Fear (1970 Marvel) comic books graded by CGC

Fear (1970 Marvel) 9 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735129017

All reprints: Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "I Entered the Dimension of Doom!", pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A teenager uncovers a plot of two-dimensional beings to invade Earth by posing as a construction crew to dig a hole in the street that acts as a passageway between dimensions and thwarts their designs. "The Greatest Magician of All," script by Mimi Gold, art by Bill Everett; An old theater watchman tells the story of The Great Marko, a magician who searched for the greatest magic trick of all only to have it stolen by his rival. "Dead Man's Escape!", art by Joe Maneely; A convict from an island prison tries to escape by being dumped in the bay inside of a corpse bag; Instead of dumping him in the bay, a large well has been dug which they are now using to dispose of bodies, inhabited by a large octopus. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 19 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4723170004

1st appearance of Howard the Duck - Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Ernie Chan. "The Enchanter's Apprentice!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Sal Trapani; As an improbable battle rages on below the castle, Man-Thing is picked up by Jennifer Kale, with the savage Korrek following from behind; Korrek catches up with Kale and the Man-Thing and attacks the two of them; Jennifer suddenly awakens screaming, and as her brother and grandfather burst into the room to reassure her it's all a dream; However, Joshua Kale has his doubts that his granddaughters nightmares being just dreams; His suspicions are validated when Korrek is transported to Earth's dimension through a jar of peanut butter and resumes his attack on Jennifer; However, when Joshua and Andy burst into the room, Korrek believes himself surrounded and flees into the swamp; The Kales are soon visited by Dahkim the Mystic who has come to tell the Kales about the disruption in the Nexus of Realities caused by the construction being done in the swamp; Korrek is visited by Howard the Duck, who has also found himself transported to Earth's dimension as well. Man-Thing stories continue in Man-Thing #1. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 19 CGC 8.0 JSA Gerber/Mayerik

Paper: White

Steve Gerber & Val Mayerik Authenticated Autographs on Page 1.

Label #4631618001

1st appearance of Howard the Duck - Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Ernie Chan. "The Enchanter's Apprentice!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Val Mayerik, inks by Sal Trapani; As an improbable battle rages on below the castle, Man-Thing is picked up by Jennifer Kale, with the savage Korrek following from behind; Korrek catches up with Kale and the Man-Thing and attacks the two of them; Jennifer suddenly awakens screaming, and as her brother and grandfather burst into the room to reassure her it's all a dream; However, Joshua Kale has his doubts that his granddaughters nightmares being just dreams; His suspicions are validated when Korrek is transported to Earth's dimension through a jar of peanut butter and resumes his attack on Jennifer; However, when Joshua and Andy burst into the room, Korrek believes himself surrounded and flees into the swamp; The Kales are soon visited by Dahkim the Mystic who has come to tell the Kales about the disruption in the Nexus of Realities caused by the construction being done in the swamp; Korrek is visited by Howard the Duck, who has also found himself transported to Earth's dimension as well. Man-Thing stories continue in Man-Thing #1. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 20 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4365499006

Morbius stories begin: "Morbius the Living Vampire!" Script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Paul Gulacy, inks by Jack Abel. Cameos by Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Brief X-Men appearance. Reprint back-up story: "Midnight in the Wax Museum!" with art by Richard Doxsee. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.20.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 22 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4736273011

First 25-cent cover price. Morbius stars in "This Vampire Must Die!" Script by Steve Gerber, breakdowns by Rich Buckler, finished art by Luis Dominguez. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A (Odin by Jack Kirby). Reprint back-up story: "Willie Brown is Out to Get Me!" with script by Stan Lee, art by Al Luster. Rich Buckler/John Romita Sr. cover? Cover price $0.25.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 23 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4730055005

Morbius stars in "Alone Against Arcturus!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Craig Russell, inks by Vince Colletta. Reprint back-up story: "The Last Stop" with art by Gene Colan (from World of Fantasy 10). The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 86 (Zemo). Gil Kane/Tom Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 25 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4736273010

Morbius stars in "And What of a Vampire's Blood?" Script by Doug Moench, plot by Steve Gerber, pencils by Frank Robbins, inks by Frank Giacoia. Blade cameo. Reprint back-up story: "The Faceless Ones." The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 91 (Hela, the Goddess of Death by John Buscema). Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Fear (1970 Marvel) 28 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4736308001

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. "The Doorway Screaming Into Hell!", script by Doug Moench, pencils by Frank Robbins, inks by Vince Colletta; Morbius enters a mystic portal in an old haunted house that takes him to an aspect of Hell ruled by a many-eyed monster. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.