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Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 95 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4427612019

"The Samisdat Secret!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. Cover by Mike Zeck. Shang Chi and his friends soon learn that Agent Syn was not the only cybernetic killer of his kind. Can even the Master of Kung Fu hope to defeat an army of engineered killers trained to defeat him? Cover price $0.50.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 100 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #21-29DD19D-080

Special Giant-Sized 100th Issue. "Red of Fang and Claw, All Love Lost!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mike Zeck and Gene Day. The Stalker of Whitechapel has returned, and Leiko must face her greatest peril. Shang Chi's malevolent father's past comes back to haunt him yet again. When your father is Fu Manchu, trouble is always sure to find you. 48 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 109 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4427511014

"Dark Angel's Kiss!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Witness the deadly return of Zaran the Weapons Master. And, this time he aims to see to it that the Master of Kung Fu meets an untimely and painful end. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 110 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4427511013

"Perilous Reign!" Story by Doug Moench and Gene Day. Art by Gene Day and Jack Abel. As Shang Chi and Leiko train, Dark Angel tells Tarr, Reston, and Sir Denis the tale of the deadly man known as the Ghost Maker. Can even the Master of Kung Fu defeat the single most dangerous man in Russia? 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 111 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511012

"Deadly Rain!" Story by Doug Moench and Gene Day. Art by Gene Day and Jack Abel. Tarr has informed Chi that the Ghost Maker intends to assassinate the Queen. Our hero plans to catch up to the deadly assassin and finish the fight they began on that rain soaked rooftop last issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 112 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511011

"Commit and Destroy!" Part 1 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Rick Magyer and Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Gene Day. Games are meant to played. Even games comprised of deceit and death. The game board is Toronto and the opponents are unknown. And, Shang Chi shall play this game. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 113 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511010

"Learn and Burn!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Doug Moench. Art by Rick Magyer and Alan Kupperberg. Cover by Gene Day. The Master of Kung Fu's cloak and dagger adventure in Toronto concludes and switches gears as the cast heads off to Africa. Can Shang Chi keep the diamonds from falling into the wrong hands, namely his sister's. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 114 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511009

"A Fantasy of the Autumn Moon!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Cover by Gene Day. In this haunting tale of kung fu and revenge, Fu Manchu has sent his deadliest assassin to murder a blind man's wife. Shang Chi finds himself in the fight of his life as his armored foe seems to be able to give as good as he gets. And the reader is treated to one of the most fantastic martial arts duels in comic book history. NOTE: Hands down my favorite issue of this series. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 116 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511008

"Blood of his Blood!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Cover by Gene Day. When Shang Chi falls in battle to the poison of a giant scorpion's sting he soon finds himself at the mercy of the Sinister Fu Manchu. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 117 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511007

"Devil Deeds done in Darkness!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Shang Chi is at the mercy of his malevolent father, Fu Manchu. Even if he escapes, Chi will have to face the always dangerous Death-Dealer. Plus, can even the Hands of Shang Chi deal with the macabre creatures that dwell in the dungeons of Fu Manchu. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 118 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511005

Special Giant-Sized Issue. "Flesh of my Flesh!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. In order to create the Elixir Vitae, his serum for immortality, Fu Manchu must obtain the blood of his hated son, Shang Chi. The Master of Kung Fu has come to Honan for the final confrontation with his father. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 119 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511006

"Brynocki's Marauders!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Mark Silvestri and Kevin Dzubin. Once again the strange robotic creatures of Mordillo Island return to plague Shang Chi and his friends. Can they survive the surprise attack of these relentless killing machines. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 120 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4427612005

"Dweller by the Dark Stream!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Day. Cover by Gene Day. Shang Chi and his CIA friend, Rufus Carter embark on one of the strangest kung fu adventures as they attempt to prevent the buried treasure of an angry ghost from being disturbed. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 121 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427612004

Passing Strangers!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by David Mazzucchelli and Vince Colletta. When Shang Chi's latest caper sends him after an important book, he soon finds himself in a cross-country chase with spies and secret agents around every turn. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 122 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4427612003

"The Madhouse Effect!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by William Johnson and Ernie Chan. Renton has fallen into a trap and is now the guinea pig in an experiment in the insane. Can Shang Chi and Leiko rescue their friend before it's too late? Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 123 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4427612002

"The Sins of the Son!" Story by Alan Zelenetz. Art by William Johnson and Mike Mignola. Shang Chi has come to New York in search of his mother but instead comes face-to-face with deadly assassins around every turn. Get ready for the most shocking family reunion of all time. Plus, a brief yet humorous cameo by Luke Cage. NOTE: "This issue features some of the best choreographed martial arts fight scenes in comics." - Odinson; Lonestar employee. Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 124 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4427612001

"Retribution!" Story by Alan Zelenetz. Art by William Johnson and Mike Mignola. As Shang Chi follows the path taken by his father, Fu Manchu, he comes to the temple where the villain was trained. Here the unthinkable happens, the Master of Kung Fu is defeated. But is his spirit renewed? Cover price $0.60.

