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Adam Legend of the Blue Marvel (2008) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-2AFAB67-005

Written by KEVIN GREVIOUX. Art by MAT BROOME. Cover by JUAN DOE. The dreaded Anti-Man has returned...the Mighty Avengers barely stopped him before, and now he's stronger than ever! But why is the Blue Marvel, the only man who has ever managed to defeat the villain, rocketing to the bottom of the ocean? Guest-starring NAMOR! 32 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 4 VG 4.0

Signed by John Byrne (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

"Resolutions!" Guest-starring Sub-Mariner and Invisible Woman. Part 3 of 3. Story and art by John Byrne. Story continued from Fantastic Four (Vol. 1) #260. The Master reveals the truth behind his interest in the aquatic heroine, Marrina. Meanwhile the rest of Alpha Flight continues to battle the villain's considerable defenses to reach their teammate. Plus, the mighty Sub-Mariner and the Invisible Woman from the famed Fantastic Four arrive on the scene to lend a hand. Cover price $0.60.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 39 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4679402016

Avengers/Alpha Flight Crossover: Part 1 of 3 - "The Invasion of Atlantis!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Whilce Portacio. The undersea tyrant, Attuma, has taken the aquatic heroine, Marrina, captive. Now, to save the life of their estranged teammate, Alpha Flight must unite with the Savage Sub-Mariner and the Mighty Avengers. But can even this assemblage of heroes defeat the entire army of Atlantis? Story continues in Avenger (Vol. 1) #272. Cover price $0.75.

Alpha Flight (1983 1st Series) 40 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4679402010

Marvel 25th Anniversary Cover - Avengers/Alpha Flight Crossover: Part 3 of 3 - "Love!" Guest-starring Sub-Mariner. Avengers cameo. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by David Ross and Whilce Portacio. In the aftermath of their battle with Attuma and Atlantis (see last issue and Avengers (Vol. 1) #272), Alpha Flight and Namor search desperately for Marrina. But what they find when they catch up to her shakes them to their very core. Can their love for Marrina endure when they learn that if she lives mankind may be doomed? Cover price $0.75.

Black Panther Omnibus HC (2022 Marvel) By Christopher Priest 1A-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Mark Texeira Cover

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Black Panther (1998-2003 Marvel 2nd Series) #1-33, Deadpool (1997-2002 1st Series) #44 and material from Marvel Double Shot (2003) #2.

Written by Christopher Priest. Art by Joe Quesada, Mark Texeira, Alitha Martinez, Vince Evans, Joe Jusko, Jimmy Palmiotti, Vince Evans, Jim Calafiore, Norm Breyfogle, Amanda Conner, Mike Manley, Mark Bright, Tomm Coker, Paolo Rivera, Nelson DeCastro, Sal Velluto, Bob Almond, Kyle Hotz, Eric Powell, Walden Wong, Mark McKenna, Warren Martineck, and Jon Holdredge. Cover by Mark Texeira.

T'Challa is the man with a plan as the Black Panther is reinvented in Christopher Priest's brilliantly sharp and witty political satire!

Prepare to see the king of Wakanda through new eyes: those of U.S. government attaché Everett K. Ross! When a new regime stages a coup in Wakanda, T'Challa finds himself an enemy of the state! The Black Panther is always two or three steps ahead - but with foes like Mephisto, Malice, Klaw and Killmonger against him, will T'Challa's cool head and intricate maneuvers be enough to free his nation without alienating his allies and destabilizing the world?

Plus: Meet Queen Divine Justice and the deadly Dora Milaje! Mixing super-heroics with geopolitics, humor and all-out action, Priest's PANTHER is a masterpiece not to be missed!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 840 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cover price $100.00.

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.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 7 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Ad page missing, does not interrupt art or story. 2" Cumulative spine split.

