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Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 2 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #2103421024

"In the Midst of Life!" Part 2 of 3. Script by Tony Isabella. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Fred Kida (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Sub-Mariner is in trouble times three as he falls captive to Attuma, Dr. Dorcas, and Tiger Shark! But help is on the way from across the globe in the form of one Victor Von Doom! The Latverian monarch begins his clandestine rescue mission to Hydro-Base by picking up a golden age ally, Betty Prentiss! The brave duo penetrates Attuma's underground fortress and finds Prince Namor! However, the Avenging Son is surrounded by three guards…Attuma, Dr. Dorcas, and Tiger Shark! Can Doctor Doom triumph over the three super-villains before tragedy strikes? That may be a tall order for the even the greatest of super-villains! Death of Betty Prentiss. 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 3 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2103421025

"If Vengeance Fails!" Part 3 of 3. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by George Evans. Inks by Jack Abel. Cover by Ed Hannigan and Joe Sinnott. In heartbreaking fashion the Sub-Mariner's long-time friend has perished at the hands of Dr. Dorcas. And now the enraged Avenging Son is ready to avenge! But Doctor Doom thinks a hasty retreat would be more prudent! So the Prince of Atlantis and the Latverian monarch escape to Castle Doom to plot their final assault on Attuma and Hydro-Base! And several hours later, the powerful pair strikes! Doctor Doom attacks by air and Prince Namor by sea! Do Attuma, Dr. Dorcas, and Tiger Shark stand a chance against the fighting mad Sub-Mariner? Imperious Rex! Deaths of Dr. Dorcas and Saru-San. Cameo appearance by Tamara. (Notes: Attuma returns in Avengers 154. Tiger Shark appears next in Ms. Marvel (1st series) 15. The letters page includes letters from comics historian Peter Sanderson and cartoonist Jay Zilber, respectively. This issue contains a full-page ad for Hostess Fruit Pies featuring the Hulk vs. the Abomination and Wendigo.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 4 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #18-228DB93-112

"A Time of Titans" Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Herb Trimpe (layouts) and Jim Mooney (finishes). Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. Prince Namor is appalled at his supposed partner's callous murder of Saru-san last issue. So finally the long-awaited clash of the titans erupts! The armored and technological might of Doctor Doom vs. the awesome strength and power of the Sub-Mariner! Wow, two of Marvel's all-time heavyweights throwing down on Hydro-Base! As the blockbuster battle rages, a U.S. Navy battleship navigates into the vicinity. The sailors are only casual observers until the Avenging Son hurls Doctor Doom into the ship! Surprisingly, a civilian scientist onboard challenges the Latverian monarch! Is that really a good idea? But stranger things have happened, and the scientist's foolhardy actions might just bring the titanic tussle between Doom and Namor to an end! First appearance of Simon Ryker. Cameo appearance by the Symbionic Man. (Notes: The plot involving Simon Ryker and the Symbionic Man continues in Marvel Spotlight 27. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B #31 Stan (the man) Lee. This issue includes a full-page ad for Hostess Twinkies featuring Spider-Man and Aunt May.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

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

Paper: Off white

Label #4573099001

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"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) 145D VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. "Kidnapped!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein. Arcade returns to plague the X-Men but this time he is not alone. Marvel's Merry Mutants must match wits with the most dangerous man in the Marvel Universe - Doctor Doom! Plus, Cyclops finds himself marooned on a desert island in the middle of no where. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 145D CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4664298012

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Direct Edition. "Kidnapped!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein. Arcade returns to plague the X-Men but this time he is not alone. Marvel's Merry Mutants must match wits with the most dangerous man in the Marvel Universe - Doctor Doom! Plus, Cyclops finds himself marooned on a desert island in the middle of no where. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Uncanny X-Men (1963 1st Series) 145D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Kidnapped!" Part 1 of 3. Story by Chris Claremont. Art by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein. Arcade returns to plague the X-Men but this time he is not alone. Marvel's Merry Mutants must match wits with the most dangerous man in the Marvel Universe - Doctor Doom! Plus, Cyclops finds himself marooned on a desert island in the middle of no where. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.