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Black Cat (2019 3rd Series Marvel) 2D NM 9.4 Brooks Carnage-ized Variant

Signed by Mark Brooks with certificate of authenticity from Montreal Comic Con.

Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Travel Foreman. Cover by Mark Brooks. Felicia Hardy prides herself on the fact that she can get into ANYWHERE… but does that REALLY include Doctor Strange's SANCTUM SANCTORUM?! Can the Black Cat get into the most protected house in the Marvel Universe? YES. But the question really is… can she handle what's inside? 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Black Cat (2019 3rd Series Marvel) 9A CGC 9.8 Campbell

Paper: White

Label #2100959012

Sleight of Hand: Part 1 - Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Kris Anka. Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Felicia has gotten into some trouble in New York. Some may call it 'inciting a war' but we aren't here to mince words. What's a girl to do? GO TO MADRIPOOR! That's right, the Black Cat and her crew go to Madripoor to steal the next object on their list. No problem, just another artifact that is in the private collection of someone named… where'd I put that note… oh, here. Someone named 'Patch.' Uh-oh. Patch is Wolverine. BLACK CAT IS STEALING FROM WOLVERINE?! All this and guest-artist KRIS ANKA (UNCANNY X-MEN, RUNAWAYS) is joining the book for two issues! 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Champions (2016 Marvel 2nd Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Ramos

Paper: White

Label #3957392009

Written by Mark Waid. Art and Cover by Humberto Ramos. Following the fallout of CIVIL WAR II, Avengers Ms. Marvel, Nova and Spider-Man strike out on their own - joined by Cyclops, Viv Vision and the Totally Awesome Hulk! Six young heroes determined to change the world - and they're only the beginning! 44 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Champions (2016 Marvel 2nd Series) 1M CGC 9.8 Hawthorne 1:1000 Variant

Paper: White

Hawthorne Variant Cover

Label #4606411001

1:1000 variant by Mike Hawthorne. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Humberto Ramos. Following the fallout of CIVIL WAR II, Avengers Ms. Marvel, Nova and Spider-Man strike out on their own - joined by Cyclops, Viv Vision and the Totally Awesome Hulk! Six young heroes determined to change the world - and they're only the beginning! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 16 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4646443016

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man guest stars in Enter Spider-Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Frank Giacoia (as "Frank Ray"); The Masked Marauder comes up with a plan to pit Spidey and DD against each other while he makes off with an experimental engine; First appearance of the Masked Marauder. Letter to the editor from comics retailer Bud Plant. 36 pgs. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 16 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man guest stars in Enter Spider-Man!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Frank Giacoia (as "Frank Ray"); The Masked Marauder comes up with a plan to pit Spidey and DD against each other while he makes off with an experimental engine; First appearance of the Masked Marauder. Letter to the editor from comics retailer Bud Plant. 36 pgs. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 17 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4646432008

Cover pencils by John Romita, inks by Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man guest stars in None Are So Blind!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita Sr., inks by Frank Giacoia (as "Frank Ray"); Spidey, thinking he has discovered Daredevil's secret, accuses Foggy of being DD; Foggy kind of plays along to impress Karen; DD and Spidey stop fighting long enough to take down the Masked Marauder. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 27 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646432010

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man guest stars in "Mike Murdock Must Die!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Marauder kidnaps Foggy, Karen and Matt to force them to reveal DD's secret ID; While a blazing battle takes place aboard the Marauder's helicopter, Spidey runs up against Stilt-Man. Letter to the editor from comics letterer Tom Orzechowski. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Death of Captain Marvel GN (1982 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4627238019

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Jim Starlin. In the critically-acclaimed THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN MARVEL, watch the dying hero tragically succumb to the cancer that ravages his body. This is one of the greatest super-hero stories ever told, by one of the medium's master storytellers - Jim Starlin! Featuring appearances by Thanos, Spider-Man, Hulk, Fantastic Four, the Avengers, X-Men, Defenders, Inhumans, Daredevil, and more. Softcover, 64 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color. Cover price $5.95.

