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$145

23 bids

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 15 CGC 9.0 1973

Spider-Man and Ghost Rider in "If An Eye Offend Thee." Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane, Frank Giacoia, and John Romita. Spider-Man and Ghost Rider battle the Orb. First meeting between Spider-Man and Ghost Rider. Origin and first appearance of the Orb. The Orb appears next in Ghost Rider (1st series) 14. This issue was first reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 18 and Marvel Tales 254. 32 pages.


$40

13 bids

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 40 CGC 9.6 1978

"Conjure Night!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Black Panther. Yellow Jacket (Hank Pym) cameo. Story by Roger Slifer. Art by Tom DeFalco, Ron Wilson, and Pablo Marcos. The Thing and the King of Wakanda, the Black Panther, must face the undead fury of a vampire.


$22

6 bids

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 47 CGC 9.6 1979

Cover by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. "Happy Deathday, Mister Grim!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Yancy Street Gang. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Chic Stone. It's Ben Grimm's birthday, and the sinister Machine Smith plans to make it a memorable one. Plus, witness the team-up you never thought you'd see as 'ole Bengy gets a hand from his erstwhile nemesis, the Yancy Street Gang. 32 pages.


$154

16 bids

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 50 CGC 9.8 1979

Top CGC census grade for this issue.
50th issue celebration! "Remembrance of Things Past!" Guest-starring the Thing. Mr. Fantastic cameo. Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Joe Sinnott. Cover by George Perez. Ben Grimm's body is becoming used to being the Thing effectively rendering Reed Richard's cure useless. However, when Ben learns the formula would have worked on him years earlier he uses Doctor Doom's time-machine to travel back in time to cure himself. But when he comes face-to-face with his past self, the newly mutated Ben Grimm is in no mood to talk. What follows is one of the most surreal moments in Marvel History as the Thing battles the Thing.


$19

6 bids

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 58 CGC 9.6 1979

The Pegasus Project. Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring Aquarian, Wundarr, Thundra, Giant Man (Bill Foster), and Quasar. Story by Mark Gruenwald and Ralph Macchio. Art by George Pérez and Gene Day. Cover by George Pérez and Terry Austin. This is it, the final chapter to the Thing's epic adventure at Project: Pegasus. Will our heroes survive the final earthshaking showdown?


$51

8 bids

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual 4 CGC 9.8 1979

Top CGC census grade for this issue.
The Thing and Black Bolt team-up in this 52-page (if you count the covers!) King-Sized Annual in a story titled "A Mission of Gravity!" written by D. Michelinie with art by Craig, Budansky and Patterson.


$56

7 bids

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 43 CBCS 9.6 1976

A Flash of Purple Sparks!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Paul Gulacy and Jack Abel. In his last meeting with Shock-Wave, Shang Chi almost met his end. How can even the Master of Kung Fu hope to defeat an opponent whose very touch means certain death?


$16

4 bids

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 74 CGC 9.6 1979

"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.


$72

16 bids

Mastermind (1964) fanzine 1 FN 6.0 1964

Fanzine by Paul McSpadden and Steven Fears. Winter Issue '64-'65 (cover incorrectly labeled #2). Cover by Steven Fears. Review of Pep Comics #1 & Spy Smasher #1, 4 page comic "The Glider" (W) Steven Fears (A) Bill Cavalier, "Solitude" text story by Bob Harner III, 7 page comic "The Gladiator" (W) Paul McSpadden (A) Steven Fears, plus more. Contributions by Phil Seuling, Marty Arbunich, Lee Whittlesey, John Wooley, and Tom Lauria. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 46 pages, black and white.


$43

15 bids

Mickey Mouse (1953-1987 Dell/Gold Key/Gladstone) 188 CBCS 9.6 1978

Number/month on cover: 90027-810, no month listed. Issue features "The Secret of Earthquake Island" in which Mickey and Goofy travel to investigate the island which Goofy won in a contest. Issue also has "The Mixed-Up Fixer." All stories are reprints. Story and art credits: unknown. 36 pages, full color.


