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Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 317 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3696043005

Direct Edition. "The Sand and the Fury!" Part 2 of 2. Script by David Michelinie. Art by Todd McFarlane. Cover by Todd McFarlane. After fleeing from Venom last issue, the web-slinger returns to the sanctuary of Aunt May's home in Queens! Peter and Mary Jane have only been living there for a few days and haven't had any visitors. But suddenly their first one knocks on the door: Venom! What?! Is the crazed villain going to slay Aunt May and her elderly boarders? No, the savage psychopath just stopped by to issue a challenge to her wall-crawling nephew! Meet in the morning at Montauk Point off Long Island Sound for a duel to the death! Wow, does the web-slinger have a chance vs. the overpowering Venom? The situation does not look good for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Cameo appearance by the Thing (aka Ben Grimm). (Notes: Venom appears next in the Avengers' graphic novel: Death Trap The Vault. Venom returns to torment the web-slinger again in Amazing Spider-Man 332 & 333.) 36 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) Annual 16D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "Who's That Lady?" First appearance of the second Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau. Guest-starring the Avengers and the Thing. Script by Roger Stern. Art by John Romita Jr. (breakdowns) and John Romita Sr. (finishes). Cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita Sr. It's the dazzling debut of the new Captain Marvel (aka Monica Rambeau)! After gaining her powers in a freak accident on an offshore oil rig, the New Orleans native needs help controlling her awesome new abilities! Monica travels to New York City in hopes of finding the Fantastic Four! But she bumps into the Spectacular Spider-Man first! After eluding the web-slinger, Captain Marvel zooms to the Baxter Building! However, Ben Grimm can only offer moral support, so he sends the distressed captain to Avengers Mansion! Once there Shell-head and the Wasp attempt to stabilize Captain Marvel's runaway powers, but the wall-crawler inadvertently interferes! Is the new Captain Marvel's superhero career going to be over...before it even starts? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Liz (Allan) Osborn. Avengers Lineup: Captain America, Hawkeye, Iron Man, She-Hulk, Thor, and the Wasp. First backup feature: "The Many Loves of Peter Parker" One-page breakdown of the various loves of Peter Parker's life. Second backup feature: "The Daily Bugle" One-page illustration of the cast of characters at the Daily Bugle. (Note: Captain Marvel appears next in Avengers 227.) 52 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 1 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4065637002

Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita, Sr. "Vengeance of the Molecule Man!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Hulk, and Iron Man cameos. It's monster vs. monster as the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing battles the macabre Man-Thing. Plus, the malevolent Molecule Man shows up to make things even worse for our rocky hero. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 8 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4738182010

Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze) guest stars in "Silent Night...Deadly Night!" Fantastic Four cameo. Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. It's Christmas and unless Thing and the Spirit of Vengeance known as Ghost Rider can stop the nefarious Miracle Man, it'll be the last Christmas. Gil Kane cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 19 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4717756014

Written by Tony Isabella and Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Don Heck. Cover by Jack Kirby, John Romita, and Frank Giacoia. Claws of the Cougar!; Tigra asks the Thing for help in tracking down the Cougar who is making evil use of the powerful Nega-Bands. 36 pgs., full color. $.30. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 20 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4604895004

"Showdown at Sea!" Guest-starring the Liberty Legion. Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Sal Buscema and Sam Grainger. Story continues from Marvel Two-in-One Annual 1. How can the Thing possibly stop the three super nazis from WWII, Master Man, Meranno, and Skyshark? Well, he'll enlist the aid of the US WWII heroes, the Liberty Legion, that's how! Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 30 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3827428016

Cover by Rich Buckler and Al Milgrom. "Battle atop Big Ben!" Part 1 of 3. 2nd appearance of Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew), who appears over a four-issue story arc and is given a new origin. Nick Fury cameo. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Buscema and Pablo Marcos. As seen in the closing of last issue, Hydra has big plans for Spider-Woman. They set her against the Idol of Millions in the UK. When two super-heroes battle, no matter who loses, Hydra wins. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700690009

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Cover by John Byrne and Walt Simonson. "The Way the World Winds Down!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and the Man-Thing. Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne. A former member of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) has stolen the experimental Cosmic Cube from Project: Pegasus, and the only thing standing in his way of total entropy is the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing. Plus, witness the macabre entrance of the mysterious Man-Thing. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 43 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4700690008

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Cover by John Byrne and Walt Simonson. "The Way the World Winds Down!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Captain America and the Man-Thing. Story by Ralph Macchio. Art by John Byrne. A former member of A.I.M. (Advanced Idea Mechanics) has stolen the experimental Cosmic Cube from Project: Pegasus, and the only thing standing in his way of total entropy is the Sentinel of Liberty, Captain America, and the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing. Plus, witness the macabre entrance of the mysterious Man-Thing. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

Marvel Two-in-One (1974 1st Series) 52 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3866380021

Cover by George Pérez and Joe Sinnott. "In the Path of Crossfire!" Guest-starring Moon Knight. Story by Steve Grant. Art by Jim Craig and Pablo Marcos. The Thing meets the mysterious Moon Knight and they must find a way to work together if they're going to take down the nefarious Crossfire. Cover price $0.40.

Thing (1983 1st Series Marvel) 1N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4663901020

Newsstand Edition. "Lifelines!" Story by John Byrne. Art by Ron Wilson and Joe Sinnott. Stepping out of the shadow of his team book, the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing gets his very own comic book series. Ben Grimm heads back to Yancy Street. Witness the Fantastic Four's strongest member's origins from a youthful member in the Yancy Street Gang, to his All-America football days, to his first meeting with Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), and the fateful trip on a rocket ship that forever changed his life. 32 pages, FC Cover price $0.60.