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Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

Red Wolf origin (first appearance is in Avengers 80) in "Red Wolf." Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Syd Shores, inks by Wally Wood. Neal Adams cover. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.15.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 3 VG/FN 5.0

First 20-cent cover price. Cover art by Mike Ploog. Werewolf By Night!, script by Gerry Conway, art by Mike Ploog; Andrea Timly captures Jack Russell and tries to get the location of the Darkhold from him. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 6 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3899135018

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Angels From Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Ghost Rider battles a gang of bikers called Satans Saints; after GR defeats them, their leader asks him to join the club; 2nd appearance of Ghost Rider (origin retold). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 7 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646437021

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Die, Die, My Daughter, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Curly, the leader of the biker gang Satans Saints, tries to sacrifice Roxanne to Satan; cops chase Ghost Rider, who stops to rest in a graveyard. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 7 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Mike Ploog. Die, Die, My Daughter, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Curly, the leader of the biker gang Satans Saints, tries to sacrifice Roxanne to Satan; cops chase Ghost Rider, who stops to rest in a graveyard. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 8 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4649155017

Cover art by Mike Ploog. The Hordes of Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Jim Mooney; Ghost Rider and Crash are transported to Hell to fight one another; Satan sends demons to help Crash. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 8 FN 6.0

Cover art by Mike Ploog. The Hordes of Hell, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Mike Ploog, inks by Jim Mooney; Ghost Rider and Crash are transported to Hell to fight one another; Satan sends demons to help Crash. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 10 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4649155018

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Coming of Witch-Woman, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Jim Mooney; Ghost Rider takes Roxanne to the hospital to treat Copperhead bites; the Apache tribe that used to worship Snake Dance intend to hang him; the cops chase Johnny Blaze. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 10 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Coming of Witch-Woman, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Jim Mooney; Ghost Rider takes Roxanne to the hospital to treat Copperhead bites; the Apache tribe that used to worship Snake Dance intend to hang him; the cops chase Johnny Blaze. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 11 FN/VF 7.0

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Mike Esposito. Season of the Witch-Woman, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Tom Sutton, inks by Syd Shores; Witch-Woman reveals her origins to Ghost Rider, who she easily defeats; Satan forces Witch-Woman to turn her own Satanic power against herself. Continued in Ghost Rider (1973 series) #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 12 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646437022

Cover pencils by Herb Trimpe. The Son of Satan, script by Gary Friedrich, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Sam Silvercloud and Snake free Daimon Hellstrom from his self-imposed emprisonment; Son of Satan seeks out Witch Woman and Ghost Rider and is attacked by his fathers minions; Origin and second appearance of The Son of Satan! (First appearance of Daimon Hellstrom is Ghost Rider 2.) Story continued from Ghost Rider (1973 series) #2. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 28 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4641462002

First solo Moon Knight appearance. Cover art by Don Perlin. The Crushing Conquer-Lord!, script by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin; Moon Night stops seven masked men from breaking into the campaign headquarters for a mayoral prospect named Charles Thurston; Weasel tells Conquer-Lord all about Moon Knight. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 28 FN- 5.5

First solo Moon Knight appearance. Cover art by Don Perlin. The Crushing Conquer-Lord!, script by Doug Moench, art by Don Perlin; Moon Night stops seven masked men from breaking into the campaign headquarters for a mayoral prospect named Charles Thurston; Weasel tells Conquer-Lord all about Moon Knight. Letter to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 32 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4667965004

Origin and 1st appearance of Spider-Woman. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dick Giordano (?) and John Romita (alterations). Dark Destiny!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; the mysterious Spider-Woman is tricked by Hydra into trying to kill Nick Fury. Continued in Spider-Woman #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Spotlight (1971 1st Series) 32 FN+ 6.5

Origin and 1st appearance of Spider-Woman. Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (alterations), inks by Dick Giordano (?) and John Romita (alterations). Dark Destiny!, script by Archie Goodwin, pencils by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Jim Mooney (finished art), inks by Jim Mooney; the mysterious Spider-Woman is tricked by Hydra into trying to kill Nick Fury. Continued in Spider-Woman #1. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

Marvel Super Action (1976 Magazine) 1 FN+ 6.5

Dominic Fortune origin (Chaykin) 1st Weirdworld (Moench/Ploog); Punisher Cover price $1.00.

Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions (1982) 1N CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #2092180006

Newsstand Edition. "Chapter 1: A Gathering of Heroes!" Guest-starring every super hero in the Marvel Universe. Story by Mark Gruenwald, Bill Mantlo, and Steven Grant. Art by John Romita, Jr. and Pablo Marcos. Cover by John Romita, Jr. and Bob Layton. The world's super heroes mysteriously disappear from Earth and then reappear in a giant arena in outer space. The Grandmaster and Death herself have decided to use the Earth's super heroes as pawns in a game they are playing against one another. If the Grandmaster wins the game, his brother, the Collector, will be restored to life. Both the Grandmaster and Death select 12 heroes to fight for their side and find the four pieces of the golden globe of life. Whichever team finds the most pieces wins! (Notes: Contest of Champions was the first Marvel Limited Series. The last two pages of this issue begin an index listing and description of each Marvel super hero.) 32 pages Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 12 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Giant-size issue. Series continues from Fantasy Masterpieces. Origin and first appearance of Captain Marvel in "The Coming of Captain Marvel!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Giacoia. The rest of the issue consists of Golden Age reprints: Captain America (from Men's Adventures # 28; 1954); the Human Torch by Dick Ayers (from Men's Adventures # 27; 1954); the Destroyer (from All Winners # 12; 1944); the Black Knight by Stan Lee and Joe Maneely (from Black Knight # 1; 1955); and the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett (from Sub-Mariner # 38; 1955). Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 18 GD+ 2.5

Giant-size issue. Origin and 1st appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner ("Courage"); and the All Winners Squad featuring Miss America, the Human Torch, and Captain America (from All Winners 21). Letter to the editor from comics writer Steven Grant. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1967 1st Series) 20 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4559112023

Giant-size issue. Doctor Doom stars in "This Man, This Demon!" Script by Larry Lieber and Roy Thomas, pencils by Lieber and Frank Giacoia, inks by Vince Colletta. Brief Fantastic Four appearance. The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner by Bill Everett ("The Sub-Mariner Meets a New Enemy...Fire!"); and, from Young Men 24, the Human Torch, Captain America ("Back From the Dead!"), and the Sub-Mariner. This issue also contains a one-page ad for a Starhawk story that never appeared in Marvel Super-Heroes. John Buscema cover pencils. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 7 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4631124020

Cover pencils by Patrick Archibald, inks by Don Hudson. Sterility "R" Us!, script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas, pencils by Larry Alexander, inks by Harry Candelario; The X-Men must stop the Sentinels. Guardian Angel starring Cloak & Dagger, script by Peter David, pencils by Gary Hartle, inks by Randy Emberlin. The Shroud vs. the Deacon, script by Steven Grant, pencils by Steve Ditko, inks by Steve Leialoha; The Shroud versus the Deacon. The Gator Show starring Marvel Boy, script by Barry Dutter, pencils by Vince Evans, inks by George Wildman; Vance and his Dad go to a wrestling match. 84 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.25.

Marvel Super Heroes (1990 2nd Series) 8N VG- 3.5

Newsstand 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 Secret Wars (1984) 3N VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

Newsstand Edition. "Tempest Without, Crisis Within!" Part 3 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Can it be true? Do Marvel's Merry Mutants intend to betray the other heroes? Not if Spidey has anything to say about it. It's the Amazing Spider-Man vs. the Uncanny X-Men, and no matter who wins, the heroes lose. Meanwhile, Doctor Doom adds to his already formidable ranks. Enter: the super strong Titania and the fiery Volcana (1st appearance for both). 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D FN/VF 7.0 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D FN+ 6.5 Direct Variant

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8D GD/VG 3.0 Direct Variant

Cover to cover edge tear.

Direct Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars (1984) 8N CGC 9.2 SS Stan Lee/Zeck/Shooter Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Signed and sketch by Michael Zeck on 07/04/2014 and signed by Stan Lee on 03/22/2014 and Jim Shooter on 07/04/2014. Newsstand Edition.

