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FOOM (1973 Marvel) 7 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4622594002

Avengers issue (part 2). Illustrations by Dave Cockrum (4), John Byrne, and Mike Ploog. Part 2 of the "interview" with Avengers butler Jarvis. Photos of Cockrum, Gerry Conway, Steve Gerber, Jim Steranko, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Stan Lee, Marv Wolfman, Jack Abel, Vince Colletta, Glynis Wein, Roy Thomas, Al Milgrom, Michael Kaluta, and Roger Slifer. Cartoons by Stan Lee and Marie Severin.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 7 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Subscription label attached to back cover.

Label #4400848002

Avengers issue (part 2). Illustrations by Dave Cockrum (4), John Byrne, and Mike Ploog. Part 2 of the "interview" with Avengers butler Jarvis. Photos of Cockrum, Gerry Conway, Steve Gerber, Jim Steranko, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Stan Lee, Marv Wolfman, Jack Abel, Vince Colletta, Glynis Wein, Roy Thomas, Al Milgrom, Michael Kaluta, and Roger Slifer. Cartoons by Stan Lee and Marie Severin.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 8 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #4622594003

Captain America issue. Illustrations by John Byrne (3) and Marv Wolfman. Articles on Cap, the Falcon, the 1944 Captain America serial, and a look at the creation of the character. The news section includes comments from George Perez, Chris Claremont, Len Wein, Don McGregor, Doug Moench, Marv Wolfman, Steve Gerber, Roy Thomas, Bill Mantlo, and Dave Kraft on their current projects. Captain America/Bucky cover by John Romita Sr./Mike Esposito; back cover by Byrne.

FOOM (1973 Marvel) 10 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Subscription label attached to back cover.

Label #4348692001

This issue has an article which features the All-New, All-Different X-Men that predates their first official appearance in Giant-Size X-Men #1. Illustrations by Jack Kirby (original design for the Sentinels), Dave Cockrum (Storm sketch), Don Maitz (centerspread pin-up of the original and new X-Men), Val Mayerik, and Bob Budainsky. Good quality photos of Stan Lee, Neal Adams, Herb Trimpe, Doug Moench, Marie Severin, Howard Chaykin, Roy Thomas, Marv Wolfman, Joe Sinnott, Len Wein, and Scott Edelman. Cockrum cover.

Forever People (1971 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #0289941030

1st full appearance of Darkseid (his 3rd appearance anywhere). Superman guest stars--Odd fact: DC didn't like Kirby's rendition of Superman in this issue, so they had another artist redraw Superman (in the standard Curt Swan fashion of the day) in every panel of the comic! Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Forever People come to earth and are greeted by Superman. A Visit with Jack Kirby by Marv Wolfman. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Four Chambers of Fright (2021 Hangman Comics) 1B CGC 9.6 JSA Khamunaki

Paper: White

Sun Khamunaki Authenticated Autograph. "Virgin" Edition.

Label #4621856001

Virgin Cover by Sun Khamunaki - limited to 100 copies, Signed by Sun Khamunaki. Horror anthology created by Nevin Arnold. Stories by Garth Matthams. Art by Nevin Arnold, Rodgrigo Trindade, Kenan Halilovic, and Pablo Verdugo. 32 pages, B&W.

Francis Brother of the Universe (1980) 1A.D CGC 9.6 Buscema 75c Cover Price Variant

Paper: White

Label #4645780005

Direct Edition. 48-page giant. Cover pencils by John Buscema, inks by Marie Severin. Francis, Brother of the Universe, script by Mary Jo Duffy, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Marie Severin; Biography of St. Francis; Francis is born in Assisi, Italy in the year 1181 or 1182, at the end of the Dark Ages; As he grows up he becomes friend to many nobles, even though he is a member of the middle class; A war with the nearby town Perugia sends Francis into battle; He is captured along with many of his noble friends and imprisoned; Another war is about to start between the Pope and the Roman Emperor, and Francis sees this as a chance to redeem himself. 52 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Frankenstein (1963-1967 Dell) 2 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4645782008

