Auctions: comic books in 'Thanos'

Captain Mar-Vell Omnibus HC (2023 Marvel) 1A-1ST FN+ 6.5

Gil Kane Cover

1st printing. Collects Marvel Super Heroes (1967-1982 1st Series) #12-13, Captain Marvel (1968-1979 1st Series Marvel) #1-33, Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) 55 and material from Not Brand Echh (1967-1969) #9.

Cover by Gill Kane and Dan Adkins.

Branded a traitor for defending the people of Earth, the space-born Kree hero Captain Mar-Vell uses his cosmic powers as our planet's protector. And the good Captain's legacy is strong: From his early adventures drawn by Gene Colan to his reinvention by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane to his iconic cosmic awakening under Jim Starlin, each story is presented in oversized glory in this massive Omnibus volume.

Also featuring the first appearance of Carol Danvers, Rick Jones bonding with Cap by way of the cosmic Nega-Bands, war with the vicious Col. Yon-Rogg, battles with the Black Widow, Captain America and Hulk, and last, but not least, the first appearance of Thanos!

Hardcover, 888 pages, full color. Rated T

Credits:

Written by Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, Arnold Drake, Gary Friedrich, Archie Goodwin, Gil Kane, Gerry Conway, Marv Wolfman, Mike Friedrich, Steve Englehart, and Jim Starlin.

Art by Gene Colan, Don Heck, Dick Ayers, Frank Springer, Gary Friedrich, Tom Sutton, Gil Kane, John Buscema, John Romita, Sr., Wayne Boring, Frank Giacoia, Paul Reinman, Vince Colletta, John Tartaglione, Syd Shores, Dan Adkins, Frank Giacoia, Frank McLaughlin, Ernie Chan, Chic Stone, Dave Cockrum, Pablo Marcos, Dan Green, Al Milgrom, Klaus Janson, Mike Esposito, and Jim Starlin.

Cover price $100.00.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 27 FN+ 6.5

The Super-Skrull continues to pester Captain Marvel in "Trapped on Titan!" Script by Mike Friedrich, plot and pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Pablo Marcos. Meanwhile, Thanos seeks out the Cosmic Cube. Cameos by the Thing (of the Fantastic Four), the Avengers (Captain America, Iron Man, the Scarlet Witch, the Vision, and the Black Panther), and Drax the Destroyer. This issue also contains a map of Titan. Cover price $0.20.

Captain Marvel (1968 1st Series Marvel) 29 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #17-18827E2-002

"Metamorphosis!" Script by Jim Starlin. Pencils by Jim Starlin. Inks by Al Milgrom. Cover by Jim Starlin, Al Milgrom, and John Romita (Captain Marvel's head). In a remarkable manner, the cosmic entity called Eon summons Captain Marvel to transform him into the "protector of the universe!" Why? And for what purpose? Both questions have the same simple answer…Thanos! After undergoing various mental and physical tests of his worthiness, the Kree Warrior receives the "cosmic awareness" from Eon! And now the cosmically-enlightened Captain Marvel is ready for his next encounter with Thanos! First appearance of Eon. Cameo appearances by Thanos, Mentor, Starfox, Drax the Destroyer, Una, Lou-Ann Savannah, Rick Jones, and the Controller. Flashback cameos by Chronos, Zeus, and Mentor. (Notes: In this issue Captain Marvel's hair color changes from white to blonde. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Duffy Vohland.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 2A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Cates Shaw

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Donny Cates on 2/29/2020.

Label #20-0E0F837-011

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett. Cover by Geoff Shaw. The Rider is out to change the universe for the better, starting with an idea so simple he cannot believe no one has ever done it before! But as with all things worth doing, it's not going to be easy. For one thing: SPACE SHARKS. For another? Let's just say it's never good to run into Galactus during a bar fight. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 VF- 7.5

