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Sgt. Fury (1963) 133 FN

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Sgt. Fury (1963) 143 FN

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Shanna The She-Devil (1972 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Jim Steranko. "Shanna the She-Devil!", script by Carole Seuling and Steve Gerber, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; The origin of Shanna; Shanna O'Hara Plunder is the daughter of a diamond miner; Born in Africa, she spent her childhood in the jungles of Zaire; After Shanna's father accidentally kills her mother, Shanna moves back to the United States to live with relatives, and Shanna grows up to become an accomplished athlete and then becomes a zoologist; She returns to Africa and patrols the jungle living freely with the land. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Shanna The She-Devil (1972 1st Series) 4 FN- 5.5

Cover art by John Romita. "Cry Mandrill," script by Carole Seuling (plot) and Steve Gerber (script), pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Vince Colletta; Shanna's upscale dinner with her jungle cats goes horribly awry when the mind-enslaving Mandrill shows up for the main course; Mandrill's first appearance! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Shanna The She-Devil (2005 2nd Series) 3 NM

Written by Frank Cho Pencils & Cover by Frank Cho What could be worse than a dozen hungry raptors? How about the guy who tops the neighborhood food chain? Doc and his crew race across the Savage Land ? and straight into the drooling jaws of a ravenous T-Rex. Can Shanna save them? 32 PGS./PSR+ ...$3.50 Cover price $3.50.

She-Hulk (2005 2nd Series) 32A FN DEODATO

Cover by MIKE DEODATO. Secret Invasion tie-in - Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by GG STUDIO's VINCENZO CUCCA Okay, we know that Jazinda, She-Hulk's fellow bounty hunting partner, claims she's not part of the alien invasion...but can you ever trust a Skrull? Especially one that's the daughter of the infamous Super-Skrull? Months of accusations and mistrust come to a boil as our gamma-powered glamazon leaps into this year's biggest event! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

She-Hulk (2005 2nd Series) 38 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4680530015

Final Issue - Written by PETER DAVID Penciled by STEVE SCOTT Cover by DAVID WILLIAMS SHE-HULK R.I.P.! She's been savage. She's been sensational. She's been an avenger. She's been a lawyer. She's been a bounty-hunter. But there's one thing She-Hulk has always been, in all of her many series... cancelled. But it hasn't stopped her yet! In this oversized final issue, Peter David brings his run on the Jade Giantess to a close... but can Jen use her last remaining pages to save her friends from a truly mammoth threat? Catch her now, before someone turns her red! 48 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Sheena (1984 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3908211003

Direct Edition. Comic adaptation of the 1984 movie starring Tanya Roberts and Ted Wass. In this issue, after her parents are killed in Africa, young Janet Ames is believed to be the golden girl child who will grow into the protector of the Zambuli and all their creatures and become Sheena of the jungle. Sheena learns the ways of the jungle as she grows up and faces a threat to her people and the land. Script by Cary Burkett and art by Gray Morrow. Cover price $0.75.

Silk (2023 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Li "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4714108016

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, AntiHero Gallery, The 616 Comics, and Comic Traders) exclusive Virgin Cover by Leirix Li. Written by Emily Kim. Art by Ig Guara. SILK SWINGS BACK INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE! There's something rotten in Los Angeles, and ace detective Cindy Moon is on the case! Wait…that can't be right. In this mind-bending new series, Cindy will face old foes and never-before-seen dangers that will take her to the breaking point! Brought to you by all-star writer Emily Kim (SILK, TIGER DIVISION) and Marvel veteran Ig Guara (GHOST-SPIDER, SPIDER-GWEN)! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #1445054006

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4659527009

"The Origin of the Silver Surfer!" Cameos by the Incredible Hulk, Doctor Doom, and the Fantastic Four. Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Many years ago, in order to prevent the total annihilation of his civilization and homeworld, Norrin Radd bargained with the Devourer of Worlds. Imbued with the Power Cosmic, he became the Silver Surfer and Herald of Galactus. However, on the fateful day he arrived on Earth, for love of humanity, he betrayed his master, and thus was cursed to never traverse the space-ways again. This is his story. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Wonder of the Watcher!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Syd Shores. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 2 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4728830009

