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Avengers (1963 1st Series) 155 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4756976020

"To Stand Alone!" Part 3 of 4. Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by George Perez (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finishes). Cover by Jack Kirby and Al Milgrom. Story continues from Super-Villain Team-Up 9 (part 2). Earth's Mightiest Heroes have gone down to defeat at the hands of Doctor Doom! And now the shield-slinger, the golden avenger, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, the Wasp, and Yellowjacket are prisoners of the Latverian monarch on Hydrobase! Meanwhile, Wonder Man, the Beast, and Robert Frank search for Attuma...and find him at an underwater U.S. research laboratory! In the middle of the furious battle, the Sub-Mariner arrives...and mistakenly attacks the Whizzer and Wonder Man! Everything is going Attuma's way! Can anyone stop the Atlantean madman? Cameo appearance by Namorita. Flashback cameos by Baron Zemo, the Enchantress, the Executioner, and Thor to recap the events of Avengers (1st series) 9. (Note: Doctor Doom's previously battled Earth's Mightiest Heroes way back in Avengers (1st series) 25.) 36 pages Cover price $0.30.

Avengers Omnibus HC (2011- Marvel) 1st Edition 5B-1ST FN 6.0

Signed by Steve Englehart (interior). Certification not included.

Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #120-149, Giant Size Avengers (1974) #1-4, Captain Marvel (1968-1979 1st Series Marvel) #33, FFantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #150 and material from FOOM (1973-1978 Marvel) #6-7 and 12. Written by Steve Englehart, Tony Isabella, Scott Edelman, Roy Thomas, and Gerry Conway. Art by Bob Brown, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, George Tuska, Tom Sutton, Don Heck, Keith Pollard, Rich Buckler, Jim Starlin, Rich Buckler, Don Heck, Mike Esposito, Dave Cockrum, Joe Staton, Frank Chiaramonte, Mike Ploog, Vince Colletta, Sam Grainger, John Tartaglione, Dan Adkins, Joe Giella, Klaus Janson, Joe Sinnott, and George Perez. Cover by Rich Buckler. Prepare to assemble for another epic Avengers Omnibus edition, brought to you this time by Steve Englehart and a host of Marvel's greatest artists! They present Earth's Mightiest Heroes in some of their most iconic adventures: the origin of Mantis, the Avengers' first conflict with Thanos and a defining Kang the Conqueror saga that spans space and time. Of course, there's plenty of personal drama opposite the action as Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch's origins are explored and two weddings bring together Marvel's heroes. New members will also join the ranks as the Beast, Hellcat and Moondragon become Avengers. This volume also features the series' letters pages as well as art and interviews from Marvel's famous fanzine F.O.O.M.! Hardcover, 856 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $100.00.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 CBCS 4.0 Conserved

Conserved

Paper: Cream to off white

Professional Conservation Includes: Staples replaced.

Label #20-0B182CC-005

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Captain America (1968 1st Series) 100 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores and Joe Sinnott. First issue, continued from Tales of Suspense 99. Origin of Captain America retold, as originally depicted in Avengers #4, in "This Monster Unmasked!", script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores; Baron Zemo orders Agent 13, who is posing as female spy Irma Kruhl, to execute Captain America and Black Panther; Zemo plans to use a solar ray to destroy America; Agent 13, Captain America and Black Pather battle Zemos robot, Destructon. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 7 GD+ 2.5

1 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Interior tearing. Water damage.

"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.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 77 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0749404004

Cover art by Sal Buscema. ...And So Enters the Amazing Spider-Man, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; It's angst a'plenty as DD and Spidey mourn over lost love both before and during a fight with the Sub-Mariner; brief Mary Jane Watson appearance; Gwen Stacy cameo. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Defenders Omnibus HC (2021 Marvel) 2B-1ST VF 8.0

