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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) 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) 29 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4643402002

"Beware the Coming of Infinitus!...or How Can You Stop the Reincarnated Man?!" Guest-starring the Human Torch and Iron Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by John Romita. Iron Man and the Human Torch battle Infinitus! (Notes: The letters page includes a letter for comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #11 Deathlok.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 32 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4648737005

"All the Fires in Hell!" Guest-starring the Human Torch and the Son of Satan. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Johnny Storm and the Son of Satan battle a supernatural force that has possessed Wyatt Wingfoot! But once the inner demonic rage consumes Hellstrom, Johnny gets more than he bargained for! Will the Human Torch be able to save Wyatt...and survive the Son of Satan's fury? Cameo appearance by the Thing. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics writer Mary Jo Duffy.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4340499007

1st printing. "Blood Church!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange, the Human Torch, and Valkyrie. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Al Milgrom. Unless Dr. Strange and the Human Torch defeat the demonic hordes of the deranged, self-styled prophet Jeremiah, Valkyrie will die! Can the Master of the Mystic Arts and old Hot-Head free Valkyrie in time? Cameo appearance by Clea. (Note: This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) 36 pages. Note: Hasbro reprinted this issue with Marvel Greatest Battles Comic Packs: included in the Spider-Man and Captain Britain pack. 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) Annual 5D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4657834009

Direct Edition. "Serpent Rising" Guest-starring Spider-Man, Doctor Strange, Quasar, the Scarlet Witch, and the Thing. Script by Mark Gruenwald. Art by Mark Gruenwald (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Ed Hannigan and Al Milgrom. The Serpent Crown (last seen in Marvel Two-in-One 67) comes to life inside Project Pegasus! And that means big trouble when the project's security chief, Quasar, falls prey to the sinister crown's influence! However, the crown's reawakening stirs subconscious memories in the minds of the heroes who have battled the evil icon in the past! So the web-slinger and Doctor Strange plus the Scarlet Witch and Ben Grimm converge on Project Pegasus! But by the time the four heroes arrive, the situation is completely out of control...snake people and serpent crowns everywhere! Can the Master of the Mystic Arts prevent the serpent god Set from returning to Earth? Perhaps, but only if the wall-crawler can locate another famous icon...the cosmic cube! An excellent story! Cameo appearance by the Vision. Flashback cameos by Conan the Barbarian, Kull, Warlord Krang, the Viper, and the Sub-Mariner to recap the history of the Serpent Crown. (Note: This was the last significant issue featuring the Serpent Crown until the Atlantis Attacks storyline began in Marvel's 1989 summer annuals.) 48 pages Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 96 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4387667018

"Visiting Hours!" Guest-starring Everybody. Story by Tom DeFalco. Art by Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito. Story continued from the classic Marvel Two-In-One Annual #7. After his recent run-ins with cosmic powerhouses like the Shi'ar superman, Gladiator (see Fantastic Four #249-250), and the Elder of the Universe known as the Champion (see Annual #7), Ben Grimm is laid up in the hospital for some much needed R&R. However, the criminal underworld sees this as an opportunity to take out a thorn in their side. Lucky for ole blue-eyes he has friends like the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Avengers, Alpha Flight, and the X-Men around to keep him safe and sound while he recuperates. Even the Hulk shows up to save his erstwhile sparring partner. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Zombies Resurrection (2019 Marvel) 1C VF/NM 9.0 Yoon Virgin 1:200 Variant

Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Leonard Kirk. Cover by Jung-Geun Yoon. THE HORROR SMASH-HIT LIVES AGAIN! When Galactus' corpse appears at the edge of Earth's solar system, the Avengers, X-Men and Fantastic Four investigate. Too late, they discover that Galactus' body is now the vessel of an interstellar terror, which one-by-one transforms Earth's Mightiest Heroes into the universe's most terrifying predators! As our heroes try to escape the superpowered, cannibalistic aberrations that were once their friends and family, will any survive? And even if they do, can they hope to protect Earth from the infestation that has already claimed half of the known universe? Don't miss the FIRST ISSUE of this terrifying new vision of the classic Marvel tale! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Marvel Zombies Resurrection (2019 Marvel) 1C VF+ 8.5 Yoon Virgin 1:200 Variant

Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Leonard Kirk. Cover by Jung-Geun Yoon. THE HORROR SMASH-HIT LIVES AGAIN! When Galactus' corpse appears at the edge of Earth's solar system, the Avengers, X-Men and Fantastic Four investigate. Too late, they discover that Galactus' body is now the vessel of an interstellar terror, which one-by-one transforms Earth's Mightiest Heroes into the universe's most terrifying predators! As our heroes try to escape the superpowered, cannibalistic aberrations that were once their friends and family, will any survive? And even if they do, can they hope to protect Earth from the infestation that has already claimed half of the known universe? Don't miss the FIRST ISSUE of this terrifying new vision of the classic Marvel tale! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #2042739003

"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 VG+ 4.5

1/2" spine split from bottom. Water damage.

"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 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

"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 GD 2.0

2" Cumulative spine split.

"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 1.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Front cover detached.

Label #3751937022

"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) 9 VG+ 4.5

"...To Steal the Soul of the Silver Surfer!" Part 2 of 2. Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. The embodiment of evil in the Marvel Universe, Mephisto, has sent a powerful force for evil to bring him the soul of the Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 11 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3800812001

"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) 17 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4667957017

Mephisto and Nick Fury guest star in "The Surfer Must Kill!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Chic Stone. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. Barry Windsor-Smith cover pencils. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1968 1st Series) 18 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4590436001

"To Smash the Inhumans!" Final issue of the series. Guest-starring the Inhumans. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by Jack Kirby. Inks by Herb Trimpe. Cover by Herb Trimpe (with possible layouts or pencils by Marie Severin.) The Silver Surfer renounces his peaceful ways and decides to fight against mankind instead of with them! And despite their best efforts, the Inhumans cannot convince the cosmic sky-rider otherwise! Unfortunately, the story ends on a cliffhanger as the series was canceled. Appearances by Black Bolt, Medusa, Gorgon, Karnak, Triton, and Maximus. (Note: The surfer's next chronological appearance comes in Webspinners Tales of Spider-Man (1999) #4 where the dangling plotline (from 29 years earlier) is at last addressed.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Silver Surfer (1982) 1-Shot 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4631897004

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 (1982) 1-Shot 1 FN 6.0

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) 1N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4168569013

Newsstand Edition. "Free!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and Galactus. Story by Steve Englehart. Art by Marshall Rogers and Joe Rubinstein. 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 spaceways again. Now, after many years of exile, will the Silver Surfer finally be free to soar the heavens again? Plus, witness the savage attack of Champion, an Elder of the Universe (last seen in Marvel Two in One (1974) Annual #7), as events are set in motion for the next 10 issues. 48 pages. Cover price $1.25.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 111 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641576012

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. Doctor Strange makes his 2nd appearance, and Baron Mordo makes his 1st appearance, in "Face-to-Face with the Magic of Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; In his castle in Europe, Baron Mordo plots to steal the secrets of his former master, The Ancient One; Sending his spirit form to Tibet, he causes Hamir to poison The Ancient One's food. Human Torch is cover featured in "Fighting to the Death with the Asbestos Man!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Ernie Hart [as H. Huntley] (script), art by Dick Ayers; A frustrated scientist invents a fireproof suit in order to impress underworld hoods and become their partner in crime; The Torch is at first unable to defeat him, but with the advice of his sister he calms down and outsmarts the Asbestos Man. "Masquerade" text story. "Beware--the Machine!!!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; A super-intelligent computer is built by American scientists and attempts to conquer the world; It defends itself against humans. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 113 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646452003

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Don Heck. The Human Torch stars in "The Coming of the Plantman!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Jerry Siegel [as Joe Carter] (script), art by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch saves his new girlfriend Doriss father from a disgruntled gardener who gains the ability to control plants. "New Glasses" text story. "The Search for Shanng!", script by Stan Lee (plot) and Larry Lieber (script), pencils by Larry Lieber, inks by Matt Fox; An alien crash lands on Earth, and offers knowledge to in exchange for help; Greedy humans cannot find his ship, since he sensed their selfish thoughts and hid himself until humanity is ready. "The Shoemaker's Strange Assistants!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; A shoemaker who enjoys telling the neighborhood children stories of the little people who come out at night to help him make shoes becomes ill and goes to a loan shark to acquire money for medical treatment. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 114 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641576013