Label #2512763016

Newsstand Edition. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Swimsuit Special (1991) 1991 VF+ 8.5 1st Printing

Contributing artists: George Perez, Jim Lee, John Romita, Jr., Mike Mignola, Paul Ryan, Tom Palmer, Mike Zeck, Tom Morgan, Walt Simonson, Ron Frenz, Joe Sinnott, John Buscema, Donald Hudson, Joe Jusko, June Brigman, Al Milgrom, Jon Bogdanove, Stan Drake, Steve Leialoha, Kevin Nowlan, Rob Liefeld, Michael Golden, Jackson Guice, Whilce Portacio, Scott Williams, Marc Silvestri, Terry Austin, Steve Geiger, Rick Leonardi, Al Williamson, Joe Rubinstein, Bret Blevins. Intended to be a parody of Sports Illustrated Magazine. Cover price $3.95.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 1 CGC 5.5

Paper: White

Label #4641361008

Reprints: Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spider-Man) by Steve Ditko; Hulk 1 by Jack Kirby, Tales to Astonish 35 (Ant-Man); Tales to Astonish 49 (Giant Man), Tales of Suspense 39 & 48 (1st Iron Man), Journey into Mystery 83 (1st Thor) by Kirby, and Sgt. Fury 1 by Kirby. Kirby photo. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 1 FR 1.0

Reprints: Amazing Fantasy 15 (1st Spider-Man) by Steve Ditko; Hulk 1 by Jack Kirby, Tales to Astonish 35 (Ant-Man); Tales to Astonish 49 (Giant Man), Tales of Suspense 39 & 48 (1st Iron Man), Journey into Mystery 83 (1st Thor) by Kirby, and Sgt. Fury 1 by Kirby. Kirby photo. Cover price $0.25.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 178 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401016

Direct Edition. Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #39. Cover art by John Romita, Sr. "How Green Was My Goblin!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr. (who begins as regular penciler), inks by Mike Esposito [as Mickey Demeo] and John Romita, Sr. (touch-ups). Peter heads to the doctor with the sniffles and learns that Aunt May's health is very fragile; Spidey is roped into tangling with a bunch of goons who zap him with a mysterious gas; not realizing that the gas has weakened his spider sense, he changes into Peter Parker under the watchful gaze of the Green Goblin; the Goblin confronts Spidey outside of his home and captures him as Peter is worried that Aunt May might be overcome by the commotion; trussed up in the Goblin's lair, Peter is shocked when the Goblin takes off his mask and reveals himself to be Norman Osborn. According to Les Daniels in "Marvel: Five Fabulous Decades of the World's Greatest Comics" (Abrams, 1991), artist Steve Ditko resigned because of a disagreement over the Goblin's identity. Ditko wanted it to be someone anonymous--a new, unknown guy; Lee wanted it to be a familiar character that would startle readers. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 179 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4609401021

Reprints Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) #40. Green Goblin origin in "Spidey Saves the Day!" Characters: F: Spider-Man; F: The Green Goblin; GA: Harry Osborn, Professor Stromm (f/b), Aunt May, Anna May Watson, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant; Cameos: Ned Leeds, The Enforcers (Ox, Montana, Fancy Dan), Human Torch, Lucky Lobo, Crime Master (all flashback); Dr. Bromwell. Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Romita, Sr., inks by Mike Esposito as "Mickey Demeo." Romita, Sr. cover pencils. Cover price $0.65.

Marvel Tales (1964 Marvel) 209 CGC 9.4 SS Stan Lee/Zeck

Paper: White

Signed by Stan Lee on Michael Zeck on 10/10/2015.

Label #2512773021

Cover art by Mike Zeck. The Punisher Strikes Twice! starring Spider-Man, Jackel, and the Punisher, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt; reprinted from Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #129. Night of the Marvel Balls (Part 1) starring Peter Porker, The Spectacular Spider-Ham, Marvel Balls, and Crocktor Strange, script by Steve Mellor, art by Joe Albelo. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 4 VG 4.0

"And Then the X-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the original X-Men. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Steve Mitchell, John Romita (assists), Frank Giacoia (assists), and Mike Esposito (assists). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days, and he doesn't know why. But he suspects his illness has something to do with Morbius -- who remains on the loose! Meanwhile in Westchester, Professor Xavier learns of the plight of Dr. Michael Morbius -- and sends the X-Men to capture Spider-Man to learn more! However, after Cyclops, Angel, Iceman, and Marvel Girl capture the wall-crawler, they realize that Morbius is their true enemy! How will the children of the atom fare against the Living Vampire? And can Professor X cure the web-slinger of his ailment? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Hank McCoy (aka the Beast). (Notes: This issue is one of the first appearances of the X-Men after the Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st series went into reprint in 1970. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #18 and again in Marvel Tales 234.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 4 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