Edge of Spider-Verse (2014 Marvel) 2A CGC 9.8 Rodriguez

Paper: White

Label #2094409012

Edge of Spider-Verse: Part 3 of 10 - Written by Jason Latour. Art and Cover by Robbi Rodriguez. GWEN STACY: SPIDER-WOMAN! In one universe, it wasn't Peter Parker bitten by the radioactive Spider, but Gwen Stacy! She's smart, charming and can lift a car-- Just don't tell her Police Chief father! How is she involved in Spider-Verse? Seeds of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #9 are planted here! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Edge of Spider-Verse (2014 Marvel) 2A VF+ 8.5 Rodriguez

Edge of Spider-Verse: Part 3 of 10 - Written by Jason Latour. Art and Cover by Robbi Rodriguez. GWEN STACY: SPIDER-WOMAN! In one universe, it wasn't Peter Parker bitten by the radioactive Spider, but Gwen Stacy! She's smart, charming and can lift a car-- Just don't tell her Police Chief father! How is she involved in Spider-Verse? Seeds of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #9 are planted here! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Edge of Spider-Verse (2014 Marvel) 2B CGC 9.8 Land 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4209913001

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover by Greg Land. Edge of Spider-Verse: Part 3 of 10 - Written by Jason Latour. Art by Robbi Rodriguez. GWEN STACY: SPIDER-WOMAN! • In one universe, it wasn't Peter Parker bitten by the radioactive Spider, but Gwen Stacy! She's smart, charming and can lift a car-- Just don't tell her Police Chief father! How is she involved in Spider-Verse? Seeds of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #9 are planted here! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Edge of Spider-Verse (2014 Marvel) 2E VF/NM 9.0 Rodriguez Variant 4th Printing

4th Printing - Edge of Spider-Verse: Part 3 of 10 - Written by Jason Latour. Art and Cover by Robbi Rodriguez. GWEN STACY: SPIDER-WOMAN! In one universe, it wasn't Peter Parker bitten by the radioactive Spider, but Gwen Stacy! She's smart, charming and can lift a car-- Just don't tell her Police Chief father! How is she involved in Spider-Verse? Seeds of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #9 are planted here! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Edge of Spider-Verse (2022 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.8 SS Young Young Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Skottie Young on 8/17/22. Young Variant Cover.

Label #2667120033

Written by Dan Slott; Marvel Various. Art by Mark Bagley; Marvel Various. Cover by Skottie Young. THE END OF THE SPIDER-VERSE IS COMING! edge ('ej) noun - 1. outermost limit of an object - 2. the sharp side of a blade The leading edge of the Spider-Verse brought you Spider-Gwen and Peni Parker. This final edge will introduce you to some of the most important characters in the future of the Spider-Verse…but it will also slice the final strand of the web. IN THIS ISSUE: SPIDER-MAN NOIR! ARAÑA'S NEW STATUS QUO! SPIDER-REX AND MORE! 36 pages, full color. RATED T+ Cover price $4.99.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 243D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4356944005

Direct Edition. "Shall Earth Endure?" Part 2 of 3. Script and Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. Guest-starring the Avengers and Doctor Strange. The situation has come down to this...the Fantastic Four, the thunder god, the golden avenger, the star-spangled avenger, the winsome Wasp, and the Master of the Mystic Arts vs. Galactus, the Devourer of Worlds...for the life of the Earth! Everything is on the line as the blockbuster battle rages on top of the World Trade Center! Will the 'Ravager of Worlds' finally add the Earth to his list of conquests, or can the greatest heroes on the planet do the impossible: defeat Galactus? Cameo appearances by Daredevil and Spider-Man. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 362 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4644511018

"Here comes the Wild Blood!" Part 1 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Story by Tom DeFalco and Paul Ryan. Art Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Paul Ryan. Reed, Sue, and Ben fight for their lives against the new menace of Wild Blood. Meanwhile, the Amazing Spider-Man tries to cheer up his buddy the Human Torch with a good old fashion super-hero tussle. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Giant Size Spider-Man (1974) 4 VG- 3.5

3rd appearance of the Punisher in "To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!" Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. The Punisher has discovered that an evil mastermind is testing biological weapons on kidnapped Americans somewhere in South America. After recruiting the web-slinger to help him, the Punisher and Spider-Man break into the offices of the shadowy Deterrence Research Corporation in New York City. However during the attack, the wall-crawler is captured and transported to the death camp of Moses Magnum! Can the Punisher rescue the Amazing Spider-Man and the captive civilians before they meet a horrible fate? First appearance of Moses Magnum. (Note: The Punisher appears next in Marvel Preview Magazine 2.) Back up story: "The Wondrous World of Doctor Strange!" Script by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Spider-Man and the Master of the Mystic Arts team up to battle Xandu! Reprinted from Doctor Strange 179. (Notes: The story originally appeared in Amazing Spiderman Annual 2, and was later reprinted in Doctor Strange 179. A reprint of the cover of Doctor Strange 179 is included in the issue.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Super Heroes Featuring Spider-Man (1974) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4667957003