$125

19 bids

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8 1979

Top CGC census grade for this issue.
In "Homeworld!", Commander Rann returns from his 1000 year space voyage to find that the Warp Drive has been invented, which has allowed Baron Karza to take over the Microverse while he slept in suspended animation. Rann is captured and sent to the Pleasure Pits where his escape is orchestrated by the others, including those who would become members of the Micronauts. Characters: Micronauts (intro) [Commander Arcturus Rann [Space Glider]; Marionette [Princess Mari]; Biotron; Microtron; Acroyear; Bug]; Baron Karza (Villain); Prince Argon; Acroyear Warriors; Dog Soldiers; Oberon (Prince Argon's Horse); Time Traveler; Prince Shaitan (Acroyear Warrior); Shadow Priest; Endeavor (Rann's spaceship). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom.


$48

15 bids

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6 1979

In "Homeworld!", Commander Rann returns from his 1000 year space voyage to find that the Warp Drive has been invented, which has allowed Baron Karza to take over the Microverse while he slept in suspended animation. Rann is captured and sent to the Pleasure Pits where his escape is orchestrated by the others, including those who would become members of the Micronauts. Characters: Micronauts (intro) [Commander Arcturus Rann [Space Glider]; Marionette [Princess Mari]; Biotron; Microtron; Acroyear; Bug]; Baron Karza (Villain); Prince Argon; Acroyear Warriors; Dog Soldiers; Oberon (Prince Argon's Horse); Time Traveler; Prince Shaitan (Acroyear Warrior); Shadow Priest; Endeavor (Rann's spaceship). Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Michael Golden and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom.


$115

12 bids

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.8 1979

Top CGC census grade for this issue.
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.


$667

17 bids

Mighty Heroes (1967 Dell) 1 CGC 9.6 1967

Only copy at the top CGC grade of 9.6.
36 pages, full color.


$205

13 bids

Millie the Model (1945 Marvel) 125 CGC 8.0 1964

One of only 2 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

Stan Lee File Copy.

Cover art by Stan Goldberg. Goodbye, My Love! starring Millie the Model. Millie's Fashion Pin-Up, Chili's Classy Cut-Out, and Millie's Sensational Sport Clothes! paper dolls. Millie's Glamorous Gowns! fashion page. Chili and Toni's Charming Coiffures! fashion page. Letters page announced for next issue. Stories by Stan Lee, art by Stan Goldberg. 36 pgs. $0.12.


$150

13 bids

Mister Miracle (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 9.2 1972

"Wait for Godot." Mister Miracle faces Funky Flashman and Houseroy, who appear to be modeled after Marvel's Stan Lee and Roy Thomas respectively, while Big Barda goes up against the Female Furies (making their first appearance). Script, pencils, and cover by Jack Kirby. Inks by Mike Royer.


$30

8 bids

Monroes, The (1967 Dell) 1 CGC 9.4 1967

The Monroes (1967) is a western comic book published by Dell Publishing Co. Comics. Photo cover. # on cover: 12-534-704. 36 pages, full color.


$69

12 bids

Monsters on the Prowl (1971) 24 CBCS 9.6 1973

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dick Ayers and John Romita (alterations). The Wonder of the Ages!!! Magnetor!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A strong but dim man is exploited for profit by a con man and then abandoned, unable to find work except in a freak show; His unusual size is thought to make him the perfect passenger for an experimental space flight, but a strange cloud gives him magnetic powers. Shangri-La, art by Bill Everett; A man makes it back from Shangri-La only to be informed that the man he spoke with, whom he takes to be mad, actually left for the valley four hundred years ago. They Met on Mars!, art by Steve Ditko; Two unrecognizable beings land on Mars and fight; One of them destroys the other's ship and escapes. 36 pgs. $0.20.


