script by Walt Simonson and art by John Buscema & Klaus Janson. Cover price $0.50.

Richie Rich Bank Books (1972) 53 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-0E505C0-008

Story and art credit: Unknown. Richie's dog Dollar has an odd adventure in "What Is a Dog?" After noticing how lonely Irona is, Richie and Gloria decide to find another robot for her to socialize with, but things go awry when they stumble upon a defective one in "The Robot Who Ran Away." Richie Rich in "No Place for Money!" Mayda Munny in "Mayda Munny's Money Plot." 32 pgs. Full color. Cover price $0.50.

Richie Rich Millions (1961 Harvey) 105 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-150e668-014

36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 17 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4385888019

Part 1 of 2 - Guest starring the Uncanny X-Men (Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Sprite). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Cerebro, the mutant detecting device of Professor Charles Xavier, has discovered a new mutant residing in Clairton, West Virginia. He immediately dispatches his students, the mutant heroes known as the X-Men, to find this new source of power. Rom, discovers that a disguised Dire Wraith has married and procreated with a human woman. Can even Rom stand against the psionic power and horrible evil of the Hybrid. 32 pages. NOTE: 1st appearance of Hybrid. Cover price $0.50.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 18 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-248D6B1-003

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Part 2 of 2 - Guest starring the Uncanny X-Men (Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Sprite). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Born from the unnatural union of a Dire Wraith father and a human mother, the malevolent Hybrid has used his powerful psionic and shape-changing abilities to trick the X-Men into thinking that Rom is the evil one. Now, Rom must stave off the powerful mutants long enough to convince them of the true threat before it is too late. 32 pages. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Hybrid. Cover price $0.50.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 24 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-248D6B1-004

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Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Hurtling through space on his way home, Rom crosses paths with Richard Ryder, a.k.a. Nova, the Human Rocket. Rom soon allies with the youthful hero and his super-powered friends to defend the planet Xandar from invading hordes of alien Skrulls. 32 pages.

NOTE: This story continues the struggle started in Fantastic Four #204-209 and completes the saga of Nova (Richard Rider), whose adventures began in his own short-lived series. Rider returns as Kid Nova in the pages of New Warriors (1990-1996 1st Series) #1. - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist Cover price $0.50.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 12 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-0FD3AC2-031

"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.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 14 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-0FD3AC2-034

"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.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 15 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Label #22-0FD3AC2-035

"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.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 17 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-0FD3AC2-037

"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.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 21 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-0FD3AC2-041

"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.

Savage She-Hulk (1980) 23 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #22-0FD3AC2-043

"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.

Spider-Woman (1978 Marvel 1st Series) 37 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Steve Leialoha. Who Am I?, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Steve Leialoha (layouts) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin (pages 1-6), Bob Wiacek (pages 7-11, 28-30), Alan Weiss (page 12), Al Milgrom (page 14), and Frank Springer (pages 15-19); Spider-Woman finds herself up against Juggernaut, Black Tom and Tom's niece, Siryn, as they try to steal a government cache of vibranium. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 50 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4416374008

She-Hulk Cover price $0.50.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 55 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4416374007

"The Dinosaur!" Story by Steve Grant and Duncan Seafil. Art by Winslow Mortimer and Mike Esposito. Spidey is caught in the middle of the Lizard and Stegron. Includes the 1-page features "Who is Mr. Fantastic?," "Facts on the Kingpin,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "The Fan!" Guest-starring the cast of the Electric Company. Plus, Spidey stars in "The Kingpin's back in Town!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #39 Stegron. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 43N CBCS 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #0010422-AA-014

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 5 of 6. "Betrayal at Bespin!" Based on the screenplay by George Lucas. Adapted by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. After their narrow escape from the pursuing Empire Fleet, the crew of the Millennium Falcon sets down on the Cloud City of Bespin for repairs. Lando Calrissian, proprietor of the floating facility, is an old friend of Han's. But he is an old friend with some dark secrets. Meanwhile, Luke's training under the tutelage of the Jedi Master, Yoda, is cut short when the young padawan senses that his friends are in great danger. Against Yoda's better judgement Luke races to Cloud City and the stage is set for the greatest battle between the forces of good and evil. Includes 5 pin-ups by Terry Austin, Michael Golden, John Byrne, Marie Severin, and Frank Miller. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 44D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4301096003

Direct Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 6 of 6. "Duel a Dark Lord!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 6 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: pin-ups by Walt Simonson, Joe Jusko, Fred Hembeck, Bob Layton and Marshall Rogers. Also: letters page commentary and farewell by Goodwin. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 44N CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0009452-AA-006

Newsstand Edition. The Empire Strikes Back: Part 6 of 6. "Duel a Dark Lord!" Script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Note: Part 6 of movie adaptation; based on the movie script; Williamson and Garzon both pencil and ink the art for this series. Plus: pin-ups by Walt Simonson, Joe Jusko, Fred Hembeck, Bob Layton and Marshall Rogers. Also: letters page commentary and farewell by Goodwin. Cover by Williamson and Garzon. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 47 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0003600-AA-052

Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by James Sherman. "Droid World!", script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Carmine Infantino (breakdowns) and Gene Day (finished art), inks by Gene Day; A droid populated space station turns to anarchy as Rebel droids and Imperial droids fight for important schematics! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Star Wars (1977 Marvel) 53N CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0010394-AA-027