48-page giant. "Man-Wolf At Midnight!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Morbius the Living Vampire in stalking Manhattan again! His first target is John Jameson, the Man-Wolf; and his second one ? the Amazing Spider-Man! Once Morbius reattaches the moonstone to John Jameson's neck, the Man-Wolf becomes his to command! Now under the cover of darkness, the deadly duo heads to Empire State University to break into the research laboratory, but the ever-present web-slinger intercepts them along the way! Can Spider-Man defeat these two creatures of the night? This issue includes a 1-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the updated plans for Marvel's various Giant-Size series. This issue also contains a full-page Spider-Man pin-up by John Romita and a 6-page rogues' gallery of famous web-slinger foes drawn by Steve Ditko (reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1). Back up feature: "How Stan and Steve Create(d) Spider-Man!" 3-page story also reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1. (Note: The last panel of the main story indicates that there would be another issue of Giant-Size Super-Heroes; however, a second issue was never published.) Cover price $0.35.

Giant Size Super Heroes Featuring Spider-Man (1974) 1 VG 4.0

48-page giant. "Man-Wolf At Midnight!" Guest-starring Spider-Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Morbius the Living Vampire in stalking Manhattan again! His first target is John Jameson, the Man-Wolf; and his second one ? the Amazing Spider-Man! Once Morbius reattaches the moonstone to John Jameson's neck, the Man-Wolf becomes his to command! Now under the cover of darkness, the deadly duo heads to Empire State University to break into the research laboratory, but the ever-present web-slinger intercepts them along the way! Can Spider-Man defeat these two creatures of the night? This issue includes a 1-page write-up from Roy Thomas describing the updated plans for Marvel's various Giant-Size series. This issue also contains a full-page Spider-Man pin-up by John Romita and a 6-page rogues' gallery of famous web-slinger foes drawn by Steve Ditko (reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1). Back up feature: "How Stan and Steve Create(d) Spider-Man!" 3-page story also reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man Annual 1. (Note: The last panel of the main story indicates that there would be another issue of Giant-Size Super-Heroes; however, a second issue was never published.) Cover price $0.35.

Hallows' Eve (2023 Marvel) 1H NM 9.4 Besch Virgin 1:300 Variant

Limited 1 for 300 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Erica Schultz. Art by Michael Dowling. Cover by Rose Besch. Spinning out of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, Hallows' Eve gets her own series! Janine Godby's world has been blown up several times in her life, but this time. she has a bag of super-powered masks and a chip on her shoulder. She's on the run from the police, but there's someone else after her too. Don't miss this breakout character break even bigger! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4656959001

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4656959003

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4656959002

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Human Fly (1977 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4656959004

NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt.

"Death-Walk!" Written by Bill Mantlo. Art by Lee Elias. Guest-starring Spider-Man. Thrill to the death-defying adventures of the Human Fly! The Human Fly is a man that was severely injured in a car crash. After a reconstructive surgery laced 60% of his skeleton with by steel, making him highly resistant to injury, the Fly now performs daredevil stunts to benefit various charities, especially those helping children with disabilities. The Human Fly is accompanied by a close knit group of allies with varying skills that assist him in his stunts and his adventures. In this first exciting adventure, the Human Fly attempt to save a jet airliner from hijackers, while it's still in the skies over Texas. Luckily, the Amazing Spider-Man is on hand to lend a hand. 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The Human Fly character, created by Bill Mantlo, is based on real-life stuntman Rick Rojatt. 1st Human Fly. Cover price $0.30.