Cover by Tony Tallarico. Story by D. J. Arneson. Art by Tony Tallarico and others. Coming somewhat late to the superhero party, Dell combines classic monsters and superheroes, hoping for a winning combination. Revived by a lightning bolt, the Monster of Frankenstein awakens in modern America. Given a fortune by a kindly billionaire, he takes the name Frank Stone, while fighting crime at night in a Frankenstein mask. Only his devoted butler William knows his secret, but journalist Miss Ann Thrope willingly steps into the role of Frankenstein's Lois Lane. Frankenstein; The Rebirth of Frankenstein; The Reward. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

French Kiss (2002-2007 Ediciones La Cupula) 9 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4584621020

Erotic comics by Europe's top creators. Cover by Ricky Carralero. 8-in. x 10 1/2-in., 98 pages, full color and B&W. Cover price $9.95.

Further Adventures of Indiana Jones (1983) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4270132007

Direct Edition. Cover art by Terry Austin. The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones, script by John Byrne, pencils by John Byrne (layouts) and Terry Austin (finished art), inks by Terry Austin; Indiana Jones goes after the Ikons of Ikammanen, "statues" of solid gold, after Charlie Dunne is murdered in the attempt; Indiana encounters Edith, Charlie's sister, and Solomon Black, who are both after the Ikons; Edith and Indiana are captured by a cult worshipping the Ikons. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Future State Wonder Woman (2021 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Frison Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #3798561013

Written and Art by Joelle Jones. Cover by Jenny Frison. Deep in the heart of the Amazon rainforest lies a hero of mythic legend...Wonder Woman! But in the absence of Diana, Yara Flor has risen out of obscurity to protect Mans World from the magic that lies within it. Along with her trusty steed, she journeys to the Underworld to rescue one of her Themysciran sisters from the grasp of Hades. Will she unleash the wrath of this god in the process? You wont want to miss this first appearance of a character who will change the history of Wonder Woman forever! 32 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $4.99.

Gambit (1993 1st Series Marvel) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4668564005

Direct Edition. Cover by Lee Weeks. Honor Amongst Thieves, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Lee Weeks, inks by Klaus Janson; Gambit returns to New Orleans and finds the wife he thought was dead alive but in a coma; Bella Donna's father, Marius, challenges Remy to a duel of honor but their fight is broken up by Julien and his rogue assassins; Rogue helps Gambit take Bella Donna to the Thieves Guild but they interrupt the tithing ceremony and the Tithe Collector leaves in a huff; Remy demands that his father give Bella Donna a sip of the Elixir of Life, a serum provided by the External, Candra, which is the secret to the Thieves Guild's longevity; When his father refuses, Gambit decides to get some of the serum for himself; Julien and his assassins have the same idea as they attack the Tithe Collector for a vial of the serum; Gambit leaves Rogue to guard Bella Donna as he prepares to confront Candra herself. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.00.

Gambit (1993 1st Series Marvel) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4668564004

Direct Edition. Cover by Lee Weeks. Thief of Time, script by Howard Mackie, pencils by Lee Weeks and Jason Gorder (art assist), inks by Klaus Janson; Gambit has gained the Elixir of Life for his comatose wife but has to battle through the combined forces of the Thieves and Assassins Guilds to get to her; Just as he is about to administer the potion, Bella Donna's own brother, Julien, attacks and shatters the vial; Candra arrives and promises to restore the pact and the powers that go along with it if Gambit is killed but both Guilds forsake her gifts and turn from the old ways; With the Guilds finally at peace, Gambit's father commands that he help preserve it by leaving New Orleans for good; A few drops of the Elixir of Life have been absorbed into a blanket and Gambit drips them into Bella Donna's mouth in hopes she will be restored; His wife wakes up but without her memories; Driving Rogue off with his forceful advances, Gambit is left to walk the streets of New Orleans, alone. 36 pgs., full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.00.

Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4553654005

Newsstand Edition. Cardstock Embossed Cover. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Joe Madureira and Jimmy Palmiotti. Fiends In High Places; David Xanatos is up to his same tricks as and Demona try to capture the Gargoyles; They do this by setting up the Gargoyles and making them look bad; It is up to Eliza Maza to protect the Gargoyles' reputation but things are made more difficult for her when Goliath won't stay out of it and she has to hide things from her new partner Matt Bluestone. Written In Stone introduction to the characters and creative team, written by Hildy Mesnik, art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Gargoyles (1995 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4574852003

Newsstand Edition. Cardstock Embossed Cover. Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. Cover by Joe Madureira and Jimmy Palmiotti. Fiends In High Places; David Xanatos is up to his same tricks as and Demona try to capture the Gargoyles; They do this by setting up the Gargoyles and making them look bad; It is up to Eliza Maza to protect the Gargoyles' reputation but things are made more difficult for her when Goliath won't stay out of it and she has to hide things from her new partner Matt Bluestone. Written In Stone introduction to the characters and creative team, written by Hildy Mesnik, art by Amanda Conner and Alberto Saichann. 36 pages, full color. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Gatchaman (2024 Mad Cave) 1GALAXYCON.D CGC 9.8 SS McKoy

Paper: White

Signed by Mervyn McKoy on 08/17/2024. GalaxyCon "Virgin" Edition B. Side edge cracks longer than 5". (typo on CGC label)

Label #4483195024

GalaxyCon Exclusive Virgin Cover by Mervyn McKoy. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Chris Batista. The triumphant. return of Gatchaman, the iconic Japanese animated franchise of a five-member, bird-themed superhero team, known to Western audiences as Battle of the Planets! A mechanical terror has descended upon numerous cities and the world's greatest scientists are disappearing. Our only hope: Science Ninja Team Gatchaman! As they battle these machinations from the international terrorist organization known as Galactor, their strength, willpower, and even vehicles are pushed to the absolute limit. If they fail…who's waiting in the wings to take their place? The first exciting issue in an ongoing series that expands upon the original anime series! 28 pages, full color. Rated T NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies.

Gen 13 (1994 1st Series) 0D CGC 9.8 SS Campbell Campbell Variant

Paper: White

Signed by J. Scott Campbell on 3/26/11.

Label #1040482001

Direct edition. Jim Lee & Travis Charest art. Cover price $2.50.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1B CGC 9.8 SS Jim Lee Thumbs Up Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Lee on 3/26/16. Variant Cover B.

Label #2652745006

J. Scott Campbell art. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Gen 13 (1995 2nd Series) 1G CGC 9.8 Lopez Lin-Gen-Re Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover G.

Label #3745913004

Lin-Gen-Re cover by Michael Lopez. NOTE: 1st appearance of Gen 13 was in Wildcats Trilogy #1. Cover price $2.95.

Ghost (1995 1st Series) 1N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4660747015

Newsstand Edition. Written by Eric Luke. Art by Adam Hughes and Mark Farmer. Cover by Adam Hughes. Being new to the world of the living dead, Ghost is asking several questions of herself: Why was I killed? Who killed me? Why do I hate so much? Ghost begins to search for answers by investigating the life of her sister Margo, but once she learns her sibling's dark secret, she may want to mind her own business. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Ghost Rider (1973 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4665985016

Part 1 of 2 - "Blood in the Waters!" Guest-Starring Daimon Hellstrom (Son of Satan) and the Champions (Angel, Black Widow, Hercules,and Ice Man). Story by Tony Isabella. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Cover by Rich Butler and Mike Esposito. Johnny Blaze enlists the help of the Son of Satan to save Katy's soul. Featuring Karen Page (from the pages of Daredevil). 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Spider-Man stars in Hostess ad "Spider-Man and the Cupcake Caper!" Cover price $0.25.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 27D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609400020