"In Mortal Combat with Sub-Mariner!" Written by Stan Lee. Art and cover by Wally Wood. Namor hires Franklin and Murdock to sue the human race on his behalf. When this doesn't work, he gets himself arrested so he can have his day in court. Realizing humanity won't listen, the Sub-Mariner goes on a rampage which brings Daredevil into the (hopeless) fray. Namor returns to the sea out of respect for DD and to stop Krang from taking over Atlantis. Sub-Mariner/Daredevil pin-up by Wood. Note: First appearance of Daredevil's red costume. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 56 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4623698012

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Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson. Val's New York Adventure!, script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Klaus Janson; Dr. Banner helps Soviet scientists remove the radiation poisoning from Namor, Hellcat and Nighthawk; Red Guardian, who is now composed of nuclear energy, is kept by the Russian government and the rest of the Defenders are escorted out of the country; Valkyrie battles Lunatik. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 103 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4693083005

"At War with Atlantis!" 2/3. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Stan Lee. Pencils by John Romita. Inks by John Verpoorten. Cover by John Romita and John Verpoorten. The Avenging Son is in all-out attack mode as Atlantis' invasion fleet prepares to strike New York City! And the Master of Magnetism is at Namor's side pushing him into battle! Meanwhile at the Baxter Building, Mr. Fantastic contacts the White House asking for a chance to negotiate with the Sub-Mariner before the U.S. military responds. The president grants Reed Richards' request, so the Thing, Human Torch, and Mr. Fantastic head out to sea to confront the Prince of Atlantis! It's another awesome slugfest between the Sub-Mariner and the Fantastic Four! But while the fight rages in the ocean, Magneto commandeers Namor's flagship and puts his own plans of conquest into motion! Cameo appearances by President Richard Nixon, Lady Dorma, Agatha Harkness, and Franklin. 36 pages Cover price $0.15.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 147 FN 6.0

"The Sub-Mariner Strikes!" Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Rich Buckler (breakdowns) and Joe Sinnott (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. One of the classic FF covers of the bronze age! Shock follows shock for the Fantastic Four! First, Mr. Fantastic receives divorce papers from his estranged wife, the Invisible Girl; and second, Prince Namor reveals that both Sue and Franklin are now under the protection of the Avenging Son! And in-between those revolting developments, the Human Torch and the Thing fight a fierce battle vs. the Sub-Mariner! Wow, can things get any worse for the FF?! (Notes: The letters page includes an essay from Stan Lee and Roy Thomas concerning the recent price increase from 20¢ to 25¢. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #82 Mary Jane Watson by John Romita.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Fantastic Four Omnibus HC (2022 Marvel) By John Byrne 3rd Edition 1B-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Marvel's First Family Cover

3rd Edition - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #61-62; Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #50; Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #209-218, 220-221, and 232-260, ANNUAL #17; The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #233; and Thing (1983-1986 1st Series) #2.

Written by John Byrne, Chris Claremont, Marv Wolfman, Bill Mantlo, Roger Stern, and Stan Lee. Art By John Byrne, Ron Wilson, Dave Hunt, Joe Sinnott, Pablo Marcos, Chic Stone, Dick Ayers, Al Milgrom, George Roussos, Sol Brodsky, Vince Colletta, Frank Giacoia, Terry Austin, and Jack Kirby. Cover by John Byrne.

It was the world's greatest comic magazine - again! Not since the days of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby had a creator so perfectly captured the intense mood, cosmic style and classic sense of adventure of Marvel's First Family.

Fresh off an earth-shattering and reputation-making run as penciler on UNCANNY X-MEN, John Byrne proved his writing talent was every bit the equal of his art as he pulled double-duty on FANTASTIC FOUR, launching Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny into realms of imagination and wonder into which few creators before had dared to travel. From the four corners of the globe to the farthest reaches of space to the deepest depths of the Negative Zone, the FF face off against foes old and new - including the Dr. Doom, Galactus and Annihilus!

Plus: The FF aid the Inhumans, bid farewell to the Baxter Building, don new costumes and celebrate their 20th anniversary in style as Byrne reminds us all there's a family at the heart of this team of adventurers!

Hardcover, 1,096 pages, full color. Rated T

Cover price $125.00.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 1 FN+ 6.5

Part 1 of 2 - "The Ring of the Nebulas!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age, Captain America, Human Torch, and Prince Namor alongside their sidekicks Bucky and Toro, unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. But when Captain America rescues a mysterious woman of great beauty, the Invaders suddenly find themselves confronted with a threat greater than anything they've ever faced before. 32 pages FC. Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 3 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4623698011

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Part 1 of 2 - "Blitzkrieg at Bermuda!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. What could have possibly turned the greatest heroes of the golden Age against each other? It's Captain America vs. Namor vs. the Human Torch and the world is caught in the middle! 1st appearance of U-Man. 32 pages FC Marvel Value Stamp. Cover price $0.25.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 1 FN- 5.5