Gil Kane Cover

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects The Defenders (1972-1986 1st Series) #20-41 and The Defenders (1972-1986 1st Series) Annual #1, Giant Size Defenders (1974) #3-5, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #6-7 and Marvel Treasury Edition (1974-1981) #12, and material from Weird Wonder Tales (1973-1977) #7 [MYSTERY TALES #21], World of Fantasy (1956-1959) #11 and Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #9. Written by Steve Gerber, Bill Mantlo, Jim Starlin, Len Wein, Roger Slifer, Chris Claremont, Gerry Conway, Scott Edelman, Arnold Drake, Paul S. Newman, Larry Lieber, and Stan Lee. Art by Sal Buscema, Gene Colan, Bob Powell, Angelo Torres, Doug Wildey, Sam Grainger, Jim Starlin, Don Heck, George Tuska, Vince Colletta, Sal Trapani, Mike Esposito, Bob McLeod, Jack Abel, Frank Giacoia, John Tartaglione [as John Tartag], Jim Mooney, Klaus Janson, Dan Adkins, Don Newton, and Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Klaus Janson. Collected — in complete — in this Omnibus edition, we present Steve Gerber's definitive Defenders run! Using The Defenders' unlikely cast of misfits, Gerber turned Marvel's "non-team" into a locus of innovation by deconstructing genre conventions and adding a healthy dose of absurdity. From the Elf With a Gun to Bambi and the Bozos, each storyline is a challenging critique of the era's culture, while the Headmen Saga is one of the high points in Gerber's celebrated career. They're stories that inspired a generation of creators and changed the course of comics history. This volume also boasts artwork by the stellar team of Sal Buscema and Klaus Janson and is topped off with the classic Defenders/Howard the Duck Marvel Treasury Edition. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 704 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.

Doctor Doom The Book of Doom Omnibus HC (2022 Marvel) 1A-1ST VF 8.0

Greg Land Cover

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #5-6, 39-40, 246-247, 258, 278-279, 350 and 352; The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #5; Marvel Super Heroes (1967-1982 1st Series) #20; Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975-1980) #1-2; Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) #13-14; The Champions (1975-1978 Marvel 1st Series) #16; The Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) Annual #14; The Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011 1st Series) #145-147; Iron Man (1968-1996 1st Series) #149-150; Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #10-12; Avengers: Emperor Doom GN (1987 Marvel); Doctor Strange/Doctor Doom: Triumph and Torment GN (1989 Marvel); Fantastic Four (1998-2012 3rd Series) #67-70 and 500; Fantastic Four Special (2006) and Books of Doom (2005) #1-6 - plus material from Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #236, 358, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #2; Astonishing Tales (1970-1976) #1-3 and 6-8, and Marvel Double Shot (2003) #2.

Cover by Greg Land.

Bow before the grandeur of Doctor Doom!

The greatest villain of all is celebrated in a tome of tyranny six decades in the making! Featuring the Latverian ruler's first battle with the accursed Reed Richards and his Fantastic Four - and their most epic clashes since!

Plus: Doom's unforgettable encounters with Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men and the Avengers! A trip to hell with Doctor Strange! The power of the Beyonder! Victor von Doom's incredible life story contained in the Books of Doom! And more tales of the Lord of Latveria!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,336 pages, full color. Rated T+

Credits:

Written by Stan Lee, John Byrne, Walt Simonson, Larry Lieber, Roy Thomas, Bill Mantlo, Denny O'Neil, Chris Claremont, David Michelinie, Bob Layton, Jim Shooter, Roger Stern, Mark Waid, Dwayne McDuffie, Ed Brubaker, Tom DeFalco, Wally Wood, Gerry Conway, and Christopher Priest.

Art by Jack Kirby, Wally Wood, John Byrne, Walt Simonson, Steve Ditko, Larry Lieber, John Buscema, Mike Sekowsky, Keith Giffen, Bob Hall, Frank Miller, Dave Cockrum, John Romita Jr., Bob Layton, Mike Zeck, Mike Mignola, Mike Wieringo, Casey Jones, Pablo Raimondi, George Tuska, Gene Colan, Paolo Rivera, Drew Hennessy, Casey Jones, Vince Russell, Robin Riggs, Dick Ayers, Frank Giacoia, Vince Collett, Jerry Ordway, Al Milgrom, Joe Sinnott, Sam Grainger, Don Perlin, Duffy Vohland, Mike Esposito, Tom Palmer, Joe Rubinstein, John Beatty, Mark Badger, Karl Kesel, Lary Stucker, Mark Farmer, Chic Stone, and Arthur Adam.