Invincible Iron Man (2015 2nd Series) 7A CGC 9.4 Deodato

Paper: White

Label #4255270005

The Road to Civil War II Begins here - The War Machines: Part 2 - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by Mike Deodato. 'THE WAR MACHINES' PART 2! • War Machine and Iron Man team up to stop a brand new threat to the Marvel Universe… like only they can. All this plus more hints to next summer's insane Marvel blockbuster event. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Marvel Adventures Spider-Man (2005) 38 NM- 9.2

Written by CHRIS KIPINIAK Pencils by DAVID NAKAYAMA Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG Bzz. (ow.) Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. (Ow!) BBBBBBBBZBZZZZZBZZZBZZZZZBZZZZ (OW! OW! OW! OW!) A baddy built of bees is bugging our boy! Can our swell sweaty Spidey swat the swindler swiftly? 32 PGS./All Ages ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Marvel Age (1983 Marvel) 19 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4549451013

Report on "the story behind the Avengers/JLA team-up controversy"; article on Fraggle Rock; 2-page Fred Hembeck strip; interview with Tom DeFalco; the origin of Star Comics; Star Comics. Cover (featuring Spider-Man). Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Collectors Item Classics (1966) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0186679019

Reprints Fantastic Four #3, Spider-Man #4, and Ant-Man from Tales to Astonish #37. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby (Fantastic Four, Tales to Astonish) and Steve Ditko (Spider-Man cover), inks by Sol Brodsky (Fantastic Four), Steve Ditko (Spider-Man), and Dick Ayers (Tales to Astonish). "The Menace of the Miracle Man," script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Miracle Man performs his super-villain debut at his magic show by humiliating the Thing; Miracle Man declares war on humanity and animates a movie monster statue; Human Torch torches the animated Monster from Mars statue and Invisible Girl stows away on the atomic tank that Miracle Man has stolen; The Thing recalls the origin of the Fantastic Four while the Invisible Girl is taken prisoner by Miracle Man. "Trapped by the Protector!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; Ant-Man deals with a dangerous extortionist, who turns out to be disguised as one of the victimized jewelers. "Nothing Can Stop...the Sandman," script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; The Sandman tries to hide from police in the high school where Peter Parker goes to school. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Fanfare (1982 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4524197001

Cover art by Michael Golden. 2-page Spider-Man/Silver Surfer pin-up by John Byrne/Terry Austin. Fast Descent Into Hell!, script by Chris Claremont, art by Michael Golden; Tanya comes to Warren with the news that her lost love, Karl Lykos, is alive and well in the Savage Land and she asks the high flying Angel to come with her and investigate; Jameson asks Peter Parker to tag along on the Savage Land expidition and bring back a juicy story for the Bugle; Once they reach the Savage Land, Spidey and Angel are quickly captured by the Mutates and brought to Brainchild. Snow, script by Roger McKenzie, pencils by Paul Smith, inks by Terry Austin; a Daredevil Christmas story. An Open Letter to Stan Lee by Jim Shooter. Frank Miller Daredevil back cover. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Marvel Fun and Games (1979) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2096702024

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4641361008

Reprints: Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spider-Man) by Steve Ditko; Hulk 1 by Jack Kirby, Tales to Astonish 35 (Ant-Man); Tales to Astonish 49 (Giant Man), Tales of Suspense 39 & 48 (1st Iron Man), Journey into Mystery 83 (1st Thor) by Kirby, and Sgt. Fury 1 by Kirby. Kirby photo. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 3 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4666015010

Reprints: Amazing Spider-Man #6 featuring "Face to Face with the Lizard!" Stor by Stan Lee. Art by Steve Ditko. Strange Tales #101 featuring the Human Torch (Johnny Storm of the Fantastic Four). Journey into Mystery #84 featuring "The Mighty Thor vs.the Executioner!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Tales to Astonish #38 featuring Ant-Man in "Betrayed by the Ants!" Story by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber. Art by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 178 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401016

Direct Edition. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #39. Cover art by John Romita, Sr. "How Green Was My Goblin!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr. (who begins as regular penciler), inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo] and John Romita, Sr. (touch-ups). Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile; Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas; not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin; the Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion; trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn. According to Les Daniels in "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" (Abrams, 1991), artist Steve Ditko resigned because of a disagreement over the Goblin's identity. Ditko wanted it to be someone anonymous--a new, unknown guy; Lee wanted it to be a familiar character that would startle readers. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 179 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401021

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #40. Green Goblin origin in "Spidey Saves the Day!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; F: The Green Goblin; GA: Harry Osborn, Professor Stromm (f/b), Aunt May, Anna May Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant; Cameos: Ned Leeds, The Enforcers (Ox, Montana, Fancy Dan), Human Torch, Lucky Lobo, Crime Master (all flashback); Dr. Bromwell. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita, Sr. cover pencils. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