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Human Torch Meets... Captain America", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue) and Jack Kirby (co-plot, uncredited), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch is upstaged by the return of Captain America, but the Torch realizes that it is his old enemy the Acrobat in disguise and defeats him; This is the first appearance of Captain America since the Golden Age (though it's actually the Acrobat from issue 106 disguised as the hero). "The Bridge" text story. Third appearance of Dr. Strange in "The Return of the Omnipotent Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; Strange is lured into a trap in England by Baron Mordo, but defeats him with the help of a woman with latent magical talents; First appearance of Victoria Bentley. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 114 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Human Torch Meets... Captain America", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue) and Jack Kirby (co-plot, uncredited), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch is upstaged by the return of Captain America, but the Torch realizes that it is his old enemy the Acrobat in disguise and defeats him; This is the first appearance of Captain America since the Golden Age (though it's actually the Acrobat from issue 106 disguised as the hero). "The Bridge" text story. Third appearance of Dr. Strange in "The Return of the Omnipotent Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; Strange is lured into a trap in England by Baron Mordo, but defeats him with the help of a woman with latent magical talents; First appearance of Victoria Bentley. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 114 PR 0.5

Interior complete. Full length spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple. Tape on interior cover and pages. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. "The Human Torch Meets... Captain America", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue) and Jack Kirby (co-plot, uncredited), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch is upstaged by the return of Captain America, but the Torch realizes that it is his old enemy the Acrobat in disguise and defeats him; This is the first appearance of Captain America since the Golden Age (though it's actually the Acrobat from issue 106 disguised as the hero). "The Bridge" text story. Third appearance of Dr. Strange in "The Return of the Omnipotent Baron Mordo!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; Strange is lured into a trap in England by Baron Mordo, but defeats him with the help of a woman with latent magical talents; First appearance of Victoria Bentley. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 115 GD 2.0

Centerfold loose at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Dr. Strange's 4th appearance finally provides his origin in "The Origin of Dr. Strange," script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Steve Ditko (co-plot, un-credited), art by Steve Ditko; Dr. Stephen Strange, a top neurosurgeon, damages his hands in an accident and seeks out a mystic for help; He saves the seer from his treacherous student, becoming his pupil and finding a new purpose; First mentions of Dormammu and the All-Seeing Agamotto (though no actual appearances). Baron Mordo appearance. Second appearance (and brief origin) of the Sandman in "The Sandman Strikes!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, script) and Dick Ayers (co-plot, un-credited), art by Dick Ayers; The Human Torch fights and defeats Spider-Mans old enemy Sandman. "Zero of Time" text story. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 116 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Significant front/back scuff(s).

Label #4446408002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. "In the Clutches of the Puppet Master!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by George Roussos (as Geo. Bell); The Puppet Master manipulates the Thing into fighting the Human Torch, hoping to pick off the Fantastic Four one at a time; Sue Storm and Reed Richards cameos. "The Radio" text story. "Return to the Nightmare World!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Nightmare has discovered the ability to capture humans and bring them to his world for study while they sleep; The police ask Strange's help, as a "last resort," to discover the cause behind a rash of people unable to awaken; Strange tracks the cause down to the Nightmare World, and has a rematch with his old foe. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 116 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646452004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. "In the Clutches of the Puppet Master!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by George Roussos (as Geo. Bell); The Puppet Master manipulates the Thing into fighting the Human Torch, hoping to pick off the Fantastic Four one at a time; Sue Storm and Reed Richards cameos. "The Radio" text story. "Return to the Nightmare World!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Nightmare has discovered the ability to capture humans and bring them to his world for study while they sleep; The police ask Strange's help, as a "last resort," to discover the cause behind a rash of people unable to awaken; Strange tracks the cause down to the Nightmare World, and has a rematch with his old foe. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 116 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos. "In the Clutches of the Puppet Master!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by George Roussos (as Geo. Bell); The Puppet Master manipulates the Thing into fighting the Human Torch, hoping to pick off the Fantastic Four one at a time; Sue Storm and Reed Richards cameos. "The Radio" text story. "Return to the Nightmare World!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), art by Steve Ditko; Nightmare has discovered the ability to capture humans and bring them to his world for study while they sleep; The police ask Strange's help, as a "last resort," to discover the cause behind a rash of people unable to awaken; Strange tracks the cause down to the Nightmare World, and has a rematch with his old foe. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 122 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646452005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko (Doctor Strange), inks by George Roussos and Steve Ditko (Doctor Strange). The Human Torch mixes it up with Doctor Doom and his allies in "3 Against The Torch!", script by Stan Lee (co-plot, dialogue) and Dick Ayers (co-plot), pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); In flashback we see the how Dr. Doom used "The Terrible Trio" to trap the Fantastic Four, then discarded his underlings by sending them into another dimension!; With Doom gone, the three return to Earth, where they're foolish enough to try taking on The Torch again, figuring 3 against 1 would be no contest. "The World Beyond," script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos; Weary from his struggles against supernatural forces, Strange falls asleep, carelessly forgetting to cast a protective spell over himself and becoming a prisoner of the Nightmare World!; Nightmare imprisons Strange, the only human who has ever defeated him, then says he's bored and looks forward to other victims; Strange summons The Gulgol, a creature that never sleeps. (Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action # 1.) "Strange Mission" text story. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 123 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646452006