Master of Kung Fu (1974 Marvel) 125 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4427511004

Final Issue. Special Double-Sized Issue. "Atonement!" Story by Alan Zelenetz. Art by William Johnson, Mike Mignola, and Alan Kupperberg. Shang Chi's ten year journey comes to an end. In this soul searching tale, the Master of Kung Fu must face his past, his fears, and himself in order to achieve atonement. This is a nice farewell to a beloved hero. At least farewell for now. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4379386019

Comic book based on the popular animated series. When a meteorite crashes into the Evergreen Forest, Skeletor wants it as it will give him the power he needs to smash his enemies. So He-Man and company have to get to that meteorite first. But there is a lot that stands in their way in Falling Stars. Script by Mike Carlin and art by Ron Wilson & Dennis Janke. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 3 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #21-40CC5C8-018

"The Garden of Evil" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. Hordak has Prince Adam trapped in his slippery Slime Pit! But that's just the start of trouble for He-Man's alter ego, because Hordak isn't Hordak any more -- now he's Hurricane Hordak! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4421066018

"The Garden of Evil" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. Hordak has Prince Adam trapped in his slippery Slime Pit! But that's just the start of trouble for He-Man's alter ego, because Hordak isn't Hordak any more -- now he's Hurricane Hordak! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4411882016

"Snakes Alive!" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. Not even the merciless tyrant, Skeletor, is ready for the new heroes of Eternia: Rio Blast and Snout Spout! Together Rio Blast and Snout Spout have vowed to defeat Skeletor and his evil allies, the savage Snake Men! And defeat Skeletor they will -- if only they'll stop fighting with each other first! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 5 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4421066020

"Monstroid" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Dennis Janke. The evil Skeletor calls up the gargantuan Monstroid to destroy He-Man. The even-more-evil Hordak tries to seize control of Monstroid to destroy them both! But can anyone truly control Monstroid? Plus: the amazing Extendar and the menacing Multi-Bot! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 7D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4421040004

Direct Edition. "Long Live the King" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. Cover by Ron Wilson and Al Milgrom. Their names are Clamp Champ, Faker, Ninjor, Blast-Attak and Scareglow! They're the tyrant Skeletor's latest -- and greatest -- team of merciless marauders! What happens when they clash with He-Man and his noble defenders of Eternia is...explosive! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Masters of the Universe (1986 Marvel/Star Comics) 8D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4421040006

Direct Edition. "The Getaway" - Written by Mike Carlin. Art by Ron Wilson and Danny Bulanadi. He-Man finds his hands full with more trouble than even he thought possible when Mosquitor, Snake Face and Sssqueeze attack Eternia. The battle really heats up when He-Man breaks out the Scubatack and Cliff Climber action suits! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.00.

Men's Adventures (1951 Marvel/Atlas) 14 VG 4.0

Residue on interior cover.

"name, Rank, Serial Number" (art by Robert Q. Sale), "Retreat" (art by Gene Colan), "Insane" (art by Norman Steinberg), "The Coffin" (art by Bill Everett), and a two-page text story, "Military Man With a Spear." Everett cover. Cover price $0.10.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4EHNOT.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4127485024

Kickstarter exclusive "Retail" Edition Cover by Chris Ehnot. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra. Cover price $9.99.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4EHNOT.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4127485023

Kickstarter exclusive "Retail" Edition Cover by Chris Ehnot. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra. Cover price $9.99.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4EHNOT.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

"Virgin" Edition.