Cover price $125.00.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 4 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4774086004

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. First Silver Age appearance of the Sub-Mariner in The Coming of... Sub-Mariner! Chapter 1 On the Trail of the Torch!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky; The Fantastic Four is searching for the runaway Human Torch. Chapter 2 Enter the Sub-Mariner!; Fleeing the Thing, the runaway Human Torch finds the amnesiac Sub-Mariner. Chapter 3 Let the World Beware!; The Human Torch drops the Sub-Mariner into the sea and he regains his memory. Chapter 4 Sub-Mariner's Revenge!; The Sub-Mariner sends Giganto to smash New York. The Fantastic Four Pin-Up Page, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Sol Brodsky. Chapter 5 Return to the Deep! 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 27 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Chic Stone. The Search for Sub-Mariner!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by George Roussos [as Geo. Bell]; Sub-Mariner kidnaps Sue; He wants 24 hours to convince her to marry him; Reed wants to take her back. First Doctor Strange cross-over. Doctor Doom cameo. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 413D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4558280006

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Direct Edition. "Missions: Impossible!" Guest-starring Namor, Silver Surfer, the Inhumans, Ant Man (Scott Lang), and Doom 2099. Story by Tom DeFalco, and Paul Ryan. Art by Paul Ryan, John Lowe, and Bob Wiacek. What will happen when the Fantastic Four come face-to-face with the Doctor Doom of 2099? Plus, the startling return of the one person Reed and Sue hoped to see again. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Fantastic Four Omnibus HC (2005-2021 Marvel) By Stan Lee and Jack Kirby 1st Edition 5B-1ST VG+ 4.5

Thing vs. Hulk Cover

1st Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #126-163, Giant Size Super Stars (1974) #1, Giant Size Fantastic Four (1974) #2-4 and The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #127. Written by Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, Marv Wolfman, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, Chris Claremont, and Steve Englehart. Art by John Buscema, Rich Buckler, Ross Andru, Ramona Fradon, Bob Brown, Sal Buscema, Joe Sinnott, Frank Giacoia, Jim Mooney, Chic Stone, and Joe Staton. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott. You didn't think we were going to stop with Vol. 4, did you? Marvel presents a fifth oversized Omnibus of the series that started it all! Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, John Buscema and Rich Buckler continue the FF's adventures as the Frightful Four launch a surprise attack with their newest member - Thundra - that pushes Reed and Sue to the breaking point! And when Sue leaves the team, an Inhuman joins the FF. Who will it be? Also featuring Agatha Harkness, world's creepiest babysitter; Annihilus' plan to harness the enormous powers of Franklin Richards; the return of the Silver Surfer; Namor's invasion of New York; a royal wedding; and, of course, Doctor Doom! Plus: All four of the FF's Giant-Size adventures, letters pages and more! Hardcover, 1,008 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $125.00.

Fantastic Four Omnibus HC (2005-2021 Marvel) By Stan Lee and Jack Kirby 1st Edition 6A-1ST VF 8.0

Jack Kirby Cover

1st Edition - Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #164-203, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #11-13, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #20, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) Annual #1, and stories from What If (1977 1st Series) #1, 6, and 11. Written by Roy Thomas, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, Bill Mantlo, Gerry Conway, Jim Shooter, Archie Goodwin, Roger Slifer, Keith Pollard, and Jack Kirby. Art by George Perez, John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Keith Pollard, Rich Buckler, Ron Wilson, Bob Hall, Jim Craig, Jack Kirby, Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Sam Grainger, John Tartaglione, George Roussos, Dave Hunt, Tony DeZuniga, Pablo Marcos, Bob Wiacek, Mike Royer, and Bill Wray. Cover by Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott. The beloved omnibus series collecting the classic adventures of the Fantastic Four continues! Fantastic Four launched the Marvel Age of Comics in the 1960s and in the 1970s the series remained a creative force under the guidance of Marvel's top writers, the artistry of the brothers Buscema, Keith Pollard and break-out talent George Pérez. This Omnibus edition presents FF adventures on a massive scale like Galactus vs. the High Evolutionary, while seating the drama in the closeness the team as a family. All families have their struggles though, and when the FF break up, it really could be the end. Their greatest enemy will bind the team back together and the return of the Mole Man and the Inhumans channel the mythology that makes Fantastic Four the World's Greatest Comic Magazine. Hardcover, 1,072 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $125.00.

Fantastic Four Omnibus HC (2013 Marvel) By Stan Lee and Jack Kirby 2nd Edition 1-1ST VF 8.0

2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #1-30 and Annual #1.

Written by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Art by Jack Kirby, George Klein, Sol Brodsky, Dick Ayers, Steve Ditko, George Roussos [as George Bell], and Chic Stone. Cover by Jack Kirby and George Klein.