"Okay, Axis – Here We Come!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. Cover by Alex Schomburg. Additional art by Alex Schomburg, Don Rico and Lee Elias. Captain America, the Sub-Mariner, and Human Torch must battle Hyena, Agent Axis, and the Shark, villains from their past. Plus, the Invaders come face-to-face with Yellow Jacket, Black Panther ,and the Vision, but what are the Avengers doing in 1941. Featuring a sinister appearance by the Grandmaster. 32 pages FC NOTE: The events in this issue tie-into Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #71. Cover price $0.50.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 54 FN 6.0

Sub-Mariner and Iron Man do battle. 1st appearance of Moondragon as Madame MacEvil. "Sub-Mariner: Target for Death!" Story by Mike Friedrich and Bill Everett. Art by George Tuska and Vince Colletta. Cover by Gil Kane. It's a cataclysmic confrontation between Iron Man and the Sub-Mariner off the coast of Seattle! One of the heroes is being forced to fight against his will, but which one? And once the battle moves underwater, does Shell-Head have a chance to defeat Namor? First appearance of Moondragon as Madame MacEvil. (Note: The letters page includes a letter from comics editor Joey Cavalieri.) 32 pages Cover price $0.20.

Iron Man (1968 1st Series) 120 FN+ 6.5

First appearance of Justin Hammer in "The Old Man and the Sea Prince!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Plot by David Michelinie and Bob Layton. Script by David Michelinie. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and Bob Layton (finishes). Cover by Bob Layton. During his trip back to the States, Tony Stark's 747 is struck in mid-air by a flying tank! Wow, where did it come from? Apparently it was thrown from the ground by the Sub-Mariner! Oh no! The golden avenger will deal with Prince Namor in a minute! But first he must stop his airliner from crashing into the ocean! Don't worry Shell-Head...the Avenging Son will wait! Cameo appearances by Bethany Cabe and Jim Rhodes. Flashback cameos by Spymaster and Nick Fury. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

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.

Iron Man Omnibus HC (2023 Marvel) 2nd Edition 2A-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Salvador Larroca Cover

2nd Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #1-25, and material from Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #84-99 and Iron Man and Sub-Mariner (1968). Written by Stan Lee and Archie Goodwin. Art by Gene Colan, George Tuska, Johnny Craig, Frank Giacoia, Dan Adkins, Mike Esposito, and Sam Grainger. Cover by Salvador Larroca. To the world, Tony Stark is a debonair scientist leading the jet-set life. What they don't know is that he's secretly the Armored Avenger, Iron Man. But that secret may not last for long when the U.S. Senate forces Stark to divulge Stark Enterprises' secrets! Meanwhile, Iron Man faces a host of villains including classic battles against the Mandarin, the Hulk, Crimson Dynamo, Titanium Man and A.I.M. - not to mention the debuts of Whiplash and the sultry Madame Masque! Written by Stan "The Man" Lee and Iron Man heir apparent Archie Goodwin, with art by Gene "The Dean" Colan, George Tuska and E.C. Comics great Johnny Craig, these tales are the crème de la crème of Iron Man adventures! Hardcover, 848 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4663948004

Giant-size issue; 1st appearance and origin of the Defenders (featuring Sub-Mariner, Hulk, and Doctor Strange). Cover by Neal Adams. "The Day of the Defenders!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Bill Everett; The Defenders must stop Yandroth from destroying the Earth with the Omegatron. "The Sub-Mariner and the Icebergs" featuring Namora, Tha-Korr, and Byrrah, script and art by Bill Everett. "The Return!," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Stephen Strange becomes Doctor Strange again to stop Baron Mordo. 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present Marvel) 1st Edition 215-1ST VF- 7.5

Volume 215- 1st printing. "Sub-Mariner: Book 6!" Collects Sub-Mariner (1968-1974 1st Series) #39-49 and Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #77. Written by Gerry Conway and Roy Thomas. Art by Gene Colan, George Tusk and Marie Severin. Cover by Gil Kane. The Lady Dorma is dead, and the Sub-Mariner is on a rampage that will leave a swath of destruction across the surface world! But in his pursuit of vengeance, Namor learns that his father - the long-thought-dead Capt. Leonard MacKenzie - is still alive! In the quest to find his father, Namor will cross paths with Spider-Man, Daredevil and the Human Torch before he faces a gathering of his greatest enemies - Llyra, Tiger Shark and Sting-Ray - while his father's life hangs in the balance! If that's not enough, three of the Marvel Universe's fiercest personalities - Namor, Dr. Doom and M.O.D.O.K. - battle each other for the Cosmic Cube! With art by the great Gene Colan, need we say more? Reserve your copy today! Hardcover, 280 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 815 copies. Cover price $75.00.