Label #4127486003

Kickstarter exclusive "Retail" Edition Virgin cover by Chris Ehnot. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4MCKAY.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Cosplay Edition

Label #4127485011

Kickstarter exclusive Cosplay Edition Variant Cover by Bill McKay. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4ROCKON.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Rock On Edition

Label #4127486006

Kickstarter exclusive "Rock on" Edition Variant cover by Cyrus Romanes. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4ROYLE.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Ruby Edition

Label #4127485005

Kickstarter exclusive "Ruby" Edition Variant cover by John Royle. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4SHIKARII.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Variant Cover B

Label #4127485017

Peak Edition Variant Cover by Shikarii Shambu. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4SHIKARII.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover B

Label #4127486002

Peak Edition Variant Cover by Shikarii Shambu. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4TYNDALL.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover E

Label #4127485015

Kickstarter exclusive "Contact" Edition Variant Cover by Jamie Tyndall. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Merc Magazine Miss Meow (2020 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 4TYNDALL.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Contact Edition

Label #4127485014

Kickstarter exclusive "Contact" Edition Virgin Cover by Jamie Tyndall. Story by Murphey. Art by Victor Serra.

Metaphysique Ashcan (1995) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front of case

Label #19-2AF890E-030

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By NORM BREYFOGLE. Get all the background information you need for Malibu's new Bravura series by Norm Breyfogle! Includes: an interview with Breyfogle, background details, sketches and rare art, full color covers! Black & white. Cover price $0.99.

Metropolitan (1895-1925 Metropolitan Magazine Co.) Vol. 14 #6 GD- 1.8

2.5" Cumulative spine split (taped).

December, 1901 New York based magazine of politics and literature. Christmas issue. Softcover, 6-1/2" x 9-1/2", B&W Cover price $0.15.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4386883009

Cover pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "Earth!", script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Joe Rubinstein; Escaping from Prince Shaitan and Baron Karza, the Micronauts arrive on Earth where they are the size of small toys; Prince Shaitan succeeds in following them and attacks them in the garden of the Coffin Family. "Time Traveller: character profile, script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Josef Rubinstein. "An Irresistable Force!" Hostess Twinkies ad featuring Iron Man. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4386883018

Cover pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "Death-Duel at Daytona Beach!", script by Bill Mantlo, pencils by Michael Golden (breakdowns) and Joe Rubinstein, inks by Joe Rubinstein; The battle continues between the Micronauts and the soldiers of Karza after the opponents travel throughout space and arrive on Earth; After a massive battle and a lot of destruction, the Micronauts win, but it wasn't a happy victory; Bug is missing, the Endeavor is crippled, and the tracking device permits Baron Karza to discover a other world to conquer. Baron Karza illustration, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Josef Rubinstein. "The Incredible Hulk Changes His Mind!" Hostess Cup Cakes ad. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.35.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 13 CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-013

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The spotlight's on Bug, who returns to home planet Kaliklak, plus the introduction of Jasmine in "Be It Ever So Deadly!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 14 CBCS 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-014

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"A Hot Time on the Old World!" has Bug and Jasmine on Kaliklak; the Micronauts leave Homeworld for exploring, and are soon joined by Acroyear and Cilicia. Fantastic Four cameo. Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 15 CBCS 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-015

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Microtron is injured in a fight with Psycho-Man's Antrons, and SHIELD tells the Fantastic Four about the Micronauts in "The Inside Job!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 16 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-016

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The Micronauts take on Psycho-Man, and the Fantastic Four arrives to try to save them in "Rendezvous in Sub-Atomica!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 17 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-017

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The Micronauts and the Fantastic Four versus Psycho-Man, and Biotron is destroyed, but rebuilt (along with Microtron) in "...The Harder They Fall!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 18 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-018

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The Micronauts return to Earth, then fight dolls animated by young girl Helen (of Saugerties, NY) in "Child Eyes!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Howard Chaykin and Al Milgrom. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 19 CBCS 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-019

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Bug is captured by Odd John and mutated, ample reasons for the Micronauts to fight Odd John in "Divided They Fall." Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 20 CBCS 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-020

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Ant-Man aids the Micronauts against mutated bugs and Odd John in "Enter: Ant-Man." Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 21 CBCS 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-021

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"Say it with Flowers!" is written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Plus: a "Tales of the Microverse" story, where Shaitan is resurrected on Spartak, by Bill Mantlo, Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.

Micronauts (1979 1st Series) 22 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1D8DDAD-022

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The Micronauts versus a burglar in McDonald's in "The Best Darned Burglar in the Whole Wide World!" Written by Bill Mantlo, with art by Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Plus: a "Tales of the Microverse" story, featuring Slug on Homeworld, by Bill Mantlo, Pat Broderick and Armando Gil. Cover by Michael Golden. Cover price $0.40.