Direct Edition. X-/Ghost Rider Crossover – Part 4 of 4 - "Vengeance. Pure and Simple!" Guest-starring the X-Men. Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Ron Wagner and Mike Witherby. Story continued from X-Men (1991 1st Series) #9. Ghost Rider in the X-Men search through the catacombs and find the Guild's children bound by the Brood. As the other X-Men free the children, Gambit, Wolverine, and Ghost Rider leave to hunt down the Brood Queen for her role in Bella Donna's death. Within the void, Dan's spirit recovers from Ghost Rider's possession by the Brood. Outside the city, Clara Menninger notifies Johnny Blaze of Ghost Rider's presence in New Orleans. Blaze tells Clara to inform his wife that he will catch up at their next stop in Providence, Rhode Island, then rides off. The black garb assassin and more Brood drones soon surround Ghost Rider, Gambit, and Wolverine, and even more drones attack the other X-Men. Ghost Rider's group dispatches their foes, but they are prevented from chasing the assassin by the arriving Brood Queen. The Queen speeds back to where the children were held, but Ghost Rider leashes her with his chain and tows her above ground. The Brood Queen is destroyed by the combined efforts of Ghost Rider, the X-Men, and the arriving Blaze. Gambit swears a debt of honor to Ghost Rider before he and Blaze ride off, but the assassin, watching overhead, swears vengeance on them all. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.75.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 50A CGC 9.4 Die-Cut

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4268123012

Die-Cut cover enhancement (cover price and barcode text may vary). "Reborn - Again!" - Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Ron Garney and Al Williamson. Vengeance and Johnny Blaze arrive at Cypress Hill Cemetery to witness the resurrection of Ghost Rider! Plus, Hellgate delivers a shocking blow to our heroes that may send one of them over the edge. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.95.

Ghost Rider (2006 4th Series) 22B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Secret Variant Cover.

Label #4618282011

HELL TO PAY: PART 3 of 4 Secret Variant - Written by JASON AARON Art by ROLAND BOSCHI Cover by MARKO DJURDJEVIC Do you like gigantic running battles involving man-eating ghosts, machine-gun nurses and motorcyclists with flaming noggins? If so, then boy, have we got the book for you. It's Ghost Rider versus a haunted stretch of roadway in what we just had to call 'Deathrace on Ghost Cannibal Highway.' And did we mention that ol' flamehead is swinging a scythe this time around? Good luck, ghost cannibals. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Ghost Rider (2022 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8 Momoko Variant

Paper: White

Momoko Variant Cover.

Label #4647566010

Written by Benjamin Percy. Art by Cory Smith. Cover by Peach Momoko. JOHNNY BLAZE!! Johnny Blaze has the perfect life: a wife and two kids, a job at an auto repair shop and a small-town community that supports him… But Johnny isn't doing well. He has nightmares of monsters when he sleeps. And he sees bloody visions when he's awake. This life is beginning to feel like a prison. And there's a spirit in him that's begging to break out! Benjamin Percy (WOLVERINE, X-FORCE) and Cory Smith (CONAN THE BARBARIAN, CAPTAIN MARVEL) are going back to basics with the Spirit of Vengeance in this extra-sized first issue! 52 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Ghosts (1971-1982 DC) 96 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4641456024

Take a terrifying flight on..."The Wings of Death"...with Dr. 13 the Ghost-Breaker! This 8 page tale is written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Michael Adams & Sal Trapani. Plus: 1 page intro story "The Files of Dr. Geist" drawn by Ken Landgraf; 4 page story "Deadman's Clutch" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Tenny Henson; 8 page story "Dread of the Deadly Domestic" written by David Allikas and drawn by Ken Landgraf & Kim DeMulder; 4 page story "The Phantom Strangler" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Tenny Henson. Cover by Don Heck. Cover price $0.50.