Marvel Masterworks Deluxe Library Edition Variant HC (1987-Present Marvel) 1st Edition 227-1ST VF+ 8.5

Volume 227 - 1st printing. "Sub-Mariner: Book 7!" Collects Sub-Mariner (1968-1974 1st Series) #50-60. Cover by Bill Everett. If ever there was a collection worthy of the title "Marvel Masterworks," Bill Everett's seminal '70s return to the Sub-Mariner, the character he made a legend, is it! Beginning with Sub-Mariner #50, Everett began a run as writer/artist that rivaled the greatest work of his career. His luxuriant artwork and signature anarchic take on Sub-Mariner made every page an action-packed classic. Villains from Subby's past like Prince Byrrah set the stage, while the debut of Namorita and a new fire-vs.-water nemesis, Sunfire, ratchet up the drama. The return of another Everett icon, Venus, pits Sub-Mariner against Ares - while the capture of Subby's alien ally Tamara leads to an all-out Atlantean invasion of New York City! Painstakingly restored and collected here for the very first time, this is a must-have Masterworks for every Marvel fan! Hardcover, 240 pages, full color. NOTE: Limited to 815 copies. Cover price $75.00.

Marvel Two-in-One Omnibus HC (2025 Marvel) 1A-1ST VF 8.0

Gil Kane Cover (Thing vs. Man-Thing)

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Marvel Feature (1971-1973 1st Series) #11-12, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #1-20 and22-36, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) Annual #1, Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #47 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #11. Written by Steve Gerber, Bill Mantlo, Marv Wolfman, Len Wein, Mike Friedrich, Chris Claremont, Roy Thomas, Roger Slifer, Scott Edelman, Tony Isabella, and Jim Shooter. Art by Sal Buscema, Ron Wilson, Jim Starlin, Gil Kane, George Tuska, Herb Trimpe, Bob Brown, Arv Jones, Marie Severin, John Buscema, Ernie Chan, Joe Sinnott, Frank Giacoia, Mike Esposito, Joe Giella, Klaus Janson, Jack Abel, Vince Colletta, John Tartaglione, Dick Giordano, Dan Adkins, Jim Mooney, Don Heck, Sam Grainger, George Roussos, Pablo Marcos, and Ernie Chan. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, Sr. Read the Thing's first headlining series before his MCU debut in Fantastic Four: First Steps! Whether it's heroes looking to team up or villains trying to test their mettle, everybody loves an adventure with the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! And we have no doubt that you'll love the Marvel Two-In-One Omnibus! It's packed with page after page of action that's just plain fun. Who wouldn't want to see the Thing fight the Man-Thing? Or take a spin on a back-from-the-future Guardians of the Galaxy spaceship? Or just smash some stuff up in a battle with the towering beast Braggadoom? Marvel Two-In-One also features an exploration of the origins of Spider-Woman and an out-of-control Deathlok programmed for assassination. And if that's not enough, well, hey, the Thing takes a trip to the Bermuda Triangle to punch dinosaurs. How can you not love that? Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 888 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $100.00.

Namor the Sub-Mariner (1990 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699612005

The Sub-Mariner created by Bill Everett. "Purpose!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Byrne. For months the Avenging Son has been MIA. Now he's back with a new mission. Where brute force has failed in the past, the mighty Sub-Mariner will attack the corporate world, those who continue to pollute the oceans, using their own tactics. Beginning a brand new chapter in the saga of Prince Namor! NOTE: This issue attempts to explain why Namor has such an anger management problem. It has something to do with him being of both surface and Atlantean heritage. - Odinson, Lone Star Archivist Cover price $1.00.