They were visionaries. Explorers. Imaginauts. They were Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. And like the Fantastic Four, they continually strove to overcome the impossible and achieve the extraordinary. Now, the first three years of their landmark run are collected in one over-sized volume. This keepsake edition also includes all original letters pages and pinups, critical commentaries, a historical overview, and other DVD-style extras.

Hardcover, 848 pages, full color. All Ages. Cover price $99.99.

Fantastic Four Omnibus HC (2022 Marvel) By John Byrne 3rd Edition 1A-1ST FN/VF 7.0

20th Anniversary 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 and Terry Austin.

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.

Cover price $125.00.

Giant Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) 1 VG/FN 5.0

"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.

Incredible Hulk (1962 Marvel 1st Series) 118 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4588733014

First 15-cent cover price issue. Cover art by Herb Trimpe. A Clash of Titans, script by Stan Lee, art by Herb Trimpe; Dorma finds Bruce Banner floating in the ocean and brings him down to Atlantis where, inevitably, the Hulk and the Sub-Mariner battle. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1558827014

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) 11 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4751899010

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"Night of the Blue Bullet!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. The Invaders try to stop the uncanny power of the Blue Bullet. Meanwhile, a transfusion of blood from the original Human Torch has an unexpected effect on Jacqueline Falsworth, the victim of a vampire's bite. 32 pages FC   Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0137968023

Part 2 of 2 - "The Golem Walks Again!" Guest-starring the Golem. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Frank Robbins and Frank Springer. The Invaders are at the mercy of the Nazi villain, Colonel "The Face" Eisen. And their only hope may lie in the hands of a creature from myth and legend. 32 pages FC Cover price $0.30.

Invaders (1975 Marvel 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4745010008

"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.

Invaders Omnibus HC (2022 Marvel) 1A-1ST FN- 5.5

Frank Robbins Cover

1st printing. Collects Giant Size Invaders (1975-2005) #1-2, The Invaders (1975-1979 Marvel 1st Series) #1-41, The Invaders (1975-1979 Marvel 1st Series) Annual #1, Marvel Premiere (1972-1981) #29-30, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #71, The Invaders (1993 Marvel 2nd Series) #1-4, What If (1977-1984 1st Series) #4, Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) Annual #11, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) Annual #1, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #20 and material from Captain America Comics (1941-1954 Golden Age) #22.

Cover by Frank Robbins and John Romita, Sr.

Long before Captain America led the Avengers, he joined the original Human Torch, Namor the Sub-Mariner and more as the mightiest heroes of World War II - the Invaders!

With young adventurers Bucky and Toro by their side, they charged into overseas action, taking on Nazi threats such as Baron Blood, Master Man, Warrior Woman and the vilest of them all - the Red Skull! Along the way, the Invaders made new allies including Union Jack, Spitfire and the Liberty Legion. And witness the heroes of two eras collide, as the Invaders battle alongside the Avengers and the Fantastic Four!

Hardcover, 1,152 pages, full color. Rated T

Credits:

Written by Roy Thomas, Ed Summer & Co., and Don Glut.

Art by Frank Robbins, Lee Weeks, Syd Shores, Al Avison, Al Gabriele, Alex Schomburg, Don Rico, Lee Elias, Rick Hoberg, Rich Buckler, Alan Kupperberg, Chic Stone, Sal Buscema, Dave Hoover, Vince Colletta, Dick Ayers, Jim Mooney, Bill Black, Don Heck, Rick Hoberg, Sam Grainger, Brian Garvey, John Tartaglione, George Roussos, Frank Springer, Ian Akin, Jesse Delperdang, Mike Pekins, and John Buscema.

Cover price $125.00.

Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4752687017

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 Super Heroes (1966 Marvel One-Shot) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3902812009

1st Marvel one-shot. Giant-size special. All reprints: "The Avengers Battle the Space Phantom" (script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Paul Reinman from Avengers 2 in 1963); "The Origin of Daredevil" (script by Lee, art by Bill Everett from Daredevil 1 in 1964); a Golden Age story, "The Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner Meet" (from Marvel Mystery Comics 8 in 1940); and a two-page text story, "Captain America Foils the Traitor's Revenge" (Stan Lee's first story for Marvel from Captain America 3 in 1941). Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Giant-size issue. Captain Marvel stars in "Where Stalks the Sentry!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Paul Reinman. The story continues in Captain Marvel 1 (1968). The remainder of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely (1955), the Human Torch by Dick Ayers ("Fugitive at Large!"; 1954); the Vision (1941); Captain America by John Romita Sr. ("Top Secret!"; 1953); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("Invasion!"; 1955). Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. Colan cover pencils. 1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel). Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 13 GD 2.0

3.5" Cumulative spine split.