Ghosts (1971-1982 DC) 98N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4641456025

Newsstand Edition. Cover by Jim Aparo. Featuring: 1 page intro story "The Files of Dr. Geist" drawn by Greg LaRocque & Rodin Rodriguez; 6 page story "The Death of a Ghost!" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Dick Ayers & Joe Giella; 1 page story "Great Ghost!" by Dave Manak; 6 page story "The Asylum of Specters" written by Carl Wessler and drawn by Redondo Studio; 3 page story "Spirit, Don't Save Me!" written by George Kashdan and drawn by Tom Mandrake; 8 page Dr. 13 the Ghost-Breaker story "The Haunted House and The Spectre!" written by Paul Kupperberg and drawn by Michael Adams & Tex Blaisdell. Cover price $0.50.

GI Joe (2024 Image) 1G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #4667345002

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Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire. Cover by Jenny Frison. SERIES PREMIERE THE BIGGEST COMIC BOOK LAUNCH OF THE DECADE! Conrad Hauser, Codename DUKE, has assembled a special force known as G.I. Joe to battle the rising power of the mysterious COBRA in the aftermath of the Autobots and Decepticons' arrival on Earth. But the enigmatic Cobra Commander has unleashed the power of Energon like never before! Featuring many familiar faces and the first appearance of an ALL NEW character, this is the comic that will change everything you think you know about G.I. Joe…and that's only half the surprises in store from the chart-topping Energon Universe dream team of JOSHUA WILLIAMSON and TOM REILLY! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

GI Joe (2024 Image) 1MEGACON CGC 9.8 SS Ferrara

Paper: White

Signed by Pasquale Ferrara on 04/01/2025. Comic Mint Edition.

Label #4619255011

Comic Mint Megacon Exclusive Variant Cover by Pasquale Ferrara. Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire. SERIES PREMIERE THE BIGGEST COMIC BOOK LAUNCH OF THE DECADE! Conrad Hauser, Codename DUKE, has assembled a special force known as G.I. Joe to battle the rising power of the mysterious COBRA in the aftermath of the Autobots and Decepticons' arrival on Earth. But the enigmatic Cobra Commander has unleashed the power of Energon like never before! Featuring many familiar faces and the first appearance of an ALL NEW character, this is the comic that will change everything you think you know about G.I. Joe…and that's only half the surprises in store from the chart-topping Energon Universe dream team of JOSHUA WILLIAMSON and TOM REILLY! 36 pages, full color. Rated T. NOTE: Generic image is of a signed copy, this does not necessarily reflect all copies. Cover price $4.99.

GI Joe (2024 Image) 1Q CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover Q.

Label #4667347025

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Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Jenny Frison. Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire. SERIES PREMIERE THE BIGGEST COMIC BOOK LAUNCH OF THE DECADE! Conrad Hauser, Codename DUKE, has assembled a special force known as G.I. Joe to battle the rising power of the mysterious COBRA in the aftermath of the Autobots and Decepticons' arrival on Earth. But the enigmatic Cobra Commander has unleashed the power of Energon like never before! Featuring many familiar faces and the first appearance of an ALL NEW character, this is the comic that will change everything you think you know about G.I. Joe…and that's only half the surprises in store from the chart-topping Energon Universe dream team of JOSHUA WILLIAMSON and TOM REILLY! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

GI Joe 3-D (1987) 5 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4631646022

Respects. Story by John Stephenson. Art by Adrian Moro. Cover by Lorenzo Lizana and Jorge Pacheco. Sometimes listed as Blackthorne 3-D Series (1985) # 52. Blackthorne Publishing presents another in its series of 3-D comics, this one featuring paramilitary adventure with the GI Joes. Ex-ninja Joes Snake-Eyes and Storm Shadow meet in a remote mountain location for a mysterious errand. They dont know theyre being stalked by Cobra forces, but the Cobra forces dont know theyre being stalked in turn by Scarlett and Lady Jaye. 32 pages, B&W with 3-D effects. Cover price $2.50.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 12N CGC 8.5 SS Hama

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by Larry Hama on 06/14/2024. Newsstand Edition.