Namor the Sub-Mariner (1990 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699612006

The Sub-Mariner created by Bill Everett. "Purpose!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Bob Wiacek. Cover by John Byrne. For months the Avenging Son has been MIA. Now he's back with a new mission. Where brute force has failed in the past, the mighty Sub-Mariner will attack the corporate world, those who continue to pollute the oceans, using their own tactics. Beginning a brand new chapter in the saga of Prince Namor! NOTE: This issue attempts to explain why Namor has such an anger management problem. It has something to do with him being of both surface and Atlantean heritage. - Odinson, Lone Star Archivist Cover price $1.00.

Namor the Sub-Mariner (1990 1st Series) 29 VF 8.0

Signed by Jae Lee. Autograph certification is included.

"Retribution!" Guest-starring Namorita. Story by John Byrne. Art by Jae Lee and Jeff Albrecht. Cover by Jae Lee. Namor is attacked by an unknown assailant beneath the waves of the Pacific. Meanwhile, Namorita puts the pieces together of the past few months' frustrations. Cover price $1.25.

Namor the Sub-Mariner (1990 1st Series) 33 FN/VF 7.0

Signed by Jae Lee. Autograph certification Provided by Excalibur comics is included. Staple rust.

"Time in a Bottle!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Doctor Doom, Namorita, Iron Fist, and the Daughters of the Dragon. Story by John Byrne (last issue). Art and cover by Jae Lee. At long last Namor finally confronts the wizard who exiled him into obscurity - Master Khan! Meanwhile, the whispers of a coming doom make their way to the undersea kingdom of Atlantis. Cover price $1.25.

New Warriors Classic Omnibus HC (2013-2024 Marvel) 1st Edition 3B-1ST VF- 7.5

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects The New Warriors (1990-1996 1st Series) #54-75; Justice: Four Balance (1994) #1-4; Nova (1994 2nd Series) #17-18; The Spectacular Spider-Man (1976-1998 1st Series) #228; Web of Spider-Man (1985-1995 1st Series) #129; Web of Scarlet Spider (1995) #3-4; and material from Marvel Comics Presents (1988-1995) #155-158 and 166-167, Venom: Along Came a Spider (1996) #1-4, and Venom: The Hunted (1996) #1-3. Written by Evan Skolnick, Fabian Nicieza, Tom DeFalco, Todd Dezago, and Ed Lazellari. Art by Richard Pace, Patrick Zircher, Craig Brasfield, Phil Gosier, Sal Buscema, Steven Butler, Paris Karounos, Ed Lazellari, Bruce Patterson, Andrew Pepoy, Frank Turner, Mike Machlan, Bill Sienkiewicz, Randy Emberlin, Joe Rosas, and Greg Adams. Cover by Patrick Zircher. A new era for the Warriors! When super-powered terrorists capture Namorita, Nova's push to rescue her is derailed when he loses his powers to Garthan Saal, the former Supernova! Amidst all this chaos, the Warriors become embroiled in Spider-Man's Clone Saga - and soon welcome the Scarlet Spider into their ranks! But as Night Thrasher pursues a separate agenda, and the team deals with Helix and Eugenix, they meet a woman who foresees a terrible fate for Speedball. Can the New Warriors handle a future shock? It all comes together when the insidious Volx targets Turbo, and the Warriors face a final reckoning! Hardcover, 1, 000 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $125.00.

ROM The Original Marvel Years Omnibus HC (2024 Marvel) 2B-1ST VF 8.0

Mike Zeck Cover

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects ROM (1979-1986 Marvel) #30-50, ROM (1979-1986 Marvel) Annual (1982) #1-2, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #99. Written by Bill Mantlo, Mark Gruenwald, Steven Grant, and Bob Harris. Art by Sal Buscema, Pat Broderick, Bob Hall, Greg LaRocque, Bob Harris, Joe Sinnott, Mike Gustovich, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Danny Bulanadi, Kevin Dzuban, Rick Magyar, and Terry Austin. Cover by Mike Zeck. Back Cover by Sal Buscema, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Continuing the complete collection of Rom's classic Marvel Universe adventures! Locked in an endless struggle with the Dire Wraiths, Rom's solemn quest to eradicate them from Earth brings him into conflict with the Metal Master and his army of spiders, Mystique and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, and more! The Spaceknight joins Namor to battle monsters of the deep, and Shang-Chi lends his deadly hands to thwart the Wraiths' black magic! Meanwhile, Rom's human friend Brandy Clark is transformed, and the impending arrival of the dreaded Dweller on the Threshold may spell doom for all! It's a cosmic epic featuring Doctor Strange, the In-Betweener, the Living Tribunal...and the human form of Rom?! Has he been freed from his armor at long last? All that, plus the Skrulls, the ever-lovin' Thing - and a tragedy that even Rom cannot withstand! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 704 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $125.00.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 1 VG- 3.5

Moisture damage.