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First appearance of the Beetle in the Human Torch story, "The Birth of the Beetle!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Carl Burgos, inks by Dick Ayers; Mechanic-inventor Abner Jenkins creates the identity of The Beetle; While taking the Fantasti-Car for a double-date, Johnny & Ben wind up being humiliated by The Beetle; Guest starring the Thing. "The Challenge of Loki!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos (as George Bell); Dr. Strange practices the art of levitation; Meanwhile, in faraway Asgard, home of the Norse Gods, Loki, God of Mischief, plots as always; He contacts Doctor Strange and tries to convince him that he is a prisoner of Thor, who is evil and deceiving his father; Strange uses a spell to take Thor's hammer (first cross-over with Thor). (Reprinted in Giant-Size Marvel Triple Action # 2.) "Strange Mission" text story, art by Joe Maneely. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 125 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming loose at one staple. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers. The Human Torch and the Thing star in "The Sub-Mariner Must Be Stopped!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Paul Reinman; Ben and Johnny's hi-jinks are interrupted by the arrival of a pair of LIFE Magazine reporters, who are there to interview Reed and Sue; When the news reports Sub-Mariner is heading for NYC, Ben and Johnny figure they can make an impression by tackling him on their own. "Mordo Must Not Catch Me!", script by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko (co-plot), pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by George Roussos (as Geo. Bell); Three followers of Mordo attack Strange in his sanctum; After dispatching them, he uses the Eye of Agamotto and his amulet to contact his mentor, but to no avail!; Mordo appears saying he's captured The Ancient One; In their ectoplasmic forms, a running battle begins that takes them halfway around the world, until Strange locates his mentor in a half-hidden jungle somewhere in Tibet. First page of a 2-page text story, "The Message." (The second page does not appear in issue 126 and may never have been published!) 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 126 VG 4.0

Staple rust.

First appearance of Dormammu and Clea (named in issue 146). The Human Torch and the Thing face the Thinker and the Puppet Master in "Pawns of the Deadly Duo!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Dick Ayers, inks by Paul Reinman. Reed Richards and Sue Storm appearances. Doctor Strange stars in "The Domain of the Dread Dormammu!" Script by Lee, art by Steve Ditko. First letters page. Jack Kirby/Chic Stone cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) 136 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4664127002

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko (bottom tier), inks by Mike Esposito and Steve Ditko (bottom tier). "Find Fury or Die!", script by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby (co-plot), pencils by Jack Kirby (layouts) and John Severin, inks by John Severin; HYDRA agents tail Fury intent on finding SHIELD's HQ, but Fury is aware he's being followed. HYDRA Section Leader B, a "Hydra-Hunter," runs the mission and hands over his hood to the Imperial Hydra so he will have no place to hide should he fail; When a few HYDRA agents show up at the barber shop which is the secret entrance to SHIELD's HQ, they're captured and hypnotized into believing the HQ is located in a warehouse blocks away. "What Lurks Beneath the Mask?", script by Steve Ditko (plot) and Stan Lee (dialogue), art by Steve Ditko; Dormammu imprisons Clea, telling her she will witness Strange's defeat. Mordo tells Dormammu that Strange is searching for "Eternity" and is puzzled by the dark lord's violent reaction; Strange continues his search, going from one mystic to another with no results, until The Aged Genghis tells him only he and The Ancient One know the secret; He gives him a scroll, which leads Strange to a being imprisoned in another dimension; a trap he barely escapes. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Tales (1951 1st Series) Annual 2 CGC 5.0