"And Then the X-Men!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the original X-Men. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Steve Mitchell, John Romita (assists), Frank Giacoia (assists), and Mike Esposito (assists). Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Peter Parker has been feeling very sick in recent days, and he doesn't know why. But he suspects his illness has something to do with Morbius -- who remains on the loose! Meanwhile in Westchester, Professor Xavier learns of the plight of Dr. Michael Morbius -- and sends the X-Men to capture Spider-Man to learn more! However, after Cyclops, Angel, Iceman, and Marvel Girl capture the wall-crawler, they realize that Morbius is their true enemy! How will the children of the atom fare against the Living Vampire? And can Professor X cure the web-slinger of his ailment? Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn and Hank McCoy (aka the Beast). (Notes: This issue is one of the first appearances of the X-Men after the Uncanny X-Men (1963) 1st series went into reprint in 1970. This story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #18 and again in Marvel Tales 234.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 6 FN 6.0

"As Those Who Will Not See!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Thing. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by Gil Kane, Mike Esposito, and Frank Giacoia. The web-slinger is cleaning up the Baxter Building following last issue's battle, when Ben Grimm and his girlfriend return home. The Thing immediately sees the Puppet Master and wants to talk to him! Phillip Masters says he might be able to restore Alicia's eyesight at his old Pennsylvania laboratory. So Ben, Alicia, Spider-Man, and the Puppet Master fly to the Keystone State in the fantasti-car. But Alicia's step-father has a very thoughtful accomplice hiding in his old lab! Can the wall-crawler and the idol of millions avoid disaster vs. the Mad Thinker and Puppet Master? Origin of the Puppet Master. (Notes: This story explains how Phillip Masters came to be Alicia's stepfather. The Puppet Master returns in Marvel Two-in-One #9. The Mad Thinker appears next in Iron Man #74. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #13.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 8 FN 6.0

"The Man-Killer Moves at Midnight!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Cat. Script by Gerry Conway. Art by Jim Mooney. Cover by Jim Mooney. The Cat (aka Greer Nelson) comes to New York City to recruit the web-slinger -- for a fight against Man-Killer! Apparently, the Man-Killer murdered a politician in Chicago, and now she's in the Big Apple to do likewise. But Spider-Man and the future Tigra have a plan to stick it to the Man-Killer! First appearance of Man-Killer. (Notes: The Cat appears in this story between issues #3 and #4 of the Cat (1972) title. The Cat becomes Tigra in Giant-Size Creatures (1974) #1.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 9 VF- 7.5

"The Tomorrow War!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. An earthquake rocks Avengers Mansion! How is this possible? Iron Man is the first avenger on the scene...and shortly thereafter the web-slinger arrives too! The two heroes penetrate the force field surrounding the mansion -- and then tumble through a time portal. Incredibly, Shell-Head and Spider-Man emerge in the 23rd century -- where a full-scale war is occurring between Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man and Kang the Conqueror! And now Iron Man and the wall-crawler are caught in the middle of the conflict! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Jarvis, Black Panther, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This story takes place before the web-slinger battles the Hulk in Amazing Spider-Man 119 & 120. The Tomorrow Man previously appeared in Journey Into Mystery (Thor) 102.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 9 FN+ 6.5

"The Tomorrow War!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Iron Man. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita and Joe Sinnott. An earthquake rocks Avengers Mansion! How is this possible? Iron Man is the first avenger on the scene...and shortly thereafter the web-slinger arrives too! The two heroes penetrate the force field surrounding the mansion -- and then tumble through a time portal. Incredibly, Shell-Head and Spider-Man emerge in the 23rd century -- where a full-scale war is occurring between Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man and Kang the Conqueror! And now Iron Man and the wall-crawler are caught in the middle of the conflict! Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Jarvis, Black Panther, Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Notes: This story takes place before the web-slinger battles the Hulk in Amazing Spider-Man 119 & 120. The Tomorrow Man previously appeared in Journey Into Mystery (Thor) 102.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 10 FN- 5.5