"Years of Glory, Day of Doom!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Imperius Rex! Witness the startling origin of Prince Namor. Plus, how can the scion of Atlantis defeat a foe who can read his thoughts and knows his every move before he does? 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 3 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

"On a Clear Day You Can See the Leviathan!" Guest-starring Triton. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. can even the Savage Sub-Mariner and the uncanny Inhuman Triton stop the mad scheme of the diabolical Plant Man? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 6 CGC 3.0

Paper: White

Label #4687374025

2nd appearance of Tiger Shark. "...And to the Vanquished - Death!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Dan Adkins. It's a true clash of titans as the mighty Prince Namor battles the savage Tiger Shark for supremacy of the Seven Seas! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 32 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Sal Buscema. "Call Her Llyra, Call Her Legend," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney; Seeking an undersea ally, Namor makes his way to the undersea realm of Lemuria; Namor meets Llyra, the empress of Lemuria, who has overthrown Karthon; She tells him of her origin in hopes of persuading him to join her conquest of the sea; Namor wants nothing to do with it and is caught off guard and captured; Namor meets Llyra's sister, Laurie, who frees him; Namor battles with the sea creatures Llyra can control and their battle ends in her death; However, Llyra changes back to Laurie and he realized that they both shared one body; Namor meets her mother and learns that it was her that had actually freed him. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 36 CGC 8.0 SS Stan Lee

Paper: Cream to off white

Signed by Stan Lee on 5/31/15.

Label #1313839005

Cover by Sal Buscema. "What the Gods Have Joined Together," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Bernie Wrightson; Namor seeks out Proteus to preside over his marriage to Lady Dorma; They return to Atlantis to face an invasion force of Attuma's barbarians. Namor and his forces drive them off with some help from Lemurian forces who have come to Atlantis to attend the wedding; Namor destroys Attuma's supreme weapon and defeats Attuma in combat; Namor then turns his attention to his wedding and awaits Lady Dorma at the altar; They are married, but as it turns out, Llyra was posing as Lady Dorma and announces herself as queen of Atlantis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 39 CGC 5.5 SS Buscema

Paper: Cream to off white

Signed by Sal Buscema on 05/11/2024.

Label #4443200001

Cover by Sal Buscema and Marie Severin (alterations). "And Here I'll Stand," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Jim Mooney; Unable to find any trace of Llyra, Namor makes his way to New York City and decides to take over an abandoned prison island in New York harbor; Unfortunately, the authorities aren't too pleased with having Namor so close and demand that he leave; When Namor refuses, the authorities call on the army to attack Namor while an underwater demolition team destroys the island; Diane Arliss then tells him that his father may actually be alive, and Namor leaves on a new quest to find him. Cont'd in Daredevil #77. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 48 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bill Everett. "Twilight of the Hunted," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito; As Doom prepares to attack an A.I.M. installation, Namor takes Cindy Jones to her friend's apartment to keep her safe; To ensure Namor's loyalty, Doom kidnaps Cindy and holds her hostage until Namor has helped him get the Cosmic Cube; Namor battles through the defenses of the A.I.M. base only to face Modok and his hordes of androids. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 60 CGC 8.5 SS Stan Lee

Paper: White

Signed by Stan Lee on 5/31/15.

Label #1313826006

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. "The Invasion of New York!", script by Bill Everett (plot) and Steve Gerber (script), pencils by Sam Kweskin (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; Namor puts his trust in Lorvex to assemble a force which Namor will led against the surface dwellers to free Tamara; The invasion is a success in providing a daunting show of force, but Namor is unable to find Tamara as she has been rescued by Lorvex who decides to keep her as a hostage and continue the onslaught against the surface world; He defeats Lorvex and rescues Tamara; He then calls off the surface attack and after addressing the UN returns to his undersea realm; The surface world does not launch a counter offensive and Namor is once again crowned Prince of Atlantis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 64 CGC 5.5 SS

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Howard Chaykin on 12/7/24.