Label #4459983011

First printing. Newsstand Edition. "Three Strikes for Snake-Eyes!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Mike Vosburg and Jon D'agostino. Kwinn (last seen in G.I. Joe #2) returns! Plus, the 1st appearance of notorious Cobra Officer simply known as ScarFace. Stalker, Gung-Ho, Breaker, and Snake-Eyes head to South America to see what Dr. Venom and the Baroness are cooking up, but not all of them are coming back! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

GI Joe A Real American Hero (1982 Marvel) 105D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4627045001

Direct Edition. "Hidden Aces" The story is split into two separate sequences: The Joes and Oktober Guard escaping from Darklon's forces, while Snake-Eyes continues his rescue mission of George Strawhacker (still unaware it's a trap set up by The Jugglers). Characters: Oktober Guard [Lt. Daina; Dragonsky; Sgt. Zubakov; Lt. Gorky]; G.I. Joe [Snake-Eyes; Wild Bill; Roadblock (injured); Hot Seat]; Iron Grenadiers [Darklon; Iron Grenadier troopers; Razorback drivers; D.E.M.O.N. drivers; AGP pilots]; George Strawhacker. Note: Continuing the story started in issue 101 (Joes and Oktober Guard vs Darklon), as well as last issue (Snake-Eyes rescue mission). Written by Larry Hama, with art by Mark Bright, Randy Emberlin and Romeo Tanghal. Cover by Lee Weeks. Cover price $1.00.

GI Joe Special Missions (1986) 16 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4631124022

Direct Edition. "Tight Circle!" Written by Larry Hama. Art by Herb Trimpe. cover by Ron Wagner and Bob McLeod. When GI Joe's guard is down, Cobra decides to test out a new weapon 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Giant Size Fantastic Four (1974) 4 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #4224232008

New John Buscema art; 1st appearance of Madrox in "Madrox the Multiple Man!" Guest-starring Professor Xavier. Story by Len Wein and Chris Claremont. Art by John Buscema, Chic Stone, and Joe Sinnott. Ben Grimm and Alicia Masters are on their way to a Jets football game when they encounter the mysterious Madrox! First appearance and origin of Madrox. Fantastic Four members: Mr. Fantastic, Human Torch, Medusa, and the Thing. Back up story: Reprint of Fantastic Four 28 (1st series). The FF's first meeting with the X-Men. This issue also contains a 7-page rogues' gallery of famous FF foes. The letters page includes a letter from comics publisher Dean Mullaney. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #2 the Hulk by Herb Trimpe. 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Invaders (1975) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4627593002

"The Coming of the Invaders!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Vince Colletta. Long before the Avengers, there were the Invaders. Captain America, the world's first super soldier, Prince Namor, the world's first mutant, and the Human Torch, the world's first android, and their sidekicks Bucky and Toro to form the Invaders. The greatest heroes of the Golden Age unite to win World War II and take down the Axis Powers once and for all. Their first mission: the Invaders race against the clock to save the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill, from an assassination plot. NOTE: 1st appearance of Master Man. 68 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Man-Thing (1974) 3 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4474558024

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Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Klaus Janson and John Romita (alterations). A special note from Steve Gerber on the reason the promised Howard the Duck back-up is missing. "Krogg!" (reprinted from Amazing Adventures #6), art by Paul Reinman; Dr. Druid investigates the disappearance of several houses, and finds that an alien disguised as a scientist is to blame. "Save Me From The Weed!" (reprinted from Strange Tales #94), pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dick Ayers; A wealthy man urges his unambitious gardener to go into business for himself, his diligence saves the world when he snips a radioactive telepathic weed while it rests; His employer realizes that everyone has their own part to play. "Humans, Keep Out!" (reprinted from Journey into Mystery #86), script by Stan Lee, art by Don Heck; Humans are distressed to discover that the Venusians believe them to be hostile and have built robots to destroy any expedition that lands; A humble janitor thinks of building identical robots, reasoning that the Venusian's robots will not attack things like themselves, allowing peaceful contact to be made. "Blackmail!" (reprinted from Mystery Tales #11), art by Manny Stallman; A man gets rid of a elderly blackmailer by putting peppermint candies in his drink and telling him it was arsenic and letting fear go to work on the old man's heart. Includes Marvel Value Stamp. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Marvel Triple Action (1975) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3704781025