"Time Bomb!" Part 2 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Human Torch. Script by Gerry Conway. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Frank Giacoia. Cover by John Romita and Mike Esposito. At the hands of Kang the Conqueror, the wall-crawler and Iron Man have gone down to defeat in the 23rd century. Kang adds Shell-head to his collection of captured avengers, while Spider-Man finds the time portal and escapes back to 1973! Unfortunately, Zarrko, the Tomorrow Man has planted three reverse-time radiation bombs in Japan, Greece, and Venezuela -- which must be disarmed! So the web-slinger enlists the aid of Johnny Storm to foil Zarrko's master plan! Will the Human Torch and Spider-Man complete their globe-trotting mission in time? And who will rescue the Avengers three hundred years in the future? Cameo appearances by Jarvis, Captain America, Iron Man, Scarlet Witch, Thor, and the Vision. (Note: This issue was published the same month as the classic Amazing Spider-Man 121.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 11 VF- 7.5

"The Doomsday Gambit!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Inhumans. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Jim Mooney. Inks by Mike Esposito. Cover by John Romita. Spider-Man's quest to rescue the Avengers continues...and the next stop on his journey is Attilan -- the home of the Inhumans! Upon entering the Great Refuge, the web-slinger explains his plight to Black Bolt, Gorgon, Karnak, and Triton. And with help from Maximus (of all people), the five heroes teleport to the 23rd century and resume the battle vs. Kang and Zarrko! Is there another time left to save the Avengers and the 20th century? Cameo appearances by Omega, Jarvis, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Vision, and Thor. (Notes: Kang appears next in Avengers 128 & 129 to begin the Celestial Madonna saga. This three-part story was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition #27. This issue includes a full-page ad for Marvel's Dracula Lives magazine.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 12 VF 8.0

"Wolf at Bay" Guest-starring Spider-Man and Werewolf by Night. Plot by Gerry Conway. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Ross Andru. Inks by Don Perlin. Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. The Amazing Spider-Man is web-swinging across the Golden Gate Bridge...when he's suddenly attacked by a werewolf! And it's not just any werewolf -- it's Jack Russell aka Werewolf by Night! A strange magician -- named Moondark -- has seized control of the Werewolf...and sent him to kill the web-slinger! Can Spidey break Moondark's control of Jack...before they both wind up at the bottom of the bay? First appearance of Moondark. Cameo appearances by Buck Cowan and Lissa Russell. Flashback cameos by J. Jonah Jameson and Joe Robertson to explain why Peter Parker is in San Francisco. (Notes: Peter's assignment for the Daily Bugle continues in Daredevil 103. Moondark returns in Marvel Team-Up #91. This story takes place after Amazing Spider-Man 123.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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Spider-Man, Mister Fantastic, and Captain Marvel in "Chaos at the Earth's Core!" Part 2 of 2 (Continued from previous issue). Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito, Frank Giacoia, and Sal Trapani. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Following the events of Fantastic Four 141, Mister Fantastic and Spider-Man journey to the center of the Earth to battle the Basilisk & Mole Man, and rescue Captain Marvel. Cameo appearance by Rick Jones. (The Basilik returns in Marvel Two-in-One 17. The Mole Man appears next in Incredible Hulk 189.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

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The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 18 FN/VF 7.0

The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 18 FN+ 6.5

The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 18 FN 6.0

The Human Torch and the Incredible Hulk in "Where Bombs The Bomb!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. The Human Torch, Wyatt Wingfoot, and the Hulk battle Blastaar, the Living Bomb-Burst! Flashback cameos by the Angel and Beast recap the events of Uncanny X-men 53. (Blastaar appears next in the first issue of the Inhumans (1st) series. The letters page includes a letter from comics artist Ken Meyer, Jr.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.20.

Marvel Team-Up (1972 1st Series) 19 FN+ 6.5

Spider-Man and Ka-Zar in "The Coming of Stegron the Dinosaur Man!" Part 1 of 2. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Gil Kane. Inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia. Cover by Gil Kane and Frank Giacoia. Spider-Man and Ka-Zar battle Stegron in the Savage Land. First appearance of Stegron. (The wall-crawler previously visited the Savage Land in Amazing Spider-Man 104. This issue was reprinted in Marvel Treasury Edition 22. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #90 Hercules.) Note: First appearance of Stegron. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20.

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Spider-Man and Hawkeye battle Quasimodo the Living Computer in "The Messiah Machine!" Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Giacoia and Dave Hunt. Cover by John Romita. (Quasimodo previously appeared in Amazing Adventures (2nd series) 14 and appears next in Fantastic Four 202. The letters page includes an essay explaining the recent price increase from 20¢ to 25¢. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #92, Byrrah.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.25.