Label #4533818001

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler and John Romita (alterations), inks by Bill Everett and John Romita (alterations). First appearance of the warrior-woman called Virago in "Voyage Into Chaos!", script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Don Perlin; The Council of Elders has decided to segregate the Hydro-Men in a prison camp outside of Atlantis; Namor frees them, and decrees that they should be free to mingle with the Atlantean people; A delegation from another underwater world arrives in Atlantis; They meet with Namor and implore his help as their world has fallen under the tyranny of the warrior queen, Virago. Tales of Atlantis back-up story, "In the Wake of the Warriors!", script by Howard Chaykin and Steve Gerber, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Joe Sinnott. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 67 FN 6.0

Signed by Steve Gerber (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Seawinds of Change! Guest-starring Triton and the Fantastic Four. Script by Steve Gerber. Pencils by Don Heck. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. Prince Namor narrowly escapes from the clutches of Orka and the She-Beast! But his wild burst of speed through the ocean sends him careening into a naval vessel loaded with deadly nerve gas! Fortunately Triton is nearby and scoops up the unconscious Sub-Mariner and rushes him to the Baxter Building! The FF are currently in the middle of their own crisis, but Reed volunteers to help! After fighting with Ben and Johnny, the Avenging Son calms down and accepts aid from his occasional (fantastic) adversaries. However the fallout from the nerve gas release for both Namor and Atlantis...is only just beginning! Cameo appearances by Wyatt Wingfoot, Tamara, and Force. Fantastic Four Lineup: Mr. Fantastic, Medusa, Thing, and the Human Torch. (Notes: The Sub-Mariner debuts his new costume. This story takes place between the first and second halves of Fantastic Four 140. Orka returns in Avengers 149. Elements of the story continue in the Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) series. This issue is dedicated to the memory of Bill Everett, the Sub-Mariners creator. The letters page includes an essay from Steve Gerber describing the future plans for the Sub-Mariner series. This story was reprinted in 2002 as part of the Marvel Legends AF reprints.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) Annual 1 FN+ 6.5

Sub-Mariner Comics (1941) 39 FR/GD 1.5

Cover detached, tape along spine, interior staining. Includes a Winters Collection certificate from A-1 Comics.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 1 FN+ 6.5

"Slayers from the Sea!" Script by Tony Isabella. Pencils by George Tuska and Bill Everett (chapter 1) and George Evans (chapter 2). Inks by Fred Kida (chapter 1) and Frank Springer (chapter 2). Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Story continues from Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up 2. The Sub-Mariner leaves Latveria after having second thoughts about forming an alliance with Doctor Doom. Following Prince Namor's departure, the Latverian monarch realizes that he does in fact need help for his various plans of conquest and decides to reach out to the Prince of Atlantis. Meanwhile, the Sub-Mariner visits Hydro-base and is ambushed by a trio of villains: Tiger Shark, Doctor Dorcas, and Attuma! A super slugfest erupts on land and under the sea! Will the Avenging Son prevail? Flashback cameo appearances by the Fantastic Four, Daredevil, Quicksilver, Spider-Man, Thor, and the Hulk to recap Doctor Doom's previous battles through the years. (Notes: This issue features Bill Everett's last published artwork on the Sub-Mariner, the character he created in the golden age. This issue also contains a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Captain Marvel vs. Nitro.) Cover price $0.25.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 9 FN/VF 7.0

"Pawns of Attuma!" Guest-starring the Avengers. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Jim Shooter and Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane. At the conclusion of Avengers 154, the Earth's Mightiest Heroes fell in battle to Tyrak. Now Attuma has outfitted the Avengers with slave-collars, and sent them to Hydrobase to fight the Sub-Mariner. However, when the six heroes arrive at Hydrobase; they do not find Namor, but instead...Doctor Doom! Meanwhile, the Beast and Wonder Man recruit the golden age Whizzer to help them rescue the other Avengers. Also in this issue, the Sub-Mariner, the Shroud, and Prince Rudolfo plot to overthrow Doctor Doom. Story continues in Avengers 155. Avengers Lineup: Beast, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and Yellowjacket. (Note: This issue includes a full-page ad from Hostess titled "The Spider-Man and the Fly" featuring a brief battle between the web-slinger and the Fly.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 70 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito. The Start of the Quest!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Vince Colletta; Namor returns to Atlantis to find that Warlord Krang has taken his throne; When he spurns the affections of Lady Dorma, she turns him in and he is arrested by Krang as a traitor; Realizing that the only thing that will allow him to regain his kingdom and his subjects is the Trident of Neptune, Namor escapes to go and recover it. To Live Again!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo); Dragging his dead buddy to their old underground complex, Rick uses the gamma machine (last seen in Incredible Hulk #6) on Bruce, thus turning him into the Hulk and saving his life; The Hulk once again has the intellect of Banner but he has to continue to use the ray machine every 48 hours to keep himself from turning into his alter ego as he still has a bullet lodged in his head. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 76 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #0044857003