$106

19 bids

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2 1977

1st app. Ms. Marvel
John Romita/Dick Giordano cover. John Buscema art. Gerry Conway script. Joe Sinnott/David Hunt inks. Marie Severin colors. "This Woman, This Warrior" Carol Danvers meets Peter Parker, J. Jonah Jameson, Mary Jane Watson, and battles the Scorpion when she gets a job at the Daily Bugle as a fashion editor. Intro Ms. Marvel, Carol Danvers, who last appeared in Captain Marvel # 40. 1st appearance of Ms Marvel. 36 pages, full color.


$42

10 bids

Ms. Marvel (1977 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6 1977

Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Dick Giordano. Enigma of Fear!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Buscema (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Kerwin becomes the Destructor and promises to take down Ms. Marvel for AIM; Scorpion escapes from AIM's clutches; Carol, freaked out by her blackouts and lack of memory, visits her friend Barnett who discovers she is Ms. Marvel during a hypnotic session but fails to tell her; Ms. Marvel takes on Scorpion and Destructor. Ink Stains on Virgin Paper article by David Anthony Kraft; Origin of Ms. Marvel revealed; Mary Jane cameo. Ad for Ricochet Racers featuring Spider-Man and Captain America. 36 pgs. $0.30.


$310

20 bids

Munsters (1965 Gold Key) 1 CGC 7.5 1965

Photo covers plus inside cover photos. # on cover: 10134-501.


$1,875

27 bids

My Greatest Adventure (1955) 80 CGC 8.5 1963

Origin and 1st app. Doom Patrol
Cover art by Bruno Premiani. The Doom Patrol (Chapter 1), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; A mysterious man known only as the Chief calls three people who have all escaped certain doom but were left outcasts because of their experiences. Peter Puptent Explorer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Challenge of the Timeless Commander (Chapter 2), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; The Chief informs the Doom Patrol of an alien spaceship that has landed on Earth carrying a super-weapon. Science Shorts filler page by Henry Boltinoff. The Deadly Duel with Gen. Immortus (Chapter 3), script by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, art by Bruno Premiani; After locating the super-weapon, the Doom Patrol is confronted by General Immortus, who takes the upper-hand. 36 Pages, Full Color.


$70

16 bids

New Gods (1971 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.0 1971

1st app. Orion
Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia. Orion Fights for Earth!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta; Orion frees Lanza, Shane, Lincoln, and Lockman from Darkseid. One-page text feature, "A Visit With Jack Kirby" by Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs. $0.15.


$77

17 bids

Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0 1968

Cover by Jim Steranko. First appearance of Scorpio in "Who Is Scorpio?", script by Jim Steranko, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott; Fury sneaks into an island fortress, only to get shot in the back. Surprise!; It's an L.M.D., and the shooter is the real Fury!; But on examination, Dugan informs Fury the L.M.D.'s been shot 4 times, not 3 - which means, someone tried to assassinate him!; The only clue is a tiny badge with a "Scorpio" symbol on it; In San Francisco, comic Flip Mason's on the run from gambling debts; In Kansas City, racketeer Mitch Hackett looks forward to joining the mob. In NYC, Fury & Val walk in the rain; At the Monza Autodrome, Count Julio Scarlotti wins a race - and we see he has a Scorpio tattoo on his wrist; Days later in Nevada, Fury helps test an "EPB G-System" (Entrope Phase Barrier Guard System), a force field which is hoped may one day protect entire armies. As SHIELD prepares one final test (with an H-Bomb!) we see the tech firing the missile has a Scorpio tattoo on his wrist; Fury suddenly realizes the EPB's down, and nobody answers his comm; He races across the desert to a rocket sled used by NASA to escape as the missile descends on the spot he was relaxing; At the U.S. Government Research Center in Las Vegas, everyone's been put to sleep with gas by Scorpio - when Fury arrives via motorcycle. Letter to the editor from comics writer Don McGregor.