"Beware the Blood Brothers!" First appearance of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark Marvel issues of the Bronze Age. Drax the Destroyer is a prisoner of Thanos at the evil Titan's Earth-fortress. In an effort to escape, Drax telepathically reaches out to Tony Stark for assistance; but before Iron Man can come to the rescue, Shell-Head is ambushed by the Blood Brothers! Can Drax and the golden avenger defeat the Blood Brothers and Thanos? Also first appearances of Drax the Destroyer, Starfox (in a flashback), and Mentor. (Note: Iron Man 55 was reprinted as a Marvel Milestone Edition in 1992.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 55 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4652009022

"Beware the Blood Brothers!" First appearance of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Starlin and Mike Esposito. Cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Sinnott. One of the landmark Marvel issues of the Bronze Age. Drax the Destroyer is a prisoner of Thanos at the evil Titan's Earth-fortress. In an effort to escape, Drax telepathically reaches out to Tony Stark for assistance; but before Iron Man can come to the rescue, Shell-Head is ambushed by the Blood Brothers! Can Drax and the golden avenger defeat the Blood Brothers and Thanos? Also first appearances of Drax the Destroyer, Starfox (in a flashback), and Mentor. (Note: Iron Man 55 was reprinted as a Marvel Milestone Edition in 1992.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man Omnibus HC (2008-2024 Marvel) 1st Edition 3A-1ST VF 8.0

Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #47 Cover

1st Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #26-67 and Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #73. Written by Gerry Conway, Mike Friedrich, Archie Goodwin, Mimi Gold, Allyn Brodsky, Robert Kanigher, Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich, Bill Everett, Jim Starlin, and Steve Gerber. Art by Don Heck, George Tuska, Gene Colan, Herb Trimpe, Ross Abdru, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jim Starlin, P. Craig Russell, Johnny Craig, Chic Stone, Mike Esposito, Syd Shores, Jim Mooney, Frank Giacoia, Vince Colletta, John Verpoorten, and John Romita. Cover by Gil Kane. Introduction by Gerry Conway. Welcome back to the classic adventures of Iron Man! In this Omnibus, a revolution in Latin America keeps Tony Stark on his toes while the Spymaster puts together an elite team with one objective: destroy Stark Industries! Then things take a turn for the extraordinary when visions of Iron Man's death torment Tony's ESP-empowered fiancée! Joined by the Guardsman, Iron Man must face a host of enemies - before an entirely new league of villain debuts in the historic first appearance of Thanos (not to mention Drax the Destroyer and Moondragon)! Finally, against the backdrop of an increasingly tense love triangle between Tony Stark, Pepper Potts and Happy Hogan, running a savage gauntlet from the Mandarin to Whiplash pushes Iron Man to the limit! Hardcover, 968 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $125.00.

Iron Man Omnibus HC (2008-2024 Marvel) 1st Edition 3A-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #47 Cover

1st Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #26-67 and Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #73. Written by Gerry Conway, Mike Friedrich, Archie Goodwin, Mimi Gold, Allyn Brodsky, Robert Kanigher, Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich, Bill Everett, Jim Starlin, and Steve Gerber. Art by Don Heck, George Tuska, Gene Colan, Herb Trimpe, Ross Abdru, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jim Starlin, P. Craig Russell, Johnny Craig, Chic Stone, Mike Esposito, Syd Shores, Jim Mooney, Frank Giacoia, Vince Colletta, John Verpoorten, and John Romita. Cover by Gil Kane. Introduction by Gerry Conway. Welcome back to the classic adventures of Iron Man! In this Omnibus, a revolution in Latin America keeps Tony Stark on his toes while the Spymaster puts together an elite team with one objective: destroy Stark Industries! Then things take a turn for the extraordinary when visions of Iron Man's death torment Tony's ESP-empowered fiancée! Joined by the Guardsman, Iron Man must face a host of enemies - before an entirely new league of villain debuts in the historic first appearance of Thanos (not to mention Drax the Destroyer and Moondragon)! Finally, against the backdrop of an increasingly tense love triangle between Tony Stark, Pepper Potts and Happy Hogan, running a savage gauntlet from the Mandarin to Whiplash pushes Iron Man to the limit! Hardcover, 968 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $125.00.