Cover by Gene Colan and Vince Colletta. Uneasy Hangs the Head..!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan (as Adam Austin) and Vince Colletta; Namor defeats Krang, reclaims the throne of Atlantis and has Krang exiled. I, Against a World!, script by Stan Lee, art by Jack Kirby, Gil Kane (as Scott Edward) and Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo): The Hulk has been zapped into the future by the t-gun and fights with King Arrkam's forces before he is finally overcome; Once he regains consciousness, Arrkam asks his help in fighting "The Evil One" who turns out to be none other than the Executioner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 85 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0044857008

Cover by Bill Everett. And One Shall Die, script by Stan Lee, art by Gene Colan and Bill Everett; Namor wanders around New York, completely ignoring the commands of the leader of the Secret Empire who is trying to get him to help in a battle with the incredible Hulk. The Missile and the Monster!, script by Stan Lee, art by John Buscema and John Tartaglione; When Ross activates the new Orion missile for a test, foreign spy Gorki activates a machine in the trunk of a car he commisioned Rick Jones to drive to New York and the missile changes course for the heart of the city; The Hulk intercepts the missile but changes to Banner before he can stop it. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 88 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by Gene Colan and Bill Everett. A Stranger Strikes from Space!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett; A giant alien robot accidentally falls out of a passing spaceship and into the lap of Attuma in depths of the ocean; He decides to use this turn of good fortune to destroy Namor and Atlantis. Boomerang and the Brute!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; Since they have discovered that the Hulk is not the total villain he has been painted to be, the president tells Ross to pardon him if he thinks the threat is over; Of course, Boomerang picks that exact moment to secretly enrage the jade giant, causing him to go on another rampage and causing Ross to still see him as a menace; Hulk fights the new and improved (but still fashion-impaired) Boomerang. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 90 VG 4.0

Cover by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta. To Be Beaten by Byrrah!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett and Marie Severin; Namor's cousin wins the favor of the populace of Atlantis as well as the Atlantean council by belittling the regime of the Sub-Mariner as violent and unstable; He challenges Namor to single combat for the right to rule and no one is more surprised than the avenging son when his powers desert him during the fight and Byrrah handily wins. The Abomination!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; The Stranger leaves earth with the rampaging Hulk left behind to wreak destruction on his behalf; Turning back into his alter ego, Banner surrenders himself to Gamma base and tries to kill himself with radiation to stop the Hulk's destruction; Stopped before he can use his gamma machine, the machine is instead used by a foreign spy who is transformed into the Abomination; More powerful than even the Hulk, Abomination beats the jade giant down and kidnaps Betty as he escapes from the base. Letter from Bill Mantlo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) 90 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached. Water damage.

Cover by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta. To Be Beaten by Byrrah!, script by Stan Lee, art by Bill Everett and Marie Severin; Namor's cousin wins the favor of the populace of Atlantis as well as the Atlantean council by belittling the regime of the Sub-Mariner as violent and unstable; He challenges Namor to single combat for the right to rule and no one is more surprised than the avenging son when his powers desert him during the fight and Byrrah handily wins. The Abomination!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; The Stranger leaves earth with the rampaging Hulk left behind to wreak destruction on his behalf; Turning back into his alter ego, Banner surrenders himself to Gamma base and tries to kill himself with radiation to stop the Hulk's destruction; Stopped before he can use his gamma machine, the machine is instead used by a foreign spy who is transformed into the Abomination; More powerful than even the Hulk, Abomination beats the jade giant down and kidnaps Betty as he escapes from the base. Letter from Bill Mantlo. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.