Cover art by John Romita. All reprints: "Never Bug a Giant! (from Avengers #31), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Frank Giacoia; Captain America, The Wasp and Hawkeye leave for South America to help Goliath; Meanwhile, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch realize how badly they like being Avengers and hope their powers return soon; Goliath and Prince Rey escape to Prince Rey's rebel hideout; He explains how the Keeper controls a powerful cobalt flame, capable of destroying the world; Goliath realizes Prince Rey only wants the flame for his own desires and leaves him; Goliath attacks the Keeper and gets captured. "The Verdict is: Death!" (from Daredevil #20), script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia; The Owl kidnaps Matt Murdock to be the defense attorney in a mock trial the fowlish fiend has set up for the judge who sent him to prison. "The World Beyond" (from Strange Tales #122), script by Stan Lee, art by Steve Ditko; Weary from his struggles against the forces of the supernatural, Strange falls asleep, carelessly forgetting to cast a protective spell over himself, and becomes a prisoner of the Nightmare World!; Nightmare imprisons Strange, the only one who has ever defeated him, then says he looks forward to other victims; But Strange summons The Gulgol, a creature that never sleeps, and Nightmare begs Strange to stop it. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 1 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2103421021

"Encounter at Land's End!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Ron Wilson and Frank Giacoia. Following his defeat in Fantastic Four #144, Doctor Doom and the Sub-Mariner duke it out in the Atlantic Ocean. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Darkoth, Shalla Bal, and the Silver Surfer. First reprint story: "In the Darkness Dwells Doom!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks by Johnny Craig. While running from the police, the Sub-Mariner seeks shelter in the Latverian Embassy. Of course he meets Doctor Doom...who else? Story originally published in Sub-Mariner #20. Second reprint story: "This Man – This Demon!" Story by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas. Pencils by Larry Leiber and Frank Giacoia. Inks by Vince Colletta. Dr. Doom enters into an uneasy alliance with Diablo in order to see Valeria again. Story originally published in Marvel Super-Heroes (1st series) 20. (Notes: The two reprint stories are intertwined with the feature story in this issue. Doctor Doom appears next in Fantastic Four #155. The two-issue Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up series preceded the Super Villain Team-Up series. The first issue of the regular SVTU series was published in August 1975. This issue includes a one-page essay from Roy Thomas explaining the plans for Super-Villain Team-Up.) 64 pages Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 29th Page Only

Paper: Off white to white

29th page only.

Label #4134402005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Giant Size X-Men (1975) 1 CGC 17th Page Only

Paper: Off white to white

17th Page Only.

Label #4134401018

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and Dave Cockrum (original X-Men figures), inks by Dave Cockrum. 1st appearance of the new X-Men in "Second Genesis," script by Chris Claremont (plot assist, uncredited) and Len Wein (plot, script), art by Dave Cockrum; The old X-Men are captured by Krakoa, the Living Island, and Professor X forms a new team to rescue them; First appearances of Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, and Thunderbird; 2nd full appearance of Wolverine after Incredible Hulk 181; Appearances of Cyclops, Iceman, the Angel, Marvel Girl, the Banshee, Sunfire, Havok, Lorna Dane, and Mr. Fantastic (of the Fantastic Four); Beast cameo; Continued in X-MEN #94. "Call Him... Cyclops!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Cyclops' powers. "I, the Iceman," script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by John Verpoorten; Explanation of Iceman's powers. "The Female of the Species!", script by Linda Fite, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Sam Grainger; Explanation of Marvel Girl's powers. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

Godkiller for Those I Love I Will Sacrifice (2022 Black Mask) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover SP-A.

Label #4667699010

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2nd Printing. Written by Matteo Pizzolo. Art by Anna Muckracker. Cover by Jasmin Darnell. Halfpipe begins to master her newfound sorcery just as her relationship with Soledad becomes even more complicated. Meanwhile, Tommy struggles to break free of the vivisection table as the spider eggs in his blood are ready to hatch... for better or worse, we'll finally reach the end of the The Metarachnoid Larvae story arc! 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $4.99.