"Have Yourself a Sandman Little Christmas!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. A second monthly series for the Amazing Spider-Man begins with a team-up with his friendly rival in the Fantastic Four! After bumping into the Sandman on a New York beach, the web-slinger rushes to the Baxter Building! Only Johnny Storm is home on Christmas Eve, and he agrees to help Spider-Man track down the Sandman. The wall-crawler and the torch locate their foe in New Jersey, and the breakneck battle begins! Will Spider-Man and the Human Torch go easy on the Sandman? 'Tis the season! First appearance of Misty Knight (unnamed in the story). (Notes: The Marvel Team-Up title is published bi-monthly thru issue #7. Amazing Spider-Man (1st series) 106 is also published this month. This story was reprinted in 1974 in the Marvel Treasury Special - Superhero Holiday Grab Bag.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0241789021

"The Power to Purge!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Vince Colletta. The web-slinger and the Human Torch team up for the third issue in a row to take on Spider-Man's newest adversary! At the end of Amazing Spider-Man 102, Morbius the Living Vampire survived his plunge into the river. And now he's on the hunt again! Near the Empire State University campus, the torch and the wall-crawler catch up to Morbius! But under a full moon, no one is beating the Living Vampire. Stalemate is the best possible outcome against the bloodthirsty Morbius. Cameo appearances by Martine Bancroft, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and the Thing. (Notes: This issue is the third appearance of Morbius. Parts of the story are reprinted in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #6. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 3 VG+ 4.5

"The Power to Purge!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Vince Colletta. The web-slinger and the Human Torch team up for the third issue in a row to take on Spider-Man's newest adversary! At the end of Amazing Spider-Man 102, Morbius the Living Vampire survived his plunge into the river. And now he's on the hunt again! Near the Empire State University campus, the torch and the wall-crawler catch up to Morbius! But under a full moon, no one is beating the Living Vampire. Stalemate is the best possible outcome against the bloodthirsty Morbius. Cameo appearances by Martine Bancroft, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Girl, and the Thing. (Notes: This issue is the third appearance of Morbius. Parts of the story are reprinted in Spectacular Spider-Man (1st series) #6. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 5 VG+ 4.5

"A Passion of the Mind!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Vision. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. While web-slinging across Manhattan, Spider-Man discovers a man stumbling in the streets below. And to the wall-crawler's surprise...it's the Vision! What's wrong with the synthezoid avenger? It appears that an electromagnetic signal from the Baxter Building is interfering with the Vision's brain waves! So, the two heroes travel to the FF's headquarters -- where they find the signal and the Puppet Master! Cameo appearance by Harry Osborn. (Note: The Puppet Master previously appeared in Fantastic Four 100.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 6 FN 6.0

"As Those Who Will Not See!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Thing. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger is cleaning up the Baxter Building following last issue's battle, when Ben Grimm and his girlfriend return home. The Thing immediately sees the Puppet Master and wants to talk to him! Phillip Masters says he might be able to restore Alicia's eyesight at his old Pennsylvania laboratory. So Ben, Alicia, Spider-Man, and the Puppet Master fly to the Keystone State in the fantasti-car. But Alicia's step-father has a very thoughtful accomplice hiding in his old lab! Can the wall-crawler and the idol of millions avoid disaster vs. the Mad Thinker and Puppet Master? Origin of the Puppet Master. (Notes: This story explains how Phillip Masters came to be Alicia's stepfather. The Puppet Master returns in Marvel Two-in-One #9. The Mad Thinker appears next in Iron Man #74. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #13.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 8 VG/FN 5.0

"The Man-Killer Moves at Midnight!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Cat. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Jim Mooney. Cover by Jim Mooney. The Cat (aka Greer Nelson) comes to New York City to recruit the web-slinger -- for a fight against Man-Killer! Apparently, the Man-Killer murdered a politician in Chicago, and now she's in the Big Apple to do likewise. But Spider-Man and the future Tigra have a plan to stick it to the Man-Killer! First appearance of Man-Killer. (Notes: The Cat appears in this story between issues #3 and #4 of the Cat (1972) title. The Cat becomes Tigra in Giant-Size Creatures (1974) #1.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 9 FN- 5.5