$330

24 bids

Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 4 CBCS 8.5 SS Steranko 1968

Witnessed Sig: Jim Steranko on 10/21/2017

Cover by Jim Steranko. SHIELD origin retold in "And Now It Begins...', script by Roy Thomas (plot, dialogue) and Frank Springer (plot), art by Frank Springer; HYDRA repeatedly tries to murder Nick Fury before he can recruited to head SHIELD; The agent in charge of the operation, Agent L, is executed for his failure by Agent H; After reminiscing about his days in WW2, Fury meets Tony Stark, who introduces him to the SHIELD board of directors, then shows him a film detailing HYDRA's operations; After Fury uncovers a bomb in the room and dispatches it, along with the spy who planted it, he realizes the danger facing the free world and takes the job. Frank Springer's 1st Marvel work. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12.


$360

20 bids

Night Nurse (1973) 1 CGC 7.0 1972

Cover art by Win Mortimer. "The Making of a Nurse!", script by Jean Thomas, art by Win Mortimer; Linda Carter, Georgia Jenkins, and Christine Palmer all study to be nurses; Marshall Michaels asks Linda Carter to marry him but insists that she give up on being a nurse; When all of the city's power goes out Ben Jenkins (Georgia's brother) and Rocky try to hold the hospital's generator hostage; When Ben listens to his sister and tries to stop Rocky he is shot; Linda turns down Marshall's marriage proposal to become a nurse. Ad for The Cat comic book series. 36 pgs., full color.


$545

10 bids

Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8 1976

This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
1st app. Nova
Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color.


$72

12 bids

Omac (1974 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.8 1975

Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Cover by Joe Kubert. Human Genius vs. Thinking Machine, script by Jack Kirby, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer; In his headquarters, Skuba's "children" show Buddy Omac Blank his Chamber of Monsters. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25.


$19

7 bids

Omac (1974 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.6 1975

Cover by Joe Kubert. Human Genius vs. Thinking Machine, script by Jack Kirby, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer; In his headquarters, Skuba's "children" show Buddy Omac Blank his Chamber of Monsters. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25.


$32

8 bids

Porky Pig (1965 Gold Key) 14 CGC 9.4 1967

Comic book starring the Warner Bros. cartoon character Porky Pig. The Perils of Pumpernickel starring Meadows, Petunia Pig, Porky Pig, Sykes, and Uncle Pumpernickel. Can You Create A Monster? activity page. Readers Complete the Comic activity page. The Canary Was Nobody's Pigeon starring Tweety and Sylvester. The Big League text story with Porky. Porky Pig's Penetrating Dime Trick. Dire Straights starring Bugs Bunny, Cicero Pig, Elmer Fudd, and Porky Pig. 36 pgs. $0.12.


$404

12 bids

Power Man and Iron Fist (1972 Hero for Hire) 1 CGC 7.5 1972

"Out of Hell--a Hero!" Script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Billy Graham. NOTE: Roy Thomas and John Romita are credited for their "considerable creative contributions." When Lucas, an innocent man, is sent to jail for a crime he did not commit, he decides he has nothing left to loose. Subjecting himself to unorthodox experiments, this inmate is endowed with great physical strength and nigh-unbreakable skin. No walls and bars on Earth can hold him. Now, as Luke Cage, he is known as the Hero for Hire, and he's here to clean up the "Mean Streets," one criminal at a time.


$401

17 bids

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 1 CGC 9.8 1977

Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Cover by Frank Thorne. The Blood of the Unicorn, script by Ed Summer, Roy Thomas, and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; While wandering the forests of Argos, Red Sonja witnesses a warlord named Andar of Bezfarda attacking a unicorn; He cuts off the unicorn's horn in the hopes of obtaining its mystical properties; Red Sonja leaps down and liberates the unicorn from its attackers; She rides off with it, and both rider and mount develop a close bond. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30.


$62

8 bids

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 1 CGC 9.4 1977

Cover by Frank Thorne. The Blood of the Unicorn, script by Ed Summer, Roy Thomas, and Clara Noto, art by Frank Thorne; While wandering the forests of Argos, Red Sonja witnesses a warlord named Andar of Bezfarda attacking a unicorn; He cuts off the unicorn's horn in the hopes of obtaining its mystical properties; Red Sonja leaps down and liberates the unicorn from its attackers; She rides off with it, and both rider and mount develop a close bond. The Hulk stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Green Thumb." 36 pgs., full color. $0.30.