Giant-size issue. Captain Marvel stars in "Where Stalks the Sentry!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Paul Reinman. The story continues in Captain Marvel 1 (1968). The remainder of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: the Black Knight by Joe Maneely (1955), the Human Torch by Dick Ayers ("Fugitive at Large!"; 1954); the Vision (1941); Captain America by John Romita Sr. ("Top Secret!"; 1953); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("Invasion!"; 1955). Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. Colan cover pencils. 1st Carol Danvers (pre Ms. Marvel). Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 46 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4751784024

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Cover art by Gil Kane. Whosoever Harms the Hulk..!, script by Stan Lee, art by Gil Kane; Ross and his men try to revive the Hulk after his beating by the Abomination; Returning from the brink of death, Hulk is about to leave when the pleading Rick Jones causes him to transform back to Banner; Banner uses his knowledge to lure Abomination back to Gamma base with Betty in tow; reprinted from Tales to Astonish #91. Outside the Gates Waits..Death!, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Bill Everett, inks by Dan Adkins; As the new ruler of Atlantis, Byrrah has Namor arrested and sent to the dreaded Inferno Isle; Namor battles the lava monster that lives there and returns to Atlantis to seek his vengeance; Meanwhile, back in the undersea kingdom, Dorma has found Byrrah's hypnosis machine; reprinted from Tales to Astonish #91. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 8D FN+ 6.5

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Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Squirrel Girl - "Three Strikes, Yer Out!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Michael Higgins. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Erik Larsen. The Uncanny X-Men aren't quite finished with the Sentinels...as Cynthia Chalmers transfers her consciousness into an old Mark II version and attacks one more time! In the land down under, can the children of the atom finally end the twisted legacy of the Chalmers family? Cameo appearances by Gateway and the Abomination. X-Men Lineup: Colossus, Havok, Psylocke, Rogue, Storm, and Wolverine. Second story: "Leftovers!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Chris Wozniak and Michael Lopez. Inks by Jeff Albrecht. Prince Namor visits the submerged former kingdom of the Bird People after discovering one of Oracle Inc's research platforms in disarray! Once inside the undersea citadel, the Avenging Son makes another discovery: Diablo! Wow, what does the Master of Alchemy want with the submerged Sky Isle? He's trying to steal the Bird People's technology that once controlled the Earth's ozone layer! However the Prince of Atlantis won't stand for that! With help from an unlikely ally, the Sub-Mariner duels with Diablo in the ocean depths! First appearance of Dania, the daughter of Red Raven. Flashback cameo by Red Raven to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) 26. Third story: "The Coming of...Squirrel Girl!" Guest-starring Iron Man. Plot by Steve Ditko. Script by Will Murray. Art by Steve Ditko. It's the debut of a new superhero: Squirrel Girl! And her first super-villain to battle is none other than Victor Von Doom! Fortunately though, she has the golden avenger and a horde of squirrels by her side! A fun tale! First appearance of Squirrel Girl. (Note: Squirrel Girl returns many years later in the Great Lakes Avengers (2005) Limited Series.) Fourth feature: Various Pin-ups by Jim Starlin featuring Adam Warlock, Sasquatch, the Thing, Hulk, Beast, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and Wolverine. 80 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 8D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Squirrel Girl - "Three Strikes, Yer Out!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the X-Men. Script by Michael Higgins. Pencils by M.C. Wyman. Inks by Sam de la Rosa. Cover by Erik Larsen. The Uncanny X-Men aren't quite finished with the Sentinels...as Cynthia Chalmers transfers her consciousness into an old Mark II version and attacks one more time! In the land down under, can the children of the atom finally end the twisted legacy of the Chalmers family? Cameo appearances by Gateway and the Abomination. X-Men Lineup: Colossus, Havok, Psylocke, Rogue, Storm, and Wolverine. Second story: "Leftovers!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Script by Scott Lobdell. Pencils by Chris Wozniak and Michael Lopez. Inks by Jeff Albrecht. Prince Namor visits the submerged former kingdom of the Bird People after discovering one of Oracle Inc's research platforms in disarray! Once inside the undersea citadel, the Avenging Son makes another discovery: Diablo! Wow, what does the Master of Alchemy want with the submerged Sky Isle? He's trying to steal the Bird People's technology that once controlled the Earth's ozone layer! However the Prince of Atlantis won't stand for that! With help from an unlikely ally, the Sub-Mariner duels with Diablo in the ocean depths! First appearance of Dania, the daughter of Red Raven. Flashback cameo by Red Raven to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) 26. Third story: "The Coming of...Squirrel Girl!" Guest-starring Iron Man. Plot by Steve Ditko. Script by Will Murray. Art by Steve Ditko. It's the debut of a new superhero: Squirrel Girl! And her first super-villain to battle is none other than Victor Von Doom! Fortunately though, she has the golden avenger and a horde of squirrels by her side! A fun tale! First appearance of Squirrel Girl. (Note: Squirrel Girl returns many years later in the Great Lakes Avengers (2005) Limited Series.) Fourth feature: Various Pin-ups by Jim Starlin featuring Adam Warlock, Sasquatch, the Thing, Hulk, Beast, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man, and Wolverine. 80 pages. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel's Greatest Superhero Battles TPB (1978 Fireside) 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Fireside Edition - 1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #25-26, Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #7, Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #3, Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #4, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #79, 80-81, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #188-190, and Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #69. Cover by John Romita. Featuring these Mighty Marvel throw-downs - Hulk vs. Thing, Daredevil vs. the Sub-Mariner, X-Men vs. The Blob, Silver Surfer vs. Thor, Iron Man vs Sub-Mariner, Doctor Strange vs. Dormammu, and Spider-Man vs. Kingpin! Softcover, 260 pages, full color. Cover price $6.95.