Iron Man Omnibus HC (2008-2024 Marvel) 1st Edition 3A-1ST VG/FN 5.0

Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #47 Cover

1st Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #26-67 and Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #73. Written by Gerry Conway, Mike Friedrich, Archie Goodwin, Mimi Gold, Allyn Brodsky, Robert Kanigher, Roy Thomas, Gary Friedrich, Bill Everett, Jim Starlin, and Steve Gerber. Art by Don Heck, George Tuska, Gene Colan, Herb Trimpe, Ross Abdru, Barry Windsor-Smith, Jim Starlin, P. Craig Russell, Johnny Craig, Chic Stone, Mike Esposito, Syd Shores, Jim Mooney, Frank Giacoia, Vince Colletta, John Verpoorten, and John Romita. Cover by Gil Kane. Introduction by Gerry Conway. Welcome back to the classic adventures of Iron Man! In this Omnibus, a revolution in Latin America keeps Tony Stark on his toes while the Spymaster puts together an elite team with one objective: destroy Stark Industries! Then things take a turn for the extraordinary when visions of Iron Man's death torment Tony's ESP-empowered fiancée! Joined by the Guardsman, Iron Man must face a host of enemies - before an entirely new league of villain debuts in the historic first appearance of Thanos (not to mention Drax the Destroyer and Moondragon)! Finally, against the backdrop of an increasingly tense love triangle between Tony Stark, Pepper Potts and Happy Hogan, running a savage gauntlet from the Mandarin to Whiplash pushes Iron Man to the limit! Hardcover, 968 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $125.00.

Logan's Run (1977 Marvel) 6 FN- 5.5

Cover by Paul Gulacy. "Aftermath". 12 pages. Part 1 of ? Story by John Warner. Pencils by Tom Sutton. Inks by Terry Austin. In the fallout of the city's destruction, the inhabitants must try to make their way in the real world. But what if it was possible to restart the computer and save the city? Logan travels to the computer core to try to do just that. "The Final Flower". 5 pages. Story by Scott Edelman. Art by Mike Zeck. Thanos and Drax the Destroyer clash on a world that worships flowers. The last of which Thanos is about to destroy, and crush the planet's resistance. 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.30.

Secret Wars (2015 3rd Series) 2A CGC 9.8 Ross

Paper: White

Label #4598704005

Written by Jonathan Hickman. Art by Esad Ribic. Cover by Alex Ross. When the Marvel Universe is gone, all that remains is Battleworld! Learn the secrets of this brave new realm in this special oversized issue! 52 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 34D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1242671013

Direct Edition. Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Rebirth of Thanos: Part 1 of 5 - "...Even Demigods must Dream!" Featuring the return of Thanos. Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Silver Surfer tours the realm of Death. And, by story's end, witness the triumphant return of one of the Marvel Universe's most dangerous villains, the Mad Titan, Thanos. 32 pages.

NOTE: "This is the Mad Titan's first in continuity appearance since his demise in Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) Annual #2 thirteen years earlier and his cameo in Death of Captain Marvel GN (1982 Marvel Graphic Novel)." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

Cover price $1.00.

Thanos (2017 Marvel) 13A CGC 9.6 Shaw

Paper: White

Label #1267571007

Thanos Wins: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Geoff Shaw. Ask the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe how they fear the universe will end, and in their most honest moment, they will answer with two words… THANOS WINS. Now… see what happens when he does.PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES! Parental Advisory NOTE: Includes Marvel Value Stamp #36 of 53: Storm. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Thanos (2017 Marvel) 15B CGC 9.8 Shaw Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #0351755016

2nd Printing. Thanos Wins: Part 3 - Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Geoff Shaw. - As King Thanos and his Rider prepare to face the coming forces of the Fallen One, he surveys the Universe he's dominated…just a king and his dog. His big…green…dog… 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Thanos (2017 Marvel) 16A CGC 9.8 Shaw

Paper: White

Label #0345276053

Thanos Wins: Part 4 of 6 - Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Geoff Shaw. The secret origins of King Thanos' right-hand man, the cosmic spirit of vengeance, Ghost Rider! Just who IS this madman and how did he become allies with the most evil man in the Universe? 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Thanos (2017 Marvel) 17A CGC 9.8 Shaw

