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Auctions: comic books in 'Defenders Beginnings (Marvel)'

  • Item #60671126
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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 22 VG+ 4.5

    Ends Apr 29 9:31 PM CST
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    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.

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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 35 CGC 6.5

    Prelude to first Defenders story

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4061040014

    Starts Apr 29

    In this prelude to 1st Defenders story, "Confrontation!," Part 2 of 2 - Namor, the Hulk and the Silver Surfer team up to battle the Avengers in a storyline that hints that the three will be teaming up again. Story by Roy Thomas with Sal Buscema art and inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #60671127
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    Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) 35 VG+ 4.5

    Prelude to first Defenders story

    Water spotting.

    Ends Apr 29 9:31 PM CST
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    In this prelude to 1st Defenders story, "Confrontation!," Part 2 of 2 - Namor, the Hulk and the Silver Surfer team up to battle the Avengers in a storyline that hints that the three will be teaming up again. Story by Roy Thomas with Sal Buscema art and inks by Jim Mooney. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #60807610
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    Marvel Feature (1971 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

    1st app. and origin Defenders

    Residue on back cover.

    Starts May 6

    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.