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

Paper: White

Label #4520858018

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.

Spidey Super Stories (1974) 34 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4745010009

"They came form Outer Space!" Guest-starring the Sub-Mariner. Story by Jim Salicrup and Nick Cuti. Art by Winslow Mortimer, Don Perlin, and Mike Esposito Cover by Sal Buscema. Can Spidey and Prince Namor save the underwater kingdom of Atlantis? Includes the 1-page features "More about Namor," "Beware the Scorpion,"and "Wit of the Webslinger." Includes the back-up tale "Spidey Meets the Spidey Kid!" Plus, Spidey battles one of his most dangerous adversaries the Scorpion in "Spidey meets the Zodiac People!" Featuring the clip and collect Spidey Stamp: #18 Namor. Cover price $0.35.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4591909005

"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) 5 GD 2.0

Cover detached and glued to first wrap.

1st appearance of Tiger Shark. "Watch Out for Tiger Shark!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Get ready for the most dangerous creature that ever swam the ocean depths - Tiger Shark. Can even the mighty Sub-Mariner survive this deadly new foe? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 12 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #4316287006

Written by Roy Thomas. Prince Namor finds himself fighting for his life against bizarre creatures in an arena of death! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 12 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3734972022

Written by Roy Thomas. Prince Namor finds himself fighting for his life against bizarre creatures in an arena of death! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4015292011

"Burn, Namor, Burn!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Marie Severin and Mike Esposito. Caught between the diabolical machinations of the mad Thinker and the Puppet Master, Prince Namor and the original Human Torch are forced to fight to the death! It's water vs. fire in the ultimate battle for the ages! Featuring cameos by the Avengers, Spider-Man, Nick Fury, the X-Men and the Thing. Includes pin-ups by Bill Everett, Jack Kirby, and Alan Weiss. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.12.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2113875008

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Mike Esposito. "From the Stars, the Stalker," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Marie Severin and Jack Katz (as Jay Hawk), inks by Mike Esposito (as Joe Gaudioso); The traitorous priest Kormok decries that Namor must perform the Ritual of Renewal and dip Neptune's Trident in the flames that spawned it; Of course, it's a trap. Kormok has made a deal with an alien race that seeks to steal Earth's water and needs Namor for an as yet unknown reason; The Stalker attacks Namor, and Namor proves to be too much for the Stalker; Unfortunately, the Stalker activates a funnel beam that sucks Namor out into space. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 21 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #0907316013

"Invasion from the Ocean Floor!" Script by Roy Thomas. Pencils by Marie Severin. Inks by Johnny Craig. Cover by Marie Severin and Johnny Craig. With Prince Namor trapped in Manhattan, Lady Dorma and Warlord Seth send the Atlantis attack fleet to rescue him! But the Sub-Mariner knows that the imperial fleet's arrival in New York Harbor will start a massive war with the surface people! And to make matters worse Seth blows the Horn of Proteus to summon giant sea creatures to join the attack! Oh my, does the Avenging Son have any hope of stopping all-out war? Cameo appearance by the Thing. 32 pages. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 22 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0253515014