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Walt Simonson. "The Last Gift from Alderaan!", script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Walt Simonson (pages 1-5) and Carmine Infantino (pages 6-21), inks by Tom Palmer (pages 1-5) and Alan Kupperberg (pages 6-21); Leia crashes on the planet Shiva IV, but what she finds is more Imperials! Hostess Cup Cakes ad featuring The Thing, "A Lesson To Be Learned." Note: Most of this issue is an unused John Carter of Mars story redrawn as a Star Wars story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Tales of the Green Lantern Corps (1981) 2 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-11F72CB-010

1st appearance of Nekron. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Defeat!, script by Mike W. Barr (plot) and Len Wein (script), pencils by Joe Staton (breakdowns) and Frank McLaughlin (finished art), inks by Frank McLaughlin; the Green Lanterns battle Krona's army as Krona intends to revert the universe to its Primal Atom state and destroy OA. 36 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $1.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 141N VF- 7.5 Newsstand Variant

Newsstand Edition. Days of Future Past: Part 1 of 2. Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. The New Brotherhood of Evil Mutants set out to assassinate a prominent senator, and if the X-Men can't stop them the fate of mutant-kind will be sealed. Get your first glimpse of the dystopian post-apocalyptic future that will come to pass if Xavier's dream dies. Welcome to "Days of Future Past!" NOTE: 1st appearances of Rachel Summers (Phoenix II), Senator Kelly, Mystique, Destiny, Avalanche, and Pyro. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 142D CBCS 9.6 SS Claremont Direct Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Chris Claremont on 10/19/2019 Direct Edition

Label #19-36507CD-030

Direct Edition. Days of Future Past: Part 2 of 2. "Mind Out of Time!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Terry Austin. In order to prevent a dystopian future where all mutants and super-heroes are hunted and killed by the robotic Sentinels, the X-Men must prevent the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants from assassinating Senator Kelly. Featuring one of the most shocking death scenes in the comic book history. NOTE: Uncanny X-Men #123 and #142 are rare commodities in the realm of comics as they are two of the very few covers where inker extraordinaire Terry Austin actually does the pencils as well. - Odinson Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 142D VF- 7.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. Days of Future Past: Part 2 of 2. "Mind Out of Time!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. Cover by Terry Austin. In order to prevent a dystopian future where all mutants and super-heroes are hunted and killed by the robotic Sentinels, the X-Men must prevent the new Brotherhood of Evil Mutants from assassinating Senator Kelly. Featuring one of the most shocking death scenes in the comic book history. NOTE: Uncanny X-Men #123 and #142 are rare commodities in the realm of comics as they are two of the very few covers where inker extraordinaire Terry Austin actually does the pencils as well. - Odinson Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 143 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0036926005

Christmas Issue - "Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's Christmas Eve and Kitty is home alone. What a terrible time for an unexpected visitor. Kitty Pryde comes into her own as she must face a demonic adversary Home Alone-style.

NOTE: "This issue marks the end of Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin's spectacular 36 issue run. Plus, the demon that Kitty fights in this issue is what is known as a N'Garai. They come back to haunt the Incredible Hulk at the mystical Crossroads in The Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #308." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 143 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #0969377015

Christmas Issue - "Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's Christmas Eve and Kitty is home alone. What a terrible time for an unexpected visitor. Kitty Pryde comes into her own as she must face a demonic adversary Home Alone-style.

NOTE: "This issue marks the end of Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin's spectacular 36 issue run. Plus, the demon that Kitty fights in this issue is what is known as a N'Garai. They come back to haunt the Incredible Hulk at the mystical Crossroads in The Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #308." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 143 CBCS 8.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-1800960-008

Christmas Issue - "Demon!" Story by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. It's Christmas Eve and Kitty is home alone. What a terrible time for an unexpected visitor. Kitty Pryde comes into her own as she must face a demonic adversary Home Alone-style.

NOTE: "This issue marks the end of Chris Claremont, John Byrne, and Terry Austin's spectacular 36 issue run. Plus, the demon that Kitty fights in this issue is what is known as a N'Garai. They come back to haunt the Incredible Hulk at the mystical Crossroads in The Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) #308." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 145N CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3850189013

Newsstand Edition. "Kidnapped!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein. Arcade returns to plague the X-Men but this time he is not alone. Marvel's Merry Mutants must match wits with the most dangerous man in the Marvel Universe - Doctor Doom! Plus, Cyclops finds himself marooned on a desert island in the middle of no where. Cover price $0.50.

What If (1977 1st Series) 29N CBCS 5.5 SS McLeod

Paper: Off white to white

Witnessed Signature: Bob McLeod on 9/19/2021. Newsstand Edition

Label #21-462D29B-007

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Michael Golden. "What If...the Avengers Were the Last Superheroes on Earth?", script by Steven Grant, pencils by Alan Kupperberg (breakdowns) and Al Gordon (finished art), inks by Al Gordon; The Avengers must defeat all other super-powered beings on Earth; Starring Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Giant Man, and the Wasp. Cameos by Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom, the original X-men, Daredevil, Magneto, Electro, Doctor Octopus, Doctor Strange, and other assorted characters! "The Search for the Great Refuge!", script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Ron Wilson (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (figures); How the Eternals helped the Inhumans found the Great Refuge. "What If...Sub-Mariner Never Regained His Memory?", script by Steven Grant, pencils by Rick Buckler (breakdowns) and Bob McLeod (finished art), inks by Bob McLeod; The Human Torch never discovers Namor, so on this world the amnesiac Namor becomes a crew member on a ship searching for the fabled entrance to the center of the Earth. "Spider-Man Vs. the Human Computer!" ad for Hostess Cup Cakes. 52 pgs. Cover price $0.75.