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Avengers West Coast (1985) 50 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516012

"Return of the Hero" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. A distraught Ann Raymond travels to California seeking assistance from the Avengers. She thinks that her husband, the former superhero known as Toro, might still be alive! Toro was the WWII-era partner of the original Human Torch; and the revelations during the Vision Quest saga have raised doubts about Toro's and the original torch's fate. Intrigued by the mystery, the west coast team travels to an old cemetery! And when Wanda casts a hex over the torch's possible grave...the original Human Torch is reborn! Wow! And for the second time, the silver age Vision meets the golden age Human Torch! [See Giant-Size Avengers #3 for their first meeting.] Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Tigra, Iron Man, Master Pandemonium, Immortus, and the Sub-Mariner. Flashback cameos by the Mad Thinker and Toro (aka Tom Raymond) to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) #14. Avengers Lineup: Hank Pym, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: The original Human Torch previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) Annual #4. Avengers Forever (1998) #8 provides the definitive history behind the torch's reawakening. The Avengers West Coast title is published bi-monthly for the next four issues.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 158 CBCS 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #21-1654578-037

First Frank Miller Daredevil. First 40-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Joe Rubinstein. A Grave Mistake!, script by Roger McKenzie (Death-Stalker origin on page 7 plotted by Marv Wolfman), pencils by Frank Miller , inks by Klaus Janson.; Matt is captured by the Ani-Men and has a final showdown with Death-Stalker in a graveyard; the Unholy Three (Ape Man, Bird Man, Cat Man) appear. This issue contains a statement of ownership--average print run 393,978; average paid circulation 111.559. Miller/Joe Rubinstein cover. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40. Cover price $0.40.

Nick Fury Agent of SHIELD (1968 1st Series) 3 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Jim Steranko and John Romita (alterations), inks by Jim Steranko. "Dark Moon Rise, Hell Hound Kill!", script by Jim Steranko, pencils by Jim Steranko, inks by Dan Adkins; Murder on the moors brings Nick to investigate the death of an old army friend; He finds mystery, a trio of psychic detectives, a huge dog, and more than meets the eyes. Tribute to Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Hound Of The Baskervilles", mixed with a bit of the John Lucarotti AVENGERS episode, "Castle De'ath". Parodied in NOT BRAND ECHH #11 (December 1968). Also pays tribute to Simon & Kirby's "The Phantom Hound Of Cardiff Moor" from CAPTAIN AMERICA #10 (January 1942), including the 2-page title spread. Mycroft based on Peter Cushing; Rampson based on Robert Urquhart; Angus based on Boris Karloff. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Nightmare (1970 SkyWald) 18 FN 6.0

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Cover art by Jose Antonio Domingo. The Vampire, script by Al Hewetson, art by Zesar Lopez (credited to Cesar Lopez). The Werewolf, script by Al Hewetson (as Howie A. Anderson), art by Jesus Suso Rego. The Creep, script by Al Hewetson, art by Jesus Duran. The Dead Things, script by Al Hewetson (as Stuart Williams), art by Ricardo Villamonte. The Vulture, script by Al Hewetson (as Joe Dentyn), art by Jose Cardona. The Ancient One, script by Al Hewetson (as Howie Anderson), art by Ricardo Villamonte. The Thing In The Space, script by Al Hewetson (as Harvey Lazarus), art by Emilio Bernardo. 68 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Pact (2005 Image) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4653562024

August 3 ? 32 pg ? FC ? $2.95 written by ROBERT KIRKMAN art & cover by JASON HOWARD. FIREBREATHER, INVINCIBLE, SHADOWHAWK, and ZEPHYR--together again for what MAY be the last time. When a local town enlists Firebreather's aid in stopping the dreaded Magmanites--he calls in his new pals to help out. But things go horrible wrong-- this issue must be seen to be believed. Cover price $2.99.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 32 FN+ 6.5

Water spots.

Cover art by Luis Dominguez. "It Takes a Witch!", script by Arnold Drake, art by Bill Draut; When a local town is rife with anti-witch hysteria, the local witch Mrs. Haggarty is blamed for various twisted rituals; Things swell to the point in which the mayor, Miles Lanyard III demands that all books on witchcraft and all items pertaining to witchcraft be burnt; When people try to hurt Mrs. Haggarty she is protected by the Phantom Stranger, and later when she is knocked out and her house set ablaze, the Stranger rescues her. "The Crime of the Black Orchid," script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley, art by Nestor Redondo; The Black Orchid appears to be using her abilities for criminal activities. Letter to the editor from comics writer Roger Slifer (and comics artist? Tim Burgard). 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.20.