"When Lands the Saucer!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Exiled to planet Earth by his former master, Galactus, the Silver Surfer, a being empowered with the Power Cosmic itself, finds he cannot penetrate the invisible barrier which the Devourer of Worlds has encompassed the planet with. However, this barrier does not prevent others from beyond the stars from coming to Earth and wrecking havoc. Thus, when a malevolent race of aliens descend upon the unsuspecting citizens of Earth, only the Silver Surfer possesses the power to stop them. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Coming of the Krills!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. 68 pages Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 2 FN 6.0

Staple rust.

"When Lands the Saucer!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Exiled to planet Earth by his former master, Galactus, the Silver Surfer, a being empowered with the Power Cosmic itself, finds he cannot penetrate the invisible barrier which the Devourer of Worlds has encompassed the planet with. However, this barrier does not prevent others from beyond the stars from coming to Earth and wrecking havoc. Thus, when a malevolent race of aliens descend upon the unsuspecting citizens of Earth, only the Silver Surfer possesses the power to stop them. Includes the Watcher back-up "The Coming of the Krills!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. 68 pages Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 3 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #2060020002

1st appearance of Mephisto. "The Power and the Prize!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The valiant Silver Surfer comes face-to-face with the sinister creature who would go on to become his greatest adversary and one of the greatest forces for evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto! When the Lord of the Underworld kidnaps Shalla Bal, Norrin Radd has no choice but to venture into the stygian depths and face the devil himself to save the woman he loves. Includes the Watcher back-up "Why Won't They Believe Me?" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 3 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3897599021

1st appearance of Mephisto. "The Power and the Prize!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. The valiant Silver Surfer comes face-to-face with the sinister creature who would go on to become his greatest adversary and one of the greatest forces for evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto! When the Lord of the Underworld kidnaps Shalla Bal, Norrin Radd has no choice but to venture into the stygian depths and face the devil himself to save the woman he loves. Includes the Watcher back-up "Why Won't They Believe Me?" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Gene Colan and Paul Reinman. Letter to the editor from comic writer Tony Isabella. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 4 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #2058802001

"The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny!" Guest-starring Thor. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. When the Silver Surfer ventures to fabled Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, a misunderstanding sets the Sentinel of the Spaceways against the mighty God of Thunder. It's the Power Cosmic vs. godly might. It's Thor vs. the Silver Surfer in a battle that will truly shake the heavens! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Terror of Tim Boo Ba." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Paul Reinman. Low distribution. 68-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 6 VG/FN 5.0

"Worlds without End!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John Buscema. Through an inexplicable occurrence, the Silver Surfer arrives in the far off future. A future where the galaxy has been made a barren wasteland and what few patches of humanity remain alive life as slaves to the despot responsible for everything. In order to save the universe the Surfer must give up that which he has sought for so long - freedom! Includes the Watcher back-up "The Unsuspecting!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Syd Shores and Frank Brunner. 64-page giant. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 7 FN+ 6.5

"The Heir of Frankenstein!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Sal Buscema. Cover by John John Buscema. When a madman clones the power of the Silver Surfer, the Sentinel of the Spaceways finds himself in mortal combat with a creatures who power rivals his own. Includes the Watcher back-up "I, the Gargoyle." Story by Stan Lee. Art by Howard Purcell and Dan Adkins. Final 64-page giant. First appearance of Marvel's Frankenstein. Cover price $0.25.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 11 FN+ 6.5

"O, Bitter Victory!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. When a madman puts the Silver Surfer's true love's life in jeopardy, Norrin Radd does the only thing he can...send her back to Zen-La where she'll be safe, and perhaps lost to him forever. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 13 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and first two wraps detached at one staple. Water spotting.