"The Tomorrow War!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. An earthquake rocks Avengers Mansion! How is this possible? Iron Man is the first avenger on the scene...and shortly thereafter the web-slinger arrives too! The two heroes penetrate the force field surrounding the mansion -- and then tumble through a time portal. Incredibly, Shell-Head and Spider-Man emerge in the 23rd century -- where a full-scale war is occurring between Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man and Kang the Conqueror! And now Iron Man and the wall-crawler are caught in the middle of the conflict! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Jarvis, Black Panther, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This story takes place before the web-slinger battles the Hulk in Amazing Spider-Man 119 & 120. The Tomorrow Man previously appeared in Journey Into Mystery (Thor) 102.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 12 FN- 5.5

"Wolf at Bay" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Werewolf by Night. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man is web-swinging across the Golden Gate Bridge...when he's suddenly attacked by a werewolf! And it's not just any werewolf -- it's Jack Russell aka Werewolf by Night! A strange magician -- named Moondark -- has seized control of the Werewolf...and sent him to kill the web-slinger! Can Spidey break Moondark's control of Jack...before they both wind up at the bottom of the bay? First appearance of Moondark. Cameo appearances by Buck Cowan and Lissa Russell. Flashback cameos by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson to explain why Peter Parker is in San Francisco. (Notes: Peter's assignment for the Daily Bugle continues in Daredevil 103. Moondark returns in Marvel Team-Up #91. This story takes place after Amazing Spider-Man 123.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 15 FN 6.0

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. 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4340498008

Spider-Man, Mister Fantastic, and Captain Marvel in "Chaos at the Earth's Core!" Part 2 of 2 (Continued from previous issue). Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Following the events of Fantastic Four 141, Mister Fantastic and Spider-Man journey to the center of the Earth to battle the Basilisk & Mole Man, and rescue Captain Marvel. Cameo appearance by Rick Jones. (The Basilik returns in Marvel Two-in-One 17. The Mole Man appears next in Incredible Hulk 189.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 19 VF- 7.5

Spider-Man and Ka-Zar in "The Coming of Stegron the Dinosaur Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man and Ka-Zar battle Stegron in the Savage Land. First appearance of Stegron. (The wall-crawler previously visited the Savage Land in Amazing Spider-Man 104. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 22. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #90 Hercules.) Note: First appearance of Stegron. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 19 FN+ 6.5

Spider-Man and Ka-Zar in "The Coming of Stegron the Dinosaur Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man and Ka-Zar battle Stegron in the Savage Land. First appearance of Stegron. (The wall-crawler previously visited the Savage Land in Amazing Spider-Man 104. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 22. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #90 Hercules.) Note: First appearance of Stegron. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 27 VF- 7.5

"A Friend in Need!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Hulk. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by Jim Starlin. The crafty Chameleon tricks the Incredible Hulk into helping him break a friend out of prison! Can Spider-Man stop them? Cameo appearance by Ned Leeds. (Notes: This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 27. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #68 Son of Satan.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 31 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3762919005

"For A Few Fists More!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Fist. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Iron Fist and Spider-Man battle Drom the Backwards Man! If Spider-Man and the Living Weapon can reverse time, they will straighten out the backwards man! (Notes: This issue features the first meeting between Iron Fist and Spider-Man, and was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #18. The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Ralph Macchio.) This issue 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 61 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4609375003

"Not All Thy Powers Can Save Thee!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Sinnott. The wall-crawler is cleaning up Reed Richards' laboratory after last issue's battle, when he is abruptly attacked by the Fantastic Four (or someone closing resembling them)! What is going on? One thing leads to another...and it's another classic team-up of the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Human Torch! At the west side rail yards, the web-slinger and the torch throw down with the Super-Skrull, while Captain DeWolff rallies New York's finest! Can the Super-Skrull be stopped? Cameo appearance by Carol Danvers (aka Ms. Marvel) Flashback cameo by Tigra. (Notes: The Super Skrull previously appeared in Marvel Chillers 7. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 195 and 196. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 36 pages' Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 66 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4524203010

"Murder World" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Captain Britain. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by John Byrne and Frank Giacoia. Captain Britain and the Spectacular Spider-Man wake up inside a giant pinball machine! The two heroes are trapped in Murderworld...an amusement park for murder! Can the web-slinger and Captain Britain beat Arcade at his own game? And also save Courtney Ross in the process? First appearance of Murderworld. Cameo appearance by Captain Jean DeWolff. (Notes: Arcade appears next in Uncanny X-Men 122. This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 201 and 202.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.35.