Paper: White

Label #4646452007

New 18-page Human Torch versus Spider-Man (4th appearance) story , "On the Trail of the Amazing Spider-Man!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Steve Ditko. Sue Storm appearance. The rest of the issue contains reprints: "I Was the Invisible Man!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks perhaps by Paul Reinman (from Strange Tales 67); "I Was a Prisoner on the Planet of Plunder!" Art by Don Heck (from Strange Worlds 2); "I Am Robot!" Art by Joe Sinnott (from SW 1); "Worlds Within Worlds" (from World of Fantasy 16); "I Was the Man Who Lived Twice!" Art by John Buscema (from SW 3); "I Fly to the Stars!" Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks perhaps by Dick Ayers (from SW 3); "Prisoner 2000 A.D." Script by Lee, pencils by Kirby, inks perhaps by Ayers (WOF 16); "I Am the Scourge of Atlantis!" Art by Ayers (from SW 2); "Nightmare Planet!" Art by Sinnott (from WOF 16); and "I Captured the Abominable Snowman!" Script by Lee, art by Ditko (from SW 1). Kirby/Ditko cover. 76 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 8 VG 4.0

Staple rust.

1st Printing. "In the Rage of Battle!" Guest-starring the Thing. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's the heavyweight bout for the championship as the Savage Sub-Mariner clashes with the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! 36 pages, full color. NOTE: 1994 JC Penney reprint exists. Can be identified by having a Stridex ad on the back cover. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0262778020

"Burn, Namor, Burn!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Marie Severin and Mike Esposito. Caught between the diabolical machinations of the mad Thinker and the Puppet Master, Prince Namor and the original Human Torch are forced to fight to the death! It's water vs. fire in the ultimate battle for the ages! Featuring cameos by the Avengers, Spider-Man, Nick Fury, the X-Men and the Thing. Includes pin-ups by Bill Everett, Jack Kirby, and Alan Weiss. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3946628016

"And Be a Villain!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four and the Shroud. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Herb Trimpe. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. A quiet evening at the Baxter Building is disrupted by the Sub-Mariner's crashing through an upper floor window! The Prince of Atlantis is near death! What has happened to the Avenging Son? After Reed Richards provides emergency care to his erstwhile foe, Prince Namor explains. The vindictive Victor Von Doom ambushed Namor and disabled his protective suit! And now the dejected Sub-Mariner must serve Doctor Doom or else! But the Fantastic Four vow to stop their long-time adversary! Even if that means taking the battle to Latveria next issue! Meanwhile on a rooftop near the Baxter Building, the Human Torch encounters a new costumed vigilante! Is the mysterious Shroud a friend or foe? First appearance of the Shroud. Flashback cameos by Medusa and Triton. (Notes: The Sub-Mariner returns to his familiar green trunks (costume) in this issue. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #67 the Amazing Spider-Man. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Cup Cakes featuring Mary Jane Watson and Spider-Man vs. Man-Mountain Marko. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 167D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4612038013

Direct Edition. "The Goldilocks Syndrome! (or: Who's Been Sleeping in My Head?)" Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Starjammers, and the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men return home to Xavier's Institute to find they've been replaced. But their skirmish with the New Mutants is the least of their concerns. Charles Xavier has been impregnated with a Brood Queen. In order to save mankind, the X-Men may be forced to take the life of their beloved mentor. Plus, the Shi'ar Majestrix Lilandra visits a warning on Reed Richards for the crime of saving the life of Galactus (see Fantastic Four #244). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 167D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4618713021

Direct Edition. "The Goldilocks Syndrome! (or: Who's Been Sleeping in My Head?)" Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Starjammers, and the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men return home to Xavier's Institute to find they've been replaced. But their skirmish with the New Mutants is the least of their concerns. Charles Xavier has been impregnated with a Brood Queen. In order to save mankind, the X-Men may be forced to take the life of their beloved mentor. Plus, the Shi'ar Majestrix Lilandra visits a warning on Reed Richards for the crime of saving the life of Galactus (see Fantastic Four #244). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 167D CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Claremont

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Chris Claremont on 3/10/2024 Newsstand Edition