"The Dawn of the Doomsday Man!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The ground rumbles and the citizens of New York City tremble in fear as the monstrosity known as the Doomsday Man rise from the bowels of the earth. Only the Silver Surfer, a being whom the people of Earth have ridiculed and alienated time and again, can save them now. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) UK Edition 18UK VG 4.0

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 1/- cover price. Final issue of the series. The Surfer battles the Inhumans in "To Smash the Inhumans!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Herb Trimpe. The Surfer renounces his peaceful ways and decides to fight against mankind instead of for them! Unfortunately, the story ends on a cliffhanger as the series was canceled. (The next Surfer appearance might be Thor 193.) Marie Severin cover pencils?

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4708186018

Cover by John Byrne and Tom Palmer. Escape--To Terror!, script by John Byrne and Stan Lee, art by John Byrne and Tom Palmer; The FF help Surfer break the barrier of Galactus, ending his exile on earth & granting him the freedom to roam the spaceways once again; The Surfer returns to Zenn-La to reunite with his love Shalla-Bal but finds that after he betrayed Galactus on earth, the world eater devastated his home world in retaliation; Informed by the survivors that Shalla-Bal was captured by the demon Mephisto, the Surfer flies back to earth & battles the monster in his own realm for her freedom; Beaten but still victorious, Mephisto returns Shalla-Bal to her home world while the Surfer is again trapped on earth. 52 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 44D CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Starlin

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Jim Starlin on 2/22/2020 Direct Edition

Label #20-0BD3E6A-009

Direct Edition. Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Epiphany!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. 1st appearance of the Infinity Gauntlet. Story continued from Thanos Quest (1990) #1-2. The Sentinel of the Spaceways and Drax the Destroyer combine their considerable might to battle Thanos. But the Mad Titan has acquired the Infinity Gems and now possesses nigh-omnipotent power. If they fail to defeat this despot, here and now, the universe is doomed! Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 44D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - "Epiphany!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. 1st appearance of the Infinity Gauntlet. Story continued from Thanos Quest (1990) #1-2. The Sentinel of the Spaceways and Drax the Destroyer combine their considerable might to battle Thanos. But the Mad Titan has acquired the Infinity Gems and now possesses nigh-omnipotent power. If they fail to defeat this despot, here and now, the universe is doomed! Cover price $1.00.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 50A CGC 9.6 Lim

Paper: White

Label #4680530010

Direct Market Edition - 1st printing Infinity Gauntlet: Prelude - Special Anniversary Issue. "Deeply Buried Secrets!" Story by Jim Starlin. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. In this 50th issue celebration the Silver Surfer fights for his life against a stone golem with all the power and visage of his arch foe Thanos. Plus, learn a dark secret from Norrin Radd's past. By story's end the Surfer plummets toward planet Earth. Broken physically and mentally, will he be able to warn Earth's heroes of the threat Thanos poses to the universe? Story continues in Infinity Gauntlet #1. 48 pages. Cover price $1.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 75 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4680530012

The Herald Ordeal. Part 6 of 6. "Destruction!" Guest-starring Firelord, Nova (Frankie Raye), Airwalker, and Terrax. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim and Tom Christopher. The Former Heralds of Galactus, Silver Surfer, Firelord, Nova, Airwalker, and Terrax the Tamer, are all finally united. They confront the Devourer of World's new Herald, Morg the Executioner. But, Morg is a ruthless killer and empowered with more Power Cosmic than any of them. This is an epic battle not everyone will survive. Cover price $2.50.