Part 2 of 3 - Guest-starring Dr. Strange. Story continued from Doctor Strange (1968-1969 1st Series) #183. Story concludes in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st Series) #126. NOTE: This is the three-part tale that saw the beginnings of the partnership that would lead Doctor Strange, Sub-Mariner, and the Hulk to becoming Marvel's Defenders. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 27 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0906951011

Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. "When Wakes the Kraken!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito (as Joe Gaudioso); Commander Kraken captures Dorma and Diane Arliss and tries to use them to get Sub-Mariner to join his group of pirates. Letter from Bernie Bubnis, a fan who put together the first New York Comic Book Convention. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 27 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4016005001

Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. "When Wakes the Kraken!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito (as Joe Gaudioso); Commander Kraken captures Dorma and Diane Arliss and tries to use them to get Sub-Mariner to join his group of pirates. Letter from Bernie Bubnis, a fan who put together the first New York Comic Book Convention. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 29 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4055447015

Cover pencils by Sal Buscema. "Fear Is the Hunter!", script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito (as Joe Gaudioso); The Huntsman uses the Sirens' call to lure in Namor and sap his will; He then sets Namor after Hercules who the Huntsman has been ordered by Zeus to return to Olympus; Namor finds Hercules and attacks him; He comes to his senses when their battle threatens some villagers; The Huntsman then summons monsters from Greco-Roman mythology to defeat Hercules; Together Namor and Hercules defeat the monsters and the Huntsman; However, Zeus takes note of the battle and Namor's valor and brings his son back to Olympus to discuss Hercules' sojourn on Earth. Cont'd from Ka-Zar #1; Hercules appears next in Avengers #98. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 30 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Includes COA.

Label #3841062003

Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. "Calling Captain Marvel," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito (Joe Gaudioso); Namor comes ashore and attacks Rick Jones who quickly calls upon his alter ego, Captain Marvel. During their battle, Namor suddenly collapses and Rick Jones takes care of him; Namor freaks out again and flees only to be restrained once again by Captain Marvel; During this scuffle, Namor regains his memory and tells Captain Marvel of a molecular polluter that threatens the Earth's waters; They make their way to the device and together prevent its from ever being used. Story takes place between Captain Marvel #21 and Avengers #89. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 37 CGC 9.4 Bowling Green

Paper: White

Bowling Green

Label #1041150010

Cover by Sal Buscema. "The Way To Dusty Death," script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Proteus denounces Llyra's claim as queen and wife to Namor and she flees to her hideout where she has Lady Dorma captive; Before he's able to pursue her or search for Lady Dorma, Namor uncovers a plot by his chief scientist Ikthon to aid Attuma in an assault against Atlantis; Namor is forced to choose Atlantis over Lady Dorma and defeats Attuma's latest attack; The traitorous Ikthon helps Namor locate Lady Dorma, but Llyra kills her before he is able to rescue her. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 39 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4745255004

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) 40 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4122349015

Cover pencils by George Tuska and John Romita (alterations), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Romita (alterations). "Under the Name of Ritual," script by Roy Thomas (uncredited) and Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Sam Grainger and Marie Severin (uncredited); Lady Tuvia leads Namor and Spider-Man to the land of the Black Sea People where she's hoping that Namor will stand as her champion; Namor, duty bound, agrees to take on Turalla the Mad who is hoping to lead his people into battle against Atlantis; With a bit of Spider-Man's help, Namor defeats Turalla and restores order to the Black Sea People; Tuvia then uses her magic to return them both to New York City. Story continues from Daredevil #77. Letter from comics editor Bob Rozakis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 42 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0749463006

Last 15c cover-priced issue. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. "And a House Whose Name... Is Death!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Jim Mooney; Namor recovers from his defeat at the hands of the transformed Lucile, but is soon attacked by other monsters from the nearby village; He quickly learns that these monsters are just more of Lucile's Aunt's victims and together they decide to attack the Aunt; Namor storms into the Aunt's house and confronts her while the villagers destroy her machinery; Lucile turns against her aunt and saves Namor from the explosion that kills them all. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 64 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0930486012

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.