Phantom Stranger (1969 2nd Series) 41 FN- 5.5

Final issue of the series. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "A Time for Endings," script by Paul Levitz, art by Fred Carrillo; Upon his request, Cassandra Craft returns to the Sanders School for the Blind to see Nathan Seine; She has no idea that Seine plans on using his occult powers to kill her and her friend Adam Shapiro; But her death will take the form of a Satanic sacrifice as Seine places her captured form onto an altar; He petitions the nether-demons to grant him the powers of a god, so that he may avenge himself (and his late wife, Margaret) against the Phantom Stranger; The Phantom Stranger and Deadman arrive to save Cassandra; While the Phantom Stranger engages Seine directly, Deadman hops into the unconscious body of Adam Shapiro, not realizing that the man is blind. "Will the Real Black Orchid Please Stand Up?", script by Mike Fleisher and Russell Carley (Script Continuity), art by Fred Carrillo; The Black Orchid saves Ronnie Kuhn and rounds up the Black Orchid Legion. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper." 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Spider-Man vs. Wolverine (1987 Marvel) 1st Edition 1D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2097675016

1st Printing. Direct Edition. "High Tide!" Giant-sized issue. Script by Jim Owsley. Pencils by Mark Bright. Inks by Al Williamson. Cover by Mark Bright. Plot continues from Amazing Spider-Man 288. Ned Leeds is chasing the story of his career! The Daily Bugle's ace reporter uncovers evidence that a notorious cold war spy has resurfaced in divided Germany! After convincing Jonah to spring for the trip, Ned and Peter Parker fly to West Berlin to start their investigation! The infamous KGB operative (aka Charlemagne) is a long-time friend and associate of Wolverine! And when Logan hears that she's back in business, the Adamantium-laced X-Man likewise travels to Germany to find her! Sadly the Bugle-sponsored business trip turns tragic when Peter discovers Ned murdered in their hotel. Oh no, who killed Betty's husband? The Amazing Spider-Man invades East Berlin and teams up with Wolverine to unearth the truth! But the web-slinger's noble intentions lead him into a clandestine world of grisly violence and repulsive death! Is Wolverine going to help the wall-crawler cope with tragedy...or just add to his misery? An intense issue from start to finish! Story epilogues continues in Amazing Spider-Man #289 and Web of Spider-Man #29. 64 pages, FC.

NOTE:
o Featuring The death of Ned Leeds (aka the Hobgoblin).
o Cameo appearances by Aunt May and Mary Jane Watson.
o Flashback cameos by Storm and Havok.
o Ned Leeds first appeared way back in Amazing Spider-Man #18.
o In a poetic twist, Spider-Man and the Hobgoblin's final interaction with one another occurs as co-workers on a special investigation as opposed to adversaries in the skies over Manhattan.
o Through a classic series of panels, Peter and Mary Jane realize they are more than friends; and that leads into Peter's proposal in Amazing Spider-Man 290.
o Marvel revisited this tale in 2008 in the one-shot What If: Spider-Man vs. Wolverine.
o This issue was reprinted in 1990 in the Spider-Man vs. Wolverine graphic novel.

Cover price $2.50.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 144 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Joe Kubert. Death Takes No Holiday! Starring Enemy Ace, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Joe Kubert; Enemy Ace faces pilots attired like skeletons. Ad for DC Special #3 and The Flash #187, pencils by Neal Adams and Ross Andru, inks by Nick Cardy and Mike Esposito. Air Force Heroes and The Mechanic humor half-page pages by John Costanza. Ad for The Brave and the Bold #83, art by Irv Novick. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Tales of the Zombie (1973) Magazine 1 VG+ 4.5

Simon Garth dies but is brought back to life as a zombie and doomed to walk the earth as one of the living dead. In a three part story, "Alter of the Damned" (Script by Steve Gerber and Roy Thomas and art by John Buscema and Tom Palmer), "Zombie" (Script by Stan Lee and art by Bill Everett) and "Night of the Walking Dead" ) Script by Steve Gerber and art by John Buscema and Syd Shores) a former employee's revenge seals Garth's fate into becoming a zombie but he still fights to protect his daughter. Issue also has "Iron Head (Script by Stan Lee, art by Dick Ayers), an article about the zombie in the movies, "The Thing from the Bog" (script by Kit Pearson and Marv Wolfman and art by Pablos Marcos), and "Mastermind" (script and art by Tom Sutton). All stories are in black and white. Cover price $0.75.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 16 FN 6.0

Water spotting.

"Return From the Grave!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. The Lord of Vampires will soon learn that he is not the only creature of the night to return from the grave... Plus, who is Doctor Sun ans why will he go on to become one of Dracula's greatest adversaries? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: 1st appearance of Doctor Sun. Cover price $0.20.

Tomb of Dracula (1972 1st Series) 22 FN 6.0

"In Death Do We Join!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer. Behind the Iron Curtain Dracula must face the macabre power of Gorna, Lord of the Living Lightning! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 27 (the Black Widow by John Romita Sr.). Gil Kane/Palmer cover. Cover price $0.25.