Paper: White

Label #0351750012

Thanos Wins: Part 5 of 6 - Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Geoff Shaw. THE SURFER STRIKES! Thanos and his future self take on the most powerful opposition to his reign left in the universe - Norrin Radd. Can even two Thanoses crack his Cosmic Shell? 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Thanos (2017 Marvel) 17B CGC 9.8 Ward Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #0349929021

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Geoff Shaw. Cover by Christian Ward. THANOS WINS Part 5 - THE SURFER STRIKES! Thanos and his future self take on the most powerful opposition to his reign left in the universe - Norrin Radd. Can even two Thanoses crack his Cosmic Shell? 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Thanos (2017 Marvel) 17E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jones Variant Cover

Label #1270570007

Amorphous Ink Exclusive cover by JG Jones. Thanos Wins: Part 5 of 6 - Written by Donny Cates. Art by Geoff Shaw. THE SURFER STRIKES! Thanos and his future self take on the most powerful opposition to his reign left in the universe - Norrin Radd. Can even two Thanoses crack his Cosmic Shell? 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Thanos (2017 Marvel) 18A CGC 9.8 Shaw

Paper: White

Label #0351750025

Thanos Wins: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Geoff Shaw. AT LONG LAST…THANOS WINS! When there is nothing left to kill, Death comes…to the one who loves her most - KING THANOS. How will the fantastic saga of Thanos, King Thanos and the Cosmic Ghost Rider end? 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Thanos (2023) Annual 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Hardin Variant Cover.

Label #4629480019

Foil Cover. Written by Derek Landy. Art by Salvador Larroca; Sara Pichelli. Cover by Chad Hardin. Welcome to INFINITY WATCH! The Annual Event of 2024 starts here as Thanos, after the events of his series, goes off to find the INFINITY STONES! Hes in for a shock when he discovers that the Infinity Stones have been incorporated into actual people like STAR, QUANTUM, OVERTIME, PRINCE OF POWER and MULTITUDE! But wait, there are six Infinity Stones but only five people listed?! You dont want to miss this Marvel Universe-shaking saga! 40 pages, full color. Rated Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Thor Omnibus HC (2024 Marvel) By Donny Cates and Nic Klein 1B-1ST NM 9.4

Thor (2020-2023 Marvel 6th Series) #22A Cover

1st printing. Collects Thor (2020-2023) #1-35, Hulk vs. Thor: Banner of War Alpha (2022 Marvel), Hulk (2022 Marvel) #7-8, Thanos: Death Notes (2022 Marvel), and material from Thor (2020 Marvel 6th Series) Annual #1 and 2023. Written by Donny Cates, Walt Simonson, Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Dan Jurgens, J. Michael Stracynski, Al Ewing, Jason Aaron, Daniel Warren Johnson, Torunn Gronbekk, Christopher Cantwell, Kyle Starks, Aaron Kuder, Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, Cheryl Lynn Eaton, and Nadia Shammas. Art by Nic Klein, Aaron Kuder, Michelle Bandini, Elisabetta, Pasqual Ferry, Bob Quinn, Walt Simonson, Ron Frenz, Brett Breeding, Dan Jurgens, Klaus Janson, Olivier Coipel, Lee Garbett, Das Pastoras, Martin Coccolo, Salvador Larroca, Andrea Di Vito, Travel Foreman, Geoff Shaw, Ron Lim, Juan Gedeon, Sergio Dávila, Sean Parsons, Cam Smith, Ibram Roberson, ChrisCross, and Simone D'Armini. Cover by Nic Klein. Back Cover by Michelle Bandini. Introduction by Donny Cates. The prince is now a king. The realms are at peace. All of Asgard lies before Thor, God of Thunder - but the skies above the Realm Eternal are never clear for long. The Black Winter is coming - and to triumph over this new threat, Thor must be transformed in a most unexpected way! But something is wrong with Mjolnir! What will it take to hold on to one of the most powerful weapons in the Multiverse? Plus: Thor revisits his old mortal persona, but he isn't ready for the terrifying Donald Blake that awaits! Odin makes a surprising return! Thor battles Marvel heavyweights Venom, the Hulk and Doctor Doom! And what secret history does Thanos have with Bor, father of Odin? Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,048 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $125.00.