Label #24-0D49D72-013

Direct Edition. "The Goldilocks Syndrome! (or: Who's Been Sleeping in My Head?)" Part 6 of 6. Guest-starring the Fantastic Four, Starjammers, and the New Mutants. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Paul Smith and Bob Wiacek. The X-Men return home to Xavier's Institute to find they've been replaced. But their skirmish with the New Mutants is the least of their concerns. Charles Xavier has been impregnated with a Brood Queen. In order to save mankind, the X-Men may be forced to take the life of their beloved mentor. Plus, the Shi'ar Majestrix Lilandra visits a warning on Reed Richards for the crime of saving the life of Galactus (see Fantastic Four #244). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 14D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610955014

Direct Edition. Days of Future Present part four of four "You Must Remember This" Guest starring the Fantastic Four, the New Mutants, and X-Factor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Steve Mancuse. First appearance of Gambit (brief cameo). Wolverine, Jubilee, and Psylocke star in "The Fundamental Things." Script by Claremont, pencils by Mark Heike, inks by Geof Isherwood. Pin-ups by Kevin Nowlan and Michael Golden. Adams cover. 68 pgs. Cover price $2.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 14D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610955015

Direct Edition. Days of Future Present part four of four "You Must Remember This" Guest starring the Fantastic Four, the New Mutants, and X-Factor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Steve Mancuse. First appearance of Gambit (brief cameo). Wolverine, Jubilee, and Psylocke star in "The Fundamental Things." Script by Claremont, pencils by Mark Heike, inks by Geof Isherwood. Pin-ups by Kevin Nowlan and Michael Golden. Adams cover. 68 pgs. Cover price $2.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 14D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4610955012

Direct Edition. Days of Future Present part four of four "You Must Remember This" Guest starring the Fantastic Four, the New Mutants, and X-Factor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Steve Mancuse. First appearance of Gambit (brief cameo). Wolverine, Jubilee, and Psylocke star in "The Fundamental Things." Script by Claremont, pencils by Mark Heike, inks by Geof Isherwood. Pin-ups by Kevin Nowlan and Michael Golden. Adams cover. 68 pgs. Cover price $2.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 14D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4610955011

Direct Edition. Days of Future Present part four of four "You Must Remember This" Guest starring the Fantastic Four, the New Mutants, and X-Factor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Steve Mancuse. First appearance of Gambit (brief cameo). Wolverine, Jubilee, and Psylocke star in "The Fundamental Things." Script by Claremont, pencils by Mark Heike, inks by Geof Isherwood. Pin-ups by Kevin Nowlan and Michael Golden. Adams cover. 68 pgs. Cover price $2.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 14D CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4610955010

Direct Edition. Days of Future Present part four of four "You Must Remember This" Guest starring the Fantastic Four, the New Mutants, and X-Factor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Steve Mancuse. First appearance of Gambit (brief cameo). Wolverine, Jubilee, and Psylocke star in "The Fundamental Things." Script by Claremont, pencils by Mark Heike, inks by Geof Isherwood. Pin-ups by Kevin Nowlan and Michael Golden. Adams cover. 68 pgs. Cover price $2.00.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) Annual 14D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4610955009

Direct Edition. Days of Future Present part four of four "You Must Remember This" Guest starring the Fantastic Four, the New Mutants, and X-Factor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Dan Green, Bob Wiacek, Al Milgrom, Art Thibert, and Steve Mancuse. First appearance of Gambit (brief cameo). Wolverine, Jubilee, and Psylocke star in "The Fundamental Things." Script by Claremont, pencils by Mark Heike, inks by Geof Isherwood. Pin-ups by Kevin Nowlan and Michael Golden. Adams cover. 68 pgs. Cover price $2.00.

War of the Realms (2019 Marvel) 1L CGC 9.4 Nexon Variant

Paper: White

Nexon Variant Cover.

Label #4167647005

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Russell Dauterman. Cover by Nexon. Asgard. Alfheim. Heven. Jotunheim. Muspelheim. Niffleheim. Nidavellir. Svartalfheim. Vanaheim. All of the Ten Realms have fallen to Malekith and his army except one: Midgard. Home to Thor's beloved humans. Home to heroes and gods alike. Now, at last, it burns. And Thor won't even be there to see it.All hell breaks loose in New York City as Malekith and his allies begin their invasion - and the greatest heroes of the Marvel Universe watch as the Earth falls! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.