Godkiller for Those I Love I Will Sacrifice (2022 Black Mask) 1KS CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover KS.

Label #4667699006

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Kickstarter Exclusive "KS" Edition Variant Cover by Jasmin Darnell. Written by Matteo Pizzolo. Art by Anna Muckracker. Halfpipe begins to master her newfound sorcery just as her relationship with Soledad becomes even more complicated. Meanwhile, Tommy struggles to break free of the vivisection table as the spider eggs in his blood are ready to hatch... for better or worse, we'll finally reach the end of the The Metarachnoid Larvae story arc! 32 pages, full color. Rated Mature

Godkiller for Those I Love I Will Sacrifice (2022 Black Mask) 1KSX CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover KSX.

Label #4667699009

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Kickstarter Exclusive "KSX" Edition Variant Cover by Jasmin Darnell. Written by Matteo Pizzolo. Art by Anna Muckracker. Halfpipe begins to master her newfound sorcery just as her relationship with Soledad becomes even more complicated. Meanwhile, Tommy struggles to break free of the vivisection table as the spider eggs in his blood are ready to hatch... for better or worse, we'll finally reach the end of the The Metarachnoid Larvae story arc! 32 pages, full color. Rated Mature

Godkiller Spiderland (2021 Black Mask) 1G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4667699004

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3rd Printing. Written by Matteo Pizzolo. Art by Anna Muckracker. Cover by Jasmin Darnell. Halfpipe and Soledad gaze into The Abyss. Things get intense. Don't say we didn't warn you. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Godkiller Spiderland (2021 Black Mask) 1KSX CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover KSX.

Label #4667699007

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Kickstarter Exclusive "KSX" Edition Virgin Cover by Jasmin Darnell. Written by Matteo Pizzolo. Art by Anna Muckracker. Halfpipe and Soledad gaze into The Abyss. Things get intense. Don't say we didn't warn you. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Godkiller Spiderland (2021 Black Mask) 2SP CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4667699005

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Second Printing. "SP" Edition Variant Cover. Written by Matteo Pizzolo. Art by Anna Muckracker. While Halfpipe and Soledad are communing with The Abyss, Dr. Herbert begins to unlock the strange mysteries of Tommy's blood. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe (2025 Marvel) 4F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Diaz Variant Cover.

Label #4678444016

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Gerry Duggan (A) Javier Garron (CA) Netho Diaz GODZILLA SMASH! It's Godzilla versus the rampaging Hulk - and this time, the green goliath has a fistful of science as he takes on the King of the Monsters! Plus, as the two titans clash, the rest of the Marvel Heroes make a desperate ploy to keep the earth-shattering confrontation from literally tearing apart the planet! Trust us, True Believers, you're not going to want to miss a single page of action - especially not the last page with a reveal so shocking, it might just send Electro into an early retirement! Cover price $4.99.

Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe (2025 Marvel) 4G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Virgin" Edition.

Label #4678444014

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Gerry Duggan (A) Javier Garron (CA) Mark Brooks GODZILLA SMASH! It's Godzilla versus the rampaging Hulk - and this time, the green goliath has a fistful of science as he takes on the King of the Monsters! Plus, as the two titans clash, the rest of the Marvel Heroes make a desperate ploy to keep the earth-shattering confrontation from literally tearing apart the planet! Trust us, True Believers, you're not going to want to miss a single page of action - especially not the last page with a reveal so shocking, it might just send Electro into an early retirement! Cover price $4.99.

Gotham Girls (2002) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1220145023

WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY JENNIFER GRAVES AND J. BONE; COVER BY SHANE GLINES Harley Quinn gets control of a chemical formula everyone wants, which means that nothing goes as planned ? not even for her best pal Poison Ivy. And Detective Reneé Montoya is hot on everyone's trail... FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.25 Cover price $2.25.