Silver Surfer (1987 2nd Series) 100WATCH VF/NM 9.0

Marvel Watch variant. Temptation. Part 4 of 4. Giant-Sized 100th Issue Anniversary. Story by Ron Marz. Art by Joe Phillips, Tom Grindberg, Tom Christopher, Don Hudson, and Bob Almond. The worse possible thing has happened. The Silver Surfer's soul is in the possession of one of his oldest and deadliest enemies. Norrin Radd will have to go to hell and back and face the devil himself. Can the Surfer regain that which was taken from him, or will Mephisto finally have the last laugh? 48 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Silver Surfer (2003 3rd Series) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0089354008

Written by Stacy Weiss Penciled by Lan Medina Cover by MIZUKI SAKAKIBARA "REVELATION" Part 6?The Silver Surfer's children sabotage his mission, with catastrophic consequences for the Earth. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605439-01211 Cover price $2.99.

Silver Surfer (2003 3rd Series) 13 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0604965008

Written by Stacy Weiss Penciled by Lan Medina Cover by Jorge Lucas Gabe and Ellie, the most evolved of the Silver Surfer's abducted children, unleash the prophesied cataclysm on Earth. The Silver Surfer faces his responsibility for the destruction. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR ...$2.99 UPC: 5960605439-01311 Cover price $2.99.

Silver Surfer Black (2019 Marvel) 4A CGC 9.8 Moore

Paper: White

Label #3957866016

Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Tradd Moore. The darkness is spreading, and Knull is winning. But when the Surfer discovers something with the potential power to turn the tides, is he prepared to pay the terrible price for awakening it? With the cost of survival already taking its heavy toll on him, does he have any other choice? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Silver Surfer Ghost Light (2023 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8 De Landro Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4234544024

2nd Printing variant cover by Valentine De Landro. Written by John Jennings. Art by Valentine De Landro. Toni Brooks and her family have moved into the quiet town of Sweetwater. But nothing is quite what it seems in their new home. What mystery did Toni and her family unravel that would call upon the Sentinel of the Spaceways - the Silver Surfer?! And just who, or what, is GHOST LIGHT? Eisner Award winner JOHN JENNINGS and artist VALENTINE DE LANDRO (Bitch Planet) introduce a new Marvel super hero over 50 years in the making!Rated T+

NOTE: See Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) #5 for the 1st appearance of Al Harper. - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Silver Surfer Rebirth (2022 Marvel) 1G CGC 9.8 Momoko Variant

Paper: White

Momoko Variant Cover

Label #4200432021

Written by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim. Cover by Peach Momoko. THEY'RE BACK! No, we don't mean the guys on the cover… We're talking about legendary creators Ron Marz and Ron Lim returning to tell a story set during their fan-favorite run of SILVER SURFER! Someone has stolen the Reality Gem, an object that allows the user to fulfill any wish no matter the consequences! But whoever has taken it is doing things like bringing back the dead hero Captain Mar-Vell. It's up to Silver Surfer to team up with the least likely of allies, Thanos, to find the Gem and restore reality to its proper form. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Silver Surfer Rebirth (2022 Marvel) 4C CGC 9.8 Ferry Variant

Paper: White

Ferry Variant Cover

Label #4099515016

Written by Ron Marz. Art by Ron Lim. Cover by Pasqual Ferry. JACK'S BACK! Surfer and Thanos are getting closer to retrieving the Reality Gem… …but not if Jack of Hearts has anything to say about it! But who…or what…is possessing Jack to attack his silver friend?! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Solomon Kane (1985 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4640883011

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Newsstand Edition. Giant size issue. Cover by Bret Blevins. Red Shadows, script by Ralph Macchio, art by Steve Carr and Bret Blevins; The dour Puritan Solomon Kane leaves England for Africa on a trail of vengeance which holds the seeds of Kane's eternal damnation, in "Red Shadows." Adapted from the Robert E Howard story. This story was previously adapted by others in Marvel Premiere #33-34 (Dec 1976). 52 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Solomon Kane (1985 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700875010