$56

7 bids

Red Sonja (1977 1st Marvel Series) 14 CGC 9.6 1979

Last 35-cent cover price.


$121

15 bids

Rima the Jungle Girl (1974) 1 CGC 9.8 1974

Joe Kubert cover, In "Spirit of the Woods," a man named Abel wanders into a mysterious part of the jungle and meets Rima. Part 1 of the origin story of Rima. Story credits: unknown. Art by Nester Redondo. Issue also has Space Voyagers in "Four Tombs." Script by Jack Oleck and art by Alex Nino.


$19

10 bids

Rima the Jungle Girl (1974) 5 CGC 9.6 1975

Joe Kubert cover, In "Jungle Vengeance," Rima and Abel come across a jungle man frozen in ice. When they investigate, they discover a man running a secret training camp. Script by Robert Kanigher and art by Nester Redondo. Issue also has Space Voyagers in "The Queen Ant." Script by Robert Kanigher and art by Alex Nino.


$230

15 bids

ROM (1979 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8 1979

Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Deep in space two centuries ago a decisive battle between the forces of good and evil was fought. The brave Spaceknights of Galador defeated the evil sorcery and super-science of the Dire Wraiths and scattered them to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. Now in present day their eternal struggle has spilled over to Earth. Rom, greatest of the Spaceknights, has arrived in Clairton, a small West Virginia town. Frightened by the arrival of a 7' alien, the people of Clairton have called in the National Guard. Can Rom convince those he came to save that the true enemy resides in their very ranks? 32 pages.


$52

11 bids

Rook (1979 Magazine) 1 CGC 9.6 1979

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.


$256

14 bids

Sandman (1974 DC) 5 CGC 9.8 1975

Top CGC census grade for this issue.
Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer. The Invasion of the Frog Men!, script by Michael Fleisher, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Royer; After the death of his grandfather, Jed Walker is taken in by his tyrannical aunt and uncle, but soon is called upon to help the Sandman save the queen of the Winged People from the Frog Men. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25.


$203

23 bids

Savage Sword of Conan (1974 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6 1974

Painted cover art by Boris Vallejo. Conan and Red Sonja star in "Curse of the Undead-Man," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Pablo Marcos; Conan and Red Sonja put an end to the undead sorcerer Costranno; Adapted from the story "Mistress of Death" by Robert E. Howard and Gerald Page; continued in part from Conan the Barbarian 42. "Red Sonja" (3rd appearance), script by Thomas, art by Esteban Maroto, Neal Adams, and Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua); When Red Sonja returns with a tiara she was sent for by King Ghannif she learns her "reward" is to be made a part of his harem. "Blackmark," script and art by Gil Kane (reprinting chapter 1 from the Bantam Books paperback); a Conan reprint from Savage Tales 1 (plus the additional splash page from Conan the Barbarian 16). "The Frost Giant's Daughter," script by Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith (adapted from the Howard story); Conan chases Atali across the snow, slays her two frost giant brothers, and catches her; Her father, Ymir then takes her from Conan. "Conan's Women Warriors," an article by Fred Blosser illustrated by Esteban Maroto, Steve Gan, Hugh Rankin (original Weird Tales art), and Roy Krenkel; and "An Atlantean in Aquilonia," a Kull article by Glenn Lord illustrated by John Severin and Ross Andru. Alfredo Alcala pin-up. Maroto frontispiece. 84 pgs., B&W.


$95

16 bids

Savage Sword of Conan (1974 Marvel) 1 CGC 8.5 1974

Painted cover art by Boris Vallejo. Conan and Red Sonja star in "Curse of the Undead-Man," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Pablo Marcos; Conan and Red Sonja put an end to the undead sorcerer Costranno; Adapted from the story "Mistress of Death" by Robert E. Howard and Gerald Page; continued in part from Conan the Barbarian 42. "Red Sonja" (3rd appearance), script by Thomas, art by Esteban Maroto, Neal Adams, and Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua); When Red Sonja returns with a tiara she was sent for by King Ghannif she learns her "reward" is to be made a part of his harem. "Blackmark," script and art by Gil Kane (reprinting chapter 1 from the Bantam Books paperback); a Conan reprint from Savage Tales 1 (plus the additional splash page from Conan the Barbarian 16). "The Frost Giant's Daughter," script by Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith (adapted from the Howard story); Conan chases Atali across the snow, slays her two frost giant brothers, and catches her; Her father, Ymir then takes her from Conan. "Conan's Women Warriors," an article by Fred Blosser illustrated by Esteban Maroto, Steve Gan, Hugh Rankin (original Weird Tales art), and Roy Krenkel; and "An Atlantean in Aquilonia," a Kull article by Glenn Lord illustrated by John Severin and Ross Andru. Alfredo Alcala pin-up. Maroto frontispiece. 84 pgs., B&W.


$57

11 bids

Savage Sword of Conan (1974 Marvel) Annual 1 CGC 9.6 1975

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.


$388

17 bids

Savage Tales (1971 Magazine) 1 CGC 6.5 1971

1st app. Man-Thing
Issue #1. May 1971. Conan stars in "The Frost Giant's Daughter" (script by Roy Thomas, art by Barry Windsor-Smith). Adapted from the story by Robert E. Howard. Later reprinted in color (with one additional new splash page) in "Conan the Barbarian" #16. First appearance of Man-Thing in "Man-Thing" (script by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway, art by Gray Morrow). Story continues in "Astonishing Tales" #12. Other stories include "The Fury of the Femizons" (script by Stan Lee, art by John Romita Sr.; story continues in "Fantastic Four" #151); "Black Brother" (script by Denny O'Neil as "Sergius O'Shaughnessy", pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer); and "The Night of the Looter" (script by Lee, art by John Buscema). Painted cover by Buscema. Note: First appearance of Man-Thing. 8.25" x 11". 68 pages. Black and white. Mature.


$30

11 bids

Secret Society of Super Villains (1976) 2 CGC 9.6 1976

"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.


$510

27 bids

Sgt. Fury (1963) 1 CGC 4.0 Restored 1963

1st app. Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

First appearance of Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Commandos are ordered to rescue the Underground leader, captured by the nazis, before he reveals the date of D-Day. 36 pgs. $0.12.


$277

20 bids

Sgt. Fury (1963) 1 PR 0.5 (R) 1963

1st app. Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes

RESTORATION. Color touch, piece fill and staples replaced. INCOMPLETE. Majority of interior page missing, does not interrupt art or story. Tape on interior cover and under staples. Cover oxidation.

First appearance of Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandoes. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Commandos are ordered to rescue the Underground leader, captured by the nazis, before he reveals the date of D-Day. 36 pgs. $0.12.


$37

13 bids

Shanna The She-Devil (1972 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.2 1973

Cover art by John Romita. "Where Nekra Walks - Death Must Follow!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Vince Colletta; Shanna battles Nekra, the Priestess of Darkness, who is also the sister of Mandrill; Professor X app. Vampire Tales ad. FOOM! ad. 36 pgs., full color.


$76

17 bids

Shazam (1973) 1 CGC 9.4 1973

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.


$90

18 bids

Shazam (1973) 25 CGC 9.0 1976

1st app. Isis
Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger. Isis... As in Crisis!, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Dick Giordano; Origin of Isis. The Bicentennial Villain, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Billy and his friend Whitey are making a documentary of young adults throughout history, but their production is sabotaged by Dr. Sivana. Justice for All Includes Children public service announcement with Superman, art by Neal Adams and Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30.


$30

10 bids

Shazam (1973) 27 CGC 9.6 1977

Cover by Ernie Chan and Kurt Schaffenberger. Fear in Philadelphia!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Kurt Schaffenberger and Vince Colletta; Sivana uses the reincarnation machine to bring back evil villains from the past; Mercury suggests Billy get Kid Eternity to help him. Hostess Cup Cakes ad with Batman, art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. Justice for All Includes Children public service announcement featuring Superman, art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30.