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Newsstand Edition. Giant size issue. Cover by Bret Blevins. Red Shadows, script by Ralph Macchio, art by Steve Carr and Bret Blevins; The dour Puritan Solomon Kane leaves England for Africa on a trail of vengeance which holds the seeds of Kane's eternal damnation, in "Red Shadows." Adapted from the Robert E Howard story. This story was previously adapted by others in Marvel Premiere #33-34 (Dec 1976). 52 pgs., full color. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Into the Blaze of Battle! starring Thor. To Kill a Thunder God! starring Thor and Loki; first appearance of the Destroyer and the Odinsleep. The Golden Apples!--Tales of Asgard; Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood. The Day of the Destroyer! starring Thor; first appearance of Ularic (Odin's royal warlock). Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Advertisement for Marvel Super-Hero 3-D statues from Marvelmania. Promo advertising Thor Special #3, Avengers Special #4 and The Incredible Hulk Special #3 using a reprint of their covers; pencils by Jack Kirby, Sal Buscema, and Herb Trimpe, inks by Chic Ston, Buscema, and Herb Trimpe. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 1 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Joe Sinnott. Into the Blaze of Battle! starring Thor. To Kill a Thunder God! starring Thor and Loki; first appearance of the Destroyer and the Odinsleep. The Golden Apples!--Tales of Asgard; Asgardian version of Little Red Riding Hood. The Day of the Destroyer! starring Thor; first appearance of Ularic (Odin's royal warlock). Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Advertisement for Marvel Super-Hero 3-D statues from Marvelmania. Promo advertising Thor Special #3, Avengers Special #4 and The Incredible Hulk Special #3 using a reprint of their covers; pencils by Jack Kirby, Sal Buscema, and Herb Trimpe, inks by Chic Ston, Buscema, and Herb Trimpe. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 2 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Sal Buscema. With My Hammer In Hand...! starring Thor, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, and Hawkeye. The Power! The Passion! The Pride! starring Thor and the Absorbing Man. The Secret of Sigurd!--Tales of Asgard. Where Mortals Fear To Tread! starring Thor and the Absorbing Man. Scripts by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. Advertisement for a collection of six Marvel Artists Self-Portraits featuring Jim Steranko, Herb Trimpe, Gene Colan, John Romita, Jack Kirby and Buscema from Marvelmania. Stan's Soapbox by Stan Lee. 68 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 FN/VF 7.0

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Special Marvel Edition (1971) 15 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Written by Steve Englehart and Jim Starlin. Art and cover by Jim Starlin and Al Milgrom. Shang Chi, making his first appearance, is a master of martial arts and the son of Fu Manchu, a Chinese mandarin and scientist. Fu Manchu sends Shang Chi to England in order to assassinate the evil Dr. Petrie for the common good. Shang Chi reluctantly agrees, but after the deed is done he is confronted by Sir Denis Nayland Smith, a former British intelligence officer who tells him the truth about Fu Manchu; that he is a nearly immortal evil mastermind. Shang Chi travels back to his father's secret lair in New York and renounces him. Text articles by Roy Thomas and Englehart about the creation of Shang-Chi. Ad for Astonishing Tales #21. A brief obituary for Syd Shores. Ad for the Marvel fan club FOOM (Friends of Ol' Marvel). 36 pages, full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1497564048

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4511229019

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1220783011

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4701353009

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4695265016

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4695136006

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4695136003

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4695136011

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Spectacular Spider-Man (1976 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

"Twice Stings The Tarantula!" Part 1 of 3. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Sal Buscema and John Romita. The first issue of a brand new series for Spider-Man! The story opens with a bang as the Tarantula kidnaps the Empire State University vice-chancellor, despite the best efforts of the web-slinger, Flash Thompson, and Mary Jane Watson! Next, the Tarantula tries to kill the mayor, but this time the Spectacular Spider-Man is ready! Can the wall-crawler beat the Tarantula and save Mayor Abe Beame? First appearance of Edward Lansky (aka Lightmaster). (Notes: The Spectacular Spider-Man series became the third monthly title for Spider-Man. The first issue of the series debuted the same month as Amazing Spider-Man 163 and Marvel Team-Up 52. The letters page contains an essay from Gerry Conway describing the plans for the new Spider-Man title.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.